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Strategies for Effective Independent Study

We understand the importance of effective independent study at EGA. As well as making the most of your time at school, we know that revising and working at home is a large determining factor in your academic success. The better you use this time, the better your outcomes will be. 

Over the last year, we have shared strategies that decades of cognitive research (and our own experience) show make the biggest difference to students' learning and memory. The most important 3 are retrieval practice, spaced practice and interleaving. Please refer to the following guides to develop your understanding of them and commit to using them consistently. 

Expert Learning - Guide for Students

Expert Learning - Guide for Parents

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Posted on: 17/09/2020

Maths Puzzles Answers

1. If a brick weighs 9kg and half a brick then 9kg must be the other half and the brick weighs 18kg. So a brick and a half weighs 18 + 9 = 27kg 2. This is tricky but you can get started. Because the TY is not altered from FORTY to SIXTY we know EN + EN = 100 ie 50 + 50. Notice that the O changes to I and the F to S so both required a carry. To carry from the O column and not get a nought at the bottom remember N=0 we must have to have had a carry of two so T + T + R must be greater than 20, I = 1 and S is one more than F. Y can be anything so put in whatever letter is left (ie leave this until last!) We have done a lot of the work so with a bit of trial and error for T you will get:                           8  5  0           8  5  0 2  9  7  8  6 3  1  4  8  6   3. This problem looks beguilingly simple. You might try 541x32 = 17312 and then realise 531x 42 = 22302. Did you stop there? Think again … you can do better!  
Posted on: 17/06/2020

Virtual Programme Video Links

In the week beginning 22 June, Year 10 will be participating in a Virtual Work Experience Week. This replacement for our usual face-to-face work experience programme will be supported by employers including HSBC, Linklaters and UBS. Students will learn about different careers, complete a challenge set by an employer and participate in a CV workshop. Year 9 students will also be completing work beyond their normal curriculum. They will learn about social action and will have the opportunity to support their local community through volunteering. We wish students every success In completing these exciting projects. Click here for the Year 9 Video Click here for the Year 9 Survey  Click here for the Year 10 Video
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