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GCSE 2017

Examination Preparation

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GCSEs 2017 Summary of Examinations

For more information and the detailed syllabus see the exam board websites but note the assessment objectives below. There are many of the same skills that are required

for several subjects Subject Assessment objectives

Exam Board Specification

Exam Papers

English Language AO1:

identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas

select and synthesise evidence from different texts AO2: Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject terminology to support their views AO3: Compare writers’ ideas and perspectives, as well as how these are conveyed, across two or more texts AO4: Evaluate texts critically and support this with appropriate textual references AO5:

Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences.

Organise information and ideas, using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of texts

AO6: Candidates must use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. (This requirement must constitute 20 % of the marks for each specification as a whole.) AO7: Demonstrate presentation skills in a formal setting AO8: Listen and respond appropriately to spoken language, including to questions and feedback on presentations AO9: Use spoken standard English effectively in speeches and presentations.

AQA 8700 601/4292/3

English Language Paper 1 in Creative Reading and Writing Section A: Reading - one literature fiction text 40 marks (25 %) – one single text 1 short form question (1 x 4 marks), 2 longer form questions (2 x 8 marks), 1 extended question (1 x 20 marks) Section B: Writing - descriptive or narrative 40 marks (25 %) 1 extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy) Paper 2: Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives Section A: Reading one non-fiction text and one literary non-fiction text 40 marks (25 %) - two linked texts 1 short form question (1 x 4 marks), 2 longer form questions (1 x 8, 1 x 12 marks), 1 extended question (1 x 16 marks) Section B: Writing to present a viewpoint 40 marks (25 %) 1 extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy) Non-examination Assessment: Spoken Language

- presenting - responding to questions and feedback - use of standard English

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 80 marks 50 % of GCSE Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 80 marks 50 % of GCSE Teacher Assessed - marked by teacher - separate endorsement (0 % weighting)

English Literature AO1: Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to:

maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response

use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.

AO2: Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate. AO3: Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written. AO4: Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation.

AQA 8702 601/4447/6

English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel

- Shakespeare - The 19th-century novel

Section A Shakespeare: students will answer one question on their play of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the play and then to write about the play as a whole. Section B The 19th-century novel: students will answer one question on their novel of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the novel and then to write about the novel as a whole. Paper 2: Modern texts and poetry

- Modern texts - Poetry - Unseen poetry

Section A Modern texts: students will answer one essay question from a choice of two on their studied modern prose or drama text. Section B Poetry: students will answer one comparative question on one named poem printed on the paper and one other poem from their chosen anthology cluster. Section C Unseen poetry: Students will answer one question on one unseen poem and one question comparing this poem with a second unseen poem.

Written exam: 1 hr 45 min 64 marks 40% of GCSE Written exam: 2 hour 15 minutes 96 marks 60% of GCSE

Maths AO1 Use and apply standard techniques (F 50%/H 40%) Students should be able to:

accurately recall facts, terminology and definitions

use and interpret notation correctly

accurately carry out routine procedures or set tasks requiring multi-step solutions. % Found

AO2 Reason, interpret and communicate mathematically (F 25% / H 30%) Students should be able to:

make deductions, inferences and draw conclusions from mathematical information

construct chains of reasoning to achieve a given result

interpret and communicate information accurately

present arguments and proofs

Edexcel 1Ma1 601/4700/3

The assessments will cover the following content headings: 1. Number 2. Algebra 3. Ratio, proportion and rates of change 4. Geometry and measures 5. Probability 6. Statistics

Two tiers: Foundation Grades 1 to 5. Higher Grades 4 to 9 (grade 3 allowed). Three equally weighted, (1 hour and 30 minutes) written examination papers (F/H) Paper 1 - non-calculator

Paper 2 and 3 – Calculator allowed

Each paper has 80 marks.

assess the validity of an argument and critically evaluate a given way of presenting information.

Where problems require students to ‘use and apply standard techniques’ or to independently ‘solve problems’ a proportion of those marks should be attributed to the corresponding Assessment Objective.

AO3 Solve problems within mathematics and in other contexts (F 25% / H 30%) Students should be able to:

translate problems in mathematical or non- mathematical contexts into a process or a series of mathematical processes

make and use connections between different parts of mathematics

interpret results in the context of the given problem

evaluate methods used and results obtained

evaluate solutions to identify how they may have been affected by assumptions made.

Where problems require students to ‘use and apply standard techniques’ or to ‘reason, interpret and communicate mathematically’ a proportion of those marks should be attributed to the corresponding Assessment Objective.

Science

AO1 Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and

understanding of science.

AO2 Apply skills, knowledge and understanding of science

in practical and other contexts.

AO3 Analyse and evaluate evidence, make reasoned

judgements and draw conclusions based on evidence.

Quality of Written Communication In GCSE specifications that require candidates to produce written material in English, candidates must do the following:

ensure that text is legible and that spelling, punctuation and grammar are accurate so that

AQA 4400 600/0892/1 600/0885/4 600/6852/8

How Science Works

The thinking behind the doing

Fundamental ideas

Designing an investigation

Making measurements

Presenting data

Using data to draw conclusions

Evaluation

Limitations of scientific evidence Biology B2.1 Cells and simple cell transport B2.1.1 Cells and cell structure B2.1.2 Dissolved substances B2.2 Tissues, organs and organ systems B2.2.1 Animal organs B2.2.2 Plant organs B2.3 Photosynthesis B2.3.1 Photosynthesis B2.4 Organisms and their environment B2.4.1 Distribution of organisms

Route 1 (4408) Unit 1: Biology 2 Written paper – 1 hour 60 marks – 25% Structured and closed questions At least one question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context Unit 2: Chemistry 2 Written paper – 1 hour 60 marks – 25% Structured and closed questions At least one question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context

meaning is clear

select and use a form and style of writing appropriate to purpose and to complex subject matter

organise information clearly and coherently, using specialist vocabulary when appropriate.

Quality of Written Communication is assessed in Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 by means of longer response questions. These questions are clearly indicated in each question paper.

B2.5 Proteins – their functions and uses B2.5.1 Proteins B2.5.2 Enzymes B2.6 Aerobic and anaerobic respiration B2.6.1 Aerobic respiration B2.6.2 Anaerobic respiration B2.7 Cell division and inheritance B2.7.1 Cell division B2.7.2 Genetic variation B2.7.3 Genetic disorders B2.8 Speciation B2.8.1 Old and new species Chemistry C2.1 Structure and bonding C2.1.1 Structure and bonding C2.2 How structure influences the properties and uses of substances C2.2.1 Molecules C2.2.2 Ionic compounds C2.2.3 Covalent structures C2.2.4 Metals C2.2.5 Polymers C2.2.6 Nanoscience C2.3 Atomic structure, analysis and quantitative chemistry C2.3.1 Atomic structure C2.3.2 Analysing substances C2.3.3 Quantitative chemistry C2.4 Rates of reaction C2.4.1 Rates of reaction C2.5 Exothermic and endothermic reactions C2.6 Acids, bases and salts C2.6.1 Making salts C2.6.2 Acids and bases C2.7 Electrolysis C2.7.1 Electrolysis Physics P2.1 Forces and their effects P2.1.1 Resultant forces P2.1.2 Forces and motion P2.1.3 Forces and braking P2.1.4 Forces and terminal velocity P2.1.5 Forces and elasticity P2.2 The kinetic energy of objects speeding up or slowing down P2.2.1 Forces and energy

Unit 3: Physics 2 Written paper – 1 hour 60 marks – 25% Structured and closed questions At least one question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context Unit 4: Controlled Assessment Investigative Skills Assignment – two written assessments plus one or two lessons for practical work and data processing 50 marks – 25%

P2.2.2 Momentum P2.3 Currents in electrical circuits P2.3.1 Static electricity P2.3.2 Electrical circuits P2.4 Using mains electricity safely and the power of electrical appliances P2.4.1 Household electricity P2.4.2 Current, charge and power P2.5 What happens when radioactive substances decay, and the uses and dangers of their emissions P2.5.1 Atomic structure P2.5.2 Atoms and radiation P2.6 Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion P2.6.1 Nuclear fission P2.6.2 Nuclear fusion Mathematical requirements Candidates are permitted to use calculators in all assessments. Candidates are expected to use units appropriately. All candidates should be able to:

1. Understand number size and scale and the quantitative relationship between units.

2. Understand when and how to use estimation. 3. Carry out calculations involving +, – , x, ÷, either

singly or in combination, decimals, fractions, percentages and positive whole number powers.

4. Provide answers to calculations to an appropriate number of significant figures.

5. Understand and use the symbols =, <, >, ~. 6. Understand and use direct proportion and simple

ratios. 7. Calculate arithmetic means. 8. Understand and use common measures and simple

compound measures such as speed. 9. Plot and draw graphs (line graphs, bar charts, pie

charts, scatter graphs, histograms) selecting appropriate scales for the axes.

10. Substitute numerical values into simple formulae and equations using appropriate units.

11. Translate information between graphical and numeric form.

12. Extract and interpret information from charts, graphs and tables.

13. Understand the idea of probability. 14. Calculate area, perimeters and volumes of simple

15. shapes. Higher Tier candidates only should be able to:

1. Interpret, order and calculate with numbers written in standard form.

2. Carry out calculations involving negative powers (only –1 for rate).

3. Change the subject of an equation. 4. Understand and use inverse proportion. 5. Understand and use percentiles and deciles.

Equation sheet AQA will provide an equation sheet for the physics unit Candidates will be expected to select the appropriate equation to answer the question. Data sheet AQA will provide a data sheet for the chemistry unit This includes a periodic table and other information. Candidates will be expected to select the appropriate information to answer the question.

Religious Education AO1: Describe, explain and analyse, using knowledge and understanding. AO2: Use evidence and reasoned argument to express and evaluate personal responses, informed insights and differing viewpoints.

Edexcel 2RS01 500/4488/6

Two units which taken from different modules. 2 papers of 1 hour 30 minutes each - divided into four sections. Students choose one of two questions set for each section — four questions in total. 84 raw marks in total each paper with up to 4 raw marks for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG).

Art AO1 Develop their ideas through investigations informed by contextual and other sources demonstrating analytical and cultural understanding AO2 Refine their ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes AO3 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to their

AQA 4200 500/4536/2

Unit 1: Portfolio of Work Candidate portfolio selected from work undertaken during course of study and must include more than one project. Unit 2: Externally Set Task Unlimited preparation time. 10 hours of sustained focused study.

Controlled Assessment – set and marked by centre and moderated by AQA. 80 marks – 60% Question papers issued from 1 January. Marked by centre and

intentions in visual and/or other forms AO4 Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating analytical and critical understanding, realising intentions and where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements. Quality of Written Communication (QWC) In GCSE specifications which require candidates to produce written material in English, candidates must:

ensure that text is legible and that spelling,

punctuation and grammar are accurate so that

meaning is clear

select and use a form and style of writing

appropriate to purpose and to complex subject

matter

organise information clearly and coherently, using

specialist vocabulary when appropriate. In this specification QWC will be assessed, where appropriate, through Assessment Objective 3.

Candidates respond to their chosen starting point.

moderated by AQA. 80 marks – 40%

Business Studies 1. Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and

understanding of concepts, issues and terminology. 2. Apply skills, knowledge and understanding in a variety of

contexts and in planning and carrying out investigations and tasks.

3. Analyse and evaluate evidence, make reasoned judgements and present appropriate conclusions.

Quality of Written Communication (QWC) GCSE specifications which require candidates to produce written material in English must:

ensure that text is legible and that spelling, punctuation and grammar are accurate so that meaning is clear



In this specification QWC will be assessed in all units.

AQA 4130 500/4508/8

Unit 1 – Setting up a Business 413002 Unit 2 – Growing as a Business 413003 Unit 3 – Investigating Businesses

Written Paper (1 hour) 60 marks/40% Written Paper (1 hour) 60 marks/35% Controlled Assessment 40 marks/25%

Computing Students are expected to demonstrate the following: AO1 Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of computer technology AO2 Apply knowledge, understanding and skills to solve

OCR J275 500/4453/9

Unit A451: Computer systems and programming This unit covers the body of knowledge about computer systems on which the examination will be based.

Written paper 1 hour 30 minutes includes short answer questions and essay type questions. 80 marks

problems by using computer programs AO3 Analyse and evaluate, make reasoned judgements and present conclusions.

Unit A452: Practical investigation An investigative computing task, chosen from a list provided by OCR, Controlled assessment which assesses the following: research, technical understanding, analysis of problem, historical perspective, use of technical writing skills, recommendations/evaluation. Unit A453: Programming Project Students will need to: • Understand standard programming techniques • Be able to design a coded solution to a problem including the ability to: - Develop suitable algorithms - Design suitable input and output formats - Identify suitable variables and structures - Identify test procedures. • Create a coded solution fully annotating the developed code to explain its function • Test their solution: - To show functionality - To show how it matches the design criteria - Identifying successes and any limitations.

40% Investigative task. OCR-set scenario with a choice of research tasks. Approx 20 hours 45 marks 30% Controlled assessment Programming task. Design, develop and test a solution to a problem within the OCR-set scenario. Approx 20 hours 45 marks 30%

Dance GCSE English subject content Learners should:

1 analyse spoken and written language, exploring impact and how it is achieved 2 express ideas and information clearly, precisely, accurately and appropriately in spoken and written communication 3 form independent views and challenge what is heard or read on the grounds of reason, evidence or argument 4 understand and use the conventions of written language, including grammar, spelling and punctuation 5 explore questions, solve problems and develop ideas 6 engage with and make fresh connections between ideas, texts and words 7 experiment with language to create effects to engage the audience 8 reflect and comment critically on their own and others’ use of language. In speaking and listening, learners should:

9 present and listen to information and ideas 10 respond appropriately to the questions and views of others

Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Performing Arts

1 Individual Showcase

2 Preparation, Performance and Production

Optional specialist units

3 Acting Skills

4 Dance Skills

5 Musical Theatre Skills

6 Music Performance Skills

7 Production Skills for Performance

Units Unit 1: Individual Showcase

Unit 2: Preparation, Performance and Production

Unit 3: Acting Skills

External 30

Internal 30

Internal 60

Internal 60

Internal 60

Internal 60

Internal 60

120 guided learning

hours (GLH).

Core and optional

specialist units.

Learners must

complete the two core

units and a choice of

optional specialist units

to reach a total of 120

GLH.

11 participate in a range of real-life contexts in and beyond the classroom, adapting talk to situation and audience and using standard English where appropriate 12 select and use a range of techniques and creative approaches to explore ideas, texts and issues in scripted and improvised work. In reading, learners should:

13 understand how meaning is constructed through words, sentences and whole texts, recognising and responding to the effects of language variation 14 evaluate the ways in which texts may be interpreted differently according to the perspective of the reader. In writing, learners should write accurately and fluently:

15 choosing content and adapting style and language to a wide range of forms, In writing, learners should write accurately and fluently:

15 choosing content and adapting style and language to a wide range of forms, media, contexts, audiences and purposes 16 adapting form to a wide range of styles and genres. GCSE mathematics subject content Learners should be able to:

1 understand number size and scale and the quantitative relationship between units 2 understand when and how to use estimation 3 carry out calculations involving +, – , ×, ÷, either singly or in combination, decimals, fractions, percentages and positive whole number powers 4 understand and use number operations and the relationships between them, including inverse operations and the hierarchy of operations 5 provide answers to calculations to an appropriate degree of accuracy, including a given power of ten, number of decimal places and significant figures 6 understand and use the symbols =, <, >, ~ 7 understand and use direct proportion and simple ratios 8 calculate arithmetic means 9 understand and use common measures and simple compound measures such as speed 10 make sensible estimates of a range of measures in everyday settings and choose appropriate units for estimating or carrying out measurement 11 interpret scales on a range of measuring instruments, work out time intervals and recognise that measurements given to the nearest whole unit

Unit 4: Dance Skills

Unit 5: Musical Theatre Skills

Unit 6: Music Performance Skills

Unit 7: Production Skills for Performance

may be inaccurate by up to one-half in either direction 12 plot and draw graphs (line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, scatter graphs, histograms) selecting appropriate scales for the axes 13 substitute numerical values into simple formulae and equations using appropriate units 14 translate information between graphical and numerical form 15 design and use data-collection sheets, including questionnaires, for grouped, discrete or continuous data, process, represent, interpret and discuss the data 16 extract and interpret information from charts, graphs and tables 17 understand the idea of probability 18 calculate area and perimeters of shapes made from triangles and rectangles 19 calculate volumes of right prisms and of shapes made from cubes and cuboids

Drama AO1: Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of drama to generate, explore and develop ideas. AO2: Apply practical drama skills to communicate in performance. AO3: Analyse and evaluate their own work and that of others using appropriate terminology.

Edexcel 2Dr01 500/4578/7

Unit 1 Drama Exploration Overview of content • Application of the programme of study • Application of a centre devised topic/theme/issue Unit 2 Exploring Play Texts Overview of content • Application of the programme of study • A full and substantial play text chosen by the centre • Experience of live theatre as a member of the audience Unit 3 Drama Performance Overview of content • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of practical drama skills through their application in a live performance • Communicate to an audience

30% of the GCSE Internal Assessment 6 hour practical exploration Documentary response (recommended maximum 2000 words) 30% of the GCSE Internal assessment 6 hour practical exploration of the play text Documentary response to practical exploration (max 1000 words) Documentary response to live theatre (max 2000 words) 40% of the GCSE Externally assessed Students present their work as either performers or performance support students in a single performance to an examiner appointed by Edexcel.

D&T – RM AO1 Recall, select and communicate knowledge and understanding in design and technology including its wider effects. AO2 Apply knowledge, understanding and skills in a variety of contexts and in designing and making products. AO3 Analyse and evaluate products, including their design and production. Quality of Written Communication (QWC) In GCSE specifications which require candidates to produce written material in English, candidates must:




In this specification QWC will be assessed in the Controlled Assessment and in the written paper.

AQA 4560 500/4609/3

Unit 1: Materials and Components Unit 2: Design and Making Practice

Unit 1: Written Paper 2 hours –120 marks – 40% Candidates answer all questions in two sections Pre-Release material issued Unit 2: Design and Making Practice Approximately 45 hours – 90 marks – 60% Consists of a single design and make activity selected from a range of board set tasks

D&T – Textiles AO1 Recall, select and communicate knowledge and understanding in design and technology including its wider effects. AO2 Apply knowledge, understanding and skills in a variety of contexts and in designing and making products. AO3 Analyse and evaluate products, including their design and production. Quality of Written Communication (QWC) GCSE specifications which require candidates to produce written material in English must:




In this specification QWC will be assessed in the Controlled Assessment and in the written paper. The Controlled Assessment criteria give further information on marks to be awarded in respect of QWC.

AQA 4570 500/4588/X

Unit 1: Written Paper - Materials and components Fibres and Fabrics Finishing Processes Components Design and market influences Product analysis Social, Cultural, Moral, Health and Safety and Environment Issues Environmental effects: the disposal of chemicals used to manufacture products; the need to dispose of waste in a safe and environmentally friendly way Processes and manufacture Production Planning Information and Communication Technology

Unit 2: Design and Making Practice

Unit 1 Written Paper 2 hours - 120 marks - 40% Candidates answer all questions in two sections Pre-release material issued Unit 2 (45702) Controlled Assessment - Approximately 45 hours - 90 marks - 60% Consists a single design and make activity selected from a range of board set tasks

Catering AO1 Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of a range of contexts.

WJEC 4730LA 500/4462/X

CATERING (Units 1 and 2) These units concentrate on the food preparation and service aspect of the hospitality and catering industry.

Controlled Task 120 marks (120 UMS) 60% Two practical tasks

AO2 Apply skills, knowledge and understanding in a variety of contexts and in planning and carrying out investigations and tasks. AO3 Analyse and evaluate information, sources and evidence, make reasoned judgements and present conclusions.

Areas of study:

The industry – food and drink.

Job roles, employment opportunities and relevant training.

Health, safety and hygiene.

Food preparation, cooking and presentation.

Nutrition and menu planning.

Costing and portion control.

Specialist equipment.

Communication and record keeping.

Environmental considerations.

selected WJEC bank. Internally assessed using WJEC criteria and externally moderated. 45 hours in total. 60% UNIT 2: Catering, food and the customer Written Paper 1 1⁄4 hours 80 marks (80 UMS) 40% All questions compulsory and targeted at the full range of GCSE grades. Short-answer, structured and free response questions.

MFL French AO1: Understand spoken language. AO2: Communicate in speech. AO3: Understand written language. AO4: Communicate in writing.

EDEXCEL 2Fr01 500/4621/4

Knowledge and understanding

This GCSE in French requires students to develop

their knowledge of vocabulary and

structures in a range of settings which:

•are of relevance and interest to the student

•correspond to students’ level of maturity

•reflect, and are appropriate to, the culture of

countries and communities where the language is

spoken

•relate, where appropriate, to other areas of the

curriculum. Skills

The Edexcel GCSE in French qualification requires

students to:

• listen and respond to different types of spoken

language

• communicate in speech for a variety of purposes

• read and respond to different types of written

language

• communicate in writing for a variety of purposes

•use and understand a range of vocabulary and

structures

•understand and apply the grammar of the language,

as detailed in the specification. Unit 1: Listening and understanding in French

20% of the total GCSE

This unit draws on vocabulary and structures from across the four specified common topic areas Students will be tested on their ability to understand spoken French. Testing is through a variety of tasks which require a response, written or non-verbal, to demonstrate understanding. The examination consists of a number of passages or interactions in French with a variety of question types. The spoken material heard will include both formal (eg telephone message) and informal speech (eg social interaction). Unit 2: Speaking in French The focus of the speaking unit will be chosen by the teacher in consultation with the student and will relate to one or more of the following themes: media and culture, sport and leisure, travel and tourism or business, work and employment. Unit 3: Reading and understanding in French

Externally assessed Foundation Tier: 25 minutes + 5 minutes reading time Higher Tier: 35 minutes + 5 minutes reading time 40 Marks 30% of the total GCSE Internally assessed under controlled conditions. Students must demonstrate the ability to use the French language for different purposes and in different settings, and will be assessed on two speaking activities chosen from the following task types: an open interaction, a picture-based free-flowing discussion or a presentation with discussion following. Each activity must last

for 4-6 minutes. These controlled speaking assessments

can be carried out at

any time during the

course. This unit is set

and marked by the

centre and moderated by Edexcel.

60 marks. 20% of the total GCSE

The exam consists of a

This unit draws on vocabulary and structures from across the four specified common topic

areas.

Students will be tested on their ability to understand

written French. Testing is through a variety

of tasks which require a response, written or non-

verbal, to demonstrate understanding

Unit 4: Writing in French

The focus of the writing unit will be chosen by the teacher in consultation with the

student and will relate to one or more of the following

themes: media and culture, sport

and leisure, travel and tourism or business, work and

employment (or the centre-devised

options).

number of short texts,

notices or news reports

in French which include

a range of settings and

styles, both formal and

informal (eg text

messages, emails

advertisements,).

Foundation tier: 35 mins

Higher tier: 50 mins

40 marks 30% of the total GCSE

Externally marked under

controlled conditions.

Demonstrate the ability

to use the language for

different purposes and

in different settings.

The student must complete two separate

writing tasks and each of

these must be

undertaken in controlled

conditions in a single assessment session of no

more than one hour.

Students will produce at least 100 words in each

of the two assessment

sessions.

60 marks Geography AO1 Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of places, environments and concepts. AO2 Apply their knowledge and understanding in familiar and unfamiliar contexts. AO3 Select and use a variety of skills, techniques and technologies to investigate, analyse and evaluate questions and issues. Quality of Written Communication (QWC) Candidates entering GCSE specifications which require them to produce written material in English must:

ensure that text is legible and that spelling,

AQA 9030 600/6067/0

Unit 1: Physical Geography Section A

The Restless Earth

Rocks, Resources and Scenery Section B

Ice on the Land Unit 2: Human Geography Section A

Population Change

Changing Urban Environments Section B

Tourism

Written Paper – 1 hour 30 mins 75 marks – 37.5% Written Paper – 1 hour 30 mins 84 marks – 37.5%* Spelling, punctuation and grammar will be assessed in this unit.

punctuation and grammar are accurate so that meaning is clear



In this specification QWC will be assessed across the whole course.

Unit 3: Local Fieldwork Investigation Centres select a task from a choice of 11 provided by AQA 2 years prior to submission. Candidates work under the direct supervision of a teacher at all times, with the exception of research involving primary and/or secondary data collection. Centres mark the candidates’ work which will then be moderated by AQA.

Controlled assessment – 60 marks - 25% Maximum word guidance of 2000. 6 hour write-up under direct supervision.

Health and Social Care AO1 recall, select, use and apply their knowledge and understanding of health and social care AO2 plan and carry out tasks in which they analyse issues and problems; and identify, gather and record relevant information and evidence AO3 analyse and evaluate information sources

OCR J406 Unit A911 Health, Social Care and Early Years Provision • The range of care needs of major client groups • The ways people can obtain services and the possible barriers that could prevent people from gaining access to services • The types of services that exist to meet client group needs and how they are organised • The principles of care that underpin all care work • The main work roles and skills of people who provide health, social care and early years services Unit A912 Understanding Personal Development and Relationships • The stages and pattern of human growth and development • The different factors that can affect human growth and development • The development of self-concept and different types of relationships • Major life changes and sources of support

60 marks 60% of the total GCSE marks Controlled assessment task This unit is internally assessed and externally Moderated 60 marks 40% of the total GCSE marks 1 hour written paper Question Paper: 4 questions Candidates answer all questions This unit is externally assessed

History AO1 Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of history AO2 Demonstrate their understanding of the past through explanation and analysis of:

key concepts: causation, consequence, continuity, change and significance within an historical context

key features and characteristics of the periods studied and the relationship between them

AO3 Understand, analyse and evaluate: a range of source material as part of an historical enquiry

how aspects of the past have been interpreted and represented in different ways as part of an historical

AQA

Unit 1: International Relations: Conflict and Peace in the 20th Century This unit provides an outline study of history. The content is on international relations and covers many of the main events of the 20th Century. There are six topics on the examination paper. Questions will be set on each of these topics. Candidates must answer on three consecutive topics. All questions have three parts. Mark allocations are as follows: (a) 4 marks (b) 6 marks (c) 10 marks Unit 2: 20th Century Depth Studies

Unit 1: International Relations: Conflict and Peace in the 20th Century (91451) Written Paper – 1 hour 45 mins – 60 marks – 37.5% plus Unit 2: 20th Century Depth

enquiry Quality of Written Communication (QWC) GCSE specifications which require candidates to produce written material in English must:

ensure that text is legible and that spelling, punctuation and grammar are accurate so that meaning is clear;



This unit requires the study of contrasting or complementary governments throughout the Twentieth Century. It gives a national or regional focus to studies in depth, based on events, developments and issues in specified countries or regions. In Section A, candidates choose one of three depth studies on the early twentieth century as the foundation for later developments in the period. They must answer one question from this section. In Section B, candidates choose one from three depth studies. In Section C, candidates will choose one from four depth studies. Section A questions have three parts. Mark allocations are as follows: (a) 4 marks (b) 6 marks (c) 13 marks (including 3 for SPaG) In Sections B and C, questions have two parts. Mark allocations are as follows: (a) 8 marks (b) 15 marks (including 3 for SPaG) Unit 3: Historical Enquiry – British History Unit 3 requires candidates to produce an Historical Enquiry of approximately 2000 words on Britain in the 20th century. The tasks and sources for the Historical Enquiry will be set by AQA. Centres may, subject to AQA approval, to contextualise the tasks to best suit their own specific circumstances.

Studies (91452) Written Paper – 1 hour 45 mins – 69* marks – 37.5% plus Unit 3: Historical Enquiry British History (91453) Controlled Assessment – 40 marks – 25%

ICT AO1: Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of ICT. AO2: Apply knowledge, understanding and skills to produce ICT-based solutions. AO3: Analyse, evaluate, make reasoned judgements and present conclusions. Quality of Written Communication (QWC) In GCSE specifications which require candidates to produce written material in English, candidates must do the following.

Ensure that text is legible and that spelling, punctuation and grammar are accurate so that meaning is clear.

Select and use a form and style of writing appropriate to purpose and to complex subject matter.

Organise information clearly and coherently, using specialist vocabulary when appropriate.

Unit 1 Systems and Applications in ICT Section A: 10 structured questions featuring a range of types of questions from very short to questions requiring 2 or 3 line answers. (72 marks) Section B: 3 structured questions featuring short and extended answer questions. (36 marks) All questions will be compulsory in Sections A and B. Section C: 1 essay question from a choice of 2. (12 marks) Unit 2 The Assignment: Applying ICT ( The description of a situation will be provided by AQA each year. Within the given situation, and working independently, candidates will be asked to solve one or more tasks requiring independent use of ICT. A new Assignment will be provided every year by AQA. Candidates must submit the Assignment current for the year in which they enter for the exam. Unit 3 Practical Problem Solving in ICT

(120 marks) 1 hour 30 minutes 40% of the marks Externally assessed (100 marks) Approximately 25 hours of Controlled Assessment 30% of the marks Internally assessed, externally moderated (100 marks) Approximately 25 hours of

The purpose of this unit is to ask candidates to solve practical problems which they may meet in education, the community or in the work place. ICT must be used to solve the problem. Each year six tasks will be provided by AQA. The centre can then choose which tasks to make available to its candidates. More than one task per teaching group can be used in each series.

Controlled Assessment 30% of the marks Internally assessed, externally moderated

Music AO1 Performing skills: performing/realising with technical control, expression and interpretation. AO2 Composing skills: creating and developing musical ideas with technical control and coherence. AO3 Listening and appraising skills: analysing and evaluating music using musical terminology. Weighting of Assessment Objectives Quality of Written Communication (QWC) In GCSE specifications which require candidates to produce written material in English, candidates must:




In this specification QWC will be assessed in Unit 1 by means of specialist vocabulary, where appropriate, and in Unit 2 via the appraisal.

Unit 1: Listening to and Appraising Music Unit 2: Composing and Appraising Music Unit 3: Performing Music Unit 4: Composing Music

Written Paper – 1 hour 80 marks – 20% Extermally assessed 40 marks – 20% Controlled Assessment 60 marks – 40% Controlled Assessment 30 marks – 20%

Physical Education

Unit 1: The Theory of Physical Education Section 1.1: Healthy, active lifestyles Section 1.2: Your healthy, active body Unit 2: Performance in Physical Education Section 2.1: Practical performance Section 2.2: Analysis of performance

40% of the total GCSE Written Examination 1 hour and 30 minutes, includes multiple-choice, short-answer, and longer-answer questions. Total raw mark is 80. 60% of the total GCSE Internally assessed under controlled conditions and externally moderated. Total raw mark is 50.

GCSE 2016-17 Diary – The lead up to Mocks

Week Day Date Activity

Sep-16

Thurs 1 Sept INSET Day

Fri 2 Sept INSET Day

Sat 3 Sept

Sun 4 Sept

Wk A1 Mon 5th Sept School Opens

Tue 6 Sept

Wed 7 Sept

Thurs 8 Sept

Fri 9 Sept

Sat 10 Sept

Sun 11 Sept

Wk B2 Mon 12 Sept

Tue 13 Sept

Wed 14 Sept

Thurs 15 Sept

Fri 16 Sept

Sat 17 Sept

Sun 18 Sept

Wk A3 Mon 19 Sept

Tue 20 Sept

Wed 21 Sept

Thurs 22 Sept

Fri 23 Sept

Sat 24 Sept

Sun 25 Sept

Wk B4 Mon 26 Sept

Tue 27 Sept

Wed 28 Sept

Thurs 29 Sept

Fri 30 Sept

Oct

Sat 01 Oct

Sun 02 Oct

Wk A5 Mon 03 Oct Year 11 REBacc Mock Exams - Week 1. Classroom based (date due on SIMS 28/10)

Tue 04 Oct

Wed 05 Oct

Thurs 06 Oct

Fri 07 Oct

Sat 08 Oct

Sun 09 Oct

Wk B6 Mon 10 Oct Year 11 REBacc Mock Exams – Week 2 (date due on SIMS 28/10) Marking & Buddy Marking

Tue 11 Oct

Wed 12 Oct

Thurs 13 Oct

Fri 14 Oct

Sat 15 Oct

Sun 16 Oct

Wk A7 Mon 17 Oct Yr 11 REBAC Marking & Buddy Marking Week 3 Standardisation and moderation

Tue 18 Oct

Wed 19 Oct

Thurs 20 Oct

Fri 21 Oct P4 Year 10 Elevate – The Path of the Study Sensei (11.30 – 12.30) P5 Year 11 Elevate – The path of the Study Sensei (13.15 – 14.30)

Sat 22 Oct

Sun 23 Oct

Wk B8 Mon 24 Oct Yr 11 REBAC - Week 4 Standardise and moderate Elevate Follow-up resources to distribute to students and teachers.

Tue 25 Oct

Wed 26 Oct

Thurs 27 Oct

Fri 28 Oct Year 11 REBacc Mock; Deadline on SIMS 28/10

Sat 29th Oct – Sunday 6th November

Autumn Half Term

Wk A9 Mon 07 Nov ML/SLINK GCSE mock exam analysis date due: 11/11

Tue 08 Nov

Wed 09 Nov GCSE Music Composing Day 2 : Visiting Composer

Thurs 10 Nov Year 11 Parents’ Evening 4 – 5.15 5.45 – 7.00 (CCM / SLY / Yr 11 teachers) Guidance Session 5.15 – 5.45 (KMS) – Update on new GCSEs / Grades / Progress 8 /

how to support your child through the next few months

GCSE Road map issued to parents / pupils

Fri 11 Nov

Sat 12 Nov

Sun 13 Nov

Wk B10

Mon 14 Nov ML/SLINK GCSE mock exam analysis discussions

Tue 15 Nov Tues/Wed/Thurs: all day Year 11 catering mock practical Year 11 drama workshop

Wed 16 Nov Tues/Wed/Thurs: all day Year 11 catering mock practical

Thurs 17 Nov Tues/Wed/Thurs: all day Year 11 catering mock practical P1 SLT Pupil Progress Meeting to identify priority target groups

Fri 18 Nov

Sat 19 Nov

Sun 20 Nov

Wk A11

Mon 21Nov ML / SLT Link meetings to review Phase 1 Estimated data and action plan for priority target groups

Tue 22 Nov

Wed 23 Nov

Thurs 24 Nov

Fri 25 Nov

Sat 26 Nov

Sun 27 Nov

Wk B12

Mon 28 Nov Assessment Phase 1 – Years 7 to 10 Classroom based 2 week window. Date due on SIMS 16

th December

Tue 29 Nov

Wed 30 Nov

Dec

Thurs 1 Dec P1 SLT Pupil Progress Meeting to monitor priority target groups

Assessment Phase 1 – Years 7 to 10 (Year 11 Mocks Non REBAC subjects)

Classroom based 2 week window.

Date due on SIMS 16th December

Fri 2 Dec

Sat 3 Dec

Sun 4 Dec

Wk A13

Mon 5 Dec

Tue 06 Dec

Wed 07 Dec

Thurs 08 Dec

Fri 09 Dec

Sat 10 Dec

Sun 11 Dec

Wk B14

Mon 12 Dec GCSE Art mock exam. 2 groups 2 days each.

Tue 13 Dec GCSE Art mock exam. 2 groups 2 days each.

Wed 14 Dec GCSE Music Controlled Assessment unit 4 Recording

Thurs 15 Dec P1 SLT Pupil Progress Meeting to monitor priority target groups

Fri 16 Dec

Sat 17 Dec

Sun 18 Dec

Wk A15

Mon 19 Dec GCSE Art mock exam. 2 groups 2 days each.

Tue 20 Dec GCSE Art mock exam. 2 groups 2 days each.

Wed 21 Dec

Thurs 22

nd Dec to Sunday 8

th January

Christmas Holidays

Wk B16

Mon 09 Jan PE Controlled Assessment begins in class time – until half-term

Tue 10 Jan

Wed 11 Jan

Thurs 12 Jan

Fri 13 Jan

Sat 14 Jan

Sun 15 Jan

Wk A17

Mon 16 Jan All subjects: Year 11 Mock Examinations - Week 1 (date on SIMS 10th February):

GCSE Music Listening Mock

Tue 17 Jan

Wed 18 Jan

Thurs 19 Jan

Fri 20 Jan

Sat 21 Jan

Sun 22 Jan

Wk B18

Mon 23 Jan All subjects: Year 11 Mock Examinations Week 2 (date on SIMS 10th February): Standardise and Moderate Year 11 Mocks

Tue 24 Jan

Wed 25 Jan

Thurs 26 Jan

Fri 27 Jan GCSE Exam entry deadline

Sat 28 Jan

Sun 29 Jan

Wk A19

Mon 30 Jan Yr 11 Mocks Marking and Cross Marking Year 11 Summative reports date due to CL/HOY: Friday 10

th February

Deadline for Year 11 Art coursework Standardise and Moderate Year 11 Mocks

Tue 31 Jan

Feb

Wed 1 Feb

Thurs 2 Feb Year 11 Mock Exam Results Day (and Yr 11 Parents Guidance Evening for 1:1 meetings with SLT/Mentors )

Possibly Elevate Parents session or in-house guidance first???

Fri 3 Feb

Sat 4 Feb

Sun 5 Feb

Wk B20

Mon 06 Feb

Tue 07 Feb

Wed 08 Feb

Thurs 09 Feb

Fri 10 Feb Deadlinse - SIMS entry (CT,CL,SLT) Year 11 summative reports due from CL/PL to SLT

A3 versions of this planner are available from your mentor or from reprographics.

GCSE 2017 Intervention Planner (November 2016 – February 2017)

Day Week / Session

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week A – 8.15 – 9.10

Maths / English Maths / English Maths / English Maths / English Maths / English

Week A Period 6A A 3.10 – 3.45

English English RE

English

ICT and Computing

Health and Social Care

English

History

PE

D&T

English


Week A Period 6B 3.45 – 4.30

English English

Geography

Science

RE

Business Studies

Week B – 8.15 – 9.10

Maths / English Maths / English Maths / English Maths / English Maths / English

Week B Period 6A 3.10 – 3.45

English English

RE

English

Geography

Science

RE

Business

English


Week B Period 6B 3.45 – 4.30

English English

English

ICT and Computing


English

History

PE

D&T

English Intervention Plan (Please check names to see who is available to attend other sessions)

STAFF MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY STAFF THURSDAY

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Faye Clayton (M1) Bilal Nasar (M1)

Hassan Ali (C2) Aleesha Hussain (C1) Dhanyaal Iqbal (C2)

Moiz Ahmed (M2) Zainab Ali (M1) Kirsten Burton (M1)

Adam Hussain (M1) Caitlin McKibbin (M2)

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PMN Sadiyah Yousaf (M1) Aishah Sajed (M1) Niamh Weatherburn (M1)

SBN

Jillian Parker (M2) Connie Altimas (C1)

Sobia Shiraz (C1) Abdullah Arif (C1)

Faiza Ahmed (M3) Lewis Carroll (M3) Megan Chadwick (M3)

Millie Fielding (M1) Leona Haworth (M1) Saarah Parveen (M2)

PRN Alexander Eadon (M2) Bilal Nasar (M1)

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am

PMN / PRN

Sanchita Ray (M1) Niamh Weatherburn (M1) Abigail Smith (M2)

Aspen Feathers (M2) Marley Cooper (M2)

Tommy Edmundson (M2) Joel Clayton (M2)

Adam Hussain (M4) Corey Crowson (M4)

FO

RM

7

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5-9

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am

PMN Marley Cooper (M2) Haleema Zafar (M2) Jillian Parker (M2)

SBN

Skye Brierley (M4) Harry Price (M3)

Raymond Padden (M1)

Jordan Higham (M2) Saarah Parveen (M2)

Kamran Ahmed (M4) Martin Kingsley (M4)

PRN Megan Robinson (M2) Ireaj Arif (M1)

NSE / LJS

Joseph Howard (C1) Qasim Baig (C2) Brandon Riley (C2)

Ike Crawshaw (C2) Tess Kilbride (C1) Halima Bi (C2)

Eisha Mahmood (C2) Matthew Dobson (C2) Sidra Hussain (C1)

Ryan Chowdhury (M4) Callum Farmer (M3)

NSE/LJS

Nadia Ahmed (M3) Tanya Alam (M3)

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Zara Rafiq (C1) Aaron Robinson (C1) Sara Akhter (C1) Keirah Greenfield (C1)

Callum Street-McWilton (M3) Adrian Milczanowski (M4)

Paige Proctor (M3) Hassan Raza (M3)

Jack Reid (M3) Hamza Mohammed (M2)

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PMN Amy Robinson (M1) Tia Lavelle (M1)

SBN

Sadiyah Yousaf (M1) Sanchita Ray (M1) Ali Aktar (M4)

Kirsten Burton (M1) Benjamin Yates (M3) Sanah Hussain (M4)

Marley Cooper (M2) Asiya Hussain (M2)

Sobia Shiraz (C1) Sarah Saeed (M4) Misbah Mahmood (M4)

PRN Callum Evans (M1) Ambar SIddique (M1) Junaid Ahmed (M1)

ENG

Lewis Carroll (M3) Kamran Ahmed (M4) Megan Chadwick (M3)

Basic SPaG – drop in/ compulsory for specific pupils decided by class teachers

David Eccles (M2) Tommy Edmundson (M2) Nabeel Iqbal (M3)

ENG Millie Fielding (M1)

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Zoya Mahmood (M2) Lily-Anne Millen (M2) Phoebe Gilfoyle (M2)

Ireaj Arif (M1) Abigail Smith (M2)

Leona Howorth (M1) Shannon O’Donnell (M1) Adam Hussain (M1)

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PMN Stevie Stuart-Rourke (M1) Olivia Lo-Guidice (M1)

SBN

Skye Brierley (M4) Sana Hussain (M4) Benjamin Yates (M3) Ellie Chamberlain (M3)

Moiz Ahmed (M2) Caitlin McKibbin (M2) Aqib Hussain (M2)

Pheobe McCaffrey (M2) Haleema Zafar (M2)

PRN Sadie Poole (M2) Niamh Kay (M1)

Voluntary Period 6 attendees (no specific day):

Tia Lavelle, Misbah Mahmood, Megan Robinson, Sobia Shiraz, Ruqayah Ayub, Sana Hussain, Saira Akhter, Aileen Zahra, Aishah Sajed

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Bilal Nasar (Eng 815-845) Hasan Raza Lewis Carroll Tia Lavelle Faye Clayton (Eng 815-845) Adam Hussain Finbarr Fitzharris Niamh Kay Stevie Stuart-Rourke Hamza Mohammed Joel Clayton Sanchita Ray (Eng 845-915) Abigail Smith (Eng 845-915) M2:

Aqib Hussain Ellie Beardsworth Raymond Padden C1: Sergio Ilaria

M1:

Bilal Nasar Hasan Raza Lewis Carroll Tia Lavelle Faye Clayton Adam Hussain Finbarr Fitzharris Niamh Kay Stevie Stuart-Rourke Hamza Mohammed Joel Clayton Sanchita Ray Abigail Smith M2:

Aqib Hussain Ellie Beardsworth Raymond P (Eng 845-915) C1: Sergio Ilaria

M1:

Bilal Nasar Hasan Raza Lewis Carroll (Eng 815-845) Tia Lavelle Faye Clayton Adam Hussain Finbarr Fitzharris Niamh Kay Stevie Stuart-Rourke Hamza Mohammed Joel Clayton (Eng 845-915) Sanchita Ray Abigail Smith M2:


M1:

Bilal Nasar Hasan Raza Lewis Carroll Tia Lavelle Faye Clayton Adam Hussain Finbarr Fitzharris Niamh Kay Stevie Stuart-Rourke Hamza Mohammed Joel Clayton Sanchita Ray Abigail Smith M2:


M1:

Bilal Nasar (Eng 815-845) Hasan Raza Lewis Carroll Tia Lavelle Faye Clayton Adam Hussain Finbarr Fitzharris Niamh Kay Stevie Stuart-Rourke Hamza Mohammed Joel Clayton Sanchita Ray Abigail Smith M2:


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Haider Nawaz Abigail Smith M1 Saarah Parveen M1 Nadia Ahmed M2 Zainab Ali M2 Moiz Ahmed M2 Kyran Bates M2 Haleema Zafar M2

Haider Nawaz Genta Sadiku M1 Lewis Carroll M1 Nadia Ahmed M2 Zainab Ali M2 Marley Cooper M2 Avienna Morris M2 Jack Reid M2

Moiz Ahmed M2 Avienna Morris M2 Jack Reid M2 Kyran Bates M2 Kirsten Burton M3 Haider Ali C1 Science Revision Weds?

Genta Sadiku M1 Lewis Carroll M1 Finbarr Fitzharris M1 Faye Clayton M1 Saarah Parveen M1 Haleema Zafar M2 Kirsten Burton M3 Haider Ali C1

NO INTERVENTION

Example GCSE Revision Plan 2017 – Science

GCSE Additional Science exams are on:

Biology 2: Chemistry 2: Physics 2:

Mon 07/11/16

B2 Read pages on Cells, Diffusion and Specialised Cells. Identify and draw parts of cells and their function. Explain the difference between yeast and bacteria. Learn the definition of diffusion. Draw and label 5 types of specialised cells.

Tues 08/11/16

C2 Read Atoms, Compounds and Isotopes; Ionic Bonding; Ions and Formulas. Draw and annotate Na with key info. Explain what isotopes are. Explain ionic bonding with diagrams for NaCl. Mind-map properties of ionic compounds. Explain how groups 1 and 7 form ions e.g. Na and Cl.

Wed 09/11/16

P2 Read Velocity and DT Graphs; Acceleration and VT graphs; Weight, Mass and Gravity. Draw and annotate the key graphs. Explain what gravity is. Explain why mass and weight are not the same. Write and learn the equation linking weight, mass and gravity.

Thurs

10/11/16

B2 Read Cell Organisation, Plant Structure and Rate of Photosynthesis. Explain 5 steps from cell to system. Draw and label leaf cross section. Write and learn equation for photosynthesis. Explain limiting factors. Draw and label three important graphs for photosynthesis.

Sat 12/11/16

C2 Read Electronic Structure of Ions; Covalent Bonding; More Covalent Bonding. Draw and annotate diagrams showing how magnesium oxide is formed. Explain covalent bonding. Draw and explain how methane is formed. Draw and explain the structures of ammonia & oxygen.

Sun 13/11/16

P2 Read Resultant Forces; Forces and Acceleration; Frictional Force and Terminal Velocity. Explain with a diagram what a resultant force is. Explain two situations when the resultant forces are zero. Explain what is needed for an acceleration. Work through an example of F=ma.

Example GCSE Revision Plan 2017 – MFL

1. Firefly is being developed to help with vocabulary learning and with sound

files to help prepare for Unit 1 and 2 Listening and Reading Exams

2. Vocab Power Points (which allow pupils to learn the words interactively and also on their phones).

3. Recorded sound files of CHT saying the vocab in different orders so pupils can recognise how the words are pronounced and also test themselves in preparation for the listening exam. This is also in response to last year - pupils were scoring highly on reading papers but not listening as they were mispronouncing words as they were learning them.

4. The Power Points and sound files are posted fortnightly on Firefly and pupils are tested on the same set of words for two weeks running (once reading, once listening) to allow the vocab to become more deeply embedded in their memories. Pupils will have access to this vocab until their exams.

5. Active Learn is being used to allow pupils to access Foundation / Higher listening and reading exercises and vocabulary, as appropriate. The vocab will be available until June.

6. All students have Edexcel Revision Guides to access L and R activities at Foundation and

Higher level - these are used in class and at home for private revision.

Example GCSE Revision Plan 2017 – Computing

GCSE Computing Revision Topics

Year 11

Fundamentals of Computer Systems

Computer Hardware

Software

Representation of Data in Computer Systems

Databases

Networks and the Internet

Programming Concepts

Year 10

Fundamentals of Algorithms

Programming Concepts

Fundamentals of Data Representation

Computer Systems

Fundamentals of Computer Networks

Fundamentals of Cyber Security

Ethical, Legal and Environmental Impacts

Software Development

Other subjects

Please consider

What revision resources can you direct students to use?

What do they need to have covered by January 15th (Mocks begin on Monday January 16th)

What further revision / coverage of new material needs to be mapped out from February to June)

Would you like anything in this booklet??

YEAR 11 MOCK EXAMINATIONS

JANUARY 2017

GCSE 2016-17 Diary – The final push to the GCSE exams

Sat 11th

Feb – Sun 20th

Feb Spring Half Term Holiday – Booster classes and workshops (Optional and paid??)

Wk A21

Mon 20 Feb INSET DAY – Steve Head

All staff and Yr 11 pupils - Raising the Bar Conference 0900 – 1500

Year 11 attend 0900 – 1100

Spring Revision Planner issued with Subject specific Guidance to prepare for

Exams

Tue 21 Feb ML GCSE Mock Exam Analysis Date due: 24/02

Wed 22 Feb

Thurs 23 Feb

Fri 24 Feb Year 11 summative reports due home from SLT 24/02

Sat 25 Feb

Sun 26 Feb

Wk B22

Mon 27 Feb

Tue 28 Feb Catering Practical Exam (3 days) (GGR) TBC: 2 x ½ days outdoor education – High Adventure – approx. 20 students (1 full CA)

MAR

Wed 1 Mar Catering Practical Exam Day 2

Thurs 2 Mar Catering Practical Exam Day 3

Fri 3 Mar

Sat 4 Mar

Sun 5 Mar

Wk A23

Mon 06 Mar ML/SLT GCSE mock Exam Meetings – 2 weeks

Tue 07 Mar

Wed 08 Mar

Thurs 09 Mar

Fri 10 Mar

Sat 11Mar

Sun 12 Mar

Wk B24

Mon 13 Mar

Tue 14 Mar

Wed 15 Mar

Thurs 16 Mar

Fri 17 Mar GCSE Music Exam recording day

Sat 18 Mar

Sun 19 Mar

Wk A25

Mon 20 Mar

Tue 21 Mar

Wed 22 Mar

Thurs 23 Mar

Fri 24 Mar

Sat 25 Mar

Sun 26 Mar

Wk B26

Mon 27 Mar This week: 2 days PE Exam at school – 40 pupils (max 4 hours per candidate)

Tue 28 Mar

Wed 29 Mar

Thurs 30 Mar GCSE Music controlled assessment Unit 2 recording day

Fri 31 Mar

Easter Holidays Booster classes and workshops

Wk A27

Tues 18 Apr Year 11 Walking Talking Mocks – classroom based GCSE Music listening mock this week

Wed 19 Apr

Thurs 20 Apr

Fri 21 Apr

Sat 22 Apr

Sun 23 Apr

Wk B28

Mon 24 Apr GCSE Art Controlled test max 15 pupils in room 41 pupils in total – 5 hours per pupil (13, 13, 14 – 3 days)

Tue 25 Apr

Wed 26 Apr

Thurs 27 Apr GCSE Music Appraisal Exam – 2 hours

Fri 28 Apr

Sat 29 Apr May Bank Holiday Weekend Sun 30 Apr

Wk A29

Mon 1 May

Tue 2 May

Wed 3 May

Thurs 4 May

Fri 5 May

Sat 06 May

Sun 07 May

Wk B30

Mon 08 May

Tue 09 May

Wed 10 May

Thurs 11 May

Fri 12 May

Sat 13 May

Sun 14 May

Wk A31

Mon 15 May GCSE EXAMS BEGIN Some pre-exam drop downs for final preparation / motivation for exam???

Revision sessions only in spaces after subject exams completed a.m. GCSE RE w/b 15

th: Art final controlled test moderating 2 days 2 groups 2 exams

Standardise and Moderate

Tue 16 May a.m. GCSE French Unit 1 & 3

Wed 17 May a.m. – GCSE ICT Unit 1 p.m. – RE Unit 8

Thurs 18 May a.m. – GCSE Chemistry Unit 1

Fri 19 May p.m. – GCSE PE Unit 1

Sat 20 May

Sun 21 May

Wk B32

Mon 22 May a.m. – GCSE English Lit . Paper 1 p.m. – GCSE Geography Unit 1

Tue 23 May

Wed 24 May a.m. GCSE Applied Business Unit 1 p.m. – GCSE Physics Unit 1

Thurs 25 May a.m. – GCSE Mathematics Paper 1

Fri 26 May a.m. – GCSE English Literature Paper 2

Summer Half Term

Wk A33

Mon 05 June a.m. – GCSE History B Unit 1

Tue 06 June a.m. – GCSE English Language Paper 1 p.m. – GCSE Geography A Unit 2

Wed 07 June a.m. – GCSE Computing

Thurs 08 June a.m. – GCSE Mathematics Paper 2

Fri 09 June a.m. – GCSE Biology Unit 2 a.m. – Further Additional Science Unit 1 p.m. – GCSE Applied Business Studies Unit 2 p.m. – GCSE Music Unit 1

Sat 10 June

Sun 11 June

Wk B34

Mon 12 June a.m. – GCSE English Language Paper 2 p.m. – GCSE Understanding Personal Development and Relationships

Tue 13 June a.m. – GCSE Mathematics Paper 3 p.m. – Hospitality and Catering Unit 2

Wed 14 June a.m. – Chemistry Unit 2 a.m. – Further Additional Science Unit 2 p.m. – History B Unit 2

Thurs 15 June

Fri 16 June a.m. – Physics Unit 2 a.m. – Further Additional Science Unit 3 p.m. – Design and Technology: Resistant Materials Unit 1

Sat 17 June

The Summer of Fun!

Sun 18 June

Wk A35

Mon 19 June

Sat 24 June

Sun 25 June

Wk B36

Mon 26 June

July / August

Mon 21 Aug

Tues 22 Aug

Wed 23 Aug

Thurs 24 Aug Examination Results Day College Admissions

Thursday 24th

August 2017

Examination Results Day College Admissions Meetings

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