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I'm asking for a friend. I didn't really do any preparation over the long summer break from finishing my GCSEs, so I'm not sure what the best way to prepare is, if you should at all!
She's taking:
English Language
English Literature
ICT
She was thinking about buying the books that she would be studying in English Lit, and reading them over the summer to get a head start. She's aiming to get at least all As.
Or do you just think that she should have a break from studying for a while? She's quite an avid reader, so reading the books would probably be a walk in the park for her anyway. For English Lit in Year 12, she'll be studying The Picture of Dorian Gray and the poems of W.B. Yeats.
Thank you.
She's taking:
English Language
English Literature
ICT
She was thinking about buying the books that she would be studying in English Lit, and reading them over the summer to get a head start. She's aiming to get at least all As.
Or do you just think that she should have a break from studying for a while? She's quite an avid reader, so reading the books would probably be a walk in the park for her anyway. For English Lit in Year 12, she'll be studying The Picture of Dorian Gray and the poems of W.B. Yeats.
Thank you.
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(Original post by emilygrey)
I'm asking for a friend. I didn't really do any preparation over the long summer break from finishing my GCSEs, so I'm not sure what the best way to prepare is, if you should at all!
She's taking:
English Language
English Literature
ICT
She was thinking about buying the books that she would be studying in English Lit, and reading them over the summer to get a head start. She's aiming to get at least all As.
Or do you just think that she should have a break from studying for a while? She's quite an avid reader, so reading the books would probably be a walk in the park for her anyway. For English Lit in Year 12, she'll be studying The Picture of Dorian Gray and the poems of W.B. Yeats.
Thank you.
I'm asking for a friend. I didn't really do any preparation over the long summer break from finishing my GCSEs, so I'm not sure what the best way to prepare is, if you should at all!
She's taking:
English Language
English Literature
ICT
She was thinking about buying the books that she would be studying in English Lit, and reading them over the summer to get a head start. She's aiming to get at least all As.
Or do you just think that she should have a break from studying for a while? She's quite an avid reader, so reading the books would probably be a walk in the park for her anyway. For English Lit in Year 12, she'll be studying The Picture of Dorian Gray and the poems of W.B. Yeats.
Thank you.
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(Original post by emilygrey)
I'm asking for a friend. I didn't really do any preparation over the long summer break from finishing my GCSEs, so I'm not sure what the best way to prepare is, if you should at all!
She's taking:
English Language
English Literature
ICT
She was thinking about buying the books that she would be studying in English Lit, and reading them over the summer to get a head start. She's aiming to get at least all As.
Or do you just think that she should have a break from studying for a while? She's quite an avid reader, so reading the books would probably be a walk in the park for her anyway. For English Lit in Year 12, she'll be studying The Picture of Dorian Gray and the poems of W.B. Yeats.
Thank you.
I'm asking for a friend. I didn't really do any preparation over the long summer break from finishing my GCSEs, so I'm not sure what the best way to prepare is, if you should at all!
She's taking:
English Language
English Literature
ICT
She was thinking about buying the books that she would be studying in English Lit, and reading them over the summer to get a head start. She's aiming to get at least all As.
Or do you just think that she should have a break from studying for a while? She's quite an avid reader, so reading the books would probably be a walk in the park for her anyway. For English Lit in Year 12, she'll be studying The Picture of Dorian Gray and the poems of W.B. Yeats.
Thank you.
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I think the best she can do is really to study the specification and read the books.
See what the exam is like and find some notes online that would help for revision later on in the year.
Other than that, take a relaxed break.
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See what the exam is like and find some notes online that would help for revision later on in the year.
Other than that, take a relaxed break.
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With AS and A-Levels, I would say the key would be to learn the specification. Getting textbooks early and going through them will help as well. Talking to teachers would help a lot as well, as in my experience anyway, they became less of a teacher and more of a fountain of knowledge which is not too unlike a university tutor. They won't help a lot in lessons, but outside, you have to show a willingness to show initiative and ask for help when you need it, and generally they will help. An enthusiasm helps, and it sounds like your friend will take to reading anyway. I particularly found that my physics teacher was like this. He had certain free periods, that students could drop-in which was very helpful.
Also, in terms of AS-level, it helps to have a plan, and teachers generally help achieve that plan, as well as preparing the UCAS application.
Also, in terms of AS-level, it helps to have a plan, and teachers generally help achieve that plan, as well as preparing the UCAS application.
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(Original post by mjrd)
Hell of a jump frm gcses to AS. Get the books and read them now. Print off as many past papers and marking schemes and fill them in. Soon as your in coll, concise all your topics as you finish them. Be organised and prepared.
Hell of a jump frm gcses to AS. Get the books and read them now. Print off as many past papers and marking schemes and fill them in. Soon as your in coll, concise all your topics as you finish them. Be organised and prepared.
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(Original post by DanyaI)
If your doing AS levels, then it shouldn't be too much harder then GCSE....I would just double the amount of reading, using various text books for the same specification, and also A LOT of past papers...they are the key to success
If your doing AS levels, then it shouldn't be too much harder then GCSE....I would just double the amount of reading, using various text books for the same specification, and also A LOT of past papers...they are the key to success
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(Original post by Bloom77)
I think the best she can do is really to study the specification and read the books.
See what the exam is like and find some notes online that would help for revision later on in the year.
Other than that, take a relaxed break.
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I think the best she can do is really to study the specification and read the books.
See what the exam is like and find some notes online that would help for revision later on in the year.
Other than that, take a relaxed break.
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(Original post by jammy4041)
With AS and A-Levels, I would say the key would be to learn the specification. Getting textbooks early and going through them will help as well. Talking to teachers would help a lot as well, as in my experience anyway, they became less of a teacher and more of a fountain of knowledge which is not too unlike a university tutor. They won't help a lot in lessons, but outside, you have to show a willingness to show initiative and ask for help when you need it, and generally they will help. An enthusiasm helps, and it sounds like your friend will take to reading anyway. I particularly found that my physics teacher was like this. He had certain free periods, that students could drop-in which was very helpful.
Also, in terms of AS-level, it helps to have a plan, and teachers generally help achieve that plan, as well as preparing the UCAS application.
With AS and A-Levels, I would say the key would be to learn the specification. Getting textbooks early and going through them will help as well. Talking to teachers would help a lot as well, as in my experience anyway, they became less of a teacher and more of a fountain of knowledge which is not too unlike a university tutor. They won't help a lot in lessons, but outside, you have to show a willingness to show initiative and ask for help when you need it, and generally they will help. An enthusiasm helps, and it sounds like your friend will take to reading anyway. I particularly found that my physics teacher was like this. He had certain free periods, that students could drop-in which was very helpful.
Also, in terms of AS-level, it helps to have a plan, and teachers generally help achieve that plan, as well as preparing the UCAS application.
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