Revision for exams should be active, and students should actually produce something (notes, mind maps, flash cards, exam questions) as a result of revising. 

The main tips are as follows: 

1.   Start now- don't put off revising until tomorrow!

2.   Students to make a Revision Timetable, including:

   1. •   2-3 hours a night minimum

      •   5 to 6 hours at the weekend

      •   Sessions of 30-40 minutes, followed by test questions

      •   10 minute breaks

3.  Key revision methods

• • 1.   Checklists

    2.   Chunking

    3.   Flashcards

    4.   Mind maps

    5.   Mnemonics

    6.   Practice Questions