The course will go through key exam skills and students will learn how to apply the different exam techniques taught. During the lesson, students will learn the right versus the wrong ways of clue sourcing in order to address question requirements. 

Students will also be exposed to many high-quality writing samples to give them a chance to learn from models of good writing, which are used to highlight key skills to improve their writing.

In addition, students will learn techniques that will help them ace the Synthesis and Transformation section of the exam paper and how to apply the elimination technique in order to do well for the Grammar multiple choice section.

Comprehension

• Apply clue sourcing appropriately through guided steps
• Apply techniques that prevent you from losing marks
• Structure answers to ensure question requirements are met

Composition

• Identify what examiners are looking for
• Apply a variety of writing techniques that make your stories more unusual and engaging (important for scoring on higher bands)
• Brainstorm for plot ideas
• Edit a piece of writing

Grammar

• Identify intermediate grammar rules
• Tackle challenging questions

Synthesis and Transformation

• Identify intermediate synthesis and transformation rules
• Tackle challenging questions
   

Highlights of the programme include:

Revision of common Managing Word Problems concepts

Learning the key concepts and techniques of new topics covered in P6

Hone question analysis skills and apply efficient answering techniques

Develop error analysis skills to check for errors 

Topics covered include:

Algebra

Circles

Managing Word Problems (I) & (II)
 

Dedicated handouts for Lower Block topics and experiment-based questions allow your child to revise these fundamentals, ensuring that they are prepared for the year ahead. 

This programme gives your child a strong head start for new P6 topics. An investigative question underpins each new topic, linking scientific concepts to real-life scenarios.

Hands-on experiments and experiment videos allow your child to witness concepts in action and exposure to commonly-asked questions will build up your child's confidence to tackle the new topics. Your child will also recap key answering techniques for experiment-based questions.

Sources and Forms of Energy

Energy and the Sun

Forces

Environmental Interactions

Revision of selected Lower Block Topics

Answering Techniques for Experiment-based Questions