Year 11 GCSE Ready EveningWednesday 22nd March 2017
6 weeks to go6 The number of full schoolweeks before GCSE exams.
GCSE Countdown10 The number of fullschool weeks beforeGCSE exams are over.
The sprint vs the marathon mentalitySprint – Not GHS! Revision starts after the syllabushas ended Lots of full mocks sat betweenMarch and May Often gives generic feedback on apaper as time is tight Can focus on thegrade/percentage/result Starts talking about revisiontimetables and revision techniquesin March Encourages a last minute dash Can create a feeling of panicMarathon (with a final sprint) – GHSmodel Re-visiting happens throughout thesyllabus Smaller mini assessments throughoutthe year/s feedback is given question by questionwith specific areas to improve Look at your raw mark on each questionand plan marginal gains Constantly revisit key concepts andskills throughout Prepare to perform Creates a feeling of being in controlStamina has to be developed over a longer periodof time
Why is stamina an issue? The distractions of social mediaNot being able to settle themselvesEverything being instant/too ‘easy’Not having modules as a ‘safety net’More content and more challengeResilience sometimes an issueStudy habits not fully formedBurn out or peak too soonStruggle to remember informationAbility to handle their own emotionsPressure becomes too intenseLots of exams, 100%, 2 years of workFind it difficult to become ‘unstuck’Last experience of exams not positiveCrippled by what this may meanObviou
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Building Belief Knowing where I amKnowing what I need to doKnowing I WANT to do itKnowing I CAN do itKnowing how it feels to do itCelebrating successThe right amount of ego
Preparation and Planning Winding down before sleepSleeping AT LEAST 8 hours a nightEating ‘brain food’ at the right time (Power to Perform)Exercising at the RIGHT timeReview and Revisit:No social media whilst revisingWhat should I be doingBlock of time to revise/timetableddifferently? How might itPositive attitude and belieflook different?Walking Talking MockComplete papers in real timeWhat do I need toLearn basic knowledge and contentdo MORE of?Organise foldersKnow the papers and mark schemes/exam reportsChunked revision
Why: I want to go to York University, I love the city.Outcome: I need an A in Biology.Performance Goals: I got a C in my Mock and wanted/needed an A.Which of my performance processes do I need to work on?Learn basicknowledge andcontentSleeping AT LEAST 8hours a nightQ4 – I didn’t know theinformation on XXXX required toanswer this question.ACTION:I will fix this immediatelyin the revision session tonight.Got distracted looking at FB andthen couldn’t sleep. Woke upfeeling tired and had aheadache.ACTION: Turn on to flight mode,wind down first
1. Train harder than you willever have to perform2. Prepare to perform
Train in the shoes you are going to run in Handwritten responses only Select the right pen and use it Walking talking mocks Using a watch / clock to complete homework
Support to-date for students Period 6 February Half term revision Mock Exam feedback x 2 Tutor time intervention
Planned Support Easter Holiday / May Half Term Revision Year 11 Assemblies Exam skills delivered through lessons Walking Talking Mocks Revised timetable Your Teachers!
Wellbeing Structure/Organisation Sleep Diet Positive Mental health
Maths 3 papers: 1 non-calculator and 2x calculator.1 hour and 30 minutes each.Revision Revision Cards / TestsPractice Exam PapersLearn Lists PiXL AppMaths Twitter account @Golbornemaths PiXL individual targeted intervention*Little and Often*Target Topics
FIND THE TIME ANDREVISEEnglish Language 2 papers: non-fiction and fiction.1 hour and 45 minutes each.Reading skills and writing skills.Revision Practice papers – timed responses.Reading a high-level of journalism.Mr. Bruff’s YouTube podcasts. English Twitter account @Golborneenglish1. LITTLE AND OFTEN.Plan out your revision.2. Dedicate more time asyour exam approaches.3. Turn all of yourinformation intospecific notes.4. Learn, cover,remember. REPEAT.5. Use your peers/guardians/ teachers totest you.
SKILLS VERSUS CONTENTEnglish Literature Paper 1: 1 hour and 45 minutes.Paper 2: 2 hours and 15 minutes.Make your notes concise.#litdriveRevision Know where your notes are andcreate revision material thatsummarises key ideas.Mr. Bruff’s YouTube podcasts. English Twitter account@Golborneenglish PiXLit app-memory.NEVER FORGET THE POWER OF A TEAM!1.2.3.Have you thought about discussing keytopics with other students?Work with others to test your memory recallof quotations, characters, themes andcontext.Mark your peers’ work and provide specificfeedback.
DayMONDAYRevise for 45 mins & break for 15 minsWeek beginning:My Revision DAYEnglishTime9 – 10amMaths10 – 11am11 – 12pmScience12 – 1pm1 – 2pm2 – 3pm3 – 4pm4 – 5pm5 – 6pmEaster Revision6 – 7pm7 – 8pm8 – 9pmNo revision after 9pmUpcoming ExamsDateSubjectDetails
My Revision TimetableDayMONDAYTUESDAYRevise for 45 mins & break for 15 minsWeek beginning:WEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYDayTimeTime3 – 4pm9 – 10amSATURDAYSUNDAYEnglishMaths10 – 11am4 – 5pm11 – 12pmScience12 – 1pm5 – 6pm1 – 2pm2 – 3pm6 – 7pmSchool week Revision3 – 4pm4 – 5pm7 – 8pm5 – 6pm6 – 7pm8 – 9pm7 – 8pm8 – 9pmNo revision after 9pmUpcoming ExamsDateSubjectDetails
My Revision TimetableMONDAYDayTUESDAYWeek beginning: 20th AprilWEDNESDAYRevise for 45 mins & break for 15 3 – 4pmTV9 – 10amFriendsSleepSleepMaths10 – 11am4 – 5pm5 – 6pm6 – 7pmTVTVTeaTeaTeaTeaFriendsFriendsFriendsTV11 – 12pmScience12 – 1pmDinner1 – 2pmShoppingDinner2 – 3pmShoppingGym3 – 4pmFriends4 – 5pm7 – 8pmGym8 – 9pmTeaWalk dogWalk dogFriendsReadingFriendsGeogFrenchCooking5 – 6pmTeaTea6 – 7pmTVWalk dog7 – 8pmTVFriends8 – 9pmFamilyFriendsNo revision after 9pmUpcoming ExamsDateSubjectDetailsMay 15thFrenchRevise section 2 and 3April 27thArtPrep work finishedREArt
Student CommentsPlease comment on how long you have spent revising, any concerns you mayhave and how manageable the timetable has been.Parent CommentsPlease comment on how long your child has spent revising, if the timetable ismanageable and any concerns which you may have.Agreed amendments for the week
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Easter Revision Classes A full timetable of classes will run over the 2 weeks. If several classes are on in one day you must choose the class where youare the most behind. Speak to your teachers and find out the times of the classes. Also there will be a full programme of classes over May half term.
Easter revision class /1704/03/1705/03/1706/03/1707/03/17RMO - Art10 – 2pmBCM - RE9 – 12pmAEM Graphics9 - 3pmLC - Art10 – 2pmJD - CNAT9 -12pmSMD - Tex9 – 3pmCE Geography10 – 2pmAEC Science1 - 3pmKB Materials9 - 3pmCJS - English11p29 - 3pmAEC Science1 - /03/1712/03/1713/03/17SWA Geography10 - 2pmVC - Eng.Languages9 – 12pmCNO, SRV &CMG - Sp.9.30 - 1pmVC – Eng Lit.12 – 3pmHFN - 11aICT10 -2pmHFN - 11dICT10 -3pmKF - Art &Photography9 – 1pmSVS History11 – 3pmFD - Music9 – 2pmCJH - English9 – 1pmJLH History11 - 3pmCSN Geography10 – 2pmJLH - History9 - 1pmMaths9 – 12pmMaths12 – 3pm
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GCSE Public Exams – Summer 2017 GCSE Exams- 15th May – 20th June inclusive Timetables – individual timetables issued byexam’s officer. Check entries & time – don’t leave until the dayof exam Remember seat number and candidate number CLASHES –check individual timetablescarefully.
Exam Timings All morning examinations begin at 8.30. All afternoon examinations begin at1.00p.m. Occasionally some exams will finish afterthe end of the school day.
What is expected during exams? Arrive promptly to correct venue. Be prepared! Mentally and physically! Exam conditions – from entering theroom Follow instructions and abide by therules! Do your best!
UNAUTHORISED: Not allowed in exam room. Calculator lids Non-transparent pencil cases or glasses cases Mobile phones, Smart watches, iPods, MP3s anyelectronic equipment that can storeinformation/web enabled devices. Earphones Bottles containing liquids other than water, no labels Writing on hands/skin
A few examples of Malpractice. Failure to follow instructions given by invigilator.Attempting to cheat by any methods.Communication of any kind.In possession of or attempting to use any unauthoriseditems. Passing items to other candidates. Any Electronic Device sounding.These carry different levels of sanctions and must be reportedto the exam board and may result inDISQUALIFICATION!
RESULTS’ DAY!Thursday 24th August9.30am onwardsResults should be collected in person,ideally by the student themselves. Nominated person – must have written authorisation and I.D
Further questions: Mrs. Ainscough – Examinations’ Officer –Extension -215 Mr Kay – Extension - 236 enquiries@admin.golbornehigh.wigan.sch.uk 01942 726842
Maths 10 –11am TV 4 –5pm TV TV Tea 11 –12pm Science 12 –1pm Dinner 5 –6pm Tea Tea Tea Friends 1 –2pm Shopping Dinner Geog 2 –3pm Shopping Gym 6 –7pm Friends Friends 3 –4pm Friends French 4 –5pm Cooking 7 –8pm Gym Tea Walk dog Walk dog 5 –6pm Tea Tea RE 6 –7pm TV Walk dog 8 –9pm Friends Reading Friends 7 –8pm TV .
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