How to study for exams - The Retrospective Revision Timetable

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In this video, we talk through my patented 'Retrospective Revision Timetable' method for effective and efficient exam revision. I explain the issues I've historically had with the standard prospective revision timetable method, explain the benefits of the retrospective revision timetable, and finally run through how I make one on Google Sheets. Enjoy xx

TIMESTAMPS:

01:03 - The standard prospective revision timetable + problems
04:01 - The retrospective revision timetable + solutions
08:27 - How I use Google Sheets to create my retrospective revision timetable

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TIMESTAMPS:
01:03 - The standard prospective revision timetable + problems
04:01 - The retrospective revision timetable + solutions
08:27 - How I use Google Sheets to create my retrospective revision timetable

[FishoeShoe_da_great]

No one, i said NO ONE gave such good advice about stuyding LIKE THIS and FOR FREE. You sir, you are a hero! God bless you.

[RyanLee-kycl]

overcoming activation energy.. i see what u did there

[Letmb]

“If the exam were tomorrow, which topic would i be the least happy about?”


this is just for me to remember

[anewjourneywithbertie]

This actually makes a lot of sense and I am going to add that to my study routine thanks pal

[danielyun]

The genius tutor I wish I had when I was younger :( All you young bucks are lucky if you're watching this and learning all of these study strategies from Ali while you're still very young.

[mohib]

My brain is like the Bermuda Triangle any information that enters can never be found again

[lucasjullian]

I'm going into my 5th year of medical school and even done a BSc (Bachelor) in Medical Education, we weren't exposed to lots of the insane revision tools that you mention here!
Revolutionising my way of learning content and revising just in time for my final years of medical school!


It's crazy that medical students aren't taught the best evidence-based tools to study, considering that it's all we do for 7+ years!

[anisa]

honestly active recall and spaced repetition has saved my grades and time, thank you so much!

[legitbantz]

Ive got my GCSE’s in 8 months; this is what I needed, in my head this is what I was starting to do, but having such an informative video that can help me with this is like a blessing. I cant stress enough how much this will help me. THANK YOU SOO MUCH. (In appreciation I will give credit to you when I become the head of the stocks trading sector of a bank, I promise. Thank you)

[nageshc]

Anyone who is not a MED student but still loves seeing his videos ??
Love from INDIA!!

[NuttyIG]

Yo Ali, I'm doing dent at the Uni of Man, and 2 of your revision videos got mentioned in our lecture today by the head of year 😂, they were linked in the slides.

[ancicmathews]

Ive been using this subconsciously but the way you’ve presented this is much more structured, thank you !

[munazaatar]

Hmmm tbh I found the retrospective timetable really useful but only when coupled with a prospective revision timetable! so set out your (expected) dates - because it provides a goal + estimate, then as the days go by, mark down how much you've done and level of confidence. Expected date can be altered according to the confidence level. - great idea but I think the prospective part is REALLY important when making a revision timetable.

[damianryan]

I've recently gone back to College years after Graduating. I'm so happy I've found your channel. All the mistakes you've highlighted when it comes to revision I've done. I've watched 4 of your videos in a row and will continue to watch them. I've learned so much. Thank you.

[damarissteopan]

This is amazing! I'm suddenly excited to get into studying! I always find studying very difficult and I'm so happy I found a method that could possibly help me achieve my goals! Thank you 🤩

[ThisIsMani]

This has honestly been amazing! I'm terrified about finals, but I think I'm going to incorporate this method! Thank you so much Ali ❤️❤️❤️

[sionellis]

I'm watching this as procrastintion. Thanks

[akashpainuly]

Sir, I was soo much gotten into this loop of fixing tasks on dates and getting depressed if they are not completed perfectly and wasting my time until I feel like making a new time table then from months, it started feeling like maybe there was a problem in me, but you showed me a really great way to emphasise on the task rather than dates can't thank you enough ❤ keep the good work up.

[wariouswarious]

Probably next semester, I won't have to study 6 physics chapters in 24 hrs before the exam