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The 6 Ps to revision. What are the 6 P’s?. Plan it Pace it Identify your Preferred Learning Style Prepare your body Prepare your mind Find a Place somewhere that is quiet. Plan it…. Try easy day/hard day in turn Work out a realistic schedule Every night 6 – 7pm
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What are the 6 P’s? • Plan it • Pace it • Identify your Preferred Learning Style • Prepare your body • Prepare your mind • Find a Place somewhere that is quiet.
Plan it… • Try easy day/hard day in turn • Work out a realistic schedule • Every night 6 – 7pm • Plan your schedule around your favourite tv programmes or any activities that you do. • Try working Saturday mornings instead of Friday evenings. • If the schedule doesn’t work …change it!
Pace it • How often and how long for? • Short bursts and a short break (10 – 20 minutes) – learn by heart 10 French words or the different area formula. • longer sessions and followed by a longer break (50 - 60 minutes) – try a past paper.
Time Management • Make your revision a priority • Schedule/Timetable • Be realistic. • Establish how much time is left before your exams begin. • Allocate time across your subjects. Don’t just focus on the subjects you are good at. • Self Study vs Group Study
Say out aloud or sing it! Play background music Draw it! Pictures Map it! – mind map or spider diagram List it in order Learning lists – make up your own funny phrases or acronyms (initials) Explain it to someone else Reading too long? Sing, rap or dance the words. Preferred Learning Style
The Internet • BBC Bitesize • SCool • SparkNotes • Mymaths • Past Papers…..Get used to the layout and types of questions that often come up again and again. Information = Power
Prepare your body • Keep your work life balance • Drink lots of water ( the brain works best with 6 – 8 glasses of water) • Eat brain food – more complex carbs (potatoes, rice, cereals) and less of the simple carbohydrates ( sweets and sugary foods) • Tired? Get more sleep. • Fresh air and exercise!
Prepare your mind • Don’t get stressed – take more breaks • Need reassurance? Rely on family, friends and good planning – not lucky mascots.
Place it You need • A quiet space, • Your own study area • Separate from your relaxation area if possible • A good sized table.