Getting ready for the exam

Use the revision checklist and all your revision material to make sure you are as prepared as possible. Practise plenty of exam questions and quick quizzes.

Get plenty of sleep Make sure you get a good night’s sleep the night before the exam. Don’t stay up late cramming as you need time to switch off and relax before going to bed.

Keep hydrated but don’t drink too much It’s important that you stay hydrated but don’t overdo it or you’ll be running to the toilet. Exams can make you a bit nervous too which means you might need to go to the toilet a bit more frequently. Water is best. In the exam Give yourself time to complete the whole paper and check through it for mistakes. Most importantly, try to stay calm and relaxed – remember, this is your time to show off what you know! Make sure you have all the things you need Set your alarm Get everything ready the night If your exam is in the morning, set before – including all writing an alarm or two so you have plenty equipment, a calculator if you need of time to get to the exam. If you’re one (and are allowed one), a water still worried about oversleeping, ask bottle, tissues and any identifi cation a friend or someone in your family to you might need (candidate number if make sure you’re up. you have been given one).

Eat a good, healthy meal Have a good healthy meal that you enjoy the night before the exam and a fi lling breakfast on the day of the exam to give you a boost ready for your exam. Getting ready for the exam DRAFT Arrive in plenty of time Know when and where the exam is. Get there at least 15 minutes before it starts. If your exam is in an unfamiliar part of the school and away from where you normally study, you might have to leave home a bit earlier. Don’t be distracted on the way! Don’t be tempted to do too much cramming Too much last-minute cramming can scramble your brain! You may fi nd that being relaxed will help you recall the facts you need rather than attempting last-minute cramming, but you may also want to revise the key facts before setting off for the exam.