Definition: studying something you have studied before.

Another way to think about it could be:

R- read (your notes)

E- explain (topics /themes)

V- visualise (being successful!)

I- identify (difficult areas)

S- simplify (all tasks)

I- investigate (things you don’t understand)

O- organise (your time)

N- never give up!

INTRODUCTION

Effective use of time

30-45 minute sessionsShort 5-10 minute break between sessions

Location

A quiet place, away from distractionsComfortable room, with good light

Tackling the hard stuff

Don’t avoid the hardest subjectsBreak subjects down into topics/themes

Ask teachers to go over difficult areasUse revision guides to focus on specifics

REVISION TIPS

If we look at education as a three-legged stool: one leg is the teacher, one leg is the student and one leg is the parent or carer. Each leg of the stool needs to make an equal contribution to stay balanced. It is clear that parental/carer engagement and involvement makes a significant difference to the educational outcomes of young people. It is your support of their learning within the home environment that makes the maximum difference to their achievement.

As we move away from coursework to summative examinations it is crucial the students learn good habits and routines around preparing and revising for an assessment. Contained within thisbooklet are the topics and skills that will be assessed as well as useful strategies and websites to use for revision. In addition, subject teachers will be setting homework and class tasks thatconsolidate learning and prepare students for success in their end of year assessment.

End of year assessments for all core subjects will be taking place in the sports hall in preparation for mocks at Christmas and the real GCSE’s next summer. Students will be given an exam timetable before half term and option subject exams will be completed during lesson time.

• Monday 18th June 1.00 pm Maths non calculator paper• Tuesday 19th June 9.00 am Religious studies• Wednesday 20th June 1.00 pm Maths calculator paper• Thursday 21st June 9.00 am All sciences• Thursday 21st June 1.00 pm English Language• Friday 22nd June 1.00 pm English Literature

http://www.learningscientists.org/downloadable-materials

REVISION MATERIALS

What is it?A website that offers different ways and techniques to help revision at home. It has downloadableresources and offers a step by step guide

https://www.thepurplepumpkinblog.co.uk/gcse-revision-tips-for-teens-and-their-parents

Top 5 Revision apps

Gojimo This revision app boasts mostly free content and covers GCSE, A level, IB, iGCSE, Common Entrance and more.

iMindMap and bubbl.usMindmaps, mobile mindmaps.

QuizletQuizlet enables students to create their own revision flashcards, as well as to use sets created by others.

MemriseIf learning languages and vocab is your focus, then Memrise is worth checking out.

Get RevisingCreate revision timetables using Get Revising’s Study Planner tool

https://www.tes.com/revision-tips/top-five-revision-apps-help-students-revise

Websites used in schools

https://www.educake.co.ukhttps://www.mymaths.co.uk

GCSE REVISION TIPS

PRACTICE PAPERS

ANALYSIS TASKS

MIND MAPS

REVISION MATS

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