Time-boxing with the Pomodoro technique
I spend a sizeable proportion of my time researching strategies for independent studying. Every now and then I find something that resonates with me on a personal level and I feel I have to test it immediately. Last week I came across a time management tool called the Pomodoro technique and I was struck by its immediacy and simplicity. I
Christmas revision tips
Life with Mocks: our top five Christmas revision tips You are not alone
Procrastination – time for a change
“What are you doing playing video games all night? I’m sure you’ve probably got lots of studying to do. Revision, sorting out those notes, practice writing that essay?” “Yeah Mum, just playing Xbox for a while. I’ll do it in a bit.” I'm sure those lines are being heard in many households at the moment. It is a fact of human
Creative revision
Can revision be creative? A large proportion of my time is spent working with GCSE students, helping them to become ‘exam fit’. I see a wide spectrum of students, from those that are already working to detailed timetables to those that have yet to begin. What never ceases to surprise me is how most students think there is only one way
Get Better Grades – Book Review
Four different educationalists present an introduction to both the attitudes and techniques needed to succeed in academic exams. The book’s emphasis on self-reflection forces the reader to analyse his / her own current approach to studying. Written in an informal style, the information is easy to access and immediately easy to apply. Chapters include: Attitude / Organisation and Resources / Listening