Department Study Resources
Our annual study skills information evening is online this year.
Resources and materials that were used during the evening can be previewed and downloaded below.
Resources and materials that were used during the evening can be previewed and downloaded below.
Study Skills Evening 2023 - View Recorded Presentation (Coming Soon)
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Getting started with Study
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Good Food...Good Mood video
Departmental Resources
All our departments use Microsoft Teams to communicate with students and support delivery of our curriculum. Students should speak directly to their class teacher if they have any issue accessing the Team linked to that class. Use the menu below to visit the subject specific study information for each of our subjects here at Marr.
All our departments use Microsoft Teams to communicate with students and support delivery of our curriculum. Students should speak directly to their class teacher if they have any issue accessing the Team linked to that class. Use the menu below to visit the subject specific study information for each of our subjects here at Marr.
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Art
We have collated visual resources for senior pupils on our Pinterest page. Pupils are welcome to scroll the Pinterest page for inspiration and ideas. We also have 'How to Video Clips' on our Instagram page. Follow us @marr.artdept Critical Studies Question Paper National 5: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zts3kqt Higher: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zhfb87h All of our other study resources and individual portfolio packs for pupils (practical folios) are on our Teams pages. |
Pinterest
‘How to Video Clips’ on Instagram
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Biology
Business Education
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View our .pdf Study Skills below
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Click to view our Interactive study page
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Download the file below:
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Chemistry
All revision materials will be provided to pupils as paper copies and all useful revision links are listed below.
Teams is used to post instructions for classwork and for pupils to send photos of classwork from pupil booklets. SatchelOne is used for notifications of H/W and Assessment.
Useful Links:
Nat 5 chemistry: BBC bitezise Nat5
Higher chemistry: BBC bitesize higher
Advanced Higher chemistry:
SQA Past papers and marking schemes finder page
Scholar homepage
Evans2chemweb (username and password will be given in class)
BBC bitesize nat4/ 3rd year
All revision materials will be provided to pupils as paper copies and all useful revision links are listed below.
Teams is used to post instructions for classwork and for pupils to send photos of classwork from pupil booklets. SatchelOne is used for notifications of H/W and Assessment.
Useful Links:
Nat 5 chemistry: BBC bitezise Nat5
Higher chemistry: BBC bitesize higher
Advanced Higher chemistry:
SQA Past papers and marking schemes finder page
Scholar homepage
Evans2chemweb (username and password will be given in class)
BBC bitesize nat4/ 3rd year
Computing
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Click on the image above to read the full document.
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Design and Technology
Each class has is own individual Team where classwork and assignments are shared.
Useful Websites:
Technology Student
Design Class
Homestyler
Tinkercad
Each class has is own individual Team where classwork and assignments are shared.
Useful Websites:
Technology Student
Design Class
Homestyler
Tinkercad
English
Download additional materials below:
- All our resources are on Teams and class notebooks for individual classes.
- Strategies to Support the Study of Literature (Click to read the full document)
- We will be running online supported study sessions in November – this will be publicised on Twitter / Website etc.
Download additional materials below:
Food and Textile Technologies
How to answer DRV Questions
Command Words Revision
Useful Websites
Health and Food Technology – National 4/5
BBC Bitesize
Healthy Eating
Food Science
Food Safety
Healthy Eating 2
Practical Cookery – National 4/5
BBC Bitesize
Cooking
Food Safety
Practical Cookery Videos
Practical Cookery Videos 2
- All websites listed below are useful for the subjects taught within the department.
- Both subjects, Health and Food Technology and Practical Cookery have a Teams page set up with both teachers able to access them.
How to answer DRV Questions
Command Words Revision
Useful Websites
Health and Food Technology – National 4/5
BBC Bitesize
Healthy Eating
Food Science
Food Safety
Healthy Eating 2
Practical Cookery – National 4/5
BBC Bitesize
Cooking
Food Safety
Practical Cookery Videos
Practical Cookery Videos 2
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Geography
We use Teams, and have the following for each level and course: a course textbook, I can statements, model answer booklets and homework booklets. Useful Documents Preparing for Higher Environmental Science Preparing for National 4 and 5 Geography Preparing for Higher Geography |
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History/Modern Studies
Mathematics
Study Skills Booklet (click to view)
Study Skills Booklet (click to view)
Modern Languages
All revision booklets documents will be uploaded to teams and shared with the pupils.
Useful Websites
This is Language for Nat 5, Higher and Advanced Higher– all pupils have been given a username and password
Scholar for Higher and Advanced Higher
Our departmental website
Bright Red Books online – free to use
All revision booklets documents will be uploaded to teams and shared with the pupils.
Useful Websites
This is Language for Nat 5, Higher and Advanced Higher– all pupils have been given a username and password
Scholar for Higher and Advanced Higher
Our departmental website
Bright Red Books online – free to use
Music
Useful Websites
https://mymusiconline.co.uk/
https://ataea.co.uk/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/secondary
https://quizlet.com/
Useful Websites
https://mymusiconline.co.uk/
https://ataea.co.uk/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/secondary
https://quizlet.com/
Physical Education
National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher
All course notes, home learning tasks, class materials and assessments are available for pupils in their specific class MS Team.
National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher
All course notes, home learning tasks, class materials and assessments are available for pupils in their specific class MS Team.
Physics
RMPS
We have a Teams Page for all RMPS students with separate channels for topics and levels. Electronic copies for all areas of the course have been uploaded for pupils to access.
Specific study techniques included are: exam style questions and practice for all topics as part of the booklets and presentations, pupils are given copies of model answers showing how marks are allocated as and when we cover these in class.
All lessons/board notes are photographed and shared also.
Resources:
e-sgoil Higher RMPS Study Schedule
We have a Teams Page for all RMPS students with separate channels for topics and levels. Electronic copies for all areas of the course have been uploaded for pupils to access.
Specific study techniques included are: exam style questions and practice for all topics as part of the booklets and presentations, pupils are given copies of model answers showing how marks are allocated as and when we cover these in class.
All lessons/board notes are photographed and shared also.
Resources:
e-sgoil Higher RMPS Study Schedule
Support for Learners
Useful Resources
Texthelp Read & Write assistive software
Read&Write is a piece of software that works as a ‘toolbar’ in conjunction with familiar tools such as Word, Google Docs and web browsers. It offers a range of powerful support tools to help students gain confidence with reading, writing, studying and research. Click the link above for information on how to download the software for free.
Assessment Arrangements
Assessment Arrangements are available for those identified as having additional support needs. We follow a Verification and Quality Assurance Process which can be viewed in the above presentation. All candidates are individuals with a diverse range of needs and it is important that the individual needs of the candidates in each subject area be taken into account when considering the most appropriate arrangements, without compromising the integrity of the assessment.
Texthelp Read & Write assistive software
Read&Write is a piece of software that works as a ‘toolbar’ in conjunction with familiar tools such as Word, Google Docs and web browsers. It offers a range of powerful support tools to help students gain confidence with reading, writing, studying and research. Click the link above for information on how to download the software for free.
Assessment Arrangements
Assessment Arrangements are available for those identified as having additional support needs. We follow a Verification and Quality Assurance Process which can be viewed in the above presentation. All candidates are individuals with a diverse range of needs and it is important that the individual needs of the candidates in each subject area be taken into account when considering the most appropriate arrangements, without compromising the integrity of the assessment.
Library and Online Resources
Pressreader
Read or download your favourite magazine or newspaper in a variety of languages. Access via library card log in.
Access To Research
Free online access to thousands of academic journals and articles. Fully searchable -See Miss Owens for full access to articles.
How can parent/carers help get it right at home
Practical advice on how to support your child’s learning along with information on a range of useful websites and study resources.
Resources:
How can parents help at home? presentation
Study strategies and ideas
Pressreader
Read or download your favourite magazine or newspaper in a variety of languages. Access via library card log in.
Access To Research
Free online access to thousands of academic journals and articles. Fully searchable -See Miss Owens for full access to articles.
How can parent/carers help get it right at home
Practical advice on how to support your child’s learning along with information on a range of useful websites and study resources.
Resources:
How can parents help at home? presentation
Study strategies and ideas
