An examsmart guide to better exam performance. Part of the examsmart course of programmes designed to use modern techniques to boost performance at stressful exam periods.

1. 10 smart tips for
exam success!
Use this examsmart© guide to begin your exam
preparation and boost your chances of exam success.
The smarter way to exam success!

2. You need a roadmap
• Plan out the whole
exam period
• Break it up into
manageable chunks
• Prioritise exams
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3. Develop mental toughness
• Messages to yourself
• Be persistent, develop
the winning mindset
• It’s not clever that
counts, it’s hard work
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4. Be optimistic
• Optimistic people are
happy people
• Keep telling yourself
that you have worked
hard and are ready
• You make your own
luck
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5. Become super healthy
• It’s not about
becoming an Olympic
athlete
• Regular, moderate
exercise is best
• Get quality sleep
examsmart© The smarter way to exam success!

6. Eat Well
• A varied diet is best
with plenty of fruit
and veg
• You can still treat
yourself
• Drink plenty of water
examsmart© The smarter way to exam success!

7. Treat Yourself
• Plan a variety of
inexpensive treats
• Plan a celebratory
treat for when the
exam period is over
• Do not eat as your
treat
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8. Bite sized chunks
• Break down big
picture in small pieces
• Little and often is the
key
• Have a planning sheet
for every week
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9. Boost your memory
• There is no magic
formula – just hard
work
• Use memory games
• Playing mental puzzles
really does help
examsmart© The smarter way to exam success!

10. Be with successful people
• Hang out with people
who want success
• Revise with friends
• Ring/text for support
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11. Use past papers
• Easily available
• Free to use!
• Get your teacher/tutor
to mark them
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