Learning Resources

Learning Resources

1. Revision

   • 6 Desirable Difficulties
     • Retrieval
     • Spacing
     • Elaborating
     • Dual coding
     • Concrete Examples
     • Interleaving
   • Active Revision Strategies
     • Mind Map
     • Spider diagrams
     • Cornell Notes
     • 4 Column Charts
     • PowerPoint
     • Whiteboard Method
     • Foldable revision
     • Flashcards
     • Venn diagrams
     • Voice memos
     • Apps
       • Popplet
       • Simple Minds
       • Quizlet
       • Kahoot
       • Kindle audio or audible.co.uk
       • Duolingo
       • Linguascope
       • MathSpace
       • CorbettMaths
       • Ibis Paint
       • Notion

2. Engaged Reading

   • HIghlighting and annotating
     • Using own words

3. Time management

   • Map out daily revision
     • Subject/topic + Strategy used
     • Happy /sad / straight face
     • 5-7 days a week
   • Map out long-term tasks
     • Break into smaller pieces
     • Use the 10-step writing process

4. Organisation skills

   • Use checklists
   • Organise revision notes divided by subject

5. Calibrate your effort

   • Avoid perfectionism
     • Don't spend ages on a task focusing on presentation
   • Resilience
     • Don't give up when the task is difficult

6. Maths Skills

   • NextBit Strategies
   • Maths Plan

7. LEARNING instead of Memorising

   • Memorising - short-term memory
   • LEARNING - long-term memory

8. Self-regulated learner