Revision Techniques

Start with a study plan

Begin with the mind map that asks how to start and suggests putting work in order. It covers finding missing information and using a color system to identify what you know and what needs more attention. Use it to make a short list of the material you want to study.

Next, look at the notes on study tips. They suggest creating a timetable and making time for breaks. You can compare those ideas with the mind map that discusses breaks, movement and being flexible. Choose a plan that fits the work you have listed.

Explore ways to practice

The page has a quiz with questions about study time chunks, memory and breaks. Try it after looking at the planning resources. Then return to a mind map to compare the questions with the ideas it presents. The quiz can help you decide which parts of your plan you want to think about again.

For another approach, the flashcards titled 5 secrets to revising focus on practicing what you need to learn. A separate mind map suggests putting key information on notes where you will see it, drawing labeled pictures and using mnemonics. Consider which of these methods would help you work with your own material.

Use this section within the unit

Revision Techniques is a section of the Study Skills and Techniques unit in Personal and career development. The resources on this page give you several ways into that section: a quiz for thinking about study habits, mind maps for exploring ideas, and notes and flashcards for planning and practice.

There is no fixed order for using them. You might start with a plan, try the quiz, and then choose a method from a mind map to use alongside your study material. Explore the section and make your own mind map to organize the ideas you want to keep.