Accelerate!

Year 8 Workshop

A super practical 'walk-through' programme that will lead your students through essential study techniques/habits.

Key Aims

  • To understand why re-reading and highlighting are LESS effective study techniques (myth busting)
  • To develop independent learning skills that will empower students to take charge of their own learning
  • To understand what retrieval practice is and why it works
  • To test a variety of retrieval practice techniques that have been shown to improve memory
  • To learn how to structure study and revision to remember more and avoid procrastination
  • To take part in memory activities that illustrate why deep thinking leads to long-lasting remembering
  • To understand a simplified model of brain's memory systems
  • To boost motivation levels in Year 8 - the 'in between' year, by exploring the power of adopting a growth mindset
  • To practise chunking information to make it easier to remember
  • To introduce challenges such as self and peer testing into the learning process
  • To develop organisational skills that will help you stay on track
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The Feedback

  • “It was really practical. I liked it because we got to try out all the techniques we learned.”

    Accelerate Student A
    Year 8
  • “I will definitely use the techniques we learned next time I have a test.”

    Accelerate Student B
    Year 8
  • “The different retrieval practice techniques were really helpful.”

    Accelerate Student C
    Year 8
  • “It was helpful learning how to structure my study. I also enjoyed the quizzing.”

    Accelerate Student D
    Year 8

In Brief

  • Duration  Duration

    2 hour programme.

  • Target Year Group  Target Year Group

    Year 8

  • Pricing  Pricing

    Costs are directly related to student numbers and delivery options. Contact us for a quote.

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