Personal Branding Summit Schedule

Personal Branding Summit Schedule Thursday (Nov 8th) is the day-long personal branding summit. Below is information you need to plan your day. This is going to be an awesome day with amazing speakers (they even had to get me to fill in a slot :p) Ill be on all day listening and learning. For more information click here. I made a few changes (its 11:06am, MST) just moved some people around. As of right now, this is current! Time MST/EST/UK Line 1 register (512) 597-6331 (874145#) Line 2 register (512) 597-6331 (854750#) 8am/10am/3pm Evangelizing Evangelists to Build a Business and Build Your Brand Panel: Guy Kawasaki (facilitator), Krishna De, John Jantsch, Andy Sernovitz, Tim Demello How Finding and Developing Your Personal Brand Helps Your Career Anita Bruzzese 9am/11am/4pm How to Write a Great Business blog Debbie Weil Crossing Worlds: How to Add International Flair to Your Personal Brand Silvia Cambià © 10am/noon/5pm How Coaching For Performance Can Help Your Employees Develop Their Personal Brand and Realize Their Potential Carol Wilson Three Steps to a Winning Brand William Arruda 11am/1pm/6pm MicroBranding: Build A Powerful Personal or Local Brand Beat Your Competition! T Scott Gross Building Your Online Brand for Career Distinction Kirsten Dixson noon/2pm/7pm Building Your Employer Brand to Win the War For Talent Panel: Leigh Branham, Orla Graham, Tom Zastudil Branding Your Resume, Bio or CV: Trends and Tips Panel: Deb Dib, Megan Fitzgerald, Susan Guarneri, Bernadette Martin 1pm/3pm/8pm Express Your Personal Brand Through the Power Of Podcasting Neville Hobson The Age of Mass Individualization: Leveraging the Power of Personal Branding for Personal and Professional Success Thebe Ikalafeng 2pm/4pm/9pm Promoting Brand You with Viral Marketing on the Web David Meerman Scott How A Book Becomes A Brand: The 35-Year History of WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? Richard Nelson Bolles 3pm/5pm/10pm Use Personal Branding to Take Your Job Search from Zero to 60 Jason Alba Brand, Networking Community Liz Ryan 4pm/6pm/11pm Success Built to Last Secrets from the most successful people on earth! Stewart Emery Identity You: Creating a Personal 55 Branding Strategy Phil Gerbyshak 5pm/7pm/midnight Exude Your Brand: What Does Your Image Say About YOU? Panel: Diana Jennings, Valerie Sokolosky, Riham El-Hawary, Stacia Williams Unleashing Your Talents Best Talents: Branding Strategies to Tap and Turn Loose Employee Motivation and Productivity Susan Britton Whitcomb 6pm/8pm/1am Whats Your Personal Brand Message? Whats Your Game Plan? Catherine Kaputa Changing Careers to Pursue Your Authentic Personal Brand Andrea Kay 7pm/9pm/2am Event Wrap Up Highlights of the Day A Brandjamming Session with Marc Gobà ©: Jazz Up Your Personal Brand Marc Gobe The worst part of the day will be deciding which session to jump into. Make sure you register now to get the phone numbers for each line! Usually people go for 640-802 and 350-030 well before their microsoft certification. Then they can pursue their mcdba as well as cisco certification without a hi-tech security+ certification. Courses like 642-453 can be missed altogether. Personal Branding Summit Schedule Thursday (Nov 8th) is the day-long personal branding summit. Below is information you need to plan your day. This is going to be an awesome day with amazing speakers (they even had to get me to fill in a slot :p) Ill be on all day listening and learning. For more information click here. I made a few changes (its 11:06am, MST) just moved some people around. As of right now, this is current! Time MST/EST/UK Line 1 register (512) 597-6331 (874145#) Line 2 register (512) 597-6331 (854750#) 8am/10am/3pm Evangelizing Evangelists to Build a Business and Build Your Brand Panel: Guy Kawasaki (facilitator), Krishna De, John Jantsch, Andy Sernovitz, Tim Demello How Finding and Developing Your Personal Brand Helps Your Career Anita Bruzzese 9am/11am/4pm How to Write a Great Business blog Debbie Weil Crossing Worlds: How to Add International Flair to Your Personal Brand Silvia Cambià © 10am/noon/5pm How Coaching For Performance Can Help Your Employees Develop Their Personal Brand and Realize Their Potential Carol Wilson Three Steps to a Winning Brand William Arruda 11am/1pm/6pm MicroBranding: Build A Powerful Personal or Local Brand Beat Your Competition! T Scott Gross Building Your Online Brand for Career Distinction Kirsten Dixson noon/2pm/7pm Building Your Employer Brand to Win the War For Talent Panel: Leigh Branham, Orla Graham, Tom Zastudil Branding Your Resume, Bio or CV: Trends and Tips Panel: Deb Dib, Megan Fitzgerald, Susan Guarneri, Bernadette Martin 1pm/3pm/8pm Express Your Personal Brand Through the Power Of Podcasting Neville Hobson The Age of Mass Individualization: Leveraging the Power of Personal Branding for Personal and Professional Success Thebe Ikalafeng 2pm/4pm/9pm Promoting Brand You with Viral Marketing on the Web David Meerman Scott How A Book Becomes A Brand: The 35-Year History of WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? Richard Nelson Bolles 3pm/5pm/10pm Use Personal Branding to Take Your Job Search from Zero to 60 Jason Alba Brand, Networking Community Liz Ryan 4pm/6pm/11pm Success Built to Last Secrets from the most successful people on earth! Stewart Emery Identity You: Creating a Personal 55 Branding Strategy Phil Gerbyshak 5pm/7pm/midnight Exude Your Brand: What Does Your Image Say About YOU? Panel: Diana Jennings, Valerie Sokolosky, Riham El-Hawary, Stacia Williams Unleashing Your Talents Best Talents: Branding Strategies to Tap and Turn Loose Employee Motivation and Productivity Susan Britton Whitcomb 6pm/8pm/1am Whats Your Personal Brand Message? Whats Your Game Plan? Catherine Kaputa Changing Careers to Pursue Your Authentic Personal Brand Andrea Kay 7pm/9pm/2am Event Wrap Up Highlights of the Day A Brandjamming Session with Marc Gobà ©: Jazz Up Your Personal Brand Marc Gobe The worst part of the day will be deciding which session to jump into. Make sure you register now to get the phone numbers for each line! Usually people go for 640-802 and 350-030 well before their microsoft certification. Then they can pursue their mcdba as well as cisco certification without a hi-tech security+ certification. Courses like 642-453 can be missed altogether. Personal Branding Summit Schedule Thursday (Nov 8th) is the day-long personal branding summit. Below is information you need to plan your day. This is going to be an awesome day with amazing speakers (they even had to get me to fill in a slot :p) Ill be on all day listening and learning. For more information click here. I made a few changes (its 11:06am, MST) just moved some people around. As of right now, this is current! Time MST/EST/UK Line 1 register (512) 597-6331 (874145#) Line 2 register (512) 597-6331 (854750#) 8am/10am/3pm Evangelizing Evangelists to Build a Business and Build Your Brand Panel: Guy Kawasaki (facilitator), Krishna De, John Jantsch, Andy Sernovitz, Tim Demello How Finding and Developing Your Personal Brand Helps Your Career Anita Bruzzese 9am/11am/4pm How to Write a Great Business blog Debbie Weil Crossing Worlds: How to Add International Flair to Your Personal Brand Silvia Cambià © 10am/noon/5pm How Coaching For Performance Can Help Your Employees Develop Their Personal Brand and Realize Their Potential Carol Wilson Three Steps to a Winning Brand William Arruda 11am/1pm/6pm MicroBranding: Build A Powerful Personal or Local Brand Beat Your Competition! T Scott Gross Building Your Online Brand for Career Distinction Kirsten Dixson noon/2pm/7pm Building Your Employer Brand to Win the War For Talent Panel: Leigh Branham, Orla Graham, Tom Zastudil Branding Your Resume, Bio or CV: Trends and Tips Panel: Deb Dib, Megan Fitzgerald, Susan Guarneri, Bernadette Martin 1pm/3pm/8pm Express Your Personal Brand Through the Power Of Podcasting Neville Hobson The Age of Mass Individualization: Leveraging the Power of Personal Branding for Personal and Professional Success Thebe Ikalafeng 2pm/4pm/9pm Promoting Brand You with Viral Marketing on the Web David Meerman Scott How A Book Becomes A Brand: The 35-Year History of WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? Richard Nelson Bolles 3pm/5pm/10pm Use Personal Branding to Take Your Job Search from Zero to 60 Jason Alba Brand, Networking Community Liz Ryan 4pm/6pm/11pm Success Built to Last Secrets from the most successful people on earth! Stewart Emery Identity You: Creating a Personal 55 Branding Strategy Phil Gerbyshak 5pm/7pm/midnight Exude Your Brand: What Does Your Image Say About YOU? Panel: Diana Jennings, Valerie Sokolosky, Riham El-Hawary, Stacia Williams Unleashing Your Talents Best Talents: Branding Strategies to Tap and Turn Loose Employee Motivation and Productivity Susan Britton Whitcomb 6pm/8pm/1am Whats Your Personal Brand Message? Whats Your Game Plan? Catherine Kaputa Changing Careers to Pursue Your Authentic Personal Brand Andrea Kay 7pm/9pm/2am Event Wrap Up Highlights of the Day A Brandjamming Session with Marc Gobà ©: Jazz Up Your Personal Brand Marc Gobe The worst part of the day will be deciding which session to jump into. Make sure you register now to get the phone numbers for each line! Usually people go for 640-802 and 350-030 well before their microsoft certification. Then they can pursue their mcdba as well as cisco certification without a hi-tech security+ certification. Courses like 642-453 can be missed altogether.

How to Write a Resume That Will Get You a Job Interview!

How to Write a Resume That Will Get You a Job Interview!Whether you are hiring an HR professional to help in the hiring process or are just searching for a good resume writer, make sure that you understand how to write a resume that will make the hiring manager want to interview you. A well written resume is also important if you are a job seeker because the resume can be your first step into the job market. If you are going to work hard and apply yourself, then the employer will realize that you have what it takes to get the job done.The best way to write a resume is to know what is on your mind when you are working on it. If you are focusing on learning about your specific job in HR, then write down those points. If you are speaking with the hiring manager in detail about your past employment, this is your chance to provide a little bit of information about yourself. Be brief but make sure that the information is accurate.The resume is a very long story and it does not need to be y our whole story. It is best to focus on one or two points and then write another paragraph explaining more about that point. Use bullet points and keep your resume short.In addition to being able to get the job done well, the resume should also give the hiring manager what they are looking for. They want to know that you have the skills and experience to do the job right. They will also look for recommendations for work from previous employers and friends.In order to ensure that you do not look like a spammer on your resume, be specific about the positions you held in HR. You want to be specific about the job that you were hired for and what you did at the company. You may have a few words about your job with the same name so be certain that you are able to use the name of the position you were hired for correctly.Other specific items include whether you were a trainer or sales person and how many hours of training you received. However, be sure to state your compensation, bonuses a nd promotions as well. Hiring managers do not like to see just the regular salary and you may need to add all of these up.The goal is to get the hiring manager to call you back and let you know why they would hire you for the position. When you are getting ready to write your resume, you want to think about all of the things that you learned in school or have been doing in the business world. You want to be as specific as possible about your education and other related information.Using technology, the HR writing resume has become easier to write and the choices for resumes have narrowed as well. With so many choices, you will want to take your time and consider all of the pros and cons before making your decision. The hiring manager may decide that you have the experience you need but they would still like to see examples of how you can help them. In order to do this, you will need to send them a sample of the skills and experiences you have to the company.

Will the Real You Please Stand Up - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Will the Real You Please Stand Up - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career In 1956, CBS debuted a game show entitled, To Tell the Truth, where contestants asked questions of a three person panel in an effort to discover their real identity.   The panelists all claimed to be the same person and after the cross-examination period, contestants offered a conjecture as to who was telling the truth. The climax of each show was when the host would ask, “Would the real (insert name), please stand up?” The same question could be said in many interviewing situations as employers are trying to drill down to find the “real” person they are interviewing.   Recently, I was fortunate to be able to sit in on a panel of hiring managers discussing some of the challenges they face when trying to hire employees.   One issue the panel agreed upon was the difficulty in peeling back the layers of canned answers and facades they often encounter in candidates. Being unprepared for an interview will lose you a job opportunity, but so will being so over-prepared that one comes across as programmed or canned. It should be noted that I am not endorsing “winging it” through an interview or taking the Alfred E. Neuman approach of “What, me worry?”   It is important to be professional and prepared during an interview as you are trying to put your best foot forward throughout the meeting. However, if your attempt results in you not being authentic, then the results are often just as bad as not preparing at all. If you are not your true self during an interview and (somehow) are hired, you need to be that personâ€"the one who appeared at the interviewâ€"Monday Friday because that is who the employer is expecting to show up to work on Day One. Think of how you would act around a new group of potential friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. as this could be a good model to aim for. Being yourself in an interview may cost you as many job offers as being overly programmed, but when the job offer does come along, it will be a much stronger fit for both you and the employer.   So the next time you are in an interview, remember to have the real you “…please stand up.” Author: Kevin Monahan  is the Associate Director of the Notre Dame Career Center.  In this role, he leads the center’s  employer relations efforts in addition to coaching  young professionals in career management and career change capacities. He combines career consulting services with employer outreach to help find opportunities for both constituencies.  He is the author of the  Career Seeker’s Guide  blog.

The Top 10 Ways Your Voice Can Advance Your Career

The Top 10 Ways Your Voice Can Advance Your Career Todays post is written by Rebekah Crawford, the co-founder of  Jobinnerview, an online e-learning course that teaches people how to successfully pass the job interview process so they land the job.   Have you ever received a phone call from someone you didn’t know and after only a minute or two, you had already formed an opinion about what kind of person they were? Maybe they had a small, timid voice and you dismissed them immediately as a pushover. Or they spoke so fast you pegged them as the sort to honk the second the light turned green. Just as with any first impression, it wasn’t their wording you were paying attention to; it was all the non-verbal cues you were picking up on that either made you “like” the person or wish they would just hang up and leave you alone. The mistake many of us make is assuming if we can’t be seen, we can’t be judged. In fact, it’s just the opposite; when the only clue we have is a voice, we are even more attuned because we are desperately trying to categorize the person on the other end. It’s like what they say happens to blind people; all of their other senses work overtime to compensate for the missing sense, sight. As a recruiter, I almost always conduct a phone interview with the candidate first. I feel I have a much stronger intuition about the person when I can’t use my other senses and about 98% of the time; my hunch pays off. If I judged they were a good candidate on the phone, they almost always wind up being a good candidate in person and vice versa. So, what does a good phone voice do? A good phone voice creates the impression of a confident, positive, capable human being on the other end of the line. It makes you want to say yes to that person, to help them, to give them whatever they are asking for. It creates a feeling of connection, even of intimacy. It makes you think, “Wow, this person sounds great!   I’d like to meet her.” So how can I get me one of those? Here are some tricks anyone can do to create an instant connection on the phone. 1. Stand up straight when you speak on the phone. Your voice sounds better and is more powerful when you are standing up straight and carrying yourself properly. 2. If you have been caught off guard by the call because you weren’t expecting it, don’t be afraid to ask to reschedule. It’s better to have a conversation when you are composed and prepared than have your voice betray you. 3. Smile. Smiling will soften your tone and communicate friendliness over the telephone. 4. Wait for the other person to finish speaking before launching into what you have to say. This is true for any conversation, but phone manners tend to be particularly bad for interrupters. 5. If you don’t understand what the person is saying, ask them to repeat it. I have often hung up only to realize that because of a bad connection, I had lost a relevant piece of information. 6. When you are on the phone, you are on the phone. We often think phone time is fair game to respond to emails, cook dinner or plan our next holiday. This may work with your sister or your best friend but it’s not going to work for your career. 7. Make sure you are in a quiet place to conduct your phone call. Don’t assume that people won’t know you are shopping for shoes; any ambient sounds will be picked up by the person on the other end of the line. 8. Be aware of the other person’s voice. If they speak very slowly and quietly, or loud and fast, try to emulate your voice to match theirs. This is because we respond well to people who are similar to us, whether it’s physical appearance or tone of voice. Increase your chances of getting ahead by being flexible with your voice. 9. Only have one conversation at a time. My husband loves to talk to me as soon as I get on the phone and is always surprised when I start waving my hand at him as if I were shooing away a rhinoceros. 10. Focus on what the other person is saying. It’s so easy to get distracted when we are on the phone, but you need to pay the person on the other end the same respect you would if s/he was sitting across from you. These tips will establish you as a strong, confident presence on the phone and not just another call to be avoided.

Undergo A IUPUI Resume Writing Program And Enrich Yourself With This Educational Experience

Undergo A IUPUI Resume Writing Program And Enrich Yourself With This Educational ExperienceWhether you are a part-time or full-time employee, IUPUI resume writing will be of great help to you. What is this online resume writing program all about?IUPUI - the International Undergraduate University Resume Writing program is not only focused on preparing students for college. It is also of great assistance to candidates who have limited or no prior education.You can actually choose from a huge range of topics when it comes to resume writing. Examples of the topics covered in the program include science, technology, business, arts and more.This is not just a popular career or school field. It is a life-changing and career-enhancing activity. So if you think that you are not capable of writing a resume or even if you think that you do not really have the talent to write one, then definitely, you can opt for such type of program to make things easier for you.When it comes to IUPUI resume wr iting programs, the most common types of tools that are utilized are Microsoft Word and some additional software, which can be used to format your resume. The rest of the methods of resume writing include various word processing programs and even presentation software, which are commonly referred to as MS PowerPoint. The program can be easily found and downloaded on the internet.When you decide to enroll yourself into the program, you don't need to worry about anything, since all the forms that you need to fill up and submit are sent to you by the ITU. This program is actually quite helpful in terms of assisting you in the process of establishing yourself professionally.The process of applying for and getting hired for your own job description or position takes time. So as the results of applying for jobs vary from one company to another, you will need to prepare a resume that would present yourself well in front of potential employers.Since there are many applicants vying for the s ame job market, it is important to differentiate yourself and gain the attention of prospective employers. When it comes to choosing the right program to help you in establishing yourself professionally, the option is yours.

Initiating an On-Line Networking Relationship

Initiating an On-Line Networking Relationship Someone recently wrote to Career Solvers asking how to best approach a school alumni they found on an on-line networking site to inquire about an open position with that persons current employer. Here are some tips for building a quality relationship without asking for a favor or creating expectations that make the other person feel uncomfortable or unwilling to help.When you contact the person, remind them of the affinity relationship. Alumni from the schools you attended are a powerful affinity group. Even if you didnt know the person while you were at school, or you attended the school during different decades, there is still generally a stronger bond between people who attended the same school.Let the person know that you noticed they work for a company that you are interested in learning more about. But state very clearly that you have no expectation that they can help you secure an interview with this company. Let them know, however, that you have identified the company as one you are interested in learning more about.Ask if they would be willing to speak with you about the company so you can learn more about its culture and their experiences there. Stress that you dont expect them to give up a lot of their time and that you would make the meeting very brief.If the person agrees, plan for a 10-20 minute conversation that includes a brief introduction of who you are and what your professional accomplishments and future goals are. Follow with an open QA about them. Ask questions about what they do professionally, what their role in the company is, and their thoughts about trends they see in the company and the industry.Ask for recommendations of other people they suggest you talk to or other ideas on how you might get closer to your professional goal. If you know of a particular opening at their company, ask what would be the best way to get closer to the decision maker (without asking them to refer you).Thank them for their time, ask them if you can help them in any way, and offer to reciprocate information on a topic of interest to them.Create a strategy for staying in touch periodically, either through a social or business networking tool or general emails or meetings if appropriate.As the person gets to know you better, they may be willing to share information on contacts and even introduce you to some key decision makers. But keep in mind that networking is a process and it takes time to grow trusted relationships. Build authentic relationships that position you as a giver rather than a taker and build in consistent touchpoints with your network to build the relationship and keep it strong. The more trusted relationships you build and the more frequently you find legitimate ways to connect, the more likely you are to find people who can help you reach your career goals.

KS3 Revision - A Parents Guide to Key Stage Three - How 2 Become

KS3 Revision - A Parent's Guide to Key Stage Three - How 2 Become KS3 Revision â€" A Parent’s GuideIf you are a parent with a child in Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) you will be tasked with the challenging job of maintaining your child is making the most out of their revision time.In this blog, I am going to cover KS3 Revision in great detail to give you, as a parent or guardian, an insight into what your child is being taught in the classroom, and how you can help them during the revision process.Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) are the first years of secondary school whereby subjects are taught to children to prepare them for their GCSEs. These lessons will be graded via term reports and mock assessments to determine whether your child is on the right track.Although these schooling years do not count towards any final grade, they are extremely helpful when working out what subjects your child should choose to study at GCSE level.Within this blog, I am going to cover the fundamentals of KS3 English and KS3 Maths â€" just to give you some insight i nto your child’s education. We all know how secretive young teenagers can be, so rather than asking them what they’re learning, we will just tell you!KS3 Revision â€" English (click here to expand!)One of the most important subjects for any child, in any school year, is English. The English school subject is carefully designed to ensure all students learn vital skills in regards to reading, writing, vocabulary and spoken English.Below I have broken down the English school curriculum to show you what your child will be taught during their English subject.table.tableizer-table {font-size: 12px;border: 1px solid #CCC;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.tableizer-table td {padding: 4px;margin: 3px;border: 1px solid #CCC;}.tableizer-table th {background-color: #104E8B;color: #FFF;font-weight: bold;}READINGDevelop an appreciation of the English Language.Engage with a variety of literary texts including: non-fiction, fiction, plays and poetry. Texts that cover a wide range of g enres, eras, authors, styles and narratives.Reading books for pleasure and academia.Understanding the importance of Shakespeare’s works.Learning new vocabulary, grammar and literary techniques.Analysing key words and phrases.Making inferences and assumptions based on the information provided.Knowing the meaning behind the text, including the purpose, audience and context.Recognising different literary techniques.Analysing narration, characterisation, style, themes and genre.Comparing two or more texts (cross-examination).Understanding meaning through figurative language, word choices, structure and conventions.table.tableizer-table {font-size: 12px;border: 1px solid #CCC;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.tableizer-table td {padding: 4px;margin: 3px;border: 1px solid #CCC;}.tableizer-table th {background-color: #104E8B;color: #FFF;font-weight: bold;}WRITINGWrite with fluency, ease and control.Write a range of different literary texts including: strong, persuasive, narrati ve essays, short stories, plays and poetry, imaginative writing, formal letters, scripts and presentations.Plan and draft your ideas. Think about: characters, narratives, themes, motives, styles, context, audience and purpose.Carefully choosing grammar and understanding the importance of vocabulary.Structuring your writing format in a clear and concise manner.Understanding the importance of audience, and how your writing can be influential.Be original and creative.Use the English Language in a way that is expressive, creative, informative, imaginative or personal.table.tableizer-table {font-size: 12px;border: 1px solid #CCC;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.tableizer-table td {padding: 4px;margin: 3px;border: 1px solid #CCC;}.tableizer-table th {background-color: #104E8B;color: #FFF;font-weight: bold;}GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYImprove on pre-existing grammar and vocabulary skills taught in Key Stage 2.Understand the importance of grammar:How this creates meaning.The impact thi s has on the audience.Analyse key words and phrases:What kind of literary text you are writing/reading.What words mean and how they can be interpreted.Is it a formal or informal piece of literary text?table.tableizer-table {font-size: 12px;border: 1px solid #CCC;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.tableizer-table td {padding: 4px;margin: 3px;border: 1px solid #CCC;}.tableizer-table th {background-color: #104E8B;color: #FFF;font-weight: bold;}SPOKEN ENGLISHVerbally communicate to a high standard by speaking confidently, persuasively and effectively.Improve their speaking skills by engaging with particular grammar and vocabulary.Understanding what type of spoken English you should use and in what context.Understanding how to get your point across in the best possible way.Participate in verbal debates, discussions and presentations.Improve on speaking skills such as volume, tone, enthusiasm and interaction.KS3 REVISION â€" ENGLISH PRACTICE QUESTIONS (click here to expand!)Have a look at some of the example English questions that children will be taught during their KS3 English classes.Write your answers in the comments box below and I will mark how well you have done!My Very Own Wonderland10am, the air still warming,That time of year, leaves transforming,Colours of yellows, vibrant and gold,A memory to share, I have never told:A secret garden, in all its glory,A setting for a fairy tale story.Oh so pretty, oh so quiet;Wildlife free, and running riot.My feet transfixed, here I stand;My very own wonderland.A Garden of Eden â€" total perfection;A range of flowers â€" a stunning collection.1 o’clock strikes, as I look up at the sky,I thought to myself, “Oh how I would love to fly!”Butterflies, robins and woodpeckers surround,Never confined to the earthy ground.Rabbits roaming, squirrels climbing,Picturesque, surreal, musical rhyming.I watch the nature do its thing,As I sit and play, and swing and swing.The reason this place is my safe haven,Is the freed om I feel; like a flying raven.So strong, so powerful, so wild and free,Traits desirable, I wish them on me.I walk, look down, at my own reflection,I shy away from my imperfection.The flow of movement, calming swirl,Liquid gold like a ruby or pearl.A place of my own, where everyone is banned,Nobody to enter my wonderland.Filled with hope, filled with dreams,Whether they’re big, or whether extreme.The fiery rays burning bright,Counting the hours until moonlight.Hours and hours have gone and passed,My time is up, it’s gone so fast.Now the moon shines down on me,As I sit upright under the cherry tree.Here I sit and contemplate,My life, my world, my unknown fate.8 o’clock is here, and the day is over,I feel so lucky, like a four leaf clover.There is no place I would rather be,A place to go, just for me.My special place, insignificant yet grand;To me it’s the definition of a wonderland.A place to think, a place to roam,A place to me I’ll always call home.QUESTION 1 The poet of ‘My Very Own Wonderland’ uses a very specific rhythmic structure.Out of the following, which rhyming pattern replicates the rhyming pattern in the poem?ABCAABBAABABAABBQUESTION 2Why do you think the poem uses a rhyming pattern for this poem? What effect does this have on the reader?QUESTION 3 For each literary technique, you need to find an example in the poem.KS3 REVISION â€" MATHS(click here to expand!)Another core subject during Key Stage 3 (Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9) is Maths. Maths is a key subject which will allow students to understand key mathematical concepts in order to work out complex calculations.Maths is not only used in maths classes, but can also be applied to other school subjects such as Science and Geography. Moreover, Maths also equips students to be prepared for simple calculations outside of the classroom, which can be used in day-to-day scenarios.Below I have broken down the Maths school curriculum to show you what your child will be taught during their Ma ths subject.table.tableizer-table {font-size: 12px;border: 1px solid #CCC;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.tableizer-table td {padding: 4px;margin: 3px;border: 1px solid #CCC;}.tableizer-table th {background-color: #104E8B;color: #FFF;font-weight: bold;}NUMBERS AND CALCULATIONSApply the concepts of the following mathematical numbers: prime numbers, factors, multiples, common factors, common multiples, highest common factor (HCF), lowest common multiple (LCM) and prime factorisation.Use place values for working out decimals, measures and integers of any size.Order numbers in terms of positive and negative. Students should also have a strong grasp of mathematical symbols including: =, ?, , =, =Use brackets, powers, roots and reciprocals.Use different standard units of measure including: mass, length, time and money.Round numbers up and down to the correct degree of accuracy. Students will be taught about significant figures and decimal places.Correctly use a calculator, and learn all of the key buttons on a scientific calculator.Interpret percentages as being ‘a number out of 100’. Pupils will also be taught how to use percentages higher than 100%, how to convert a percentage into a fraction or decimal, and how to find the percentage of a number.Recognise square and cube numbers, and understanding the importance of powers 2, 3, 4 and 5.Appreciate the infinite nature of the sets of integers, real an rational numbers.Interpret and compare numbers in standard form A x 10? 1=A10, where N is a positive or negative integer or zero.table.tableizer-table {font-size: 12px;border: 1px solid #CCC;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.tableizer-table td {padding: 4px;margin: 3px;border: 1px solid #CCC;}.tableizer-table th {background-color: #104E8B;color: #FFF;font-weight: bold;}PROBABILITY AND STATISTICSUnderstand the probability of an outcome.Record, describe and analyse the frequency of outcomes of simple probability experiments involving randomness, fairness, equally and unequally likely outcomes, using mathematical language, and the use of a probability scale from 0-1.Enumerate data and understand information provided in the form of: tables, grids, graphs and charts, Venn diagrams and pictograms.Describe, interpret and compare information from graphical representations.Understand the mean, mode, median and range of a set of data, and comparing this to other similar data.Construct graphs and charts in order to represent a set of data. Pupils should understand what type of graph or chart works best for the data they have collated.table.tableizer-table {font-size: 12px;border: 1px solid #CCC;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.tableizer-table td {padding: 4px;margin: 3px;border: 1px solid #CCC;}.tableizer-table th {background-color: #104E8B;color: #FFF;font-weight: bold;}RATIO, PROPORTION AND RATES OF CHANGEChange between different standard units. For example: length, area, time, volume and mass.Use ratio notation, inclu ding reduction to simplest form.Use scale factors, scale diagrams and maps.Express one quantity as a fraction of another, where the fraction is less than 1 and greater than 1.Divide a given quantity into two parts in a given part:part or part:whole ratio; express the division of a quantity into two parts as a ratio.Understand that a multiplicative relationship between two quantities can be expressed as a ratio or a fraction.Relate the language of ratios and the associated calculations to the arithmetic of fractions and to linear functions.Solve problems involving percentage change, including: percentage increase, percentage decrease, original value problems and simple interest in financial mathematics.Solve problems involving direct and inverse proportion, including graphical and algebraic representations.Use compound units such as speed, unit pricing and density to solve problems.table.tableizer-table {font-size: 12px;border: 1px solid #CCC;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif ;}.tableizer-table td {padding: 4px;margin: 3px;border: 1px solid #CCC;}.tableizer-table th {background-color: #104E8B;color: #FFF;font-weight: bold;}WORKING WITH ALGEBRAUse and interpret algebraic notations.Substitute numerical values into formulae and expressions, including scientific formulae.Understand and use the concepts and vocabulary of expressions, equations, inequalities, terms and factorsSimplify and manipulate algebraic expressions to maintain equivalence.Recognise, sketch and produce graphs of linear and quadratic functions of one variable with appropriate scaling, using equations in x and y and the Cartesian plane.Use linear and quadratic graphs to estimate values of y for given values of x and vice versa and to find approximate solutions of simultaneous linear equations.Recognise arithmetic sequences and find the nth term.Find approximate solutions to contextual problems from given graphs of a variety of functions, including piece-wise linear, exponential and reciproc al graphs.Reduce a given linear equation in two variables to the standard form y = mx + c; calculate and interpret gradients and intercepts of graphs of such linear equations numerically, graphically and algebraically.Recognise geometric sequences and appreciate other sequences that arise.table.tableizer-table {font-size: 12px;border: 1px solid #CCC;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.tableizer-table td {padding: 4px;margin: 3px;border: 1px solid #CCC;}.tableizer-table th {background-color: #104E8B;color: #FFF;font-weight: bold;}GEOMETRY AND MEASURESDerive and apply formulae to calculate and solve problems involving: perimeter and area of triangles, parallelograms, trapezia, volume of cuboids (including cubes) and other prisms (including cylinders).Calculate and solve problems involving: perimeters of 2-D shapes (including circles), areas of circles and composite shapes.Draw and measure line segments and angles in geometric figures, including interpreting scale drawings.Deri ve and use the standard ruler and compass constructions (perpendicular bisector of a line segment, constructing a perpendicular to a given line from/at a given point, bisecting a given angle); recognise and use the perpendicular distance from a point to a line as the shortest distance to the line.Describe, sketch and draw using conventional terms and notations: points, lines, parallel lines, perpendicular lines, right angles, regular polygons, and other polygons that are reflectively and rotationally symmetric.Use the standard conventions for labelling the sides and angles of triangle ABC, and know and use the criteria for congruence of triangles.Derive and illustrate properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, and other plane figures [for example, equal lengths and angles] using appropriate language and technologies.Use Pythagoras’ Theorem and trigonometric ratios in similar triangles to solve problems involving right-angled triangles.Use the properties of faces, surfaces, edges and vertices of cubes, cuboids, prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones and spheres to solve problems in 3-D.Interpret mathematical relationships both algebraically and geometrically.Identify properties of, and describe the results of, translations, rotations and reflections applied to given figures.Identify and construct congruent triangles, and construct similar shapes by enlargement, with and without coordinate grids.Apply the properties of angles at a point, angles at a point on a straight line, vertically opposite angles.Understand and use the relationship between parallel lines and alternate and corresponding angles.KS3 REVISION â€" MATHS PRACTICE QUESTIONS(click here to expand!)Have a look at some of the example Maths questions that children will be taught during their KS3 Maths classes.Write your answers in the comments box below and I will mark how well you have done!QUESTION 1 I think of a prime number between 10 and 20. I double it. Rounded to the nearest ten, the number is 20. What number did I start with?QUESTION 2Complete the table below by filling in the missing numbers. The first one has been done for you.QUESTION 3 Match each box to the correct answer.PARENTAL ADVICE FOR KS3 STUDENTS IN YEARS 7, 8 AND 9(click here to expand!)Of course, no matter how many times you drill it into your child’s brain the importance of their education, it is ultimately down to them! As a parent, you can only push and motivate your child to a certain extent â€" the rest is up to them!However, as a parent of a child in KS3, I think it is important that you are equipped with some of the best advice and tips to help your child through their KS3 revision.Below I have outlined some of the most useful tips as a parent of a KS3 child:Golden Nugget 1 â€" Revision timetablesWhen it comes to revising, preparation is key. That is why you need to sit down with your child and come up with an efficient and well-structured revision timetable.It is important that you work with y our child to assess their academic strengths and weaknesses, in order to carry out these revision sessions successfully.Golden Nugget 2 â€" Understanding the best way your child learnsThere are many different ways to revise when it comes to exams, and it all comes down to picking a way that your child will find most useful.Below is a list of the common learning styles that you may want to try with your child:• Visual â€" the use of pictures and images to remember information.• Aural â€" the use of sound and music to remember information.• Verbal â€" the use of words, in both speech and writing, to understand information.• Social â€" working together in groups.• Solitary â€" working and studying alone.Golden Nugget 3 â€" Break times Allow your child plenty of breaks when revising. It’s really important not to overwork your child.Keep in mind that a child’s retention rate is usually between 30 to 50 minutes. Any longer than this, and your child will start to lose interes t.Golden Nugget 4 â€" Variety is key! Make sure that your child practices a variety of questions. Broadening their understanding of that subject will undoubtedly improve their overall ability.Golden Nugget 5 â€" Improve their confidenceEncourage your child to communicate verbally, as well as in writing. Ensure that your child is fully confident in the subject they are learning by offering on-going support, motivating them throughout their revision time, and showing continuous praise.Golden Nugget 6 â€" Answer the easier questions first A good tip to teach your child is to answer all the questions they find easiest first. That way, they can swiftly work through the paper, before attempting the questions they struggle with.Golden Nugget 7 â€" Check out our other revision resourcesWe have a range of other KS3 resources to help your child prepare for EVERY stage of their learning. Visit Amazon to have a look at our KS3 resources.KS3 Revision English KS3 Revision Maths This entry was po sted in Education, Resources, Revision. Bookmark the permalink. Katie Noakes How2Become Successful at the IPG Awards 2017E-Tray Exercises for the Civil Service