EXAM time is looming for school and college students.
If your child or someone you know is preparing for a test, there are plenty of low-cost resources to help with revision.
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Here’s some ideas to help them pass with flying colours.
SCHEDULE IT: A study timetable is the best way to plan work. Break up the day into chunks of one to two hours and schedule in breaks around revision.
There are loads of free templates for timetables online, which you can print off and use. Visit website canva.com for different styles to suit your needs.
FLASH CARDS: Help them to memorise facts using flash cards. You simply use small cards to write a question on one side and an answer on the other.
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You can make your own using printable templates from canva.com. Or head to The Works and get a pack of 50 cards for £1.
A QUIET SPOT: Television and other distractions around the home can make it difficult to concentrate on your work. Local libraries are quiet and free to use, making them ideal for study sessions.
BUDGET BOOKS: Revision books can really help information sink in. Avoid buying them new and look on second-hand selling sites instead.
BBC BITESIZE: The BBC has a wealth of free resources for those sitting GCSEs, Scottish Higher and National exams including past papers and exam quizzes. There are also revision tips broken down by individual subjects including maths and English. Take a look at bbc.co.uk/bitesize.
CHEAP TUTOR: Tutors can help students stay on track with revision and simplify tricky areas. But they don’t come cheap and can cost around £40 a hour.
However, if you have a skill you’d be willing to trade you could try using a swap site. For example, if you’re a plumber or handyman and want a tutor for your child, you can post your skills online and ask if any tutors would be up for a trade.
Try Facebook group Skill Swap UK.
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