A Year 11 revision plan, month by month
Start small in September and build up to full exam practice by May.
September to October: set up
Make a list of every subject and topic. Start one short session a week per subject, and test yourself rather than rereading.
Revision plannerSpread your topics over the weeksNovember to January: find the gaps
Use mocks and topic tests to find weak topics. Put them first in your plan.
| Month | Sessions a week |
|---|---|
| Nov to Jan | One or two a subject |
| Feb to Apr | Two or three a subject |
| May to Jun | Exam practice |
February to April: build up
Add a session or two a week. Mix topics within a subject, and come back to old ones on a schedule.
Exam countdownDays left to each examMay to June: exam practice
Practise full questions in the time allowed, and look after sleep and breaks. Keep sessions short on exam days.
- Full questions, in the time allowed
- Sleep and breaks count
- Short sessions on exam days
Printable exam countdown plannerIn the Shop Questions
How many hours a week should I revise in Year 11?
Start with what you can keep up, even an hour or two a week, and build from there. A steady habit beats a late rush.