How to create a Revision Timetable

bfmathshello
5 days ago
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Step 1: Print out a calendar and stick it on the wall

Printing it out means it is always visible. Every time you walk into your room, you see it. A visual reminder. A phone calendar only exists when you open the app. Out of sight means out of mind. So print it out. I suggest A3 paper so you can see the whole month clearly.
You can find printable calendars on this website: https://print-a-calendar.com

A printed calendar reduces distraction and makes revision feel real. When it is physically on your wall, it becomes part of your daily environment rather than something hidden inside a device.

Step 2: List out all the topics, chapters, or knowledge you have to revise

On a separate piece of paper, divide the space into different compartments and put one subject in each compartment, for example Maths, Physics, Geography.
Inside each compartment, list out all the topics you need to learn or revise. This part will take some time. Use your textbook, the specification, or ask your teacher for a Scheme of Work.

Be honest and thorough at this stage. If you skip topics now, they will come back later at the worst possible time.

Step 3: Fill the calendar with the topics

Think of each topic as a piece of a puzzle. You need to slot each topic into a specific day.
Schedule rest days in which you DO NOTHING BUT REST.

Here are some advice I give:

Do not overfill your day. One to two topics maximum per day, especially on school days. Nothing is worse than seeing a big backlog of topics you are meant to have revised.
Space out subjects. Do not study the same subject on two consecutive days. Rotate them so your brain has time to consolidate information. You can also plan strategically so you revise a subject the day before its exam.

Your timetable should feel structured, not suffocating. If it looks overwhelming on paper, it will feel overwhelming in reality.

Step 4: Follow it meticulously for a week and update the timetable

A plan only works if you follow it.
If you are not following it, the plan needs an update. Simple as that.

A timetable is not meant to be perfect on the first attempt. It is meant to be adjusted. After one week, reflect. Were the sessions too long? Too short? Too ambitious? Not ambitious enough? Then refine it. Consistency beats perfection.

“Life rewards the relaxed, not the lazy ones”

Who Am I

I am a qualified Mathematics teacher with a decade of experience teaching GCSE and A level Maths, including Further Maths. I have worked with students across a wide range of abilities, from those finding A level Maths challenging to those aiming for the very top grades.

I created BF Maths to support students who want to take more control of their learning.