Parent Information Evening - 5-6pm Tuesday 26th February - Worle School
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Parent Information Evening
Tuesday 26th February
5-6pm
Maths – the home
straight
Mr Wood
Head of Maths
We are nearly there, it is now time for the sprint finish!
Remember, you are racing against every other Year 11 in
the country.
Paper 1 (Non-Calc) – 21st May
HALF TERM
Paper 2 (Calc) – 6th June
Paper 3 (Calc) – 11th June
The 2019 Success Ladder
A bank of past exam papers can be found on
Google Classroom – just log in and enter this code;
hiqswn
You can also find paper copies in the racks in the
maths corridors or in the LRC.
PPE Analysis Each student has been issued with a detailed analysis of how they did in the recent exams and which topics need more revision. This will only have an impact if it is acted on. We recommend two websites – Hegarty Maths and Method Maths.
Hegarty Maths is great for getting help as it contains over 500
video tutorials with quizzes to check your understanding.
https://hegartymaths.com/
To log in click on ‘student login’, enter the information required and
use the password you set up when you first logged in. If required,
click the ‘request a password reset’ button.Method Maths contains online exam papers and gives access to
over 10 years worth of exam questions – perfect for working on
exam technique.
https://www.methodmaths.com
Centre ID: worle
Username: [normal network username]
Password: hexagonWalking Talking Mocks Over the next term and a bit, all students will take part in Walking Talking Mocks. These work on the same principal as learning your spellings at primary school; a teacher will do the exam at the front of the hall on the big screen, students will watch and take notes. The teacher will discuss exam technique and how to collect method marks throughout. The students will then sit exactly the same paper under exam conditions at a point in the near future. These really do work and are regularly identified by previous Year 11 students as being the most useful part of the revision programme.
Breakfast Revision From 8am on the morning of each exam breakfast will be available in the restaurant. Maths teachers will be circulating as well and this is a chance for students to calm any nerves they may have. From 8.20am students will go to their normal maths classroom for a final preparation session. It should be noted that this is not the time to be asking complex questions; the session will be all about waking brains up (all maths exams are first things in the morning) and reminding students of key things to remember.
Easter School Easter School is by invitation only – this year it will run on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th April. These days will provide an opportunity to do some collective revision that will hopefully ease the pressure on students having to do it all on their own.
Half Term Revision Half term falls between Paper 1 and Paper 2. On Friday 31st May we will run a revision session. Foundation tier will be from 10am-12pm and Higher will be from 12.30-2.30pm. This will be a good opportunity to do some work on the topics that did not appear on Paper 1.
Saturday Revision Whilst topics can appear on more than one paper, generally they don’t. This means that by the time Paper 1 and 2 have been completed, we can really narrow down what we would expect to feature on Paper 3. On Saturday 8th June we will run a Walking Talking Mock of a ‘Predicted Paper 3’. Foundation will be 10am-12pm and Higher will be 12.30-2.30pm. This session is crucial; it is the closest thing you will get to seeing the exam paper beforehand. This session will give you a big advantage over those students who do not attend.
English Language and English
Literature: steps to success
• Mrs Harris – Head of English
• gharris@worle-school.org.uk
@WCSAEnglishDeptEnglish Literature Exam dates Paper 1 Wednesday 15th May 2019 Paper 2 Thursday 23rd May 2019
English Language Exam dates Paper 1 Tuesday 4th June 2019 Paper 2 Friday 7th June 2019
Small regular steps will lead to your
success
Attend
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Practis your tier GCSEp session
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Reread key the key tier 3 YouTub
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ns)Rereading the texts • GCSE Literature requires secure knowledge of the four key texts and the skills to approach the unseen poetry section. • All three texts can be read online for free! The poetry anthology is available to view on Google Classrooms. • They are also available as audiobooks on YouTube
Revise key quotations • Knowledge organisers are available to download from Google Classrooms for all of the set texts. • Top 10 quotations for each text are displayed around the English department and in the restaurant and library.
Practise using key quotations • Use the information in different ways to enhance your learning. • Practise questions can boost confidence under exam conditions (available on Google Classrooms)
Boost your tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary
During this soliloquy, Macbeth In Macbeth’s speech, he is feeling unhappy
agonises over his indecision, about the fact he can’t decide whether to kill
recognising that he lacks a ‘spur to Duncan or not. This is proved by the quote ‘I
prick’ his ‘intent’, a metaphor that have no spur to prick the sides of my intent’.
surely foreshadows the very weapon The spur he wants is like the dagger he will
he later uses to commit regicide. later use to kill the king and shows us that he
probably will do it.
Both answers demonstrate the same level of knowledge!
Although the first answer is shorter, the use of specific tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary
would result in a higher grade.Boost your tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary
• Practise synonyms for
common words
– Sad = unhappy, sorrowful,
dejected, regretful,
depressed, downcast,
miserable, despondent,
despairing, gloomy, woeful,
mournful, melancholy,
forlorn
• Use your purple revision
guides to secure tier 3
knowledge. It has a glossary
of key terms at the back!
https://classteaching.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/teaching-tier-2-vocabulary/Learn a range of vocabulary for talking about emotions
and atmosphereRevision Apps, GCSE pod and YouTube
PixLit app
Google Seneca Learning
ClassroomsEnglish Easter
School
Wednesday 10th April
Attend revision sessions
Thursday 11th April
10am -2.30pmThe keys to success
• Hard work – both in and out of school
• Practise – particularly of exam questions
• Engagement – in lessons and with everything we
do.
@WCSAEnglishDeptTried and tested Revision
techniques
Mr Tong
Assistant PrincipalStudy Skills: Tried and test revision techniques.
REVISE GCSE Revision
Planner (REVISE
Companions)
by Rob Bircher (Author)
https://getrevising.co.uk/
Revise GCSE Study Skills Guide
(REVISE Companions)
by Rob Bircher (Author)Study Skills: Tried and test revision techniques.
Start
Persist
Resist
Do againStart
Opportunities
Start
Buzan Mindmapping Persist
Buzan Mindmapping Persist
http://www.tonybuzan.com/about/mind-mapping/Cornell Note Taking Persist
http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes.htmlInformation Cards Persist
Bubbl.us Persist
https://bubbl.us/Online Flashcards Persist
http://flippity.netPersist
Persist
Resist Why: - Lowers concentration - Reduces memory - Takes more time - Stress and anxiety - Impact on sleep
Do again Year 11 Left The rest of your life
Supporting your child with
exam stress
Mrs Griffin
Lead School CounsellorCalm Body = Calm Mind • Use calming breathing or meditation • Get healthy food in; avoid excessive caffeine or sugary food • Drink enough water to hydrate the brain • Exercise; get moving any way you can • Stick to a bedtime routine • Reduce screen time • Get outside • Encourage socialising and other interests
Thoughts
Unhelpful thinking habits • “My life will be over, there is no hope for me if I don’t pass these exams.” • “I am definitely going to fail.” • “I will mess up my exam and look silly.” • “What if I don’t pass and my parents stop loving me.” • “I just can’t pass tests.” • “I’m no good at anything.” • “I should be able to get 100%”
HELP YOUR CHILD TO CHALLENGE THEIR THOUGHTS….
Behaviours • Unhelpful behaviours?
How can we change these? • Encourage awareness of vicious cycle • Positive reinforcement; rewards • By challenging thoughts
Resources Apps: SAM (from UWE) Companion (CBT) Headspace iSleep Free Also, use blue light filters on phones/tablets
Websites/helplines: Kooth.com ChildLine.org.uk 0800 1111 Stress Management support: School Counselling team
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