Revision Strategies

Welcome to the Revision Strategies Homepage!

Some tips...

• Revise in short chunks and take regular breaks - make a timetable for revision/homework

• Avoid simply reading books and notes - instead, make flashcards or mind maps on specific topics

• Practice exam questions regularly!

• Avoid distractions - save them for your breaks!

• Use topic checklists to help you identify what to focus on.

Here are some extra things to consider when revising...

(Remember you are not just assessed on knowledge of each topic)

• Learn the 21 required practicals across all science subjects

• Understand the definitions of Accuracy, Repeatability, Validity and Precision, and your experimental variables (hint: use examples).

• Practice plotting and analysing graphs, labelling them correctly

• Learn the relevant equations

• Practice re-arranging equations

• Learn how to calculate the mean (average) number from sets of data.