Transcript Revision powerpoint KS3

Without doubt, exams are among the most difficult
things which you will face in Strabane Academy–
WHY?
There’s loads of them! Taking exams in a lot of subjects
is very hard.
There’s lots of pressure to them! Often,
you will be asked to tackle perhaps 3 exams
in one day – that’s really hard to do too.
Working
STEADILY and
CONSISTENTLY
Having
ABILITY and
INTELLIGENCE
Learning
from
MISTAKES
CARING
enough about
YOUR MARKS
Taking
ADVANTAGES of
opportunities
for EASY
MARKS
1. Make your
own revision
notes.
You’ll learn as
you write and,
once you’ve got
them finished,
you’re halfway
there!
2. Be sure!
Be certain that you know
exactly what you need to revise
– use your revision list.
3. Concentrate on the
positives.
Revise by thinking that each
time you do it, you are making
the exam easier.
4. Try new
things.
Experiment
with new
ways of
learning eg:
mind maps
variety
beats
boredom!
5. Don’t overdo it.
Concentration goes after a short
period of time, so make sure
that you take regular breaks.
6. Be confident.
Think positively about exams and
you will take in more information.
7. Focus
Avoid making pointless
notes. Look at last years
exam papers and see how
questions could be asked.
One of the key skills you need to master in exam periods is
time management – or how to use your time best!
One way of organising this is
by use of a revision
timetable – and these can be
effective for some people.
However, they can be
unrealistic until you get
them right.
Nevertheless, you need to plan revision well in advance.
Another of the key skills you need to master in exam
periods is concentration – or how to use your head best!
REMOVE DISTRACTIONS!
Noise, uncomfortable surroundings and interruptions from other
people all affect your ability to concentrate. Find a quiet, comfortable
place to study, away from people, the computer and the TV. Keep
this space as uncluttered as possible.
One way to avoid distraction when revising involves your
MP4 player – but music does not help everybody!
Nevertheless, your MP4 can be
useful when revising. Look on
itunes for podcasts to help you
with subjects that you might find
harder – most are free!
If you’re really keen, try
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3
– this is a great website for loads
of stuff on exam preparation.
Here’s a few other things which help to improve your
concentration...
Don’t think that revision is something that always has to
take ages – you can sometimes use very short periods
of time for revision.
5 or 10 minutes may be enough to remind
yourself of a part of a course.
Short periods are useful for revising word
lists, dates or formulae – use revision cards
here and you can look at them on the bus.
For some people, 3 or 4 short sessions like
this might be more useful than one big block.
You’re not on your own with revision – Strabane
Academy can help in lots of ways.
Ask your teachers for help ASAP if you require some
help – don’t be shy or leave it too late!
Look for revision tips and materials on
the web – they’re free for everyone
to use.