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What does effective revision look like? How can you help your son or daughter?

Learn how to help your child revise effectively for exams. Get practical tips on creating a conducive environment, avoiding distractions, and using active revision techniques. Parents' information evening.

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What does effective revision look like? How can you help your son or daughter?

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  1. Revising for exams What does effective revision look like? How can you help your son or daughter? Y10 & 11 Parents’ information evening

  2. How not to revise Students often end up drifting into patterns of behaviour which undermine the effectiveness of revision. They waste hours of time and see little benefit, which can weaken motivation and increase anxiety. How many unhelpful features can you spot here? Y10 & 11 Parents’ information evening

  3. Getting the basics right Make revision more formal Sitting at a table or desk Get rid of clutter 25-30 mins active revision Scheduled breaks of 5-10 mins Y10 & 11 Parents’ information evening

  4. Getting the basics right Remove distractions Mobile turned off No music or TV Short breaks – not 3 hours gaming! Not on a computer* *except where specifically instructed by subject teacher Y10 & 11 Parents’ information evening

  5. Getting the basics right Look after the body Avoid sugary / caffeinated drinks Stick to proper meals rather than sugary snacks Breaks away from the desk – ideally take some exercise Ensure sensible sleeping patterns – 8-9 hours a night Y10 & 11 Parents’ information evening

  6. Getting the basic right Revision = practice over time Avoid cramming – distribute revision for a subject over several weeks Mix it up – revise 4 different subjects for 30 mins each, rather than 2 hours on one subject Y10 & 11 Parents’ information evening

  7. We remember what we think about Ineffective / passive revision ‘Just reading’ isn’t effective revision Avoid passive activities like highlighting or copying Y10 & 11 Parents’ information evening

  8. We remember what we think about Active revision Tackle example questions from memory then check and improve answers using revision guide / book Cover and reproduce from memory Create visual maps / flash cards then test yourself on them Y10 & 11 Parents’ information evening

  9. How can parents help? Help structure an environment which reduces distraction and encourages active revision Encourage your child to test themselves Encourage active revision and expect to see something produced after a 30 min session Y10 & 11 Parents’ information evening

  10. How can parents help? Ask your child to explain a topic to you after a revision period Use visual maps / flash cards produced to ask them questions on a topic Use mark schemes / revision resources online to help them check answers Y10 & 11 Parents’ information evening

  11. How can parents help? Students often get anxious about exam performance – leading to stress and avoidance strategies Praise effort (hard work) and try not to appear concerned about grades Revision isn’t about getting a certain grade, but about genuinely trying your best Effective revision always pays off! Y10 & 11 Parents’ information evening

  12. Yes we can! Y10 & 11 Parents’ information evening

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