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ACTION RESEARCHSOME METHODS OF STUDYING EFFECTIVELY FOR 9TH GRADE STUDENTS TO PREPARE FOR 10TH GRADE ENTRANCE EXAM AT DIEN LU SECONDARY SCHOOL Performed by: Truong Thi Thu Job title:

ACTION RESEARCH

SOME METHODS OF STUDYING EFFECTIVELY FOR 9TH GRADE STUDENTS TO PREPARE FOR 10TH GRADE ENTRANCE EXAM AT DIEN LU SECONDARY SCHOOL

Performed by: Truong Thi Thu

Job title: Teacher

Organization: Dien Lu Secondary School

The aspect of the action research: English

BA THUOC, 2024

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2.2 Problems emerged before the study was acted 3

2.4 The result of applying new solutions 14

REFERENCE MATERIALS 17

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Rationale

Vietnam is on its way to integrate deeper with friends around the world.

Learning English, therefore, has become urgent need than ever The Ministry of Education and Training implemented the project "Teaching and learning foreign languages in the national education system", in the new period 2020 – 2025 is a change for teachers and learners to approach English in the future to meet the authentic demand in the era of integration

Stemming from that purpose, the teaching and learning of foreign languages in secondary schools has changed markedly Foreign languages have become one of the three compulsory subjects in the high school graduation exam English has been covered in schools everywhere Along with the renovation of textbooks and teaching methods, the innovation of testing and assessment is a very important step in the teaching and learning process Innovation in teaching methods and innovation in assessment are two closely related activities

The renovation of assessment includes many stages, many contents Knowing how to prepare for 10th Grade entrance exam can be stressful -especially when you are 9th grade students facing 10th Grade entrance exam, which can

have a big impact on your final grade While it is normal to feel a little anxious, there really is nothing to worry about By knowing how to study effectively, you can prepare for your 10th Grade entrance exam like an expert Thus, I think that improving the quality for 9th grade students taking 10th entrance exam so

important

Besides, most students are very passive, learning by rote to cope, even some students are lazy in revising old lessons before taking exams because they

have lost their basics Faced with that fact, I have " Some methods of studying effectively for the 9 th grade students to prepare for 10 th grade entrance exam at Dien Lu secondary school.” to help students be more active in

learning, accumulate knowledge and skills, and create a lively atmosphere in class

1.2 The aim of research

I always define myself as a teacher who has the role of guiding, motivating and encouraging students to promote their positivity and initiative, helping them to acquire knowledge and use language fluently Besides improving the efficiency of class time and promoting creative dynamism, I am always dedicated to look for creativity in teaching hours, but first of all, I have

to understand the focus of each lesson, convey it properly and sufficiently, but always determine that the ultimate goal of language teaching English is to help students master language skills to apply in real life Therefore, with new methods that have been learned, teachers must have the task of guiding students

to study effectively, creating every favorable opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of English as much as possible

1.3 The object of the study

To research the ways of studying strategies and methods of improving the

quality for 9th grade students taking 10th grade entrance exam that will help grade

9 students at Dien Lu secondary school to help them overcome difficulties and

be excited and interested in studying effectively before the exam and when it is time to take the test

1.4 The methods of the study :

During the study, I used the following methods:

- Survey and investigation are applied to investigate the quality of students when

do tasks through class activities

- Observation is applied to observe how excited the students are during the time they join in activities

- The suggestive and communicative approach is applied to help students if they have difficulties

- Analysis,statistics, synthesis, comparation and assessment are applied to assess the progress of students when they approach with new methods

2 CONTENTS

2.1 Theoretical background :

Teaching and Learning activities always need feedback to make timely adjustments, in order to create the highest efficiency, reflected in the quality of student learning Regular testing helps teachers to adjust and supplement the knowledge, skills and attitudes that the subject sets out, and at the same time, it will help students form the right learning motivation and attitude from which to accumulate acquire the necessary knowledge and skills The innovation of written examination in the classroom not only helps to create a lively learning atmosphere but also helps students avoid rote learning, passive learning, and perverse learning, there by promoting the activeness and initiative of students and bring high efficiency in teaching and learning

Most of the students at my school are ethnic minority students in the countryside, some of them speak Vietnamese influently, and their subject knowledge is much lacking, so many of them do not really like this subject This leads to a low self-awareness of many students To deal with teachers, they often use the book "Learn English well" without bothering to learn vocabulary or practice skills

Although the semester exams focus on checking grammar, reading comprehension skills, writing sentences, moreover, there is a part of them in multiple-choice format, so many students have neglected to study the old lessons and practice skills that rely solely on luck in taking the test The traditional test

of old lessons is usually to call 1 or 2 students to the board to write new words

or answer questions This is both time consuming and psychologically stressful for students, moreover, it is impossible to test many children at the same time Therefore, it is not possible to assess the student's ability In addition, it is a fact that students who already have oral marks often neglect to study their old lessons because they think that the teacher will not call them anymore, and the

remaining weak subjects, no matter how many times they call to the blackboard, they will never call them again, lesson time

All of the above factors make students lazy and passive in learning, and the quality of teaching and learning is not high On that basis, I applied innovations in English teaching classes

2.2 Problems emerged before the study was acted

Currently, in high schools, like other subjects, English teaching and learning is taking place along with the renovation of educational methods, the renewal of textbooks, and the reduction of the curriculum content to suit the needs of students with students' awareness, making students have access to modern content and knowledge However, as the school is located in a particularly difficult area, the facilities are still lacking, the students' ability to acquire knowledge is slow, so teaching and learning English is also difficult, especially the exam students'

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- Most of the students are from ethnic minorities, they often lack confidence and they even have little time to study as they have to help their parents at home They think that English is a difficult subject, especially when asked in a new language due to their limited vocabulary and poor grammar

- Many students live far away from their parents, they do not have someone to remind them to study, they lack of interest in studying and often do not memorize old lessons

- They react slowly when being asked

-To have accurate basis for determining innovative solutions, find out the way to solve the problem, from the beginning of school year 2021 – 2022, I conducted a survey for gifted students in grade 9 and obtained the following results:

9 80 8 10 12 15 24 30 24 30 12 15

By the statistical results showed that the percentage of weak students are still quite high This shows that students are not interested in studying old lessons, so the essential problem is how to make students excited about doing their homework and revising the lessons before taking the exam carefully I have proposed solutions and used following methods to perform

2.3 Solutions

2.3.1 Studying effectively for the 9 th grade students to prepare for 10 th grade entrance exam

The first thing to prepare is to determine exactly what to check: Teachers need to determine the minimum level of knowledge and skills that students have acquired in the learning process The question posed to the students must be precise and clear, avoiding the students' understanding into two different meanings, leading to the wrong answer

Teachers must redesign the requirements, exercises in the textbook or create similar exercises to avoid students using the keys in the "Good Study Guide" to deal with the teacher

2.3.2 Pedagogical requirements of studying effectively for the 9 th grade students to prepare for 10 th grade entrance exam

Create favorable conditions for students to respond naturally and fully to their understanding Based on the students' oral responses and hands-on activities, the true state of their knowledge and skills is discovered.Teachers' attitude and treatment of students also have great significance during oral examination Teachers need to know how to listen to the answers, know how

to monitor students' activities and on that basis draw conclusions about students' knowledge

In the process of students answering a question with many errors or mistakes, if there is no necessary reason, the teacher should not interrupt the student The same mistake, but the teacher must know which mistakes should be corrected immediately and which should be left to students to answer

It is advisable to combine the methods of testing and to be able to test many students at the same time, while calling some students to the board, the teacher assigns other questions to the students below the class and then collects their notebooks some children to dot Thanks to those additional questions, teachers can visualize the quality of students' knowledge

2.3.3 Some methods of studying effectively for the 9 th grade students to prepare for 10 th grade entrance exam

As we all know, taking the 10th entrance exam is a compulsory and important with the 9th grade students Therefore, this activity must be diverse to avoid boredom, monotony, create a lively atmosphere in the classroom and help students learn more effectively Every student has different ways of studying, so there is no foolproof method that works for everyone But teachers can apply the following methods:

2.3.3.1 Self - study to enrich your knowledge

Self-study has always been the most effective exam preparation method, especially for 9th grade teens preparing for the 10th grade entrance exam Self-study allows individuals to explore, research, and solve difficult questions on their own It helps grasp the essence of the lesson and enhances memorization Independent thinking is enhanced through self-study, quickly filling knowledge gaps Allocate time for self-study and arrange a conducive study environment to achieve the highest review efficiency

Self-study has always been the most effective exam preparation method

2.3.3.2 Encouraging students to create a study outline

If you've ensured to closely follow the basic knowledge in textbooks, create your own study outline A study outline is the systematization of essential knowledge, necessary to be memorized as notes or tables Creating a study outline helps students have the most comprehensive view of the amount of knowledge to be learned as well as the logical aspect for each lesson This will lead to an appropriate review plan It's one of the most effective exam preparation methods for 9th grade teens

Creating a study outline gives students the most comprehensive view of the amount of knowledge to be learned

2.3.3.3 Rational exam preparation time allocation

The 10th grade entrance exam doesn't just stop at one subject, but at least two, even four subjects Therefore, it's crucial to allocate exam preparation time reasonably for each subject You can't study all subjects at once, as it will cause boredom and stress Thus, it's essential to allocate time for each subject as well

as study, rest, and leisure time appropriately…

The advice for you is to study in the morning, not study for too long, 45 to 60 minutes per subject is the most reasonable time, take a 10-minute break before continuing to study

Reasonably allocating study time for each subject is crucial

2.3.3.4 Solidify knowledge as you go

Solidifying knowledge as you go is one of the most effective methods for 9th-grade teens preparing for the 10th-grade entrance exam Many students focus only on the logical quantity of problems However, cramming leads to forgetting what's learned earlier, not understanding the essence of the problem, resulting in reduced application skills To prepare effectively for the exam, 9th-grade teens should remember to study diligently and thoroughly Only then can they easily apply the knowledge during the exam

Studying thoroughly ensures effective preparation for the 10th-grade entrance exam

2.3.3.5 Stick to the basics in textbooks

Many people believe that studying advanced and expanded knowledge is better than focusing on the basic knowledge provided in textbooks This is incorrect Most exam questions closely follow the basic knowledge taught in textbooks Therefore, when preparing for the exam, stick to the fundamental concepts in textbooks to avoid scattered learning and lack of focus By mastering the fundamental concepts in textbooks, you can then easily expand to more advanced knowledge

Stick to the fundamental concepts in textbooks to avoid scattered learning and lack of focus

2.3.3.6 Challenge yourself with past exam papers

Whether you're preparing for any exam, challenging yourself with past exam papers is always essential Past exam papers are a treasure trove of comprehensive knowledge that allows learning to go hand in hand with practical application, maximizing the use of the revised knowledge Attempting past exam papers for the 10th-grade entrance exam helps students identify their strengths and weaknesses, thereby gaining additional experience and skills, ensuring high scores in the actual exam

Picture 1:Challenging yourself with past exam papers is always essential

Picture 2: Students are challenging themselves with past exam papers