Y11 Revision Skills

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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

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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

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Y11 Revision Skills