1. EFFORT

2. 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

3. Effort = Habit Habit = Effort

5. 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

6. 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

7. Routine
(The Behaviour)
Reminder
…but then…

8. Triggers instigate habit

9. The Behaviour
Routine
…but then…

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

11. 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!

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.