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Test yourself or with others
Test yourself or with others
Testing yourself is the most important aspect of your revision.
Why? Because it is scientifically proven that devoted a certain amount of study-time to testing yourself cements information into your long-term memory.
Answering practice questions and asking a friend to test you are great ways to make sure you stay on top of your knowledge.
Targeted Practise
Practise along with educational videos, such as Tassomai. For some people, watching videos is far more engaging than reading. If you’re one of those people, make sure you actively take notes or practice questions while the video is running. This will prevent your mind from wandering.
Flash Cards
Create flashcards to distil information into an easily reviewable format. You can then use these cards to test your memory and find out which topics you need to revise more thoroughly.
Complete past papers
Under timed conditions, without your notes! There are only a limited number of past papers available online for your subject and exam board, so you should only attempt past papers when you think you’re ready to do so. But, when you do, this is the best possible way of testing yourself and preparing yourself for the exam.
Repeat, repeat, repeat
Repetition is how you create long term memories.
By testing and re-testing yourself, you will continually identify areas that you need to improve on. Focus on those areas and repeat your revision for those tricky topics, this time using different strategies.
There is a lot of science behind why repetition helps us study, but all you need to know for your revision is that repetition is key.
Revision Tips
Revision Tips
1. Start revising early
— i.e. months, not days before the exam.
2. Plan your revision using a timetable
Planning out your revision means you can spend more time revising and less time worrying you've forgotten something.
3. Don't spend ages making your notes look pretty
This is just wasting time. For diagrams, include all the details you need to learn, but don't try to produce a work of art.
4. Set up a nice, tidy study space
You'll need somewhere with good lighting, your pens close by, your phone out of sight and your TV unplugged. Try not to revise on your bed, or you'll be dreaming of pink igloos and elephants before you know it.
5. Vary your revision with different activities
Try a variety of different revision techniques — answering practice questions, writing down notes from memory, and using Revision Guides, Flash Cards, Exam Practice Workbooks
6. Set aside time to do fun things — don't turn into a revision zombie
Don't totally stop yourself from having fun. This'll help you stay motivated, relax, and allow you to keep up with your favourite hobbies.
7. Keep your phone and other distractions away.
Phones are great, but they're a one-stop shop for procrastination. Heed our warnings and stick it in a drawer while you were revising.
8. Sleep and eat properly
Sleep is more important than you'd imagine — it helps your brain store all the juicy information you've learned throughout the day. Drinking plenty of water and eating healthy foods will also boost your concentration throughout the day.
9. On exam day, make sure you arrive in plenty of time
Nothing adds extra pressure to exam day like the fear of being late. Just make sure you set off a little earlier than usual. While you wait, if people around you seem stressed about the exam, try to relax and not let their worries affect you. You've prepared well.
Your role
Your role
Set a routine of study at home:
Ask your child about their revision timetable
Ensure there is a quiet area conducive to work
Ensure that phone, games console, computer, TV time is limited – the internet is not always required for revision!
Monitor your child’s social life:
When are they allowed out?
What are they doing at weekends and holidays?
Ensure they have a good sleep pattern
Monitor and set limits around their social media
Support school rules:
Ensure your child comes to school on time and every day
Ensure your child comes to school in correct uniform
Ensure your child completes their homework to a good standard
Communicate with your child’s tutor if any problems arise
Support our conduct and behaviour codes both in and out of school
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