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are a part of life. They don't count for everything, but they can lead
to new opportunities. For many subjects, a percentage of your final grade
comes from coursework, which takes some of the pressure off. However,
most of us to have to tackle examinations at some point in our lives.
Revision undertaken months before is the key to exam success. On this page you will find revision tips and also links to many revision websites. Check out the revision links for each individual subject by going to each subject page and looking under Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Read the information on the HVEC Examinations page. Top Ten Tips 1. Start your revision early. It is often the case that you will need more time than you think. 2. Create a simple revision plan. Stick to it! 3. Organise yourself, your notes, and your textbooks. 4. Choose a revision location that's comfortable, well-lit and quiet. Keep all materials – pens, text books, paper etc – within easy reach. 5. Look at different revision methods, and choose one that suits you. 6. Take regular breaks. 7. Keep healthy – eat well and make sure you get enough sleep during the run up to your exams. Exercise regularly. 8. Set yourself achievable targets and reward yourself when you meet them. 9. Attempt past papers to get a feel for the type of questions you will have to answer, and for the layout of the paper. 10. Always ask for help from teachers if you are having trouble understanding something. A new website Brain Boosters provides resource materials for pupils including revision tips and links to other useful revision websites. A leaflet for Year 9 pupils containing useful revision tips and study, and advice on how best to prepare for the KS3 tests is called ‘Be Prepared’ (DfES - you need Adobe Reader to read this) More revision tips, quizzes, handy techniques and advice on how to cope with your exams can be found on the learn.co.uk Revision Guide. • What kind of learner are you? • Plan your revision • How to revise • Where to revise • Top techniques • Are you stressed? • Prepare for the day • In the exam The BBC have put together a whole range of Revision Tips. You may not want to face them - but take control with a positive attitude, and you're sorted. • Tips & Techniques • Healthy Body = Healthy Mind • Stress • The Night Before • Coping on the Day • Your Next Step • Further Info
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Teacher (BBC) BROWSE 11-13 (KS3) Look through our questions and answers library for: English, Maths and Science. The Key Stage 3 Students' Site (Letts Educational) • How to revise • Top ten tips • Sample questions and pages KS3 Bitesize Revision (BBC) This web site has everything you need to help you prepare for your National Curriculum tests. Revision Bites and Test Bites have been designed to help you check what you know and understand. Revision (Sam Learning) For SATs, GCSE and A Level, SAM Learning offers comprehensive online learning that's proven to improve exam results. We're used by over 600,000 Learners, over 2,000 schools and are supported by the National Association of Head Teachers. Some free trials but most on subscription. |
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Teacher (BBC) BROWSE 14-16 (GCSE) Look through our questions and answers library. The GCSE Students' Site (Letts Educational) • How to revise • Top ten tips • GCSE - frequently asked questions • Sample questions and pages Current GCSE Topics (Revision Central) • Biology • Chemistry • English • French • Geography • German • History • Maths • Physics • RE Revision for Specific Subjects (SchoolsNet) • Business Studies • Design and Technology • English • Geography • History • ICT • Mathematics • Modern Foreign Languages • Religious Education • Science Revision (Learn.co.uk) • Make the grade and stay fret free with the Sugar countdown to exam excellence. • Top revision tips, quizzes, handy techniques and advice on how to cope with your exams. • Plan your revision timetable with this interactive and easy-to-use calendar. Enter your exams, study sessions, tests and breaks - and we'll send you reminders. Revision (Sam Learning) For SATs, GCSE and A Level, SAM Learning offers comprehensive online learning that's proven to improve exam results. We're used by over 600,000 Learners, over 2,000 schools and are supported by the National Association of Head Teachers. Some free trials but most on subscription. Revision Resources on the Internet (Dulwich College) GCSE and A Level links for a variety of subjects. GCSE Bitesize Revision (BBC) GCSE Bitesize revision combines TV programmes, books, CD-ROMs and a website to give students studying GCSEs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland extra revision support. Our aim is to produce manageable "bitesize" pages on key topics, concentrating on material which students find particularly difficult. The material is writen by examiners and teachers and reflects key areas of the examination syllabus. Standard Grade BITESIZE (BBC) BITESIZE Revision combines TV, books and web site exercises to give you extra revision support.In 2002 you can choose from eleven subjects: Biology, Chemistry, English, French, Geography, History, Maths General and Credit, Physics, Computing Studies, Modern Studies and Physical Education. Exams - The Plan of Attack (It's Your Choice - Connexions) Some of the marks for many GCSEs, GNVQs and other courses are now based on coursework, so the exams aren't quite the 'all-or-nothing', 'do-or-die' experience they used to be. But taking exams is still a difficult and stressful time for all of us - no matter what some of your friends might say! Your teachers will make sure you're fully prepared, but have a look at these 'model' answers, to see what else you can do. (You need Acrobat Reader to read this article - you can download this free.) GCSE Revision (S Cool!) Project GCSE Many resources for students revising for GCSEs including: GCSE revision notes and practice questions, a GCSE bookshop, GCSE help and advice. GCSE Revision Notes (Revision Notes) Revision Links! RevisionLink.co.uk Here you will find links to many educational websites to help you with your revision. Links are sorted by subject and each of the subject pages contains links to sites catering for different levels. Some general educational links have also been listed. |
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Teacher (BBC) BROWSE 17-18 (AS / A2) Look through our questions and answers library. The AS Students' Site (Letts Educational) • How to revise • Top ten tips • AS - frequently asked questions • Sample questions and pages Study Skills (BBC) The AS level courses present fresh challenges because the workload involves research, presentations and assignments. It probably seems a lot to be done in a small amount of time and with much less supervision from the teachers. Discover from this Study Guide what style of learner you are, how to manage your time and who to go to for support. Tap into the tips for researching and presenting your work as well as for revision and exams. Invest a little of your time now in planning for success and you're sure to see the benefits before you start your written module papers! AS Guru (BBC) English, General Studies, Maths, Biology. Revision Resources on the Internet (Dulwich College) GCSE and A Level links for a variety of subjects. AS Level Revision (S-Cool!) Revision Links! RevisionLink.co.uk Here you will find links to many educational websites to help you with your revision. Links are sorted by subject and each of the subject pages contains links to sites catering for different levels. Some general educational links have also been listed. |
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Students' Site (Letts Educational) • How to revise • Top ten tips • A Level - frequently asked questions • Sample questions and pages Revision (Learn.co.uk) • Make the grade and stay fret free with the Sugar countdown to exam excellence. • Top revision tips, quizzes, handy techniques and advice on how to cope with your exams. • Plan your revision timetable with this interactive and easy-to-use calendar. Enter your exams, study sessions, tests and breaks - and we'll send you reminders. Revision (Sam Learning) For SATs, GCSE and A Level, SAM Learning offers comprehensive online learning that's proven to improve exam results. We're used by over 600,000 Learners, over 2,000 schools and are supported by the National Association of Head Teachers. Some free trials but most on subscription. Revision Resources on the Internet (Dulwich College) GCSE and A Level links for a variety of subjects. A Level Revision (S Cool!) A Level Revision Notes (Revision Notes) Revision Links! RevisionLink.co.uk Here you will find links to many educational websites to help you with your revision. Links are sorted by subject and each of the subject pages contains links to sites catering for different levels. Some general educational links have also been listed. |
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