Sixth Form Study Skills
The information in this section is designed to be useful across all of your academic subjects. It will also help you to prepare for the 'step up' to sixth form study by explaining what will be expected of you and the skills that you can develop in order to achieve success in your studies.
You can explore the other pages in this section using the links below. Each one will have a range of resources and suggestions for how to develop your study skills ready for September.
To begin with, scroll down to find some introductory information and resources.
Where to start?
Begin by getting a sense of how studying and learning in the sixth form will be different from what you have experienced at GCSE level (and of what might be the same!). The videos and links below are a good starting point.
Okay, so what next?
The videos and articles below will give you a really clear and useful overview of the study methods and skills that are likely to bring you the greatest levels of success in sixth form.
You might also find this short online course a useful way of learning more about effective study techniques: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/improving-study-techniques
The booklet below is also a very useful resources with lots of advice about the study skills needed to make a successful transition to sixth form study.
And these articles will also give you a sense of what sixth form study might have in store!