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Starting Key Stage 4 - GCSEs, Higher Diplomas
Much of year 9 was taken up by deciding which ones to study and the next thing you have started! So how can you make sure you do your best?
You will find homework beginning to increase to levels where you might feel that you haven’t got time for yourself anymore. The key is to make sure you have a balance between school work and leisure. Look at your homework diary and try to do work as it's given to you to avoid things piling up. This means you will be less stressed and will normally have lots of time to give work in.
Research is important - examiners will mark your coursework by the depth of information and knowledge within. If exams worry you, then course work offers you the chance to think more about what you are going to do and how you will present it. It gives you a bit more control!
If things get difficult there are lots of people available to talk to. Your tutor, parents, relatives, friends, Personal Adviser, will all understand what you are going through and can offer help, support and advice. There are organisations with staff who are experienced in listening and supporting young people with the same kind of issues.
See also Study and Exam Stress
Looking at your future - job ideas and information
Often this is the time when school will encourage you to think about your future job or career. You can try Kudos. . It's a great way to get ideas of jobs you may never even have thought about. Or try Careerscape to have a look at the kinds of jobs that link to particular subjects or types of work. For example, if you enjoy and are good at art, you can get ideas about art-related jobs. If you want to work outdoors, you can get information about outdoor work. You can also use it to get careers information about almost any job you can think of. You need to get a password from your school or Connexions Adviser or contact us.
Mar 2010
Posted on 25 September 2009
