1. Year 10 Summer Exam Preparation Planning – revision timetable Revision – after school sessions, work at home Exam rules, exam standards, expectations

2. Planning You should all create a revision timetable Your teachers will tell you the exam units you will have in the summer Main exams in June – Science and Maths Also MFL in June Science Mock in May

5. Suggested guideline for students Revising for approx 11 ½ hours a week. Research shows this can affect results by 1 grade higher. Using this planner you have approx 44 hours of free time a week. Leave your mobile phone away from your workspace. Close all internet tabs/pages not associated with revision. Organise your revision materials and workspace to avoid distractions when you start at 6.30pm.

6. Once you have your timetable then you should start your revision Choose the best place to revise – a place you can concentrate Avoid distractions Do not just read the information, process it by summarising it, use cue cards, mind maps, reduce information into note form Practice exam questions

7. Before Turn your notes into revision tools – make them visual Work through past papers, time yourself, get them marked Attend all available revision classes – if there isn’t one ask for one Keep testing yourself 8. Look after yourself – keep healthy 9. Avoid late nights – you need sleep 10. Create a revision plan – and stick to it

8. Before the exams Know your exam dates – display them in the house and write in your diary Try not to panic - set out everything you need to do and display it in your house.

9. Before the exam Being nervous for an exam is healthy it shows you care about it! Be prepared Find out about the exam - the time allowed, the topic, how many questions you need to answer Think positive Eat sensibly – your brain needs energy – eat a good breakfast, keep yourself hydrated – water helps with concentration Check you have the right equipment for the exam, organise it the night before Leave early on the day of the exam

10. During the exam Look through the paper – mark difficult questions, you could do them first Look at the marks available – shows how much detail you need Pace yourself – allow enough time to answer all of the questions required Write neatly

11. After Don’t panic Don’t compare answers Relax and prepare for your next exam Do not be tempted to check your answers Think positive

12. Always remember to ask for help if you need help, your teacher will listen to you.

13. Exam Information - LPBS 1.Be on time 2.Meet in the designated area for Year 10, wait to be called in I will tell you where to wait – the designated area is now at the back of Hub1 3.YOU MUST ENTER THE EXAM ROOM IN SILENCE 4.Do not take in any electrical equipment eg phone, ipods, mp3 players – you could have your paper disqualified if you do not hand them in. If you hand them in WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEM! 5.If you do not feel well tell the exam officer (Mrs Salter) 6.Pencil cases – must be see-through, water bottles must be clear plastic – remove labels 7.Write in black ink – bring a spare pen

14. Listen to the Exam officer’s instructions Check you have the correct paper If you leave the room unaccompanied by an invigilator you will not be allowed back in Do not leave the exam room until you are told to Leave in silence THERE IS NO STUDY LEAVE FOR YEAR 10 – NORMAL SCHOOL TIMES APPLY Final Important Exam Information - LPBS