HOW TO PLAN YOUR REVISION
STUDENT TIP “You can’t revise 100% of your course in depth so it pays to be selective. Try not to question spot though - the trick is to never be selective within a topic - if you’re revising a topic, revise the whole topic.”
Knowing what to revise By looking through past exam papers and your lecture notes you can get a sense of which topics are the most important to study. Exam papers can be found at www.tcd.ie/Local/Exam_Papers. Identify the type of question and the format of the exam to inform your revision. STUDENT TIP
“I list all my topics first to get a visual breakdown of what I need to study.” Knowing when to revise An effective revision timetable should be as personal to you as possible – working with your own energy levels and time commitments. By reviewing your progress every week or two you can amend your study plan to meet your needs. Use the SU Planner to get an overview of the exam period – when exams are, where you’ll fit in the revision topics. Try using a weekly timetable, it provides structure during revision weeks. A variety can be found on the Student Learning Development website. Student tip: “Get into a healthy routine of eating, sleeping and exercising to help you get the most out of your study and relaxation periods.” Knowing where to revise Experiment with different study environments and find out what works for you and what doesn’t. By studying in an environment as close to the exam situation as possible you help yourself to mentally prepare for the exam – which can help overcome nerves. For more resources on preparing for examinations see http://student-learning.tcd.ie
STUDENT TIP
“Have all your notes, past papers and stationary ready in your study space so you can stay put and revise.”