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De La Salle College

Revision Techniques

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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

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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

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Section 1: Retention

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One recap:

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Another review:

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With Regular Revision:

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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 ?

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Organising Yourself: Outline

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Organising yourself: Detail

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Time-table: Outline

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Time-table: Detail

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Time-table: Use

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For example: (Good)

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For example: (Not so good!!)

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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

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Session Structure:

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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!!!!

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Any Questions?Thanks for your time & attention,

I hope you have found this information useful.

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