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Revision takes time. Even the brightest kid in the school can’t leave revising an entire unit to the night before the exam and still ace it. We know it’s probably not what you want to hear, but we’ve decided to burst your bubble now, rather than when you’re 2 days and 3 mental breakdowns away from your first Year 12 exam.
What if we re-imagined revision? Instead of it being another word for cramming, we reckon revising regularly throughout the year is the key to succeeding in your exams. Here’s our take on why:
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<h4>1. Learnt ≠ Memorised</h4>
Year 12 subjects are often taught over an entire year, so naturally, the content you learnt at the start of Term 1 won’t be as fresh in your brain as the last topics you’re taught.
According to Jun (Head of Tutoring at RESN), “the mistake many students make is thinking that having learnt a topic previously means it’ll come back to them quickly. This isn’t always the case, and probably won’t be if you leave a topic untouched for more than half a year!”
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<h4>2. Our Brains Are Lazy</h4>
A lot of the research out there suggests that you retain more if you break your revision up into small and regular chunks. This <a href="http://http://www.suttontrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/What-Makes-Great-Teaching-REPORT.pdf">report</a> recommends a technique called ‘spacing’. This means giving yourself gaps between revision sessions to allow yourself to forget and re-learn the content. Pretty cool, right? Basically, it’s looking like 1 hour of revision a week trumps a 3 day cramming session in terms of what you’ll actually remember when you sit down in the exam!
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<h4>3. Less Stress, More Success</h4>
Exams can be daunting - especially when you approach one feeling under-prepared. So, why not be kinder to your future-self and map out a way to approach the exam-period with your revision well under way?
Jun says spending just 15 minutes every second day on a subject will mean you’re comfortable and familiar with the old content, while you learn the new stuff. According to our maths that adds up to a whopping 21 hours per subject after 6 months!
Want more tips on how to study ‘smarter not harder’? Check out our <a href="http://www.resn.org.au/blog/how-to-study-smarter-not-harder-in-3-easy-steps.com">post</a>. Have more questions? Feel free to submit any study-related questions on your portal. You’ve got this!

What if we re-imagined revision? Instead of it being another word for cramming, we reckon revising regularly throughout the year is the key to succeeding in your exams. Here’s our take on why.

It's Never Too Soon To Revise Old Content: 3 Reasons Why

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‘Study smarter, not harder’ is advice that floats around a lot when you’re in Year 11 and 12 -- but what does that even mean? And how do you even follow it?
In summary, ‘studying smart’ is making the most of the time you spend studying.
It’s an incredibly important skill, especially since Year 11 and 12 can be very busy and you want to make the best use of your time.
Here are our top tips to help you master smart studying:
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<h4>1. Make specific and manageable goals.</h4>
It’s easy to say that we’re going to complete a practice exam in one sitting, but how many of us actually do it?
It can be daunting to start a task that large, so try and make your goals SMART. You should make them:
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Through SMART goal planning, you can break down a 1.5 hour practice exam with 40 marks by thinking of it as keeping to 2 minutes for each mark, which makes studying manageable and overcoming hurdles easier.
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<h4>2. Study in short and intensive chunks.</h4>
It might be tempting to cram the night before a test, but your brain struggles to process all that information in one go and you’ll burn out quickly.
A good way to structure your study is by doing it for 25 minutes before taking a five-minute break after.
Once you do that three more times, you can reward yourself with a longer break.
This strategy, also known as the Pomodoro Technique, can prevent burnout and helps you complete any task, not just studying.
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<h4>3. Remove all distractions.</h4>
Distractions are the easiest form of procrastination, but it’s generally what stops us all from studying effectively.
If distractions are a common barrier, try and study at a desk or a location that you will mainly use for studying.
If you know you spend hours on TikTok or Instagram, put your phone in another room.
We all know that procrastination is tempting when you’re working on a computer, so trying using Self Control to help block you from accessing websites like Netflix and YouTube for a set amount of time.
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While there are a lot of great study tips out there, we hope these three steps make picking up that notebook and pen easier and we encourage you to find what study strategy works best for you.
Good luck! And happy studying!

‘Study smarter, not harder’ is advice that floats around a lot when you’re in Year 11 and 12  -- but what does that even mean? And how do you even follow it?

How to Study ‘Smarter Not Harder’ in 3 Easy Steps

Hello all,
We understand this is a tumultuous time for many and we both hope you and your extended families are safe and well. We would like to address the everchanging Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how we are addressing this at RESN.
This is a quick reminder that it is business as usual at RESN, and we will continue to provide all of the services you have become accustomed to including all of your questions and essays. With recent school closures and online learning, it is now more important than ever to support your learning.
As always, all English, Maths, Science and Commerce subjects are readily supported by our tutors, in conjunction with Humanities and some Language courses. Anything else? Drop us a message or place your question and we will find someone to help.
We’d like to remind you that questions about how to study best at home, how to manage no-contact classes and how to overcome a stressful period are all welcomed as well! We’re here for extra support.
If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by sending us a message on your preferred platform or emailing <a href="mailto:info@resn.org.au">info@resn.org.au</a>.
As the world grapples with this pandemic, we hope that RESN can provide some stability to your academic year.
All the best,
The RESN Team

This is a quick post about how we are addressing the COVID-19 pandemic at RESN.

COVID-19 Update

We're very excited to be offering you free, online tutoring in 2020, just like last year! With new tutors on board and constant improvements to the portal being made, we think this year could be our best yet.
Please give our service a go by sending through a question about any of your subjects!
We're looking forward to developing a new service to run in conjunction with our question-and-answer service, so keep your eyes peeled for an update in the second half of this year.
If you have any suggestions or ideas, please let us know at <a href="mailto:info@resn.org.au">info@resn.org.au</a>!

We're very excited to be offering you free, online tutoring in 2020! With new tutors on board and constant improvements to the portal, we think this year could be our best yet.

Welcome back to 2020!

We have some final advice for everyone still going with exams! Our tutor Jun C has some motivating words to keep you going!
To remember that regardless of how hard you've worked over the year (or regardless of whether you have any regrets) - no one's year 12 is perfect! Also keep reminding yourself that you will most likely never have to do some of the subjects you're studying ever again, so make the most of it! The only thing you can really ask for is to try your best in the remaining days leading up to your exams, and not giving up until the VERY LAST MINUTE of the exams as well, so that you can leave the exam hall knowing you have truly given it your all, given the circumstances.

We have some final advice for everyone still going with exams! Our tutor Jun C has some motivating words to keep you going!

VCE Advice: Part 3

For the second week of exams, we have some more advice for you from another one of our tutors: Jess. She says:
As long as you can walk into the exam knowing you’ve done everything you could, you should feel confident and know that the exam you produce and the score you produce you have earned. But doing everything you can does not translate to eight hour study days, it means maintaining a balance between your mental health, your enjoyment of your subjects and your commitment to your subjects. Sometimes, watching a movie or going out for a meal are necessary to ensure that the person that walks into the exam is the best version of yourself.

For the second week of exams, we have some more advice for you from another one of our tutors: Jess.

VCE Advice: Part 2

So... the English exam is tomorrow!
We asked some of our tutors for any advice for Year 11s and 12s approaching exams, and we got some fantastic insights... 🧡 Here’s Max with his perspective:
Towards the end of year 12 you'll face many daunting tasks and decisions: Exams, university selection, work life, independence and more await you. You might catch yourself thinking that any one of these aspects could dramatically change the course of your life. Maybe that's true. You're going to receive a lot of advice, for sure. Some might say take breaks, some might say get serious and knuckle down. Some might tell you to follow your heart, some might tell you to think with your head. There may be only one thing that can be said for sure:&quot;Þæs ofereode, þisses swa mæg&quot; - An old Anglo-Saxon adage. &quot;That was overcome, so may this be&quot;. Things might not turn out exactly as predicted, you might find yourself situated in way you would have never previously imagined. But this too shall pass, like all things. Good luck.

So... the English exam is tomorrow! We asked some of our tutors for any advice for Year 11s and 12s approaching exams, and we got some fantastic insights!

VCE Advice: Part 1

It’s World Mental Health Day! We understand that this time of year is extremely stressful for students, especially those in Year 12. We hope all our students take the time to have a break, think of the big picture, and be proud of the efforts they have already put in this year.
Please reach out to someone you trust if you need to seek help, or you can find help through this link <a href="https://1010.org.au/need-help/">https://1010.org.au/need-help/</a> 💘

It’s World Mental Health Day! We hope all our students take the time to have a break, think of the big picture, and be proud of the efforts they have already put in this year.

World Mental Health Day

It’s the end of term 3! This means holidays for all our 7-11 students and study time for our year 12 students. Don't worry year 12s! We are here for you!! Send us any questions you have while you study and we will get back to you within 24 hours! (Also don’t forget to take regular breaks!) ❤️

It’s the end of term 3! This means holidays for all our 7-11 students and study time for our year 12 students. Don't worry year 12s! We are here for you!

End of Term 3!

Today is R U OK? Day, a reminder that a simple question can make a huge difference to the people around us.
We know that VCE can be a tough time. It’s days like today when we can take a moment to breathe, to look beyond the marks and SACs and exams, and instead take a look at our mates.
As R U OK? Day comes to a close, please take the time to check in with your friends to ask how they’re doing.
After all, we’re all in it together
If you need support, you can find services and tools at <a href="https://www.ruok.org.au/findhelp">www.ruok.org.au/findhelp</a>

Today is R U OK? Day, a reminder that a simple question can make a huge difference to the people around us.

R U OK? Day

One year ago today we answered our first RESN question! Crazy to look back and see how far we have come! To everyone sending us questions, answering questions or supporting us, we thank you! 🧡

One year ago today we answered our first RESN question! Crazy to look back and see how far we have come!

1 Year Ago...

Got questions about study scores? Want to know how a study score is calculated?
VCAA have made videos explaining it all! You can find this helpful resource <a href="https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/assessment/results/Pages/StudyScoreVideos.aspx">here</a>.
Got any more questions about it? Send it to us, and one of our experienced tutors will get back to you in 24 hours!

Got questions about study scores? Want to know how a study score is calculated? VCAA have made videos explaining it all!

VCE Study Scores

After a big first half of the year at RESN, we're proud to say that we are continuing to grow at a rapid pace!
We now have over 800 students signed up, and over 900 questions answered!
With our team of 100 experienced tutors covering the 20 most popular VCE subjects, we've been working hard to make our little bit of difference to the education of regional and rural Victorian students.
We've also been able to have some media exposure - check out some of our articles available in the links below, as well as our radio interview with 2AY.
We're always on the lookout for new contacts, sponsors, pieces of advice... anything! Please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@resn.org.au">info@resn.org.au</a> if you have anything you'd like to pass onto our team!

After a big first half of the year at RESN, we're proud to say that we are continuing to grow at a rapid pace!