How can i revise from a book?

Question

I have a couple of science exams coming up. We've been given books that have everything in that we need to know.

When i read through it, my mind switches off and i can't take anything in. Is their anything anyone can suggest i do so i can remember as much as possible?

Thanks :)

Answer 1

eat it and info should be stored in you memory. lol if only...

Answer 2

Read the page, write down the important key points. Read over the key points. Write down some questions of the key points on one side of a paper with answers on the other side. Then ask yourself the questions to make sure you are learning.

I generally find simply reading the information doesnt work with me, however, doing something like highlighting or making notes does.

Answer 3

eat first to keep you concetrate and then draw what you can read and then label what it is so you know. Pictures are always makes me remember because its easier then words.

Answer 4

If you find text books boring dont just look at them use your time constructivley and find another way of revision.

NEVER JUST READ THROUGH YOUR NOTES:

Always write them, down even if its copying them out.

HOW I REVISE:

I use the method of getting a whiteboard or if not just a pen and paper. I look through my notes make small revision cards then give myself an example question and write the answer on the whiteboard or paper using my revision cards as help. I then hide the revision card so that I arent even tempted to glance at it. Read through what I've written. Rub it off or rip the paper up an then quickly jot down what Iremember. I tick it off to see what I've remembered if I have remembered the majority I move on if not I go over it again. I find this worsk very well and I remember it days after the exam because I have written it down three times in different ways. I also add colour and diagrams to help me remember.

OTHER WAYS TO REVISE:

1) Mind Maps

2) Revision Cards

3) Read through and check yourself by making a presentation to your self

4) Get tested

5) Do example exam papers

6) Post-it notes

If your want more revision just search for revision tips on the internet.

Hope I've helped and good luck with your exam!

Answer 5

Read it and jot down notes as you go.  Just basically summarise and jot main points down under headings and then revise facts from your notes.

Answer 6

DON'T JUST READ!!! I can't express how important it is to not just read a book. Doing that is pretty much useless; it's been proved that our brains forget over 50% of what we read when ti's information we don't actually really want to know (which is why it's different when we read a novel willingly, because we want to read that book).

Make notes as you go along. This is where it gets a bit more difficult because everyone is different in how ways are effective. Here are some tips

- Brainstorm/mindmap/ideas-shower/spider-d... these are the most common and help you to expand on your ideas

- post it notes: i use these by writing small facts on a post it note and sticking it somewhere eg inside my wardrobe

- posters: I do loads of these because they make me less bored and actually stick in memory

- take notes: don't make notes of EVERYTHING, just important parts.

- Use colour: use different colours of pens to make important words/phrases stand out. My memory seems to be able to remember things better when colours are used. Also use highlighters to make the more important chunks of text prominent

- flash cards: write questions on one side, the answer on the other. probably the best method i've used, really helps

Some more tips about revision: don't do too much in one go. I know people who revise all day from waking up to going to bed and then they realise they haven't learned THAT much simply because the brain can't digest it. That's why we have breaks etc at school to give us time to digest what we've learned. Do about 1 hr and then have a break/something to eat.

Make summary sheets for each topic within the subject which has bullet points about most important parts of the topic. This will help trigger your memory when you read it before going into the exam hall!

Lastly, do your best and good luck, hope I helped you!

Answer 7

Sit in a quiet room where you won't be distracted. for each topic/subject create a brainstorm of key points. thats how i managed to pass my A levels