Independent Study
For students to be able to select, organise and deploy a wide range of knowledge effectively, Independent Study will be developed so that it is purposely and deliberately constructed. It will focus on supporting and developing long term memory through knowledge recall.
Independent Study will be streamlined across the year group for the core subjects through the use of the online platforms Bedrock/ Tassomai (English), Sparx (Maths),Tassomai (Science), Seneca (Humanities), ThisisLanguage! (Languages) and a Knowledge Organiser Quiz for year 7-9.
We encourage students to study from their knowledge organisers for at least two hours each week to support with learning the key knowledge that is required to access their subjects across the curriculum.
If your child needs extra support with completing their independent study, they are invited to Independent Study Club at the following times:
- Monday - Friday Lunchtime E2
- Monday - Friday Maths Sparx support E10
- Monday - Friday After school E1 & E2
Please see below for further details of each platform including the required amount for each year group:
Year 7-9
|
Subject |
Platform |
Min Requirement |
Due |
Detention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KO |
Google Classroom |
20 mins on each subject & KO Quiz (Minimum pass mark of 45) |
Friday 3PM |
Monday |
| Science | Tassomai | 200 points | Friday 4PM | Tuesday |
|
Maths |
Sparx |
All tasks set (~1 hour) |
Friday 4PM |
Wednesday |
|
English |
Bedrock |
20 points |
Friday 4PM |
Thursday |
|
Languages |
ThisisLanguage! |
All tasks set (~45 mins) |
Friday 4PM |
Friday |
Year 10
|
Subject |
Platform |
Min Requirement |
Due |
Detention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Science |
Tassomai |
300 points |
Friday 4PM |
Tuesday |
|
Maths |
Sparx |
All tasks set (~1 hour) |
Friday 4PM |
Wednesday |
|
English |
Tassomai |
300 points |
Friday 4PM |
Thursday |
|
Languages |
ThisisLanguage! |
All tasks set (~1 hour 30 mins) |
Friday 4PM |
Friday |
|
Humanities |
Seneca |
All tasks set by teacher |
Set by teacher |
Friday |
Year 11
|
Subject |
Platform |
Min Requirement |
Due |
Detention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
English |
Tassomai |
300 points |
Friday 4PM |
Tuesday |
|
Maths |
Sparx |
All tasks set (~40 mins) & Past Paper |
Friday 4PM |
Wednesday |
|
Science |
Tassomai |
300 points |
Friday 4PM |
Thursday |
|
Languages |
ThisisLanguage! |
All tasks set (~1h 30 mins) |
Friday 4PM |
Friday |
|
Humanities |
Seneca |
All tasks set by teacher |
Set by teacher |
Friday |
|
Problem |
Solution |
|---|---|
|
I have forgotten my password |
Contact your teacher as soon as possible. This is not a reasonable excuse for not completing your independent study |
|
I have been unwell |
Your LCO will be checking the detention list and will know that you were unable to complete your independent study |
|
I do not understand my independent study |
Attend the Independent Study Club to support you to ensure you meet the deadline. |
|
I forgot to go to my detention |
You will now have a 1 hour detention the following day. Remember you still need to complete your Independent Study. |
Please click on the expandable sections below to access information about Independent Study & Knowledge Organisers.
Support and 'How to' Guides
Overall Support
Monitoring your child’s Independent Study through their platforms (video)
Tassomai
Completing your Tassomai: Tassomai how to guide (video)
Bedrock
Introduction to Bedrock (video)
This is Language
This is Language Introduction (video)
Introducing Seneca - the funniest way to learn at KS2, KS3, GCSE & A Level
Why are we using Knowledge Organisers?
- The GCSE and BTEC courses have changed to focus on the retrieval of knowledge.
- Students need to know specific dates, key words and formula.
- By learning the key facts from as early as Year 7 the knowledge is becoming part of our students’ long term memory which will support them in reaching their potential in exams.
- The knowledge organisers contain core knowledge which is essential for progress in each subject area.
- Students are required to learn prescribed parts of the knowledge organiser each week; these will be formally quizzed in the following lesson.
How do I use a knowledge organiser?
- Each knowledge organiser has the key facts for the topic you are learning
- You will have specific homework set around each area of the knowledge organiser
- You need to memorise the content of the knowledge organiser before you are quizzed in class
- Use the look, and cover, and say, and write, and check method to learn the information.
2024-25 Knowledge Organisers
Please click on the links below for the Knowledge Organisers for each year group for 2024-25.
Autumn Term 1Y7 HT 1 Knowledge Organiser - French
Y7 HT 1 Knowledge Organiser - German
Y8 HT1 Knowledge Organiser - French
Y8 HT 1 Knowledge Organiser - German
Y9 HT1 Knowledge Organiser - French
Challenge Projects
As a school, we want to encourage our students to engage in their learning beyond any constraints of the curriculum, to become independent researchers and build their skills of analysis and more complex critical thinking. We hope that choosing from a wide range of Challenge Projects will allow students in Years 7-9 to hone these skills, whilst simultaneously developing a deeper understanding and enthusiasm for their subjects. These projects are optional and should be approached longer term, over a whole half term. Students can submit them to their subject teachers on Google Classroom or in school and in many cases will be entered into prize draws! Please contact enquiries@chiswickschool.org with any questions - please make clear which subject you are asking about.
Good luck!