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down and take note Get organized! Make sure that you have everything you need to study effectively. Texts, notebooks and calculators are obvious but try to find yourself a quiet place at home where you will not be interrupted. Keep notes filed in a safe place. If you take only those notes that you need to use to school you will never lose everything in a single mishap. Strike a balance between work and leisure time; make your own personal timetable and stick to it. Learn to say “no” when friends try to lure you away! Learning is an active business. Concentrate hard when you are working, relax when you are not. Ask questions. Do not let things pass which you do not understand. Get into the habit of reviewing what you have done each day. Test yourself frequently by trying to explain topics to an imaginary friend! Make concise summary notes at the end of each topic and use highlighters on key words. This will make revision much easier later. Revision should be an intense activity undertaken in short bursts of no more than 45 minutes without a break. Poring over notes for hours on end or reading through lengthy texts tends not to be very productive. Use those summary notes and key words to trigger your memory. When it comes to the examination itself, follow the instructions precisely! Attempt the right number of questions from the right sections. Concentrate on getting the relevant points down because no credit will be given for nothing. Remember, you will be taking these exams for you and you alone. Although there are opportunities for retakes, it is better to get things right the first time around. So don’t let yourself be the one saying “if only...” The writer is Principal of the British School of Colombo |
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Congratulations
if you have got the grades you wanted, commiserations if you have
not. Personal success and failure are both vitally important to
our individual development. They can also inspire and guide others.
So, if you are a student embarking on GCSE or A/Level courses in
a couple of months, what can you learn from the experiences of those
who have gone before you?
