Study skills, or study strategies, are approaches which are applied to organise and take in new information. They aim to improve retention and recall of information
We are trying to develop our students' awareness and practise of study skills. Once mastered, study skills will be beneficial to all students becoming independent leaners by discovering which strategies work and don't work for them.
A mind map is a visual way to organise ideas and concepts by breaking them down into parts. This video shows you how to use information in exercise books to create meaningful mind maps
This video is aimed at helping students understand the concept of "learning to learn". It also help student to devise flashcards, which are one of the most efficient and effective ways to study (and remember) large volumes of information.
The study skill of 'key wording' aims to help students condense large pieces of text into smaller, manageable phrases/ terms. This will help them to retain and recall information more easily. This skill will also help students create flashcards
This presentation provides information about different revision strategies, how to create a revision timetable and exam tips.