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PARENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WELCOME

PARENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WELCOME.

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PARENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WELCOME

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  1. PARENTS IN PARTNERSHIPWELCOME Research shows that your interest and involvement in your child’s learning and education is more important than anything else in helping your child fulfil their potential. As parents, you are the people who go with your child on their learning journey, from the day they are born to the time they become an adult.

  2. GCSEs? LET’S GO FOR IT!

  3. REVISION The Silver Bullet • IN SCHOOL – Revised Daily Timetable • PUPILS MUST ATTEND ALL SESSIONS AS INSTRUCTED • AT HOME – Every Evening and Weekends • REVISION RAISES RESULTS

  4. GETTING STARTED • Encourage your child to start or step up their revision • Get your child to draw up a revision timetable and pin it up. • Make sure it looks sensible – with a good balance of work and relaxation. • Make sure they have a quiet place/space in which to work. • Take a friendly and encouraging interest.

  5. GETTING ORGANISED

  6. TOP 10 REVISION TECHNIQUES • Use postcards e.g. to make topic cards. • Make mind maps. • Use highlighters. • Pick out copy down key points. • Make up a mnemonic. • Learn off by heart. • Share the work – revise with a friend. • Record info and play it back later. • Invent exam questions and plan how to answer. • Get on the revision websites, full list in the homework diary

  7. EFFECTIVE REVISION • Your child needs to be an active learner. • Become involved – ask them to explain; help with testing; encourage studying with a friend • Reach an agreement about distractions • Revision Raises Results • Improve by at least a grade

  8. Reduce Distractions • Look carefully at the study area with your child • TV, DVD, Playstation – build time for them into Revision Timetable • Computers- Be aware of MSN – the biggest distraction of them all!!

  9. AVOID STRESS • Stick to the revision timetable; adopt a steady pace. • Revise for 30-50 minutes at a time. • Take short breaks and build in rewards. • Use spare time, e.g. 5-10 minutes to recap what has been learned. • Find time to relax. • Encourage talk about what they’re doing

  10. Increase Brain Power in 2 Weeks • Eat 3 healthy meals a day including breakfast • Take 30 minutes of physical activity, even if it’s just a walk • Get as much sleep as possible • DRINK 1-2 LITRES OF WATER PER DAY • Reduce caffeine consumption-coffee, tea, fizzy drinks. and especially high energy drinks • Eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day.

  11. HOW MUCH WORK? • FIRST MAJOR EXAM MATHS • AT LEAST 2 HOURS PER NIGHT • WEEKENDS TOO • HALF TERM IS WORTH A GRADE! DON’T WASTE TIME IT! • REVISED TIMETABLE WILL OPERATE DON’T MISS A SINGLE LESSON • ENGLISH AND MATHS DAY FRI 22 MAY

  12. MOTIVATION • PUPILS MUST turn up for all exams • Mentors available • Pre exam sessions – tips, advice, relaxation, breakfast • REWARDS • Help and advice available from school at any time

  13. PARENTS’ CHECK LIST • EXAM TIME TABLE • REVISED LESSON TIMETABLE • YOUR CHILD’S PERSONAL EXAM TIMETABLE • HOW TO REVISE EFFECTIVELY ADVICE • CHILD’S EQUIPMENT

  14. EVERY CHILD MATTERS • Our aim is to encourage, help and support every pupil to achieve their potential. • If we are worried about your child, we will let you know what the problem is and what we are doing to help. • If you are worried, please contact school for advice.

  15. PARENTS IN PARTNERSHIP THANK YOU FOR COMING LET’S GO FOR IT!

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