Revision: Top Tips From Ernest Bevin College

As many teenagers wade their way through weeks of exams, Ernest Bevin College’s English Department shares some top tips to refresh the daily grind.

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Be organised and give yourself plenty of time to revise each subject

Don’t give up and don’t get distracted. It’s hard to stay focussed but every little bit
counts

– Ask for help – speak to your teachers or friends who you know are good at a certain
subject

– Attend any additional revision session your school lays on, the teachers want you to
get the best marks you can and these sessions will be aimed at helping you prepare

– Search the internet or ask your teachers for Knowledge Organisers, Revision Mats
and Mind Maps (eg – https://www.facebook.com/EBCEnglish/?ref=br_rs)
These exist for lots of subjects and are really helpful summaries of what you need to
know.

– There are also videos online but remember – don’t just watch. Active revision means
taking notes. It WILL help you remember more

– Use revision resources such as BBC Bitesize and GCSEPod and books to help test your
knowledge

– Do plenty of practice questions. You may not get the same question but you may be
able to use part of an answer you have practiced in the exam.

– Time yourself when you do questions so that you know how long you have to answer
each one

– Short bursts of revision are better for you than mammoth sessions. It is good to
take a break and do some exercise, but stay focussed and come back to it

– Pack your bag the night before your exam and make sure you have everything
you need (pens, calculators etc)

– Time to turn off all devices, put notes to one side and get a good night’s sleep