How I Make the PERFECT Revision Timetable with Spaced Repetition, by Zain Asif on YouTube. 13 min 5 s.
- Video length
- 13 min 5 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Open a spreadsheet and list every topic you need to revise in one column. Group them by subject and mark each topic as easy, medium or hard.
Add a column for the exam date of each subject. This tells you how much time you have and which topics need to start first.
Order the topics so the hardest and most content-heavy ones come first. Leave the lighter topics for later in the plan.
Set your revision intervals. A common spaced repetition pattern is 1 day, 3 days, 7 days and 14 days after the first study session.
Estimate how long each revision will take and write that in the sheet. Be rough, then adjust as you go.
Add a first revision date for each topic, then spread the second revisions across the following weeks so they do not all land on the same day.
Add third revision dates and a final review date close to the exam. This gives you a retrospective revision plan.
Make each revision task specific, such as a set of past paper questions or a list of flashcards. Avoid vague entries like revise biology.
Copy the dates into your calendar app as events. Set reminders so you know what to study each day.
Tips and common mistakes
Start with the exam date and work backwards so the final revision lands a few days before the test.
Do not schedule every topic on the same day. Spread the second and third revisions across the week.
Review the timetable each week and move tasks you missed instead of abandoning the plan.
Questions
How many revisions should each topic get?
Three or four spaced revisions work for most students. The gaps should grow each time, for example 1 day, 3 days, 7 days and 14 days.
What if I fall behind the timetable?
Move the missed tasks to the next free day and keep the later dates. Falling behind is normal, so build in a catch-up slot each week.
Do I need a spreadsheet?
No, but a spreadsheet makes it easier to sort topics and see dates. A paper planner or calendar app works too.
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