Maximizing Achievement in Science: Working together to raise standards

1. Maximizing Achievement in Science: Working together to raise standards

2. Targets. So what! Evidence from research gives clear information on the factors which make schools and classrooms effective in promoting student achievement. These factors include: • a shared vision and aims; • high expectations of what each student can achieve; • concentration on learning and teaching; • monitoring of individual student progress. We will be reviewing some targets for some students prior to Xmas. These targets will form the basis of all teaching, monitoring and intervention. They will be reinforced at school and (hopefully) at home.

3. Your role as Parents / Carers

5. It could easily feel like this … Half of school pupils suffer from stress because of ambitious parents (... and schools) “The youngsters cite ambitious parents, as well as schools, as the source of the overwhelming pressure to achieve good marks and exam grades,” Dr Maggie Atkinson (Mail, 2011).

6. The difference parents can make Home factors 80 - 90% Within school factors 10-20% School age children spend 80% of their waking hours (including weekends and holidays) outside of school time.

7. Working Together • We can provide: • A modular / controlled assessment overview. • Quality during lesson time. • Intervention within the school day (where possible). • Information – letter, text, website, etc. • You can: • Support the process as far as possible. • Be proactive. School and Home

8. What can you do to help? Control their FREDS Fitness / Relaxation / Energy / Diet / Sleep • Exercise • Help them plan their time – manageable chunks of time and work back from deadlines • Eat sensibly with a balanced diet • Ensure they get enough sleep and rest • Encourage goals/reward • Let them out with friends

9. Environment • Desk space with good chair • Natural light • Music • Equipment • Timetable and Plans • Calm • Positive – encourage, reward, space

10. Where to look for help?