Preparing for GCSE Modular Examinations

Martin McIlveen and Kevin Kearney

GCSE Modules in Year 11 (Summer 2016)

Subject %total Day Date Month StartDas: Biology Unit 1 11 Tues 17 May 13:30Religious Studies 50 Wed 18 May 13:30Das: Chemistry Unit 1 11 Thu 19 May 09:15English Literature Unit 1 25 Mon 23 May 09:15Technology and Design Unit 1 20 Tue 24 May 09:15Geography Unit 1 37.5 Tue 24 May 13:30Business Studies Unit 1 35 Wed 25 May 09:15Das: Physics Unit 1 11 Wed 25 May 13:30Mathematics Unit 3/4 45 Thu 26 May 09:15History Unit 1 50 Mon 6 June 09:15

You can make a difference!

Parental support is eight times more important in

determining a child’s academic success than social class, according to an academic study.

Revision Tips

Where?1. A dedicated quiet space with good

light and no distractions

2. If you have other children who are not studying for exams, make sure that they know the importance of revision time

3. Provide a range of useful revision resources:• Files, dividers, revision cards;• Paper, pens etc;• Revision guides.

Being Prepared - Timetable

How to get startedEncourage your son to:

Revise specific topics in each subject, not every topic at once;

Have clear and specific goals for each revision session;

Spend more time on weak areas;Remember that reading is not enough;Ask his teacher if he comes across a

problem that he cannot solve, or a question that he cannot answer.

Where to find help and supportEncourage your son to:

Attend school everyday.

Ask his teachers for help.

Attend organised revision classes.

Attend after school Study (Monday-Thursday: Canteen 6.30pm – 8.30 pm).

On the day…Make sure your son:

Knows his exam timetable – both the day and the time! http://ccea.org.uk/sites/default/files/docs/

qualifications/timetable/gcse/tt_gcse_summer_2016_v2.pdf

Knows what topics are on each paper; Has all the equipment he needs for that particular

exam: Black pens Calculator Pencil Ruler

Knows NOT to bring a mobile phone into the exam centre.

Useful Revision Sites http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/docs/

students/stressgu.pdf CCEA advice on how to avoid exam stress.

www.positivelymad.co.uk Some fun ideas for remembering information.

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize Subject specific revision support.

www.topmarks.co.uk Revision support- study notes, worksheets etc.

www.s-cool.co.uk GCSE revision support (some subjects).

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