KS4 parents workshop – Preparing for exams

Aims of this session:• To understand how you can

support revision at home• To show you resources that

can be used out of school to support learning

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Structure of the evening

1. 6pm – 6.30pm in assembly hall

2. Workshop sessions

Every 20 mins – English E8

Maths N1

Science J1

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Session 1

1. Supporting at home – using sims learning gateway

2. Revision – how to’s and how not to’s!

3. Using online tools – sam learning/bbc bitesize/GCSE pod/exam boards/O2 learn/youtube

Sims learning gateway

• The aims of the learning gateway are to enable you to see in real time how your child is doing in school.

1.Achievement – reports/oobles

2.Behaviour – C1’s and C2’s

3.Attendance and punctuality

4.Homework set and hand in dates

SIMs learning gateway for your tablet/phone

View your child’s assessment records – including reports

Sims learning gateway

1. Set up a user log on (this is via a sign up sheet)

2. Your log on will be sent out to you

3. Install the website/app on your phone/tablet

4. Get your child’s educational record into your hand held device

Revision – why revise?

Memory

•When you are taught a fact you usually remember it for about one week

• If you revise this fact within the first week you can extend the recall time to about one month

• If you revisit the same fact again within the first month then the recall time extends to several months and sometimes years

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How does memory work?

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Your brain can usually work effectively for about 20 minutes•It is then necessary to take a short break, usually about 5 minutes•Then you are capable of another 20 minute revision session•After 6 sessions you can no longer study effectively

How much revising should students be doing?

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Bitesize.co.uk•Learn.co.uk•www.s-cool.co.uk•www.lettseducational.co.uk•www.bbc.co.uk/education/revision•www.how-to-study.com

Getting started

Revision timetable

Plan of what to revise

Find out about the

exam paper(s)

Gather revision

materials

Space to study

?

Core text books

Past exam papers

Paper, PC, files, post-its, CDs, coloured pens

dividers, calculator

What do I need to get

started?

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How parents can help

1. Work together at the planning stage, plan in breaks and things to look forward to as well!

2. Encourage them to study subjects they find most difficult first

3. Look at their revision material

4. Get them to teach you

5. Ensure they go to bed early and eat well (especially on the morning of an exam)

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Top revision tips

1. Start as early as possible

2. Make a plan

3. Create a suitable space

4. Use methods best for you

5. Take regular breaks

6. Revise with a friend

7. Use past papers

8. Eat healthily

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Using online study tools1. Sam learning

2. BBC bitesize.co.uk

3. O2 learn + Learn.co.uk

4. You tube revision videos

5. Follow revision links on twitter @DMArevision

6. Exam boards for past papers

7. GCSE podcasts

8. Revision apps for tablets – CGP etc.

9. School website

Further useful websites:•www.s-cool.co.uk•www.lettseducational.co.uk•www.bbc.co.uk/education/revision•www.how-to-study.com

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Departmental workshops

English – E8Maths – N1Science – J1

You are free to visit these in which ever order you wish! Workshops will start every 30 minutes so that you have the opportunity to visit them all should you wish.