10. effective revision/ exam techniques

The reason I found it hard to revise was because I was trying techniques that weren’t suitable to my learning type. When we first got to college this year one of our teachers made us do a quiz to determine what type of learners we all were. I think this quiz was really helpful and a great idea because once we knew what type of learner we were it allowed us to stick to strategies that worked for us all individually rather than spending hours revising with techniques unsuitable to our learning styles.  

My result told me that I am an oral and visual learner. I find that I learn from listening but I also need to see what I’m learning too. Diagrams and mind maps help me learn and revise.

When I’m studying for an exam I set out a timetable and try to stick to it. I determine which subjects need more time than others and I try to allocate a topic from each subject that I will revise in each time slot. 

I choose a really quiet area to study, if there are any distractions around I won’t get any work done at all.

Taking regular breaks helps because it’s hard to sit in the same spot and concentrate for hours on end without a break. Your brain needs a break too. 

For exam revision techniques I have attached this link to help you learn more :
http://www.palgrave.com/skills4study/studyskills/exams/revision.asp