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It is critical to note that there can
be no guarantee regarding the structure of your 2010 examination
and that following this plan does not assure you of a pass.
However, you must structure your revision in some way and applying
a logical approach to the process is surely better than simply
hoping that you are 'doing the right thing'.
Initial Reading
My advice is to read chapters 1 to 4 of the Crime Manual ('State
of Mind', 'Criminal Conduct', 'Incomplete Offences' & 'General
Defences') before you do anything else. This should take approximately
90 minutes (see our 'Reading Speed'
article). These four chapters are constantly referred to throughout
the syllabus so it is essential to have some idea of their content
at the outset of your revision. Read them once and then return
to them where directed in the plan.
General Approach
You have 5 days (between May 1st and May
5th) to deal with the chapters at Level 1. It is entirely your
choice as to how much time you invest over that period, in what
order you deal with the chapters and also how you do it e.g. reading,
making notes, multiple-choice questions etc. However, at the end
of the 5 day period you must move on to Level 2 - regardless
of whether you finished level 1 or not.
The chapters in Level 2 are more important than those at Level
1. Follow the same pattern with Level 2 and so on.
Note that I have not included
a substantial (7 days at least) break in the RSP. This is not
because I consider that you do not need a break, indeed I consider
taking a break to be absolutely essential as at
some point in the revision process you need to take the opportunity
to re-charge your batteries. The problem with placing a break
that is set in stone in the RSP is that it will only suit a small
section of candidates. As a mature candidate I expect you to take
a break when its suits you and manage the RSP accordingly.
When you have finished Level 6 there
is a 14 day final revision period. Perhaps you might choose to
invest this time in subjects you did not manage to cover as well
as you would have liked or to emphasise the importance of higher
level subjects - final revision is a matter of individual choice.
If you have any questions regarding the RSP,
please contact me on 01827 874600 or by email on checkmatetrain@aol.com
Paul Connor Cert Ed LLB.
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