Building a practical revision timetable is the best way to go from chaos to structure. With a plan, you can balance subjects, prioritise tasks and ensure every topic is covered. Here are some top tips I used:
1. Break Down the course
Break down your course into smaller topics or chapters. For instance, for Maths, I may have 16 smaller chapters to cover. If I have eight weeks until my exams, I plan to do 2 a week for 8 weeks. If you repeat this for each subject, you should be able to space out your workload.
2. Start from a blank template
Outline your day from the moment you wake up to when you sleep. Start by outlining your non-academic commitments, like meals, hobbies, and relaxation time. Give yourself enough time to relax between study hours to maximise effectiveness.
3. Allocate Study Hours
Now, you should have many empty spaces in your week. Brilliant! This is your time to revise. If you plan to study for 6 hours a day on weekdays, this will amount to 60 hours over two weeks. Not too shabby!
4. Using the Pomodoro Technique
I swear by the Pomodoro Technique to help keep me concentrated. This involves studying for 20 minutes and taking a 5-minute break. After four sessions of this, I generally take a longer break of 15 minutes. This structure helps keep me concentrated throughout the whole study session.
5. Weight Subjects
A bad habit of mine used to be revising the subject I liked more. I have always been good at maths and not atchemistry. I should have allocated more time to Chemistry than Maths in my plan, but I never did. So, make sure you start with the most challenging subjects. Generally, put these at the start of the day when you feel most refreshed!
6. Include Rest Days
It is important to rest, too! It can’t be just work, work, work. Rest days are important as they help maintain mental and physical well-being, ensuring that when you study, you are at your best.
Conclusion:
Building a practical timetable is a crucial first step in your studying. Remember: start from a blank page, fill in your non-academic commitments, and start allocating by subject difficulty.To master your subjects, speak to our dedicated team of advisors. Search our marketplace or book a consultation call now!
