Revision Advice for A-level Students.

Hi! 👋

As exam season has started, I'd love to share some advice on revision methods. Even if you feel you have a great revision method already, this advice could help you increase the effectiveness of it! 😊

Learning styles 📚
My first tip is always to identify your learning style. I recommend dedicating a bit of time to researching these revision styles and figuring out which matches you best, you may even choose to do a combination of styles. Here are some revision methods for each style:

Visual 👁- Mind maps, diagrams, colour coding
Auditory 👂- read aloud, audio books and discussions
Kinaesthetic 🤝- building models, taking notes and teaching others

My preferred method is a combination of kinaesthetic and visual, as I love doing mind maps but also I found teaching others (friends and family) really allows me to break down my understanding of the subject.

Practice Papers 📝
Doing this in and outside of the classroom is a great way to prepare yourself for the exam. You could begin doing these with no time limit, then proceed to work on your timings as you do more. ⏱

Looking through the mark scheme yourself afterwards allows you to identify the style of answer the examiner is looking for, alongside the content you need to include. I also recommend getting your teachers to look at papers you have completed outside of class to gather some additional feedback. 🗣

Environment 🌳
Putting yourself in the right environment can really increase your efficiency when revising. You may find a quiet corner of your home works great, or study spaces at your sixth from.

A change in environment can be beneficial from time to time, such as a local cafe ☕️. Some studies show revising in a cafe can be a positive experience by boosting productivity, or in general changing scenery can do this.

Trying different locations is a great way to find out what works for you!

✨What can University offer? ✨
If you choose to move onto a degree after A-levels, you may find dedicated study spaces extremely useful!

At UCLan, there is an abundance of study pods across campus where you can focus on studying. Additionally, you can book out rooms for group work at the library if you all need to work/study together!

I hope this helps, please feel free to ask me any questions,
-Sophia (University of Central Lancashire)