Self Study – Revision
Revision
- We proactively teach students how to revise through principles of ‘retrieve’ and ‘apply’.
- 'Retrieve' refers to retrieving knowledge from memory, e.g. through self-testing and using 'look, cover, write and check'. Retrieval practice is a powerful tool for consolidating knowledge in long-term memory.
- 'Apply' refers to applying knowledge, e.g. to practice questions and problems. Applying knowledge further strengthens it in long-term memory and makes it easier to apply flexibly in different contexts.
- Need to Know books are a critical Key Stage 4 and 5 revision resource. For example, Year 11 engage in twice-weekly ‘Need to Know’ sessions.
- Revision practices informed by EEF meta-data, e.g. paired and self-testing using mind-maps, notes or flashcards, are modelled in lessons, with the expectation that students replicate this independently.
- The exercise book is an important self-study resource, as a source of high-quality notes. Tasks may include reviewing and summarising notes, self-testing and applying knowledge to exam-style questions.
- Distributed practice is used to support students to build these skills over time.
How to Revise – Look, cover, write & check
How to Revise - In Detail
Year 11 Updates for Parents, Carers & Students
Please find relevant updates here for parents, carers and students of the current Year 11
Year 11 Mocks to Exams Support & Rewards Calendar:
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