Revision tips
Plan your revision
Choose the methods Make a list of all the key that work for you dates from when you start your revision up to the exam date.
For example:
Plan to space your revision out so that you don’t do everything at once!
Take breaks Plan regular breaks in your revision. Go for a short walk and get some fresh air. It will make you more focused when you do revise!
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• use highlighters for key words and phrases • make note cards • use mnemonics (the first letter of words): for example, ‘CDRIP’ stands for currency, decimal, real, integer, percentages.
Don’t cram!
Identify your strengths and weaknesses
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Complete the ‘Revision checklist’ at the end of each chapter and identify areas that you feel less confident about. Allow additional time to revise these areas.
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Stay healthy!
Exercise, fresh air, good food and staying hydrated all help your revision.
Att end revi sion clas ses !
Don’t skip revision classes – it can really help to revise with your friends, as well as by yourself.
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Lear n ever ythi ng!
Questions can be asked about any area of the specification.
It is easier to answer a question if you have revised everything.
Variety is the spice of life! Mix up your revision methods. Watch videos and listen to podcasts as well as making notes and mind maps.
Find a quiet space It can be difficult to revise in loud or busy spaces, so try to find somewhere calm to work. You could use headphones and music to block out distractions. Preparing for the exam
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