# Elite IB Revision Techniques
š§© 1. Spaced Repetition (Ebbinghaus Curve)
Review material after 1 day ā 3 days ā 7 days ā 14 days.
š§ Each interval strengthens recall.
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š” 2. Active Recall
Don't reread.Close your notes, write what you remember, then check.
Every retrieval act builds neural efficiency.
š 3. Interleaving
Mix subjects or topics (Bio enzymes ā Chem rates ā Eco demand).
Forces your brain tochoosethe right method instead of guessing from context.
š 4. Past-Paper Patterning
Analyze 3ā5 past papers. Note recurring command terms or topics.
You'll find hidden probabilities: e.g.Micro evaluation = Paper 1 Q2 almost every year.
šŖ 5. Dual Coding
Combine visuals + text (diagrams, flowcharts, mind maps).
IB Biology and Geography benefit massively from it ā recall jumps up to 65%.
š§ 6. Sleep & Consolidation
One all-nighter can wipe 30% of memory retention.
Plan your revision like a marathon, not a sprint.
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