Joys of Revision | O1

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➶ O1 . . . . . . . . . . . introduction

➶ O2 . . . . . . . . . . . basics?

➶ O3 . . . . . . . . . . . flashcards

➶ O4 . . . . . . . . . . . review sheets

➶ O5 . . . . . . . . . . . notes

➶ O6 . . . . . . . . . . . exam technique

➶ O7 . . . . . . . . . . . mind maps

➶ O8 . . . . . . . . . . . conclusion

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➵ As students, I’m sure we’re all aware of the ever-impending doom of ‘the big tests’ or perhaps even our actual GCSEs for those GCSE students currently facing this stressful time. However, hopefully this variety of revision techniques I have for you guys will give you an idea of what works for you if you’re still struggling to find that technique that’s just for you!

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➵ Before I move onto different methods, here are some basics every student needs to know. Think of these steps like criteria for your exam board specification; except, these steps are to increase your chances of success. Firstly, create a revision plan for all your subjects’ revision!

➵ During revision, be sure to take good breaks between study sessions! Studying long hours burns you out and tires your mind to the point it won’t be able to function as well as it could. I recommend the pomodoro technique, as it’s scientifically proven to give you better grades! Click here to learn more. Other awesome apps to aid you with productivity include Forest and Flipd.

➵ Besides that, sleep! Don’t try to stay up all-night because all-nighters are going to bring you down, especially during the weeks leading up to mocks/final tests. Sleep relieves stress, improves memory retention, and helps you feel fresher.

➵ Lastly, know your learning style. There are three types of learners; visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. If you don’t know your learning style, try taking this quiz to find out which one you are and to choose appropriate revision methods. <3

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➵ One of the most popular methods of learning is through flashcards! If you’re not aware of this method, let me inform you. Flashcard revision is a system where you fill in cards with condensed information, key , and/or quick fire questions to jog your memory. Answers and questions are filled on opposite sides of the cards, so you can actively recall them. This method is best for ‘seeing’ or ‘memory’ subjects such as languages, the three Sciences, English and Maths!

➵ If you’re interested in buying supplies or need some inspiration on how to format your flashcards, check these out: here, here and here.

➵ Flashcards are great at summarizing information, and goes really well with sub-topics. In case you’re not keen on making physical flashcards, there are some super helpful apps to create digital ones, such as StudyBlue, Quizlet and Tinycards.

➵ Pros of flashcards:

— Long-term memory, due to constant repetition of knowledge/words

— Focused learning on one topic of potential struggle

— Active recall (as you attempt to and explain rather than just read off a textbook)

— Research has shown that students using this technique have significantly higher grades

➵ Cons of this revision method:

— May take a long time to make

— May easily go missing (physical flashcards)

— May get full/heavy after a while due to loads of cards

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➵ Review sheets are another popular method of revision. A review sheet is basically one sheet of A4 paper where you take different sources of information (textbooks, class notes), condense and summarize them, and write down all key information on that one piece of paper for a topic! Here are some study s that are amazing resources for inspiration: tbhstudying and sashimi.notes.

➵ This is mainly a physical revision method, but here is a great app if you’d like to do digital review sheets: Goodnotes 5. I find that this method is best for content-heavy/methodical subjects such as Business, Science, and Maths. Extra tip: if you learn by color, be sure to stock up on some highlighters!

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(Super snazzy products for your review sheets are linked below)

— Muji gridded loose-leaf paper

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➵ Pros of this revision method:

— Active recall and learning (it reinforces memory as you’re not just reading; you’re summarizing and understanding information)

— Relative ease in finding review sheets

➵ Cons of this revision method:

— It takes time to make; may be tedious if you are short on time (it’s best to do this throughout your course, and not all at once as you cram for exams)

— May also run out of space

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➵ Whether they’re bullet point style, cornell style, or even just some random scribbles, as long as you summarize information from sources and understand your personal notes, there shouldn't be much of an issue. The most beneficial style however, (in of research) has been found to be Cornell Notes.

➵ This video also tells you all about it! A really popular product notebook that you might like for this note-taking style is this one right here. Honestly, most subjects would definitely benefit from this method of revision!

➵ Pros of this revision method:

— Format contribution, where it teaches you to think in of main concepts and key knowledge (which reinforces memory on important details)

— Space to list extra information

— Constant summarizing

➵ Cons of this revision method:

— Time, since you need quite a bit to note-take

— May not be your ideal note-taking style, and Cornell Notes may take some getting used to as you learn the layout

— Potentially running out of space

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➵ Past papers and topic questions are going to be your absolute best friend as you prepare for your GCSEs and mocks! This method is super important. You can normally find loads of past papers on your exam board’s subject’s website, but some websites such as physicsandmathstutor.com, savemyexams.com and revisionworld.com have great resources for the three Sciences and common subjects.

➵ Pros of this revision method:

— Building of exam technique (which is highly important for subjects such as Biology or Chemistry)

— Gets you familiar with that should be in your answer for full marks

— Helps you apply knowledge and engage your memory

— Let’s you practice doing the exam under time pressure

— Gives you an idea of topics you struggle with

➵ Cons of this revision method:

— Requires a heck ton of printing on paper, and time to print

(Though some of you may opt to answer aloud and do it digitally, actually practicing writing under pressure will be more useful as you try to answer quickly and see how you’d perform in real conditions!)

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➵ Mind maps and diagrams are one of my personal favorites. Basically, you can take a large sheet of paper and just do spider diagrams of topics to connect ideas, and build images of processes in your head. I’m not the best explainer, so here are some really handy tutorials on how to make mind maps if this revision style interests you: boop and boop.

➵ Again, if you’re not exactly a fan of doing things by hand, apps that are awesome at creating digital mind maps include Mindnode 6, Lucidchart, and X Mind. This method would be best for subjects with lots of processes; so, subjects like Biology, Physics, Chemistry and etc would really benefit.

➵ Pros of this revision method:

— Creativity increase

— Helps you make connections of concepts

— Allows you to organize and understand information faster

— Improves memory, active recall and retention

— Colors, images and key words also enhance your memory

➵ Cons of this revision method:

— If you forget the topic, it may be hard to re- and revise older mind maps if you scrawled random words or phrases

— It may again, also take time to make

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➵ Thank you so much for reading! Good luck on your mocks or GCSEs, and I really hope this helped! It’s certainly beneficial to see which methods may suit you, so I totally recommend giving some a try. If it worked, feel free to message me on Instagram, @study.chiaa, or follow me if you'd like more information as well as study notes/bullet journaling posts. <3

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