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Some Tips from TED-Ed
Click here to watch a short and engaging video that shares three practical tips on how to study more effectively. The video explains simple strategies that you can easily apply to your own revision, helping you to stay focused, organise your work better, and remember key information for your GCSE exams. It’s a quick watch but packed with useful advice that can make your study time more productive.
Test Yourself
Test Yourself
Regularly
Regularly
Use past papers, flashcards, or quizzes to boost memory and revision.
Create a Realistic Revision Timetable
Create a Realistic Revision Timetable
Plan revision early with small goals per session, balancing study, breaks, and fun.
Use Active Recall Techniques
Use Active Recall Techniques
Don’t just re-read—use flashcards, memory writing, or brain dumps to strengthen recall.
Apply Spaced Revision
Apply Spaced Revision
Revisit topics after a day, two days, then a week to strengthen memory better than cramming.
Set Up a Distraction-Free Study Space
Set Up a Distraction-Free Study Space
Revise in a tidy, well-lit space free from distractions to boost focus and productivity.
Take Care of your
Take Care of your
Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Take breaks, exercise, and sleep well to boost memory, focus, and motivation.
The Pomodoro Technique
The Pomodoro Technique involves studying in short, focused bursts (usually 25 minutes) followed by a brief break. To do this, set a timer, work with full focus until it rings, then take your break before starting another round. This method keeps concentration high while preventing burnout by breaking study sessions into manageable chunks. Click here to watch a short video on how to do this.
The Brain Dump Strategy
The Brain Dump strategy involves writing down everything you can remember about a topic without looking at your notes. Once you’ve emptied your memory onto the page, you check back with your resources to see what you missed and fill in the gaps. This helps strengthen recall, highlight weak areas, and train your brain to retrieve information more effectively under exam conditions.
Effective Revison
This presentation is a guide to help students study for their exams more effectively. It defines revision and contrasts the benefits of good habits—like Spaced Retention and Active Recall, with the pitfalls of poor habits like cramming. The core focus is on creating a personalised, detailed revision plan. Students are shown how to move beyond vague subjects (e.g., "revise history") to specific topics (e.g., "revise the causes of World War 1") and schedule tasks like mini-quizzes and exam papers. The goal is to maximize memory retention, reduce stress, and improve exam performance.
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