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Do what you always do, get what you always get
Your brain is a sleeping giant
Tony Buzanauthor of Use Your Head
Every child has, at birth, a greater potential intelligence than
Leonardo Da Vinci ever used
At best, IQ contributes 20% to the factors that
determine life success, which leaves 80% to other forces: forces grouped as
emotional intelligenceDaniel Goleman
Emotional Intelligence
We Learn10% of what we read20% of what we hear30% of what we see50% of what we see & hear70% of what we say90% of what we say and do Vernon A Magnesen
Vertical thinking is digging the same hole
deeper. Lateral thinking is trying again elsewhere
Edward de Bonooriginator of Lateral Thinking
Parents Play A Part
Assisting Your Child to Success At GCSE
Eirias High School
TONIGHT’S PROGRAMME
Elspeth Crombie A Parent’s Guide- Study Support
Phil McTague
Revision Support
John MullarkeyRevision Strategies
Ian Gerrard
Introduction to the VI Form
A Parents’ Survival Guide
Mrs Elspeth CrombieDeputy Head
What are GCSE exams?
• GCSEs are exams that are taken by pupils usually in Year 11
• The exams are set by external examination boards who set the syllabus and methods of assessment
• Some pupils maybe following a Vocational GCSE. They are of full equivalence to the traditional GCSE
• The exam is usually made up of two parts – The formal exam and coursework
• GCSEs are graded from A*- G. Failure to complete either section of the exam may result in an unclassified grade
Coursework
Coursework – For pupils
• Coursework will be made up from a combination of taught lessons, fieldwork practical work and independent study.
• Access to variety of sources e.g. in house materials, textbooks, library, internet, film and video can be used to support the coursework.
• Tasks completed in class will support students. Homework may include writing / typing up.
• Use will be made of mark schemes to enable students to assess their own work.
Coursework –For Parents • Coursework is an important component of all
courses• Between 20% and 60% of the final grade can
be gained from coursework marks• Show an interest in the tasks set and offer
assistance by Discussing your child’s approach to planning
and meeting deadlines Helping to locate necessary resources Proof-reading draft materials Checking Spelling Punctuation
GrammarReadabilityRelevance
A Word About Plagiarism
• Work submitted by pupils must be all their own work
• Pupils know that they are not permitted to cut and paste/ directly copy work from books, the internet and other source
• The consequences of pupils copying work is that they may be disqualified from their exam in that and other subjects set by the board
Preparing for the Exams
What can parents do?
Provide support Avoid anxiety Talk to your child Show pupils how to get
help Set targets Plan a revision
programme together Build self confidence Reward progress and
achievement (bribery does work)
Contact the school for information or progress updates
Keep an eye open for distractions!!
A parents guide – Study support
Provide the environment for revision
A quiet comfortable room Access to books and materials Away from the TV and other distractions Keep an eye on your child's social calendar Working in a job outside school can be a
distraction and it takes up time A balanced diet –the burger and chips
problem Try to encourage exercise “All work and no
play“
Most of allBe patient andDon’t nag!!!
How else to prepare?
• Look closely at the Annual Report (issued 14th January) and discuss it with your son/daughter.
• Make every effort to attend the Parents’ Evening on 28th January
• Ensure a high attendance rate to school is achieved (We aim for 95% as a minimum)
• Ensure attendance at the Grade Improvement Classes
• Identify + purchase revision guides (These may be offered at a reduced price in school)
• Reduce part-time employment hours
Mr Phil McTagueHeadteacher
Using your Brain
The more you link the more you learn
Jeannette VosLearning Revolution
Brain Gym
1. Stand up and, by raising your knees alternately, touch each hand to the opposite knee
2. Do this ten times whenever stressed
Recommended by educational kinesiologists to integrate both sides of the brain
Why did we do that?
Oxygenate your brain
Warm it up!
Reptilian-instincts
Mammalian-emotions
Cortex-thinking
Top-tips for Brain Power
• Drink water whilst revising• Warm-up your brain• Workout for the brain - once a week - read a magazine/read a newspaper/watch a documentary
How to tell learning styles by the eyes
• Eyes straight ahead or upwards– Generally a visual learner
• Eyes move from side to side or down to his “offside”– Generally auditory learner
• Eyes looking downwards and to the right– Generally a kinaesthetic learner
English Japanese(spelling)
Sound
ichi itchyni kneesan sunshi shego goroco rockshichi shi-chihachi hat-chikyu coo
onetwothreefourfivesixseveneightnineten ju Jew
How to skim-read a book
• First decide what information you are seeking
• Then hold the book about 50cm away from your eyes: far enough to see the whole page
• Run your index finger down the centre of the page, with your eyes looking just above your fingertip
• Move the finger so fast that you do not have time to stop at each word and pronounce it to yourself.
REMEMBER TO…..REMEMBER TO…..
• Reward progress and achievement
• Be available and willing to listen
• Say “DO” not “DON’T”
Revision Techniques
Mr John MullarkeyDeputy Head
Learning by Heart
Some things you just have to learn … ChemicalFormulae, Historical dates,Spellings, Quotations etc.
H2SO4
Na HCO3
1066 Hasting1666 Fire of
London1815 Waterloo
Alas, Poor Yorrick I knew him well
Their
There
They’re
Check you have learnt it by ¨ Looking ¨ Covering, ¨ Writing and then ¨ Checking
Rote learning should be kept to a minimum
Mnemonics or Memory Joggers All the better if you can set to music
For remembering the colours of the rainbow
Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain
Brian’s Clouted Only If He’s Naughty
(Less easy but all these elements have two atoms in its formula)
Crib Cards
A range of differenttechniques can be
used oncrib cards
Crib cards are postcard sizedand can be used to condensea lot of information.
Increasingly Post It notes are
being used. These can be
stuck up all around the house.
Notes and tables
River Processes A Corrosion Chemical action caused by acid in water B Attrition Wearing down as stones rub against sides
C Hydraulic Action The sheer force of water D Corrasion The force of stones hitting the banks E Deposition The dumping of carried material;
Stage Profile Landforms
Process
Upper WaterfallsPotholesRapids
A,BA,B,CA,B,C,D
Middle MeandersInterlocking spursFloodplains
All
Lower Ox Bow lakesLeveesDeltas
C,D,EEE
Weighing up an argument
Advantages• Wide range of
outlets available• Buy now, pay later• Convenience of
payment• Security, no cash• Perks e.g.
Insurance, gift scheme
Disadvantages• Need a good credit
record• Interest charged
after time allowed for repayment
• Minimum Age Usually 18
• High interest rates• Risk of fraud
The pros and cons of using a credit card
Mind Maps
Links to the Sixth Form
Mr Ian GerrardDeputy Head
Welcome to the Sixth Form .....
At Eirias High School we offer: • An outstanding record of
academic success
• A wide range of courses - A level and AVCE
• High quality pastoral care and guidance
• Expert direction on the route to Higher Education
Remember ...............
Sixth Form Opportunities Evening
Wednesday 6th December 7.00 pm
Offers an opportunity to discuss the courses on offer in the Sixth Form with subject teachers and students already on the course
Strategies for LearningParents Evening
Eirias High School