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use specifications to know what to revise - the exam board cannot include anything that isn't in the spec, so it's a good tool to revise with - I would recommend using the traffic light system while going through the spec, so highlight things you understand in green, things you kind of know in yellow/amber, and things you don't understand in red, and then prioritise things highlighted in red and yellow

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use flashcards - this is active recall, which I find really helps! 5 - 10 mins a day should be enough, make sure you don't cram loads of notes on one flashcard though, that can make it really tricky to learn the content

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do past papers + learn the mark scheme - you could know all the content but not know the way examiners want you to say it - doing past papers and using the mark scheme really helps with this. it also helps to see where you drop the most marks - for example, if I drop marks on coasts the most in geo, I should revise that more

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take away distractions - I find that during revision, I reach for my phone, which distracts me and I end up wasting hours not revising. taking away distractions tends to help me revise, as there's nothing disrupting me. you can download apps that help you with this, like forest or flora.

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write a to-do list - knowing what you need to do helps when it comes to revising - for example, if I say that I want to write a 9 marker on coastal management, I can do that, whereas if I just say I want to revise geography, I'm unsure of what to do

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ask for help - you've already done this, but asking teachers can also be good. talk to teachers on how you can improve, and if you're struggling in a certain area, ask them to explain it for you - this doesn't have to be during class, you can ask afterwards too

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take breaks - if you revise too much, you'll just burn out. take breaks to avoid this, and do things you enjoy during your breaks.

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use the pomodoro technique - this really helps me - basically revise for 25 minutes then take a 5 minute break, repeat this and after 4 sessions, take a half hour break. you can change the timings, these are just the ones I use - however, not everybody finds this helpful - some of my friends prefer to do long sessions with long breaks

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discipline > motivation - don't just study when you feel motivated to do so, you have to do regular revision - revision timetables can really help with this

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the 2 min rule - I don't really use this, but I heard it helps - sit down and tell yourself that you'll revise for 2 mins. once you start, you tend to do longer than 2 mins

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physics and maths tutor - free, and has loads of past papers, notes, flashcards etc.

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save my exams - there's a free version, but I use the paid version - it has past papers, notes and flashcards too, but also has model answers for longer questions, like 4, 6 and 9 markers on geo

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seneca - free, basically teaches you stuff and then quizzes you on it

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anki - free on desktop, but not on mobile (I think), this is where I do my flashcards

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gcsepod - free (I think, I got it with school so I'm not too sure), I don't use this one as much, but if you're an auditory learner it could be helpful

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internet geography - free, I use this for case studies in geo

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youtube - I watch loads of videos for subjects I struggle with, I think it really helps - plus you can find loads of revision tips there