How to start revision in year 12?

I've just started year 12, and I'm confused on how to revise and what to do as there is less support in sixth form than in secondary school. So I'm a little unsure on how to start.

Reply 1

neha7014

What subjects do you do? it really depends if they're more essay based or not

Reply 2

ria777

Original post by neha7014

What subjects do you do? it really depends if they're more essay based or not

Right now I do English lit, psychology and economics. But I'm thinking of switching economics for something else I'm not sure yet. wbu

Reply 3

UCLan Student

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Original post by ria777

I've just started year 12, and I'm confused on how to revise and what to do as there is less support in sixth form than in secondary school. So I'm a little unsure on how to start.

Hi ria777,

Sixth form can definitely be a big change from secondary school. The most important way to handle this new found independence is to stay organised with your revision. These are some ways I personally did this:

1) Make a revision plan - This could be making a written plan with dedicated times to revise each subject. This way you can ensure your revision is spread out correctly and you cover all the content needed.

2) Little but often - Although I doubted it at first, I now believe this is one of the best methods of revision. Doing hours at a time can be draining and stressful, instead try doing 30 minutes and then taking a 5-10 minute break. This break could be going outside, socializing or more.

3) Stay consistent - When I was in year 13, I wished I had began revising earlier. This was because I then had to go over an overwhelming amount of content in a short period of time. I highly recommend you consistently go over and revise content throughout the whole of sixth form, even if it's just an hour a day during week-days to begin with. This way you will reach your exams and feel extremely prepared.

Since your struggling how to start, I recommend creating question cards/revision cards based on the content your currently learning. I also recommend finding what learning method works best for you and researching it further. This could be:

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Visual - learning best when being able to visualise ideas e.g mind maps or diagrams

•

Auditory - listening to information instead of reading it e.g audiobooks

•

Kinaesthetic - hands on learner

I hope this helps, please feel free to ask me and questions,
-Sophia (Business and Management)

Reply 4

ria777

Original post by UCLan Student

Hi ria777,
Sixth form can definitely be a big change from secondary school. The most important way to handle this new found independence is to stay organised with your revision. These are some ways I personally did this:
1) Make a revision plan - This could be making a written plan with dedicated times to revise each subject. This way you can ensure your revision is spread out correctly and you cover all the content needed.
2) Little but often - Although I doubted it at first, I now believe this is one of the best methods of revision. Doing hours at a time can be draining and stressful, instead try doing 30 minutes and then taking a 5-10 minute break. This break could be going outside, socializing or more.
3) Stay consistent - When I was in year 13, I wished I had began revising earlier. This was because I then had to go over an overwhelming amount of content in a short period of time. I highly recommend you consistently go over and revise content throughout the whole of sixth form, even if it's just an hour a day during week-days to begin with. This way you will reach your exams and feel extremely prepared.
Since your struggling how to start, I recommend creating question cards/revision cards based on the content your currently learning. I also recommend finding what learning method works best for you and researching it further. This could be:

•

Visual - learning best when being able to visualise ideas e.g mind maps or diagrams

•

Auditory - listening to information instead of reading it e.g audiobooks

•

Kinaesthetic - hands on learner

I hope this helps, please feel free to ask me and questions,
-Sophia (Business and Management)

Thanks so much Sophia!!
This helped, I am going to try it. Right now I'm just struggling to pick a 3rd a level. I'm doing english lit and psychology just unsure on a 3rd one. And I'd want to keep my options open as I find it hard figuring out what career is right for me.

Reply 5

UCLan Student

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Original post by ria777

Hi @ria777

I'm glad you found this useful! 😊

Picking your A-levels can definitely be difficult, if you are struggling I recommend:

1) Choosing a subject you are passionate about - This way you can feel more dedicated to the subject and grow your interest in the topic. Furthermore, this could lead you into a career based around this passion!

2) Looking into which A-level compliments your current choices - I recommend researching into this. You may find subjects like sociology fit in well with them.

3) Look at the careers that english literature and psychology lead to - Looking into the career opportunities for your other 2 A-levels may help you decide the career you wish to pursue. This way, you can then pick an A-level that also links to this career or an A-level that will lead you onto the degree you need for that career.

I know this is brief, however I hope you find it useful and good luck with your studies,
-Sophia (Business and Management)