1. How to revise effectively
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2. 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

3. 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
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4. An example of a daily timetable
Session 1: Biology cells and transport
Break
Session 2 Chemistry: Hess cycles
Lunch
Session 3 Physics: waves
Break
1530 – 1700 Session 4 Chemistry Redox
Finish!
6 hours

5. Plan your revision A possible model 0900-1030 Session 1
Break
Session 2
Lunch
Session 3
Break
Session 4