1. Bishopbriggs Academy Support Programme
S4 Parent Information Evening 2017
Please sign in, take an evaluation form and have a seat

2. The Role of All Stakeholders
Pupils’ approach – Growth Mindset
Parents’ approach - Facilitators
School’s approach – Support programme

3. The Role of All Stakeholders
Pupils’ approach – Growth Mindset
Parents’ approach - Facilitators
School’s approach – Support programme

4. Raising Attainment- Pupil Approach
‘Mindset for Exams’ Workshops

5. The Role of All Stakeholders
Pupils’ approach – Growth Mindset
Parents’ approach - Facilitators
School’s approach – Support programme

6. Supporting Your Child at Home
Facilitator
Time Management
Study Environment and Study Skills
Exam Tips

7. Facilitator – Good Cop/Bad Cop
Partnership
challenge and support, build resilience
agree goals
ask for help
Nurtured
well rested
well fed
well watered
Informed
know the support on offer
know where they are
know their progress/courses

8. National 5
Assessment instrument percentage
Subject
Assignment
Portfolio
Question Paper
Marks available
Admin and IT
100%
100
Art and Design
80%
20%
200
Biology
Modern Studies
25%
75% 90
Design and Manufacture
60%
40%
150
The link below will take you to a list of National qualifications. Click on the subject, level and course assessment specification to find out what is assessed in each subject

9. Supporting Your Child at Home
Facilitator
Time Management
Study Environment and Study Skills
Exam Tips

10. Time Management – Everything is Possible
Prioritise
hotspots
short term shift in lifestyle
Planning
balance time
realistic
Persistence
routine
build momentum
avoidance of a task can cause stress

11. 5pm – 5.50pm
6pm – 6.50pm
7pm – 7.50pm
8pm – 8.50pm
Monday
English
Modern Studies
Biology
Tuesday
Maths
Art and Design
Chemistry
Wednesday
Thursday
German
Friday
Art an design

12. Supporting Your Child at Home
Facilitator
Time Management
Study Environment and Study Skills
Exam Tips

13. Study Environment Availability Interruptions/distractions Materials
Space
Light
Temperature

14. Study Skills Learning Styles Making it Memorable visual auditory
kinaesthetic
Making it Memorable
notes, colour, pictures, humour
mnemonics
mindmaps

15. Supporting Your Child at Home
Facilitator
Time Management
Study Environment
Study Skills
Exam Tips

16. Exam Tips – In the Lead Up
Exam Calendar
presentation level
SQA candidate number
dates of exams
Exam Format
length of exam/questions
format of question/marks available
Study Leave
personal study programme
prioritise schedule
normal routine
contact school for help
Modern Studies exam
Information
Date and start time
19th May at 1.30pm
Exam length
1 Hour 45 Minutes
Sections to answer
Democracy, Crime and USA.
Minutes per question
8 mark Q = 10 mins
6 mark Q = 7 mins 30 secs
4 mark Q = 5 mins
Knowledge questions
Remember to P.E.E!
Skills questions
Remember to use all the sources

17. Exam Tips – On the Day of the Exam
Preparation
rest, fed and watered
check equipment required/spares
arrive in plenty of time in uniform
In the Exam
slowly read questions/some are linked
use the marks available as a guide
attempt all questions and check
After the Exam
reflect but do not dwell on mistakes

18. The Role of All Stakeholders
Pupils’ approach – Growth Mindset
Parents’ approach - Facilitators
School’s approach – Support programme

19. School’s Approach - Support Programme
Education Scotland Report
‘The range and quality of support across the school is outstanding’
‘The school has a range of very effective and inclusive approaches which have led to very significant improvements in young people’s levels of attainment’

20. Raising Attainment- Support Programme
‘Mindset for Exams’ Workshops
2nd Block of Supported Study
Easter Revision Programme
S4 Assertive Mentoring Programme

21. Raising Attainment- Support Programme
‘Mindset for Exams’ Workshops
2nd Block of Supported Study
Easter Revision Programme
S4 Assertive Mentoring Programme

22. S4 Support Programme Supported Study Block 2
6 week block- commences Monday 6th March and runs up to start of SQA exams
After school sessions start at 4pm on a Monday and Tuesday and at 3.20pm on a Wednesday and Thursday. Lunchtime sessions last for 30 minutes.
Voluntary programme, registered class lists

23. S4 Supported Study Programme
Monday
Tuesday
Admin (weeks 1&2)
Accounts
Biology
Chemistry
Business
Computing
Geography
Design and Manufacture
Music
Drama
Physics
Spanish
German
Wednesday
Thursday
Biology (targeted) (lunch)
Art and Design
Business (lunch)
Engineering Science
Computing Science (lunch)
English
French
History
Graphic Communication
Health & Food Tech (Lunch)
Modern Studies
Maths (Nat 5)
Media (lunch)

24. Raising Attainment- Support Programme
‘Mindset for Exams’ Workshops
2nd Block of Supported Study
Easter Revision Programme
S4 Assertive Mentoring Programme

25. S4 Support Programme – Easter Revision
Both weeks Mon-Thurs, non-uniform
3 hour sessions, morning and afternoon
and
Structured approach to study
Help at hand from staff
Prioritise borderline subjects

26. Raising Attainment- Support Programme
‘Mindset for Exams’ Workshops
2nd Block of Supported Study
Easter Revision Programme
S4 Assertive Mentoring Programme

27. Assertive Mentoring Programme
To support pupils who are not yet fulfilling their potential
To motivate pupils by setting them clear and achievable goals
Monitor and track pupils’ progress towards these set goals so they maximise performance and fulfil potential

28. Assertive Mentoring Role
80 pupils identified
41 Staff Mentors
Volunteers assigned a maximum of 2 pupils
Receive an information pack
- Prelim results, target subjects, Supported Study programme/class lists, timetable, Pupil Progress Profiles
Staff volunteering their own time – no time wasters, missed meetings.

29. Targeted Pupils Prelim results + M&T Target Grade/Working Grade
Behaviour/Effort/Homework
Understanding that not all pupils will have met their target grade yet, despite giving their all, so combination of all data used to determine those most suitable.

30. S4 Assertive Mentoring Format
Monday 6th March (6 weeks)
3 target subjects identified
Goals set in each target subject
Progress monitored on a weekly basis- Pupil Progress Profile (PPP)
Parental signature required
Know when meetings are – regular – routine.

31. Impact on S4 S4 Assertive Mentoring Programme 2016 2015
Number of Pupils 81 72
Number of Mentors 30 40
% Attained 5 or more Nat 5 passes 83 76
% Attained Nat 5 in at least 1 target subject 93 97
% Attained Nat 5 in at least 2 target subjects 57 80
% Attained Nat 5 in all 3 target subjects 28 36

32. Star Performers – 3/4/5 Nat 5 Improvement
A. B (2-7)
A. A (1-7)
A. A (1-5)
J. D (5-8)
E. B (4-8)
J. McL (1-5)
J. M(1-5)
C. G (5-8)
L. T (1-5)

33. Bishopbriggs Academy Support Programme
S4 Parent Information Evening 2017
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