Auditory learners learn best by speaking and listening. If you’re an auditory listener, you might prefer discussing subjects in class rather than writing from a textbook. Revising as an auditory listener might seem tricky. It’s definitely worth exploring podcasts and audiobooks, and you can record your notes as you go, listening back on them in…
Everyone learns differently. There are four main types of learners: Visual: You learn best through visual media. Auditory: You learn best by listening and speaking. Kinesthetic: You learn best by doing things. Sometimes, “reading and writing” is added as a fourth learning style. Reading and writing is similar to visual learning, with a stronger emphasis…
If you overwork your brain, you’ll probably find that your revision gets worse and worse. The brain is like a muscle, and it requires rest in between revision sessions. Revision gives your brain a real workout, and like a workout, you need to stop and catch your breath from time to time! As we recommended…
Good organisation really aids focus and concentration. Some people love being organised when it comes to working and studying, but others find it pretty tricky. A well-known quote, “tidy room, tidy mind,” describes how our minds are clearer when the space around us is also clear and organised. To organise yourself, you’re going to need…
You guessed it – phones are a big no-no when it comes to revision. There’s simply no place for phones or social media when revising. Phones are the ultimate distraction – the enemy of concentration and focus! The problem with phones is, it’s just far too easy to pick them up and start scrolling. The…
Your revision location or environment is essential. It’s always good to have one private, quiet room or location where you can revise, whether your own room, a study or a spare room. The school or public library is great for mixing things up a bit if you get bored of revising in your own home…
Once you’ve made a revision timetable and divided your subjects into bitesize chunks, it’s time to create some flashcards and mindmaps. Flashcards are small two-sided cards. On one side, you write a question and on the other side, you write the answer. Keep the question and answer short and simple so you can read them…
It’s important to periodically review your revision progress. Reflecting on how well things are going will help you improve your strategy. For example, if you’re making excellent progress after a week, you can relax a little more (that doesn’t mean stop, though!) If you review your progress and feel that you’re lagging behind – do…
There is no best time to revise, and everyone is different. It’s important to find the time of day where your focus is highest and to take advantage of that time. Bear in mind that if you review too late at night, you might not sleep properly, which will also affect your learning and memory….
Past papers are a superb way to revise and practice exam questions. As you’ll already know, exam questions come in specific formats, which you’ll have to get used to. Therefore, it’s essential to become familiar with the style and format of exam questions. You can find loads of past papers online. Download and print a…