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Revision Guide for GCSE Students

Here is a quick guide on how to revise effectively using tools freely available on the web, take a look at the guide below and see how easy you can make revision.

Step 1: Plan Your Revision - Exam times can be stressful and the only way to get over the hectic life you will have is to plan your activities effectively! If you Fail to Plan then you`re Planning to Fail! so take advantage of the tools listed below;

On-line Planner: If you like being on the computer then create a plan on it. Here at myrevisionplan.co.uk you can create your own interactive planner that will remind you of you duties on a day to day basis. Its colourful and fun to work with!
 
Printable Planner: Use the BBC`s free printable planner if you like having things on paper, stick it up on your wall so you always have it to hand!
 
Desktop Organiser:  Use Google`s free desktop organiser to create a more sophisticated desktop to-do-list.  Its easy to use and can be very effective even out of revision time!

Step 2: Practice, Practice and More Practice - Now that you have a plan fill it up with completing practice exam papers and answering mock exam questions.  It is the only tried and tested method of passing an exam, so use the free resource sites below to get your hands on them;

Past Exam Papers: use freeexampapers.com to find and download free past exam papers, do it properly and guarantee yourself pass!
 
Free Work Sheets: here on HomeTutors we have constructed a large database of worksheets submitted by our Tutors.  Sometimes exam papers can be difficult to work with if you have missed lessons, in this situation you need Work Sheets - Its open to all so just search and download absolutely free!
 
Revision Material: the BBC`s bitesize revision tool here provide an excellent comprehensive look at revision material with on-line learning and testing.

Step 3: Keep Motivated and Focused - Revision can be hard and boring, its very easy to get distracted and loose focus.  Use the links below to help you stay focused;

Motivational Posters: HomeTutors has put together a few posters that you can put up in you room, they will give you motivation and give you something inspirational to look at during your breaks!
 
Motivational Screen Savers: screensaverquotes.com have an extensive library of downloadable screen savers for your computer - use them to add a bit of fun to your desktop and give you an energy boost!
 

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