Exam preparation really begins the day your course begins because your success will depend on your day to day study habits as much as it will depend on the more concentrated periods of study in the weeks leading up to the exam. If you have well-organised and complete notes, and you have regularly revised your work at the end of each topic or section, you are already on the way to success. You will be well-prepared to study efficiently and effectively in the weeks before the exam. 1. Organise your time 2. Make a study plan 3. Organise your space (physical and mental) 4. Organise your material 5. Do some research 6. Revise 7. Test yourself 8. Make your final preparations.

Preparing for exams is a task most students dread. It involves time and hard work and is the cause of a lot of stress and anxiety. Learning some strategies to make your preparation and revision a little more effective can be the first step towards greater exam success

Physical activity can have both immediate and long-term benefits on academic performance. Almost immediately after engaging in physical activity, children are better able to concentrate on classroom tasks, which can enhance learning. Over time, as children engage in developmentally appropriate physical activity, their improved physical fitness can have additional positive effects on academic performance in mathematics, reading, and writing. Recent evidence shows how physical activity’s effects on the brain may create these positive outcomes.

Although academic achievement tests scores were not directly related to enrollment in high school physical education, female students who both enrolled in physical education and participated in vigorous physical activity lessons had significantly higher grades than students who were not engaged in any physical education lessons.
Regular participation in physical activity and higher levels of physical fitness have been linked to improved academic performance and brain functions, such as attention and memory. These brain functions are the foundation for learning. Long-term studies have demonstrated that increases in physical activity, resulting from greater time spent in physical education, were related to improved academic performance. Even single sessions of physical activity have been associated with better scores on academic tests, improved concentration, and more efficient transfers of information from short- to long-term memory. Children participating in physical activity are better able to stay focused and remain on task in the classroom, thus enhancing the learning experience.
Active Education: Growing Evidence on Physical Activity and Academic Performance

Castelli, D. M., Glowacki, E., Barcelona, J. M., Calvert, H. G., & Hwang, J. (2015). Active education: Growing evidence on physical activity and academic performance. Retrieved from http://activelivingresearch.org/sites/default/files/ALR_Brief_ActiveEducation_Jan2015.pdf

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Mull, H., & Tietjen-Smith, T. (2014). Physical Activity and Academic Success: Links on a University Campus. FOCUS on Colleges, Universities & Schools, 8(1).

What is a study group? A study group is a small group of students with similar goals who meet regularly to review course material and prepare for exams. Why form a study group? Research shows students learn more from teaching each other Maximize your time efficiency by dividing up large tasks into more manageable chunks Confirm your understanding and comprehension by explaining ideas to others Find answers to your questions from peers Avoid falling behind in class by regularly reviewing material Enhance your knowledge of the subject area Have fun and meet new people