Improving learning through effective revision and independent study

Improving learning through effective revision and independent study Mr Candlin Associate Principal rcandlin@bestacademies. org. uk

What does success look like?

Remove distractions

Taking control of screen use

Create a specific learning area Remove excuses • Clean and tidy area • Away from obvious distractions • Stock of stationary • Text books • Dictionary • Water and fruit

Create a study plan Blocks of 30 minutes Find the balance Schedule: Sports Social time HW time for each subject Fun activities Revision BE REALISTIC

Revise – swap – revisit - repeat

Not so effective

More effective

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Active revision Mathswatch Mr Bruff: Youtube English GCSE Centurytech BBC bitesize Ask subject staff for more

Today’s teenagers & Pastoral care Homework 9 -1 System & Monitoring 106 Music & Drama Opportunities Sporting Opportunities Revision Techniques Marking Policy English, Maths & Science Curriculum Engineering Opportunities Career Opportunities SEN Mrs C Hood & Mr R Sinclair Mr D Hall 108 Main Hall Mr I Butler 106 Miss H Meadows 109 Mr J Hart 111 Mr R Candlin Ms K Bridge 113 115 Miss L Jonson, Mr J Togher & Ms J Moffat Theatre Mrs E Lucas 117 Miss E Foreman Mr T Rowell 116 119