Internal Exams Coming Up? Revision Tips & Effective Study

Internal exams are a practice run for the main exams and help students with their overall preparation during the course of secondary education. As a matter of fact, these play an important part in helping them to get well acquainted with the primary Cambridge curriculum, Cambridge A-Level programme and IGCSE syllabus.  Revising your course thoroughly before taking your tests or exams is also a great way of alleviating exam-related anxiety. As a matter of fact, effectively studying for your exams lies at the core of doing well at them. If you are wondering how to study effectively and create a conducive learning environment, you would do well to follow the tips given below-

• Begin Early

It is best to start preparing early and avoid putting off preparations till the last minute, as that leads to unavoidable stress. It makes sense to divide the content of every subject into manageable parts and allocate time for study. This will ensure that you are able to approach the preparation in an organised and systematic manner.

• Study According to an Order of Priorities

A great tip for revising your subjects is to draw out an order of priorities. You should accord top priority to subjects and topics that you are not very good at so that you get enough time to improve your grasp. Subjects and topics that you are good at can be dealt with later, as these would not require as much time and effort to prepare.

• Use a Timetable or Planner 

It is a great idea to use a timetable or planner as a visual reminder of your preparation priorities. It would help you plan your study time as well as make time for breaks. This will help you get organised with regard to your time management.

• Master Key Concepts

You need to take a practical approach to your preparation by seeking to gain mastery over the key concepts of your study material, instead of trying to know every word of your syllabus. You could use several techniques like writing down your subject matter, creating mind maps of the key topics as well as using tools like flashcards to help remember key topics.

• Teach Someone

Teaching someone is a time-tried and tested method of preparing for exams. You could do that with a family member, friend, or fellow student and improve your own understanding of the subject or topic in question. When you teach someone, you are required to focus and concentrate better to understand the concepts of the subject well enough for you to explain them to someone else. Doing so helps you greatly enhance your understanding of the subject, which allows you to perform better when you sit for the exams yourself.

• Use Educational Apps and Websites

We live in the age of technology and the education sector has not remained untouched by it. Students these days can prepare better for their exams with the help of educational apps and websites. These help them prepare better and quicker than the traditional way of only referring to their textbooks and notes. This is something that students at Regent School in Malaysia are known to do, given that it is a modern cutting-edge school.

• Practice Makes Perfect

The old adage ‘practice makes perfect’ certainly applies to preparing for your internal exams. A good way of doing so is by attempting past papers, as well as sample tests. This is a good way of familiarising yourself with the format and pattern of questioning. It allows you to hone your skills to perform well in all the subjects. The more you practice, the better your results will be in your exams.

• Creating the Right Kind of Study Environment

Creating the right kind of study environment can go a long way in helping you prepare well for your forthcoming exams. Choosing a comfortable study table and chair in a well-lit, yet quiet part of the home is very important as it will provide you with the ideal environment to focus on studying for the exams ahead.

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