Revision Notes
Look out for this box throughout our website to print Cornell revision notes for that page.
1) Write down sub-headings
Using a text book write down the sub-headings of your topic. Either lay them all out before you start or do them as you go.
2) Read and write what you know
Read everything under that sub-heading in your text book. Then close the workbook and write everything down that you remember.
3) Write anything you missed
Open your text book and see what you missed. Write this down in a different colour so you know what you found hard to remember.
Repeat steps 1-3 until you have finished the subject.
4) Add questions
Write questions in the left-hand column where the answer can be found on the right.
5) Add a summary
If you can summarise the notes you are on the way to understanding that subject. To write a summary ask yourself, “How would I explain this information to someone else?”
6) Test yourself
Cover over the right-hand side of the page to test yourself with the questions you have written. Or give them to a friend to test you.
1) Print our folder dividers
Print folder divides here. Place them in your folder in plastic punch pockets if you have them.
2) Keep testing
Place your notes under after Test 1. Once you have tested once move it on to under Test 2. Test again and move to Test 3.
3) Rate your success
Once you have done three tests either file under Additional Test if you think you need more practice or under Nailed It if you are happy that you understand it.
