When to revise?

Anonymous #1

I have my year 10 mocks in June, when should I start revising?

Reply 1

study23!

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by Anonymous

I have my year 10 mocks in June, when should I start revising?

Depends on how confident you are already and if you have made any notes to prepare.
I'd say you should start studying at least a month before, but that should be active studying (that is, not creating resources like flashcards etc)

You could start now with little bits if you wanted to. My advice would be to do an hour a day of notes/making flashcards for your subject so by late April - May you can start using them to revise

Reply 2

Anonymous #1

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by study23!

Depends on how confident you are already and if you have made any notes to prepare.
I'd say you should start studying at least a month before, but that should be active studying (that is, not creating resources like flashcards etc)
You could start now with little bits if you wanted to. My advice would be to do an hour a day of notes/making flashcards for your subject so by late April - May you can start using them to revise

Alright tysm :smile:

Reply 3

UoL Students

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by Anonymous

I have my year 10 mocks in June, when should I start revising?

Hello,
As they are only mocks I would suggest that you do not need to go into full revision mode just yet but you should constantly be going over all your notes and everything you have learnt so far. This is based on the forgetting curve as by doing this you will more easily remember the content in the long term which will make revision easier and more focused.

Your ultimate aim is to try and get the information to your long term memory and so in order to do that you need to keep rehearsing the information over and over again until you can recall it. Acronyms, acrostics, and mnemonics can be very helpful in this. This is based on the psychology of memory so if you want to explore this further I would recommend taking a look at Atkinson and Shiffrin's Multi-Store Model of Memory and the different explanations for forgetting.

I hope this helps, if you have any further questions please do let me know.

Charlie
Law LLB Student

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Anonymous #1

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by UoL Students

Hello,
As they are only mocks I would suggest that you do not need to go into full revision mode just yet but you should constantly be going over all your notes and everything you have learnt so far. This is based on the forgetting curve as by doing this you will more easily remember the content in the long term which will make revision easier and more focused.
Your ultimate aim is to try and get the information to your long term memory and so in order to do that you need to keep rehearsing the information over and over again until you can recall it. Acronyms, acrostics, and mnemonics can be very helpful in this. This is based on the psychology of memory so if you want to explore this further I would recommend taking a look at Atkinson and Shiffrin's Multi-Store Model of Memory and the different explanations for forgetting.
I hope this helps, if you have any further questions please do let me know.
Charlie
Law LLB Student

Thank you!

Reply 5

De Montfort University

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by Anonymous

I have my year 10 mocks in June, when should I start revising?

Hey there 😁

Sounds like June is going to be a busy one for you. But the fact that you’re already planning ahead shows that you’re on top of things!

The earlier you begin, the less pressure you’ll feel, and you’ll also have more time for breaks and relaxation. Both are essential for staying motivated and avoiding burnout ☕

Revision is such a personal process. Everyone learns differently, and the time needed varies from person toperson. That’s why I always recommend starting with a realistic plan that suits your pace and feels manageable 📝

Having a structured revision schedule not only keeps you organised but also gives you a sense of control and reassurance, knowing you'll be fully prepared when exam time arrives.

Start by listing out all the topics you need to cover and think about the best way to tackle them. Whether it’s solving past papers, making notes, or using active recall techniques 📖 Some tasks will naturally take longer than others, so choosing the right revision methods is key.

Once you've figured out your material and strategies, stick to your plan and allocate time wisely through daily study blocks leading up to your exams.

I hope it will be helpful 💪 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions 😉 You can also chat with me or other students directly through The Ambassador Platform.

Take care,

Julia
Psychology student
De Montfort University