AQA Student support

AQA Student support

1. Before revising

   • Plan far ahead of your exams!
     • Give yourself enough time to get through all your work
       • Space out learning over stretched of time!
   • Write all important dates!
     • Exam dates
   • Set long-term and short term goals!
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   • Declutter study space!
     • Remove distractions!
   • Get specifications, past papers and supporting materials!

2. During revision

   • Short study sessions
     • Not 1 long one
     • Short breaks
   • Memory aids
     • Flash cards
     • Infographics
       • Visual representation of information
     • Mind maps
     • Videos
   • Teaching
   • Online tests/ games
   • Recognise achievements
     • Celebrate reaching your revision milestones

3. Stay motivated

   • Set breaks alongside revision targets
     • Gives you something to work towards
     • Keeps you focused
   • Finish chores first
   • Remove distractions
     • Block your 'go to' websites
     • As reward, after achieve set revision tasks
   • Eat well
   • Drink plenty of water
     • Alert
   • Exercise in breaks

4. Revision resources

   • Past papers
   • Mark schemes
   • Specificication (syllabus)
   • Textbooks and revision guides

5. Understand the question

6. Manage exam stress

   • Before exams
     • Be prepared
       • Do the work
         • As much revision as you can
     • Celebrate revision successes
     • Meditation
     • Exercise
     • Deep breathing
     • No coffee
     • Not too much sugar
     • Drink lots of water
     • Positive
       • Visualise your exams going smoothly
     • Avoid stressed people
     • Plan your exam day
       • Travel and proper meals
   • In your exams
     • Deep breaths
     • Focus on your paper
       • Block out the exam room and other students
     • Keep a good attitude
     • Use positive language with yourself