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• Easter revision programme
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Easter Revision Programme 2018 ‐ Revise with us and improve your knowledge, skills, confidence and grades!
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
26 27 28 29 End of term 30 Good Friday 31 Easter Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Easter Sunday Easter Monday 11N BTEC Sport 8:30 – 13:30 Maths Sets 3&4 9.00‐15.00 Catering/ HSC/ Child IT Maintenance Day
G50 Set 3 revision in G56 Development – 9.30‐15.00
Set 4 revision in G58 G45
Business GCSE 10.00‐13.00 G24 Maths Set 1 9.00 – 13.00
Set 1 revision in G54 Music‐ 9.30‐12.30 121
Citizenship 10.00‐13.00 201 ICT Coursework ‐ 9:00 –
11W BTEC Sport 8:30 – 13:30 15:00 in G49
Engineering 9.00‐3.00 G36 G50
Art – 10.00‐15.00 G33
Geography ‐ 13.00 ‐15.00 G22 Engineering 9.00‐15.00 G36
Biology ‐ 9.30 ‐ 12.30 108
Catering/ HSC/ Child
Art – 10.00‐15.00 G33 Development‐ 9.30‐15.00 G45
Triple Chemistry – 9.00‐12.00 Chemistry – 9.00‐12.00 112
112
IT coursework 9.00 – 13.00 in
G55.
GCSE Psychology ‐ 9.00‐12.00
G41.
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Triple Physics – Maths Sets 1&2 – 10.00‐15.00 GCSE PE 8:30 – 13:30 G66 Geography 9.30‐12.30 G22
9.30‐12.30 106
Set 2 revision & invited Set 1 History 10.00‐13.00 Lecture Triple Physics – 9.30‐12.30
Physics ‐ 9.30 to students in G52 theatre 106
12.30 in 108
BTEC Dance 9:00‐13:30 in the Biology Higher 9.30‐12.30 109
gym
Catering / HSC/ Child Triple and Higher Biology– 9.00‐
Development ‐ 9.30‐15.00 G45 12.00 108
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Term Starts
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PIXL APPS – MATHS, ENGLISH GEOGRAPHY AND
HISTORY
Pixl apps – great for revision
School ID ‐ NW1116
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PIXL APPS – USE THEM TO HELP YOUR REVISION
Once in the app, you can choose an activity e.g. true or false
facts and then choose a topic to be tested on.
Each test will be automatically scored and you can retake it
until you are secure in that knowledge.
Year 11 Additional Support and Revision Sessions Spring 2018
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Maths LT – Maths LT – Maths LT – History LT Psychology LT New dates for
Invited students from Invited students from Invited students from Physics – 113 Media Coursework Saturday study
Before School
sets 2 and 3 sets 2 and 3 sets 2 and 3 English G61 – 120 ‐ drop‐in sessions.
Maths G59 ‐ Invited BTEC Sport G66 Biology – 109 Evaluation Revision session 9.30 – 12.30am
8.00 am – students from set 1 (invited only) 8:00 – Science Foundation ‐ Media Coursework 120
8.45am 08:30 118 ‐ drop‐in session
Science 112 ‐
Chemistry revision
English G12 ‐ Lit Maths Masterclass Maths G57 English G10 – Poetry ICT – G55 Invited and Open –
Quote Learning G54 – Grade 7+ Invited students from anthology revision you must register your
set 1 Science Revision interest in 118 and get
Citizenship Studies Maths G58 – open Science Revision 113 113 a permission letter.
201 session for foundation G36 for DT based
tier subjects Triple Science 112 ‐ GCSE PE Revision
Music Coursework Chemistry revision G66.
121 Maths G47 –invited Music 121 ‐ Exam
session for higher tier Preparation ICT – G55
After School History G25
G36 for DT based Science 116 ‐ YR 10 G36 for DT subjects
Geography G22 subjects content
3.30‐ 4.30pm Week 2 only ‐
GCSE Business G24 HSC/Child Dev G42 ‐ all English G08 ‐ Language Performing Arts
groups welcome Exam lectures
Media Coursework BTEC Dance Revision ‐
120 drop‐in session English G10 ‐ Poetry HSC/Child Dev/Catering Rehearsals in the Gym
anthology revision G45 ‐ all groups
HSC G42 exam welcome
revision Music 121 ‐ exam Other times available by Psychology G41
revision arrangement
BTEC Dance Revision ‐ Media Coursework 120
G07 Coursework catch Science 112 ‐ French 103 ‐ French oral
up Chemistry exam preparation
BTEC Sport G50
Success in Maths
Revision PiXL Maths App
Materials Past Pearson EdExcel exam papers
Intervention sessions revise key GCSE topic areas, identified
Maths Course Summary as critical content to master in order to progress to the next
There are three written exam papers, each grade. Specialist mathematics teachers drill methods and
lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes and demonstrate how to apply these to solve real GCSE
ଵ problems.
contributing 33 % to the final grade.
ଷ Intervention sessions have a significant impact on both
Paper 1 is NON calculator, Papers 2 & 3 are attainment and rate of progress.
calculator papers.
There is NO coursework or controlled Top Tips • Learn the content of your mastery tests.
assessment. • Work through your corrections on your marked PPE
The exam board is Pearson EdExcel. exam papers and hand them back to your teacher for a
re‐mark.
• Complete a past exam paper regularly.
• Use the PixL Maths App frequently – watch the therapy
videos and complete the tasks.
• Pace yourself in the exam – one minute per mark is a
good guide.
• Set out your workings clearly and methodically in a ruled
answer space.
• Draw/write on given diagrams – you may gain marks for
this.
• Learn your key/command words for maths.
In the Dec 2017 PPE students who
Your Future A good qualification in maths is an essential entry
regularly attended scored an
average of 65 marks out of 80,
requirement for many post‐16 colleges, sixth‐form centres
equivalent to grade 4+. and universities. Successful completion of GCSE
Students who did NOT attend Mathematics will allow progression to A‐Level Mathematics
scored an average of 59 marks out and other courses with a significant mathematical content,
of 80, equivalent to grade 3. such as Biology, Physics, Geography and Business Studies.
Success in English Revision
Materials
Study Guides for 3 Lit texts available for purchase through school.
Question level revision materials available in Foldr/student area.
Access to the PiXLit app to help learning quotations from set texts.
English Course Summary Language Literature
Top Tips
• 2 GCSEs: Language and Revise language and structure Re‐read the set texts. An Inspector
Literature features for question 3. Calls, Romeo and Juliet, A Christmas
• New 1‐9 grading Practice long mark questions in Carol and the Conflict Cluster in your
• 100% examination timed conditions. poetry anthology. There are free
• 4 exam papers altogether Go over a whole paper, online copies of all three. Try RM
• Speaking and Listening improving each answer and ask books on your Rmunify page.
endorsement your teacher to re‐mark it.
• Literature exams are closed Learn a range of evaluative Learn about the context for AIC and
book words such as spies to use in Conflict Poetry
question 6. Learn quotations from the set texts.
Revise a range of comparison Using the free PiXL app will help with
words and phrases and practice this.
comparing two things in writing. Learn and revise the technical
Make a 5 paragraph model for a language and poetic techniques
piece of creative writing that is covered in the units.
technically accurate and Make sure you know how to answer
thoughtful, to use in Paper 1. an extract question for ACC and R&J.
Write a model speech, letter Plan and answer a question on a
and informative article to use as whole text.
models for Paper 2. Watch the poetry videos on youtube
and the Pixl videos on the Student
Area as revision.
Revision sessions help you to
improve the quality of your Your Future A good qualification in English is an essential entry requirement for many
writing and help deepen your post‐16 colleges, sixth‐form centres and universities. Successful
understanding of the texts. completion of GCSE English will allow progression to A‐Level.
English is a core skill required in all professions.
Success in Science Revision • Revision workbooks are very useful for revision at home. They
Materials
Science Course Summary come with an answer book.
2 GCSEs awarded in Science for • Primrose kitten is a GCSE science revision channel on You
Science trilogy. tube.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=primrose+kitten
3 GCSE’s for Triple Science • BBC Bitsize – get the app!
There are 6 exams. 2 for • www.stem.org
Biology, 2 for Chemistry and 2 Top Tips • Organisation: Have your own calculator so you know how to
for Physics. use it.
• Revision plan: When are the exams?
• Revision plan: Identify what you don’t know.
• Revision: 20 mins each day.
• Attend intervention at least once a week.
• Use mastery tests.
• Practise exam questions – get used to them!
• Ask in class if uncertain.
• Get involved in class! From Easter you have 4 weeks of in class
revision until the first exam.
Your Future
Most Post 16 courses require you to have a science qualification.
You might not be asked about how stars form in a job but having
Revision sessions help an understanding of the environment around you and how things
keep the Y10 science work is useful. In addition, the skills you develop in science are
fresh and also support
important, such as; following a method, using equipment
with the Y11 topics
being taught. accurately, interpreting data, forming conclusions and evaluating
how effective something is. Being scientifically literate in a job can
be as important as being IT literate.
REVISION SKILLS
Change Challenge Treats
The first step is to try change. By We work best when we are faced with a Don’t forget to allow yourself some
changing what is in our exercise books challenge. treats. Break up your revision sessions
or textbooks into a different form, we and plan some treats to look forward to:
kick start our brains into action – we Challenge yourself to really sort out a fruit, chocolate, a drink, ten minutes in
start thinking about new ways of topic that you have found difficult. the garden, glancing at a magazine,
presenting and digesting the going for a walk…whatever will motivate
information and start learning. Will taking a new approach and turning you.
Ways to change things: it into a chart, diagram or mind map
help? Remember, breaking up your revision
• Time‐lines (for history) gives you more stops and starts and
• Charts and flowcharts (for Get someone to test you after you have more stops and starts increase your
processes) learned something new. learning.
• Audio – record facts/language (great
for languages) We learn extremely well when we have
• Revision cards – questions on key to teach someone else – why not try
facts teaching one of your parents, a brother
• Spider Diagrams/mindmaps for or sister, your grandparents or even your
topics friends?
• Make diagrams
• Label drawings Get them to ask you questions about
• Mnemonics – e.g. CHRIS RICE what you have just taught them – can
you answer their questions?REVISION TECHNIQUES TO TRY
Post‐it Notes
Revision cards – this Put your post –it notes on the
design allows you to keep fridge, your bedroom door
Revision Cards the cards together easily. etc. Looking at them often
You can colour code the will help you remember the
Post its topics or the harder facts.
questions.
Mind maps
Pixl apps
Timeline
Sort your History facts into a
Revision cards – write timeline.
exam questions on one Pixl apps – great for revision
side and the answer on
the other.Then test School ID ‐ NW1116
yourself or get help from User id: comprises surname initial 2018
friends and family. Password: comprises surname initial
Highlighters
Mind maps are great Use them to pick out key
for linking the facts of points and facts then add
a whole topic or unit them to mind maps or
of work. revision cards.IF YOU FIND IT DIFFICULT TO LEARN FACTS… Try Making Posters As you prepare for tests and exams, you will probably find some things that you just cannot seem to learn. These could be all sorts of things: dates, vocabulary, mathematical and chemical formulae or the names and locations of places. Choose one or two of these and make posters on A3 or A4 paper. Stick them up in your room where you will see them every day. Position the posters above eye level and your eyes will be drawn to them more frequently. Rotate the posters periodically to add variety. Slowly and surely you will become so familiar with them that you remember what is written on them. Don’t try to write too much on each poster. Make the poster attractive and colourful. Use pictures and diagrams to enhance the content of the poster. The best posters will only have little information on them so that you can gradually learn it. Share/swap posters between friends with whom you study the same subjects.
IF YOU FIND IT DIFFICULT TO LEARN FACTS…
Try Summarising – turning text and notes into key points
Top 10 tips:
Read the original text very carefully, making sure you understand it.
Read it again, highlighting or underlining what appear to be the key
points.
Consider changing the order of points or grouping some together to
save words.
Consider turning several similar points into a list within a single
sentence.
Don’t copy anything straight out without re‐wording it.
Don’t include unnecessary detail.
Keep it clear and simple. If you end up writing complicated sentences,
you’re including too much.
SummariseIF YOU FIND IT DIFFICULT TO LEARN FACTS…
Try the ‘Note’ Method or ‘Smaller and Smaller’
The Note method
The note methods requires a small pile of paper like post‐its and a
pen. You should write all the key words from your subject onto the
notes, and then stick them all over the house.
As you walk around and see the words, challenge yourself to be able
to say what they mean. If you can’t do one then go and look it up.
Keep going until you know them all. You could use different coloured
paper for different subjects.
Smaller and Smaller
The smaller and smaller method requires you to have A4 and A5
paper along with postcards.
Firstly write out the key topics onto A4 paper. Fit as much on as you
can. Then, take only the important bits and copy this information onto
the A5 piece of paper. Try to fit it all on.
Don’t just write smaller! Condense this information again onto a
postcard. You should now have only the very important words left.
You could make this harder by halving your postcard and trying to get
your information condensed further.IF YOU FIND IT DIFFICULT TO LEARN FACTS….
Try Mapping
Start with the theme in the Centre of the page and work outwards.
Then develop your main idea.
Each branch must relate to the branch before it.
Use only key words and images.
Key words must be written along the branches.
Printing your key words makes them more memorable.
Use highlights and coloured markers to colour code branches.
Make things stand out on the page so they stand out in your mind.
Brainstorm ideas. Be creative.
Design images you can relate to which will help you remember key
information.REVISION TIPS GET ORGANISED
Revision really helps
It sounds obvious, but revision really is the key to exam success. Being well prepared for your exams is
the best way to overcome stress and anxiety, and gives you the best chance of getting the best grades
you can.
Before you start revising, the amount of work you have to do can seem overwhelming. You may have to
study for lots of different subjects at once, and it's easy to feel daunted.
Make a realistic revision schedule ‐ Work out how much you have to do and the time you have to do it
in, then break it down into manageable chunks. Aim to do a few hours of revision each day, and mix up
your subjects so you don't get bored.
Find a revision style that suits you ‐ Studying alone in a quiet room suits some people, but not everyone
likes working in silence. Try playing music quietly in the background, or revising with a friend (but don't
let them distract you!).
Customise your notes to make them more personal ‐ Experiment with colour coding, notes on
postcards, diagrams or whatever helps you learn your topic.
Make sure you understand everything ‐ If you come across something you don't understand, try to find a
new source of information that will help you understand it. Just memorising it won't help you in your
exam. Don't be afraid to ask your teacher or a friend for help if you need it.
Look at past exam papers ‐ It means you can familiarise yourself with the layout and type of questions
you'll be asked. Practise completing exam papers in the set time limit to improve your exam technique.
Pick up a revision planner
from the Y11 office.REVISION TIPS ‐ GET SOME REST AND RELAXATION Don’t overdo it! Revision is an important part of exam success, but it's also important that you don't overdo it. Studying for hours and hours will only make you tired and ruin your concentration, which may make you even more anxious. Stress is natural Stress is a natural feeling that's designed to help us cope in difficult situations. In small amounts, it's good for you because it pushes you to work hard and do your very best. But too much stress can cause headaches and other problems. Taking regular short breaks while you're working may help. A break every 45 to 60 minutes is about right. During your breaks, do something relaxing, such as reading a book or going for a short walk. Taking your mind off your work will help you come back to it feeling refreshed. It can also help if you reward yourself after each revision session. For example, you could take a long bath or watch a good DVD. Exercise is useful When you're not revising, use your spare time to get away from your books and do something physical. Exercise is good for taking your mind off stress and keeping you positive, and it will help you sleep better. If you're still feeling stressed, it's important to talk to someone you trust, such as a family member, teacher or a friend. Many people find exams difficult to deal with, so don't be embarrassed to ask for support.
EXAM SKILLS – HOW TO GAIN HIGH MARKS Underline the
command
Plan Your Answer word
Step 1 – work out what
you need to do
Underline or highlight
command words and
context of the question.
Step 2 –Check how
many marks are
available then plan your
key points.
Step 3 ‐ Tick off your Make a plan of
key points as you add Make a plan of the key points,
them one by one – this the key points, this one has
avoids repetition. this one has a list advantages and
of points ready disadvantages.
to tick off.
Step 4 ‐ Justify ‐ Give
reasons for your answer.
This helps you access
higher marks.EXAM SKILLS – GET TO KNOW THE EXAM COMMAND WORDS
Exam Command Words What do you need to do?
A clear reason, method, or outcome.
Why? How? What?
Simple statement or short phrase. Sometimes with a reason or
Give, State, Name, Suggest conclusion.
Simple description using detail. Outline is often a brief summary.
Describe, Outline
You need to respond in detail. You will need to make a valid point and
Explain, Justify suggest reasons, sometimes using evidence/why to justify your points.
Give a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event to
Suggest reasons explain your point or reason.
A more detailed answer. Use a number of key points possibly with
Assess, Consider, Discuss, Reasons for advantages and disadvantages sometimes coming up with a conclusion
and reasons against based on your ideas.
This type of question will normally give you 2 bits of information and
Compare, Contrast you need to look for similarities (compare) and differences (contrast).
These questions are designed to stretch and challenge. They require
Evaluate/Analyse you to make a well balanced view of both sides to reach an evidence
informed conclusion.SCAFFOLDING – PLAN YOUR ANSWER
Exam
command
word – this is in
a question and
tells you what to
do.
Use this guide to
help you start
your answer.
This guide
suggests useful
phrases and
connectives to
use.SCAFFOLDING – SEQUENCING YOUR ANSWER
Sequence your sentence using these useful phrases
Se
I think….because For example for instance therefore
It is …….because This suggests as a result
Why? How? What?
This happened It was interesting
because…… because….
Give, State, Name, Suggest The main reason is….
This looks like.. therefore for instance thus
This happened because whenever as to show that
Suggest reasons
This is a result of for example as revealed by to take the case of
because/as thus as a result until
accordingly consequently accordingly whenever Use this
Describe, Outline since so since In conclusion guide to
this suggests until this demonstrates help you
this proves hence to demonstrate start your
Explain, Justify this indicates this implies answer and
points out this explains
then
points towards this conveys
sequence it
One reason is equally to turn to overall
e.g. add
Another reason is similarly yet to sum up
Compare, Contrast more
One advantage is but despite this in summary
Firstly however on the contrary in brief
sentences to
Assess, Consider, Discuss, This suggests compared as for on the whole expand the
On the other hand an equivalent the opposite throughout answer and
Reasons for and against
whereas likewise in the same way in all reach
Evaluate, Analyse otherwise nevertheless still conclusions.
although alternatively instead
apart from this alludes to to establish
this reveals
this depictsMATHS COMMANDS WORDS
MATHS COMMANDS WORDS
HOW TO HANDLE EXAM DAYS Start of the Day It's natural to be nervous on exam days, but don't let your nerves take over. Start the day with a good breakfast, and give yourself plenty of time to get to the exam hall. Remember to take everything you need, including pencils, pens and a calculator. A bottle of water and some tissues are also useful. Exam Skills Once the exam has started, take a few minutes to read the instructions and questions so you know exactly what's expected of you. Ask an exam supervisor if anything is unclear – they're there to help you. Plan how much time you'll need for each question. Don't panic if you get stuck on a question, but try to leave yourself enough time at the end to come back to it. Even if you're really stumped, an educated guess is better than leaving it blank. After the Exam When the exam is over, don't spend too much time going over it in your head or worrying about it. Resist the temptation to compare your answers with those of your friends. If you have more exams to come, focus on the next one instead.
WORRY BUSTERS Write down your concerns This immediately helps you to feel calmer and more objective. Ask the key question: Are these worrying thoughts helpful? If they are drawing your attention to something that needs dealing with, then start the pattern for dealing with things in the next three points below: Face the worst What’s the worst that could happen? Write it down. Now write down a few ways you’d cope if it did happen. Create a plan A and an alternative plan B, then think of the ways to make the worse less likely. Get the facts Worry can arise from confusion, or trying to make a decision without enough knowledge. Imagine you are collecting all the facts for someone else will help you stay calm and objective, or try to imagine you’re a lawyer, whose job it is to stay impartial. Analyses the facts once you have them Decide what to do. DO IT! Use your night thoughts When you’ve a worry, your mind goes on thinking about it during the night. Lie still for a few minutes when you wake to give helpful ideas a chance to drift into your mind.
STRESS BUSTERS - “THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE – ONLY FEEDBACK” Everyone gets nervous before an exam and have different ways of dealing with it. Below are some ways which can help you to relax and concentrate both before and during an exam: Visualisation ◊ Visit the exam room so you are familiar with its set up ◊ keep visualising the journey from your house to the exam room Relaxation ◊ Start from the toes: Clench for ten seconds and R‐E‐L‐A‐X ◊ Move up the body, clenching and relaxing Breathing ◊ Empty your lungs out and hold for as long as possible ◊ then breathe in slowly and as easy as possible The Three Minute Breathing Space Your breathing space provides a way to step out of automatic pilot and reconnect with the moment at hand Awareness Bring yourself into the present moment. If possible, close your eyes and ask: “What is my experience right now…in thoughts…in feelings…and in bodily situations?” Acknowledge your experiences, even if it’s unwanted Gathering Then, gently redirect your full attention to your breathing, to each in and out breathe as they flow, one after the other Your breathing can be used as an anchor to bring you to the present and help you to tune into a state of awareness and stillness Expanding Expand the field of your awareness around your breathing, so that it includes a sense of body as a whole, your posture and facial expression.
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