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How do u revise for history?

Leifde

does n e 1 have n e suggestions? i'm finding it impossible at the mo

Reply 1

happysunshine

Split your time into learning facts, then into writing answers to essay questions using past papers.

Reply 2

Endymion

When I did History A-Level, I bought the Lett's AS/2 revision guides. They had the exact facts I needed to know for my exam and I just spend some time reading and jotting down important dates/facts etc. Also, I went to my exam board's website and downloaded past papers and module specifications that I read carefully.

Reply 3

LittleMissShine

I just went through all my notes and shortened and shortened them.

Reply 4

kellywood_5

For GCSE, I used the CGP revision guides together with my own notes and condensed them into timelines, bullet points, spider diagrams etc, and did some past papers. I think I'll do pretty much the same for A-level, only using a different revision guide (probably Letts) and more past papers under timed conditions.

Reply 5

RobbieC

For AS and A2 I first get my textbook and type out lengthy notes on EVERYTHING, divided into sub-headings just as in the books. I then print this out and write out the more essential dates in a timeline, with some figures also integrated (economic markers, etc). I write out paper-based notes (about half the quantity of the typed notes). I then take these and look at the MOST relevant parts and write out all I can about them from memory, adding in to this with figures, as if I were presenting an argument.

I also sometimes read a book based on the period, for some historical perspective and argument.

Reply 6

Carelesswhispers

There is no revision guide for my course (Fr 1589-1715, Cromwell, Restoration) so i guess i'll just use my notes, its wot i did last yr.

Reply 7

rachplatt

Split it into sections....a section a night goes in more easily than trying to cram loads into your head at once. When you have finished a section try to put main points onto a spider diagram or a one sided sheet of notes. You could put this on your wall or just keep it in a folder to quickly refresh your memory when you need to. Are you revising A2 already!??!?!

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