Ready, Set, Revise! High-Impact Strategies for A-Level Success
Course Code: T0380
£289.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This brand-new course is designed to provide A-Level teachers with the confidence and skills needed to implement high-impact revision strategies and help their students master examination techniques, no matter what subject taught. With a focus on metacognition, self-regulated learning, and exam expectations, this course provides teachers with the tools to support their students to optimise their study time and achieve the highest grades.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Develop an advanced understanding of metacognition and self-regulated learning
- Gain insights into effective study behaviours for A-Level success
- Explore how to maximise student marks and understand examiner expectations for A/A* responses
- Learn evidence-based revision strategies that improve knowledge retention and application
- Take away practical resources and techniques to refine student study habits and exam performance
- Engage in discussions and share best practices to enhance learning outcomes
PROGRAMME
10.00am: Elevating A-Level Study Skills- The shift from GCSE to A-Level: Key differences in expectations
- Understanding cognitive load: Strategies to manage complex content
- Self-regulated learning – becoming an independent learner
- Advanced note-taking techniques – Cornell method, mind maps, and summarisation
- Common student pitfalls and how to overcome them
11.00am: Break
11.15am: High-Impact Revision Strategies for A-Level
- Retrieval practice – embedding knowledge into long-term memory
- Spaced repetition – structuring revision for maximum retention
- Interleaving – mixing topics for deeper understanding
- Dual coding – combining visuals and words for effective learning
- Applying knowledge in context – using real-world examples to strengthen understanding
12.00pm: Lunch
1.00pm: Mastering A-Level Exam Techniques
- Dissecting exam questions – understanding command words & assessment objectives
- Structuring top-grade responses – writing with clarity, depth, and precision
- Developing critical thinking skills – evaluation, analysis, and synthesis
- Time management in exams – strategies for completing papers effectively
- Using examiner reports & mark schemes to refine responses
2.00pm: Managing Stress & Staying Motivated
- Growth mindset strategies – developing resilience and confidence
- Well-being during revision – maintaining balance and avoiding burnout
- Effective study schedules – planning for peak performance
- Preparing for university & beyond – making the most of A-Level studies
3.00pm: Questions, Reflection & Next Steps
- Key takeaways from the session
- Personal action planning for improved revision and exam readiness
- Final Q&A to address individual concerns
3.30pm: Depart
Leadership - Code: T0380
Ready, Set, Revise! High-Impact Strategies for A-Level Success
Rosie Hussain (MBA in Senior Leadership in Education) is a highly experienced and innovative classroom practitioner, with over 20 years in leading departments and delivering high quality T&L training. She has a wealth of skills and expertise as a Head of Psychology as well as leading Research and development in a secondary school and sixth form college. As an AQA A-Level Examiner and Fellow member of the Chartered College of teaching she prides herself in providing high impact evidence-based practice in order to improve Teaching & learning in education.
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