Leap from GCSE to Sixth Form 1: realising the challenges

Key Stage 5
Free
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Students discuss the key differences between GCSE and Sixth Form and offer advice. Activity: Discuss ways of understanding hard topics and compare methods other students use.

Key areas discussed in the 5 mins video:

Activity - Discuss ways of understanding hard topics and compare methods with others

Keep up with studies and homework to avoid being overwhelmed

Leap can be hard even for those with high GCSE grades

Catch up if you miss any work

Avoid getting overwhelmed by keeping up with studies and homework

Catch up if you miss work - not likely to be revisited

The leap can be a positive challenge so enjoy it

You will not be spoon-fed: take responsibility for learning

Use initiative and be independent

Learn material properly as you go: content will not be repeated

Work on developing the skills you need by Year 13