Method 1: Keep it simple

1. Calculate how many days until your exams (factoring in some rest days if you can)

2. Divide this by how many topics you need to revise

3. That gives you how many days you have per topic

4. To get a broad plan in place, just allocate days or preferably half days in a calendar to each topic

Method 2: Work smarter

1. Strategically rank your exams - which contribute the most toward your final mark, which subjects are you strongest in and which may be important for other valid reasons

2. Calculate how many days until your exams, then allocate about 70% of the time to the most important subjects, and spend about 30% of the time reviewing subjects that are less important

3. Within the time allocated for the most important subjects, allocate about 70% of it to the subjects that you are weakest in.

4. You will then be spending about half of your time on the most important subjects that you are weakest on, 20% of your time on the most important subjects that you are strongest on, and the remaining 30% of your time on the subjects that are less important

Planning tips

1. Schedule topics according to when you work best and which you find hardest

2. Schedule your favourite topic for later in the day so you have something to look forward to

3. Schedule your easiest topic for first thing to start the day positively

4. Allow time for breaks in the day and have some ideas about what to do for these so you don’t waste break time deciding whether to watch a TV show, go for a walk, or message a friend

5. Have rest days if you can - you’ll find you learn more effectively if you are getting enough rest