Swing and a miss: resitting exams with panache
Failing an exam is like being slapped in the face with a wet fish. It stinks and leaves us red faced. At... Read More
Beware the lure of the internet!
When it comes to revision, computers can be a disaster. If a committee spent ten years trying to devise a way... Read More
Cornell Notes
Invented in the 1950s by Walter Pauk, Cornell notes are a way to summarise information, usually from a textbook or lecture. They... Read More
The undead are surprisingly well-read
As studying techniques go, reading is lousy. This is pretty bad news if that’s your main method of revision, but it had... Read More
Is music okay during revision?
I love music. I sing and dance like the part of my brain that controls rhythm and melody was removed with a... Read More
Falling on the wagon
Finding the time to study is like finding the time to go to the gym. It takes a while to build up... Read More
Revision in full bloom
I previously posted about the UK driving theory test and why I think that memorising practise questions is an over-rated form of... Read More
Get a tutor
Often, problem subjects are caused by an inability to understand a few key concepts. If those concepts are the building blocks for... Read More
All work and no play makes Jack socially awkward
When revising you need to take time to unwind. I know what you’re thinking – ‘This is not advice that I need.... Read More