Welcome to Year 11 Revision
and Exam Preparation Evening
STUDENTS
PARENTS
WGSB
Start with sharing the successes
Already have fantastic results
achieved in:
English 30%+A*/A – 99% A*/C
Maths 50%+ A*/A – 100% A*/C
Engineering Diploma 50% A*/A
(record results in all three!)
Start with sharing the successes
Now is the time to ensure that
success is equalled in the subjects
that have their main examinations
this summer.
Tonight is about:
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Clarifying arrangements for the rest of
the year.
Support in planning revision at home.
A particular focus on the use of
Classroom Monitor
Final tips and advice
Some dates for your diary.
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Last day of Spring term – March 30th
Easter Holidays – 2 weeks
Start of summer term – April 16th
First Exams – May 14th
Just 6 school weeks away
Last exam June 27th
The remainder of the year.
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There will be no official ‘study leave’
Students will attend all classes as normal for revision
whilst the early exams take place.
At a certain point during the exams, common sense will
prevail and students will be sent home. They will receive
a revision programme for any exams that remain.
Students officially leave after their last exam.
Assuming they behave well, there will be a end of year
trip / activity organised by the Year 11 student council.
What is the key to a
stress free exam period ?
Early
Preparation !
What is the key to
Good Results ?
Early
Preparation !
Parental support with
revision & exams.
Practise
Active
Revision
Encourage
Notes
Time management
Stress
management
Question number 1 from parents
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How long should my son be revising for?
Simply to offer an answer
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Two hours / night (school day)
Four hours / day (weekend)
Most Homework being set is now
revision.
The secret is to make sure that the hours
put in are high quality and profitable.
An equally important question
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How can we help plan their revision?
Planning revision
Choose which style of plan suits you best:
 Wall Planner
 Diary
 igoogle
Make it public so that everyone in the
family can see what is being planned.
Using your calendar / planner
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Add the exam dates
Add in key events that can not be moved e.g.
Swimming club, Mum’s birthday treat etc.
Schedule in your revision in 30 min. spells.
Rotate subjects around. Focus on those that
need the most improvement.
Plan long term. Do not try and cram it all in just
before
Utilise Classroom Monitor
Creating the right learning
environment.
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A room that is away from the drama of
the rest of the family.
Could be at granny’s or a neighbour’s.
Natural light / good lighting prevents
tiredness.
A table / desk is actually far more
comfortable than sitting on a floor or bed.
Creating the right learning
environment.
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Ensure that all the right equipment is
available. (pens, paper etc.)
Encourage them to have a bottle of
water on the desk.
Having music on quietly can help, but
not the radio or a brand new album.
Certainly not TV.
You should hopefully end up
with a situation like this.
“All work and no play makes
Jack a dull boy.”
It will also make Jack so fed up
that he will either become
exhausted or give up.
Therefore provide plenty of non
revision activities.
“All work and no play makes
Jack a dull boy.”
This can vary from just joining
the family to watch the football
to an afternoon out shopping.
Keeping fit and healthy.
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Encourage them to eat a good balanced
diet including plenty of fruit and
vegetables.
As mentioned before, drinking plenty of
water keeps the body fresh.
Keeping fit and healthy.
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Nor is it any
good to be stuck
indoors all day.
At least once a
day encourage
them to go for a
good walk or ride
on their bike.
An important role for parents is
to ensure that their child gets
the balance between quality
revision, exercise and free time.
This can be achieved by being
aware of their revision plan,
monitoring it carefully……….
And then providing small
rewards as motivation.
Is studying as a group a good idea ?
Studying with friends can be
really productive…….
But staying focussed becomes
much harder.
Therefore it is really important
to monitor regularly what
exactly is taking place.
Should parents get involved with
helping their child revise ?
YES.
Even if the subject is not one
you are strong in, being there to
ask questions, help create notes
and discuss ideas can be a great
help.
But be careful………
Not to go overboard by…
-Telling them what or how to
revise.
-Undermining their confidence
when things don not go well.
-Or exerting too much pressure.
What is the worst type of
revision?
Without doubt just sitting there
reading a text or exercise book,
even if you are taking notes, will
have little impact.
So what is the best type of
revision?
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Practice papers
Focussed exam questions
Structured note formatting with purpose
On line tests and revision aids.
Assessment for Learning – Marking your
own or your friend’s work / practice
questions.
How to help at exam time.
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Keep your own copy of their exam
timetable and double check that they are
going in at the right time on the right day.
Ensure that they leave with plenty of
time.
Try to keep home routine as natural as
possible.
How to help at exam time.
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Make sure that they have all the right
equipment. A good quality pen (gel)
makes writing far neater and less tiring.
Ensure they are in full school uniform
and that the mobile phone is left at
home. (one beep and they will have to
be removed from the exam)
In conclusion…..
Good quality preparation.
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Calm and relaxed for the exams.
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SUCCESS !