Prepare to Succeed

About DANCOP

Prepare to Succeed aims to further develop a range of skills.

This revision programme aims to develop learners’ skills when it comes to preparing for assessments by exploring boosting memory, the importance of practice, and managing space and time
to support wellbeing.

• Years 10 and 11                               • Maximum 30 learners
• Four 1 hour sessions                    • Delivered in school

Prepare to Succeed aims to further develop a range of skills.

This revision programme aims to develop learners’ skills when it comes to preparing for assessments by exploring boosting memory, the importance of practice, and managing space and time
to support wellbeing.

• Years 10 and 11                               • Maximum 30 learners
• Four 1 hour sessions                    • Delivered in school

  • Learning to Learn:the foundations of revision

    Learners reflect on their current revision skills, explore the idea of the ‘learning journey’ to understand how we learn effectively and discuss the importance of a ‘growth mindset’.

  • Train your Brain:improving memory recall and retrieval

    Learners explore theory around how memory works, apply the link/story revision technique to a set of data they are currently learning and explore other methods of boosting recall.

  • Test Ready:exploring revision techniques

    A hands-on workshop evaluating a range of different revision techniques such as mind-mapping, Cornell notes, the protégé effect and effectively using mark schemes and past papers.

  • In the Zone:organising time and space

    Learners discuss the importance of time and space management and apply some specific strategies to their own revision practices and life schedule. The session also explores the importance of balance to support wellbeing and wellness during exam periods.

If this programme is of interest, please contact your DANCOP area team or reach out to dancop@derby.ac.uk to discuss further.

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