GCSE Support Booklet 2019-2020

GCSE SUPPORT BOOKLET

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SUPPORT YOU THROUGH KEY STAGE FOUR

2019-2020

Contents 1. TRIED and TESTED revision methods 2. Ways to deal with exam stress What we offer at Crypt

3. Timeline of support/key dates

4. Individual subject pages with top tips and 

Revision programme at

resources

lunchtime and after school

5. Revision timetable template. All electronic

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Mentoring

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Easter revision clinics

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Lecture Week

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Maximize Revision Day

HOMEWORK AND REVISION

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Careers interviews.

You should have a quiet space to study away from distractions

copies can be found at https:// www.dayjob.com/content/revision-timetable-771.htm

You should be getting 2—3 hours homework per subject per fortnight This roughly means 2 hours per night If you finish your homework then there is ALWAYS revision to do

Revision Strategies Consider what has worked in the past and what hasn’t worked. Get at least one good revision aid for each subject.

You may revise differently depending on the subject but try;

Useful websites

1. Specification

Get revising

2. Flash Cards

https://getrevising.co.uk/

3. Apps/Podcasts 4. Past Papers and Mark Schemes

Gojimo

5. Mind maps

http://www.gojimo.com/

Revision world https:// revisionworld.com/gcserevision/business-studies

simplifying IT

Tips from previous students •

“use past papers and specifications (they tell you what you need to know)”

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“Start early, I wish I had”

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“I found it hard to do, but create and stick to your revision timetable”

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“Attend support”

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“Speak to teachers, they actually want to help”

Tips for Students Managing Stress 1. TALK TO PEERS/PARENTS/CARERS/TEACHERS 2. Get a balance between revision and social life 3. Manage your time by starting early

Its likely and NORMAL that you will experience some form of anxiety in the run up to exams.

Remember that a certain level of stress is performance enhancing. When stress becomes unmanageable then you need to take action

4. Healthy diet and drink lots of water 5. Adequate sleep—put your phone in another room (buy an alarm clock if you need to!)

6. Exercise—this releases happy hormones (endorphins) 7. Avoid unrealistic expectations—are they coming from you, or someone else?

8. Keep things in perspective

Timeline

To Do Get organized ASAP Tidy your desk—you need a space to work Collect revision materials

Parents Evening— Thursday, 26th March Year 10 assessment week –Monday 13th January Year 10 exams Week commencing Monday 22nd April

Collect all textbooks and exercise books Get a ‘revision box’ of pens, post its, coloured paper and get lots of spares!

Talk to your teachers if you need help.

Especially if you are struggling in a certain topic. You won’t be the only one!

AQA Year 10

Portfolio of Work Students will be expected to produce two units of work, engaging with, analysing and reflecting upon the artwork of artists, craftsmen and designers. They will use a range of processes, techniques and media throughout.

Controlled assessment 60% of the total marks Marked out of 96 The portfolio should be selected from work undertaken during the course of study and must include more than one project. For the Full

Year 11

Course, it is recommended that the total portfolio submission will

comprise approximately 45 hours of work.

Each student will continue with their individual project, based on their level of skill and capability to prepare their final portfolio before beginning their externally set task in January of Year 11. Homework will be given throughout the course, which will include research, sketchbook work and preparation work. This will always be discussed with pupils on an individual basis their sketchbooks to develop ideas, record observations and research artists. Students will participate in a mock exam in Year 10. Pupils will be expected to produce sketchbook work and preparatory work ready for the exam.

A response to all assessment objectives is required in the portfolio as a whole.

Work presented is marked by the centre and moderated by AQA.

Externally-set task 40% of the total marks Marked out of 96 10 hours of sustained focused study Students respond to their chosen starting point.

Question papers can be issued to students from 2 January in the year of the exam.

Top Tips for Art GCSE

Specification https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/artand-design/gcse/art-and-design-82018206

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Keep on top of your work—it can quickly build up

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The Art room is open everyday

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Speak to teachers if you have worries

EDEXCEL 1— 9 Revision Guides:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/REVISEEdexcel-Business-Revision-Business09/ dp/1446903737

Theme One—Investigating Small Businesses 1.1—Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Specification

1.2—Spotting a Business Opportunity

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/ qualifications/edexcel-gcses/business2017.html

1.3—Putting an Idea into Practice 1.4-Making the Business Effective 1.5– Understanding External Influences

Paper One = Theme One Paper Two = Theme Two

Theme Two—Building and Business 2.1—Growing the Business

Useful websites Www.bized.co.uk

2.2—Making Marketing Decisions

Both Papers are out of 90 and they are 1h30 each Both contain 6, 9 and 12 mark questions

2.3—Making Operations Decision 2.4—Making Financial Decisions

Www.bitesize/business.co.uk 2.5—Making HR Decisions

Www.tutor2u.com

Top Tips for Business Revision 

RAG rate the specification found online to identify gaps in your knowledge

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Create notes/mind map on those areas using exercise books

and text books 

Condense your notes e.g. turn your mind map into a flash card

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Make sure you know the FORMULAS e.g. Break Even, Profit, Net Profit etc.

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Know the structure of 3, 6, 9 and 12 mark questions

See Mrs Kirkpatrick is you have any queries

Specification : https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/ resources/biology/specifications/ AQA-8461-SP-2016.PDF The Biology GCSE is examined in two written papers.

Each is 1hr 45 min (100 marks) and worth 50% of the GCSE.

Revision Guide & workbook: CGP GCSE Biology for AQA (Grade 9 -1) The revision guide with free online edn ISBN: 978-1782945567

Paper 1: Examines Topics 1-4, Paper 2: Examines Topics 5-7 Topics:

Revision Ideas

CGP GCSE Biology for AQA (grade 91) Exam practise workbook (practise questions by topic) Other good resources are available from CGP including 10minute tests, trial papers & maths skills books.

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Start revising the topics you find most diffiCell Biology

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Make sure you have somewhere quiet to revise Organisation

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Infection and Response

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Bioenergetics

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Homeostasis and Response

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Inheritance, Variation and Evolution

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Ecology

cult – do not leave them until last!

& put your phone on aeroplane mode.

Specimen Papers The written papers will consist of a variety of question styles and will include several

https://www.aqa.org.uk/ subjects/science/gcse/biology8461/assessment-resources

longer response 6 mark questions.

There will be 10% mathematical questions, from calculations to graph skills.

Practical skills & knowledge of the RPAs will also be tested.

Other Practise Paper

Revision Ideas

Old AQA specification:

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Go through the specification using a range of revision techniques e.g. flashcards, mind maps, note taking, drawing diagrams and flowcharts to learn the content

https://pastpapers.co/aqa/? dir=GCSE%2FBiology-4401

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Ensure you know your key words and definitions (there are a lot you need to know for biology! These will be listed throughout the specification)

Edexcel iGCSE

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Learn the methods for the RPAs—make sure you know why you are carrying out each step. Make sure you are confident with the practical terminology e.g. accuracy, precision, validity

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Familiarise yourself with the command words for the extended answer response. Use past paper questions to practise your technique for these 4 and 6 mark questions

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Make use of the revision resources available to you: workbooks, question cards, CGP past papers, Zig Zag learning grids and exam question booklets

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When you have completed your revision, download and complete some full specimen papers. Mark critically and look for patterns in the mark schemes – the questions change but the keywords/ideas do not!

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/ qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses-andedexcel-certificates/international-gcse-biology2011.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=PearsonUK:Category%2FExam-materials

General revision : http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/ subjects/zs6hvcw

Revision sessions will be starting in January but see your teacher for any advice!

Specification : http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/ resources/chemistry/specifications/ AQA-8462-SP-2016.PDF Revision Guide & workbook: CGP GCSE Chemistry for AQA (Grade 9-1) The revision guide with free online edn ISBN:978 1 78294 557 4

The Chemistry GCSE is examined in two written papers.

Each is 1hr 45 min (100 marks) and worth 50% of the GCSE. Paper 1: Examines Topics 1-5, Paper 2: Examines Topics 6-10 Topics: 1. Atomic structure and the periodic table

CGP GCSE Chemistry for AQA (grade 9-1) Exam practise workbook (practise questions by topic)

2. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter Revision Ideas

3. Quantitative chemistry Start revising the topics you find most difficult – do not leave them until last!

4. Chemical changes Make sure you have somewhere quiet to revise

Other good resources are available from CGP including 10minute tests, trial papers & maths skills books.

& put your phone on aeroplane mode.

5. Energy changes

6. The rate and extent of chemical change 7. Organic chemistry 8. Chemical analysis

Other Useful Websites Crypt Chemistry website :Yr11 folder with revision packs, revision grids and other resources https://www.crypt.gloucs.sch.uk/ _layouts/15/start.aspx#/SitePages/ Students.aspx

9. Chemistry of the atmosphere 10. Using resources The written papers will consist of a variety of question styles and will include several longer response 6 mark questions.

There will be 20% mathematical questions, from calculations to graph skills.

RPAs: https://www.youtube.com/

channel/UC-TM-z1-tmX1iK_H4SxVhww/

Specimen papers (new course) : http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/ science/gcse/chemistry-8462/ assessment-resources

Practical skills & knowledge of the RPAs will also be tested; ensure all methods are known.

Revision Ideas  

Chemistry but can be used if they are VERY detailed)

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Past papers for practise: AQA Old spec http:// www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/ gcse/chemistry-4402/past-papersand-mark-schemes Edexcel iGCSE (good for practical Qs)http:// qualifications.pearson.com/en/ qualifications/edexcel-internationalgcsesand-edexcelcertifi-

Start revising the topics you find most difficult – do not leave them until last!

Make revision cards per topic, using the specification and revision guide. Include all keyterms and highlight specific terminology . Use colours! (Mindmaps are not ideal for

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Ensure you know all the required practicals – full details. Use your lab booklet & revision guide to guide you. Use https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TM-z1-tmX1iK_H4SxVhww/ videos to view them.

Record yourself explaining a topic & listen to it back. How accurate were you?

Practice answering 4 and 6 mark ‘extended response' questions. Remember to use bullet points and to link your ideas with connectives.

Test yourself per topic. Use questions from the CGP workbooklet or access the chemistry sharepoint for zigzag revision grids and past paper bundles by topic. Mark them critically; if you have scored well move on to another topic, if not, try revising it again.

Practise key skills such as balancing equations and calculations often.

When you have completed your revision, download and complete some past papers.

Again mark critically and look for patterns in the markschemes – the questions change but the keywords & ideas do not!

Happy Revising! Keep positive & aim high.

Please see your Chemistry Teacher or attend support/revision sessions for help or advice

Specification :

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/ science/gcse/physics-8463

The Physics GCSE is examined by two written papers.

Each is 1hr 45 min (100 marks) and worth 50% of the GCSE. GCSE Exams Paper 1: examines Topics 1-4 Paper 2: examines Topics 5-8

Revision Guide & Workbook: CGP New Grade 9-1 GCSE Physics: AQA Revision Guide with online edition (ISBN 9781782945581)

Topics: 1.Revision Energy Ideas 2. Electricity Start revising the topics you find most difficult – do not leave them until last!

3. Particle Model Make sure you have somewhere quiet to revise 4. Atomic Structure & put your phone on aeroplane mode.

5. Forces 6. Waves 7. Magnetism and Electromagnetism 8. Space

CGP New Grade 9-1 GCSE Physics: AQA Exam Practice Workbook (ISBN 9781782944942) Other good resources are available from CGP including 10 minute tests, trial papers and maths skills books.

Specimen papers : https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/ gcse/physics-8463/assessment-resources

The written papers will consist of a variety of question styles and will include several longer answer 6 mark questions. There will be 30% mathematical questions, from calculations to graph skills. Practical skills and knowledge of the RPAs (required practical activities) will also be tested.

Other Practice Papers Edexcel iGCSE (good for practical Qs) https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/ qualifications/edexcel-international-gcsesand-edexcel-certificates/international-gcse -physics-2011.html

Revision Tips • It is vital that you learn the equations. Quizlet is one way to help you do this. https://quizlet.com/322825060/gcse-physics-aqa-equations-flash-cards/

Other Useful Websites

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Go through the specification, create revision notes/cards for each topic and identify any gaps in your knowledge. Make sure you include the definitions of all key words.

https://thecryptschool.sharepoint.com/ Physics/SitePages/Home.aspx

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Test yourself using the packs of exam questions or revision grids (on the Crypt Physics website) or your CGP workbook. Use the mark schemes to mark your work and add anything you didn’t know to your revision notes/cards.

BBC Bitesize – for a set of concise notes and revision activities:

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Use your lab book or textbook to make sure you can write a method for all the required practicals. Complete the practice questions in your lab book for each practical.

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Practice answering 4 and 6 mark ‘extended response' questions. Remember to use bullet points and to link your ideas with connectives.

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When you have completed your revision, download and complete some full specimen papers. Again mark critically and look for patterns in the mark schemes – the questions change but the keywords/ideas do not!

Crypt Physics website—revision packs, revision grids and other resources:

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/ examspecs/zsc9rdm

ATPhysics1 Youtube Channel – for a review of all of the required practicals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist? list=PLM7lGCvspoEyIf73YJHl5zzFTo0xOus6 U

The Crypt Physics teachers are your greatest revision resource! Please ask for help with classwork, homework or revision when required and attend the support and revision sessions.

Specification : https:// www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/ gcse/combined-science-trilogy8464 Revision Guide & workbook: CGP GCSE Combined Science for AQA(Grade 9-1) The revision Guide (ISBN 9781782945598)

The combined GCSE is examined by 6 written papers. Two in each science, all 1 hour and 15 minutes long. The modules are the same as the separate sciences but less content and you should refer to the specification to identify what you need know.

Biology Paper 1 : Biology Modules 1 -4 (Cell Biology, Organisation, Infection and ReRevision Ideas sponse and Bioenergetics) Paper 2

CGP GCSE Combined Science for AQA (Grade 9-1) Exam Practice Workbook (ISBN 9781782944850)

Other good resources are available from CGP including 10minute tests, trial papers and maths skills books.

Specimen papers (new course) : https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/ science/gcse/combined-sciencetrilogy-8464/assessment-resources

Start revising the topics you find most difficult – do not leave them until last! : Make Biology Modules 5-7 (Homeostasis, sure you have somewhere quiet to revise & put your phone on aeroplane mode.

Inheritance and Ecology)

Chemistry Paper 1 : Chemistry Modules 1-5 (Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table, Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter, Quantitative Chemistry, Chemical Changes, Energy Changes) Paper 2: Chemistry Modules 6-10 (Rate and Extent of Chemical Change, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry of the Atmosphere, Using Resources) Physics Paper 1 : Physics Modules 1-4 (Energy, Electricity, Particle Model, Atomic Structure) Paper 2: Physics Modules 5-7 (Forces, Waves, Magnetism and Electromag-

Revision Ideas 

Start revising the topics you find most difficult – do not leave them until last!

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Make structured notes using the ZigZag learning notes with key terms and specific terminology highlighted. Use colours!

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Ensure you know all the required practicals – full details.

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Condense you notes by making flashcards/quizzes/record yourself explaining a topic & listen to it back.

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Test yourself using questions on the topic from the workbooklet. Mark them critically, if you have scored well move on to another topic. If you haven’t, try revising it again.

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When you have completed your revision, download and complete some past papers.

Again mark critically and look for patterns in the markschemes – the questions change but the keywords/ideas do not!

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Ensure you learn the equations for Biology, Chemistry and particularly Physics and ensure you can rearrange them (https://quizlet.com/322826163/gcse-combined-

science-physics-aqa-equations-flash-cards/)

OCR REVISION GUIDE

CGP New Grade 9-1 GCSE Computing: OCR Revision Guide

SPECIFICATION

www.ocr.org.uk/Images/225975 -specification-accredited-gcsecomputer-science-j276.pdf

Course Structure

Paper One and Two are Written Exams!

Paper 1— Theory—Computer Systems (40%)

Past Papers Paper 2— Theory - Computational

www.ocr.org.uk/Images/226767unit-j276-03-programming-projecttask-1-sample-non-examassessment.pdf

www.ocr.org.uk/Images/226768unit-j276-03-programming-projecttask-2-sample-non-examassessment.pdf

www.ocr.org.uk/Images/266758unit-j276-03-programming-projecttask-3-sample-non-examassessment.pdf

Thinking, algorithms and programming (40%) Non Exam Assessment— Programming Project (20%)

Top Tips for Computing Revision

1. Walk through paper 1 —https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=YuUt37FoQig

2. Walk through paper 2—https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=us8NXEnCKeg 3. On twitter? Follow @OCR_Computing&ICT

See Mr Rice if you have any issues!

Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Design and Technology

REVISION GUIDES

There are no Edexcel revision guides but students have an endorsed textbook.

Course Structure

Only focus on the core only need to focus on the core (pages 3 – 77) and timbers (pages 277 - 305)

Component 1 (*Paper code: 1DT0/1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F) Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes 50% of the qualification 100 marks. Core Section A 40 marks and Timbers specialist questions 60 marks. 15 marks based on the application of Maths so a calculator is essential Component 2 (Paper code: 1DT0/02) Non-examined assessment 50% of the qualification 100 marks

Specification & Past Papers https://qualifications.pearson.com/ en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/ design-and-technology-2017.html This is the first summer of ‘live’ exams and so no other papers are available.

Students have done the two that are available already.

Examination at GCSE is by a theory examination at the end of year 11 of knowledge and understanding (50%), and a nonexamination assessment (50%) which can be started at the end of Year 10. Due to this emphasis on coursework, students need to approach each lesson with a determination to work to the highest possible standard.

TOP TIPS FOR DT REVISION USEFUL LINKS www.TechnologyStudent.com BRILLIANT WEBSITE WITH PAST PAPER QUESTIONS & EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

1. Have twitter? Follow @PearsonteachDT 2. Keep on top of coursework!

EDUQAS GCSE (1-9)

SPECIFICATION AND PAST PAPERS •

https://www.eduqas.co.uk/ qualifications/drama-andtheatre/gcse/WJECEduqas-GCSE-Dramaspecification.pdf.pdf?

Component 3 is the final part of the GCSE Drama course and is based on DNA by Dennis Kelly and a live theatre review. The exam will last 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Component 3 (40% of course, 60 marks):

REVISION GUIDES •

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Written exam (1hr 30 minutes)

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Section A – DNA (45 marks)

WJEC/EDUCAS GCSE Drama—Gary Nichols

5. Think of set ideas which could work for each scene

New Grade 9-1 GCSE Drama Revision Guide (CGP GCSE Drama 9-1 Revision)

CGP GCSE Drama DNA— The play guide

USEFUL LINKS/ WEBSITES

4.Revise types of staging: •

In the round

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End on/ proscenium arch Promenade

DNA National Theatre resource pack for original staging/ general production revision - https:// www.nyt.org.uk/sites/ default/files/u386/ dna_edu_pack_v2.pdf

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Thrust

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BBC Bitesize Drama GCSE

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Birmingham Rep DNA resource pack for ideas of how to stage DNA—https:// www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/ cmsUploads/show/files/ DNA_Resource_Pack_-NEW.pdf

2. For each scene note:

TOP TIPS

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1. Re-read DNA,

3. Make notes on: •

Character motivation

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Voice

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Movement

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Interaction

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Characters & relationships of characters

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Costume for each character (think about where they are)

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Themes in each scene.

For each character in each

scene. *ALWAYS read the questions CAREFULLY !

Section B—Live theatre review (15 marks) ANALYSE

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EVALUATE

Style of production, set, lighting, sound, make-up, costume, voice, movement, interaction etc. of the performance watched.

See Miss Green is any issues?

AQA REVISION GUIDES

CGP GCSE AQA English Language – For the Grade 9-1 Course -The Workbook

Course Structure

CGP GCSE AQA English Language – For the Grade 9-1 Course – The Revision Guide

CGP – Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar for GCSE –

Specification & Past Papers www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/ english/gcse/englishlanguage-8700/assessmentresources

https://www.ocr.org.uk/ Images/348009-the-littlebook-of-spellingpunctuation-and-grammarspag-.pdf

Explorations in

Writers’ Viewpoints

Creative Reading and Writing

and Perspectives

Exam time: 1 hr 45 mins

Exam time: 1 hr 45 mins

80 marks/50%

80 marks/50% Section B: Reading (40 marks/25%)

Students will be presented with one literature fiction text and will answer:

Students will be presented with two non-fiction texts (one will be non literary) and will answer:

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1 short question (4 marks)

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1 short question (4 marks)

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1 question on language (8 marks)

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1 question on structure (8 marks)

1 question summarising the two texts (8 marks)

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1 question on evaluating a text

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1 question on language (12 marks)

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1 question comparing the two texts (16 marks)

(20 marks) Section B: Writing (40 marks/25%)

Section B: Writing (40 marks/25%) 1 question on a descriptive or narrative • 1 question on presenting a viewpoint task (24 marks for content/16 marks for (arguing/persuading/explaining) technical accuracy/SPaG

USEFUL LINKS

https://www.bbc.com/ bitesize/guides/zcghcwx/ revision/1

Paper 2:

Section A: Reading (40 marks/25%)

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www.bbc.co.uk/education/ subjects/zr9d7ty

Paper 1:

Top Tips for English Revision: 1.

Practise, practise, practise! Get online to AQA’s website and download the Specimen papers. Time yourself attempting these questions!

2. If you haven’t already, begin reading newspaper articles/online blogs/ magazine/extracts from pre-19th century novels– you don’t need to read an entire Dickens’ text but becoming familiar with the language will help and prepare you for an unseen extract! Create a glossary of new words that you come across.

3. Practise writing skills-ask your friends/family to give you an object or a title.

Spend 10 minutes writing a plan and then attempt to write a description or narrative based on this.

4. Revisit/study/practise spellings, different types of punctuation and sentence

See Mrs Rodriguez if you have any issues!

AQA REVISION GUIDES

CGP GCSE English An Inspector Calls – The Text Guide

CGP GCSE English Romeo and Juliet – The Text Guide

CGP GCSE AQA Anthology of Poetry Power and Conflict – The Poetry Guide For the Grade 9-1 Course

Specification & Past Papers

Course Structure Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th –century novel (40% of GCSE)

Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry (60% of GCSE)

Exam time: 1 hr 45 mins

Exam time: 2 hrs 15 mins

64 marks

96 marks

Section A: Romeo and Juliet (30 marks +4 for SPaG)

Students answer one question. They are provid- Students are offered a choice of two essay ed with an extract from ‘Romeo and Juliet’. They questions and must choose one to respond to. must write about the extract in detail and then There is no extract in this exam. refer to the play as a whole.

Section B: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Section C: Unseen poetry Students answer two questions: -one question on one unseen poem (24 marks) -one question comparing the unseen poem with another unseen (8 marks)

USEFUL LINKS

https:// www.shmoop.com/ literature/

Section B: Power and Conflict poetry

Students answer one question. They are providStudents are presented with a poem from the ed with an extract from ‘Jekyll and Hyde’. They anthology collection that will be provided and must write about the extract in detail and then must then compare it with one other poem refer to the play as a whole. from this cluster.

www.aqa.org.uk/ subjects/english/gcse/ english-literature-8702/ assessment-resources

www.bbc.co.uk/ education/subjects/ zckw2hv

Section A: An Inspector Calls (30 marks+4 for SPaG)

TOP TIPS FOR ENGLISH LITERATURE REVISION

1. Create mind-maps on themes, characters and poems, making sure you learn 3-5 key quotes for each!

2. Look at The Guardian poem of the week and explore/treat this as unseen so you become familiar to unknown poems!

3. Re-read the novels! Add notes/annotations to your copies. Making sure you know the content/plots/themes is crucial in being able to successfully answer the questions!

4. Create your own questions and practise writing plans/responses to them.

https:// www.sparknotes.com/

See Mrs Rodriguez if you have any issues!

AQA REVISION GUIDES

CGP revision guide - £2.50 and CGP workbook – also £2.50 (including just grade 8/9 workbook)

Course Structure Paper 1: Non Calculator—80 marks Paper 2: Calculator—80 marks Paper 3: Calculator—80 marks

All 3 papers have equal weighting. Any content can be assessed in any of the exams but some topics will likely appear in Paper 1:

Specification & Past Papers www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/gcse/ mathematics-8300/assessment-resources (Spec papers) We have other sets of past papers on the J: Drive in the KS4/Year 11 folder as well as tests for each individual topic area.

USEFUL LINKS Www.diagnosticquestions.co.uk

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Operations involving fractions / decimals

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Converting recurring fractions to decimals

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Rules of indices

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Surds

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Exact trig values

After each paper all students will be emailed to tell them the topics which are likely to be assessed during Papers 2 / 3.

Www.corbettmaths.com Www.mathedup.co.uk

TOP TIPS FOR MATHS REVISION

Www.justmaths.co.uk

1. DO maths, don’t just read a revision guide. The best way to improve is by practising questions—buy a revision workbook / use revision websites such as corbettmaths.com. Attend maths support on a Mon lunch in E6.

2. Redo questions more than once. If you have revised a particular topic— revisit it a couple of days later to consolidate your knowledge.

3. Practise your checking techniques—make sure you substitute your answer back in to the question / check your answer makes sense etc. Do this as part of your revision so it becomes routine.

See Miss Williams if you have any issues!

AQA

REVISION GUIDES

CGP AQA GCSE (9-1) French Revision Guides: Available through the school for £2.50.

Course Structure Paper 1—Listening (25%) Paper 2—Speaking (25%) Paper 3— Reading (25%) Paper 4—Writing (25%) TOP TIPS FOR FRENCH REVISION

Specification & Past Papers www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/ gcse/french-8658/assessmentresources

1. Vocabulary is key— “little and often” should be your motto. Set yourself a target of learning 5-10 words per day. The broad vocab list for the three themes can be found below on Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/281530719/aqa-gcse-french-theme-1-flash-cards/ https://quizlet.com/281530769/aqa-gcse-french-theme-2-flash-cards/ https://quizlet.com/281530851/aqa-gcse-french-theme-3-flash-cards/ Alternatively the AQA list can be found here: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/french-8658/subject-content/ vocabulary

USEFUL LINKS www.zut.co.uk www.languagesonline.org.uk www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/ z9dqxnb www.language-gym.com/#!/workouts www.memrise.co.uk www.1jour1actu.com www.wordreference.com

2. Really focus on perfecting the future, present and perfect tenses as a minimum for written and spoken work, as examiners will expect to see evidence of all three. The more tenses you can use beyond these, (conditional, imperfect etc), the higher you will achieve, Languages Online is a good way to practise all the tenses: https://www.languagesonline.org.uk/Hotpotatoes/ frenchindex.html#Grammar Use Seneca to practise grammar and content:

https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/a2a73a1c-891a-40e39c38-1aafb04acfa8 3. Learn 5 or so opinion phrases eg: je dirais que that you can use multiple times in spoken and written tasks. Also have a nice selection of adjectives at hand to help give these opinions.

4. Have a go at as many of the past papers as you can and the exam style questions on BBC Bitesize.

OCR B Geography SPECIFICATION http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/ gcse/gcse-geography-b-geography-for -enquiring-minds-j384-from-2016/

Course Structure Paper 1 – Physical Geography and fieldwork (1 hour 15 minutes) 35% * Global Hazards (including Tectonic Hazards and Climatic Hazards)

REVISION GUIDE

* Changing Climate * Distinctive Landscapes

CGP OCR B Geography (Revision Guide and Workbook available )

* Sustaining Ecosystems * Physical Geography Fieldwork including questions based on the Rivers fieldwork in the Forest of Dean Paper 2 – Human Geography and fieldwork (1 hour and 15 minutes) 35%

Course Structure

USEFUL LINKS

* Dynamic Development * Urban Futures

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ gcsebitesize/geography/ https://app.senecalearning.com/ classroom/course/14a98700-493c11e8-881e-61dc83d9cdbb/ section/5b196770-4ca0-11e8-81fc23a4650b0863

* Resource Reliance * UK in the 21st Century * Human Geography field work including questions based on the fieldwork completed in Gloucester City Centre.

Paper 3 – Geographical Exploration (1 hour and 30 minutes)

30%

* A range of short answer (2/3/4/6 mark) questions and two longer 12 mark questions based on a geographical issue and cover a range of topics.

TOP TIPS FOR GEOGRAPHY REVISION 1. Use the resources provided by the department to structure your revision. Revi-

sion lists should be ticked off as each topic is covered. A3 booklets (for year 10 exams and final year 11 exams) should be completed in as much detail as possible using your textbook, exercise book and revision guide. This is time consuming (but very worthwhile) and will take at least 2 hours per topic.

COURSE FORMAT Physical Geography topics will be covered in the summer term of year 9 and throughout year 10.

Human Geography topics will be covered during year 11.

Two field trips will be completed during the summer term of year 10: a morning in Gloucester City Centre and a day in the Forest of Dean examining changes in a river.

2. For case studies, record accurate facts, figures, names of places on flash cards or the grids provided. Use your exercise book as well as your textbook.

3. Read / look / cover / write out / check for all diagrams and case study facts.

4. Watch GCSE Geography videos on Youtube—particularly for the physical geography topics.

5. Remember your exam techniques: GSE for describe questions; manipulate data; include figures; use connectives when explaining; use PEE for longer questions; include place specific detail, answer every question.

6. Complete all practice questions provided in the A3 booklets. Redo exam questions included in year 10 and 11 exams. Papers will also be available on the OCR website.

See Mrs Brooks (or any other Geography teacher) if you have any issues!

AQA

REVISION GUIDES

CGP AQA GCSE (9-1) German Revision Guides: Available through the school for £2.50.

Course Structure Paper 1—Listening (25%) Paper 2—Speaking (25%) Paper 3— Reading (25%) Paper 4—Writing (25%) TOP TIPS FOR GERMAN REVISION

Specification & Past Papers www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/ gcse/german8668/assessmentresources

1. Vocabulary is key— “little and often” should be your motto. Set yourself a target of learning 5-10 words per day. The vocab list for the three themes can be found below on Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/373881766/year-11-german-aqa-gcse-theme-1-flashcards/ https://quizlet.com/373889632/year-11-german-aqa-gcse-theme-2-flashcards/ https://quizlet.com/373892049/year-11-german-aqa-gcse-theme-3-flashcards/ Alternatively the AQA list can be found here:

USEFUL LINKS www.gutlanguageskills.co.uk/ index.html www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/ z8j2tfr

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/german-8668/subjectcontent/vocabulary 2. Really focus on perfecting the future, present and perfect tenses as a minimum for written and spoken work, as examiners will expect to see evidence of all three. The more tenses you can use beyond these, (conditional, imperfect etc), the higher you will achieve, use Languages Online to practise tenses:

www.languagesonline.org.uk

https://www.languagesonline.org.uk/Hotpotatoes/ germanindex.html#Grammar

www.dict.cc

Use Seneca to practise content and grammar: https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/66ff4329-876c-4c7885fa-38a628355b92 3. Learn 5 or so opinion phrases eg: meiner Meinung nach that you can use multiple times in spoken and written tasks. Also have a nice selection of adjectives at hand to help give these opinions.

4. Have a go at as many of the past papers as you can and the exam style questions on BBC Bitesize.

SPECIFICATION: AQA

REVISION GUIDES

My Revision Notes AQA History 9-1 (published by Hodder; available online)

Course Structure

Paper 1: Understanding the Modern World (1 hour 45 minutes): 

America 1920 – 1973—Opportunity and Inequality

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Conflict & Tension 1919 – 1939

Paper 2: Shaping the Nation (1 hour 45 minutes): Specification & Past Papers

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Britain: Health and the People c1000—present day

ww.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/ gcse/history-8145

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Depth Study: Norman England 1066—1100

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A study of an historic environment: Pevensey Castle for June 2019

USEFUL LINKS

TOP TIPS FOR HISTORY REVISION

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ gcsebitesize/history/mwh/ (For content, not exam practice)

1.

Don’t rely on one source of information when making revision notes: use your exercise book, textbook and revision guide.

2.

Learn the content in detail: annotate the revision guide by adding extra notes and judgements to key points; create flashcards for key individuals and key events; create timelines for all topics to gain an overview of all key events and changes; create concept maps to help identify links between causes and consequences; complete 16 marker advice sheets handed out in lessons; tick off each topic on your revision list as you complete it.

3.

Be very familiar with exam techniques: use the support sheet distributed in class; practise each type of question for the relevant topics; practise writing questions in the correct time allocated within exams.

4.

Be very familiar with how much time is needed for each type of question: consider answering the longer questions first in exams followed by the shorter questions i.e. complete the exam paper in reverse.

5.

Watch relevant video clips on YouTube especially the BBC clips on Medicine through Time.

www.schoolhistory.co.uk

See Mr Antony or Mr Higgs if you have any issues!

OCR

REVISION GUIDES Rhinegold—OCR GCSE Music Study Guide

CGP—GCSE Music Core Content Revision Guide and Workbook

Course Structure COMPOSITION 30%

CGP—GCSE Music OCR Areas of Study Revision Guide

I will expect a completed first draft of your board set brief composition in November. I shall then expect you to return to your learner set brief composition from Y10 year and make some improvements. You will then submit it to me by email/ recording in December.

Rhinegold—OCR GCSE MUSIC Listening Tests

Both compositions must include a detailed score/title/your name and candidate number PERFORMANCES 30%

Specification & Past Papers https://www.ocr.org.uk/ qualifications/gcse/music-j536-from2016/

USEFUL LINKS Www.gcse-music.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/ zpf3cdm www.musicalcontexts.co.uk/ index_files/page0007.htm www.musicalcontexts.co.uk/ index_files/page0074.htm

THE PERFORMANCE RECITALS TAKE PLACE IN DECEMBER. YOU WILL PERFORM YOUR SOLO FOLLOWED BY YOUR ENSEMBLE. I will expect you to give me a photocopy of the music you will be performing. The pieces must be very fluent, well prepared and showing all the expression and musical detail. You are in charge of practising and organising your ensemble performances. Students performing a drum or guitar solo with backing track MUST bring their backing track and it must be organised in advance.

LISTENING AND APPRAISING 40% FULL EXAM PAPER-DURING THE DECEMBER TRIAL EXAMS To get a high mark in this paper, you must: Know ALL the key features of EVERY area of study-names of instruments, stylistic features, relevant keywords (you have everything you need in your study guides/ revision books/notes to do this plus the knowledge organisers I have copied for you all).

Be able to recognise EVERY STYLE OF MUSIC in each area of study (use Youtube/ Playlist and the amazing Dan Sanford Casey videos-Virtual textbook https:// www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyNdGKxoYqifliha9-a7FIEFQ8s7QGNvp You need to know ALL the differences.

Dictation Exersizes

Revise how to answer the long answer questions

Www.teoria.com/en/exercises

You need to know all the general keywords

Www.philharmonica.co.uk/explore/ resources/dictation Music Theory Www.musictheory.net

EDUQAS

REVISION GUIDES

No revision guide as of yet.

Course Structure

GCSE Textbook has a variety of resources and knowledge checkpoints can be used to aid revision.

You will sit three exam papers on separate days: 1. 2 hour paper, 50%. Philosophical and Ethical themes in the Modern World. (all the year 10 units).

2. 1 hour paper, 25%. A study of the beliefs and practices of Islam.

Specification & Past Papers www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/ religious-studies/gcse/eduqas-gcseRS-spec-full-from-2016.pdf? language_id=1&dotcache=no&dotcach e=refresh PAST PAPERS: www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/ religious-studies/gcse/eduqas-gcseRS-sams-full-from-2016.pdf? language_id=1&dotcache=no&dotcach e=refresh

Last years paper plus examiner report: https://www.eduqas.co.uk/ examiners-reports/2018/gcse/ eduqas-new-gcse-rs-route-a-reportsummer-2018-f-e.pdf?language_id=1

3. 1 hour paper, 25%. A study of the beliefs and practices of Christianity.

TOP TIPS FOR PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS REVISION 1. Ask for a copy of one of last year’s students grade 9 exam paper to model answers from.

2. Keep up with the news for relevant case studies of the Death Penalty, Euthanasia, Abortion law changes etc. to show engagement with the issues being studied.

3. Use the ‘tabbed’ essay planning sheet to assist you with preparing for 15 mark answers.

4. Print and RAG rate the specification to focus your revision on the topics that need it most.

5. Ask others at home to discuss and debate with you the controversial topics studied to develop your evaluative skills.

USEFUL LINKS: www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zb48q6f Www.revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/rs-religious-studies

See Miss O’Neill/Mrs Reynolds if you have any issues!

AQA

REVISION GUIDES

CGP AQA GCSE (9-1) French Revision Guides: Available through the school for £2.50.

Course Structure Paper 1—Listening (25%) Paper 2—Speaking (25%) Paper 3— Reading (25%) Paper 4—Writing (25%) TOP TIPS FOR SPANISH REVISION

Specification & Past Papers www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/ gcse/french-8658/assessmentresources

Vocabulary is key— “little and often” should be your motto. Set yourself a target of learning 5-10 words per day. The broad vocab list for the three themes can be found below on Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/330241216/gcse-spanish-aqa-theme-1-flash-cards/ https://quizlet.com/330241381/aqa-spanish-gcse-theme-2-flash-cards/ https://quizlet.com/330241637/aqa-gcse-spanish-theme-3-flash-cards/ Alternatively the AQA list can be found here: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/spanish-8698/subjectcontent/vocabulary

USEFUL LINKS www.zut.co.uk www.languagesonline.org.uk www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/ z9dqxnb www.language-gym.com/#!/workouts www.memrise.co.uk www.1jour1actu.com www.wordreference.com

2. Really focus on perfecting the future, present and preterite tenses as a minimum for written and spoken work, as examiners will expect to see evidence of all three. The more tenses you can use beyond these, (conditional, imperfect etc), the higher you will achieve, using Languages Online will really help with this: https://www.languagesonline.org.uk/Hotpotatoes/ spanishindex.html#Grammar Use Seneca as well for practice in grammar and content:

https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/eefdd6b0-6960-11e89e60-31064e3f9a21/section/ee79c360-6fd3-11e8-a964-1b54e8ffab07 3. Learn 5 or so opinion phrases eg: diría que that you can use multiple times in spoken and written tasks. Also have a nice selection of adjectives at hand to help give these opinions.

4. Have a go at as many of the past papers as you can (available on the website) and the exam style questions on BBC Bitesize.

AQA

REVISION GUIDES

GCSE PE Revision Guide The GCSE Textbook also has a lot of questions and revision activities within it. You will also be given a revision booklet for each paper which will be used within lessons and revision sessions.

Course Structure

Theory—60% weighting of your overall grade.

The theory content is broken down into two papers which are both 1 hour and 15minutes long, equating to 78 marks per paper.

Paper 1—The human body & movement in physical activity & sport

Specification & Past Papers www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physicaleducation/gcse/physical-education8582

Use AQA text book which students should have at home (red text book)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/ subjects/znyb4wx - useful revision tips/guidance USEFUL LINKS http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ gcsebitesize/history/mwh/ (For content, not exam practice)

Follow @cryptPE on Twitter. Weekly we share relevant news articles and topics which can be used as revision material.

Paper 2— Socio-Cultural influences & wellbeing in physical activity & sport Practical—40% Practical, weighting of your overall grade and broken down into 3 practical assessments. 3 sports (at least 1 team and 1 individual sport and then one more). Each sport is marked out of 25 and you will have also completed your NEA Part 3 (strengths & weaknesses) which is also work 25 marks, making a total of 100 marks available for your practical.

TOP TIPS FOR GC SE PE 1. Your folder and school work is your best asset for revision. Each topic has a number of exam questions, content and examples of everything which has been covered and could come up in the papers. You need to ensure your folder is well organised and complete.

2. AO1, AO2 & AO3—you need to fully understand the difference between the different assessment objectives (AO) and be able to structure a response to each command word within an exam question. The command word will dictate which AO is being asked!

3. Use the self assessment and course overview to structure your own revision and highlight topic areas which are a concern. You should then be looking at these topic areas in more detail.

4. Attend the PE revision sessions which will be organised from January. These sessions run on Tuesday Week 1 (Paper 2 with AB/AHt) and a Wednesday Week 2 (Paper 1 with AS). Both sessions will run from 1:30pm in S1. You have to attend at least 10 of the 12 sessions to be invited to the final session which will include free pizza!

See Mr Bawden, Mr Somerton or Miss Cantin if you have any problems or need more support.