Preparing For Exams
We remember only to well our school days and the dreaded exams we had to face along with the horrid pressure that came with them. Do you remember being told as a child “preparing for exams should be your top priority” ? We do and we also find ourselves saying it to our children now.
I guess it is said because it is true.
Exam pressure is awful and if not careful can cause:
Worry
Sleepless nights
Stress
Loss of appetite
Frustration
Anger
And many more symptoms.
All of which can be avoided by:
Being prepared
Staying focused
Taking the time to forward plan
Being organised
And always asking for help if needed
Taking notes
Checking exam times and being prepared
Our top tips to anyone preparing for exams would be:
To eat well
Get plenty of sleep – lack of sleep means lack of concentration
Drink plenty of water
Revise
Test yourself or get someone to test you
Take breaks – clear your head and then re-approach with a clearer head
Get plenty of exercise – it’s a great stress buster
Switch off all distractions – TV, phone etc
Seek help from home tutors, one being an English tutor
Making sure you take plenty of time out of revising is just as important because:
Exams can seem pointless and boring at the time but:
For anyone preparing for their GCSE and would like to seek further help and advice there is a free downloadable revision guide to help with healthy study techniques. The guide has expert tips on how to enhance your brain power through exam periods and also advice on sleep patterns and a healthy diet whilst studying.
You can download the Healthy Revision Guide here – Click to download for FREE!
For anyone who is home schooling you can find great support online with Oxford Home Schooling.
Wishing anyone taking exams the best of luck, hope you get the results you wish for.
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Flash cards are a god send, visually we remember better if we take a picture in our mind and used drawings x great tips!
I’m started to study this year so I have favourited this post for some help when I need it x
My preferred method was writing bullet points onto cards, reading them onto tape and then listening to the tape when sleeping, walking the dog or driving. No I did not have a car at school, I went to uni at 43.
Urgh, I remember the stress of exams. Looking back on it, it seems an awful lot of pressure to put on kids shoulders.
Oh exams are so stressful! Such a tough time for such young people. I agree with the taking the time out bit, so good to switch off for a bit and let your brain absorb what it has been learning. x
Kian is doing his GCSE’s this year so this is very helpful. I have to admit that flash cards never worked for me
These are great tips! It think sleep and being prepare mental are so important. It’s not nice that they cause so much stress. I really love spider diagrams they really helped me when I was revising for my a levels and at uni.
My daughter has just started taking her exams for secondary school. I wish i had seen this sooner but I am glad I have found this for the future use.
Flash cards are invaluable, I used them right throughout my A Levels and Degree and wouldnt have managed without them x
I loved the whole revision thing. I guess that may make me strange. Writing things down really helps as did flash cards. I totally agree with the eat well, taking care of yourself and definitely turning off the distractions. Great post and thank you for sharing.
Awesome tips, Can I share with my student community?