GCSE & A-level Success – What Parents Need to Know
30th April 2024
In Conversation with:
- Dr Tosin Oliyide, Senior Qualifications Manager
- Fiaraz Iqbal, Global Academic Mentor in Science & Maths (GCSE & A-level)
- Asmaa Ahmed, Customer Success Manager, The Access Group, GCSE pod
- Helen Westwood, Founder & Lead Tutor, Helen Westwood Maths Tuition
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This webinar, titled “GCSE & A-level success – What Parents Need to Know,” provided an invaluable resource for parents and educators looking to navigate the complexities of the GCSE & A-level examination. Expert panellists, including seasoned educators and qualification specialists, offered detailed insights and practical strategies tailored to support students through their examination preparations.
Key Highlights:
- Enhanced Understanding the GCSE Framework: Panelists demystified the structure and grading system of GCSEs, making it easier for parents to understand how best to support their children.
- Effective Study Strategies: Tips on creating effective study plans and utilizing revision tools like GCSE pod were shared, helping students maximize their learning potential.
- Stress Management Techniques: The importance of mental well-being was emphasized, with experts providing strategies for managing exam stress both for students and their supporting families.
- Resources for Success: Attendees were introduced to a range of resources, including a free trial session of GCSE pod, offering targeted revision content designed to enhance student learning.
- Interactive Q&A Session: The webinar concluded with a dynamic Q&A session, where parents had the opportunity to ask specific questions and receive personalized advice from the panel experts.
Are you eager to navigate the maze of GCSE and A-Level exams with ease and confidence?
This insightful and informative session is a must-watch for all parents!
Stay informed and empowered!
📽️ Watch the full conversation below:-
Resources for Students :-
ACCESS PAST PAPERS AND REVISION NOTES
Physics and Maths Tutor
Get access to Revision notes, key points, worksheets and questions by topic from past papers covering over 7 subjects including Maths, English and the Sciences
DISCUSS AND DISCOVER - STUDENTS
The Student Room: the UK's largest online community for school, college and university students. Find friendly and supportive discussions on everything from GCSEs to uni life, from A-levels to Ucas applications.
PERPLEXITY – WHERE KNOWLEDGE BEGINS
Perplexity is an AI tool that allows students to ask questions about science and search for academic resources, enhancing their learning experience.
CHEMSHEET – CHEMISTRY RESOURCES
Resources for teachers and students in the age range 11-18. All resources come with model answers and have been tried and tested with teachers and students.
Resources for Parents :-
RESPONSE FROM OFQUAL
Ofqual provided written answers to some of the questions from parents. Afrikindness Parent team compiled the answers.
GCSE - MATHS with Helen Westwood
Tips and advice on Maths – From Maths confused to GCSE Maths confident. The video highlights top tips for students to ace the Maths examination.
INTERLEAVING
Interleaving is a study method where different topics or problem types are mixed during learning sessions to improve retention and problem-solving skills.
SEEING, LISTENING AND DOING
You can make learning for your child even more effective by combining the extra activities to get them THINKING and DOING as well. Start early from KS3 to build your child’s capacity
GCSE SUBJECTS EXPLAINED
What is the English Baccalaureate (Ebacc)? DfE recognise students that have achieved a Grade 5 or better in FIVE specific GCSE subject areas: Maths, English, English literature, Science, a language and one humanities.
PICKING GCSE OPTIONS
Tips and advice for parents on the GCSE options available and ensuring to pick the right options for your child.
TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN ENGLISH
Tips and advice for parents on the GCSE English and how to plan, proof-read, tackle questions in the exams
Useful Additional support
- National Career Services provides free and impartial careers advice, information and guidance and runs a dedicated exam results helpline for students taking qualifications.
- The Get the Jump content hub on the NCS website brings together all post-16 and post-18 education and training choices in one place.
- The UCAS website contains information for students considering their options, on traditional undergraduate degrees through to apprenticeships.
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