Revision
How to revise
At The Purbeck School, we want to support our students prepare effectively for their examinations, based on educational research which works.
Y11 REVISION SESSIONS 2024-25
The Purbeck School deliver a programme of revision sessions to support student’s complete coursework and prepare for their GCSE examinations. Many of these sessions run throughout the year. If you wish to attend any revision session then please sign up with your subject teacher in order to find out the time and venue of the session. More subjects will deliver revision sessions as we get closer to the exams.
Many departments also offer drop in support sessions, where students can go and see their teachers if they require help with any part of their study. These are usually one-to-one with the teacher or held in small groups.
We also offer our Study Plus as a place for students to focus on revision and to complete home learning, which is held in room E14 from 3.10 – 4.10pm.
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Revision Sessions |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Lunchtime |
Drama (A) Sport |
Food Media PRE Product Sport |
Geography Sport |
Art History Media Photo Sport |
Art French Photo Spanish |
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After-school |
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Art & Photo (B) Business Chemistry Computing Food Geography Product |
English Business Drama (B) Media Physics PRE |
Maths Biology Business Music |
Art & Photo (A) |
If you would like to find out more about the revision sessions each subject has to offer then please email us at office@purbeck.dorset.sch.uk.
Each subject has created videos to support our students to prepare for examinations in each subject:
www.purbeck.dorset.sch.uk/key-information/exams-and-revision/revision
If you would like to find out more about the revision sessions each subject has to offer then please email us at office@purbeck.dorset.sch.uk.
Each subject has created videos to support our students to prepare for examinations in each subject:
www.purbeck.dorset.sch.uk/key-information/exams-and-revision/revision
If you would like to find out more about the revision sessions each subject has to offer then please email us at office@purbeck.dorset.sch.uk.
These are our top revision tips…
Spaced practice
Spaced practice is a study technique where you review material in intervals over a long period of time.
* Plan short and frequent review sessions
* Review over an extended period of time
* Include old content with new information
Retrieval Practice
The act of retrieval, or bringing information to mind, strengthens our memory.
* Practise past exam papers
* Question and answer using flashcards
* Self-quiz using Look, Cover, Write, Check
* Create mind maps to link concepts
Mindset
Unlock your potential by having a positive mindset and a genuine desire to learn and do well.
* Engage in all lessons
* Plan time at home to revise
* Learn from mistakes
* Work hard!
Support
Actively seek out support from everyone around you.
* Ask your parents for a quiet study space at home
* Ask for help on exam anxiety from the Nest
* Ask your subject teachers for help on gaps in your knowledge and skills
Attendance
Attending school every day is vital – every lesson counts!
* Poor attendance increases gaps in your knowledge
* Maximise time with your expert teachers
* Revise with your friends.
* Increase attendance ” Increase exam results!
SUBJECT SPECIFIC REVISION TIPS
Our Heads of Department have created videos to support you prepare for examinations in each subject. Information will include:
* How students are assessed in each subject
* What revision activities students must be completing each week to prepare for the summer
* What extra revision activities students could be completing each week to prepare for the summer
* How students can get help and support
More advice and guidance can be found here: GCSE Revision and Independent Study Booklet
Presentation Videos: