Things You Can Do on Exam Day to Improve Your Grades

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Organize your study space - Make sure you have enough space to spread your textbooks and notes out. Try and get rid of all distractions, and make sure you feel as comfortable and able to focus as possible.

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Use flow charts and diagrams - Closer to the exam, condense your revision notes into one-page diagrams. Getting your ideas down in this brief format can then help you quickly recall everything you need to know during the exam.

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Practice on old exams - One of the most effective ways to prepare for exams is to practice taking past versions. This helps you get used to the format of the questions, and - if you time yourself.

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Explain your answers to others - Parents and little brothers and sisters don't have to be annoying around exam time. Use them to your advantage.

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Organize study groups with friends - Get together with friends for a study session. You may have questions that they have the answers to and vice versa.

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Snack on brain food - You may feel like you deserve a treat, or that you don't have time to cook, but what you eat can really have an impact on energy levels and focus, so keep away from junk food.

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Plan your exam day - Make sure you get everything ready well in advance of the exam - don't leave it to the day before to suddenly realize you don't know the way, or what you're supposed to bring.

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Drink plenty of water - Make sure you keep drinking plenty of water throughout your revision, and also on exam day.

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