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SAM’s Work Tips No 1: The new academic year is well under way don't wait for revision time, follow SAM’s Tips on effective ways to work now.

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Is it a bad idea to try and change a subject this late in the year?
Original post by ElasticJane
Is it a bad idea to try and change a subject this late in the year?


Depends on the subject and on you - speak to your teachers about it a be guided by them. It's a stretch tho!
SAM’s Work Tips No 2: There’s no trick basically the harder you work, the better you will do.
SAM’s Work Tips No 3: You don’t have plenty of time. Put the effort in now, during the year, and revision will come much easier.
SAM’s Work Tips No 4: Cramming can get you extra marks. But it’s the work you do now that will get the bulk of them.
SAM’s Work Tips No 5: You can’t work 24/7. Take the breaks you need but remember they are just breaks!
SAM’s Work Tips No 6: It's easier to remember something if you understand it.
SAM’s Work Tips No 7: You’re not the first person to sit exams, it may be stressful but you’ll get there.
SAM’s Work Tips No 8: Everything is relevant one fact may be the difference between and A and B. Reviewing as you learn helps it stick.
SAM’s Work Tips No 9: There’s no substitute for study hours. Every hour going over work will make each hour revising later more effective.
SAM’s Work Tips No 10: A relaxed home environment is the best place to study try to avoid fights or arguments.
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SAM’s Work Tips No 11: The sooner you start working, the more time you have, the more you cover, the better you do. Less pressure too.
SAM’s Work Tips No 12: Sometimes a change of scene can help you retain info a library, a park, even a different room.
SAM’s Work Tips No 13: A rested brain absorbs more. Make sure you are sleeping properly in a regular pattern.
SAM’s Work Tips No 14: Music. For the vast majority of people it’s a distraction. If you do play music, relaxed and familiar is best.
SAM’s Work Tips No 15: Electronic games will not relax your brain. That buzzy fuzzy feeling is not conducive to concentration or study
SAM’s Work Tips No 16: Procrastination is the enemy. Getting ready to work is fine. Taking three days about it is not.
SAM’s Work Tips No 17: Get your subjects organised. Know when they are and what you have to learn. Then learn it.

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