The essential guide to organising your

Revision!

How to plan and create a revision timetableWhat equipment you will need to start

revisingWhat type of environment you will need for

effective revisionHow to keep motivatedHow to reward yourself for completing

revision tasks

In this session you will find out...

TimetableBreak down subjects into topic areas and

revise each of these.Build in breaks (20 minutes every 90 minutes)No need to ‘cram’ the night beforeTick off each section once it is completedKeep motivated but realisticNo need to overwork

How to plan and create a revision timetable.

EssentialPenSpare pen!PencilSharpenerRubberRulerCalculator (maths)Pre release materials/ set textPaper (plain and lined,

available from your subject teacher on request)

PostcardsHighlightersPost it notesColoured pencils

The equipment you will need to start revising

Desirable

The type of environment you will need for effective revision Quiet enough to concentrate

Correct equipment before beginning revision

Suitable space

No distractionsWhere revision

materials can be left undisturbed – if possible

Take breaksDon’t pretend – only you will lose out!Don’t be negative, figure out what went wrong and put it

rightTimetable in study with friends to test each otherReward yourself (chocolate is good!)Sleep wellExerciseHave a good diet

eat fish (it’s good for the brain!!)fresh fruit and vegetablesdrinks lots of water

How to keep motivated (Go on you can do it!)

Block in down time Take a break – do something different away from

revision environmentGet some fresh air/ go to see a friendPerhaps chose your favourite dinner for completing

a week’s revisionParents – organise a special treat to reward

sustained and motivated revisionHave something to look forward to when it is all

over.

How to reward yourself for completing revision tasks.