Exams and tests can be a stressful time for most students, but follow these fantastic stress-free tips for revising... and you might find yourself at the top of the brainy class!
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Study in a quiet place away from the TV and computers etc that is both light and comfortable.
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Make a 'revision timetable' and always let your family know when you are revising.
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Create summary notes and anything simple that helps your memory – as short notes, drawings and sayings are much easier to remember.
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Get help. Ask friends and family to test you. Also attend any teacher revision classes – as teachers will know better than anyone what will be in tests and exams!
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Record yourself reading notes and occasionally listen to them instead of reading.
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Take a 5 or 10 minute break every hour and do some stretching exercises, go for a short walk or make yourself a drink.
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Allow yourself some fun-time each day to relax...and make sure you get a good 8 hours of sleep each night.
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Eat well. Good brain foods? Wholegrain foods (cereals, wheat bran and whole wheat pasta). Blueberries. Blackcurrants. Broccoli. Tomatoes. Oily fish. Nuts.
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Don't panic if you feel a bit nervy. A certain amount of nervousness actually helps you perform to the best of your ability, producing a rush of adrenaline that helps you to feel alert and focused.
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Think positive – it's seriously not the end of the world if you fail!
Now, it’s time to get your brainy heads into those text books. Good luck!
