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Original post by Tiara006
Thanks! But how do you revise then? Do you just look back at your notes or read from a textbook?
And how do you know you have finished revising something fully to move on to the next module?


Depends on the subject. For Maths I do practise questions after revising a topic.

For all others, I make sure I know the information inside out and test myself with questions from the revision guide or from the internet! That way I know what I struggle with and how to improve!

I also do a timetable of my goals to make sure I am on track!
19/2/16
Review of day:
1/ Learnt more French paragraphs and vocabulary.
2/ Almost finished Paper 1 revision for history, international relations.
3/ Did some PE theory revision on SOCIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL and it's effects.
4/ Went through Static Electricity for P5 and moving onto circuits to finish it off!
Overall a fine day, and I hope to get more done soon!
Just get dem past papers on lock, reppin 11 A*
Review 20/02/16
1/ Completed B5 module and very confident with it.
2/ Did a computing clip on DBMS ( 15/23 way through the course)
3/ Revised Series circuits in P5
4/ Completed learning my French piece. Now need to go through it over and over to remove small errors and missings.
In general successful day. :biggrin:
Since it has been six days here is a roundup from yesterday for the last six days:
1/ History Paper one revision done.
2/ RE paper one revision done
3/ French pieces thoroughly learnt
4/ Up to sixes on modules of biology chemistry and physics.
5/ Maths revision mostly done. Revised my struggles.
6/ Computer Science 16/23 done.
7/ PE started from beginning again as I completed revising again.
So that is it, I am trying to leave as much time to review and practise as possible! :biggrin:
Round-up of 10/3/16
1/ Halfway through physics final module, will be done in two days. Then Biology and Chemistry left, on which I'll spend 5 days on each.
2/ Computer Science- 20/25 way done.
3/ History Paper 2 Started topic 1 revision
4/ RE- Onto Paper 2, topic 2/4.
5/ Maths- revision only left on 2-3 topics.
6/ French- Just been studying vocabulary plus exam Q's.
7/ PE- Revising again and onto principles of training.
8/ English Language practise writing piece done. Got 19/20 A* on the piece!
So revision mostly done! Leaving as much time as possible to review + Practise!
Review of 27/3/16

1/ Finished all RE notes- Doing past papers

2/ Finished Biology notes

3/Finished physics notes

4/ Finished computer science notes.

5/ PE notes redone and revised.

6/ History paper two 2 topics done out of 3.

7/ French progressive work on vocabulary and practise continued.

8/ Maths practise progressive continued.

9/Chemistry notes 2/5 for C7.

So I'm dedicating April for review and practise! I'm slightly ahead in schedule but will continue to practice English language and French alongside Maths questions.

Papers done this month:

Maths Non calculator 94/100 A*

English Language writing question - 18/20 A*

RE Topic 3 paper last week 19/20 A*

I'm leaving more past papers for April!
I must say!! You are doing extremely well and you are obviously highly motivated! I will be rooting for you 100% and hoping you get the grades you want, as you deserve them.

(And great to hear you have finished your revision notes - now for past papers :wink:)

I'll keep checking in on your blog and following your progress - again, a huge well done for all this, and you are helping me stay motivated too :smile:
Original post by brainzistheword
I must say!! You are doing extremely well and you are obviously highly motivated! I will be rooting for you 100% and hoping you get the grades you want, as you deserve them.

(And great to hear you have finished your revision notes - now for past papers :wink:)

I'll keep checking in on your blog and following your progress - again, a huge well done for all this, and you are helping me stay motivated too :smile:

Thank you so much for the kind words! You've definitely motivated me to do better! With the dedication you've got, you will definitely get those A*'s with flying colours :biggrin:
Original post by MezmorisedPotato
Thank you so much for the kind words! You've definitely motivated me to do better! With the dedication you've got, you will definitely get those A*'s with flying colours :biggrin:


Thank you so much too - I'm sure you will do just the same :smile:
Review 30/3/16
1/ Finished C7 notes- completeted chemistry notes.
2/ Completed Hitlers germany 1920s America study. Only Vietnam left. Did a past paper on America too.
3/ French vocabulary on Environment higher, Home and environment vocab higher and holidays higher done. Past papers done for topics
4/ English language piece on teenage crime done.
5/ Maths revision of circle theorem and practise questions done.
6/ Organised all notes and resources for subjects.
7/ RE keywords revised topic 1.

Very happy overall with the day and finally done notes. :biggrin:
April is dedicated to review and practise. I am very glad I have got so much time to go over everything again.
Exams are fast approaching now!
Review for 31/3/16

1/ B1 B2 B3 review done.
2/ Practise paper done on B1 B2 B3 module. Achieved 50/60- A*( Improvements, analysing data and making links. Advantages and disadvantages of doing tests in certain locations, companies and drug production.
3/ Religous Education review of Paper 1 topic 1 done.
4/ RE keywords for paper 1 (48) completely memorised.
5/ History revision of paper 2, topic 3 final in progress- Vietnam. So far at section of Guerrila Warfare.

So generally an okay day but would like to get more done in forthcoming days. I am planning to review every subject and do tons of past papers to really prepare for exams.
Original post by MezmorisedPotato
Review for 31/3/16

1/ B1 B2 B3 review done.
2/ Practise paper done on B1 B2 B3 module. Achieved 50/60- A*( Improvements, analysing data and making links. Advantages and disadvantages of doing tests in certain locations, companies and drug production.
3/ Religous Education review of Paper 1 topic 1 done.
4/ RE keywords for paper 1 (48) completely memorised.
5/ History revision of paper 2, topic 3 final in progress- Vietnam. So far at section of Guerrila Warfare.

So generally an okay day but would like to get more done in forthcoming days. I am planning to review every subject and do tons of past papers to really prepare for exams.


Very well done - I never knew you had blog :smile:
Original post by nisha.sri
Very well done - I never knew you had blog :smile:

Thank you! I am starting to use it much more now!:biggrin:
Original post by MezmorisedPotato
Thank you! I am starting to use it much more now!:biggrin:


Great I have one as well but i hardly use it :smile: :biggrin:
Original post by nisha.sri
Great I have one as well but i hardly use it :smile: :biggrin:


I'll check it out! :smile:
Original post by MezmorisedPotato
I'll check it out! :smile:


http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3934631 Sure Thanks
*Review of 2/4/16* Sorry for being late
1/ Finished Maths Circle theorem exam questions
2/ Revised the whole War in Vietnam topic for paper two of history. So revised all modules. Going to consolidate later.
3/ P7 2/4 topics revised as it's a chunky module. Did past papers on the topics got 16/19 on one section. Then 13/16 on the others, by far enough for an A* as physics boundaries are generally low.
4/ Six marker done on P7 on eclipses, got 4/6. Improvements, using specialist terminology when describing eclipses, when explaining why solar eclipses are rare.
5/ Maths- although I don't do the new GCSE's, it's good to try the same Maths but at grade nine. It required algebraic cosine and sine rules. I managed to get 5/5 on the question.
Would have liked to get more done but I am planning to do lots tomorrow!
Original post by MezmorisedPotato
*Review of 2/4/16* Sorry for being late
1/ Finished Maths Circle theorem exam questions
2/ Revised the whole War in Vietnam topic for paper two of history. So revised all modules. Going to consolidate later.
3/ P7 2/4 topics revised as it's a chunky module. Did past papers on the topics got 16/19 on one section. Then 13/16 on the others, by far enough for an A* as physics boundaries are generally low.
4/ Six marker done on P7 on eclipses, got 4/6. Improvements, using specialist terminology when describing eclipses, when explaining why solar eclipses are rare.
5/ Maths- although I don't do the new GCSE's, it's good to try the same Maths but at grade nine. It required algebraic cosine and sine rules. I managed to get 5/5 on the question.
Would have liked to get more done but I am planning to do lots tomorrow!


hey just wondering, how long did it take you to finish your notes and how did you make them? thanks
Original post by MezmorisedPotato
*Review of 2/4/16* Sorry for being late
1/ Finished Maths Circle theorem exam questions
2/ Revised the whole War in Vietnam topic for paper two of history. So revised all modules. Going to consolidate later.
3/ P7 2/4 topics revised as it's a chunky module. Did past papers on the topics got 16/19 on one section. Then 13/16 on the others, by far enough for an A* as physics boundaries are generally low.
4/ Six marker done on P7 on eclipses, got 4/6. Improvements, using specialist terminology when describing eclipses, when explaining why solar eclipses are rare.
5/ Maths- although I don't do the new GCSE's, it's good to try the same Maths but at grade nine. It required algebraic cosine and sine rules. I managed to get 5/5 on the question.
Would have liked to get more done but I am planning to do lots tomorrow!



WOW ! I am speechless - how have you done all this? How long has it taken you? How long do you revise a day? but well done for all this work you seem to be really motivated :smile: :biggrin:

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