Revision @ Sirius

Objectives… To investigate ways in which we can develop revision techniques in our learners and promote independent learning. This is because… We want to develop both independent learners and provide pupils with opportunities to improve their progress towards reaching their potential.

New Information: Cue Cards What are they? Cue Cards or Flashcards are used to promote studying through active recall

New Information: Diagram vs Description On one side have a picture needing annotations On the other have the answers Label the parts of a volcano

New Information: Formula vs Example On one side have a problem requiring a formula On the other have an example of it being used Sin(35) = x / 5 x = 5Sin(35) What links Speed, Distance and Time?

New Information: Word vs Definition On one side have a keyword On the other its' definition a machine used in medieval siege warfare for hurling large stones or other missiles Trebuchet Un oeuf An egg

Why would pupils use this technique? Play games to help revise... Flip – if you can recall the other side you keep the card Flip reverse – make sure you memorise the cards in both directions Quickfire – best score out of 10 (or 20) Fish/Top trumps – be imaginative... Languages...do you have any fruit? Science...periodic number, atomic mass, ...

How can they be made? Make your own... Buy some ready made... Condense notes to a single word or bullet points Use pictures Use mnemonics/acronyms Buy some ready made...

How can they be made?

New Information: Graphic Organisers Rearranging information into a visual format is a powerful way to learn key information about a topic. The following techniques all help students to get information into their heads and also create a handy revision aid to take away. #Graphicorg

New Information: Venn Diagrams Two or three overlapping circles that organise similarities and differences for a given set of criteria. Each circle represents a different category relating to an overall topic or question. Students need to place each named item in the appropriate circle or circles.

New Information: Comparison alley A similar method to a Venn diagram, is the comparison alley. The main benefit of the comparison alley is that it gives more room than a Venn diagram to compare and contrast information.  Capitalism Communism

New Information: Thinking squares These allow students to record information that is stepped from identifying onto describing, to analysis onto hypothesis and are naturally differentiated and allows for students to identify relevant information and link it to exam style questions and deeper thinking.

In summary... All of these organisers of information are great ways to get students handling information and also create visual revision aids. This means that they can take information home and put it somewhere that they will see it regularly. They become an effort-free memory prompt.

Prepare like a president... This is a prioritising tool straight from the White House, and it may help your students organise revision tasks effectively. Being able to prioritise revision tasks in an important step in becoming a successful learner. The Eisenhower Matrix, named after the American president is one tool that can help students meet this target. #Preplikepres

Prepare like a president... Not urgent and important: Tasks relating to revision goals that are not urgently necessary. These often are tasks that need to be completed little and often, to gradually chip away at a larger revision goal. Urgent and important: Tasks that need to be completed quickly. These are often short-term tasks that refer to last minute preparation to for the exams, such as students ensuring they have the right equipment and remembering timings. Not urgent and not important: Things that may be distractions from successful revision such as watching TV, to help students identify potential barriers to effective revision. Urgent and not important: Actions that may lead to interruptions. Ask students to identify potential interruptions, then ask what they should do when faced with these.

In short... Exploring this method of prioritising makes for great study skills. These prioritising tasks can be done individually, in pairs or in groups; they can then present their charts to each other.

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