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INTERVENTION TIMETABLE DAY MON TUES WED THUR FRI LUNCHTIME 1.15-1.45PM Maths (EB/MK) Geography (AP) Revision English (Priority over other subjects until Nov exam) Science (VT/NI) History (Group 1) MFL Child Care / BTEC Science (HP) Maths (MY JW LC) Art (LD) Optional extra English (Priority over other subjects until Nov exam) Science (DW/RM) History (Group 2) RE (SN) Sociology (ER) Art (LD) Optional extra English (Priority over other subjects until Nov exam) History (Group 3) Art (LD) Optional extra English (Priority over other subjects until exam) History (Group 4) RE (SN) (Open session for anyone) Business Studies (TC) English (Priority over other subjects until Nov exam) AFTER SCHOOL 3.05-4.00PM Technology (DG) Geography (AP) Art (LD) Science (VT/RM/DW) Technology (DG) Optional Extra GCSE PE (Practical Intervention) MFL GCSE PE (Theory Intervention) 2
HOMEWORK TIMETABLE DAY MON SUBJECT SCIENCE ENGLISH TUES WED THUR FRI MATHEMATICS OPTION D OPTION C OPTION A PE (Miss Rodgers and Mr Mitchell) MATHEMATICS ENGLISH PE (Mr James, Mrs Moore, Mrs Geldard-Williams) SCIENCE OPTION B OPTION A OPTION B OPTION C OPTION D ART CHILD CARE GEOGRAPHY HISTORY PERFORMING ARTS CHILD CARE FRENCH FOOD TECHNOLOGY RESISTANT MATERIALS SOCIOLOGY ART BUSINESS STUDIES FRENCH ICT MUSIC FRENCH GEOGRAPHY HISTORY HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE RESISTANT MATERIALS 3
KEY DATES DAY DATE EVENT NOTES THUR 22 October 2015 Careers Fair FRI 23 October 2015 End of Half Term MON 2 November 2015 Start of Half Term WED 4 November 2015 English GCSE Resit Exam WED 4 November 2015 Revision Information Evening MON 16 November 2015 Start of Mock Exams 1 FRI 20 November 2015 End of Mock Exams 1 FRI 18 December 2015 End of Term MON 2 January 2016 Start of Term MON 11 January 2016 Maths GCSE Exam TUES 19 January 2016 Maths GCSE Exam MON 8 February 2016 Start of Mock Exams 2 FRI 12 February 2016 End of Mock Exams 2 FRI 12 February 2016 End of Half Term MON 22 February 2016 Start of Half Term WED 9 March 2016 Reports for Y11 MON 9 May 2016 Start of GCSE Exams THUR 24 March 2016 End of Term MON 11 April 2016 Start of Term THUR 30 June 2016 End of GCSE Exams All students involved (during school hours) Only some students are involved Only Mrs Butler s Maths Group Only Mrs Butler s Maths Group 4
SCHOOL MATTERS - ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE DURING ONE SCHOOL YEAR EQUIVALENT DAYS EQUIVALENT SESSIONS EQUIVALENT WEEKS EQUIVALENT LESSONS MISSED 95% 9 days 90% 19 days 85% 29 days 80% 38 days 75% 48 days 70% 57 days 65% 67 days 18 sessions 38 sessions 58 sessions 76 sessions 96 sessions 114 sessions 134 sessions 2 weeks 4 weeks 6 weeks 8 weeks 10 weeks 11.5 weeks 13.5 weeks 50 lessons 100 lessons 150 lessons 200 lessons 250 lessons 290 lessons 340 lessons 5
INTRODUCTION This booklet has been put together to provide you with information. It does not have all of the answers but it is up to you to use it as you think best. We hope you find it useful. How well you do in your final examinations will depend on how much effort you put into your class work, controlled assessment and studies. Ultimately your grades will be a reflection of the amount of time and effort that you put in now. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SECTION 1 MIND MAPPING 7-8 SECTION 2 READING 9 SECTION 3 NOTE TAKING 10 SECTION 4 CONCENTRATION BASIC GUIDELINES 11 SECTION 5 PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE REVISION 12 SECTION 6 UNDERSTANDING THE EXAM QUESTIONS TERMS AND DEFINITION LIST 13 SECTION 7 EXAM TIPS 14 SECTION 8 MAKING A TIMETABLE 15-16 SECTION 9 REVISION SURVIVAL GUIDE 17 SECTION 10 REVISION GUIDES AND OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES 18-38 6
SECTION 1 MIND MAPPING Mind maps are an excellent tool for effective learning. Mind maps stimulate both right and left hemispheres of the brain and the combination of language, logic, colour and images makes this an excellent memory tool. Used correctly, they reflect the way the brain naturally organises information. They can be used to: record large amounts of information in a small space generate new ideas and organise them at the same time The rules of mind mapping Everyone can create their own personal style of mind mapping. Use these rules as a guide to help you find your own personal style. PAPER CENTRAL IMAGE Blank paper Have a central image which Landscape not portrait attracts the eye Use only one side BRANCHES WORDS Main branches are thicker to Only use key words show important key ideas Main branch word upper case Use curved lines to create Lower branch word lower case interest Size should relate to importance IMAGES COLOUR Help to simulate the right Stimulates the right hemisphere hemisphere of the brain Use one colour for each main branch Easy to remember Attract the eye The eye takes in images more quickly than words (& remembers for longer) SPACING SYMBOLS Leave lots of space so that you can Use arrows to guide the eye add to the mind map Create your own symbols PERSONAL STYLE HAVE FUN It is your mind map and it needs to be When learning is fun, you learn things In a style appropriate to you faster and you remember things! 7
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SECTION 2 READING There is more than one way to read! Different texts can be read in different ways for different purposes. a) SKIM-READING Quick skim reading to get a general impression. This can mainly be used to assess the relevance of a piece of text or sort out which texts might be worth reading in detail later on. b) SCANNING Similar to skim reading but with the purpose of finding specific information. For example, using the index to find a word and then locating the given page in a book. c) RECEPTIVE READING Reading at a steady speed from start to finish as you would read a story. It is useful to get a good, general idea of the contents. d) INTENSIVE READING This is reading in depth, taking notes and asking questions raised by the reading. 9
SECTION 3 NOTE TAKING Note taking is an excellent way in which to record, store and retrieve information quite quickly. You could make notes when you are reading, and when you are revising. You must do it properly though. Different people make notes in different ways; the most important thing is that you understand them later. When you are making notes, ask yourself the following questions: a) Why am I taking these notes? b) What are the key points? c) How am I going to arrange and organise these notes? d) Do they make sense? Once you have completed a set of notes, check through them carefully to make sure that you have covered all of the main points and that you understand them. It is also useful to underline and highlight key words or quotes. Top Tips for Revising with Notes - This method will only be effective if you actually write things down. - Try to write as concisely as possible, you only want to note down the key points so that you can then refer back to them quickly and be reminded of them. - Place your notes in different locations around the house so that you are reminded of key concepts e.g. on the fridge, in the bathroom, on the doors etc. - Use colours to distinguish important ideas and to highlight key concepts. Don t spend ages just making your notes look pretty though. - Sometimes, making mnemonics can help. - Once you have created a set of notes, revisit them later and test yourself on the content. 10
SECTION 4 CONCENTRATION BASIC GUIDELINES 1. Set aside a time and place for study and study only! a) Identify a specific place that you can use for revision. b) Ensure that your study area has: good lighting ventilation a comfortable chair, not too comfortable a desk/table or area large enough to spread out your materials. c) Ensure that you avoid having the following in your study area: A distracting view of any other activities you may wish to be involved in A mobile phone A loud stereo A television A friend who wants to talk a lot 2. Divide your work into small, short-range goals a. Don t set vague targets which are too demanding e.g. I am going to spend all day Saturday studying. This is not practical and could end up demotivating you. b. Take the time block that you have scheduled for study and set a reachable study goal. For example: finish making notes on chapter seven of my Science book, complete one Maths exercise, write the rough draft to my English essay etc. c. Set your goal when you sit down to study before you start to work (reward yourself once you have achieved it chocolate is good for this!). Make sure that any goals you set are challenging but achievable. 11
SECTION 5 PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE REVISION Make a list of all the subjects that you are revising for. Look through the syllabus/check with your teacher and make sure that you cover each topic that may come up. Make a detailed revision timetable several months/weeks before the exam. Make sure that you include time-out to relax and do other things. Find out how many papers there are for each subject. Find out where, when and how long each exam is. Do you know what each paper covers and if you need any special equipment e.g. a calculator? Be clear about what you already know and are therefore confident with. Organise a suitable place to work away from distractions. Do a reality check check your understanding of what you have been revising: get others to test you, test yourself, complete an online activity etc. Decide how much time you need to spend on each area. Take regular stretch breaks. Every 30 minutes or so move around and have a stretch, then re-focus. Keep your revision organised and planned. If for some reason you fall behind on your timetable, re-organise it realistically so that you are still able to cover everything. If you have made some notes, review them on the same day to help you remember them. Look at them again two days later, then a week later to check you have remembered the key points. Make sure that you are in the right frame of mind. Be positive and believe in yourself! Drink water, eat high-energy foods and get some good sleep (at least 8 hours). Your brain needs to be rested, fed and watered in order to learn most effectively. Use a range of methods for your revision, such as: mind maps, body actions, recording notes on a phone or other device verbally, flash cards, post-its etc. 12
SECTION 6 UNDERSTANDING THE EXAM QUESTIONS TERMS AND DEFINITION LIST Analyse Compare Illustrate Outline State Summarise Review Clarify Comment on Consider Demonstrate Describe Discuss Contrast Explain Look very closely at the detail Say how things are the same and different Give examples to make your points clear. It can also mean to use diagrams, drawings or figures to support your answer Describe without too much detail. Give the main features of. v Present the information clearly but briefly. Using your own words, bring together the main points without including detail or examples. Go over the whole thing picking out the important parts to give your opinion on. Make it simple and clear. Give your opinions or point of view. Take it into account. What are your thoughts about it? Show using lots of examples Give a detailed account of something as it is. You do not need to give your opinion on it. Give the important reasons for and against and come to some conclusion from these. Show how things are different. Make the information clear by giving reasons and further evidence to support it. 13
SECTION 7 EXAM TIPS Get a good night s sleep before the exam. Before you set off from home, relax and imagine yourself walking calmly to the exam room and successfully completing the exam. If you see it and believe it, it is more likely to come true. Make sure that you take all of the equipment that you might need. Get to the exam early. If possible, take a bottle of water into the exam room (with the label removed). Read through the whole paper. Don t spend too long on one question; be clear at the start of the exam about how long you will spend on each question. Read the instructions carefully. Put a tick next to the questions that you want to do/have to do. Look at how many marks are awarded for each question this often indicates how much detail you should go into. Underline the important words in a long question this will help you to break down the question and check you have answered all parts. Don t be afraid to write on the exam paper you might want to underline words in a question or make very quick notes. 14
SECTION 8 MAKING A TIMETABLE 15
WHERE CAN I GET FURTHER HELP? There are a couple of useful websites below. There are also lots of examples in the second part of this booklet with subject specific websites and revision guides. Be cautious when using any website though and make sure that the information you are working with is accurate and relevant to the content of your course. The best person to ask for any further guidance is your subject teacher. Don t forget, there are lots of opportunities in school to attend revision and booster sessions, make the most of them! www.s-cool.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ AND please read the question carefully and think before you put pen to paper. 16
SECTION 9 REVISION SURVIVAL GUIDE Relax and Stay Calm Prepare well - pace, not race. Make a list of things that are worrying you and talk them over with someone who knows what you are going through get Help if you are stuck! Recognise the symptoms of stress: Excessive tiredness, irritability, headaches, increased heart rate and inability to relax, may all be cues that you are suffering from stress. TIME MANAGEMENT Be realistic with your revision timetable. Mix your subjects up and try not to spend more than 50-60 minutes on each one. Factor in breaks too. EXERCISE Take time out to get some fresh air, socialise and take part in your favourite sport SLEEP Wind down before bed with a hot drink and relaxing music. Avoid computer games before you go to sleep as these will not help you to relax. EAT WELL Avoid lots of fizzy drinks and caffeine; drink smoothies, milkshakes or water instead. Have plenty of fruit. Nibble on bread sticks and pasta. Carbohydrates will give you energy Use the power of brain food such proteins found in fish and cheese. Have small treats to reward yourself for hard work! Never under-estimate the power of positive thought. Imagine yourself succeeding as you walk to your exam. If you see it and believe it, it is more likely to come true! Be confident, if you have worked hard and prepared well you will succeed! 17
SECTION 10 REVISION GUIDES AND OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXAMS IN 2016 - CAMBRIDGE IGCSE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: In your English Language exam, you will need to demonstrate that you understand attitudes and meanings in unseen texts. You will also need to show an understanding of the ways in which writers achieve effects. In response to your reading of the extracts, you need to analyse and develop facts, ideas and opinions. To summarise information correctly you need to show the examiner that you know what information is important to use from a text. You may be asked to write any of the following text types: letter, report, journal, speech, interview, newspaper report or magazine article. In your writing, it is important to show that can imagine, and express clearly, thoughts and feelings; that you can sequence facts, ideas and opinions; that you can use a range of appropriate vocabulary and that you can use a register that is appropriate for the audience and context of the task. There is only one exam paper for English Language which amounts to 40% of your GCSE grade. 18
SUGGESTED REVISION ACTIVITIES: Read extracts from bibliomania.com and then practise summarising what they are about in your own words. Create mind maps of the main features of the following text types: letter, report, journal, speech, interview, newspaper report or magazine article. Rewrite an extract from a story from another character's point of view. Practise writing CME paragraphs on persuasive leaflets or texts. Keep a log of words that you commonly misspell and practise spelling them. Use a thesaurus to create mind maps of words to help widen your vocabulary. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT: www.bbc.co.uk/learning/ www.bibliomania.com Cambridge igcse as a First Language third addition ISBN: 9781444191660 Cambridge IGCSE First Language IGCSE Workbook, Fourth ISBN: 9781107695771 CGP Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar for GCSE ISBN: 9781847628916 19
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXAMS IN 2017 - AQA GCSE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: In your English Language GCSE, there will be two exam papers. For paper 1, you will need to read and answer questions on a fiction text that will assess your ability to select information and interpret what it means, commenting on the writers' use of language and structure to create meaning. You will also need to write a descriptive or narrative piece of writing for this question paper. You will need to communicate clearly your ideas in an appropriate register. You must use a range of sentence structures, vocabulary and punctuation and also spell and punctuate accurately. For paper 2, you will need to read and compare extracts; one non-fiction text and one literary non-fiction text. This question will assess the same skills as paper 1 but you will be expected to compare the writers' ideas and perspectives. You will also need to write showing your ability to present a viewpoint. You will need to be able to communicate your viewpoint clearly. Again for this paper you must use a range of sentence structures, vocabulary and punctuation and also spell and punctuate accurately. 20
SUGGESTED REVISION ACTIVITIES: Use Bibliomania to read a wide range of texts from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, including literature and literary non-fiction. Practise summarising and bullet pointing texts in your own words to show an understanding of what you have read. Revise spelling and grammar rules. Create punctuation cards to help you remember how to use each type of punctuation. Create mind maps of grammatical and linguistic key terms. Create a mind map of connectives that could be used to compare and contrast. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT: http://www.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/gcse/english-language- 8700/teach/command-words Bibliomania.com AQA GCSE English Language and Literature ISBN: 978000759679 CGP Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar for GCSE ISBN: 978184762891 21
ENGLISH LITERATURE JUNE 2016 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS For students taking the English Literature igcse exam in June 2016, coursework will represent 25 % of the overall award. Three essays will be completed on: poetry (Island Man and Blessing), novel (I m The King Of The Castle by Susan Hill). There will be two exams : Paper 1 includes the novel (I m The King of The Castle) and poetry from the Cambridge Anthology (Songs of Ourselves) and Paper 2 Drama : An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley. SUGGESTED REVISION ACTIVITIES : Re read the set texts at home. Create character cards with key words and short quotations for each of the main characters. Create mind maps to track key themes and ideas within the texts. Practise essay questions (which will be issued by the English Department). It would be useful to practise planning and writing these in timed conditions ( each question is 45 minutes in the exam). ADDITIONAL SUPPORT: Study guides on the set texts are easily available from bookshops or Amazon. York Notes study guides on the exam set texts (I m The King Of The Castle, An Inspector Calls) CGP study guides on the exam set texts ( I m The King Of The Castle, An Inspector Calls) Internet: GCSE BITESIZE An Inspector Calls www.matthewspoetry.co.uk 22
ENGLISH LITERATURE JUNE 2017 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS For students taking the English Literature AQA examination in June 2017. The qualification is 100% examination. Paper 1: Macbeth and 19 th century novel ( The Sign of Four OR Frankenstein) is worth 40%. Paper 2 : Modern texts ( An Inspector Calls) and the AQA Poetry Anthology, plus a question on unseen poetry, is worth 60%. SUGGESTED REVISION ACTIVITIES : Re read the set texts at home. Create character cards with key words and short quotations. Create mind maps to track key themes and ideas within the texts. Revision Guides containing past essay questions will be issued to the students for them to practise at home. It would be useful to practise planning and writing these in timed conditions (each question is 45 minutes in the exam). ADDITIONAL SUPPORT: Study guides on the set texts are readily available from bookshops or Amazon. AQA English Literature Revision Guide Collins GCSE York Notes study guides on the exam set texts (Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, The Sign Of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley, 23
Macbeth by William Shakespeare). Please check which ones are needed for the particular English group. CGP study guides on the exam set texts as above. Please check which texts are being studied by the particular group WEBSITES : GCSE BITESIZE AN INSPECTOR CALLS and MACBETH www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesizeenglish/dramainspectorcalls 24
MATHEMATICS EDEXCEL All students are provided with a revision guide and a work book. Students are also provided with a MathsWatch CD to use at home. USEFUL WEBSITES: www.methodmaths.com Centre id: brownhills (all lower case) User name: first name (all lower case) Password: surname (all lower case) www.mymaths.co.uk Username: brownhills Password: number Students should use the colour coded feedback sheets to guide them on what topics to revise. 25
SCIENCE - OCR GATEWAY - 2 GCSE PATH YEAR 10 CORE science B1C1P1 and B2C2P2 Units will be examined at the end of year 10, the course is completed by the end of year 10 and the GCSE will be awarded in August of year 10. REVISION BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE: Collins workbook and revision guide in one for both year 10 and 11 content ISBN-10: 0007416032 ISBN-13: 978-0007416035 Or CGP Core Science for OCR gateway; ISBN-10: 1841467138 ISBN-13: 978-1841467139 SUITABLE WEBSITES TO USE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/ 26
SCIENCE - OCR GATEWAY - 2 GCSE PATH YEAR 11 ADDITIONAL science B3C3P3 and B4C4P4 Units will be examined at the end of year 11, the GCSE for ADDITIONAL SCIENCE will be awarded in August of year 11. REVISION BOOKS AVAILABLE: CPG ISBN-10: 1847627560 ISBN-13: 978-1847627568 (Not needed if the Collins book above has been purchased) SUITABLE WEBSITES TO USE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_ocr_gateway/ 27
"TRIPLE SCIENCE" - OCR GATEWAY - 3 GCSE PATH Year 10 PHYSICS P1P2P3 and P4P5P6 units will be examined at the end of year 10, the course is completed by the end of year 10 and the Physics GCSE will be awarded in August of year 10. REVISION BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE: Revision book and workbook for all Physics units from Collins; ISBN-10: 000741613X ISBN-13: 978-0007416134 Or CPG revision guide from CGP ISBN-10: 1847626335 ISBN-13: 978-1847626332 SUITABLE WEBSITES TO USE: Unit 1: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/home_energy/ Unit 2: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/energy_resources/ Unit 3: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_ocr_gateway/forces/ Unit 4: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_ocr_gateway/radiation/ Unit 5: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_ocr_gateway/space_for_reflectio n/ Unit 6: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_ocr_gateway/electricity_for_gadg ets/ 28
CHEMISTRY C1C2C3 and C4C5C6 units will be examined at the end of year 10, the course is completed by the end of year 10 and the Chemistry GCSE will be awarded in August of year 10. REVISION BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE: Revision Guide and workbook combined for all Chemistry units from Collins; ISBN-10: 0007416121 ISBN-13: 978-0007416127 Or CGP Revision guide ISBN-10: 1847626211 ISBN-13: 978-1847626219 SUITABLE WEBSITES TO USE: Fundamental knowledge: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/chemical_concepts/ Unit 1: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/carbon_chemistry/ Unit 2: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/chemical_resources/ Unit 3: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_ocr_gateway/chemical_economics/ Unit 4: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_ocr_gateway/periodic_table/ Unit 5: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_ocr_gateway/how_much/ Unit 6: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_ocr_gateway/chemistry_out_ther e/ 29
YEAR 11 - BIOLOGY B1B2B3 and B4B5B6 units will be examined at the end of year 11, the Biology GCSE will be awarded in August of year 11. REVISION BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE: Revision Guide and workbook combined for all Biology units from Collins; ISBN-10: 0007416113 ISBN-13: 978-0007416110 Or CGP Revision guide ISBN-10: 1847626092 ISBN-13: 978-1847626097 SUITABLE WEBSITES TO USE: Unit 1: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/understanding_organisms / Unit 2: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/understanding_environme nt/ Unit 3: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_ocr_gateway/living_g rowing/ Unit 4: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_ocr_gateway/green_w orld/ Unit 5: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_ocr_gateway/the_living_body/ Unit 6: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_ocr_gateway/beyond_the_micros cope/ 30
GCSE ART AND DESIGN All students will be assessed on the following criteria for their GCSE Art exam: A01- Development of ideas, informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and cultural understanding. A02- Refining ideas through experimentation and selecting appropriate resources and materials. A03- Recording observations and insights relevant to their intentions. A04- Present a personal, informed and meaningful response. WEBSITES Students should use the following websites to research Artists and find starting points for their chosen exam question. It is important that students choose Artists that create work they are inspired by, considering style, content, colour www.saatchiart.com www.tate.org/tate-modern www.nationalgallery.org.uk www.illustrationweb.com 31
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY GCSE WJEC CATERING Students will complete comprehensive notes during specific theory lessons in class which should be used to help them with their revision study and the notes cover every aspect of the course that they need to know. The WJEC exam covers 40% of their overall grade and includes a combination of short 1-3 mark questions and many longer essay style 6-12 mark questions so it is important that they practice completing the range of questions in their revision. Revision materials other than what are completed during lesson? If your child does feel they would benefit from extra revision resources, sometimes this can help anyway as they might have missed a lesson or their notes might not have been recorded in a lot of detail, they can get information from lots of different sources. These include: - Past papers Ask your teacher or go direct to the WJEC website yourself http://www.google.co.uk/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=b0lxvcyg7pj8wfbn4hoca#q=wjec%20catering%20past%20papers - Revision Guides (try and make sure they are specific to WJEC GCSE Catering but even GCSE Hospitality and Catering would be useful) GCP: GCSE WJEC Catering RRP: 6.00 My revision notes: GCSE WJEC Hospitality and Catering RRP: 7.99 - Course Text Book HODDER EDUCATION: WJEC Hospitality and Catering for GCSE RRP: 26.00 USEFUL WEBSITE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design 32
GCSE AQA RESISTANT MATERIALS Students will complete comprehensive notes during specific theory lessons in class which should be used to help them with their revision study and the notes cover every aspect of the course that they need to know. The AQA exam covers 40% of their overall grade and the exam is split into two distinct sections. The first section is a design task which will be based on a theme set by the exam board and communicated during lesson time, they will be tested on their knowledge of the design process and how creative they can be with their design solutions and how well they can communicate their ideas through sketches and labels. The second section is a theory section based on their working knowledge of Resistant Materials they will need to know technical information across a range of topic related to Resistant Materials (Wood, Metal, Plastic, Manufactured Boards and Composites). Revision materials other than what are completed during lesson? If your child does feel they would benefit from extra revision resources, sometimes this can help anyway as they might have missed a lesson or their notes might not have been recorded in a lot of detail, they can get information from lots of different sources. These include: - Past papers Ask your teacher or go direct to the AQA website yourself http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-andtechnology-resistant-materials-4560/past-papers-and-mark-schemes - Revision Guides (try and make sure they are specific to WJEC GCSE Catering but even GCSE Hospitality and Catering would be useful) GCP: GCSE AQA Resistant Materials RRP: 6.00 COLLINS GCSE ESSESNTIALS: GCSE AQA Resistant Materials RRP: 5.99 - Course Text Book HODDER EDUCATION: Resistant Materials Technology GCSE RRP: 26.00 - Useful Resistant materials Websites www.technologystudent.com http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/ 33
HISTORY: OCR GCSE MODERN WORLD HISTORY There are a number of revision websites but two of the best ones are; http://johndclare.net/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/mwh/ Students just need to make sure they choose to revise the topics they are covering in class. Every student will be issued with a school designed: - Revision guide for all of their exam topics which contains information, active leaning revision exercises and past paper questions. - A How to answer Q guide for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. - However if they lose these they can print off or download extra copies by accessing them from Brownhills School s student history shared area. Also in this student area will be: - Podcasts - Video how to guides and revision topics - Past Papers - More revision exercises so that they can learn by doing. Finally, whilst in school students can find a folder on the outside of history classroom doors a folder with single past paper questions which they can Take Away and do at any time. These can be handed in to their teacher for feedback and guidance. If however you would like to purchase a revision guide then OCR GCSE Modern World History Revision Guide by Ben Walsh (our chief examiner) is good balance of knowledge and revision activities. It is around 6.99 and its ISBN-10 code is 0340992204 A cheaper alternative which has a simple layout and content is CGP GCSE History OCR B: Modern World History Revision Guide. ISBN-10 code is 9781847624123. If ordered though school it is less then 3. 34
PHYISCAL EDUCATION BTEC SPORT (EDEXCEL) A revision guide is given to each student to help them with Unit 1 which the examination Unit of the course. The following revision material can also be brought at a cost of 3.99 from the internet. BTEC Sport revision workbook 3.99 BTEC First in Sport revision guide 3.99 Additional resources are available directly from your PE teacher to help with revision throughout the course. PE GCSE - EDEXCEL A revision guide is given to each student at the start of year 11 free of charge on the condition they return it at the end of the course. USEFUL REVISION SITES ARE: BBC bitesize: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/znyb4wx mypeexam.org www.teachpe.com/gcse Additional resources are available directly from your PE teacher to help with revision throughout the course. 35
PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS - GCSE OCR RELIGIOUS STUDIES B: PHILOSOPHY AND APPLIED ETHICS www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-religious-studies-b-philosophy-andapplied-ethics-j621-j121-from-2012/ All students are provided with two school revision guides for the course, one covering Philosophy and one covering Ethics. USEFUL WEBSITES INCLUDE: www.bbc.co.uk/news Students will benefit from being up to date with current affairs that are connected to Religion/ Ethical issues. www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/rs/ This site covers all the topics that we look at over the two years in manageable chunks. 36
FRENCH WJEC EXAM BOARD Students of French will take 2 exams at the end of the course: one is a listening exam and one is a reading exam. These exams make up 40% of the final grade with the remaining 60% awarded through controlled assessments (speaking and writing.) Every student studying French will be issued with Revision Guide and a Revision Workbook to help them prepare for the listening and reading exams. These contain; Vocabulary lists for all topics Practice exam questions for reading Practice exam questions for listening. Sound files for these exercises can be downloaded from the following site: www.pearsonschools.co.uk/mflrevisionaudio Students can use these books at any time throughout the course in order to extend their vocabulary and develop exam technique. They are intended to be used for independent study but they will also be used for homework. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT: www.linguascope.com Get the username and password from your teacher. www.zut.org.uk Get the username and password from your teacher. However, the site can be accessed without a password at weekends and after 4.00 p.m. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/french/ French club, normally with the assistant, will run at lunchtime and/or after school throughout Year 11. See your teacher for the timetable. 37
SOCIOLOGY - AQA The AQA website is a very good resource as it contains past papers for both the units that year 10 and year 11 study for their final exams. The website also contains a list of useful books that could be either brought or found in the local library that caters for the subject and can be used to help with wider reading, as it contains a reading list. http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/sociology/gcse/specification-4190 UNIT 1: People in Society, families, Education UNIT 2: Crime and Deviance, Mass Media, Power and Social inequality The AQA Sociology GCSE book is used for both years 10 and 11 containing the content that is needed for the students final exam. These books are also recommended and can be purchased online. This book costs 7.76 This is also a good resource as it contains the background information for Sociology in depth. 38
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