we all have done an exam at some point in our lives, and some people are better than others at revising. here are some top tips to make sure your revision is as effective as possible.

Learn the basics

use the specification
find the assessment objectives in the specification, and use that to make buleet points about what the examiner is looking for. make sure that you have covered all the points before your exam.

take notes
It may seem simple, but good notes during the term means less knowledge gaps to fill during your revision. you should aim to fill in all of your knowledge gaps at least a month before the day of your exam.

paper
using loose paper for your notes is easier in the long run for yourself since it allows you to organise your notes however you like. don't forget to use lots of colour in your notes to help you!

master what you've learnt

system of review
take your notes, review your notes immediately after taking them, review them 24 hours after the first review, then review them monthly. this will mean that you're constantly revising them anyway, so when you revise, the knowledge will come easier.
mind maps are also very useful when organising your knowledge since images and diagrams are sometimes easier to use for revision.

practice papers
you should aim to do at least 3 practice papers before your actual exam, so you get a good layout of what the papers are like and what kinds of questions they may ask. the first practice paper should be open book and open time, and the last should be under exam conditions. get them marked by a teacher too, if you can.

create your own revision

extra reading
extra reading that is syllabus based can mean that you gain a deeper understanding of what you're learning, which in subjects with essays can help when creating quotes or counterarguments for your work.