Revision & Study Skills

Aims of the session: How to support your child with their revision Useful resources to support independent learning

Tony Buzan 1996 Students retain only 4% of a lecture after 2 weeks But they can retain 80% if effective reworking/rehearsal is undertaken When should you revise? Early morning is ideal Not late at night Bite-size chunks 3 x 25 minute sessions is more productive than blocking it all together

How should you revise? If you just sit down to revise, without a definite finishing time, then your learning efficiency falls:

How should you revise? One solid session 4 shorter sessions The yellow area shows the improvement

How often should you revise? Shows how much your brain can recall later. It rises for about 10 minutes and then falls.

However... ...if you quickly re-revise after 10 minutes, it falls more slowly!

Even better, If you quickly re-revise again, after 1 day, then it falls even more slowly!

Where should you revise?

HOY ADVICE When do you work best? Make a detailed revision time table Every subject Every topic Lots of breaks & things to look forward to

Personalised Learning Checklist

FLASH CARDS Flash cards are a great study aid whether students are trying to memorise formulas and equations, improve spelling, learn a foreign language, or commit anything else to memory. Collect flash cards and text book Mark the pages with the information need with your page markers Write short, concise notes (in large and clear writing) Use bright colours Use codes for key words (e.g. ‘Reaction Time’ could become ‘RT’ Use diagrams

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GCSEPod will be woven into the fabric of everyday teaching and learning. It’s a resource that works at it’s best when used both inside and outside of school and supports both students and teachers equally.

WHAT IS GCSEPOD? TABLET LAPTOP PHONE Our philosophy: Use the resources students already have (and love) to help them achieve their potential. Named the best resource for secondary digital content at BETT, GCSEPod leads the way in educational technology. They’ve seen an amazing impact in many of their subscribing schools, not least because of its ability to work an almost any device. Today I’m going to talk a little about why GCSEPod can be a force for inspiring and engaging education. I’ll also discuss some of the impact GCSEPod have seen in their subscribing schools and show you around the GCSEPod site.

GCSEPod is proven to raise attainment WHAT IS GCSEPOD? One website - an Apple and Android app - over 4,500 audio-visual videos Content produced specifically for any device (desktop or mobile) and covers 21 GCSE subjects Squeezes exactly the right knowledge your child needs into short, easily watched chunks GCSEPod is proven to raise attainment Named the best resource for secondary digital content at BETT, GCSEPod leads the way in educational technology. They’ve seen an amazing impact in many of their subscribing schools, not least because of its ability to work an almost any device. Today I’m going to talk a little about why GCSEPod can be a force for inspiring and engaging education. I’ll also discuss some of the impact GCSEPod have seen in their subscribing schools and show you around the GCSEPod site.

IT’S FREE (IF YOU HAVE A SMART PHONE)

DOWNLOAD THE APP & SET A PERSONALISED REVISION PLAN

ENTER YOU SUBJECTS, EXAM TITLES AND EXAM DATES ENTER TOTAL AMOUNT OF ‘IDEAL STUDY PERIOD’ HOURS

ENTER YOUR PRIORITIES & AVAILABILITY

THE APP DEVELOPS A STUDY PLAN FOR YOU It will send you notifications about when to start, when to take a break and when to stop. You can then access revision statistics and give you progress reports.

WHAT CAN YOU CAN DO TO HELP? Plan around your child e.g. family activities Cut back on some extra-curricular activities If financially possible, suspend part-time jobs GET THE BALANCE RIGHT! Year 12

STRESS Huge concern in schools Know the signs Communicate Signs of stress: Frequent illness Sleep issues Increased irritability Changes in social habits Negative changes in behaviour Difficulty concentrating Negative talk General sense of worry Huge concern in schools Know the signs Communicate Is it always about the results? j.wilson@hollyfield.kingston.sch.uk

Outline for the Year Walking-Talking Mocks - 1st-3rd November PPE (Pre-Public Exams) - 13th-24th November Replicate the exam process Uniform No study leave Resits Passport Individually tailored timetable Celebration - 25th May Intervention Contact with parents Prom - 13th July