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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!
