How to do Selective Revision before the Test Night
How should you revise if you have a test the next morning? As you take a glance at your class’ WhatsApp group or catch up your friends or be at a discussion forum, your attention is to seek an update of test questions to expect in the upcoming examinations. At times, it comes up that few test topics have not been revised. Your adrenaline runs high, and you wonder how you’ll revise the topics before the test. Well, adopting selective revision is a vital way of grasping lots of information just a night before the test. These four tips really helps on a last-minute revision for a test.
Plan for your Revision
The backbone of every achievement is proper planning. You remember the adage, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Do you want to fail before stepping in the exam room? I guess that’s not your wish. So, set aside at most 30 minutes for planning for your revision. This revision may be from your test study guide from notes, or from flashcards. The planning process is crucial and will eventually help to quickly skim through the topics and give a boost to your confidence. Allocate quick time to each bit, depending on how well you are prepared for the topic. For instance, in your last night revision, you can allocate less time to theoretical concepts compared to technical ones. Remember to include a 15- minute break after every two hours.
Select Important Information
Start with the essential parts, mostly technical concepts followed by theoretical ones. Your mind should be fresh at the beginning of revision. You can, therefore, grasp lots of important concepts at this time. Since you can’t revise everything, carefully choose what you believe are the most significant parts of the topic. You can decide to do an in-depth revision of a selected point or brush through different concepts from various areas depending on the subject. If calculations dominate the course, focus on vital formulas. Mastering the formulas will help you glide through the calculations.
Revision Questions and Sample Papers
An outline of questions can be a lifesaver when the test is a few hours away. The question and answer approach is a quick way to grasp a concept. This approach not only enables you to familiarize yourself with the questions likely to be set but also builds confidence in answering the questions. Scanning the notes to find the correct answers also gives an excellent opportunity to read other important points. The more questions you attempt, the broader the possibility of revising a variety of concepts, thus, amplifying your revision.
Get some Sleep
Since the exam is just a few hours away, revising the whole night and sleeping later after the test sounds cool! Well, that might be like booking a ticket, but leave it home on the day of travel. You might be well prepared for the test, but fatigue can overwhelm you. Getting a few hours nap is crucial, and your body will appreciate that. Some sleep also helps your brain absorb what you learned in the selective revision approach.