Year 11 Support Sessions Welcome Over the forth

Year 11 Support Sessions Welcome

Over the forth coming weeks Between now and when you leave you will take part in 11 sessions that will support you in preparing for your exams. 2. Each session will be run by a specifically chosen member of staff and range from revision tips through to ensuring you look after your emotional well being. 3. Each sessions Power. Point and resources will be placed on the schools website for you to access from home. Your parents will also be able to have a look at what is happening too. 1.

Year 11 Support Session 1 – The Brain

The brain �Most humans brains function in the same general way, however their learning preferences may differ. �Understanding how your brain absorbs and stores new information can help you optimise your academic performance and aid your revision technique.

What do you know?

5 facts about the brain � 1. Learning builds on prior knowledge � 2. Practice leads to stronger connections in the brain � 3. The type of practice you do directly impacts what you learn � 4. Your working memory has limits � 5. Sleep impacts learning and memory

Learning Styles �Visual learners learn through seeing. They may think in pictures and learn best from visual displays – body language, facial expressions, written information, charts and diagrams, illustrations in books, and videos. �Auditory learners learn from the spoken word, the teacher’s discourse and discussions. They use tone, pitch and other nuances to provide additional information. They would prefer to hear written information aloud and benefit from the use of a tape recorder. �Kinaesthetic learners learn best from actively exploring the physical world around them. They often learn new skills through imitation and practice Which type are you? Over the forth coming sessions you will be able to test out which is your preferred style

What type are you? Use three links to find out what type of learner you are. Does it come back the same each time? �http: //www. brainboxx. co. uk/a 3_aspects/page s/vak_quest. htm �http: //acceleratedlearning. com/method/test_ flash. html �http: //vark-learn. com/the-vark-questionnaire/

Reminder �Repeating things and practising things DOES help �A good nights sleep is vital �Regular breaks are vital �Revise in chunks. 7 -10 key points/ facts at a time �We learn in different ways – find out which works for you �Try revising in a variety of ways (these sessions will support you with this)