Whether you’re already in the midst of the GCSE exam frenzy, or you’re worrying about exams coming up over the next few weeks, we’ve got loads of GCSE revision tips to get you through a potentially stressful period.

For more tips, take a look at at the Revision & Exam pages of our school planners.

Put down the coffee cup

• One of the most important GCSE revision tips we can give you, is to keep hydrated. Your brain needs plenty of water and during revision, this will help with memory and concentration.
• Did you know that on average, a fully grown man needs as much as 2 litres of water a day and a woman, 1.6 litres?
• Avoid too much caffeine, as this will actually dehydrate you. Remember, this includes, coffee, coke and energy drinks to name a few.

Get some sleep

• Okay, this is easier said than done, especially when you probably have all sorts of exam-related worries going through your head.
• If it helps, just think that sleep is when the brain turns what you’ve learnt into long-term memories – so a good night’s sleep is vital.
• Even an extra hour in bed can make all the difference. You should be aiming for roughly 8 hour’s sleep every night, so try going to bed an hour or two earlier than usual.

You’re still allowed to have fun

• Another important GCSE revision tip to remember is that you don’t have to lock yourself away for 12 hours, staring at your revision notes.
• Instead, try making a revision timetable and allowing time for things like exercise, seeing friends, watching tv etc.
• Planning ahead will help you avoid last minute cramming and you’ll still be able to do the things you enjoy.

Keep things in perspective

• Try to remember that exams aren’t the be-all and end-all so don’t put so much pressure on yourself.
• Think about how far you’ve already come and once you’ve done an exam, put it out of your head and focus on the next one.

If you’d like more advice, drop us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

We have faith in you!

The Boomerang Team x