A* at A-Level English Literature
Practical guide to A*
Unpick the essential differences between A and A*
Tried and tested techniques to improve students’ chances of achieving an A*
Sharon Cox
Sharon is an enthusiastic and expert teacher of A-Level English Literature and inspires her students with a creative and imaginative approach. Her methods have proved highly successful and her students regularly exceed their target by up to two grades. In 2010, Sharon’s classes obtained a stunning 26% of A* grades and very few of these students were ‘typical’ high achieving students.
Understand the A* grade at A-Level
What is the criteria for A*?
Who will get A*? It’s not necessarily who you expect!
What can you do to increase the number of students who achieve A*?
Meet IQS and CQS standards for Gifted and Talented teaching
Beyond A grade: step-by-step guide to A*
Identify those students capable of achieving A*
Plan for the assessment of A* using Assessment for Learning (AfL)
Drive student led and independent learning
Map student progression to A*
Evaluate and improve pupil progress
How to achieve pupil consistency across all units:
- student coaching
- exam preparation
A complete toolkit to help your pupils achieve A*
- home study activities
- steps to improve written work
- essay writing techniques
- research and argument construction
- challenge activities
- pupil engagement techniques
- tips and tricks to achieve extra marks
- transfer knowledge and skills across subjects
Drive pupils to their utmost potential and reach A* grade
FREE CD ROM: loaded with
practical activities, resources
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Masters Accredited
You can enrol on a MA in Education using this course as your first CPD module (worth twenty MA points). To enrol simply call us on FREEPHONE 0808 160 5 160 and request an application form.
INSET
A* at A-Level English Literature, along with all our courses, can be arranged for in-school training (INSET).
For each course we recommend trainer(s), but when arranging your INSET day, you can choose. For more information, contact our INSET department.
Sharon Cox
Sharon is an enthusiastic and expert teacher of A-Level English Literature and inspires her students with a creative and imaginative approach. Her methods have proved highly successful and her students regularly exceed their target by up to two grades. In 2010, Sharon’s classes obtained a stunning 26% of A* grades and very few of these students were ‘typical’ high achieving students.
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