Common study mistakes and how to avoid them

With mere days until GCSE exams begin across England, pupils will need to make the most of the time they have left to revise.

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But an online tutor says common mistakes teens make while studying can set them back Most of these have straightforward alternatives that can help them optimise their revision.

Secondary school pupils have been working towards these qualifications for quite some time now, and will likely be using these final weeks to brush up on what they have learned. But the stress of exam season and the pressure to do well can feel overwhelming for many, and it's all too easy to get swept up by the panic - leading to inefficient study techniques like cramming which can squander the time they have left.

Teodora Ciobanu, a tutor from online learning platform Open Study College, has shared some of the key study mistakes she sees students make.

Here are some of the most common - as well as alternatives parents can encourage their teen to try instead.

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While children might feel like they are seizing the day by getting up extra early to study, Ms Ciobanu said that it might not be doing them any favours.