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Page 1: YEAR 11€¦ · KEY Y11 DATES 2017-18 23-27 October Half term Week beginning 13 November Reports available electronically 29 & 30 November Y11 Music Exams 4 & 5 December GCSE Art

YEAR 11

PARENTS’

INFORMATION

2017-2018

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KEY Y11 DATES 2017-18

23-27 October Half term

Week beginning 13 November Reports available electronically

29 & 30 November Y11 Music Exams

4 & 5 December GCSE Art Mock Exams

4 -15 December GCSE Mock Exams

20 December Last day of term

school ends at 1.30pm

4 January First day of term

15 January MFL Speaking Mock Exams

Period 5 on 12 January Mock Exam Results Issued to Students

Week beginning 15 January Reports available electronically

23 January Y11 Consultation Evening 4.30pm

26 January Whole Year Group Photo

Week of 12– 16 February Half Term

Week beginning 5 March Report available electronically English Language Speaking and Listening 5.3.18

to 30.3.18

Wednesday 28th March GCSE Dance Practical Examination

30 March to 13 April Easter Holidays

Week beginning 30 April Report available electronically

28 May – 1 June Half Term

26 June PROM!!

28 June Sixth Form Taster Day

23 August GCSE Exam Results Arrive

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ASSESSMENT INFORMATION 2017-2018

Week 4 GCSE Computer Science NEA Starts (20 hours controlled assessment

(20% of GCSE)

Week 17 OCR Cambridge National in Business and Enterprise R061 Public

Examination

Week 16 Maths assessment P1 (Non-calculator)

Week 19 Maths assessment P2 (Calculator 2)

Week 22 Maths assessment P3 ( Calculator 3)

Week 24 - 27 English Language Spoken Language Component Exams

Week 28 MFL Speaking exams (real)

Week 27 OCR Cambridge National in Business and Enterprise Unit R063

coursework unit deadline

SUBJECT SPECIFIC REVISION and SUPPORT SESSIONS

The library is open for homework and catch-up until 4.30 pm Mondays to Thursdays

Subject Revision/support or

booster session?

room who is

leading

day of the week and

time

Fine Art

Art and Design

Open door catch-up D30

D32

H9

H10

Mrs Hobbs

Ms Adams

Miss Crane

Miss Wood

Every lunch time

Biology Combined Science and Separate Science Intervention

Science Block

Science Team

By invitation only

OCR Cambridge

National Business

and Enterprise

Support sessions/

revision

L1 RCR Thursday lunchtimes

& Afterschool

Chemistry Combined Science and Separate Science Intervention

Science Block

Science Team

By invitation only

Child Development

Course work support L8 BD Weds and Friday

lunchtimes

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Computer Science Revision L8 [DBA] Tuesday and Thursday Lunchtime

DBA/PCO L1 [CB]

Monday

L3 Tuesday

L3 Wednesday after

school

Dance Choreography

assistance Tuesday

lunch.

Drop in/ catch up for

practical work

GCSE Dance practical

exam 28.3.18

P1/P40

P1

VMA/JHO

(Miss Martin

and Mrs

Hodson-Prior)

Tuesday DEAR,

Lunch

Thursday or Friday

Lunch

Drama Pizza rehearsals for

practical exam by

appointment only.

P30 VSL/JPR Tuesday, Wednesday

and Friday after

school

Drama Written paper revision

Practical exam

rehearsals

P30 VSL/JPR Monday after school

Tuesday and

Thursday Lunchtimes

English Exam skills Clinic

Homework help

DEAR support - by

invitation

Library

E4

various

Mrs Buckle

Mrs C Sykes

All English

teachers

Wednesday after

school.

Thursday lunch &

after school

Geography

Revision and exam practice/homework catch up

C13, C14 and C1

Mr Ritchie, Mrs Butten, and Mrs Hughes (Mrs Knox by arrangement)

C13 Wednesday after school TRI C14 Tuesday after school EHX/RBU Weds & Thurs lunchtimes TRI C13

Graphics coursework booster D8 Mrs Brixey Wednesday & Thursday after school

History Focused revision session on each topic Teachers are available for catch up and help sessions every lunch.

C2/C3/C12 Ms Kelly Mrs Ward, Miss Lyons,

Weds and Thurs

Tuesday

Friday

Maths P6 Maths Surgeries: Key topic practise each week for both Tiers.

B1, B9, B12

Mrs Raynor Mrs Thompson

Tuesdays, after

school

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Topic lists/dates will be posted outside the Maths office.

Mr Northwood Mrs Simon

Media Coursework catch-up sessions are available every lunchtime in L21.

L21 Mr Everitt Mrs Sykes

MFL Intervention booster sessions and masterclasses (invitation only) on a 4 week cycle

MFL area Mrs Rigby, Miss Gittus, Miss Mott (French), Mrs Fleming, Miss Holmes, Mrs Hollender (German)

Wednesday DEAR

and after school

(German), Thursday

DEAR and after

school (French)

MUSIC Revision/coursework catch up

M block Mr Godsmark Mrs Crocker

Tues After School

Wed Lunch and Wed

after school.

PE Coursework/Revision by Topic

P9 (From November)

CMX Thursday afterschool

Coursework until

Christmas.

Physics Combined Science and Separate Science Intervention

Science Block

Science Team

By invitation only

Product Design VCERT Craft

Catch up sessions D17 Mrs Chignell

Wednesday lunch

Wednesday after

school

Other lunch and after

school sessions on

request

Combined Science Masterclasses Homework Assistance

Science Block

Science Team

By invitation only

Textiles

Coursework/ Theory booster sessions

D9

Mrs Sylvester- Church JSZ

Individual tutorials can be arranged - Monday lunchtime Thursday 3.30 - 4.30

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COURSEWORK DEADLINES

Child Development February half term

Physical Education Friday 9th February 2018

Computer Science February half-term

Dance Practical exam 28.3.18

Media 4th January 2018

Music February half-term

EXAM BOARDS INFORMATION

Courses Course Number

Exam Board

Exam Board telephone number

Exam Board Website Address

ART AND DESIGN

8201 AQA 01619531180 www.aqa.org.uk

ART – FINE ART 8202 AQA 01619531180 www.aqa.org.uk

BIOLOGY 8461 AQA 01619531180 www.aqa.org.uk

BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE

J814 OCR 01123553998 www.ocr.org.uk

CHEMISTRY 8463 AQA 01619531180 www.aqa.org.uk

COMPUTER SCIENCE

J276 OCR 01123553998 www.ocr.org.uk

DANCE 8236 AQA 01619531180 www.aqa.org.uk

DRAMA 1DR0 AQA 01619531180 www.aqa.org.uk

D&T FOOD J309 OCR 01123553998 www.ocr.org.uk

D&T GRAPHICS

J303 OCR 08456180440 www.ocr.org.uk

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

J441 OCR 01123553998 www.ocr.org.uk

PRODUCT DESIGN - VCERT IN CRAFT

601/0043/6 NCFE 0191 239 8000

www.ncfe.org.uk

D&T TEXTILES 4570 AQA 01619531180 www.aqa.org.uk

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ENGINEERING NCFE 0191 239 8000*

https://www.ncfe.org.uk

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

8700 AQA 0800 197 7162

http://www.aqa.org.uk

ENGLISH LITERATURE

J352 OCR 01223553998 www.ocr.org.uk

FRENCH 8658 AQA 01619531180 www.aqa.org.uk

GEOGRAPHY J384 OCR 01223553998 www.ocr.org.uk

GERMAN 8668 AQA 01619531180 www.aqa.org.uk

HISTORY 1HI0 EDEXCEL

08456180440 edexcel.com

ICT - CIDA EDEXCEL

08456180440 http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/digital-applications-cida-dida/cida-dida-l1-2014.html

MATHEMATICS

1MA1 EDEXCEL

08456180440 edexcel.com

MEDIA STUDIES 4391 WJEC 029 2026 5000

wjec.co.uk

MUSIC J536 OCR 01223553998 www.ocr.org.uk

PHYSICS 8463 AQA 01619531180 www.aqa.org.uk

P.E. 8582 AQA 01619531180 www.aqa.org.uk

SCIENCE COMBINED TRILOGY

8464 AQA 01619531180 www.aqa.org.uk

SPANISH 8698 AQA 01619531180 www.aqa.org.uk

BTEC SPORT LEVEL 1/2

Award in Sport

EDEXCEL

08456180440 edexcel.com

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SUBJECT SPECIFIC REVISION MATERIALS

Show My Homework:

https://angmering.showmyhomework.co.uk/school/homeworks/calendar. This will open the calendar and show you all the home learning set. To make it easier to see, please use filters on the left hand side to select the correct year group and see all the home learning set by your child’s teachers. Clicking on a task then gives you the resources and details of the task. Alternatively get your child to log in and show you.

https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/2017/05/19/revisionapp

Other subjects suggest other websites and revision guides, details are below:

Art

http://www.studentartguide.com/ www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips www.tate.org.uk www.nationalgallery.org.uk

www.pinterest.com/arthobbs/ http://www.saatchigallery.com/

Business Studies

www.tutor2u.net/revision_notes_business_gcse.htm

www.businessed.co.uk

www.bbc.co.uk/news/business

OCR GCSE Business Studies Revision Guide by Neil Denby, published by Philip Allan Updates (available to

borrow from school library).

Child Development

OCR GCSE Child Development by Jean Marshall

BBC Bitesize - topics

www.ocr.org.uk/.../gcse-home-economics-child-development-j441-from-2012

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Computing

www.tinyurl.com/lxr4zaa link to textbook revision guide

http://www.cambridgegcsecomputing.org/ good revision website. Contains most of the theory aspect of the

course

https://www.codecademy.com/tracks/python very useful for home learning python programming language to a

sufficient level for GCSE

http://www.teachcomputerscience.com/index.php/2012-09-16-14-22-52/revision-notes Comprehensive revision

notes & past papers

Dance

All GCSE Anthology Fact Files and Video links are accessible from Google Classroom. 'Heads up' Online revision tool (available in the lead up to the exams)

Drama

Past paper practice; http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama/gcse/drama-4240/past-papers-and-mark-schemes

Specification: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4240-W-SP-14.PDF

English

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700 https://www.youtube.com/user/mrbruff Book resources: CGP Books - cgpbooks.co.uk GCSE AQA English Language Complete Revision and Practice ISBN 9781782944140 ENGLISH – BBC GCSE Bitesize.

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English Literature

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-english-literature-j352-from-2015/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/prosejekyllhyde/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/dramamacbeth/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zxkhfrd/videos/1 (DNA - Kelly) http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/dramaromeojuliet/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/proseanitaandme/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zxfbxsg (Never Let Me Go) http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z33qxsg (Poetry) http://www.litcharts.com/

Food

www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/ www.nutrition.org.uk/ www.eatwell.gov.uk/ Revision Guides are available from School at a cost of £4.50

Geography

Revision guide suggested is GCSE Geography OCR B Specification. ISBN number: 978-1-78294-618-2 and the Exam Practice Work book, ISBN number: 978-1-78294-619-9 at a cost of £6.10 for both (through the school for a limited time) or £10.90 for both through CGP books.

Graphics

www.ocr.org.uk – Textbook recommended OCR Design & Technology for GCSE GRAPHICS ISBN number 978-0-340-98198-6

History

Revision guides for each topic are available to buy from Pearson prices start from £5.89. BBC bitesize also has revision notes, quizzes and clips on each of the topics that students will have studied- https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/examspecs/zw4bv4j http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/mwh/ir2/trumandoctrineandmarshallplan_video.shtml

Mathematics

GCSE Maths Revision Guides: "Collins" for sale from Maths Office at £2.50. CGP GCSE Maths Workbooks and Practice Paper Books at both Foundation and Higher for sale from Maths Office at £2.50 each

GCSE 'Maths Watch' CD: Foundation and Higher versions available to purchase from Maths Office at £4·00. Pearson Target Practise books 5, 7 and 9 available from Maths Office in November £2.00 Online Maths web resource: We subscribe to <mymaths.co.uk> and we thoroughly recommend this. Our login is <angmering> and password <circle>.

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Media

CPG Publication GCSE Media Revision Guide by Richard Parsons

mediaknowall.com

MFL

We recommend all students have access to a foreign language dictionary and revision guide/workbook for AQA MFL. There are a number of online language learning websites and apps available. Examples include: www.languagesonline.org.uk (available for French, German and Spanish) and www.bbc.co.uk/languages

Music

Study Guides, Area of study information on Google docs. BBC Bitesize

PE

Revision guides have been provided, www.mypeexam.org and student work booklets.

Product Design - VCERT in Craft

www.etsy.com www.pintrest.com www.craftcouncil.org.uk Creative & Cultural Skills – Sector Skills Council for Visual Art, Design and Craft www.skillset.org – Sector Skills Council for Creative Media www.citb.co.uk – Sector Skills Council for Construction www.vam.ac.uk – Victoria and Albert Museum www.ceramicreview.com – The Magazine for Ceramic Art and Craft www.hse.gov.uk –Health and Safety Executive www.architecture.com – Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) www.rics.org – Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) www.ice.org.uk – Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Science

Free revision videos: www.my-gcsescience.com

Notes, activities and quizzes: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

Specification and past papers: www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse Revision guides are available, please pay on parent pay (£6 Combined £9 Separate Science) and collect from the Science Office (S19).

Homework is being set via homework booklets on a regular basis. This information will be on www.showmyhomework.com. Students are expected to attempt all questions and may use the internet and revision guides to help them.

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Textiles

GCP Revision guide and student work booklet - AQA specification, which are available to purchase at the

start of the course, or online through Amazon

Collins GCSE Essential - Textiles Technology - Revision guide and student work booklet

GCSE Bitesize Revision.

AQA - Design & Technology: Textiles, for past papers and mark schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/

Moodle - for extensive exemplar material - for year 10, the coursework and the theory examination.

TIPS FOR PARENTS

Supporting your child in setting themselves up for revision:

● Talk to your child about how you can support them, and what they would find helpful. ● The simplest things often get in the way of starting revision—weeks can be lost when students

are ‘ going to get some folders soon……’. Get around these by providing the files, dividers etc. ● Encourage your child to empty their bags and file handouts etc. at the end of each day. ● Support your child in choosing one good revision book for each subject– it’s the best investment

you will make. ● Help your child plan a revision timetable. It is the single thing that will make the biggest difference

to the effectiveness of the revision—and therefore the outcome.

Supporting your child in doing the Revision:

● Help them stick to their revision plan, and keep to the start and finish times they have agreed.

Praise them when they do it and if necessary agree a reward structure. ● Quietly top up their equipment with pens, pencils, rulers etc. Try not to get ‘wound up’ about lost

items. ● Provide favourite snacks and water for revision sessions. ● Be sensitive to the pressure your child is feeling—let them know that if they are really not up to it

on an odd day, it isn’t the end of the world. Remind them of all the good work they have done. ● Keep regular ‘check-ins’ and avoid nagging in the meantime. Take an interest in how the revision

is going, talk through any difficulties with them.

HELPFUL WEBSITES:

www.gcse.com helps with revision techniques. www.hotcourses.com subject specific support. www.s-chool.co.uk general tips

www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize for subject specific revision materials

www.getrevising.co.uk for creating revision timetables and resources

www.revisioncentre.co.uk for revision tips and games

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MENTAL HEALTH and WELL-BEING

Just as people’s bodies can become unwell, people’s minds can become unwell too. Mental health problems are more common than you might think - three children in every classroom have a mental health problem. With the exams looming, it is important that students, parents and teachers take action to promote well-being.

Sometimes it can feel like we don't have any control over what we think or how we feel. But by making simple changes to our lives, we can make a real difference to our mental health, especially during the exam season. Feeling good is worth investing in - and the best thing is that these simple tips won't cost you much time or money.

The Year 11 Insight module on Mental Health and Well-being will explore these issues; however here are ten top tips for beating anxiety during the exam season:

1. Take some deep breaths any time you feel stressed: Breathe in for 10 seconds and out for 10.

Simple, but surprisingly effective!

2. Get in control: Create a revision timetable and plan what needs to be done.

3. Find a quiet place to revise

4. Don’t stress alone: Talk to friends, parents and teachers if you are worried.

5. Take breaks between revision sessions and socialise

6. Get plenty of exercise to rid yourself of pent up energy

7. Get outside and enjoy some fresh air.

8. Ensure you have a good sleep routine

9. Drink plenty of water and eat well. Cut down on processed foods.

10. Remember! The exam season is just that; it does not last forever.

A helpful website for parents and students which helps with issues around well-being: http://www.youngminds.org.uk/

REVISION Guide for students:

Setting up:

● Buy a set of files– one for each exam you will take. ● File information from lessons into each folder. ● Start EARLY; allow at least two weeks for each exam– this will help ease the stress! - Make a

realistic timetable. ● Get a good revision book/CD ROM or aid for each subject. ● Keep everything you need in one place to avoid wasting time at the beginning of each session.

Doing the revision:

● Go to ALL lessons & make them work for YOU (especially the ones you don’t like, or find hard).

Remember, you are now working for you, not the teacher. ● Use a revision technique that works for you (you will learn more about these on our Study Skills

Day). ● Get hold of past papers from your teachers and the internet. ● Have clear and specific goals for each revision session.

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● Have a start and finish time, and stick to them. ● Get into a routine of following your plan. If you really don’t feel like it, do it for 15mins and then

decide whether to carry on (15 mins is better than nothing). ● Ignore the urge to tidy your room for the first time in years. ● Clear your head before you begin. Give yourself 2 mins to write down what is on your mind and

tell yourself to deal with it later. ● Stop and take a break if you become angry or overwhelmed. Try to talk to someone about what is

bothering you. ● Don’t waste time struggling– note down what you find hard or don’t understand, and speak to the

teacher about it next lesson. ● If there are two things you don’t ‘get’ leave them out (unless you are aiming for an A* ) ● Break down each topic into ‘do-able’ chunks

● Tick off each area when you have done it. ● Revisit your notes after one day, week and month. THIS REALLY WORKS. ● Don’t be influenced by friends who say they aren’t doing much work. Your

results don’t matter to them, but they are vital for you. ● Don’t forget it’s not forever– think of the Summer Holiday.

Last Minute Revision:

● It is worth it! By the day before your exam, your revision notes should be short enough to read through in one session. This will help key concepts stick in your mind.

QUICK TIPS FOR REVISING:

● Make yourself start however much you don’t want to—the hardest bit is over then. ● Build in short breaks. ● Do frequent short exercises—stretches, walking around etc. ● Drink water and get fresh air. Keep the temperature cool. ● Eat ‘brain food’, avoid sugar and have lots of healthy snacks. ● Take a day off and do something completely different. ● Do something relaxing before revision and bedtime. Promise yourself little rewards after each

session. ● At the end of each session, file away your notes and clutter so that your work area is clear, and

ready for the next session.

KEY TERMS USED IN EXAM QUESTIONS

Account for

Explain the process or reason for something being the way it is.

Discuss Explore the subject by looking at its advantages and disadvantages (i.e. for and against). Attempt to come to some sort of judgement.

Analyse Explore the main ideas of the subject, show they are important and how they are related.

Distinguish Explain the difference.

Calculate Find out using mathematics.

Enumerate Make a list of the points under discussion.

Comment on Discuss the subject, explain it and give an opinion on it.

Estimate Guess the amount or value.

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Compare Show the similarities (but you can also point out the differences).

Explain Describe, giving reasons ad causes.

Complete Finish off.

Express Put the ideas into words.

Conclude Decide after reasoning something out.

Evaluate Give an opinion by exploring the good and bad points. It’s a bit like asking you to assess something. Attempt to support your argument with expert opinion.

Concise Short and brief.

Factors The fact or circumstances that contribute to a result.

Contrast Show the differences ~ compare and contrast questions are very common in exams – they want you to say how something is similar and how it may be different too.

Give an account of Describe.

Criticise Analyse and them make a judgement or give an opinion. You could show both the good and bad points. You could refer to an expert’s opinion within this question.

Give reasons for Use words like because in your answer as you will be explaining how or why something is that way.

Define Give the meaning. This should be short.

Identify Recognise, prove something as being certain.

Describe Give a detailed account. Illustrate

Show by explaining and giving examples.

Differentiate Explore and explain the difference. Indicate

Point out, make something known.

Interpret

Explain the meaning by using examples and opinions.

Relate

Show the connection between things.

Justify

Give a good reason for offering an opinion.

State Write briefly the main points.

List

An item-by-item record of relevant images. This would normally be in note form without any need to be descriptive.

Summarise

Give the main points of an idea or argument. Leave out unnecessary details that could cloud the issue.

Outline Concentrate on the main bits of the topic or item. Ignore the minor detail.

Trace

Show how something has developed from beginning to end.

Prove

Give real evidence, not opinion, which proves an argument and shows it to be true.

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SITTING THE EXAMS

Key tasks for students

Before the exam:

Know your exam timetable.

● Know when and where you need to be each day—leave early. ● Allow time for your brain to wake up—have a shower and breakfast ( or take a banana or cereal

bar with you) ● Make sure you have everything you need, including pens you enjoy writing with. ● Visit the toilet before the exam begins. ● Take water into the exam and sip it throughout—your retention and concentration will be 70%

better if you are hydrated. ● Don’t worry if you can’t remember anything at all before the exam—if you have revised, the

information WILL be there.

During the exam:

● Remember that nervousness is normal and gives the brain extra adrenalin which will help you

make the final effort. ● Take a couple of deep breaths. ● If your mind goes blank—don’t panic. There will be some of the paper you can do. Read it slowly

and calmly. ● Remind yourself of the exam structure. Read the instructions and don’t pick up your pen until you

have done this. ● Keep to a timescale for each question based on the number of marks given... ● Where there are several questions to answer, tackle those you are most confident about first. ● Always check through your work at the end. Examiners have said it is possible to increase your

score by one grade by doing this.

TOP TIPS ON EXAM STRATEGY Success in exams involves two ingredients - having a thorough knowledge of the subject matter AND making the most of your knowledge in the exam through effective answering technique.

Here are four golden rules to apply to all your GCSE papers:

1. Allow time to read the paper carefully The importance of reading the paper carefully and choosing your questions wisely cannot be said enough at this stage. Take your time. Be smart and size-up the paper before answering.

2. Stick to your game plan An overall strategy should have emerged from your revision and exam preparation in each subject. In some cases, this plan will work like a dream but there will always be surprises to deal with in some papers. Don't get flustered. Stick to your game plan, trust your judgement, and move on.

3. Sweep up any mistakes In the pressure of the exam hall, it is easy to make errors. Misreading the instruction on a question can make an entire answer invalid. A simple miscalculation can lose you valuable time. Always leave a few minutes at the end to tidy-up errors. Simply changing a definition / formula / calculation at this stage could be the difference between a good and an average grade.

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4. Attempt all questions You can always polish an answer further but, if there is no attempt made at part of a question, the examiner can't give you any marks. BUT if the instructions on the front of the paper tell you to answer a certain number of questions – stick to this!!

ANSWERING EXAM QUESTIONS

1. Scan all the questions. 2. Mark all the questions you could answer. 3. Read these questions carefully. 4. Choose the correct number of questions in each section. 5. Decide on an order: best answers first. 6. Divide up your time, allowing more time for the questions with the most marks. 7. Underline the key words in the question. 8. Plan your answer. 9. Stick to the point of the question. 10. Write your answer. 11. Use the plan at every stage – e.g. every paragraph. 12. Check your answer against the plan. Look out for mistakes. 13. If you have time, re-read the questions and your answers and make any

necessary corrections.

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU TO ENSURE YOUR CHILD ACHIEVES THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THIS YEAR. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS

PLEASE GET IN TOUCH.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SIXTH FORM APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED AND INTERVIEWS HAVE BEEN TAKING PLACE OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS. SOME POPULAR COURSES ARE BEGINNING TO FILL UP SO TO GUARANTEE YOUR CHILD’S PLACE, PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AS SOON AS

POSSIBLE.

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The Angmering School

Station Road

Angmering

West Sussex

BN16 4HH

Telephone

01903 772351

Email [email protected]

Web site www.angmeringschool.co.uk

Headteacher

Simon Liley