Preparing revision in the lead up to mocks
The end of Year 12 mocks seem to be in near sight for some of you, with them being in late April/May/June, so here are tips to help you aim high and achieve the predicted grades you deserve.
Single out your weaknesses. Keep a topic checklist of your specifications and Red/Amber/Green for each topic. Priorities are the topics you aren’t familiar with instead of revising the topics you know, which gives a false sense of confidence. You cannot ignore the topics you do not know - the problems will only pile up.
Clean desk, clear mind. The state of your workspace reflects the state of your mind. Organize those papers and folders to their designated places because when you are physically prepared, you will be mentally prepared. That will boost motivation and help you revise efficiently.
Pick your best revision resources and revision techniques. There are a plethora of resources and techniques, but which ones work the best for you? Which website does the best notes, or which Youtuber helps you understand a topic the best? Do you know which websites are the best to check exam questions? Studying won’t be a problem when you know, what you learn the best. There are many revision techniques, but keep one important one in mind: active recall. It is a highly effective way to learn and retain information, especially if you want it in your long-term memory when you combine it with spaced repetition. Whether you do this by using a blurting method or by doing flashcards daily or many other methods, check which one is the most optimal for you..
You are expected to ask help from teachers - because if you already knew all the content, they’d be out of jobs. Don’t be afraid to stay that extra hour after school with them or send that email about a question.
Don’t forget what you are working towards. These grades will be used for your predicted grades and later in your UCAS application. Try not to let this intimidate you, use it as a wake-up call and motivator to do the best you can - otherwise, procrastination could cost you! Don’t forget what you are aiming for and don’t lose sight of your dreams and goals.
Written by Adelene
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