How to build a revision timetable that works

A good timetable is not about studying for hours. It is about studying the right things at the right time.

Start with what you must cover

List every subject and the topics you find hardest. Give the harder topics more time, and put them early in the day when you are fresh.

Keep sessions short

Study in blocks of 25 to 40 minutes, then rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Short blocks help you stay focused and remember more.

A simple weekly plan

• Pick two or three subjects for each day, not all of them.
• Leave one afternoon free for rest, sports or family.
• End each day by reviewing what you learned in five minutes.

Stick to it, then adjust

After a week, look at what worked. Move the hard sessions to better times and drop what you never get to. A timetable you can follow is better than a perfect one you ignore.