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27: Exam technique

Revision tips

There is no best way to revise. Everyone is different, and methods of revision that

work for one person might not suit someone else. You need to find out which
approach is likely to work for you.
Here are some simple points to bear in mind:
■ Check what you need to learn – you only need to learn about concepts that are
included in the syllabus. Business Studies is a vast topic that covers many more
concepts than the ones you will need to understand for the business studies
examination you are entering. Your teacher will tell you what you need to revise.
■ Make a revision timetable – plan your time. Set aside a time every week for study.
You will be sitting exams in more than one subject so allow yourself plenty of time
to revise for everything. Remember to give yourself time to relax as well.
■ Revise eff ectively – do not spend hours just looking at your textbooks or workbook.
Split up your time into smaller revision periods, such as 30–40 minutes. This can help
you focus on what you have to do. Give yourself a break. Rest is important and it gives
you time to reflect on what you have learnt.

■ Active revision – don’t just read your book. Think about different ways to
remember ideas. For example make notes, construct summary charts, create your
own mnemonics or mind maps.

delay C reditors (trade payables) 359
sell old A ssets
S peed up trade receivables
H elp
F actoring
short term L oan
O verdraft
manage W orking Capital

Figure 27.1 Mnemonics

Production methods

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Job
Batch

Flow
Figure 27.2 Summary chart