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Revision Camps

8 to 10 April 2024

Students studying for their year 11, 12 and 13 exams are invited to the University of Essex for a non-residential revision camp.

This is a three day programme of revision and study skills with time to revise on campus using the Universities facilities.

Please note the below event has now passed and bookings are closed. We will be planning our activities for next year soon and will update this page accordingly. In the meantime, you can access our recorded skills workshops to brush up on your revision technique!

We understand it can be really difficult to stay motivated with revision over the Easter break, so we are here to support students every step of the way. Students can book independently or teachers/advisers can book on students’ behalf to attend our 1-3 day revision camp! Students can expect state-of-the-art facilities, regular breaks to explore our beautiful campus, dedicated revision workshops to refine your study technique. 

As a non-residential revision camp students can also access resources virtually. 

 Time Activity Location
 9.45am  Arrival  Reception Silberrad Student Centre
 10.00am

Welcome talk & meet the team

Revision planning & independent revision

 NTC 1.1 
 11.00am to 12.00pm

 Monday 8 April Study skills workshop: Effective Revision

Students can spend a lot of time revising, only to find they cannot recall much of the information later on.  This session will explore how our memory works and consider how we can use this knowledge to enhance revision strategies.

 NTC 1.1

 Tuesday 9 April Study skills workshop: Critical Thinking. 

How to control the weather, why reading makes your feet grow, and the danger of watching Nicholas Cage movies.

Critical thinking is the skill of assessing evidence and information to make robust and sound judgements.  In this session we will look at examples of how poor critical thinking can lead to incorrect conclusions, and use what we have learned to undertake some simple data analysis (no maths required!).

NTC 1.1

   

Wednesday 10 April Study skills workshop: Learning how to learn (and how to remember what you've learnt) 

What is revision? How to revise most effectively - what the science says. Top tips for revision and exams.

NTC 1.1

   
 12.00pm to 1.00pm Lunch  
 1.00pm to 2.00pm

 Independent revision

 NTC 1.1 
 2.00pm

Optional campus tour

Stretch your legs, get some fresh air and explore 200 acres of beautiful parkland to reenergise.

  NTC 1.1
 4.00pm Depart  

If you would like to join us please reserve your space with our booking form.

We are excited to offer a Taster Day Bursary for school groups attending this event!* School groups bringing 10 or more post-16 students can claim up to £150 towards their travel expenses.

*Please note, this offer is not available in conjunction with the Schools Membership travel bursary.

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