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Tag Archives: exam technique
What to do with Y11?
Like most schools we provide Y11 with a range of support, outside of lessons, in the run up to the final exams – assemblies, revision sessions, parental workshops etc. However, we all know that the people who will make the real … Continue reading
Solving the riddle of the Sphinx – the teaching benefits of marking for the exam board
The 15 minute was led by history teacher Jack Tyler tonight. Jack marks GCSE history papers and was reflecting on the benefits of this. He started by telling us that this was the best CPD he has ever had – … Continue reading
Developing writing skills
The fifteen minute forum was led tonight by Harriet Schuler – our Deputy Leader in Science. Our science department have been developing ways in which they can support students with their extended writing – particularly in response to the new … Continue reading
15 Minute Forum – Getting the most out of exams
Steph Holt led a 15 minute forum on how we can support students with exam technique and preparation – with a particular focus on Y11 as they approach their exams. Many of the strategies she discussed have been based around … Continue reading
Developing student responses to long answer questions
The science department have been developing strategies to support students with writing long answers. The key to this has been: 1. Encouraging students to identify the ‘command word’ of the question e.g. identify, compare, evaluate, describe, explain etc. 2. Providing … Continue reading
Developing extended writing – using connectives
The science department have been working on how they develop extended writing skills with students. To support this, Steph Holt has been developing the use of a ‘connectives deskmat’ – a resource for students to use to enhance their writing. This has already … Continue reading