
This resource is an excellent introduction to prospective students (whether at GCSE, sixth form college or in adult education) who are considering studying at university. This powerpoint is also relevant to those in their first year at university who require an introduction to the academic skills needed to succeed in higher education. It could be used by any teacher or tutor who is supporting their students with their university applications or discussing higher education prospects with at GCSE, A Level or adult education.
The powerpoint covers the academic skills needed as a university student including how to reference, manage time effectively, useful revision techniques, wider reading and a typical day in the life of a student. It’s informed with useful, practical advice and gives a good taste for students of academic life at university.
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Sixth Form Student Preparing to Study at University Resources
A comprehensive set of very useful resources to help prospective university students at sixth form prepare for studying at university. They are also relevant to any professional supporting students with preparing to study and apply to university. It includes a series of detailed handouts explaining factors to consider when selecting a university course, the university grading system and marking criteria, different types of lectures and the differences between studying at college and university. Students are also provided with templates to compare university courses and the universities that offer them and calculate their likely expenditure whilst studying. The bundle concludes with a helpful powerpoint detailing the study skills needed to succeed at university.
Applying to University and Comparing Courses Resources
This bundle contains an excellent set of resources to help students apply to university and select the right course for them. They would also be very useful to any teacher/tutor supporting students with their university application to distribute to students. It includes a series of templates to help students compare university courses and the institutions that offer them and materials providing advice on what to consider when choosing the right course and calculate their likely costs. There are also several handouts that educate students about academic life at uni like explaining different types of lectures, the grading system and marking criteria and the differences between studying at college and uni.
Sixth Form Student Preparing and Applying to University Resources
This is an extremely comprehensive set of incredibly useful resources to help prospective university students at sixth form prepare for and apply to studying a university course in any subject. They are also relevant to any professional supporting students with preparing and applying to university. It includes a guide and template on how to write a UCAS personal statement, 4 model personal statements for courses ranging from Teaching to Nursing, a series of distributable handouts explaining the differences between studying at college and university, the university grading system, different types of lectures and what to consider when picking a university course and a PowerPoint advising how to prepare for university study. Students are also provided with helpful templates to compare university courses and the universities that offer them as well as calculating their likely expenditure whilst studying.
University Academic Writing and Study Skills Bundle
This bundle contains an excellent, comprehensive set of resources to help university students develop their academic writing and study skills. It includes a series of handouts on essay writing techniques including how to structure and plan an essay, proofread work, paraphrase, be critical, reference and cite sources and how to answer different types of essay questions. It also has a PowerPoint on developing study skills at university, advice on how to do well in the first year of university, a list of top tips and tricks for writing a first class essay and resources explaining the university grading system and marking criteria.
A-Level and Adult Learner Preparing to Apply to University Resources
A comprehensive, informative set of useful resources to help prospective university students prepare for studying a university course in any subject. They are also relevant to any professional supporting students with preparing to study at university. Students are provided with helpful templates to compare university courses and the universities that offer them as well as calculating their likely expenditure. The bundle also contains handouts explaining factors to consider when selecting a university course and ones explaining the university grading system, different types of lectures and marking criteria. It concludes with a PowerPoint on how to prepare for university study and tips for students to do well in their first year of university.
KS3 and KS4 Widening Participation Sessions Bundle
This bundle contains a series of engaging resources which can be used in widening participation sessions for KS3 and KS4 students and encouraging them to study in Further and Higher Education. It includes a PowerPoint on preparing to study at university, interactive quizzes on UCAS and higher education, a fun learning style quiz for students to complete, a glossary of all the key terms used in higher education and a mix and match activity with those key words. Handouts are also provided which explain the different types of university lectures, the grading system at university and the differences between studying at college and university.
KS3 and GCSE Revision and Study Skills Bundle
This bundle contains several useful resources to allow teachers to help KS3 and GCSE students improve their revision technique and develop study skills in any subject. It includes a series of Powerpoints which aim to improve students' revision and study skills by giving them effective techniques and strategies as well as guidance on time management and retaining information effectively. It also has a learning mat of effective exam techniques, a glossary of common exam question words and a CPD session of delivering successful intervention strategies for borderline students.
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