1. What is the point? Revision is going over information. When you learn something new your brain makes a new connection. If this connection is not fired again, then it will disappear and you will lose that skill or knowledge. 66% material is forgotten after 7 days 88% material is forgotten after 6 weeks You should aim to go over your subject material frequently, so that you reinforce the new link in your brain. The more frequently you go over material, the stronger the link in your brain and more of the skill or knowledge you will retain in your long term memory.

2. Tips Where: – Sitting at a desk in a quiet room – no distractions! Go to the library if home isn’t quiet enough. Your brain needs to focus on your work … not TV pictures or song lyrics. This also means that your phone needs to be on silent! What: – Set yourself a specific & realistic goal (e.g. I will revise evolution and complete one past paper) – Your revision should be organised (folders, highlighter pens) – Your revision should be active (different tasks, don’t just read notes.) – We will be providing you with more revision strategies over the next few weeks.

3. Tips How: Don’t avoid difficult topics! Sandwich them with topics you don’t mind (like  difficult  like) When: As soon as you get in from school when you are not tired – if you are tired you will feel more stressed and find it harder to concentrate

4. Attention span… Adults can concentrate for about 20- 40 mins Your revision sessions should be no longer than 30 mins Give yourself a short break (about 5-10 minutes) after 30 minutes then start again Reward yourself for sticking to a revision timetable – some people like ticking off a list, downloading a new song or going for a short walk

5. Learning styles Visual – draw diagrams and pictures, colour code your work, use different colour paper/pens, create images or scenes in your mind Auditory – say the words aloud, give presentations to an audience, record notes on a tape recorder, use mnemonics Kinaesthetic – learn by doing, hands on

6. Revision ideas Make your own recording BBC bitesize interactive videos Make a quiz – make a card matching game Past paper questions (improve exam technique) Mind maps / posters Flash cards Highlight notes – colour co-ordinate Post it notes Revision notes Make a powerpoint presentation Work in groups – mark each other’s work Teach and test friends/family Write a song You will be given some more examples of revision strategies with how to do them over the next few weeks.

7. Revision guides HAVE YOU GOT ONE FOR EACH SUBJECT?

8. WHERE ARE YOU LOOKING? ARE YOU USING THE INTERNET? REVISION POSTERS IN SCHOOL? REVISION SESSIONS IN SCHOOL? ANY REVISION APPS? YOUR CLASS NOTES? REVISION NOTES/REVISION GUIDE?

9. Ask for help! If you need help, don’t be afraid to ask! Share your worries instead of bottling it up and ending up stressed You could ask another pupil, or you can ask a teacher for help any time