6.00-6.15 Welcome Talk and Exam Expectations, PLM and Learning mentors 6.15-6.20- How to revise across the curriculum, Joanne Walker 6.20-6.30- Presentations from Core subjects and MFL 6.30-7.00- Workshops with departments
Revision Definition: studying something you have studied before. Another way to think about it could be: R- read (your notes) E- explain (topics /themes) V- visualise (being successful!) I- identify (difficult areas) S- simplify (all tasks) I- investigate (things you don t understand) O- organise (your time) N- never give up!
Effective use of time 30-45 minute sessions Short 5-10 minute break between sessions Tackling the hard stuff Don t avoid the hardest subjects Break subjects down into topics/themes Ask teachers to go over difficult areas Use revision guides to focus on specifics Location A quiet place, away from distractions Comfortable room, with good light
Useful websites
Preparing for the big day Encourage them to: Check personal exam timetable for dates and times of exams. Avoid staying up late trying to do last minute revision it is more important to be fresh and able to concentrate during the exams. Be positive: visualise the exams going well so that they feel confident and relaxed during the exam. Eat something for breakfast- the brain needs energy to work too Arrive in plenty of time to avoid feel rushed- morning exams start promptly at 9am and afternoon exams at 1pm
What they need to bring to college for exams. Equipment- supply of black biros, pencils, rubber, pencil sharpener, ruler, protractor, compass, scientific calculator, coloured pencils. A clear pencil case/clear wallet/plastic bag to keep it all in. A bottle of still water is allowed, as long as it has had the label removed.
Here for you! In College Form tutors Subject teachers Learning Mentors- Mrs Thompson and Mrs Irons, Miss Duggan Pastoral Learning Manager- Mr Pinnock Assistant Pastoral Leaning Manager- Mrs Farrelly Out of College Parents, carers, family and friends
'Revision should be about piecing things together, making links and unearthing new discoveries
not gap-filling, cramming, or working for seven hours-per-day,
Practical revision strategies Joanne Walker
Revision = re visioning We remember things which are... - In CAPITALS - Underlined - In colour - Unusual - Bold or Italicised - Pictorial We remember... 20% of what we READ 30% of what we HEAR 40% of what we SEE 50% of what we SAY 60% of what we DO 90% of what we SEE, HEAR, SAY and DO We remember by... - Repeating - Being organised - Association - Being interested - Using rewards - Creating - Visualising
Visual learners
Visual learners Colour red for causes, blue for impacts, green for responses Flash cards make the notes, condense the content and use the colour Youtube videos, bitesize videos. Watch, take the notes, condense and use the colour cards
Revision clocks Divide your topic into 12 segments, each with a theme or key idea and then record what you need to.
Auditory learners Read it out loud yourself Read it back to someone Get someone to read to you Talk in pairs! Make up mnemonics SSTS, NESW, CAMPERS Record yourself and play it back Teach someone else Ask questions of your teachers Watch the videos
Kinaesthetic learners you learn by doing Walk around whilst talking to yourself it s not as mad as it might appear Move things around, make cards and shuffle them Work in short focussed bursts Work in groups/ pairs use the interaction to keep your brain moving Play games I studied X and I learnt.
GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE (AQA EXAM BOARD) Paper 1 Shakespeare and the 19 th century Novel. 1 hour and 45 minutes SECTION A: Shakespeare. 2 sections. Extract Based Question worth 30 marks. Additional Marks available for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar. SECTION B: 19 th Century Novel Extract Based Question worth 30 marks. Paper 2 Modern Texts and Poetry. 2 hours and 15 minutes 3 sections SECTION A: Modern Play Discursive essay question worth 30 marks. Additional marks are available for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar. SECTION B: Cluster Poetry Comparing poetry question only one blank poem is supplied. SECTION C: Unseen Poetry section. 2 questions. One essay based question on an Unseen poem worth 24 marks. One comparison question: Comparing the first unseen poem with a second unseen poem. This is worth 8 marks.
Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing: 1 hour 45 minutes. Questi What to expect Marks on. Awarded: 1 List four things about 4 marks 2 Look at lines to How has the writer structured the text to interest you as a reader? 8 marks How does the writer use language to 3 Focus on the whole text: 8 marks 4 Focus on line. to A Statement is provided by the question To what extent do you agree? SECTION B: WRITING Advised time: 45 minutes. 20 marks 40 marks: 24 for CONTENT and 16 for TECHNICAL ACCURACY. Choice of 2 tasks: ONE task will be based around an IMAGE as a stimulus. ONE task will be based around the THEME or SETTING of the extract. You should always PLAN before you begin and check carefully for errors. GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (AQA EXAM BOARD) Question. 1 2 3 4 Paper 2 Writer s viewpoints and perspectives. 1 Hour 45 minutes. What to expect Choose 4 statements which are TRUE/FALSE Refer to Source A and B for this question. Using details from BOTH sources write a summary of Refer ONLY to source B. How does the writer use language to Refer to BOTH sources. Compare the way in which the writers convey their different attitudes to SECTION B: WRITING Advised time: 45 minutes. Marks Awarded: 4 marks 8 marks 12 marks 16 marks 40 marks: 24 for CONTENT and 16 for TECHNICAL ACCURACY. You will be given a statement linked to the topic of the provided texts Eg: School holidays are too long and have a poor impact on pupil performance. You will then be asked to produce some form of nonfiction based text in which you communicate your views or attitudes towards the provided statement.
Maths Mock Examinations GCSE Maths Mock These are just as they will be in the summer. Whether you sit the Higher or Foundation examination, you will sit 3 exams. Non calculator paper 1.5 hours, 80 marks Calculator paper 1 1.5 hours, 80 marks Calculator paper 2 1.5 hours, 80 marks
GCSE Maths Revision Practise, practise, practise!!! The Plan Additional Resources In preparation for mocks, past papers given over half term which MUST be completed. We finish the syllabus by February half term after which time we generally focus on past paper revision. Pupils will get 1 paper per week for homework and then 2 papers to be completed in class... we will let home know if not completed! Revision Guide and Workbook available from the library. The most important of these is the workbook. Formulae sheets (available tonight) stick on the fridge! Mymaths quick sessions on this regularly. Username carmel, password number Handy Websites: corbettmaths.com (5 a day), mathsmadeeasy.co.uk Remember that you will either be studying for the Foundation or Higher qualification. Make sure that you look for suitable resources. The exam board is Edexcel. Revision classes from February half term
GCSE Trilogy and Separate Sciences (AQA EXAM BOARD) Paper 1 Paper 2 Biology- Cells; organisation; Infection and response; Bioenergetics (Separates content within topics) Chemistry- Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes (Separates content within topics) Physics- Energy; Electricity; Particle model; Radioactivity (Separates content within topics) Biology- Homeostasis and response; Inheritance and evolution; Ecology (Separates content within topics) Chemistry- The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources (Separates content within topics) Physics- Forces; Waves; Electromagnetism, (Space) Trilogy- Each paper 1hr 15minutes Separates- Each paper 1hr 45 minutes
GCSE Mocks 2018 All students will complete a paper 1. Trilogy students will get a paper 1 for a 75 minute exam per each science. Separate sciences will get a paper 1 for 105 minute exam per each science. All students sit a separate exam for Biology, Chemistry and Physics
GCSE French and Spanish (AQA EXAM BOARD) Paper 1 Listening (35-45 min.) 25% Paper 2 Reading (45-60 min.) 25% Paper 3 Speaking (10-12 min.) 25% Paper 4 Writing (60-75 min.) 25% How to prepare for it: Complete interactive listening/reading activities on kerboodle.com and linguascope.com. How to prepare for it: Complete interactive grammar activities on kerboodle.com + translation from digital textbook. Learn vocabulary from their vocabulary booklets + use the Carmel vocabulary lists on memrise.com (students create their account). AQA Guides (vocabulary & grammar). Learn answers from question banks.
ROUTE B (Catholic) 3 components Component 1 Foundational Catholic Theology 37.5% Origins and Meaning Good and Evil 1.5 Hr Written exam Component 2 Applied Catholic Theology Life and Death Sin and Forgiveness Component 3 Study of a world faith Judaism Beliefs and teaching Practices 37.5% 25%
AO1 Objectives Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including: Beliefs, practices and sources of authority Influence on individuals, communities and societies similarities and differences within and/or between religions and belief Note: The term belief includes religious and non-religious belief as appropriate to the subject content requirements. weighti ng 50% AO2 Analyse and evaluate aspects of religion and belief, including their significance and influence. 50% Component 1 Component 2 Component 3 a What is 2 b Describe 5 c Explain 8 AO1 d Discuss 15 AO 2 1 a (i) 2 What is a (ii) 2 b (i) 5 b Describe 5 (ii) c (i) 8 c (ii) Explain 8 d (i) Discuss 15 + 6 2 a What is.. 2 45 + 6 1 a What is 2 b Describe 5 c Explain 8 d (i) Discuss 15 d (ii) Discuss 15 45 2 a (i) 2 a (ii) What is... 2 b (i) Describe 5 b (ii) 5 c (i) Explain 8 1 a What 2 is b Describe 5 c Explain 8 d Discuss 15 30 2 a What is.. 2 b Describe 5 c Explain 8 d Discuss 15 30 60 b Describe 5 c (ii) 8 c Explain 8 d (i) Discuss 15 d (ii) Discuss 15 45 d (i) Discuss 15 + 6 45 + 6 90 +6 90 + 6
The site can be accessed through a student s Office 365 account. It can be accessed using Outlook, SharePoint or via Smartphone when using the Outlook Groups App. ONLINE REVISION MATERIALS. This site contains Revision documents and PowerPoints as well as links to recommended sites from various subjects. Every student in year 11 has been added to the site.
Locations of departments Atrium Upper dinning hall Maths English MFL History Music ICT/Computing Health and Social Business/Media PE Learning Mentors Science Technology Geography RE Library Revision guides