Faculty of Science and Engineering

Revision Strategies

Here are 10 top tips on revising for your exams:

  1. Make a list of all the topics that you need to revise and tick them off as you go. Be prepared by knowing the potential range of the subject material which the exam is likely to cover, and don't rely on guessing what may come up!.
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  2. Use your coursework wisely; make summary notes which summarise all of the key information. Make sure that your lecture notes are correct in content.
  3. Work with a friend; explain theories and concepts to each other as this will help to imprint the knowledge in your mind.
  4. Make up exam questions with friends and try answering each others' questions. Then try marking each others' answers and thinking about what else they could have included in their answers.
  5. Make wall posters for your bedroom by using a single sheet of paper to note down key words and details for each topic.
  6. Make up acronyms to help remember lists of keywords/facts/dates etc. Do this by taking the first letter of each of these key words to form your own new word that you will be able remember more easily and which will then trigger off the recall of the list of keywords.
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    ...of key words used in essay questions such as 'discuss' and 'evaluate' etc. so that you actually answer the questions properly.Find out more about this

  7. Attend revision sessions.
  8. Remind yourself of the meaning of key words used in essay questions such as ‘discuss’, ‘analyse’ etc, so that you actually answer the questions properly.
  9. Seek help if you have difficulties in understanding areas of work, or if you have performed poorly in exams in the past.
  10. Don't cram like crazy the night before your exam. Keep it revision free if possible, just refresh your memory and have a good night’s sleep!

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Course Work Grades explained

  • 70%-100%: First Class
  • 60 %-69%: Upper Second Class
  • 50%-59%: Lower Second Class
  • 40%-49%: Third Class
  • 0%-39%: Fail

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