It is Important to Remember:
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Before you begin revising, try to create yourself a revision timetable and then make sure you stick to this as much as possible.
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Follow the SQP4 Model for revision: Survey, Question, Predict, Plan, Prepare and Practice.
Multiple Choice Questions
- Read the question carefully
- Before reading the options, what is your first instinct?
- Some questions will be fairly easyto answer: answer those first to give you confidence.
- Check everything has been answered and then STOP! Try not to second guess yourself.
Short Answer Questions
- Look over the whole paper and give the questions a ‘can do’ rating. Check the marks allocated.
- Start with a question you can do well.
- Read all parts of the question so you know where it is heading (paying attention to any units, statistics, diagrams, extracts and the context).
- Answer, remaining with the timing you worked out beforehand. Move on – don’t get carried away by writing too much.
- If you have time left over: Return to any incomplete questions.
- Proofread your answers for mistakes.
Essay and Long Answers
Remember to plan short answers and essays before writing the answer – including an introduction, a few body paragraphs and a conclusion.
- 1: look at the question carefully.
- 2: briefly list key points.
- 3: work this into a plan (outline).
- 4: flesh out to add extra details (facts, theories).
- 5: begin writing your answer
- 6: proofread.