Revision tips to help with exams

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Quick summary 📝

1️⃣ Preparation is key – plan ahead, prioritise weaker topics, and use the right study techniques for you 📚

2️⃣ Use active study methods – e.g. practice papers, active recall, and group study sessions 📝

3️⃣ Look after yourself – avoid last-minute cramming, eat well, sleep enough, and stay hydrated 💗

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If you’re nervous about exams, you’re not alone and luna's here to help you!

Preparation is key 🔑 but what's even more important to remember is that you are not defined by your grades.

Yes, school is important, but so is your health, wellbeing, and relationships – so please keep this in mind, always 🦋

✨ Top tips to revise for your exams ✨

Plan ahead

Making sure you’re organised at the start makes doing the work easier down the line.

👉 Break content into small chunks to avoid overwhelm

👉 Create a daily or weekly study plan and stick to it

👉 Keep your notes updated as you learn, so you’re not rushing later 🗓️

Prioritise your weak areas

Don’t just start from the beginning of the textbook.

Make a list of the areas that are your weakest and start there, as you'll need the most time to focus on these 💚

Ask questions

If something confuses you, ask – even if you think it's a silly question.

👉 Ask in class or privately after if you’re unsure

👉 Teachers are there to help, so don’t be afraid to reach out 💬

Make use of study materials

If your teacher hands out information/summary sheets, don’t just shove them into your bag 🙅

Look over them and use them for revision.

Many exams also have official learning guides or "learning intentions", so check online or ask your teacher 📝

Find study methods that work for you

Everyone learns differently, so try different study techniques or even combine them.

👉 Active recall: using memory-based study instead of passive reading

👉 Pomodoro method: study in short bursts with breaks

👉 Past papers: get used to the exam style and timing 🗃️

👉 Get creative: mind maps or cute flash cards are both good options

If you find a method isn’t working for you, don’t be afraid to let it go and try another one 🗃️

Why active recall works

Active recall is a proven study technique where you try to remember rather than just rereading notes 🤔

👉 Use flashcards or write answers from memory

👉 Test yourself regularly to make sure the learning sticks

👉 Create quizzes with friends to make revision fun 💭

Practice papers really do help

Even if you don’t feel ready, try at least one full practice paper 🧡

👉 Ignore the final mark – don't beat yourself up, but use it to identify weak areas

👉 Work on mistakes rather than just revising what you already know

Use extra resources

If you’re struggling to understand something, try another explanation.

👉 Look up online articles or videos explaining the same thing, a different way

👉 Check reliable websites that match the information you need to learn for your exam 📚

Sometimes, hearing it another way makes all the difference!

Make studying fun

Who said studying had to be lonely and boring? If it doesn't distract you, you could...

👉 Study with friends – teach each other topics with powerpoints

👉 Use quizzes or games to revise 💫

👉 Create posters or visual notes for better memory (e.g. mindmaps)

Teaching someone else is one of the best ways to learn!

Don’t leave it all last-minute

👉 If you don’t understand something, study it early – don’t wait

👉 Don’t cram the night before – spread out your revision ⏳

Little and often is way more likely to work than last-minute stress!

Look after yourself

Studying is important, but so is your health 💗

👉 Eat well and drink plenty of water

👉 Get enough sleep – your brain needs rest to actually make revision worthwhile

👉 Move your body – exercise helps reduce stress

Aaaand a final reminder

These tips will help you prepare, but keep in mind that exams don’t define you.

Do your best, but also take care of yourself 🦋

Good luck – luna's rooting for you!

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