 Lanark Grammar S4 Exams 2014/15

What is studying?  Study verb the act of texting, eating and watching TV with an open textbook nearby.

What we will cover  Setting the scene – where you revise  How do I study?  Who can help?  Last minute preparation

Study, what’s the point?  Better grades and perhaps more qualifications.  College, university or a training place.  Access to an apprenticeship which requires specific grades or qualifications.  Wider job opportunities and career or further education options with good prospects

Where to Revise? Have a think about each of the three questions below? 1. Where do you study at the moment? 2. What are the good points about this place? 3. What are the bad points about this place?

Where to Revise  A room where you can be on your own.  Somewhere with a desk or table and chair.  A fixed place  Somewhere with space for you to store your folders/textbooks and for notes to be spread out.  Make sure you have enough paper, pens, pencils, ruler, etc. before you start.  Water to drink and fruit to eat.

Getting started  30 – 50 minute periods with minute breaks  Study when you are at your best  Focus on every class not just what you enjoy and can do  Be flexible

Studying  Get into a routine, getting started is the hardest part.  Be active  It sounds obvious but make sure you have all the notes  Distractions!

Excuses, excuses, excuses

Who can help?  Teachers  Parents / Guardians  Friends  Relations  Library / Internet  Brothers and Sisters