Top 5 Most Popular TikTok Revision Hacks:
Cornell Method – 11.7 million views
In first place is the ‘Cornell Method’ with 11.7 million views on @studyhelp10’s TikTok page. This involves dividing the page into sections including the ‘date’, ‘title’, ‘main notes’, ‘key words’ and ‘summary’ while taking revision notes. This allows for concise and focused note-taking, as well as making revision notes more accessible when it comes to preparing for an exam.

TikTok Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@studyhelp10/video/7033519976275283206?is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=7036390780633908741
Flashcards – 7.9 million views
Ranking at number two with 7.9 million views is the ‘Paper Clip Flashcard Hack’ as shown by @sage.studies. This involves using paperclips to slot relevant notes and flashcards in between a revision notebook using its binder. This allows for easier access to a condensed set of notes, while also making the learning more visual and therefore easier to memorize. Flashcards have ranked highly in other popular videos on TikTok, notably gaining 580.1K views in @studymatic’s video. @studymatic suggests placing exam questions at the front of the flashcards and the answers on the back in order to really test yourself.

TikTok Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@sage.studies/video/6992226571012640006?is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=7036390780633908741

Blurting Method – 1.8 million views
In third place is the ‘Blurting Method’, gaining 1.8 Million views on @studyhelp10’s TikTok and 1.4 Million views on @unjadedjade’s TikTok account. The blurting method is a way to recall content from memory by writing as much down as you can about a particular topic without looking at notes. Once that is done you may look back at your notes and ‘fill in the gaps’ to see what you are unable to remember. This is otherwise known as ‘active recall’, which is particularly helpful for revision the night before an exam.

TikTok Links: https://www.tiktok.com/@studyhelp10/video/7033519976275283206?is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=7036390780633908741
https://www.tiktok.com/@unjadedjade/video/6989914736833940741?is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=7036390780633908741
Pomodoro Method – 1.8 Million views
In fourth place is the ‘Pomodoro Method’, gaining 1.8 Million views on @studyhelp10’s TikTok account. This is a way to break down your revision into shorter bursts of focus, by working for 25 minutes without a distraction and then taking a 5 minute rest. This helps to maintain concentration and also increases your potential to absorb information. @drjuliesmith has 866K views on their TikTok video about the Pomodoro Method, also suggesting that to maximize your ‘break’ time you should try to exercise in between revision bursts.

TikTok Links: https://www.tiktok.com/@studyhelp10/video/7033519976275283206?is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=7036390780633908741

@drjuliesmith

Learning in short bursts works well for me. How do you find it? #learnontiktok #studyhacks #revisiontips #projectfreetime #revision #exams

♬ original sound – Dr Julie Smith – Psychologist

Speed Reading- 910.7K Views
In fifth place is ‘Speed Reading’, with 910.7K views on @maxklymenko’s TikTok account. This is likely more useful for University students or those with a lot of required reading for their studies. Speed Reading is a technique that can be improved over time through consistent reading of texts, while also teaching yourself to ‘skip’ words from the first and last lines without it impacting how much you understand. This is due to your peripheral vision processing the words that you skipped.

TikTok Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@maxklymenko/video/6910654434351549698?lang=en&is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=7036390780633908741

Most Popular Study Apps on TikTok:
Wolfram Alpha – 6M Views
This app is particularly useful for solving algebraic math questions.
Bartleby Write – 1.6M views
This app checks grammar and plagiarism and can be used to proof-read essays.
Study Smarter Study App- 1.5M views
This app is recommended as an all-round beneficial revision application. It allows you to create flashcards for studying and can also use these flashcards to quiz you on exam style questions.
Forest App- 106K Views
This app is good for reducing the likelihood of phone distractions while revising.

Methodology:
Experts at Revision Centre sought to determine the most viewed learning hack videos on TikTok videos using hashtag search terms related to revision including: ‘study’, ‘revision’, ‘studytok’, ‘study tips’ and ‘revision hacks’
The videos that appeared on TikTok through these searches were then ranked according to highest number of likes, and categorized based on the key-words searched.
The different videos were compared to see if there were any repeated study techniques or hacks, and then a list was created of the ‘Most Viewed’ revision techniques on TikTok. The TikTok videos were then ranked in accordance with number of views.
Revision Centre also compiled a list of notable study apps mentioned in the highest viewed study-related TikTok videos and are relevant to this research.
Data is valid as of 7/12/21 and is subject to change.