Innovation Enterprise Academy

lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo

Wade Deacon High School

Letrsquos Revise

Key WordsExplained

Pages 9 amp 10

Handy Revision

Hints page 8

Group Revision

the pros and Cons page 5

Productive Revision

Techniques Page 4

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

1

2

3

4

5

ContentsNine things that can help to keep your revision time productive - Page 4Group Revision - Page 5

Preparation - Page 6 amp 7

Key Words - Pages 9 amp 10

Handy Revision Hints - Page 8

English amp Drama - Page 11

French and Geography - Page 12

History and Maths - Page 13

Physical Education amp Science - Page 14

Technology - Page 15

2

Revision Websites amp Clinics

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

1

2

3

4

5

Welcome

3

Make a revision timetable at least a week before you intend to begin your revision

Divide your time between subjects not necessarily equally

Work on an unfamiliar area and see how much you can do in the first half hour

Compare this to the work that you covered in the second half hour on a more familiar area Expect to cover more fa-miliar work at about 50 faster than less familiar work

As a general rule you should work for 50 mins and then take a 10 min break each hour

Welcome to our schoolrsquos first ever interactive Revision Guide

You will see later on in this booklet how you can access a huge range of revision resources on line using the links and QR code provided for you We know that you will find the resources useful and use them to ensure that you are as prepared as you possibly can be for your forthcoming ex-aminations Here are some basics ndash just to get you started

Nine things that can help to keep your revision time productive

Group revision

4

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

1 Reduce your exercise book to brief notes and then key words on index cards

2 Vary the material that you revise from the difficult to the more familiar

3 Study alone for some of the time but also in a group occasionally if this suits you

4 Make yourself take regular breaks and be strict about returning to the revision

5 Give yourself treats to keep you going

6 Mark off your achievements on your revision timetable as you progress

7 Plan answers from past exam papers to assess how well you are doing

8 Sign up for exam technique clinics if you need more help

9 Vary your style of revising as you go along to keep yourself motivated

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

Group Revision

Pros

Cons

5

1 You will have the support of a group of friends at a stressful time

2 You can compare how well you are doing with how your group is progressing

3 You can talk through your ideas rather than just thinking aboutthem If can be fun relieving the tension as exams approach

1 If the group is too competitive you might become demoralised

2 It can be difficult to keep on track once a general discussion begins

3 You can waste a lot of time organising to meet and discussing potential revision topics

4 You might find that you are helping others rather than helping yourself

5 You need to vary your revision methods rather than relying onone approach

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Preparation Before the Examination

6

- Donrsquot Work all night before

- Make sure you know where and when the exam is

- Leave plenty of time to get there

- Make sure you have all your equipment in advance

- Avoid too much coffee and drinks containing caffeine

- Do some of the relaxation techniques so that you are calm and focused

- Donrsquot wind each other up of what might or might not come up on the exam

ldquoAll things are ready if our mind be sordquo - William Shakespeare Henry V

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

7

On the big day- Scan all the questions

- Mark all the questions you could answer

- Read these questions carefully

- Choose the correct number (in each section)

- Decide on an order best answers first

- Divide up your time

- Underline key words in the question

- Plan your answer

- Stick to the point of the question

- Write your answer

- Use the plan at every stage eg every paragraph

- Check your answers against the plan Look out for mistakes

- If you have time re-read all your answers and make any necessary corrections

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

8

Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions

- Give yourself regular breaks

- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level

- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT

- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

9

Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why

- Contrast Look for differences

- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others

- Define Give the meaning

- Describe Write in detail

- Differentiate Explain the difference

- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against

- Distinguish Explain the difference

- Evaluate Judge the importance or success

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear

- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph

- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action

- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail

- Relate Show the connection between things

- State Write down the main points briefly

- Summarise Bring together the main points

- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end

10

Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

11

English and DramaWebsites

English LiteratureWebsites

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

1

2

3

4

5

ContentsNine things that can help to keep your revision time productive - Page 4Group Revision - Page 5

Preparation - Page 6 amp 7

Key Words - Pages 9 amp 10

Handy Revision Hints - Page 8

English amp Drama - Page 11

French and Geography - Page 12

History and Maths - Page 13

Physical Education amp Science - Page 14

Technology - Page 15

2

Revision Websites amp Clinics

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

1

2

3

4

5

Welcome

3

Make a revision timetable at least a week before you intend to begin your revision

Divide your time between subjects not necessarily equally

Work on an unfamiliar area and see how much you can do in the first half hour

Compare this to the work that you covered in the second half hour on a more familiar area Expect to cover more fa-miliar work at about 50 faster than less familiar work

As a general rule you should work for 50 mins and then take a 10 min break each hour

Welcome to our schoolrsquos first ever interactive Revision Guide

You will see later on in this booklet how you can access a huge range of revision resources on line using the links and QR code provided for you We know that you will find the resources useful and use them to ensure that you are as prepared as you possibly can be for your forthcoming ex-aminations Here are some basics ndash just to get you started

Nine things that can help to keep your revision time productive

Group revision

4

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

1 Reduce your exercise book to brief notes and then key words on index cards

2 Vary the material that you revise from the difficult to the more familiar

3 Study alone for some of the time but also in a group occasionally if this suits you

4 Make yourself take regular breaks and be strict about returning to the revision

5 Give yourself treats to keep you going

6 Mark off your achievements on your revision timetable as you progress

7 Plan answers from past exam papers to assess how well you are doing

8 Sign up for exam technique clinics if you need more help

9 Vary your style of revising as you go along to keep yourself motivated

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

Group Revision

Pros

Cons

5

1 You will have the support of a group of friends at a stressful time

2 You can compare how well you are doing with how your group is progressing

3 You can talk through your ideas rather than just thinking aboutthem If can be fun relieving the tension as exams approach

1 If the group is too competitive you might become demoralised

2 It can be difficult to keep on track once a general discussion begins

3 You can waste a lot of time organising to meet and discussing potential revision topics

4 You might find that you are helping others rather than helping yourself

5 You need to vary your revision methods rather than relying onone approach

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Preparation Before the Examination

6

- Donrsquot Work all night before

- Make sure you know where and when the exam is

- Leave plenty of time to get there

- Make sure you have all your equipment in advance

- Avoid too much coffee and drinks containing caffeine

- Do some of the relaxation techniques so that you are calm and focused

- Donrsquot wind each other up of what might or might not come up on the exam

ldquoAll things are ready if our mind be sordquo - William Shakespeare Henry V

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

7

On the big day- Scan all the questions

- Mark all the questions you could answer

- Read these questions carefully

- Choose the correct number (in each section)

- Decide on an order best answers first

- Divide up your time

- Underline key words in the question

- Plan your answer

- Stick to the point of the question

- Write your answer

- Use the plan at every stage eg every paragraph

- Check your answers against the plan Look out for mistakes

- If you have time re-read all your answers and make any necessary corrections

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

8

Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions

- Give yourself regular breaks

- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level

- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT

- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

9

Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why

- Contrast Look for differences

- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others

- Define Give the meaning

- Describe Write in detail

- Differentiate Explain the difference

- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against

- Distinguish Explain the difference

- Evaluate Judge the importance or success

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear

- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph

- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action

- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail

- Relate Show the connection between things

- State Write down the main points briefly

- Summarise Bring together the main points

- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end

10

Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

11

English and DramaWebsites

English LiteratureWebsites

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

1

2

3

4

5

Welcome

3

Make a revision timetable at least a week before you intend to begin your revision

Divide your time between subjects not necessarily equally

Work on an unfamiliar area and see how much you can do in the first half hour

Compare this to the work that you covered in the second half hour on a more familiar area Expect to cover more fa-miliar work at about 50 faster than less familiar work

As a general rule you should work for 50 mins and then take a 10 min break each hour

Welcome to our schoolrsquos first ever interactive Revision Guide

You will see later on in this booklet how you can access a huge range of revision resources on line using the links and QR code provided for you We know that you will find the resources useful and use them to ensure that you are as prepared as you possibly can be for your forthcoming ex-aminations Here are some basics ndash just to get you started

Nine things that can help to keep your revision time productive

Group revision

4

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

1 Reduce your exercise book to brief notes and then key words on index cards

2 Vary the material that you revise from the difficult to the more familiar

3 Study alone for some of the time but also in a group occasionally if this suits you

4 Make yourself take regular breaks and be strict about returning to the revision

5 Give yourself treats to keep you going

6 Mark off your achievements on your revision timetable as you progress

7 Plan answers from past exam papers to assess how well you are doing

8 Sign up for exam technique clinics if you need more help

9 Vary your style of revising as you go along to keep yourself motivated

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

Group Revision

Pros

Cons

5

1 You will have the support of a group of friends at a stressful time

2 You can compare how well you are doing with how your group is progressing

3 You can talk through your ideas rather than just thinking aboutthem If can be fun relieving the tension as exams approach

1 If the group is too competitive you might become demoralised

2 It can be difficult to keep on track once a general discussion begins

3 You can waste a lot of time organising to meet and discussing potential revision topics

4 You might find that you are helping others rather than helping yourself

5 You need to vary your revision methods rather than relying onone approach

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Preparation Before the Examination

6

- Donrsquot Work all night before

- Make sure you know where and when the exam is

- Leave plenty of time to get there

- Make sure you have all your equipment in advance

- Avoid too much coffee and drinks containing caffeine

- Do some of the relaxation techniques so that you are calm and focused

- Donrsquot wind each other up of what might or might not come up on the exam

ldquoAll things are ready if our mind be sordquo - William Shakespeare Henry V

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

7

On the big day- Scan all the questions

- Mark all the questions you could answer

- Read these questions carefully

- Choose the correct number (in each section)

- Decide on an order best answers first

- Divide up your time

- Underline key words in the question

- Plan your answer

- Stick to the point of the question

- Write your answer

- Use the plan at every stage eg every paragraph

- Check your answers against the plan Look out for mistakes

- If you have time re-read all your answers and make any necessary corrections

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

8

Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions

- Give yourself regular breaks

- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level

- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT

- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

9

Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why

- Contrast Look for differences

- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others

- Define Give the meaning

- Describe Write in detail

- Differentiate Explain the difference

- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against

- Distinguish Explain the difference

- Evaluate Judge the importance or success

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear

- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph

- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action

- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail

- Relate Show the connection between things

- State Write down the main points briefly

- Summarise Bring together the main points

- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end

10

Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

11

English and DramaWebsites

English LiteratureWebsites

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Nine things that can help to keep your revision time productive

Group revision

4

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

1 Reduce your exercise book to brief notes and then key words on index cards

2 Vary the material that you revise from the difficult to the more familiar

3 Study alone for some of the time but also in a group occasionally if this suits you

4 Make yourself take regular breaks and be strict about returning to the revision

5 Give yourself treats to keep you going

6 Mark off your achievements on your revision timetable as you progress

7 Plan answers from past exam papers to assess how well you are doing

8 Sign up for exam technique clinics if you need more help

9 Vary your style of revising as you go along to keep yourself motivated

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

Group Revision

Pros

Cons

5

1 You will have the support of a group of friends at a stressful time

2 You can compare how well you are doing with how your group is progressing

3 You can talk through your ideas rather than just thinking aboutthem If can be fun relieving the tension as exams approach

1 If the group is too competitive you might become demoralised

2 It can be difficult to keep on track once a general discussion begins

3 You can waste a lot of time organising to meet and discussing potential revision topics

4 You might find that you are helping others rather than helping yourself

5 You need to vary your revision methods rather than relying onone approach

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Preparation Before the Examination

6

- Donrsquot Work all night before

- Make sure you know where and when the exam is

- Leave plenty of time to get there

- Make sure you have all your equipment in advance

- Avoid too much coffee and drinks containing caffeine

- Do some of the relaxation techniques so that you are calm and focused

- Donrsquot wind each other up of what might or might not come up on the exam

ldquoAll things are ready if our mind be sordquo - William Shakespeare Henry V

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

7

On the big day- Scan all the questions

- Mark all the questions you could answer

- Read these questions carefully

- Choose the correct number (in each section)

- Decide on an order best answers first

- Divide up your time

- Underline key words in the question

- Plan your answer

- Stick to the point of the question

- Write your answer

- Use the plan at every stage eg every paragraph

- Check your answers against the plan Look out for mistakes

- If you have time re-read all your answers and make any necessary corrections

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

8

Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions

- Give yourself regular breaks

- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level

- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT

- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

9

Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why

- Contrast Look for differences

- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others

- Define Give the meaning

- Describe Write in detail

- Differentiate Explain the difference

- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against

- Distinguish Explain the difference

- Evaluate Judge the importance or success

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear

- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph

- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action

- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail

- Relate Show the connection between things

- State Write down the main points briefly

- Summarise Bring together the main points

- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end

10

Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

11

English and DramaWebsites

English LiteratureWebsites

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Group Revision

Pros

Cons

5

1 You will have the support of a group of friends at a stressful time

2 You can compare how well you are doing with how your group is progressing

3 You can talk through your ideas rather than just thinking aboutthem If can be fun relieving the tension as exams approach

1 If the group is too competitive you might become demoralised

2 It can be difficult to keep on track once a general discussion begins

3 You can waste a lot of time organising to meet and discussing potential revision topics

4 You might find that you are helping others rather than helping yourself

5 You need to vary your revision methods rather than relying onone approach

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Preparation Before the Examination

6

- Donrsquot Work all night before

- Make sure you know where and when the exam is

- Leave plenty of time to get there

- Make sure you have all your equipment in advance

- Avoid too much coffee and drinks containing caffeine

- Do some of the relaxation techniques so that you are calm and focused

- Donrsquot wind each other up of what might or might not come up on the exam

ldquoAll things are ready if our mind be sordquo - William Shakespeare Henry V

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

7

On the big day- Scan all the questions

- Mark all the questions you could answer

- Read these questions carefully

- Choose the correct number (in each section)

- Decide on an order best answers first

- Divide up your time

- Underline key words in the question

- Plan your answer

- Stick to the point of the question

- Write your answer

- Use the plan at every stage eg every paragraph

- Check your answers against the plan Look out for mistakes

- If you have time re-read all your answers and make any necessary corrections

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

8

Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions

- Give yourself regular breaks

- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level

- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT

- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

9

Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why

- Contrast Look for differences

- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others

- Define Give the meaning

- Describe Write in detail

- Differentiate Explain the difference

- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against

- Distinguish Explain the difference

- Evaluate Judge the importance or success

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear

- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph

- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action

- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail

- Relate Show the connection between things

- State Write down the main points briefly

- Summarise Bring together the main points

- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end

10

Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

11

English and DramaWebsites

English LiteratureWebsites

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Preparation Before the Examination

6

- Donrsquot Work all night before

- Make sure you know where and when the exam is

- Leave plenty of time to get there

- Make sure you have all your equipment in advance

- Avoid too much coffee and drinks containing caffeine

- Do some of the relaxation techniques so that you are calm and focused

- Donrsquot wind each other up of what might or might not come up on the exam

ldquoAll things are ready if our mind be sordquo - William Shakespeare Henry V

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

7

On the big day- Scan all the questions

- Mark all the questions you could answer

- Read these questions carefully

- Choose the correct number (in each section)

- Decide on an order best answers first

- Divide up your time

- Underline key words in the question

- Plan your answer

- Stick to the point of the question

- Write your answer

- Use the plan at every stage eg every paragraph

- Check your answers against the plan Look out for mistakes

- If you have time re-read all your answers and make any necessary corrections

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

8

Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions

- Give yourself regular breaks

- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level

- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT

- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

9

Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why

- Contrast Look for differences

- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others

- Define Give the meaning

- Describe Write in detail

- Differentiate Explain the difference

- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against

- Distinguish Explain the difference

- Evaluate Judge the importance or success

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear

- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph

- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action

- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail

- Relate Show the connection between things

- State Write down the main points briefly

- Summarise Bring together the main points

- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end

10

Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

11

English and DramaWebsites

English LiteratureWebsites

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

7

On the big day- Scan all the questions

- Mark all the questions you could answer

- Read these questions carefully

- Choose the correct number (in each section)

- Decide on an order best answers first

- Divide up your time

- Underline key words in the question

- Plan your answer

- Stick to the point of the question

- Write your answer

- Use the plan at every stage eg every paragraph

- Check your answers against the plan Look out for mistakes

- If you have time re-read all your answers and make any necessary corrections

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

8

Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions

- Give yourself regular breaks

- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level

- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT

- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

9

Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why

- Contrast Look for differences

- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others

- Define Give the meaning

- Describe Write in detail

- Differentiate Explain the difference

- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against

- Distinguish Explain the difference

- Evaluate Judge the importance or success

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear

- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph

- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action

- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail

- Relate Show the connection between things

- State Write down the main points briefly

- Summarise Bring together the main points

- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end

10

Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

11

English and DramaWebsites

English LiteratureWebsites

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

8

Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions

- Give yourself regular breaks

- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level

- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT

- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other

Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

9

Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why

- Contrast Look for differences

- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others

- Define Give the meaning

- Describe Write in detail

- Differentiate Explain the difference

- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against

- Distinguish Explain the difference

- Evaluate Judge the importance or success

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear

- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph

- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action

- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail

- Relate Show the connection between things

- State Write down the main points briefly

- Summarise Bring together the main points

- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end

10

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English and DramaWebsites

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Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why

- Contrast Look for differences

- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others

- Define Give the meaning

- Describe Write in detail

- Differentiate Explain the difference

- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against

- Distinguish Explain the difference

- Evaluate Judge the importance or success

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Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear

- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph

- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action

- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail

- Relate Show the connection between things

- State Write down the main points briefly

- Summarise Bring together the main points

- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end

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11

English and DramaWebsites

English LiteratureWebsites

lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo

Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear

- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph

- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action

- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail

- Relate Show the connection between things

- State Write down the main points briefly

- Summarise Bring together the main points

- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end

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11

English and DramaWebsites

English LiteratureWebsites

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English and DramaWebsites

English LiteratureWebsites

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Geography RevisionWebsites

French Revision

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History Revision Websites

Maths Revision Websites and Clinics

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SchoolHistorycouk

MathsWatchvlecom

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Science Revision Websites

Physical EducationRevision Websites

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Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening

15

Technology Revision

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We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us

Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH

Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road

WidnesCheshire

WA8 7TD

Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850

Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk

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