Magical Revision Tips for Students From A Teacher!

We all have heard the phrase "Work smarter, not harder" but can students adapt this phrase in practical student life? 

In layman's terms, making efficient use of your energy, time and mind is called smart work. However, students are clueless about the reality that by utilizing their time efficiently their possibilities of scoring well in academics can boost. The science of learning is using the right approach for exam preparation and revision. 

Below are the techniques and approaches that students can execute to enhance their memory and flourish in the examination.

  • Acquire knowledge than cramming over the syllabus

One of the hacks for student life is to grasp the actual knowledge of the subject rather than cramming over the syllabus. A practical way through which teachers can support their students is by encouraging them to practice sample questions and revise papers before the exams. Teachers can help students by discussing previous year's exam papers in the classroom to better prepare. 

How the Pomodoro technique works.

 

  • The Pomodoro technique

Do tasks by taking breaks and intervals rather than cramming everything in one go. A perfect technique to make good use of your mind and time is using the Pomodoro methodology. This approach will keep you fresh throughout your whole revision session. The Pomodoro technique works somehow like this:

  • Pick a chapter/lesson.

  • Set a timer maximum of 25 minutes. 

  • Stay focused on the task until the timer ends.

  • Take a 5 or 10-minute break.

  • Use the same method in 4 shots and then take another 15 to 20 minutes break.

 

  • Understanding the concepts

Generally, in the overall course syllabus of the IB curriculum, everything is conceptualized. Students are ninety percent judged based on the concepts they hold about the subject. It is highly important for students to must comprehend the concepts of the course. Making the correct use of the subject vocabulary in the right context is the key to acing the exam.

Also, it is a very savvy trick to impress the examiner through the paper. Examiners are always looking for concepts and knowledge from the candidates.

  • The Quiz trick

One of the most useful ways to test your learning and knowledge before the actual exam is to practice some past papers and quizzes also known as a retrieval strategy or practice. Exams period is a time of stress for students, therefore, your memory has to be fresh to appear in the exam. Test your memory by practicing sample papers as they can lower the pressure of the exam and improve your revision.

Lastly, it is very important to remain relax in the examination hall. Believe in your hard work and ability. Don't panic but attempt confidently.

Good Luck from all the teachers!

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