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Good Revision Habits
Drawing up a revision timetable
Using a variety of different revision techniques
Systematically reducing your notes until they consist of keywords
Learning a range of material relating to a particular topic so that you are able to be flexible in your answers
Knowing that half the battle with revision is starting, therefore use a variety of approaches to starting revision that are effective
Knowing that 'little and often' is the key to effective revision
Listening to soothing background music
Systematically learning material thoroughly
Learning all topics well
Concentrating on the topic you are revising
Knowing the link between effort and attainment
Completing your coursework before it is time to start revising
Revising for all subjects equally
Discussing your revision with parents, teachers and friends
Using any opportunity to revise e.g. an unexpected absence by your teacher |
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Bad Revision Habits
Leaving revision until the last minute
Reading through notes repeatedly
Having a stock of excuses as to why you did not revise 'tonight'
Thinking that reading through material the day before the exam counts as revision
Writing out model answers on a topic in full and attempting to learn these off by heart
Revising too much and putting yourself off
Starting to panic
Putting off revision
Learning only the first topics well
Being easily distracted
Constantly re-writing notes in full
Using revision time as a chance to catch up with your coursework
Revising only your favourite subjects
Not discussing your revision with anyone
Setting aside specific time for revision that you rarely keep to |
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