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3. Study and revision tips

  • 3. Study and revision tips

Key to your success in IGCSE is establishing an effective work routine - reading carefully the content for each topic area in Papers 1 and 2 and establishing an effective note taking system as you go along. This will help you to be in a good position for your final exams at the end of the two years.

See below for pages on reading and note taking skills as well as tips for revision.

1. Reading and note taking

You will have a lot of information to cover in this course - and to revise at the end of the two years!This means it is a good idea to keep organised and make good, clear notes on all of your topics...

a. Making revision notes

Making good revision notes is key. You need to consider not only range but also depth - including enough detail in your notes so that you can detailed examples in any longer questions to support points...

b. Memorising your notes

Memorising information is key to success. There is no ‘quick fix’ to learning the material. You will need to commit information to memory at least five times before it will move from your short-term...

c. Preparing for the actual exams

Making sure that know what to expect for each exam paper is key - you do not want any surprises!What can you expect on each exam paper?To review what to expect on Papers 1, 2 and 4 go to this page:

d. Revision quizzes

See below for the interactive quizzes that we have on this site; check your grasp of key facts by having a go at these multiple choice questions

e. Revision flash cards

'Active' revision is the best way to remember things. So after you have done your revision notes, keep reviewing the content by asking yourself questions and planning out questions. Flash cards are good...

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