1st May 2013 9:00
By Blue Tutors
At this time of year students from GCSE and A’ Level to degree often hire a private tutor to help with exam revision. There are a number of revision tricks that a tutor can help with which can potentially improve students’ grades. However, the most important thing a tutor can help with is long term learning, not quick fixes.
The best thing a tutor can do is often to explain the principles of learning, so that students do not make the mistake of trying to cram in lots of information that they do not fully understand. A tutor will say that the best revision is done over a period of time rather than at the last minute. They will also explain that understanding the basic intellectual framework of a subject will help students remember individual points more easily, as new information will make more sense within the context of the subject.
Tutors can also give the kind of revision advice that teachers leave out. Tutors will remind students to get a decent amount of sleep and to eat well. Making simple lifestyle changes can significantly impact the brain’s ability to process and recall information, so one of the best things students can do to help with revision is to look after themselves.