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This part of our website provides information for parents/carers that will assist you in helping your youngsters with their studies.
 
Subject specific help will be available via departmental pages, but this section will provide general help and tips for areas such as study skills, homework, organisation and preparation for exams.
 

Bitesize - Standard Grade and Higher
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/bitesize/standard/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/bitesize/higher/

Brainsmart - Make the most of your mind
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/brainsmart/

Learning Zone Scotland - Clips edited from BBC programmes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/learningzone/

 
1. Useful General websites - click on the links to access these sites
 
www.ask.com                             
www.s-cool.co.uk
www.happychild.org.uk                      
www.gamesforthebrain.com
www.sqa.org.uk                                   
www.achieversuk.com         
www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize
 
2. Study Skills - click on the links
 
learning styles and how to use them
left and right brain
mnemonics 1
mnemonics 2
confidence
multiple intelligences
keywords
www.how-to-study.com
www.ccn.ac.uk/library/online.asp

www.people.brunel.ac.uk/~mastmmg/ssguide/sshome.htm

 
 
3. General Advice for parents/carers - click on the links
 
School Information
Info for S1/2
Info for S3/4
Developing Good Habits powerpoint
 
4.  Study Support - click on the links
 
Study Guide
Exam Preparation
 
5. Helping with Subject Choices and Careers
 
S2 into S3 choices
S4/5 into S5/6 choices
www.planitplus.net/schoolzone