How Shall I revise for Alevels
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Reply 1
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Hi, my name is Aya and I’m an Alevel psychology tutor who is specialised in these aspects such as creating revision timetables, an action plan and organising your studies (especially when it comes to psychology and the exam skills required). Please reply if you are interested and I would be happy to help xx
Reply 2
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Hey @Aniksha_629,
Have you been using past papers as a revision tool? You can download them directly through your examination board's website, or ask for them through your inidividual subject teachers.
I always found past papers to be the best method of revising - you can familiarise yourself with completing questions under timed conditions, as well as adapt to how exam questions in the subject tend to be worded.
Hope this was helpful,
Eve (Kingston Rep).
Reply 3
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Hi @Aniksha_629 ,
Balancing your time between your subjects can be difficult, so don't be disheartened. Similarly, I had to figure out techniques to balance my subjects during A-levels and here are some things I found useful:
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Categories - I dedicated time figuring out which subject I did best at and the topics I understood well. This way I could decide which areas to dedicate more time to. It's unlikely you will need to spend the same amounts of time on each subject so share your time depending on your skill.
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Distractions - The main reasons I was struggling with time was distractions, whether that be people, my phone or more. Try to create a quiet space with your phone in a different room. This way you can fully focus on your work.
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Techniques - Achieving 80% can be difficult, however with the right techniques you definitely can! I recommend researching into visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning. You could try an alternative technique for the content you are really struggling with! A combination of techniques can also be useful. Examples could be mind maps, teaching others, blurting, etc.
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Breaks - For some people, working for long periods of time is efficient, however for many others its the opposite. I personally spent years working for 6+ hours on revision during study seasons, however I now realise how ineffective this was for me. You often find the longer you study, the less you concentrate and thus lack retention and learning. I highly recommend ensuring you take regular breaks when revising.
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Planning - Using the information you have gathered from your categories, techniques, distractions and breaks, you can now make a solid plan. This plan should allow you to cover all the content you need, while prioritising the subjects you struggle with and maximising learning efficency.
Good luck with your exams, please feel free to ask me any questions,
-Sophia (Business and Management)
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Reply 5
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This may not be what you were looking for but I'll list a bunch of random techniques below.
I'd also recommend looking at other forums of Science/STEM A-Levels as some techniques are better than others dependent on the subject. I also found when it came to a timetable, planning/blocking out times/frees for revision was easier than saying what I'd specifically do that day and time as my revision needs change dependent on the week/time and it reduced any pressure I felt to revise.
My college also suggest around 4 hours a week per A-Level (so 3 A-Levels = 12 hours/week) but it very much is just a suggestion.
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Pomodoro technique
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Spaced repetition
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Interleaving
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Flash cards (dates, keywords, statistics, techniques etc.)
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Past papers/questions
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Mindmap
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Blurting
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Self Quiz
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Confer w/ friends
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Teach someone and give them simple questions
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Timelines (dates, key info)
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Notes rewriting (key info, check what you know, change format e.g. into Cornell Notes)
Reply 6
I'd also recommend looking at other forums of Science/STEM A-Levels as some techniques are better than others dependent on the subject. I also found when it came to a timetable, planning/blocking out times/frees for revision was easier than saying what I'd specifically do that day and time as my revision needs change dependent on the week/time and it reduced any pressure I felt to revise.
My college also suggest around 4 hours a week per A-Level (so 3 A-Levels = 12 hours/week) but it very much is just a suggestion.
•
Pomodoro technique
•
Spaced repetition
•
Interleaving
•
Flash cards (dates, keywords, statistics, techniques etc.)
•
Past papers/questions
•
Mindmap
•
Blurting
•
Self Quiz
•
Confer w/ friends
•
Teach someone and give them simple questions
•
Timelines (dates, key info)
•
Notes rewriting (key info, check what you know, change format e.g. into Cornell Notes)
Thank youuu sooooo sooo much
Feeling overwhelmed in Year 12 is understandable, you are not alone!
A good first step could be creating a more balanced revision schedule.
Try dividing your week using a simple structure, such as in a 3:2:2 ratio, where you spend three focused sessions on Chemistry and two each on Biology and Psychology. This helps ensure that no subject is left behind.
Instead of forcing yourself to study all day, focus on quality over quantity.
You can plan an after-school timetable with three manageable study blocks - one longer session right after school for a main topic, a break, and then a shorter review session in the evening for flashcards or practice questions.
It’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind, but building a system you can stick to, one that balances your time and reduces stress - will make a big difference.
You don’t need to study until midnight every night. Staying consistent, adjusting when needed, and reviewing your mistakes regularly is more powerful in the long run.
You’ve got this!
I hope this helps!
Kind regards,
Reka - Coventry University Student Ambassador
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