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Innovation Enterprise Academy
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
Wade Deacon High School
Letrsquos Revise
Key WordsExplained
Pages 9 amp 10
Handy Revision
Hints page 8
Group Revision
the pros and Cons page 5
Productive Revision
Techniques Page 4
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
1
2
3
4
5
ContentsNine things that can help to keep your revision time productive - Page 4Group Revision - Page 5
Preparation - Page 6 amp 7
Key Words - Pages 9 amp 10
Handy Revision Hints - Page 8
English amp Drama - Page 11
French and Geography - Page 12
History and Maths - Page 13
Physical Education amp Science - Page 14
Technology - Page 15
2
Revision Websites amp Clinics
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
1
2
3
4
5
Welcome
3
Make a revision timetable at least a week before you intend to begin your revision
Divide your time between subjects not necessarily equally
Work on an unfamiliar area and see how much you can do in the first half hour
Compare this to the work that you covered in the second half hour on a more familiar area Expect to cover more fa-miliar work at about 50 faster than less familiar work
As a general rule you should work for 50 mins and then take a 10 min break each hour
Welcome to our schoolrsquos first ever interactive Revision Guide
You will see later on in this booklet how you can access a huge range of revision resources on line using the links and QR code provided for you We know that you will find the resources useful and use them to ensure that you are as prepared as you possibly can be for your forthcoming ex-aminations Here are some basics ndash just to get you started
Nine things that can help to keep your revision time productive
Group revision
4
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
1 Reduce your exercise book to brief notes and then key words on index cards
2 Vary the material that you revise from the difficult to the more familiar
3 Study alone for some of the time but also in a group occasionally if this suits you
4 Make yourself take regular breaks and be strict about returning to the revision
5 Give yourself treats to keep you going
6 Mark off your achievements on your revision timetable as you progress
7 Plan answers from past exam papers to assess how well you are doing
8 Sign up for exam technique clinics if you need more help
9 Vary your style of revising as you go along to keep yourself motivated
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
Group Revision
Pros
Cons
5
1 You will have the support of a group of friends at a stressful time
2 You can compare how well you are doing with how your group is progressing
3 You can talk through your ideas rather than just thinking aboutthem If can be fun relieving the tension as exams approach
1 If the group is too competitive you might become demoralised
2 It can be difficult to keep on track once a general discussion begins
3 You can waste a lot of time organising to meet and discussing potential revision topics
4 You might find that you are helping others rather than helping yourself
5 You need to vary your revision methods rather than relying onone approach
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Preparation Before the Examination
6
- Donrsquot Work all night before
- Make sure you know where and when the exam is
- Leave plenty of time to get there
- Make sure you have all your equipment in advance
- Avoid too much coffee and drinks containing caffeine
- Do some of the relaxation techniques so that you are calm and focused
- Donrsquot wind each other up of what might or might not come up on the exam
ldquoAll things are ready if our mind be sordquo - William Shakespeare Henry V
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
7
On the big day- Scan all the questions
- Mark all the questions you could answer
- Read these questions carefully
- Choose the correct number (in each section)
- Decide on an order best answers first
- Divide up your time
- Underline key words in the question
- Plan your answer
- Stick to the point of the question
- Write your answer
- Use the plan at every stage eg every paragraph
- Check your answers against the plan Look out for mistakes
- If you have time re-read all your answers and make any necessary corrections
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
8
Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions
- Give yourself regular breaks
- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level
- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT
- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
9
Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why
- Contrast Look for differences
- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others
- Define Give the meaning
- Describe Write in detail
- Differentiate Explain the difference
- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against
- Distinguish Explain the difference
- Evaluate Judge the importance or success
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear
- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph
- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action
- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail
- Relate Show the connection between things
- State Write down the main points briefly
- Summarise Bring together the main points
- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end
10
Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
11
English and DramaWebsites
English LiteratureWebsites
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Geography RevisionWebsites
French Revision
12
Coolgeographycouk
frenchrevisioncouk
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
13
History Revision Websites
Maths Revision Websites and Clinics
johndclarenet
SchoolHistorycouk
MathsWatchvlecom
Username wadePassword square
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Science Revision Websites
Physical EducationRevision Websites
14
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 2: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
1
2
3
4
5
ContentsNine things that can help to keep your revision time productive - Page 4Group Revision - Page 5
Preparation - Page 6 amp 7
Key Words - Pages 9 amp 10
Handy Revision Hints - Page 8
English amp Drama - Page 11
French and Geography - Page 12
History and Maths - Page 13
Physical Education amp Science - Page 14
Technology - Page 15
2
Revision Websites amp Clinics
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
1
2
3
4
5
Welcome
3
Make a revision timetable at least a week before you intend to begin your revision
Divide your time between subjects not necessarily equally
Work on an unfamiliar area and see how much you can do in the first half hour
Compare this to the work that you covered in the second half hour on a more familiar area Expect to cover more fa-miliar work at about 50 faster than less familiar work
As a general rule you should work for 50 mins and then take a 10 min break each hour
Welcome to our schoolrsquos first ever interactive Revision Guide
You will see later on in this booklet how you can access a huge range of revision resources on line using the links and QR code provided for you We know that you will find the resources useful and use them to ensure that you are as prepared as you possibly can be for your forthcoming ex-aminations Here are some basics ndash just to get you started
Nine things that can help to keep your revision time productive
Group revision
4
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
1 Reduce your exercise book to brief notes and then key words on index cards
2 Vary the material that you revise from the difficult to the more familiar
3 Study alone for some of the time but also in a group occasionally if this suits you
4 Make yourself take regular breaks and be strict about returning to the revision
5 Give yourself treats to keep you going
6 Mark off your achievements on your revision timetable as you progress
7 Plan answers from past exam papers to assess how well you are doing
8 Sign up for exam technique clinics if you need more help
9 Vary your style of revising as you go along to keep yourself motivated
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
Group Revision
Pros
Cons
5
1 You will have the support of a group of friends at a stressful time
2 You can compare how well you are doing with how your group is progressing
3 You can talk through your ideas rather than just thinking aboutthem If can be fun relieving the tension as exams approach
1 If the group is too competitive you might become demoralised
2 It can be difficult to keep on track once a general discussion begins
3 You can waste a lot of time organising to meet and discussing potential revision topics
4 You might find that you are helping others rather than helping yourself
5 You need to vary your revision methods rather than relying onone approach
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Preparation Before the Examination
6
- Donrsquot Work all night before
- Make sure you know where and when the exam is
- Leave plenty of time to get there
- Make sure you have all your equipment in advance
- Avoid too much coffee and drinks containing caffeine
- Do some of the relaxation techniques so that you are calm and focused
- Donrsquot wind each other up of what might or might not come up on the exam
ldquoAll things are ready if our mind be sordquo - William Shakespeare Henry V
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
7
On the big day- Scan all the questions
- Mark all the questions you could answer
- Read these questions carefully
- Choose the correct number (in each section)
- Decide on an order best answers first
- Divide up your time
- Underline key words in the question
- Plan your answer
- Stick to the point of the question
- Write your answer
- Use the plan at every stage eg every paragraph
- Check your answers against the plan Look out for mistakes
- If you have time re-read all your answers and make any necessary corrections
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
8
Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions
- Give yourself regular breaks
- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level
- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT
- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
9
Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why
- Contrast Look for differences
- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others
- Define Give the meaning
- Describe Write in detail
- Differentiate Explain the difference
- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against
- Distinguish Explain the difference
- Evaluate Judge the importance or success
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear
- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph
- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action
- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail
- Relate Show the connection between things
- State Write down the main points briefly
- Summarise Bring together the main points
- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end
10
Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
11
English and DramaWebsites
English LiteratureWebsites
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Geography RevisionWebsites
French Revision
12
Coolgeographycouk
frenchrevisioncouk
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
13
History Revision Websites
Maths Revision Websites and Clinics
johndclarenet
SchoolHistorycouk
MathsWatchvlecom
Username wadePassword square
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Science Revision Websites
Physical EducationRevision Websites
14
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 3: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
1
2
3
4
5
Welcome
3
Make a revision timetable at least a week before you intend to begin your revision
Divide your time between subjects not necessarily equally
Work on an unfamiliar area and see how much you can do in the first half hour
Compare this to the work that you covered in the second half hour on a more familiar area Expect to cover more fa-miliar work at about 50 faster than less familiar work
As a general rule you should work for 50 mins and then take a 10 min break each hour
Welcome to our schoolrsquos first ever interactive Revision Guide
You will see later on in this booklet how you can access a huge range of revision resources on line using the links and QR code provided for you We know that you will find the resources useful and use them to ensure that you are as prepared as you possibly can be for your forthcoming ex-aminations Here are some basics ndash just to get you started
Nine things that can help to keep your revision time productive
Group revision
4
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
1 Reduce your exercise book to brief notes and then key words on index cards
2 Vary the material that you revise from the difficult to the more familiar
3 Study alone for some of the time but also in a group occasionally if this suits you
4 Make yourself take regular breaks and be strict about returning to the revision
5 Give yourself treats to keep you going
6 Mark off your achievements on your revision timetable as you progress
7 Plan answers from past exam papers to assess how well you are doing
8 Sign up for exam technique clinics if you need more help
9 Vary your style of revising as you go along to keep yourself motivated
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
Group Revision
Pros
Cons
5
1 You will have the support of a group of friends at a stressful time
2 You can compare how well you are doing with how your group is progressing
3 You can talk through your ideas rather than just thinking aboutthem If can be fun relieving the tension as exams approach
1 If the group is too competitive you might become demoralised
2 It can be difficult to keep on track once a general discussion begins
3 You can waste a lot of time organising to meet and discussing potential revision topics
4 You might find that you are helping others rather than helping yourself
5 You need to vary your revision methods rather than relying onone approach
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Preparation Before the Examination
6
- Donrsquot Work all night before
- Make sure you know where and when the exam is
- Leave plenty of time to get there
- Make sure you have all your equipment in advance
- Avoid too much coffee and drinks containing caffeine
- Do some of the relaxation techniques so that you are calm and focused
- Donrsquot wind each other up of what might or might not come up on the exam
ldquoAll things are ready if our mind be sordquo - William Shakespeare Henry V
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
7
On the big day- Scan all the questions
- Mark all the questions you could answer
- Read these questions carefully
- Choose the correct number (in each section)
- Decide on an order best answers first
- Divide up your time
- Underline key words in the question
- Plan your answer
- Stick to the point of the question
- Write your answer
- Use the plan at every stage eg every paragraph
- Check your answers against the plan Look out for mistakes
- If you have time re-read all your answers and make any necessary corrections
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
8
Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions
- Give yourself regular breaks
- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level
- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT
- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
9
Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why
- Contrast Look for differences
- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others
- Define Give the meaning
- Describe Write in detail
- Differentiate Explain the difference
- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against
- Distinguish Explain the difference
- Evaluate Judge the importance or success
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear
- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph
- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action
- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail
- Relate Show the connection between things
- State Write down the main points briefly
- Summarise Bring together the main points
- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end
10
Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
11
English and DramaWebsites
English LiteratureWebsites
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Geography RevisionWebsites
French Revision
12
Coolgeographycouk
frenchrevisioncouk
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
13
History Revision Websites
Maths Revision Websites and Clinics
johndclarenet
SchoolHistorycouk
MathsWatchvlecom
Username wadePassword square
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Science Revision Websites
Physical EducationRevision Websites
14
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 4: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Nine things that can help to keep your revision time productive
Group revision
4
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
1 Reduce your exercise book to brief notes and then key words on index cards
2 Vary the material that you revise from the difficult to the more familiar
3 Study alone for some of the time but also in a group occasionally if this suits you
4 Make yourself take regular breaks and be strict about returning to the revision
5 Give yourself treats to keep you going
6 Mark off your achievements on your revision timetable as you progress
7 Plan answers from past exam papers to assess how well you are doing
8 Sign up for exam technique clinics if you need more help
9 Vary your style of revising as you go along to keep yourself motivated
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
Group Revision
Pros
Cons
5
1 You will have the support of a group of friends at a stressful time
2 You can compare how well you are doing with how your group is progressing
3 You can talk through your ideas rather than just thinking aboutthem If can be fun relieving the tension as exams approach
1 If the group is too competitive you might become demoralised
2 It can be difficult to keep on track once a general discussion begins
3 You can waste a lot of time organising to meet and discussing potential revision topics
4 You might find that you are helping others rather than helping yourself
5 You need to vary your revision methods rather than relying onone approach
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Preparation Before the Examination
6
- Donrsquot Work all night before
- Make sure you know where and when the exam is
- Leave plenty of time to get there
- Make sure you have all your equipment in advance
- Avoid too much coffee and drinks containing caffeine
- Do some of the relaxation techniques so that you are calm and focused
- Donrsquot wind each other up of what might or might not come up on the exam
ldquoAll things are ready if our mind be sordquo - William Shakespeare Henry V
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
7
On the big day- Scan all the questions
- Mark all the questions you could answer
- Read these questions carefully
- Choose the correct number (in each section)
- Decide on an order best answers first
- Divide up your time
- Underline key words in the question
- Plan your answer
- Stick to the point of the question
- Write your answer
- Use the plan at every stage eg every paragraph
- Check your answers against the plan Look out for mistakes
- If you have time re-read all your answers and make any necessary corrections
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
8
Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions
- Give yourself regular breaks
- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level
- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT
- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
9
Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why
- Contrast Look for differences
- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others
- Define Give the meaning
- Describe Write in detail
- Differentiate Explain the difference
- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against
- Distinguish Explain the difference
- Evaluate Judge the importance or success
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear
- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph
- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action
- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail
- Relate Show the connection between things
- State Write down the main points briefly
- Summarise Bring together the main points
- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end
10
Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
11
English and DramaWebsites
English LiteratureWebsites
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Geography RevisionWebsites
French Revision
12
Coolgeographycouk
frenchrevisioncouk
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
13
History Revision Websites
Maths Revision Websites and Clinics
johndclarenet
SchoolHistorycouk
MathsWatchvlecom
Username wadePassword square
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Science Revision Websites
Physical EducationRevision Websites
14
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 5: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Group Revision
Pros
Cons
5
1 You will have the support of a group of friends at a stressful time
2 You can compare how well you are doing with how your group is progressing
3 You can talk through your ideas rather than just thinking aboutthem If can be fun relieving the tension as exams approach
1 If the group is too competitive you might become demoralised
2 It can be difficult to keep on track once a general discussion begins
3 You can waste a lot of time organising to meet and discussing potential revision topics
4 You might find that you are helping others rather than helping yourself
5 You need to vary your revision methods rather than relying onone approach
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Preparation Before the Examination
6
- Donrsquot Work all night before
- Make sure you know where and when the exam is
- Leave plenty of time to get there
- Make sure you have all your equipment in advance
- Avoid too much coffee and drinks containing caffeine
- Do some of the relaxation techniques so that you are calm and focused
- Donrsquot wind each other up of what might or might not come up on the exam
ldquoAll things are ready if our mind be sordquo - William Shakespeare Henry V
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
7
On the big day- Scan all the questions
- Mark all the questions you could answer
- Read these questions carefully
- Choose the correct number (in each section)
- Decide on an order best answers first
- Divide up your time
- Underline key words in the question
- Plan your answer
- Stick to the point of the question
- Write your answer
- Use the plan at every stage eg every paragraph
- Check your answers against the plan Look out for mistakes
- If you have time re-read all your answers and make any necessary corrections
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
8
Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions
- Give yourself regular breaks
- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level
- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT
- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
9
Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why
- Contrast Look for differences
- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others
- Define Give the meaning
- Describe Write in detail
- Differentiate Explain the difference
- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against
- Distinguish Explain the difference
- Evaluate Judge the importance or success
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear
- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph
- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action
- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail
- Relate Show the connection between things
- State Write down the main points briefly
- Summarise Bring together the main points
- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end
10
Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
11
English and DramaWebsites
English LiteratureWebsites
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Geography RevisionWebsites
French Revision
12
Coolgeographycouk
frenchrevisioncouk
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
13
History Revision Websites
Maths Revision Websites and Clinics
johndclarenet
SchoolHistorycouk
MathsWatchvlecom
Username wadePassword square
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Science Revision Websites
Physical EducationRevision Websites
14
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 6: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Preparation Before the Examination
6
- Donrsquot Work all night before
- Make sure you know where and when the exam is
- Leave plenty of time to get there
- Make sure you have all your equipment in advance
- Avoid too much coffee and drinks containing caffeine
- Do some of the relaxation techniques so that you are calm and focused
- Donrsquot wind each other up of what might or might not come up on the exam
ldquoAll things are ready if our mind be sordquo - William Shakespeare Henry V
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
7
On the big day- Scan all the questions
- Mark all the questions you could answer
- Read these questions carefully
- Choose the correct number (in each section)
- Decide on an order best answers first
- Divide up your time
- Underline key words in the question
- Plan your answer
- Stick to the point of the question
- Write your answer
- Use the plan at every stage eg every paragraph
- Check your answers against the plan Look out for mistakes
- If you have time re-read all your answers and make any necessary corrections
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
8
Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions
- Give yourself regular breaks
- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level
- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT
- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
9
Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why
- Contrast Look for differences
- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others
- Define Give the meaning
- Describe Write in detail
- Differentiate Explain the difference
- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against
- Distinguish Explain the difference
- Evaluate Judge the importance or success
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear
- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph
- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action
- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail
- Relate Show the connection between things
- State Write down the main points briefly
- Summarise Bring together the main points
- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end
10
Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
11
English and DramaWebsites
English LiteratureWebsites
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Geography RevisionWebsites
French Revision
12
Coolgeographycouk
frenchrevisioncouk
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
13
History Revision Websites
Maths Revision Websites and Clinics
johndclarenet
SchoolHistorycouk
MathsWatchvlecom
Username wadePassword square
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Science Revision Websites
Physical EducationRevision Websites
14
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 7: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
7
On the big day- Scan all the questions
- Mark all the questions you could answer
- Read these questions carefully
- Choose the correct number (in each section)
- Decide on an order best answers first
- Divide up your time
- Underline key words in the question
- Plan your answer
- Stick to the point of the question
- Write your answer
- Use the plan at every stage eg every paragraph
- Check your answers against the plan Look out for mistakes
- If you have time re-read all your answers and make any necessary corrections
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
8
Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions
- Give yourself regular breaks
- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level
- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT
- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
9
Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why
- Contrast Look for differences
- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others
- Define Give the meaning
- Describe Write in detail
- Differentiate Explain the difference
- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against
- Distinguish Explain the difference
- Evaluate Judge the importance or success
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear
- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph
- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action
- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail
- Relate Show the connection between things
- State Write down the main points briefly
- Summarise Bring together the main points
- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end
10
Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
11
English and DramaWebsites
English LiteratureWebsites
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Geography RevisionWebsites
French Revision
12
Coolgeographycouk
frenchrevisioncouk
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
13
History Revision Websites
Maths Revision Websites and Clinics
johndclarenet
SchoolHistorycouk
MathsWatchvlecom
Username wadePassword square
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Science Revision Websites
Physical EducationRevision Websites
14
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 8: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
8
Handy Revision Hints- Regularly test yourself in exam conditions
- Give yourself regular breaks
- Use ldquoMemory Mapsrdquo for complicated topics - use pictures and symbols that spring to your mind Place finished memory maps above your desk just above eye level
- Many people concentrate better with a little background music on Experiment Does it help you If yes then DO IT
- Mobilise a friend Revise together Use each other to brainstorm how you approach certain questions Test each other
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
9
Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why
- Contrast Look for differences
- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others
- Define Give the meaning
- Describe Write in detail
- Differentiate Explain the difference
- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against
- Distinguish Explain the difference
- Evaluate Judge the importance or success
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear
- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph
- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action
- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail
- Relate Show the connection between things
- State Write down the main points briefly
- Summarise Bring together the main points
- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end
10
Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
11
English and DramaWebsites
English LiteratureWebsites
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Geography RevisionWebsites
French Revision
12
Coolgeographycouk
frenchrevisioncouk
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
13
History Revision Websites
Maths Revision Websites and Clinics
johndclarenet
SchoolHistorycouk
MathsWatchvlecom
Username wadePassword square
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Science Revision Websites
Physical EducationRevision Websites
14
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 9: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
9
Key Words Explained- Compare Are the things very alike (similar) or are there important differences Which do you think is best Why
- Contrast Look for differences
- Criticise Use evidence to support your opinion on the value of merit of theories facts or views of others
- Define Give the meaning
- Describe Write in detail
- Differentiate Explain the difference
- Discuss Write about the important aspects of the topic are there two sides to the question Consider the arguments for and against
- Distinguish Explain the difference
- Evaluate Judge the importance or success
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear
- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph
- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action
- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail
- Relate Show the connection between things
- State Write down the main points briefly
- Summarise Bring together the main points
- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end
10
Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
11
English and DramaWebsites
English LiteratureWebsites
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Geography RevisionWebsites
French Revision
12
Coolgeographycouk
frenchrevisioncouk
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
13
History Revision Websites
Maths Revision Websites and Clinics
johndclarenet
SchoolHistorycouk
MathsWatchvlecom
Username wadePassword square
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Science Revision Websites
Physical EducationRevision Websites
14
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 10: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Key Words Explained- Illustrate Give examples which make the point clear
- Interpret Explain the meaning in your own words for example you may be asked to interpret a graph
- Justify Give reasons to support and argument or action
- Outline Choose the most important aspects of a topic Ignore the minor detail
- Relate Show the connection between things
- State Write down the main points briefly
- Summarise Bring together the main points
- Trace Show how something has developed from beginning to end
10
Click on the QR Code using your smart phone to access the on-line version of this booklet The graphics start-ing on the following page will take you directly to the rele-vant website
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
11
English and DramaWebsites
English LiteratureWebsites
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Geography RevisionWebsites
French Revision
12
Coolgeographycouk
frenchrevisioncouk
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
13
History Revision Websites
Maths Revision Websites and Clinics
johndclarenet
SchoolHistorycouk
MathsWatchvlecom
Username wadePassword square
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Science Revision Websites
Physical EducationRevision Websites
14
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 11: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
11
English and DramaWebsites
English LiteratureWebsites
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Geography RevisionWebsites
French Revision
12
Coolgeographycouk
frenchrevisioncouk
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
13
History Revision Websites
Maths Revision Websites and Clinics
johndclarenet
SchoolHistorycouk
MathsWatchvlecom
Username wadePassword square
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Science Revision Websites
Physical EducationRevision Websites
14
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 12: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Geography RevisionWebsites
French Revision
12
Coolgeographycouk
frenchrevisioncouk
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
13
History Revision Websites
Maths Revision Websites and Clinics
johndclarenet
SchoolHistorycouk
MathsWatchvlecom
Username wadePassword square
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Science Revision Websites
Physical EducationRevision Websites
14
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 13: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
13
History Revision Websites
Maths Revision Websites and Clinics
johndclarenet
SchoolHistorycouk
MathsWatchvlecom
Username wadePassword square
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
Science Revision Websites
Physical EducationRevision Websites
14
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 14: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Science Revision Websites
Physical EducationRevision Websites
14
Letrsquos Revise Revision amp Examination Evening
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 15: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
15
Technology Revision
DesignandTechcomdtonlineorg
lsquoA Commitment to Excellencersquo
We will leave you with this Examinations are nothing to wor-ry about They are there to allow you to show and celebrate everything you have learned over the last 5 years Preparing well as well as taking time to relax are the keys to success Wishing you the best of luck from all of us
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo
![Page 16: Let's Revise 2014](https://reader034.vdocuments.mx/reader034/viewer/2022051020/568bd5f11a28ab20349a4dd1/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Executive Principal Mrs P A Wright OBE MBA FRSAHead of School Mrs A M Bacon MSc Dip Ed Cert Ed NPQH
Wade Deacon High SchoolBirchfield Road
WidnesCheshire
WA8 7TD
Telephone 0151 423 2721Fax 0151 423 8850
Email schoolwadedeaconcoukWebsite wwwwadedeaconcouk
lsquo A Commitment to Excellencersquo