One of the best ways to revise is to access past exam papers and use them for exam practice. Past exam papers are an amazing resource that not only gives insight into the format and structure of an exam but also helps you practice your exam technique. Use them regularly, and they will help you becom...
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Read more ›We live in a world where academic success is measured by the results of formal testing. So, it's normal for students to feel some anxiety and panic before an exam. However, if your child's panic gets out of control, it can negatively affect their performance, no matter how hard they have revised. Wi...
Read more ›With revision season comes a range of revision methods that go beyond note-taking. Here are five of the best that help with retention, memorisation and retrieval.
Spaced repetitionSpaced repetition is a learning technique that involves reviewing material at increasing intervals of time. The ide...
Read more ›There's much debate about the best way to revise, with an emphasis on active revision techniques. Yet note-taking remains one of the most popular ways for students to revise. We examine whether the method is beneficial and how it works for your child.
There is an idea that revision note-taking is a...
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