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YEAR 11 MOCK EXAM REVISION GUIDANCE

CONTENTS Introduction...........................................................3

Chinese as a First Language..................27

10 Top Tips for Exam Success.....................4

Chinese as a Second Language..........28

Mathematics..........................................................6

Foreign Language Chinese.....................31

Additional Mathematics................................7

French...................................................................33

Coordinated Sciences.....................................8

Spanish.................................................................38

Combined Sciences........................................10

Physical Education.......................................43

English Language and Literature..........12

Music......................................................................45

English as a Second Language...............14

Fine Art...................................................................51

Business Studies...............................................18

Drama....................................................................52

Economics.............................................................19

Contact Details................................................54

Geography.............................................................21 History......................................................................22 Global Perspectives........................................25 Computer Science..........................................26

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INTRODUCTION Dear Parents, Guardians and Students, We are pleased to provide you with your child’s Year 11 Mock Examinations Revision Guide. Throughout Year 11 students have been introduced to a range of different revision techniques that allow them to actively revise rather than passively writing notes. The 10 top tips are a reminder of the revision techniques and study strategies to support their studies in the lead up to the mock examinations. This handbook outlines each subject, providing a link to the official specification, a comprehensive list of units to be assessed in the mock examination, and any outstanding units that will need to be studied after the mock examinations. Additionally, it includes a clear breakdown of how the mock grade will be calculated, as well as links to useful resources for students to support their study efforts. Specific instructions on what students should revise and where they can access relevant materials are also included. Most examinations will take place in the Auditorium where the I/GCSE students will take their final exams. This arrangement aims to familiarise students with examination conditions, thereby alleviating any apprehensions or anxiety they may experience. Such experience is invaluable as they undertake their Year 11 mock examinations and prepare for their I/GCSEs. At NAIS HK, we prioritise holistic student development and do not advocate placing undue pressure on achieving exceptional results. We encourage all parents to adopt a positive stance and support their children at home. If you have any queries regarding individual subjects, please do not hesitate to contact the relevant Head of Department directly, whose contact details can be found on the final page of this booklet. Thank you for your ongoing support. Dr. Lisa Curley Head of Year 11 Lisa.Curley@nais.hk

10 TOP TIPS FOR EXAM SUCCESS 1. Get organised Know when you have an examination, so you are able to prepare well in advance. Use your revision timetable so you know what subject and topics you will be revising each day. 2. Set targets and reward yourself Set yourself a target for each session. What do you want to achieve by the end of your revision session? If you achieve your target reward yourself. 3. Break topics down Don’t try to revise a whole subject in one or two sessions. Break each subject down into topics then into sub topics. Use flash cards, create visualisers and develop mind maps to help breakdown topics and remember key components. 4. Practice, Practice, Practice Use a variety of strategies when revising. Often students read notes and chapters along with highlighting key words and phrases. However, research studies have shown that these two types of revision are not helpful and often leads to material not remaining in the long-term memory. Instead consider a range of techniques we have covered within the Trending sessions this academic year including mnemonics, visualisers, mind-maps, flash cards, interleaving, spaced repetition and past paper questions. 5. Space don’t cram Do little bits of work often instead of a lot at once. You will remember more if you spread out your learning and revisit the same material across a number of sessions. This will lead to powerful learning and what you learnt remaining in the long-term memory. 6. Don’t burn out Take regular breaks during any revision sessions. Take timeout and give your brain a rest. Go for a short walk, this will do you the world of good. Remember by using the Pomodoro method you give yourself plenty of breaks, boosting focus and preventing burnout.

7. Get plenty of sleep Research (Walker and Van der Harm, 2009) suggest that you need 8 hours sleep a night. This shouldn’t change because you have an exam the next day. Late night revision won’t benefit you and will impact negatively on your well-being and performance the following day. A lack of sleep hinders the ability to remember what you have learnt. 8. Remove all distractions including mobile devices Research shows that mere presence of a mobile phone leads to a 20% reduction in attention, concentration and performance. When you are revising make sure you have removed all distractions from the room. Put your phone in a place out of reach when you are revising, and schedule times within the day when you will use your phone socially. 9. Don’t revise to music Many students believe that by listening to music when they are revising or completing homework will help them with their studies. Research by Perham and Currie (2014) suggests otherwise. They found that students who revised in a quiet environment performed over 60% better in an exam than their peers who had listened to music. Your focus needs to be on your studies, music requires your brain to focus on two aspects, overloading the brains processing ability, making it difficult to retain the information. 10. Eat Breakfast Often students skip breakfast in the morning. However, research suggests this will impact on your ability to concentrate. Studies have shown that students who do not eat breakfast will notice a decline in focus as the morning goes on. Students who eat breakfast notice that this decline was reduced by 60%. Students who had eaten breakfast felt more alert and outperformed their peers in the exam.

IGCSE MATHEMATICS Course Code: 0580 Core and Extended Syllabus Equipment: Calculator Guidance Component

Core Paper 1 - Non Calculator: 80 marks, 90 minutes (50% weighting of final grade) Paper 3 - Calculator: 80 marks, 90 minutes (50% weighting of final grade)

Units Assessed

Whole Syllabus -Topics are mixed across both papers

Core and Extended Syllabus

Resources

Outstanding Topics

Firefly Maths Resource Page Firefly IGCSE Core Past Papers Dr Frost BBC Bitesize

Whole Syllabus Regular Extended Paper 2 - Non Calculator: 100 marks, 120 minutes (50% weighting of final grade) Paper 4 - Calculator: 100 marks, 120 minutes (50% weighting of final grade)

Excluding: Transformations Functions Vectors Solving Equations with Graphs Differentiation Core and Extended Syllabus

Transformations Functions Vectors Solving Equations with Graphs Differentiation Firefly Maths Resource Page Dr Frost

Hybrid Extended Paper 2 - Non Calculator: 100 marks, 120 minutes (50% weighting of final grade) Paper 4 - Calculator: 100 marks, 120 minutes (50% weighting of final grade)

BBC Bitesize

Whole Syllabus Core and Extended Syllabus

Students are required to bring their own stationery, including protractors, calculators, and compasses, for math exams. This ensures they have the necessary tools to accurately solve problems and complete the exam efficiently. 6

IGCSE ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS Course Code: 0606 Equipment: Calculator Guidance Component

Paper 1 - Non Calculator: 100 marks, 120 minutes (50% weighting of final grade) Paper 2 Calculator: 100 marks, 120 minutes (50% weighting of final grade)

Units Assessed

From Firefly Page: Unit 1: Functions Unit 2: Quadratics Functions Unit 3: Polynomials Unit 4: Equations and Inequalities Unit 5: Simultaneous Equations Unit 6: Logs and Exponents Unit 7: Straight Line Graphs Unit 8: Circle Geometry Unit 9: Circular Measure Unit 10: Trigonometry Unit 11: Permutations and Combinations Unit 12: Sequences and Binomial Expansion Unit 14: Calculus

Resources

Outstanding Topics

Firefly Maths Resource Page Dr Frost

Unit 13: Vectors

BBC Bitesize

Note: Unit 13 Additional Maths Syllabus Students are required to bring their own stationery, including protractors, calculators, and compasses, for math exams. This ensures they have the necessary tools to accurately solve problems and complete the exam efficiently.

IGCSE COORDINATED SCIENCES Course Code: CIE 0654 Specification Students' mock exam results will be made up of the following: Component 2: Multiple Choice (30%) Component 4: Structured Questions(50%) Component 6: Alternative to Practical (20%) Please click on the link to access the most recent past papers and mark schemes. Course Content The table below summarises the content which is included in the assessment and which is still to be taught. For a more detailed breakdown, please refer to the specification document above. Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Included in the assessment

B1, B2, B3, B4, B6, B8, B10, B11, B12, B13, B14, B16, B18, B19

C1, C2, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C12

P1, P2, P3, P4

To be taught after the assessment*

B5, B7, B9, B15, B17

C3, C10, C11

P5, P6

*some classes may have already begun this content. It will not be assessed in the mock examination. Revision Resources Subject

Resource Links Summer 2025 Past Papers Files are named as follows: QP= Question Paper MS = Mark Scheme ER = Examiner’s Report

General Resources

Example:, 0654_s25_qp_11 is Question Paper 11. Example: 0654_s25_ms_11 the mark scheme for Paper 11. Save My Exams Seneca – join this. Your teachers will add assignments for you to do revision! 8

IGCSE COORDINATED SCIENCES Subject

Resource Links Revision videos related to the specification Biology Revision channel

Biology Exam question review Biology Quizlet 1 Biology Quizlet 2

SaveMyExams – chemistry revision notes Chemistry

Key words and definitions YouTube videos – videos on all topics in the course Quizlet (flashcards and tests)

BBC Bitesize Website – this is for the 0625 spec however covers our content too! Isaac Physics –follow this link for sign up, Mr Willshaw will add some tasks for you. Quizlet Link Video Explainers Physics

Paper 6 PA Forces and Motion PB Energy and Matter PC Waves PD. Electricity PE. Magnetism

IGCSE COMBINED SCIENCES Course Code: CIE 0653 Specification Students' mock exam results will be made up of the following: Component 1: Multiple Choice (30%) Component 3: Structured Questions (50%) Component 6: Alternative to Practical (20%) Please click on the link to access the most recent past papers and mark schemes. Course Content The table below summarizes the content which is included in the assessment and which is still to be taught. For a more detailed breakdown, please refer to the Specification document above. Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Included in the assessment

B1, B2, B3, B4, B6, B8, B10, B12, B13, B15, B16

C1, C2, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C12

P1, P2, P3, P4

To be taught after the assessment*

B5, B7, B9, B14

C3, C10, C11

*some classes may have already begun this content. It will not be assessed in the mock examination. Revision Resources Subject

Resource Links 0653 Summer 2025 Past Papers Files are named as follows: QP= question paper MS = mark scheme

ER = examiner’s report General Resources

Example:, 0653_s25_qp_11 is Question Paper 11. Example:0653_s25_ms_11 the mark scheme for Paper 11. Save My Exams – these were designed for the 0654 spec. I have removed the irrelevant sections however there may be some bits that you do not ned here. Make sure you look at the Syllabus to ensure the content is relevant. Seneca – join this. Your teachers will add assignments for you to do revision!

IGCSE COMBINED SCIENCES Subject

Resource Links

Biology

Self-marking BBC quizzes.

Chemistry

Thinka.hk Combined Science 0653 notes Past Papers Smart Exam Resources notes (e.g., Chemistry)

BBC Bitesize Website– this is for the 0625 spec however covers our content too! Isaac Physics – follow this link for sign up, Mr Willshaw will add some tasks for you. Physics

Quizlet Link Video Explainers Course Content Paper 6

IGCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE IGCSE First Language English Course Code: 0500 Specification: Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500 Students’ mock exam results will be made up of the following: Paper 1: Reading (50%) – 2 hours, structured and extended writing questions based on three reading texts Paper 2: Directed Writing and Composition (50%) – 2 hours, one directed writing task and one composition (descriptive/narrative)

Component

Paper 1: Reading

Paper 2: Directed Writing and Composition

Units Assessed (mock exams) Comprehension and summary (Texts A & B) Short-answer and language analysis (Text C) Extended response (letter, report, article, etc.)

Section A: Directed writing (speech, letter, article) Section B: Composition (descriptive or narrative)

Resources

Past papers 0500

Outstanding Topics

N/A

Online resources

Past papers 0500 N/A Online resources

IGCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE IGCSE Literature in English Course Code: 0475 Specification: Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English 0475 Students’ mock exam results will be made up of the following: Paper 1: Poetry and Prose (50%) – 1 hour 30 minutes, two questions (one poetry, one prose) Paper 3: Drama (Open Text) (25%) – 45 minutes, one question Component 5: Coursework (25%) – two assignments (600–1200 words each)

Component

Units Assessed (mock exams)

Paper 1: Poetry and Prose

Section A: One poetry text from set list (Songs of Ourselves) Section B: One prose text from set list (To Kill a Mockingbird)

Resources

Past papers 0475 N/A Online reasources

Past papers 0475 Paper 3: Drama (Open Text)

Two drama texts from set list (A Taste of Honey)

Outstanding Topics

Paper-based resources in student books.

Some classes are finishing A Taste of Honey before Christmas.

IGCSE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language – Count-in Speaking

Course Code: 0511

Cambridge International Examinations: Syllabus for 2024, 2025 and 2026

Students' final grades are calculated from the following components, with each skill weighted equally at 25%:

Paper 1: Reading and Writing (50%) – Reading 25%, Writing 25% Paper 2: Listening (25%) Paper 3: Speaking (25%)

The integrated application of skills is essential, particularly the transfer of vocabulary and ideas from reading/listening into writing and speaking tasks. Students can access all core syllabus materials, specimen papers, and mark schemes in the designated Teams Channel folders.

IGCSE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Examination Overview & Revision Planner

Component

Paper 1: Reading & Writing (50%)

Units & Exercises Assessed (Mock Exams) Reading (Ex. 1-4): Ex. 1: Short-answer Qs on one text (8 marks). Ex. 2: Multiple matching task on related texts (9 marks). Ex. 3: Complete notes from one text (7 marks). Ex. 4: Multiple-choice Qs on one text (6 marks).

Duration / Marks

2 hours Total: 60 marks (R: 30, W: 30)

Writing (Ex. 5-6): Ex. 5: Informal email (120– 160 words). Ex. 6: Extended writing: Article, Essay, Report, or Review (120–160 words).

Paper 2: Listening (25%)

Paper 3: Speaking (25%)

Ex. 1: 8 short extracts; visual multiple choice. Ex. 2: 5 short extracts; 2 written MCQs each. Ex. 3: Monologue; sentence completion (MCQ). Ex. 4: 6 short monologues; multiple matching. Ex. 5: Interview; 8 MCQs

Part 1: Interview (2–3 mins) – Topic-based Qs from examiner. Part 2: Short Talk (3–4 mins) – 1-min prep on a given card, then sustained talk. Part 3: Discussion (3–4 mins) – Questions from examiner on Part 2 topic

Key Revision Resources

Syllabus Specimen Paper 1 (2024) Official Cambridge Coursebook Past paper exercises 1-6 Mark schemes & Examiner Reports Resources

~50 minutes Total: 40 marks All questions are multiplechoice.

Cambridge 0511 Listening audio files & booklets Past listening papers (post2024 format) Online listening practice (e.g., news podcasts)

10–15 minutes Total: 40 marks Internally assessed, externally moderated

Cambridge Speaking Assessment Cards & Teacher Notes Marking criteria (Grammar, Vocabulary, Development, Pronunciation) Sample video recordings

Priority Focus / Weaknesses

Ex. 2 & 4: Inference and attitude. Ex. 5: Informal tone & functional language. Ex. 6: Genre conventions for all 4 text types; formal register

Ex. 4: Matching speakers to statements (gist & implication Managing the 6-minute answer transfer time.

Part 2: Structuring a 1-2 minute talk without notes. Development: Expanding answers with reasons, examples, and speculation.

IGCSE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Component 1: Reading and Writing (Paper 1) Topic 1: Core Reading Skills (Exercises 1-4) Understanding Explicit Meaning (R1, R3): Locating and selecting specific factual information and details for a purpose (Exercises 1 & 3). Understanding Implicit Meaning & Connections (R2, R4): Identifying ideas, opinions, attitudes, and what is implied. Understanding connections between points (Exercises 2 & 4). Text Types & Purposes: Analysing a range including articles, blogs, and websites that are descriptive, narrative, informational, persuasive, discursive, or argumentative. Topic 2: Core Writing Skills (Exercises 5 & 6) Exercise 5: Informal Writing Text Type: Email. Focus: Task fulfilment, appropriate informal register, organisational structure, and clear communication of information/ideas. Exercise 6: Formal/Neutral Writing Text Types: Article, Essay, Report, Review. Focus: Adhering to genre-specific conventions, purpose, and audience. Organising ideas coherently using paragraphs and linking devices. Using a range of accurate grammatical structures and vocabulary. Topic 3: Language & Exam Technique Range & Accuracy: Using a variety of sentence structures, tenses, and precise vocabulary. Proofreading for spelling and punctuation. Time Management: Allocating time across six exercises (approx. 20 minutes per exercise). Answer Precision: Writing concise, to-the-point answers for reading exercises; adhering to the 120–160 word count for both writing tasks.

IGCSE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Component 2: Listening (Paper 2) Topic 1: Listening for Specific Information (L1) Identifying specific details: names, numbers, dates, times, places from short extracts and monologues (Exercises 1, 2, 3, 5). Topic 2: Understanding Ideas and Implications (L2, L3, L4) Identifying gist, main ideas, speaker's purpose, opinions, feelings, and attitudes. Understanding implied meaning and making inferences (Exercises 2, 4, 5). Recognising connections between points in longer texts. Topic 3: Test Strategy Using the reading time to analyse questions and predict content. Managing the multiple-choice format across all exercises. Practicing the efficient transfer of answers to the answer sheet within the 6-minute window. Component 3: Speaking (Paper 3) Topic 1: Grammatical Range & Accuracy (10 marks) Using a mix of simple and complex structures appropriately. Minimising errors that impede communication. Topic 2: Lexical Range & Precision (10 marks) Using a wide and appropriate vocabulary to discuss familiar and unfamiliar topics. Employing synonyms and topic-specific language. Topic 3: Development & Fluency (10 marks) Expanding responses in all parts with reasons, examples, and speculation. Maintaining the flow of conversation, initiating points, and responding spontaneously. Structuring the short talk (Part 2) with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Topic 4: Pronunciation & Intonation (10 marks) Producing clear pronunciation of individual sounds and words. Using sentence stress and intonation effectively to convey meaning and attitude.

IGCSE BUSINESS STUDIES Course Code: 0450 Specification Students’ mock exam results will be made up of the following: Paper 1: Short Answer and Data Response Questions (50%): Covers all aspects of the syllabus up to, but not including, Operations Paper 2: Case Study Questions (50%): Requires longer written questions and will examine essay-style responses. All content up to, but not including, Operations can appear on the examination paper Paper 1 is a short answer response paper that covers all content from the relevant chapters of Business Activity, Finance, Human Resources and Marketing. Revision should be focused on memorization of mark schemes, by completing set questions. Questions range from 2-mark responses to 6-mark responses, and students should aim to ensure marks are not dropped for application. Paper 2 focuses on a larger case study and requires written judgement on a range of varying issues. This also covers all relevant chapters of Business Activity, Finance, Human Resources and Marketing. Questions range from 8-mark responses to 12-mark responses. Students should practice structured responses regarding this, using the structure Powerpoint for reference. Mock Examination Papers Component

Units Assessed (Mock Exam)

Paper 1: Short Answer and Data Responses 1 hour 30 minutes

Outstanding Topics

SaveMyExams

All Units up to and including operations (Units 1-5) Paper 2: Case Study Questions 1 hour 30 minutes

Resources

iGCSE Business Past Papers iGCSE Business Studies Textbook 5th Edition by Karen Borrington and Peter Stimpson

6. External Influences on business

IGCSE ECONOMICS Course Code: 0455 Specification Students' mock exam results will be made up of the following: Paper 1: Multiple Choice (30%) – Covers the syllabus up to and including unit 5 Paper 2: Structured Questions (70%) – Requires longer written answers, data analysis, and essay-style responses, and will again contain cover content up to and including unit 5. Paper 1 is a multiple-choice paper that covers all content in a very sequential way, so revision of multiple past papers is highly recommended. Paper 2 contains two sections. Section A is mandatory, and questions are based on a stimulus (text/data/diagram). Questions range from 1 mark to 6 marks. Section B contains a choice of 5 mini-scenarios each containing 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-mark questions covering a selection of the syllabus, and the student must choose and complete 3 of them. Mock Examination Papers Component

Units Assessed (mock exams)

Resources

Outstanding Topics

MCQ revision kahoot links Paper 1: MCQ 45 minutes: 30 marks

All units up to and including Unit 5 (See below)

Bounomics website

6. International Trade & Globalisation

Past paper collection

Paper 2: Structured Questions 2 hours 15 minutes, 90 marks. ‘Calculate’ ‘Identify’ ‘Explain’ ‘Analyse’ ‘Discuss’

Bounomics website Section A & B: All units up to and including Unit 5 (See below)

Past paper collection

6. International Trade & Globalisation

Bounomics P2 questionbank

IGCSE ECONOMICS Both papers will cover the following content.

The basic economic problem: 1.1 economic problem, 1.2 the factors of production, 1.3 opportunity cost, 1.4 production possibility curve (ppc) The allocation of resources: 2.1 microeconomics vs macroeconomics, 2.2 the role of the market in allocating resources, 2.3 demand, 2.4 supply, price determination, 2.6 price changes, 2.7 ped, 2.8 pes, 2.9 market economic system, 2.10 market failure, 2.11 mixed economic system. Microeconomic decision making: 3.1 money & banking, 3.2 households, 3.3 workers, 3.4 trade unions, 3.5 firms, 3.6 firms & production, 3.7 firm's costs, revenues, & objectives, 3.8 market structure Government and the macroeconomy: 4.1 the role of government, 4.2 macro aims of government, 4.3 fiscal policy, 4.4 monetary policy, 4.5 supply-side policy, 4.6 economic growth, 4.7 employment & unemployment, 4.8 inflation & deflation Economic development: 5.1 living standards, 5.2 poverty, 5.3 population, 5.4 difference in economic development

IGCSE GEOGRAPHY Course Code: 0460 Cambridge: Specification Students' mock exam results will be made up of the following: Component 1: Geographical Themes (62%) Component 2: Geographical Skills (38%) Component 1 integrates knowledge from the Geographical Themes topics of Theme 1, Theme 2, and ‘Development’ from Theme 3. Component 2 integrates mapwork skills and other pictorial material to tackle questions. Students can access lesson PowerPoints and additional revision resources on Firefly for both components. Mock Examination Papers Component

Paper 1: Geographical Themes 1 hour 45 minutes: 75 marks

Paper 2: Geographical Skills 1 hour 30 minutes 60 marks

Units Assessed (mock exams) Theme 1: Population and settlement Theme 2: The natural environment Topic 3: 3.1 Development

Resources

Outstanding Topics

FireFly – Assessment and Revision FireFly – Past Papers

Sub-topics from Theme 3

SaveMyExams ThinkIGCSE

FireFly – Assessment and Revision FireFly – Past Papers

N/A

SaveMyExams ThinkIGCSE

IGCSE HISTORY Course code: 0470 Cambridge: Specification Mock exam grade will be calculated as per real exam grade. Mock Paper 1 at 40%, Mock Paper 2 and draft coursework at 30% each. Raw marks are out of 140, weighted total marks are out of 150. To bring marks up to 150, Component’s 2 and 3 are weighted at 1.125 each.

Component

Paper 1

Marks and timing

60 marks 2 hours

Breakdown of assessment Answer two questions from Section A (Core content) and one question from Section B (Depth studies). All questions are in the form of structured essays, split into three parts: (a), (b) and (c).

Paper 2

40 marks 1 hour 45 minutes

Answer one question on one prescribed topic taken from Section A (Core content). Presented with a range of source materials relating to each prescribed topic.

Units assessed

Resourcing

All syllabus completed so far can be expected; apart from Core Chapter 1

Past papers Link Revision booklet for the Core Content can be found on Teams Core Chapter 1 (confirmed prescribed topic for examination season June 2026)

IGCSE HISTORY Outstanding topics to complete following the mock examinations: Final Component 3 (coursework) deadline Core Chapter 6 Core content – Option B: The twentieth century: international relations from 1919 The Core content in Option B focuses on six key questions and their focus points: 1.Was the Treaty of Versailles fair? What were the motives and aims of the Big Three at Versailles? Why did the victors not get everything they wanted? What was the impact of the Treaty on Germany up to the end of 1923? Could the Treaty be justified at the time? 2.To what extent was the League of Nations a success? How far did weaknesses in the League’s organisation and membership make failure inevitable? How successful were the League’s attempts at peacekeeping in the 1920s? How important was the League’s humanitarian work? How far did the Depression make the work of the League more difficult in the 1930s? 3.How far was Hitler’s foreign policy to blame for the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939? What were the long-term consequences of the Treaty of Versailles? What were the consequences of the failures of the League of Nations in the 1930s? Was the policy of appeasement justified? How important was the Nazi–Soviet Pact? Why did Britain and France declare war on Germany in September 1939? 4.Who was to blame for the Cold War? Why did the US–Soviet alliance begin to break down in 1945? How had the USSR gained control of Eastern Europe by 1948? How did the United States react to Soviet expansionism? What were the consequences of the Berlin Blockade? Who was more to blame for starting the Cold War: the United States or the USSR? 5.How effectively did the United States contain the spread of communism? This key question will be explored through case studies of the following: The United States and events in Korea, 1950–53 The United States and events in Cuba, 1959–62 American involvement in Vietnam, 1955–75 6.How secure was the USSR’s control over Eastern Europe, 1948–c.1989? Why was there opposition to Soviet control in Hungary in 1956 and Czechoslovakia in 1968, and how did the USSR react to this opposition? How similar were events in Hungary in 1956 and in Czechoslovakia in 1968? Why was the Berlin Wall built in 1961? What was the significance of Solidarity in Poland for the decline of Soviet influence in Eastern Europe? How far was Gorbachev personally responsible for the collapse of Soviet control over Eastern Europe?

IGCSE HISTORY Depth Study – Depth Study D: The United States, 1919-41 The Depth study for Depth Study D focuses on four key questions and their focus points: 1.How far did the US economy boom in the 1920s? On what factors was the economic boom based? Why did some industries prosper while others did not? Why did agriculture not share in the prosperity? Did all Americans benefit from the boom? 2.How far did US society change in the 1920s? What were the ‘Roaring Twenties’? How widespread was intolerance in US society? Why was Prohibition introduced, and then later repealed? How far did the roles of women change during the 1920s? 3.What were the causes and consequences of the Wall Street Crash? How far was speculation responsible for the Wall Street Crash? What impact did the Crash have on the economy? What were the social consequences of the Crash? Why did Roosevelt win the election of 1932? 4.How successful was the New Deal? What was the New Deal as introduced in 1933? How far did the character of the New Deal change after 1933? Why did the New Deal encounter opposition? Why did unemployment persist despite the New Deal? Did the fact that the New Deal did not solve unemployment mean that it was a failure?

IGCSE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES Course Code: 0457 Specification Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Weighting: 35% of final grade

The mock exam will be the Written Exam component of the course. This paper will consist of four compulsory questions, based on a range of sources provided with the question paper. Sources will present an issue of global significance from a range of different perspectives – personal, local and/or national, global – and will on a topic from the topic list. Question

Marks available

Focus of Question

Practise Lesson Q1a / b

18 marks

16 marks

Structured question based on several sources. There will be three or four parts to the question. Candidates are required to read the sources and analyse the information, arguments and perspectives presented about the global issue.

Structured question based on a source that describes some research or evidence about the global issue. There will be two parts to the question. Candidates evaluate the research or evidence and suggest ways to research or test a claim related to the global issue.

Q1b (generalisations) Q1c (describing perspectives) Q1d – most significant factor

Q2a (evaluating research) Q2b – (testing claims)

16 marks

Question based on a source that presents different arguments about the global issue. Candidates answer by writing an extended response. Candidates are required to analyse and evaluate the arguments and make a reasoned judgement about the quality of the arguments.

Q3 (Evaluating arguments)

20 marks

Question based on all sources in the insert. Candidates answer by writing an extended response. Candidates are required to assess actions in response to the global issue and explain their judgements with reasons and evidence.

Q4 (Developed argument)

Extra Revision materials Written Exam Question Checklist Past papers (your teacher will also give you hard copies of different papers on which to practise)

IGCSE COMPUTER SCIENCE Course Code: 0478 Cambridge: Syllabus Students' mock exam results will be made up of the following: Paper 1: Computer Systems (50%) Paper 2: Algorithms, Programming and Logic (50%) The aims of the syllabus are to enable students to develop: Paper 1: an understanding of the component parts of computer systems and how they interrelate an understanding of the internet as a means of communication and its associated risks an understanding of the development and use of automated and emerging technologies Paper 2: computational thinking skills an understanding of the main principles of solving problems using computers the skills necessary to solve computer-based problems using a high-level programming language. Mock Examination Papers Component

Units Assessed (mock exams)

Resources

Sub-topics not covered yet

Paper 1: Computer Systems 1 hour 45 minutes 50% of final mark 75 marks No calculators are permitted

Questions will be based on Topics 1–6 of the subject content Short-answer and structured questions All questions are compulsory

Formatives Printed Past papers and Mark schemes Firefly – Y11 IGCSE Computer Science Y11P2 IGCSE CS 2024-26 Ms Teams Chat Group

Artificial Intelligence Software Application and System

Paper 2: Algorithms, programming and Logic 1 hour 45 minutes 50% of final mark 75 marks No calculators are permitted

Formatives Questions will be based on Topics 7– 10 of the subject content Short-answer and structured questions All questions are compulsory

Printed Past papers and Mark schemes Firefly – Y11 IGCSE Computer Science

File Handling

Y11P2 IGCSE CS 2024-26 Ms Teams Chat Group Pseudocode Editor

For any extra revision materials, please check the Y11P2 IGCSE CS 2024-26 Ms Teams Chat Group 26

IGCSE CHINESE AS FIRST LANGUAGE Course Code: 0509 syllabus Students' mock exam results will be made up of the following: Paper 1 Reading, Directed Writing and Classical Chinese 60 marks (50%) Paper 2 Writing 50 marks (50%) Mock Examination Papers

Component

Units Assessed (mock exams)

Resources

Outstanding Topics

现代文阅读理

Reading Theme Fairness and Justice, Theme Beliefs and Values)

解（ Paper 1: Reading, Directed Writing and Classical Chinese Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes 60 marks

回应

Directed Writing (Theme Scientific Innovation)

概括式写作

文

Year 11 0509 Mock Exam Materials *

N/A

Classical Reading

言文阅读理解（Theme Fairness

and Justice, Theme Beliefs and Values, Theme Identity)

Writing

Paper 2: Writing 2 hours 50 marks

Task 1: Argumentative/Disc ursive / Task 2: Narrative/Descriptive /

议论文讨论文

记叙文描写文

Year 11 0509 Mock Exam Materials *

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Themes: identity, Beliefs and Values, Fairness and Justice, Scientific Innovation) *students need to log into their account to access.

IGCSE SECOND LANGUAGE CHINESE Course Code: 0523 Syllabus Students' mock exam results will be made up of the following: Paper 1: Reading and Writing (60%) Written examination consisting of five exercises that test a range of reading and writing skills. Types of task include: information transfer, short-answer questions, multiple-matching, functional writing and extended writing. Paper 2: Listening (20%) Written examination consisting of four exercises that test listening skills. Candidates listen to recordings of short and longer spoken texts. Types of task include: short-answer questions, gap-fill sentences, information correction and multiple-choice questions. All listening material is recorded in Mandarin Chinese. Paper 3: Speaking (20%) Three different parts: a two-to three-minute presentation; a short discussion with the examiner about the presentation; a short conversation with the examiner about general topics Internally assessed and externally moderated

IGCSE SECOND LANGUAGE CHINESE Mock Examination Papers Component

Units Assessed (mock exams)

Resources

Past Papers Ms Lin’s class Padlet resources Ms Pan’s class Padlet resources

Paper 1: Reading and Writing

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60% 2 hours 60 marks

The resources include (there will be slightly different from Ms Lin’s and Ms Pan’s resources board):

Paper 2: Listening

Writing: - Writing format - Advanced Vocabulary Bank - Linking Words Bank

20% Approx. 35–45 minutes 30 marks

Paper 3: Speaking 20% Approx. 10–13 minutes

60 marks

Outstanding Topics

Area A Young people and education Area B Society Area C The world

Speaking: - Speaking samples - Speaking Question Bank for P2&3 - Requirement for Speaking P1 - Assessment Samples

Area D - Festivals and celebrations - Customs and traditions

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Reading - Example Papers - Reflection PPT - Textbook for Every unit & Quizlet Link - Practice Books

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Listening - Example Papers - Practice Books - Reflection PPT

IGCSE SECOND LANGUAGE CHINESE Details of all Areas Area

Main Topic

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Area A Young people and education

Sub-topic

Code

School and education

Future career plans

Friendship

Peer pressure/conflict

Generation gap

Young people

Healthy eating

Sports and exercise

Films and the media

Hobbies

New means of communication

Social networking

Learning technology

Urban and rural life

Travel

Home town and surrounding areas

Pollution

Recycling

Global warming

Festivals and celebrations

Customs and traditions

Culinary diversity

Education and career

Peer relationships

Family relationships

Health and fitness

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Area B

Leisure activities

Communication and technology

Geographical surroundings

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Area C world

Environment

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Area D Cultural diversity

Life at home and in other countries

IGCSE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CHINESE Course Code: 0547 Syllabus Students' mock exam results will be made up of the following: Paper 1: Listening (25%) Candidates listen to a number of recordings and answer multiple-choice and matching questions. 30 Marks Time: Approximately 40 minutes Paper 2: Reading (25%) Candidates read a number of texts and answer multiple-choice and matching questions as well as questions requiring short answers. 40 Marks Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Paper 3: Speaking (25%) Candidates complete one role play and conversations on two topics. 45 Marks Time: Approximately 10 minutes Paper 4: Writing (25%) Candidates complete one form-filling task, one directed writing task and one task in the format of an email/letter or article/blog. 45 Marks Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Mock Examination Papers Component

Unit Assessed (mock exams)

Resources

Question

Topic areas*

1 to 10

A, B, C

11 to 20

A, B, C,D, E

21 to 30

A, B, C,D, E

1 to 7

A, B, C

8 to 9

A, B, C,D, E

10 to 11

A, B, C,D, E

Paper 1: Listening

Paper 2 :Reading

Role play Paper 3: Speaking

Year 11 0547 Foreign Language Chinese Chinese Mock Exam Resource board

A, B, C,D, E

Topic conversations

A, B, C,D, E

2 to 3

A, B, C,D, E

Paper 4: Writing 31

IGCSE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CHINESE *Details of all Areas Area

Main Topic

Sub-topic

Everyday Activities

Time expressions (e.g. telling the time, days, days of the week, months, seasons) Food and drink (e.g. meals, fruit and vegetables, meat,fish and seafood, snacks, drinks, cutlery and utensils) The human body and health (e.g. parts of the body, health and illness) Travel and transport (e.g. finding the way)

Personal and Social Life

Self, family and friends (e.g. family and relationships,describing physical appearance, character and mood) Home life (e.g. housing and locations, rooms and furniture, household appliances Colours Clothes and accessories Leisure time (e.g. things to do, hobbies, sport)

The World Around Us

People and places (e.g. continents, countries and nationalities, compass points) The natural world, the environment, the climate and the weather Communications and technology (e.g. the digital world,documents and texts) The built environment (e.g. buildings and services,shopping) Measurements (e.g. units of length and mass, units of money)

The World of Work

Education (e.g. learning institutions, places and people in school, the classroom, subjects and learning) Work (e.g. jobs and careers, the workplace)

The International World

Countries, nationalities and languages Culture (e.g. customs, faiths and celebrations, famous sites and cities)

IGCSE FRENCH (FOREIGN LANGUAGE) Cambridge IGCSE French – Foreign Language Course Code: 0520 (for exams 2025–2027). Specification (Syllabus) Official CAIE syllabus PDF (2025–2027): IGCSE French Syllabus Cambridge Syllabus overview and support page: IGCSE French Syllabus Overview Cambridge Mocks will mirror the four Cambridge IGCSE components and be aggregated on their official weightings: Paper 1: Listening – 25% Paper 2: Reading – 25% Paper 3: Speaking – 25% (internally assessed & externally moderated in the real exam; for the mock, marked internally to Cambridge IGCSE criteria) Paper 4: Writing – 25%

IGCSE FRENCH (FOREIGN LANGUAGE) Mock Exams Component

Paper 1: Listening 50 minutes (incl. 6 minutes transfer time) 40 marks

Paper 2: Reading 1 hour 45 marks

Paper 3: Speaking 10 minutes (+10 minutes prep) 40 marks

Paper 4: Writing 1 hour 45 marks

Units Assessed (mock exams)

Topic Areas A–E in familiar contexts; understanding main points, opinions, attitudes.

Topic Areas A–E; matching, multiple-choice questions, short responses to emails/blogs/arti cles

One Role Play + Two Topic Conversations drawn from A–E; assessed for Communication & Quality of Language. Form-filling; Directed writing (80–90 words); Extended writing (130–140 words) as email/letter or article/blog.

Resources Vocabulary/grammar revision: https://quizlet.com/gb/171977157/igcse-frenchvocabulary-list-flash-cards/ Listening practice videos (IGCSE-style): https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=PV0klWjnOko&list=PLDuPtCCehIUANi5FRn7TopL XpmpQ4s-hE&index=2 Past papers: https://pastpapers.papacambridge.com/papers/caie/i gcse-french-0520-2025-may-june Save My Exams French BBC Bitesize French

Vocabulary/grammar revision: https://quizlet.com/gb/171977157/igcse-frenchvocabulary-list-flash-cards/ Reading tips videos (GIGCSE-style): https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=qh6QCFcK_xc&list=PLDuPtCCehIUANi5FRn7TopL XpmpQ4s-hE&index=11 Past papers: https://pastpapers.papacambridge.com/papers/caie/i gcse-french-0520-2025-may-june

Top tips videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=dOPNP_yxATo&list=PLDuPtCCehIUANi5FRn7TopL XpmpQ4s-hE&index=3 Teacher/examiner guidance Past role-play cards

Writing exam video guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=I9xkWaAKCCo&list=PLDuPtCCehIUANi5FRn7TopL XpmpQ4s-hE&index=4 Save My Exams Writing Resources

TOPIC AREAS A-E Topic Area A – Everyday activities Time Expressions (telling time, days, months, seasons) Food & Drink (meals, ingredients, utensils) Body & Health (parts of body; health/illness; fitness routines) Travel & Transport (local transport modes; tickets; directions) Topic Area B – Personal and social life Self, Family & Friends (relationships, life stages) Home (rooms, furniture, chores) Colours & Clothing (describing appearance; fashion) Leisure Time (hobbies, sports, going out) Topic Area C – The world around us People & Places (continents, countries, nationalities, compass points) Natural World & Environment (weather, climate change, recycling) Communication & Technology (digital tools, online safety) Built Environment (buildings, services, shopping) Measurements & Materials (size/shape; materials vocabulary) Topic Area D – The world of work Education (institutions, classroom, subjects, study skills) Work (jobs/careers, workplace language, employment processes) Topic Area E – The international world Countries, Nationalities & Languages Culture, Customs, Faiths & Celebrations (festivals, traditions)

TOPIC AREAS A-E List of Grammar and Structures The list of grammar and structures provides students with an indication of the grammatical knowledge they are expected to demonstrate in all of their assessments for IGCSE French. The list is not intended to be restrictive.

Articles

definite, indefinite, partitive, use of de after negative verb forms

Nouns

gender singular and plural forms

Adjectives

agreement possessive demonstrative (ce, cet, cette, ces) interrogative (e.g. quel, quelle, quels, quelles) indefinite (e.g. autre, chaque, même, n’importe quel, pareil, plusieurs, quelques, tel) comparative: regular forms (e.g. aussi, moins, plus + que) irregular forms (e.g. meilleur, pire) superlative: regular forms (e.g. le/la plus …, le/la moins …) irregular forms (e.g. le meilleur, le pire, le moindre)

Adverbs

adverbs of time and place interrogative (e.g. combien, comment, où, quand, depuis quand) common adverbial phrases comparative: regular forms (e.g. aussi, moins, plus + que ) irregular forms (e.g. mieux) superlative: irregular forms (e.g. le mieux) quantifiers (e.g. assez, beaucoup plus/moins, bien, comme, fort, peu, un peu, si, tellement, tout, très, trop)

Pronouns

personal reflexive object: direct and indirect including position, order, agreement demonstrative (e.g. ça, cela, celui, celle, -ci, -là, celui/celle de, celui/celle qui, celui/celle que, celui/celle dont) interrogative (e.g. qui ? que ? qui est-ce que/qui ? lequel ?) relative (e.g. qui, que, dont, où, quoi, ce qui, ce que, lequel/laquelle) disjunctive possessive (e.g. le mien) indefinite (e.g. quelque chose, quelqu’un, chacun, certain, n’importe qui, n’importe quoi)

TOPIC AREAS A-E

Verbs

regular and irregular forms of verbs, including reflexive verbs all persons of verbs, singular and plural negative forms interrogative forms imperative modes of address: tu, vous impersonal verbs indicative tenses • present • future • imperfect • conditional • perfect • pluperfect • immediate future perfect infinitive present participle verbs governing an infinitive, including à and de + infinitive use of depuis with present and imperfect tenses use of venir de + infinitive in present and imperfect tenses passive voice (receptive) subjunctive mood: in commonly used expression (receptive)

Conjunctions

co-ordinating (e.g. car, donc) subordinating (e.g. quand, où, parce que, si, puisque)

Prepositions

place (e.g. chez, entre, devant, à côté de) time (e.g. avant, après, pendant, pour) movement (e.g. jusqu’à, vers) other (e.g. contre, malgré, sans, sauf, selon)

Number

all cardinal/ordinal numbers

Quantity

assez, beaucoup, demi, moitié, peu, un peu, tant, trop, tellement

Time

date (e.g. le 12 septembre); time, including 24-hour clock, years

IGCSE SPANISH (FOREIGN LANGUAGE) Cambridge IGCSE Spanish – Foreign Language Course code: 0530 (for exams 2025–2027).

Specification (Syllabus) Official CAIE syllabus PDF (2025–2027): Cambridge IGCSE Spanish 0530 – Syllabus v2 (2025–27) Syllabus overview and support page: Cambridge IGCSE Spanish – Foreign Language (0530)

Mocks will mirror the four Cambridge IGCSE components and be aggregated on their official weightings: Paper 1: Listening – 25% Paper 2: Reading – 25% Paper 3: Speaking – 25% (internally assessed & externally moderated in the real exam; for the mock, marked internally to Cambridge IGCSE criteria) Paper 4: Writing – 25%

IGCSE SPANISH (FOREIGN LANGUAGE) Mock Exams Component

Units Assessed (mock exams)

Paper 1: Listening 50 minutes (incl. 6 minutes transfer time)

Topic Areas A–E in familiar contexts; understanding main points, opinions, attitudes.

40 marks

Paper 2: Reading 1 hour

Topic Areas A–E; matching, multiplechoice questions, short responses to emails/blogs/articles

45 marks

Paper 3: Speaking 10 minutes (+10 minutes prep)

One Role Play + Two Topic Conversations drawn from A–E; assessed for Communication & Quality of Language.

40 marks

Paper 4: Writing 1 hour 45 marks

Form-filling; Directed writing (80–90 words); Extended writing (130– 140 words) as email/letter or article/blog.

Resources Vocabulary/grammar revision: Seneca IGCSE Spanish Flashcards: Quizlet GCSE Spanish hub General practice: BBC Bitesize GCSE Spanish Listening practice videos (GCSE/IGCSEstyle): astarspanish – short practice Past papers: https://pastpapers.papacambridge.com/pa pers/caie/igcse-spanish-0530 / https://www.savemyexams.com/igcse/spani sh/cie/foreign-language/past-papers/ Vocabulary/grammar revision: Seneca IGCSE Spanish Flashcards: Quizlet GCSE Spanish hub General practice: BBC Bitesize GCSE Spanish Reading tips videos (GCSE/IGCSE-style): astarspanish – short practice Past papers: https://pastpapers.papacambridge.com/pa pers/caie/igcse-spanish-0530 / https://www.savemyexams.com/igcse/spani sh/cie/foreign-language/past-papers/ Top tips videos: How to succeed in the IGCSE oral Teacher/examiner guidance (structure/scripts): Specimen/Instructions Past role-play cards (examples): March 2021 RPC Training handbook (context): IGCSE Speaking Test Training

Writing exam video guide: IGCSE Writing Walk Through video Task types/marks: Syllabus – Paper 4 Model writing practice: Save My Exams IGCSE Spanish – Writing resources/past papers

TOPIC AREAS A-E List of grammar and structures The list of grammar and structures provides students with an indication of the grammatical knowledge they are expected to demonstrate in all of their assessments for IGCSE Spanish. The list is not intended to be restrictive. Nouns

gender singular and plural forms

Articles

definite (including use of al, del, etc.) indefinite lo plus adjective

Adjectives

agreement in number and gender position of adjectives demonstrative (all forms of este, ese and aquel) possessive (all forms)

Adverbs

adverbs ending in -mente common adverbs and adverbial phrases adverbs of manner (bien, mal) adverbs of time (a veces, antes, después, etc.) adverbs of place (aquí, allí, etc.) adverbs of degree (bastante, mucho, demasiado, etc.) adverbial phrases with con or de manera / de modo

Comparatives and superlatives

comparative forms (más...que, menos…que, tan…como, tanto…como) common adjectives and adverbs of comparison (mejor, peor, más, menos, mayor, menor) superlatives (el/la/los/las más…, el/la/los/las menos…, lo mejor, lo peor, lo más, lo menos, lo mayor, lo menor) adjectives and adverbs ending in -ísimo/-ísima

Pronouns

subject pronouns (yo, tú, él, ella, usted, nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ellos/as, ustedes) direct object pronouns (me, te, le/lo, la, nos, os, les/los, las) indirect object pronouns (me, te, le, nos, os, les) use after prepositions (mí, ti, él, ella, usted, nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ellos/as, ustedes, conmigo, contigo, etc.) reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os, se) possesive pronouns ((el) mío / (la) mía, etc.) relative pronouns (que, el/la/los/las que, quien(es), lo que, lo cual) demonstrative pronouns (all forms of éste, ése and aquél; esto, eso and aquello)

Indefinite adjectives/ pronouns

algo, alguien, alguno, mucho, poco, tanto, todo, cualquiera, otro, etc.

Interrogatives

¿Qué?, ¿Cuánto/a/os/as?, ¿Cuál?, ¿Cuáles?, ¿Quién?, ¿Quiénes?, ¿Cuándo?, ¿Dónde?, ¿Adónde?, ¿Cómo?, ¿Por qué?, ¿Para qué? 41

TOPIC AREAS A-E

Verbs

regular and irregular forms of verbs, including reflexive verbs and radicalchanging verbs all persons of verbs, singular and plural negative forms (no, nunca, jamás, tampoco, ni, ni...ni, nada, nadie, ninguno, etc.) use of se with verbs (se puede, se necesita, se habla, etc.) common uses of ser and estar expressions with tener impersonal verbs (gustar, doler, interesar, apetecer, encantar, etc.) verbs indicating weather (hacer, estar and haber) tenses: • present indicative • immediate future • present continuous • future • preterite (indefinido) • perfect • imperfect • pluperfect • imperfect continuous • conditional gerund passive voice imperative: common forms present subjunctive in exclamatory phrases (¡Viva!, ¡Dígame!, etc.) for formal positive and negative commands present subjunctive after verbs of wishing, command, request, emotion present subjunctive to express purpose (para que) present subjunctive to express future with cuando imperfect subjunctive (quisiera, si fuera, etc.)

Prepositions

common prepositions, including personal a

Conjunctions

coordinating and subordinating conjunctions, including y (e), o (u), pero, sino, porque, cuando, mientras, si, etc.

Numbers, expressions of quantity, dates and times

numbers (cardinal and ordinal) expressions of quantity (mucho, poco, bastante, demasiado, tanto, algo, etc.) dates (including days of the week, months, years) time (time of day including 24-hour clock, expressions of time) use of desde hace with present and imperfect tenses

GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION Course Code: 1PE0 Edexcel/Pearson (9-1) Specification Students' mock exam results will be made up of the following: Component 1: Fitness and Body Systems (36%) Component 2: Health and Performance (24%) Component 3: Practical Performance (30%)- based on submitted videos Component 4: Personal Exercise Programme (10%) Topic 4, which covers the Use of Data in both Component 1 and 2, integrates knowledge from other topics to tackle data-based questions. Students can access lesson PowerPoints in the Teams Channel folders and additional revision resources on Firefly for both components. Mock Examination Papers

Component

Paper 1: Fitness and Body Systems 1 hour 30 minutes: 80 marks

Units Assessed (mock exams)

Topic 1: Applied Anatomy and Physiology Topic 2: Movement Analysis

Resources

Outstanding Topics

BBC Bitesize: Edexcel GCSE PE Edexcel GCSE Component 1 Component 1 revision booklet PE The Everlearner

Topic 3: Physical Training

Textbook Chapters

Topic 4: Use of data

Past papers Mark schemes and examiners report

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BBC Bitesize: Edexcel GCSE PE Paper 2: Health and Performance 1 hour 15 minutes 60 marks

Topic 1: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing

Edexcel GCSE Component 2

Topic 2: Sport Psychology

PE The Everlearner

Component 2 revision booklet

Topic 3: Socio-cultural influences

Textbook Chapters Topic 4: Use of data Past papers Mark schemes and examiners report

GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION Component 1: Fitness and Body Systems Topic 1: Applied Anatomy and Physiology The structure and functions of the musculo-skeletal system The structure and function of the cardio-respiratory system Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise The Short- and Long-Term effects of exercise Topic 2: Movement Analysis Lever Systems (1st, 2nd, 3rd Class levers, mechanical advantage/disadvantage) Planes and axes of movements Topic 3: Physical Training The relationship between health and fitness and the role that exercise plays in both The components of fitness, benefits for sport and how fitness is measured and improved (including fitness testing and methods of training) The principles of training (SPORRTI & FITT) and their application to personal exercise/training programmes The long-term effects of exercise How to optimise training and prevent injury (including drugs in sport) Effective use of warm up and cool down Components 2: Health, Fitness and Well-being Topic 1: Health, Fitness and wellbeing Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and well-being The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration Topic 2: Sports Psychology Classification of skills (open/closed, basic/complex, low organisation/high organisation) Practice (massed, distributed, fixed and variable) The use of goal setting and SMART goals to improve and/or optimise performance Guidance (verbal, visual, manual and mechanical) and feedback (intrinsic, extrinsic, concurrent, terminal) on performance Mental preparation for performance

IGCSE MUSIC Course Code: 0410 specification Assessment breakdown

Component

Component 1 – Listening examination Listening paper 1- 1 hour 15minutes (40%) Externally marked

Component 2 – Performing; 1 x solo performance 1 x ensemble performance (30%) Internally marked, externally moderated Component 3 – Composing 1 x composition of any form 1x composition related to AoS 4, 5, 6 or 7 (30%) Internally marked, externally moderated

Units Assessed (mock exams)

Component 1 Listening Paper

Component 2 – 2 x Draft performances

Component 3 – 2 x Draft Composition

Resources

AoS 1 – Baroque Music AoS 2 – Classical Music AoS 3 – Romantic Music AoS 4 – Music and Words AoS 5 – Music for Dance AoS 6 – Music for Small Ensemble AoS 7 – Music for Stage and Screen

All powerpoints are within Teams files. Additional full practice papers have been given to students.

Outstanding Topics

AoS 7 – Music for Stage and Screen (Students will hear an extract from this Area of Study, the questions will be tempered to allow for application of knowledge rather than knowledge of unit specific questions)

Audio and mark schemes are all within Music Class Teams files. (Whilst past exam papers exist on the internet, due to copyright laws audio does not.)

IGCSE MUSIC Instructional Words and Possible Answers Voice Type: Soprano/High Female Alto/Low Female Tenor/High Male Bass/Low Male Structure: Binary: AB Ternary: ABA Rondo: ABACADAEAF Sonata Form: Exposition, Development, Recapitulation, Coda (Optional) Theme and Variations: Simple harmonised melody that is then repeated with changes each time it is heard. Ground bass: Repeated (ostinato) bass line with a melody which changes over the top. Found in the Baroque time. Cadenza: In a concerto, the orchestra stop playing and the soloist will play an improvised or written bit of music which really shows off their advanced skills. Textures: Monophonic: Singular melody (could be across multiple instruments or parts and have a drum beat with it) Monophonic Mouse Homophonic: Melody and accompaniment (Popular in Classical, Romantic and 20th Century) Homophonic Hippos Polyphonic: Multiple melodies at the same time (Popular in Baroque and Music for small ensemble) Polyphonic Parrots Heterophonic: Multiple of the same melody with some decoration (Music for small ensemble) Genres (Types of pieces): Opera: Stories told through songs, stereotypically what you would expect “Classical Singing” to sound like. Oratorio: Baroque Period Only, religious song, Solo voices with orchestra and (sometimes) choir. Includes Recitative and Aria (revise this from the PowerPoints) Sonata: A piece for instrumental soloist with piano accompaniment Theme and Variations: One original themed repeated in different altered forms, this could be key change, change to minor tonality, rhythm change, harmony change March: In 2/4 time signature, heavy use of brass instruments, steady tempo and regular phrase lengths String Quartet: A piece of music written for 2 violins, 1 viola and 1 cello. Found in all time periods so cannot be a reason for being from baroque/classical/romantic/C20th Concerto: Solo instrumental piece with orchestral accompaniment Symphony: Piece of music for whole orchestra Waltz: piece in 3/4 time signature, popular in romantic time period, oom-cha-cha Minuet and Trio: popular in classical period, written for String Quartets, has 2 clear parts “minuet” and “trio” that contrast one another by changing key, new melodies and accompaniments. Canon: Has a melody which will pass like an Ostinato amongst different instruments, think Frere Jacques or Row Row Row your boat

IGCSE MUSIC Cadences: These are the only 3 choices you should answer with:

IGCSE MUSIC

Intervals: The type of distance between two given notes Major/Minor 2nd Major/Minor 3rd Perfect/Augmented/Diminished 4th Perfect/Augmented/Diminished 5th Major/Minor 6th Major/Minor 7th Unison or 8ve Compositional Devices: Repetition: a repeat of what has just been played Imitation: a repeat of what has just been played on a new instrument Ascending/Descending Sequence: the same melodic pattern played again but higher (ascending) or lower (descending) Parallel motion: Melody or notes moving in the same direction Contrary motion: Melodies moving in opposite directions to one another Counter melody: A second melody directly above or below the main melody Ostinato: A repeated phrase (melody) or pattern (rhythm) over a section of the music Diminution: Repeating a motif (musical phrase) but shortening the note values (usually by halfing the length) Augmentation: Repeating a motif (musical phrase) but lengthening the note values (usually by doubling the length) Ground bass: Repeated (ostinato) bass line with a melody which changes over the top. Found in the Baroque time Pedal: A sustained note held in the bass instrument, is usually tonic (I) or dominant (V) Alberti bass: A broken chord popular in the classical period for its pattern of 1, 5, 3, 5 played on the left hand of the piano, but can be found in orchestral music too

IGCSE MUSIC Instrumental Effects: Pizzicato: “Plucked” meaning to pluck the strings of the Violin, Viola, Cello or Double bass Arco: “Bowed” followed after a pizzicato marking to direct string players to bow instead of pluck Roll: Only on drums, a rapid succession of beats creating a continuous drum sound Glissando: to slide smoothly from one note to another, can be used on piano, trombone and sometimes string instruments. Vocal techniques: Melisma: many notes sung on one syllable Syllabic: one note sung on each syllable Word painting: Describe how the music represents the mood Happy: Major key, fast tempo, rising or ascending melody, loud dynamic, staccato or detached rhythms sung or played Sad: Minor key, slow tempo, descending melody, quieter dynamic, legato and smooth playing Party/Multiple People in Song: Many instruments or singers like the setting, louder dynamic Nature: Woodwind imitating birds by playing high and fast rhythms or scales Running: Fast and constant beat or syllables Soaring: Music or melody ascends higher Instrument recognition: Name the instrumental family or solo instrument that plays: Strings: Violin, Viola (very unlikely), Cello, Double Bass, Harp Woodwind: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba Percussion: Snare Drum, Triangle, Cymbal, Timpani/Kettle Drum, Bass Drum, Glockenspiel (made of metal), Xylophone (made of wood). What is the relationship between bar numbers and ?: This question wants you to notice how the bars are similar to one another? Think of this like a metaphor in English, the composer is describing the lyrics through the written instrumental music or the way the vocalists are singing. Repetition: same rhythm but higher or lower, if an octave higher/lower then be specific! Imitation: exactly the same but repeated on a new instrument New Accompaniment: The accompaniment has changed rhythmically or instrumentally Key: Same melody but in a new key – Relative major/minor, Dominant (5th), Subdominant (4th) Similarities and Differences: Go for the obvious! Higher/Lower Faster/Slower Same/Different Instruments Change from Major/Minor tonality Change in texture Monophonic/Homophonic/Polyphonic Melody on new instrument Accompaniment on new instrument Ornaments: Embellishments or decoration played by instruments 49

IGCSE MUSIC Ornament Name

Description

Trill

A very quick playing of two notes next to each other

Appoggiatura (A por = slow!) Acciaccatura

Symbol (What it looks like)

What it sounds like

A grace note which takes half the value of the note it is written next to when sounding A grace note crushed or played quickly before the note it is written next to

Turn

Quickly plays the original note, the note above, back to the original note, the note below and finally back to the original note

Glissando

A musical slide ascending or descending from one note to another

Mordent

Play the original note, quickly play the note above followed by the original note again for the remaining value of the note

GCSE FINE ART Course Code: Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Art and Design – Fine Art 1FA0 Specification Assessment Breakdown Component

Units Assessed (mock exams)

Resources

Outstanding Topics

Prior to the exam in lessons students will need to: Drawing 1-3 6 hour exam Students will complete a minimum of 1 A4 drawing appropriate to their project theme and idea development

Component 2: Externally set assignment

Choose an exam theme Take Reference photo(s) Create a drawing grid if necessary Learn drawing techniques Prepare A4 paper or grounds Prepare drawing materials

N/A

Website extremely useful for idea development https://www.studentartguide.com/a rticles

Mock Exam Information Students will have selected their exam question, which will be released from Edexcel at the beginning of January. In Art lessons prior to the mock exam students will research and develop their personal exam theme. They will find suitable artists to inspire their work. Students will generate a photoshoot based on their research and ideas. Students may choose to digitally edit or layer this imagery to develop their theme. Prior to the exam students will need to print their chosen photograph A4 size and are welcome to use grid method for their drawing if this is appropriate. Students wiil need to source or gather all the necessary materials for their Mock exam before the day of the exam. The mock exam will be held in the Art rooms (411 and 512). This exam will last for one full school day (6-hours). Students will work independently under exam conditions to complete a minimum of one drawing for their project. This drawing should be a minimum of A4 size. The drawing must use dry drawing media. If the student decides to use a ground (textured/coloured background) to draw upon, this will need to be prepared before the exam. 51

IGCSE DRAMA Course Code: 0411 Cambridge IGCSE™ Drama 0411 specification Assessment breakdown Component

Units Assessed (mock exams)

Resources

Component 2:

Exam paper with notes written on.

Prerelease Script: The Cherry Section A Component 1 – Written examination t Written paper - 2 hours 30 minutes, 80 marks

Section A: The Cherry Orchard Section B: The Cherry Orchard Section C: Essay styles questions based on their devised coursework performance

Devised performance on Year 11 Teams chat so students can rewatch the performance. PowerPoints of all class revision content and exam questions will be uploaded to Drama Teams channel

Outstanding Topics

Second Script (Henceforward) To be studied after mocks

Section A – 30 marks Up to eight short-answer and extended-response questions. Marks per question range from 2 to 10. Candidates answer all questions. Section B – 25 marks Candidates answer two extended response questions. One compulsory question (10 marks) and one question from a choice of two (25 marks). Section C – 25 marks Two extended-response questions. Candidates answer both questions (one is worth 10 marks, the other 15 marks).

IGCSE DRAMA Additional Information Component 1 – Sections A, B and C In all sections of Component 1, candidates’ answers should show practical and theoretical understanding of the scripted and devised pieces. The questions will cover a variety of drama skills and techniques related to devising, rehearsing, staging and performing drama, as follows: performing roles – including use of voice and movement skills, spatial awareness, physicality, pacing and rhythm, interaction with other performers, ways of creating character directing – including advising actors, developing a directorial concept or interpretation, creating mood and atmosphere, use of space and levels, communicating with the audience designing – including the contribution of set, props, lighting, sound, costume and makeup to a performance devising – including use of dialogue and gesture, development of structure, creation of dramatic tension, storytelling (making the narrative clear to the audience), characterisation, use of dramatic contrast and pace, and ensemble. Candidates should also consider the following aspects of creating drama where appropriate in their answers: understanding and interpretation of the extract (Sections A and B only) understanding and use of the devising stimulus (Section C only) understanding how drama can communicate meaning to an audience the resources needed to produce effective drama performance the reasons behind the choices they have made and how successful these choices were, or could be, in performance.

CONTACT DETAILS Mathematics HOD: Mr. Andrew McIntosh andrew.mcintosh@nais.hk Science HOD: Mr. Stephen Willshaw stephen.willshaw@nais.hk English HOD: Mr. Ian Gallie ian.gallie@nais.hk Modern Foreign Languages HOD: Ms. Rosee Myers rosee.myers@nais.hk Chinese HOD: Ms. Carrie Quan carrie.quan@nais.hk Geography HOD: Mr. Paul Goodson paul.goodson@nais.hk History HOD: Ms. Kate Bennett kate.bennett@nais.hk Business & Economics HOD: Mr. Robert Bounous robert.bounous@nais.hk Global Perspectives HOD: Mr. Robin Doherty robin.doherty@nais.hk Computer Science HOD: Mr. Omar Fall omar.fall@nais.hk Physical Education HOD: Ms. Alex Wiltshire alex.wiltshire@nais.hk Music HOD: Mr. Ryan Sayce ryan.sayce@nais.hk Art HOD: Mr. Ben Watt ben.watt@nais.hk Drama HOD: Ms. Amber Cocker amber.cocker@nais.hk