{"id":1691,"date":"2018-12-19T11:07:23","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T11:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sagestudents\/?p=1691"},"modified":"2022-02-01T19:11:07","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T19:11:07","slug":"top-10-revision-and-exam-tips-for-undergraduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/sagestudents\/2018\/12\/19\/top-10-revision-and-exam-tips-for-undergraduates\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Revision and Exam Tips for Undergraduates"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  1. Start your revision as soon as possible<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It goes without saying, the sooner you start your revision, the more time you have to retain information ahead of the upcoming exam. That being said, if you are starting a couple of months before the exam it is important to always go back and revisit the start of your revision to ensure you haven\u2019t forgotten that set of information.<\/span><\/p>\n

    2. Draw<\/strong> up a realistic revision timetable<\/b><\/p>\n

    Following on from the previous point, it is equally as important to create a revision timetable to organise your time and keep track of your learning progress. However, one of the most common mistakes is to be overly ambitious with your revision timetable. It needs to be realistic enough that you will complete the tasks you have set for yourself. By making the timetable realistic it helps to prevent revision stress due to it being less overwhelming.<\/span><\/p>\n

    3. Find the right study environment that works for you<\/b><\/p>\n

    You often get told to find the \u201cideal study environment\u201d but it is important to remember, just because somewhere works for someone else doesn\u2019t mean it will for you. Its important to find an environment to meet your individual needs to optimise your revision. At the end of the day, your friends can\u2019t take the exam for you\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

    4. Do<\/strong>\u00a0past exam papers – OR at least look at the layout!<\/b><\/p>\n

    For some individuals a helpful way to revise for an exam is to do a timed past exam paper. This allows the individual to test their knowledge in an exam-like condition and provides a clear indicator for knowledge gaps. Even if this technique doesn\u2019t work for you, it is always useful to look at the past paper; paying close attention to the wording of the questions, style of questions, and layout. This could also applies to mock examinations provided by lecturers.<\/span><\/p>\n

    5. Read textbook chapter summaries<\/b><\/p>\n

    If you have difficulties with learning from reading lengthy textbook chapters or you feel you have run out of time, read the textbook chapter summaries instead. A lot of the key information from the chapter is summarised making it easier to skim read or turn into revision card facts.<\/span><\/p>\n

    6. Don\u2019t<\/strong> be afraid to experiment with different revision techniques<\/b><\/p>\n

    If you have got to the point where you feel like all of your revision techniques aren\u2019t working for you anymore try mixing it up with some new ideas. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Why not try some of these: <\/span><\/p>\n