Hiya guys
It's that time of year when most of us are cramming and doing everything we can to commit every little bit of the syllabus we've been taught to memory.. Wanted to see what techniques you use to help you revise and how you structure your revision ..
Here are a few things I find useful
1) Use mnemonics - as often as I can
2) Visualise things - if you can attach something visual to what you're learning it'll help it stick
3) Don't overdo it - 20 minutes a night goes in far better than 6 hours in one night.
4) Put post it notes all over the place with little reminders - for example you might choose a muscle - its antagonist, what each one of the muscles do and what type of muscle it is - and put it on your wall
5) Make a revision book - Flip top notebook, put questions on one side and answers on the back of the page
6) Get someone to test you
7) Write out definitions over and over if you find it useful
8) Say it out aloud
9) Have rosemary wafting about when you learn - then take it into the exam with you, it should help trigger memories..
10) Relax after a revision session and take regular breaks
11) Make diagrams or use mind maps
There are heaps more.. but wondered what works for you?
RE: Revision Tips
2, 7, 8 and 10 seem to work best for me.
6 works too, in that I use past exam papers, or just try to summarise a whole paragraph or page i've just revised.
3: i doubt i'd complete my revision if i just did 20 minutes a night!
Good luck to anyone taking exams!
RE: Revision Tips
Hi Gussie,
As I am a great fan of crystals I read that taking a piece of Aquamarine into the exam is supposed to be helpful with exams...so I did! We'll see if it worked for me![8D]
Also, our tutor told us that a bit of meditation before revision helps, you know, relaxation techniques etc.
Blessings
kazlin x:D
RE: Revision Tips
Joyce J Suggests:
What seems to work for me is to try to break it down into bite size pieces and keep reading a bit, write down what you can remember and repeat. Do it as many times as you can and it's surprising what you can remember.
I also attempt the tests on the ITEC website with varying results, sometimes it's very good, sometimes not so good . It is surprising if you keep having a go at those what sticks though.
HP is an excellent site for the past exams, and although you may not be studying for one specific qualification, a lot of the questions are relevant too, especially the A & P. It is all useful revision. It's a wonder my computer isn't worn out the amount of revision I have done. I am sure others will have useful suggestions for revision techniques too.
RE: Revision Tips
Your list is great Gussie. I agree - it's important to set yourself 'bitesize' chunks. I think the most really concentrated learning the brain can handle is 20-30 minutes and then you need to take a small break or do some thing different.
But the brain is the most fantastic machine & think of all those unused little brain cells just waiting to be kicked into action.
Think positive and good luck everyone who's doing exams.
Freddie:)