Ready, Set, Revise! High-Impact Strategies for GCSE Success

ABOUT THIS COURSE

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Developing an understanding of metacognition and self-regulated learning
• Increase awareness of effective learner behaviours
• Explore how to maximise success levels in examinations and develop a greater understanding of what examiners are looking for top level responses
• Receive research and guidance on implementing strategies effectively
• Gain access to high-impact, evidence-based strategies aimed at improving student outcomes
• Take away practical resources and tools to use in preparation for examinations
• Opportunity to share good practice and disseminate the skills and knowledge provided to improve student outcomes

PROGRAMME

• Teaching at GCSE – What does it look like in your classroom? Explore techniques to facilitate and boost achievement.
• Evidence based practice EEF Metacognition (Self-regulation) - How to recognise effective and ineffective learner behaviours.
• Common pitfalls - reflections on methods used by students and their effectiveness.
• Psychology of learning – Cognitive overload, retrieval practice and embedding knowledge into long-term memory.
• Learn new strategies to support effective learner behaviours, helping students to become self-regulated independent learners.
• How to facilitate effective group work – strategic methods to boost student progression.
• Techniques to develop GCSE synoptic skills.

• Examples of effective high impact revision strategies students can use to prepare for examinations.
• Ask, explain and connect - elaboration of ideas.
• No cramming - spaced practice
• Switch - interleaving topics.
• Words & Visuals - dual coding
• Examples - concrete relevant examples

• Techniques to recall information and application to examination questions.
• Dissecting examination questions- vocabulary & command words
• Literacy skills – Improving language and reading beyond the specification.
• Develop the ‘Top Grade’ skills - analysis, evaluation and application.
• Techniques to consolidate your responses to examination questions and signposting.
• Examiner expectations - examiners reports and mark schemes.

• Growth mindset - building the resilience muscle.
• Well-being – how to stay motivated.
• Sustaining learning – spaced practice
• Action planning for success -setting realistic targets.
• Stretching students - preparing them for their next transitions

• Key takeaways from the session
• Personal action planning for improved revision and exam readiness
• Final Q&A to address individual concerns