Preparing for Success The Art of Revision.

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Preparing for Success The Art of Revision

Why revise?

When should you revise?

Lessons After school/evenings Weekends Holidays

Planning your Revision Revision timetable http://getrevising.co.uk/timetable Add in Your commitments Your exams Amend it week by week, exam by exam

What should your revision include? Refreshing knowledge Fine-tuning key skills for each subject Analysing exam questions Past papers (and checking answers)

Where should you revise?

Getting started…

Sources Lesson notes Assessments Past papers Mark schemes Exam board websites

How are you going to revise?

Organise your revision time 20 – 10 – 20 – 10 Or 50 – 10

What techniques suit you best What techniques suit you best? Use techniques that match your learning style Visual Audio Kinesthetic

How about ….? Mind maps Flow charts Posters Post – it notes Word play Visual associations

In the exam Read through the paper before you answer any questions Read the wording of each question carefully Manage your time carefully Give yourself a few minutes to read through your answers at the end Write clearly

After the exam Don’t discuss your answers with others Adjust your revision plan to reflect where you are with your exams and what your priorities are Talk to your subject staff if you need any help