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WELCOME TO REVISION EVENING 2008

WELCOME TO REVISION EVENING 2008. Tuesday 25 th March. Please don’t eat the sweets yet!. GCSE Student Support. Year 10 summer report Summer 07 Year 11 interim report November 07 Academic Tutoring day November 07 Year 11 subject evening December 07 Mock Exams January 08

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WELCOME TO REVISION EVENING 2008

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  1. WELCOME TOREVISION EVENING 2008 Tuesday 25th March Please don’t eat the sweets yet!

  2. GCSE Student Support • Year 10 summer report Summer 07 • Year 11 interim report November 07 • Academic Tutoring day November 07 • Year 11 subject evening December 07 • Mock Exams January 08 • Revision sessions From February 08 • SLT Interviews February 08 • Revision Evening March 08 • Learning Game March 08

  3. What do you hope to get from tonight? • What are the effects of revision on: • Students • Parents • The home including other family members • Teachers & other staff at school

  4. Examination Dates 2007 • Entries Deadline 21st February 2008 • Coursework Deadlines Vary • Language Orals 30th Aril – 4th May 2008 • Study Leave 14th May 2008 • 1st Written Exam 14th May 2008 • Last Written Exam 20th June 2008 • Collection of Results 21st August 2008

  5. Coffee breakActivity: Plan what you think an average day of revision should look like Coffee is kindly provided by the KSFA

  6. Revision Timetable

  7. PLANNING REVISIONWhen should I start? • As soon as possible – The longer the period of revision, the more thorough you can be

  8. How do I plan my revision? • Make a list of subjects to revise and break them down into topics • Estimate how long each topic is likely to take to revise • Make a revision programme which includes 2 or 3 topics / methods per session

  9. Getting down to it……… • Prepare a place to revise before you are due to start • Ensure that you have everything you need • Decide on a time to start/finish and stick to it - NO excuses! • Plan regular breaks to sustain concentration

  10. Learning Efficiency Learning Efficiency % Time 1/2 hour 1 hour

  11. Tips for Revising • Make condensed notes or diagrams for each topic • Make revision cards with key words highlighted • Use pod casts, videos or the Internet to add variety • Test yourself with friends or parents or attempting past papers

  12. Learning Styles 5% Lecture 10% Reading 20% Audio Visual 30% Demonstration 50% Discussion group 75% Practice by doing 90% Teach others, immediate use

  13. Revision Timetable

  14. Coping with exams

  15. Good preparation • Wake up at a suitable time • Eat a healthy, substantial breakfast • Check that you have all the resources you need for the exam including your seat number • Get to school in plenty of time • Go to the toilet just before the exam

  16. Keep stress at bay…………. • Get some exercise • Try relaxation techniques • Talk about your worries

  17. What did you expect to get from tonight?

  18. REVISION EVENING 2008 GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

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