Examination Preparation Booklet - New 1 - Revision Timetable and Techniques

Sep 5, 2026

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Exam preparation guidance for the 2025-26 revision period, combining practical learning and revision techniques with a structured plan for mock examinations and GCSE preparation. The booklet introduces methods such as mind maps, storytelling, mnemonics, timelines, recordings, and presentations, alongside motivational strategies using the “3 Rs of habit” to start revising and maintain momentum. It also includes mock targets, a week-by-week revision timetable, wellbeing support prompts, and study guidance on retention and time allocation per subject.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages31

Reading Time1 h 18 min

AccessFree to download

Revision Techniques

Learning/Revision Techniques

Revision Tips and Time Planning

November Mocks and Targets

My Targets and Tracker Table

November Mock Dates and Next Steps

Revision Timetable

Week-by-Week Schedule

Half-Term Independent Study

Motivate Yourself to Revise

The 3 Rs of Habit

Revision Timetable and Short Bursts

Exam Preparation Booklet2025-26 Revision Ideas | Learning/Revision Techniques | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Map It
Create a mind map of the
key points. | Journey It
Remember lists
of information
by placing
images on a
journey. | Index It
Transfer the key points to
index cards. | | Story It
Create a weird and vivid story
using the
key points.
书 | Mnemonic It
Use the first letter of key words
to create a sentence.
Awell known example:W-
E
Never
Eat
Shredded
S
Wheat | Click It
Create a presentation about
the key points. | | Flip It
Write questions and answers
and fip it anywhere. | Timeline It
Place key points along a line in
date order. | Sing It
Set key points tn eame
familiar
music/rap. | | Record It
Use your mobile
to record yourself
explaining the key
points and play it
back regularly. | Post It
Write key words
on to Post Its
and stick them
around your
room. | Comic It
Create your own comic strip
000000 | November MocksMy Targets Revision TimetableGCSE Specification The Importance of RevisionRevision TipsPlan Time Neat Revision TechniquesRevision TimetablesRevision FocUS Managing Your WellbeingRevision ResourcesPrayers Here you can input your subjects,grades and targets to help track yourprogress. | Subject | Target | End of Year Exam | Mock 1 Target | Mock 1 Result | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Maths | | | | | | English | | | | | | Science | | | | | | RE | | | | | | Option 1 | | | | | | Option 2 | | | | | | Option 3 | | | | | | | | | | | Your Mock 12025 exams will be taking place in the school week beginningMonday 3rd November. Your teachers will be using these assessments to give you the feedback yoUneed to improve before your real GCSEs.This is your opportunity to show yourteachers what you are capable of.It is vitally important that you use your timeover the next few weeks preparing yourself well. This booklet should provide you with all the information that you need tohelp you plan your revision and organise your time enabling you to feelrelaxed and confident going into these exams. All staff at St Leonard's are here to support you.Please speak to someone ifyou are feeling stressed or overwhelmed. | Weeks | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1-5 | RE Revision Session:
After School:
S1/S2
Sixth Form Library
Main Hall
EN1 | GCSE PE INTERVENTION:Lunch Time:
S4
FRENCH SPEAKING SESSIONS:After
School until 4.15pm:SixthForm Libray
"ALLART"SESSIONS-pupils of RRE and
RHA:After School-Art Dept STLsite
GCSE COMPUTING:After school until
4.15pm:S3 | BTEC SPORT INTERVENTION:Lunch
Time:S4
DIGITAL MEDIA INTERVENTION:
Lunch Time:S3
H&SC PSA Support-Lunch time-S8 | Triple/Separate Science Lessons as usual
DT/Engineering NEAIntervention:After
Schoot:OLOH STBR
Geography Revision Session:After Schoot
EN1/EN3/EN5
"ALLART"SESSIONS-pupils of PSU and
GMA:After School-Art Dept STL site | Week 1Science-Teams Video
Mastery Session:Key Topic
Independent Revision
Week 2English-Online Teams
Video Mastery Session with linked
Homework Task
Week 3English-Online Teams
Video Mastery Session with linked
Homework Task
Week4English-Online Teams
Video Mastery Session with linked
Homework Task
Week5 Science-Online Teams
Video MasterySession:Graphing | | 6 | Half Term-Independent Study:Complete all designated Half term homework set from each department | | | | | All GCSEs in Englandhave a 9 to 1 gradingscale. Grade 9 is the highestgrade and is awarded tofewer students than t

FAQs

What revision techniques are recommended in the booklet?

The booklet recommends mind maps, journey-based memory, index cards, vivid storytelling, mnemonics, presentations, timelines, singing/rap, recording explanations, and using sticky notes. It also suggests creating your own comic strip.

How should students plan their revision time for GCSE subjects?

Students are advised to aim for about 2 hours of revision per GCSE subject per week, including revision sessions in school. The booklet emphasizes creating a revision timetable and focusing on specific topics.

What motivation method does the booklet suggest for starting revision?

It highlights the “3 Rs of habit”: Reminder, Routine, and Reward. Students are encouraged to set a start reminder, build a working routine using a planner (including the 10-minute rule), and reward themselves after completing work.

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