Montrose

1. Montrose Academy Buzz Dome Edge Basics Give & Get 1. Delivering the highest levels of attainment and achievement 2. Ensuring every young person is a success and that success is celebrated 3. Ensuring every young person moves onto positive and aspirational destinations 4. Improving the lives and life chances of all

2. Coping with Senior Phase Evening Thursday 3rd November 2016

3. What Pupils Can Expect • How Parents Can Help • Top Tips from S6 What we will cover... Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

4. Increase in expectation – • More mature, more responsible • Increase in pressure – • These results matter! • Increase in homework • Not just activities to hand in but revision too • Increase in challenge – • National Qualifications • Increase in demands on young people’s time • Part time jobs, volunteering, socialising What pupils can expect... Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

5. GROWTH MINDSET AND MOTIVATION Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

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10. www.sqa.org.uk Past papers and mark schemes Digital format for ASN pupils 2017 exam timetable; 2nd May – 2nd June 2017 Candidate advice (frequently asked questions) SQA Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

12. Access from SQA website Try with and without notes Practice timed exams ASK teachers for help Past papers Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

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14. What Parents/Carers can do…… Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

15. Carol Dweck – Power of Praise

16. People are very sensitive to the messages they receive about themselves. The way we interact with young people can foster either a growth or a fixed mindset Praise for effort v. praise for ability. The Power of Praise

17. FOOD FOR THOUGHT… As a parent, do I praise effort or ability?

18. “Jackson’s a natural with language and maths…” “Phoebe’s great at art and craft.”

19. “I’m not good at climbing; I’m not good at sports…”

20. MY EXPERIENCE “You said I could do cartwheels if I just kept trying…”

21. Praise and Perspective - not pressure • Support with organisation – time management, tidiness, environment • A helping hand – even if it’s a click of the mouse to revision materials • An understanding of NQs What pupils need from home...

22. “There’s just too much to do.” • “I’m doing this because I know it best.” • “No one else is doing this much.” • “I’m too busy.’” PRAISE AND PERSPECTIVE Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

23. School work • Study support • Homework and deadlines • On-going revision starts now • Suitable learning environment • Study plans ORGANISATION Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

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25. Organisation of notes • Reading over the day’s work • Revision of topic • 20 mins makes a difference “I don’t have any homework!”

26. Develops good habits which will: • Reduce stress • Make workload more manageable • Offer a sense of control and reward • Instil discipline • Improve time management THE IMPORTANCE OF ONGOING INDEPENDENT STUDY...

27. Tidy • Keep materials in same place • Minimal distractions or interruptions • Comfortable AN APPROPRIATE PLACE TO STUDY… Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

28. Not always possible or appropriate but: • Listen • Reassure • Point in the right direction • Praise effort A HELPING HAND

29. What the school is doing…… • Regular Tracking and Monitoring; 3 Formal Parent/Carer Reports • Study Support • Tailored SE programme • Study Skill assemblies/Form Study • Managing stress and anxiety workshops • Targeted Study Support – January Onwards • Supporting Senior Pupil Process Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

30. Supporting Senior Pupils(SSP) S4/S5/S6 Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

31. “Making the link between the classroom and workplace can help young people to see the relevance of their learning and understand the contribution that they can make to their schools and colleges, to their community and to the economy.” The Philosophy Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

32. The purpose for SSR meetings is to provide clear support for pupils who are struggling to meet the standards expected in the senior phase. • The process reflects the world of work and aims to develop greater responsibility in our pupils. The Purpose Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

33. If the class teacher believes you should be involved in the Supporting Senior Pupil process then they will discuss this with young person and the Principal Teacher of that subject. • PCS teacher will also be informed and young person will begin the process. The Process Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

34. A) Homework default B) Failure to undertake SQA assessment C) Truancy- including period by period D) Pattern of Late coming E) Disruptive behaviour Criteria for a SSP meeting Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

35. Level 1- SSP referral- Class teacher/PT PC&S • Level 2- Meeting - DHT, PT PC&S • Level 3- Meeting - Head teacher, PT PC&S, Parent or Guardian SSP Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

36. Meeting 1– Official Warning Present : PT PC&S, (and PT Curriculum where appropriate) Action • The nature of concern will be discussed with you • An action plan with specific targets and within a specific time period will be agreed. • Pupil checks in with PT PC&S once a week for the next 3 weeks to discuss progress. • Parents contacted via formal letter SSP Meeting 1 Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

37. Meeting 2 – Final Formal Warning Present: DHT, PT PC&S, Action • Highlight previous concerns not being addressed. • Specific targets agreed and set by DHT. • Pupil checks in with DHT once/twice per week for 3 weeks • Parents contacted by telephone (DHT) SSP Meeting 2 Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

38. Meeting 3 – Alternative Provision/Leavers Form Present: Head Teacher, PT PC&S, Parent/Carer Action • At this meeting alternative provision will be discussed. This may include work experience, college link courses and/or part time employment. • A leavers form will be completed (S5/S6) SSP Meeting 3 Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

39. LEARNING STYLES Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

40. Different people learn in different ways. It is worthwhile taking time to find out what works for each young person. LEARNING STYLES Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

41. Learners respond to different types of stimuli • V – Visual or verbal learning (images) • A – Auditory learning (sounds) • K - Kinaesthetic learning (movement and feelings) Multi Sensory Learning Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

42. Colour-code notes Create mindmaps or spider diagrams – using colour Write down key concepts on cards Use diagrams or sketches Visual learners

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45. study with friends make recordings Auditory learners read notes out loud

46. Writing, drawing, mind-mapping - flipchart, chalkboard… • Step-by-step: Writing each step of a process on a separate piece of paper, placing it on the floor and walking through it • Learning while moving: doing dishes, walking the dog, kicking a football around… • ICT resources Kinaesthetic Learners Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

47. Help! I don’t know anything about …. Interactive learning Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

48. Quizzes • Talk through a diagram or picture illustrating the main points of what they are learning • Explain learning to someone else in the family • Pretend to be the teacher Interactive learning Buzz Dome Edge Give & Get Basics

49. Study Suggestions When studying you can use a variety of methods. This pyramid highlights the types of methods which would be most beneficial to you. The higher up the pyramid the method, the more challenging it is. Try using a variety of techniques when studying to ensure you have full understanding. HIGHER ORDER CREATING EVALUATING ANALYSING INCREASING CHALLENGE APPLYING UNDERSTANDING LOWER ORDER REMEMBERING

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