1. They start early
Top students treat Year 11 as the real start of Year 12. Concepts learnt early compound — and there's far less panic later.
2. They use active recall
Instead of re-reading notes, they test themselves: flashcards, blank-page summaries and practice questions. Retrieval is what makes knowledge stick.
3. They space out revision
Reviewing a topic a day, a week and a month after learning it beats one long cram session.
4–6. They practise like it's the real thing
- Past papers under timed conditions
- Marking against the official marking guidelines or assessment reports
- Keeping a 'mistakes log' and revisiting it weekly
7–8. They ask for help early
They don't wait until trials to fix a weak topic. Teachers, tutors and study groups are used as soon as something feels shaky.
9–10. They protect sleep and balance
Consistent sleep, exercise and time off aren't distractions from study — they're what make focused study possible across a long year.
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