Revision Tips

Tips

• It is normally easier to revise as you learn the work in the first place rather than try to cram it all in at the end.
• Individual topics should be studied, then read and written about in order to fully understand their significance.
• If a subject area is particularly difficult, don't be afraid to leave it and return to it later. But be careful to eventually cover all areas, not just the ones you know and like!

Time Planning Tips

• Start early - the more time you have, the less panic.
• Short intensive spurts of revision are better than prolonged slogging.
• Plan to revise in small blocks of time and rotate your subjects to maintain interest
• Set aside specific times to work and refuse to be interrupted.
• If your mind starts drifting - stop - take a break.

More Tips

• Break each subject into smaller topics and summarise them onto "cue"cards. Highlight your notes using different colours for different meanings.
• So for example with English use a red pen for context and yellow for character notes.
• Use all of the resources that are available for you, including the internet, friends and family and teachers.
• Test yourself using past paper questions with a friend. Avoid excess stress by just doing sections at a time on selected topics.
• Start early - the more you revise, the less you will panic.
• Use all resources possible, seek assistance and support from anyone outside who maybe able to help you, and consider seeking specialist help.
• Organise your files and books, break your work up into manageable sections and work systematically. Seek help from your teachers.
• Use tape recorders, notes, past papers even a blackboard and enlist help from friends and family for 'tests' on factual matter.
• Eat and sleep well. You will not do any better if you are hungry or tired.
• Don't panic, don't worry - JUST DO YOUR BEST.

Tips provided by Justin Craig Education.