GCSE History Revision Notes

Organise your revision by creating a clear study schedule. Allocate specific time slots to each topic or time period. Use revision guides, textbooks, and online resources tailored to the syllabus to ensure comprehensive coverage.

You can use them anyway you'd like to! You can add information to your existing notes or use them as a starting point to write your own notes. Alternatively, you can use them as quick recaps and test yourself afterwards with our past papers.

Create mnemonic devices, acronyms, or rhymes to help remember important dates. For example, "1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue" reminds you of Columbus's voyage to America in 1492. Flashcards with dates on one side and key events on the other can also be effective.

Practice essay planning and structuring using the PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) or TEA (Topic sentence, Evidence, Analysis) method. Start with an outline, state your point, provide evidence from historical sources, and explain the significance or impact of the event or topic.

Use the "SHEEP" method to analyse sources effectively: examine the Source (who, when, where), Historical context (what was happening at the time), Evidence (what the source says), Expertise (is the source reliable), and Purpose (why was the source created).

Create concise biographical notes for each figure, highlighting their major achievements and impact on history. Make timelines featuring their key milestones and events. Associating figures with memorable anecdotes or quotes can also aid recall.