mind maps The process starts around a central idea or picture Mind maps are not spider diagrams. A mind map is a diagram used to represent themes of understanding linked a central key word or idea. Mind maps are, by definition, a graphical method of taking notes. Their visual basis helps one to distinguish words or ideas, often with colours and symbols. They generally take a hierarchical or tree branch format, with ideas branching into their subsections. The process starts around a central idea or picture Key themes are established through branches with sub branches Key terminology is used Single words or phrases Themes are connected through colours Images reinforce meaning It allows you to freely associate and link ideas

What does good revision look like? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p60rN9JEapg

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD? TIME ENCOURAGE THEM TO DEDICATE SUFFICIENT TIME TO REVISION BUILD IN BREAKS CORRECT ENVIRONMENT AWAY FROM DISTRACTIONS (BUT MAY NEED SOME SUPERVISION) SUPPORT – DISCUSS TOPICS HELP WITH FLASH CARDS AND TESTING ENCORAGE THEM TO PRACTISE BY COMPLETING PAST PAPERS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE – EATING HEALTHILY PLENTY OF REST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/PRAISE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl-TqmzcHVc REMEMBER – JUST LEAVING THEM TO IT WILL NOT GET THE BEST RESULTS!

How will the mocks make a difference? An opportunity to organise revision A real taste of what the actual GCSEs will be like Practise timing Get first-hand experience of the exam papers Get a feel for what it will be like to have one exam after another: understand the pressure Provide us with accurate grades to pass on to colleges These are sometimes used if, for any reason they are unable to sit any of their exams in the summer

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring