Make an exam revision timetable that you'll actually follow
A revision timetable works when it's realistic: start from your exam dates, give harder subjects more sessions, keep each session short with a clear task, and leave time each week for review and rest.
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Templates to start from
Weekly planner
Five days in columns — one revision task per slot.
Lesson plan
Two-week planner
See two weeks ahead, useful in the run-up to exams.
Lesson plan
Monthly planner
Exam dates and revision blocks across a month.
Lesson plan
30-day challenge
Tick off a revision session every day.
Reward chart
Skill tracker
Rate each topic red, amber or green as you revise.
Reward chart
How to build the timetable
- List every exam with its date and time.
- List the topics for each subject (your syllabus or specification helps).
- Rate each topic: confident, okay, or weak.
- Count the days you have, minus fixed commitments (school, work, sport, family).
- Give weak topics and early exams more sessions; spread each subject across the week.
- Leave one session a week free to catch up, and at least one rest day or evening.
A sample weekday
| Time | Task |
|---|---|
| 4:30–5:10 | Maths: quadratic equations — 10 practice questions |
| 5:10–5:20 | Break |
| 5:20–6:00 | History: causes of WWI — make flashcards, then self-test |
| After dinner (20 min) | Review yesterday's flashcards |
Revision that sticks
- Test yourself rather than re-reading: past papers, flashcards, explaining a topic out loud.
- Space it out: come back to each topic after a day, a few days and a week.
- Mix subjects within a day instead of one subject all day.
- Keep sessions short (around 30–45 minutes) with short breaks.
- Sleep matters — avoid late-night cramming the night before an exam.
For teachers
Make a class revision planner with the exam dates already filled in and the topics listed, then print it for each student to complete. A skill tracker for each unit helps students choose what to revise.
How to make it in CatalogProFlow
- Pick a plannerMonthly to see the whole exam season; weekly to plan each session. Many students use both.
- Add exam dates firstType every exam into the monthly planner so you can see how many weeks you have.
- Fill weekly slots with tasksWrite a specific task in each slot, e.g. “Chemistry: bonding past-paper questions”.
- Track topicsUse the skill tracker to mark each topic red, amber or green and move sessions to the reds.
- Print and pin it upDownload a PNG free with an account and print it, or save it as your phone wallpaper.
Questions
How far in advance should I start revising?
It depends on how many exams you have, but many students start six to eight weeks before main exams so each topic can be reviewed several times.
How long should each revision session be?
Around 30–45 minutes with a short break works for most people. A clear task for each session matters more than the length.
Can I make the timetable on my phone?
Yes. The editor works in a phone browser; download it as a PNG to keep on your phone or print.
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