Revision Techniques
BEST METHOD - TEST YOURSELF (QUICK QUIZZES)
You will have used these in school, they are a great way to quickly check your understanding:
BEST METHOD = TEST YOURSELF
(FLASH CARDS)
Flash Card Basics
Make your own Flash Cards and actually use them
Write one question on one side and an answer on the other
Mix pictures and words
Use mnemonic devices to create mental connections
Break complex concepts Into multiple questions/ cards
Say your answers out loud when studying
Don’t just use Flash Cards - go to the exam board website and search for past papers too.
BEST METHOD = TEST YOURSELF (PAST PAPER QUESTIONS)
Go to the exam board website and search for past papers...
Not sure which exam board? Ask your teacher!
ALSO CONSIDER...
[1] Revision Guide
Buy a revision guide - ask your teacher which are the best ones (they may be able to get you a discount or a free one!)
Read the revision guide - bit by bit
Make your own notes from the revision guide
Answer the questions in the revision guide
[2] Subject Checklists
Checklist can be really helpful to work out what you do and don't know...
This is an example from GCSE Biology:
Your teacher will be able to point you in the right direction - where to find them.
