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Steps for Success Evening 2019

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Welcome

Mrs S Muir, Headteacher

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How to prepare for english

Mr K Horan, Head of English

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Paper 1

Romeo & Juliet 20%A Christmas Carol 20%Paper 2An Inspector Calls 20%Poetry Anthology 20%Unseen poetry 20%

Paper 1Fiction reading 25%Narrative/descriptive writing 25%Paper 2Non-fiction reading 25%Persuasive writing 25%

English Literature

English Language

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Revision is not just learning.

Revision is making sure we don’t forget.

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Revision and English

To help revision, we can think about which parts of the exam demand that students demonstrate knowledge & show skills.

English Literature knowledge & skill basedEnglish Languageskill based

Do students know plot, characters, themes, and key quotes?Can students choose quotes and analyse language and structure?

Reading: Can students understand a text? Can students analyse language?Writing: Can students write accurately, with imagination, and purpose?

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Revision tips to make sure we don’t forget knowledge

Create

note cards

for all set texts & poetry anthologyPlot, character, theme, key quotes.Mind map, colours, images.Stick quotes or key points on post-it notes to leave in prominent places that you’ll see every day. Move notes around.Regular & repetitive testsWrite down ideas/quotes then compare to note card.Make audio recordings, listen and compare to note card.Compare notes to other revision sites . What different information is included?Use Independent learning booklet.Work with study buddy.

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Revision tips to make sure we don’t forget knowledge

Visual & Audio

Watch GCSE pod. Before watching the same pod a week later, predict 5-10 key points will hear.

Download poetry anthology onto phone. Listen to 1-2 a day. Before listening, say out loud the 6 key quotes which you will hear.Practise exam questionsPlan your response to every example question.Complete in timed conditions.

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Tips to make sure we develop our skills

Writing

:Plan a response to all the example exam questions, especially persuasive & transactional writing.Write under timed conditions.Reading:Practise past papers in timed conditions.Apply exam question to newspaper articles, stories, web pages etc.Read newspaper & magazine articles. Note 5 key points about writer’s view or use of language. Think of a related writing task.

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English Literature

An Inspector Calls

Independent Learning BookletRomeo & JulietIndependent Learning BookletA Christmas CarolReduced version with notesIndependent Learning BookletUnseen PoetryRevision guide

English Language

Paper 1 & 2Independent Learning Booklet

English revision resources in your bag

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English Language Prelim Results

67% of students were within 5 marks of a higher grade.27% of students were within 2 marks of a higher grade.

What do I need for a higher grade?

There are 5 questions on each paper.So only ONE more mark for each question.

English – Final Message

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How to prepare for maths

Mr M Koza, Head of Maths

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GCSE Maths Exam

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GCSE Maths Exam dates

Paper 1 Non-calculator

Paper 2 Calculator

Paper 3 Calculator

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What we will do

In depth analysis of preliminary exam papers

Provide personalised revision checklists

Provide

personalised

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Daily skills checks

Regular exposure to problem solving exam questions

Period 6 sessions

Period 0 sessions

Saturday Maths sessions

Homework support after school Tuesday-Friday

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What your son/daughter

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Attend all sessions that they are invited to

Speak to their teacher for revision guidance

Use the personalised revision checklist

Use Hegarty Maths, GCSE Pod, revision booklets etc.

Revise the topics they are struggling with in the skills checks

Bring calculator to school everyday to practise using it

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How can you help?

Ensure there is a quiet space for revision

Encourage them to watch the videos on Hegarty Maths

Remind them to bring their Calculator to school daily

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Calculators

Paper 2 Calculator

Paper 3 Calculator

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Revision guides

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Step 1:

Video

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you everything you need to know about that topic & goes through all the examples that will be in the quiz.

Step 2:Quiz that will allow you to practise all the examples in the video for yourself and know whether you understood what was in the video.

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Question Level Analysis

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Personalised revision checklist

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Preparation for Papers 2 & 3

Paper 2 Calculator

Paper 3 Calculator

Lessons 3

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June will cover key topics for Paper 2

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June all pupils invited to attend a Paper 3 preparation session 9-11am

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GCSE Maths Exam

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GCSE Maths Exam

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GCSE Maths Exam

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How to prepare for Science

Mr J Maher, Head of Science

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How to revise EFFECTIVELY…

Mrs L Burchall, Head of Geography and RS

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revision resources

Mr J Hill, Assistant Headteacher

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Revision Apps

Great for most subjects.

Most of you should have logins – if you don’t register as a new user or see mePixl Lit, Pixl Maths, Pixl History, Pixl GeographyUser ID: Cu1411Login: Surname followed by first initial i.e HillJPassword: Same as login.Brainscape App – Good for ‘flashcards’. Excellent for Maths as you know.

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Revision Folders

Personalised to you.You will be set homework from them.They should also be used to help with further revision.

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Changes to gcse’s

Mr J Hill, Assistant Headteacher

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Exams

You have your exam timetable – keep safe.You will be in school throughout.Punctuality/Attendance key.You must be available until 26th June regardless of when your last exam is.

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GCSE Results Day

Thursday 22nd August – 9am, East Manor Hall

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thank you

Mr J Hill, Assistant Headteacher