REVIEWS: Rachel Eltham makes a positive difference to Key Stage 5 students

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Rachel Eltham is a relatively new presenter in the Positively MAD presenting team, but already she has established herself as a dynamic and engaging speaker.

Delivering courses on exam preparation, study skills and motivation, Rachel is gradually making a name for herself as one of Posmad’s sought after presenters, with some students describing her delivery style as “brilliant and engaging.”

Earlier this month, Rachel Eltham was at Highworth Grammar School, delivering the Exam Busters course to Year 11 students.

Exam Busters is a year-group presentation which shows students how to prepare more effectively for exams and tests. Using a variety of learning methods, the course has been designed to help students feel more confident about their ability to study well.

One of the teachers who observed the presentation, described it as “unique, interactive and engaging” and all the students who filled in feedback form, indicated that they would recommend the course to others. This is testament to Rachel’s seemingly effortless ability to capture an audience’s attention and interest. In fact, one of the students wrote that the course was “helped me understand how to revise.”

Rachel also delivered a study skills/ motivation at Colne school – and the response was equally positive and encouraging, with one teacher remarking that the course gave students ‘tools for independent study.’

Read on to discover more terrific feedback Rachel has received this month:

Highworth Grammar:

Teacher comments:

• Engaging, colourful and visual – Mike Wibberley
• The presentation was unique, interactive and engaging. The tools described can be used  in a number of subject – Katie Ogden
• The Mindmapping and use of your imagination to make a journey were particularly relevant.

4 stars

• It was really interesting and has helped to understand how to revise. – Chloe W
• It was beneficial and fun. – Becca

5 stars

• Brilliant funny and helpful – Lucy K
• Very efficient for working and proves to work. Much more fun, entertaining and helps. – Chiara
• It was really useful. Never thought I would remember all that about Marco Polo! – Paige
• Extremely helpful. Active at all times. Fun and interesting. – Yasmin
• Good method for revision. Saves time and effort. – Wenmin
• It was interesting, fun and has helped me understand how to revise. – Elle
• Helped me know different ways to revise.- Zoe
• Very informative. Helps to learn different styles. – Megan

Colne School

Teacher comments:

• ·         Descriptions of reasons for and approaches to learning were made very clear and accessible. Students understood how they learn, aiding the exam process.- Richard T
• ·         Gave students ideas on how to motivate themselves and learn new skills. - Dale C
• ·         Gaining revision skills. Given tools for independent study, hints and tips.- Jane V

Student feedback:

4 Stars:

• ·         Everyone got involved, and the techniques were very useful and they work. – Alice Year 12
• ·         I thought it was very helpful and enjoyable, even though I thought I would not learn anything from  it. I did and I am glad. – Mia, Year 13
• ·         Very entertaining and interesting. – Peter Year 12
• ·         Very motivating. Well broken up so it doesn’t get boring. – Year 13
• ·         Interesting, fun – helps with revision techniques. – Nicolette, Year 12

5 Stars

• Just really good and helpful – Josh, Year 12
• Believe the mind maps will be a great help with revision. Great talk, done well to keep the group occupied. – Joe, Year 13

Well done to Rachel for once again making such a positive difference to students’ attitude and ability. We look forward to more terrific feedback.