Exam Success at GCSE & Vocational Qualifications Y10 Summer 2018 A Guide
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Contents Foreword... 5 Exam Dates... 6 Subject: Creative imedia... 7 Subject: Religious Studies... 8 Revision Tips and Techniques... 9 Y10 Revision Plan: Creative imedia... 11 Y10 Revision Plan: Religious Studies... 13 Exams Guidance... 15 Exam Notices... 20 3 P a g e
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Foreword Man can have nothing, but what he strives for; (The fruit of) his striving will soon come in sight: Then he will be rewarded with a complete reward. [Surah 53:39-41] Assalaamu Alaikum/ Peace be with you GCSE examinations can be a stressful time for pupils and parents/carers and it is important that all those involved are as well informed as possible. The school will make every effort to ensure that pupils receive the best possible preparation for their examinations, that the administrative arrangements run smoothly, and that the examinations are conducted in a way that will cause as little stress as possible and help pupils to achieve their best. Mock exams are run to the same standards and rules in order that pupils are familiar with the process beforehand. The exams being undertaken this summer and in the summer of 2019 will matter for all pupils. They will determine whether pupils get to study the A Level or BTEC course of their choice; including university entrance and, ultimately, are able to follow the career path of their choice. To assist pupils in the exams, teachers will work very hard over the next few weeks to guide pupils through their revision and provide assessment feedback. This booklet is intended to inform pupils and parents/carers about what, how, when and how much to revise. Teachers will also provide pupils with revision resources (revision booklets, practice papers etc.). It also contains the formal notices that are required by regulation to be given to each candidate. We pray that the Almighty inspires our pupils to work hard and to make the necessary sacrifices over the coming weeks and months. Ameen. Wassalaam, Ikram Adam (Vice Principal) 5 P a g e
Exam Dates May June Summer 2018 Exams Timetable Exam Board Exam Date Time AQA GCSE Religious Studies Paper 1 Monday 14 th May 2018 PM AQA GCSE Religious Studies Paper 2 Wednesday 16 th May 2018 PM OCR Creative imedia Wednesday 6 th June 2018 AM 6 P a g e
Subject: Creative imedia Specification Overview Unit R081 Pre-production skills Written examination: 1 hour 15 minutes 25% of the qualification 60 marks Unit R081 Pre-production skills For learning outcome 1, ensure that you understand the purpose, uses and content of: Mood boards Mind maps Visualisation diagrams Storyboards Scripts For learning outcome 2, ensure that you understand: Client requirements Target audiences Research Work plans and production schedules Hardware, techniques and software used to digitise or create preproduction documents Health and safety considerations For learning outcome 3, ensure that you can create: Mood boards Mind maps Visualisation diagrams Storyboards Also ensure that you can: Analyse a script Understand properties and limitations of file formats for still images, audio and moving images Understand naming conventions and version control For learning outcome 4, ensure that you can review pre-production documents How can I revise? School Resources The work in your folders covers all of the above and you should learn it. You should learn all the key terms (definitions and spellings) used in your folders and practise using them in your writing and in conversation. Download past papers from the OCR website and have a go at doing them in the correct time. Download the mark schemes and assess your work. Understanding how the marks are allocated makes it easier to get more marks from your answers in less time. Look for the types of questions that are often repeated and practise these even more. 7 P a g e
Subject: Religious Studies Specification Overview Paper 1: The Study of Religions: Beliefs, Teachings and Practices Islam and Christianity (Question 2 and 5) Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes Paper 1 Paper 2 This paper consists of four 5 part questions for each of the following topics: Islam Beliefs and Teachings, Islam Practices, Christianity Beliefs and Teachings, Christianity Practices Each element consists of a 1, 2, 4, 5 and a 12-mark question. There are 5 marks awarded for SPaG Paper 2: Thematic Studies Themes B, D, E and F Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes 50% of the qualification 50% of the qualification 101 Marks 101 Marks This paper consists of four 5 part questions for each of the following themes: B Religion and Life, D Religion, Peace, Conflict, E Religion, Crime and Punishment and F - Religion, human rights and social justice Each theme consists of a 1, 2, 4, 5 and a 12-mark question. There are 5 marks awarded for SPaG You must answer all questions - Label your answers with the correct question number 1 mark questions Clearly state the letter and the word 2 mark questions Give two short responses 4 mark questions Give two points with developed explanations and examples, BELIEFS = INFLUENCE ON BELIEVERS, PRACTICES = CONTRASTING WAYS 5 mark questions Give one relevant and accurate piece of evidence and two explained points 12 mark questions Make sure your answer is relevant to the statement, give 4 developed points for each side, include a range (3-4) of evidence and examples and give a reasoned conclusion Memorise relevant evidence for each topic Use paragraphs to structure your answers, make sure key words are spelled accurately and relevant words are capitalised Spend 25 minutes on each question and then move on to the next one You must answer all questions - Label your answers with the correct question number 1 mark questions Clearly state the letter and the word 2 mark questions Give two short responses 4 mark questions Give two points with developed explanations and examples, check if the question asks for similar or contrasting views, if the questions says to refer to the main religious tradition in contemporary Great Britain, you MUST give Christian beliefs (for 3 topics in each theme) 5 mark questions Give one relevant and accurate piece of evidence and two explained points 12 mark questions Give a range of religious and non-religious arguments in your answer Memorise relevant evidence for each theme SPaG marks are awarded for the 12 mark questions Spend 25 minutes on each theme and then move on to the next one How can I revise? School Resources Revision Booklets Exam Question Booklets Evidence Bank Useful Websites https://www.biblegateway.com/ https://quran.com/ 8 P a g e
Revision Tips and Techniques Step 1: Make sure you have decent notes Go through your subject revision list and start writing notes on the topic IN YOUR OWN WORDS. If you are just copying, you are not thinking. Step 2: Transform your notes Highlight the keywords and important bits in your notes. Use a key if you need to. Research Analyse Explore Recall Evaluate Step 3: Practice Questions As you go through your notes, always think about how you will be tested. What questions could be asked? Write questions for yourself as you go along, the simplest ones could be just recalling facts. Step 4: Test yourself There s lots to revise so break down each topic into smaller chunks. Revise that chunk, and then test yourself. Step 5: Stay focused 9 P a g e Avoid distractions and really concentrate. revision timetable and stick to it! Don t panic! Follow your
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Year 10 Revision Plan: Creative imedia There are now around 11 school weeks to go for the summer exams. You should be revising around 20 hours each week an average of 2-3 hours each day. You need to complete this weekly based on the guidance from your teacher on what you need to revise and for how many hours each week. If you do not understand any of the information, please ask your teacher. Week Commencing Creative imedia Book/Folder Reference 19 th February 26 th February 5 th March 12 th March 19 th March 26 th March (Easter Holidays) 2 nd April (Easter Holidays) 9 th April 16 th April 11 P a g e
Week Commencing Creative imedia Book/Folder Reference 23 rd April 30 th April 7 th May (May Day) 14 th May (GCSE Exams Start) 21 nd May 28 th May (half-term) 4 th June Creative imedia on 06/06/18 12 P a g e
Year 10 Revision Plan: Religious Studies There are now around 11 school weeks to go for the summer exams. You should be revising around 20 hours each week an average of 2-3 hours each day. You need to complete this weekly based on the guidance from your teacher on what you need to revise and for how many hours each week. If you do not understand any of the information, please ask your teacher. Week Commencing Religious Studies Book Reference 19 th February 26 th February 5 th March 12 th March 19 th March 26 th March (Easter Holidays) 2 nd April (Easter Holidays) 9 th April 16 th April 13 P a g e
Week Commencing Religious Studies Book Reference 23 rd April 30 th April 7 th May (May Day) 14 th May (GCSE Exams Start) Paper 1 (Religious Studies) on 14/05/18 Paper 2 (Religious Studies) on 16/05/18 21 nd May 28 th May (half-term) 4 th June 14 P a g e
Exams Guidance Before your examinations In February, you will receive your individual candidate exam timetable for your Summer Exams. Please check your timetable carefully. If there are mistakes (e.g. name, date of birth, exam entry etc.) you must inform the office immediately as certificates will be prepared with these personal details. Check each exam and tier of entry and ensure everything is correct on your timetable. Dates and times of examinations Examination dates and times are clearly shown on your exam timetable. Make sure you are outside the exam venue at least 10 minutes before the start of your examination. Morning exams start at 9:00am and afternoon exams start at 12:45pm, unless you are informed otherwise. Absence Please telephone the school reception on 01772 926000 if you are unable to attend your exam due to illness or if you are absent due to an emergency. Lateness If you are delayed in arriving to school for an exam, please contact the school office on 01772 926000. When you arrive to the school please report to the school office. The school will try to give you the full time allowance for the exam as long as an invigilator is available. Uniform/Dress code All pupils must wear full uniform to all examinations. Jackets, scarves and hats cannot be worn in the exam room. Bags and personal belongings Only items you require for your exam are to be taken into your exam room. Bags and coats are to be left outside the exam venue/in lockers. 15 P a g e
Mobile Phones and Electronic equipment Mobile phones and electronic equipment should not be brought into school. Any unauthorised materials such as mobile phones, Mp3/Mp4 players, ipods, pen drives, wrist watches or smart watches (which have a data storage device) or any product with an electronic communication/ storage device or a digital facility must not be taken into the exam room. Possession of unauthorised material could result in a possible disqualification and penalty due to breach of the exam regulations. Food and Drink You are only allowed to take water into the exam room in an unlabelled clear bottle. Chewing gum and food and other forms of drink are not permitted. Please ensure you have enough water for the duration of your exam as you will not be allowed to refill your bottle during the exam and invigilators cannot do this for you. Equipment It is your responsibility to bring all your own equipment and stationary required to your exam. You cannot borrow any items from pupils during the exam. You should bring your equipment in a clear plastic bag or pencil case. Equipment you are required to bring to every exam: 2 black pens 2 HB pencils Ruler Pencil sharpener Rubber Items to be brought to certain exams (check the equipment needed with your teacher for each exam if you are unsure bring them to your exam) Compass Protractor Calculator Coloured Pencils Revision notes and scrap paper must not be taken into the exam room. All rough work must be done in your answer booklet and you cross off anything you do not wish to be marked. Do not use correcting pens, fluid or tape, erasable pens, highlighters or gel pens in your answers. However, you are allowed to highlight parts of the question paper if a separate answer booklet is used. You must write in black ink or ballpoint pen, except for drawings or rough notes. 16 P a g e
Calculators A calculator can be used unless you are told otherwise. Your subject teacher will inform you if you are not allowed a calculator for a particular paper. If you are allowed a calculator in an exam, check the batteries are working properly, clear anything stored in it, remove the case and ensure it is a size suitable for use on the exam desk. You must bring your own calculator if you need one and you are responsible for making sure your calculator works properly and it meets exam board regulations. Calculators must not: Be designed or adapted to offer any of these facilities: Language translators Symbolic algebra manipulation Symbolic differentiation or integration Communication with other machines or the internet Be borrowed from another pupil during an examination for any reason Have retrievable information stored in them, this includes: Databanks, Dictionaries Mathematical formulae Text Candidate Number/Centre Number All pupils have been given a four-digit number, these numbers have been displayed in your form room noticeboards. Please memorise this number as you will have to enter it on all answer/ question booklets in your exams. You will also be required to enter the school centre number on all your exam answer/question booklets. The school centre number is 46449, the centre number will be displayed at the front of the exam venue. Seating plans/exam venues/lining up Seating plans will be displayed on the exam noticeboard near the exam hall. Pupils are to line up in tutor group order outside the exam venue and enter one tutor group at a time in complete silence. All pupils should check their seat numbers before they go into their exam venue. 17 P a g e
Conduct in the exam venue As soon as you enter the exam venue you are under exam conditions. You must sit in complete silence and must not communicate with any pupils. If there is any communication between pupils it will be assumed you are cheating and the matter will be treated accordingly. You must sit at the correct desk (check on the seating plan) to ensure you complete the correct question paper. If you need assistance raise your hand and wait for an invigilator to attend to you. If you need to leave the exam venue (for example if you are feeling unwell or you need the toilet), you will need to notify an invigilator who will escort you around the school. Listen carefully to instructions and notices that are read out by invigilators there may be amendments to the exam paper that you need to know about. Before you start check that you have the correct question paper and an answer booklet if required. Read through the instructions on the front of the exam paper before starting the exam and make sure you are clear as to how many questions you are required to answer. Please put your legal name on your exam paper (not your preferred name). Invigilators are there to supervise you; they cannot help you with any questions in your exam paper. If you have any queries don t be afraid to put your hand up and ask for assistance. If the invigilators can help you, they will. Please do not write on examination desks or write or draw anything other than exam answers in your question/answer booklet. If anything inappropriate is written on an exam paper the Exam Board can refuse to mark your script. End of the exam You will not be allowed to leave an exam early if you have finished as this disturbs other pupils. You must check your exam paper through and sit in silence. Make sure your name and candidate number are on every piece of paper used. At the end of the exam all work must be handed in. Invigilators will collect your exam papers before you leave the exam room. You will be dismissed from the exam row by row and will be told which exit to use. You must remain in complete silence until you have left the exam venue. Emergency evacuation In the event of an emergency for example a fire drill the following must be carried out in complete silence: If the fire alarm goes off, you must stop writing and remain seated in silence and listen to the instructions from an invigilator. 18 P a g e
The invigilators will tell you when to leave and where you will need to assemble. All exam equipment must be left in the exam venue. You must leave the room in complete silence and you must not speak to any pupils while evacuating. When you have returned to the exam venue you must not start writing until you are instructed to do so by an invigilator. The invigilator will make a note of the time of the interruption and how long it lasted. You will be allowed the full working time set for the examination. Exam Results GCSE Exam results will be available for collection for students on: Thursday 23rd August 2018 If you are unable to collect your results in person and would like someone else to collect them on your behalf (e.g. a parent or a nominated representative) they must show a copy of your I.D. i.e. passport, driving licence or birth certificate, a signed letter of authorisation from you giving them permission to pick up your exam results and also proof of their own identity. Results CANNOT under any circumstances be given out over the telephone or via email. If for any reason you cannot collect your results personally or send in a nominated representative, we are able to post out results upon receipt of an A5 stamped self-addressed envelope which must be left at the main reception. Enquiries about Results Review of marking: If you would like to query a mark/grade upon receipt of your exam results you should contact either the relevant Head of Department or the Examinations Officer. All information and deadlines will be given to you with your exam results. Please be aware that grades can be either raised, remain the same or lowered. If you wish to go ahead payment must be received before the request can be processed. In all cases the consent form must be signed by you before the application can be processed. Access to scripts: Following the release of results, you can request a return of an exam script. Please be aware when the Exam Board has returned the original script you can no longer request a review of marking of this exam paper. 19 P a g e
AQA City & Guilds CCEA Edexcel OCR WJEC Information for candidates For written examinations effective from 1 September 2017 This document has been written to help you. Read it carefully and follow the instructions. If there is anything you do not understand, especially which calculator you may use, ask your teacher. A Regulations Make sure you understand the rules 1 Be on time for all your exams. If you are late, your work might not be accepted. 2 Do not become involved in any unfair or dishonest practice during the exam. 3 If you try to cheat, or break the rules in any way, you could be disqualified from all your subjects. 4 You must not take into the exam room: notes; potential technological/web enabled sources of information such as an ipod, a mobile phone, a MP3/4 player, a smartwatch or a wrist watch which has a data storage device. Any pencil cases taken into the exam room must be see-through. Remember: possession of unauthorised material is breaking the rules, even if you do not intend to use it, and you will be subject to penalty and possible disqualification. 5 If you wear a wrist watch the invigilator will ask you to remove it and place it on your desk. 6 Do not use correcting pens, fluid or tape, erasable pens, highlighters or gel pens in your answers. 7 Do not talk to or try to communicate with, or disturb other candidates once the exam has started. 8 You must not write inappropriate, obscene or offensive material. 9 If you leave the exam room unaccompanied by an invigilator before the exam has finished, you will not be allowed to return. 10 Do not borrow anything from another candidate during the exam. B Information Make sure you attend your exams and bring what you need 1 Know the dates and times of all your exams. Arrive at least ten minutes before the start of each exam. 2 If you arrive late for an exam, report to the invigilator running the exam. 3 If you arrive more than one hour after the published starting time for the exam, you may not be allowed to take it. 4 Only take into the exam room the pens, pencils, erasers and any other equipment which you need for the exam. 5 You must write clearly and in black ink. Coloured pencils or inks may only be used for diagrams, maps, charts, etc. unless the instructions printed on the front of the question paper state otherwise. 20 P a g e
C Calculators, Dictionaries and Computer Spell-checkers 1 You may use a calculator unless you are told otherwise. 2 If you use a calculator: make sure it works properly; check that the batteries are working properly; clear anything stored in it; remove any parts such as cases, lids or covers which have printed instructions or formulas; do not bring into the exam room any operating instructions or prepared programs. 3 Do not use a dictionary or computer spell checker unless you are told otherwise. D Instructions during the exam 1 Always listen to the invigilator. Follow their instructions at all times. 2 Tell the invigilator at once if: you think you have not been given the right question paper or all of the materials listed on the front of the paper; the question paper is incomplete or badly printed. 3 Read carefully and follow the instructions printed on the question paper and/or on the answer booklet. 4 Fill in all the details required on the front of the question paper and/or the answer booklet before you start the exam. Make sure you fill these details in on any additional answer sheets that you use. 5 Remember to write your answers within the designated sections of the answer booklet. 6 Do your rough work on the proper exam stationery. Cross it through and hand it in with your answers. Make sure you add your candidate details to any additional answer sheets that you use. E Advice and assistance 1 If on the day of the exam you feel that your work may be affected by ill health or any other reason, tell the invigilator. 2 Put up your hand during the exam if: you have a problem and are in doubt about what you should do; you do not feel well; you need more paper. 3 You must not ask for, and will not be given, any explanation of the questions. F At the end of the exam 1 If you have used more than one answer booklet and/or any supplementary answer sheets, place them in the correct order. Place any loose additional answer sheets inside your answer booklet. Make sure you add your candidate details to any additional answer sheets that you use. 2 Do not leave the exam room until told to do so by the invigilator. 3 Do not take from the exam room any stationery. This includes the question paper, answer booklets used or unused, rough work or any other materials provided for the exam. 21 P a g e
AQA City & Guilds CCEA Edexcel OCR WJEC Warning to Candidates 1. You must be on time for all your examinations. 2. You must not become involved in any unfair or dishonest practice in any part of the examination. 3. You must not: sit an examination in the name of another candidate; have in your possession any unauthorised material or equipment which might give you an unfair advantage. 4. Possession of a mobile phone or other unauthorised material is breaking the rules, even if you do not intend to use it, and you will be subject to penalty and possible disqualification. 5. You must not talk to, attempt to communicate with or disturb other candidates once you have entered the examination room. 6. You must follow the instructions of the invigilator. 7. If you are in any doubt speak to the invigilator. Effective from 1 September 2014 22 P a g e
AQA City & Guilds CCEA Edexcel OCR WJEC NO ipods, MOBILE PHONES MP3/4 PLAYERS SMARTWATCHES NO POTENTIAL TECHNOLOGICAL/WEB ENABLED SOURCES OF INFORMATION Possession of unauthorised items, such as a mobile phone, is a serious offence and could result in DISQUALIFICATION from your examination and your overall qualification. 2017 Effective from 1 September 20 23 P a g e
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