Sixth Form Study Programme Introduction
Dec 17, 2015
Commitment required from pupils
Respect your ability and have HIGH expectations (at least 3 A level grade C).
STUDY – 15 hours per week is required. Extra-curricular – ENJOY – but study must
come first! Exams the priority! No part time jobs or
holidays during school time. Easter should be for revision. Balance your social life with study – your future
will be determined by your A Level grades
Agenda
Why do we need a study skills programme?
Sixth form questionnaire responses and lifecycle review (2010/2011)
What is in the study programme?
Develop good study habits NOW
Why do we need a study skills programme?
1. A Levels are a ‘step up’ from GCSE
2. Universities are telling us
3. Teachers (HoDs) are saying
4. Pupils have identified areas themselves
(1) Transition from GCSE to A Level
85% of Grosvenor 6th form pupils said there is a major increase in workload when they moved from GCSE to A level
82% said “there is a major difference in how I think and learn and the skills I require when studying A Level”
(2) Feedback from Universities
Universities are now saying ‘studentsentering first year are not sufficientlyprepared for university study’
Pupils have been trained to learn for exams.
Students ‘read’ for a degree. This implies they have to work for themselves.
(3) Feedback from teachers
Many pupils fail to deliver coursework and homework to deadlines.
Need notes – fall asleep in class
Those who interact do best
Revision is crammed in last weeks before exam
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63
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32
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I take notes during class, even whenhandouts are provided.
I use other sources, such as booksand the internet in order to supplement
the information presented in class
I ask questions during or after class if Ineed help
I have a filing system for my notes,handouts etc. that enables me to find
information quickly
Yes
No
Pupil Questionnaire:Learning Skills