Some useful information for parents regarding Millburn Academy.
Websites to help your child revise for their exams:
Bitesize – Standard Grade and Higher
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/bitesize/standard/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/brainsmart/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/learningzone/
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Millburn Parent Council Minutes – March 2010
S5/6 Parents Information Evening Information
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THE LEARNING POD
The school has bought access to a useful online learning resource for pupils studying Maths and English. The Learning Pod is a collection of over 100 online video tutorials in Mathematics, and over 100 online video tutorials in English. These short, dynamic presentations help young people to increase their knowledge and understanding of the key mathematical concepts within Standard Grade and National Qualification courses. Please click this link to get to the Learning Pod homepage – www.learning-pod.com . You will be asked to enter a username and password.
Please enter details as follows:
Username – millburna
Password – learning
This will give you access to reasources which will be extremely helpful as the SQA exams approach.
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This link takes you to a list of useful websites that will give you ideas about encouraging your son or daughter to read more. Many parents ask how they can help their children with reading: the websites here will give you lots of inspiration!
Reading For Enjoyment Websites
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We’d like to draw your attention to the following website, run by Channel 4, which has many resources that may help your son or daughter to develop their skills in their subjects. The link is:
S5/6 Prelim Info – S5/6 prelim Information and guidlines.
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Standards & Quality Report FINAL for Parents Oct 2009 – (If a paper copy is required please collect from the school office).