Revision advice

Where do I start?

OK, it’s not just you. Every student feels the pressure of exams, homework and relentless never-ending study. But don’t worry - Get Revising is here to help you along every step of the way.

What do you need help with?


Beginning revision

Look at some exam papers or make a revision timetable using the Study Planner

Starting out is the hardest thing. You definitely need to know the sorts of things examiners ask about and you also need to divide your time up sensibly. Can we help? Yes we can.


Finding something out

Search for​ stuff

Got some homework that you need to research? Not sure what to put in an exam answer? We can help you find what you need quickly and painlessly. You can search by subject, topic, type of resource or any key words you want. Just choose your level and get going! Top of the search results will be the resources teachers and our users have rated most highly – start there.


Finding out how much I know

Use quizzes, flashcards or test yourself

How do you know you’ve learnt something? Everyone needs to check their knowledge and find where the gaps are. Get Revising can time you in any test, tell you how much you know and compare your performance with other students.


Making notes

Make notes, revision cards, smaller flashcards or mindmaps

Having a record of your work is the starting point for revision. Everyone needs to make notes – how you make them is up to you – and there are a lot of choices on Get Revising. If you’re not sure what works for you – take a look at the guidance on ‘How should I revise?’


Knowing what examiners want

Find exam papers and mark schemes in your subjects

You really do need to know what those pesky examiners have in store for you. Get Revising can supply you with past papers and their mark schemes – the guidelines examiners use to assess those papers.


Getting help from other students

Use our Study groups

You can talk to other students doing your subjects, ask questions and discuss tricky topics. Our Study Groups have live discussion, whiteboards and a forum. You can even recommend resources to your study group. Get Revising users are incredibly helpful. They rate and comment on resources so you can find the best and they willingly share their best work so every user benefits.


Avoiding stress

Use the Study Planner to manage your time

The most common cause of stress for students is not knowing where to start and how to manage time. The Study Planner can really help, as can taking regular breaks and living a healthy lifestyle during the exam period.



How should I revise?

Students learn in different ways – you need to find the way that works best for you. Think back to something you learned successfully and remind yourself how you did it – that could be a good starting point.

Use the statements below to help you find the best methods of revision for you.


I like to learn through talking to other students and discussing things

Start a Study Group or join an existing study group – there are study groups for every subject.


I like to learn by testing myself to find out what I know

You can test yourself on any resource on Get Revising. Or use any of our quizzes, crosswords or quizsearches.


I like to learn by breaking my notes down into smaller and smaller pieces of information

Start by making revision notes, then cards, then flashcards in the form of questions and answers. Then you can test yourself by choosing to view them as a crossword or quizsearch.


I learn best when I can see pictures of what I’m trying to learn

Use any of the recommended videos or some of the fantastic colourful mind maps. Print them off in colour and stick display them somewhere you’ll notice them.


I like to make my own notes and then test myself

Make cards or notes then use the smart testing tool to strip out key words and phrases. Try again and different words will be removed. Time yourself and see how much quicker and more accurate you can get – and compare your time with other students’.


I like to ‘chunk’ information into numbered or bullet point lists

You can make bullet point and numbered lists using our revision notes and cards.


I learn best when everything is visual and colourful

You can make brilliant mindmaps or choose from the thousands already on Get Revising. Print them off and display them somewhere where you’ll notice them every day.


I’m not sure how I learn best

Get some basic ideas on our ‘Create’ page. Maybe you need to use a mixture of our tools and resources? Variety is always good when you’re trying to learn.


What are the top revision tips?

Here are some great tips from Get Revising users.