Effective revision

Could u please share the best revision technique or tips you used for university that got you really good grades !!
Im planning on achieving 80%+ and Ik I can do it w effort but dont want to do like 10 hrs of revision daily.

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Original post by Mvt083

Hey,
Here are a couple of things that helped me do well in exams at uni.
Start early - try and start revision as early as possible, just do a small amount each day and get into a routine and it will make it easier to stick to.
Active recall, spaced repetition - do active revision techniques where you have to answer questions, talk through things or write them down from memory and practice in the style of the exam. Try to do each topic in chunks regularly rather than doing one topic fully and then leaving it for a while. It's good to come back to things regularly.
Sleep - make sure to get good sleep each night, all your learning and memories are consolidated while you sleep, so getting a regular sleep routine throughout the year can actually really help.
Rest and relaxation - having lots of breaks in between work can also help you to remember what you were learning better. It's actually helpful to have time out during revision sessions. If you do something that is less stimulating, that can be better.
But overall, try to get yourself in a good healthy space, because then you'll be productive and wont have to spend as much time doing work. Good luck with it all :smile: