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Revision timetable

Having a plan will help to focus your mind and act as a reminder of what you've already learned. Make sure that you factor in time for a well-earned night off and some social time, as well as some you-time.

Find some space

It's best to find a quiet space where you can be alone. It could just be a desk in the corner of your room, but it needs to be somewhere comfortable, well lit, and away from the usual distractions such as your mobile phone.

Taking notes

Revising is more effective if you stop and make notes as you go. Use word associations and diagrams to help you recall important bits of information. Include keywords for each topic, which can help to trigger your memory.

Revision guides

These are written by experts and designed to help you revise each subject in the most efficient way. Ask your lecturer or tutor which guides they recommend for each subject.

Questions and answers

Imagine you're trying to teach someone else about the subject you're revising. Turning facts into questions is an active learning technique that makes your brain work in a slightly different way and cements information into your memory.

Talking books

Record yourself reading your notes so that you can play them back. Listening to notes you've written yourself ensures you're hearing things back in a way you understand.

Past papers

Get hold of some past exam papers so that you can see what questions have been asked previously. This will make sure you know what to expect on the day.

Mind mapping

This uses the visual and creative parts of your brain and helps you to make links and remember them. Use pictures and coloured pens to bring your notes to life – this should stick in your mind better than pages of words.

You're not alone

Your mates will be going through the same as you - they might even be stuck on the same subjects. You could work together, agree on study nights or just hang out together when you take a well-deserved break.