Revision Guide

Sleep Good sleep and good sleeping habits can help to improve how much of what you learn is committed to your long-term memory and how easily you can recall information. Conversely, poor sleep can interfere with your learning.

Try to go to bed and get up at roughly the same times every day

Avoid caffeine (in tea, coffee, some fizzy drinks etc) after 3pm

Store your phone and devices in another room overnight

Avoid sugary snacks and drinks for at least two hours before you go to bed

Sixth Form, avoid alcohol during revision and exam weeks, as it inhibits REM sleep which is important for recall

Aim for around 8 hours sleep – how much sleep people need varies but for most it is 7–9 hours a night

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