The 6 Ps to revisionThe 6 Ps to revision

What are the 6 P’s?What are the 6 P’s?

• PlanPlan it

• PacePace it

• Identify your Preferred Learning StylePreferred Learning Style• PreparePrepare your body

• PreparePrepare your mind

• Find a PlacePlace somewhere that is quiet.

Plan it…Plan it…

• Try easy day/hard day in turn• Work out a realistic schedule• Every night 6 – 7pm• Plan your schedule around your favourite

tv programmes or any activities that you do.

• Try working Saturday mornings instead of Friday evenings.

• If the schedule doesn’t work …change it!

9 -10am

10am – 10.45am

10.45 –

11.15am

11.15 – 12am

12- 1pm

1 – 3pm 3.30 – 4.15pm

4.15 – 5pm

5 – 5.30p

m

Saturday Breakfast and Shower

Science H/S

TV Break

English Revision

LUNCH

Football/DanceClub

History H/S

MusicH/S

BREAK

Sunday Breakfast and Shower

Maths H/S TV Break

French Revision

LUNCH

Shopping Geography H/S

ICT H/S BREAK

5.30 – 6.15pm

6.15 – 7.15pm

7.15 – 8.00pm

8.00 – 8.30pm

8.30 – 9pm

9-9.45pm

9.45 -10.30pm

10.30pm – 7am

Saturday RE Revision

DINNER FrenchH/S

English H/S

Night Off Night Off Night Off BED BED

Sunday Maths Revision

DINNER ICT Revision

PE H/S TV HistoryRevision

Read a Book

BED BED

Pace itPace it

• How often and how long for?

• Short bursts and a short break (10 – 20 minutes) – learn by heart 10 French words or the different area formula.

• longer sessions and followed by a longer break (50 - 60 minutes) – try a past paper.

Time Management

o Make your revision a priority

o Schedule/Timetableo Be realistic. o Establish how much time

is left before your exams begin.

o Allocate time across your subjects. Don’t just focus on the subjects you are good at.

o Self Study vs Group Study

Preferred Learning Preferred Learning StyleStyle• Say out aloud or sing it!

• Play background music• Draw it! Pictures• Map it! – mind map or spider diagram• List it in order• Learning lists – make up your own funny

phrases or acronyms (initials)• Explain it to someone else• Reading too long? Sing, rap or dance the

words.

Effective Reading and Note taking

Revision techniquesRevision techniques

The Internet• BBC Bitesize• SCool• SparkNotes

• Mymaths• Past Papers…..Get used

to the layout and types of questions that often come up again and again.

Information = Power

Prepare your bodyPrepare your body Keep your work life

balance Drink lots of water ( the

brain works best with 6 – 8 glasses of water)

Eat brain food – more complex carbs (potatoes, rice, cereals) and less of the simple carbohydrates ( sweets and sugary foods)

Tired? Get more sleep. Fresh air and exercise!

Prepare your mindPrepare your mind

• Don’t get stressed – take more breaks

• Need reassurance? Rely on family, friends and good planning – not lucky mascots.

Place itPlace it

You need A quiet space, Your own study area Separate from your

relaxation area if possible

A good sized table.

Be a successful Be a successful Key Stage 3 Key Stage 3

LearnerLearner