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Post by iDesign on Aug 4, 2009 19:04:20 GMT
Hey guys,
Now, I'm starting year 10 next year. Meaning that I gotta start some of my GCSEs, as I take a few early. This means I may have to get my arse off the internet and revise I guess.
I suck at revision. I get distracted from it far too easily, so does anybody who's been through the exam process have any tips for me?
Thanks.
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Post by TomBeasley on Aug 4, 2009 20:29:52 GMT
Ohai!  Basically, past papers are the best possible way to revise. Turn everything off that could distract you and just concentrate on work. That way you will be able to get it done and more of what you are learning will actually get into your brain. Also, don't listen to people who say that last minute cramming doesn't work because it really does. I got more worthwhile revision done on the night before my exams than in the whole rest of the lead up to them. It's just that teachers like to promote being prepared and organised at all times. Most of the difficult stuff comes in the second year of GCSE anyway, so you just have to concentrate on keeping up with coursework for the first year. |
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Post by tarling4 on Aug 5, 2009 14:49:09 GMT
Hmm, I'm gonna also agree with Tom. I take you're taking triple sciences or such? Year 11 for me within a few weeks  Most massively importantly....don't fret about not doing enough. Do as much as you can take, then have a break for a bit. Doing revision *too* much won't help (not as bad as doing none though). Good luck with year 10, and you'll love the coursework (: Sam. |
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Post by TomBeasley on Aug 7, 2009 13:00:22 GMT
Most massively importantly....don't fret about not doing enough. Do as much as you can take, then have a break for a bit. Doing revision *too* much won't help (not as bad as doing none though). This is correct. If you revise for too long in one go, you will lose motivation completely and stop paying attention to what you are doing. I would suggest working in chunks of half an hour with half an hour off doing your own thing between each of those chunks. Think of the free time as a reward for half an hour of hard work. |
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Post by Braindead on Aug 13, 2009 18:10:13 GMT
Another idea is to find something specific in a subject that you think might be interesting and you will find you will remember it a lot easier. Obviously, it's not always going to work because there will be some subjects you just don't like (Maths for me) but for others, it does work.
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Post by iDesign on Aug 23, 2009 19:42:57 GMT
Thanks for all the advice guys! I'm lucky enough to have the options I wanted to take, which I'm interested in, so revising should be pretty easy. It's subjects like English that I'll struggle with...
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Post by iiPod on Aug 25, 2009 18:16:49 GMT
Awesome, this tips will help me. |
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Post by Wixi*¥$•~. on Aug 25, 2009 21:06:49 GMT
Yea, I only realy struggle with English. So I should be fine.
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Post by TomBeasley on Aug 26, 2009 17:41:03 GMT
I can help with English if you want. ;D
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Post by Wixi*¥$•~. on Aug 26, 2009 20:36:32 GMT
Thanks Tom, that would be brilliant.
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Post by TomBeasley on Aug 27, 2009 12:19:10 GMT
I just got my GCSE results back for English. A*. |
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Post by Wixi*¥$•~. on Aug 27, 2009 12:32:52 GMT
Awesome you're good at English then  |
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Post by TomBeasley on Aug 27, 2009 20:56:18 GMT
Apparently. xD
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Post by Twinklepins on Sept 6, 2009 21:10:17 GMT
One way I do it is to summarise my notes onto a crib sheet with coloured pens; remind me and I'll scan one in to show you.
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Post by adrinalily on May 13, 2016 7:10:14 GMT
After each lesson if you can try some past paper questions it is the best way to revise your lessons. Then you can put up some short notes for the lesson. This will help you during the exams.
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