Intelligent revision

By Bradley Busch and Edward Watson2022-09-26T08:30:00

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Improve students’ chemistry exam results and help them fulfil their potential

We all know the adage: prior planning and preparation prevents poor performance. Decisions our students make about how and when to revise can have a big impact on their exam results. So how can we help our chemistry students make the most of their self-study and revision sessions? This article looks at three short-sighted choices learners often make when studying, and considers how we as science teachers can prepare them to succeed.

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