Revision methods that works for all examinations
How to do a perfect revision towards an upcoming examination depends on the Revision Methods continues to be a mystery for many candidates. However, we found some amazing ways around this on the web and would love to share with our cherished students and teachers at all levels.
OK, so nothing is 100%, least of all the guarantee that you can revise in such a way that you can cope with every eventuality in your exams.
However, over my years of exam-taking, I have developed this method of revising and I believe it to be one of the best ways of making sure that your understanding and knowledge of a particular subject is as good as it can possibly be.
READ: WAEC BECE timetable and NEW directive for September 2020
Give it a try and see what you think. The method relies on having access to a number of past examination papers as well as any questions you were set as part of the course – the more you can get hold of, the better this method works.
In scientific or mathematical exams it is also useful to have correct or ‘model’ answers to the questions, or at the very least to know the correct answers. Your lecturer or tutor should be able to help if you have any difficulty in getting hold of anything.
The ‘100% Revision Method’ works by condensing your course-work into a few concise pages of revision notes. Using only these notes to help you, you attempt answering some relevant questions on the subject.
Every time you get stuck you make a note of the problem. As your problem list grows you ask your lecturer or tutor to help sort out the problems.
Eventually, you should be able to answer all available questions on the subject using only your concise revision notes.
READ: 4 types of scholarships awarded by the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat
If you now commit the notes to memory then you should be in a pretty good position to answer the questions that come up in the exam. Sounds complicated? In fact it’s very simple.
Let me guide you through step by step:-
Revision Methods 1 : Divide each subject into topics
For each subject, you will need two pieces of paper – one headed ‘Revision Notes’ and the other headed ‘Problems’.
Divide each subject into different topics. For example, Physics topics could be Newton’s laws of motion or electrical circuits whilst topics in geography could be weather systems or market gardening etc.
Choose a particular topic to revise. Write an appropriate sub-heading on your two sheets.
Revision Methods 2 : Make ‘Revision Notes’ and note down any problems
Now read through your course-work and textbooks relevant to the topic that you’ve chosen making ‘Revision Notes’ of the vital points. Also, make a note of anything you don’t understand on the ‘Problems’ sheet.
Revision Methods 3 : Attempt to answer questions on the subject
Now attempt answering some questions related to the topic without looking anything up, i.e. under exam conditions. These may be questions you did as part of your course or they could be from past exam papers – preferably you should use a combination of both.
Others include…
When you get completely stuck make a note of the problem
If you get stuck at any point then refer to the ‘Revision Notes’ for help. If you are still stuck having looked at the ‘Revision Notes’ then refer to your course-work or textbooks for help. If these help you then make a note of the points you found useful on your ‘Revision Notes’.
Get someone to help you make sense of your problem areas
If you remain stuck and unable to complete the question then make a note of how far you’ve got on your ‘Problems’ sheet. Also, note down the points you are having difficulty in understanding.
When you’ve finished a particular subject you will be left with two sets of notes.
Take your ‘Problems’ sheet along to your lecturer, tutor or anyone else who could help you and go through the problem areas one by one until you understand them.
Memorize Your ‘Revision Notes’
Once you’ve sorted out the problems you can make another attempt at the questions, again making revision and problem notes where appropriate. Keep repeating this cycle until you have sorted out all your problems with the subject.
You should now be able to answer all the questions using only your ‘Revision Notes’ for assistance. All that you need to do now is to memorise these notes and you should hopefully be in a position to answer all the exam questions.
I personally have found this method of revision to be one of the most efficient and effective. Try it for yourself and hopefully you will find that it works well for you too.
Summary
- Divide each subject into topics
- Make ‘Revision Notes’ and note down any problems
- Attempt to answer questions on the subject
- When you get completely stuck make a note of the problem
- Get someone to help you make sense of your problem areas
- Memorize Your ‘Revision Notes’
Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash
Source: Note Known Yet
Post Publications || Join us on Whatsapp || Post Disclaimer
SEND A STORY: Do you have a story for us or need a promotion/advertisement? Submit them via our email admin@edulearnweb or Ghanaeducation.org
TELEGRAM PAGE >>> [JOIN]
DOWNLOAD OUR EDUCATION NEWS APP - MOBILE APP
JOIN OUR EDUCATION NEW GROUPS (WHATSAPP)
Join one of our Whatsapp/Telegram Groups for current Ghana Education Service News Updates:
JOIN ONLY ONE... THANKS
TELEGRAM PAGE >>> [JOIN]
Group 1 >>New Group> [JOIN]
Group 2 >>New Group> [JOIN]
TELEGRAM PAGE >>> [JOIN]
Only websites that give us a URL backlink can repost our content on their sites.
The information contained in this post is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by edulearnweb.com and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the post for any purpose.
||About Us|| Contact Us