© K.McGinty 2002 De La Salle College Revision Techniques
© K.McGinty 2002 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
© K.McGinty 2002 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
© K.McGinty 2002 Section 1: Retention
© K.McGinty 2002 One recap:
© K.McGinty 2002 Another review:
© K.McGinty 2002 With Regular Revision:
© K.McGinty 2002 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 ?
© K.McGinty 2002 Organising Yourself: Outline
© K.McGinty 2002 Organising yourself: Detail
© K.McGinty 2002 Time-table: Outline
© K.McGinty 2002 Time-table: Detail
© K.McGinty 2002 Time-table: Use
© K.McGinty 2002 For example: (Good)
© K.McGinty 2002 For example: (Not so good!!)
© K.McGinty 2002 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
© K.McGinty 2002 Session Structure:
© K.McGinty 2002 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!!!!
© K.McGinty 2002 Any Questions? Thanks for your time & attention, I hope you have found this information useful. PowerPoint Presentation Created by K.McGinty