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Planning your revision
Countdown to the exam
Revision checklists are a good way for you to plan and structure your revision. They also allow you to make sure you have covered everything you need to cover.
Revision planner checklist
Time before the exam Things to do
6−8 weeks • Draw up a revision timetable so that you know how much time you have to get through everything. • Use the revision checklist to work out which topics you need to cover. • Use the topic area headings and bullets to organise your notes and to make sure you’ve covered everything in the specification. • Don’t do too much in one day – a couple of hours of good-quality work in a day is better than trying to cram. 4−6 weeks • Work out which of the areas you still find difficult and plan when you’ll cover them. • You may be able to discuss tricky topics with your teacher or class colleagues. • As you feel you’ve got to grips with some of the knowledge, you can ‘tick off’ the parts that have been worrying you. • Make the most of the revision sessions you’re offered in class. Don’t skip them! 1 week • Make a daily plan to revise those few topics you’re not happy with and look back at your revision cards (see below) if you’ve made some. Day before • Try not to cram today – get some exercise and relax in the afternoon. • Make sure you know what time and where the exam is and put all your things out (pencils, pens, calculator, bus pass, water) ready for DRAFT the next day. • Get a good night’s sleep!
Revise it!
Using the example above, create your own revision checklist. Identify areas that you are not so confident about and think of ways to tackle these.
Choose the methods that work for you
For example: • use highlighters for key words and phrases • make note cards • use mnemonics (the first letter of words): for example, the elements of the marketing mix are sometimes referred to as the 4Ps as the first letter of each element is P.
Identify your strengths Learn everything!
and weaknesses Questions can be asked about
Complete the ‘Revision checklist’ at any area of the specification. the end of each chapter and identify It is easier to answer a question areas that you feel less confident if you have revised everything.about. Allow additional time to revise these areas.
Stay healthy!
Exercise, fresh air, good food and staying hydrated all help your revision. Make a list of all the key Don’t cram! dates from when you Plan to space your revision start your revision up out so that you don’t do to the exam date. everything at once! Practise! Practising exam-style questions will help you get to grips with the question types, time pressure and format of the exam. Take breaks Plan regular breaks in your revision. Go for a short walk or get some fresh air. It will make you more focused when you do revise! DRAFT
