Let your books do the talking

Swagga T
SCHOOLS have just opened, but have you started planning for the third term. This last term is all about revision, well, revising for tests, exams, or any other form of assessments, and can be stressful or even anxiety producing. However, with a few changes to how you go about revising, you might just find yourself swapping anxiety for anticipation. According to some teachers interviewed this week by Cool Lifestyle, any revision place needs to be comfortable.

“Some people like to choose one place only, while others enjoy moving between the almost distraction free environments of the library to more lively atmosphere of the home.

“Choose whatever works most for you and is not going to disturb you, if you are using computers the computer should be level with your eyes, check if the lighting is adequate and the room is not too hot or cold,” said a teacher from a college in the Central Business District.

Form Four student from Mabvuku High School Munesu (17), said it is important to plan a timetable for your revision and stick to it.
“Working according to a revision timetable helps you to make clear of your goals of attainment for each revision session, and reassures you that you have checked-off what needs to be covered during revision.

“Revision plans have shown repeatedly to reduce revision anxiety to those who follow them because there is always something for you to turn to, and a reassurance that you are doing everything in good time,” he said.

Munesu recommended that you write the revision plan by hand.
“From my thinking, the connection between the brain and the hand is a way of helping you to stay in control and to memorise what is required with more depth than simply typing and printing,” said the student.

Meanwhile, it is advisable that you set reasonable targets that you know you can reach.
“You can revise throughout the year by spending 15 minutes each day making notes. By doing it in short stretches, you will remember more and feel less stressed,” said Chipo Mukana of Borrowdale.

It is just a month away before exam begins.
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Though it might be hard but if you take third term seriously you will pass, hence it is just judged on how you understand the syllabus the whole year. A tip is to play the role of your teacher.

“Try writing down notes from memory and then return to your original notes, this will help you to identify what you do not know. You can summarise what you’ve learned,” said Mr Chekwa, a former teacher at Facebook Academy.

Let the books do the talking this period and wish you luck this third term. Cool Lifestyle will always be there to guide and help you up till you write your exams.