Researching and trying out new revision techniques is one of the most effective ways of figuring out how you revise best. Knowing this will help to ensure that you get the best grades you can get. So, even if you feel like you've found a way that works for you, give these a try.
Flashcards -
Flashcards are one of the most convenient forms of revision if you put in the effort. Making them is something you wont regret.
Due to their small size and weight, they are perfect for whipping out just before an exam or even for just carrying around on day to day commutes to get some extra revision. Memory is futile so you need to keep practising and flashcards are perfect for assuring that whatever you're trying to learn will be safely locked into your long term memory store.
There's a few approaches you could take when making flash cards. You could load them up with information or keep them concise with short notes and symbols. Trying out both ways will benefit you, as it'll allow you to find a way that works best for you.
Making them after every lesson you have is a good habit to get into so you won't get behind on work and you can constantly practise the older content that you may easily forget. An alternative could be making them at the end of each topic in order to revise for a topic test that'll be sure to come up soon.
The Pomodoro Technique -
The pomodoro technique is a fairly well-known Italian revision technique and it's perfect for anyone who struggles with motivation or has a short attention span.
First of all, you plan out what you want to get done in a time span of 25 minutes (make sure it's achievable to avoid discouragement). Then, set a time and complete everything you want to get done in those 25 minutes. If you finish your work early, use that spare time to plan your next pomodoro. Once the time has gone off, take a 5 minute break, but try to stay away from anything that'll distract you. Then repeat until you finish everything you want to get done.
The timings keep you engaged because it motivates you to get everything finished in time and because you don't have to focus for that long, it's not easy to get distracted.
Some people prefer to just get everything done in one go, but this is definitely worth a try if you're prone to not staying on task.
Object Assignment -
Assigning stages of scientific processes to parts of an object is a really effective memorisation technique. It's much more interactive way to study in comparison to rewriting notes.
Firstly, you need to make a decision on which process you need to remember and which every day object you'd like to use (make sure it's something you can easily visualise or something that you'll have access to in exam conditions, such as a watch or your hand). After that, take the first stage of the process and assign it to a part of the object. For example, the first step of mitosis could be associated with your index finger. Then, go through the rest of the process, assigning each stage an object component.
The brain should find it easier to picture a part of an object rather than several paragraphs. You'll also learn the process well from breaking it up for this technique.
In my opinion, this trick works particularly well for the sciences, but try to be creative and find out what else it works for.
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