Exams

[Mariellades]

Can anyone help me with motivation for my GCSEs. I don't think I'm afraid of starting my work but it's just I need some revision techniques that actually work. I can't do the whole writing out the answers or taping myself because I just get sick of hearing my own voice over and over. Any ideas welcome!

[Cheekystar]

highlight key points,

write facts on post it notes and put around your room,

draw mind maps / brain storms on subject areas,

drink plenty of water and eat fresh fruit

[pingping]

when I was revising for my GCSE's I always made sure that my room was tidy before I started (I always looked to do everything else but revision!) So that way there was nothing left for me to do but stick my head in my books!

I found it really useful to write out my notes in point form first (highlighting the important bits) then later went back and read through the points to see if I could expand on any of them.

Also take lots of short breaks which helps keep your mind focussed. The average girl can concentrate for 1 hour solid (boys for 20 mins!) so try not to do too much in one go as you won't remember it all otherwise.

Good luck!!