1. mind maps The process starts around a central idea or picture
Mind maps are not spider diagrams.
A mind map is a diagram used to represent themes of understanding linked a central key word or idea.
Mind maps are, by definition, a graphical method of taking notes. Their visual basis helps one to distinguish words or ideas, often with colours and symbols.
They generally take a hierarchical or tree branch format, with ideas branching into their subsections.
The process starts around a central idea or picture
Key themes are established through branches with sub branches
Key terminology is used
Single words or phrases
Themes are connected through colours
Images reinforce meaning
It allows you to freely associate and link ideas

2. What does good revision look like?

4. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD?
TIME
ENCOURAGE THEM TO DEDICATE SUFFICIENT TIME TO REVISION
BUILD IN BREAKS
CORRECT ENVIRONMENT
AWAY FROM DISTRACTIONS (BUT MAY NEED SOME SUPERVISION)
SUPPORT –
DISCUSS TOPICS
HELP WITH FLASH CARDS AND TESTING
ENCORAGE THEM TO PRACTISE BY COMPLETING PAST PAPERS
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE –
EATING HEALTHILY
PLENTY OF REST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/PRAISE
REMEMBER – JUST LEAVING THEM TO IT WILL NOT GET THE BEST RESULTS!

5. How will the mocks make a difference?
An opportunity to organise revision
A real taste of what the actual GCSEs will be like
Practise timing
Get first-hand experience of the exam papers
Get a feel for what it will be like to have one exam after another: understand the pressure
Provide us with accurate grades to pass on to colleges
These are sometimes used if, for any reason they are unable to sit any of their exams in the summer

6. “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring