Students with dyslexia are disadvantaged by our current exam system. For more information click here.
Facts
Many bright dyslexics have poor working memory and struggle to commit facts to memory.
Revision can require an enormous amount of reading.
Exams involve students having to recall information and write it down legibly under strict time pressure.
If dyslexics study the same way as their neurotypical peers, chances are their grades will NOT reflect their ability.
Doing well in exams is a skill that can be taught.
Schools concentrate on teaching subjects rather than teaching children how to learn/revise.
Many teachers have not been trained in how to take advantage of dyslexics’ strengths when revising.
Every student learns differently.
I am convinced that my dyslexic children excelled in formal exams because of the support I was able to provide.
The stress of preparing for exams can make relationships between parents and children strained. Nonetheless, dyslexic students can benefit from parental support.
I offer one to one consultancy sessions to help students and their parents work efficiently and effectively together.
Consultations are most effective when a student has something they need to learn, then we can figure out together what works best.
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The earlier students learn how to revise effectively, the better. Ideally, get me involved helping with revision as soon as they start sitting subject exams. Better grades are achieved the earlier students adopt new ways of learning.
I run Revision Workshops for teenagers. Given that formal exams have been cancelled this year, I will be running these workshops on demand. If your child is sitting exams this year, do get in touch.
If you are not able to book a consultancy session or join a revision workshop, I have put together some tips to help students revise effectively.
There should be something to help any student, regardless of their individual learning strengths.
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