WITH the school year now in full swing, many Year 12 students are struggling to come to terms with the differences and increased demands of being a Sixth Former.
Despite studying fewer subjects, the subject content is significantly greater; it’s also much harder, requiring teenagers to display new and enhanced exam and study skills. When combined with the need for students to work much more independently and deal with a multitude of demands on their time, it’s no surprise that so many students find the transition to A-Level challenging.
Dr David Crouch, at Justin Craig Education, believes preparation is the key. He said: ‘A good rule of thumb is to spend an hour rewriting or going through your notes for every hour of ‘academic study’ in your lessons. ‘Some students find it easier to revise from notes they have written themselves rather than from a text book. Either way the more you familiarise yourself with the material the easier it will be at the end of the course.’
‘Try to set aside a regular time each week to focus on each subject outside of the lesson and stick to it. ‘Many students find doing this in groups helps motivate them to stick to the schedule and makes it more enjoyable but beware to remove distractions such as TV and phones when you do it.’
His other top tips include:
Dr Crouch added: ‘Whatever revision method you use, make sure it works for you and don’t leave preparation until the very last minute.’
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