OK, so with exams coming up for many of us (myself included) I want to know; how do you revise? What techniques have worked for you? Where's the best place to revise? Share your secrets below!
‘Say: If the ocean were ink wherewith to write out the words of my Lord, sooner would the ocean be exhausted, even if We added another ocean like it.’~Al Qu'raan (18:109)
- make little summaries : write on small sheets of paper the key definitions of each course, the formulas, the main points, etc.
- try to hierarchise/subdivide every chapter into sub-sections, and then each section into sub-components or sub-titles. We can digest things faster when we get a structured and subdivided information.
- if you have to memorize a definition or a paragraph, try to write it down one or 2 times. When you write something down, you have more chances to memorize it and write it again in the exam.
- be optimistic and don't let yourself under pressure or bad mood.
- make a realistic schedule : if you are only able to make 2 hours of revision daily, then don't make a planning of 3 or 4 hours a day : a few time with optimum concentration and organized work is better than many hours without concentration.
- make you own methods of revision that are more suitable for your time and your habits.
I would re-write the entire textbook and get rid of unnecessary information. For example, my contract law book was approx 500 pages. I managed to reduce this to 50 pages. The note format would be like this:
format_quote Originally Posted by Example
CIVIL LITIGATION
INTRODUCTION (chapter title)
1. Litigation involves resolving disputes through the courts.
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION1. Negotiation...
1.1 Part 36 offers...
2. Mediation
Bla bla bla
I like to number my points. It helps me to remember. Try not to repeat the same information and keep it as simple as possible. I find it helpful to write in full sentences, especially if you are going to be writing an essay. I know people write their notes but not in full sentences. As a result, they understand what they have to do, but have a hard time putting their thoughts on to paper. Along with notes, I would have a copy of exam papers, the answers and the syllabus.
If your studying maths, you really need practice questions and exam papers.
I was looking at myself talking to myself and I realized this conversation...I was having with myself looking at myself was a conversation with myself that I needed to have with myself.
I used to grab anyone who was walking past my door at the time, plomp them on the chair and make them listen to me as I taught them what I had just learnt. Worked wonders for me teaching is the best way to understand and remember something.
for stuff that you have to memorise u hve to just sit down and learn them and get someone to test you the next day or so to see how much you can remember
The life of this world is our journey, NOT destination !!! So... Be always the Best Traveller... who always wish to go back to our Final Home... in Jannah !!! ♥
I'm studying in high school and got really bad results last year. With Allah's guidance, a book was on sale last december entitled 'Straight As Students'. I bought it and started to read after the holidays.He got 10Aones in his public exam which is like the highest grade for each subject(You have to get around 90-100%). He told the reader to..
1.Read the chapter that your teacher wants to discuss the next day
2.Listen attentively in class and ask questions if you don't know!
3.Lastly, do your homework and use step 1 again
Please Make Dua' For Samiun..
“Whoever records a biography of a believer, it is as though he has brought him or her back to life.” - Imam Al-Sakhawi
- I dont think the importance of making summaries can be stressed enough.
--> and this becomes even more relevant during varsity years, where the one of the biggest factors is getting through the volume of notes.
I know of people who are able to study straight out of a text-book (wish I was one of those )......but realistically - its a much easier task to revise through 50 pages than 500 pages, as illustrated above.
Importantly: summarising needs to begin early.....its just not possible to do this, a few days/ weeks before the exam, and still have time to study it.
Secondly:
Repetition.
Our mind only holds that which it considers beneficial/ of importance.
So, if something hasnt been read/ revised in a while......it is very soon forgotten.
You may be able to remember the topic generally, but the details are lost very very easily.
Often, students look at their teachers/ lecturers and wonder: How does he manage to remember all of this?
--> Well, consider how many times he revises his knowledge - in the form of teaching others.
Which brings me to the third point:
Teach others!
And you will be learning as well!......How cool is that?
The more you speak about something, and explain it in your own words - the more likely it is, for that piece of information to be remembered.
- Work through past papers.
Often, questions/ topics are repeated (dont we love when this happens ).
It also gives you the chance to see where your weaknesses lie, and practise to answer the given paper within the time allocated.
- Work with friends.
--> This does not always work well.
It depends on your own personality, your style of studying and your friends.
Personally, im pretty much of a loner......so, I preferred to study myself.
However - it does indeed make a huge difference to discuss past papers, problem topics, etc. with others - at least a few weeks before the exams (when everyone has already done a reasonable amount of work themselves).
And finally:
Make DUAA.
At the end of the day - everything lies in the qoedrat of Allah (subhana wata'ala).
We need to put the effort......but also realise that nothing is achieved without the mercy of Allah upon us.
SubhanAllah.
All the best!.....And dont stress!
May Allah guide those striving to seek beneficial knowledge, for His pleasure, and make this road easy for them. Ameen.
25:36 And the true servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk the earth with humility and when the ignorant address them, they respond with words of peace.
Work with friends.
--> This does not always work well.
It depends on your own personality, your style of studying and your friends.
Personally, im pretty much of a loner......so, I preferred to study myself.
me 2 if im with friends than i get distracted hehe but i do ask if i dont get anything qs etc
The life of this world is our journey, NOT destination !!! So... Be always the Best Traveller... who always wish to go back to our Final Home... in Jannah !!! ♥
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teaching is the best way to understand and remember something.
I'm studying in high school and got really bad results last year. With Allah's guidance, a book was on sale last december entitled 'Straight As Students'. I bought it and started to read after the holidays.He got 10Aones in his public exam which is like the highest grade for each subject(You have to get around 90-100%). He told the reader to..
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