Revision · 2 min read · HSC Physics

Re-reading isn't revising. Testing yourself is.

Five habits from the research that make physics stick, and how to do each one here.

Habit 1 · Recall
Quiz first, notes secondTry to recall it before you look. The struggle to remember is what makes it stick. Then check, and fill the gaps in a second colour.
Habit 2 · Space
Space it outReview tomorrow, in three days, then next week. Each review lifts what you remember higher. Palm cards do the timing for you.
Habit 3 · Mix
Mix your topicsThe HSC won’t tell you which module a question comes from. Mixed practice trains you to choose the method, not just use it.
Habit 4 · Fix
Every mistake gets a fixWrite the rule in your own words, not a copy of the answer. Then retest it until you get it right cold.
Habit 5 · Focus
Twenty-five focused minutesPhone in another room, one task, a timer. Short focused blocks usually beat long distracted ones.

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