Preparation - Study Skills

Skills Booster Course – Transition to Sixth Form

Transition to Sixth Form is a self-paced online course designed to help students get their time in Sixth Form off to a flying start.  The course takes between 3 and 10 hours and there are 11 videos, resources, and activities.  Students can click on enrol now for free to sign up and start the course.

Note Taking

A good set of notes is so useful when revising for exams.

A popular method of note taking recommended by many A-level teachers is the Cornell Method.  This video explains how to use the method to produce a good set of notes.

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Academic Listening

Academic listening is an essential skill when studying in Year 12.  Listening in class and making good notes can be harder than you think.  The final clip explains how to listen carefully and produce a good set of notes that you can use for coursework and revision.

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