Year 11 Raising Achievement 2016

Time is short : what do students need to do?!? Exam Requirements Study Skills Timetables Get Organised Revise Teachers ‘Down Time’ Don’t Panic !

Revision Techniques 1. Your place of work should be organised and undisturbed use a comfortable chair ( not lying on the bed!!) table for working space good lighting necessary equipment; notes, books, revision guides etc 2. Learning the work – memorise facts vocabulary in foreign languages quotations in literature diagrams/drawings scientific facts formulae in maths and science

3. Active learning Write down the main points (DON’T copy out pages of notes) Draw diagrams and flow charts Test yourself on key points Highlight the main points and key words in your notes Use mnemonics to help you remember eg N.CHOPS = elements in proteins; Nitrogen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Phosphorus, Sulphur 4. Revision notes Only jot down the main points (you could use cards for this) Use the cards to re-test yourself (or get someone to help you) Number the points on the list Use published revision guides 5. Using memory maps! Memory maps use words, pictures and links to help you remember notes in a different way. These are most effective when looked at weekly. Start by drawing a picture or key word in the middle of a blank page. Add branches to the “map” including key words and pictures. Use arrows to connect linking ideas.

Get Organised ! Know when each exam is (get a big copy of the exam timetable & put it up) and what time it begins and ends and how many papers there are Know the requirements for each exam : Number of questions need to answer How many sections Know what equipment you need: basic: Black pens HB pencils Ruler Eraser Pencil Sharpener All in a see through pencil case

Know what equipment you need: subject specific: Calculator Compass Protractor Coloured pencil crayons Set texts Know the rules: No mobiles phones No communication No bags No coats Know what you are going to do if you have more than one exam in a day Know that you have revised and prepared as well as you can!

Create a Revision Timetable & Make Sure You Stick to it Divide the time up into: Weeks Days Hours Subjects Breaks Increase the amount of time you revise as the examinations get nearer Plan so that you organise revision in order to make sure that the exams which are earlier get more revision sooner

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun 9amSchool REMaths 10amSchool HistoryEnglish Lit 11amSchool English Lit RE 12School LunchHistory 1pmSchool MathsLunch 2pmSchool GeogMaths 3pmSchool HSCEnglish Lit 4pmEnglish Lit MathsEnglish Lit GeogBreakRE 5pmHistoryHSCBreakHistoryMathsBreakMaths 6pmGeogREHSCREBreakMathsBreak

Attend Revision Sessions MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Lunchtime CATERING CHILD DEV. GEOG REART PE DRAMA TEXTILES PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING HEALTH & SOCIAL After School MATHS X GEOG DRAMA TEXTILES PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING SCIENCEHISTORY ART CATERING CHILD DEV. PE

Exam Information Booklet When? After Easter Holidays What is in it? All qualifications a pupil is entered for Individual pupil exam timetables: Dates Times Exam rules, regulations & procedures Frequently Asked Questions Revision Tips Useful Websites Exam Key Words Results Day: Informed by letter of the place Let us know if you change your address

What can you do to help your child achieve their potential? 1.Know what their target grades are 2.Check target grades against any information school sends home 3.Discuss them with your child 4.Ensure that appropriate study takes place at home to support work carried out in school 5.Contact school if you have concerns, which have not already been raised 6.Ensure your child attends school

Who to contact Form Tutor Learning Manager (Miss Huntriss) Subject teacher Subject Leader Senior Leadership Team Early contact is best. Your child’s success depends on a 3-way partnership You Your Child School

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