Putting oneself in studying/revision mode.

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I'm currently on study leave for a month and a half before I completely quit my current school after GCSEs (for you Yanks et al, GCSEs are very important, compulsory exams all us insufficiently-educated Britons take at 16).

Now I've been revising a fair bit, but I don't feel as much as I could/should be. I did about five hours yesterday, but could never really get immersed, and was lost for a few revision techniques. This should be such a daft thing to say as we're usually plagued with revision tips, but y'know.

The main thing is getting immersed though. My head's always half-in, and I'd like to continue listening to decent studying music while scouring through all these books.

Anyone got tips? They'll be valued, however small.

What really helps me at the moment is to divide each revision slot into 20 minutes each followed by a 5 minute break. This is perfect because 20 minutes is the human concentration span.

Also, buy a small notepad and write a page about each topic, with things like mind maps, bullet points, and anything that makes the whole thing more interesting and exciting to revise. You could colour-code your work.

Think to yourself, "If I revise in the best way I can, I will achieve the grades I want." But what really relieves me is the fact that it will all be over soon...

By the way, just out of curiosity, what options did you take?

Cheers!

I've taken French as a language, history, music and art, and the science double award, as well as an RE + ICT short course. I'm taking sciences in my A-levels.

That's a good choice of subjects. I chose Geography/History Fast-Track (Where we do 2 GCSEs at a time instead of just 1), French and Engineering Double Award. Out of all of these, History is the most difficult. I'm also doing Chemistry and Physics at A-Levels, as well as Maths and Geography.

I've got my French oral exam on Monday, and I've done lots of preparation for it.

Good luck with your exams!

Ah, thanks very much! My own French speaking is next week, and being a severe introvert, being forced to talk as much as possible in an alien language is very daunting. Had no idea you could do Engineering; seems better than the Applied Tourism and Leisure course.