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Help Reduce Exam Stress: Selfcontrol

This document provides a list of revision apps and websites for various A-Level subjects. It begins by describing several apps that can help with focus and time management while studying, including SelfControl to block distracting websites and Math Alarm Clock to solve math problems to turn off alarms. It then lists the Oxford Dictionary app, TED app for educational talks, Angry Words app for practicing vocabulary, and GoConqr for creating online study tools. The document concludes by providing subject-specific revision websites for topics like maths, chemistry, physics, biology, drama, PE, business studies, economics, languages, geography, history, philosophy and ethics, psychology, food, and English literature.

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Help Reduce Exam Stress: Selfcontrol

This document provides a list of revision apps and websites for various A-Level subjects. It begins by describing several apps that can help with focus and time management while studying, including SelfControl to block distracting websites and Math Alarm Clock to solve math problems to turn off alarms. It then lists the Oxford Dictionary app, TED app for educational talks, Angry Words app for practicing vocabulary, and GoConqr for creating online study tools. The document concludes by providing subject-specific revision websites for topics like maths, chemistry, physics, biology, drama, PE, business studies, economics, languages, geography, history, philosophy and ethics, psychology, food, and English literature.

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A level revision support @the KJS.

March 2016

Here we bring you a selection the best apps for students which will help you cut through the clutter and see
which apps are the best for students and will help reduce exam stress! This list includes Android and Apple iOS
apps and most importantly almost all are free.

SelfControl

Imagine you are studying, you sit at your desk and start to create a mind map to organize your ideas. When
you’ve just created your first node on your Mind Map, you get a notification on Facebook. It’s almost
impossible to ignore! So you check it out and waste another few minutes instead of studying!
To avoid distractions like this, SelfControl allows you to block certain websites for a set amount of time. This
enables you to concentrate fully on your studies and avoid sporadically checking social networks or your
email. Best of all is that once you put these blocks in place, it’s impossible for you to access them until the
time you’ve previously specified runs out. You can’t just flick a switch and check them. Even if you get
desperate and delete the application, you won’t be able to access them before the time you specified. Happy
studying!

  
Maths Alarm Clock
Maths Alarm Clock is another tool for self-control. This time, however, for your dreams! If you are a student
who suffers from continuously hitting the snooze button in the morning, then this is the app for you. Maths
Alarm Clock makes you solve a simple math problem in order to turn your alarm off.
The benefits of this are twofold:
1. No more snoozing and being late for class
2. Having to solve a math problem in the morning gets your brain working quicker. This puts you in a better
position when it comes to learning throughout the day

  

Sleep If U Can

If mathematical problems are not enough to get you out of bed, we bring you an even more extreme
solution. With Sleep If U Can, you’ll have to get out of bed and take a picture of your sink (or any other area
you define) to turn off the alarm!

Watch this video to see how Sleep If U Can will make you get out of your bed:
  

The Oxford Dictionary

The Oxford Dictionary app is a must for students, no matter what subject you are studying.

        

TED

The people we surround ourselves with have a great influence on how we think and behave. So why not
surround yourself with some of the world’s most fascinating people? Educators, radical technology geniuses,
medical mavericks, business experts and legends of music, TED has it all. Enjoy the best conferences in the
world with this educational app that will open your mind.

       

Angry words

A classic. This app has become one of the most popular apps worldwide. Angry words is a multi-player
Scrabble-type game that allows you to exercise your mind while having a good time. This app is a great way
to kill time when you’re waiting for your bus (or you could check your study notes on ExamTime!).

       

GoConqr

GoConqr allows you to create online Mind Maps, Flashcards, Online Notes and Quizzes. All of these online
study tools are designed to help you improve your learning and prepare for exams. Never before has it been
easier to create your online study resources and share them with your classmates. Plus all your notes are
stored in one place
A level revision sites.

General
For all subject areas look at the links and resources on the VLE and also the exam board past papers and
specifications
http://www.revisionworld.com/
https://quizlet.com/
https://www.khanacademy.org/

Maths
http://www.examsolutions.net/
http://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/
www.mymaths.co.uk

Chemistry
http://www.chemguide.co.uk/
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry
http://www.fuseschool.org/communities/113

Physics
http://www.cyberphysics.co.uk/key_stage/KS5.htm
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/physics
http://physicsnet.co.uk/a-level-physics-as-a2/
Biology:
http://biologymad.com/master.html?http://biologymad.com/ASBiology.htm
Drama and theatre studies
http://franticassembly.co.uk
http://www.shakespearesglobe.com
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/drama-and-theatre-studies-2008.html

PE
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQWDngwhYgmMjKyzZy2dUQ
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-physical-education-h154-h554/
http://www.teachpe.com/a_level.php

Business studies
www.tutor2u.com
www.businessstudiesonline.com
http://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/business-studies/business-studies-gce-a-as/
http://resources.eduqas.co.uk/Pages/ResourceSingle.aspx?rIid=668

Economics

http://www.economicsonline.co.uk/Competitive_markets/Indirect_taxes_and_subsidies.html 
Spanish
www.Studyspanish.com
www.Espanish.com
www.Kerboodle.com

French
www.Kerboodle.com
http://www.zut.org.uk/index.html
http://www.language-gym.com

Geography

OCR website for looking at past papers

History
http://soviethistory.msu.edu/ - 17 Moments in Soviet History
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/history-2015.html#tab-1 – Edexcel
updated AS/A-Level resources
VLE

Philosophy and Ethics


http://www.rsrevision.com/Alevel/
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-religious-studies-h172-h572/
http://revisionworld.com/a2-level-level-revision/religious-studies-level-revision
Psychology
http://www.simplypsychology.org/

This is a good overall site for introducing students to the key points in Psychology, especially for studies and
theories. Quite a few of the students have been using this site for extra information and lesson prep tasks
already and do find it useful. Students just need to be careful that they are using the right information for the
current spec, as some info on the site still needs to be updated for the new spec and is based more on the old
spec requirements and exam questions. They can check they are looking at the right info by using the topic
checklists provided for them on the VLE and the AQA site (http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/as-
and-a-level/psychology-7181-7182/specification-at-a-glance)
Food
WJEC for past papers and mark schemes ( also available on the main school VLE) The Food Standards Agency-
for information about Food legislation, Food Safety, HACCP, food provenance etc The Nutrition Foundation
(www.nutrition.org.uk) for information about nutrition, individual dietary needs etc

English
www.universalteacher.org.uk

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