Examination Time Tables For The Coming Year
Downloads:
Weekly Booster Sessions Timetable
Year 11 After School Revision Sessions Jan 2019
Revision Timetables:
Student Revision Planner
Revision Websites:
There are a wide range of revision materials available through the school VLE. In addition students may find the following websites useful for revision:
BBC Bitesize: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/highlights/curations/zpbdxfr
MyMaths: http://www.mymaths.co.uk/
Sam Learning: https://www.samlearning.com/
S-cool: http://www.s-cool.co.uk/
Skoool: http://www.skoool.com.eg/
GCSEPod: https://members.gcsepod.com/login
The GCSE Art and Design course is split up into two components. Students are currently working on Component 2, the Externally Set assignment worth 40%. The exam paper be viewed in the following link below.
A timeline for the Exam project has been given to students and can be viewed below. There are useful dates and weekly tasks to ensure students stay on track. A short PowerPoint of exam questions and reference artists has been put together to assist the component.
Timeline PowerPoint
We are offering the following weekly interventions leading up to the exam. (3.15-4.15pm)
Week A -Mon, Wed & Thurs -
Week B- Mon, Tues & Thurs
*The final 10 hour Art and Design exam will take place on Monday 1st April and Tuesday 2nd April
Year 11 Art coursework deadline is Friday 10th May
Follow these steps for effective revision and preparation for your forthcoming Business exams:
- RAG (red, amber, green) the specification to identify areas where you feel comfortable versus those where you need to fill in knowledge gaps.
- Use the Tutor2U Course Companion and CGP revision guides to fill the knowledge gaps you identified in step 1.
- The following resources provide useful revision material:
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zpsvr82
https://members.gcsepod.com/login
https://www.samlearning.com/
https://www.tutor2u.net/business
AQA Specification - Business GCSE AQA GCSE (9-1) Business Companion
Computer Science Revision Advice
Trial exams:
You will have two exams in your trial exams, Computer Systems and Programming, Algorithms and Computational Thinking. Your scores from both these papers are combined to give your final grade
1. Start with the RAG sheets
There is an awful amount of content to cover (and remember) at GCSE Computer Science, so start with the RAG sheets (these are available on OneNote for you). RAG the content and then focus on those areas which you have shaded red or amber.
2. Create flashcards
There is no point in simply reading through the information in your book. Create flashcards for the important people, places and events for each topic. The glossary in each textbook and your RAG sheet can help you with this.
3. Look at your programming Project
Use the work that you have completed in your programming project to help your preparation for Paper 2. In this paper you will be expected to write in Pseudocode/Flow charts (the marker will be looking at techniques and logical thinking in these questions).
4. Revision Guides
Using the revision guides issued to you last year, complete the activities and answer the questions.
5. Practice
Once you have consolidated your knowledge, apply this to the specimen papers, mark these using the mark scheme or ask your teacher to do so for you. Papers and mark schemes can be found here.
6. Supplement your knowledge
Don’t rely on the internet, we have provided you with exam-board specific revision guides, but the BBC Bitesize website is useful to supplement what you already have.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCiOXwirraUAvkTPDWeeSqAKty3LAG37- Craig N Dave revision channel
GCSE Pod
EXA foundation Mooc you have been given access to this year
KS4 Technology Revision Pages
Technology
- A Core Study Guide along with specific topic workbook has been issued.
- Students should RAG rate the revision list to identify which areas they are most confident with and which areas they need to focus on more.
- Students should use their GCSE revision guide as a starting point, whilst the content provides a foundation on which to base their revision.
- Students should complete past papers from the revision pack provided. This is an excellent way to test knowledge and develop exam techniques. The most important aspect is marking the paper. If students have not scored full marks they should amend the answer to do so. If they have scored full marks then they should try and find extra marks and further improve their answers. Answer sheets can be found online on Show My Homework.
- Students should plug any gaps in knowledge by using the GCSE Pod https://www.gcsepod.com/. Students should use the Pods to write key notes.
- YouTube can be a great way to see interactive videos on tough topics. Also, BBC Bitesize and Technology Student are also useful websites to aid revision notes and learning.
- The preliminary context for the first question has been provided by the exam board. Students know this. It is in their revision guides as well. Context: Developing Countries. Q1 in the exam paper can range from 15 to 25 marks of the paper, this can count up to 25% of the paper, so it is important to research and prepare for it.
Some useful websites.
https://revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/design-technology
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zvg4d2p
http://www.gojimo.com/gcse-designtechnology-revision/
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Category:GCSE_Technology_Revision_Notes
English Revision
Read and annotate the Student Friendly Outline to know what is covered for each exam.
Read and annotate the Step By Step guide for Lang and Lit to understand the approaches to the exams.
See the websites below for advice and additional specimen materials:
See below for additional Support materials on AIC:
An Inspector Calls character booklet Character Quotation Bank Inspect exam quotes
Click here for additional Support material on the anthology
See below for additional support for Macbeth:
Acts 1-3 Acts 4 and 5
Click here for additional support for DJMH
Click here for Mark Schemes
Revision for Component 2 Global film
http://resource.download.wjec.co.uk.s3.amazonaws.com/vtc/2017-18/17-18_3-5/GCSE%20FILM%20STUDIES%20Comp%202%20SAMS%201.pdf
Revision for aesthetics in film
http://resources.eduqas.co.uk/Pages/ResourceSingle.aspx?rIid=1035
Resource - Eduqas
Resource - Eduqas
A series of factsheet based study notes for each of the focus films in Component 2. To be used as a starting point to explore and enhance the study of key films.
Skyfall fact film sheetGCSE Component 2 - Section C: Contemporary
WJEC Course specifications
WJEC Eduqas GCSE (9-1) in FILM STUDIES
WJEC Eduqas GCSE (9-1) in FILM STUDIES GCSE (9-1) ACCREDITED BY OFQUAL DESIGNATED BY QUALIFICATIONS WALES Teaching from 2017 For award from 2019 SAMPLE ASSESSMENT
Film Practise resource material
https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/film-studies/gcse/WJEC-Eduqas-GCSE-Film-Studies-SAMs.pdf
Revision website
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/topics/zysdxfr
GCSE Moving Image Arts Film language and techniques learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers
KS4 Food Studies Revision pages
Food Preparation and Nutrition
- Please Ensure all students have both revision guides (see links below)
- Past papers are a fantastic way to consolidate knowledge and achieve success in the exam which is 50% of the final grade. Please use this link to access all exam papers and mark schemes. You should be doing a minimum one of these a week.
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/food/gcse/food-preparation-and-nutrition-8585/assessment-resources?f.Sub-category%7CF=Sample+papers+and+mark+schemes
- Students should RAG rate the revision list to identify which areas they are most confident with and which areas they need to focus on more.
- Students should use their GCSE revision guide as a starting point, whilst the content provides a foundation on which to base their revision.
- Students should complete past papers from the revision pack and links provided. This is an excellent way to test knowledge and develop exam techniques. The most important aspect is marking the paper. If students have not scored full marks they should amend the answer to do so. If they have scored full marks then they should try and find extra marks and further improve their answers. Answer sheets can be found online on Show My Homework.
- Students should plug any gaps in knowledge by using the GCSE Pod https://www.gcsepod.com/. Students should use the Pods to write key notes.
- YouTube can be a great way to see interactive videos on tough topics. Also, BBC Bitesize are also useful websites to aid revision notes and learning.
Topics to be covered in the exam, these are the only 6 areas you can be tested on so make sure you know them!
- Food, Nutrition and Health
- Food Science
- Food Safety
- Food Choices
- Food Provenance
- Food Preparation Skills
Exam format: (100 marks in 145mins 20 marks multiple choice 80 marks longer answer Qs):
Revision Guides to support your revision
- GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition Grade 9-1 AQA Complete Practice and Revision Guide with free online Q&A flashcard download (Collins GCSE 9-1 Revision) (£7.10 on Amazon)
- AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (Aqa for Gcse) (£22.10 on Amazon)
Some useful websites. PLEASE USE MARK SCHEME LINK
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/food/gcse/food-preparation-and-nutrition-8585
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/food/gcse/food-preparation-and-nutrition-8585/assessment-resources?f.Sub-category%7CF=Sample+papers+and+mark+schemes
History Revision Advice
History GCSE exams:
You will sit 3 papers for your History GCSE:
- Paper 1: Medicine in Britain, 1250-present with The British sector of the Western Front 1914-1918: injuries, treatment and the trenches.
Worth: 30%.
Total marks: 52
Exam time: 1h 15mins
When: 3rd June 2019 AM
- Paper 2:
The reigns of King Richard I and King John, 1189-1216 (20%)
Conflict in the Middle East, c1945-95 (20%)
Overall worth: 40%
Total marks: 64.
Exam time 1h 45mins.
When: 6th June 2019 PM
- Paper 3: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-1939
Worth: 30%
Total marks: 52
Exam time: 1h 20mins
When: 11th June 2019 PM
Revision sessions are being held Thursday’s after school from 3.30-4.30pm. You will need to come prepared to these sessions having already revised the topics outlined below and bring with them revision resources, such as revision cards, mind maps or notes as evidence. The session will then focus on exam technique and application of knowledge to very challenging questions. Please see showmyhomework for the revision timetable and groups.
How do I independently revise for my exams? Follow the step by step below:
1. Start with the RAG sheets
There is an awful amount of content to cover (and remember) at GCSE History, so start with the RAG sheets (these are also stuck in the front of your exercise books). RAG the content and then focus on those areas which you have shaded red or amber.
2. Create flashcards or mind maps
There is no point in simply reading through the information in your book. Create flashcards or mind maps for the important people, places and events for each topic. The glossary in each textbook and your RAG sheet can help you with this.
3. Knowledge Organisers
Your teachers have created knowledge organisers for each key topic, you can use these as the basis of your revision. Get someone to test you on a regular basis.
4. Revision Guides
Using the revision guides below, complete the activities and answer the questions.
5. Practice
Once you have consolidated your knowledge, apply this to the specimen papers, mark these using the mark scheme or ask your teacher to do so for you. Papers and mark schemes can be found here.
6. Supplement your knowledge
Don’t rely on the internet, we have provided you with exam-board specific textbooks, but the BBC Bitesize website is useful to supplement what you already have.
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zt9v7hv/revision/1
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/topics/zhphvcw
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/topics/zwjwxnb/resources/1
7. Additional revision materials
Pearson’s have published a range of inexpensive revision guides with lots of advice and hints and tips in them. These can be purchased here.
Revision Guides
Revision Guide Germany Revision Guide Richard and John
Knowledge Organisers
Germany
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Medicine Through Time
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5
Middle East
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3
Richard and John
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3
Front Sheet of Exercise Book
Richard and John sheet for front of exercise book Germany sheet for front of exercise book
Medicine sheet for front of exercise book Conflict in ME sheet for front of exercise book
Effective revision for Mathematics:
For best practice Mathematics revision we would always advise that students are completing exam style questions and receiving immediate feedback. Below you will find useful resources that facilitate this practice. The most effective revision is when students have found problem questions and bring these to their class teacher to go through.
- Using MathsWatch, a website with up to date videos on how to do all topics for GCSE Maths, students can find topics and will be given immediate feedback [How to find questions on MathsWatch]
https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/
Username: Firstname.Surname@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk
Password: students have chosen their own passwords
MathsWatch User Guide
- Test Papers once a week, these will be printed and given to all students in Year 11, teacher will either set for home learning and/or use for classwork.
- Completing MathsWatch folder, all year 11 students have a folder with printed questions on each topic which they will complete in class, at Easter they will be able to take this home.
- Extra papers – MathsMadeEasy is a website with lots of practice and past papers for you to look at, and it also has solutions.
https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/gcse-maths-revision/edexcel-past-papers/
- Topic based papers – Maths Genie is website with test papers for each individual topic within GCSE Mathematics.
https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html
- Daily revision – Corbett Maths can be used on a daily basic to aid revision. It has five questions every day, with solutions, that a differentiated in five different ability ranges
https://corbettmaths.com/5-a-day/gcse/
French
- Vocab needs to be regularly re-visited. This can be done via Quizlet and is self-marked. (Hyperlink below - Quizlet)
- Each fortnight there are activities set in the GCSE AQA French workbook. You each have one of these. Work through the activities on the overview (downloadable resource) by the deadline shown. Tasks marked *are for students with a target of 7-9. Listening files can be accessed via the appropriate file (Hyperlink below – French revision audio). Work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme at the back of the book.
- Regularly revise your general conversation questions for the speaking exam – use the checklist (downloadable resource) to ensure you have included all the elements of language you need to for your target grade. There are copies of sample questions as well as some template answers to guide you (downloadable resources). Then look at the student friendly mark scheme (downloadable resource) and reflect on which of the success criteria you have fulfilled.
- In the GCSE French Revision Aid (downloadable resource), you will have access to lots of key grammar notes. If after reviewing your work, you feel you need further practice, go to the relevant section in your grammar and translation workbook or on Languages Online (hyperlink below). You can also access the relevant topic areas on Active Learn and This is language (hyperlinks below)
- Once you feel confident with different topic areas practise a writing task using the downloadable resources in this section. Then look at the student friendly mark scheme (downloadable resource) and reflect on which of the success criteria you have fulfilled.
- If you would like to practise translations or literary texts, the downloadable workbooks and answer booklets will give you tips/hints.
- Listening and reading past papers can be accessed not just on the AQA website but also Edexcel and OCR websites (links below).
https://quizlet.com/mdaredrup/folders/year-10-gcse-vocab-tests/sets
https://quizlet.com/mdaredrup/folders/year-11-gcse-vocab-tests/sets
https://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/secondary/GlobalPages/mfl-91-revision-audio-samples/aqa-gcse-9-1-french-revision-audio.aspx
www.languagesonline.org
www.pearsonactivelearn.com
www.thisislanguage.com
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/french-8658/assessment-resources
www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/past-papers
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/exams/past-papers.html?Qualification-Family=GCSE&Qualification-Subject=French%20(2009)&Status=Pearson-UK:Status%2FLive&Specification-Code=Pearson-UK:Specification-Code%2F2FR01%22%20OR%20category:%22Pearson-UK:Specification-Code%2F2fr01
German
1) Vocab needs to be regularly re-visited. This can be done via Quizlet and is self-marked.
2) Each fortnight there are activities set in the GCSE AQA German workbook. You each have one of these. Work through the activities on the overview (downloadable resource) by the deadline shown. Tasks marked *are for students with a target of 9-7. Listening files can be accessed via the appropriate file
Work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme at the back of the book.
3) Regularly revise your general conversation questions for the speaking exam – use the ‘Aiming for the top’ thermometer (downloadable resource) to ensure you have included all the elements of language you need to for your target grade. There are copies of sample questions as well as some template answers to guide you (downloadable resources). Then look at the student friendly mark scheme (downloadable resource) and reflect on which of the success criteria you have fulfilled.
4) In the GCSE German Revision Aid (downloadable resource), you will have access to lots of key grammar notes. If after reviewing your work, you feel you need further practice, go to the relevant section in your grammar and translation workbook or on Languages Online
You can also access the relevant topic areas on Active Learn
and This is language
5) Once you feel confident with different topic areas practise a writing task using the downloadable resources in this section. Then look at the student friendly mark scheme (downloadable resource) and reflect on which of the success criteria you have fulfilled.
6) If you would like to practise translations or literary texts, the downloadable workbooks and answer booklets will give you tips/hints.
7) Listening and reading past papers can be accessed not just on the AQA website but also Edexcel and OCR websites
Effective Revision in Music
The below links will take you to a variety of practise questions for all elements of the exam. These are broken down into the Areas of Study (A.O.S) we learn in lessons. Each A.O.S booklet will cover the listening questions based on the Set Works, Unfamiliar Listening and Melodic/Rhythmic questions. There are also two Practise Papers for students to work through with audio files and mark schemes. Mark schemes are also provided for all A.O.S booklets as well as a Student Tracking Sheet to monitor how well they are doing in each Area of Study for each type of question. Track listings are provided for questions near the end of each booklet, which can be found on Youtube.
The BrainScape link will take you to a series of flashcards useful for general revision. These are good for quick recall questions, which parents / carers can be part of when helping. I have also included Revision Power Points for Set Works that are used in lesson, as well as video scores which make it easier for students to follow the music on the score as it is playing. These can be used for general revision.
When revising your child should go over the revision material before answering any questions – this includes creating a playlist of the Set Works if they haven’t already and listening to the pieces on repeat. Once confident, they should be working through the A.O.S booklets and learning the Mark Scheme for where they went wrong – question types repeat in similar ways so answers can be learnt from the mark scheme. It is always better to spend a little time each day on revision rather than cramming for a long period of time, so think little and often. Where possible, students should have their own work space with access to a laptop/computer and headphones to complete the work effectively. You may wish to work through these questions out loud with your child in timed conditions to simulate the exam (a ‘user friendly’ version of the Specification has been provided for the exam component for you to gain a better understanding of what is required). It is not essential to print the booklets out, but you may wish to do so.
NB: Please ensure all files are fully extracted before use. If there are any issues accessing these files then please email me at ptompkins@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk
Good luck and happy revising!
User Friendly Specification
A.O.S 1 Booklet
A.O.S 2 Booklet
A.O.S 3 Booklet
A.O.S 4 Booklet
Practise Papers
BrainScape Flashcards
Revision Power Points
Video Scores
Essay Guidance & Practise Questions
Trial exams:
You will have one, 2 hour, trial exam on the content covered throughout Year 10. The topics are:
- Issues of Relationships
- Issues of Good and Evil
- Issues of Life and Death
- Issues of Human Rights
1. Start with the Subject Learner Checklists
There is an awful amount of content to cover (and remember) with the GCSE Religious Studies course, so start with the Subject Learner Checklists (which Mr Pearcy has given you - copies attached). RAG the content and then focus on those areas which you have shaded red or amber. Make sure you know the definitions of the key concepts along with all terms throughout the subject learner checklist. These have been taken directly from the specification.
2. Create Flashcards/Revision
There is no point in simply reading through the information in your book. Create flashcards for the important beliefs, teachings and practices for each topic. The glossary of key concepts and your RAG sheet can help you with this. Use the belief, teaching and practice maps which have been created to help you develop your approach to 'explain' questions. Attached.
3. Knowledge Organisers
Mr Pearcy is preparing knowledge organisers for each key topic, you can use these as the basis of your revision. Get someone to test you on a regular basis through setting simple closed ended questions which tests your knowledge. Extend this further through the use of open ended questions which requires an explanation.
4. Exam Structure
Using the evaluation and explain template guides below, set yourself, and complete questions, asking your friend or teacher to mark these and guide you on how to improve your response.
5. Practice
Once you have consolidated your knowledge, apply this to the specimen papers, mark these using the mark scheme or ask your teacher to do so for you. Papers and mark schemes can be found here. You are only being examined on Component 1 as part of your Trial Exam.
6. Supplement your knowledge
Don’t rely on the internet, there are age/GCSE appropriate textbooks available, but the BBC Bitesize website is useful to supplement what you already have. It has been written for the WJEC exam board (the Welsh equivalent of the course we are studying). You may note that the content is organised differently, but the same nonetheless.
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/z3xvfcw
7. Additional Examination Guidance
Not only can you refer to ongoing advice which has been given throughout the course, which will help you improve your examination technique, but you could have a look through the examiner's report which highlight some of the common errors which were made by candidates nationally.
2018 Examiners Report Evaluation Ladder - Suffering Example Evaluation Ladder Explain Ladder
Explain Ladder - Injustice Example GCSE RS Sample Assessment Materials and Mark Scheme
GCSE Subject Learner Check Key Concepts List Revision Cloud
Science (AQA)
(Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
Revision is most effective when it is done throughout the year – in small quantities at regular intervals.
For each of your science subjects you should be allocating 1 hour per week to revision (This is on top of homework set by the class teacher). The best way of ensuring that this is done regularly and without distraction is by making and sticking to a homework/revision timetable like the one below.
How to revise?
Many students have different ways of revising that work best for them, but some of the most effective are:
- Creating mind-maps from memory and then building on them with information from textbooks and GCSE specific videos.
- Annotating text books to make links between topics.
- Using revision resources such as BBC Bitesize and CGP textbooks. Make sure that you are using the resources specific to your exam board and course e.g. AQA Combined Science or AQA Physics Single. Be sure to complete the activities and practice questions available, not just reading the information.
- Set yourself questions on www.educake.co.uk to practise. (For Physics, you can use Isaac Physics)
- Create flashcards for each topic and have a friend or family member test you on all the keywords.
Leading up to exams season, you will need to start completing as many past paper questions as possible to gain experience of exam technique and the type of questions you may encounter in the real exams.
Past papers can be found at this link: https://revisionscience.com/gcse-revision/science/science-gcse-past-papers/aqa-gcse-science-past-papers
Other useful links as recommended by teachers:
https://members.gcsepod.com
https://quizlet.com/Mike_Metcalfe
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/physics
CGP Revision guides are available at school purchase cost from the science technicians.