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Which areas will we cover
bull The Ten Commandments to exam success bull Results Day bull Excellent Behaviour for Learning bull Reach for the stars - Target-setting and raising aspirations bull Literacy bull Extended Learning and Show My Homework bull School Gateway bull Approaches to revision ndash How do you revise ndash Thanks Miss Atkinson
Thanks Mrs Howie bull Revision reflections ndash former students bull Coping with stress bull Independent preparation in subjects ndash Maths and MFL bull Websites bull Putting together a revision timetable
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO SUCCESS IN EXAMS amp LIFE
1 Have a lsquoBig Picturersquo
bull Decide in advance what you want to achievehellip If you donrsquot know what you want to achieve - HOW do you know when yoursquove got there For example 2 x Arsquos 7 x Brsquos in exams etc
2 Why
bull If your reason lsquowhyrsquo is strong enough - then yoursquove got a great chance of getting there BUT when obstacles appear (and they will) and your reason lsquowhyrsquo is not strong enough - yoursquoll give up before you even started For example I want to be a success and run my own business
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO SUCCESS IN EXAMS amp LIFE
3 Have a plan
How will you get there it canrsquot just be random
For example I will work 2 hours on Monday ndash Thursday evenings and 3 hours Friday-Sunday Use your planner to record what yoursquore intending to do ndashand when yoursquove done it
4 Make it a daily priority to achieve what it is that you want
You actually have to do things to get to where you want to make it a priority
For example Talk to Mr Duckett about Complete task X before
5 Use proven techniques ndash Mind Map revision techniques work smart etc
Make life easy for you - donrsquot make it too tough for yourself
For example Mind map speed read
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO SUCCESS IN EXAMS amp LIFE
6 Reward yourself
Give yourself a reward for small successes NOT just at the end yoursquore human ndash
you need to feel good about your progress yoursquore not a machine
For example Chocolate bar or night out with friends
7 Donrsquot be afraid to make mistakes
This is how you learn so be brave and stop playing it safe all the time
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO SUCCESS IN EXAMS amp LIFE
8 Get rid of your excuses
There is no tickbox on the exam paper or in your lsquolifersquo for your EXCUSES For example lsquoI forgotrsquo or lsquoitrsquos not my faultrsquo wonrsquot wash
9 Believe in yourself
You will be YOUR biggest fan in your life - so believe it This is the fuel you will need in your life to get you through Yoursquoll need positive lsquomind talkrsquo Eg Get enthusiastic be passionate about and say ldquoWell done me rdquo
10 Do it
Doing nothing will achieve nothing FACT and tomorrow is too late Eg If you donrsquot - someone else will
Excellent behaviour for learning
Behaviour is exemplary and contributes to positive learning
Students supports the learning of others and celebrates their success
Active engagement in lessons is consistently excellent
Excellent contribution to class learning
Every effort to improve classwork extended learning is made and shows attention to detail
Extended learning tasks are always completed by the deadline
Highly self-motivated and uses initiative to seek to extend learning
Always has all essentialspecific equipment for lessons
Never late for lessons and excellent attendance
Shows respect towards all members of the school and wider community
Aiming for the stars Target Setting
bull Pupils have been set targets in all subjects based on DfE expectations
bull These are based on a pupilrsquos performance at KS2 and include challenge for everyone
bull Maths and English targets are different
bull Other subject targets are based on an average of the two
bull Students are given 2 progress measures expected progress and outstanding progress
bull Some students will have the same expected and outstanding target grades when the expected grade is already particularly challenging
Targets
bull As per discussions last year the targets generated by the DfE are both aspirational and fine - ie pupils are not set a target of a Grade 5 at GCSE - they are set a 55 or a 42 This is a real challenge - a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 41 is a very different learner than a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 49
bull If either attains a Grade 4 they have made NEGATIVE progress as GCSE points are awarded on flat grades only - 40 50 60 - no differentiation is made by the exam boards however wide the UMS score difference within a single grade (To put this in context under last years target setting based on the now-defunct system one third of the cohort for one of our largest subjects were classed as having made NEGATIVE progress despite hitting their targets)
bull Both our 41 and our 49 pupils therefore both have to aim for a Grade 5 To ask the pupil expected to attain 41 however to have an Expected target of a 5 and an Outstanding target of a 6 is placing incredible stress on pupils and staff We have therefore decided to take the following route
bull If a pupils fine points target is 4 or less above the flat grade BOTH their expected and their outstanding progress will be the next grade above - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 43 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 5
bull If a pupils fine points expected outcome is 5 or more above a flat grade they will have have DIFFERENT expected and outstanding progress targets - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 47 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 6 - clearly this is because the Grade 5 is more achievable for them
bull This will be explained to KS4 pupils and parents at the Study Support evening and via assemblies
READING AND OTHER LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS TO CONSIDER
bull Family reading time (a ldquoscreen-banrdquo for half an hour perhaps)
bull Trips to the local library (or browsing the Kindle store together)
bull Discussing the books being read
bull Encouraging other forms of reading ndash newspapers recipe books etc
bull Discussing any films or television programmes you watch ndash encourage children to question critique and actively engage with the media you allow them to experience
bull Discuss topical issuesnews itemsissues encouraging your child to see things from a range of perspectives and to find secure and trustworthy evidence to support a given view point
Extended Learning bull On average the impact of homework on learning is consistently positive (leading to
on average five months additional progress
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull Rather than ldquoHave you got anyhelliprdquo or ldquoWhat did you do todayrdquo ndash questions which any good teenager can easily deflect have a copy of their timetable and ask them what they learned in history what they did in art what theyrsquore reading in English etc The more specific the question the more likely they are to share and the more opportunity you have to support their learning
bull Praise the effort they make with Extended Learning Tasks Notice progress
bull Donrsquot do it for them and if they are unsure try to support them in a way which enables them to find the solution rather than you giving it to them
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull If they canrsquot do something thatrsquos okay so long as they really give it a go In school we are focussing on resilience and developing a ldquoGrowth Mindsetrdquo We are teaching our pupils to accept that they canrsquot get everything right first time that mistakes are opportunities for learning and that intelligence is not fixed ndash the more we persevere the more progress we make
bull Help them to break tasks into small achievable chunks to look for new solutions when things donrsquot go well and to be relaxed about not knowing everything Write a note in the planner explaining how hard they tried even if the result isnrsquot perfect
bull Pupils are also welcome and encouraged to attend our staffed Extended Learning Support Sessions ndash after school from 3-4pm Mondays through to Thursdays and before school 805-835am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Other forms of Extended Learning
bull Parents and school provide many opportunities for wider rich learning beyond set tasks Supporting a childrsquos sporting musical or dramatic talents and activities for example taking them to new places and finding new experiences are all proven ways to support and enhance learning Research repeatedly shows that young people who engage in trips and extra-curricular activities routinely outperform those who do not Their confidence resilience self-esteem and social skills benefit exponentially from this kind of learning
bull Conversely we now know that excessive ldquoscreen timerdquo ndash watching lots of television playing screen based games spending lots of time on the computer tablet or mobile - has a negative effect Young people become sedentary their attention span often reduces and they can become withdrawn and ldquolowrdquo This is particularly the case if they are engaging in long periods of screen time alone in their rooms
Two hours
bull A suggested time to spend per evening either completing Extended Learning or Independent Study ndash Monday to Thursday
bull Three hours over the weekend
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO SUCCESS IN EXAMS amp LIFE
1 Have a lsquoBig Picturersquo
bull Decide in advance what you want to achievehellip If you donrsquot know what you want to achieve - HOW do you know when yoursquove got there For example 2 x Arsquos 7 x Brsquos in exams etc
2 Why
bull If your reason lsquowhyrsquo is strong enough - then yoursquove got a great chance of getting there BUT when obstacles appear (and they will) and your reason lsquowhyrsquo is not strong enough - yoursquoll give up before you even started For example I want to be a success and run my own business
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO SUCCESS IN EXAMS amp LIFE
3 Have a plan
How will you get there it canrsquot just be random
For example I will work 2 hours on Monday ndash Thursday evenings and 3 hours Friday-Sunday Use your planner to record what yoursquore intending to do ndashand when yoursquove done it
4 Make it a daily priority to achieve what it is that you want
You actually have to do things to get to where you want to make it a priority
For example Talk to Mr Duckett about Complete task X before
5 Use proven techniques ndash Mind Map revision techniques work smart etc
Make life easy for you - donrsquot make it too tough for yourself
For example Mind map speed read
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO SUCCESS IN EXAMS amp LIFE
6 Reward yourself
Give yourself a reward for small successes NOT just at the end yoursquore human ndash
you need to feel good about your progress yoursquore not a machine
For example Chocolate bar or night out with friends
7 Donrsquot be afraid to make mistakes
This is how you learn so be brave and stop playing it safe all the time
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO SUCCESS IN EXAMS amp LIFE
8 Get rid of your excuses
There is no tickbox on the exam paper or in your lsquolifersquo for your EXCUSES For example lsquoI forgotrsquo or lsquoitrsquos not my faultrsquo wonrsquot wash
9 Believe in yourself
You will be YOUR biggest fan in your life - so believe it This is the fuel you will need in your life to get you through Yoursquoll need positive lsquomind talkrsquo Eg Get enthusiastic be passionate about and say ldquoWell done me rdquo
10 Do it
Doing nothing will achieve nothing FACT and tomorrow is too late Eg If you donrsquot - someone else will
Excellent behaviour for learning
Behaviour is exemplary and contributes to positive learning
Students supports the learning of others and celebrates their success
Active engagement in lessons is consistently excellent
Excellent contribution to class learning
Every effort to improve classwork extended learning is made and shows attention to detail
Extended learning tasks are always completed by the deadline
Highly self-motivated and uses initiative to seek to extend learning
Always has all essentialspecific equipment for lessons
Never late for lessons and excellent attendance
Shows respect towards all members of the school and wider community
Aiming for the stars Target Setting
bull Pupils have been set targets in all subjects based on DfE expectations
bull These are based on a pupilrsquos performance at KS2 and include challenge for everyone
bull Maths and English targets are different
bull Other subject targets are based on an average of the two
bull Students are given 2 progress measures expected progress and outstanding progress
bull Some students will have the same expected and outstanding target grades when the expected grade is already particularly challenging
Targets
bull As per discussions last year the targets generated by the DfE are both aspirational and fine - ie pupils are not set a target of a Grade 5 at GCSE - they are set a 55 or a 42 This is a real challenge - a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 41 is a very different learner than a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 49
bull If either attains a Grade 4 they have made NEGATIVE progress as GCSE points are awarded on flat grades only - 40 50 60 - no differentiation is made by the exam boards however wide the UMS score difference within a single grade (To put this in context under last years target setting based on the now-defunct system one third of the cohort for one of our largest subjects were classed as having made NEGATIVE progress despite hitting their targets)
bull Both our 41 and our 49 pupils therefore both have to aim for a Grade 5 To ask the pupil expected to attain 41 however to have an Expected target of a 5 and an Outstanding target of a 6 is placing incredible stress on pupils and staff We have therefore decided to take the following route
bull If a pupils fine points target is 4 or less above the flat grade BOTH their expected and their outstanding progress will be the next grade above - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 43 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 5
bull If a pupils fine points expected outcome is 5 or more above a flat grade they will have have DIFFERENT expected and outstanding progress targets - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 47 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 6 - clearly this is because the Grade 5 is more achievable for them
bull This will be explained to KS4 pupils and parents at the Study Support evening and via assemblies
READING AND OTHER LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS TO CONSIDER
bull Family reading time (a ldquoscreen-banrdquo for half an hour perhaps)
bull Trips to the local library (or browsing the Kindle store together)
bull Discussing the books being read
bull Encouraging other forms of reading ndash newspapers recipe books etc
bull Discussing any films or television programmes you watch ndash encourage children to question critique and actively engage with the media you allow them to experience
bull Discuss topical issuesnews itemsissues encouraging your child to see things from a range of perspectives and to find secure and trustworthy evidence to support a given view point
Extended Learning bull On average the impact of homework on learning is consistently positive (leading to
on average five months additional progress
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull Rather than ldquoHave you got anyhelliprdquo or ldquoWhat did you do todayrdquo ndash questions which any good teenager can easily deflect have a copy of their timetable and ask them what they learned in history what they did in art what theyrsquore reading in English etc The more specific the question the more likely they are to share and the more opportunity you have to support their learning
bull Praise the effort they make with Extended Learning Tasks Notice progress
bull Donrsquot do it for them and if they are unsure try to support them in a way which enables them to find the solution rather than you giving it to them
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull If they canrsquot do something thatrsquos okay so long as they really give it a go In school we are focussing on resilience and developing a ldquoGrowth Mindsetrdquo We are teaching our pupils to accept that they canrsquot get everything right first time that mistakes are opportunities for learning and that intelligence is not fixed ndash the more we persevere the more progress we make
bull Help them to break tasks into small achievable chunks to look for new solutions when things donrsquot go well and to be relaxed about not knowing everything Write a note in the planner explaining how hard they tried even if the result isnrsquot perfect
bull Pupils are also welcome and encouraged to attend our staffed Extended Learning Support Sessions ndash after school from 3-4pm Mondays through to Thursdays and before school 805-835am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Other forms of Extended Learning
bull Parents and school provide many opportunities for wider rich learning beyond set tasks Supporting a childrsquos sporting musical or dramatic talents and activities for example taking them to new places and finding new experiences are all proven ways to support and enhance learning Research repeatedly shows that young people who engage in trips and extra-curricular activities routinely outperform those who do not Their confidence resilience self-esteem and social skills benefit exponentially from this kind of learning
bull Conversely we now know that excessive ldquoscreen timerdquo ndash watching lots of television playing screen based games spending lots of time on the computer tablet or mobile - has a negative effect Young people become sedentary their attention span often reduces and they can become withdrawn and ldquolowrdquo This is particularly the case if they are engaging in long periods of screen time alone in their rooms
Two hours
bull A suggested time to spend per evening either completing Extended Learning or Independent Study ndash Monday to Thursday
bull Three hours over the weekend
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO SUCCESS IN EXAMS amp LIFE
3 Have a plan
How will you get there it canrsquot just be random
For example I will work 2 hours on Monday ndash Thursday evenings and 3 hours Friday-Sunday Use your planner to record what yoursquore intending to do ndashand when yoursquove done it
4 Make it a daily priority to achieve what it is that you want
You actually have to do things to get to where you want to make it a priority
For example Talk to Mr Duckett about Complete task X before
5 Use proven techniques ndash Mind Map revision techniques work smart etc
Make life easy for you - donrsquot make it too tough for yourself
For example Mind map speed read
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO SUCCESS IN EXAMS amp LIFE
6 Reward yourself
Give yourself a reward for small successes NOT just at the end yoursquore human ndash
you need to feel good about your progress yoursquore not a machine
For example Chocolate bar or night out with friends
7 Donrsquot be afraid to make mistakes
This is how you learn so be brave and stop playing it safe all the time
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO SUCCESS IN EXAMS amp LIFE
8 Get rid of your excuses
There is no tickbox on the exam paper or in your lsquolifersquo for your EXCUSES For example lsquoI forgotrsquo or lsquoitrsquos not my faultrsquo wonrsquot wash
9 Believe in yourself
You will be YOUR biggest fan in your life - so believe it This is the fuel you will need in your life to get you through Yoursquoll need positive lsquomind talkrsquo Eg Get enthusiastic be passionate about and say ldquoWell done me rdquo
10 Do it
Doing nothing will achieve nothing FACT and tomorrow is too late Eg If you donrsquot - someone else will
Excellent behaviour for learning
Behaviour is exemplary and contributes to positive learning
Students supports the learning of others and celebrates their success
Active engagement in lessons is consistently excellent
Excellent contribution to class learning
Every effort to improve classwork extended learning is made and shows attention to detail
Extended learning tasks are always completed by the deadline
Highly self-motivated and uses initiative to seek to extend learning
Always has all essentialspecific equipment for lessons
Never late for lessons and excellent attendance
Shows respect towards all members of the school and wider community
Aiming for the stars Target Setting
bull Pupils have been set targets in all subjects based on DfE expectations
bull These are based on a pupilrsquos performance at KS2 and include challenge for everyone
bull Maths and English targets are different
bull Other subject targets are based on an average of the two
bull Students are given 2 progress measures expected progress and outstanding progress
bull Some students will have the same expected and outstanding target grades when the expected grade is already particularly challenging
Targets
bull As per discussions last year the targets generated by the DfE are both aspirational and fine - ie pupils are not set a target of a Grade 5 at GCSE - they are set a 55 or a 42 This is a real challenge - a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 41 is a very different learner than a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 49
bull If either attains a Grade 4 they have made NEGATIVE progress as GCSE points are awarded on flat grades only - 40 50 60 - no differentiation is made by the exam boards however wide the UMS score difference within a single grade (To put this in context under last years target setting based on the now-defunct system one third of the cohort for one of our largest subjects were classed as having made NEGATIVE progress despite hitting their targets)
bull Both our 41 and our 49 pupils therefore both have to aim for a Grade 5 To ask the pupil expected to attain 41 however to have an Expected target of a 5 and an Outstanding target of a 6 is placing incredible stress on pupils and staff We have therefore decided to take the following route
bull If a pupils fine points target is 4 or less above the flat grade BOTH their expected and their outstanding progress will be the next grade above - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 43 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 5
bull If a pupils fine points expected outcome is 5 or more above a flat grade they will have have DIFFERENT expected and outstanding progress targets - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 47 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 6 - clearly this is because the Grade 5 is more achievable for them
bull This will be explained to KS4 pupils and parents at the Study Support evening and via assemblies
READING AND OTHER LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS TO CONSIDER
bull Family reading time (a ldquoscreen-banrdquo for half an hour perhaps)
bull Trips to the local library (or browsing the Kindle store together)
bull Discussing the books being read
bull Encouraging other forms of reading ndash newspapers recipe books etc
bull Discussing any films or television programmes you watch ndash encourage children to question critique and actively engage with the media you allow them to experience
bull Discuss topical issuesnews itemsissues encouraging your child to see things from a range of perspectives and to find secure and trustworthy evidence to support a given view point
Extended Learning bull On average the impact of homework on learning is consistently positive (leading to
on average five months additional progress
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull Rather than ldquoHave you got anyhelliprdquo or ldquoWhat did you do todayrdquo ndash questions which any good teenager can easily deflect have a copy of their timetable and ask them what they learned in history what they did in art what theyrsquore reading in English etc The more specific the question the more likely they are to share and the more opportunity you have to support their learning
bull Praise the effort they make with Extended Learning Tasks Notice progress
bull Donrsquot do it for them and if they are unsure try to support them in a way which enables them to find the solution rather than you giving it to them
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull If they canrsquot do something thatrsquos okay so long as they really give it a go In school we are focussing on resilience and developing a ldquoGrowth Mindsetrdquo We are teaching our pupils to accept that they canrsquot get everything right first time that mistakes are opportunities for learning and that intelligence is not fixed ndash the more we persevere the more progress we make
bull Help them to break tasks into small achievable chunks to look for new solutions when things donrsquot go well and to be relaxed about not knowing everything Write a note in the planner explaining how hard they tried even if the result isnrsquot perfect
bull Pupils are also welcome and encouraged to attend our staffed Extended Learning Support Sessions ndash after school from 3-4pm Mondays through to Thursdays and before school 805-835am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Other forms of Extended Learning
bull Parents and school provide many opportunities for wider rich learning beyond set tasks Supporting a childrsquos sporting musical or dramatic talents and activities for example taking them to new places and finding new experiences are all proven ways to support and enhance learning Research repeatedly shows that young people who engage in trips and extra-curricular activities routinely outperform those who do not Their confidence resilience self-esteem and social skills benefit exponentially from this kind of learning
bull Conversely we now know that excessive ldquoscreen timerdquo ndash watching lots of television playing screen based games spending lots of time on the computer tablet or mobile - has a negative effect Young people become sedentary their attention span often reduces and they can become withdrawn and ldquolowrdquo This is particularly the case if they are engaging in long periods of screen time alone in their rooms
Two hours
bull A suggested time to spend per evening either completing Extended Learning or Independent Study ndash Monday to Thursday
bull Three hours over the weekend
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO SUCCESS IN EXAMS amp LIFE
6 Reward yourself
Give yourself a reward for small successes NOT just at the end yoursquore human ndash
you need to feel good about your progress yoursquore not a machine
For example Chocolate bar or night out with friends
7 Donrsquot be afraid to make mistakes
This is how you learn so be brave and stop playing it safe all the time
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO SUCCESS IN EXAMS amp LIFE
8 Get rid of your excuses
There is no tickbox on the exam paper or in your lsquolifersquo for your EXCUSES For example lsquoI forgotrsquo or lsquoitrsquos not my faultrsquo wonrsquot wash
9 Believe in yourself
You will be YOUR biggest fan in your life - so believe it This is the fuel you will need in your life to get you through Yoursquoll need positive lsquomind talkrsquo Eg Get enthusiastic be passionate about and say ldquoWell done me rdquo
10 Do it
Doing nothing will achieve nothing FACT and tomorrow is too late Eg If you donrsquot - someone else will
Excellent behaviour for learning
Behaviour is exemplary and contributes to positive learning
Students supports the learning of others and celebrates their success
Active engagement in lessons is consistently excellent
Excellent contribution to class learning
Every effort to improve classwork extended learning is made and shows attention to detail
Extended learning tasks are always completed by the deadline
Highly self-motivated and uses initiative to seek to extend learning
Always has all essentialspecific equipment for lessons
Never late for lessons and excellent attendance
Shows respect towards all members of the school and wider community
Aiming for the stars Target Setting
bull Pupils have been set targets in all subjects based on DfE expectations
bull These are based on a pupilrsquos performance at KS2 and include challenge for everyone
bull Maths and English targets are different
bull Other subject targets are based on an average of the two
bull Students are given 2 progress measures expected progress and outstanding progress
bull Some students will have the same expected and outstanding target grades when the expected grade is already particularly challenging
Targets
bull As per discussions last year the targets generated by the DfE are both aspirational and fine - ie pupils are not set a target of a Grade 5 at GCSE - they are set a 55 or a 42 This is a real challenge - a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 41 is a very different learner than a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 49
bull If either attains a Grade 4 they have made NEGATIVE progress as GCSE points are awarded on flat grades only - 40 50 60 - no differentiation is made by the exam boards however wide the UMS score difference within a single grade (To put this in context under last years target setting based on the now-defunct system one third of the cohort for one of our largest subjects were classed as having made NEGATIVE progress despite hitting their targets)
bull Both our 41 and our 49 pupils therefore both have to aim for a Grade 5 To ask the pupil expected to attain 41 however to have an Expected target of a 5 and an Outstanding target of a 6 is placing incredible stress on pupils and staff We have therefore decided to take the following route
bull If a pupils fine points target is 4 or less above the flat grade BOTH their expected and their outstanding progress will be the next grade above - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 43 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 5
bull If a pupils fine points expected outcome is 5 or more above a flat grade they will have have DIFFERENT expected and outstanding progress targets - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 47 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 6 - clearly this is because the Grade 5 is more achievable for them
bull This will be explained to KS4 pupils and parents at the Study Support evening and via assemblies
READING AND OTHER LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS TO CONSIDER
bull Family reading time (a ldquoscreen-banrdquo for half an hour perhaps)
bull Trips to the local library (or browsing the Kindle store together)
bull Discussing the books being read
bull Encouraging other forms of reading ndash newspapers recipe books etc
bull Discussing any films or television programmes you watch ndash encourage children to question critique and actively engage with the media you allow them to experience
bull Discuss topical issuesnews itemsissues encouraging your child to see things from a range of perspectives and to find secure and trustworthy evidence to support a given view point
Extended Learning bull On average the impact of homework on learning is consistently positive (leading to
on average five months additional progress
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull Rather than ldquoHave you got anyhelliprdquo or ldquoWhat did you do todayrdquo ndash questions which any good teenager can easily deflect have a copy of their timetable and ask them what they learned in history what they did in art what theyrsquore reading in English etc The more specific the question the more likely they are to share and the more opportunity you have to support their learning
bull Praise the effort they make with Extended Learning Tasks Notice progress
bull Donrsquot do it for them and if they are unsure try to support them in a way which enables them to find the solution rather than you giving it to them
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull If they canrsquot do something thatrsquos okay so long as they really give it a go In school we are focussing on resilience and developing a ldquoGrowth Mindsetrdquo We are teaching our pupils to accept that they canrsquot get everything right first time that mistakes are opportunities for learning and that intelligence is not fixed ndash the more we persevere the more progress we make
bull Help them to break tasks into small achievable chunks to look for new solutions when things donrsquot go well and to be relaxed about not knowing everything Write a note in the planner explaining how hard they tried even if the result isnrsquot perfect
bull Pupils are also welcome and encouraged to attend our staffed Extended Learning Support Sessions ndash after school from 3-4pm Mondays through to Thursdays and before school 805-835am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Other forms of Extended Learning
bull Parents and school provide many opportunities for wider rich learning beyond set tasks Supporting a childrsquos sporting musical or dramatic talents and activities for example taking them to new places and finding new experiences are all proven ways to support and enhance learning Research repeatedly shows that young people who engage in trips and extra-curricular activities routinely outperform those who do not Their confidence resilience self-esteem and social skills benefit exponentially from this kind of learning
bull Conversely we now know that excessive ldquoscreen timerdquo ndash watching lots of television playing screen based games spending lots of time on the computer tablet or mobile - has a negative effect Young people become sedentary their attention span often reduces and they can become withdrawn and ldquolowrdquo This is particularly the case if they are engaging in long periods of screen time alone in their rooms
Two hours
bull A suggested time to spend per evening either completing Extended Learning or Independent Study ndash Monday to Thursday
bull Three hours over the weekend
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO SUCCESS IN EXAMS amp LIFE
8 Get rid of your excuses
There is no tickbox on the exam paper or in your lsquolifersquo for your EXCUSES For example lsquoI forgotrsquo or lsquoitrsquos not my faultrsquo wonrsquot wash
9 Believe in yourself
You will be YOUR biggest fan in your life - so believe it This is the fuel you will need in your life to get you through Yoursquoll need positive lsquomind talkrsquo Eg Get enthusiastic be passionate about and say ldquoWell done me rdquo
10 Do it
Doing nothing will achieve nothing FACT and tomorrow is too late Eg If you donrsquot - someone else will
Excellent behaviour for learning
Behaviour is exemplary and contributes to positive learning
Students supports the learning of others and celebrates their success
Active engagement in lessons is consistently excellent
Excellent contribution to class learning
Every effort to improve classwork extended learning is made and shows attention to detail
Extended learning tasks are always completed by the deadline
Highly self-motivated and uses initiative to seek to extend learning
Always has all essentialspecific equipment for lessons
Never late for lessons and excellent attendance
Shows respect towards all members of the school and wider community
Aiming for the stars Target Setting
bull Pupils have been set targets in all subjects based on DfE expectations
bull These are based on a pupilrsquos performance at KS2 and include challenge for everyone
bull Maths and English targets are different
bull Other subject targets are based on an average of the two
bull Students are given 2 progress measures expected progress and outstanding progress
bull Some students will have the same expected and outstanding target grades when the expected grade is already particularly challenging
Targets
bull As per discussions last year the targets generated by the DfE are both aspirational and fine - ie pupils are not set a target of a Grade 5 at GCSE - they are set a 55 or a 42 This is a real challenge - a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 41 is a very different learner than a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 49
bull If either attains a Grade 4 they have made NEGATIVE progress as GCSE points are awarded on flat grades only - 40 50 60 - no differentiation is made by the exam boards however wide the UMS score difference within a single grade (To put this in context under last years target setting based on the now-defunct system one third of the cohort for one of our largest subjects were classed as having made NEGATIVE progress despite hitting their targets)
bull Both our 41 and our 49 pupils therefore both have to aim for a Grade 5 To ask the pupil expected to attain 41 however to have an Expected target of a 5 and an Outstanding target of a 6 is placing incredible stress on pupils and staff We have therefore decided to take the following route
bull If a pupils fine points target is 4 or less above the flat grade BOTH their expected and their outstanding progress will be the next grade above - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 43 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 5
bull If a pupils fine points expected outcome is 5 or more above a flat grade they will have have DIFFERENT expected and outstanding progress targets - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 47 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 6 - clearly this is because the Grade 5 is more achievable for them
bull This will be explained to KS4 pupils and parents at the Study Support evening and via assemblies
READING AND OTHER LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS TO CONSIDER
bull Family reading time (a ldquoscreen-banrdquo for half an hour perhaps)
bull Trips to the local library (or browsing the Kindle store together)
bull Discussing the books being read
bull Encouraging other forms of reading ndash newspapers recipe books etc
bull Discussing any films or television programmes you watch ndash encourage children to question critique and actively engage with the media you allow them to experience
bull Discuss topical issuesnews itemsissues encouraging your child to see things from a range of perspectives and to find secure and trustworthy evidence to support a given view point
Extended Learning bull On average the impact of homework on learning is consistently positive (leading to
on average five months additional progress
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull Rather than ldquoHave you got anyhelliprdquo or ldquoWhat did you do todayrdquo ndash questions which any good teenager can easily deflect have a copy of their timetable and ask them what they learned in history what they did in art what theyrsquore reading in English etc The more specific the question the more likely they are to share and the more opportunity you have to support their learning
bull Praise the effort they make with Extended Learning Tasks Notice progress
bull Donrsquot do it for them and if they are unsure try to support them in a way which enables them to find the solution rather than you giving it to them
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull If they canrsquot do something thatrsquos okay so long as they really give it a go In school we are focussing on resilience and developing a ldquoGrowth Mindsetrdquo We are teaching our pupils to accept that they canrsquot get everything right first time that mistakes are opportunities for learning and that intelligence is not fixed ndash the more we persevere the more progress we make
bull Help them to break tasks into small achievable chunks to look for new solutions when things donrsquot go well and to be relaxed about not knowing everything Write a note in the planner explaining how hard they tried even if the result isnrsquot perfect
bull Pupils are also welcome and encouraged to attend our staffed Extended Learning Support Sessions ndash after school from 3-4pm Mondays through to Thursdays and before school 805-835am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Other forms of Extended Learning
bull Parents and school provide many opportunities for wider rich learning beyond set tasks Supporting a childrsquos sporting musical or dramatic talents and activities for example taking them to new places and finding new experiences are all proven ways to support and enhance learning Research repeatedly shows that young people who engage in trips and extra-curricular activities routinely outperform those who do not Their confidence resilience self-esteem and social skills benefit exponentially from this kind of learning
bull Conversely we now know that excessive ldquoscreen timerdquo ndash watching lots of television playing screen based games spending lots of time on the computer tablet or mobile - has a negative effect Young people become sedentary their attention span often reduces and they can become withdrawn and ldquolowrdquo This is particularly the case if they are engaging in long periods of screen time alone in their rooms
Two hours
bull A suggested time to spend per evening either completing Extended Learning or Independent Study ndash Monday to Thursday
bull Three hours over the weekend
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Excellent behaviour for learning
Behaviour is exemplary and contributes to positive learning
Students supports the learning of others and celebrates their success
Active engagement in lessons is consistently excellent
Excellent contribution to class learning
Every effort to improve classwork extended learning is made and shows attention to detail
Extended learning tasks are always completed by the deadline
Highly self-motivated and uses initiative to seek to extend learning
Always has all essentialspecific equipment for lessons
Never late for lessons and excellent attendance
Shows respect towards all members of the school and wider community
Aiming for the stars Target Setting
bull Pupils have been set targets in all subjects based on DfE expectations
bull These are based on a pupilrsquos performance at KS2 and include challenge for everyone
bull Maths and English targets are different
bull Other subject targets are based on an average of the two
bull Students are given 2 progress measures expected progress and outstanding progress
bull Some students will have the same expected and outstanding target grades when the expected grade is already particularly challenging
Targets
bull As per discussions last year the targets generated by the DfE are both aspirational and fine - ie pupils are not set a target of a Grade 5 at GCSE - they are set a 55 or a 42 This is a real challenge - a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 41 is a very different learner than a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 49
bull If either attains a Grade 4 they have made NEGATIVE progress as GCSE points are awarded on flat grades only - 40 50 60 - no differentiation is made by the exam boards however wide the UMS score difference within a single grade (To put this in context under last years target setting based on the now-defunct system one third of the cohort for one of our largest subjects were classed as having made NEGATIVE progress despite hitting their targets)
bull Both our 41 and our 49 pupils therefore both have to aim for a Grade 5 To ask the pupil expected to attain 41 however to have an Expected target of a 5 and an Outstanding target of a 6 is placing incredible stress on pupils and staff We have therefore decided to take the following route
bull If a pupils fine points target is 4 or less above the flat grade BOTH their expected and their outstanding progress will be the next grade above - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 43 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 5
bull If a pupils fine points expected outcome is 5 or more above a flat grade they will have have DIFFERENT expected and outstanding progress targets - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 47 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 6 - clearly this is because the Grade 5 is more achievable for them
bull This will be explained to KS4 pupils and parents at the Study Support evening and via assemblies
READING AND OTHER LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS TO CONSIDER
bull Family reading time (a ldquoscreen-banrdquo for half an hour perhaps)
bull Trips to the local library (or browsing the Kindle store together)
bull Discussing the books being read
bull Encouraging other forms of reading ndash newspapers recipe books etc
bull Discussing any films or television programmes you watch ndash encourage children to question critique and actively engage with the media you allow them to experience
bull Discuss topical issuesnews itemsissues encouraging your child to see things from a range of perspectives and to find secure and trustworthy evidence to support a given view point
Extended Learning bull On average the impact of homework on learning is consistently positive (leading to
on average five months additional progress
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull Rather than ldquoHave you got anyhelliprdquo or ldquoWhat did you do todayrdquo ndash questions which any good teenager can easily deflect have a copy of their timetable and ask them what they learned in history what they did in art what theyrsquore reading in English etc The more specific the question the more likely they are to share and the more opportunity you have to support their learning
bull Praise the effort they make with Extended Learning Tasks Notice progress
bull Donrsquot do it for them and if they are unsure try to support them in a way which enables them to find the solution rather than you giving it to them
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull If they canrsquot do something thatrsquos okay so long as they really give it a go In school we are focussing on resilience and developing a ldquoGrowth Mindsetrdquo We are teaching our pupils to accept that they canrsquot get everything right first time that mistakes are opportunities for learning and that intelligence is not fixed ndash the more we persevere the more progress we make
bull Help them to break tasks into small achievable chunks to look for new solutions when things donrsquot go well and to be relaxed about not knowing everything Write a note in the planner explaining how hard they tried even if the result isnrsquot perfect
bull Pupils are also welcome and encouraged to attend our staffed Extended Learning Support Sessions ndash after school from 3-4pm Mondays through to Thursdays and before school 805-835am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Other forms of Extended Learning
bull Parents and school provide many opportunities for wider rich learning beyond set tasks Supporting a childrsquos sporting musical or dramatic talents and activities for example taking them to new places and finding new experiences are all proven ways to support and enhance learning Research repeatedly shows that young people who engage in trips and extra-curricular activities routinely outperform those who do not Their confidence resilience self-esteem and social skills benefit exponentially from this kind of learning
bull Conversely we now know that excessive ldquoscreen timerdquo ndash watching lots of television playing screen based games spending lots of time on the computer tablet or mobile - has a negative effect Young people become sedentary their attention span often reduces and they can become withdrawn and ldquolowrdquo This is particularly the case if they are engaging in long periods of screen time alone in their rooms
Two hours
bull A suggested time to spend per evening either completing Extended Learning or Independent Study ndash Monday to Thursday
bull Three hours over the weekend
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Aiming for the stars Target Setting
bull Pupils have been set targets in all subjects based on DfE expectations
bull These are based on a pupilrsquos performance at KS2 and include challenge for everyone
bull Maths and English targets are different
bull Other subject targets are based on an average of the two
bull Students are given 2 progress measures expected progress and outstanding progress
bull Some students will have the same expected and outstanding target grades when the expected grade is already particularly challenging
Targets
bull As per discussions last year the targets generated by the DfE are both aspirational and fine - ie pupils are not set a target of a Grade 5 at GCSE - they are set a 55 or a 42 This is a real challenge - a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 41 is a very different learner than a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 49
bull If either attains a Grade 4 they have made NEGATIVE progress as GCSE points are awarded on flat grades only - 40 50 60 - no differentiation is made by the exam boards however wide the UMS score difference within a single grade (To put this in context under last years target setting based on the now-defunct system one third of the cohort for one of our largest subjects were classed as having made NEGATIVE progress despite hitting their targets)
bull Both our 41 and our 49 pupils therefore both have to aim for a Grade 5 To ask the pupil expected to attain 41 however to have an Expected target of a 5 and an Outstanding target of a 6 is placing incredible stress on pupils and staff We have therefore decided to take the following route
bull If a pupils fine points target is 4 or less above the flat grade BOTH their expected and their outstanding progress will be the next grade above - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 43 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 5
bull If a pupils fine points expected outcome is 5 or more above a flat grade they will have have DIFFERENT expected and outstanding progress targets - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 47 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 6 - clearly this is because the Grade 5 is more achievable for them
bull This will be explained to KS4 pupils and parents at the Study Support evening and via assemblies
READING AND OTHER LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS TO CONSIDER
bull Family reading time (a ldquoscreen-banrdquo for half an hour perhaps)
bull Trips to the local library (or browsing the Kindle store together)
bull Discussing the books being read
bull Encouraging other forms of reading ndash newspapers recipe books etc
bull Discussing any films or television programmes you watch ndash encourage children to question critique and actively engage with the media you allow them to experience
bull Discuss topical issuesnews itemsissues encouraging your child to see things from a range of perspectives and to find secure and trustworthy evidence to support a given view point
Extended Learning bull On average the impact of homework on learning is consistently positive (leading to
on average five months additional progress
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull Rather than ldquoHave you got anyhelliprdquo or ldquoWhat did you do todayrdquo ndash questions which any good teenager can easily deflect have a copy of their timetable and ask them what they learned in history what they did in art what theyrsquore reading in English etc The more specific the question the more likely they are to share and the more opportunity you have to support their learning
bull Praise the effort they make with Extended Learning Tasks Notice progress
bull Donrsquot do it for them and if they are unsure try to support them in a way which enables them to find the solution rather than you giving it to them
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull If they canrsquot do something thatrsquos okay so long as they really give it a go In school we are focussing on resilience and developing a ldquoGrowth Mindsetrdquo We are teaching our pupils to accept that they canrsquot get everything right first time that mistakes are opportunities for learning and that intelligence is not fixed ndash the more we persevere the more progress we make
bull Help them to break tasks into small achievable chunks to look for new solutions when things donrsquot go well and to be relaxed about not knowing everything Write a note in the planner explaining how hard they tried even if the result isnrsquot perfect
bull Pupils are also welcome and encouraged to attend our staffed Extended Learning Support Sessions ndash after school from 3-4pm Mondays through to Thursdays and before school 805-835am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Other forms of Extended Learning
bull Parents and school provide many opportunities for wider rich learning beyond set tasks Supporting a childrsquos sporting musical or dramatic talents and activities for example taking them to new places and finding new experiences are all proven ways to support and enhance learning Research repeatedly shows that young people who engage in trips and extra-curricular activities routinely outperform those who do not Their confidence resilience self-esteem and social skills benefit exponentially from this kind of learning
bull Conversely we now know that excessive ldquoscreen timerdquo ndash watching lots of television playing screen based games spending lots of time on the computer tablet or mobile - has a negative effect Young people become sedentary their attention span often reduces and they can become withdrawn and ldquolowrdquo This is particularly the case if they are engaging in long periods of screen time alone in their rooms
Two hours
bull A suggested time to spend per evening either completing Extended Learning or Independent Study ndash Monday to Thursday
bull Three hours over the weekend
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Targets
bull As per discussions last year the targets generated by the DfE are both aspirational and fine - ie pupils are not set a target of a Grade 5 at GCSE - they are set a 55 or a 42 This is a real challenge - a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 41 is a very different learner than a pupil with an expected outcome of Grade 49
bull If either attains a Grade 4 they have made NEGATIVE progress as GCSE points are awarded on flat grades only - 40 50 60 - no differentiation is made by the exam boards however wide the UMS score difference within a single grade (To put this in context under last years target setting based on the now-defunct system one third of the cohort for one of our largest subjects were classed as having made NEGATIVE progress despite hitting their targets)
bull Both our 41 and our 49 pupils therefore both have to aim for a Grade 5 To ask the pupil expected to attain 41 however to have an Expected target of a 5 and an Outstanding target of a 6 is placing incredible stress on pupils and staff We have therefore decided to take the following route
bull If a pupils fine points target is 4 or less above the flat grade BOTH their expected and their outstanding progress will be the next grade above - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 43 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 5
bull If a pupils fine points expected outcome is 5 or more above a flat grade they will have have DIFFERENT expected and outstanding progress targets - ie a pupil with an expected outcome of 47 will have an EXPECTED PROGRESS target of Grade 5 and an OUTSTANDING PROGESS target of Grade 6 - clearly this is because the Grade 5 is more achievable for them
bull This will be explained to KS4 pupils and parents at the Study Support evening and via assemblies
READING AND OTHER LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS TO CONSIDER
bull Family reading time (a ldquoscreen-banrdquo for half an hour perhaps)
bull Trips to the local library (or browsing the Kindle store together)
bull Discussing the books being read
bull Encouraging other forms of reading ndash newspapers recipe books etc
bull Discussing any films or television programmes you watch ndash encourage children to question critique and actively engage with the media you allow them to experience
bull Discuss topical issuesnews itemsissues encouraging your child to see things from a range of perspectives and to find secure and trustworthy evidence to support a given view point
Extended Learning bull On average the impact of homework on learning is consistently positive (leading to
on average five months additional progress
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull Rather than ldquoHave you got anyhelliprdquo or ldquoWhat did you do todayrdquo ndash questions which any good teenager can easily deflect have a copy of their timetable and ask them what they learned in history what they did in art what theyrsquore reading in English etc The more specific the question the more likely they are to share and the more opportunity you have to support their learning
bull Praise the effort they make with Extended Learning Tasks Notice progress
bull Donrsquot do it for them and if they are unsure try to support them in a way which enables them to find the solution rather than you giving it to them
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull If they canrsquot do something thatrsquos okay so long as they really give it a go In school we are focussing on resilience and developing a ldquoGrowth Mindsetrdquo We are teaching our pupils to accept that they canrsquot get everything right first time that mistakes are opportunities for learning and that intelligence is not fixed ndash the more we persevere the more progress we make
bull Help them to break tasks into small achievable chunks to look for new solutions when things donrsquot go well and to be relaxed about not knowing everything Write a note in the planner explaining how hard they tried even if the result isnrsquot perfect
bull Pupils are also welcome and encouraged to attend our staffed Extended Learning Support Sessions ndash after school from 3-4pm Mondays through to Thursdays and before school 805-835am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Other forms of Extended Learning
bull Parents and school provide many opportunities for wider rich learning beyond set tasks Supporting a childrsquos sporting musical or dramatic talents and activities for example taking them to new places and finding new experiences are all proven ways to support and enhance learning Research repeatedly shows that young people who engage in trips and extra-curricular activities routinely outperform those who do not Their confidence resilience self-esteem and social skills benefit exponentially from this kind of learning
bull Conversely we now know that excessive ldquoscreen timerdquo ndash watching lots of television playing screen based games spending lots of time on the computer tablet or mobile - has a negative effect Young people become sedentary their attention span often reduces and they can become withdrawn and ldquolowrdquo This is particularly the case if they are engaging in long periods of screen time alone in their rooms
Two hours
bull A suggested time to spend per evening either completing Extended Learning or Independent Study ndash Monday to Thursday
bull Three hours over the weekend
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
READING AND OTHER LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS TO CONSIDER
bull Family reading time (a ldquoscreen-banrdquo for half an hour perhaps)
bull Trips to the local library (or browsing the Kindle store together)
bull Discussing the books being read
bull Encouraging other forms of reading ndash newspapers recipe books etc
bull Discussing any films or television programmes you watch ndash encourage children to question critique and actively engage with the media you allow them to experience
bull Discuss topical issuesnews itemsissues encouraging your child to see things from a range of perspectives and to find secure and trustworthy evidence to support a given view point
Extended Learning bull On average the impact of homework on learning is consistently positive (leading to
on average five months additional progress
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull Rather than ldquoHave you got anyhelliprdquo or ldquoWhat did you do todayrdquo ndash questions which any good teenager can easily deflect have a copy of their timetable and ask them what they learned in history what they did in art what theyrsquore reading in English etc The more specific the question the more likely they are to share and the more opportunity you have to support their learning
bull Praise the effort they make with Extended Learning Tasks Notice progress
bull Donrsquot do it for them and if they are unsure try to support them in a way which enables them to find the solution rather than you giving it to them
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull If they canrsquot do something thatrsquos okay so long as they really give it a go In school we are focussing on resilience and developing a ldquoGrowth Mindsetrdquo We are teaching our pupils to accept that they canrsquot get everything right first time that mistakes are opportunities for learning and that intelligence is not fixed ndash the more we persevere the more progress we make
bull Help them to break tasks into small achievable chunks to look for new solutions when things donrsquot go well and to be relaxed about not knowing everything Write a note in the planner explaining how hard they tried even if the result isnrsquot perfect
bull Pupils are also welcome and encouraged to attend our staffed Extended Learning Support Sessions ndash after school from 3-4pm Mondays through to Thursdays and before school 805-835am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Other forms of Extended Learning
bull Parents and school provide many opportunities for wider rich learning beyond set tasks Supporting a childrsquos sporting musical or dramatic talents and activities for example taking them to new places and finding new experiences are all proven ways to support and enhance learning Research repeatedly shows that young people who engage in trips and extra-curricular activities routinely outperform those who do not Their confidence resilience self-esteem and social skills benefit exponentially from this kind of learning
bull Conversely we now know that excessive ldquoscreen timerdquo ndash watching lots of television playing screen based games spending lots of time on the computer tablet or mobile - has a negative effect Young people become sedentary their attention span often reduces and they can become withdrawn and ldquolowrdquo This is particularly the case if they are engaging in long periods of screen time alone in their rooms
Two hours
bull A suggested time to spend per evening either completing Extended Learning or Independent Study ndash Monday to Thursday
bull Three hours over the weekend
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Extended Learning bull On average the impact of homework on learning is consistently positive (leading to
on average five months additional progress
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull Rather than ldquoHave you got anyhelliprdquo or ldquoWhat did you do todayrdquo ndash questions which any good teenager can easily deflect have a copy of their timetable and ask them what they learned in history what they did in art what theyrsquore reading in English etc The more specific the question the more likely they are to share and the more opportunity you have to support their learning
bull Praise the effort they make with Extended Learning Tasks Notice progress
bull Donrsquot do it for them and if they are unsure try to support them in a way which enables them to find the solution rather than you giving it to them
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull If they canrsquot do something thatrsquos okay so long as they really give it a go In school we are focussing on resilience and developing a ldquoGrowth Mindsetrdquo We are teaching our pupils to accept that they canrsquot get everything right first time that mistakes are opportunities for learning and that intelligence is not fixed ndash the more we persevere the more progress we make
bull Help them to break tasks into small achievable chunks to look for new solutions when things donrsquot go well and to be relaxed about not knowing everything Write a note in the planner explaining how hard they tried even if the result isnrsquot perfect
bull Pupils are also welcome and encouraged to attend our staffed Extended Learning Support Sessions ndash after school from 3-4pm Mondays through to Thursdays and before school 805-835am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Other forms of Extended Learning
bull Parents and school provide many opportunities for wider rich learning beyond set tasks Supporting a childrsquos sporting musical or dramatic talents and activities for example taking them to new places and finding new experiences are all proven ways to support and enhance learning Research repeatedly shows that young people who engage in trips and extra-curricular activities routinely outperform those who do not Their confidence resilience self-esteem and social skills benefit exponentially from this kind of learning
bull Conversely we now know that excessive ldquoscreen timerdquo ndash watching lots of television playing screen based games spending lots of time on the computer tablet or mobile - has a negative effect Young people become sedentary their attention span often reduces and they can become withdrawn and ldquolowrdquo This is particularly the case if they are engaging in long periods of screen time alone in their rooms
Two hours
bull A suggested time to spend per evening either completing Extended Learning or Independent Study ndash Monday to Thursday
bull Three hours over the weekend
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull Rather than ldquoHave you got anyhelliprdquo or ldquoWhat did you do todayrdquo ndash questions which any good teenager can easily deflect have a copy of their timetable and ask them what they learned in history what they did in art what theyrsquore reading in English etc The more specific the question the more likely they are to share and the more opportunity you have to support their learning
bull Praise the effort they make with Extended Learning Tasks Notice progress
bull Donrsquot do it for them and if they are unsure try to support them in a way which enables them to find the solution rather than you giving it to them
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull If they canrsquot do something thatrsquos okay so long as they really give it a go In school we are focussing on resilience and developing a ldquoGrowth Mindsetrdquo We are teaching our pupils to accept that they canrsquot get everything right first time that mistakes are opportunities for learning and that intelligence is not fixed ndash the more we persevere the more progress we make
bull Help them to break tasks into small achievable chunks to look for new solutions when things donrsquot go well and to be relaxed about not knowing everything Write a note in the planner explaining how hard they tried even if the result isnrsquot perfect
bull Pupils are also welcome and encouraged to attend our staffed Extended Learning Support Sessions ndash after school from 3-4pm Mondays through to Thursdays and before school 805-835am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Other forms of Extended Learning
bull Parents and school provide many opportunities for wider rich learning beyond set tasks Supporting a childrsquos sporting musical or dramatic talents and activities for example taking them to new places and finding new experiences are all proven ways to support and enhance learning Research repeatedly shows that young people who engage in trips and extra-curricular activities routinely outperform those who do not Their confidence resilience self-esteem and social skills benefit exponentially from this kind of learning
bull Conversely we now know that excessive ldquoscreen timerdquo ndash watching lots of television playing screen based games spending lots of time on the computer tablet or mobile - has a negative effect Young people become sedentary their attention span often reduces and they can become withdrawn and ldquolowrdquo This is particularly the case if they are engaging in long periods of screen time alone in their rooms
Two hours
bull A suggested time to spend per evening either completing Extended Learning or Independent Study ndash Monday to Thursday
bull Three hours over the weekend
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
How parents can help with Extended
Learning Tasks
bull If they canrsquot do something thatrsquos okay so long as they really give it a go In school we are focussing on resilience and developing a ldquoGrowth Mindsetrdquo We are teaching our pupils to accept that they canrsquot get everything right first time that mistakes are opportunities for learning and that intelligence is not fixed ndash the more we persevere the more progress we make
bull Help them to break tasks into small achievable chunks to look for new solutions when things donrsquot go well and to be relaxed about not knowing everything Write a note in the planner explaining how hard they tried even if the result isnrsquot perfect
bull Pupils are also welcome and encouraged to attend our staffed Extended Learning Support Sessions ndash after school from 3-4pm Mondays through to Thursdays and before school 805-835am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Other forms of Extended Learning
bull Parents and school provide many opportunities for wider rich learning beyond set tasks Supporting a childrsquos sporting musical or dramatic talents and activities for example taking them to new places and finding new experiences are all proven ways to support and enhance learning Research repeatedly shows that young people who engage in trips and extra-curricular activities routinely outperform those who do not Their confidence resilience self-esteem and social skills benefit exponentially from this kind of learning
bull Conversely we now know that excessive ldquoscreen timerdquo ndash watching lots of television playing screen based games spending lots of time on the computer tablet or mobile - has a negative effect Young people become sedentary their attention span often reduces and they can become withdrawn and ldquolowrdquo This is particularly the case if they are engaging in long periods of screen time alone in their rooms
Two hours
bull A suggested time to spend per evening either completing Extended Learning or Independent Study ndash Monday to Thursday
bull Three hours over the weekend
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Other forms of Extended Learning
bull Parents and school provide many opportunities for wider rich learning beyond set tasks Supporting a childrsquos sporting musical or dramatic talents and activities for example taking them to new places and finding new experiences are all proven ways to support and enhance learning Research repeatedly shows that young people who engage in trips and extra-curricular activities routinely outperform those who do not Their confidence resilience self-esteem and social skills benefit exponentially from this kind of learning
bull Conversely we now know that excessive ldquoscreen timerdquo ndash watching lots of television playing screen based games spending lots of time on the computer tablet or mobile - has a negative effect Young people become sedentary their attention span often reduces and they can become withdrawn and ldquolowrdquo This is particularly the case if they are engaging in long periods of screen time alone in their rooms
Two hours
bull A suggested time to spend per evening either completing Extended Learning or Independent Study ndash Monday to Thursday
bull Three hours over the weekend
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Two hours
bull A suggested time to spend per evening either completing Extended Learning or Independent Study ndash Monday to Thursday
bull Three hours over the weekend
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Getting started on Revision
bull Identify where you (or your children)are going to revise
bull Describe the revision room and how you intend to lay it out
bull List the equipment that will be kept in the room
bull Provide a list of things that will be avoided when revision is happening
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Coping with stress
bull wwwmindorguk
bull Talk to some-one
bull Who would you talk to when
bull Work is on top of you
bull When yoursquore unable to cope with a personal problem
bull Think of someone who can be relied on can cheer you up is going to be honest with you will listen to you
bull Think write about a time when you turned to someone for help What happened
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Coping with stress
bull Do you get enough sleep Do you go to bed early enough
bull Do you eat regularly and have breakfast each day
bull Are you eating a healthy varied diet
bull Do you take regular exercise
bull Do you smoke
bull Do you drink too much
bull Do you do relaxation exercises
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Coping with stress
bull httpkidshealthorgenteensstresshtmlkha_31
bull Take a stand against trying to do everything
bull Be realistic
bull Get a good nightrsquos sleep
bull Learn to relax
bull Treat your body well
bull Watch what yoursquore thinking
bull Solve the little problems
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Websites
bull wwwstthomascccouk
bull httpswwwteachitcouk1186
bull httpwwwaqaorgukexams-administrationexams-guidancefind-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
bull httpsgetrevisingcoukresourceslevela_ibsubjects
bull httpwwwbbccoukeducationlevelsz98jmp3
bull httpswwwgoconqrcomengcserevision-tips
bull BBC bitesize
bull Check with your subject teachers for further information and tips
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Make use of planning and reading time
bull Some exams will give you a 10 or 20 minute lsquoReadingrsquo period ndash so make use of it Even if yoursquove read all the paper before the timersquos up donrsquot sit idle Go back over the questions and make sure you understand and read them correctly
bull If there is no reading time then still start off the exam in the same way Read and interpret the question and plan your answer before putting pen to paper
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Answer the question
bull Yes itrsquos said time and time again but some people never listen ANSWER THE ACTUAL QUESTION
bull This not only requires you to read the actual exam questions but also the instructions on the front telling you exactly what you need to complete
bull Failing to answer the question is not only about misunderstanding (or just plain ignoring) what was asked but also going into too much or not enough depth on which notehellip
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Look at the allocated marks
bull The mark scheme is your friend Use the amount of allocated marks on a question as a guide for your response
bull A one mark question isnrsquot going to be expecting an essay style response Indeed it may not even require more than one or two words and is unlikely to need anything more than sentence or two at the very most
bull On the other hand a 30 mark question is going to want some depth in your response so writing a paragraph is not going to get you many of the marks
bull You should also use the allocated marks to help you decide how long to spend on a question If one answer is worth half the marks in the exam then you should be spending about half of the time allowed in writing your response
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Learn how to be concise
bull On the topic of time completing your answer before the end of the exam is often one of the hardest parts rather than actually coming up with the solution in the first place
bull Read up on how to write more concisely to allow you to get the mark winning information on the page as opposed to wasting time on the filler
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Start with what you know
bull Secure the easy marks first by answering the questions you know how to respond to Even if most of the paper has left you completely stumped this will get your brain working and make sure you get at least some of the available marks
bull Once you start writing yoursquoll no doubt find information from revision comes flooding back to you boosting your confidence for the rest of the exam
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Show your working
bull In the case of STEM exams ndash thatrsquos Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ndash be sure to explain your working where applicable
bull Not only could this get you marks even if you get the answer wrong it may even be required to get the full marks available
bull And talking of the answer make it clear to the examiner Cross out any errors and put a line under or circle around your final response
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Donrsquot finish early
bull Finally donrsquot finish the exam early no matter how confident you may be If yoursquove completed every question and think yoursquove done enough to get all the marks read through the whole exam again ndash from the instructions to the questions and your answers
bull Check your spelling grammar and presentation ndash does what yoursquove written even make sense Does it actually answer the question Can it be improved in any way
bull In the case of calculations check your working again and make sure it matches your written answer
bull Lastly help the examiner by cleaning up your paper Cross out any errors or mistakes and highlight your final answers
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
YOUR BODY CAN BETRAY WHAT YOUR FEELINGS ARE AT AN INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WILL GIVE DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS TO THE INTERVIEW PANEL BY THE WAY THEY BEHAVE IN AN INTERVIEW
The way someone presents themselves especially in an interview can say a lot about them ndash
ldquoACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSrdquo
Body Language
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down No eye contact with the interview
panel
Message to interview panel Im scared and nervous
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
A person who slouches in their seat with their legs
outstretched their hands in their pockets looking out of
window
Message to interview panel Im not interested and
bored
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Sitting straight up in seat arms resting in lap looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling
Message to interview panel Im interested and alert
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Interview techniques and tips
Dress smartly and appropriately
Arrive at least 15 minutes early
Think about the questions you may be asked and try to prepare some answers before hand
Be polite and courteous
Maintain eye contact
Always seem keen and enthusiastic
Research the college
Try to take with you your CV your latest report
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR
Donrsquot forget about how important 1st impressions are ndash someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you helliphellip So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance
OR