De La Salle College Revision Techniques 1

Objectives: To develop an understanding of why revising is a useful tool for learning To develop a method / framework for effective revision To provide the opportunity for any questions 2

Outline: Section 1: Retention Section 2: Developing a method Organising yourself Time-table Time-table examples Section 3: Session outline/structure Section 4: Other considerations Section 5: Any questions

Section 1: Retention

One recap:

Another review:

With Regular Revision:

Developing a Method: Some Questions Do you have a quiet place where you can get on with work ? Are you good at organising yourself ? Have you used a revision timetable before ? Do you feel you perform to your best in examinations ?

Organising Yourself: Outline

Organising yourself: Detail

Time-table: Outline

Time-table: Detail

Time-table: Use

For example: (Good)

For example: (Not so good!!)

Session Outline: Each session to last 1 hour 40 minutes work / revision 10 minute break 5 minute recap 5 minute test Start next session Follow same routine

Session Structure:

Other Considerations: WELLBEING: Sleep Diet Hydration Exercise WEBSITES: BBCBitesize SOSTeacher Learn.co.uk Don’t forget to ask your teachers for help, remember that they are on your side!!!!

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