Monday 27 February 2017

How to use the A-Level History revision guides

How to use the A-level History revision guides?

  • Use the checklist at the front of the book and on each page to cover every topic. You could use red, amber and green colours to show how confident you are about the topics.
  • Download the quizzes from the Hodder website. https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/myrevisionnotesdownloads
  • Revisit the topics you are weakest on. Keep on checking till you improve.
  • Revise frequently and often. Mix between topics and exam papers which is called ‘chunking.’ Revise every day and for short bursts maximum 45 minutes before having a break.
  • Create cue cards of key individuals, key words dates and events. There are lists in the revision guides which you could photocopy and cut out. For example write the date on one side and the event on the other. Spread the cards out on a surface and see if you can remember what is on the other side. See if you can match up cards and explain links.
  • Complete the activities and exam questions in the book. Check your answers with the ideas at the back of the book. Or get another student to check your answers.
  • Read one of the pages. Summarise the entire page into ten key words, then five and finally three. Write these key words down. Revisit your words the next day. Can you explain the topic to someone else?
  • Plan exam questions and write them in timed conditions. 45 minutes for a 20 mark question. Use the mark schemes at the back of the book to self-assess.
  • Work with a partner. Ask them to quiz you on key topics. Or explain to them an essay question or a topic.
  • Look/Cover/Write/Check. Read a page or cue card. Cover it up. Write down what you remember. Check your answer. Add details you have forgotten. Repeat.
My Revision Notes: Edexcel AS/A-level History: Britain, 1625-1701: Conflict, revolution and settlement
My Revision Notes: Edexcel AS/A-level History: Russia in revolution, 1894-1924 
 

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