study information for parents physics at williamwood high school
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Study Information for Parents
Physics at Williamwood High
School
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What can I do to help my child study physics?
• Help to devise a weekly study plan• SQA past papers• Encourage pupils to attend supported
study (Every Monday after School) and to ask for help when required
• Reinforce the message that the more work a student puts in, the more success will be achieved
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“I haven’t got anything to study”
This is a complete myth.
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SQA Past Papers
• Can be bought in a bookshop or downloaded for free on our physics website
• Int 1 past papers• Int 2 Past papers• Higher past papers • Advanced Higher Past Papers
• The GLOW page also has has all past papers and solutions from 2000 onwards (pupil access only)
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GLOW pages
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What materials does my child need to study physics?
• Scientific calculator, ruler and protractor• Class notes jotter• Homework booklets• SQA past papers (with solutions)• Formula sheet(s) (available from website)• A jotter or notepad specifically for past papers• Internet access for website and GLOW pages
(can do this at school)• A printer would be helpful to allow students to
print off electronic resources which best suit their study needs (Past Prelim/ Exam Papers can be borrowed from teachers on a LOAN basis)
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Study Tips For Students
• Plan all of your time, including leisure
• Divide your work sensibly
• Stick to your plan
• Take frequent, short breaks
• Make an early start
• Don’t get ‘bogged down’ – move on
• Ask for help when required
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Keep Track of Questions Attempted
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Timelines
• Parents and Pupils have access to the Timelines for each of the courses so they are aware of NAB / Test dates and what is being currently taught.
• Available on Physics section of website and on GLOW.
• Int 1 Timelines• Int 2 Timelines• Higher Timelines• Advanced Higher Timelines
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Scholar
• All Advanced Higher and Higher Pupils have access to Scholar
• This provides them with additional notes, check up tests that get marked, records how long they spend on a test and gives the teacher access to the information.
• Scholar Login (pupils only)
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RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON GLOW
• Past Prelims (with solutions)• Past papers (with solutions)• Additional Notes• Class Notes• Additional Questions (with answers)• Video Clips of lessons• Timelines• Discussion forum
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How much homework?
• S3/S4 1.0 – 1.5 hours per week
• S5/S6 2.0 – 2.5 hours per week.
• Some of this will be set by the teacher but it is the pupils responsibility to do extra revision using all the resources already mentioned. See Physics Department HW Policy.
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Additional Information
• Should you require any additional information or help then please feel free to contact:
Mr T Ferns
Principal Teacher of Physics / Science
0141 577 2500