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INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Name: …………………………………………………….. Form: …………..
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Message from The Principal
At the start of Year 10, your teachers told you how quickly Years 10 and 11 seem to go and
you might be surprised to realise how little time you have left with us at Holbrook Academy
The remaining months will be very busy, very focused and crucial to your success.
You have already secured results for controlled assessments and units from your course.
Next your focus will be on the final examinations. Your positive and confident approach to
these is important. This handbook gives you the information you need regarding all subject
areas including details of examinations, revision topics and after school revision
opportunities.
In addition, at the back of the booklet you will find important information from Miss Percival,
the Examinations Officer. Make sure you read this through carefully and share the
information with your parents. It will remind you of everything you need to know to ensure
your examinations go smoothly.
You are already thinking about the next stages of your life and the education or training you
will be moving into. Post-16 providers will be asking us to write references for you based
on your current and predicted grades and will make you provisional offers based on these.
You have every opportunity to ensure that you leave school with the best possible results.
Within this handbook you will find details of after school revision activities. Decide which
afterschool classes will best support your revision needs and targets.
In all subjects, you should know the grade you are working at now, the target grade you are
working towards and the steps you must take to get there. Speak to your teachers about
how best to move forward with your learning and revision to guarantee your success.
Remember, the grades you achieve will be the result of your work and effort. If you
prepare well for your examinations, you will be rewarded.
Remember, at Holbrook Academy we say that ‘everybody can be somebody’ and that we
try to ensure that students ‘learn for life’. The next few months are crucial in terms of
making sure that you really do build the platform you will need to make your mark on the
world. I wish you every success in this.
Dr Simon Letman
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English Language and Literature Outline (AQA)
FINAL EXAM - Language: Unit 1 (60%) FINAL EXAM - Literature: Unit 1 (40%) : Unit 2 (35%)
Autumn Term 1
English Language unit 3a: extended reading - Mice and Men
English Language unit 3b: creative writing moving image
5th Nov English Language exam. 40% of total GCSE marks (1 x Examination)
Autumn Term 2
English Literature: Poetry: conflict - preparation / classwork
35% of the total GCSE marks
English Literature mock exam (poetry) w/c 2nd and 9th December
Spring Term 1
English Literature unit 1: exploring modern texts (An Inspector Calls) - exam preparation
Spring Term 2
Complete English Literature unit 1 exam preparation
40% of total GCSE marks (An Inspector Calls 20%; Of Mice and Men 20%)
March
English Language unit 1: Revision Mock exam English literature unit 2 exam preparation - poetry: conflict
60% of total GCSE marks 1 x examination) 35% of total GCSE marks
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Revision for Mock Exams - March 2014 English Literature Revision - Unit 1: (1hr) : Section A: Of Mice and Men A context question in which you will read a section of the novel and have to comment on Steinbeck’s use of language and structure. The second part of this question will ask you to comment on How the characters are presented The social and historical context and how this is shown and commented on Suggestions for revision: Main themes such as: friendship, dreams, loneliness, prejudice Key quotations for each character The first and last chapter – the descriptive passage and how they link (first description in section 1
and how it foreshadows future events) Key scenes in the novella English literature revision: unit 2 (1 hour 15mins) Conflict poems Theme; language; structure; compare with other poems.
Revision December 2013
English Literature unit 2: Poetry Across Time A question comparing 2 of the poems from the conflict section. You will need to write about: The theme of the poem; The structure of the poem; The language used.
English and English Literature Revision
Main Topics Sections to Revise √ √ √
Of Mice & Men Characters – personality and role in novel Themes: loneliness, marginalisation, preju-
dice, dreams, friendship, death Using Point Evidence Explain Plot structure Key quotations
Useful websites: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize www.englishbiz.co.uk www.universalteacher.org.uk AQA website for past exam questions or ask your English teacher!
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Maths (Edexcel)
Mathematics Linear GCSE (1MA0) – an overview Mathematics Unit 1 (Foundation or Higher) 1 hour 45 minutes Mathematics Unit 2 (Foundation or Higher) 1 hour 45 minutes Revision Topics Details can be found on the following pages. Revision Opportunities:- Every Monday and Wednesday Tuesday lunchtime.
My Maths MyMaths.co.uk is an interactive Maths website. As an internet resource it can be used within school and at home for revision and home learning. Students are set regular home learning tasks on MyMaths and these tasks are marked instantly online and are monitored by the class teacher. Every student has their own unique login and password in addition to the school login. The unique login helps us track the progress students are making. MyMaths provides Parents/Carers with a tool to help support their children’s maths. Parents/Carers can see all their results by clicking MyResults and track their results by level by clicking MyLevels. There is a system of Traffic Lights for each of the Tasks to indicate how successful your child has been. If a green light appears next to a topic, they have good skills in this area. If an amber light appears they still have difficulties. If a red light appears they need to go back and relearn the topic, try the Lesson again or get them to ask their teacher for help. MyMaths.co.uk allows students to select the level of work they are doing and thus choose their own learning pathway through the material. Students can work on lessons at home which they have been taught in class, and choose appropriate material for their level, thus encouraging independent learning. There are also 6 Booster Packs on MyMaths: each pack includes lessons and Online Worksheets which students can do for home learning. The packs are intended to help our students cross a key borderline. The packs are Four Boosters (for level 3 to 4), Six Boosters (for level 4/5 to 5/6), GCSE Grade D2C for Foundation Tier, GCSE Grade C2B for Higher Tier and GCSE grade A2A*.
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Science (Edexcel and OCR)
Additional Science This is a separate GCSE from the year 10 Core Science. Students will be sitting two exams and completing a new controlled assessment. UNIT B721 (35% of total GCSE) Module B3: Living and Growing Module C3: Chemical Economics Module P3: Forces for Transport UNIT B722 (40% of total GCSE) Module B4: It’s A Green World Module C4: The Periodic Table Module P4: Radiation for Life UNIT B723 Controlled assessment (25% of total GCSE) Students can use OCR Additional Science revision guides and the BBC Bitesize website. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_ocr_gateway/
Triple Science In Year 11 students will sit 2 exams for each of biology, chemistry, and physics. In addition, students will complete a controlled assessment for each subject.
Students can use the revision guides purchased last year. The science department will be holding revision sessions after half-term, on Mondays from 3.15pm to 4.20pm.
Unit B731 (35% of GCSE) Mod B1: Understanding organisms Mod B2: Understanding our environment Mod B3: Living and growing
Biology Unit B732 (40% of GCSE) Mod B4: It’s a green world Mod B5: The living body Mod B6: Beyond the microscope
Unit B733 (25% of GCSE) Controlled assessment
Unit B741 (35% of GCSE) Mod C1: Carbon chemistry Mod C2: Chemical resources Mod C3: Chemical economics
Chemistry Unit B742 (40% of GCSE) Mod C4: The periodic table Mod C5: How much? Mod C6: Chemistry out there
Unit B743 (25% of GCSE) Controlled assessment
Unit B751 (35% of GCSE) Mod P1: Energy for the home Mod P2: Living for the future (energy resources) Mod P3: Forces for transport
Physics Unit B752 (40% of GCSE) Mod P4: Radiation for life Mod P5: Space for reflection Mod P6: Electricity for gadgets
Unit B753 (25% of GCSE) Controlled assessment
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Art & Design (Edexcel)
Art, craft and design are all incorporated into this course, which comprises of 60% controlled assessment and 40% of marks for the final practical exam. Revision for the Art controlled assessment in the form of 8-10 weeks of preparation and planning for the practical exam which is 10 hours over 2 days, should be as follows:- Students need to produce work for all of the three following sections over the weeks leading up to the December / January practical exam days when the main work is produced. Record: Students should investigate the work and aims of other artists and designers that are relevant to heir chosen themes. Recording ideas, inspirations and influences with notes, drawings, photographs, diagrams, etc and keeping a diary of decisions made Develop: Developing a range of ideas and then with a focus on the selected idea, producing facts and opinions of other artists’ work alongside their own. Students should at this point decide on their aims for a final piece, the style, theme, mood, etc and investigate this approach in detail. Refine: Through experimenting with different techniques and exploring a variety of mediums, students should aim to improve the quality of their making through their selections before the practical exam. A variety of processes should be considered along with a range of possible compositions. Artists should be referenced throughout. A final, annotated working drawing should clearly show what the student intends to create in the 10 hour exam time.
** This project is the students’ final opportunity to earn coursework marks. **
** The 10 hour practical exam is a controlled assessment. **
Additional opportunities:-
The Art room is open every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lunchtime for students to work on their preparation and planning for the practical exam. There is also a GCSE club after school on Wednesdays.
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Catering / Hospitality and Catering (WJEC) There is one final exam (two for the double award) at the end of year 11, based on work studied over the two years - this is worth 40% of the final grade. For the single award Catering, students will complete two practical assessed controlled tasks, each supported by a small folder of work. For the double award, students will complete the two practical controlled tasks plus a portfolio of work that relates to an actual event run by the students themselves. Both these assessed controlled tasks are worth 60% of the final grade. Revision list
Key words and Catering terms
Revise all basic equipment such as fish slice, balloon whisk etc. Make sure you know some specialist equipment that would be found in a kitchen. Revise basic care of electrical equipment.
Healthy eating - carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, proteins
Different diets - vegetarian, vegan, religious, medical, allergies, etc
Cooking methods - boil, bake, steam, fry…..
Planning menus for different situations. What needs to be considered?
Basic recipe methods such as roux sauces, sponges, pastry, etc
Selection storage and cooking or all the main foods. Meat/fish/veg/dairy etc. Job roles kitchen staff and front of house. What are their main responsibilities and what qualities would they need?
Health and safety when completing food preparation
Temperatures - all key temperatures from frozen to serving hot food
Health and safety at work including Environmental health officer
Environmental issues. Recycle Reuse and Reduce
Communication and record keeping - for example, ordering food, stock taking, bookings in restaurant.
All students should have class notes from mock revision sessions and theory notes from year 10. Every one is welcome to collect an Hospitality & Catering book from Mrs Law. Remember the exam relates to theory work covered over the past two years and practical skills you have developed from assessed practical sessions. Past papers can be found at www.WJEC - go to past papers /Hospitality and Catering. Select unit 2 for single catering students and unit 2 and 4 for double award students. Revision Opportunities: Focused catering revision will take place after school in the lead up to the final exams.
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Business Communications (Edexcel) (OCR)
Examinations take place at the end of year 11. You will take a 45 minute, multiple choice examination (25%); a 9 hour written Controlled Assessment (25%) and a 1.5 hour examination which will be a mixture of short and long answers (50%). Revision topics:- The Communication Model
Methods of Communication
Videoconferencing in Business
Types of Organisational Structures
Electronic Communication
Email in Business
Images in Business
Presentations in Business
Types of Written Communication
DTP in Business
Websites in Business
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Child Development (OCR)
In year 10 students will have completed three short controlled tasks worth 10% each. These will have been a combination of paperwork and practical skills such as cooking a meal or making a toy. In year 11 students will complete an extended child study. This will require students to observe and write about a child between the ages of 6 months and 4 years. Students will make a minimum of six visits to spend time with the child. Most students find a child who lives near them but we can help if this proves too difficult. The child study is worth 30% of the GCSE marks. At the end of the course there will be a written exam which is worth 40% of the marks. Revision opportunities:- Students are able to attend afterschool sessions on Monday and Wednesday to work on their assessed coursework.
Drama (Edexcel)
Units 1 and 2 are assessed through the course by the teacher. Unit 3, the performance examination, is worth 40% and is completed in front of a visiting examiner and an audience of other students in your drama class. The controlled assessment is worth 60% of the final mark and is based on two workshops marked by your teacher. Revision opportunities:- Details about revision opportunities will be confirmed in due course.
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Foreign Languages (AQA)
The GCSE courses in French and German require students to be able to work independently. Students will need their own bilingual dictionary and, if possible, should listen to French or German music and watch French or German TV and films. Access to educational websites such as www.linguascope.com and www.languagesonline.org.uk would also be very helpful. Assessment is as follows: Listening: a terminal exam worth 20% of the final GCSE grade Reading: a terminal exam worth 20% of the final GCSE grade Speaking: 2 controlled pieces of work completed during years 10 and 11, worth 30% of the final GCSE grade. Writing: 2 controlled pieces of work completed during years 10 and 11, worth 30% of the final GCSE grade. Revision for mock exams:- All language students in Year 11 will sit at least two papers during mock week - a listening and a reading paper. As these are genuine past papers, any topic material from the syllabus can come up, so they should thoroughly revise those covered in year 10 using their exercise books and by visiting the GCSE Bitesize Revision site online. The mock exam results will help us to determine what tier students should aim for in the summer terminal exams, so it is important that all students do their very best. Exams are made up of a mixture of short and longer texts with multiple choice answers, gap-filling answers, picture to text matching answers and some longer answers, which students will have to give in English. The four topic areas covered at GCSE are: lifestyle, leisure, home and environment and work and education. Much of the vocabulary they have covered so far is common to all four areas.
Revision opportunities:- French and German catch up sessions take place after school on every Monday with Mrs Reynolds: French and German sessions are held alternately.
LIFESTYLE Health Healthy and unhealthy lifestyles and their consequences Relationships and Choices Relationships with family and friends Future plans regarding: marriage/partnership Social issues and equality
LEISURE Free Time and the Media Free time activities Shopping, money, fashion and trends Advantages and disadvantages of new technology Holidays Plans, preferences, experiences What to see and getting around
HOME AND ENVIRONMENT Home and Local Area Special occasions celebrated in the home Home, town, neighbourhood and region, where it is and what it is like Environment Current problems facing the planet Being environmentally friendly within the home and local area
WORK AND EDUCATION School/College and Future Plans What school/college is like Pressures and problems Current and Future Jobs Looking for and getting a job Advantages and disadvantages of different jobs
Useful websites:- www.linguascope.com (username: badger, password: smile) www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse www.frenchrevision.co.uk/ www.wildfrench.co.uk/GCSERevision.htm
There are many more resources online if you Google ’gcse revision mfl’ or ’gcse revision French or German’.
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Geography (Edexcel)
The course comprises of 4 units of work which are examined at the end of year 11. Unit 1 Geographical skills & challenges Challenges for the planet Unit 2 Coastal landscapes, plate tectonics and river landscapes. A watery world Unit 3 Population change, economic development and settlement growth. A tourist’s world Unit 4 Controlled assessment - coursework task There are three 1 hour exams, each worth 25%. Controlled Assessment makes up 25% of the final mark. A task will be set by the exam board each year.
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History (Edexcel)
During year 10 and 11 you will cover the following topics:-
Life in Germany c1919–c1945: You will learn about the impact of World War One and the
challenges that the German government faced, the growth of the Nazi Party, how Hitler came to power and what life was like for people living under Nazi rule.
Government and protest in the USA 1945–70: You will study how black people campaigned for the
right to vote and how their methods changed over time including mass protest and assassination.
Medicine and Treatment: You will investigate how the Ancient Egyptians treated the sick, why
surgery was so painful 200 years ago and how the discovery of DNA could change medicine forever. This includes a sources investigation on surgery.
You will complete a single Controlled Assessment worth 25% and in year 11 you will have three exams, each worth 25%.
Revision topic for the mock exams in December: Option 1A – Medicine and Treatment; Option 3A - Surgery; Option 2C - Germany 1918 to c. 1945
Topic: Notes:
OPTION 1A
Prehistory/ Ancient Egypt
The Ancient Greeks Extension Study A
The role of the individual – Galen 4 Humours Theory
The Romans in Britain (Public Health) Extension Study A Roman government. Impact of Roman withdrawal from Britain
Medieval Public Health Extension Study A/B
The Black Death Approaches to the treatment and prevention of illness
Medieval Hospitals Extension Study A Changes in the training and work of doctors
The Medical Renaissance Factors for change: ideas and technology; the development of printing and its signifi-cance; changes in the training of physicians and the reduction in Church influence; the Royal Society: a scientific approach
The influence of Vesalius
Harvey and the theory of the circulation of the blood
Students also need to revise Germany 1918 to c. 1945.
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Music (AQA)
The GCSE Music course comprises of five areas of study set out below:- AoS1 Rhythm and metre AoS2 Harmony and tonality AoS3 Texture and melody AoS4 Timbre and dynamics AoS5 Structure and form These are explored through three strands:- The Western Classical Tradition Baroque orchestral music The concerto Music for voices Chamber music The sonata Popular Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries:- Blues Popular music of the 1960s Rock music, R'n'B, Hip-Hop Music theatre Film music World Music:- Music of the Caribbean Music of Africa Music of India There is an emphasis on performing and it is expected that you practice your instrument on a regular basis, in and out of school, to ensure you achieve the highest marks in your assessments. Your performances will have to be recorded and can be done at any time throughout the course. You are required to compose two pieces of music each based on separate Areas of Study. You have access to all the equipment in the department to enable you to do this. Each composition has to be completed within a set time under controlled conditions in which your teacher has to be present. Top tips: Listen to anything!!! Try finding different stations on the radio and listen to different styles of music. But, remember to think about what you are hearing. The question should never be ‘Do I like this piece of music?’ it should be ‘Can I describe the melody line?’ Or ‘How are the musical ideas being developed?’ Or ‘Is there a pattern or form of repetition?’ You can do this the other way round by selecting a word and then using the internet to find examples of the word. This is also a good method for broadening your listening! The Spotify/Youtube game is a fun way to fill 5 minutes between maths and history revision! Select a piece of music on Spotify and then click on the artist’s name. Listen to their top 5 hits and then go to the top of the page where they suggest other artists who are similar – you can discover some great new music this way! On Youtube click on the top suggested link of each video you watch. Try listening to the music without the video on the screen – it is less distracting! If you can’t remember the correct word can you describe the music instead? You can get marks for doing this in the exam… but you still need to know the words for the other questions!
Revision opportunities:- Support sessions for students will be held after school on Mondays.
Below, shows how each unit you have to complete is assessed. The marks awarded for each unit will be added together to form your final mark:- Unit 1: Listening to and Appraising Music :
Written Paper – 1 hour – 80 marks – 20% Unit 2: Composing and Appraising Music :
Externally assessed – 40 marks – 20% Unit 3: Performing Music : Controlled
Assessment – 60 marks – 40% Unit 4: Composing Music : Controlled
Assessment – 30 marks – 20%
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Physical Education (Edexcel)
The GCSE PE course is split into two sections, practical and theory, in a ratio of 60% to 40% respectively. The theory is an end of course written examination, lasting 1hr 30mins, covering the topics listed below:
Principles of training
Types of fitness
Basic anatomy and physiology
Health, Fitness and Exercise
The practical section involves the students being assessed in their four strongest sports. There are certain restrictions as to which combinations can be assessed, but this very rarely affects our students. These practical examinations take place around Easter time in year 11. The practical sports can be ones which we cover in lessons but also activities which are done outside of school, ranging from Horse Riding to Swimming. For a full list please see the Edexcel website or speak to the PE department. There is a controlled assessment, called the Personal Exercise Plan, which the students will complete in year 11. This involves planning and carrying out a six week training programme using our fitness gym. This is then written up in controlled conditions in the theory lessons. Examination Schedule Controlled Assessment – PEP – Autumn Year 11 Practical Exams – 3 days around Easter time in Year 11 Theory Exam – Written paper in the May/June exam time
Revision topics:-
Full Course and Short Course Full Course ONLY
Section One Healthy Active Lifestyles Influences on your lifestyle Time and resources Roles in Sport Levels of participation in sport Schools and Physical Activity
Section Five Somatotypes Optimum Weight
Section Two Fitness Health Related Fitness Skill Related Fitness
Section Six Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Skeletal System Muscular System
Section Three Fitness Testing Training Sessions SMART Targets Aerobic and Anaerobic Training Training Methods Target Zones & Recovery Rates
Section Seven Injuries and Treatment Drugs Risks
Section Four Diet & Nutrition Diet & Exercise
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Product Design (AQA)
Students have already commenced their single project which is worth 60% of the total mark. This takes the form of a controlled assessment task. At the end of year 11 there is an examination worth 40% of the total mark. The following is a summary of the controlled assessment criteria together with an indication of how these marks relate to the assessment objectives. Students have already received the detailed breakdown of the controlled assessment criteria.
Revision checklist:-
3D freehand sketching skills
Basic hand tools and equipment (names and uses)
Health and safety in the workshop (this will be covered after the mock exam)
Marking out - for wood and plastic.
Cutting and shaping - for wood and plastic.
Bending and joining methods - for wood and plastic.
Applying a finish - for wood and plastic.
Materials and their uses
Environmental issues and sustainability - 6 Rs (this will be covered after the mock exam)
Quality control and scales of production
Use of jigs and templates (this will be covered after the mock exam)
Simple Mechanisms (this will be covered after the mock exam)
Ergonomics
Use of CAD/CAM (pros and cons) (this will be covered after the mock exam)
Letts revision guides available from Miss Quinton. Other revision work will be given out in lessons.
Revision opportunities:- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday after school by arrangement with class teacher.
Assessment Criteria Maximum Mark Allocation
1. Investigating the design context 8
2. Development of design proposals (including modelling)
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3. Making 32
4. Testing and Evaluation 12
5. Communication 6
Total 90
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Religious Studies (AQA)
You will have studied six issue-based, controversial units in year 10 ranging
from War and Peace to Prejudice and Discrimination. In year 11 you will
study another six topics. You will be able to choose to answer questions on
four of these six units on each of the two exam papers you will sit at the end of year 11. Each pa-
per is worth 50% of the total marks.
Revision topics for the mock and the final exam in May 2014:- AQA GCSE Spec B Religious Studies Unit 2 - Religion and Life Issues Religion and Prejudice
Religion and the Environment
Religion and Animal Rights
Religion, War and Justice
Religion and Early Life
Religion and Young People
Unit 3 – Religion & Morality Religion & Life Issues
Religious attitudes to the Elderly and Death
Religious attitudes to Drug Abuse
Religious attitudes to Crime and Punishment
Religious attitudes to Rich and Poor in British Society
Religious attitudes to World Poverty
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Dear Candidate This Year 11 Handbook has been designed to help you - please read and keep it for future reference. It includes all the information you will need to know when completing your coursework, sitting your exams and collecting your results. If there is anything you do not understand or any question that has not been addressed, please speak to the Exams Officer. Public exams for Year 11 students take place in November 2013, January 2014 and May/June 2014. Heads of Department will notify the Exams Officer which exams you are to be entered for. For each of the exam periods in which you have entries you will receive a ‘Statement of Entry’, listing your exam entries, along with a personalised exam timetable. Please check this carefully, show them to a parent or carer and ask them to complete any reply slips, which you must then return to the Exams Office by the specified deadline. A text will be sent to parents to alert them when these documents have been issued to you.
We use the texting system to send out important exam information so please remember to keep us informed of any changes to mobile phone numbers. Accidents do happen, and unfortunately they regularly happen to exam candidates. Please avoid any dangerous activities during exam periods. A broken hand can cause major problems, and although we can put special arrangements in place for you, dictating your answers to a scribe can be difficult. If you do sustain an injury which is likely to affect your performance in a forthcoming exam, please let the Exams Officer know as soon as possible (01473 328317 or 328015) so that arrangements can be made to help you. The most important Exam Rule is ’Talk to the Exams Officer’ - she is there to help you. If you have any questions or problems, before, during or after your exam, talk to the Exams Officer. We will do everything possible to provide you with the conditions that will allow you to achieve your full potential; but we cannot do this without your help. It is a challenging time, but co-operation between parents, students and teachers should help to keep stress to a minimum. If you have any questions or problems at any time please do not hesitate to talk to Miss Shelley or Miss Percival. We wish you every success.
Dr Simon Letman Miss Percival Principal Examinations Officer
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Controlled Assessments Controlled Assessment deadlines will be provided by your subject teachers. A list of deadlines is on
the VLE. Please read the ‘Information for Candidates: Controlled Assessments’ notice at the back of this
booklet. Your attention is drawn to the section about plagiarism; exam boards are particularly vigilant in this area. You will be asked to sign an authentication statement which confirms that the work you have submitted is your own. Checks on the authenticity of submitted work will be made, and the penalties for cheating are severe.
Once completed, your Controlled Assessments are marked using the exam board’s mark scheme. If
you feel that the mark you have been awarded is incorrect you must follow the steps laid down in the Internal Appeals procedure, a copy of which is available on the academy website http://holbrookacademy.org/
under the Student and Exams link. Any queries regarding Controlled Assessment marks must be resolved before the submission deadlines.
Art, Graphics and Resistant Materials coursework is available for collection during the Autumn term
2014. It will not be possible to collect it before this date. No controlled assessments will be returned to candidates.
Please note: Any work that is not collected by the end of the autumn term will be destroyed.
Absence
You must attend all the exams for which you have been entered. If you experience any difficulties during the examination period, such as illness, injury or personal problems, please inform the academy as soon as possible in order for us to assist you.
If you will be absent from an exam for any reason you must phone the academy (01473 328015
[Sports Centre open from 7am - 10pm] or 328317) before the start time of the exam. In the case of illness, it is essential that you obtain a doctor’s letter or complete a self-certification form (available on the academy website) which must be handed in to the Exams Officer within 2 days of the exam.
Where a student fails to attend an exam without valid reason the academy reserves the right to
charge parents the relevant entry fee (listed on your Statement of Entry). Misreading the timetable is not a satisfactory reason for absence.
Pre-exam Check List Statements of Entry You will receive a Statement of Entry detailing the subjects for which you are being entered in that exam session. This also lists the cost to the academy of each exam entry. It is your responsibility to check that the information on your Statement of Entry is correct, including: Your name (this should be your legal name). This will appear on your certificates Date of birth Gender Are you entered for all the exams you should be.? Are you entered for the correct tiers? If you are unsure whether you should be entered for the
foundation or higher tier, please check with your subject teacher. If there are any errors or omissions, please speak to the Exams Officer immediately. When you are satisfied that your Statement of Entry is correct, please complete the accompanying reply slip, and return it to the Exams Officer by the specified deadline.
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Timetable You will also receive an individual timetable showing the dates, start times and duration of your exams. You must check your personalised timetable carefully to ensure you arrive on the correct day and
time for each exam: allowances cannot be made for candidates who misread their timetable. Your exams can sometimes be at a different time or location to other members of your subject
group; therefore if you lose your timetable, or are unsure of the details of any exam, please check with the Exams Officer. Do not refer to a friend’s timetable.
Sometimes a timetable clash occurs, where two exams are timetabled at the same time. Please
speak to the Exams Officer about this as soon as possible; she will make alternative arrangements for you.
Candidate name Candidates must be entered for exams under their legal name. In most cases this will be the name which appears on their birth certificate. If you have changed your legal name, please ensure that valid proof of this change is presented to the academy office. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you write your legal name on all your exam papers, even if you are usually known by another name.
Candidate number, UCI and ULN Your Candidate Number (or exam number) is the four digit number allocated to you by the
academy. This number will be shown on your Statements of Entry, your individual timetable and your Statement of Results. Each time you sit an exam you will find a card on your desk which lists your name and candidate number. This is the number you will enter on your exam papers.
UCI (Unique Candidate Identifier) - you will be asked for your UCI if you continue your education at
another institution. The ULN , where listed, is your Unique Learner Number. It is a 10-digit reference number which you
will retain throughout your life to access your Personal Learning Record (PLR), whatever your level of learning and wherever you choose to participate in education, training and learning. The data you have supplied to the academy will be used by the Chief Executive of Skills Funding to issue you with a ULN, and to create your PLR. Further details of how your information is processed and shared can be found at www.learningrecordsservice.org.uk/privacynotice
Exam Regulations The documents ‘Information for Candidates’ and ‘Warning to Candidates’ are included at the back of this booklet. All candidates must read these carefully and be aware that to break any of these rules could lead to serious penalties.
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Equipment: Many students arrive for exams without the correct equipment. You will require the following items: At least 2 black pens. Calculator 30cm ruler HB pencil Pencil sharpener Rubber Compass Protractor Coloured pencils (not gel pens) You must not use correcting fluid or tape (Tippex). You are responsible for providing your own equipment and you may be at a disadvantage if you fail to bring the correct items. The academy is not required to provide students with missing equipment. You must not borrow anything from another candidate during the examination. Please read the information about equipment in the document ’Information for Candidates’ at the back of this booklet. Prohibited materials: The following items must not be on your person in the exam room: Notes Calculator instruction leaflets, cases, lids or covers Bags Personal TVs/Stereos Reading pens and electronic communication or storage devices including mobile phones, iPods
and MP3/4 players. Any product which can capture a digital image Any other products with text / digital facilities Pencil cases unless they are transparent Books (unless they are set texts for a specific examination), notes or other printed materials Mobile phones, pagers and other electronic means of communication (including iPods, MP3/4 players and other products with text/digital facilities) or electronic organisers must be switched off and handed in to the invigilators at the beginning of the exam: you will be given a receipt and can collect your phone at the end of the exam. The academy is unable to take responsibility for their safekeeping. Please ensure any watch alarms are turned off.
Please be aware that if any of these items are found in your possession during an exam or quarantine EVEN IF YOU HAD NO INTENTION OF USING THEM, they
will be taken from you and the appropriate awarding body will be informed. Candidates found guilty of breaking this rule will be subject to penalty (see
‘Penalties’ section) and possible disqualification.
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During the Exam: Read the instructions on the front of the question and answer papers carefully so you understand what you need to do. Fill in any information on the front when told to do so. Tell the Invigilators immediately : If you think you have been given the wrong paper - mistakes do happen If any of the materials listed on the front of the paper are missing If the paper is incomplete or badly printed - if a page is meant to be blank, it will say so. Work carefully and write clearly: many exams give marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar. Exam papers are carefully designed; they should take the estimated length of time to complete. Pace yourself: if you have two hours to answer four questions spend around 30 minutes on each. Show all your rough work. Cross it through neatly when you have finished; you may get extra credit for your workings. If you have time at the end of the exam, read through your answers; you can often find mistakes and omissions - those extra marks could be enough to improve your final grade. During the exam, raise your hand if: You need more paper You feel ill You have a problem You must not ask for (and you will not be given) any explanation of the questions - this is part of the exam. At the end of the exam: Stop writing when you are told to. Make sure that your name and candidate number are on every piece of paper you hand in. If you have used more than one answer booklet or additional answer sheets you must fasten them together with a treasury tag, which an invigilator will give you. You must not take any examination stationery out of the exam room, (used or unused, rough work or doodles) or any other materials provided for the exam. Exam conditions begin the moment you enter the exam room and do not end until you have left it. Do not talk, turn around or communicate in any way with other people: your paper could still be cancelled. You must not leave the exam room until you are told to do so. You must stay in the exam room for the full duration of the exam. Once you have been dismissed, you must leave the room quietly. Other students may still be working - show them the respect and consideration they deserve.
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Additional Information Calculators Calculators may be used in most exams; your subject teacher will tell you if they are prohibited. You must bring your own calculator if you need one. Make sure it is working properly. Cases, lids or covers must not be brought into the exam room. Conduct in the exam room From the moment you enter the exam room until you leave it, you must not attempt to communicate, in any way, with any other candidate. Should you require any assistance raise your hand and wait for an invigilator to attend to you. Once candidates have entered an exam room they are not allowed to leave unescorted until the end of the exam. Anyone found guilty of breaking any exam rule or regulation will be subject to penalties imposed by the exam boards (see Penalties). Dictionaries A dictionary cannot be used in any exam unless a special arrangement has been made with the awarding body. Exam regulations It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the awarding bodies’ ‘Information for Candidates’ - a copy of which is included in this booklet. The school must report any breach of regulations to the awarding body. Fire alarm If the fire alarm sounds during an examination, the invigilators will tell you what to do. If it is necessary to evacuate the exam room: - Leave your exam paper on your desk; - Leave the exam room in silence: do not attempt to communicate with anyone else; - The invigilators will tell you where to go - this will be different to where you usually assemble; - When the exam resumes, you will be allowed the full amount of time to complete your paper. Graffiti Do not write or draw on the exam desks - any candidate doing so will be charged for the cost of repairing the damage. Do not draw graffiti or write offensive comments on exam papers. The exam board may refuse to mark your paper. Invigilators Invigilators are in each exam room to supervise the conduct of the examination. They will distribute and collect the exam papers, tell candidates when to start and finish, hand out extra writing paper if required and deal with any problems that occur during the examination. Invigilators cannot discuss the examination paper with you and they cannot explain the questions. Listen carefully to all instructions and notices read out at the beginning of each exam. There may be amendments to the exam paper that you need to know about. Show them respect and courtesy at all times. Location of Exams A separate timetable will be posted in the academy listing the location of each exam. In most cases exams take place in the Gym or the Community Room in the Sports Centre but there will be times when other rooms are used. Please check this timetable before each exam and allow yourself enough time to go to the correct room.
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Penalties The academy has a duty to report any breach of the examination regulations to the exam boards, who will impose the appropriate penalties. These penalties include barring a candidate from sitting exams for a set period of time - this includes the Theory section of your Driving Test. Seating Plans A seating plan will be posted each day outside the exam room. Please check this carefully to see where you will be sitting. Special Consideration The awarding bodies will only apply special consideration for serious reasons. If you feel that your performance has been affected in any exam by any event please discuss with the Exams Officer. Start times The start time for each exam is listed on your individual timetable. Please check carefully - each exam is different. Candidates should be ready to enter the exam room at least 10 minutes before the listed start time of each exam. If you are late for an exam, provided you are not more than one hour late, it may still be possible for you to sit the examination. You should report to the school office as soon as you arrive. A member of staff will escort you to the exam room. You must not enter any examination room without permission after an examination has begun. It may not be possible to allow you any extra time if you start the examination late. If you arrive more than one hour after the published starting time (which is either 9.00am or 1.30pm) the exam board has to be notified and it is unlikely they would accept your work. Most exams are timed to finish in time for candidates to return home on school transport, but please check your timetable; you may need to make alternative arrangements. Study Leave Students will be expected to attend school as normal until the May half term break. After which students will be expected to attend the academy for their exams. Further revision opportunities may be planned in some subjects. Students are advised to attend these sessions - further details will be sent home nearer the time and will be posted on the academy website – http://holbrookacademy.org. Students will have access to a quiet revision space when they do not have an exam and wish to revise. Teaching staff will be available to support students with their revision. Uniform All students are expected to follow the Year 11 dress code when on the academy site. No headwear or scarves are allowed in the exam room (unless for medical or religious reasons). Valuables The academy accepts no liability for items of value (eg money, mobile phones etc.) that are left in bags. Please do not bring valuables into the academy when you have exams unless you leave them in your locker. Water You are permitted to bring water into the exam room. This must be in a clear bottle with any label removed and must be placed on the floor.
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After Your Exams
Results Day Your exam results will be available for you to collect from the Community Room in the Sports
Centre on Thursday 21st August 2014 from 10.00am - 12.00pm. If you would like your results posted to you, please bring a A5 or A4 sized stamped addressed envelope to the Exams Officer before the end of the summer term.
If you would like someone to collect your results on your behalf (including family members) you
must give your written authorisation to the Exams Officer.
Certificates Certificates are issued by the exam boards for all exams in which you achieve pass grades (for
GCSEs - A* to G). We are planning to hold a Celebration Day in July 2014, further details will be provided in due
course. Exam Certificates will be available for collection from October 2014 (full details will be available on Results Day). We are only obliged to keep certificates for a period of one year after issue.
It is very important to look after your certificates and keep them in a safe place as future colleges
and employers will need to see them. If you do lose them you will have to contact the relevant awarding bodies who will charge around £35 per certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions What do I do if there’s a clash on my timetable? The Exams Officer will arrangement for you to sit one of the exams later on the same day. You will be
allowed a supervised rest-break in between the two papers, during which you must have no communication with other candidates. It may be necessary for you to bring a packed lunch, as you will have to remain ‘in quarantine’ until both exams are completed.
What do I do if I have an accident or am ill before the exam? Inform the academy as soon as possible so that we can help or advise you. In the case of an accident
that means you are unable to write it may be possible to provide you with a scribe to write your answers for you but we need as much notice as possible. You will have to obtain medical evidence (from your GP or hospital) if you wish the academy to appeal for special consideration on your behalf.
What happens if I arrive late for an exam? You must report to the academy office. A member of staff will then escort you to the exam room. You
must not enter an exam room unaccompanied once an exam has started. What happens if the school bus is delayed? If possible phone the academy for advice (the sports centre, 01473 328015, is open from 7am). If I miss the examination can I take it on another day? No. Timetables are published by the exam boards and you must attend on the stated date and time. What equipment should I bring? Please see the list on page 7. What do I do if I think I have the wrong paper? The invigilators will ask you to check that you have the correct paper before the exam starts. If you
think something is wrong, raise your hand and tell the invigilator immediately. Can I leave the exam early? No. It is academy policy that all candidates should remain in the exam room for the full duration of each
exam. Can I go to the toilet during the exam? If you need to go to the toilet, raise your hand and you will be escorted by an invigilator. Why do I need to check the details on my Statement of Entry? The details on your Statement of Entry will be used when certificates are printed. If the name or date of
birth on your exam certificates does not match your birth certificate it could cause you problems if you are asked to show your certificates to a potential employer or for college/university at some time in the future. You should also check that the subjects and tiers of entry are correct and that no subjects are missing.
What do I do if I don’t get the grades I need for college? Staff will be available to advise you on results day. If you feel strongly that it is necessary to make an
enquiry about your result you should first consult the Head of Subject who will give their advice as to the advisability of requesting a re-mark. You should be aware that your mark could go down as the result of a re-mark. Re-mark requests must be submitted to the Exams Officer. You must complete a Candidate consent form and return it with a cheque to cover the cost (which is refunded if your grade changes).
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EXAM TIMETABLE 2014
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Title Duration Date Start Time
AQA French Unit 1 Listening 46551F 35m 12-May-14 Monday pm
AQA French Unit 2 Reading - paper based 46552H 50m 12-May-14 Monday pm
AQA French Unit 2 Reading - paper based 46552F 30m 12-May-14 Monday pm
AQA French Unit 1 Listening 46551H 45m 12-May-14 Monday pm
Edexcel Geography A Unit 1: Skills And Challenges Higher Paper (1H) 5GA1H 1h 00m 13-May-14 Tuesday pm
Edexcel Geography A Unit 1: Skills And Challenges Foundation Paper (1F)
5GA1F 1h 00m 13-May-14 Tuesday pm
Edexcel Information And Communication Technology Unit 1: Living In A Digital World
5IT01 1h 30m 14-May-14 Wed am
AQA Religious Studies B Unit 2 40552 1h 30m 15-May-14 Thursday
pm
Edexcel History B Unit 1A: Medicine and treatment 5HB01 1h 15m 16-May-14 Friday am
Edexcel Physical Education Unit 1: The Theory Of Physical Education 5PE01 1h 30m 16-May-14 Friday pm
Edexcel Physical Education Unit 1: The Theory Of Physical Education (Short Course)
5PE03 1h 00m 16-May-14 Friday pm
AQA German Unit 2 Reading - paper based 46652H 50m 19-May-14 Monday am
AQA German Unit 1 Listening 46651F 35m 19-May-14 Monday am
AQA German Unit 2 Reading - paper based 46652F 30m 19-May-14 Monday am
AQA German Unit 1 Listening 46651H 45m 19-May-14 Monday am
OCR Biology modules B1 B2 B3:Written Paper - Higher B731/02 1h 15m 19-May-14 Monday pm
OCR Biology modules B1 B2 B3:Written Paper - Foundation B731/01 1h 15m 19-May-14 Monday pm
OCR Science modules B1 C1 P1:Written Paper - Foundation B711/01 1h 15m 19-May-14 Monday pm
OCR Science modules B1 C1 P1:Written Paper - Higher B711/02 1h 15m 19-May-14 Monday pm
AQA English Literature 1 97101F 1h 30m 20-May-14 Tuesday am
AQA English Literature 1 97101H 1h 30m 20-May-14 Tuesday am
AQA Religious Studies B Unit 3 40553 1h 30m 20-May-14 Tuesday pm
Edexcel Business Unit 1: Introduction To Small Business 5BS01 0h 45m 21-May-14 Wed am
Edexcel Geography A Unit 2: Natural Environment Foundation Paper (2F)
5GA2F 1h 15m 22-May-14 Thursday
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Edexcel Geography A Unit 2: Natural Environment Higher Paper (2H) 5GA2H 1h 15m 22-May-14 Thursday
am
AQA English Literature 2 97102H 1h 15m 22-May-14 Thursday
pm
AQA English Literature 2 97102F 1h 15m 22-May-14 Thursday
pm
Edexcel History B Unit 2C: Life In Germany C.1919 - C.1945 5HB02 1h 15m 23-May-14 Friday am
Edexcel Applied Business Unit 2: Financial Records 5AB02 1h 00m 02-Jun-14 Monday am
AQA Music Unit 1 42701 1h 02-Jun-14 Monday am
Edexcel Business Unit 4: Business Communications 5BS04 1h 30m 02-Jun-14 Monday am
Edexcel History B Unit 3A: The transformation of surgery c1845-1918 5HB03 1h 15m 02-Jun-14 Monday pm
AQA English Language 1 ENG1F 2h 15m 03-Jun-14 Tuesday am
AQA English Language 1 ENG1H 2h 15m 03-Jun-14 Tuesday am
AQA English Unit 1 ENG1F 2h 15m 03-Jun-14 Tuesday am
AQA English Unit 1 ENG1H 2h 15m 03-Jun-14 Tuesday am
WJEC Hospitality & Catering Unit 2 473201 1h 15m 04-Jun-14 Wed am
OCR Home Economics: Principles of Child Development: Written Paper
B013/01 1h 30m 05-Jun-14 Thursday
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EXAM TIMETABLE 2014 (Continued)
George Turnbull is Ofqual’s Exams Doctor. With many years’ experience in the exams system, George has plenty of advice to offer to students studying for their GCSEs. Hints and tips from the Exams Doctor Before the exam – revise and devise It’s easy for me to tell you what to do – I don’t have exams to sit. But you do, so listen up. There are a few things here that might help you. Getting started is the most difficult bit and telling you that you should have started earlier doesn’t help (parents please note). But the ‘10-minute rule’ will, whether you are up-to-date with your revision or still at the starting post. So read on. Ditch those four-hour sessions you planned, where only 10 minutes of actual work is done. Start with the 10 minutes you know you will do. Then have a 10-minute break and start
again. Anyone can do that! When working, work and when relaxing, relax. The two don’t mix. No texting friends, looking out of the window or playing with the cat. And your room can
wait for another few years to be tidied! So now you have started, you’ve doubled the time you normally work in an evening and had
a 10-minute break, all within the first half hour. Increase the working periods to 30 or 40 minutes and keep the breaks at 10 minutes or less. Sorted? Well ‘ish’ at least. Don’t think about it, just do it – now! Congratulate yourself for having done it. You’ve made a start. Whenever you have difficulty in starting something you don’t want to do, staring into space
won’t help – but the ‘10-minute rule’ will.
REVISION
Edexcel Geography A Unit 3: The Human Environment Higher Paper (3H)
5GA3H 1h 15m 06-Jun-14 Friday am
Edexcel Geography B Unit 3: Geographical Decisions Higher Paper (3H)
5GB3H 1h 30m 06-Jun-14 Friday am
OCR Science modules B2 C2 P2:Written Paper - Foundation B712/01 1h 30m 06-Jun-14 Friday pm
OCR Chemistry modules C1 C2 C3:Written Paper - Higher B741/02 1h 15m 06-Jun-14 Friday pm
OCR Science modules B2 C2 P2:Written Paper - Higher B712/02 1h 30m 06-Jun-14 Friday pm
OCR Chemistry modules C1 C2 C3:Written Paper - Foundation B741/01 1h 15m 06-Jun-14 Friday pm
Edexcel Mathematics 1 : Higher Paper 1MA0 1H 1h 45m 09-Jun-14 Monday am
Edexcel Mathematics 1 : Foundation Paper 1MA0 1F 1h 45m 09-Jun-14 Monday am
OCR Physics modules P1 P2 P3:Written Paper - Higher B751/02 1h 15m 10-Jun-14 Tuesday pm
OCR Physics modules P1 P2 P3:Written Paper - Foundation B751/01 1h 15m 10-Jun-14 Tuesday pm
OCR Additional Science modules B3 C3 P3:Written Paper - Higher
B721/02 1h 15m 10-Jun-14 Tuesday pm
OCR Additional Science modules B3 C3 P3:Written Paper - Foundation
B721/01 1h 15m 10-Jun-14 Tuesday pm
WJEC Hospitality & Catering Unit 4 474201 1h 15m 11-Jun-14 Wed am
OCR Additional Science modules B4 C4 P4:Written Paper - Foundation
B722/01 1h 30m 12-Jun-14 Thursday
am
OCR Additional Science modules B4 C4 P4:Written Paper - Higher
B722/02 1h 30m 12-Jun-14 Thursday
am
Edexcel Mathematics 2 : Foundation Paper 1MA0 2F 1h 45m 13-Jun-14 Friday am
Edexcel Mathematics 2 : Higher Paper 1MA0 2H 1h 45m 13-Jun-14 Friday am
AQA Design and Tech: Product Design 4557 2h 13-Jun-14 Friday pm
Morning exams begin at 9am / Afternoon exams begin at 1.30pm
You must arrive at the exam room 10 minutes prior to these start time
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Manage your time and plan Know where and when your exams are and the work you have to do. Highlight your notes or abbreviate them on cards, so that the information can be referred to
easily. But don’t spend all of your time doing it. Ease in an extra half hour of work a day at least, by getting up earlier or taking less time
over lunch. Over five days that will give you a minimum of two and-a-half hours of quality study time. You could now have an evening out. You deserve it.
Cover two or three subjects in the one session. Start with the one you dislike most and then look forward to finishing with the one you like best.
Try answering some questions from past exam papers. Your teachers will probably be able to provide these, or you can look on the exam board websites.
You can work with a friend if you really do work. Change the places you work, to add variety. And if you get stuck, ask a teacher for some help. They are anxious too, that you do well.
REVISION (Continued)
In the exam room Take six deep breaths and have a sugary sweet to boost your energy – but don’t crunch! Choose questions carefully and write notes on the question paper to help you remember
later. And make sure you answer the question asked. There’ll be no marks if you don’t. Know how many marks each question carries - don't spend too long on any one. Use the
number of marks on the paper as a guide. If you run out of time, sometimes marks can be gained by completing your remaining
answers in outline only. State what you would do and how to do it by outlining the main arguments you would include in an essay – without writing the essay – and by jotting down formulae in science – stating how you would complete the question –without doing the calculations.
After the exam Don’t worry about the exam you have just taken – you can’t do anything about it now. Concentrate instead on the next one, where you can make a difference. Don’t panic Being calm and thoughtful will help you to get the most out of your preparation. And if all else fails, remember that Churchill and Einstein didn’t do too well at school. Try that one on your parents. Otherwise, good luck.
This document was published by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). The regulatory function of QCA is now the responsibility of the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual). Ofqual regulates qualifications and monitors national curriculum assessments in England. As the regulator, they oversee the qualifications and examinations system in England to make sure that it is fair, provides value for money and meets the needs of learners and employers. They ensure that children, young people and adult learners get the results their work deserves, that standards are maintained and the qualifications learners receive count
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Planning a Revision Timetable
1. This activity is best done in pairs or threes but you must do your own timetable within the group (unless you have already completed one). 2. Mark on the timetable prior commitments that are immovable ie Holidays Exams Booked nights out Work Any other fixed dates/times 3. You learn more if you do additional time (when you feel like it) than if you try to
maintain an unmanageable timetable. So with this is mind, plan sessions for every available day up to the last exam. Remember, maximum four 30 minutes sessions per evening or six 30 minutes sessions per day. Leave at least one day or night a week spare to fill if you need to in an emergency and allocate regular time off (for good behaviour!).
4. Count how many sessions you have to ‘spend’. 5. Now decide your priorities and divide the number of sessions between your
various subjects. Remember to consider how important the subject is TO YOU, how much work you need to do in a subject and how much you feel you can benefit from it.
6. Now allocate sessions to subjects as you have decided. Pencil it in, in case you
need to adjust it. 7. Try to keep subjects in roughly the same time slot each week and vary the order
each night. You can do two sessions in a row of one subject, but it is best not to do more.
8. Now you can stick coloured stickers on if you respond well to visual stimuli. The most important thing is to stick to the plan following the key points from the discussion, unless you are unwell. REMEMBER: This document is only a guide but it is based on many people’s experiences and so it is worth considering.
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