Revision for exams should be active, and students should actually produce something (notes, mind maps, flash cards, exam questions) as a result of revising.
Revision for exams should be active, and students should actually produce something (notes, mind maps, flash cards, exam questions) as a result of revising.
The main tips are as follows:
Start now- don't put off revising until tomorrow!
Students to make a Revision Timetable, including:
2-3 hours a night minimum
5 to 6 hours at the weekend
Sessions of 30-40 minutes, followed by test questions
10 minute breaks
Key revision methods
Checklists
Chunking
Flashcards
Mind maps
Mnemonics
Practice Questions