Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide

Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmily HoltBBCExams season is upon us, which means after months of learning, revising and memorising it's nearly crunch time.But it doesn't have to be a stressful experience.BBC News spoke to teachers and tutors for their top tips on revising, sitting exams and how to take care of yourself too.1. Get the most out of your revisionSimon Beale, a secondary school history and politics teacher, says you should try to improve your understanding of topics and commit key terms to memory to prepare for "differently phrased" questions coming up on exam day.By doing this, Beale says students can ensure every minute of study is "targeted" to where it matters most. He says there's a big difference between being able to read revision notes or a study guide, and truly understanding the concepts."If you cannot explain the causes of the Tudors' rise, or simplify the concept of photosynthesis, you don't understand it yet," he says.Here are some of his pointers:Use a red, amber and green "traffic light" system to rate your knowledge and pinpoint where you should focus your revisionTry to explain particular topics to a friend or relative in a simple way - and get them to test youEngage in discussion about a topic, looking at the "why" not just the "what"Memorise key terms so you don't lose marks on specific terminology in the mark schemeBreak ideas into flash cards and test yourself by covering and recalling themSimon BealeTeacher Simon Beale says you need to be able to recall information to avoid "memory blanks" in the exam2. Should I use AI to help me?Ruth Havenga, a GCSE English tutor, says AI can be used in an educational way that can support students with revision. But she says it can also be disruptive if not used properly.To get the most out of using AI in your revision, she says...