Results

Good luck for this morning - hopefully everyone got the results they hoped for! 

Here's some info if you need a bit of advice about your results.

The ExamResults Helpline will open at 8am Tuesday to offer advice to pupils and parents in Scotland. Call 0808 100 8000.


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Parentzone

Please check the Education Scotland page for parents - there's lots of information and advice about supporting your child through their exams.

Click here.


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Library Resources

Need help? Need a place to study? Can't find past papers?

Get yourself along to the library! Here's 3 reasons why...

1. The library has a wide range of past papers and revision guides which pupils can borrow for 2 weeks at a time.

2. The library is open at the following times for anyone who wishes to study there:

 Monday (alternate) 8.30am-4.10pm

Tuesday- 8.30am-4.10pm

Wednesday- Closed

Thursday- 8.30am-4.10pm

Friday- 8.30am-3.25pm

 

 3. S6 pupils can also use it for revision during their free periods.

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Follow us!

Follow us on twitter and any updates will be flagged up as soon as they're posted.  Got the S5/6 prelim timetable already?  If not, check the labels on the right.

Happy revising :-)

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More study apps!

Following on from S5 study tips, here's a little app I found which allows you to create your own mindmaps - you can then share with friends and expand and discuss!  All to help consolidate YOUR own learning. 

Check it out here....

http://popplet.com/

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S5 study tips

Following discussions with some S5 pupils, here are some suggestions or tips they thought might be useful:

• use apps on your smart phone to help you revise, eg quizlet, flashcardlet
• create your own study notebooks - make summaries of your class notes for regular revision
• make mindmaps for 'at a glance' revision at the end of each topic
• highlight notes so the relevant points stand out
• use youtube videos to see experiments etc online
• use websites flagged up by staff, eg chemweb, hsn, sparknotes, etc
• use resources on SQA website, eg past papers and study planners

 Please leave a comment if you want to rate one of their suggestions or if you have a tip you'd like to add to the list!


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Prelim paperwork issued to pupils

Please find attached copies of the following information for download if required:

1.  S4 parental prelim letter  download

2.  S5/6 parental prelim letter  download

3.  code of conduct for SQA examinations   download

Prelims

Here's a copy of the prelim timetable for you to download - and don't say we're not good to you!


S4 prelim timetable 2013/4

S5/6 prelim timetable


Don't forget that you can also download revision planners from the exam blog - enjoy!

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Study tips from the telegraph

Found a few articles which are worth a read... Every little helps !

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationadvice/9823789/Revision-techniques-The-secret-to-exam-revision-success.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationadvice/9826494/Revision-techniques-How-to-learn-boring-facts.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/student-life/9971106/The-secret-to-exam-success-puppy-love.html

You CAN do it!

An ongoing theme in the Senior School is mindset.  We revisit this throughout as having the right mindset is essential for turning failure into success.

Here's a link to the powerpoint that we've used to get this message across to pupils preparing for exams: achieving success

And remember, you CAN do it, just take a bit of time to think about how!


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Learn on the go...

Have you all seen this FAB resource??  You can check it out at www.quizlet.com where you'll find loads more examples!

And... you can even download an app for your iphone!! Woo hoo!!

Here's a couple of samples for you to try:

1.  FrenchChoose a Study ModeScatterLearnFlashcards

Study these flash cards | Study french flash cards

 

2.  ChemistryChoose a Study ModeScatterLearnFlashcards

Study these flash cards | Study chemistry flash cards

3.  EnglishChoose a Study ModeScatterLearnFlashcards

Study these flash cards | Study literature flash cards

Enjoy!  :-)

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The alpha technique

Here's a summary powerpoint of some destress techniques as used by Jack Black (not that Jack Black, the other one!). alpha technique

Need help with note taking?

Here are some hints from SQA...

click here

Study Skills

I found this great Study Skills site and knew I had to share it with you! It's worth a look, so check it out

HERE!

Standard Grade - Revision Questions

English info . Maths info . Physics info - summary notes for each unit :-) Biology materials .

Exams - parents' page

Now's a stressful time for all you parents so hopefully you'll find some advice on these pages to help make the exam period go smoothly.

Please check the blog for useful information. You'll find links to useful revision materials and to the exam timetable. Feel free to download this exam guide to help you through the exam period.

And don't forget to check the 'links for learning' section if you're looking for some additional revision materials.

We wish you every success in motivating your son or daughter!



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