What do most students do? Revision What do most students do?

Phase 2: possibly make revision notes Phase 1: Read Passive revision Revision workbook Own notes Text book refresher Relevant websites e.g. quizlet Exam Phase 2: possibly make revision notes This might not describe your students but it describes a lot of borderline students who don’t make sufficient progress because they don’t know how to / want to revise independently Hope knowledge has stuck enough to answer an exam question and be successful Flashcards Revision book Mind maps Graphic organisers

What should students do? Revision What should students do?

Phase 1: Read Phase 3: test yourself Phase 4: RAG knowledge Red – no knowledge – learn again – maybe try a different technique Amber – good factual knowledge but can’t apply to an exam question Green – can answer exam questions on this topic confidently Revision workbook Own notes Text book refresher Relevant websites e.g. quizlet now focus on your red topics – be effective and target revision Exam Practise – short / long answer questions Quiz yourself (flash cards / quizlet – other online quizzes) Timed exam practise Essay plans for longer questions Phase 2: Make revision notes – learn content Share this with students at the start of the course and at the end of every section or when you ask them to revise for a knowledge / exam practise test. Teachers have to set high expectations for revision and enable students to do it and hold them to account if they don’t Active revision cycle Gojimo Graphic organisers Quizlet Mnemonics Cornell notes Post it note revision Flashcards Revision book Read, cover, write, check Mind maps Phase 3: test yourself