1. Revision Techniques

2. The Statistics 66% material is forgotten after 7 days
88% material is forgotten after 6 weeks
Reading notes and text books leads to a mere 10% retention 

3. What is Revision?
It means going over previous work on a regular basis:
To remind you of all the things you have forgotten
To make links with other learning to see the bigger picture
To reinforce and enhance learning
To check understanding
To remind you of what you don’t already know
To retain more information

4. Why encourage your child to revise?
It reduces panic/stress
It means that their exam results will show what they can do, not what they didn’t do
It helps identify areas of challenge that your child is experiencing
It will aid progress improve their results
It helps their self-esteem and encourages a positive outlook on their education

5. Why should I help my child revise?
Research and experience shows that pupils whose parents/carers show a regular and active engagement with their child’s learning make positive progress
You get to know your child’s strengths and weakness
Discussing their work with them strengthens their understanding
Many students don’t know how to revise effectively-your support will help this

6. Be Organised
Appropriate environment-quiet/away from distractions, sat at a desk or table
Organise school books and notes in an orderly manner
Clarify topics and areas of study with teachers
Have appropriate equipment- pens, pencils, notebooks, paper, highlighters
Create a timetable to plan study
Ensure you have plenty of food and water

7. Revision is not: Sitting with lots of books and surrounded by paper
Writing lots and lots of essays
Sitting for 6 hours at a time
Using your mobile phone
Being in a room full of people

8. What type of learner am I?

9. Understanding the type of learner you are will help you revise more effectively

10. Revision Activities Mind-maps
Summarising notes to make them more concise
Flash cards
Podcasts
Ask family/ friends to test you
Online games linked to subject
Highlight key words
Key words on post- it-notes
Chant/rap
Answer exam type questions/look at marking criteria
Write your own questions
Mnemonics

11. Useful Information: BBC revision site www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents
Revision planning and support   
In school
Subject specific clubs during lunchtime
Homework Club-Wednesdays from 3pm
Additional work will be provided upon request