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Y11 Revision Skills
Finding a suitable place to study
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You need a good study place to be preparedto study. You should be able to answer YESto all of the following questions.
Is my Study Place available to me whenever I need it?
You need to be able to use your Study Place when you needit. If you are sharing it with someone else, work out aschedule so that you know when you can use it.
Is my Study Place free from interruptions?
It is important to have uninterrupted study time.
Is my Study Place free from distractions?
Research shows that most students study best in a quietenvironment. If you find that playing a stereo or TVimproves your mood, keep the volume low.
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Does my Study Place contain all the study materials Ineed?
Be sure your Study Place includes reference sources andsupplies such as pens, pencils, paper, calculator, andwhatever else you might need. If you use a computer foryour work ideally it should be in your Study Place.
Does my Study Place contain a large enough desk or
table?
Use a desk or table that is large enough to hold everythingyou need. Allow enough room for writing and try to avoidclutter.
Does my Study Place have enough storage space?
You need enough room to store your study materials. Makesure you have enough storage to keep your desktop clear ofunnecessary materials that can get in the way.
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Does my Study Place have a comfortable chair?
Select a chair in which you can sit for long periods whilemaintaining your attention, nothing too comfy that willmake you sleepy!
Does my Study Place have enough light?
Make sure you can clearly see what you are doing withoutany strain or discomfort.
Does my Study Place have a comfortable temperature?
If your Study Place is too warm, you may become sleepy.
If it too cold, your concentration may suffer. Select atemperature at which your mind and body function best.
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What type of learner are you?
In the AutumnTerm you did aquestionnaire
which helped youunderstand thetype of learnerthat you are.
Use the followingtips to help youwhen decidingupon a revision
style.
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Suggestions For Visual Learners
Visual people prefer to read the handouts and look at theillustrations the presenter puts on the board. They also takeexcellent notes.
Write things down because you remember them better. Look at a person while they are talking to help you focus. Its better to work in a quiet place although many visual
learners do Maths with music in the background. You are better studying on your own. Use colour to highlight main ideas in your work. When learning vocabulary or terminology use colour to learn
them. Look at the words frequently.
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Suggestions For Visual Learners
Maps
Posters
Charts
Spider diagrams
Cartoons
Summary notes
Mental pictures
Mind maps
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Suggestions For Auditory Learners
Auditory people prefer listening to material and sometimes getlost if they try to take notes on the subject during apresentation.
Try studying with a friend so you can talk aloud about thework.
Say aloud the things you want to remember. Before reading a chapter, look at all the pictures, headings
and talk out loud and say what you think the chapter isabout.
Read out loud whenever possible. Make recordings of notes or lessons and listen to them to
revise.
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Suggestions For Auditory Learners
Record ideas
Say keywords aloudTell another person
Make a presentation
Get someone to test youExchange ideas with your friends
Play quiet, relaxing background music
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Suggestions For Kinesthetic Learners
Kinesthetic learners do best with "hands on" activities andgroup interaction.
To remember work, pace or walk around while saying the
words aloud to yourself. You may not study best at a desk, so when at home try lying
on your stomach or back. Try studying with music in the background.
When studying take breaks frequently, provided you alwaysreturn to studying!
When trying to memorise, try closing your eyes and writingthe information in the air. Picture the words in your head.
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Suggestions For Kinesthetic Learners
Walk n talk
Draw cartoons
Posters & storyboardsMake a model
Role play/drama
Make a mind mapWrite a story
Annotate diagrams
Make cue/flash cards
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Record it!
Make a note
in yourplanners of
the tips thatare linked toyour learning
style.
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Revision
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How to Revise
Think of a sessionas a third of a day - it could be 3 to 4 hourslong
Many people find it helpful to revise for 2 out of the 3 sessionsper day
Here is a possible pattern:
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MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
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How to Revise
Revise
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MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Break each session up into half hour slots
25 minuteswork followed by a 5 minute break
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MON
TUES
W
EDS
T
HURS
FRI
SAT SUN
Morning
SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOLHIST
- WW2
FRENCH
- writing
Afternoon
SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL RELAXRECAP
- WW2
Evening
MATHS -
algebra
ENG
poems
BIOL
- nerves
RECAP
algebra
- poems
CHEM
salt
RECAP
- nerves
- salt
RELAX
Spend time making a thorough revision timetable and STICK TO IT
How to Revise
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What kind of person are you?
Some students are early birds. They will definitelywant to use the morning session.
Late risers will avoid mornings like theplague! They will work well later in the day
Night owls will do their best revision in the evenings
How to Revise
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How to Revise
How to plan your revision:
Have a definite finishing time
Plan regular breaks
Get up and walk around duringyour break
Drink plenty of waterHave a tick list of topics to cover
Gradually aim to summarise yournotes
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How to Revise
Revise the same work again after10 minutes
Briefly review the work:
after 1 day
after 1 week.
This method will fix the workquite firmly into your long-termmemory
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How to Revise
Just remember that, no matter
when you revise, you need to go
to bed at a sensible time and be
able to get to sleep.
It may be that you have to read
a fiction book, watch television,listen to some music or have a
bath before you go to bed to
get a good nights sleep
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How to Revise
ABOVE ALL
PRACTICE PAST PAPERSAND QUESTIONS ASTHESE ARE THE BEST
WAY TO HELP YOU DO
WELL.
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Summary
Positive attitude
Prepare a thorough revision timetable and
STICK TO IT
Be honest with yourself and plan in relaxationas part of your timetable
Work for 25 minutes and take 5 minute breaks
Use a variety of revision tools and techniques