Revision Resources
Revision platforms
| Sparx Reader | Sparx Reader is an online reading, comprehension, and vocabulary platform. Students are able to chose from an extensive library of e-books, and read on a digital device, based on their reading ability, while answering regular multiple-choice checks to earn Sparx Reader Points. Sparx build students' ability to closely read the English Language extracts and have stronger comprehension skills. It also helps to increase reading speed, build stamina which will help focus and retention and increase students vocabulary allowing students to express ideas more precisely in creative, transactional and academic writing |
| Tassomai | Tassomai is an online learning and revision programme use in our Core Subjects, (Maths, English and Science). It is designed to help student study for the GCSE's, breaking revision into bitesize micro-quizzes. Research shows that small chunks of revision completed often are much more effective than larger time frames. This helps to build long term memory and reduces passive study. |
| Seneca | Seneca - is an interactive online homework and revision platform. It replaces passive revision habits—like reading notes or making flashcards, with active learning techniques, supporting students to learn faster and more in depth as well as targeting weaker areas. |
Websites with further info/study tips
| Top 10 revision tips | https://www.theconfidentteacher.com/2018/01/top-10-revision-strategies/ |
| How to revise | https://www.lovelearningtutors.com/main-blog/how-to-revise |
Videos
| How to mind map | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PUxv3BAFM8 |
| How to use flashcards | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H67INevrLg4 |
| 9 best study tips | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p60rN9JEapg |
| Interleaved learning (switching between topics) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbDpYMp8F6o |
| 3 study hacks supported by science | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_B6VADhY84&t=10s |
| The forgetting curve | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCsQHe-NpaM |
Blank Revision Timetable
This is a blank printable revision timetable for students to allow you to plan your revision for all of your upcoming exams. Click here to download it
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