1. Start your revision sessions in the morning; don’t procrastinate. You’ll be more motivated and process information better earlier in the day.

2. Make a revision timetable (AND STICK TO IT!), note which days you’ll have least distractions and most time and plan which subjects need those slots.

3. Take a break from your revision every hour or so. Get some fresh air, a healthy snack or a glass of water; these will help you maintain your focus.

4. Get practice papers or questions from your teachers, that way you’ll be familiar with the structure of the paper and the way the exam boards word questions.

5. Don’t study alone. Explain what you’re learning to friends and family members, or discuss topics with your classmates to get different viewpoints.

6. Don’t leave revision to the last minute. Start now by writing up notes or re-reading what you’ve been working on in class. Doing this regularly helps form longer term recall of a subject.

7. You should be doing a minimum of 2.5 hours each week night and 6 hours over the weekend. Watch out for other commitments impeding on this time. Regular, consistent revision is integral to achievement.

8. Q&A cards are great for revision. Have a question on one side and answer on the other. You can use these to test yourself or get friends or family to help test you.

9. If you’re struggling with a particular subject area try sticking key words, phrases, formulas, term and definitions etc up around the house.

10. Produce mind maps for each subject area or topic. It helps you to establish links between key areas and remember particular words and phrases

11. Do you know what type of learner they are; Auditory learners need to HEAR to learn Visual learners prefer pictures and diagrams Kinaesthetic learners need to DO something to internalise their work

12. Write up your timetable and exam calendar. You’ll know when to expect homework and exactly when your exams are. If you’re in the know then you can better plan your revision.