ABOUT THIS COURSE

No matter how diligently teachers prepare students for AQA exam papers in A-Level Chemistry, every year sees valuable marks lost due to poor exam technique or misconceptions about question requirements. This course targets these issues by dissecting various question types across the three exam papers. It underscores the vital role of effectively interpreting and analysing questions to ensure responses align with the intended expectations of the question setters.

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BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Identify common areas where students frequently lose marks in their exam responses
• Leverage recent research findings to amplify student performance and results
• Employ examiner feedback strategically to tailor your revision strategies
• Develop tactics for empowering students to self-assess and refine their exam techniques for ongoing enhancement

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PROGRAMME

Introduction, Background, and Integration of Research

10.00 – 11.20am

• Course objectives and rationale
• Understand the significance of integrating recent research into exam preparation
• The Spacing Effect and Distributed Practice; Retrieval Practice and Testing Effect; Interleaved Practice; Elaborative Interrogation; Dual Coding; Spaced Retrieval and Memory for Medical Information and Meta-cognition and Self-Regulated Learning

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Discussion; coffee break

11.20 – 11.40am

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Addressing Common Exam Errors

11.40 – 12.30pm

•  Identify common errors students commit in exam responses
• Analyse the root causes of these errors
• Discover strategies to rectify and prevent these mistakes

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Lunch and informal discussion

12.30 – 1.30pm

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In-Depth Focus on Examiner Feedback

1.30 – 2.20pm

•  Unpack the valuable insights provided by examiner feedback
• Learn how to translate this feedback into actionable guidance
• Incorporate examiner expectations into your teaching strategies

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Discussion, afternoon tea

2.20 – 2.30pm

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Crafting Personalised Action Plans

2.30 – 3.20pm

• Design tailored action plans for students based on their individual needs
• Explore techniques to engage students in active exam preparation
• Foster a sense of responsibility for your own learning and improvement

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Summary and Participant Feedback

3.20 – 3.30pm

• Recap the key takeaways from the course
• Provide a platform for participants to share their insights and reflections