Rank the following from most effective to least effective in terms of revision A) Highlighting text B) Retrieval practice (constantly going over material and testing yourself) C) Practice questioning and tests D) Giving summaries E) Using images F) Reading text Least F – E – A – D – C - B Most

Revision The aim of the day – To share effective and ineffective methods of revision. To devise a plan to revise for success.

Mocks and exams 5/11/18 – 4 weeks from today (including half term). This includes: English, Maths, Business studies, Geography, History & actual VCERT exams. 21/01/18 – 10 weeks after the first set of mocks (Including Christmas) Actual exams – 152 days

How do you see revision? Go over stuff you don’t know Read information Highlight stuff Go over things 2 weeks before

Your revision plan…

List the subject s that you need to revise and the topics List the subject s that you need to revise and the topics. How many hours will you need to study this? Plan and plot your revision. Be realistic. Match your hours from point one.

Read the Muhammad Ali biography. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=980unynlJ8c

After reading the biography, complete the checklist After reading the biography, complete the checklist. Use a scale that suits you. 1/2/3 – Happy, medium. Sad emoji, colour code.

Family and Personal life ( 5 main points) You need to do this for the ‘return to boxing section’. Cover and test yourself. Family and Personal life ( 5 main points) Ali was married four time s Ali has 9 children – 7 daughters and 2 sons Ali developed Parkinson’s disease from the amount of punches he took in his career. Ali died aged 74 on June 3rd 2016 Millions lined to streets out of respect for his funeral

Complete the elaboration section to expand your thinking. Why did millions line the streets when Ali died? Ali was a role model who stood up for what he believed in, no matter the consequences. This inspired and touched the lives of millions. How did… What did…

Find a perfect answer (ask your teacher, look at the exam board, write your own, draft one with a friend). What is good about the answer? What could you add? What do you miss out on when you do it? Complete the section 6 task

Find the real thing and test yourself. Have a go at the Ali example questions and prove this works!

Good luck in your mocks!