Dealing with distractions – tips from other students
1. Be realistic – break revision down into blocks of up to 45 minutes at a time 2. Concentrate on areas where you are weaker 3. Break down major revision subjects into smaller
Emails / Internet / Facebook
parts or topics 4. Work out when you study best – use these times for topics that require the most effort 5. Keep assessing your performance and change your timetable accordingly 6. Use a variety of revision activities. E.g. Mindmaps, past questions, listening to GCSE Pod podcasts.
"Keep yourself logged out while studying."
Phone calls and texts "Mute your phone and put it somewhere you can't see it! Check it when you have a break."
Television "Check the schedules for the things you really want to watch and set reminders on your mobile."
Food and drink "When I'm working at home, the kettle's always calling me! So I fill a vacuum flask at the beginning of my study session and keep it on my desk so I don't get up and lose my concentration."
Revision timetable – keep it realistic. Build in social time. If you get behind, review and adjust your timetable accordingly. Add in the dates of your exams, so that you can prioritise and plan your revision accordingly. Monday 3 April