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Revision tips at alevels

I have mocks this upcoming week and my actual alevel exams in 3ish months. I am studying law, english lit and film studies. Any subject specific tips or just tips in general would be appreciated 😇

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Hello!

Year 13 student here, I've done my mocks already, also facing the ever so nearing real exams 😬.

I can provide you some general tips from my experience studying A-Levels so far:

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Always incorporate past exam questions into revision - I am a strong believer that past exam questions are the best way to prepare for exams because well... They're exam questions from past real A-Level exams. So, try to complete essay questions since you're build an understanding of the questions and structure of essay answers, you'll also be recalling your knowledge every single time which is crucial.

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Try to diversify your revision style - Use a range of study techniques, like mind maps, flashcards, blurting, and also in my experience, teaching others the content you're revising works super well for remembering and understanding topics, you can even just make presentations on the content you're studying.

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Use online educational materials - I'm talking specifically Seneca learning, its been a great website when it comes to memorisation and recapping topics in an easy to digest way, it should host some A-Level materials for your subjects.

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Space out your revision - I think that a lot of students get revision wrong in the sense of how they should go about with studying. Revision should become a habit, a part of a student's lifestyle, so this includes breaking study down into sustainable sessions, in your case consistently studying with your sessions scheduled over the next 3 months until your real exams. Its known as spaced repetition, its a very effective way of studying, especially if you're aiming for As and A*s.

That's all the tips I can think of right now, I wish you the best of luck for your mocks, feel free to ask me anymore questions if you have any!

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