The Practical Guide to Revision Techniques
Simon Percival(Author)
Network Educational Press Ltd
Published on 1. September 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-1-85539-201-4 (ISBN)
Description
This is the ultimate handy guide for anyone who is looking for more effective ways to revise. Packed with simple ideas that have been used successfully by students over many years, it provides: 35 tried-and-tested practical revision techniques that can be applied to any subject; clear step-by-step instructions; interactive explanations of how we remember information; and advice on how to personalize revision techniques to suit individual learning preferences. "The Practical Guide to Revision Techniques" is a must for any student who'd like to understand more about their memory and how to use it more powerfully, not only for exams but in years to come. Excellent as preparation for GCSEs, AS, and A Levels, it also provides helpful revision tips for Y9 SATs.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Stafford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
col. Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 100 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
109 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85539-201-4 (9781855392014)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Simon Percival is a popular presenter, writer and personal development coach whose teaching experience includes secondary, sixth form and prison education. A passionate believer in everyone understanding themselves better as learners, he shares his enthusiasm through his writing and through revision workshops that offer practical advice and strategies for everyone.
Content
1 Sound and revision Songwriter Rhyme time Revision playback Drama queens (and kings) 2 Fun with words Acronym Words apart Tabloid headlines Subdivide and minimize Story-telling Cause or consequence Recipe cards Formulaic language 3 Memory in motion Going loci Walking the line Movie review Out in the world 4 With friends Teaching to learn Discussion group Describe and draw 5 Picture it! Concept mapping Labelled! Pattern scattergram Knowledge trees Getting in the flow 6 Another view Empathic learning Order in the ranks Venn to explore PASS master In context In your place 7 Revisit the revision Self-challenge Pro and con cards Key point cards Opinion dominion Exam conditions testing