Checking for more than four hours a day can be exhausting, especially when combined with independent studies. The best option for A-Level students is to take the necessary time each day to work on their revision. In theory, two hours of revision every day during the month before the exam should be enough to perfect your exam technique and pass the tests. You can take breaks on weekends if it works for you, but that means you have to check a little more each day.
Sugar and caffeine can give you a short-term energy boost, but after a few hours (if not sooner) you will crash, despite still having a lot of revisions to do. Barnaby Lenon, former director of Harrow, the prestigious independent boarding school that educated people like Winston Churchill and Benedict Cumberbatch, recommends that GCSE and A-Level students check around seven hours a day during the Easter break. It is important to find a balance between studying and taking breaks. Too much studying can lead to burnout and exhaustion, while too little studying can lead to poor results. Finding the right balance is key to success in exams.
It is also important to remember that revision is not just about memorizing facts and figures. It is also about understanding the material and developing good exam technique. Taking regular breaks can help you stay focused and motivated, as well as giving your brain time to process the information you have learned.
