Geography & History Notes | KCSE, NECTA, ZIMSEC & GCSE

  The purpose of making summary notes on a topic or section is to aid your overall understanding of material, to help you distinguish between what is really important information (depth) and what is merely supporting detail. Reference to the main syllabus topics will help the process of discernment within each subject. In addition, good summary notes make retrieval of information quicker and easier. Sort out your filing system. First thing's first, if you haven't already done so, get your subject folders and notes organized immediately. Invest in some ring binders, dividers, plastic pockets, etc. Have a separate folder for each subject (a permanent reference point) and then keep a 'current folder' for managing notes in progress. Less is always more. When writing notes, remember they should contain a summary, not an extensive repetition of what is in the textbook. Don't crowd the page. Stick to main headings and sub-headings. Use abbreviations where appropri...

  With exams lurking around the corner now is the time to clarify your goals, be positive, identify the key areas to attack, make out a realistic revision schedule, and get a system working for you. Each individual student profile is different, so take the opportunity to identify your particular strengths and weaknesses and focus on those areas that could make a crucial difference to YOU. WHAT IS GOOD STUDY? To be effective, the study must be: ACTIVE–always work with a pen and paper, look for key points, test yourself. Never just sit down and read for a set period. Focus on tasks, not time.  ORGANIZED–always ask yourself at the start of a study session, "What do I want to have completed in this session?" Have a plan for what you want to cover this week and this month. Have an overview of the priority areas in each subject.  AIMED AT UNDERSTANDING–always look to build material into patterns and associations that make sense to you. Link additional information with your ex...