To begin 2019, I have two examinations at university to study for. Anatomy and physiology and health and nutrition. These are two science based modules which I enjoy a lot. Each module has a lot of content. Over the Christmas period I had family gatherings to attend, my work placement to attend and my general working job to go to. To ensure I set enough time aside to revise for both exams, I made a timetable and labelled it with all the times I was busy with work, placement or set social events. With the time left I planned a second timetable detailing a schedule of the module I’d be revising for each day, what topic I’d be revising and the amount of time I intended to spend on it. I incorporated hourly breaks of around 15 minutes to give my mind a rest and allow myself time to get a drink.
I found organising my revision into a timetable very beneficial. It helped me to identify where I had free time over the Christmas period to study. Setting specific times and dates for revision gave me motivation to use my time productively. Below is an example of the layout my timetable took (Plate 1).
References:
Distance Learning Centre (2019) Creating your perfect revision timetable, https://www.distance-learning-centre.co.uk/blog/26/creating-your-perfect-revision-timetable.html Accessed 28/1/2019
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