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• 1 . What is a GCSE Revision Timetable – and Why Should You Use One?
• 2 . How to Use a Revision Timetable
• 3 . How Many Hours Should You Revise For Each Day?
• 4 . Eight Revision Timetable Tips for GCSE Exam Success
• 5 . How to Create your GCSE Revision Timetable in Seven Simple Steps
• 6 . Achieving your GCSE Revision Goals

It's normal to feel overwhelmed or struggle to manage your time effectively when preparing for your GCSEs, but revision doesn't have to be stressful. Creating a personalised GCSE revision timetable is one of the best ways to break subjects into manageable chunks, prioritise and organise revision topics, and put you in control of your study. In this article, I’ll be using my experience as a teacher of more than 20 years to share some top tips for revision planning. I’ve also included a free GCSE Revision Timetable Template for you to download at the end of the article.

Save My Exams offers a wealth of GCSE revision materials, including study notes, topic questions, and past papers that cover most GCSE subjects. You could also take a look at our GCSE Revision Guidance , written by an experienced teacher and GCSE specialist.

What is a GCSE Revision Timetable – and Why Should You Use One?

A GCSE revision timetable is a plan that covers all of the preparation you need to do in time for your exams. 

Teachers and former GCSE students recommend you start preparing six months before the exams begin, though it’s never too late to start. Short, regular revision sessions are usually much more productive than cramming or leaving everything to the last minute, so getting started on your revision timetable well in advance is a good strategy. 

A revision timetable also allows for the fact that you probably have other commitments alongside your revision. Planning ahead means that you can schedule the activities you love alongside your exam preparation. Allowing time to relax and enjoy yourself will make revision less of a daunting prospect and, in my experience, is likely to make you more productive.

How to Use a Revision Timetable

Revision timetables are most useful when they’re adaptable. If your initial plan isn’t working for you, don’t be afraid to change it. As you’re working through past papers, you may identify extra revision topics, or discover that you’re already well-practised in some topic areas. Revisit your revision timetable to reflect this. 

Share your revision timetable with your family. They can support you, give you encouragement, give you space, and get you back on track if you’re losing focus.

If you’ve created a digital revision timetable, print out the latest version and stick it on your wall. Having a visual reminder can help you focus and is hard to ignore!

How Many Hours Should You Revise For Each Day?

The amount of time you should dedicate to focused revision depends on your own revision goals and personal circumstances. 

You need to consider school commitments, homework, coursework, your sporting or social activities, and other important things you have to do. You may need to cut back on some leisure activities for a short time, but I don’t recommend you stop them completely. 

Once you can see the time you have spare, you can build a realistic revision timetable that is focused on what you want to achieve. If you are able to set aside a few hours of revision on most days, you’re probably in a good place, with many education practitioners suggesting a minimum of one and a half hours of focused revision per week for each of your GCSE subjects.

Some schools allow students to take study leave in the run-up to GCSE exams. When you’re building your revision timetable, use this extra time wisely. 

Get up and get started nice and early. You will have exams that begin at 9 am, so it’s a good idea to get into the habit of working hard during the morning. 

Don’t be tempted to work too late. You need to make sure you’re well-rested so that you can concentrate. 

Barnaby Lenon, a former headteacher of Harrow School, advises that you should aim for around seven hours of revision per day during the spring break and periods of study leave. 

Clinical psychologist Dr Nihara Krause advises timetabling in meaningful periods of rest , preferably with the opportunity to get some fresh air.

Eight Revision Timetable Tips for GCSE Exam Success

1. set your revision goals.

What do you want to achieve with your revision? 

Do you have certain weaknesses you’d like to tackle? Have you got gaps in knowledge? Are you aiming to achieve a particular grade? Do you need to focus on specific skills? 

Take some time to determine the goals that you’re hoping to achieve in each subject area. This will help you work out the steps you need to take and provide a framework for your revision timetable. 

2. Prioritise subjects

You need to decide which subjects require the most attention. 

Which subjects do you find more challenging and need to be allocated more time? In which subjects have you performed less well in mock tests? Which subjects require a specific grade in order to allow you to pursue a chosen course after your GCSEs? 

These subjects should be your priorities when you’re building your revision timetable.

3. Use colour coding to differentiate between subjects

To identify the different subjects, use highlighters, coloured pencils, or highlighting tools if you’re using a digital revision timetable. This will help you to see, at a glance, your priorities for the day.

4. Break subjects down into topics

Break down each of your subjects into small revision topics. This will allow you to focus on each section individually and avoid feeling overwhelmed. 

Each topic presents a smaller goal that can help motivate you, and it’s easier to retain manageable chunks of knowledge than a whole syllabus.

5. Allocate revision time slots

Once you have blocked out times for other commitments, you can allocate a number of sessions to each subject and topic per week. Avoid planning to spend too long on one task or topic; your brain needs an opportunity to process the information that you have been studying.

If you’re studying eight subjects, for example, you might allocate an average of three 30-minute sessions of revision to each subject per week, with some extra time available for the trickier topics. At the weekend, or during study leave, you may allocate further time to each subject, but try to avoid revising one subject or topic for too long on any one day.

If you have problems focusing for a more extended time period, this technique is perfect for you and can optimise your learning.

6. Schedule breaks

The Pomodoro Technique recommends spending 25 minutes revising, taking a five-minute break, and then repeating the process. This technique can help you maintain motivation, overcome fatigue, and also help with focus if you have ADHD. 

Try to include some physical activity during your breaks, and change your surroundings for a brief period to help you stay alert and focused.

Make sure you’re well-hydrated and eat healthily during your revision. Avoid sugary snacks that only provide a short burst of energy.

7. Make your timetable achievable

Your revision timetable needs to be constructed so that there’s a good chance you can achieve what you have planned.  

Timetabling too much revision each day will make it unmanageable, and you’re more likely to become stressed. Aim for little and often, and make sure there’s plenty of variety, including a range of Retrieval Techniques . Remember, your timetable is likely to need amendments, and some last-minute changes. 

Focus on specific revision goals (for example, Business – revise key words from Topic 1). This will help you to keep track of your progress. Factor in some time for unassigned revision periods to give further flexibility.

8. Use the format that works best for you

There's no single way to construct a revision timetable; you need to decide which method works best for you. You might want to use your school diary, make checklists, use exam specifications, use an app on your phone, or use the GCSE Revision Timetable Template we’ve provided. You might try out a range of methods before you settle on your favourite option.

How to Create your GCSE Revision Timetable in Seven Simple Steps

Download our free GCSE Revision Timetable Template

Write a list of everything you need to revise

Prioritise your topics

Figure out how much time you have to revise

Block out any commitments

Allocate revision periods on your timetable using colour coding

Schedule regular breaks

Here’s an example of a GCSE revision timetable for a student whose GCSE exams have already begun:

Achieving your GCSE Revision Goals

Your revision timetable needs to be tailored to help you achieve your own goals. Even if your friends seem to be spending more or less time than you on their studies or are prioritising different topic areas, once you’ve decided on your timetable, try your best to stick to it.

Creating a realistic plan for your revision really is key to exam success. Once you’ve built a clear picture of what you need to revise and where you may be less confident, you can approach your preparation in an organised way, ensuring that you cover everything you need before your exams.

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Written by Lisa Eades

Lisa has taught A Level, GCSE, BTEC and IBDP Business for over 20 years and is a senior Examiner for Edexcel. Lisa has been a successful Head of Department in Kent and has offered private Business tuition to students across the UK. Lisa loves to create imaginative and accessible resources which engage learners and build their passion for the subject.

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Balancing studying with the fun stuff in life can be difficult. Revising can get in the way of everything from meeting friends to relaxing after school.

Building a revision plan helps you manage your time more effectively. It gives you a clear idea of what subjects and topics you’ll be revising each day and helps you organise your studies around your life.

The Study Planner:

• Builds revision sessions around your life
• Automatically adds revision sessions for you 
• Reminders of revision sessions

Why build a revision timetable?

Revision shouldn’t be left to chance - your exams are just too important. By not planning you can run out of time, miss vital information and find it all a bit too much.

A revision timetable helps you avoid all of this. 15 minutes of planning will help you be more productive, keep you motivated and will boost your confidence for the challenge ahead.

• Creates a detailed plan for you in 15 minutes
• Gives you reminders to keep you to plan
• Lets you adjust your revision time for each exam​

What makes a good revision plan?

A good revision plan should be:

Realistic: everyone has good intentions, but be careful not to set a plan you can’t stick to. Nobody can do 12 hours of revision a day.

Detailed: a good plan breaks revision into chunks, specifies times for studying and assigns each time to a subject or topic.

Flexible: some topics are difficult and may take you longer than you planned. Don’t be afraid to adjust your plan accordingly.

• Automatically schedules revision around your life
• Breaks your revision into manageable chunks
• Easy to change and update

How to create your revision timetable

• Get all the information y ou need - this includes your exam dates, lesson timetable, shifts at work and when you’re meeting your friends.
• Block out the times you can’t study - be realistic, if you’re not going to work before 10am on a Sunday block that time out.
• Pick a revision start date - pin down a day to get started and think about your revision priorities. Some subjects and topics will take longer than others.
• Plot your revision sessions - decide how much time you’re going to spend on each topic and schedule in breaks.
• Display your plan - a plan is no good if you don’t check it. Print it out and put in on your wall so that you can remind yourself what you’re studying and when.
• Easy to block out times when you can’t study
• Has colour options to help visualise your plan
• Printable so that you can stick it on your wall​

Using your revision timetable to stay motivated

Sticking to a revision plan is hard. Try sharing your plan with friends and family so they can keep you on track and make sure your plan stays accurate by updating it when things change.

Ticking off topics when you’ve covered them will give you a sense of achievement and revision will be more interesting if you vary the way you revise. Try making your own flashcards and mind maps, get together with friends and test each other and don’t forget to practise past questions.

• Sends email reminders to keep you motivated
• Helps break your subjects down into key topics
• Easy to update using drag and drop functionality ​

• Free GCSE Revision Timetable Template

Published 22nd March 2024 by Alastair

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GCSE Revision Timetables: Why do I need one?

An effective revision timetable will ensure you have a plan to cover all the topics you need to cover. You will have been studying for nearly two years , and a timetable will help prevent you from feeling overwhelmed by the task of revisiting and recapping all that learning.

It is essential to start your revision planning early and to stay organised to give you a sense of control. This guide will help you create a revision timetable that works for you, with tips on planning, setting goals, and managing your time.

Benefits of Using a Revision Timetable

• You will feel great achievement as you work through it and bring together everything you have learned.
• It will help ensure you have not missed out on any topics
• It will help you spread your revision over the time available and avoid last-minute cramming
• It will help you make the best use of your time, including time for rest and recreation.

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Creating a Revision Timetable

• How much time is there before the start of the exams – do you know the date of your first exam?
• Make a list of all the subjects you are studying for your GCSEs – it is surprisingly easy to forget one and have to adjust your timetable later. Break them down into topics and papers.
• Ask yourself, which subjects do you find most challenging? Prioritise topics where you feel you may have gaps in your knowledge.
• Are there specific topics or areas within subjects that you feel less confident about and might need a different approach or a little extra time?
• Do you have a preferred study method? Do you like to work alone or with friends; do you like to use online resources or your own notes from class?
• Do you have any extra-curricular activities or commitments you need to factor in? A regular sporting activity or a visit to family.
• What time of day do you find most productive for study? Are you an early bird or do you prefer to start the day doing something different before settling to study?

How to Create a Revision Timetable

We all have our own preferences for exactly how and when we want to study. The key is to decide what works best for you and to devise a timetable that will support your study and revision style. The suggestions in this guide will help you create a pathway that suits you.

Availabilities

The amount of time you have for revision in a week will vary considerably and you will need separate timetables for school term time and for the holidays. Even if you are not an early bird, it is a good idea to start by 9.00am during the holidays. Exams often start at 9.00 so it is a good habit to develop to be studying early.

Goal Setting

Set yourself realistic goals. Prioritise the subjects and topics you feel less confident about and allocate enough time to go over topics more than once, to recap and relearn where necessary. If you are still attending lessons, you may be taking on new information right up to the end. Make sure you know how marks are allocated in the exams.

Subject Focus

Don’t try to cover too many subjects in one session but plan to go back and revisit your learning. When you start planning, make sure you know all the topics and papers for each subject so that nothing is left out. If you are studying ten subjects, for example, you could cover them all over 2 - 3 days, then go back.

Commitments

Block out any regular commitments and don’t forget those one-off promises to visit family, finish some chores, walk the dog. Although perhaps someone will help you with your chores while you are revising for your GCSE exams!

As well as regular commitments, it is important to schedule in regular breaks and some fun activities. If you are working at a desk, get up regularly for a stretch, make a drink, talk to someone for 5 minutes, walk round the garden. If you plan your day carefully and are organised you can still fit in some much-needed down time. Remember to rest and try to eat healthily.

Topics Already Tackled

Don’t forget to allocate some time to go back over topics you have already revised. It is much better to revisit your learning than to cram a subject for two days and never look at it again. This is also when flashcards and other revision aids can be helpful as well – a few minutes every day looking over notes for key topics in each subject will help everything sink in.

Colour Coding

Colour is key! Using different colours for each subject will make the timetable easier to read and understand. You will be able to see at a glance what is on your schedule, when you will next be studying a particular subject, how many sessions you have planned for each subject.

You can even allocate your favourite colours to your favourite subjects.

GCSE Revision Timetable Template

There are many different places to create a free timetable online. One that we recommend is from Third Space Learning . They can provide you with a free revision timetable template, which you can use to structure your personal revision.

However, you can always create your own! Whether by drawing it out by hand or using Microsoft Office tools.

You can see the timetable we've made below:

How to Use Our Timetable Template

1. Start by counting the number of whole days left and multiplying by the number of sessions you want to have in a day. For example, if you have 10 days and are planning 6 hour-long sessions in a day, multiply 10 x 6 = 60.

2. You have 60 revision sessions which you can allocate to your subjects. You may want to prioritise and give more hours to some – this is where you will need to think carefully about what you need to cover, but make sure you don’t squeeze anything out completely.

3. Now start to fill in the slots on your timetable – remember those colours! You may need a few attempts at this to make sure everything is included, but that’s OK – this is your timetable. There may be other days when you know you will only have a couple of hours – perhaps timetable some quick flashcard revision, or an online quiz, or just focus on one subject you feel needs a little extra.

4. Go back to your timetable at least once a week and think about what you have achieved and whether you need to adjust anything for the next week.

Strategies for Effective Revision

Once you have made your timetable, have ensured that you have included all your subjects, allowed for revisiting topics and included breaks, here are some revision strategies you can use to help you make the best use of that time.

• Active learning: Don’t just sit and read your books and notes. Make flashcards, explain a concept to a family member, stick post-it notes around your room, use coloured pens for different topics
• Practice questions: Use exam style questions to test your understanding and make sure you can apply what you have learned
• Past papers: Make sure you are familiar with the format for each subject, and the types of questions asked.
• Interleaving: Return to topics to reinforce learning. I have “interleaved” this idea several times, so I hope it sticks!

How many hours a day should I revise for GCSEs?

There really is no easy answer to this one. During term time, you will have homework to complete, but an hour or two a day of revision during the week will help ensure you stay on top of your schedule. During the holidays, and at weekends, you will be able to work more hours. A good target to set yourself is seven hours, but if you feel that is unrealistic, aim for at least five.

How far in advance should I start creating a timetable?

Really the sooner the better. Even if at first it is a broad mapping out of subjects across the weeks before exams, once you have the exam timetable and you have a better idea of the areas you feel need more time, you can firm things up. Be prepared to adjust your timetable as well.

Is it better to study for shorter periods more frequently or longer periods less often?

This will depend on your personal learning style and the time available. At times you will do a few hours of revision in a day, but then make sure you get up, move around, take short breaks. If you have limited time, spend a few minutes going through your flashcards or ask a friend or family member to ask you questions based on your notes. Remember that in the exams you will have to sit and concentrate for prolonged periods of time – over two hours for some English papers – so it is good practise to revise for longer periods.

What should I do if I fall behind schedule on my revision timetable?

Don’t panic! Step back, take a bit of time to review the time left and prioritise the topics and subjects you feel you need to. Your timetable is a tool to help you, so take control and make it work for you.

We hope you find this guide to creating a revision timetable helpful. You have worked hard for two years; now is the time to show off what you have learned. A revision timetable is just one tool that can help you make the most of your study time, but an important one.

If revision can sometimes seem overwhelming, a clear plan helps you feel in control and stay on top of things. If you feel it is all getting too much, talk to someone—a parent, teacher, or friend—and take a break and come back refreshed.

At Ivy Education, we run GCSE Revision Courses which can be a great way to reset your learning and perhaps see things in a slightly different light.

BY Alastair

Alastair Delafield is the Managing Director and founder of Ivy Education.

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It's really easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of work you have to do for your National or GCSE exams , so staying organised by planning your time and creating a revision timetable is a good idea. It can be really beneficial when it comes to keeping on top of your workload in the run up to exam season.

Our Mind Set coaches have got some great advice for how they made the most of their time when planning their revision in the run up to their exams. Watch this short video and then take a look at their revision tips below.

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Jacintha Make yourself a revision timetable. It's really going to help you stay on track.

Rohan Having a personalised timetable shows what you need to work on and what you need to improve on. You could have like someone else's or copy your friends', but they might do their revision techniques in a different way compared to you and having one that's personalised to you is going to be the one that you're going to stick to.

Baxter It help me to break down my subjects and then do a different topic each day. Maybe for a day I'd some parts of English, and then the next day, do maths. Focus on one thing instead of just focussing on all other stuff.

Jacintha It's so important that your revision timetable is personalised to you. For example, I like Fridays days off, so I'm going to make sure I schedule in a rest day on Friday, and I won't be doing any revision after the school day ends.

Shay My teachers in school were really helpful with planning my revision. I think it's really important to go and ask them if you have any questions about your revision or revision timetable.

Iain What I found the best thing to do was to work on your hardest subjects last, because that meant that you do the easiest ones first and you're in a good headspace and you believe that you can actually get through the day

Lauren When we got our actual timetable for our exams, I then revised in the order what the exams would be. So I think my first exam was like RE so I revised RE first and then I did like biology and stuff and just followed it chronologically.

Nung At first I did just focus on my favourite subjects, but you do need to revise equally on every single subject.

Niall I like revising in the morning and then you've got the night to relax. I would recommend doing what's right for you and what you feel kind of comfortable with, what gets you in the zone.

Iain I think one of the worst things you can do is compare yourself to others.

Joe It doesn't matter what other people do. Focus on yourself. If you take advice from someone else and you think "oh they know everything", they don't. They're in the same boat as you.

Rohan When I initially started revising, I would do like four hour chunks of like one subject. It didn't help at all because I would procrastinate, because I never dedicated a break to myself. After that, I realised I need to actually find a different technique. Having like 20 minutes of work and then a five minute break. Small chunks, but they sort of added up to a bigger amount of work that I was doing at the end of the day. It was very helpful in that aspect.

Shay I usually revise for 30 minutes at a time and then took a five minute break. Even if that was just to grab a cup of tea or go outside or just clear your head for five minutes. Something different might work for you and different timings might work better for different subjects.

Niall I crossed off my exams as I was doing them because it meant I could see how much I had ahead of me, and it meant I could keep steady through my exams.

Rohan We got given an exam timetable, which I put on my wall and I'd highlight every subject, you know, after I was finished and it felt so good coming towards the end. That last one is just so satisfying, crossing it off because you're like "finished. I'm done. No school. No more vision. I'm done!"

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Our coaches have been through their GCSEs or National Qualifications already. They come from all different backgrounds and all corners of the UK and they’ve all faced different challenges in getting to grips with exam revision. What they’ve got in common is that they all have heaps of exam revision tips, advice, helpful hints, hacks and wonderful words of wisdom they want to share with you.

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How to make a GCSE revision timetable planner

Many students struggle with how to manage their time and effectively revise for their school exams and assignments and often feel overwhelmed. One way to overcome this obstacle is to create a GCSE revision timetable .

A study planner can help break subjects into more manageable chunks, organise and prioritise revision tasks and ensure students feel more in control of their revision periods.

It can be tough to balance school, work, and a social life, but it’s especially difficult to find time to revise for exams. Creating an effective GCSE revision timetable is one of the most important things a student can do to improve their academic performance and is key to  acing their GCSE exams .

Benefits of an exam revision timetable

Making a GCSE revision timetable is a great way to make sure your teen is using their time effectively whilst studying for their GCSE exams. Creating a schedule and following it helps students  get started with their exam revision , keeps them organised and on top of their workload, avoids the stress of last-minute cramming and ensures they are getting the most out of their study time.

How to plan and revise effectively for GCSE

Here are the recommended steps to plan a revision timetable that works for your teen…

In order to make a revision timetable, you first need to know what your teen’s goals are. What do they want to accomplish with their revision? Once they have a goal in place, they can start figuring out what steps are needed to meet it.

Figure out how much time can be allocated to revision

How much time does your teen actually have available for study each week? You’ll need to take school, homework, coursework and social activities into consideration. From there, you can start dividing up that time into smaller chunks that will help to reach their goal.

Prioritise subjects

What subjects or particular topics within those subjects are the most challenging and should be allocated more time?

Perhaps some disappointing mock results have flagged particular focus areas, or there are subjects where a certain grade is needed to progress to the next level? Decide which subjects require the most attention, and make sure to prioritise these in the revision schedule. 

Colour code subjects for a clear overview

Another useful tip is to colour code the GCSE level revision template. For each day of the week, allocate a different colour to each subject. This will help to highlight focus areas. You can also use different colours for different tasks, such as reading, highlighting and note-taking. 

Another way to use colour coding is by creating different blocks of time for each subject. This will help your teen see how much time they have available for revision. They can then plan which subjects they want to revise in each block of time. 

Break subjects into topics

It is important to break subjects into topics. This will allow your teen to focus on each section individually and avoid feeling overwhelmed. 

Additionally, it is helpful to set smaller goals rather than trying to revise everything at once. When your teen has a mock or final exam approaching, set a goal to review one topic each day. Breaking down the material into smaller chunks will help them retain the information and feel more confident when sitting the exam.

Fill in the gaps and allocate study sessions

Next, create a schedule for each week, allocating the appropriate number of hours to each subject and topic per day; after your teen has made a note of all their other commitments. Organisation and planning ahead are key for this step.

A 30-minute revision session with a 10-minute break is the perfect combination for a successful study session.

It is super important to take breaks during revision sessions. This will help the brain process the information that it’s been studying. It’s also important that students do not spend too long on one task or topic and that their breaks include physical activities, such as exercise, in order to keep them alert and focused.

Jot down pointers for each session

Finally, make a note of what will be covered in each session. It’s important to vary what your teen is revising throughout each week, so covering and reviewing one subject a day and breaking it down into four topics – two in the morning and two in the afternoon may work best for your teen.

We’d also recommend that students devote the necessary amount of time to each topic and don’t neglect the topics they find easiest. However, as mentioned above, students should spend the most time on subjects they find most challenging.

Revision timetable top tips

If you find that your teen is struggling to keep up with their revision timetable and stick to the plan, don’t be afraid to change it. There’s no point sticking to a timetable that isn’t working for them!

Be flexible with the plan – no need to create a rigid timetable. Closer to the exams, students will want to start doing some timed past exam papers. To fit these in, they’ll have to reorganise their timetable a little, but follow the same organised method and this shouldn’t be a problem.

If the timetable is digital, print it out as well and put it in a prominent place near a study area. It will make it a lot easier to stay on track if your teen can see their plan for each day/week in front of them.

Share the timetable with friends or family. This will help to encourage and support your teen to stick with their revision schedule as closely as possible.

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GCSE revision timetable template – Free printable PDF for Year 11

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Years 10-11

Our free, printable PDF GCSE revision timetable templates are perfect for students setting out on their journey towards academic success.

These templates empower students to manage their study schedules with precision and maximise their GCSE revision efforts.

The GCSE revision timetable templates serve as a roadmap. They allow students to plan dedicated time slots for each subject, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the syllabus.

With customisable options, students can tailor their timetables to suit their individual needs. This might be setting more time to challenging subjects or including breaks for optimal productivity.

GCSE revision timetable templates

These templates instil discipline and organisation, helping students prioritise their revision tasks and avoid last-minute cramming.

By breaking down revision into smaller chunks, students can approach their studies methodically. This helps to foster deeper understanding and retention of key concepts.

Moreover, our revision cube download adds an interactive element to the revision process. The revision cube, a 3D tool, provides a dynamic approach to revising key topics across different subjects.

Students can write key points or questions on each face of the cube, creating a tactile and engaging study aid. Rolling the cube prompts spontaneous revision, reinforcing learning through repetition and active recall.

These resources promote time management skills essential for academic success and beyond. By learning to effectively plan their time, students develop valuable habits that will serve them well in the future.

These free printable PDF GCSE revision timetable templates are perfect tools for students seeking to excel in their exams. By providing structure, organisation and interactivity, these resources empower students to approach their learning with confidence and achieve their full potential.

Meera Chudasama is an English, media and film studies teacher. She has a passion for design and research. Meera has also developed course content for the Chartered College of Teaching.

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How To Create And Use A Simple Revision Timetable Template [FREE TEMPLATE] 

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Revision timetable templates and exam revision plans help reduce exam stress and maximise preparation. They also help keep students accountable and on task. But with so many exams to prepare for, creating your own revision timetable or study planner can be daunting.

This article explores revision timetables, what a good weekly timetable should look like and provide revision timetable templates and checklists.

As part of the development of our GCSE maths revision resources, we’ve also been looking at what additional support we can give teachers and students for how to revise for maths and how to revise for GCSE .  

One of the outcomes of this was a free revision timetable template which you can download straightaway if you know your students need it. 

If you think you or they will need more persuading, read on!

Editable GCSE Revision Timetable

Use this free revision timetable template to help your students plan their GCSE revision. Includes revision tips and what to include in a revision timetable to ensure you're prepared for the exam.

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What is a revision timetable template?

A revision timetable template is a tool for managing study time and exam preparation. Your revision timetable template will include space for a study plan or day-to-day breakdown of the content you intend to cover in each revision session. It may also include an exam timetable for the coming GCSE dates, dates of mock exams and any after school group study sessions. 

Revision timetable templates help students to know what, when and how to revise . They are an important revision technique for GCSE revision, A-Level revision and revision for any other exams beyond that. 

Why do you need a revision timetable template?

Revision timetables give students control. They allow them to implement effective time management and track the material covered. Rather than confronting a whole textbook or note-taking books at once, a revision timetable breaks up the modules to cover each day to maximise revision time. A revision planner or timetable focuses on students’ specific needs and learning gaps. It provides autonomy to choose how much time is spent on individual topics over the revision period.

How to use a revision timetable 

1. allow for flexibility .

Students should stick to their revision timetable as closely as possible, but it is not set in stone, they should be open to making adjustments. One day students may be tired, or feel unwell and not cover all of the content that day. Remind them not to panic. At the end of the day note down what topics need to be revisited. 

2. Make it adaptable

On the other hand, students may find that the original revision timetable template they created at the beginning of the revision period isn’t working. A revision timetable is supposed to help with revision. If it’s not, adapt it. 

3. Maintain realism

Revision timetables need to be realistic to avoid last-minute cramming. Nobody can sit through revision sessions for six hours a day without breaks for four months straight. Students need small, frequent breaks to digest information.

For example, revision planners may accommodate for thirty minutes of work followed with a ten-minute break to get a drink or take a walk, before sitting back down to study some more. 

A revision timetable should provide a sense of achievement each day, not overwhelm and negativity. Encourage students to break revision down into achievable and digestible chunks. 

Create a personalised revision timetable

Help guide students’ revision and create revision timetables in class. There are a few different ways to design a revision timetable.

• Some students may include all of their subjects on one revision timetable, for example, maths, English, science and foundation subjects.
• Others may create a unique timetable or study planner for each subject.

Students can create their timetables for exam revision in many ways. some may use Excel, others may prefer to download a ready-made free revision timetable template.

Before looking at the revision timetable template ask students:

• What grade do you hope to achieve?
• What grade are you currently working at?
• What are your stronger/weaker subjects? 
• What are your stronger/weaker topics?
• What gaps do you need to fill to achieve your desired results for each subject?

How to divide up content on a revision timetable

Encourage students to think about dividing up the revision content into a weekly schedule. Some things to consider:

• How much time is there before exams?
• What are the priority subjects and topics? What subjects/topics are students most and least confident in?
• How can subjects be broken into topics? 

Third Space Learning’s online one-to-one GCSE Revision Programme uses diagnostic testing to help students and teachers identify gaps in maths learning. Maths specialist tutors then tailor sessions to the needs of each student to plug these gaps. Using worked examples and exam-style questions, Third Space Learning’s online GCSE Revision Programme aims to help students prepare for the exams and boost confidence going into the exams. 

Interleaving revision

Interleaving is an effective revision technique to consider when creating a revision timetable template. This approach involves mixing up and cycling through connected topics before returning to older topics revised less recently. 

For example, rather than spending a whole week revising only graphs and then setting that aside once the week is done, spend some time each day on several topics and revisit them the following week to review previous revision. 

Students may be less open to interleaving as it takes longer to see the impact. However, if they persevere, the results of interleaving revision are far superior to blocked practice.

5 things to make time for on a revision timetable

Once time is divided, think about what students should cover in each revision session planned out on their study timetable.

Provide students with these revision tips and study tips on the revision techniques to prioritise:

• Active learning 
• Making and reviewing flashcards
• Practice questions 
• Exam questions 
• Past papers 

1. Active learning

Active learning means systematically studying the syllabus to address any gaps in knowledge or understanding.

It can be tempting to read over notes, but actively practising concepts and formulas students find difficult is much more beneficial when revising.

2. Flashcards

Flashcards are an effective revision tool. Though premade flashcards are available for purchase, it is often best for students to make their own as actively creating flashcards will help retain revision. 

Once students have written the flashcards, they can use them to test themselves.

Top tips for using flashcards:

• Split flashcards up into those answered correctly and those that need revisiting
• Revisit each pile of flashcards until all questions are answered correctly at least once 

3. Practice questions

Practice questions and GCSE maths questions with worked answers are useful in demonstrating how to answer specific types of questions.

Exam boards may produce worked example questions. Go through worked examples in class and guide students to online resources they can add to their revision timetable template such as YouTube.

4. Exam questions

Review past exam questions to help students understand the structure of the exam. Looking at exam questions helps students understand what to expect on exam day and how much time to dedicate to questions worth different marks.

Reviewing previous exam questions from recent years may even indicate what may appear on the real exam.  

5. Past papers

Although it may be unpleasant for teachers and students, students need to make time to complete past exam papers in exam conditions on their revision timetable template.

Familiarity with the types of questions on the exam and how marks are awarded is crucial to developing good exam techniques and time management.

Students can complete these as part of their revision timetable in 10-20 question increments under timed exam conditions to feel more comfortable and ease exam anxiety on exam day.

Free GCSE maths revision resources for schools As part of the Third Space Learning offer to schools, the personalised online GCSE maths tuition can be supplemented by hundreds of free GCSE maths revision resources from the secondary maths resources library including: – GCSE maths past papers – GCSE maths predicted papers – GCSE maths worksheets – GCSE maths questions – GCSE maths topic list

Start effectively with this free revision timetable template

Third Space Learning wants to help your students succeed. Here’s a printable, blank GCSE revision timetable template to personalise.

This study timetable template can be used across GCSE exam boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, SQA, WJEC) as a daily planner to guide revision. 

How to use this free revision timetable template

Third Space Learning’s revision timetable template is a short but valuable resource which can be photocopied multiple times.

Or, students can download this free planner template directly and fill it in to match their needs. 

This revision timetable template is complete with a blank revision timetable and an example of what a completed study timetable might look like.

While students can use this revision timetable template for all GCSE subjects, the example provided is for maths as Third Space Learning are maths specialists.

While students can use this revision timetable template for all GCSE subjects, the example provided is for maths as maths specialists.

Step-by-step guide and top tips to complete the free revision timetable template

• Prompt students to start with a list of 5-6 topics they need to revise, preferably identified from past papers or diagnostic assessments. All students who receive Third Space Learning’s online tuition sit an initial diagnostic test to identify any learning gaps in maths. Use these free diagnostic questions to help students identify mathematical learning gaps.
• Use the list of topics to create a revision cycle. For example, students might do 10 minutes of Pythagoras and 10 minutes of simultaneous equations on Monday, then 10 minutes of index laws followed by 10 minutes of surds on Tuesday. Promote interleaving of revision topics throughout the week where appropriate. 
• Task students with reading through class notes and any relevant revision guide notes. They may also work through step-by-step examples from memory. 
• Incorporate regular flashcard reviews to ensure key formulae are well memorised. Aim to do this weekly.
• When students feel confident in their understanding, they may work through a topic-based worksheet to check their understanding.
• Once students are confident with the topic, they can use past papers and find similar exam questions to attempt – or correct questions they have previously answered incorrectly.
• Ensure timings are open and flexible depending on students’ needs. For example, some might prefer to work with 15 or 20 minute slots, or have commitments on particular nights of the week. This is a suggested programme and can be adapted to individual needs.
• Closer to the exam – probably around February half term – encourage students to use their revision time to complete a practice paper every week. This can be tied into review in class. 
• Encourage students to review their own work using mark schemes, or access tutorials and walkthroughs on YouTube if they are completely stuck. 
• As students complete papers, they will continue to identify topics that still need to be addressed in another cycle of revision as described above.

Building good study skills

GCSE exams are likely not the last time students need to revise content. Whether it’s A-Levels, university exams, professional qualifications or even driving tests, the revision skills students gain preparing for the GCSE exams will be useful throughout their lives.

For this reason, it’s important to take this opportunity to develop robust revision skills. Hopefully, this revision timetable template can help develop the study skills they need to succeed.

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How To Make A Revision Timetable (That Actually Works)

In General by Think Student Editor January 22, 2019 1 Comment

If you’re anything like me, you might struggle to revise when preparing for exams. That’s why having a handy revision timetable is so important for those unfortunate procrastinators.

But the real question is, how do you make the perfect revision timetable? Lucky for you, in this article I’ll be taking a look at how to construct the best revision timetable for your exams.

Revision timetables are extremely important to the success of your education (and career). To make the perfect revision timetable, you need to prioritise bad subjects, minimize revision for better ones, add breaks, and stay calm – follow this guide to make the perfect revision timetable.

1. Determine A Starting Date And Day For Your Revision Timetable

Personally, I recommend that you plan to start your revision around 2 months before your first exam. This should allow you enough time to revise, to make sure you cover all necessary content (no matter what exams you’re taking).

You could start earlier, but that might mean that you forget what you revise. This happens to me all the time – I start my revision, and then by the time the exam rolls around, I’ve forgotten what I learnt.

I also suggest starting your revision timetable on a Monday morning. It’s my opinion that the brain takes information in better on Mondays, as it’s a fresh start – and your brain thinks so too…

However, this might not always work for everybody. Everyone is different, and so everybody’s starting date/day will be different.

For the best time to start revising for GCSEs,  take a look at this article . It might help you out if you’re unsure of what to do.

Alternatively, if you’re in college studying A-Levels, you might want to  take a look at this article . It’s similar to that GCSE article, but is better for college students.

You can change your starting point, but I wouldn’t change it more than a couple of weeks.

Just make sure that you don’t leave it too late. If you’re not careful, you could find that your revision timetable doesn’t give you enough time to revise – and you may fail your exams.

2. Put Your Worst Subjects Into Your Revision Timetable

When you get your GCSE results, you’ll find that having a balanced set of GCSEs is better than having some subjects being amazing and some being… not so amazing. 

The same can be said for A-Levels, BTECs, pretty much any exams you take in your life. Employers (and pretty much everyone else) like to see balanced results, as it shows you can work hard at anything.

Therefore, you’ll want to revise the worse subjects more, and the better subjects less. Putting in the worse subjects into your revision timetable first, and giving them the most hours, will help you do this.

If you’re interested about how much employers actually care about either your GCSE or A-Level results, you should check out some of the articles below:

• How Important Are Your GCSEs?
• How Important Are Your A-Levels? 

You may want to add some time on to your revision timetable to account for the work you’ll have to do for your worst subjects. Adding on some time means that you’ll not only have time to improve on your bad subjects, but you’ll be able to work on the better ones too.

Some of you might already be in the position that all your subjects are equally as good. If that’s the case, then skip straight to the next subheading.

On the other hand, you might be in the position where all of your subjects are equally as  bad . If that sounds like you, it might pay you to take a look at  this article for if you fail all your GCSEs .

3. Put  The  Rest Of Your Subjects  Into Your Revision Timetable

Quite a straightforward answer really – just slot them in where you can . As long as you’re balancing out your subjects and giving more time to the bad ones, you can put them wherever you like. 

I’d suggest ranking them in order of importance. The most important ones (your worst ones) you put at the top with the most time, and work out all the rest of them from there. 

This is what I did when I made my revision timetable for my exams, and I can tell you from experience that it works a treat.

Hopefully, once you’ve done that, you’ll know how much revision you’ll need to do. The average student does 15-20 hours a week, which turns out to be 3-5 hours a day with weekends off, according to  Birmingham City University .

This is a great way to organise your revision timetable, but I’d suggest something a little different. If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to revise every day leading up to your exam.

If that’s the case, you should revise 2-3 hours a day instead – every day. It will still come out to 15-20 hours a week, but you’ll be doing it less at a time and more often.

4. Add Plenty Of Breaks  To  Your Revision Timetable

If you’re a workaholic like me, the word ‘break’ will sound alien to you. As much as I hate to admit it, breaks are essential for the success of your revision. 

Taking a break every once in a while will allow your brain to soak up the information you’ve learnt. If you don’t absorb your revision, it’s effectively useless. 

Taking breaks is scientifically proven to increase productivity in students. If you don’t believe me, take a look at this study taken by  PsychCentral .

It shows us that taking breaks improves focus and concentration when working on a long task (2-3 hours of revision, for example).

Not only does it help your focus and concentration, but it will help you to relax, too. I always get stressed when I work for too long, and so breaks are of great importance to me.

Staying calm and relaxed will help your motivation, too. Staying motivated means that you’ll be more inclined to stick to your revision timetable, and have a higher chance of success. 

I recommend working for 50 minutes to an hour, taking a 20 minute break, and continuing. Following this pattern will ensure you get the best results in whatever exams you’re taking and feel good doing it, too.

5. Add Some Fun Activities To Your Revision Timetable

The answer is most definitely not. Just like taking breaks, having fun is essential to the success of your revision timetable.

If you don’t add some fun activities into your revision timetable, your motivation will divebomb. I’ve had that happen to me at some very inopportune moments in revision.

I find that a few fun activities every month helps me get through the intense stress of revision timetables.

Not too often, but just enough to keep you sane whilst your revision timetable is in practice. Just remember, you can do all the partying you want  after your exams are over .

I’m not talking fun activities like going to France for a week, so don’t let that fool you. I mean like meeting up with your friends every once in a while for a fun night out.

Any fun activities you choose to do  must not interfere  with your revision timetable. If this happens, you can end up prioritising fun instead of revision.

To help you achieve balance between fun and revision, I’d suggest adding all your subjects in before you add fun activities. 

This way, you do what’s necessary before what’s not. I know it might suck, but trust me –  you’ll benefit in the long run .

6. Work Out What Kind  Of  A Learner You Are

If you don’t know what kind of a learner you are, you won’t be able to successfully use your revision timetable.

There are 3 main types of learners: visual, aural, and physical. Everyone should fall into one of these 3 categories, and if not,  you may be an alien .

Visual learners are best suited to learning using pictures, images, and colours. If you’re a visual learner, you may want to use flashcards or similar methods to boost your learning. 

Aural learners benefit from hearing the facts and figures they need to know. They work best using podcasts, listening to teachers, or watching videos. 

Physical learners are better at learning through being hands on. I’m a physical learner, and I prefer to make my own methods to remember things and gain understanding through doing it myself.

If you think you’ve figured out what kind of a learner you are, then great – move straight on to step number 5. If not, you might want to take a look at  this website  for some help. 

However, if you don’t think you fit into any of these categories, don’t worry. If you like revising your own way, then that’s okay – everyone is different, so just do your thing.

7. Figure Out How You’re Going To  Revise

You’ve got the times you’re going to revise for your exams, and you know what subjects need some extra time. But, how do you make sure the time you spend revising is effective?

By now you should have figured out what type of learner you are. If you have, that’s great – you know what you need to be doing.

If you haven’t, then that’s fine too – there are loads of universal ways to revise that always help me.

One of my favourite ways to revise is to use flashcards. They’re helpful because they solidify important facts and figures in your head, and are easy to make.

In fact, you don’t even have to make them at all – if you use  Quizlet , there are millions of flashcards that have been made by other students for you.

Another great way to revise is use mindmaps. Emptying your brain out onto a piece of paper shows you what your strengths are, and what you need to work on.

If you want a more effortless way of revision, I’d suggest videos or podcasts. They’re an easy way to learn information, it’s like having a mini lesson in your head.

I used to listen to podcasts and watch videos all the time when I revised for my exams, and I did  extremely  well. (Just my secret tip for success there).

Again, if you don’t like any of these methods of revision, you don’t have to use them. It’s all about personal preference, and whatever works best for you. 

If you want an extensive list of the best revision techniques, check out this article.

8. Make Sure You Actually Stick  To  Your Revision Timetable

Revision timetables are amazing for keeping on top of what you should be doing to prepare for exams. However, they won’t work unless you stick at it.

I get it, it can be hard to find the motivation to study sometimes. In fact, most times. Okay maybe all the time…

But believe me when I say that it’s worth it. Sticking to your revision timetable will ensure the success of your exams, no matter how much you might not want to do it. 

And trust me, you want some good exam results. If you want to be employed after education, then qualifications are the way to go.

If you need some motivation to stick to your revision timetable, you could always talk to fellow student, or even your teachers.

Doing this and reminding yourself of that end goal is sure to help you motivate yourself to do revision.

As I’ve already said, taking breaks is sure to help your motivation. Doing something fun every now and again keeps you happy and healthy, two things that are essential for revision. 

9. Hopefully… Success!

If you do all of what I’ve said, and stick to the tips I’ve given you, you should end up with some successful results.

Just a warning though – making your revision timetable is the easy part. Adding in all of your subjects and breaks, anybody could do that.

The real challenge is sticking to it. If you can successfully stick to your revision timetable, persevere where many other students have failed, you’ll come out the other end with a great set of results. 

And from that point, many new doors are opened. Whether you’re in school, college, or university, after your exams you can go and do lots of new things.

Like get a job, for example. Employers nowadays are looking for more qualifications than ever before, and good ones at that.

Which is why revision timetables are so important to your success. Without a proper revision timetable, you won’t get the proper grades – and you won’t get a proper job. 

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How to create a revision timetable

Creating a revision timetable is one of the most important things you need to do as part of your revision preparation, that’s why we talk about it so many times on this website.

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What is a revision timetable?

A revision timetable is an action plan outlining how you will approach your studies in preparation for your exams.

Why should I create a revision timetable?

Planning and setting goals is the most efficient way to work and prepare for your exams.

When done properly, a revision timetable ensures you make efficient use of the time you have available, studying the most appropriate topics at the right time.

It’s very easy to lose focus and track of your studies without a clear plan in place.

Preparation work for your revision timetable

There are lots of things you need to consider before you can create your revision timetable.

Work out your regular commitments

You will have other commitments that you need to take into account when planning your studies.

This may include:

• A part time job
• Walking the dog
• Picking up siblings from school
• Dance classes
• Football training
• …and many more

Being realistic about these commitments will help you accurately calculate how much revision time you actually have available each week.

So, make a list of all your ongoing commitments in advance of starting the timetable.

Decide when you work best

Most people find that mornings are a great time to study.

Starting work early can be very productive and it feels very satisfying to have completed your goals by tea time.

Getting your revision done early avoids having it hanging over you all day.  It also frees up your evenings to do what ever you want – a big reward.

However, we are all different.  You may well know already that you work much better in the afternoons and evenings.  Maybe you’re just not a morning person!

Factoring this into the revision timetable is important, otherwise you won’t stick to it for long.

Find out your exam dates

You need to know the dates and times of all your exams.

This ensures you don’t count a day of exams as potential revision time, and also helps you prioritise your studies around the order of the exams.

Rank your best and worst subjects and topics

There isn’t an infinite amount of revision time available.

When creating your revision timetable it is likely you are going to have to make some difficult decisions and prioritise how you spend your study time.

You need to decide (rank in order):

• Which subjects you are most and least confident about
• Which subjects matter to you the most
• How confident you are about the topics within each subject

Your target grades and class assessments may help you prioritise too.

Have all this information available before creating the revision timetable.

How to structure a blank revision timetable

There is no set way to structure your revision timetable, however here are some good pointers.

Create a timetable that looks similar to a school week (e.g. days down the side, and times across the top).

Revision works best in small chunks, so split your day into lots of 30 minute revision sessions.

Add a 5 minute break in between each revision session.

Include a longer break for lunch, e.g. 50 minutes.

How to fill in the revision timetable

Now it’s time to complete your revision timetables.  There should be one for each week up to your final exam.

• Based on when in the day you work best, indicate what will be your free time (e.g. usually evenings)
• For each week, add your regular commitments
• For each week, reserve sessions for exercise and the occasional reward session for working hard
• Add in all of your exam dates and times
• Calculate how many revision days are available leading up to each of your exams
• Add subjects and topics to the available spaces on the timetable

Unfortunately only you can decide how to prioritise your subjects and topics to make the best use your available revision time.

The preparation work done earlier will help you do this.

You will need to consider the date of each exam, alongside how confident you said you feel about that subject and it’s content.

For a subject that has lots of content, or one that you feel less confident about, you may need to use several of your 30 minute revision slots every day (but not necessarily close together).

For subjects that you feel more confident about, you may decide to only allocate one slot for this every day.

Don’t forget, you will need to prioritise exams with the earliest dates, knowing you will have time afterwords to focus on other subjects with later exams.

Final tips for your revision timetable

• Try a draft version of your timetable for a week, tweak any problems for the future weeks then stick to your revision plan
• Be sure to mix up your day.  Don’t study the same subject and topic back to back all day long
• Don’t work until exhaustion, make sure you take the planned breaks and reward time
• Be realistic with your time and goals
• Make sure you include periods of exercise, it will help to increase productivity and reduce stress and tiredness
• Make use of short periods of wasted free time, e.g. what simple revision task could you be doing during that car journey?
• Revise each day.  Some revision every day is more effective than a single full day of study
• Don’t throw old timetables away, use them to keep track of your progress

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How To Make A Revision Timetable That Works!

“How do I make a revision timetable?”

This is one of the questions I’m asked most on Snapchat and WhatsApp. My response usually includes these three guiding principles:

Focus the majority of your effort on topics most likely to come up in the exam and carry the most marks.

Measure progress based on topic coverage rather than time studied for.

Adapt your timetable to accommodate for the rate at which you are able to understand and memorise information as time goes by.

From now on, I’m going to start sharing this blog post which breaks out what exactly should be done. Some students are able to crack on and create a timetable off the back of the three principles above, but if you would like something more prescriptive read on…

If you’re studying for GCSE this year, I recommend you dive straight into this video 👇:

If you’re doing other exams (A levels, IB or any other type of exam) take a glance at the steps below which can be applied to any set of exams. Then have a listen to the podcast linked at the bottom of this post for a version with added anecdotes, examples and a little bit of banter.

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Alternatively, if you’re a teacher looking for some extra guidance and inspiration for your students, we’d love to help. Send us a message here and we’ll be in touch to see how we can help your students improve their study skills.

My First Recommendation

Go digital . Specifically, use Google Calendar (it’s available on both Android and iOS). There are a couple reasons for this:

A digital calendar is likely to always be with you . Why? Google and I both know you don’t leave the house (or anywhere) without your smartphone. You need to know what you’re doing and when you’re doing it to avoid time in between tasks becoming 3 hour long gaming/social media scrolling sessions.

Flexibility. You can make adjustments neatly and cleanly. Your timetable won’t look like a 3 year old has taken a set of crayons to it by the end of week 1 . Messy timetables eventually lead to disorganisation. Rigid timetables which aren’t adjusted regularly cause stress.

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A revision timetable ( photo credit )

Step 1 - Figure Out How Much Time You Have To Revise

Are you currently on school holidays and have a set period of time available time before you go back to school?

Is it term time but you want to get some revision done before and after school?

Is it exam season and you’re on study leave? 

Do you have an exam timetable which you can use to pace your revision against for each subject?

Whatever category you find yourself in, set a clear deadline so you have something to work towards.

Want to know how to set an effective deadline? Luckily for you, two psychologists have looked into this and came up with something called the Yerkes-Dodson Law :

“This law states that a relationship between stress (resulting from the combined awareness of the potential consequences of failing to complete an important task and the limited time remaining to complete it) and task performance exists. Such that there is an optimal level of stress for an optimal performance”.

Essentially, a person’s performance increases as their stress increases, but only up to a point, after which performance starts to suffer as the person becomes overwhelmed and anxious by the impending deadline and the consequences of failing to meet it.

The lesson? Give yourself just enough time to make your revision goals achievable. You want to feel a little bit of time pressure, but not too much. Strike a balance between ambition and realism.

On your calendar, make sure you fill in your current commitments and day to day activities. For example; when you’re at school, having meals, exercising or just doing the other hobbies and activities you do during your standard week. Your schedule could end up looking something like the image below. 👇

School, lunch, dinner, work, hobbies, gym, pardies, St Patrick’s Day…Get it all in there.

Step 2 - Prioritise Your Subjects/Topics

The next step requires some introspection. You need to decide which subjects you currently feel the most and least confident about . 

The best way to do this is to make a list. Write the subjects you’re weakest at towards the top and those where you’re strongest towards the bottom. Give each of them a number as a reminder for when you input them into your timetable. See the screen shot below for an example including GCSE subjects. If you’re studying only one or two subjects do this same exercise for each of the modules or topics within those subjects.

When you’re making this list take into account a couple of other factors such as:

The amount of material to be learned within each subject. 

Mark weightings within subjects. 

The order of your exam timetable (if you have it already). You’re going to have more time to revise some subjects than others based on where they are positioned within your exam timetable.

What your grades currently look like – for example, if your Physics grade is rock bottom, you might want to prioritise it above the English Literature class you’ve already got 60% in through nailing the coursework (if applicable).

Step 3 - Break Subjects Into Topics

You know what they say…Subjects are scary. Topics can be taken down. Ok, that’s not a saying, but it should become one because it’s true.

If your timetable only instructs you to revise a subject, let’s say, Maths, you’re probably not going to revise what you actually need to revise within Maths. A University College London Study supports this claim. The lead researcher, Dr Nobuhiro Hagura, summed up the findings as follows:

"Our brain tricks us into believing the low-hanging fruit really is the ripest". Conversely, when one option is harder to get, we’re more likely to think it’s the wrong choice.

This metaphor helps explain how we, and many other things in the world, naturally take the path of least resistance and post rationalising. For example, let’s say in Maths you find multiplying fractions really difficult whilst long division is easy. Consciously, you know you need to revise multiplying fractions, but our brains have a way of making us think we’re making worthwhile progress by revising long division. It’s easier, it feels better and we are getting things right which is the sense of progress we think we should be feeling.

This is why you need to be fully aware of what you don’t know and consciously choose to meet those challenges head on. Feel the urge to bail out and take the easy route, but resist it.

Not sure how to break your subject or into topics? That’s ok, every exam board creates a syllabus or specification which contains EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLY BE EXAMINED ON.

Not sure how to find these? Use some initiative , type the name of your exam board into a search engine and locate the exams you’re taking on their website.

Exam Coach thought:

It always bugged me how many of my teachers would not start the year by giving everyone in the class a copy of the subject syllabus or specification. That would be the logical first step for teaching any class, right? Let the students know what material we’re going to cover over the course of the year in the lead up to the final exams so that everyone can clearly identify where we currently are and where we’re headed at any point in time. But…Now I look back on it, I understand the perspective many teachers may have had on this. School is about learning what we’ve come to know about the world not for the sake of doing an exam, but learning for learning’s sake, because it’s interesting and part of understanding the world we live in. My revised view on this is more balanced. Passing exams and learning about the world just because you’re interested are both important. They’re also linked. I would have liked more structure and guidance about how to learn . Part of this would have included better defining the ‘what’ by scoping out the subject at the start using specifications and syllabuses. After you’ve learned how to learn through the process of doing exams, you can then go on to apply this skill (and many others you learn from the exam process) to your other areas of interest. I try to do this now. Define an area of interest, break it down into understandable pieces (like a syllabus), then find out more about each piece and how they’re connected.

Step 4 - Allocate 30 Minute Time Slots To Revise

Allocate 30 minute time slots to study each topic. Here’s the workflow you need to follow when scheduling your sessions:

Position topics you’re likely to find challenging when you know you tend to work best in the day.

Use colours to differentiate subjects from one another in your calendar and make sure you write the subject and topic you need to revise

Find a balance between topics you’re less familiar with and those which you think you’ll be able to get through quickly. Use the list you created in Step 2 . This will keep a nice balance between revision being a challenge and you making good progress.

Leave a few time slots blank towards the end of the day for some rapid reviews and testing. 

Disclaimer: this is not the amount of revision time I recommend per week, it’s just an example of scheduling 30 minute revision periods

Why 30 minutes?

The reason for this time frame is it breaks the day up more so we have the chance to vary what we’re revising in each session. There are three benefits to this:

Revision becomes less monotonous and slightly more interesting.

Time distortion: smaller chunks of time add the helpful illusion that we’re doing more, this sense of progress can help build positive momentum.

Interleaved practice: cognitive psychologists believe that by varying what we study regularly stronger distinctions and memory associations will be formed between each set of information.

A time goal: it provides a time goal for each session so we are held more accountable to actually revising the topic when we’re at our desk, not day dreaming for some of the time and using the time we’ve studied for as the vanity metric for success which makes us think we know more than we do.

The Pomodoro Technique: 30 minutes is also around the study interval time recommended by the 25 minute Pomodoro technique. This is a well-known revision technique used to build momentum and focus. Why do I recommend 30 minutes and not 25? If you want to be at the top of your game you have to take what high achievers are doing and modify those techniques to result in more output without impacting the effectiveness of the technique. I figured an extra 5 minutes every session adds up.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE ON MOMENTUM (NEVER GIVE IT UP)

Just because we’ve allocated 30 minute time slots does not mean you have to stop revising each topic at 30 minutes. In fact, one of the biggest rules about this revision timetable is to never give up your momentum. Don’t take a break just because your timetable said so. Keep working until you start to lose concentration and efficiency, then take a break. Especially when trying to understand difficult concepts freeing up larger extended blocks of time can be the key to unlocking a breakthrough moment. If one of your 30 minute sessions runs over into the next, adjust things, figure out a new way to make it work in the time you have remaining. Do you now need to cover something you already had a decent understanding of faster than planned? Make decisions on the go. Momentum and flexibility. Remember this.

Finally, just in case you’ve had the smart thought to extend your 30 minute sessions to 2 hour long sessions since you’ll probably be revising for this long anyway, I’d recommend against it. I’m a big believer in the idea that work expands and contracts to fill the time we allocate to do it. The official terminology used to explain this concept is Parkinson’s Law . 

Shortening the sessions on our timetable from the outset will ensure we’re working quickly and efficiently and not spending more time than we have to covering a topic. Create time pressure to make yourself more productive.

Step 5 - What To Do Within Each Revision Session

Step 5 is crucial because it ensures you not only understand the information but can remember and recall it too. 

Your initial revision sessions are going to involve you taking bullet pointed notes on what you need to learn on A4 sheets of paper and then condensing these bullet points on to flashcards which you can use to test yourself. 

[I’ll be making a video on how to take great notes and create effective flashcards soon]. 

Regular testing and repetition are the key components to long term understanding and memorisation for exam day. Studies conducted by psychologists and education specialists have termed ACTIVE RECALL and SPACED REPETITION as two of the most effective revision principles which can be used to help students understand and memorise information for their exams.

Active Recall: Here’s a video I made which discusses some active recall testing techniques

Spaced Repetition: Here’s a video I made about creating a spaced repetition system which can be used together with your revision timetable

Alternatives: Here’s a handy listicle on alternative revision styles by Whatuni

Step 6 - Stay Flexible

It’s ok if you find things slow going to begin with or you can’t get into a good working rhythm. You will build some momentum eventually if you persist. 

The key is to keep the discipline of revising when you said you were going to on your timetable and aim for a short burst of 30 minutes. Then push on if you’re feeling the momentum. If not, take a short break (5-10 minutes) and then hit the books again. Start with some easier information to get yourself going in each session if you need to. 

As time goes by, make adjustments to your timetable to cover information you’re still not totally clear on.

Step 7 - Make your timetable achievable

Make your timetable achievable by managing your health and stress levels and by allocating time to exercise, socialise and generally forget about revision for a bit. If you followed Step 1 you should be in a good spot already.

Revision requires high levels of:

Self awareness

Adaptability

Organisation 

As much as exams are testing you about what you know in each subject, they’re also testing you for these 4 skills, all of which are critical to your development later in life. 

Finally, refer to your timetable often so you can gut-check how your pacing, some days you're going to have to work faster and longer than usual, others you can afford to ease off a bit. It’s up to you to make that judgement call. 

Bonus Tip - Do The Work

This post started with a popular question I’m asked - “How do I make a revision timetable?”

The follow up to this is usually - “How many hours per day do I need to revise?”

To this, I have no answer . It all depends on what you want to achieve and what level you are currently.

Instead, I make a recommendation to stop thinking in terms of ‘time-studied’ and start thinking in terms of ‘topics understood and memorised’. That’s what matters.

When I was in school I was always concerned that people were doing things more efficiently and effectively than I was. That they were all in on a secret I just wasn’t aware of. The idea someone could get done in one day what I could get done in one week because they were using their brain in a different way made me feel insecure about my ability to learn and progress. As I’ve grown up a bit, I’ve asked more questions, I’ve looked into how other people do and think about things, it’s now totally clear to me the amount of time you put into something is a crucial factor you can always control when trying to improve your performance. You then need to work on how you’re doing things to become more effective with that time. The issue is, people don’t want to invest the time in the first place, they want the short cut, the smooth ride, the path that requires the least amount of effort from the get-go. My message to you is, put the time in first, commit to doing what’s necessary to improve, then think about getting smarter, faster and more effective with that time. Give yourself the chance to succeed by committing time.

I like hearing this message echoed at the the very top, here’s Elon Musk talking about the same idea (watch from 1 minute 30 seconds):

Thanks for reading this post. If you thought it was useful share it with you friends. If you want some related content please check out the links below:

The Best Way Of Getting Big Stuff Done (Podcast Ep. 132)

Work Expands To Fill Time (Podcast Ep. 35) 

How To Make An Effective Revision Timetable (Podcast Ep. 209)

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Have you ever asked your teachers what is the most important thing you need to do well in your exams? Most of them will tell you that it’s good planning using a GCSE revision timetable.

Facing your GCSE exams may seem like a daunting challenge and you may feel like they are a huge brick wall in front of your future. Breaking down every step in your journey to getting those A* grades will make success achievable. Focusing on tasks you want to complete in the short-term will keep you motivated and give you a sense of accomplishment once you have ticked an item off as done.

If you’re not using a study plan, you will find it difficult to navigate obstacles and easily be overwhelmed by exam pressure.

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Setting your GCSE Study Goals

Before you dream up your ideal GCSE revision timetable, you need to understand your study goals. To be successful, your study goals need to be S mart, M easurable, A chievable, R ealistic and T imely.

Setting study goals for yourself will help you:

• Focus on achieving short-term goals
• Think about the bigger picture
• Guide you to create your study plan

The key to creating your GCSE revision timetable in the best possible way is to outline your study goals from the outset.  Let your goals guide you to build a plan that works for you. This will set a strong foundation for success, both in the short and long-term.

Benefits of Using a Revision Timetable

Committing to the idea of using a study planner means that you won’t have your entire subject curriculum hanging over your head constantly and that bit-by-bit you are getting there.

Below are 3 ways a revision timetable can help you improve your revision:

1. Boost Motivation 2. Reduce Stress 3. Manage Workload

1. Boost Motivation

When you have broken your revision down into manageable chunks, it’s easier to motivate yourself to attempt one small piece of the puzzle at a time. Allow yourself to focus on one task, one piece of revision or one topic at a time and acknowledge every small win along the way.

Celebrating your achievements will also act as a motivation booster to keep you fighting for your grades right up until the summer.

2. Reduce Stress

Feeling overwhelmed thinking about your upcoming GCSE exams is completely normal for Year 11 students. There is a positive note to exam stress that you may not have considered as it reinforces the fact that you care about your results.

Take into account the motivational factors that are mentioned above which will help you to manage your stress. Also, consider your ability to factor in social activities and exercise into your personal timetable as these will cope.

3. Manage Workload

Rather than revising blindly and not optimising your study time , your revision timetable gives you the opportunity to review your learning progress. This process should highlight areas you need to dedicate more time to which unfortunately may be your least favourite subjects.

If you’re using the GoConqr Revision Timetable tool, you will easily be able to see a visual breakdown of how you are spending your time revising.

Using a Revision Timetable for GCSE

Your revision timetable should be a personal learning resource which should work for YOU. Having a flexible plan means that you can mould your time to fit your lifestyle while still being effective when applied to GCSE revision. Recognising a need for a revision timetable means that you have already made a great start to combat exam stress.

Here we have listed some ways that using this study aid will help you prepare for your GCSE exams. From managing your study time effectively to achieving a healthy balance between revision and your hobbies, use this tool to your advantage.

Reasons to Use a Planner

Manage your Time Effectively: Guiding your revision with a well thought-out plan will result in better managed time. You won’t be delving into your revision without predefined ideas of what you want to get done at every stage in the process.

Assess Your Subject Curriculum: Use your timetable to evaluate your ability in each GCSE subject and outline your revision based on this assessment. Be honest with yourself and acknowledge where your weaknesses lie.

Building a Study Plan

Add Structure to Revision: Don’t just jump right in to your revision and try to ‘get things done’ for the sake of it. Placing a structure on the way you study will help you manage your workload and waste less time procrastinating.

Track Your Tasks: Be specific about the work you set for yourself as much as you can. That way you can track your performance and measure success on a daily basis. Keeping this up will boost your confidence and make sure you’re ready for sitting your exams.

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Achieve a Healthy Balance: It’s important that you balance your workload between your subjects. You can also use your revision timetable as a way to balance your school and personal life – you won’t need to feel guilty about spending time with your friends.

Improve Productivity: Getting down to it and pushing yourself to focus when studying means that there are added benefits to using a study plan such as improving your efficiency and productivity.

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Study Planning Tips

Access at Any Time: If you’re in need of a flash of inspiration at any time, even if you’re sitting on a bus or walking home, re-visit your revision timetable on your phone and check your progress.

These are some ways that using a revision timetable can improve preparation for your GCSE exams. This powerful study aid could be your secret weapon this year so take our advice and give it a go.

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The revision timetable you’ll actually stick to

Get the most out of your time with a study planner that helps you build homework and revision around the rest of your life

There's no one-size-fits-all to revision timetables. You might want to write in the pages of your diary, make a checklist, create a beautiful hand-made timetable for your wall or use an online app.  However you choose to do it, you should begin to feel organised and see the task ahead of you much more clearly once you've made one. 

Here's how to whip up a decent study plan to help you get going with your revision, with tips from members of The Student Room.

Why make a study planner?

A study planner, or revision timetable, is a calendar or diary that includes all your activities, lessons and other commitments.

Having a good plan will help you stay motivated and balance your time across different subjects.

"For me, having it written down in a way that shows that I  have  to do certain subjects on certain days in order to get everything done motivates me to do stuff rather than procrastinate," says The Student Room member marymcmess.

It'll also mean you won’t run out of time when the revision pressure is on.

"Make a timetable, checklist or schedule to help you stay on track. If you plan when you'll revise and what you'll focus on, you'll make sure you have enough time to work on everything you need to. There'll be no need for last minute cramming," comments DrawTheLine.

It shouldn't take you too long to make a revision timetable either.

VoxNihili says, "don't spend ages on this – it doesn't directly affect your exam grades, so the less time you spend on it the better – but at the same time, you can know where you need to get to, and then take guilt free time off your work once everything is done."

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Five steps to making your revision timetable

1. Make a list of all your exams

"First write down a list of all your subjects and write how many hours you would like to spend on them each week (e.g. you might decide you're better at one subject so you will only spend one hour a week on it and a subject you struggle with you might want to spend three hours on broken up in the week)."

– Bluepanda1234

2. Prioritise them – how much revision do you want to do for each one?

"You're going to need to plan more time on your core subjects and those you need for A-levels. I personally attended every revision session going so that I knew even if I didn't get to revise a subject one week I kept it ticking over."

– doodles365

3. Break each exam up into a series of topics to learn/practise

"Download your specific specification, print it out if you need to, and go through it, checking whether you have learnt everything in there. Tick all the stuff you have learnt and make sure you do learn the stuff you haven't."

– _pxmudi_

4. Decide how much time you realistically want to devote to revision each week, making sure to leave enough time to take breaks from studying

"Realistically think of how many hours you can do – I do around six to eight hours everyday during the holidays and the weekend and three to four hours after school."

– simran_x

5. Allocate topics into each week (allocating more time to tough topics and leaving some spare time at the end for going through topics again)

"Fill in or cross out the times in the day when you definitely can't revise. Put in slots for dinner, sport, free time, relaxing time and sleep. Then see what time you are left with and slot in what work you would like to do on what day."

What can you use to make your revision timetable?

There are plenty of apps and websites out there that will build a revision timetable for you. Here are a few to get you started:

• My Study Life : as well as organising your daily and weekly schedule, you can use this app to track homework and assignments. 
• School Planner : Android users can get this app to create timetables for lessons and exams. You can set it to send notifications as useful reminders.
• Smart Girl : if you'd rather have a physical copy of your study planner, you can download and print all sorts of free planners here. 

How can you make yourself stick to your revision timetable?

There's no point making the perfect study planner if you don't try to stick to it as much as possible. Here are some tips from The Student Room community to help keep you on track. 

Check it every day

"I did 10 hours a week, and varied the hours every day depending on my mood."

– justn1c2

Remember it’s flexible – change it when needed

"I really dislike rigid timetables as they do not tailor learning to how you're currently performing so I will change my timetable the day before to suit what I most need to study."

– aranlong

Share it with friends and family

"Keep yourself accountable, write out what you aimed to have gotten done at the end of the day in the morning, in the evening review what you have done and if you've fallen short, critique yourself and address where you've fallen short. This is a lot easier when a friend or family member is holding you to your word."

– Trapmoneybenny

Reward yourself after each revision session

"Every time you finish a page/chapter/revision resource,  reward yourself  (but not too much). This is the way habits are formed: cue, reward, repeat. If you make this into a habit you'll have no trouble at uni."

– Nutellla

Tick off topics when they’re done

"I find it helpful to just have a list of topics, homework and other stuff and just ticking them off when you're done."

– Cosmocos

Finally, some tips for making a great study planner

• Be realistic – there's no point setting a plan that you won't be able to stick to.
• Make it detailed –  break your revision into chunks, specify times for studying and assign each time to a particular subject.
• Be prepared to change your study planner – life always throws up surprises, and some topics may take you longer than you planned for.
• Give yourself little rewards after a study session to stay motivated.
• Build in breaks – you don't want to get burned out.
• Look at your study plan as a set of guidelines rather than something that should be followed without thinking.
• Give yourself time before an exam to review all the content you need to learn.
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Some helpful hints to creating your GCSE revision planner

Got exams this year and don’t know where to start? Don’t panic! Revising is actually not that difficult, you just need to organise yourself and manage your time, so we’ve put together a few simple steps to get you on your way to create the perfect revision timetable – your recipe for success!

Your Revision Timetable will be your saviour, your lifeblood, and help you to make sure that you have got it all covered, from start to finish. The key is to work out what you need to revise and in how much detail, you can then plan how much time you need and plot it out. Most importantly though, make sure it is manageable and that you approach your revision in a way that you find engaging.

Being prepared will help you feel ready for when the exams come round so you can take them all in your stride!

1.Getting organised

Stock up on things that you will need so you’re ready to go, like…Highlighters, Pens, Revision Cards, Post it notes, Paper and why don’t you download some Revision Buddies apps , just to shake it up a bit!

Make sure that you have a quiet, calm area for studying, with no distractions.        

  2.Split out key topics within each subject

Don’t forget that some topics will be longer than others, and there will be some that you feel you know already – make a separate list for each subject with its topics, you can then cross them off once you’ve covered them. Hurray!

3.Creating the planner:

It’s up to you to decide what works for you – start by looking at how many weeks you have, and then break it down into weekly chunks – we’ve made this nice and simple, just download Revision Buddies’ weekly revision planner and fill it in!

You can download a printable pdf here: PRINTABLE WEEKLY PLANNER

Or an editable word doc here that you can save to your computer: EDITABLE WEEKLY PLANNER

Starting early is important, your brain will not be able to recall as well if you cram all of your revision into a space or 3 weeks of all day revising.

 4. Mix it up!

It’s tempting sometimes to stick to learning the things you like to learn about or find easiest, but make sure that you give plenty of time to topics that you find hard or enjoy less – you won’t be able to escape them in the exam!.

It’s a good idea to balance the subjects that you enjoy with those that you might not want to do so much – maybe to two sessions a day that you will like, and one or two that you might not. Remember to revisit topics that you find challenging regularly so that they get fixed in your brain – you can also use our apps to test your knowledge for certain topics once completing them – just to check that you know all that you need for the exam.

5. How long should I revise for at a time?

Your brain can’t concentrate all day long, you need to take breaks and make sure that you are not doing the same thing all the time – our planner is made so that you can divide up your time into half hour slots if you like – do whatever works for you, but remember to plan in some breaks!

6.Try to plan to work at times that are best for you

Some people concentrate best in the morning, others better in the afternoon – you need to choose what works for you and plan accordingly. If you lose concentration in the afternoon, do more in the morning so you have a productive day.

 7. Give yourself a break from time to time – plan in downtime

Downtime is crucial to a happy and productive brain! You need to give your mind a chance to process all you’re learning, and also to have fun whilst you are revising so that you don’t get too bogged down and stressed out. Make sure you include breaks in your plan, but also factor in your evening treats, the odd morning off or maybe something to take your mind off things over the weekend.

8. Build in a variation of revision / practice questions / creating essay plans / mindmapping / revise with a friend

Varying your revision techniques can also be a way to make things seem less formulaic and boring. There might be days you want to read textbooks and make summary notes, there might be days where you have practice questions / example essays you can do too – fit these into the timetable where you think this might be a nice way to round up / finish off a topic or would like a bit of a change of pace.

You could also try mind mapping – this is like a spider diagram of all the information you have on a topic. You can also revise with friends, this can help to share information and talk through topics – if they’re not nearby you could use our apps to upload your results of each topic to facebook and twitter.

9. Be flexible!

When you make your timetable, don’t be overly ambitious with what you think you can achieve because sometimes, especially after a day of good revision, we find that our brains just aren’t working and we need to take some time out.

Don’t worry, this is normal – there will be times when you really don’t fancy revising at all. You can always swap this slot with one of your planned mornings off and add in the sessions you had planned into another day. There will also be times when you’ll be absorbed in a subject and want to continue with it instead of breaking your train of thought – if so, just rejig accordingly too.

You might well end up rewriting your planner out a few times, but that’s fine – it’s got to be a timetable that works for you. Make sure you know what you’d like to achieve on a weekly basis but don’t make it too rigid, otherwise it will just freak you out rather than help you with your organisation.

11. Colour codes

Colour coding can be very useful – this is up to you as to what works best but you could do this subject by subject perhaps or by what type of revision technique you’re going to use. This will also brighten up what could be quite a black and white timetable – try and make it look in some way appealing – it will help just to look at it!

12. Getting your exam timetable

Once you have your exam timetable – put it in your planner. This will give you a good idea of how long you have left until your exam dates. It will also help you to know  what you’ll need to concentrate on nearer the time for any final revision, and you will have the end date in sight so you can start making a plan and looking forward to your free time!

13. Share your plans!

Once you’ve made your plan, share it with your family so that they can support you and they know when they can and can’t disturb you.

Good luck, making your plan is the half of it, once you’ve done that you can be stress free, knowing you’ve given yourself enough time to get everything covered!

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Adapt: The best GCSE revision app for organising your revision

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• Seneca: The best GCSE revision app for teaching and testing yourself:

XMind: The best GCSE revision app for summarising

Is 2 hours of revision a day enough for GCSE? That really depends on when you start . If you’re doing two extra hours of revision every night on top of your normal homework throughout years 10 and 11, then the answer is yes. Otherwise, starting now, you need to work out how much you have to revise and how much time you have left before each exam. The first step in revising for your GCSEs is to make a realistic battle plan and the sooner you get started, the better! 🕤

Adapt lets you create a revision timetable that you can stick to. Because it helps you stop stressing out about what to revise, as you make progress it makes you feel a sense of achievement because it displays how much you have already done and shows you the topics that you still need to study.

Adapt covers all GCSE exam boards and has over 1,000 subjects divided into topics and modules. 

The app tells you what you're supposed to be studying day by day, and if something comes up now and again, it will reschedule anything you don't get finished, so you don't forget about it! What's more, you can tell Adapt how sure you feel about any given topic, and it'll make that a priority for your schedule.

You can also use Adapt to plan your homework , class timetable and put anything else you have on your schedule in one place. 

We love the social aspects of this app. As well as chatrooms for specific subjects where you can look for help with difficult questions, you can access study notes and helpful content made by other students. 

It also has the unique feature of allowing you to join study sessions with friends or students from around the country, although be careful! This feature should only be used to study with people who are serious about revising!

• Google Play for Android  
• Apple App Store for iOS

Who better to design an app for GCSE Maths than a qualified maths teacher? Rachel Dunsmore saw shortcomings in the available apps for Maths students, so she made her own!

Arc Maths lets you revise quickly and effectively with no fuss. It’s a good GCSE revision app for Maths because it covers stuff you were taught from Key Stage 3 right up to GCSE level. That means you can brush up on new topics as well as things you learned a long time ago that maybe you’re not too sure of now. 

The app is designed to be used in sessions of around 10 minutes every day, and it will even send you a notification to remind you to do your daily Maths workout! 💪

Every time you start a session in the app, it gives you 12 questions. The questions can be on any topic you’ve studied, so you get lots of variety instead of doing the same topic over and over again, which can feel really dull. The app analyses which topics you’re not so hot at, and it will make sure to ask you more questions in different sessions until you get them right. Testing yourself is a great way to revise for your Maths GCSE exams.

Arc Maths uses handwriting recognition so you can write out your solutions to exercises as you’d do in the exam. Much better than fiddling with a tiny keyboard trying to find the right mathematical symbol you need! Once you’re done, you can see your results and the right answers to any you got wrong. From here, you can also choose to do more questions to practise any topics you’re weak on. If you’re getting on well, you can increase the difficulty level for next time!

• Google Play for Android: Not available 😩

When it comes to 100% free GCSE revision apps, BBC Bitesize has to be one of the best.

The easy to navigate app offers top-notch content created specifically for GCSE exam boards in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by curriculum specialists and educational consultants. 🎓

It’s called BBC Bitesize because these guys really love the chunking style of learning and have broken down all the essential information you need to know for Maths, English , Science and loads of other subjects into “bite-size” chunks. BBC Bitesize contains a massive amount of material in one place and saves you from searching all over the net for what you need.

Just set up an account and sign in to the app, pick your exam board and subjects, and you’ll get access to revision guides, daily lessons, videos, flashcards, and tests!

• Google Play for Android

With quizzes, worksheets, exam questions, and practise papers for tons of curriculums and exam boards, EdPlace is a good GCSE revision app all-around. However, despite the vast amount of resources, the clean interface makes it easy to find any subject or topic.

The EdPlace team have put together some great material to help you get ready for your exams in:

• GCSE Biology
• GCSE Chemistry
• GCSE Combined Science
• GCSE English Language
• GCSE English Literature
• GCSE Physics

The app learns what is most important for you to know and lets you easily monitor how much you’re improving. It’ll even tell you where you’re doing well and point out the areas where you need to improve. You can set goals for yourself and even pick rewards to get when you reach them! 🍰

If you’re asking yourself, “how many hours a day should I revise for GCSEs?”, the answer is that you can spend hundreds of hours on revision, but you could be wasting valuable time if you’re not doing it the right way! 

The creators of GCSEPod want you to study “smarter, not harder”. So before you start using it to revise, you should check out GCSEPod’s Study Smart Pods to find out about the best revision methods. ✅

The app gives you access to 6,000 “pods”, audio-visual tutorials in 27 subjects. The pods are detailed but clear and use cognitive learning tricks to provide you with all the essentials that you need to know in 3 to 5 minutes. In addition, you can make custom playlists of any pods you want to hear again and build your own revision sessions. 

As if that’s not enough, GCSEPod lets you create your own flashcards and mind maps to consolidate your revision.

Quizlet is a really good GCSE revision app for subjects that require a lot of memorisation of things. That means it’s very effective for learning vocab for languages like Spanish or French , dates and events for History and also for definitions and formulae for Maths and Science.

Quizlet is built around flashcards, a tried and proven revision method used by students for decades. But Quizlet supercharges the flashcard experience with an AI learning assistant, games, social learning features, seven study modes, and step-by-step explanations of complex topics from experts. The app gives you access to millions of flashcards already made by students and teachers, but you can easily create your own too! ✂

This app doesn't have a catchy name, but GCSE Computing Revision Computer Science is a very good GCSE revision app for all you budding tech giants out there! It's a quick and straightforward app for anyone who wants to get a handle on Computer Science terminology. 

While it's primarily aimed at the WJEC/EDQUAS exams, it's also beneficial for OCR and AQA Computer Science exams. 💻

Focused on explaining crucial elements of GCSE Computer Science Theory, the app lets you create your own custom list of topics for revision and covers:

• Data Organisation
• Ethical, Legal, Environmental Issues
• Logical Operations
• Operating Systems
• Programming

GCSE/IGCSE History is another app that needs a better name, but it’s a good GCSE revision app if you’re tired of reading pages and pages of History theory. 🏯

The app is an AI digital assistant that specialises in telling you the vital bits you need to know about the GCSE History curriculum. Simply ask it about a topic like the French Wars of Religion or the Weimar Republic, and the AI will tell you the critical info via voice and text. You can tap on a suggestion or ask for more details. 

It’s a fresh and interactive way to absorb essential facts. GCSE/IGCSE History is focused on Edexcel, but it’s definitely handy for other History exams too. 

Other revision apps rely on algorithms and AIs to help you with your revision. But what better way to help you prepare for your GCSEs than your own personal human tutor? The GoStudent app gives you a teacher in your pocket and is one of the most efficient revision aids available! 🙎

GoStudent offers personalised study plans and individual, one-on-one instruction. Expert tutors for practically any GCSE subject are available for classes that you can schedule for a convenient time. GoStudent’s tutors provide engaging lessons that focus on whatever you need to revise. 

You'll love the experience of having a private tutor who is there to answer any questions you may have about your topics and carefully explain complicated material in a way that ensures you'll understand it 100%. 

Communicate with your tutor through the app, website or Whatsapp. Your class content will be available via the app 24/7, and you can even record your lessons to rewatch whenever you need a refresher. What better way to prepare for your GCSEs? You can even take a free class to check it out!

Learning a language at school can often be an embarrassing and stressful experience. So a gang of language specialists, native speakers and engineers got together to make Memrise a fun and effective language learning app. Memrise has all these languages available right now:

• English (British English and American English)
• Japanese (Romaji and Kanji)
• Portuguese (European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese)
• Spanish (European Spanish and Mexican Spanish)

Memrise gives you tens of thousands of videos of native speakers showing you how people really speak the language in their daily lives. 

Videos help you learn a language much faster than textbooks or audio clips because you get to use body language, facial expressions and gestures, tone and stress to work out how people communicate in so many different ways. 💬

It’s an enjoyable way to upgrade your vocabulary, but it’s also a terrific way to practice your listening or speaking for exams. A bunch of games and exercises back up the videos to help you revise and consolidate your skills.

Seneca: The best GCSE revision app for teaching and testing yourself: 

Is Seneca a good GCSE revision app? With its exclusive content written by examiners and educational consultants to meet AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, OCR, and WJEC examination boards' requirements, and its fluid, easy-to-use animated interface, Seneca is one of the best GCSE revision apps out there!

Seneca's micro-lessons help you revise essential facts, and then its built-in artificial intelligence checks your comprehension with a quick quiz. If you get a wrong answer, the AI will remember and test you on that information in future sessions until you get it right.

Seneca offers lots of free resources to help you, but if you get through it all, you can upgrade to the premium version for more demanding questions, extra content, on-demand tutoring, and more! If only GCSE textbooks worked like Seneca! 👍

Mind maps are an awesome way to revise for your GCSEs. You can use them to condense pages and pages of notes into one attractive image that uses association and links to help you remember your information. 💭

XMind is a simple but versatile mind mapping program that’s perfect for your GCSE needs, but it’s so good that it’s used by university students and CEOs as well!

It lets you create 16 different types of detailed mind maps right from your mobile or tablet. 

Believe it or not, mind maps are even more effective when they look nice, so XMind includes a bunch of themes to enhance the learning experience. Your mind maps can be exported for printing or used in PowerPoint or Google Slide presentations, which means you can also use them for coursework. The mind maps you create can be stored in the cloud and you can access them from wherever you are, whenever you want.

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Top tips for gcse success.

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Top tips for studying at home

Here’s 4 top tips to keep in mind when you are studying at home. 

Stick to a routine

Agree a structure with your parents that closesly resembles a normal school day. Consider making your daily timetable visible so everyone in the house is aware of your routine. Schedule for breaks, lunch and snacks as well as physical exercise.

Stay connected

When you aren’t doing school work or revising, keep in contact with your friends.  Talk with your parents and teachers where possible to make sure you share your thoughts and feelings.

create a WORKspace

Assign a workspace in your house that will be used for your school work. Make sure the space is clear and tidy with reliable WiFi. Keep distractions to a minimum.

Keep a healthy lifestyle

Prepare healthy lunches and snacks the night before so you have the maximum amount of time to relax during your breaks the next day. Monitor your online activity so you don’t find yourself spending too much time in front of a screen – take breaks involving fresh air and physical activity.

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YST and GCSEPod have developed a series of Wellbeing Pods to help you better manage your wellbeing.

If you look after your wellbeing and learn to take responsibility for it, not only will it support you through your exams, but also beyond that and into adult life.

The four areas covered will focus on;

This Pod will introduce the key elements of hydration, exercise, sleep and nutrition and how by improving each of these, your body will be able to perform so much better.

This Pod will share how the mind works and the negative influencers and stressors on the brain and how some simple techniques can reduce the potential impact

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Understanding how your environment influences who you become, what you believe and do.

A Pod about creating your plan for change, what actions will work best to manage you and make positive change to your mindset and wellbeing.

Revision techniques to help you remember more!

These useful guides are a great way to give a boost to your GCSE revision sessions.

Retrieval Practice Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall information without having it in front of you. Practice bringing information to mind for better results. It’s a great way to understand gaps in your knowledge so you can fill them before the exam.

Interleaving Interleaving is the theory that by revising more than one topic in each session you will make better links between them. Interleaving strengthens memory association. Repeating this process can reinforce connections and enhances learning.

Spaced Practice Spaced practice is the theory that short, sharp bursts of learning are more effective than cramming.  The spaced revision is all about self-test during a number of revision sessions until you can accurately recall the target information from memory.

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Getting ready for A-Levels

As a part of our continued effort to support pupils, parents and teachers at this time, we are producing a wealth of free resources for both subscribers and non-subscribers to support students in the transition from KS4 to KS5.

Our ‘Getting Ready for A-Levels’ resources are made up of a collection of activities aimed at supporting pupils to ‘have a go’ at tasks, learning and skills required for the next key stage.

All activities can be completed in the home at the pupil’s own pace.

This resource will support your transition to A-level: personal statements, attitude to work, the rigour and expectations of A Level and how they can use this time to make sure they feel prepared.

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If your school doesn’t subscribe to GCSEPod, sadly we don’t provide individual subscriptions.

However, we would love to support your child through their GCSEs as Education Demand helps students achieve on average one grade higher than non-users.

Please pass this PDF onto your Child’s school to show them the benefits of a subscription. We will also give them a 5% discount as a thank you for your interest.

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Homework Timetables

Year 7 Homework Timetable

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Year 8 Homework Timetable

Year 9 Homework Timetable

Year 10 Homework Timetable

Year 11 Homework Timetable

Be ready for your learning:, successful students.

• Are organised & ready for school each & every day • Get their homework done on time and handed in • Never need to borrow equipment from their friends or their teacher • Sort their PE kit the night before it is needed

Be Properly Equipped

• At least two pens, black ink • A green pen for self-correction • Pencil, eraser and sharpener • A ruler • A sensible school bag which will hold an A4 folder

Maths & Science

For every Maths and Science lesson in school, you will need: • A scientific calculator • A pair of compasses • A protractor • A ruler

Art & Design

For every Art & Design Technology lesson, you will need: • A set of coloured pencils • Lead pencils: 2H, HB and 2B • A black fine liner pen • An apron

Revision tips and guides

Revision tips.

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Subject Revision Guides

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Alcester Grammar School

Homework timetable, click here for our year 7-9 2023/24 homework timetable ..

Parent and student feedback have alerted us to the fact that a number of students have been completing far more than our recommended quantities of homework – perhaps as an unintended consequence of introducing Show My Homework.  This was never our intention as we realise the importance of our students having other commitments, hobbies and interests outside of the school curriculum.

Our recommended homework times remain at:

In Years 7-9 we have decided to introduce a fortnightly homework timetable, where frequency of homework reflects the amount of curriculum time devoted to each subject.  As a result Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art, DT, FT, Geography, History, Computing and RE homework tasks will now be set fortnightly.  Music and drama will continue to set homework occasionally (typically twice per half term). 

The timetable lists the day homework is set and we ask students to negotiate with their subject teachers a suitable hand in date to help spread their homework load.  Staff are asked to avoid setting homework for handing in on the next day as we appreciate that students have other extra-curricular involvement.   Remember the timetable is a framework for staff and students and there may be a need for occasional flexibility. All homework tasks should be listed on our Show My Homework site.  As always please contact us if you feel your son/daughter is regularly receiving either too much or too little homework.

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