So, the worst has happened. You’ve got your exam timetable and you have 2 or perhaps even 3 exams on the same day. Nightmare situation that no one wants.
This needs to be clear, this really does impact you. Your chances of performing as well on the 2nd, or even 3rd exam are drastically lower than they would be if you had your full mental potential for each one.
Below are some things you can do to tackle this head on. You can’t hide from it, so your best case is to face it head on.
1. Alternate your revision timetable between the 2 or 3 subjects.
Firstly, you have to get used to being able to switch between the subjects. Spend an hour to two hours per subject then switch. Make sure you change the order of your subjects to make sure you’re comfortable with the context switching.
Ensure you put emphasis on both your weakest subject and the subject that is the last exam. You have to ensure that the answers come as easily as possible in the final stages of the day.
2. Start Early
Start this new revision timetable the moment you find out about your exam timetable. Do you have three Math exams on the same day? Or English? You need to know and start preparing early.
3.Take breaks!
Breaks are critical to ensure you can absorb as much information as possible. 45 minutes with 15 minutes breaks, using the pomodoro method is often recommended. The ability to absorb new information tends to decrease rapidly after the 20-30 minute mark.
5.On the day of the exam…
Last minute revision, using mind maps or flash cards, is the best way to get the brain into exam mode. It goes without saying that you should revise for the exam that you will sit first. There is no point revising for Geography when your History exam starts in half an hour! Over lunch, you can revise for the exam you have next.
Good luck!