AQA EPQ Guide This guides includes what students should do when taking the EPQ from reading, looking at the mark scheme, filling in the logbook, referencing, writing the essay and presenting. The guide is about 30 pages long with activities in the pack as well like a mark scheme where students can give themselves a mark and a place to plan their presentation. The guide is in detail and is everything I did when doing my EPQ.

A powerpoint I made to present to a group of Year 11 students on why they should start taking their studies seriously, revise for their exams and attend study sessions held after school. Many of them were not engaged and I could tell just from their faces, but the ones that were asked questions and were really interested. The biggest challenge I have learnt from the presntation I did is that some students are afraid to admit they like learning because they get embarrassed that football or their friends are not more important. I think getting across this message is really important as it will help students to see that learning does not have to be something that one is ashamed about.

I presented this along with a group of friends at a primary school in Smethwick, They all found it enjoyable. There was a Toy Story video at end but I cannot find the link, I would recommend that you add it in to finish off the presentation or any other video you can find. Perhaps the friend song.

Students can fill in this handy timetable sheet with all their GCSE Examinations. I used it when doing my GCSEs and it was very helpful. Enjoy.

A list of GCSE resources that students can use for various subjects