Study Skills and Exam Preparation
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Effective Study Skill Techniques
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Welcome to the Senior Phase (open full screen)
Common Command Words (open full screen)
Digital Resources (open full screen)
Promoting Positive Mental Wellbeing (open full screen)
Getting started with Study
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Types of Studying & Tips (open full screen)
Retrieval Practice (open full screen)
How good is your memory? (open full screen)
Ex-pupils study tips video
Good Food...Good Mood video
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Department Specific Study Skills
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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Click on the hotspots on our Interactive study page below:
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Computing
Click on the number hotspots for more information
Design and Technology
National 5 Graphic Communication
National 5 Graphic Communication
- Class Notebook (Teams) – Includes notes for each unit, Forms Quizzes, SQA Past Papers, Flashcards
- Additional study resources include - Achieve , SQA Past Papers
- Class Notebook (Teams) – Includes notes for each unit, SQA Past Papers linked to specific units, Flashcards
- Additional study resources include - Achieve , SQA Past Papers
- All resources are accessed through DEC School where pupils have their own accounts. Outcomes with a (K) are assessed at Level 6.
- Past papers and Mock exams are available through the class notebook (Teams)
- Pupils are provided with a digital jotter including knowledge and understanding on outcomes for Level 6
- All outcomes are internally assessed for practical application with no theoretical exam.
English
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Useful Web links:
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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 Ordnance Survey Mapping How to Read a Map - Beginner's Guides | OS GetOutside RSGS Chalk Talks (National 5) Free National 5 Geography Lessons RSGS Chalk Talks (Higher) Chalk Talks: Free Higher Geography Lessons RSGS Chalk Talks (Advanced Higher) Chalk Talks: Advanced Higher Geography |
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History
Modern Languages
All revision booklets documents will be uploaded to teams and shared with the pupils.
All revision booklets documents will be uploaded to teams and shared with the pupils.
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Listening
Talking
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Reading
Writing
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Modern Studies
Music
Useful Websites
https://mymusiconline.co.uk/
https://ataea.co.uk/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/secondary
https://quizlet.com
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
Politics
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:
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:
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
