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3 Key Revision Strategies
Mind Maps
Mind Maps
Mind maps must be from memory. Use notes to add anything missed (retrieval).
Add images/sketches for keywords etc (dual coding).
Include how keywords / concepts are linked to the topic and different possible exam questions.
Suggestions: place a word/ question/quotation in the middle of a page and mind map from memory. Once finished, check against your class notes/online resources /video tutorials and add or correct in another colour.
Flashcards
Flashcards
Cards should be question - answer or statement - summary (retrieval).
Don’t drop cards once you think you’ve learnt them (overlearning).
Mix them up once learnt (interleaving).
It is the testing, NOT the creation that is important! Test, test, test (self testing, peer, parents etc).
Suggestions: use the sets we have made on Quizlet, buy pre-made bought cards or make your own! Watch this video explaining the excellent Leitner system.
Quizzing & Testing
Quizzing & Testing
Complete the quiz/test/practice question from memory and without support. Use notes/answers/mark schemes to check and re-complete at another time (retrieval).
Revisit previously learnt topics at different intervals (spaced learning).
Mix up quiz order once learnt (interleaving).
Test, test, test.
Suggestions: use Quizlet or Memrise for quotations; use Seneca; complete practice questions under timed conditions; create your own quiz, get someone to test you and repeat at intervals.
Useful Links / Revision Ideas:
Language
Literature
This website: go to the page for the paper/question you want to revise and you will find example papers, video tutorials and 'mini mocks'.
Practice Questions: see the past papers section of this website and the 'mini mocks' on the individual paper pages.
Digital platforms: Mr Bruff, Mr Salles, Stacey Reay, Seneca, Bristol University website (SPaG)
The English ‘Essentials’ Revision Organiser (coming soon)
Learn excellent descriptions of character, weather and setting which you can ‘drop’ into any question. See Mr Salles’ ‘how to cheat the description question’ for examples.
Class notes: use class notes/resources on Classroom to create flashcards with key tips for each question. Use the Leitner system.
Oak Academy Lessons: Grammar for Writing, Fiction Reading & Descriptive Writing, Non-fiction Reading, Non-fiction Writing, Writing Rhetoric, Grammar for Writing.
READ, READ, READ: Read regularly and widely - fiction and non-fiction. As you read, keep thinking about how the writers convey characters, themes and viewpoints.
This website: go to the page for the paper/question you want to revise and you will find example papers, video tutorials and 'mini mocks'.
Practice Questions: see the past papers section of this website and the 'mini mocks' on the individual paper pages.
Digital platforms: Seneca, Mr Bruff, Mr Salles, Stacey Reay
Memorising Quotations: use flashcards, quizzing or chanting to memorise the key quotations for each text. Practice 'exploding' the quotations with analysis and linking to characters, themes, context. There are also excellent Seneca courses on key quotations for each text.
Knowledge Organisers and Self-Quizzing: use the Knowledge Organisers and this self-quizzing strategy to secure your knowledge of each text.
Flashcards: learn key quotations, terminology and key vocabulary for each character by creating flashcards or using Quizlet / Memrise.
Class notes: use class notes/resources on Classroom to create flashcards with key tips for each question. Use the Leitner system.
Mind mapping: mind map key characters/ quotations/themes/questions from memory and check/add to using your notes/copy of the text.
RE-READ: Read your copy of each text to secure your understanding of plot, characters and themes. Notice any parts/concepts you find challenging and use the resources provided on this site to help you revise them.
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