1. REVISION TECHNIQUES Effective use of websites Helping your child revise – making it sink in. Revision Techniques and Advice. Websites. Mr O’Hare 23/1/14

2. Prepare a revision timetable.

3. Finding the right environment Your study environment should be: Calm and quiet Well lit A good temperature Full of nice, fresh air to keep you awake Free from distraction ( No mobile, girlfriend, boyfriend, tv, etc) Your study environment should contain: Large table or desk A good chair Stationary Study aids (Course specification) A drink (Water is best)

4. Use this website to find out what kind of learner you are!!!

5. Mind mapping Advanced spider diagram Stimulate multiple parts of the brain They can be as imaginative as possible http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maps /index.shtml - try this gcse bitesize link to create your own map. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maps /index.shtml http://www.aston.ac.uk/current- students/welfareservices/studyskills/mmappinge g.jsp - Use this link to learn how to create mindmaps. http://www.aston.ac.uk/current- students/welfareservices/studyskills/mmappinge g.jsp

6. Mnemonics This term means 'one thing helps you remember another'. [You say it without the first 'M' - 'Nem-onics'.] It's a code which helps you to recall information. Mnemonics should be short, sharp, and effective. You can make up your own - or use those that are well known. They work best when they are the products of your own.

7. Exam board website past papers The exam boards provide past papers and mark schemes. Even if the specification has changed the exam will still cover important topics.

8. Revision Websites????? Websites should not replace the techniques shown. 20 minutes doing flash cards will be more beneficial than 20 minutes on a website.

9. Websites: Will not assess evaluative and analytical questions. GCSE bitesize – Covers a range of subjects, includes revision notes, videos and activities and summary tests. GCSE bitesize Businessstudiesonline.co.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/ http://www.mymaths.co.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesi ze/maths http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesi ze/maths

10. HISTORY http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/ http://www.johndclare.net/ http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/ Geography http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ geography http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/geography http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.c o.uk/links.html

11. http://www.coolmath-games.com/holiday- Christmas-games-puzzles/blocky- christmas/index.html http://www.coolmath-games.com/holiday- Christmas-games-puzzles/blocky- christmas/index.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/b usiness/marketing/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/b usiness/marketing/