1. How to Revise in Science
A parent’s guide for supporting your child in Science.
Head of Department: N Collister
2 ic: A Gordon
Lead Teacher: B Buchanan

2. Top Tips
Find a suitable environment away from distractions – should be without headphones, TV and music!
Prevent social media use in revision time.
Encourage repetition of harder topics.
Sleep is important – they should be aiming for 9-10 hours a night, especially during the exam period.

3. Useful Websites
Check they are for the correct exam board AQA Trilogy OR AQA Bio/Chem/Phys
Should be used to make notes from or complete any of the following revision tools.
www. Examtime.com

4. Make you own exam papers
Wjec is an official exam board that offers a free exam making service.
On this website you can make your own exam papers to download for free with mark schemes:

5. AQA Past Exam Papers
Many past exam papers and their mark schemes available online.
Can get there straight from a search engine. OR
AQA:
IDEAS:
Complete in one colour without notes and in timed conditions, and in another colour using notes.
Complete all in pencil, mark, rub out, and complete again.
Complete the exam “closed book” (using no notes) and in the time period allowed.
Focus on weaker areas, as a whole exam paper can be daunting.

6. Flash Cards
Use small pieces of card or paper to make concise notes on a topic.
Using diagrams makes abstract content easier.
Small topics work best.
Keep notes brief.
If required, flash cards can be obtained from the Science teacher or from the Science technician.
Use colour for key words.

7. Q&A Cards
Use small pieces of card or paper to write questions on a particular topic. The answer should be written on the other side.
Excellent for on the bus or tube!
If required, flash cards can be obtained from the Science teacher or from the Science technician.
Keep simple. Cover the areas that you are less confident with.
Check answers by flipping over cards and repeat as much as possible.

8. Cornell System 1. Notes Write the revision notes.
4. Can then be put on a post it/ flash card.
5cm
4cm
NEXT STEPS: Cover the middle with a blank piece of paper. Use the key words and summary to write notes from memory.
2. Key Words
Read through the notes. Write down the key words/ phrases.
3. Summary
Write down a mini summary of the notes which appear in the box above. This must not be copied.

9. Mind Maps
Mind map
Generate using short sharp sentences, key words and diagrams.
Learn it
Place the mind map in a prominent place.
Cover it
Cover the mind map with a blank sheet of paper try to redraw it.
Compare it
Compare the new mind map with the original – the difference between the two is what needs to be learnt.