year 11 preparing for success the final stretch

Year 11

Preparing for SuccessThe final stretch.

Do you and this ostrich still have anything in common?

Is your head still in the sand?

Fast forward into the future..it’s August 09

It is always better to give than receive!

Results day

August 09

9.59am

You open the envelope…and…

Visualise your success….and want success.

• Remember exam success feels good….a feeling that lasts a lifetime.

Get motivated: what’s in it for me?

• More opportunities and better prospects.• More interesting career.• A richer, more fulfilling and meaningful life.• Greater self esteem and respect.• A life that is not embittered by regret.

Being excellent gives you freedom….. to choose.

Facts.• Revision actually works!• We are all individuals and there are many

ways you can revise.• Revision and review takes time and

needs to be planned.• Students often claim to others they

haven’t revised when they really have.

Getting started /the fear of beginning

1. Deal directly with the delay? What is stopping you?. ? How bad can it be? What can you do?

2. Establish the cost of delaying: How will it affect you? 3. Stress the benefits to yourself. What will you get from

starting?4. Build -in rewards- think how will you do this during and

after a revision session.5. Seek support: who can help? How?6. If you miss a day, don’t panic! Just get started again.

Avoid being the person who regretsnot giving exams their very best shot!

Be prepared… not scared.

• Various exams are now upon us or close.

• Ten school weeks to the May/June exam series.

• Coursework deadlines ongoing.• Homework/independent study is

essential• Start planning your revision now.

Are you ready and prepared for the learning challenges ahead?

Keep your excellent brain in full working order!

An excellent brain needs the following:-• A Good diet• Plenty of water• Exercise-keep fit• A light place to study• Rest/relaxation

And you’ll be healthy too !!

REVISION PLANNING

WHY PRODUCE A TIMETABLE?• Reduces stress.• Increases attainment.• Ensures you start in time.• Allows you to prioritise the time you

spend on each subject. • Means all subjects reviewed several

time-reduces risk of forgetting.

Revision tip

• Revision with the TV on, is not effective?

Revision tip

Always do the hard topics first.

• What subjects or topics do you find the hardest? Make a list of them.

• They will be your revision priority….and will need more of your time.

Revision tip

Study buddy…?

• Teaching someone else what you have learned improves your own learning and understanding.

Success comes in cans.

Get into the habit of being

a ‘can-do’ person

What we will offer you…

• Study skills sessions• Exam technique• Advice about preparation for exams• Revision classes• Support• Advice

What you need to do for yourself…

• Realise that what you do over the next few months will shape your future options and opportunities

• Act now – don’t procrastinate!• Ask for help and advice –it’s what we’re

here for.• Don’t take the easy option of ‘second

best’ – aspire to personal excellence.

Revision tip

• Use past paper questions to test your understanding and develop your exam technique

• Use the revision calendar on moodle.