Revise properly for exams

A SAILOR travelling to an island at a particular time has only one destination – the island.
Everything he does with his canoe and sails must get him to that place.
He will not be a sailor if he pushes his canoe out to sea and lets the currents and winds determine its destination.
That same must go for you, the student.
Know where you are going with your time, and make sure you get there. 
Aim for the best grade for your different subjects now – before you sit for the exam.
I do not know if you have noticed this yet, but the mind is a very powerful tool that has not been fully used by most of us.
When you focus your mind on something, the other parts of your body adjust to achieve what your mind is set on achieving.
Here are some tips on how to organise your preparation.
1. Pin up the exam dates on your study table.
2. Spend at least one hour every other day on each subject/course.
3. Go over the subjects in the same order as you would be sitting their exam. For instance, if you will do English, Maths and Social Science, study English and Maths on Mondays and Wednesdays for one hour each and Social Science and other subjects on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the same amount of time.
4. Review all assignment and test papers. This is the easiest way to study for an exam. By going over past assignments and test papers you are basically reviewing most of the topics.
University lecturers usually draw their exam questions from past assignment and test papers.
5. Consult your teachers (or friends) if you do not understand concepts learnt. Some friends may understand certain topics better than you. But be fair to do your homework to understand the concepts before seeking help.
I suggest that you summarise topics learnt. Here are additional points: 
1. Summarise concepts on paper.
2. Keep your summaries in a folder. Better yet, use an exercise book to list the main points in each topic learnt. 
3. In some cases, concepts can be easily understood in the form of diagrams. Recreate those diagrams in your revision notes.
The processes of photosynthesis and respiration in science and different shapes/figures in the Maths topic of geometry can be conveniently represented in the form of diagrams.
The diagrams help you remember better.
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