Blog Posts tagged Revision

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Effective last minute revision strategies

by Anita Naik

Effective last-minute revision aims to maximize retention and understanding of key information quickly. While cramming is never recommended, last-minute revision is about making the most efficient use of time to review and reinforce essential information, practice exam techniques, and manage stress ...

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How to pass Biology GCSE

by Anita Naik

Last year, Biology GCSE saw the largest percentage of top grades (50.9). It's why it remains one of the most popular A-level subjects, just behind maths (11.3% of entries), psychology (9.3%), and biology (8.5%). That said, pupils often get nervous about Biology GCSE due to the large amount of inform...

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How to use past papers to revise effectively

by Anita Naik

One of the best ways to revise is to access past exam papers and use them for exam practice. Past exam papers are an amazing resource that not only gives insight into the format and structure of an exam but also helps you practice your exam technique. Use them regularly, and they will help you becom...

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The best GCSE revision and education podcasts

by Anita Naik

Podcasts are fantastic resources for learning, staying informed, and entertaining. For this reason, they are also excellent revision resources for GCSE students.

Not only do they provide an opportunity for students to improve their listening skills, but by engaging with audio content, students lear...

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5 revision methods to try

by Anita Naik

With revision season comes a range of revision methods that go beyond note-taking. Here are five of the best that help with retention, memorisation and retrieval.

Spaced repetition

Spaced repetition is a learning technique that involves reviewing material at increasing intervals of time. The ide...

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