EFFORT

The VESPA model of GCSE success Vision – they know what they want to achieve Effort – they work hard and put in many hours of proactive independent study Systems – they organise their learning resources and their time Practice – they use deliberate practice and develop their skills Attitude – they have a growth mindset and respond constructively to setbacks

Effort = Habit Habit = Effort

Grades you need for next step 3 Hours Dublin Marathon GCSE Exams 26.2 Miles 3-4 Weeks of exams Grades you need for next step 3 Hours Training needed = Different types Revision = Different types Organise it = Correct Effort Organise it = Correct Effort

Dublin Marathon Training Plan Week Beginning 20th January Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday AM Exercise Long Run 13 Miles Recovery 7 Miles Cumwhinton 10 Mile Steady Linstock Durranhills Breakfast Lunch Dinner PM Exercise Core Stability Class Tri Club 20 x 400m 1 min recovery Gym Tempo Run 6 miles 7:30 pace Cross Training Watt Bike Supper

Routine (The Behaviour) Reminder …but then…

Triggers instigate habit

The Behaviour Routine …but then…

The Behaviour Routine Different room Different place Different habit Review homework Revise topics Make a new habit

How to learn to put in more effort Phase 1: Habitualise six hours a week (3 weeks) Reminder – 3:30pm Routine – One hour and fifteen minutes of activity in a quiet place, finishing at 4:45pm broken into three sections: 25 mins high intensity work, no distractions, no phone 25 mins off, relaxing, checking social media, music, stretch legs 25 mins super intense work, no distractions Reward – cuppa, biscuit, TV, exercise, whatever!

Problems with Phase 1 If you’re not used to it… Keeping it going What to fill the time with

High effort activities for Phase 1 Check organisation and legibility of notes – highlight key points Make lists of key definitions with examples Organise work into themes using mind-maps, charts, tables. diagrams, lists Use textbooks or electronic resources to reinforce and extend learning Read feedback and make a list of common mistakes and areas for improvement Compare model answers from mark schemes to your own work and make a list of what to do differently next time

How to learn to put in more effort Phase 2 – Habitualise nine hours a week (3 weeks) Reminder- 3:30pm Routine – One hour and thirty minutes of activity in a quiet place, finishing at 5pm, broken into the following five sections: 25 mins high intensity work, no distractions, no phone 5 mins off, relaxing, checking social media, music, stretch legs 25 mins super intense work, no distractions Reward

What now? Try measuring work in sprints. In a lesson see what you’ve achieved in a 25 minute sprint. With tutors try the activities to support you to get started with improving your effort. Start Phase 1 NOW and make doing six hours a week a habit.