Year 11 Study & Revision Tips
Everyone hates revision. It is something that many students put off for as
long as possible. This result in feeling of guilt, panic and the cry, “There’s
not enough time.
I wish I’d started my revision sooner.” The only solution is good planning
and time management. This helps you to feel in control. Revision will only
be possible if you good notes and the necessary books. Before you can
even plan what you need to revise it is important to check that you have
everything you need. If you are behind with your notes, lost your notes or
have difficulty reading your notes, It’s time to ask a trusty friend. You must
beg, borrow or photocopy someone else’s.
Your notes need to be:
Arranged systematically. In a separate file for each subject.
Labelled clearly with dividers
What to Revise -
1) Ask your teachers what do I need to revise? Write down carefully what
your teachers tell you to revise
2) Ask your teachers what should I focus on? What is most important?
3) Decide what you know least about or find difficult. Do that first.
4) Make sure you don’t give more time to your favourite subjects whilst
neglecting those you hate.
5) Plan a week’s revision on a blank timetable, and then you can see if
you’ve included all subjects.
Prioritise- List the topics to be revised for each subject, in your
study booklet
Rearrange the list of topics into order of importance
Don’t waste time revising topics that you know well
Cross the weeks off to monitor the passing of time
LEARNING HOW TO STUDY BETTER
Motivating yourself to revise is a tough thing to do, so we hope that by
reading through this study skills booklet you will pick up some tips which
will help you study in a more effective way and increase the amount you
learn. Working through this booklet should enable you to:
1. Identify what type of learner you are
2. What strategies suit your learning style
3. Draw up a revision timetable for your study day
4. Draw up a schedule for your revision sessions in school
5. Try out different study techniques at home
6. Organise yourself with the right resources
7. Produce a mind map (spidergram) to help with summarising notes
8. Use your memory more effectively
9. Create different mnemonics to help you learn
[Link] out new websites which help you revise
Remember also that everyone is on your side. If you need help with
studying, ask a teacher, ask your friends or your parents.
“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today” H
Jackson Brown Jr
Watch this clip it might help you remember key elements of your
revision.
[Link]
Study Hints and Short Cuts.
1. Attend revision classes
2. Schedule regular study periods
3. Be realistic with what you hope to achieve in each study session
4. Establish a regular study area at home eg desk, quiet area
5. Study short and often
6. Start study sessions on time
7. Study when you are wide awake (early mornings always best)
8. Set a specific goal for each subject you study – “by the end of this study
session, I hope to have learnt……………………in Geography”.
9. Study your most difficult subjects first.
10. Make summary notes on what you have learnt LOOK SAY COVER
WRITE CHECK
11. Use diagrams and mind maps to help with learning
12. Highlight key words using highlighter pens
13. Take regular breaks
14. Vary your work e.g. make notes, draw diagrams, read, problem solve..
….
15. Reward yourself!
16. Balance your time carefully between home, school and social
outings.
17. Produce revision timetable organised in advance and displayed for
everyone to see. 18. Keep a stock of post-it notes, highlighter pens, and
revision cards at home.
“You are doing your best only when you are trying to improve what you
are doing”
Here is a time sheet you could use to fill in a schedule for study
Time Schedule Day -
4.00-4.30 Food/Afternoon tea
4.30-5.30 Subject
5.30-6.30 Subject
6.30-7.30pm Dinner
7.30-8.00pm Friends/Phone
8.00-9.00pm Subject
9.00-10.00pm Subject
10.30pm Bed
Good Luck Year 11. All the Best for your Exams.
Mrs Metcalfe
