Techniques

BEST METHOD = TEST YOURSELF (Quick Quizzes)

QUIZZES

  • You will have used these in school...

  • They are a great way to quickly check your understanding

Memerise

Quizlet


... and more (ask your teacher)

BEST METHOD = TEST YOURSELF (FLASH CARDS)

How to Make


How to Use

Flash Card Basics

  • Make your own Flash Cards and actually use them

  • Write one question on one side and an answer on the other

  • Mix pictures and words

  • Use mnemonic devices to create mental connections

  • Break complex concepts Into multiple questions/ cards

  • Say your answers out loud when studying

  • Don’t just use Flash Cards - go to the exam board website and search for past papers too ...

BEST METHOD = TEST YOURSELF (past paper questions)

  • Go to the exam board website and search for past papers...

  • Not sure which exam board? Check the list to the right...

Exam Baords 2021-22

How to use past papers

ALSO consider...

[1] Revision Guide

  1. Buy a revision guide - ask your teacher which are the best ones (they may be able to get you a discount or a free one!)

  2. Read the revision guide - bit by bit

  3. Make your own notes from the revision guide

  4. Answer the questions in the revision guide

[2] Subject Checklists

Checklist can be really helpful to work out what you do and don't know...

This is an example from GCSE Biology:

Your teacher will be able to point you in the right direction - where to find them.

Ponteland High School Science Department has its own website with links to all of these for ALL topics

Click the button below:

[3] Revision Notes

[4] Mind Maps

[5] Extra Ideas