Monday 22nd April 2024
In the lead up to exam season students across the UK will be starting to revise or think about revising. Although many conscientious students will have good intentions and a well designed revision schedule, many will find themselves cramming the night before an exam. It's a method of studying we're all familiar with but unfortunately cognitive science backs a different method known as spacing. Spacing involves breaking down your revision into manageable chunks and working backwards from your deadline to space those chunks out over a longer period of time. This helps move knowledge from your working memory into your long-term memory, meaning you can more easily recall it when it comes to exam time!
If you're currently getting ready for exams, try identifying your weakest topics in a subject and giving yourself 30 minute slots to study those topics over a week or longer.
For more exam study tips see Paul Smart's habits of Grade 9 students: