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WORKING TOGETHER FOR SUCCESS. STAFF. STUDENTS. PARENTS. A successful learner is someone who………. Your Frustrations!. I didn’t even do GCSEs – how can I help him?. I don’t understand all this coursework, levels and modular exams – it’s completely different from when I was at school.
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WORKING TOGETHER FOR SUCCESS STAFF STUDENTS PARENTS
A successful learner is someone who……….
Your Frustrations! I didn’t even do GCSEs – how can I help him? I don’t understand all this coursework, levels and modular exams – it’s completely different from when I was at school I can’t stand the arguments and stress when I tell him exams are important and try and make him work Surely she shouldn’t be going out again when she’s got exams coming up?
Your Frustrations! She’s always got an excuse – I don’t know what to believe There’s a million websites to help but how do you know which are any good? He always leaves everything to the last minute – one moment he has all the time in the world – the next it’s all stress and stropping because it all has to be in tomorrow. She’s always panicked in exams – what can I do to help?
“Why am I learning?” If you do not know, you will not learn. W I I F M hat’s n t or e
WE LEARN…….. • 10% OF WHAT WE READ • 20%OF WHAT WE HEAR • 30% OF WHAT WE SEE • 50% OF WHAT WE SEE AND HEAR • 70% OF WHAT WE DISCUSS WITH OTHERS • 80% OF WHAT WE EXPERIENCE PERSONALLY • 95% OF WHAT WE TEACH SOMEONE ELSE.
Mind mapping A mind map is the easiest way to put information into your brain and to take information out of your brain. It is a creative and effective means of note-taking that literally “MAPS OUT” your thoughts. What you need to make a mind map: Blank unlined paper. Coloured pens and pencils. Your brain. Your imagination.
Use colours. Connect your main branches to the central image Use an image or picture for your main idea Start in the centre of the page Use one key word per line. Make your branches curved. Use images throughout.
Revision cardsWhy did the League of Nations fail? NO ARMY Other sanctions had limitations Unable to stop aggressive countries DEFEATED POWERS Did not join Germany Russia Disgruntled ? SLOW MAKING DECISIONS Assembly too large to react quickly Decisions had to be unanimous eg Manchurian Crisis USA DID NOT JOIN Biggest/most powerful country Would have been bonus to have them on side TOO CLOSELY LINKED WITH Tof V SO NOT RESPECTED Intervention too late
In the morning, Greg went shopping at TK Maxx. He Bought trainers, a new tracksuit and a nice pink hat forhis sister. Creating hierarchies In the afternoon, Greg played football at Claris Park with his friends. He was so busy that there wasn’t any time left to do hishomework, which didn’t bother him much.
trainers Creating hierarchies TK Maxx tracksuit Greg’s Day - shopping morning pink hat - sister football Claris Park afternoon friends homework OK!
REVIEW Why? 100% AMOUNT RECALLED TIME Finished Learning
1 month REVIEW Why 1 week 1 day Before the exam 100% AMOUNT RECALLED 10 mins 2nd Review 3rd Review 4th Review 1ST Review TIME Finished Learning
MEMORY Learning without breaks 100% 100% AMOUNT RECALLED PRIMACY RECENCY 0 hrs TIME 2 Hrs
MEMORY Learning with regular breaks 100% 100% AMOUNT RECALLED RECENCY PRIMACY 0 hrs TIME 2 Hrs
Practice past questions • Useful websites • www.ocr.org.uk • www.aqa.org.uk • www.edexcel.org.uk
Encourage your son/daughter to find out precisely what eachpaper covers; • what equipment/materials are allowed • topics covered • how marks are allocated • how time should be allocated
Parent support • Show interest – but not too Big Brotherish! Strike a balance. • Communicatewith your child about school. This includes talking to them about their friends, activities, teachers, and work. • A stressful time.
A suitable learningenvironment. • Be around as a 'feeding and watering station' – feed your child lots of healthy food and drink lots of water. • The importance of sleep. • Ensure that your son or daughter has some time away from their studies. It’s also important that they take regular breaks during the study periods.
Know your son or daughter'smock exam andrevision timetable.Know exactly the date, time and location for each exam. See the mocks asvaluable learning experiences. Expect to achieve their target grade or one below. Make sure that your child is using the internet to study and not as a resource to give the appearance of study! Help themget organized – notes, folders, revision timetable, revision materials Counter the myththat there is no use revising for the mocks everything will be forgotten by June.
FAIL TO PREPARE PREPARE TO FAIL!
PRE-EXAM CHECKLIST • Have you got the correct day and time of day? • Exam timetable • Equipment: • Pen • Pencil • Rubber • Ruler • Protractor • Calculator All in a CLEARcarrying case
CONDUCT IN EXAMS Notice to candidates NO BAGS NO COATS DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES UNATTENDED
ILLNESS AND ABSENCE You don’t look ill to me! Exams officer
A successful learner is someone who……….
Key messages • School has a role to play • Parents have a role to play • BUT students must take responsibility and want to do it for themselves. • It’s not too late to make a difference.