Encourages information to sink in
The way that the average school day works in the vast majority of public education spaces means that pupils will often spend their days sitting through multiple topics in short, hour-long lessons. This kind of education model means that pupils will often be exposed to six or seven new topics/ideas per day, and if we’re being realistic, there’s really not much chance of them remembering absolutely everything they’ve been taught in any given day.
So, how do we counter this problem? By using revision of course. Revision helps to reinforce knowledge that students have learned, which increases the likelihood that they will remember what they’ve been taught. The more knowledge that students retain, the better the progress they’ll be able to make when it comes to classroom exercises.
Invaluable for exam preparation
Secondary school and A-level pupils in particular benefit greatly from the revision. During their later years in high school, students have to undertake various examinations at GCSE and A-level in order to gain the qualifications they need to either go to university or get a job. Revision will help your students to remember the important facts, figures, topics and methodologies that they studied in the past, affording them the best chance at gaining the qualifications they need to fulfil their goals.
A good habit to get into
If you can persuade your pupils to undertake regular revision sessions while they study for their exams, you’ll be instilling within them a valuable life skill that they will be able to take on into their lives after school. For instance, being proficient in revision techniques will help your students in the future when it comes to self-learning new skills and preparing for job interviews.
So, clearly there are some real, tangible benefits to revision, and it’s definitely something worth teaching your pupils as early as possible. Regardless of where you stand on the subject of revision though, you’ll always need the best quality exercise books and materials at hand so that you and your students have everything you need to stay organised, motivated, and productive in the classroom. Take a look through what we’ve got available on our site - and if you have any questions, feel free to give us a call on 01254 686 500. We’re always happy to help!
