# The Most Effective Revision Lessons That Actually Move Grades | S2 E38

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Podcast: [Miss Estruch Teach & Tell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/miss-estruch-teach-tell-7095349)
Published: 2026-05-25T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.missestruch.co.uk/podcasts/miss-estruch-teach-tell/episodes/2149205744
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## Resource

  Revision lessons can be so tough to make engaging and fun, and not just answering exam questions.   In this episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I break down exactly how I structure revision lessons that build exam skills, improve revision habits, and develop the mindset needed for A and A* performance. This is an updated version of one of my most popular episodes, now combined with ideas from my recent CPD session: The A* Blueprint. Inside this episode: • How to structure revision lessons with visible progression • Why mindset matters inside revision lessons • Active recall starters that actually work • How to use card sorts beyond simple recall • Diamond 9 activities for AO2 and evaluation skills • Jumbled answer activities for exam technique • Using MARCKS analysis to turn mistakes into actionable targets • Why students need to feel productive struggle • The role of confidence and emotional association in revision I also share the exact activities I use in my own A level Biology revision lessons, including pair work strategies, TARSIA activities, SMART targets, and retrieval tasks designed to push students towards A* thinking. Free resource: Download my Biological Molecules Card Sort here: Miss Estruch Biology Resources

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