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Blackpool Aspire Academy

Opening doors 2015

The more and better qualifications and skills you gain.....

.....the more doors can be opened in your future.

Which doors do you want to open?

A guide to preparing for Y11 exams

for students and parents/carers

KS4 2

Helping you prepare for Y11 exams

What this booklet contains

A revision/learning toolkit – 12 ideas to choose from Detailed information about each subject’s exams Details of extra resources available Top tips for revision A ‘revision time calculator’ to help balance out the time you

spend on each subject Revision timetables – examples and blanks

Guidance to parents/carers

How will the school

help?

What do the tests/exams

look like?

I don’t know where to start – how do I revise?

Can I please have a revision

timetable template?

I am a parent/carer. How can I help?

Can I please have an example of a revision

timetable?

What will I need to get together?

KS4 3

Revision/learning toolkit – 12 strategies Note making A simple form of summarising.

Put information onto ‘revision cards’, write bullet points, etc

Summarising Select the most important points and present them in a concise and ordered manner.

Find the main threads in the information and make connections between these threads.

Summarising usually involves:

• making inferences to fill in things that are not stated;

• synthesising information to give the main gist.

Reading images

Annotate or label a photograph, diagram, piece of text or other visual image (produced with a white border).

Make links to what you already know and suggest a title or overall heading for the image.

If possible, explain your thinking to others.

Using ICT

Use revision packages, online revision such as www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize, Testbase/Exampro CDs

Look, cover, write/draw, check.....

Lots of scrap paper needed! Study the thing you want to learn, cover it up, and try to copy it; then

check.

Repeat the process until you get it right!

Write a rap or rhyme

or song; record it, play it back,

then listen

Write record play back

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

KS4 4

Revision/learning toolkit – 12 strategies

Talking partners

Talk about the work with someone else. [e.g a friend/ parent]

Ask questions of each other. ‘How well did you do?’

‘How can you improve?’ ‘Tell me what you understand by...’ ‘Give me a summary of ......’

Role play – walk around the house

Act it out; move round and recite; make links; e.g. science in the kitchen, history in the hall

Trace words/diagrams in the air

Put pictures and ‘post-its’ round the house

Highlight/ underline/ circle.......

E.g highlight nouns, underline verbs and circle adjectives

Memory techniques

Link words/information into a story to remember

Write a mnemonic [e.g. ROY G BIV for the rainbow colours] Classify information Word association (the more absurd the better!)

Devising questions

What questions could be asked about this?

What could the answers be?

Graphic organisers [including concept

maps]

• Identify key words and connect them

• Use templates [e.g. flowchart, herring bone, hierarchy, ‘What if...?’]

• Connect key words with connecting statements

• Group key words and connect [with or without connective words] [e.g. ‘Mind Map’]

KS4 5

Subject list

Subject Qualification Page Tick if it’s for

you!

English

GCSE 6

English LITERATURE

GCSE 7-8

Media

BTEC 9-10

Maths

GCSE 11-12

Core Science

GSCE 13

Additional Science

GCSE 14

Separate Science

GCSE 15

Computing

GCSE 16

ICT

GCSE 17-18

Geography

GCSE 19-20

History

GCSE 21-22

Religious Studies

GCSE 23-24

Travel & Tourism

BTEC 25-26

Textiles – Resistant Materials

GCSE 27-28

Graphics

GCSE 29

Catering-Product Design

GCSE 30-32

Construction

BTEC 33

French

GCSE 34-35

Music

BTEC 36

Dance

GCSE 37-38

Dance

GCSE 39

Music

GCSE 40-41

Physical Education

GCSE 42-43

Subject and Course Title

ENGLISH

Exam Board and web link to subject page

WJEC http://www.wjec.co.uk/

Recommended textbook

Revision book available from teacher

Recommended web-based resources

Assessment details

2hrs of exams = 60%

Controlled Assessments = 40%

Key skills

Reading for meaning and inference. Clear and accurate non-fiction transactional writing

Details of what you

have been taught

A copy of the specification is available from your teacher

A summary of the main topics is available

A glossary of key vocabulary is available

Past papers

Your teacher can provide you with a booklet of past papers. Alternatively, there are some on the website

Paper 1

1 hours

Paper 2

1 hours Exam dates, times

and lengths

Tuesday 2nd June AM 2015 (1 hour Reading) Tuesday 2nd June AM 1 hour 2015 (1hr Writing)

What you will need

Blacks pens, pencil, ruler Blacks pens, pencil, ruler

Focus of questions

4 questions, each worth 10 marks.

1 question will be information retrieval, 1 will ask you

identify how meaning is conveyed and 1 will ask you

to compare the two texts

2 Questions each worth 20 marks.

Non-fiction writing tasks one of which will ask you to write to

persuade. Styles of questions

Ideas for what you could do to prepare for this paper

Attend lesson 6

Complete all timed pieces diligently

Do extra timed pieces at home

Attend lesson 6

Complete all timed pieces diligently

Do extra timed pieces at home

Key messages from

the mock exam/ past exams

Which sections you did well and which you need to improve.

You must complete ALL questions. The reading questions should all take no more than 15 minutes and be

approximately the same length.

Both writing questions should take 30 minutes and should be at least one side of A4 long.

Accuracy of writing is VERY IMPORTANT

http://www.wjec.co.uk/

KS4 7

Subject and

Course Title ENGLISH LITERTURE

Exam Board and web

link to subject page

WJEC http://www.wjec.co.uk/

Recommended

textbook

Revision information available for specific texts from class teacher.

Recommended web-

based resources

bbc gcse bitesize

Assessment details

Two 2 hour papers

Unit 1

‘Of Mice & Men’ & Unseen Poetry Comparison

Unit 2

Drama and Prose

25% controlled assessments 75% exam

Key skills

Critical response to texts, Appreciation of language, structure & form, discussion of links and comparisons

Details of what you

have been taught




Past papers

Your teacher can provide you with a booklet of past papers. Alternatively, there are some on the website

Examination

Exam dates, times and

lengths

Paper 1

Monday 18th May 9am

Paper 2

Friday 22nd May 9am

What you will need

Blacks pens, pencil, ruler

Focus of questions

Paper 1

1 extract question on ‘Of Mice & Men‘ worth 10 marks 1 essay question on OM&M worth 20 marks

One unseen contemporary poetry comparison question worth 20 marks

Paper 2

1 extract question (10 marks) and 1 essay question on chosen drama text (20 marks).

1 extract question (10 marks) and 1 essay question on chosen prose text (20 marks).

Styles of questions

Extract questions and essay questions on the two prose texts and one drama text studied. Comparison of unseen

contemporary poetry.

Ideas for what you

could do to prepare for

Focus on key themes, context and characters within the texts studied. Learn key quotes.

Attend lesson 6. Practise questions under timed conditions.

http://www.wjec.co.uk/

KS4 8

Subject and

Course Title ENGLISH LITERTURE

this paper

Do extra timed pieces at home.

Key messages from the

mock exam/ past

exams

Use concise quotes to support your points. Plan your answer in the allocated time. Track through the extract

questions carefully. Plan key points to answer essay questions on themes, characters and context.

KS4 9

Subject and

Course Title BTEC MEDIA

Exam Board and web


Pearson Edexcel Btec First Award in Creative Digital Media Production

Unit 1:Digital Media Sectors and Audiences

www.edexcel.com

Recommended

textbook

Revision materials available from Mrs Johnson

Recommended web-

based resources

None Available

Assessment details

1 hour written exam

Key skills

See revision guide

Details of what you

have been taught




Past papers

www.edexcel.com

Examination


lengths

Monday 11th May 2015 AM (1hr)

What you will need

Black pen

Focus of questions

Media sectors, products & platforms Multimedia technology & consumption Audience types Roles of regulating bodies Audience Research Audience Types & demographics. Communication with audiences. How audiences read media texts. Denotation- description, identification Connotation- Association that are implied by a text or image. How stylistic codes are used

Styles of questions

Short questions in a multiple choice style, along with questions that require much longer and more detailed

responses.

Some questions will require an essay style response.

Ideas for what you


this paper

Read and work through the revision guide.

Complete past paper questions.

KS4 10

Subject and

Course Title BTEC MEDIA


mock exam/ past

exams

Think about the sections you did least well on.

Check teacher comments on mock papers and past paper questions.

KS4 11


GCSE MATHMATICS


Edexcel

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/maths/maths-a/Pages/default.aspx


N/A


Method Maths www.methodmaths.com

Revision Videos

Method Maths www.methodmaths.com

Revision Videos

ww.justmaths.com/online (Username: AspireStudent / Password: Aspire)

MathsWatch VLE

www.mathswatchvle.com (Same as MethodMaths)

Assessment details

3 ½ hour of assessment

50% Non-Calculator exam 50% Calculator exam

NO COURSEWORK

Key skills

Revision lists available from your teacher!

Details of what you have been taught




Past papers

Available on MethodMaths.com

Paper 1

Paper 2

Exam dates, times and lengths

Non Calculator: Thursday 4th June AM 2015 (1 hour 45

minutes)

Calculator: Monday 8th June AM 2015 (1 hour 45 minutes)

What you will need Black pen, pencil, ruler, sharpener. Other specialist Black pen, pencil, ruler, sharpener. A calculator is required

http://www.methodmaths.com/

http://www.methodmaths.com/

http://ww.justmaths.com/online

http://www.mathswatchvle.com/

KS4 12


GCSE MATHMATICS

equipment such as a protractor that may be required

will be provided on the day by the school

for this exam but will be provided on the day of the exam by

the school, as will any piece of specialist equipment such as a

protractor

Focus of questions

A mixture of content from across the entire study of Mathematics will be covered across both papers Styles of questions

Ideas for what you could do to prepare

for this paper

Practice MethodMaths Paper 1’s

Practice Times Tables and written methods for

calculations

Practice MethodMaths Paper 2’s

Key messages from the mock exam/ past

exams

Show Working Out (On average students who show working out rather than just writing answers get an additional

10% of marks awarded – this is an ENTIRE GRADE!!)

If a question says show your working out / give reasons for your answer then you MUST MUST MUST give them

KS4 13


GCSE CORE SCIENCE

Exam Board and web

link to subject page www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/by-subject/science/ http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-science-a-j241-from-2012/

Recommended

textbook

https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/Student/books_gcse_science_core.book_SAHS42

Recommended web-

based resources

www.bbcbitesize.co.uk

GCSE Science - OCR 21st Century Core Science – (B1,B2,B3), (C1,C2,C3), (P1,P2,P3)

Assessment details

x3 1 hour exam papers (75%), x1 Data analysis (12.5%), x1 Case study (12.5%)

Key skills

Details of what you

have been taught




Past papers

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-science-a-j241-from-2012/

Unit 1 (B1, B2, B3) Unit 2 (C1, C2, C3) Unit 3 (P1, P2, P3) Exam dates, times and lengths

Tuesday 12th May 2015 PM (1hr) Thursday 14th May 2015 AM (1hr) Wed 20th May 2015 PM (1hr)

What you will need

Black ball point pens, ruler, pencil,

rubber, pencil sharpener.

Black ball point pens, ruler, pencil, Black ball point pens, ruler, pencil,

rubber, pencil sharpener. rubber, pencil sharpener.

Focus of questions

Short answer factual recall

questions, x3 longer answer 6

mark questions

Short answer factual recall questions, Short answer factual recall questions,

x3 longer answer 6 mark questions x3 longer answer 6 mark questions

Styles of questions

Ideas for what you

could do to prepare for this paper

Revise the key ideas using

revision guide.

Revise the key ideas using Revise the key ideas using

revision guide. revision guide.


exams

The main issues surround the longer answer questions. These make up a third of the marks on each exam and are

often the difference between grades. It is important that all 6 mark answer questions contain 6 separate points and

the answers are written in good well-constructed sentences.

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/by-subject/science/


https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/Student/books_gcse_science_core.book_SAHS42

http://www.bbcbitesize.co.uk/


KS4 14

Subject and

Course Title GCSE ADDITIONAL SCIENCE

Exam Board and web

link to subject page www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/by-subject/science/ http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-additional-science-a-j242-from-2012/

Recommended

textbook

https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/Student/books_gcse_science_additional_revision.book_SSHR44

Recommended web-

based resources

www.bbcbitesize.co.uk GCSE Science - OCR 21st Century Additional Science – (B4, C5, P5), (B5, C5, P5), (B6, C6, P6)

Assessment details

x3 1 hour exam papers, x1 full investigation

Key skills





Past papers

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-additional-science-a-j242-from-2012/#

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-additional-science-a-j242-from-2012/#

Unit 1 (B4, B5, B6) Unit 2 (C4, C5, C6) Unit 3 (P4, P5, P6) Exam dates, times

and lengths

Friday 5th June PM (1hr) Tuesday 9th June PM 2015 (1hr) Friday 12th June PM 2015 (1hr)

What you will need

Black ball point pens, ruler, pencil,

rubber, pencil sharpener.

Black ball point pens, ruler, pencil, Black ball point pens, ruler, pencil,

rubber, pencil sharpener. rubber, pencil sharpener.

Focus of questions

Short answer factual recall

questions, x3 longer answer 6

mark questions

Short answer factual recall questions, Short answer factual recall questions,

x3 longer answer 6 mark questions x3 longer answer 6 mark questions

Styles of questions

Ideas for what you


Revise the key ideas using

revision guide.

Revise the key ideas using Revise the key ideas using

revision guide. revision guide.

Key messages from


The main issues surround the longer answer questions. These make up a third of the marks on each exam and are

often the difference between grades. It is important that all 6 mark answer questions contain 6 separate points and

the answers are written in good well-constructed sentences.

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/by-subject/science/

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-additional-science-a-j242-from-2012/

https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/Student/books_gcse_science_additional_revision.book_SSHR44

http://www.bbcbitesize.co.uk/



KS4 15

Subject and

Course Title SEPARATE SCIENCE BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS

Exam Board and web


http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-biology-a-j243-from-2012/

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-chemistry-a-j244-from-2012/

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-physics-a-j245-from-2012/

Recommended

textbook

Twenty First Century Science :GCSE Biology. Oxford University Press.

Twenty First Century Science :GCSE Chemistry. Oxford University Press.

Twenty First Century Science :GCSE Physics. Oxford University Press.

Recommended web-

based resources

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_ocr_21c/

http://www.docbrown.info/page20/ocr21stindex.htm

http://schoolsuccess.co.uk/science-gcse/ (see the bottom – command words section)

http://getrevising.co.uk/revision-tests/ocr_21st_century_science_chemistry_c7_alkanes_1a

Assessment details

Module B1,2, 3- exam is worth 25% of final grade.

Module B4,5,6- exam is worth 25% of final grade.

Module B7- exam is worth 25% of final grade

Coursework is worth 25% of final grade.

Assessment for Chemistry and Physics follows the same pattern

Key skills

Mathematical calculations (mean, percentage, range, ratios, fractions, calculate BMI, calculate rates, change the

subject of an equation, understand scale PLUS SPECIFIC MATHS TO BIOLOGY/CHEM/PHYS). Extract information from

charts and graphs. Use ideas of correlation and probability. Argue for and against an idea. Critically evaluate different

arguments.

Details of what you

have been taught




Past papers

Available via web site – many being provided by teachers

Biology B7 Chemistry C7 Physics P7


lengths

Tuesday 12th May PM (1hr)

Friday 5th June PM (1hr)

Monday 15th June 2015 AM (1hr)

Thursday 14th May AM (1hr)

Tuesday 9th June PM 2015 (1hr)

Wednesday 17th June 2015 AM (1hr)

Wednesday 20th May PM (1hr)

Friday 12th June PM 2015 (1hr)

Friday 19th June 2015 AM (1hr)

What you will need

Black ball point pens, ruler, pencil, rubber, pencil sharpener.

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-biology-a-j243-from-2012/

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-chemistry-a-j244-from-2012/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_ocr_21c/

http://www.docbrown.info/page20/ocr21stindex.htm

http://schoolsuccess.co.uk/science-gcse/

http://getrevising.co.uk/revision-tests/ocr_21st_century_science_chemistry_c7_alkanes_1a

KS4 16

Subject and

Course Title SEPARATE SCIENCE BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS

Focus of questions

Short answer factual recall questions, x3 longer answer 6 mark questions apply knowledge, data analysis and

discussions of ideas.

Styles of questions

Short and long answer questions. For higher grades the maths and equations need to be well revised.

Ideas for what you


this paper

Practice of past papers. Practice of long style answer questions.

Write lists of key words for each topic.


mock exam/ past

exams

Be aware of the main topics covered in each exam and understand that the questions will be about getting you to

reveal your knowledge about these topics – so if the question seems obscure, read it carefully and look for key

words.

KS4 17

Subject and

Course Title

GCSE COMPUTING Exam Board and web


OCR

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-computing-j275-from-2012/

Recommended

textbook

GCSE Computing – Susan Robson

Recommended web-

based resources

http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_computing.html

www.cambridgegcsecomputing.org

http://www.mrfraser.org/

Assessment details

A451 – Computer Systems and Programming. Final Exam (40%)

A452 – Practical Investigation. Controlled Assessment (30%)

A453 – Computer Programming. Controlled Assessment (30%)

Key skills

See focus of questions below.

Details of what you

have been taught




Past papers

Available from: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-computing-j275-from-2012/

Also, all students have a cache of past papers they have access to.

Paper 1


lengths

Wednesday 3rd June 2015 AM (1hr 30mins)

What you will need

Pen, Pencil – standard exam equipment

Focus of questions

Computer systems, representation of data as binary,

hardware (CPU, memory, input, output, storage),

software (application, OS, utility), networks,

databases, programming.

Styles of questions

Mixture, from multiple choice to extended answers,

diagrams, algorithms and flowcharts.

Ideas for what you


this paper

Practice exam questions. Ensure you are confident

with the maths questions (binary <> Hex <>

Denary), algorithms and logic gates/truth tables.


mock exam/ past

exams

1 – REVISE!

2 – Read the question.

3 – Practice the maths based questions (binary, hex etc)

4 – Practice extended answer questions (e.g. 6 mark+)

http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_computing.html

http://www.cambridgegcsecomputing.org/

http://www.mrfraser.org/

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-computing-j275-from-2012/

KS4 18

Subject and

Course Title

GCSE ICT Exam Board and web


Edexcel

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/ict-2010.html

Recommended

textbook

Revise Edexcel GCSE ICT Revision Guide (provided by the School)

Revise Edexcel GCSE ICT Workbook

GCSE ICT Revision Guide (CGP Books)

Recommended web-

based resources

www.teach-ict.com

GCSE Bitesize (http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zqmtsbk)

Assessment details

60% Controlled Assessment (Music Festival Project)

40 % Exam

Key skills

A01: Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of

ICT;

A02: Apply knowledge, understanding and skills to produce ICT-based

Solutions

A03: Analyse, evaluate, make reasoned judgements and present

conclusions

Details of what you

have been taught

Students cover 6 topics in preparation for the exam:

- Personal Digital Devices

- Connectively

- Operating Online

- Online Goods and Services

- Online Communities

- Issues

Past papers

Students have been provided with copies of all past papers. Alternatively electronics copies are available from

www.edexcel.com

Paper 1


lengths

Wednesday 13th May 2015 AM (1hr 30mins)

What you will need

Focus of questions

The paper is marked out of 80. They will cover all six

topics; however the questions usually focus around

one specific digital device in the first instance.

Styles of questions

There is always two of the 6-mark essay style

questions.

http://www.teach-ict.com/

http://www.edexcel.com/

KS4 19

Subject and

Course Title

GCSE ICT Ideas for what you


this paper

Revise all topic areas thoroughly.

Revision materials will be provided by your classroom

teacher.

Attend all revision sessions.

Attend revision day in the Easter holidays.

Practise as many questions / past papers as possible.


mock exam/ past

exams

Read the questions carefully.

Don’t answer any question with just “easier” or “quicker” – make sure you say why it is this.

Use common sense!

KS4 20

Subject and

Course Title GCSE GEOGRAPHY

Exam Board and web

link to subject page http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-a-9030


Revision guides handed out by your teacher: one for each unit studied.

Recommended web-

based resources

http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/

Assessment details

25% Coursework (completed in Year 10)

37.5% Paper One: Physical Geography (3 questions: Restless Earth, Living World and Water on the Land)

37.5% Paper Two: Human Geography (3 questions: Population Change, Changing Urban Environments and Tourism)

Key skills

Ordnance Survey mapwork, interpreting photographs and other types of data.


Physical Geography: Restless Earth, Living World and Water on the Land Human Geography: Population Change, Changing Urban Environments and Tourism

Past papers

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-a-9030/past-papers-and-mark-schemes

PAPER 1 PAPER 2 Exam dates, times and lengths

Physical Geography Tuesday 19th May PM 2015 (1 hour 30 mins)

Physical Geography Wednesday 3rd June PM 2015 (1 hour 30 mins)

What you will need

Physical Geography

Black pen, pencil, rubber, ruler, calculator (optional).

Human Geography

Black pen, pencil, rubber, ruler, calculator (optional).

Focus of questions

Foundation Paper: There will be some questions that require you to match keywords or fill in

missing words, there will also be questions that require you to use data, photographs or diagrams; you will need to interpret these.

Many questions will rely on case study knowledge and understanding, describing and explaining

issues and case studies. There will be no questions worth more than 6 marks.

Higher paper: All questions will require written

Foundation Paper: There will be some questions that require you to match keywords or fill in missing words,

there will also be questions that require you to use data, photographs or diagrams; you will need to interpret these.

Many questions will rely on case study knowledge and understanding, describing and explaining issues and

case studies. There will be no questions worth more than 6 marks.

Higher paper: All questions will require written answers

Styles of questions

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-a-9030

http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-a-9030/past-papers-and-mark-schemes

KS4 21


GCSE GEOGRAPHY

answers in full sentences. There will be some

questions that require short answers, but most will require you to describe, explain, compare or contrast. Your case study knowledge and

understanding will need to be strong and you should use case study examples wherever

possible. Some questions will be worth 8 marks and will need extensive detail.

in full sentences. There will be some questions that

require short answers, but most will require you to describe, explain, compare or contrast. Your case study knowledge and understanding will need to be strong

and you should use case study examples wherever possible. Some questions will be worth 8 marks and will

need extensive detail.


Practice answering GCSE questions. Use the ‘smiley face’ sheet from each unit for ideas of what questions will be asked. You will also have a

bank of past paper questions in your folder that will be useful, from assessments and homework

tasks. The more past paper questions you complete during revision, the more prepared you will be for the exam.

Practice answering GCSE questions. Use the ‘smiley face’ sheet from each unit for ideas of what questions will be asked. You will also have a bank of past paper

questions in your folder that will be useful, from assessments and homework tasks. The more past paper

questions you complete during revision, the more prepared you will be for the exam.


exams

What you did well (have a look at your grades for end of unit assessments and the Mock exams).

Areas for development (have a look at your grades for end of unit assessments and the Mock exam).

Read the comments your teacher has given you and use these to think about which units you need to revise most.

KS4 22

Subject and

Course Title GCSE HISTORY

Exam Board and web

link to subject page AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gcse/his


CGP GCSE History Schools History Project (Revise for History) £4.95 from Amazon.co.uk

ISBN -978 1 84762 281 5 or available in school for £3.00

Recommended web-

based resources

www.studyhistory.co.uk www.medicinethroughtime.co.uk www.historyonthenet.co.uk

www.youtube.com/user/history and many more.

Assessment details

3hrs 30mins exams =75% (Two exams: each 1 hour 45 mins)

Coursework = 25%

Key skills

Using and interpreting sources.





Past papers

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/gcse/history-a-9140/past-papers-and-mark-schemes

Paper 1 Paper 2 Exam dates, times

and lengths

GCSE Medicine Through Time

Monday 1st June AM 2015 (1hour 45mins)

Elizabethan England:1hr 45mins

OR Nazi Germany: Wednesday 10th June AM 2015 (1hr 45mins)

What you will need

Black ink or ball point pens Black ink or ball point pens

Focus of questions

The paper consists of three sections.

Section A

Disease and Infection, Surgery and Anatomy or Public Health. Questions will be based on sources. Section B and Section C

Candidates must answer both parts of one question

from each section.

Revise all topic areas thoroughly.

Revision materials will be provided by your classroom

teacher.

Attend all revision sessions.

The paper consists of two sections.

Section A Candidates must answer all parts

Section B Candidates answer either Q2 or Q3 Styles of questions

Ideas for what you


http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gcse/his

http://www.studyhistory.co.uk/

http://www.medicinethroughtime.co.uk/

http://www.historyonthenet.co.uk/

http://www.youtube.com/user/history

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/gcse/history-a-9140/past-papers-and-mark-schemes

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GCSE HISTORY Practise analysing sources.

Learn the facts and important dates.

Practise answering exam questions from past papers

in the time given.

Key messages from


You must be able to support your answers with examples.

FACTS = marks

Show evidence of an understanding of the wider historical context.

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GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES (FULL COURSE)

Exam Board and web

link to subject page WJEC Religious Studies www.wjec.co.uk/index.php?subject=99


Religion & Life Issues Ina Taylor

Religion & Human Experience Ina Taylor

Revision booklet – see Miss Cass


www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/

www.request.org.uk/

www.mmiweb.org.uk/gcsere/revision/buddhism/index.html

www.christianity.org.uk

www.bbc.co.uk/religion/ethics/

www.revisionworld.co.uk/gcse/rs

www.buddhanet.net/qanda.htm Assessment details

Two exams lasting 1hr 45 mins each. Four questions on each exam paper. Additional 10 marks for SPaG

Key skills

AO1: Recall, select, organise and deploy knowledge of the course; describe, analyse and explain the relevance and application of a religion or religions.

AO2: evaluate different responses to religious and moral issues, using relevant evidence and argument.

Details of what you

have been taught




Past papers

See revision booklet

Paper 1 Paper 2 Exam dates, times and lengths

Monday 11th May 2014 AM

1 hr 45 mins

Tuesday 2th June AM

1 hr 45 mins

What you will need

Black pens Black pens

Focus of questions

Explain the meaning of a keyword from the unit. Give an example where possible. Give two points to show how having a religious faith affects someone’s response to an issue.

Evaluation: You are given a statement in a speech bubble and you have to give two reasons why a religious believer might agree or disagree. DO NOT include YOUR OPINION here. Explain the response from two religious traditions to a moral issue (remember you can answer from two

traditions within Christianity). SWAWOS - Evaluation: You are given a statement and say if you agree or disagree. You also give a

religious view and a quote where possible.

Styles of questions

Ideas for what you

could do to prepare

Use the RS revision booklet.

Complete the past exam questions and give them to your teacher for marking.

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GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES (FULL COURSE)

for this paper

Revise using the websites above.

Key messages from


The examiner will give you up to five additional marks for Spelling Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) for

question 1e (SWAWOS). This means you need to write clearly, structure your writing well (no bullet points) and use religious keywords and spell them correctly.

Do not refer to any more than three religions. Explain by giving examples and reasons rather than describing.

Give examples from the news to support your answer for question e.

Include religious quotations to support your answer.

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Subject and

Course Title BTEC First Award TRAVEL & TOURISM

Exam Board and web


Pearson BTEC First Award in Travel and Tourism: Unit 1 – The UK Travel and Tourism Sector

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/travel-and-tourism-2013-nqf.html

Recommended

textbook

Revision guide available from Miss Stevenson.

Recommended web-

based resources

None available.

Assessment details

Examination: 1 hour.

Key skills

Knowledge and understanding of the UK travel and tourism sector.

Details of what you

have been taught

See revision guide.

Past papers

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/travel-and-tourism-2013-

nqf.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FExternal-assessments

Unit 1: The UK Travel and Tourism Sector


lengths

Monday 18th May PM 2015 1 hour written paper

What you will need

Black pen.

Focus of questions

Types of travel and tourism.

Sustainable tourism.

The importance of travel and tourism to the UK

economy.

Tour operators and their role.

Travel agents and their role.

Passenger transport and its role.

Accommodation and its role.

Visitor attractions and their role.

Arts and entertainment and its role.

Tourism development and promotion.

Travel and tourism trade and professional

organisations.

Ancillary organisations and their role.

Private, public and voluntary organisations.

Companies that work together in travel and tourism.

Companies that are commonly owned in travel and

tourism.

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/travel-and-tourism-2013-nqf.html

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/travel-and-tourism-2013-nqf.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FExternal-assessments

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/travel-and-tourism-2013-nqf.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FExternal-assessments

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Subject and

Course Title BTEC First Award TRAVEL & TOURISM The role of consumer technology.

Styles of questions

Short questions in a multiple choice style, along with

questions that require much longer and more detailed

responses.

Some questions will require an essay style response.

Ideas for what you


this paper

Read and work through the revision guide.

Complete past paper questions.


mock exam/ past

exams

Think about the sections you did least well on.

Check teacher comments on mock papers and past paper questions.

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GCSE TEXTILES


EDEXCEL www.edexcel.com


CGP key stage4 Textiles….CGP textiles

Heinemann GCSE textiles 043541786x


www.bbcbitesize.com

Assessment details

90min exam – 40%

Coursework Task 40 hours – 60%

Key skills

90min exam – 40%


Details of what you

have been taught

A copy of the specification is available from your teacher.

This includes a list of key words.

A summary of the main assessment Criteria is available that you can tick off as you revise and complete

coursework

Past papers

www.edexcel.com

Paper 1 Exam dates, times

and lengths

Tuesday 19th May AM (1hr 30mins)

What you will need

Pens, pencils, rulers, rubber,

Focus of questions

Multiple choice based on tools and processes

Recognition of tools

Product analysis and comparison

Design question

Evaluation

Sustainability extended writing

Styles of questions

Ideas for what you


Use BBC bitesize attempt past papers, use you tube

to see manufacturing processes and equipment

Here are some ideas......


exams

What you did well:

Areas for development:

Look through your mock paper and the questions you highlighted when we went over the paper in class. Can you now

answer these questions?


http://www.bbcbitesize.com/


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Subject and

Course Title GCSE RESISTANT MATERIALS

Exam Board and web

link to subject page EDEXCEL www.edexcel.com


CGP key stage4 design and technology….CGP resistant materials

Heinemann GCSE resistant materials 0435417835

Recommended web-

based resources

www.technologystudent.com www.mrdt.com www.bbcbitesize.com

Assessment details

90min exam – 40%


Key skills

Designing and making Knowledge and understanding





Past papers

www.edexcel.com


and lengths

Monday 8th June PM 2015 (1hr 30mins)

What you will need


Focus of questions




Design question

Evaluation


Styles of questions


for this paper





exams

What you did well:





http://www.technologystudent.com/

http://www.mrdt.com/



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Subject and

Course Title GCSE GRAPHICS

Exam Board and web

link to subject page EDEXCEL www.edexcel.com


CGP key stage4 design and technology….CGP Graphic Products

Recommended web-

based resources

www.technologystudent.com www.mrdt.com www.bbcbitesize.com

Assessment details

90min exam – 40%, Coursework Task 40 hours – 60%

Key skills

Designing and making Knowledge and understanding





Past papers

www.edexcel.com


and lengths

Wednesday 17th June PM 2015 (1hr 30mins)

What you will need


Focus of questions




Design question

Evaluation


Styles of questions


for this paper



Drawing and communication skills


Key messages from the mock exam/ past exams

What you did well:





http://www.mrdt.com/



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Subject and

Course Title GCSE CATERING

Exam Board and web

link to subject page WJEC www.wjec.com


Hodder education Hospitality and catering Hodder WJEC My revision notes

Recommended web-

based resources

www.wjec.com

Assessment details

75min exam – 40%

Coursework Task and write up– 60%

Key skills

Plan make and evaluate Knowledge and understanding





Past papers

www.wjec.com


and lengths

Monday 8th June PM 2015 (1hr 15mins)

What you will need


Focus of questions



Evaluation

Situation based with knowledge and understanding of

hospitality

Styles of questions


Work from Hospitality booklet ….. you tube


Key messages from


What you did well:




http://www.wjec.com/



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Subject and

Course Title PRODUCT DESIGN

Exam Board and web


AQA - http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-product-design-4555

Recommended

textbook

CDP – The revision guide GCSE D&T Product Design, AQA Specification.

Recommended web-

based resources


http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/

Assessment details

2 hour exam – 40%

Controlled assessment– 60% Key skills

Researching, Planning, Designing, Making and Evaluating. You need to show Knowledge and understanding in a range

of areas such as Manufacturing, Materials, Production types, Environmental impact, Design issues like ergonomics

and target markets.

Details of what you

have been taught




Past papers

Found in Groups drive, Also available from:

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-product-design-4555/past-

papers-and-mark-schemes

Paper 1


lengths

Monday 22nd June AM 2015 (2hr)

What you will need

Ball point pen, Pencils, Pencil Crayons, Rubber and a

Ruler.

Focus of questions

Section A is focused on Design Criteria, Designing and

Evaluation.

Section B will be focused on Product Design

knowledge, such as Materials and their properties.

Some multiple choice questions and extended writing.

Styles of questions

Questions range from listing and Identifying, up to

comparisons and discussions about things such as

Environmental impact.

Ideas for what you


this paper

You need to read through the How to pass Product

Design Help guide given to you by your teacher and

found in groups drive. Practice answering exam

questions and come to session 6.


mock exam/ past

exams

Pupils who practiced previous exam papers, felt more prepared when it came to the actually formal exam. Pupils

found they understood it more and felt more prepared for their final examination.

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-product-design-4555


http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-product-design-4555/past-papers-and-mark-schemes

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-product-design-4555/past-papers-and-mark-schemes

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Subject and

Course Title PRODUCT DESIGN

Think about each question and think about what they asking from you. Some questions i.e the design section, tell you

where the marks are found, so follow their guidance!

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Subject and

Course Title BTEC CONSTRUCTION

Exam Board and web


Edexcel

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/construction-and-the-built-environment-2013-nqf.html

Recommended

textbook

BTEC Level 2 First Construction Student Book

Recommended web-

based resources


Assessment details

75% coursework – 3 units (Unit 2, 3 and 8)

25% external exam – Unit 1

Key skills

Range of skills covered with coursework units – Joinery, Wallpapering, Painting and decorating. Focus on Practical

skills as well as, identifications, explanations and Justification for using tools and equipment.

External exam focuses on knowledge and understanding in different Construction areas for example roof and floor

structures and materials used on Site. Key skills also include being able to explain, describe, compare and discuss.

Details of what you

have been taught




Past papers

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/construction-and-the-built-environment-2013-

nqf.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FSpecification-and-sample-

assessments&filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Unit%2FUnit-1

Paper 1


lengths

Friday 15th May 2015 AM (1hr)

What you will need

Ball point pen, Pencil and Ruler.

Focus of questions

Questions will focus on different areas of

Construction, including materials,

Brownfield/Greenfield Sites. It will ask for a cross

section of a part of a building like roof structure or

Foundation structure. It may focus on Desk/site based

pre-construction.

Styles of questions

Explanations and discussions of such things as

Brownfield sites compared to Greenfield sites.

Some multiple choice questions and extended writing.

Ideas for what you


this paper

Read through your revision notes, Tri-Weekly

assessments, come to session 6 and spend time

familiarising yourself with past papers to understand

what you may be asked.

Key messages from

past exams

Read the questions properly and never leave un-answered! Look at what it is asking you to do and also give evidence

for statements you write.



http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/construction-and-the-built-environment-2013-nqf.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FSpecification-and-sample-assessments&filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Unit%2FUnit-1



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Subject and

Course Title GCSE FRENCH

Exam Board and web

link to subject page Edexcel http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/mfl/french/Pages/default.aspx


Recommended web-

based resources

http://www.frenchrevision.co.uk

Click on intermediate, then GCSE from 2009.. An excellent site to practice past Edexcel Reading and listening Papers, question by question or by topic.

http://www.linguscope.com You will need to click on intermediate and then type in the school username and password. A brilliant site

with a variety of activities to cover all topic areas.

http://www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk/Curriculum/modlang/index_students.htm A very good site from a language college. The video section is really useful for listening practice on a range of important topic areas.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/french/

Higher and foundation practice in all skills.

http://www.suttonhighmfl.110mb.com/gcsefrenew.htm Lots of games and activities on all the GCSE topic areas.

Assessment details

Listening exam – 20% Reading Exam – 20% Writing and speaking – 60% (4 controlled assessments)

Key skills

Literacy, communication, grammatical knowledge, fluency, thinking skills, problem solving, cultural awareness

Details of what you

have been taught

Out and About, Customer Services, Personal Information, Future Plans and Work and Education, Sport and Leisure,

Travel.

A glossary of key vocabulary is available in your revision guide

Past papers

http://www.frenchrevision.co.uk Click on intermediate, then GCSE from 2009.. An excellent site to practice past Edexcel Reading and listening Papers, question by question or by topic.

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/mfl/french/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.frenchrevision.co.uk/

http://www.linguscope.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/french/

http://www.suttonhighmfl.110mb.com/gcsefrenew.htm

http://www.frenchrevision.co.uk/

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GCSE FRENCH

Paper 1 Paper 2 Exam dates, times

and lengths

Tuesday 12th May pm - Unit 1 Listening (Higher

35/45mins, Foundation 25/3535mins) WJEC/Edexcel

Tuesday 12th May pm - Unit 3 Reading and understanding

(Higher 50/45mins, Foundation 25/35mins) WJEC/Edexcel

What you will need

Black pens Black pens

Focus of questions

All questions will be in English.

Short style questions. E.g. Cross the correct answer, choose correct statements, match statements to texts, word or

short phrase answers. Styles of questions


Revise all topic areas: key vocabulary and structures, using your revision guide.

Practice topic based exam questions and full past papers using your revision guide or the on line revision sites.

Key messages from


Look over your mock evaluation.

Which topic areas do you need to revise most? Revise the topic vocabulary in your revision guide. Try the quick

practice questions.

Can you now answer the mock exam question and achieve more marks?

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Subject and

Course Title BTEC MUSIC

Exam Board and web


Recommended

textbook

Recommended web-

based resources

Assessment details

Key skills

Details of what you

have been taught




Past papers

Paper 1


lengths

Wednesday 13th May 2015 AM (1hr)

What you will need

Focus of questions

Styles of questions

Ideas for what you


this paper


mock exam/ past

exams

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Subject and

Course Title GCSE DANCE

Exam Board and web

link to subject page AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama-and-performing-arts/gcse/dance-4230/spec-at-a-glance


AQA Dance GCSE ISBN 978-1-4085-0419-2

Recommended web-

based resources

AQA website – past papers, set dance video

Assessment details

Unit 1 – Critical appreciation of dance 20%, unit 2 – set dance ( Impulse) 20%, Unit 3 – performance piece ( Three’s a

crowd)20% and Unit 4a – motif solo and Unit 4b – own stimulus solo 40%

Key skills

Performance, choreography, analysis.

As a performer you need to understand and apply the key technical skills -

posture,alignment,flexibility,rhythm,stamina, strength . Also the performance/interpretative skills – focus, projection,

sense of style, choreographers intention, and musicality. As a choreographer the key skills are developing a

vocabulary of the ingredients of dance – actions, space, dynamics and relationships – using your own ideas to create a

dance, finding and using different starting points to make dances, e.g. poems, exploring ideas through movement,

selecting and developing movements ( motif and development) and structuring and shaping dances.

Appreciating skills for the written paper include – appreciate, describe,interpret,analyse and evaluate the movement

content, set design,lighting,costume,accompaniment/aural setting and features of dance for the camera.you will also

need to reflect on and evaluate your own and other students’ performance and choreography.

Details of what you

have been taught




Past papers

All online through AQA Dance

Paper 1 Exam dates, times and lengths

Friday 12th June AM 2015 (1hr)

What you will need

Black biro

Focus of questions

Based on the two set works – Swansong AND ‘Still Life

at the Penguin Café’. All linked with the key elements

mentioned above, e.g. costume

Also, questions based around your own personal

performance experiences and your choreographic

experiences (linked to Units 2, 3, and 4).

Styles of questions

Factual questions, describe, explain, interpret, and

justify, contribution to the theme.

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GCSE DANCE

Create and explain performance and choreography.


for this paper

Get all facts of Swansong and Still life learned –see

pages 124 and 125.

Glossary is needed to be learnt see pages 127-129

Watch the YouTube clips of both dances; match this

with the WAGOLL answers in your revision guides.

Key messages from


DON’T write anything until you have read the whole paper – once you have read the paper decide which set work you

will use to answer either section 1 or 2 – these sections will always have something to do with key elements e.g.

costume etc. however they won’t always ask about costume in both sections for both set works – so if you know that

you can answer a question on aural setting better using ‘Still Life’ then choose this set work.

Section 3 usually has something related to your practical experiences – e.g. the rehearsal process, the choreographic

process, how to create a high quality performance, it might even give you a stimulus and you have to choreograph a

dance using this stimulus but write the dance down .

ALWAYS answer every question – NEVER leave any question blank – if you are truly unsure put something down that

you might just get a mark for – DON’T forget examiners are there to look for marks, not to take them away!!

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Subject and

Course Title GCSE DRAMA

Exam Board and web

link to subject page AQA. Aqa.org.uk/gcse/drama This weblink has past papers and mark schemes available to students. All exam source

material has also been placed on school’s ‘G’ drive.

Recommended

textbook

There is no textbook. The exam material is available through the 2 websites cited above.


Suitable ones which help pupils with research on their chosen scripted play – for its cultural, social and historical relevance

Assessment details

COURSEWORK: Practical – 60% (2x Improvisation and 2 x Scripted – best one of each is chosen) Internally marked.

Key skills

EXAM/ WRITTEN PAPER – 40% based on evaluation of their acting skills.

Details of what you

have been taught




Past papers

Available on web address, G drive and via subject teacher

Paper 1 Paper 2 Exam dates, times and lengths

Completed and moderated internally.(PRACTICAL) Tuesday 19th May AM 2015 – 1 hr 30 mins. 2 questions – both worth 40 marks each

What you will need

Black pen

Focus of questions

How students have developed their acting skills across their performances pieces with specific references to

key moments in their drama

Styles of questions

DESCRIBE, EXPLAIN, ANALYSE, EVALUATE


Watch video of their performances. Work on answering past questions in timed conditions

Key messages from


Specific references to moments in their play. Stanislavski’s Given Circumstances/emotional memory/Magic If../the

fourth wall/ developing the third dimension to your character.

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Subject and

Course Title GCSE MUSIC

Exam Board and web

link to subject page AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/music/gcse/music-4270


GCSE Music AQA Specification: Areas of Study £7.50 from Amazon.co.uk ISBN 978 1 84762 371 3

Recommended web-

based resources

GCSE Bitesize

Assessment details

Unit 1 20%: Listening to and Appraising Music (Listening/Written Exam – 1 hour)

Unit 2 20%: Composing and Appraising Music (Controlled Assessment)

Unit 3 40%: Performing Music (1 Solo and 1 Group Performance)

Unit 4 20%: Composing Music

Key skills

Elements of Music:

AoS1:Rhythm & Metre

AoS2: Harmony & Tonality

AoS3: Texture & Melody

AoS4: Timbre & Dynamics

AoS5: Structure & Form

Compositional and Performance Skills

Strands of Learning:

Classical Music

Popular Music

World Music





Past papers

Provided in lessons

Photocopies with CD available from School

Listening and Appraising Paper Exam dates, times

and lengths

Friday 5th June AM 2015 (1hr)

Pen, pencils, rubber

The paper will comprise of listening to excerpts of Music on a CD and answering questions.

Some are multiple choices. Others are answer only.

All questions will be compulsory.

Questions will relate to Areas of Study and Strands of Learning

What you will need

Focus of questions

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/music/gcse/music-4270

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GCSE MUSIC

Styles of questions

Multiple Choice

Answer only

Descriptive writing about an excerpt of Music


for this paper

Revise using the revision book provided.

Listen to as many examples of Music as possible.

Use past papers completed in lessons to be aware of past mistakes.


exams

Answer all questions, especially multiple choice

Consider what Element of Music is being asked for. E.g. Don’t write about Dynamics if the question is asking you to

comment on Tempo.

Use all playing carefully (tick the boxes at the top after each playing)

Read questions carefully

Ensure that you answer small chunks on each question e.g. don’t answer questions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in playing number

1. Answer questions 1 and 2 in playing number one, 3 in playing number 2 and so on.

KS4 43

Subject and

Course Title GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Exam Board and web

link to subject page AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-4890

Edexcel https://secure.qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-2009.html


AQA GCSE Physical Education (2nd Edition) by Kirk Bizley Edexcel GCSE Physical Education by Tony Scott

Recommended web-

based resources

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/

http://www.revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/pe-physical-education/aqa-gcse-physical-education-pe

Assessment details

60% of the course is made up of pupils’ practical ability in 4 different sports. Each sport is marked out of 20. Pupils

are awarded up to 10 marks for their ability to acquire and develop skills and tactics in isolated practices this is known

as Key Process A. Pupils are also assessed for a further 10 marks on their ability to select and apply appropriate skills

and tactics in competitive games, this is known as Key Process B. For one selected sport pupils will produce an in

depth analysis of their performance in that area commenting specifically on strengths and weaknesses and suggesting

methods for improvement. This analysis is worth 10 marks.

The remaining 40% of the course is assessed through a written exam which is made up of multiple choice questions,

short answer questions and extended answer questions based on a pre-released scenario.

Key skills

Literacy and numeracy through theory content

Ability to demonstrate skills, techniques and tactics relating to both individual and team sports

Details of what you

have been taught




Past papers

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-4890/past-papers-and-mark-schemes

https://secure.qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-

2009.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FExam-materials

Practical Moderation Written paper Exam dates, times and lengths

Edexcel GCSE PE is 25TH March 2015 AQA GCSE PE is 15th April 2015

Friday 15th May PM 1hr 30mins

What you will need

Full PE kit Black pens

Focus of questions

The AQA moderator will select 3 sports covered by

pupils and inform school 4 weeks before the event Questions will focus on the following topics:

Factors effecting participation (age, gender, disability,

physique, weather, risk and challenge)

Competition and recreation

Skeletal and Muscular system

Cardio respiratory system

Injuries in sport

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-4890

https://secure.qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-2009.html

https://secure.qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-2009.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/

http://www.revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/pe-physical-education/aqa-gcse-physical-education-pe

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-4890/past-papers-and-mark-schemes

https://secure.qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-2009.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FExam-materials

https://secure.qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-2009.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FExam-materials

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GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Phases of a training year

Components of fitness and skill

Principles of training

Training methods

Health and Fitness

Diet

Media

Sponsorship

ICT and Science in sport

School influences on sport

Peer and family influences on sport

Government programmes to encourage sport

Styles of questions

Full PE kit and trainers Multiple choice questions – 10 marks

Short answer questions – 30 marks

Extended answer questions based on a pre-released scenario

– 40 marks

Ideas for what you


The AQA/Edexcel Moderator will select 3 sports

covered by pupils and inform school 4 weeks before the event

Attend all revision sessions

Revise using the scenario booklet given to you by your PE

teacher

Practice past papers from the AQA/Edexcel website

Revise using web based links


exams

Pupils struggle to achieve top marks on the extended answer questions as they do not relate key knowledge learnt in

lessons to the ‘real life’ scenario.

Pupils also need to learn that if a question is worth 8 marks they need to make 8 different key points in order to

achieve all 8 marks. In the past pupils tend to write essays on one specific area which only earns them one mark.

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Top tips for revision

Switch off the

TV/stereo/ipod

Phone on silent or off!

Switch off ‘msn’ or

similar

Don’t just ‘read it through’

Be in a quiet place

Be ACTIVE!

Make sure there is lots

of light and it’s warm –

but not too warm

Drink plenty of water!

Take planned breaks to keep your ‘learning

efficiency’ high.

Time your breaks – don’t

take too long!

Start early and keep revisiting

your work. By doing this, your level of

RECALL (what you remember) will stay high.

By the way, how many weeks are there before the first exam?

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My exams – how much revision time is needed?

lots 5 4 3 2 1 very little

Exam

How much stuff is there

to

revise/learn?

A

How much do I need to work

on this subject

compared to other

subjects?

B

OVERALL

SCORE

A x B

Notes

Keep a rough tally of what you do in hours

English

Maths

Science

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Revision timetable EXAMPLE Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Weeks

to go! 23/02

02/03

09/03

16/03 English – 1 hr

learn quotes

on sheet 3

Look/cover/

write/check

Maths – 1hr

Algebra

Science – do

past paper

and mark it

French - None! OUT Maths

English

23/03 Geog – 1 hr

Topic 1 –

make notes

Maths – 1 hr

Circle

theorem

French –

learn topic 2

key vocab –

Mum test me

OUT None! Science – 1 hr

– mind map

of topic 2

Geog – do

past paper

2006

30/03

06/04

14/04

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Revision timetable Available as A3 posters from school Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Weeks

to go! 16/02

HALF TERM WEEK

12

23/02

11

02/03

10

09/03

9

16/03

8

23/03

7

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Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Weeks to go!

30/03

Easter Holiday Week 1

6

06/04 Easter

Holiday Week 2

5

13/04

4

20/04

3

27/04

2

04/05

1

11/05

EXAM WEEK

1

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Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Weeks to go!

18/05

EXAMWEEK

2

25/05 Half Term Week

HT

01/06

EXAM WEEK

3

08/06

EXAM WEEK

4

15/06

EXAM WEEK

5

22/06

EXAM WEEK

6

YEAR 11 OFFICIAL LEAVING DATE FRIDAY 26TH JUNE 2015

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I am a parent/carer. How can I help?

Read through this booklet with your son/ daughter

Help to draw up the revision timetable

Negotiate switching off the internet/other distractions for set periods e.g. 6.00 – 8.00 pm

Help with timing – getting started and suggesting when to stop!

Focus on the revision strategies – don’t let your son/daughter just ‘read it through’ Much more will be learned if the learner is ACTIVE

Provide lots of scrap paper and expect to see it used!

Provide the right environment Quiet Well lit Warm

Support, don’t nag!

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