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Designing a Timetable (Part 2) - Producing a Plan

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Creating a Timetable in 3 easy steps When you want to do Maths revision or memorise any subject, for that matter, creating a timetable can be super helpful as it gives you a plan on how you are going to revise.  Taking some time to create the plan of action and then (of course) implementing it can keep you on track. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this blog post we will discuss: Revision timetable - getting started STEP 1: Log your subjects STEP 2: Apply your revision list STEP 3: Add exam topics to subject entries ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to get begin a revision timetable Build a revision timetable that suits you Creating a revision timetable can be as simple or as complex as you like.   It could be created by you or someone else.   It is however a highly personal thing.   I would probably ...

Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Computer Support

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Ironically many of my students may struggle reading this post but hopefully parents/carers/friends can relay this information to my students as necessary. If you want any further information on anything mentioned please feel free to contact me via my website: www.rebecca.kesler.co.uk Below are my top 5 computer support tips for Dyslexia/Dyscalculia students. Tip 1: PDF reader - change the colour of the screen You can change the colour of pdf's in Adobe Acrobat Reader (see video below).  The basic version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is free to download. Tip 2: Font - Open Dyslexia Font You can download a free font which is supposed to support Dyslexic reading and writing.  The font can be found here  on SEN Teacher.org. Tip 3: Word - change the colour of the screen You can change the colour of Office Word documents (see video below). Tip 4: Office and Dictation Office has now got voice recognition and you can dictate to any Microsoft program. ...