Find your National 5 RMPS Revision Style

1. When you’re faced with a tough topic like the Problem of Evil, you tend to:

A. Write out key arguments and counter-arguments in a detailed list. B. Call a friend to talk through the different parts of the problem. C. Apply the ideas to a real-life scenario to see how they would play out. D. Draw a diagram that shows the logical links between the different concepts. E. Not really do anything, hoping the information will just stick in your mind.

2. When it comes to studying for a test, you are most likely to:

A. Create and use flashcards to test your memory of key terms and quotes. B. Discuss the topics with a study group. C. Rewrite your notes by hand to help them sink in. D. Organize your notes with different colors and highlighters. E. Just quickly read through your notes a few minutes before the exam.

3. Your ideal revision session involves:

A. Completing practice exam questions under timed conditions. B. Listening to an audio recording of a lecture or a podcast on the topic. C. Creating a summary of a topic in your own words, as if you were teaching it to someone. D. Creating a visual timeline or flowchart to show the sequence of events or ideas. E. Going on social media and hoping a useful video pops up.

4. When you’re trying to remember a difficult concept for an essay, you:

A. Make a list of all the key points and memorize them. B. Say the concept out loud until you can explain it without looking at your notes. C. Walk around the room while you think about the concept. D. Picture the information in your head. E. Put off revising and do something else.

5. You find it easiest to recall information for an exam when:

A. You’ve had a chance to practice writing a similar essay. B. You’ve heard it discussed in a class or a group. C. You’ve physically handled your notes, re-arranging and sorting them. D. You’ve looked at charts, graphs, or images that represent the information. E. You haven’t done any revision, so you don’t really know what to expect.

6. In your spare time, you’re most likely to:

A. Organize things, whether it’s your room, your schedule, or a collection you have. B. Listen to music, podcasts, or audiobooks. C. Build something, play a sport, or try out a new recipe. D. Watch a documentary, a film, or look at photo albums. E. Just relax and see what pops up on social media or TV.

7. When you’re learning something for fun, you prefer to:

A. Read a detailed book or article on the subject. B. Find a lecture or a podcast series on the topic. C. Go on a field trip or try a hands-on workshop. D. Use a website with interactive graphics or a YouTube channel with lots of visual aids. E. You don’t usually seek out learning for fun.

8. When explaining a complex idea to someone, you tend to:

A. Break it down into a clear, numbered list of points. B. Talk through the idea step-by-step, using different tones to emphasize key parts. C. Use your hands to gesture or act out parts of the explanation. D. Draw a diagram or picture to help them visualize it. E. You find it hard to explain things on the spot and would rather write it down.

You can find National 5 Revision Guides here.