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Here at Roding Valley, we are passionate about embedding strong revision and study skills from Year 7.
We believe that to be a good learner is to be independent with study. This independence should be instilled from the beginning of their journey with us- so that students can find their own study and revision style.
We believe in a few 'tried and tested' Revision and Study techniques that all students at RVHS are exposed to during their school career. Students take part in fun, interative Revision and Study workshops that cater to their age group; allowing students to build up these much needed school over their 7 year journey.
We also have recently created a selection of fantastic revision MICROSITES for our students to use to support their independent revision at home.
These microsites contain pages for each subject which then provide subject specific material that is easy to access, download & use.
There is also a page specifically dedicated to our RVHS techniques- where templates can be download by our students.
Check out our microsites:
Before you check out our RVHS tried and tested revision techniques you need a starting point. At RVHS, we provide every student who is studying a GCSE or A level subject a 'Personalised Learning Checklist' (PLC). This PLC provides you with a list of all of the sub topics you will need to know within that particular subject. You can use this list to provide you with a structure for your revision. You can then colour code this PLC using the RAG system.
Red- Not confident about this topic
Amber- I have mixed feelings about this topic
Green- I am very confident with this topic.
RVHS Tried and Tested Revision & Study Techniques
RVHS Tried and Tested Revision & Study Techniques
At RVHS, we have 5 core Revision and Study techniques that we encourage students to use. There are, of course, many more to try; but these are the ones that we have found to be most useful and effective for our students. Please click on the name of each study technique to see a mini explanation and step by step guide.
Buzan Mind maps
Buzan Mind maps
Buzan mind maps are an excellent way at portraying visual revision. They are meant to be crafted carefully by students and can become a work of art! There are 4 simple steps to follow:
•Step 1: Start with the theme/ central idea. in the middle of the page.
•Step 2: Each main branch must be a KEY topic or theme from the big idea.
•Step three- branch out from your key branches- they must be smaller to represent that the information is being developed.
•Step four- use key words only per branch- they must fit perfectly!
•Step five- Colour code the branches.
Cornell notes
Cornell notes
Cornell notes are for those students who like note taking! The Cornell notes technique helps you to organise your thinking and memorise information better.
Follow the steps below to create a set of Cornell Notes:
Step 1: Select the key topic being revised- Look at your PLC and your interleaved revision timetable.
Step 2: Make revision notes on the topic- using guides, classwork etc.
Step 3: Provide study cues in the left margin- what will help you remember these notes? As brief as possible
Step 4: Summarise all of this information into 2-3 sentences!
Cue cards
Cue cards
This is a revision favourite. Cue cards are simple yet effective. Cue cards are a short snappy piece of text that condenses/summarises a piece of subject content. The golden rule is to keep the text short and sweet!
Step one: Decide what topic your cue card is on.
Step two: Write a simple question or key word on the reverse of the cue card
Step three: Summarise the answer in no more than 3 bullet points on the other side!
Step four: Add a simple picture!
Why not then play a game with your cue cards? Give them to a partner- get them to ask the questions to test your knowledge- if you don't get them correct put them in one pile for re-testing, if you get it right- separate the cards from the pile!
Flip and fold!
Flip and fold!
Flip & Fold is one of our newer RVHS revision techniques.
All you need is ONE piece of paper and a pen/pencil. Please decide a topic that you're going to revise before you begin. Follow the steps below to create your own Flip & Fold:
Step one: get a plain piece of A4 paper and take notes, bullet points on your topic.
Step two- fold it over. On the folded side, make a mind map (basic) on the main ideas without looking!
Step three- Fold again and write down 5-6 key words that summarise your notes- without looking!
Step four- Draw 5 images that represent the topic- without looking!
Seneca
Seneca
Seneca is an excellent way to revise & study online. The platform is completely FREE to use and easy to access. All you have to do is visit the Seneca website- https://www.senecalearning.com/en-GB/ , click on the 'Student' tab and get started. Look at the tips below to help you:
Search for the subject you want to revise- make sure that you know what exam board your subject follows. If you're not sure, take a look at the presentation below. This give you all exam board information per subject.
Then decide what topic you want to study- Use your PLC (Personalised Learning Checklist) to help you decide this topic.
Complete the quizzes available for this topic and save your score!
Tell me five!
Tell me five!
Tell me five is a simple technique aimed at getting students to recall five facts related to a specific topic. Our teachers will provide a 'Tell me five' template that makes this process easier. It clearly states where students 'confidence rating' would be based on the amount that they can recall!
Please take a look at the presentation below that outlines the exam board information for each subject at GCSE and A-level.
EXAM BOARD INFORMATION 2020Page updated
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