A parent's guide to revision at Easter and anytime
Preparing for GCSE or A level exams is possibly one of the most important times in a person's lifelong education - one reason of many to invest in Justin Craig Easter revision courses - and, as a parent, there is much you can do to help your child through this daunting time.
- Book a place on one of our Easter revision courses for a really cost effective way to achieve intensive revision with expert tutors who can answer individual questions about any revision topic or query.
- Once your Justin Craig exam revision course is booked providing a place for home learning is really important a desk in their room or a quiet study is perfect - with space to spread out books and study materials and to keep it all organized when they are finished.
- A comfortable temperature and plenty of fresh air is good, as is plenty of natural light and adequate artificial lighting for evening revision sessions. Try to make sure the house is peaceful and not full of distractions and why not let your child off their normal chores in return for an extra session of study?
- Make sure your child knows what they have to do at the outset. Get a copy of the exam timetable for yourself and mark the dates, etc, on a calendar for your own information. Encourage your child to speak to teachers who can help them with exam revision lists and details of relevant study guides and websites.
- Be interested, but not pushy; ask your child if there is anything they need post-it notes, highlighter pens, healthy snacks and drinks, and make sure you get what they need.
- Find out how and when your child likes to study best some are early morning learners and some will take information on board more effectively later on in the day encourage your child to try out their revision at different times and in different atmospheres some kids can revise with music playing in the background.
- Make sure your child takes adequate breaks and encourage them to talk to other pupils about their study although more chat than revision may occur, occasionally an idea will be expressed in the group that will shed light on a difficult topic or create new interest in an old subject
- Finally be positive, be patient. It's a difficult time for you and your child, but by keeping calm, offering encouragement and trying not to resort to nagging, may mean that you and your child's relationship is not strained throughout the whole revision process and this will be a really beneficial approach for you both.
Justin Craig Easter revision courses
Our day and residential revision classes at Easter are the best time to complete a thorough and intensive set of revision courses as this extended holiday period offers the longest time for continuous study in the months leading up to the summer exams.
Book early to secure the subject choices you want at the revision centre of your choice. Call our Easter revision courses enquiry line now on 0845 06 06 555 or fill in our online booking form now.
