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The speaker advises dedicating about 70% of revision time to upcoming 'Paper One' exams, as there's a half-term break to focus on 'Paper Two'. However, it's crucial not to completely neglect 'Paper Two' revision, especially for weaker subjects, as there is still ample time before those exams to improve.
A key strategy is to work through as many practice questions as possible, marking them against mark schemes. This helps in understanding question patterns, identifying recurring themes (especially in subjects like science), and pinpointing areas needing more attention. For subjects like history or English, planning answers to practice questions can be highly effective.
The video suggests actively cramming content by watching subject-specific video lessons at a faster speed to consolidate knowledge. Additionally, consistent use of flashcards for about an hour a day is highly recommended, particularly for subjects like biology, geography, and history, to quickly recall key facts and definitions. Even if flashcards haven't been made yet, it's still worthwhile to create and use them.
For higher grades, reading examiner reports is crucial. These documents provide insights into how students performed, highlight common mistakes, and showcase examples of high-scoring answers. Analyzing these reports and high-mark examples (especially for subjects like English and humanities) helps in understanding examiner expectations and improving answer quality.
For subjects like math, watching YouTube videos focused on specific grade topics (e.g., grade nine topics) can be very beneficial. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of watching his channel for exam technique advice, reminding viewers that the exam season extends for a month and a half, providing time to improve even for later exams.