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How to fail at studying!

Don't attend classes or study regularly. Wait until the last minute to start studying for exams. Don't seek help from teachers or tutors...

Attending a revision course

Attending a revision course at Oxford Revision Courses can help increase your effectiveness by providing a structured and focused...

The Feynman technique

Richard Feynman was a Nobel prize-winning physicist known for his work in the field of quantum mechanics. He was also a talented teacher...

The Pomodoro technique

The Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. Cirillo, an Italian entrepreneur and productivity expert, came...

Easter revision

Easter is a time of renewal and, for the majority of students, it's also the best time to focus on your studies and prepare for exams...

Recording your time

Recording and evaluating how you use your time can be a great, quick way of improving how you study. If you’ve been studying for some...

Using flashcards

This quick guide to using flashcards will help you get the most from them, and be creative while you study. First of all flashcards are...

Taking control of your mobile phone

In the Oxford Revision Course book ‘Active Study Skills’ we wrote about the distraction of mobile phones. We have updated this here with...

Retaking A levels

Unfortunately many students are disappointed on results day when they do not get the A level grades they were expecting. Once you have...

Understanding the syllabus

When we started teaching, way back in the turn of the century, few students were given detailed information from the subject syllabuses....

Five top tips to make your personal statement shine

Zoe Lundy Your Personal Statement is a testament to your passion and commitment towards your chosen course, and as such, it needs to be...

Putting down the calculator

Nicholas Parkin Students have become, with ever increasing enthusiasm, all too eager to reach for the calculator when faced with even...

Sustaining intellectual discovery

Nicholas Parkin Correct approaches to teaching and philosophy of education are founded on the principle of developing a genuine love of...

Our recommended Psychology text books

Before our students start their A levels, we share our recommended reading lists with them so that they can be better equipped with their...