A-level preparation/transition work
Introduction
As part of the St George’s Sixth Form Entry Requirements, all prospective entrants are expected to complete the A-level preparation/transition work for the subjects they will be studying. Students should complete the activities and tasks for the subjects they will be taking at A level. Work should be completed and ready for submission on the first lesson in September, unless indicated otherwise, as detailed at the bottom of each subject page.
You will have already got a flavour of most of your chosen subjects and the level of challenge involved in studying at A level when you attended the range of Post-16 information events and from speaking to subject staff. However, unlike GCSE, you will not always be in lessons. Instead, you will be expected to do extensive independent study. Therefore, it is vitally important that you undertake some preparatory work to make the transition from GCSE to A Level study easier, for an effective start in September.
You should think carefully about how you structure your work between now and September. Having worked hard for your GCSEs, you will understandably have holiday plans, social engagements, and other fun summer activities. However, A Levels require a more independent style of learning and as such, you will need to ensure you manage your workload going forward. Two top tips:
● Do not leave it all until the last weekend to complete the transition work.
● Do not rush to complete it as quickly as you can in the first few days, and risk losing quality in your work. Remember you will be submitting this to you subject staff.
This short video might be useful to you when thinking about how to structure your studying:
‘Make a good study plan’: https://youtu.be/qRE0WicGz4I
If you complete all of your work, and would like to do some additional independent learning, tasks, perhaps try doing a MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) in a subject of interest, or have a look at starting some super-curricular research for one of your A Level subjects you intend to study.
If you have any issues accessing the work via the links provided, email the sixth-form team at 6thformadmin@stgeorges.herts.sch.uk.
We wish you all the best of luck with your A level preparation/transition work and look forward to you joining the St George’s Sixth Form family in September!