How to make a REVISION TIMETABLE for exams (and stick to it) | simple, effective, by fayefilms on YouTube. 9 min 2 s.
- Video length
- 9 min 2 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Write down every exam with its date and paper. Count the days left for each subject so you can see which one needs the most slots.
List the topics for each subject and mark each one as strong, shaky or not started. Give the shaky and not-started topics more slots than the strong ones.
Decide how many past papers you will do per subject. Spread them out so you finish the last one at least a week before the exam.
Draw a weekly grid with the days across the top and time blocks down the side. Fill in fixed commitments like school, work and sleep first.
Assign one subject or topic to each free block, mixing hard subjects with easier ones. Keep blocks to about 45 to 60 minutes with short breaks between.
Add one catch-up block near the end of each week for anything you missed. Leave one evening free so the plan does not fall apart after one bad day.
Put the timetable where you will see it, such as above your desk or as your phone wallpaper. Tick off each block as you finish it.
When you lose focus, set a timer for 25 minutes and work on one small task only. Remove your phone from the desk and start with the easiest part of the topic.
Tips and common mistakes
Plan fewer hours than you think you can manage, since an overfull timetable is the fastest way to quit.
Do past papers under timed conditions so you practise exam pace, not just content.
Review the timetable every Sunday and move unfinished blocks instead of abandoning the plan.
Study in the time of day when you focus best, even if that is early morning or late evening.
Questions
How many subjects should I revise in one day?
Two or three is usually enough. Mixing a hard subject with a lighter one keeps your energy up and helps you remember more.
What if I keep falling behind my timetable?
Cut the number of blocks and add a weekly catch-up slot. A smaller plan you finish beats a big one you ignore.
Should I plan every hour of the day?
No. Leave gaps for rest, meals and unexpected things. Free time in the plan makes it easier to keep going.
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