GCSE History

How to revise history

•You are expected to work your hardest in every History lesson until you go on study leave. If this is not the case, you will be made to redo or add to your work. You need full and detailed notes with no gaps – otherwise how will you be able to revise?

•This is the same for homework. Nothing is set just for the sake of it, its carefully planned by your teacher.

•If you miss a lesson or feel like you need to go over a topic studied in class, all lesson resources can be found on the History Department Google Site. There will also be lots of useful activities and information to help with revision. You can always approach your teacher with any individual concerns or requests.

•Start your revision nice and early – i.e. NOW. There’s a lot to revise for History and it will be less stressful and more effective the earlier you start – ask anyone! This includes proper revision for class assessments.

•When revising, make sure that you are not just reading your notes. It will not stick in your head. Instead use lots of different revision techniques:

• Make flashcards with Key Qs and answers
• Draw up timelines showing key events
• Complete past paper questions – the more the better
• Write glossaries of key words for different topics
• Create mind maps for big topics to pick out key points
• Know the patterns and timings for the exam.
• Just make sure that it’s personal – it must work for YOU

What WE will do to help

•Remember that you are not alone. If you have any concerns, you can approach your History teacher directly.

•In the period during which you will be preparing for your Mock Exams there will be a timetable of revision sessions. This will also be the case before your exams in the Summer. However, these are not designed to be in place of your own revision, they are designed to be in addition to it.

•Your History teacher will be more than happy to mark any extra exam questions that you do. These are important and they will make a difference to how well you do.

•Any resources we think will be helpful will be uploaded to the Google Site or given to you in lessons. Just ask if there’s anything else you need.