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KS4 Subject Information & Support

Subjects Pages Biology 2

Chemistry 4

Child Development 6

Computer Science 7 Creative Digital Media 8

Drama 9

English Literature & Language 11 Fine Art & 3D 13

Food Preparation and Nutrition 14

Geography 15 Graphics 16

History 17

Hospitality & Catering 19 Maths 20

MFL – French & Spanish 22

Music 24 Natural and Manufactured Timber (D&T) 26

Photography 29

Physical Education 30

Physics 33 Religious Studies 35

Science 36

Sociology 39

Sports Studies 40

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Biology- Exam Board: AQA

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.): Students will sit all 6 exams in May/June of the summer term. There is no practical mark that contributes to the overall mark and each 100 mark paper will lead to a total scaled mark of 200. The qualification will be graded on a nine-point scale: 1 – 9 – where 9 is the best grade. A student taking Foundation Tier assessments will be awarded a grade within the range of 1 to 5. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade 1 will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate. A student taking Higher Tier assessments will be awarded a grade within the range of 4 to 9. A student sitting the Higher Tier who just fails to achieve grade 4 will be awarded an allowed grade 3. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for the allowed grade 3 will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate.

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes

Foundation and Higher Tier

100 marks

50% of Biology GCSE

Key Topics:

Cell Biology

Organisation

Infection and response

Bioenergetics

Homeostasis and response

Inheritance

variation and evolution

Ecology

Useful websites:

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize

https://www.kerboodle.com/users/login

https://www.youtube.com/user/virtualschooluk?spfreload=10 (Fuse School)

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

Useful resources:

https://www.tassomai.com/

AQA Collins Revision Guide (available to purchase from school)

https://www.kerboodle.com/users/login

https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDEducation

https://www.pixl.org.uk/

Useful revision tips:

Making use of flash cards

Completing mind maps helps to identify areas of weakness within a topic

Complete as many past paper exam questions as possible

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Spend time analysing mark schemes and get familiar with exam technique

Use of quick quizzes to help to recall key points of information

Start revision as early as possible as leaving it too late often results in cramming

Get used to working under correct timings i.e. 1 mark per minute

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Chemistry- Exam Board: AQA

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.):

Written exam 2 papers: 1 hour 45 minutes

Foundation and Higher Tier

100 marks on each paper (total 200 marks)

Each paper contributed to 50% of the Chemistry GCSE grade

No practical mark

The qualification will be graded on a nine-point scale: 1 – 9 – where 9 is the best grade. A student taking Foundation Tier assessments will be awarded a grade within the range of 1 to 5. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade 1 will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate. A student taking Higher Tier assessments will be awarded a grade within the range of 4 to 9. A student sitting the Higher Tier who just fails to achieve grade 4 will be awarded an allowed grade 3. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for the allowed grade 3 will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate.

Key Topics:

Paper 1

Atomic structure and the periodic table;

Bonding, structure, the properties of matter

Quantitative chemistry

Chemical changes

Energy changes

Paper 2

The rate and extent of chemical change

Organic chemistry

Chemical analysis

Chemistry of the atmosphere

Using resources

Useful websites: www.kerboodle.com www.tassomai.com https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zs6hvcw https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-8462/assessment-resources

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Useful resources:

Kerboodle online book

AQA Chemistry revision guide (including downloadable flashcards)

AQA past paper exam questions

Required practical booklet (including past exam paper questions)

Useful revision tips:

Condense information into key points onto fact cards/flashcards

Summarise key content onto revision mind maps

Apply knowledge to quick fire questions

Past exam paper practise

Write exam questions to test yourself

Construct mark schemes and become the examiner

Exam timing practise – 1 min per mark training

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OCR Cambridge Nationals in Child Development

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.): The course is split into 3 component 2 of which are coursework and 1 is an exam. Each component is worth 1/3 of your overall exam. The coursework units are: R019 - Understand the equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years R020 - Understand the development of a child from birth to five years The coursework units build students’ knowledge of early years development so that it can be tested synoptically in the exam. The exam is 1hr and 15 minutes long and is split into two sections A and B. Both sections contain a range of multiple choice, short and long response questions. Exam Components Covered:

- R018 Health and well-being for child development

Key Topics Required for Exam: - LO1 Understand reproduction and the roles and responsibilities of parenthood - LO2 Understand antenatal care and preparation for birth - LO3 Understand postnatal checks, postnatal provision and conditions for development - L04 Understand how to recognise, manage and prevent childhood illnesses - L05 Know about child safety

Useful Websites and Resources: - Exam board site https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/child-

development-level-1-2-j818/ - Revision booklet - https://www.crawshawacademy.org.uk/Academic_Year_2017_-

_2018/Year_11/child_dev_revision_booklet.pdf - Online tests - https://getrevising.co.uk/revision-tests/child_development_gcse_quiz

Useful Revision Strategies: - Create mind maps on content and how it links together. - Condensers - try to fit all your knowledge of a key topic onto 1 page, swap and see what

is missing. - Past exam questions and looking at mark schemes to identify where marks are gained

and lost. - Flashcards for all your key terminology.

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Computer Science- Exam Board: OCR

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.): 2 papers each 1 ½ hours 50/50 weighting. Paper 1 – Comp 1 – Computer Systems 80 Marks Paper 2 Comp 2 – Computational Thinking, algorithms and programming 80 Marks

Key Topics:

Component 01: Computer systems The central processing unit (CPU), computer memory and storage, wired and wireless networks, network topologies, system security and system software. It also looks at ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns associated with computer science.

Component 02: Computational thinking, algorithms and programming Students apply knowledge and understanding gained in component 01. They develop skills and understanding in computational thinking: algorithms, programming techniques, producing robust programs, computational logic, translators and data representation. Useful websites: Quizlet – Flashcards BBC Bitesize – revision and tests Teach-ict.com – Revision and Tests Code academy – coding skills Code. Org – coding skills

Useful resources: GCSE Computer Science - Pocket Posters: The Pocket-Sized Revision Guide https://www.daydreameducation.co.uk/gcse-computer-science-pocket-poster-revision-guide CGP: New GCSE Computer Science OCR Revision Guide - for the Grade 9-1 Course https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/Student/books_gcse_cs

Useful revision tips: Flashcards for all your key terminology (lists were given out in lesson or use quizlet app) Body pegs (remember your hand for your Registers!) Condensers (try to fit all your knowledge of a key topic onto 1 page, swap and see what is missing) Pseudocode (write it in English then translate to Pseudo) Past papers (https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/past-papers/)

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BTEC Technical Award in Creative Digital Media

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.): The course is made up of 3 components each of which makes up 1/3 of the overall grade. Component 1 – Exploring media products Component 2 – Developing Digital Media Production Skills Component 3 – Create a Media Product in Response to a Brief Component 3 is a controlled assessment that takes place over 12 weeks (February to May) which includes preparation time (low control) and then 9 hours supervised controlled assessment. Exam Components Covered: Component 3: Controlled assessment Creating a website to a specified brief.

- Assignment 1: Develop ideas in response to a brief - Assignment 2 : Develop planning materials in response to a brief - Assignment 3: Apply media production skills and techniques to the creation of a media

product

Key Topics Required For Exam: - Responding to a brief - Generating ideas - Managing production process - Production Skills and Techniques

Useful revision strategies: - Create mind maps on content and how it links together - Condensers - try to fit all your knowledge of a key topic onto 1 page, swap and see what

is missing - Past exam questions and looking at mark schemes to identify where marks are gained

and lost - Flashcards for all your key terminology.

Useful websites and resources: - Exam board sit https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-

awards/creative-media-production.html - Web design ideas - https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/best-website-designs-list

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Drama- Exam Board: AQA

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.): Component 1: Written paper Written Exam consisting of a 1hr 45 mins paper where they will answer questions covering all aspects of drama and theatre. It is an open book exam so the play they study for section B will be there in the exam. This component is worth 40% of the GCSE. The paper is out of a total of 80 marks. Component 2: Devised Theatre This is the first practical component we cover during Y10. The students create their own theatre based on a stimulus introduced to them in lesson. They also complete a piece of written coursework as well as a performance. It is moderated by the teachers and then the marks are sent off to the examination board. Students can complete this component as an actor/costume designer/lighting designer/sound designer/set designer/puppet designer. This component is worth 40% of the GCSE Component 3: Texts in Practice This is the second practical component we cover during Y11. The students create a performance using a script. They must pick two extracts from the script to perform in front of a visiting examiner who marks them. Students can complete this component as an actor/costume designer/lighting designer/sound designer/set designer/puppet designer. This component is worth 20% of the GCSE

Key Topics: Component 1: Written paper

Section A: Roles and responsibilities in the theatre, types of stage, stage positioning, multiple choice questions, there are 4 of them to answer each worth one mark

Section B: Hansel and Gretel by Kneehigh 4 essay questions to answer. Q1 4 marks about an element of design, Q2 8marks about a quote from the extract Q3 12 marks about the shaded extract, two characters and an atmosphere Q4 20marks about one character from the extract and the wider context of the play

Section C: Study of a live theatre performance, 32 marks, 1 question to answer based on a performance they have seen live.

Component 2: Devised Theatre This gets completed in Y10 of the GCSE year. Coursework which is made up of three sections:

1. Initial response to the stimulus 2. Development of the piece 3. Evaluation of the piece

Students are responsible for the development of their piece, including rehearsal time and tech runs. Component 3: Texts in Practice (This gets completed in Y11 of the GCSE year.) Students are to work with the teacher to select the most appropriate script for them to give them their best chance when in front of the visiting examiner. They must learn lines, be responsible for their own rehearsal time. Those who are the designers are responsible for creating their own pieces, such as costumes.

Useful websites: AQA’s website https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama/gcse/drama-8261

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Kneehigh theatre company’s website (the writers of the play Hansel and Gretel the set text for the written exam) http://www.kneehigh.co.uk/ Youtube for watching past examples of plays they choose for their texts in practice, as well as Hansel and Gretel, live theatre we watch for Section C

Useful resources: New Grade 9-1 GCSE Drama Revision Guide (CGP GCSE Drama 9-1 Revision) Drama revision guide: this is provided by the teachers (you can also find this on the student shared area) Scanned in script of the play Hansel and Gretel (you will find this on the student Shared area)

Useful revision tips: The arch: Helping you to remember key moments in the play Hansel and Gretel. Can break this down further by creating an arch for each individual character to ensure you know their context within the play The clock: remembering how to answer all the questions in the exam, the timings/structure/key vocabulary to include Practice questions for the written exam 12 Questions/mind map in the middle/12 questions: answering 12 questions then checking your answers, you then create a mind map of the gaps in your knowledge and from that answer the 12 questions again. These should be based on Component 1 Flash cards

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English- Exam Board: AQA

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.): GCSE English Language Paper 1 – 1hr 45 mins (50% of subject award) GCSE English Language Paper 2 – 1hr 45 mins (50% of subject award) GCSE English Literature Paper 1 – 1hr 45 mins (40% of subject award) GCSE English Literature Paper 2 – 2hr 15 mins (60% of subject award)

Key Topics: GCSE English Language Paper 1: Section A – Four questions on a fiction extract Section B – Either descriptive OR narrative writing GCSE English Language Paper 2: Section A – Four questions on two non-fiction extracts Section B – Writing to express a viewpoint (persuade, argue, explain, advise, etc.) in a letter/article/speech format etc. GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Section A – Romeo and Juliet Section B – A Christmas Carol OR Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Section A – An Inspector Calls Section B – Poetry Anthology comparison Section C – Unseen Poetry analysis and comparison

Useful websites: genius.com yorknotes.com bbc.com/bitesize studywise.co.uk s-cool.co.uk aqa.org.uk Rainford Connect – English area

Useful resources: CGP revision guides: Romeo and Juliet A Christmas Carol Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde An Inspector Calls Poetry Anthology (Power and Conflict) Unseen Poetry Analysis/Comparison English Language

Useful revision tips:

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Self-testing strategies Mind-map characters, themes, contexts and essay structures Create a glossary of linguistic and literary terminology Read non-fiction texts (articles, etc.) and create a list of questions to explore them Summarise the narrative of texts by creating storyboards, timelines, etc. Create character profiles Create mnemonics for characters and key quotations Transform quotations into songs PiXL Lit App

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Fine Art & 3D Studies- Exam Board: AQA

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.):

Unit 1 Coursework- 60%- 96 Marks

Unit 2 Externally Set Exam- 40% (20 hours prep time + 10 Hour practical exam) - 96 Marks

Key Topics: Areas of Revision

Subject Specific Vocabulary

Artist analysis resources

Annotation guides Guide to Exam Papers: Unit 1 (60%) & 2 Externally Set Exam (40%) (96 Marks each) Your work will be marked according to how well you have shown evidence of:

Assessment Objective 1: Developing ideas through investigations, informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. 24 Marks

Assessment Objective 2: Refining ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes. 24 Marks

Assessment Objective 3: Recording ideas, observations and insights relevant to your intentions in visual and/or other forms. 24 Marks

Assessment Objective 4: Presenting a personal, informed and meaningful response, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding, realising intentions and making connections between visual, written or other elements. 24 Marks

Useful websites: http://www.studentartguide.com http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects

Useful resources: See subject specific resources and handouts available to students in classrooms

Useful revision tips:

Regularly attend the afterschool workshops, targeted for each coursework project.

Complete the necessary preparation work including a wide selection of experiments with materials, techniques, annotations and evaluations.

See your individual checklists for areas to be developed.

Make use of the ANALYSIS, ANNOTATION and VOCABULARY resources given to you by your teacher.

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Food Preparation and Nutrition- Exam Board: AQA

In GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition has three assessment pieces:

NEA 1: Food Investigation (15%)

NEA 2: Prepare, plan and cook (35%)

Written examination (50%) Your examination is out of 100 marks and is 1 hour 45 minutes in length. Your exam is split into two Section A consists of multiple choice questions (20 marks available). Section B consists of questions on knowledge of the key topics (80 marks available).

Revision Activities Useful Websites

Revision tasks to be completed: Use the file you completed in lesson to focus your revision. You need to ensure that you have revised the topics which you identified as red or amber. Revise the following: - Planning balanced meals for children (5-12)

and teenagers - Why food is cooked - Reducing the risk of coronary heart disease

(CHD)/stroke/ high blood pressure obesity - Methods of heat transfer;

conduction, convection and radiation.

- Food science; coagulation, caramelisation, dextrinization, gelatinisation, plasticity, shortening and aeration.

- How foods become contaminated with bacteria.

- How to prevent bacterial contamination. - Environmental issues associated with food,

for example the effects of climate change in food production.

BBC Bitesize Access to videos https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z48jmp3

Recommended revision guides AQA GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition: Revision Guide by Anita Tull. Illuminate publishing. £12.99. AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition All-in-One Revision and Practice by Collins. £10.98. New Grade 9-1 GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition AQA Revision Guide Paperback by CGP Books.£9.56. AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition All-in-One Revision and Practice £5.95 AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (Aqa for GCSE).£21.00.

Tips to Answer Common Questions

Top five Tips: 1. Thoroughly read the question and highlight

the keywords. Make sure you are clear with: • How many marks are available? • What the examiner is looking for. • Identify examples to show your

understanding 2. Ensure you understand the command word:

state, explain, describe, compare. What is the examiner asking you to do?

3. Use keywords, for example; ‘coagulation’ and ‘radiation’.

4. When you get a high mark question break it down into chunks. For example if it is asking for advantages and disadvantages and it is worth 8 marks you need to think of four advantages and four disadvantages.

5. If you are stuck on a question draw a star next to it and come back to it later.

6. Read through your answers and extend them. Check that you have answered the question, included key words and made a point for each mark available.

Exam Paper Links

The exam board for Food Preparation and Nutrition course is AQA. On the AQA website there is one written paper and mark scheme which you could print off and focus on a question at a time. http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/food/gcse/food- preparation-and-nutrition-8585/assessment- resources.There are numerous papers available on the AQA website with mark schemes and examiners reports under each section, for the previous GCSE specification that has similar content. AQA Food Technology past papers and answers Exam papers are under the Unit 1 sub headings. Click the arrow to open them up.

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Geography- Exam Board: AQA

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.): Paper 1 and 2: Each paper is a written examination of 1 hour and 30 minutes. 88 marks available (including 3 marks for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) and specialist terminology. Each paper is worth 35% of the GCSE. Paper 3: This paper is a written examination of 1 hour and 15 minutes. 76 marks available (including 6 marks for SPaG). This paper will have Pre-Released Material available 12 weeks before the exam. This paper is worth 30% of the GCSE.

Key Topics: Paper 1: Living with the Physical Environment – Key topics include: River and Coastal Environments Natural Hazards (Tectonic Hazards, Weather Hazards and Climate Change) Living World (Tropical Rainforest and Hot Deserts) Paper 2: Challenges of the Human Environment – Key topics include: Urban challenges in an LIC/NEE – Rio de Janiero; and HIC – Liverpool Resource Management included main focus on Water Changing Economic World – Nigeria and the UK Paper 3: Geographical Applications Fieldwork write-up on Regeneration in Liverpool and Plant succession on the Sand Dune system at Ainsdale General fieldwork skills and application Issues Analysis – pre-released material (topic to be confirmed)

Useful websites: Rainford Geography Twitter page - @RainfordGeography Rainford Geography Facebook page BBC Bitesize – AQA Geography

Useful resources: CPG GCSE Geography (AQA 9-1) Revision Guide Knowledge organisers by topic – available in the department and on Connect Unit Check Lists – available in department and on Connect

Useful revision tips: Start revision NOW – start making revisable resources such as flash cards, mind maps, knowledge organisers. Start with Year 10 content and work your way through to the most recent material. Attend the revision tutorials available in the department and over the half term and Easter holidays. Make use of the Sample papers and Mark Schemes available on Connect.

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Level 2 Technical Award in Graphic Design, Exam board: NCFE

Course/Exam overview

Component 1, 4 x coursework based units:

Unit 1 - An Introduction to graphic design

Unit 2 - Graphic design practice

Unit 3 - Responding to a graphic design brief

Unit 4 - Graphic design portfolio.

A portfolio of evidence for each of the 4 units

50% of qualification

Component 2:

Externally set task-based exam assessing all the knowledge and skills learnt in units 1, 2 and 3

10 hours

50% of qualification

Guide to Externally Set Task

Read the whole task paper. Check what is ahead in all sections of the paper to get a good idea of how you will approach your tasks.

Get creative! This is a design task so show off your creative skills as you respond to the brief.

TGTMIM. To Get The Marks I Must. Circle or underline the important elements of task. Make sure you respond to each of these in your work.

Focus. Make sure your design proposals are focussed on the given brief, target audience and client values.

Quality of written communication. When evaluating your work try your best to write in a logical order using well-constructed sentences showing good use of grammar with few spelling mistakes and include subject specific related terminology.

Make your point and back it up. When referring to a design, material, technique or process always give a reason for why it is appropriate.

Areas of Revision

Subject specific vocabulary

The components of Graphic Design: colour, tone, line, composition, typography and imagery

Evaluating the visual impact of Graphic Design work

Identifying the characteristics of influential designers and their work within a chosen discipline

Create a visual mindmap using words and pictures exploring the topics outlined here.

Alongside this you will need to think back and reflect on how you went through the designing, making analysing and evaluating process during your coursework units.

Revision Tips

Coursework boosters. Regularly attend the after school sessions for your coursework project.

Practice sketching. Produce ideas for a variety of different scenarios (eg logos, packaging, etc…)

Recap on use of graphic software to develop ideas

Subject terminology. Write key terms and definitions on Flash Cards or Post It notes stuck on your bedroom wall. Test yourself regularly on their meanings.

Boost your knowledge. Use your coursework files to revisit the themes covered in class.

Attempt the sample questions on the exam board website and then check your answers using the published mark scheme.

Create visual mindmaps. Focus on a specific topic (eg Colour) and produce a mindmap recording words with visual prompts to help you recall key information.

WWWWWH. Who, What, Where, When, Why and How. Source and analyse examples of influential Graphic Design work.

Useful websites www.studentartguide.com bbc.co.uk/education/subjects https://ncfe.org.uk/schools/subject-areas

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History GCSE- Exam Board: AQA

Exam Overview:

• Paper 1 – 1 hour and 45 mins – 50% of GCSE • Period Study - America 1920-1973: Opportunity and Inequality (six questions) • Wider world depth study - Conflict and tension in Asia: 1950-75 (four questions)

Paper 2 – 1 hour and 45 mins – 50% of GCSE • Thematic study - Britain: Health and the people, c1000 to present day (four questions) • British depth study - Elizabethan England, c1568–1603 (four questions)

Guide to Exam Papers: Paper 1 America 1920-73: Opportunity and Inequality 1. HOW DO INTERPRETATIONS A AND B DIFFER ABOUT…? (4 marks): 2. WHY DO THE AUTHORS OF INTERPRETATIONS A AND B HAVE A DIFFERENT INTERPRETATION ABOUT… ? (4 marks): 3. WHICH INTERPRETATION DO YOU FIND MORE CONVINCING ABOUT… ?(8 marks): 4. DESCRIBE TWO … (4 marks): 5. IN WHAT WAYS WERE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED/CHANGED BY… ? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER (8 marks): 6. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WAS THE MORE IMPORTANT REASON FOR…? (12 mark): Conflict and tension in Asia 1950-75 1. SOURCE A OPPOSES/SUPPORTS … HOW DO YOU KNOW? (4 marks): 2. HOW USEFUL ARE SOURCES E and F TO A HISTORIAN STUDYING…? (12 marks): 3. WRITE AN ACCOUNT OF HOW…BECAME AN INTERNATIONAL CRISIS/CAUSED PROBLEMS (8 marks): 4. “INTERPRETATION”. HOW FAR DO YOU AGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT? (16 marks) Paper 2 Britain: Health and the people c1000 to the present day 1. HOW USEFUL IS SOURCE A TO A HISTORIAN STUDYING…? (8 marks) 2. EXPLAIN the SIGNIFICANCE of… (8 marks): 3. COMPARE … and ... IN WHAT WAYS ARE THEY SIMILAR? (8 marks): 4. HAS … BEEN THE MAIN FACTOR IN … IN BRITAIN? (16 marks +4 SPaG) Elizabethan England 1568-1603 1. HOW CONVINCING IS INTERPRETATION C ABOUT…? (8 marks): 2. EXPLAIN WHAT WAS IMPORTANT ABOUT… (8 marks) 3. WRITE AN ACCOUNT OF THE WAYS (in which Queen Elizabeth) dealt with the challenge of … (8 marks): 4. This question will DEFINITELY be on the Globe Theatre. It is asking you to use The Globe as a case study, and apply this to what you have learnt about Elizabethan society. You will get a statement, which you will be asked to test using The Globe.

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Areas of Revision:

America 1920-1973: opportunity and inequality

Conflict and tension in Asia: 1950-75

Britain: health and the people, c1000 to present day

Elizabethan England, c1568–1603

Using the ‘Revision Strategies’:

Rainford Connect – All resources, revision guides and sample papers have been placed on Rainford Connect for you to use.

Create ‘Flash cards’ focusing on the subject knowledge of your topic to ensure you can answer all exam question.

Useful Resources:

Rainford Connect – All resources, revision guides and sample papers have been placed on Rainford Connect for you to use.

Departmental revision booklets

Departmental example exam questions

My Revision Notes: AQA GCSE (9-1) History – provided by school

Oxford AQA GCSE History: Britain: Health and the People c1000-Present Day Revision Guide (9-1), Aaron Wilkes

Oxford AQA GCSE History (9-1): America 1920-1973: Opportunity and Inequality Revision Guide, Aaron Wilkes

Oxford AQA GCSE History: Elizabethan England c1568-1603 Revision Guide (9-1), Aaron Wilkes

Oxford AQA GCSE History (9-1): Conflict and Tension in Asia 1950-1975 Revision Guide, Lindsay Bruce and Aaron Wilkes

Useful Websites:

BBC Bitesize : https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zxjk4j6

http://www.johndclare.net/

https://spartacus-educational.com/

https://studywise.co.uk/gcse-revision/history/

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Hospitality and Catering- Exam Board: WJEC

The WJEC Level 1/2 Award in Hospitality is made up of two mandatory units: Unit 1 - The Hospitality and Catering Industry & Hospitality and catering in Action. Assessed by 1 ½ Hrs examination worth 40%. Unit 2 – Coursework assessment – one task selected from a list set by the exam board worth 60%

Revision Activities Useful Websites

Unit 1 – Exam (Online): The Hospitality and Catering

Industry. This is 1 hour 30 minutes long. Worth 40% of the

grade.

Assessment criteria includes:

Understanding the environment in which hospitality and

catering providers operate

Structure of the hospitality and catering industry

Job requirements within the hospitality and catering

industry

Working conditions of different job roles across the

hospitality and catering industry

Factors affecting the success of hospitality and

catering providers

Understanding how hospitality and catering provision

operates

Operation of the kitchen

Operation of front of house

How hospitality and catering provision meet customer

requirements

Understanding how hospitality and catering provision

meets health and safety requirements

Personal safety responsibilities in the workplace

Risks to personal safety in hospitality and catering

Personal safety control measures for hospitality and

catering provision

Knowing how food can cause ill health

Food related causes of ill health

Role and responsibilities of the Environmental Health

Officer (EHO)

Food safety legislation

Common types of food poisoning

Exam Board website http://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/hospitality-and-catering/ Recommended revision guides You will be given a revision work booklet at parents evening to be working through. You can also purchase the following guide to aid your revision: CCP- Catering WJEC Study & Exam Practice

Tips to Answer Common Questions

Your Catering exam equals 40% of your final result. The exam lasts 1 1/2 hours and all questions are compulsory. Questions are marked according to the quantity and quality of the answer you should provide i.e. a 1 mark question requires 1 answer, 4 marks or more should be answered in the style of an essay with 4+ valuable comments. The paper will contain short-answer, structured and free response question EXAM PAPERS The 7 types of question used… 1. Complete the flowchart or Tables Mainly one or two word answers, written in the appropriate boxes. 2. Evaluate Normally one or two sentences where the quality, suitability or value of something is judged. This can include both positive and negative points, with each point normally requiring a relevant justification, reason or example. 3. Give / State Normally a one or two word answer, at the very most a short sentence. e.g. Job Roles 4. Name / Name the Specific As above, but requires specific detail to be given e.g. equipment names. Generic answers will gain no marks. 5. Describe Normally one or two sentences which form a description, making reference to two linked elements.

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Mathematics- Exam Board: AQA/OCR

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.):

Maths is for everyone. It is diverse, engaging and essential in equipping students with the right skills to reach their future destination, whatever that may be. The qualification enables students to engage with, explore, enjoy and succeed in Maths.

100% Examination

Three equally weighted papers, one non calculator and two calculator

Two tiers of entry – Higher Tier grades 4 – 9 and Foundation Tier grades 1 - 5

For AQA Mathematics, each paper is out of 80 marks and lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

For OCR Mathematics, each paper is out of 100 marks and lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Key Topics: 1 Number 2 Algebra 3 Ratio, proportion and rates of change 4 Geometry and measures 5 Probability 6 Statistics Students follow: AQA GCSE Mathematics course (8300) at Higher tier. AQA GCSE Mathematics course (8300) at Foundation tier. (selected groups) OCR GCSE Mathematics (J560) course at the Foundation tier. (selected groups)

Useful websites: Exam boards: AQA GCSE Mathematics course (8300) at Higher/Foundation tiers:https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/gcse/mathematics-8300/specification-at-a-glance OCR GCSE Mathematics (J560) course at the Foundation tier.http://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-mathematics-j560-from-2015/ RainfordConnect: pages (for past exam papers, practice papers, the past paper question booklet and other revision materials). The past paper question booklet is on the relevant GCSE pages with mark schemes and teacher solutions. http://connect.rainford.org.uk MathsWatch VLE The school subscribe to MathsWatch VLE which contains revision worksheets and podcasts on every topic. Use your R0 number to login in. https://vle.mathswatch.com MyMaths The school subscribe to MyMaths. Login information can be found in school https://www.mymaths.co.uk Corbett Maths For topic based worksheets, videos, practice papers and predicted papers. https://corbettmaths.com/

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Useful resources: GCSE past paper question booklets (see Connect) – these are issued in January of each year to every student (~£4 to £4.50 depending on size and tier)

Past exam papers, practice and specimen papers (see Connect)

MathsWatch worksheets (see MathsWatch website or Connect)

MyMaths

Corbett Maths

Useful revision tips:

1. Before revising, get all your notes together and draw up a list of all the topics you need to cover. You will definitely cover all of the topics if you draw up this list. Use the topic list on the school’s GCSE mathematics Connect pages for this. Get all of your mathematics exercise books together as well as the school’s past paper question booklet which is available to buy (from January) and download.

2. Don’t just practice the topics you can do. Doing lots of questions can often help when revising for maths. If you are really good at percentages, for example, it is very tempting to keep doing lots of percentages questions. Although it can painful, make sure you spend time completing questions from any weaker topic areas. Look at the mark schemes to see how the answer has been worked out.

3. Practice doing questions under exam conditions. One of the best ways of getting ready is completing exam papers. Download a past exam paper and complete this in silence under exam conditions which means no help! This will get you used to what it will be like in the exam, how fast you need to go, and is the best way of checking that you really understand a topic. The more you do the better. Make sure you work out the grade achieved by referring to the relevant grade boundaries on the Connect page.

4. Practice using your calculator! All calculators work differently, and unless you have used yours for lots of different types of questions (trig, Pythagoras, negative numbers, indices), you might come unstuck in the exam. Find out if there are any problems early enough to correct them and speak to your teacher if unsure.

5. Make sure you ask for help. At the earliest opportunity seek help from your maths teacher making sure you have specific questions to ask them (e.g. particular ones from an exam paper or the past paper question booklet). Don’t leave this to just before the examination.

6. Use the beauty of algebra. A lot of people hate algebra, but in exams it is brilliant because you can easily tell whether you have got the question right or wrong. If you are solving an equation, just substitute the answer back into the question and see if it makes sense.

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MFL - French & Spanish - Exam Board: AQA

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.): Paper 1: Listening- Understanding and responding to different types of spoken language (25%): •Written exam: 35 minutes (Foundation Tier), 45 minutes (Higher Tier) •40 marks (Foundation Tier), 50 marks (Higher Tier) (Each exam includes 5 minutes’ reading time of the question paper before the listening stimulus is played.) Questions (Foundation & Higher Tier) Section A- questions in English, to be answered in English or non-verbally Section B - questions in French /Spanish, to be answered in French/Spanish or non-verbally Paper 2: Speaking- Communicating/ interacting effectively in speech for a variety of purposes (Non-exam assessment) – 25% of GCSE: •7–9 minutes (Foundation Tier) + preparation time •10–12 minutes (Higher Tier) + preparation time •60 marks (for each of Foundation Tier and Higher Tier) Questions - Role-play – 15 marks (2 minutes), Photo card – 15 marks (2 minutes) and General conversation – 30 marks (3–5 minutes at Foundation Tier; 5–7 minutes at Higher Tier) Paper 3: Reading- Understanding and responding to different types of written language (25%) •Written exam: 45 minutes (Foundation Tier), 1 hour (Higher Tier) •60 marks (for each of Foundation Tier and Higher Tier) Questions (Foundation Tier and Higher Tier) Section A – questions in English, to be answered in English or non-verbally Section B – questions in French /Spanish, to be answered in French /Spanish or non-verbally Section C – translation from French /Spanish into English Paper 4: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing for a variety of purposes (25%) •Written exam: 1 hour (Foundation Tier), 1 hour 15 minutes (Higher Tier) •50 marks at Foundation Tier and 60 marks at Higher Tier

Foundation Tier •Question 1 – message (student produces four sentences) – 8 marks •Question 2 – short passage (student writes a piece of text in response to four bullet points, approximately 40 words in total) – 16 marks •Question 3 – translation from English into French /Spanish (minimum 35 words) – 10 marks •Question 4 – structured writing task (student responds to four compulsory detailed bullet points, producing approximately 90 words in total) – there is a choice from two questions – 16 marks

Higher Tier •Question 1 – structured writing task (student responds to four compulsory detailed bullet points, producing approximately 90 words in total) – there is a choice from two questions – 16 marks •Question 2 – open-ended writing task (student responds to two compulsory detailed bullet points, producing approximately 150 words in total) – there is a choice from two questions – 32 marks •Question 3 – translation from English into French /Spanish (minimum 50 words) – 12 marks

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Key Topics:

Theme 1: Identity and culture Topic 1: Me, my family and friends

Relationships with family and friends Marriage/partnership

Topic 2: Technology in everyday life Social media

Mobile technology Topic 3: Free-time activities

Music Cinema and TV

Food and eating out Sport

Topic 4: Customer and festivals in Franch/Spanish speaking communities

Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest

Topic 1: Home, town, neighbourhood and region Topic 2: Social issues

Charity/voluntary work Healthy/unhealthy living

Topic 3: Global issues The environment

Poverty/homelessness Topic 4: Travel and tourism

Theme 3: Current and future study and employment Topic 1: My studies

Topic 2: Life at school/college Topic 3: Education post-16

Topic 4: Jobs, career choices and ambitions

Useful websites: Wordreference.com, Quizlet.com, Vocab Express.com, Memorizer.me, Lyrics training.com

Useful resources: Kerboodle, CPG Revision guide, CPG Revision workbook, GCSE MFL Parents Advice Evening, Netflix

Useful revision tips: How do I revise single words? Quizlet

Search for RainfordMFL (remember to select ‘Users’ when searching!)

Flashcards – click on the sound button to hear the word. Click the card to flip it over and check that your child’s translation is correct!

Create your own study sets to practise the words that you are struggling with. Add pictures!

Use the games ‘Match’ and ‘Gravity’ to help you practise the vocabulary. Vocab Express

Complete 10% of the GCSE course vocabulary each half term.

Encourage your child to do Vocab Express when they are on their computer/phone/tablet

Check your child is using the programme properly - not looking at screenshots of the words! Flashcards

Look at the words you need to memorise. Filter out the words that are easy to remember.

Make flashcards for the words you think you’ll struggle remembering. Write the word in Spanish on one side and the word in English on the other side.

Look at your flashcards a few times. Shuffle the cards and do it again a couple of times.

Now, try to look at the English words and say or write the words in Spanish/French.

Shuffle the cards and do it again a couple of times. Put the cards that you know very well aside.

Concentrate on the cards that you find harder. Repeat! How do I revise useful phrases or chunks of text?

Use a whiteboard to write out the sentence. Your child should read the sentence a few times, then you should cover some words in the text and see if they can still read it correctly.

Write the first letter of the each word and see if you can fill in the sentence.

Use memorizer.me to practise this online.

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Music- Exam Board: OCR

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.):

40% Listening Exam – 1hr 30 mins written paper, with CD. Aural recognition and context unheard/unfamiliar music from within the Areas of Study 2, 3, 4 & 5.

30% Practical Component - Ensemble performance & Composition to an OCR set brief.

30% Integrated Portfolio - Performance on the learner’s chosen instrument & Composition to a brief set by the learner.

Key Topics: Musical Theory and Elements of music – TRADED TIPS Area of Study 2: The Concerto Through Time Learners should study The Concerto and its development from 1650 to 1910 through: • the Baroque Solo Concerto • the Baroque Concerto Grosso • the Classical Concerto • the Romantic Concerto. Area of Study 3: Rhythms of the World Learners should study the traditional rhythmic roots from four geographical regions of the world: • India and Punjab • Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East • Africa • Central and South America. Learners should study and develop an understanding of the characteristic rhythmic features of: • Indian Classical Music and traditional Punjabi Bhangra • Traditional Eastern Mediterranean and Arabic folk rhythms, with particular focus on traditional Greek, Palestinian and Israeli music • Traditional African drumming • Traditional Calypso and Samba. Area of Study 4: Film Music Learners should study a range of music used for films including: • music that has been composed specifically for a film • music from the Western Classical tradition that has been used within a film • music that has been composed as a soundtrack for a video game. Area of Study 5: Conventions of Pop Learners should study a range of popular music from the 1950s to the present day, focussing on: • Rock ‘n’ Roll of the 1950s and 1960s •Rock Anthems of the 1970s and 1980s •Pop Ballads of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s •Solo Artists from 1990 to the present day.

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Useful websites: https://connect.rainford.org.uk/login/index.php - past papers with audio https://quizlet.com/mrsmcfadden - revision flash cards https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zpf3cdm - Area of Study revision with audio/videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNeHS3oeH242gKpGrZAA-xvafcIOjjpw6 - OCR GCSE Music Virtual Textbook

Useful resources: OCR music study guide - http://www.rhinegoldeducation.co.uk/product/ocr-gcse-music-study-guide/ Revision book - Listening Tests - http://www.rhinegoldeducation.co.uk/product/ocr-gcse-music-listening-tests/ Revision Guide - http://www.rhinegoldeducation.co.uk/product/ocr-gcse-music-revision-guide/

Useful revision tips:

Study each Area of Study, learning the music vocabulary that goes with each one.

Listen to examples from each area of study and pick out the musical features.

Use TRADED TIPS (the elements of music) to help you describe what you hear in long answer questions.

Practise answering exam questions then work out how you can gain extra marks by looking at the mark scheme.

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Natural and Manufactured Timber (D&T) - Exam Board: Eduqas

Exam Overview:

Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century Written examination, 2 hours, 100 marks 50% of qualification, externally assessed

Component 2: Design and make task NEA: approximately 35 hours, 100 marks 50% of qualification, internally assessed

Key Topics: Specification – Designing – Developing – Evaluating - Tools and Equipment - Risk Assessment - Health and safety – PPE – Manufacturing –Materials - Product life cycle – Maintenance – QC/QA - Jigs, Moulds and templates – Sustainability – Modelling - CADCAM - Use of ICT - Ergonomics and Anthropometrics - Market pull and technology – Mechanisms – PREP SHEET WORK- Maths elements-Science element – Smart Materials – Composites – technical textiles – electronic systems and programmable components – Papers and boards – Metals/plastics/woods – DT and our world – Energy storage

Useful websites:

Ensure you get the Spec from the website (https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/design-and-technology/gcse/) and go over it and make sure you know it all!

The web site to use is www.technologystudent.com. If there is an issue with a certain topic, google it and that will jog memories.

Useful resources:

YouTube – It will teach you in a visual manner how things are achieved.

The Specification from the website above!

Your theory pages that we have been working on the whole course

Don’t forget the maths and science elements!

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Useful revision tips: 1. Go through the specification & make sure you are familiar with it 2. Make sure you understand ALL the ‘technical principals’ AND ONE of the ‘in-depth knowledge

and understanding’ sections (natural and manufactured timbers) 3. Create a mind map for each of the topic areas 4. Make a list of the words/sentences that you don’t understand and speak to me! 5. Go through all the previous work that we have done 6. Attempt any and all past papers/questions 7. Teach a relative about each section of the spec, get them to ask questions about areas they

don’t understand and that will mean you haven’t taught it well enough, but do you know there answers

8. Key Word Flash Cards - Write a load of key words on one side of the flash card and write details on the back, Hang them up and the ones you don’t understand are the ones to turn over and learn

9. Toilet Reading create another set of revision cards with a brief explanation of each topic area, Leave it in the loo and when nature calls read through them!!

Involve your Relatives!! Dear Parents, The questions to ask are probing or digging questions because low level marks come from a statement e.g. that product is made from Oak. The higher level question has a why attached e.g. that product is made from Oak because it is aesthetically pleasing and very hard wearing. The WHY question: Look at something your son/daughter has written and see if they have written a WHY and if not WHY not. The HOWEVER question: Another check is to see if there is a depth of knowledge with a HOWEVER question because the last set of questions in the exam require a fact based argument often having to show both sides of an argument. E.G A positive of CADCAM is that it can run 24hrs a day because it doesn’t need to go home or have holidays HOWEVER the set up cost is very high and often leads to job loses The “IS THAT IMPORTANT” Discussion: Teenagers are very good at arguing! This is a plus on this exam.There is a list that the pupils will have of topics that could come up and you can argue with them about it e.g. Q - What’s ergonomics?/ A – How a product fits people Q – IS THAT IMPORTANT?/ A – Makes products fit all users Q - IS THAT IMPORTANT?/ A – Companies can sell to all people Q - IS THAT IMPORTANT?/ A – Profit Q - IS THAT IMPORTANT? You can play this game until they get really wound up! Also try not to except one word answers. Another thing you can do to support is to go through the specification with them and get them to explain the different sections. Cheers!! When sitting the exam or a past paper it is most important to

READ THE QUESTION!!!!! Does the question ask for a certain amount? Does it link to the previous question? Are you answering what it asks or what you think the question says!?

LOOK FOR THE MARK SCHEME - On some questions it will tell you how the marks are given. Have you done those things?

Question Building – Questions will build in marks with the theme staying the same, DON’T GIVE UP AND JUST DO THE EASY BITS!

TGTMIM – To Get The Marks I Must – Have you considered this saying?

1 MARK PER MINUTE – If you daydream for two minutes you have lost two marks

DESIGNING- Make sure before the exam you have those ideas that are ready to go! No thinking required (just how I like it!)

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ACCESSFMM – Are you writing? Are you stuck? This will help you!! Especially on the specification writing

MANUFACTURING QUESTIONS 1. Explain – Explain the stage 2. Draw – Draw what you are explaining 3. Quantity – How many has it asked you to make and have you?? (TESSALATION) 4. Could Eaton make it – Have you gone into enough detail that I could make it

WHATS THE QUESTION WORTH!? – 5 marks? 5 points made?

U IZ DED CLEVA – the best use of the English language, especially with technical terms

WOOD + METAL + PLASTIC = ZERO MARKS – when writing about materials be specific

YOU CAN DO IT – you have all the knowledge, I know you can achieve and you also know I’m always right!

ESSAY QUESTIONS 1. State your opinion 2. Give your reason 3. Give you evidence

EG – I would make this from oak (1) because it’s usually knot free (2) due to it being a hard wood (3)

THE ‘COS’ RULE – When writing have you given me a ‘because’? EG – Made using injection moulding because (‘COS) it can be mass produced

COMMON SENSE – Use it!

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Photography – Exam Board: AQA

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.):

Unit 1 Coursework- 60%- 96 Marks

Unit 2 Externally Set Exam- 40% (20 hours prep time + 10 Hour practical exam) - 96 Marks

Key Topics: Areas of Revision

Subject Specific Vocabulary

Artist analysis resources

Annotation guides

Photoshop Techniques checklist & guide Guide to Exam Papers: Unit 1 (60%) & Unit 2 Externally Set Exam- 40% (96 Marks each) Your work will be marked according to how well you have shown evidence of:

Assessment Objective 1: Developing ideas through investigations, informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. 24 Marks

Assessment Objective 2: Refining ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes. 24 Marks

Assessment Objective 3: Recording ideas, observations and insights relevant to your intentions in visual and/or other forms. 24 Marks

Assessment Objective 4: Presenting a personal, informed and meaningful response, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding, realising intentions and making connections between visual, written or other elements. 24 Marks

Useful websites: http://www.studentartguide.com http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects

Useful resources: The Photography Department has ANALYSIS guides, ANNOTATION guides and PHOTOSHOP techniques & tutorials available for all the students in the PURPLE box in N113. Students are advised to use the resources available on the STUDENT SHARED drive to support with developing DIGITAL work:

Z:\_Art\PHOTOGRAPHY\TRY THESE! Photoshop Tutorials, Techniques and worksheets

Useful revision tips:

Regularly attend the afterschool workshops, targeted for each coursework project.

Complete all necessary photographic shoots.

Complete the necessary preparation work including a wide selection of experiments with print screens, annotations and evaluations.

Use the Photoshop Techniques checklist.

Make use of the ANALYSIS, ANNOTATION and VOCABULARY resources given to you by your teacher.

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Physical Education – Exam Board: OCR

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.): Component 01 OCR J587 – Paper 1, Physical factors affecting performance 30% of total GCSE 60 marks 1 hour written paper Component 02 OCR J587 – Paper 2, Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology 30% of total GCSE 60 marks 1 hour written paper In both papers questions will assess your ability to:- A01) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin performance and involvement in physical activity and sport (25% of total marks) A02) Apply knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin performance and involvement in physical activity and sport (20% of total marks). A03) Analyse and evaluate the factors that underpin performance and involvement in physical activity and sport (15% of total marks). Topics will be examined using a mixture of multiple choice, short answers and extended response items across both Section A and B of each paper. The extended response questions are worth 6 marks each. It is a levels marked question and can be synoptic in nature (i.e. requires you to link your extended response to various areas of the specification). These questions are identified with an asterix (*) after the question number. (one on each paper). Component 03 Practical Activity Assessment and Analysing and Evaluating Performance (AEP) 40% of total GCSE 80 marks Non exam assessment (NEA) 3 activities (one individual, one team, one of own choice) In this component you will be assessed on your ability to:- A04) Demonstrate and apply relevant skills and techniques in physical activity and sport. Analyse and evaluate performance.

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Key Topics Paper 1

Applied Anatomy and Physiology - Structure and function of the major body systems, (skeletal, muscular, respiratory and

circulatory systems) - Movement Analysis (levers, planes and axes) - Effects of Exercise on the body systems (short and long term effects)

Physical Training - Components of Fitness - Applying the Principles of training (principles, warm up, cool down, types of training)

Prevention of Injury

Paper 2

Socio Cultural Influences:- - Engagement patterns of different social groups - Commercialisation of physical activity and sport - Ethical and socio cultural issues in physical activity and sport

Sport Psychology (characteristics of skill, skills classification, goal setting, mental preparation, feedback and guidance)

Health, fitness and well being - Benefits of physical activity and consequences of a sedentary lifestyle) - Diet and Nutrition

Useful websites:

www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-physical-education-j587-from-2016

My Revision Notes: OCR GCSE (9-1) PE 2nd Edition https://delta.hoddereducation.co.uk/EInspection/9781510405257/files/index.html?x=74434b48ab424be6b0cc6ad40c4a3e8c

www.teachpe.com

www.prezi.com

www.gcsebitesize.com

www.youtube.com (OCR related information for GCSE PE only)

www.GoConqr.com (online notes and resources)

www.s-cool.co.uk

www.pe4learning.com

Useful resources:

The Everlearner, use your personal log in to access video tutorials and exam questions.

Use OCR GCSE PE Revision Guides – available from the PE Department at a discounted price of £5.

OCR / You tube podcasts

You can also access GCSE PE PowerPoints and GCSE PE Topic on a Page on the Student

shared (Student shared>PE>GCSEFOLDER2016-18>GCSE PowerPoints)

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Useful revision tips:

Be familiar with the assessment objectives and the command words associated with each objective that could be used in exam questions.

Mnemonics / Acronyms:- Movement analysis:- ALPS – Axis=Longitudinal / Plane = Sagittal, 123=PLE, SPOR (Specificity, Progression, Overload and Reversibility).

Memory principles – Senses: practical activity to help recall types of muscle contraction / antagonistic pairs, route of O2/CO2 in respiratory system or blood flow in CV system etc.

Body Pegs – e.g. location and functions of muscles and bones.

Mind maps – extended questions, burger/sandwich structure, conjunction links.

Deconstructing the exam: Section timings, order of answers, against the clock, Who Wants To-Be-A Millionaire for multiple-choice technique etc. Use PPQs / SAMs.

Flashcard quizzes: Key terms/glossary recall.

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Physics- Exam Board: AQA

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.): Students will sit all 6 exams in May/June of the summer term. There is no practical mark that contributes to the overall mark and each 100 mark paper will lead to a total scaled mark of 200. The qualification will be graded on a nine-point scale: 1 – 9 – where 9 is the best grade. A student taking Foundation Tier assessments will be awarded a grade within the range of 1 to 5. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade 1 will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate. A student taking Higher Tier assessments will be awarded a grade within the range of 4 to 9. A student sitting the Higher Tier who just fails to achieve grade 4 will be awarded an allowed grade 3. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for the allowed grade 3 will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate.

Key Topics:

Energy;

Electricity;

Particle model of matter;

Atomic structure.

Forces;

Waves;

Magnetism and electromagnetism;

Space physics.

Useful websites: www.kerboodle.com https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463 www.tassomai.com www.freesciencelessons.co.uk www.physicsandmathstutor.com https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zsc9rdm http://www.gcsescience.com/gcse-physics-revision.htm

Useful resources: Revision guide; available from the Science Department. Access to Kerboodle.

Useful revision tips: All students must learn the equations on the physics equation sheet. Students will be expected to recall and apply any relevant equations in both Physics papers and therefore must put some strategies in place to remember them. Try writing down the list of equations then cover them up and see how many you can remember. Make up mnemonics like 'Sid drinks tea' for speed=distance/time or make words from the terms in the equation i.e. QIT for Q=Ixt.

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Learn the key terms for each topic so that you can gain easy marks for recall questions and so that you have a starting point for any questions involving application (which will be most of the questions in the paper). Start your revision notes as early as you can in year 11. As the exams get closer review these notes and then get your family to test your ability to recall them. Finally apply your knowledge by answering exam questions and marking them using a mark scheme; knowing what the examiners are looking for is also very useful.

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Religious Studies – Exam Board: AQA

Exam Overview: AQA Religious Studies Component 1 – The study of Beliefs, Teaching and Practices – Christianity and JUDAISM 50% of qualification 96 marks PLUS 3 for SPAG 1h 45 minutes AQA Religious Studies Component 2 – Thematic Studies Paper 50% of qualification 96 marks PLUS 3 for SPAG 1h 45 minutes

Guide to Exam Papers: Paper 1: Beliefs, Teaching and Practises of Christianity and Judaism Questions (50%) Each religion has a common structure of two five-part questions of 1, 2, 4, 5 and 12 marks. Each religion is marked out of 48. Paper 2: Thematic Paper (50%) You will be assessed on the following themes:

Theme A: Relationships and families.

Theme B: Religion and life.

Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict.

Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment. Each theme has a common structure of one five-part question of 1, 2, 4, 5 and 12 marks. Each theme is marked out of 24. You will be asked to reference to religion within your answers. The focus can be Christian viewpoints detailing the differences between the different denominations.

Areas of Revision:

Key Terminology

How Key Christian concepts influence themes such as abortion, euthanasia.

Key Christian quotes / biblical references/ key teachings must be evidenced in all papers. You must be able to explain the quote/belief and explain / apply its meaning.

FARM structure for 12 markers

DEVELOPED answers including references to Christian Quotes/texts etc. which are explained.

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Using the ‘Revision Strategies’:

Visualise your house In your head, take a trip around your house/bedroom. In key areas (light-switch, door handle, etc.) write a statement or question about a Belief/quote/teaching relevant to your exam paper/question. You could place sticky notes around your house to jog your memory in an exam. For example: there is a post it note above your light switch asking - What is the Sanctity of Life? What do the different Christians believe about Abortion? What is Salvation? Sanctity of life means Precious, holy and Sacred view of all human life.

Rainford Connect – All resources, revision guides and sample papers have been placed on Rainford Connect for you to use.

Useful resources: Rainford Connect – this has on all the resources you will need including:

Workbooks

Exam strategies

Ppt and tasks to embed subject knowledge

The RS department recommends the AQA Religious Studies A (Christianity & Judaism) guide.

Useful Websites:

www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

http://www.rsrevision.com/contents/index.htm

Rainford Connect – All resources, revision guides and sample papers have been placed on Rainford Connect for you to use.

https://www.youtube.com/user/MrMcMillanREvis - a great selection of videos focusing on revision techniques, revision information and Christian viewpoints.

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Science (Combined Trilogy) – Exam Board: AQA

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.):

Students will sit all 6 x 1hr 15 min exams in May/June of the summer term. There is no practical mark that contributes to the overall mark and each 70 mark paper will lead to a total scaled mark of 420. Both Foundation and Higher tiers are available with each paper contributing 16.7% of total marks

The qualification will be graded on a 17-point scale: 1 – 1 to 9 – 9 – where 9 – 9 is the best grade. A student taking Foundation Tier assessments will be awarded a grade within the range of 1 – 1 to 5 – 5. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade 1 – 1 will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate. A student taking Higher Tier assessments will be awarded a grade within the range of 4 – 4 to 9 – 9. A student sitting the Higher Tier who just fails to achieve grade 4 – 4 will be awarded an allowed grade 4 – 3. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for the allowed grade 4 – 3 will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate.

Key Topics:

Paper 1 Paper 1

Biology Cell biology

Organisation

Infection and response

Bioenergetics

•Homeostasis and response •Inheritance •Variation & evolution •Ecology

Chemistry Atomic structure and the periodic table

Bonding, structure & properties of matter

Quantitative chemistry

Chemical changes

Energy changes

•The rate and extent of chemical change •Organic chemistry •Chemical analysis •Chemistry of the atmosphere •Using resources

Physics Energy

Electricity

Particle model of matter

Atomic structure.

Forces

Waves

Magnetism

Electromagnetism

Useful websites:

https://sites.google.com/view/scienceteacher/gcse-science www.kerboodle.com www.tassomai.com https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zs6hvcw

Useful resources:

Kerboodle online book

AQA Science revision guide (including downloadable flashcards)

AQA past paper exam questions

Required practical booklet (including past exam paper questions)

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Useful revision tips:

Condense information into key points onto fact cards/flashcards

Summarise key content onto revision mind maps

Apply knowledge to quick fire questions

Past exam paper practice

Write exam questions to test yourself

Construct mark schemes and become the examiner

Exam timing practice – 1 min per mark training

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Sociology- Exam Board: AQA

Exam dates: End of unit mocks in each topic Unit 1: Families: Dec Year 10 Education: March Year 10 Research Methods: May Year 10 Dec Mocks Unit 1 End of unit mocks in each topic Unit 2: Crime: Dec Year 11 Social Inequality March Year 11 Research Methods May Year 11

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.): 100% exam Each paper is 1 hour 45 minutes consisting of 3 topics

Key Topics: Unit 1 – Families/Education/RM Unit 2 – Crime/Social Inequality/RM

Useful websites: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/sociology/gcse/sociology-8192/assessment-resources Getrevising.com

Useful resources: Revision guide by Collins: Sociology GCSE

Useful revision tips:

Flash cards

Names tables

12 marker plans

Mind maps

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Sports Studies- Exam Board: OCR

Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.): J813: Unit RO51 Contemporary Issues in Sport 1 Hour Externally Assessed Written paper 60 marks Unit RO52: Developing Sports Skills Centre Assessed Practical Assessments OCR Moderated 60 marks 1 Team sport and 1 Individual sport from published list (same list as GCSE PE) Unit RO53: Sports Leadership Centre Assessed tasks OCR moderated 60 marks Unit RO56: Developing Knowledge in Outdoor Education Centre Assessed tasks OCR moderated 60 marks

Key Topics in Theory Written Paper

LO1: Issues Affecting Participation (Provision, Promotion, Access)

LO2: Role of Sport in Promoting Values (Olympic ideals, Initiatives to promote values, etiquette of players / spectators, Drugs in Sport, Racism)

LO3: Importance of Hosting Major Sporting Events (benefits, drawbacks, legacy – Sporting, Social & Economic.

LO4: Role of National Governing Bodies in Sport (promotion, development, policies, funding, initiatives & support)

Useful websites:

www.ocr.org.uk> qualifications>Sports Studies J813 (all useful links, materials including past papers / mark schemes/examiners reports and wider reading references)

www.teachpe.com

www.prezi.com

www.gcsebitesize.com

www.youtube.com

Useful revision tips:

List / map contemporary sporting examples for each topic

Mnemonics / Acronyms: e.g. PPA (Provision, Promotion, Access)

Mind maps – Topic interlinks, contemporary sporting examples, extended questions, burger/sandwich structure, conjunction links.

Deconstructing the exam: Section timings, order of answers, against the clock, Who Wants To-Be-A Millionaire for multiple-choice technique etc. Use PPQs / SAMs.

Flashcard quiz: Key terms/glossary recall.