Help to learn revision planning for GCSEs

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Hi, I am new to Mumsnet and am sure there are probably some similar threads to this so apologies - it's a bit overwhelming!

My DD is in Year 10 and has some working memory issues that are in the process of being officially diagnosed. I want to support her with revision techniques and would really welcome top tips from the hive mind here.

My research so far has thrown up the importance of ACTIVE not PASSIVE revision.

Has anyone got a good example of a revision plan/timetable that I could use for inspiration? Mixing up past papers, flash cards, website quizzes?

She's got some assessments after half term and is stuck at home anyway with mild covid so it's a good chance to practise some ways of working.

Huge thanks in advance!

There's a good blog on how to structure revision here (with some further links). It's more focused on GCSE revision so perhaps she could also use it in the longer term to prepare for end of year 10 exams?

missdcoxblog.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/how-to-prepare-for-exams/

Ah great, thanks so much

Have a look at this together: ncase.me/remember/

Brilliant, thanks

Similar to ACTIVE not PASSIVE ds found RECALL not RECOGNITION easier to understand.

ds watched a few youtube videos for ideas on study techniques and did a bit of pick n mix depending on the subject, he used flash cards for French, but didn't find them useful for subjects with lots of content and preferred note taking or mind maps. Encourage your dd to try different things until she finds out what works for her.

He engaged more with the youtube videos by a guy called Thomas Frank (I am sure there are a lot more people do similar), than any how to study type links or the book I gave him he never really opened as he found them dry - some examples below

There are tips about things like having short sessions with a break between to have a walk, spaced repetition, what makes a good flash card, why it is better to hand write flash cards etc etc etc. One of the longer ones talks about lots of techniques, get her to watch it alone and take notes of all the techniques and then discuss with you the ones she thinks will work best for both her and each subject and then give them a go.

Think there were some videos we watched too about when making a plan include a balance to make sure you get enough fun, sleep, eat and exercise time too. Have a quiet space to get into study mode in, preferably a dedicated desk if space allows.

That's great, thanks for all this info!

I was going to recommend Thomas Frank but I've been beaten to it :)