REVISION TECHNIQUES
Effective use of websites
Helping your child revise – making it sink in.
Revision Techniques and Advice.
Websites.
Mr O’Hare
23/1/14
Prepare a revision timetable.
Finding the right environment
Your study environment
should be:
•Calm and quiet
•Well lit
•A good temperature
•Full of nice, fresh air to
keep you awake
•Free from distraction ( No
mobile, girlfriend,
boyfriend, tv, etc)
Your study environment
should contain:
•Large table or desk
•A good chair
•Stationary
•Study aids (Course
specification)
•A drink (Water is best)
Use this website to find out what kind
of learner you are!!!
Mind mapping
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Advanced spider diagram
Stimulate multiple parts of the brain
They can be as imaginative as possible
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maps
/index.shtml - try this gcse bitesize link to create
your own map.
• http://www.aston.ac.uk/currentstudents/welfareservices/studyskills/mmappinge
g.jsp - Use this link to learn how to create
mindmaps.
Mnemonics
• This term means 'one thing
helps you remember another'.
• [You say it without the first 'M'
- 'Nem-onics'.]
• It's a code which helps you to
recall information.
• Mnemonics should be short,
sharp, and effective.
• You can make up your own - or
use those that are well known.
• They work best when they are
the products of your own.
Exam board website past papers
• The exam boards
provide past papers
and mark schemes.
• Even if the
specification has
changed the exam
will still cover
important topics.
Revision Websites?????
• Websites should not
replace the techniques
shown.
• 20 minutes doing flash
cards will be more
beneficial than 20
minutes on a website.
Websites: Will not assess evaluative
and analytical questions.
• GCSE bitesize – Covers a range of subjects,
includes revision notes, videos and
activities and summary tests.
• Businessstudiesonline.co.uk
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/
• http://www.mymaths.co.uk/
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesi
ze/maths
HISTORY
• http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/
• http://www.johndclare.net/
• http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/
Geography
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/
geography
• http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/geography
• http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.c
o.uk/links.html
• http://www.coolmath-games.com/holidayChristmas-games-puzzles/blockychristmas/index.html
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/b
usiness/marketing/