EXAM TIPS TO TELL YOUR TEENAGERS

Type your revision notes in Times New Roman font

According to a study by Wichita State University, this font is the fastest to read.

In addition, if you are planning on speed reading before an exam, type your notes in 12-point.

Talk to yourself

You are 50 per cent more likely to remember something if you speak it out loud instead of simply reading it over and over.

Listen to instrumental music

Classical and ambient music can elevate your mood and boost your ability to engage with your study.

Listening to music before an exam can put you in the right state of mind. Just avoid spending endless hours perfecting your Spotify playlist.

Teach what you have learnt

The best way to test your understanding of a topic is to teach it to someone else.

Doing this will help you figure out if there are any gaps in your knowledge that you need to fill. If no one will listen, why not teach a class of stuffed animals?

Reward yourself for studying

If your desire to get good exam results is too long-term to motivate you to study, try something simpler, such as a treat for every page read.

Before the exam, go for a walk

Rather than cramming the last morsel of information into your brain before the exam, go for a brisk stroll. Dr Chuck Hillman of the University of Illinois suggested that a 20minute walk before a test can boost memory.