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Revision Techniques
First of all, you need a revision timetable
Spend chunks of time on each subject
and take regular breaks
Find somewhere to revise
NOT in front of the
TV. NOT listening
to the radio. Music
can sometimes be
OK, but you need
to find the right
kind
Make sure you revise the right things
Check you revising
the correct parts
of your work.
Don’t waste time
going over things
you already know
Don’t waste time
Be smart with your
revision. Don’t sit
and read for hours
or make endless
notes. Follow the
advice of teachers!
Revision Techniques
Revision Cards
Read through the
work you’ve done
and write the key
facts down in bullet
points
Buzz Words
Highlighting or
writing key words in
a text
Wordle.net is good
for this
An Example of a Wordle
Mind Maps
Story Boards/Cartoon Strips
Write and draw key stages in a
process of story.
This engages both sides of the brain.
Flowcharts
A word-only
version of the story
boards.
Voice Recordings
Record yourself
reading your notes
and pop it on your
MP3 player.
Work in Groups
Test each other on
your knowledge
using quizzes and
buzzwords
Practice Papers
This will make you
feel more
comfortable in the
exam and will help
you practice your
technique.
Annotations
Read through text
and highlight or
write notes about
key words and
phrases.
Post-it note/Memory Joggers
Use post-it
notes to write
down key words,
ideas, quotes,
etc
In the Exam
Read the questions
Read the
question and
underline and
key words.
Make sure you
haven’t missed
any questions
Focus on what you CAN do
Don’t dwell on
what you can’t
do, focus on
doing what can
do first
Use all your time
Use all your time
in the exam,
check, check and
check again!