Collins English Dictionary defines revision as ‘to read things again.’ Revision implies that a student has read thoroughly and understood the syllabus completely.
To revise is an important process in studying, however, not every student feels the necessity to revise their concepts before the examination. This is wrong. This practice doesn’t just allow students to improve their grades but helps them to gain knowledge in a better way.
Revision, as the scholars say, is a fresh perspective to look into things—which also test a student’s analytical skills and strengthen his/her argument. The overall process, thus, improves students in every manner possible.
Why is revising so important?
Several students mistake covering the syllabus once and going straight to the exam after it. This increases their chances of committing mistakes in the exam papers and scoring poorly. When we revise a subject, we take the opportunity to step back and re-envision it from a fresh perspective. This provides students a chance to actually test their memory skills and correct any possible misconception they must have about any theories or subject.
How can I revise my syllabus?
You might have heard that a clean desk is a gateway to success. Before you start your revision, take a deep breath, and keep your resources near to you that will eliminate your chance to get distracted once you start revising subjects. Draft a plan, including all the syllabus that you’ve finished studying in the classroom as well as at home. Just make sure to include activities that are realizable. Another important aspect is to keep the plan flexible so that in case the revision takes more than expected time it won’t cause you any distress.
Make Notes
Who doesn’t know about this practice? We all have been taught to make personal notes when something is being taught at the school or college or coaching center. Making notes is important because it is easier to recollect something when you write it in your own language. The notes can be longer or shorter, depending on your convenience.
According to the founder of Treehouse, Rajesh Bhatia, “Students should be encouraged to take notes at schools and primary level to indulge them into a healthy practice. This helps them in later life to remember things in the right way.”
In conclusion, it is far better to remember the concepts than simply mugging it for the final examination. Mugging might help you score more in the examination but it won’t help you in the practical life. It solely depends on the student what he practices—whatever you choose just do it wisely. A short term success or a longer benefit.
Rajesh Bhatia 