Revision
Note that revising means looking at again - not learning something for the first time. If you've been organised and working effectively all semester, revision will be a process of reminding you of what you already learned and consolidating your understanding of a topic.
When revising, it's worth asking yourself two questions:
- How can I improve my knowledge and understanding of the topic?
- How can I improve my ability to demonstrate my knowledge in the exam?
Best results will be achieved if you aim to refine both your subject knowledge and your exam performance capabilities. It is unproductive, for example, to continually extend your subject knowledge if you have difficulty applying information to solving problems or expressing your understanding in essay form.
Revision sessions should thus involve:
- Identifying what you already know and understand about the topic, what you need to know and how you can find out and/or remember additional information.
- Preparing to demonstrate in the exam that you understand what you have learned - for example, that you can apply principles or theories to new material and situations (eg. by doing practice questions).
