History GCSE Revision

Recommended revision guides / resources:            

l  BBC Active (GCSE Bitesize Revision) ISBN 0563 501332

Recommended websites:           BBC Bitesize:  www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision

                                                           Schoolshistory:www.schoolhistory.co.uk                                                                             

Top tips for revising this subject:

(NB: Vary the approach…… “little and often”)

l         Reduce classwork into a “revisable” format

l         Make revision cards with key points highlighted

l         Construct a detailed timeline containing important dates/events/personalities

l         Draw colourful mind maps/web diagrams for both content and main arguments

l         Focus all revision on a stated question eg “why did the Mormons go West?”

l         Personality files (Medicine Through Time)