Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Circuit Training...for your brain

What is it:
An opportunity to make revision interactive, well paced and fun.

How does it work:
Pupils work in groups in circuits stations for 8 minutes each and rotate on a claxon/bomb.  At each station there is a different 'exercise' for their revision - memory techniques, exam techniques, skills and knowledge focus tasks employed.  See the ppt link below for an example from Geography -
http://www.scribd.com/doc/154289042/Revision-Stations

Resources needed:
Flash timer - http://www.online-stopwatch.com/bomb-countdown/full-screen/
Post-it notes
Lists of key terms, case studies, key concepts etc.
Blank paper, lined paper, coloured paper, sugar paper - some cut into small strips (for paper chains)
Red pens
Markers
PowerPoint print offs of each revision station
Exam Question(s)

Possible adaptations???
  • Less time/more time at each station
  • Add in other types of activities - such as using Play-dough to make visual representation of concepts instead of doing pictionary
  • Provide a prize for a winning team - could be extra time for a homework/on an in class exam.

Inspired by: Mr Peter J Jeffery (resource on the TES at - http://www.tes.co.uk/ResourceDetail.aspx?storyCode=6335163) and @ASTSupportAAli

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