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Working together…. Helping your child with revision Ideas and techniques to help you support your child to achieve their potential The Emmbrook School

What is revision? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],I’ve read all my notes but I can’t remember any of it!

Why encourage your child to revise? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Talk to your child about what their subjects are about, what they have to do in them, what they feel confident/ less confident about. Talking to you about their learning will help them to think about their learning needs.

Should I help with revision? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Let them be the teacher – if you don’t know anything about what they need to know in a subject – ask them to teach you

Where to start? When to do it? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Make sure they use their planner/timetable to keep up with revision and encourage them to attend revision sessions outside school hours where offered

Exam Skills/Tips ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],When your child is revising, encourage them to drink water, listen to music and to take regular breaks. This helps keep the body refreshed allowing the brain to process information well.

Hints for an ideal revision area

What and how?!?! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Resources to revise ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Encourage your child to use a variety of appropriate revision methods and equipment. Discuss with them how these methods work, and help them choose the best one for their learning style

10 tips to keep their brain happy (and productive!!)

Creating a revision timetable ,[object Object],[object Object]

An example of a long term timetable Support them with their coursework, ask them what they have to do and what deadlines they had to meet.

How long should they revise for? Students working without breaks Time (hours) Learning 1 2 3 4

Breaks are important! Breaktime! Breaktime! Breaktime! Breaktime! Encourage your child to take breaks = remember more! Time (hours) Learning 1 2 3 4

Learning Styles ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Make sure that their social life/ job is not interfering with their studying. They need rest and sleep to make sure that their brains are active and open to learning.

Learning Styles ,[object Object],A uditory K inaesthetic Symbols Text

V isual Learners ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

V isual Learners ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

A uditory Learners ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

A uditory Learners ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

K inaesthetic Learners ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

K inaesthetic Learners ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What about all 3 learning styles? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Examples of revision strategies…

Final pieces of advice… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Advice cont.. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Ask the right questions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Encourage your child to use revision websites e.g. SAM Learning ( www.samlearning.co.uk )

Useful websites ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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