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SAM's Study tips 26: Get a good night's sleep. Do not stay up till all hours revising unless you feel this is vital - in which case, why???

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nicolemcgrady

Original post by mysqa

SAM's Study tips No 7: RTQ. ATQ. (I've left the "F" out of these as I am a lady). Personally I found this to be the most useful advice I ever got.

lol my music teacher taught us that

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username165626

Study tips 27: Don't compare your prelim performance with your friends'. Set your own goals and work hard to achieve them.

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username165626

Original post by nicolemcgrady

lol my music teacher taught us that

I agree - if there is one tip I would emphasis this would be it.

Reply 44

Pedrobear

Original post by mysqa

(I've left the "F" out of these as I am a lady).

Sam is so demure :teehee:

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username165626

Original post by Pedrobear

Sam is so demure :teehee:

Damn right I am. :smile:

SAM's Study tips 29: If you have trouble with specific details, at least try to understand the topic generally - details are sometimes supplied. (I'm just wondering what happened to tip 28 - I'm sure i posted it!)

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username165626

Here's the missing tip (no jokes please) - SAM's Study tips 28: Use the same pens etc. you normally use in class. This can be a small psychological booster - use new pens for spares.

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username165626

SAM's study tips 30: To do well in maths, attempt all questions. Even if you can't do the harder later parts, the early bits should be easy marks.

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username165626

SAM's Study tips 31: Revise with a friend if possible, sharing ideas during revision. It helps you both understand, and builds confidence.

Reply 51

cracker23

just stop being ridiculous

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cracker23

and dont go to groove

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username165626

SAM's Study tips 32: Always read each question carefully. Don't just think "I know this" and charge in. You're likely to make silly mistakes.

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username165626

SAM's Study tips 33: Believe in yourself. You are capable of passing - you wouldn't have a place on the course if you didn't have the ability.

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username165626

SAM's Study tips 34: Don't overdo the coffee, tea and fizzy drinks; the caffeine will make you feel 'keyed-up' and your thinking less clear.

Reply 56

Quirky

Original post by mysqa

SAM's Study tips 31: Revise with a friend if possible, sharing ideas during revision. It helps you both understand, and builds confidence.

Sorry but this one definitely doesn't work for me. We end up talking about anything other than revision. :gthumb:

Reply 57

username165626

Original post by Quirky

Sorry but this one definitely doesn't work for me. We end up talking about anything other than revision. :gthumb:

Well don't. There, that was simple. Next!?

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username165626

SAM's Study tips 35: Boost confidence, reduce stress-avoid last minute cramming. Leaving revision time means you know you are well prepared.

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username660754

Original post by mysqa

SAM's Study tips 34: Don't overdo the coffee, tea and fizzy drinks; the caffeine will make you feel 'keyed-up' and your thinking less clear.

I'm reading this whilst drinking a 500ml can of Relentless. Sorry Sam, don't think I can do that one. :wink:

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