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YEAR 11

STUDY SKILLS

SEMINAR

THIS INFORMATION CAN HELP YOU...

• ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

• RAISE YOUR GRADES

• FAST TRACK YOUR LIFE

GCSE Results 2017

Number of Students 287

% 9-4 in English + Maths 69%

%9-4 in English 78.8%

%9-4 in Maths 77.0%

Achieving 2+ A* - C in Science 61%

EBacc 26%

Attainment 8 51.17

Progress 8 +0.51

Progress 8 Disadvantaged +0.40

What Does Progress 8 of

+0.51 mean?

Scenario School X Copleston High SchoolStudent A 4C’s 4D’s 8C’s

Student B 4C’s 4B’s 8B’s

Student C 4B’s 4A’s 8A’s

• Progress 8 of +0.51 across 8 subjects is the same as Progress 8 of +1 across 4 subjects.

• This indicates that our students have achieved a whole grade better in 4 subjects compared to other schools.

• Top performing school using Progress measures in Ipswich

• 2nd school in Suffolk using Progress measures

• 5th best school across Suffolk and Norfolk using Progress measures

TEAM GB CYCLING TEAM

MARGINAL GAINS

PROPER HANDWASHING TO AVOID ILLNESS

PRECISE FOOD PREPARATION

OWN PILLOWS AND MATTRESSES

WHAT EXTRA 1%

IMPROVEMENTS CAN YOU

MAKE TO ACHIEVE YOUR

POTENTIAL?

TOP TIPS FOR EXAM SUCCESS!

BEFORE YOU START, PLAN

Construct a Study Planner that includes all your subjects, key topics and when your exams are

START WORK EARLY

Work when your mind is fresh – it’s easier to concentrate

QUIET SPACE TO STUDY

Find somewhere quiet and free from interruptions

SWITCH OFF MOBILE DEVICES

Avoid interruption and temptation

Don’t be distracted j peg

REVISE IN SHORT BURSTS

25-30 minutes then break for 5-10 minutes – this will help your concentration

FEED AND WATER REGULARLY

Eat healthy snacks and keep hydrated to aid concentration

MIX IT UP A BIT!

Don’t just revise the topics you like – work harder on the ones you find the most difficult

MAKE NOTES, USE FLASHCARDS

You will remember what you have written down more easily

DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOUUse different techniques for different subjects e.g. making mind maps;

writing key words, quotes or dates on post-it notes/flashcards;

mobile apps like ANKI

USE POST IT NOTES TO REMIND YOU

Stick to cupboard doors, fridge doors, loo doors, bedroom walls –anywhere you will see them regularly

USE A HIGHLIGHTER

Highlight key words and phrases when revising. Take a highlighter pen into the exam – don’t highlight your answer though!

EXPLAIN A TOPIC TO A PARENT OR FRIEND

We remember twice as much of what we say than what we read

ASK FAMILY OR FRIENDS TO TEST YOURepetition is the key. Answering over and over again will help

you to remember.

PAST PAPERSDo as many as you can. Past papers can teach you even more than doing just one, and they can go a long way to help you improve your exam technique, revision knowledge and, ultimately, exam grades.

REVISE TOPICS OVER AND OVER AGAIN

Practice makes perfect

After a typical revision session …• After 1 day 54% is remembered• After 1 week 35% is remembered• After 2 weeks 21% is rememberedYou need to make your learning stick

• Learn a topic• Repeat within 24 hours• Repeat again for 10 minutes at the end of the week• Repeat again for 10 minutes 2 weeks later• Repeat again for 10 minutes 1 month later

ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT

You can e-mail teachers or speak to them during the lesson and come to after school catch up classes

GET TO BED EARLY

8 to 9 hours sleep per night is best to keep you rested and fresh

TAKE YOUR TIME!

READ THE QUESTION then READ IT AGAIN.

Use the POLO trick to help you.

TOP TIPS FOR EXAM SUCCESS!