{"id":45,"date":"2018-11-05T13:54:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-05T13:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sh\/ahslibrary\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2024-02-07T13:08:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T13:08:22","slug":"study-skills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sh\/ahslibrary\/learning-2\/study-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Exam revision tips<\/b><\/h1>\n

(pick up a leaflet from the Library or Pupil Support)<\/p>\n

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Plan ahead<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Spread your revision over time.\u00a0 <\/b>Cramming just before exams is much less effective.<\/p>\n

Make a revision plan.<\/b>\u00a0 This will give you control over your studying and reduce stress.<\/p>\n

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  1. Break up your subjects<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u00a0<\/b>First, mark the date for each exam.\u00a0 Then look at what you need to cover.\u00a0 Break each subject into small manageable pieces, and make a list topic by topic.<\/p>\n

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    1. Prioritise<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u00a0<\/b>It\u2019s worth preparing in more detail for exams which carry a higher percentage of your total mark.\u00a0 You may also want to spend extra time on your weaker areas or where you need to fill gaps.<\/p>\n

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      1. Be realistic<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \u00a0<\/b>Create a revision plan that will work for you.\u00a0 It has to be achievable and something that you can stick to.\u00a0 Allow for rest breaks and relaxation time.<\/p>\n

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        1. Expect the unexpected<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u00a0<\/b>Plan for some free study time each week.\u00a0 You may find you need more time on a certain subject.<\/p>\n

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          1. Make a study plan<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            \u00a0<\/b>Draw up a revision plan (example below).\u00a0 Mark in your exam dates and subjects.\u00a0 Divide your list of topics across each week. Allocate fewer topics nearer the exam dates to allow for general review sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            <\/td>\nWeek 1<\/strong><\/td>\nWeek 2<\/strong><\/td>\nWeek 3<\/strong><\/td>\nWeek 4<\/strong><\/td>\nWeek 5<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Monday<\/strong><\/td>\nMaths and Physics<\/td>\nEnglish and History<\/td>\nPE<\/td>\nMaths and physics<\/td>\nEnglish and History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Tuesday<\/strong><\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\nPE<\/td>\nMaths<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\nPE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Wednesday<\/strong><\/td>\nFootball<\/td>\nFootball<\/td>\nFootball<\/td>\nFootball<\/td>\nFootball<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Thursday<\/strong><\/td>\nHistory<\/td>\nMaths<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\nHistory<\/td>\nMaths<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Friday<\/strong><\/td>\nPE<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPhysics<\/td>\nPE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Saturday<\/strong><\/td>\nWork<\/td>\nWork<\/td>\nWork<\/td>\nWork<\/td>\nWork<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Sunday<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nPhysics<\/td>\nHistory<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPhysics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n

            Organise<\/b> your material.<\/p>\n

            Make notes of key points<\/b> from your books, notebooks etc<\/p>\n

            Think what works best for you.\u00a0 What kind of learner are you?<\/b><\/p>\n

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            1. \u00a0 \u00a0 You learn best through words:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Keep writing and rewriting your notes
              \nReword main ideas to gain deeper understanding
              \nRead important passages aloud
              \nOrganise diagrams, charts etc into statements
              \nRecord yourself reading or talking aloud
              \nMake up mnemonics<\/p>\n

              Mnemonic example:<\/p>\n

              Order of taxonomy in biology:
              \n(Kingdom, Phylum, Class,
              \nOrder, Family, Genus, Species)<\/p>\n

              2.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0You learn best through movement and action:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Don\u2019t just sit and read through your notes\u2014be an active learner
              \nWriting and drawing diagrams are physical activities
              \nUse flashcards to help you memorise information (you can touch them and move them around)<\/p>\n

              3.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0You learn best through images:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Use images, pictures, colour and other visual media to help you learn
              \nHighlight important passages
              \nRedraw your pages from memory
              \nUse mind maps, diagrams and posters. Display them in prominent places\u2014in your bedroom, next to the computer, TV etc<\/p>\n

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              \u00a04.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0You learn best with others:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Aim to work with others as much as possible. Try to study with others at a similar level. Try some of the above techniques in a social setting, talking each other through key concepts and work with the feedback from others.<\/p>\n

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              Remember<\/h2>\n

              Commit information to long term memory<\/b><\/p>\n

              Just looking at your notes won\u2019t help you learn them. You need to organise the information in some way.<\/p>\n