For ages I used to revise in the main room of our house when my family were talking and the TV and radio were playing because I thought I could revise with noise but really my brain was just trying to distract itself.I also got into the bad habit of sitting in my PJs all day doing my revision.Now , I sit in my bedroom to revise and I have a wash but i learn to revise with a compromise.
I don't set my alarm at 6:30 and have a really quick wash and revise until the end of the day.On a weekend i wake up naturally then go downstairs and relax/have breakfast.I then go for a shower and have a nice relaxing wash.I then chill for a bit/go on social media/blog. Usually my aim is to start revising by 1 o'clock at the latest.When starting my revision , I don't lock myself away with no noise in exam conditions.I make my bed and sit cross legged on it so it is a bit more comfortable but I don't lie down because that will make me tired.I often light a candle and if i am doing something that uses a little less brain power like just copying notes onto flash cards , I put youtube on low volume in the background.
I use a thick , A4 notebook with a dotted line so it can be torn out perfectly to make all my notes.I use a hard back book so I don't need to sit at a desk.
I put these notes into a lever arch folder , each page in a plastic wallet.
To make my notes , I use the text book for that subject and find the chapter the exam is on.
I read through it then put all the information into my own words.
I then go through what i have written , and highlight things like key words and phrases.I use different colours for each thing , so in literature , I might highlight a verb in blue and a noun in yellow.
Try and find trust-worthy sources that work for you.My weaker subject is maths , and I found a website https://www.mathsisfun.com/ that explained things well and put them into real life situations, or , as they call them , 'common sense examples'.Libraries are also helpful.
I also like to do my notes in fun colours and present the well.I use STABILO fine liners.





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