How to revise effectively Watch this video: https://youtu.be/CPxSzxylRCI
Spaced practice Interleaving Dual coding – pictures and words when making notes Retrieval practice – exam Qs Elaboration – ask why? Read more. Concrete examples – can you use the science to explain everyday life? Revision timetable
What the evidence says about good revision Focus: use the specification What do I know already? Retrieval Use the revision guide – create pictures and words Dual coding The textbook – ask why? Elaboration Exam questions, mark schemes and examiner reports Retrieval START
An example of a daily timetable 0900-1030 Session 1: Biology cells and transport 1030-1100 Break 1100-12.30 Session 2 Chemistry: Hess cycles 12.30-13.30 Lunch 1330-1500 Session 3 Physics: waves 1500-1530 Break 1530 – 1700 Session 4 Chemistry Redox Finish! 6 hours
Plan your revision A possible model 0900-1030 Session 1 1030-1100 Break 1100-1230 Session 2 1230-1330 Lunch 1330-1500 Session 3 1500-1530 Break 1530-1700 Session 4 http://www.learningscientists.org/videos