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Keeping on Track

Keeping on Track. 5 th February 2014. NBP16 PEG. P URPOSEFUL A SPIRATIONAL I NDEPENDENT R ESILIENT. January current grades Based upon teacher judgement using a range of evidence for example mock exams.

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Keeping on Track

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  1. Keeping on Track 5th February 2014 NBP16 PEG PURPOSEFUL ASPIRATIONALINDEPENDENT RESILIENT

  2. January current grades • Based upon teacher judgement using a range of evidence for example mock exams. • At this stage still plenty of time to improve – most progress at AS happens between now and the exams • Students should see subject teachers if they are concerned about their progress • Support offered by curriculum areas include: • Drop-in sessions • Supported study • Revision classes • Small group work • Individual support • Upgrade • Parents evening on 25th February • Tutors will be working with students looking at ways forward with their learning • P16 team will contact home if we are concerned about the overall progress of a student

  3. Coursework • BTEC subjects and practical based subjects - management of critical deadlines • Responding to feedback from teachers to aid improvement • Know when the catch up sessions are and attend them!

  4. 11 Teaching weeks left before the start of written exams – Monday May 12th This excludes 2 weeks for Easter Holidays and half term week Feb 16th to Feb 20th. Monday 7th April – Friday18th April Countdown

  5. Quick wins • Study time table. 4 hours per subject, per week • Quiet and clutter free study area at home • Use study periods effectively • Open communication between student and teacher • Attend every lesson • Submit every piece of work required from teachers • Start thinking about future – something to work towards • Part time jobs – 9 hours or less

  6. Plan your revision! Colour code your plan and make sure it is balanced Go through past papers and markschemes as much as possible. Also look at examiner’s reports Make sure you do all of the homework you are set and get it in on time!! Follow the feedback you are given by your teachers – they are experts at how to do well in the exams The Voice of hindsight (based on survey of students after mocks) Take time to go through your answers, and talk to your teachers to make sure you understand what you have been told. Maintain lists of key terms and definitions. (but these alone won’t get you through!) Use any online resources you have been told about – they are great for basic knowledge and background reading Time yourself carefully when practising, and during the real thing

  7. Revision plans Son/Daughter should have some revision plans/timetable as soon as they can Academic mentors and tutors can help with completing these Students should be making use of the learning resource centre in both learning communities during their school based study periods

  8. Year 12 Term 4 grades March 10th to March 18th teaching staff review student progress Targets for improvements to be made and these will be sent home

  9. Year 13 Intentions forms We have asked students to indicate their intentions for courses that they wish to follow in Year 13 (28th Feb) Most students will reduce their subjects by one and then follow 3A2 courses in Year 13 4 AS subjects are continued until the AS results are out in August.

  10. Your entry into Year 13 At least 3 passes at AS (A-E) and in the subjects want to continue to A2 Full time study programme Good attendance (95% No unauthorised absences) Good conduct / effort Year 13 place

  11. UCAS Convention • It’s never too early to start thinking of post 18 options • 26 March hosted @ UWE (University of the West of England) Nationwide event • Information & guidance about university • Helps applicants to decide what & where to study • Brings together universities/colleges within the UCAS scheme • More than just information about HE: • FE colleges, Connexions, gap years, student support services, professional bodies, student travel firms, student finance…. • All Y12s expected to attend

  12. Open days • www.opendays.com • Have a look at open day dates • Plan wisely which ones to visit

  13. Future dates… Last teaching day for Year 12 is Friday May 9th Written exams start on Monday May 12th Study leave runs from Monday May 12th to Monday June 2nd (provisional) A2 courses start on Monday June 2nd where a normal timetable is resumed All 4 subjects are continued until the results in August – unless we have confirmation from you. Please do not go on family holidays during June 2nd to the end of term July 22nd Thursday August 14th – AS results available from 1pm onwards

  14. Post 18 Future Days Dates and arrangements will be circulated nearer the time Variety of activities during these days including a higher education day Apprenticeships, Year in Industry Speakers from a variety of organisations Opportunities for Open Day Visits

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