SIXTH FORM STUDENT GUIDE 2018

Sixth Form Student Guide
Study Skills
In the Sixth Form we recognise the importance to students of having a greater freedom and
individual control of learning. However, there is a difficult balance between such freedoms
and maintaining the disciplined approach needed for success in the very demanding ‘world’
of A-Levels. You will receive a number of tutorials that are designed to help you with:
Time management and organisation: You will have many more demands on your
time, both in and out of school, and it is vital that you can balance these effectively.
Planning: You need to plan your work schedule carefully, different departments
operate in different ways.
Taking effective notes: A vital element for successful A-level students is to keep files
of notes in each subject. Although the content of files will vary from subject to
subject they should include; lesson notes, other notes given by the teacher e.g.
articles or worksheets, assessed work such as essays, exercises, write-ups of
practicals, etc.
Learning and Revision: Examinations and tests come thick and fast in the Sixth Form
and it is vital that you develop learning and revision strategies that are suitable for
you. You cannot afford to leave everything until the last minute.
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