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20 revision tips for teens

So, exams are here again! Don't panic and don't pretend they'll go away. They won't! But if you're organised, you'll find it won't be the nightmare experience you feared and if you go about things the right way you'll even get time for some fun in between!

First of all, find a good place to work. It must be quiet and uncluttered, well-lit and free from chocolate wrappers and sports socks!

Draw up a revision timetable, it's crucial. The odd hour here and there isn't enough to make a real difference. You need a revision plan that is realistic and that you can stick to daily that also includes breaks and meal times. Getting the balance is crucial to your success. Use the monthly, weekly and daily planners to help you plan out your days systematically. It stops you feeling overwhelmed.

When you are planning your study, mix up your weak subjects among your strong subjects so you don't do all the difficult topics all at once. It's really easy to lose your confidence when you are revising, and focusing on the tricky subjects altogether can make you go all wobbly.

Set targets that you know you can reach each day and tick them off as you achieve them. This makes you feel great and helps you move forward in small, baby steps towards your bigger goal in each subject.

Always make your own revision notes because your subconscious starts learning them as you write them out. Also, when you re-read them they make sense to you as they are in your own words and style.

Make your notes short and sharp and keep to the main points. Try to get your notes on one side of paper as it makes them easier to remember. Write key facts on post-it notes and pop them on the walls in your kitchen or bedroom.

Make up silly mnemonics or poems to help you remember important dates or facts.

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