Here’s a short presentation on effective revision intended for parents of Y10 and Y11 students attending an information evening about the GCSE exams this summer.
The presentation: What is effective revision and how can parents help?
It’s a mixture of some “common-sense” advice about formalising revision, exercise, diet and sleep, plus a summary of what revision should look like based on various research articles previously posted on this site:
Best and worst learning techniques
Student study time
Four principles of memory improvement
Five secrets to revising that can boost your grades
Should students listen to music when learning
Overcoming exam anxiety
Evidence into Practice 