1. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 1 5/23/2015 How do you support students for the exams?

2. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 2 5/23/2015 Key to success Clear sense of what you want to achieve- ambitions and sense that you can only do your best Thorough preparation- planning, health, environment Effective revision techniques Management of stress Parents can play a major role in this process

3. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 3 5/23/2015 How have you revised in the past? When have you started revision? How have you prepared for revision? How have you revised? How successful has your revision been?

4. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 4 5/23/2015 What are your main motivations for the exam? Negative reasons 1) Parents say I must do it 2) Just here because I am here- Dominated by fear of failure

5. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 5 5/23/2015 How do you help to motivate students? Major concern- Should you interfere and tell pupils to work yet run the risk of confrontation? How do you encourage pupils? One of the major questions we get asked by parents

6. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 6 5/23/2015 Key issues 1) All pupils want to do well- some find it more difficult than others to start 2) Stress is a major factor surrounding young people and many will go into defence mode when confronted with threats 3) Success breeds success 4) Pupils need a sense that they are doing this for themselves

7. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 7 5/23/2015 What is driving you? Focus on the results day- what would be a success

8. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 8 5/23/2015 Negative psychology method How would you feel if you missed out?

9. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 9 5/23/2015 Where will it get me? Put up pictures of college, University, or future employment

10. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 10 5/23/2015 I’ll show them Has anyone doubted you

11. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 11 5/23/2015 I’m going to do it for me I know I can do it and I will

12. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 12 5/23/2015 How do you prepare? Have you got the following? Specifications, Assessments (past exam papers) Examiner reports

13. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 13 5/23/2015 Public Examinations: What? 3 examining boards: 1) AQA www.aqa.org.uk Then follow the route: There are links to   Specifications (the syllabus)   Assessment material   Coursework   Notice board   Examiners’ reports

14. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 14 5/23/2015 Public Examinations: What? 3 examining boards: 2) Edexcel www.edexcel.org.uk/ Then Qualifications / subject index (select relevant letter) When you reach subejct page, select correct qualification and scroll down to find specification, assessment material and examiner reports

15. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 15 5/23/2015 Public Examinations: What? 3 examining boards: 3) OCR www.ocr.org.uk Then Candidates /Parents Useful documents   Datasheets, Factsheets, Overviews & Info packs   Information Briefs   Markschemes and materials   Specifications and Syllabuses   Specimen assessment materials   Student Guides and Materials Then scroll down to find your subject

16. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 16 5/23/2015 Frequently asked questions What happens if the pupils miss / are late / clash for a Public Examination? – – Clash: tell us as soon as possible (although we try and identify them); – – specific arrangements will be made on an individual basis

17. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 17 5/23/2015 Frequently asked questions What happens if the pupils miss / are late / clash for a Public Examination? – – There are strict regulations about what we can do for pupils who are late; if problem ring school immediately and get into school as quickly as possible – – If pupils do not sit exam, no marks unless there is a doctor’s note given to us – – If pupil is unwell, the best approach is to come in and sit the exam, and then we can put in Special Consideration report (v. helpful if this is supported by doctor’s note - can be obtained after the exam)

18. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 18 5/23/2015 Revision: definition Revision is another word for reviewing. It is the process by which you re-read course essays, notes and textbooks in order to understand and remember what you have learned. To be effective, revision requires accurate notes and careful planning....but that's not all.....!

19. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 19 5/23/2015 Learning & Revision: factors for successful preparation Psychological Learning Physiological NB Everyone is an individual!

20. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 20 5/23/2015 The role of stress... U6 Need to balance Some stress to get on with revision (results do matter; future education and employment may depend on the) Not too much stress which may make them give up! (Sense of perspective; realistic expectations) Psychological factors contrast 7&8 Tailor to the individual Vulnerable stage -6 th form feel ought to be coping

21. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 21 5/23/2015 Basic needs – – Heat (well oxygenated) – – Air (breathe deeply if you panic! Take fresh air every now and then) – – Sleep (relax before sleep; 8 hours; nocturnal work burns up mental energy needed for the next day) Physiological factors

22. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 22 5/23/2015 Diet – – Diet : protein for the brain (fish, eggs, milk);protein for the brain (fish, eggs, milk); nuts + bananas for energy (chocolate effects don’t last as long!!)nuts + bananas for energy (chocolate effects don’t last as long!!) waterwater Physiological factors

23. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 23 5/23/2015 Preparation – – Basic preparation: – – Tidy room – – Tidy desk – – Filed notes – – No TV – – Sound? – – Organisation helps relieve stress

24. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 24 5/23/2015 Preparation – – Equipment: New stationary All files, books, paper, pens, calculator near you Physiological factors

25. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 25 5/23/2015 Preparation Timing for revision: Short bursts Review regularly – – short term memory – – long term memory Physiological factors As a general rule, most effective if knowledge is 'reinforced'

26. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 26 5/23/2015 Preparation – – Timing: Draw up plan / timelineDraw up plan / timeline Dates of exam in redDates of exam in red Blank out time you can’t revise in blackBlank out time you can’t revise in black Allocate sessionsAllocate sessions Physiological factors Puts you in control.. Not a waste of time!

27. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 27 5/23/2015 Preparation – – How to allocate? – – List subjects + topics - grade confidence (A - D) – – Mix easier with more difficult - no more than 2 subjects per day Physiological factors

28. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 28 5/23/2015 Preparation – – How long? 40 minutes’ revision40 minutes’ revision 20 minutes’ break20 minutes’ break – –e.g. eat, drink, song, TV, chat Suggestion … NB lots of different ways - choose what's appropriate for YOU Physiological factors

29. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 29 5/23/2015 Preparation b b http://www.scool.co.uk/default.asp Physiological factors

30. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 30 5/23/2015 How do you start? – – Give 'the big picture’ Look at the specification / syllabus topicsLook at the specification / syllabus topics Look at past papers & examiner commentsLook at past papers & examiner comments Know what the exam ‘types’ are (essay, multichoice, practical, oral)Know what the exam ‘types’ are (essay, multichoice, practical, oral) Start in the spring breakStart in the spring break Learning & revision

31. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 31 5/23/2015 Construct Meaning – – Look at the text books – – Look at exercise books – – Look at teacher support notes – – Look at any other revision guides / web sites etc – – Produce clear exam notes- ideally typed so you can add to them Learning & revision

32. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 32 5/23/2015 Variety of techniques Use MULTISENSORY methods (VAK) Learning & revision

33. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 33 5/23/2015 Visual learning Visual – – flashcards – – imagine story – – posters – – spider diagrams / mind maps – – PowerPoint – – colour, font, highlighter CODES (not random!) Learning & revision

34. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 34 5/23/2015 Learning & revision

35. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 35 5/23/2015 Auditory learning Auditory – – Say/record list aloud- ipod – – Say spellings aloud – – Teach your friends and family – – Put to rhyme / music (Beans means... / for mash...)- create your own – – Word link – – Group revision Learning & revision 7x7=49 bacula friend A litre of water’s a pint and three quarters Two and a quarter pounds of jam weigh about a kilogramme

36. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 36 5/23/2015 Auditory Learning Learning & revision Mnemonics " SOH - CAH - TOA! " Pronounced "...soaker toe-er..." where: Sin Ø = Opposite/Hypotenuse Cos Ø = Adjacent/Hypotenuse Tan Ø = Opposite/Adjacent sides " To Oil A Car Always Have Some Oil Handy " A litre of water’s a pint and three quarters Two and a quarter pounds of jam weigh about a kilogramme

37. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 37 5/23/2015 Kinesthetic learning Kinesthetic – – write out (notes  summary  summary again  key words on cards  carry round and test yourself) Learning & revision

38. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 38 5/23/2015 Kinesthetic Learning Kinesthetic – – mini whiteboards / frames – – rhythmic action – – verbalise – – match flashcards – – Computer games Learning & revision

39. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 39 5/23/2015 Kinesthetic Learning Kinesthetic – – get someone to test aloud (friend, family) - if you can explain it to someone else, you can explain it in an exam!) – – ask questions – – create poster/PowerPoint – – do practice papers under ‘timed’ conditions Learning & revision

40. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 40 5/23/2015 Memorisation Employ memory strategies (chunking, clustering, categorising) Ask questions, and give TIME for processing the answer – – descriptive (what...who... where..when) – – reflective (why...compare..) – – speculative (what if...) Learning & revision

41. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 41 5/23/2015 What will your parents be experiencing? advising, tracking, guiding, supporting resigned flock caring adult

42. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 42 5/23/2015 Where will you revise School- would it benefit you to treat revision as a job? Home- away from friends When will you stop? What days will you work?

43. The Ashcombe School Gov Dev Jun 04 43 5/23/2015 Main points Find balance between working hard and working too much Devise revision timetable for outside lessons "You can only do your best!"