In a fascinating study, researchers found that the mere sight of a phone was enough to reduce a person’s ability to ___________.

Spreading out your revision sessions on a particular topic (eg one-hour sessions over 10 days) is more effective than spending the same amount of time in one go (ie 10 hours in one day). This effect, known as

Testing yourself also helps you check for any gaps in your knowledge. ______________________ provide a good starting point, as well as quizzing yourself at the end of your revision session.

After you have tested yourself, teach the material to someone else. This has been found to help aid memory and recall: it is known as “___________________________”. Teaching someone else requires you to learn and organise your knowledge in a clear and structured manner.

People learn and recall information better if they connect it to other pieces of information. _______________ DON'T do this.

Students who study in a quiet environment can recall more than those who revise while _____________________.

Going outside and getting some fresh air helps people feel

refreshed and better able to focus afterwards. Furthermore, doing a little bit of exercise helps people deal better with _______________________

If a child is falling asleep within five minutes of their head hitting the pillow, they should probably __________________________

Revision time can be challenging as it often requires students to monitor their own behaviour when working ____________________.