10 Revision Techniques for Different Learning Styles

Visual Learners

 Use Mind Maps - Visual learners prefer to learn through images and diagrams. Mind maps are a great way to help you organize your thoughts and ideas. They allow you to create a visual representation of the topic you are studying.

Flashcards

Flashcards are one of the most popular methods of revision. They are simple to make and use, but also incredibly useful and versatile. Obviously, the first step in using flashcards as a revision technique is making the cards themselves.

Past papers

knowing the required content for a test is important, a big part of preparing for an exam is getting used to the style of questions. For this, past papers and exam questions are the best resources.

Mind maps  

 Mind maps are a quick way to condense a topic, making it much more manageable to revise. You can challenge yourself to fit all the key points of a topic onto a single piece of A4 paper, in the form of a mind map.

YouTube videos 

There are a huge number of exam resources available on YouTube. You can find everything from short clips for a specific topic, to dedicated revision channels. They are a great option for students who prefer to learn by listening, rather than reading or writing.

Teach someone else  

 It can be hard to maintain focus when you’re revising alone, particularly with distractions like phones nearby.  This Think Student article has some ideas to improve your concentration.

Study groups  

 Another thing to try if you want a break from studying alone is to organize a study group with your friends. Having friends around, all of whom are also revising for similar exams, can be a great way to motivate yourself to study.

Post-it notes  

 This technique is very similar to the use of flashcards. Post-It notes are best used for the most important bits of a topic or sections you are finding most difficult to remember If you have too many Post-it notes stuck on a wall.

Online Resources 

Google is often the first resource we think of to check if we have a question in our daily lives. Sometimes it's easy to forget that there are also endless revision resources. Like YouTube, you can find websites with quick answers or complete test guides.

School notes 

Your school notes and other resources from your lessons are revision resources that are often overlooked. These will have all the information you need, specifically taught to prepare you for a test on that topic.

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