Examinations and revision

Now is the time to really get thinking about revision and being sensible about what you have to do.

Harrang and harrass your teachers for information and advice. And seek advice elsewhere. You all know about studyit.... the website with information about English, Maths and Sciences.

Finding help for the social sciences can be more challenging. However, we will try to steer you in the right direction with some advice. Today is a shameless plug, and a financial outlay. But it is worth it. Not all of us have great notes from the year..... let's be honest people! Buy some! You have options- ask for the notes of people who were in the class last year. Shamelessly beg for them. Look for revision guides in bookshops and online...

Shameless plug... check out the author..... ;)

 ESA is a New Zealand company who specialise in revision books.  They have ones for course outlines, and ones focussed on examinations.  You can buy them from their website- or bookshops.

The ESA Website- all of their books.

These range between $20-$30 for each title.  You can always re-sell your book next year to the following class and get back some of the cash.  Or check out Trademe, which always has a range of secondhand titles listed.

There are also other brands of study aids.  These just seem to be more comprehensive than some of the others.  Ask your teacher....

Longman produce "Write-on" study notes.  These have short notes, a space to write stuff down, and quizzes to test your knowledge.  They have less information but are easy to use, and cheaper to buy.  Again, ask your teacher for advice and guidance.

Get in quick and they may have a copy of a book to lend you.