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• Plan your time,

• Re-read, Re-draft, Recite, Re-test, Research, Rehearse & Record

• Essential Facts, Figures & Formula, Essay Model Answers

• Practice Questions

• Answers & Mark Scheme

• Review & Reflect on your progress

• Enjoy your future success

PREP Newsletter

Year 9 #PREP4Sept

What is ‘PREP’? ‘PREP’ is what we do with the information we have learnt during the school day and how we prepare for the next

day of learning. Evidence suggests that we only retain 50% of the information we learnt yesterday and after a week,

we only retain 10%. The only way we can move the information we have learnt into the long-term memory is

through re-visiting the information 4 or 5 times over a number of weeks.

In order to improve learning retention we are encouraging students to ‘PREP’ each evening after school. The focus of

the time should be on the learning from the day and learning from the previous week, month and/or year.

‘PREP’ is short for PREPARE:

• Plan your time,

• Re-read, Re-draft, Recite, Re-test, Research, Rehearse & Record

• Essential Facts, Figures & Formula, Essay Model Answers

• Practice Questions

• Answers & Mark Scheme

• Review & Reflect on your progress

• Enjoy your future success

Each department has uploaded Go4Schools and the X: Student Drive with resources, practice questions and the

answers.

Students should use the resources to PREP each evening and review any areas that they still don’t understand. If

students require feedback, help or guidance with their prep, they are encouraged to visit their teacher in a PREP

Drop-In time.

The PREP Drop-In Timetable is available on our website and in this Newsletter.

Regular ‘PREP’ will lead to successful exam and assessment results.

How to use this Newsletter Each subject has an explanation of the key assessment areas and where to find the resources for their subject. There

are also extra websites, books, APPs, links and Super Curricular opportunities listed if you would like to look at a

subject in greater depth.

The final part of the newsletter is filled with tips and strategies on how to ‘PREP’ successfully.

• Improving Memory Skills & Understanding PREP

• Funs Ways to PREP

All the tools, strategies and games listed can be applied to almost any subject. It is important to use the strategies to

improve understanding and information retention before you have a go at practice questions. It is essential to have

the knowledge first, before you apply it to an exam/assessment situation.

Don’t try and tackle all the resources at once. Students will be guided by their teachers through explanations and

feedback from assessments. There is a curriculum map on our website if you would like to look ahead and start

looking at the next topic.

It is important the students find the right PREP strategy for them and use them consistently.

We hope you find this newsletter useful and welcome any feedback on how we can improve it.

PREP Common Language

[R4A] Revision materials for a planned classroom assessment. The Go4Schools deadline is the date the assessment will take place. [PQ] Practice Questions & Mark Scheme – to improve understanding, knowledge or skill. Independent learning opportunity not required to be printed or handed in. [HI] Handed-In PREP – This PREP should be printed, completed and handed in on the Go4Schools Deadline. It will be either self, peer or teacher marked. [ER] Extra Revision Resource – The student should independently use PREP revision strategies to learn the material to improve understanding of the topic. This should not be printed or handed in. [RT] Research Task – Should be completed by theGo4Schools deadline to aid task or assessed piece of work in lesson. Completion is essential for success in that lesson. [IA] Internal Assessment – An internally assessed assignment or coursework that is due on the date of the Go4Schools deadline.

Year 9 - PREP Guide – Half Term 6

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[ER] What is the most memorable book that you’ve read/TV series/film that you watched recently? Mindmap what made this so gripping. [ER] Still looking at the above, write a different opening or ending to that story/film/TV show. Please ensure that you include the senses in your writing.

[ER] Create a book/film poster promoting your adapted film/story. Ensure you have a title, 3 key quotes from the book/film, colour to reflect mood within your poster. [ER] Find a picture of a setting on google/magazine/newspaper. Use this to plan ideas for a story. For example, it could be a beach, a jungle, an isolated house, a school at night etc. Stick the picture in the middle of your page and plan around it.

[ER] Write a descriptive opening paragraph inspired by the picture above. You must use one simple, one compound and one complex sentence and a selection of adjectives, adverbs and exciting verb choices. [ER] Use a dictionary to find ten new word to use in your story. Write up the definitions. Then try to put them each into a descriptive sentence. [ER] Create a mood board for a book you have recently read. Include key words and images based on the different emotions conveyed in the story.

[ER] Find out some key information about a

famous young adult writer of your choice.

(Malorie Blackman, Philip Pullman, JK

Rowling etc). Consider what inspired them to

become a writer.

[ER] Try reading a short story/novel based on

a genre that you would not usually read.

[ER] Find three images that you feel link to a

book you have recently read. Label with

quotations and explain your thoughts.

Super-Curricular Visits

[ER] Watch an appropriate film/series on Netflix that might inspire you to write your own film script.

Media & Other Links

[ER] Watch a revision video on YouTube for a

book that you have recently read. This should

give you extra information and challenge

your understanding.

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The best place to PREP for Mathematics is www.hegartymaths.com, with online tutorials and practice questions. The best practice is to watch and make notes on the video in your Maths PREP book, then copy and complete the quiz questions, self-assessing using the online feedback. We also have paper-based PREP sheets available in the Maths department and on the Student Resources drive.

[ER] nRich website The Coin Hexagon – Numberphile:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pP_C7HEy3g

The Golden Ratio (why it is so irrational) – Numberphile:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj8Sg8qnjOg

Winning at Rock Paper Scissors – Numberphile:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rudzYPHuewc

[ER] Books to Read Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension – Matt Parker

- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Things-Make-Do-Fourth-Dimension/dp/0141975865

Alex's Adventures in Numberland – Alex Bellos

- https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1526623994/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_3vxWEb0XTDQ0A

Number

Topics Clip Number

Ordering positive integers 13, 14

Ordering negative integers 37

Ordering decimals 45, 46

Ordering fractions 60

Addition and subtraction of positive integers 18, 19, 20

Multiplication and division of positive integers 21, 22, 23, 144, 145

Addition and subtraction of negative integers 38, 39, 40, 41

Multiplication and division of negative numbers 42, 43

Addition and subtraction of decimals 47

Multiplication and division of decimals 48, 49, 50, 51, 135, 136

Addition and subtraction of fractions 65, 66

Multiplication and division of fractions 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72

Place value: multiplying and dividing by 10 15, 16

Order of operations 24, 44, 120, 150

Prime numbers, prime factorisation 28, 29, 30

Factors, multiples, HCF and LCM 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36

Powers and roots 99, 100, 101

Using standard form 121, 122, 123, 124 Super-Curricular Visits

Calculating with standard form 125, 126, 127, 128

Converting decimals to/from fractions 52, 73, 74, 149

Converting percentages to/from fractions 75, 76, 82, 149

Converting percentages to/from decimals 55, 83

Simplifying fractions 59, 61

Mixed numbers and improper fractions 63, 64

Fractions of amounts 62, 77

Increasing/decreasing by fractions 78, 79

Fraction problems 80

Percentages of amounts 84, 85, 86, 87

Percentage increase/decrease 88, 89, 90

Percentage change 97

Reverse percentages 96

Simple interest 93

Percentage problems 98

Rounding 17, 56, 134

Rounding to significant figures 130

Estimating answers 129, 131, 132, 133

Working with money 747, 748, 749, 750, 751

Money problems 752, 753, 754

Financial statements 757

Income and rates of pay 755, 756

Profit and loss 759, 760, 761, 762

Best buys 763, 764, 765, 766, 767

Algebra

Algbra Topics Clip Number

Algebraic expressions 151, 152, 153

Collecting like terms 156, 157

Multiplying and dividing algebra 158, 159

Substitution 155, 780, 781

Algebra terminology 154

Expanding brackets 160, 161

Factorising expressions 167, 168, 169, 170, 171

Index laws 173, 174

Changing the subject 280, 281, 282, 283, 284

VIRTUAL Maths Week London, 22nd – 26th June https://www.mathsweeklondon.org/ Take part in the activities for the first VIRTUAL Maths Week London, with schools across the capital and UK taking part in mathematical activities and more, including this contest: https://www.mathsweeklondon.org/contest/

Media & Other Links Mathopoly online: https://www.transum.org/software/Fun_Maths/Mathopoly/

Coordinates 199

Midpoints 200

Plotting straight line graphs 205, 206, 207

Gradient 201, 202

Distance-time graphs 874, 875

Sketch quadratic graphs 251, 257

Linear equations 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182,

183, 188, 189

Linear equations on graphs 217

Quadratic expressions 222

Linear sequences 196, 197, 198

Other sequences 261

Ratio and proportion

Ratio and Proportion Topics Clip Number

Scale diagrams 864, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869

Simplifying ratios 328, 329, 331

Dividing in a ratio 332, 333, 334

Fractions and ratio 330

Direct proportion 339, 340, 341, 343

Inverse proportion 342, 346

Proportion graphs 348

Recipes 739, 740, 741, 742

Equate Mathematical Board Game: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Conceptual-Math-Media-4099229-Equate/dp/B00004U1RA

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research /Reading

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In addition to the PREP4SEPT conference the science department would like students to think about how science and technology are things that we take for granted every day. Much of the way we live our lives is down to the effort of a few brilliant individuals. Individuals who had the intelligence but more importantly the determination to not accept the word “Impossible”.

Much of the science you learn and have learned about in your science lessons is based upon the

work of these individuals, Darwin’s theories of evolution and natural selection, Newtons laws of motion and the development of the periodic table by Mendeleev.

Over the next few week your science teachers will be telling you about the scientist that they admire the most and the reasons why. What we would like you to do is research and present your findings on 9

scientists that have made the biggest contributions to the world we live in. Each of these scientists have a direct link to the science you study at GCSE. This is a task you can really go to town on. How amazing you make your presentation is only

limited by your imagination and effort.

Draw out on paper, produce a poster, create a model, organise a show-board. There are so many options the possibilities are endless. Take your time planning and do not be afraid to stop and come back to it another day, a fresh pair of eyes always sees more.

Check out “Famous people Bio” on YouTube for some biographical films Films to watch: (please check age appropriateness)

• CREATION (2009): the inner struggle of Charles Darwin

• THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (2014): the life of Stephen Hawking

THE IMITATION GAME (2014): The story of how Alun Turing invented the world’s first ever computer

Super-Curricular Activities

Watch the documentary on BB2 on The Spanish Flu

Media & Other Links How to set put a Science Project Show board

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KVTLT6QeTE

Keeping up with your daily goals on Tassomai is the best way to ensure that you keep your scientific mind sharp.

New to Twitter: @SHS_Science for Weekly Science Challenges

Visit the Body

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course.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XFZD5frKJc&list=PLA

cpPjJddopEkphMuC0-OmFa5oj3wtkj_&index=4

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research /Reading

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(HI) Research: Select three paintings of nature and analyse them. Discuss the following.

- Name of the artist

- Title of the work

- Year the work was made

- What attracted you to the piece – explain why?

- Discuss composition (arrangement of picture)

- Discuss the mood of the piece

- Discuss the artist’s techniques and processes – application of tone and texture

- Discuss the material the artist used and explain why you think they chose that material

- Give an opinion of the work, explain your likes and dislikes Ensure you include a picture of the work that you have analysed next to your written analysis.

Nature provides an infinite reserve of images and inspiration for an artist to draw from.

Research the following Artists:

- America Gale

- Georgia O’Keeffe

- Marcia Baldwin

- Claude Monet

- Vincent Van Gogh

Super-Curricular Visits

We are extremely lucky to live near the great city of London where most of the museums and art galleries are free. Find out more at:

- https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/

- https://www.npg.org.uk/

- https://www.vam.ac.uk/

Media & Other Links

About Relief Sculpture Art:

- https://greatinspire.com/25-fashion-designer-inspired-by-nature-world/

- https://mymodernmet.com/where-i-see-fashion-inspiration/

- https://insideoutstyleblog.com/2018/07/fashioned-from-nature-exhibition-at-the-victoria-and-albert-museum-in-london.html

Subject Topic PREP Tasks

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In preparation for the start of the course you need to attempt the following investigative activities. Ideally this will be completed electronically (typed up on a computer) as the information can be used in your assignment report. [RT] Task 1 - You need to investigate two local small/medium sized enterprises. Look at the website: https://mrshearingbusinessstudies.weebly.com/component-1-exploring-enterprises.html Go to KS4 BTEC Enterprise – Component 1: Exploring Enterprises Learning Aim A – P1: Purpose, Activities & Aims On this website you will find podcasts made by the owners of Mr Cosmetics, Debbie Does Hair and Scrummy Yummy Cupcakes. These three owners talk about the key features of their enterprises and why they started their own enterprises. Watch these podcasts and complete the table below as evidence/research to support your 1st Assignment when you start in September. You must choose two enterprises to investigate – you can use Mr Cosmetics, Debbie Does Hair or Scrummy Yummy Cupcake. Or if you know someone else that has their own enterprise and you can get the relevant information; you can use them instead.

Enterprise 1 Enterprise 2

What is the name of the enterprise?

Where is the enterprise located?

What is the purpose of the business (i.e. to make a profit, surviving, expanding, maximising sales, being environmentally friendly and ethical, providing a voluntary or charitable service?

What goods and/or services do they sell?

What type of ownership is the enterprise (i.e. sole trader, partnership, private limited etc.)?

What make this enterprise different to competitors (other enterprises that sell the same goods/services)?

How many staff does the enterprise have?

How does the enterprise encourage customers to use their business again (e.g. offer discounts, loyalty cards, after service care, newsletters, online comments/feedback)?

What is their customer service like? Can you find any evidence of customer feedback (i.e. look on their website)?

Do they have a website? Is it informative, user friendly?

[RT] Task 2 Again using the website https://mrshearingbusinessstudies.weebly.com/component-1-exploring-enterprises.html Go to KS4 BTEC Enterprise – Component 1: Exploring Enterprises Learning Aim A – P2: Entrepreneurial Characteristic and Skills Watch the podcasts by the owners of Mr Cosmetics, Debbie Does Hair and Scrummy Yummy Cup Cake. Using information from these podcasts and the podcasts you watched for Task 1, use the same two enterprises from Task 1 to complete the table below.

Business 1 Business 2

Name of Enterprise Owner

Why did the owner start their own enterprise? E.g. to be own boss, flexibility to pursue a hobby, made redundant.

Describe the main characteristics of the entrepreneur/s and give examples of how they use these skills. See below for ideas:

Make sure you choose at least 4 characteristics from the Mind set list: focus, passion, motivated and dedicated, inventive or innovative, proactive, confident, flexible, and adaptable, resilient, having vision and the capacity to inspire. Remember to give examples of how the owners show the characteristics.

Make sure you choose at least 4 characteristics from the Skills for success list: knowledge of industry/sector, technical skills, interpersonal communication skills, planning, time management, negotiation, prioritising tasks, problem solving, managing risk. Remember to give examples of how the owners demonstrate the skills.

[RT] Task 3 In Task 1 you identified what type of ownership the two enterprises are. Conduct further research into the key features of these ownerships. Complete the table below with your findings:

Business 1 Business 2

Name of Enterprise

Type of ownership

How many people own it?

What liability does it have? Limited or unlimited?

What are the legal procedures for setting up this business?

What are the advantages of this type of ownership?

What are the disadvantages of this type of ownership?

[ER] Task 4 – Watch at least two of the following documentaries/films:

• The film “The Founder” the biographical story of the creation of McDonalds fast food chain.

• The film “Social Network” the biographical story of the creation of Facebook.

• The film “Joy” the biographical story of Joy Mangano and how she created her business

empire.

Whilst you watch the above, consider the following points that we will discuss in lesson:

• Why did the entrepreneur/s (owner/s) start their enterprise?

• What characteristics did the entrepreneur/s demonstrate?

• What barriers did the entrepreneur face and how did they overcome them?

• How did the entrepreneur have to change as the enterprise grew? If you have any questions with regards to the above tasks, please come and speak to the department before we break up for the summer.

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research /Reading

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[ER] System Security and Software Prep Notes Read and complete notes on the following topic areas shown in this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zrtrd2p/revision/3 Once done, students should complete the quiz for this section. Additionally, students should also read and complete notes on the following topic areas in this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zj89dxs/revision/1 Once done, students should complete the quiz for this section. [ER] Seneca Learning: Using the link below, create a log in and work through ‘Computer Science KS3’ on Seneca Learning. https://www.senecalearning.com/ [ER] Solo Learn Programming As an additional task to support your coding ability, I would like you to sign up to solo learn for free and complete the free python course. https://www.sololearn.com/

Books to read: - Codes, Ciphers and Secret Writing – Martin

Gardener (KS3) Learn Python Course www.codeacademy.com/learn/learn-python

Super-Curricular Visits

Centre for Computing History Students will learn about the extraordinary advance in technology over 50 years of computing history and discover how computers have not only accelerated our lives, but radically transformed them. National Museum of Computing Provides students with the fantastic opportunity to decipher encoded messages written by Hitler and his generals, understanding the period of codebreaking during and after World War II.

Media & Other Links

BBC Bitesize KS3 Computer Science: https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zvc9q6ff Code.org: https://studio.code.org Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com SHS Computer Science: www.shs.cloud

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research /Reading

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[RT] 'Teechers' by John Godber Conduct research into this play and find key information on the following aspects:

- Time and Period - When the play was set AND written - Style - What style is the play intended to be performed in? Research John Godber's style

and trademark theatrical conventions. - Historical Context - Research into the education system in 1980's. How does the play

help tackle Godber's views on the education system? - Characters - Write a list of the character's in the play. Not just the 3 main characters but

ALL of the characters that they play between them. Present your research in a creative way. e.g. a research booklet, PowerPoint presentation, poster etc including images. EXTENSION - Can you find key scenes / quotes from the play to help support your research?

[HI] Watching live theatre Watch Black Eyed Theatre's production of Teechers via the following link and complete the following 3 written tasks: https://vimeo.com/410200936/d4ae14fc31

A) Production Aspects: Make a note on the following aspects of the production:

- Staging: Which staging configuration is used? Why do you think they chose this particular one? How did it help to create an impact?

- Props: Which props are used? What purpose did the props serve to the performance and why were they used in this way?

- Costume: What costumes were used? How was meaning communicated through these costumes? How did they relate to the period in which the play was set?

- Lighting: What main lighting choices did you notice? How was meaning created through the use of lighting at key moments in the production?

[ER] Use the Education pack provided by Black Eyed Theatre to support your research into the play (See Prep Task 1):

- Sound: What music / SFX were used in the production? How did they add to the meaning of the performance?

B) Staging of a key moment: Pick a key moment of the piece that had an impact on you as an audience member. Draw and annotate a sketch of the stage at this moment in the play and the positioning of the actors. Give 3 reasons that this moment had an impact on you. C) Performance Aspects: Pick 1 Performer who stood out to you and focus on 1 character that they played effectively. Pick your favourite moment of this actor’s performance and using the following structure to evaluate HOW they communicated their character to the audience.

- What - What character were they playing, (Context) What was the character doing at this moment in the play, what personality traits / emotions/ aspects of the character were they trying to communicate to the audience?

- How - How did the actor use their facial expressions, body language, voice and movement and gesture to demonstrate these aspects of their character? Describe how they adapted and used these skills

- Why - Why did the actor make these decisions? What effect were they trying to create, and what atmosphere were they trying the help create.

- Impact - What impact did this have on you as an audience member? Extension - can you find a contrasting character that the actor plays and evaluate how they were able to adapt their skills I order to create this contrasting character?

Media & Other Links

Teechers Production: https://vimeo.com/410200936/d4ae14fc31 Black Eyed Theatre Education Pack: http://www.blackeyedtheatre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Teechers-Eduction-Pack-2018-Blackeyed-Theatre.pdf

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research /Reading

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[RT] Research Task – Should be completed by theGo4Schools deadline to aid task or assessed piece of work in lesson. Completion is essential for success for that lesson. 'Teechers' by John Godber Conduct research into this play and find key information on the following aspects:

• Time and Period - When the play was set AND written

• Style - What style is the play intended to be performed in? Research John Godber's style and trademark theatrical conventions.

• Historical Context - Research into the education system in 1980's. How does the play help tackle Godber's views on the education system?

• Characters - Write a list of the character's in the play. Not just the 3 main characters but ALL of the characters that they play between them. Present your research in a creative way. e.g. a research booklet, PowerPoint presentation, poster etc including images. EXTENSION - Can you find key scenes / quotes from the play to help support your research?

[HI] Handed-In PREP – This PREP should be printed, completed and handed in on the Go4Schools Deadline. It will be either self, peer or teacher marked. WATCHING LIVE THEATRE Watch Black Eyed Theatre's production of Teechers via the following link and complete the following written tasks: https://vimeo.com/410200936/d4ae14fc31 Imagine you were performing this play in Godber's style for your Component 2 final assessment. - Pick 1 actor that inspired you by the way that they portrayed a particular character successfully.

[ER] Extra Revision Resource – The student should independently use PREP revision strategies to learn the material to improve understanding of the topic. This should not be printed or handed in. Use the Education pack provided by Black Eyed Theatre to support your research into the play (See Prep Task 1):

Super-Curricular Activities Links

Teechers Production: https://vimeo.com/410200936/d4ae14fc31 Black Eyed Theatre Education Pack: http://www.blackeyedtheatre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Teechers-Eduction-Pack-2018-Blackeyed-Theatre.pdf

- Pick 1 key moment where this actor portrayed this character in a way that had an impact on you as an audience member. Explain how YOU would interpret and portray this character in a performance of Teechers using the following structure: - WHAT aspects of the character would you choose to show and how would you want them to come across to the audience in this moment - HOW would you adapt your performance skills in order to achieve this? Describe how you would use your acting skills. How would you use Godber's techniques in order to create a creator impact? - WHY have you made these decisions? Justify why this would allow you to create your intended effect? - IMPACT: What impact would you want to have on the audience through your portrayal of the character and what overall atmosphere would you want to create through your use of performance skills and stylistic techniques? Extension: How would you stage this scene to make a greater impact on the audience? Consider:

• Actor positioning

• Use of staging

• Use of props

• Use of costume

• Use of lighting and music

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research /Reading En

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Modelling & Orthographic Drawing Drawing and modelling are important parts of any engineering course. However, for many students this will be their first foray into the world of technical drawing and computer modelling.

Start with something like a juice or milk carton. The key to modelling is precision. Measure your chosen object with a rule or tape measure. Make your model to scale and try and capture every detail. Remember; Precision is Paramount!!!

In addition to the modelling task Orthographic drawing is another essential skill. Check the links opposite for some great YouTube tutorials. Start with something simple again, like a box or a phone and build up your portfolio overtime. Remember; Precision is Paramount!!! [RT] Students need to have a good understanding of the different engineering materials and the techniques involved in the manufacture of engineering products.

[RT] Look out for some of the following programs and see how using these different techniques can yield some amazing results.

• How it’s made,

• Forged in Fire [RT] The “DMAX” and “Quest TV” programs “Abandoned Engineering” and “SUV Super build” are an amazing insight into the world of engineering.

The BTEC engineering book, available at all good bookstores

Super-Curricular Visits

Check out Engineering in action for details on events near you, virtual tours may be available.

https://thetrainingpartnership.org.uk/study-

day/engineering-in-action-24-06-2019/

Media & Other Links

Tutorials on Orthographic Drawings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CACQU-Oe3rQ

For hints and tips on how to use Sketch-UP do a Youtube search for “Sketchup Tutorials”

Subject Topic PREP Tasks

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[ER] Here is a link to Mark Kermode's TV programme Secrets of Cinema - this episode focuses on superheroes and looks at the codes and conventions of the genre; please feel free to encourage your child to watch so they get an understanding of the heritage of films. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b0bbn5pt/mark-kermodes-secrets-of-cinema BBC4 recently ran a film programme called Life Cinematic which set out to explore the art of film-making in a completely new way, featuring an interview with a renowned film-maker alongside a mix of classic clips that have influenced them - these filmmakers included Sam Mendes (the director of Skyfall, Spectre and 1917) and Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and Baby Driver) Again I would recommend students watch this to have some knowledge of the heritage of film – it will be also useful for students to get an appreciation of how much thought goes into the making of films: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000dt6y/life-cinematic The BBC also have a series of short films that take you into the heart of cinema - there are 35 of them, all about 5 mins in length and aim to give people different views with regards to film – these are a great starting point for students to gain an appreciation of cinema before their GCSE starts: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p07f7m9q/inside-cinema Into-Film have also released free 50 film guides to help parents with students at home; again, these can be introduced as a guide to how students will be studying films at GCSE; here is the link: https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/film-guides-to-use-at-home?fbclid=IwAR0J4SvD66fTO6lzt7VUgEDchAb9EvAkpjgy8OFZ8DtCl_tDG5TXY0FDPO0#.XnzR25VUEbc.facebook If you have access to Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime or indeed Sky Movies or even the more old fashioned DVDs and Blu-rays then getting students to watch a wide variety of films can be used to expand their knowledge and appreciation of film - for a starting point here is a list of films that the BFI recommend for students up to the age of 14/15 https://www.imdb.com/list/ls076840900/ please feel free to encourage students to watch films from this list. Finally if your child is interested in pursuing a career in the media or film and want to find out more about the different jobs in the industry then please direct them to the below link where they can see job profiles and research different careers: https://www.screenskills.com/careers/job-profiles/

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research /Reading

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[RT] Students need to have a good understanding of the 12 different technical skills required for their practical dishes throughout the course. They should understand the following areas.

1. General practice skills 2. Knife Skills 3. Preparing fruit and vegetables 4. Use of a cooker 5. Use of equipment 6. Cooking methods 7. Prepare, shape, and combine 8. Sauce making 9. Tenderise and marinate 10. Dough 11. Raising agents 12. Setting mixtures

This could be done by annotating recipes found online to show how these skills can be applied and combined. [RT] Students are encouraged to build their confidence in the kitchen by helping prepare, cook and plate up (to practice presentation skills) of family dishes at home. I recommend the website/app ‘Supercook’ where you can add the ingredients you have in your fridge and it suggests a range of recipes you could cook. You can email any photos to r.lee@shenfield.essex.sch.uk! [RT] Catch up with ‘Jamie Oliver: Keep cooking and carry on’ currently on Channel 4 On Demand for some creative recipes Jamie has tailored to help us during the lockdown period.

A variety of GCSE Food, Preparation & Nutrition textbooks are available at all good bookstores.

Super-Curricular Activities

Check out the videos, activities and resources

on Food a Fact of Life and Countryside Classroom

Media & Other Links

For an interactive revision guide which covers all the AQA specification, come join our class on Seneca (senecalearning.com – class code

iylom5a4dk)

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t [ER] Download the BBC news app onto your phone/tablet and keep up to date on the latest science and environment news. [ER] Create a glossary of key terms. [RT] Complete the case study research tasks. [ER] Access and use the useful links page to see what’s out there.

Everything you need is in the PREP4Sept video and resources, extra reading and PREP will really help you out – any questions send us and email!

Have a look at past papers to get familiar with the exam style. If you’re going to read a book, make it this one – Prisoners of Geography, Tim Marshall. Revision Guides must be for Edexcel B!

Super-Curricular Activities

The museum of London may be closed but you can still discover some great stuff about London on the website. The same goes for the science museum. When you’re out doing your exercise think about what’s around you and how the places you see are different.

Media & Other Links

All of PREP4Sept. @HUMSSHS on twitter for news, what to watch and listen to.

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research /Reading

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Once we are born, we go through many milestones for our physical, intellectual, social, and emotional and language development. [RT]: Research two areas of development for example physical and social and emotional milestones from the ages of 0-3 years of age. These websites may help you, but there are lots of others: https://pathways.org/all-ages/milestones/ http://www.earlyyearsmatters.co.uk/our-services/school-and-nursery-support/early-years-adviser/child-development-2/ [RT]: These are the six life stages we use in Health and Social Care:

- Infancy, Early Childhood, Adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, and later adulthood.

- Give a definition for each of these life stages. [RT]: Individuals who are in each of the of the six different life stages may need to use health and social care services. For example, doctors, dentist. Design a spider diagram of as many different health and social care services you can think of and if you can the type of care they offer. For example, a dentist prevents and treats dental and oral disease, they correct dental irregularities (particularly in children) and they treat dental and facial injuries. [RT]: There are many factors that can affect our development for example, diet, exercise, alcohol, smoking, personal hygiene and many others. Design a web page on diet. Describe what are the healthy foods we should be eating, what are examples of unhealthy foods that we should eat in moderation. Research nutrients in foods we should have. Give examples of healthy snacks we can eat. Use the Change for Life Website to help you do this. You could add the importance of exercise as well. https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/food-facts

Biography or Autobiography of your famous person or celebrity you chose to look at for PREP for Sept activity booklet. For example: https://www.britannica.com/biography/J-K-Rowling

Media & Other Links

Effects of a poor diet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOPy1f9-L38&t=3s Benefits of exercise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWGulLAa0O0 Effects of alcohol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-5QQT-ZUMU A video clip that demonstrates the difference between gross and fine motor skills in adults and gives descriptions/differences between each aspect of physical development, e.g. Fine and gross motor skills. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyJzoXqfVx4 Change for Life Adverts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmvvZWpuDD4&list=PLYVuDWuuzoWX9OaJhDe6yyv22QKTw8NNM

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research /Reading

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[ER] Use BBC bitesize to revise and test yourself on the topic of Germany which you will be looking at next year. [ER] Create an account to join Seneca Learning. Once created, join the virtual classroom using the code dz0vygv53y and complete the tasks which are set. The following link should take you straight there: https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/join-class/dz0vygv53y

[ER] Use the school history website to research the life of Henry VIII and his Ministers. Using the information available create fact files about each key person you come across. https://schoolhistory.co.uk/edexcel-gcse/henry-viii-and-his-ministers-1509-40/ [ER] Use the online Medicine Through Time revision guide to make notes on the basics of medicine. mrbright.uk/Revisionguides2018/Paper%201%20-%20Medicine%20Through%20Time%20-%20Revision%20Book.pdf

[ER] Revise the work we have done this year by creating spider diagrams, PowerPoints, or revision cards about:

- The Industrial Revolution - Crime and Punishment

(Jack the Ripper) - Slavery

Copies of GCSE textbooks can be found online for free. The topics which will be studied are on the left.

Super-Curricular Visits

Please stay at home for the time being. Stay alert – Control the virus – Save lives.

Media & Other Links

The Rise of Evil available on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rise+of+evil Hilter’s Circle of Evil on Netflix Hitler- A Career on Netflix Hitler’s Bodyguard on Netflix Inside the court of Henry VIII on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlHWZw36FAM One More Mountain on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd2kt_qB7cI BBC Teach Medicine Through Time on YouTube

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research /Reading

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IN PREPARATION FOR STARTING YOUR GCSE SPANISH COURSE, YOU HAVE BEEN SET WORK TO COMPLETE OVER THE LAST HALF-TERM AND THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS VIA THE #PREP4SEPT VIRTUAL CONFERENCE RESOURCES FOR SPANISH AND GO4SCHOOLS

PLEASE NOTE: THE TASKS BELOW ARE IN ADDITION TO THE WORK THAT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO YOUR IN YOUR #PREP4SEPT PACKS

[ER] Learn the vocabulary associated with Units 1 and 2 – these can be found on Quizlet using the following link; www.quizlet.com/ashaunak. This will allow you to practise your vocabulary learning by means of various interactive games and self-testing exercises. REMEMBER! Little, and often is the best way to do this and break the vocabulary list down into manageable chunks.

[ER] You should access Languages Online to practice grammar exercises in Spanish on a weekly basis using the following link; www.languagesonline.org

[ER] Practise your Spanish even further! Use the following websites to access videos and activities to practise and test your knowledge of Spanish.

- TeachVid - https://www.teachvid.com/

- BBC Teach Live - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks3-spanish/zjpg7nb

[ER] Practise speaking in Spanish!

- Practise speaking by talking to your family and friends in Spanish on the phone or using video-calling – you may even be lucky enough to have family and friends who are Spanish-speakers or live in Spanish-speaking countries, so have a go!

- Record yourself on your phone speaking in Spanish, listen back and keep improving it. It’s an easy way to check for accuracy of pronunciation and pace of speech.

[ER] Find an article on the internet about anything that you are particularly interested in (e.g. sport, music, film, television) and make a list of new words and their meanings in English from what you find in the article. You can use Collins online Spanish dictionary to help you with the definitions.

[ER] Visit the local library or check their

online catalogue. There are plenty of

free resources: comic books, novels,

books to complement students’

learning… Some favourite story books

are available in Spanish too!

[ER] Spanish newspapers online.

www.elpais.com

www.marca.com

www.20minutos.es

www.bbc.com/mundo

Super-Curricular Activities

Try watching your favourite television

shows on Netflix (or similar) with the

Spanish subtitles. Alternatively, you

could change the audio setting to

Spanish and have English subtitles.

Play your favourite videogame with the text or audio in Spanish, e.g. FIFA.

Media & Other Links

- www.collinsdictionary.com/spanish

- www.quizlet.com/ashaunak (website or app)

- Duolingo (app) - aim for 10-15 minutes/daily. It is a mix of writing, translating, practising different vocab, and listening – all in one! It gets competitive and fun.

- Memrise (app) - aim for 10-15 minutes/daily. Look for sets that are based on Mira (textbook used for Spanish at KS3)

- www.language-gym.com/#!/ to practise verbs in all tenses

- BBC Bitesize for Spanish

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research /Reading

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[ER] Use this website to prepare for notation reading skills for GCSE. www.musictheory.net [ER] Complete the following exercises each week: Note Identification: https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note Key Identification: https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/keysig Chord Identification: https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/chord [ER] Stretch and Challenge: Interval Identification: https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/interval [ER] Complete the ‘Music Theory: Revise and Test’ for each Musical Element on BBC Bitesize. We are doing OCR GCSE Music. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf9h8xs [ER] Practise a solo performance ready for your return in September – see #PREP4Sept Video for details.

Mozart: The Man Revealed https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mozart-Man-Revealed-John-Suchet/dp/1783962933/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mozart+biography&qid=1590058896&sr=8-1

Super-Curricular Activities

Please stay at home – but when things get back to normal, go and see some classical music concerts. This does not sound like fun, but it will really help!

Media & Other Links

Watch some of the videos on the OCR Music – Virtual Textbook https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyNdGKxoYqifliha9-a7FIEFQ8s7QGNvp

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research /Reading

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Using the resources found on the USB from PREP4SEPT or using the links below, you are to make a start in working through the materials provided which will aid you in your learning for the Unit .. This PREP will give you a head start before looking at the material in class. Nando’s PDF – https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zVL0jyAr4p1RYTz_Q42xbJk6BoCFqU07 Artist to Audience PDF -https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KXp1uiwiuZVqNzV7LAePpsAGbYOdfOr2 Job Roles and Definitions PDF – https://drive.google.com/open? id=1Hq2CujKvbTK0S-1R-YeEN7Fu4QhcF9iq Music Industry Workbook - Below is the link to the Unit 1 workbook that you were completing in class. Use this download to carry on with the work that you were doing if you have not got the booklet at home. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Wb-mnSO7a0sKzpFYZK9ayAZ9e02Wqv34

Find out about the most underrated yet critical roles in the music industry. http://www.thebigmusicproject.co.uk/five-underrated-yet-crucial-roles-music-industry/

Super-Curricular Activities

Media & Other Links

Abbey Road lectures https://www.seetickets.com/tour/abbeyroad-lectures Job Roles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMC4dBBXH2Y Music Industry Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eV6t8_pOSo&list=PLi33BPxA2q1qe5V9o8zgUHcQSs3KJvmKd Turning Your Songs into Money documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xletCrn-iU

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research/Reading

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[ER] Whole cardiovascular system recap: Structure of the cardiovascular system; Atria (right + left atrium), ventricles, septum, tricuspid, bicuspid and semi-lunar valves, aorta, vena cava, pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein. Functions of the cardiovascular; transport of oxygen, Carbon dioxide and nutrients, clotting of open wounds, regulation of body temperature. Components of blood; Function and importance of red and white blood cells, platelets and plasma for physical activity and sport. Structure of blood vessels; Arteries, capillaries, and veins and how this relates to function and importance during physical activity and sport in terms of blood pressure, oxygenated, deoxygenated blood and changes due to physical exercise. Whole Respiratory system recap: Structure of Respiratory system Location of main components of respiratory system (lungs, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, diaphragm) and their role in movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide into and out of the Body. Key terms of the respiratory system Vital capacity and tidal volume and change in tidal volume due to physical activity and sport, and the reasons that make the change in tidal volume necessary. Process of gaseous exchange Structure of alveoli to enable gas exchange and the process of gas exchange to meet the demands of varying intensities of exercise (aerobic and anaerobic). [HI] Please complete the PREP work on goforschools.

BBC Bitesize – Skeletal system https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zq3sbk7/revision/1

BBC Bitesize – Muscular system https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zpkr82p/revision/1

Super-Curricular Activities

Every weekday at 9am complete the Joe Wicks body coach workout. Go onto youtube.com and search ‘The Body Coach’. Join in with his 30minute live workout. Record your workout in your PE home exercise diary. You can also use the other YouTube links on goforschools.

Media & Other Links BBC home workout with Olympic athletes: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/get-inspired/46648590

Links for home workouts: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN0h

6EZd6TM

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzx-d1Z2bLY

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAXg3cM0UCw

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0DuHnxnH14

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmGjxU3Ggko

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmWPRv6g9aI

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research/Reading

PE

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[HI] Students to complete prep4september workbook Section 1: Anatomy & Physiology Recap – Functions of the skeletal system, labelling the skeleton, classification of bones, labelling the vertebral column, joints, movements, labelling muscles and fibre types. Functions of the Skeletal System

- Students to write down the key points for each function of the skeletal system

Labelling the skeleton - Label the Skeleton

- Colour the skeleton to show the bone classification (short, long, irregular, flat bones)

The Vertebral Column - Label the diagram, with the name of each section of the vertebral column and the number of

vertebrae in each section

- Identify the function of the vertebral column

Synovial Joints - Define the term ‘joint’

- For each of the images, name the joint indicated by the arrow and state the type of joint

indicated by the arrow. E.g. Neck – Pivot Joint

- Identify the types of movement possible

Voluntary Muscles & Antagonistic Pairs - Label the voluntary muscles and colour the antagonistic pairs. Use a different colour for each

antagonistic pair so you can easily match them.

Mini Quiz - Complete the 10 multiple choice and short answer questions on anatomy and physiology

[RT & HI] Section 2 – Mini PEP (Personal Exercise Program)

- Research PAR Q (Pre-activity Readiness Questionnaire)

Books - Jessica Enis – Unbelievable - Bounce – Matthew Syed

(talent in sport) - 10,000 Hours

Super-Curricular Activities

- Why are these carried out? What are they?

- Print a PAR Q and complete it

- Complete an interpreting data worksheet

- Identify fitness components necessary for your chosen sport (create a mind map)

- Identify the 3 most important fitness components

- Why have you identified these as the most important? Explain your reasons.

[RT & HI] Section 3 – Practical Performance Planning

- Spend some time looking over the list of physical activities included in the Edexcel GCSE PE

specification.

- Visit the Pearson Edexcel Website

- Using the specification can you create several combinations for you to access your best

possible practical grade?

Media & Other Links

Netflix - The Game Changers (diet &

nutrition) - Ronaldo (sport biography) - Last Dance (Basketball

Documentary) - Supersize Me (Diet)

YouTube - The Body Coach (Circuits &

General Fitness) - Mr Edwards GCSE PE

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research /Reading So

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[ER] Use the link below to take you to the GCSE Sociology specification. Have a look through the document to familiarise yourself with the course you will be studying. You could make some key bullet points about certain pieces of information e.g. how many exams you will sit, what topics you will cover etc

[ER] Analyse the current coronavirus pandemic from a sociological perspective. Collect any news articles or footage from the news which explores issues such as:

- The economic impact of the virus - The impact on certain social groups (consider, social class, age,

gender, and ethnicity) - The way in which the virus has had some positive outcomes for

society e.g. the way people are coming together to support those in greatest need

- These are all relevant sociological themes which we will pick up on when studying GCSE Sociology

[ER] The following accounts are worth following on twitter as they regularly provide excellent resources and advice related to A Level Sociology

- @tutor2usoc

- @browneken

- @StBen_Soc

These books are both useful resources to have for extra reading when studying GCSE Sociology: - https://www.amazon.co.uk/WJEC-Eduqas-GCSE-

Sociology-Student/dp/1911208209/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=wjec+sociology+textbook&qid=1589454555&s=books&sr=1-2

- https://www.amazon.co.uk/WJEC-Eduqas-Sociology-Revision-Guide/dp/191120890X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=wjec+sociology+textbook&qid=1589454620&s=books&sr=1-1

Super-Curricular Activities

Media & Other Links

“Growing up Gifted” BBC2 Documentary which tracks

pupils who are growing up in challenging

circumstances and looks at their school experiences.

You can view this through the school’s online video

library – to access this, you need to goggle

shenfield.planetestream.com (do not forget the e

before stream) and then search for the programme.

Subject Topic PREP Tasks Further Research /Reading So

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[ER] For your last term in Y9, we would like you to carry on with the idea of planning for your future. We did some of this together in class alongside you making your option choices but please find below a list of other possible research you could do to help with career planning.

- National Careers Service - https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ - I Could - https://icould.com/ - Success at School - https://successatschool.org/ - Start - https://guest.startprofile.com/ - How 2 Become - https://www.how2become.com/ - My Career Springboard - https://www.mycareerspringboard.org/student - Career Companion - https://www.careercompanion.co.uk/ - Careers Box - https://www.careersbox.co.uk/

[ER] Combining your careers work – look at how much some jobs pay and compare this to the cost of a mortgage to buy a house in your local area.

Super-Curricular Activities

[ER] Talk to parents about the weekly supermarket shop – guess how much certain items cost and guess an overall total. How does this affect your belief about how much you would need to earn to live a comfortable lifestyle?

Media & Other Links

Watch an episode of the Apprentice (or the Junior version) and look for:

- The skills which people need for the workplace

- The ambitions which people have for the future

Improving Memory Skills & Understanding PREP 1. Self-Testing

Self-testing is an effective tool if you have a large amount of information to learn for an assessment or exam.

Let’s say you had to remember the definition of 20 key words.

Start by writing out five key words and their definitions. Study them for 2 or 3 minutes, then put the sheet away.

On another piece of paper, try to write down the key words and definitions from memory.

If you were not able to recall all 5, then repeat the process again. Study the definitions and re-test.

Once you are able to recall 5 key words and definitions, add another 5 to the original sheet.

Give yourself 4 or 5 minutes to study the 10 key words and definitions. Put the sheet away and re-test but this time

with 10.

Build this up until you can recall all 20 key words and definitions.

More importantly, re-test yourself a week later. Review your progress and go back to any definitions or words you

were unable to write down. Then, re-test yourself a month later with the same words.

The more you re-test, the more you will retain and the easier it becomes.

These techniques could be applied to:

• Key Information for an Essay

• Character names and profiles

• Formula

• Translations

• Case Studies

• Experiment processes

• Arguments or Quotations

• And many more!

2. Mind Mapping

Mind Mapping is a highly effective way of getting information in and out of your brain. Mind Mapping is a creative and logical means of note-taking and note-making that literally "maps out" your ideas.

All Mind Maps have some things in common. They have a natural organisational structure that radiates from the centre and use lines, symbols, words, colour and images according to simple, brain-friendly concepts. Mind Mapping converts a long list of monotonous information into a colourful, memorable and highly organised diagram that works in line with your brain's natural way of doing things.

• Think of your general main theme and write that down in the centre of the page. i.e. Food

• Figure out sub-themes of your main concept and draw branches to them from the centre, beginning to look like a spider web i.e. Meats, Dairy, Breads

• Make sure to use very short phrases or even single words • Add images to invoke thought or get the message across better • Try to think of at least two main points for each sub-theme you created and create branches out to those

3. Revision Cards

Revision cards are small handheld cards that contain key information. The cards should have a title at the top with 5

or 6 key words, formula or sentences. Try and keep the colour consistent for each topic e.g. green cards for the

Environment.

TIP: On the back of the revision card, write the title from the front. Then, after you have read through your cards a

number of times, turn them over. Look at the title and self-test yourself on the information. Once you have recalled

all you can, turn the card back over and check your answers.

4. Complete the Sentence

If you have a large number of facts to learn for an essay, write out ten key sentences you wish to memorise for the

essay. Then, on a separate piece of paper, write out the first half of the sentence and leave the other half blank. Take

a break, make a cup of tea, then come back and try to complete the sentences from memory.

If you managed to complete all ten, try and add more sentences and repeat the exercise.

TIP: Once you can complete the sentences with ease, test yourself further by trying to write out all the key sentences

from memory without the sentence starters!

Fun Ways to PREP

1. Key Words Crossword Puzzle Choose a subject and write down all the key words you need to learn. Find an online Crossword creator, there are a huge number of web sites that can do this for you. For the clues, write the definition of the key word. Once the crossword has been created, leave it for a few days/weeks. Then, try and complete it. Don’t forget to print out the answer sheet so you can self-check the answers! Here is an example below:

2. Key Word Pictionary For this game you will need at least one other person. With a friend or group of friends, decide which subject and set of Key Words you wish to learn or revise. Write them down on individual cards. Try to have a large number so they are not too obvious. Take it in turns to draw (without using words, symbols or speaking) something that represents the key word you wish to learn. *Want to Make the Game Harder?* The other player who is trying to guess the key word can’t say the key word, but must give the correct definition of it! Here is an example below:

The Easy Answer: An Atom

1. *The Definition Answer:

2. The smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist.

ACROSS DOWN 2. What does the ‘H’ in SHS stand for? 1. In what year group do you take A Level exams? 5. What is ‘PREP’ short for? 3. What is the surname of our Headteacher?

4. In what Year group do you take GCSE exam?

3. Write a Short Story If you have a large number of facts, figures or key words to remember, write a short story that you can recite to yourself in the exam. The more interesting and funny your story is, the more likely you are to remember the facts. Here is an example:

1.To begin our adventure into storytelling, start by reading the paragraph below, which recounts a brief and

chaotic story. Your task is simply to understand what happens:

"A man called Nigel is sat next to his enormous, 300lb pet squid as they travel around in the back of his

lime-green limo. They're arguing over what to watch on the limo's TV: Coronation Street, or Sesame Street.

It soon turns into a fight, which the squid wins by using its eight limbs to empty eight pepper-grinders on to

Nigel's head. Nigel leaps from the car in terror and runs away towards the sea, cleverly heading through a

thick yellow field of rapeseed to stop the squid from following. On reaching the beach, he meets Prince

Harry, who is celebrating his 25th birthday. Prince Harry persuades Nigel to help him confront two Gallic

dancers who have eaten a beautiful "she-swan" (without the Queen's permission). After the attack, Nigel

jumps into the sea and swims out towards, as luck would have it, the Lady of Shalott, who is bobbing up and

down in a boat made from a giant orange pepper. She invites him on board and they fall in love."

It will have taken you perhaps a minute to read through this. This should demonstrate just how quickly and effortlessly your mind can imagine elaborate scenes it has never encountered before.

Your next step is to see how much of the story you recall. First, close your eyes and repeat the story as well as you can in your head. When you're done, open your eyes and write down all the items you have successfully recalled. This will give you a sense of how many useful memories you can store in around a minute or so. Hopefully you'll have impressed yourself again.

Now, you'll perhaps be wondering what the point of remembering a random list of objects like this might be. But here we can reveal that the story you've learned is not at all random, but in fact encodes the ingredients for a Nigel Slater recipe. Hooray! The 300lb squid represents 300g of squid; the lime-green limo is a lime; Coronation Street stands for coriander; Sesame Street for sesame oil; eight pepper grinders for eight crushed peppercorns; the rapeseed field for rapeseed oil; Prince Harry celebrating his birthday for 25g ginger; two Gallic dancers for two cloves of garlic; the "she-swan" for Szechuan pepper; the sea for salt; the Lady of Shalott for shallots; the orange pepper boat for one large orange pepper.

Have a look over these connections. Your last task is to try to remember the ingredients that correspond to each element in the story. Once you've done that, you're ready to make your squid and pepper stir-fry …

1. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/jan/15/story-lines-facts

4. Key Term Word Search Choose a subject and write down all the key words you need to learn. Find an online Word Search creator, there are a huge number of web sites that can do this for you.

For the clues, write the definition of the key word.

Once the word search has been created, leave it for a few days/weeks. Then, try and complete it. Don’t forget to print out the answer sheet so you can self-check the answers!

Here is an example below:

1. What is ‘PREP’ short for? 2. What is the surname of our Headteacher? 3. What year group take their GCSE exams? 4. What year group take their A Level exams? 5. What does the ‘H’ in SHS stand for?

5. Write a poem If you have a large number of facts, figures or key words to remember, write a poem that you can re-cite to yourself in the exam. Try and make it rhyme on the key words and throw in their definitions if you can.

6. Card Matching Game Use revision cards. They must all be the same size and colour. On half the cards, write a key word on each. On the other half of the cards, write their definitions on each. With a friend, turn all the cards so they face down on the table. Each person takes it in turns to turn over two cards. If they turn over the key word and the correct definition, they get to keep them. If the two cards do not match, they must be turned back and it is the next persons turn. The winner is the person with the most cards at the end. You not only have to remember where the key words and the definitions are, but match them as well!

Here is an example:

7. Name That Tune! Choose a song from the charts that you know really well and enjoy singing along to. Now, re-write the lyrics so they contain all the facts and key words you need to remember. Try to keep to the same number of syllables for each line! Then, sing the words out loud as many times as you need to remember the lyrics. TIP: Go to youtube or karaoke site and use the backing track/instrumental so you can sing your lyrics along to the beat!

8. Alphabet Prep Challenge yourself to write a key fact, definition or key word for each letter of the alphabet. It works best with a single topic or area. Once you have completed it, memorise it using some of the techniques in this book. Finally, challenge yourself to recall all the information using the alphabet as your guide and prompt!

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