Do what you always do, get what you always get

Your brain is a sleeping giant

Tony Buzanauthor of Use Your Head

Every child has, at birth, a greater potential intelligence than

Leonardo Da Vinci ever used

At best, IQ contributes 20% to the factors that

determine life success, which leaves 80% to other forces: forces grouped as

emotional intelligenceDaniel Goleman

Emotional Intelligence

We Learn10% of what we read20% of what we hear30% of what we see50% of what we see & hear70% of what we say90% of what we say and do Vernon A Magnesen

Vertical thinking is digging the same hole

deeper. Lateral thinking is trying again elsewhere

Edward de Bonooriginator of Lateral Thinking

Parents Play A Part

Assisting Your Child to Success At GCSE

Eirias High School

TONIGHT’S PROGRAMME

Elspeth Crombie A Parent’s Guide- Study Support

Phil McTague

Revision Support

John MullarkeyRevision Strategies

Ian Gerrard

Introduction to the VI Form

A Parents’ Survival Guide

Mrs Elspeth CrombieDeputy Head

What are GCSE exams?

• GCSEs are exams that are taken by pupils usually in Year 11

• The exams are set by external examination boards who set the syllabus and methods of assessment

• Some pupils maybe following a Vocational GCSE. They are of full equivalence to the traditional GCSE

• The exam is usually made up of two parts – The formal exam and coursework

• GCSEs are graded from A*- G. Failure to complete either section of the exam may result in an unclassified grade

Coursework

Coursework – For pupils

•Coursework will be made up from a combination of taught lessons, fieldwork practical work and independent study.

•Access to variety of sources e.g. in house materials, textbooks, library, internet, film and video can be used to support the coursework.

•Tasks completed in class will support students. Homework may include writing / typing up.

•Use will be made of mark schemes to enable students to assess their own work.

Coursework –For Parents • Coursework is an important component of all courses• Between 20% and 60% of the final grade can be

gained from coursework marks• Show an interest in the tasks set and offer assistance

by Discussing your child’s approach to planning and

meeting deadlines Helping to locate necessary resources Proof-reading draft materials Checking Spelling Punctuation

GrammarReadabilityRelevance

A Word About Plagiarism

• Work submitted by pupils must be all their own work

• Pupils know that they are not permitted to cut and paste/ directly copy work from books, the internet and other source

• The consequences of pupils copying work is that they may be disqualified from their exam in that and other subjects set by the board

Preparing for the Exams

What can parents do?

Provide support Avoid anxiety Talk to your child Show pupils how to get

help Set targets Plan a revision

programme together Build self confidence Reward progress and

achievement (bribery does work)

Contact the school for information or progress updates

Keep an eye open for distractions!!

DistractionsDistractions for boys!for boys!

Distractions for girls!Distractions for girls!

A parents guide – Study support

Provide the environment for revision

A quiet comfortable room Access to books and materials Away from the TV and other distractions Keep an eye on your child's social calendar Working in a job outside school can be a

distraction and it takes up time A balanced diet –the burger and chips

problem Try to encourage exercise “All work and no

play“

Most of allBe patient andDon’t nag!!!

How else to prepare?

• Look closely at the Progress report ( 16.10.09) and Annual Report (issued 13th January) and discuss it with your son/daughter.

• Make every effort to attend the Parents’ Evening on 27th

January• Ensure a high

attendance rate to school is achieved (95% as a minimum)

• Ensure attendance at the Grade Improvement Classes(start 8.3.10)

• Identify + purchase revision guides (These may be offered at a reduced price in school)

• Reduce part-time employment hours

Mr Phil McTagueHeadteacher

Using your Brain

The more you link the more you learn

Jeannette VosLearning Revolution

Brain Gym

1. Stand up and, by raising your knees alternately, touch each hand to the opposite knee

2. Do this ten times whenever stressed

Recommended by educational kinesiologists to integrate both sides of the brain

Reptilian-instincts

Mammalian-emotions

Cortex-thinking

English Japanese(spelling)

Sound

ichi itchyni kneesan sunshi shego goroco rockshichi shi-chihachi hat-chikyu coo

onetwothreefourfivesixseveneightnineten ju Jew

REMEMBER TO…..REMEMBER TO…..

•Reward progress and achievement

•Be available and willing to listen

•Say “DO” not “DON’T”

Revision Techniques

Mr John MullarkeyDeputy Head

Learning by Heart

Some things you just have to learn … ChemicalFormulae, Historical dates,Spellings, Quotations etc.

H2SO4

Na HCO3

1066 Hasting1666 Fire of

London1815 Waterloo

Alas, Poor Yorrick I knew him well

Their

There

They’re

Check you have learnt it by Looking Covering, Writing and then Checking

Rote learning should be kept to a minimum

Mnemonics or Memory Joggers All the better if you can set to music

For remembering the colours of the rainbow

Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain

Brian’s Clouted Only If He’s Naughty

(Less easy but all these elements have two atoms in its formula)

Crib Cards

A range of differenttechniques can be

used oncrib cards

Crib cards are postcard sizedand can be used to condensea lot of information.

Increasingly Post It notes are

being used. These can be

stuck up all around the house.

Notes and tables

River Processes A Corrosion Chemical action caused by acid in water

B Attrition Wearing down as stones rub against sides

C Hydraulic Action The sheer force of water D Corrasion The force of stones hitting the banks E Deposition The dumping of carried material;

Stage Profile Landforms

Process

Upper WaterfallsPotholesRapids

A,BA,B,CA,B,C,D

Middle MeandersInterlocking spursFloodplains

All

Lower Ox Bow lakesLeveesDeltas

C,D,EEE

Weighing up an argument

Advantages• Wide range of

outlets available• Buy now, pay later• Convenience of

payment• Security, no cash• Perks e.g.

Insurance, gift scheme

Disadvantages• Need a good credit

record• Interest charged

after time allowed for repayment

• Minimum Age Usually 18

• High interest rates• Risk of fraud

The pros and cons of using a credit card

Mind Maps

Links to the Sixth Form

Mr Ian GerrardDeputy Head

Welcome to the Sixth Form .....

At Eirias High School we offer: • An outstanding record of academic

success

• A wide range of courses - A level vocational and WBQ

• High quality pastoral care and guidance

• Expert direction on the route to Higher Education

Remember ...............

Sixth Form Opportunities Evening

Wednesday 13th January at 7.00 pm

(the same day as reports are issued)

The evening offers an opportunity to discuss the courses on offer in

the Sixth Form with subject teachers and students already on

the course

Strategies for LearningParents Evening

Eirias High School