Exam preparation checklist

Break an exam into focused study blocks: from mapping the syllabus and chapter self-tests to a final timed mock.

11 tasks

How to use it

Rename the chapters to match your course, and add the exam date when you copy it to see how many days are left. Test yourself on each chapter with notes closed, then correct; redoing mistakes a few days later sticks better than one long reread. Some steps are adapted from HowToLiveBetter by eternity4719 and contributors (CC BY 4.0). Full method and sources: https://todoandtimer.com/en/blog/plan-spaced-review

What's inside

Map it out 4

Confirm the official exam date, syllabus and format
List every topic on the syllabus
Mark each topic: confident / shaky / not started
Collect past papers and answers

Study blocks 4

Chapter 1: self-test with notes closed, then correct from notes
Chapter 2: self-test with notes closed, then correct from notes
Chapter 3: self-test with notes closed, then correct from notes
Redo mistakes a few days later; if stuck, narrow the topic and relearn

Final week 3

Do one full past paper under timed conditions
Review every mistake from the timed paper
The night before: pack ID and stationery, confirm the venue and travel