YEAR 11 RAISING ACHIEVEMENT EVENING

YEAR 11 RAISING ACHIEVEMENT EVENING

YEAR 11

Mr Slater Climate for Learning Leader 11F Mr Richards 11O Mrs Clarke 11R Miss Sunners 11M Mr Parkinson 11B Mrs Wilkins 11Y Mr Symes 11H Mr Lucas YEAR 11 Raising Attainment Team

Mrs S Taylor Pastoral Support Manager Mrs K Rabbitte SENCo Mrs S Baker Pastoral Support Worker Mr R Silcock Pastoral Support Worker Mr A Williams Intervention Tutor SUPPORT ACROSS THE SCHOOL

SLT RAP Team Pastoral Support Team Curriculum Leaders Students Intervention Tutors Subject Leaders Form Tutors Subject Teachers

25 one - hour lessons PER WEEK IN SCHOOL AT HOME 10 hours independent study 35 HOUR CHALLENGE

Revision materials/resources given out live now Raising Achievement Evening Wednesday 8 March Coursework deadlines before Spring break Revision classes ongoing Step Up Tuesday and Thursday English & Maths Pre Public Examinations Examinations begin 15 May Year 11 Hollywood Prom 29 June KEY DATES

Climate for Learning Leader (Mr Slater) celebrating rewards, addressing behaviour and/or pastoral concerns Mentoring of under-performing students various teachers, form tutors, Senior Leaders reviewing progress on a weekly basis Senior Leadership Team meet with any students for whom there are concerns about progress relating to attitude to learning or progress Hot Chocolate Challenge Motivational Cards Step Up programme MONITORING & INTERVENTION

REVISION AND PREPARATION

One stop shop Key dates Revision Toolkit Revision Sessions Easter School MAKING IT COUNT

REVISION SESSIONS

REVISION TOOLKIT

Three commonly used revision techniques that appear to have very little impact on learning were: REVISION TIPS

This technique has been shown to have the highest impact in terms of supporting student learning. Some ways in which students can do this easily: REVISION: TOP TIP #1

Rather than cramming all of their revision for each subject into one block, it s better to space it out from now, through to the exams REVISION: TOP TIP #2

One of the best things that students can do (either to themselves or with a friend) to support their revision is to ask why an idea or concept is true and then answer that why question. For example; So, rather than just trying to learn facts or ideas by reading them over and over, students should get into the habit of asking themselves why these things are true REVISION: TOP TIP #3

Rather than looking at different topics from a subject in isolation, students should try to think about how this new information is related to what they know already Alongside this, when they are solving a problem e.g. in Maths, they should explain to someone the steps they took to solve the problem REVISION: TOP TIP #4

When students are revising a subject, the temptation is to do it in blocks of topics The problem with this is, is that it does not support the importance of repetition. So rather than revising in topic blocks it is better to chunk these topics up in their revision programme and interleave them REVISION: TOP TIP #5

REVISION: TOP TIPS

EASTER SCHOOL

Formby High School is bound by JCQ protocols on the operation and conduct of all examinations. Equipment ROLE OF THE SCHOOL

Arrive on time for the start of every examination If you have a problem on the day phone as early as possible to let us know All pens, pencils in a clear plastic bag or pencil case Only a bottle of water is permissible (label removed) No mobile phones or SMART watches All enquiries to: exams.database@formbyhighschool.com EXAMINATION RULES

ENGLISH AND MATHS SUPPORT

Revision folder on S:Drive Team Williams after school in A3 and Team Perrin there every lunchtime Easter School Monday and Tuesday mornings with theatre companies workshopping 'Macbeth' and 'An Inspector Calls' ENGLISH SUPPORT

MATHS SUPPORT

TIERS There will still be two tiers of entry: Higher (Grades 4-9) Foundation (Grades 1-5) Increased content across both tiers Foundation tier no longer capped at Grade C (4) CHANGES TO GCSE MATHS

EXAMINATIONS 3 Examination Papers 90 minutes each All examination based Each equally weighted CHANGES TO GCSE MATHS

CHANGES TO GCSE MATHS

GRADING Students will receive a numerical grade 9 being the highest CHANGES TO GCSE MATHS

Mindset Early preparation Focused revision Homework, Attitude to Learning and Equipment Resilience 100% Attendance KEYS TO SUCCESS

After school revision PLCs and focused revision lists Practice papers Revision cards Lunch time sessions Online resources Breakfast club Success in Maths Booster days ONGOING SUPPORT

ONGOING SUPPORT

REVISION STRATEGY

Final Pre Public Examination Week commencing 20 th March 2017 All 3 papers using examination specific material Identify areas to focus on and improve PRE PUBLIC EXAMINATION

WELL-BEING @ FORMBY HIGH

Important role for parents is to ensure that your child gets the balance between quality revision, exercise and free time and establishes GOOD HABITS! ROLE OF PARENTS

A room that is away from the drama of the rest of the family Natural or good lighting to prevent tiredness A table or desk Ensure all equipment is available Is the bedroom the right place? ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

Limit screens in the bedroom Allow your child to sleep in on the weekends Encourage an early night every Sunday Assess the weekly schedule together and check for over commitment Encourage an afternoon nap after school Bring bedtime forward by ten minutes over a four week period Negotiate phone time GOING GOING DARK

Encourage a healthy balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables Drink plenty of water to keep the body fresh Encourage regular breaks Minimise hectic after school schedules Encourage light in the mornings STRESS REDUCTION

How can parents provide emotional support? GET APPY

How can parents provide emotional support?

Regular daily revision Structured timetable Suitable environment No distractions Well-equipped Chill-out / relaxation THE PERFECT PARTNERSHIP

SIXTH FORM NEXT STEPS

TASTER AFTERNOON SLT PROGRESS INTERVIEWS GCSE RESULTS ENTRY INTERVIEWS APPLY THE ROAD AHEAD

SIXTH FORM PATHWAYS

KEEP IN TOUCH

GOOD LUCK YEAR 11

Implement a revision timetable Encourage independent study Reflect on current progress Contact staff with concerns Check the examination timetable and display it in a visible place Support with attendance and punctuality Be positive, patient and persistent MOVING FORWARD

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