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Year 13 Trial Exam Information
Subject Detail: Areas of the Specification covered Question type Time
Applied Science Unit 3 - BTEC
Questions based on the Key concepts in Unit 3 A Planning a scientific investigation
Justifying/Analysing equipment
Writing a Hypothesis
Method of data collection
Health and Safety – Risks and Hazards
Percentage error B Data collection, processing and analysis/interpretation
Discrete/categorical data and bar charts
Percentage error of measuring equipment Percentage
Percentage change
Mean/Average
Standard deviation
Standard error bars
Chi squared (X2 )
t-test
Critical values according to p=0.05
Answering a null hypothesis
C Drawing conclusions and evaluation
Describing data/result trends
Primary and Secondary data
Answering a null hypothesis with standard deviation/standard error
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12 marks Graphs, results table, conclusion Planning and method, Method of data collection, Health and Safety – Risks and Hazards
1 hr
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Art Component One Objects project
Assessment Criteria: AO1 – AO4 Mid-point response piece. An ambitious, large scale piece of work which combines artists and students own photography.
N/A
5 hrs
Photography Component One Objects project
Assessment Criteria: AO1 – AO4 Mid-point response piece. Photoshoot Editing Presenting Students to evidence the process and create an ambitious outcome which combines their artists research to develop their idea
N/A
5 hrs
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Biology 1
Yr 12 Content (Paper 1) On any topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills: Biological Molecules Cells Organisms exchange substances with their environment Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
Short and long answer questions Including some multiple choice and maths skill questions No essay
1hr 30mins
Biology 2
Yr 13 Content (Paper 2) On topics covered so far, including relevant practical skills: Energy transfers in and between organisms Organisms respond to changes in internal and external environments Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems
Short and long answer questions Including some multiple choice and maths skill questions No essay
1hr 30 mins
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Business
1.2 Understanding different business forms 3.1 Setting marketing objectives 3.2 Understanding markets and customers 4.3 Increasing efficiency and productivity 7.2 Financial ratio analysis 7.4 Political and legal change 7.7 The competitive environment 9.2 Assessing innovation 10.1 Managing change 10.3 Managing strategic implementation
Full range 2 hrs
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Chemistry PR1 Paper 1 19/10/2020
AS T1 Atomic Structure AS Topic 2 Amount of Substance Redox Periodicity and Group 2 Group 7 Kinetics Acids and Bases (All parts)
AO1 AO2 AO3 Theory and Calculations
1 hr
Chemistry PR1 Paper 2 19/10/2020
Organic Chemistry - just Isomerism and Mechanisms Energetics AS and A2 Equilibria (Kc and Kp) Thermodynamics: Born Haber Thermodynamics: Entropy
AO1 AO2 AO3 Theory and Calculations
1 hr
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Computer Science Paper 1
Paper 1 Reverse Polish Graphs Tracing Algorithms Turing Machine
Knowledge of theory covered. Ability to read/write algorithms Ability to Code
2hrs 30 mins
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Economics
Theme 1: All topics to varying degrees could be assessed here so general revision of Theme 1 is advised. Theme 3:
Mergers and acquisitions
Monopoly market structure
Oligopoly market structure
Cost revenue diagrams
Government intervention in concentrated markets/regulation of concentrated markets
Collusion
Full spectrum of questions from Paper 1. Section A includes: 1 mark multiple choice questions, 2 and 4 mark short answer questions and 4 mark diagram drawing questions Section B includes 1 of each of the following: 5, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 25 mark questions that you practiced during lockdown each week.
2 hrs
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English Language paper 1
Language, the individual and Society Section B - Children's language development EITHER: Question on written language acquisition OR- Question on spoken language acquisition
30 marks Essay 50 mins
English Language Paper 2
Language Diversity and Change Section A EITHER- Question 1 OR Question 2 Evaluate the idea that... Section B BOTH Question 3 and Question 4 Analyse how langauge is used in text A and B to present views about... AND Write and opinion article about...(the views from question 3)
30 marks evaluative essay 40 marks essay 30 marks opinion article
2hrs 30 mins
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English Literature paper 1
Love through the Ages Section A - Shakespeare In the light of this view... Section C - Pre1900 Anthology and 'Room With a View' Compare how the authors of two texts you have studied present...
25 marks Essay-closed book 25 marks Essay-open book
2 hrs
English Literature Paper 2
Texts in Shared Contexts: Modern Times, Literature from 1945 to the Present Day Option 1- Sheers essay then comparison of HMT and Streetcar OR Option 2- Streetcar essay and the comparison essay on HMT and Sheers OR Option 3-HMT essay and then comparison essay on Sheers and Streetcar
2 x 25-mark essays Open book
1hr 40 mins
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Geography Paper 1: Physical
Tectonics
Coasts
Water
Carbon
4 mark Quantitative
6 and 8 mark ‘Explain’ 12 mark ‘Assess’
20 mark ‘Evaluate’
Some questions have resources
2 hrs 15
mins
Geography Paper 2: Human
Globalisation
Superpowers
Regeneration
Health, Human Rights and Intervention
4 mark Quantitative
6 and 8 mark ‘Explain’ 12 mark ‘Assess’
20 mark ‘Evaluate’
Some questions have resources
2 hrs 15
mins
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Detail: Areas of specification covered Question type Time
Health and Social Care – National Diploma
Unit 4: Enquiries into current Research in Health and Social care Analysis and evaluation of current research methods Analysis and evaluation of current issues in Health and Social Care
15 & 20 mark questions. Paper total: 65 marks
3 hrs
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History – German
Bismarck’s Germany 1871-1890 Social groups and change 1871-1929 Economy – whole period Establishment of democracy after WW2
1x 30 mark source essay 2x 25 mark essay
2hrs 30 min
History - British
Establishment of the NHS The Liberal Government 1906-1914 Post WW1 recovery The National Government
1x 30 mark source essay 2x 25 mark essay
2hrs 30 min
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IT Year 13 BTEC
Unit 1: Information Technology Systems Learners will be assessed on their understanding of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations. Topics will include: Digital devices in IT systems, Transmitting data, Operating online, Protecting data and information, Impact of IT systems , Issues 90 Marks
Written answer questions. 3,4,6.8 & 12 marks. Some diagrams to complete.
Two hours.
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Mathematics
Pure Mathematics with Mechanics
Any of the following Areas could be tested:
Algebra and functions Binomial Expansion (AS/A2)
Sketching curves Trigonometry (AS/A2)
Exponential and Logarithms Integration (AS/A2)
Partial Fractions Numerical Methods
Proof Vectors
Differentiation (AS/A2) Sequences and Series Variable Acceleration
Kinematics
1,2,3,4,6,7,9 mark questions
Pure content skill based questioning and problem solving, including modelling
questions
Then mechanics section at end of paper
2 hrs 15 mins
Mathematics
Pure Mathematics with Statistics
Any of the following Areas could be tested:
Algebra and functions
Binomial Expansion (AS/A2) Sketching curves
Trigonometry (AS/A2) Exponential and Logarithms
Integration (AS/A2) Partial Fractions
Numerical Methods Proof
Vectors Differentiation (AS/A2) Sequences and Series
Histograms Interpolation Probability
Statistical analysis – mean, standard deviation
1,2,3,4,6,7,9 mark questions
Pure content skill based questioning and problem solving, including modelling
questions
Then statistics section at end of paper
2 hrs 15 mins
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Further Maths students
Full mock 2 papers pure mathematics
Any of the following Areas could be tested:
Proof
Algebra and Functions Coordinate Geometry Sequences and Series
Trigonometry Exponential and Logarithms
Differentiation Integration
Numerical Methods Vectors
1,2,3,4,6,7,9 mark questions
Pure content skill based questioning and problem solving, including modelling
questions
Each paper is 2hrs
Further Maths students
Statistics & Mechanics
Maths A level Content
Any of the following Areas could be tested:
Statistics:
Sampling
Data Representation Probability
Statistical Distributions Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Mechanics:
Quantities and Units in Mechanics
Kinematics Forces and Newton’s Laws
Moments
Section A will be Statistics and Section B will be Mechanics.
2 hr paper
Further Maths Core Pure
Any of the following Areas could be tested: Complex numbers Argand diagram
De Moivre’s Theorem Proof by induction
Roots of polynomials Vectors
Integration Applications of integration
1,2,3,4,6,7,9 mark questions
Pure content skill based questioning and problem solving, including modelling
questions
2 x 1 hr 30 min papers
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Hyperbolic functions Maclaurin Series
Summation of Series Polar Co ordinates
Further Maths Mechanics
Kinematics Projectiles
Forces Work, Energy and Power
1-17 mark questions Skill based questions and problem solving
and modelling 1 x 45 mins paper
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Media One
Targeted Close Study Products plus unseen text Sec A - Language and Representation Advertising and Marketing (Score / Maybelline) Music Video (Ghost Town / Letter To The Free) Sec B - Audience and Industries Film Industries (Chicken) Newspapers (Daily Mail and The i)
8,12,9,20 marks Text analysis, context analysis, theory evaluation, essay 6,9,20 marks concept knowledge, influence analysis, essay
2 hrs
Media Two
In Depth Close Study Products plus unseen text Magazines (Oh Comley / Men's Health) TV ( Deutschland 83 / Capital)
9 and two 25-mark essays Text analysis with theory Then 2 of the following:
Theory evaluation Context evaluation Synoptic question
1hr 30 mins
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Music
Assessment 1: Listening Paper Assessment 2: Performing Assessment 3: Composition
Section A: Listening (56 marks) Unfamiliar music - Students must be able to listen attentively to unfamiliar music from each of the three strands to identify and accurately describe musical elements and use musical language (including staff notation). Section B: Analysis and Context (34 marks) Unfamiliar music Students must be able to listen attentively to unfamiliar music from all the named artists/ composers in their selected Areas of study to identify and accurately describe musical elements and use musical language (including staff notation). Section C: Essay (30 marks) Students must answer a essay question on either Jazz or Musical Theatre. Students must submit a Solo performance on Google Classroom. Minimum time requirement is 2minutes. Student must submit work on Chorale 1. (Given soprano and bass line)
2hrs 30mins
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Music Technology Producing and Analysing Exam & Composing Using Technology Assessment
1.1 Software and Hardware 1.2 Capture of sound
Gain structure and how it affects noise and distortion
The characteristics and suitability of microphone
types
The suitability of microphone placement techniques
The advantages and disadvantages of microphone
types in terms of polar pattern and frequency
response
Advanced microphone techniques
How microphones work
1.3 Synthesis
How synthesis is used to create sounds
How timbre is affected by a wider range of
parameters
1.4 Sampling
Pitch mapping
Editing samples
Looping
Advanced parameters
o Sequencing
Quantise
Editing skills
Written/practical examination: 1 hour 45 minutes (plus 10 minutes setting-up time This paper comprises two sections: A and B and all questions are compulsory. Each student will be provided with a set of audio/MIDI materials for the practical element of the examination, to include:
audio files relating to three instrumental/vocal parts
a single MIDI file from which a fourth instrumental part will be created or synthesised.
2 hrs 30 mins
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1.5 Audio editing
How to remove clicks and noise
1.6 Pitch and rhythm correction and manipulation
How to correct inaccuracies in pitch
How to correct inaccuracies in rhythm
Parameters that allow greater control and creativity
1.7 Automation
How to use volume and pan automation
Automating parameters of plug-ins
1.8 Dynamic processing
Uses of compression and gating
Core and advanced parameters of a compressor and
gate
1.9 Stereo
Pan
1.10 EQ
Different types of EQ used in a recording
How parameters affect the sound
1.11 Effects
Core and Advanced parameters
Reverb
Delay
Modulated Delay
Wah Wah Pedal
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Distortion
Tremelo
Vocal Effects
Lo-Fi
1.12 Balance and Blend
Balance
Blend
1.13 Mastering
Perceived Volume
Mastering parameters
Understanding how E.Q is used in the mastering
process
2.1 Acoustics
How the live room acoustics affect the recording
Acoustic parameters
2.2 Lead’s and Signals
Connectivity including signal path and signal; types
The different types of leads
Impedance
2.3 Numeracy
Technical numeracy
2.4 Levels
Principles of levels and metering
Levels and metering scales
2.5 Numeracy 2.6 Levels
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PE Component 1
1.1.a. Skeletal and Muscular Systems 1.1.b. Cardiovascular and Resp. Systems 1.1.c. Energy for Exercise 1.1.d. Environmental Effects 1.2 Exercise Physiology 1.2.a. Diet and Nutrition 1.2.b. Preparation and Training Methods 1.2.c. Injury Prevention 1.3 Biomechanics 1.3.a. Biomechanical Principles and Levers only.
Total = 90 marks Start: 5 x 2 mark questions totalling 10 marks Middle: 1/2/3/4/5/6 mark questions totalling 60 marks End: 1 x 20 mark (synoptic) question
2 hrs
PE Component 2
2.2. Sports Psychology 2.1 Skill Acquisition Classification of Skills Types and Methods of Practice Transfer of Skills Principles and Theories of Learning Movement Skills only.
Total = 60 marks Start: 5 x 2 mark questions totalling 10 marks Middle: 1/2/3/4/5/6 mark questions totalling 40 marks End: 1 x 10 mark (synoptic) question
1 hr
PE Component 3
3.1 Sport and Society 3.2 Contemporary Issues in Sport Ethics and Deviance in Sport Commercialisation and Media only.
Total = 60 marks Start: 5 x 2 mark questions totalling 10 marks Middle: 1/2/3/4/5/6 mark questions totalling 40 marks End: 1 x 10 mark (synoptic) question
1 hr
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PER Ancient Philosophical Influencers
Plato
Aristotle
Mind, Body and Soul
Mind, Body and Soul Arguments based on observation
Cosmological Argument
Design Argument Arguments based on reason
Ontological argument Religious Experiences
Religious experiences The Problem of Evil
The Problem of Evil The Nature of God
The nature and concept of God
Religious Language
Via Negativa and Via Positiva
Religious Language
Three essays worth 40 marks each
2 hrs
PER Natural law
Situation Ethics
Kantian Ethics
Utilitarianism
Euthanasia
Business Ethics
Three essays worth 40 marks each
2 hrs
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Developments in Christian Thought
Augustine’s teaching on human nature
The Person of Jesus
essays worth 40 marks each
1 hr 30 mins
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Physics (first paper – equivalent to exam paper 2
Y13 content (including work studied during lockdown) Focusing on Electric Fields Magnetic Fields and Flux Gravitational Fields Thermal Physics Capacitors
60 marks Short answer written questions and calculations 25 marks Single mark multiple choice questions
2 hrs
Physics (second paper – equivalent to exam paper 3A)
Practical Skills
45 marks Short answer written questions and calculations. These may involve plotting of graphs and manipulating of data.
1hr 10 mins
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Politics – US Politics
Congress – checks and balances US Elections – National Party Conventions US and the UK Supreme Courts US and the UK Executives US and the UK Constitutions
9 marks x 3
25 mark extract x1
Comparative question (choice of two, but will only answer one)
2 hrs
Politics - Political ideologies
Liberalism - Human nature - Role of the state in the economy
Conservatism
- Politics of imperfection - Human nature
9 marks x 3
25 mark extract x1
1 hr 20 mins
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Subject Styles of questions Topics/Content assessed Useful resources Duration
Product Design Paper 1 exam – Technical Principles 30% of A-level 120 Marks
Mixture of short and extended response questions.
Contains science and maths based questions as well and design.
Highest marking question 14 marks
All technical principles from the specification (3.1)
Mechanical and physical properties of materials.
Comparison and implementation of manufacture processes and scales of manufacture.
Smart and modern materials
Moral, social and ethical implications surrounding design and designing.
Analysing and use of Data
Maths elements: 7 key principles.
All specification information can be found on the school learning zone. All courses, design technology, KS5, AQA product design A-level projects Programme of revision can be found in their google classroom and also on the learning zone.
2 hrs 30 mins
Product Design Paper 2 exam – Designing and Making Principles 20% of A-level 80 Marks
Mixture of sort and extended response questions Section A:
Product analysis: 30 marks.
Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s)
Section B:
Commercial manufacture: 50 Marks
Mixture of short and extended response questions.
Contains science and maths based questions as well and design.
Comparison and justification of application of materials for Product(s)
Reasons and applications for Quality control and quality assurance.
Designing legislation
Moral, social and environmental impact of design.
Maths elements: 7 key principles.
All specification information can be found on the school learning zone. All courses, design technology, KS5, AQA product design A-level projects Programme of revision can be found in their google classroom and also on the learning zone.
1 hr 30 mins
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Psychology Paper one research methods
Data analysis, research design
Section A: multiple choice Section B: research design – including 15 marks question Section C: Data analysis
2 hrs
Psychology Paper two Psychological themes through core studies
Core studies debates and issues
Section A: SAQ on the studies. 2/3 Knowledge 1/3 evaluation Section B: debates and issues: 1/3 knowledge 2/3 evaluation. Will include at least one extended piece of writing Section C: Application to unseen stimulus. 2/3 application, 1/3 evaluation
2 hrs
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Sociology Paper 1: H580-01
Section A: Socialisation, Culture and Identity Section B: Families and Relationships
6, 12 and 20 marks (12 mark question is source-based) 12, 16 and 24 mark questions
1 hr 30 mins
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Spanish Paper 1
Units 1-6 Year 12 Units 1-6 Year 13 AO1-3
Listening summary Reading summary Translation – English and Spanish Reading and listening exercises T/F/NM Answer in English/Spanish 100 marks
2 hrs 30
mins
Spanish Paper 2
Analysis of the film Volver and the play La Casa de Bernarda Alba AO3+4
2 Essays 80 marks
2 hrs
Spanish Paper 3
IRP Presentation Speaking card covering Units 1-6 Year 12 + Units 1+2 Year 13 AO1-4
Speaking card – questions on theme 30 marks
30 mins
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