Effective Preparation & Practice
Plenty of pupils revise. Plenty of pupils think they know how to revise. Plenty of pupils say that they know what works for them . This guide sets out the best strategies, as evidenced by research and a whole range of studies. What you think works for you, might not be the best strategy.
The section below sets out the best evidence -informed strategies to help you ace your practice sessions for these exams.
If you want to find out any more, ask your tutor or Head of Year.
What’s it all for?
Finding your purpose
What do you need to do to succeed?
What will ‘success’ bring you?
You don’t need 100% to get a 9. What you need to succeed depends on the grades you are aiming for. Your grade is built from all the papers you sit, so some might bring you more marks than others. You just need to ensure that you end up with the right total.
Doing ‘the right things’ might not lead to the results you wanted or hoped for, but it will show you that you can make a difference if you aim to do things differently, a skill fundamental to success in life.
How should you prepare for your revision?
Warm -up drills to optimise your revision time
Don’t start with ‘it’s impossible’
De -clutter
If you start a revision session negatively (‘this topic is impossible’, ‘I don’t understand ‘x’’, ‘I’ll never be able to…’), then you are less likely to benefit from the session. Approach it positively. By doing something , and by doing it well, you will change something for the better.
Make your working space like your exam desk. Have on it only the resources you need to complete the work. And that means no phones. And that means no music either.
Revising is not about ‘just revising’ stuff
Work hard and take breaks
This basically means that you need to know what you want to achieve from your session. You shouldn’t be ‘just revising’ a subject; you should be focused on changing something about your understanding of that subject – a topic area you’re unsure of, a skil l you haven’t yet mastered… and this should be defined and reviewed: I’m doing this… I did this…
Create the environment for absolute focus, but ensure that you take time out after 50 minutes to refresh yourself and allow your brain time to recover.
How can you ‘ace’ content revision?
3 simple strategies
Start with what you know, not with the book.
Write it thematically
Go back to the book once you really can’t remember any more content
Whatever the topic, however well you know it (or don’t), you should start by retrieving whatever you can remember.
You could start by writing down key headings from the syllabus/specification to help you.
Some like to use mind maps, others like spider diagrams, yet more prefer bullet points. It doesn’t really matter. The key is to link points together.
Work down from general (sub -heading) to specific (fact or detail)
Keep going from memory until you really can’t remember any more.
Change your pen colour and add in whatever you couldn’t recall.
Use your own words, but use the key topic language (to avoid simply copying without understanding)
How can you ‘ace’ skill revision?
3 simple strategies
Practise with a plan
Review, Mark, Review
Practice makes permanent, so make your practice worthwhile.
Before you practise an exam skill, know what one thing you are changing about how you will execute it. For example, you might choose to jot down key words for a 6-marker before writing it out, or your focus might be to ensure you use correct topic language.
You should use the exam question to practise what you are changing about how you complete it, not simply to practise content retrieval.
Once you’ve completed a question: Review it before you mark it: did you do the ‘one thing’ you were going to do? If not, do it now! Mark it: but don’t simply correct from the mark scheme without thinking why your answer was wrong. Wrong answers need serious reflection. Review your target: did your change in approach work? Does it need tweaking? Are you confident the successful change is permanent?
Timing is everything
When you practise exam questions, do them under time pressure. If you’re not sure, the ‘minute per mark’ mantra is a good one to use!
Nutrition during exams
Some top healthy eating tips to help you stay on top of your game during exam season.
1. Eat proper meals
Meals with slow release carbohydrates will help fuel your revision. If you study during the day, make sure you have a good breakfast and lunch. If you’re a night owl, make sure you have a good lunch and dinner.
2. Keep hydrated
Drink plenty of fluid. Go for plain water mainly, with the occasional diluted fruit juice or squash.
3. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables
Use fruit and veg as a healthy snack instead of crisps, chocolate or fizzy drinks.
4. Watch your coffee intake
Caffeine acts as a stimulant and may aid concentration in small doses (the equivalent of one to two cups), but overdoing the caffeine will dehydrate you, can cause palpitations and may disturb your sleep.
5. Try to avoid energy drinks
High -sugar, high -caffeine drinks may appear to give you an instant buzz, but are a poor substitute for proper food and fluid.
6. Avoid too many ‘treats’
Don’t overindulge on fatty foods, sugary snacks (crisps and chocolate) or fizzy drinks. Save them for when you are celebrating those results!
Wellbeing Support
As you prepare for your exams, it’s really important to remember that effective revision isn’t just about how much time you spend studying, but how well you look after yourself too.
When creating your revision timetable, make sure you plan in regular wellbeing breaks These give your mind a chance to rest, recharge, and stay focused over longer periods.
Wellio resources – Exam Stress
If at any point you start to feel overwhelmed or stressed, please remember that support is available. You can revisit your exam stress lesson in your Wellio class presentations , which includes helpful strategies and guidance to manage pressure during this busy time. Within these presentation there are strategies to support your wellbeing along with breathing exercises to reduce stress.
Keep talking
It’s also really important to talk and seek support don’t keep things to yourself. Reach out to friends, family, or a trusted adult, and remember that our school’s safeguarding team is always there to listen and help.
Mrs Jackman – jackmank@lordwandsworth.org
Help and Support Services: (free + confidential)
These are great if you don’t want to talk to someone you know:
• Childline (0800 1111) – for under 19s
• Samaritans (116 123) – 24/7 support
• Shout (text 85258) – text-based support
• The Mix (0808 808 4994) – for under 25s
Online mental health support
• Kooth – online counselling & chat
• Student Minds / Student Space – advice + support hub
• Mind – information + support communities
Taking care of your wellbeing is just as important as your revision both will help you perform at your best.
Advice from Prefects
What top revision tips do you have?
• Revise little and often (spaced repetition) – don’t do too many hours a day because it is unnecessary, and you’ll burn yourself out.
• Do as many practice papers / exam papers as possible, under timed conditions –and self -mark using the mark schemes.
• Read the examiner reports, they tell you where most people went wrong and the mistakes you should avoid.
• Most importantly, don’t revise the subject you like the best / are the best at, focus on your weaker subjects and topics/exam skills that you struggle with most.
• Interleave revision – little and often is the best way and encourages recall.
• Make sure you have strict breaks – ample rest.
• When you take breaks give yourself a reward or something fun to do so you feel refreshed going back to revision.
• Have a regular sleep pattern and eat and sleep well.
• Download an app called flora with all your friends and it becomes a competition as to who can do the most revision. You put the timer on, and it grows virtual flowers which you get to put in a little garden. You can also join each other's study rooms and g ain more flowers. It stops you from going on your phone as when you exit the app the flower dies. It’s a brilliant app that encourages you to study.
What revision regrets do you have?
• Not finding the revision technique that worked best for me. Everyone learns differently and there are so many ways to revise, find the one that works for you.
• Leaving everything to the last minute, this causes unnecessary stress. Start revision early!
What advice do you wish you were given for the GCSEs?
• Don’t spend loads of time making ‘beautiful’ notes, the best revision comes from targeted practice questions and practise papers.
• Create mind maps and recall your knowledge – make your brain work!
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Exam Format:(Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
1 paper Length (180 minutes) E.T. 225 minutes) Format
1. Section AReading Comprehension 90 minutes (including 5 minutes reading time
2. S ection B - 45 minutes
3. Section C 45 minutes
Revision Checklist:
Section A
40 marks
• two unseen texts, each with two short answers and a 10 -mark answer, followed by a comparative question 7, comparing Text 1 and 2
30 marks
• You could be asked to write in the form of letter, article (magazine/newspaper), speech, website written for a teenage audience using more informal language and register as well as points adapted from Section A articles.
30 marks
• Section C: extended writing, either narrative, argumentative or descriptive
• Aim to write a minimum of 400 words.
Read plenty of ambitious non -fiction, such as broadsheet newspapers, online articles or travel writing
Revise the form of PETAL paragraphs
Revise literary devices (and understand their effects) – know the FATPIS…
acronym
Look over previous answers to check and address EBIs
Write exemplar answers and self -assess references to quotations, techniques, effect on the reader etc.
Practise writing in timed conditions
Section B Revise the techniques for speeches, letters, newspaper/magazine articles, website content
Look over previous answers to check and address EBIs
Plan example answers
Write practice pieces
Subscribe to Word of the Day or similar tools to increase vocabulary
Correct and revise spelling errors made in the past
Read ambitious examples of discursive and descriptive writing, such as newspaper editorials or high -level fiction
Use a CGP book or online resources to revise punctuation
Practise writing under timed conditions
Section C
Look over previous answers to check and address EBIs
Plan example answers
Write practice pieces
Subscribe to Word of the Day or similar to increase vocabulary
Correct and revise spelling errors made in the past
Read ambitious examples of discursive and descriptive writing, such as newspaper editorials or high -level fiction
Use a CGP book or online resources to revise punctuation
Practise writing under timed conditions
Revise devices appropriate to each style of writing e.g. writing to persuade, writing to describe
RAG
Ace that tes t: Success criteria for ENGLISH LANGUAGE Section C WRITING DESCRIPTIVE NARRATIVE DISCURSIVE (discussion/analysis)
Avoids telling a story. Rather focuses on a few key moments/ images/ snap shots
Links to the topic i.e. makes clear why/how the description of the person/place/time/ experience/feeling links to the topic.
Responds IMAGINATIVELY to the topic i.e. a clever take/interpretation of the topic (not the most obvious)
Uses a range of the 5 senses especially touch, taste, smell for powerful effect.
Describes YOUR thoughts and feelings
Uses a range of sentence lengths incl. a one -word/one -sentence paragraph
Uses an example of : and ; and ! and ? and …
Appeals to the reader’s imagination
Uses compound adjectives (seagreen eyes with a hyphen)
Uses listing (syndetic, asyndetic, trick of 3)
Uses similes, metaphors, alliteration, rhetorical questions… Uses accurate spelling, punctuation incl. paragraphing , grammar. Is carefully structured with a thoughtful beginning, development, end.
Writes enough: ca 2 sides
Has a careful plot with clear sense of action and characters; keeps the topic in focus; offers a clever ‘take’ on the topic.
Avoids retelling Hollywood action films. Action can be dramatic, but try to ‘make it real’.
Uses direct speech – correctly punctuated e.g. He said, “No.”
Uses a range of the 5 senses especially touch, taste, smell for powerful effect.
Describes CHARACTERS’ thoughts and feelings
Uses a range of sentence lengths incl. a one -word/onesentence paragraph
Uses an example of : and ; and ! and ? and …
Appeals to the reader’s imagination
Uses compound adjectives (sea -green eyes with a hyphen)
Uses listing (syndetic, asyndetic, trick of 3)
Uses similes, metaphors, alliteration, rhetorical questions…
Uses accurate spelling, punctuation incl. paragraphing , grammar. Is carefully structured with a thoughtful beginning, development, end.
Writes enough: ca 2 sides
Analyses both FOR and AGAINST; keeps the topic in sharp focus.
Uses lots of comparisons e.g. BOTH, WHILE, WHEREAS
Uses (made -up) facts, statistics, case studies, interviews quoting experts.
Offers thoughtful views based on interesting e.g.s and (personal) experiences.
Uses a range of sentence lengths incl. a oneword/one -sentence paragraph
Uses an example of : and ; and ! and ? and … Appeals to the reader.
Uses compound adjectives (sea -green eyes with a hyphen)
Uses listing (syndetic, asyndetic, trick of 3)
Uses similes, metaphors, alliteration, rhetorical questions…
Uses accurate spelling, punctuation incl. paragraphing , grammar. Is carefully structured with a thoughtful beginning, development, end.
Writes enough: ca 2 sides
ENGLISH LITERATURE
Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel IGCSE (4ET1)
Format: 1 paper (120 minutes) ET150
Paper Length
1. Section AUnseen Poetry 35 minutes (including 5 minutes reading time ) ET44
2. S ection BPrepared Poetry (40 mins) ET50
3. Section CModern Text (45 mins) ET54 (Of Mice and Men / To Kill a Mockingbird)
Revision Checklist :
Unseen Poetry
Prepared Poetry Comparison
Of Mice and Men/ To Kill a Mockingbird
Format
20 marks One question
30 marks
You will have a choice of 2 questions. Choose one question Copies of the poems will be provided
40 marks
You will have a choice of 2 questions -choose one. This is a closed book question; you will not have a copy of the text.
• Read a range of modern poetry to increase your confidence and familiarise yourself with different writers and styles (the Poetry by Heart website is a good resource: any post -1945 poems)
• Look over previous essays to check and address EBIs
• Revise the PETAL structure/unseen response technique s e.g. FLIRTS (form, language, imagery, rhythm, rhyme, tone, structure)
• Revise literary terms and techniques
• Revise strategies for approaching unseen poetry
• Use online resources or revision guides to help develop your knowledge
• Practise writing under timed conditions (35 mins) ET44
• Write at least 2 full sides
• Read over your notes for all 16 poems
• Print or copy blank copies of the poems to re -annotate
• Plan comparative answers by theme
• Use online resources or revision books to develop the detail of your notes
• Look over previous essays to check and address EBIs
• Create a list of potential comparative questions .
• Look over exemplar essays and paragraphs
• Revise a range of comparative connectives
• Revise literary terms and techniques
• Revise the PETAL structure/comparative response technique
• Practise writing under timed conditions (40 mins) ET50
• Write at least 3 full sides.
• Revise brief quotations from across the novel that cover all characters, themes and setting. (Aim for about 30 such quotations from the lists you have been given)
• Categorise quotations into characters/themes
• Revise relevant contextual information Use MORELARV or CRABDECKSSS to help you.
• Re-read/Listen to key extracts of the novel
• Look over previous essays to check and address EBIs
• Look over exemplar essays and paragraphs
• Plan answers based on different themes/characters
• Use MORELARV for ‘Of Mice and Men’ and practise writing under timed conditions (45 mins) ET54
RAG
Resources & Where To Find Them :
Where should you go to find revision resources?
Where will you find the notes for the topics you have covered?
Ace that test:
Look at your OneNote resources
OneNote and in your exercise books
1. Practise answering past paper questions in timed conditions. Then self -mark using the mark schemes.
2. There is a set method of how to answer each style of question on the paper, you must learn this method and practise using it.
MATH EMATICS
Exam Format:
FOUNDATION TIER [Grades 1 - 5] iGCSE Foundation Tier Exam in November RAG
Content Summary
1: Numbers and the number system
2: Equations, formulae and identities
3: Sequences, functions and graphs
4: Geometry and trigonometry
5: Vectors and transformation geometry
6: Statistics and probability
Assessment
• Two papers 1F and 2F, each paper is assessed through a 2 -hour examination.
• The total number of marks for each paper is 100.
• Each paper will assess the full range of targeted grades at the Foundation Tier.
• There will be approximately 40% of questions targeted at grades 5 and 4
• A foundation tier formulae sheet will be included in the written examinations.
• A calculator may be used in the examinations.
HIGHER TIER [Grades 4 - 9]
Content Summary
1: Numbers and the number system
2: Equations, formulae and identities
3: Sequences, functions and graphs
4: Geometry and trigonometry
5: Vectors and transformation geometry
6: Statistics and probability
Assessment
• Two papers 1H and 2H, each paper is assessed through a 2 -hour examination.
• The total number of marks for each paper is 100.
• Questions will assume knowledge from the Foundation Tier subject content
• Each paper will assess the full range of targeted grades at the Foundation Tier.
• There will be approximately 40% of the marks distributed evenly over grades 4 and 5 and approximately 60% of the marks distributed evenly over grades 6, 7,8 and 9.
• A higher tier formulae sheet will be included in the written examinations.
• A calculator may be used in the examinations.
Resources & Where To Find Them
1. Where should you go to find revision resources?
2. Where will you find the notes for the topics you have covered?
Link to revision checklist: https://lwc.link/mathsigcse
Notes and Past Papers
3. Other useful websites
Dr Frost Maths:
A full list of in -depth topics, with videos, questions and other resources, can be found on Dr Frost Maths under ‘Courses’ https://www.drfrostmaths.com/explorer.php
Maths Genie (questions by topic) https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/igcse.html
MyiMaths (Videos and Questions) https://app.myimaths.com/myportal/library/26
Save my exams (Revision notes, videos and questions) https://www.savemyexams.co.uk/igcse/maths/edexcel/18/revisionnotes/
DIFFICULTY QUESTIONS - IG -Exams (igexams.com) Good for past paper practice (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
Practice questions and videos : https://corbettmaths.com/
Past Papers: GCSE / IGCSE Maths Past Papers - PMT (physicsandmathstutor.com)
Ace that test :
1. Do exam papers under test conditions but work at under a ‘mark per minute’. Check and correct your answers. Revise the bits you got wrong
2. Try to master the topics, so that y ou are able to answer all exam questions on this topic.
3. Read the questions carefully, highlight key information and check that your answers are sensible.
ALL SCIENCES – EXAM FORMAT
Exam Format:
Course
Combined Science
Separate Sciences
& RESOURCES
70 marks
Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response
70 marks
Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response
70 marks
Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response
100 marks
Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response
100 marks
Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response Physics
100 marks
Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response
Combined and Separate Science Skills Revision Checklist:
Practical Skills
Planning an investigation (hypothesis, variables, method)
Identifying and controlling variables
Using scientific equipment safely and accurately
Making and recording precise and reliable measurements
Using appropriate units and conversions
Drawing scientific diagrams (e.g. circuits, experimental setups)
Carrying out qualitative and quantitative tests
Data Handling & Analysis
Recording data in tables (with appropriate headings and units)
Plotting and interpreting graphs (line graphs, bar charts, scatter graphs)
Identifying trends and patterns in data
Calculating means, ranges, and percentage changes
Recognising anomalies and suggesting improvements
Applying statistical techniques (e.g. mode, median, mean)
Mathematical Skills
Rearranging and using equations
Converting units (e.g. cm to m, J to kJ)
Using standard form and significant figures
Calculating ratios and percentages
Using appropriate decimal places in calculations
Estimating values and checking reasonableness of answers
Scientific Understanding & Application
Applying knowledge to unfamiliar contexts
Making predictions and explaining outcomes using scientific principles
Evaluating the reliability, accuracy, and validity of experiments
Identifying sources of error and suggesting improvements
Interpreting and analysing secondary data (including data from sources such as graphs, tables, and text)
Working Scientifically
Understanding how scientific theories develop over time
Explaining the importance of peer review
Assessing the impact of science on society and the environment
Distinguishing between opinion and evidence -based claims
Evaluating risks and ethical considerations in science
Combined and Separate Science Resources & Where To Find Them:
• BBC Bitesize – Concise explanations, videos, and quizzes.
• Seneca Learning – Free interactive courses with AI -driven revision.
• Educake - Revision quizzes and slides
• Freesciencelessons (YouTube) – Excellent short videos covering the entire syllabus.
• Physics & Maths Tutor – Past papers, revision notes, and practice questions.
• Cognito – Animated revision videos and quizzes.
• Gojimo Revision – App -based quizzes and revision tools.
• AQA Website – Official past papers and mark schemes.
• SAM learning Two GCSE grades better with 30 minutes per week - SAM Learning.
• Grade gorilla – Free easy access revision questions.
Ace that test:
1. Active Recall – Test yourself using flashcards (e.g., Quizlet) or cover -and -recall methods.
2. Past Papers & Mark Schemes – Practise answering exam questions under timed conditions and review mark schemes to understand what examiners look for.
3. Spaced Repetition – Review topics at increasing intervals to reinforce memory (use apps like Anki or Seneca Learning).
4. Mind Maps & Diagrams – Summarise key concepts visually, especially for processes like the carbon cycle or the structure of the atom.
5. Teaching Someone Else – Explaining topics to a friend, family member, or even yourself out loud helps solidify understanding.
6. Exam Question Walkthroughs – Watch YouTube videos where teachers break down common exam questions and answers.
7. Mnemonics & Acronyms – Create memory aids (e.g., OILRIG for oxidation and reduction).
8. Pomodoro Technique – Study in focused 25 -minute sessions with 5 -minute breaks to maintain concentration.
9. Use the revision checklist in this booklet to make sure you have revised everything.
BIOLOGY – REVISION CHECKLIST
Biology Paper 1
Cell Biology
Cell Structure – Eukaryotes and prokaryotes
Differentiation and Specialisation
Microscopy
Cell Division and the Cell Cycle
Binary fission (Higher only)
Stem Cells
The Use of Stem Cells in Medicine (Higher only)
Diffusion
Exchange Surfaces
Osmosis
Active Transport
Organisation
Organisation of Cells
Digestive System and Enzymes
The Lungs
Circulatory System and The Heart
Components of the Blood
Smoking, Diet, Alcohol and Exercise
Cardiovascular Disease
Cancer
Plant Tissues and Organs
Infection and Response
Pathogens and Communicable Disease
Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi and Protist Diseases
Human Defence Systems
Vaccinations and Drugs
Developing Drugs
Bioenergetics
Photosynthesis & Rate of Photosynthesis
Limiting Factors and Inverse Square Law (Higher only)
Uses of Glucose
Respiration and Exercise
Oxygen debt (Higher only)
Metabolism
Homeostasis and Response
Homeostasis
The Nervous System
Endocrine System
Control of Blood Glucose
Glucagon response (Higher only)
Negative Feedback (Higher only)
Inheritance, Variation and Evolution
DNA and the Genome
Reproduction and meiosis
Genetic Inheritance and inherited disorders
Ecology
Ecosystems
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Adaptations
Required practicals
Use a light microscope to observe, draw and label a selection of plant and animal cells
Investigate the effect of a range of concentrations of salt or sugar solutions on the mass of plant tissue.
Use qualitative reagents to test for a range of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. To include Benedict’s test for sugars; iodine test for starch; and Biuret reagent for protein.
Investigate the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of amylase enzyme.
Investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis using an aquatic organism such as pondweed.
Plan and carry out an investigation into the effect of a factor on human reaction time
Measure the population size of a common species in a habitat. Use sampling techniques to investigate the effect of a factor on the distribution of this species
Revision Checklist . In addition to all the content listed in combined science.
Cell biology
Infection and response
Homeostasis and response
Inheritance, Variation and Evolution
Ecology
Infection and response
BIOLOGY TRIPLE ONLY
Culturing microorganisms
Producing monoclonal antibodies
Uses of monoclonal antibodies
Plant diseases
Plant defences
The Brain and Eye
Homeostasis and response - Controlling Body Temperature
Homeostasis and response - Maintaining water and nitrogen balance
Advantages and disadvantages sexual and asexual reproduction
DNA structure
Understanding genetics and Mendel
Trophic levels and Pyramids of Biomass
Decomposition
Required practical
Infection and response
- Investigate the effect of antiseptics or antibiotics on bacterial growth using agar plates and measuring zones of inhibition.
Ecology Investigate the effect of temperature on the rate of decay of fresh milk by measuring pH change
Biology Paper 2
Homeostasis and Response
Homeostasis
The Nervous System
Endocrine System
Control of Blood Glucose
Glucagon response (Higher only)
Human Reproduction and Menstrual Cycle
Interactions of reproductive hormones (Higher only)
Contraception
Infertility treatment (Higher only)
Negative Feedback (Higher only)
Inheritance, Variation and Evolution
DNA and the Genome
Reproduction and meiosis
Genetic Inheritance and inherited disorders
Variation and Evolution
Evidence for Evolution: Fossils, Extinction and Antibiotic Resistance
Selective Breeding
Genetic Engineering
Classifying Organisms
Ecology
Ecosystems
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Adaptations
Water and Nutrient Cycles
Effect of Human Activity on Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Waste Management, Land Use and Deforestation
Global Warming and Maintaining Biodiversity
Required practicals
Plan and carry out an investigation into the effect of a factor on human reaction time
Measure the population size of a common species in a habitat. Use sampling techniques to investigate the effect of a factor on the distribution of this species
TRIPLE ONLY
Homeostasis and response
The Brain and Eye
Homeostasis and response - Controlling Body
Temperature
Homeostasis and response - Maintaining water and nitrogen balance
Homeostasis and response - Tropisms
Reproduction
Organisation of an ecosystem
Homeostasis and response
Organisation of an ecosystem
Homeostasis and response - Use of plant hormones
Advantages and disadvantages sexual and asexual reproduction
DNA structure
Cloning
Theory of Evolution and Speciation
Understanding genetics and Mendel
Impact of environmental change
Farming Techniques, Sustainable Fisheries, Biotechnology
Trophic levels and Pyramids of Biomass
Decomposition
Required practicals
Investigate the effect of light or gravity on the growth of newly germinated seedlings
Investigate the effect of temperature on the rate of decay of fresh milk by measuring pH change
PHYSICS – REVISION CHECKLIST
Physics Paper 1
Energy
Energy Stores and Systems
Energy Calculations
Energy Changes
Power
Conservation of Energy
Efficiency
Electricity
Circuit Symbols
Electrical Charge and Current
Potential Difference and Resistance
Power
Resistors
Series and Parallel Circuits
AC and DC
Mains Electricity
Power and Energy Transfer
Particle Model of Matter
Internal Energy
Specific Latent Heat
Specific Heat Capacity
Gases and Pressure
Atomic Structure
Atomic Structure and Isotopes
Nuclear Radiation and Decay
Radioactive Half -Life
Uses and Risks of Radiation
Forces
Describing Motion
Quantities from time graphs (Higher only)
Motion graphs
Waves
Types of Waves
Properties of Waves and Measuring Waves
Reflection and Refraction
Electromagnetic Waves
Radio Waves (Higher only)
Ultraviolet, Xray and Gamma Waves
Microwaves, Infrared and Visible Light
Required practicals
An investigation to determine the specific heat capacity of one or more materials.
Use circuit diagrams to set up and check appropriate circuits to investigate the factors affecting the resistance of electrical circuits
Use circuit diagrams to construct appropriate circuits to investigate the I –V characteristics of variety of circuit elements including a filament lamp, a diode, and a resistor at constant temperature.
Revision Checklist . In addition to all the content listed in combined science.
TRIPLE ONLY
Particle model of matter Pressure in gases Atmospheric pressure Fission and fusion
Energy
Waves
Physics Paper 2
Forces
Types of Forces
Resultant Force
Investigate the effectiveness of different materials as thermal insulators and the factors that may affect the thermal insulation properties of a material
Investigate the reflection of light by different types of surfaces and the refraction of light by different substances
Resolving forces and vector diagrams (Higher only)
Work Done by a Force
Elasticity and Springs
Pressure
Distance and Displacement
Describing Motion
Quantities from time graphs (Higher only)
Motion graphs
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Inertia (Higher only)
Stopping Distance, Braking Distance and Reaction Time
Momentum (Higher only)
Waves
Types of Waves
Properties of Waves and Measuring Waves
Electromagnetic Waves
Radio Waves (Higher only)
Ultraviolet, Xray and Gamma Waves
Microwaves, Infrared and Visible Light
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Magnetism and electromagnetism
Poles and fields
Electromagnetism
Flemings left hand rule (Higher only)
Motors (Higher only)
Transformers (Higher only)
Required practicals
Investigate the relationship between force and extension for a spring. investigate the effect of varying the force on the acceleration of an object of constant mass and the effect of varying the mass of an object on the acceleration produced by a constant force.
Make observations to identify the suitability of apparatus to measure the frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves in a ripple tank and waves in a solid and take appropriate measurements.
Investigate how the amount of infrared radiation absorbed or radiated by a surface depends on the nature of that surface
TRIPLE ONLY
Forces
Pressure in fluids
Moments, levers and gears
Conservation of Momentum
Waves Emission and absorption of infrared
radiation
Reflection of waves
Sound in solids and human hearing
Waves for detection and exploration
Lenses
Visible light
Black bodies
Loudspeakers and microphones
Magnetism and electromagnetism
Space physics
Waves
Induced potential
The generator effect
Solar System
Orbital Motion and Satellites
Life Cycle of Stars
Red Shift
Required practical
Investigate the reflection of light by different types of surfaces and the refraction of light by different substances
CHEMISTRY – REVISION CHECKLIST
Chemistry paper 1
Atomic structure and periodic table
Developing the Periodic Table
Subatomic Particles and Electronic Structure
Atoms Size and Mass
History of Atomic Structure
Elements
Chemical Reactions and Compounds
Separating Mixtures
Trends in the Periodic Table. Group 0, 1 and 7
Metals and Non -Metals
Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter
States of Matter and State Symbols
Particle model limitations (Higher only)
Ionic Bonding
Ionic Compounds and Properties
Balanced half equations (Higher only)
Covalent Bonding
Small Covalent Molecules and Giant Structures
Metallic Bonding
Diamond, Graphite, Graphenes and Fullerenes
Quantitative Chemistry
Conservation of Mass and Balancing Equations
Relative Formula Mass
Calculating Using Moles (Higher only)
Limiting Reactants (Higher only)
Concentrations of Solutions
Chemical Changes
Metals, Extraction and Reduction
Reactivity Series
Redox (Higher only)
Acids and Bases
pH Scale and Neutralisation
Strong and weak acids (Higher only)
Reactions of Acids and Preparing Salts
Electrolysis
Half equations at electrodes (Higher only)
Energy Changes
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Reaction profiles
Energy changes of reactions (Higher only)
Required practicals
Preparation of a pure, dry sample of a soluble salt from an insoluble oxide or carbonate, using a Bunsen burner to heat dilute acid and a water bath or electric heater to evaporate the solution
Investigate what happens when aqueous solutions are electrolysed using inert electrodes.
Investigate the variables that affect temperature changes in reacting solutions such as, e.g. acid plus metals, acid plus carbonates, neutralisations, displacement of metals.
TRIPLE ONLY
Atomic structure and periodic table
Bonding, structure and properties of matter
Quantitative chemistry
Chemical changes
Energy changes
Chemical changes
Chemistry paper 2
Transition metals
Nanoparticles
Percentage yield and atom economy
Concentrations in mol/dm 3
Gas volumes
Titration
Batteries and fuel cells
Required practical
Determination of the reacting volumes of solutions of a strong acid and a strong alkali by titration
Rate and Extent of Chemical Changes
Rate of Reaction
Collision Theory and Activation Energy
Working out rates from tangents (Higher only)
Reversible Reactions and Equilibria
Changing equilibrium (Higher only)
Organic Chemistry
Hydrocarbon Compounds
Fractional Distillation
Cracking Alkenes
Crude Oil
Chemical Analysis
Gas Tests
Pure Substances and Formulations
Chromatography
Chemistry of the Atmosphere
Composition of the Atmosphere
History of the Atmosphere
Greenhouse Gases
Atmospheric Pollutants and Human Activities
Using Resources
Earth’s Natural Resources
Potable Water
Treatment of Wastewater
Biological Methods of Extracting Metals from low grade ores (Higher only)
Life Cycle Assessments
Reducing Use of Resources
Required practicals
Investigate how changes in concentration affect the rates of reactions by a method involving measuring the volume of a gas produced and a method involving a change in colour or turbidity.
Investigate how paper chromatography can be used to separate and tell the difference between coloured substances. Students should calculate Rf values.
Analysis and purification of water samples from different sources, including pH, dissolved solids, and distillation
TRIPLE ONLY
Organic chemistry
Chemical analysis
Using resources
Chemical analysis
Alkene reactions
Alcohols and carboxylic acids
Polymers
Spectroscopy
Flame Tests
Metal Hydroxide, Halide, Sulphate and Carbonate Tests
Alloy uses
Haber process
NPK fertilisers
Corrosion and prevention
Ceramics and composites
Required practical
Use of chemical tests to identify the ions in unknown single ionic compounds
FRENCH
Foundation Tier – Exam format
Exam board: Edexcel
Paper Length
1. Speaking Foundation: 7 -9 minutes
Higher: 10 -12 minutes
2. Listening Foundation: 45 minutes + 5 minutes reading time
Higher: 60 minutes + 5 minutes reading time
3. Reading Foundation: 45 minutes
Higher: 60 minutes
4. Writing Foundation: 75 minutes
Format
14 minutes of preparation time with the invigilator followed by one minute of preparation time to practise the read aloud task with your teacher -examiner.
Read aloud task followed by two short answer questions
Role play task
Photo card task followed by two short answer questions
General conversation on the thematic context you have chosen for the photo card
All questions set in English on the stimulus but asked in French
50 marks
• Multiple choice, T/F questions
• Short answers in English
• Dictation in French
50 marks
• Multiple choice, T/F questions
• Short answers in English
• Translation from French into English
Higher: 80 minutes Foundation:
• Write four sentences about a photo
• Write 40 -50 words using opinion and either the past or future
• Write 80 -90 words using three tenses
• Translate sentences from English into French
Higher
• Write 80 -90 words using three tenses
• Write 130 -150 words using a range of time frames
• Translate a paragraph from English into French
Revision Checklist:
Module 1 vocab R A G
Fêtes et jeux : https://www.textivate.com/3mfon1
Ma vie en ligne : https://www.textivate.com/4mfon1
Tu as une vie active : https://www.textivate.com/5mfon1
Qu’est -ce que tu regardes ? : https://www.textivate.com/6mfon1
Qu’est -ce qu’on va faire ? : https://www.textivate.com/7mfon1
Qu’est -ce que tu as fait ? : https://www.textivate.com/8mfon1
Module 2 vocab
Fêtes et jeux: https://www.textivate.com/3mfon1
Ma vie en ligne : https://www.textivate.com/4mfon1
Tu as une vie active : https://www.textivate.com/5mfon1
Qu’est -ce que tu regardes ? : https://www.textivate.com/6mfon1
Qu’est -ce qu’on va faire ? : https://www.textivate.com/7mfon1
Qu’est -ce que tu as fait ? : https://www.textivate.com/8mfon1
Module 3: vocab
Au collège chez nous: https://www.textivate.com/gmfon1
Quelle est ta matière préférée? : https://www.textivate.com/hmfon1
C’est injuste! : https://www.textivate.com/imfon1
As -tu fait des progrès? : https://www.textivate.com/jmfon1
Souvenirs d’école : https://www.textivate.com/kmfon1
Les langues et l’avenir : https://www.textivate.com/lmfon1
Module 4: vocab
Sain ou malsain? : https://www.textivate.com/mtfon1
Bon appétit! : https://www.textivate.com/ntfon1
Bien dans ma peau : https://www.textivate.com/otfon1
Je change ma vie : https://www.textivate.com/qtfon1
Mieux vivre : https://www.textivate.com/rtfon1
Module 5: vocab
Voudrais -tu voyager? : https://www.textivate.com/stfon1
Des vacances de rêve : https://www.textivate.com/ttfon1
On part pour la Corse : https://www.textivate.com/utfon1
Le monde en fête : https://www.textivate.com/vtfon1
Guide de voyage : https://www.textivate.com/wtfon1
Vive les vacances! : https://www.textivate.com/xtfon1
Module 6 : vocab
Madagascar: miroir du monde? https://www.textivate.com/ytfon1
Notre monde est beau : https://www.textivate.com/ztfon1
Planète en danger : https://www.textivate.com/0ufon1
Des grands gestes : https://www.textivate.com/1ufon1
Des petits gestes : https://www.textivate.com/2ufon1
Innovation verte : https://www.textivate.com/9ufon1
Module 7 : vocab
À louer, à vendre : https://www.textivate.com/aufon1
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Là où j’habite : https://www.textivate.com/bufon1
Sur la bonne route : https://www.textivate.com/cufon1
Tendances et shopping : https://www.textivate.com/dufon1
La maison de mes rêves : https://www.textivate.com/eufon1
As -tu déjà visité Paris? : https://www.textivate.com/fufon1
Module 8 : vocab
Mon été de rêve : https://www.textivate.com/gufon1
Mes passions et mon avenir : https://www.textivate.com/hufon1
Express Mondial : https://www.textivate.com/jufon1
Quelles sont tes compétences? : https://www.textivate.com/kufon1
Bien payé, mais fatigant! : https://www.textivate.com/lufon1
Resources & Where To Find Them :
1. Revision vocabulary book: use this to revise the topic vocab
2. Your OneNote pages: check back in your previous lessons (in 4 th form and 5 th form)
Where should you go to find revision resources?
Other useful websites
3. Content library OneNote revision folder: this has a range of resources including:
• Reading questions with mark scheme
• Listening questions with mark scheme and transcript
• Writing questions with guidance
• Translation questions with mark scheme
• Grammar and tenses practise
• Links to textivate and quizlet
Grammar and tenses practise: Languages Online https://www.languagesonline.org.uk/Hotpotatoes/frenchindex.html#Grammar
Vocabulary and grammar: Language Nut (your login is on your OneNote) https://www.languagenut.com/en -gb/
SPANISH
Exam board: Edexcel
Paper Length
1. Speaking Foundation: 7 -9 minutes
Higher: 10 -12 minutes
2. Listening Foundation: 45 minutes + 5 minutes reading time
Higher: 60 minutes + 5 minutes reading time
3. Reading Foundation: 45 minutes
Higher: 60 minutes
4. Writing Foundation: 75 minutes
Higher: 80 minutes
Format
14 minutes of preparation time with the invigilator followed by one minute of preparation time to practise the read aloud task with your teacher -examiner.
Read aloud task followed by two short answer questions
Role play task
Photo card task followed by two short answer questions
General conversation on the thematic context you have chosen for the photo card
All questions set in English on the stimulus but asked in Spanish
50 marks
• Multiple choice, T/F questions
• Short answers in English
• Dictation in Spanish
50 marks
• Multiple choice, T/F questions
• Short answers in English
• Translation from Spanish into English
Foundation:
• Write four sentences about a photo
• Write 40 -50 words using opinion and either the past or future
• Write 80 -90 words using three tenses
• Translate sentences from English into Spanish
Higher
• Write 80 -90 words using three tenses
• Write 130 -150 words using a range of time frames
• Translate a paragraph from English into Spanish
Revision Checklist:
Module 1 vocab R A G
El mundo hispanohablante: https://www.textivate.com/lagon1
Mi vida digital: https://www.textivate.com/menu -fg1on1
Disfrutamos al máximo: https://www.textivate.com/1z5on1
Nos juntamos: https://www.textivate.com/632on1
El fin de semana pasado: https://www.textivate.com/632on1
Un día fatal: https://www.textivate.com/6z5on1
Module 2 vocab
Descúbre Andalucía: https://www.textivate.com/kagon1
En ruta: https://www.textivate.com/6s3on1
La cultura en la calle: https://www.textivate.com/lb4on1
Mis últimas vacaciones: https://www.textivate.com/pc4on1
Dónde te quedaste: https://www.textivate.com/menu -2m4on1
Mi aventura por latinoamérica: https://www.textivate.com/menu -2m4on1
Module 3: vocab
No hay dos familias iguales: https://www.textivate.com/cj5on1
Esta es mi gente: https://www.textivate.com/lk5on1
A quién sigues: https://www.textivate.com/9r5on1
Amigos para siempre: https://www.textivate.com/w26on1
Así soy yo: https://www.textivate.com/htiln1
Necesito ayuda: https://www.textivate.com/w26on1
Module 4: vocab
Qué rico: https://www.textivate.com/g7fon1
Llevas una vida sana: https://www.textivate.com/3ufon1
Somos lo que comemos: https://www.textivate.com/hvfon1
Los tiempos cambian: https://www.textivate.com/0agon1
Qué mal estoy: https://www.textivate.com/jvfon1
Mi salud de la cabeza a los pies: https://www.textivate.com/kvfon1
Module 5: vocab
La vida escolar en Espana: https://www.textivate.com/b28on1
Un día en el insti: https://www.textivate.com/c28on1
Qué tal tus estudios: https://www.textivate.com/d28on1
Cómo cambiarías tu instituto: https://www.textivate.com/e28on1
La gente de mi insti: https://www.textivate.com/8v7on1
El viaje de fin de curso: https://www.textivate.com/9v7on1
Module 6 : vocab
En Colombia todo es posible: https://www.textivate.com/2agon1
Medellín, ciudad inteligente: https://www.textivate.com/3agon1
Medellín, ahora y antes: https://www.textivate.com/4agon1
A comprar: https://www.textivate.com/5agon1
Dónde prefieres vivir: https://www.textivate.com/7agon1
Un intercambio cultural: https://www.textivate.com/8agon1
Module 7 : vocab
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Espacios naturales maravillosos: https://www.textivate.com/9agon1
Actúa ya: https://www.textivate.com/aagon1
El planeta en peligro: https://www.textivate.com/bagon1
Protegemos el planeta: https://www.textivate.com/cagon1
Nuestro mundo, nuestra responsabilidad: https://www.textivate.com/dagon1
El futuro está en nuestras manos: https://www.textivate.com/fagon1
Module 8 : vocab
Pioneros Latinos: https://www.textivate.com/eagon1
Suenos y esperanzas: https://www.textivate.com/2xfon1
A trabajar: https://www.textivate.com/gagon1
Un trabajo para todos: https://www.textivate.com/hagon1
Las lenguas te abren las puertas: https://www.textivate.com/iagon1
El trabajo antes, ahora y manana: https://www.textivate.com/jagon1
El futuro sin límites: https://www.textivate.com/jagon1
Resources & Where To Find Them:
1. Revision vocabulary book: use this to revise the topic vocab
2. Your OneNote pages: check back in your previous lessons (in 4 th form and 5 th form)
Where should you go to find revision resources?
Other useful websites
Ace that test:
3. Content library OneNote revision folder: this has a range of resources including:
• Reading questions with mark scheme
• Listening questions with mark scheme and transcript
• Writing questions with guidance
• Translation questions with mark scheme
• Grammar and tenses practise
• Links to textivate and quizlet
Grammar and tenses practise: Languages Online https://www.languagesonline.org.uk/Hotpotatoes/spanishindex.html#Grammar
Vocabulary and grammar: Language Nut (your login is on your OneNote) https://www.languagenut.com/en -gb/
Translation to English
Think carefully about the tenses used. Check key vocabulary; can you work out unknown vocabulary from the context, do unknown words look like English words (cognates), do they look like Spanish words that you know from other contexts?
Translation to Spanish
Check your tenses. Check the spelling of key vocabulary. Think about how to convey the meaning as accurately as you can in Spanish.
Reading & Listening Practise
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Using your online resources. Use the GCSE Textivates to extend your knowledge of vocabulary. For listening, if you’re not sure of what is being said, listen with the transcript on first, then have a go at the questions with no transcript. Do an exercise a d ay, especially in listening, as regular bursts of practice will make you better at this skill.
Writing
Write 30 -50 words/create a mindmap in Spanish on each of the bullet points in the topic list above (choose areas where you feel less confident). You will need to practise: Stylish topic language (e.g. me llevo bien con, Pienso que...Me ayuda, stylish gramm atical structures (e.g. cuando sea mayor, si tuviera la oportunidad, me interesa), connectives & time phrases, adjectives, negatives, opinions in all tenses, verbs in the past, present and future tenses, and justified opinions ie why you like something.
Speaking
Practice the end of module speaking test questions. Practice for each part of the test, Read Aloud, Role Play, Describe a photo and general conversation type sentences. You can use the revision folder in your OneNote and also tasks on www.languagenut.com
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
Exam format:
Paper Length Format
1 90 minutes
2 120 minutes (onscreen )
Revision Checklist:
Paper 1 consists of five compulsory questions, each one focused on one of the topic areas 1 -5. The questions consist of multiple -choice, short -, medium - and extended -open response, tabular and diagrammatic items.
Paper 2, covering topic 6, is a practical paper that requires students to design, write, test and refine programs to solve problems.
1 Computational Thinking 1.2 Algorithms
• Write and follow flowcharts, pseudocode, program code
• Data and data structures
• Arithmetic and logical operators
• Linear search algorithm
2 Data 2.1 Binary
• What is it?
• Number of states related to number of bits
• Unsigned and two’s complement
• Binary ↔denary conversion
• Add binary numbers
• Overflow
• Hexadecimal
3 Computers 3.1 Hardware
• Von Neumann architecture
• Fetch / decode / execute cycle
• Secondary storage
• Embedded systems and IoT 3.2 Software
• The operating system – file management, process man agement, peripheral management, user management
• Utilities – file repair, backup, data compression, defragmentation, anti - malware
• Robust software 3.3 Programming Languages
• High level and low level languages
• Compilers and Interpreters
4 Networks 4.1 Networks
• Why use networks?
• LANs and WANs
• The structure of the internet
• Wire v wireless connectivity
• Network protocols
• TCP/IP protocol
• Network topologies – bus, star, mesh
6 Problem solving with programming
6.1 Develop code
• Read, write, analyse and refine program code
• Convert algorithms to programs
• Use techniques to make programs easier to understand
• Identify locate and correct program errors
• Evaluate a program’s efficiency and fitness for purpose
6.2 Constructs
• Sequence
• Selection
• Repetition – count controlled and condition controlled
• Iteration
• Subprograms
6.3 Data types and structures
• Constants, variables
• Primitive data types
• 1 and 2D arrays
• Manipulate strings
6.4 Input and output
• Accept and respond to user input
• Read from and write to comma -separated text files
• Implement validation
• Implement authentication
6.5 Operators
• Use arithmetic operators
• Use relational operators
• Use logical operators
6.6 Subprograms
• Use libraries
• Write and use functions and procedures
• Global and local variables
Resources & Where To Find Them :
Where should you go to find revision resources?
Where will you find the notes for the topics you have covered?
Ace that test:
• Smart Revise . Ensure you use quiz, terms and advance questions
• Issac Computing each section includes multiple choice questions
• Past papers and mark schemes in Teams
• The knowledge pages in your OneNote
• The online textbook in ActiveLearn
• Craig ‘n’ Dave Videos
• Issac Computing
The only way to improve your coding ability is to code! Code regularly, go over past questions and try to rewrite the code without looking at the previous answers. Practice planning solutions before writing code
Complete advanced questions on theory in Smart Revise to really test your understanding of the concepts
DRAMA
Exam format:
Paper Length
1. Section A & B Edexcel exam board 1hr 45 minutes
Revision Checklist:
Section A DNA set text
Live TheatreStranger Things
Format
Total - /60 marks /45 - Section A /15 -Section B
• Re-read the play and annotate each scene with acting choices and design ideas.
• Vocab revision - review your glossary of Drama vocabulary for both acting and design terms.
• Complete practice questions under timed conditions.
• Use your writing frames to complete questions.
• Watch the DNA production shared with you and make further notes on the plot/themes and characters.
• Remember, you are answering from 3 perspectives - the actor/director and designer.
• Review and update your set design for your production of DNA - this should be labelled with choices.
• Review your costume design choices - these can also be updated. Consider reasons for your designs for each role.
• Review your notes on the production.
• Complete practice questions under timed conditions.
• Vocab revision - review your glossary of Drama vocabulary for both acting and design terms.
• Create more detailed notes on each aspect of the showlighting/sound/set/costume/set & staging/acting.
• Use your writing frames to complete questions.
Resources & Where To Find Them :
One Note
Where should you go to find revision resources /notes ?
Drama diaries - notes and glossary/practice questions. Paper resources - provided in lesson.
You have examples of past papers and example material to revise.
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Exam format:
Paper Length Format
1. Design & Technology 1 hour 45 mins 100 marks
Revision Checklist:
Core theory
1.1 The impact of new and emerging technologies
1.2 How the critical evaluation of new and emerging technologies informs design decisions; considering contemporary and potential future scenarios from different perspectives, such as ethics and the environment
1.3 How energy is generated and stored in order to choose and use appropriate sources to make products and power systems
1.4 Developments in modern and smart materials, composite materials and technical textiles
1.5 The functions of mechanical devices used to produce different sorts of movements, including the changing of magnitude and the direction of forces
1.6 How electronic systems provide functionality to products and processes, including sensors and control devices to respond to a variety of inputs, and devices to produce a range of outputs
1.7 The use of programmable components to embed functionality into products in order to enhance and customise their operation
1.8 The categorisation of the types, properties and structure of ferrous and non -ferrous metals
1.9 The categorisation of the types, properties and structure of papers and boards
1.10 The categorisation of the types, properties and structure of thermoforming and thermosetting polymers
1.11 The categorisation of the types, properties and structure of natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibres, and woven, nonwoven and knitted textiles
1.12 The categorisation of the types, properties and structure of natural and manufactured timbers
1.13 All design and technological practice takes place within contexts which inform outcomes
1.14 Investigate environmental, social and economic challenges when identifying opportunities and constraints that influence the processes of designing and making
1.15 Investigate and analyse the work of past and present professionals and companies in order to inform design
1.16 Use different design strategies to generate initial ideas and avoid design fixation
RAG
Timbers theory
Designing and sketching skills
Maths skills
1.17 Develop, communicate, record and justify design ideas, applying suitable techniques
7.1 Design contexts
7.2 The sources, origins, physical and working properties of each natural and manufactured timber and their social and ecological footprint
7.3 The way in which the selection of each natural and manufactured timber is influenced
7.4 The impact of forces and stresses on each natural and manufactured timber and how they can be reinforced and stiffened
7.5 Typical stock forms, types and sizes used in order to calculate and determine the required quantity of each natural and manufactured timber
7.6 Alternative processes that can be used to manufacture typical products of each natural and manufactured timber to different scales of production
7.7 Specialist techniques, tools, equipment and processes that can be used on each natural and manufactured timber to shape, fabricate, construct and assemble a high -quality prototyp
Orthographic drawing
Isometric drawing
Net patterns and design
Exploded -view diagrams
Cross -sectional drawings
Arithmetic and numerical computation
Handling data
Graphs
Geometry and trigonometry
Resources & Where To Find Them :
Where should you go to find revision resources?
Where will you find the notes for the topics you have covered?
Other useful websites
Ace that test:
Pearson Edexcel GCSE 9 -1 Design and Technology
Doodle revision book Onenote
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p www.focuselearning.co.uk/u/2121/EFxBkgjCjlgixFoBjwExvCzvlneCgiyeh
1. Ensure you understand the properties of materials.
2. Recognise the number of marks awarded and ensure you have written a valid answer for each mark awarded.
G EOGRAPHY
Exam format:
Paper Length Format
Paper 1
Physical and Human Geography
Paper 2
Map Skills
Paper 4
Alternative to Coursework
Revision Checklist:
1.1 Population Dynamics
1 hour 45 minutes
1.2 Migration
1 hour 30 minutes
The structure of the paper is that there is a Section A, Section B and a Section C. Each of these sections has two structured 25 -marker questions. You need to select just one question from each of the three sections . Therefore, you will answer one question from Section A and one question from Section B and one question from Section C . This means that you answer three 25 - mark structured questions overall
The questions follow the same format as your end -of-unit tests and so there will be a variety of low mark questions, between 1 and 5 that are point marked and 7 -marker question that is level marked. Each structured 25 -marker question should take 37.5 minut es to complete.
Accounts for 45% of overall GCSE
You are to answer all questions in this paper. You have 45 minutes allocated for each section.
Accounts for 27.5% of overall GCSE
1 hour 30 minutes
You are to answer all questions in this paper. You have 45 minutes allocated for each section.
Accounts for 27.5% of overall GCSE
• Describe the world’s population growth (J and S curve)
• Give reasons for the rapid growth in the world’s population
• Be able to measure natural population change
• Be able and draw and label the characteristics of the DTM and explain how countries progress through the stages
• Describe factors affecting Fertility and Mortality using Case Study 1: Niger a high population growth country and Case Study 2: Japan a low population growth country
• Describe how a country can be over or under -populated using Case Study 3: China an over -populated country and Case Study 4: Australia an under -populated country
• Describe and evaluate the effectiveness of the Case Study 5: China AntiNatalist “One Child” Policy
• Describe and evaluate the effectiveness of the Case Study 6: French ProNatalist Policy
• Define migration and explain push and pull factors.
1.3 Population Structure
1.4 Population Density and Distribution
2.1 Earthquakes and Volcanoes
• Describe and explain the Lee’s Migration Model
• Describe the differing types of migration (internal, voluntary, and involuntary incl. refugees and asylum seekers)
• Describe the impacts of migration both for the country of origin and the country of destination Case Study 7: Mexico to USA
• Describe the shape and population structure of a population pyramid.
• Describe and explain the causes and problems of a populationdependent country Case Study 8: Japan Ageing Population
• Describe and explain the factors that influence the density and distribution of populations within a country.
• Describe and explain the causes and consequences of a densely populated area Case Study 9: Tokyo, Japan
• Describe and explain the causes and consequences of a sparsely populated area Case Study 10: Mount Fuji, Japan
• Describe the Earth’s structure
• Describe the global distribution of plates
• Describe and explain (diagrams) the four differing inter plate boundaries
• Describe the main features of a volcano and why people live nearby
• Describe and explain the causes, impacts and responses of a volcanic eruption Case Study 11: Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat
• Describe the main features of earthquakes
• Describe and explain the formation of a tsunami
• Describe and explain the causes, impacts and responses of an earthquake Case Study 12: Port au Prince, Haiti, Caribbean
• Describe the differing ways of using Prediction, Protection and Preparation (3Ps) to mitigate the effects of earthquakes and volcanoes.
2.2 Rivers
• Draw and describe the features of a drainage basin & hydrological cycle
• Describe river processes of erosion, transportation, and deposition
• Describe the changing characteristics of the river long profile.
• Draw, label and describe the main erosional and depositional landforms to include, waterfalls and gorges, meanders and ox -bow lakes, floodplains, and levees (use the Case Study 13: River Tees ) and deltas.
• Describe the differing human and physical causes of floods.
• Describe the differing soft and hard engineering approaches to river management to reduce flooding
• Explain the opportunities, threats, and management of the Case Study 14: River Ganges, Bangladesh
2.3 Coasts
• Describe swash and backwash
• Describe and compare constructive & destructive waves
• Explain processes of marine erosion and sub aerial weathering
• Describe the process of transportation through Long Shore Drift
• Explain formation of erosional landforms: headlands and bays, wave cut notches and platforms (Broadbench) and cliffs and arches, stacks and stumps (Old Harry’s Rock)
• Explain how beaches and spits fare formed (East Head Spit) along with changing sand dune characteristics (Studland Bay)
2.4 Weather
• Describe the conditions for coral reef growth, opportunities and threats and identify the three main types
• Describe the location and formation of a tropical storms
• Describe the hazards associated with a tropical storm Case Study 15: Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines
• Describe the differing approaches to management and engineering
• Explain the opportunities, hazards, and management of a coastal area Case Study 16: Minehead, Somerset
• Define the terms weather and climate
• Identify ad explain the differing instruments measuring weather
• Identify and explain the advantages of using a Stevenson Screen
• Escribe the key features of Air Masses and how they affect the UK
• Annotate diagrams to explain convectional, frontal and relief rainfall
• Identify and describe what isobars show
• Identify cloud types and explain how cloud cover is measured.
2.5 Climate and Natural Vegetation
• Describe the characteristics of equatorial climates and hot deserts including, temperature (mean temperature of hottest and coolest months & annual range) and precipitation (amount and seasonal distribution)
• Explain the causes of the characteristics of equatorial climates and hot desert climates
• Describe and explain climatic graphs showing the main characteristics of temperature and rainfall of the two climates
• Explain the characteristics of tropical rainforest and hot desert ecosystems, including the relationship between natural vegetation, soil, wildlife and climate
• Describe the causes and effects of deforestation of tropical rainforest, including the effects on the local natural environment, global natural environment and on people
• Explain the characteristics of the climate and ecosystem in the Case Study 17: Sarawak Rainforest, Malaysia and Case Study 18: Sonoron Desert, USA
3.1 Development
3.2 Food Production
• Define Development and give 3 indicators of development
• Define and give four factors of the HDI
• Give at least 5 factors that affect equality between countries
• Define what the Gini Coefficient is and give examples
• Describe the Core -Periphery model and give examples
• Give at least 5 factors that affect equality within countries
• Define globalisation and give three ways in which it has come about.
• Define what a TNC is and give examples.
• Give at least three positives and negatives of the impacts of globalisation at the local, national and international level
• I can give the global links of a named TNC. Case Study 19: DYSON
• Describe the agricultural system.
• Describe physical and human factors that influence agricultural land use.
• Describe and explain the causes and effects of food shortages, to include the circle of decline.
• Describe possible solutions to food shortages (include Green Revolution)
3.4 Tourism
3.5 Energy
• Describe and explain the causes and management of food shortages in Case Study 20: South Sudan
• Describe the agricultural system of Case Study 21: Stern Farm, LWC
• Describe the reasons for the growth of tourism
• Be able to identify physical and human attractions of tourism
• Describe how tourism can affect people and economy
• Describe the 6 stages of the Butler’s Tourism Model
• Describe methods to help make tourism more sustainable
• Describe and explain the impacts and management of tourism Case Study 22: Lake District, UK
• Define and give examples of Non -Renewable Energy and Renewable Energy
• Define Energy Mix and give reasons for national differences
• Define Energy Gap and give reasons why it exists
• Be able to give a breakdown of the Global Energy Mix
• Be able to give general points on the usage of energy at a global level
• Describe and explain the usage of fuelwood in LEDCs
• Be able to list the benefits and disadvantages for a variety of differing renewable energy sources
• Be able to list the benefits and disadvantages of nuclear power
• Describe the current energy mix and supply of energy for a named country along with how it has changed over recent years Case Study 23: Energy Supply in a country: UK
3.6 Water
• Be able to describe the differing methods of water supply
• Be able to describe how water use varies between differing countries of economic development
• Be able to explain the difference between physical water scarcity and economic water scarcity
• Be able to give reasons why water shortages exist in differing parts of the world
• Be able to explain why water management is very important in ensuring future adequate supplies
• Explain the water supply for a named area Case Study 24: Water Supply Central Arizona Project, USA
3.7 Environmental Risks and Economic Development
• Describe types of local pollution including air, water, noise and light
• Describe and explain global warming
• Describe types of global pollution including soil erosion & desertification
• Define Sustainable Management and Sustainable Development and give examples at the local, regional and global levels.
• List at least three differing ways of resource conservation
• Explaining how to sustainably manage an area where economic development has occurred with environmental risk Case Study 25: Peral River Delta, China
Resources & Where To Find Them :
Where should you go to find revision resources?
The following is on OneNote Exams /5th Form GCSE 202 6 notebook.
• Read Me First Information Pack listing all the areas to be revised with case studies underlined along with a set of Paper 1 revision notes.
• RAG A complete listing of all areas to revise from the specification.
• Exam Techniques covering TENA and KANDLS amongst other techniques you will need in your exam to maximise your marks.
• Past Papers and Mark Schemes for when you feel comfortable to test yourself fully and be able to self -mark using the accompanying mark schemes.
• Paper 1 Revision Packs containing the following:
Case Study notes which show not only the definition of key terms but also the specificity for each case study.
Unit Checklists that break down the areas of learning and is very useful to help guide you making your cue cards.
Flick Cards to help you revise using short answer questions, this is useful say over the breakfast table where your parents are friends can ask you short answer questions.
Bank of 7 -markers to help you get a feel for the type of longer questions that can come up, remember to use KA NDLSS to see if you can respond to them.
Revision Guide a copy of the textbook revision guide notes for each topic
Worksheets for students to either complete online or print out
• Paper 2 Revision notes along with Paper 2 skills and walk through targeting a paper 2 Map Skills
• Paper 4 Revision notes and exam techniques.
Other useful websites Seneca
Ace that test:
1. Remember to identify and write down the exam techniques for each question when in the exam.
2. Start to revise Paper 1 only over the Easter holidays and we will cover Paper 2 and Paper 4 in class after the Paper 1 exam.
3. Use the Revision Packs to dip in and out of for each of the units when revising, start NOW.
HISTORY
Exam Board: AQA
GCSE History students will sit exams in both of the following papers:
Paper 1: Understanding the modern world
Paper 2: Shaping the nation
Subject content
The GCSE History content comprises the following elements:
• One period study
• One thematic study
• One wider world depth study
• One British depth study including the historic environment (this year it is the Globe Theatre)
Paper 1: Understanding the modern world
Section A: Period studies
Germany 1890 -1945; Democracy and dictatorship
Section B: Wider world depth studies
Conflict and tension in Asia; 1950 -1975
Paper 2: Shaping the nation
Section A: Thematic studies
Britain: Migration, empires and the people, c790 to the present day
Section B: British depth studies including the historic environment
Elizabethan England c1568 -1603
How it's assessed
Written exam: 2 papers, each 2 hours (60 mins for each section)
AB Germany, 1890 –1945: Democracy and dictatorship R A G
Part One: Germany and the growth of democracy
Kaiser Wilhelm and the difficulties of ruling
Germany
Impact of First World War
Weimar democracy
Part Two: Germany and the Depression
The impact of the Depression
The failure of Weimar democracy
The establishment of Hitler's dictatorship
Part Three: The experiences of Germans under the Nazis
Economic changes
Social policy and practice
Control
BD Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950 –1975
Part One: Conflict in Korea
The causes of the Korean War
The development of the Korean War
The end of the Korean War
Part Two: Escalation of conflict in Vietnam
The end of French colonial rule
The US involvement
Johnson's War
Part Three: The ending of conflict in Vietnam
Nixon's War
Opposition to war
The end of the war
AC Britain: Migration, empires and the people: c790 to the present day
Part One: Conquered and conquerors
Invasion
A Norman Kingdom and Angevin Empire
The birth of English identity
Part Two: Looking West
Sugar and the Caribbean
Colonisation in North America
Migrants to and from Britain
Part Three: Expansion and empire
Expansion in India
Expansion in Africa
Migrants to, from and within Britain
Part Four: Britain in the 20th Century
The end of Empire
The legacy of Empire Britain's relationship with Europe and its impact
BC Elizabethan England, c1568 –1603
Part One: Elizabeth's court and Parliament
The difficulties of a female ruler
Elizabeth the First and her court
Part Two: Life in Elizabethan times
A 'Golden Age'
The poor
English sailors
Part Three: Troubles at home and abroad
Religious matters
Mary Queen of Scots
Conflict with Spain
Part Four: The historic environment of Elizabethan England
The Globe Theatre
Resources & Where To Find Them
Specification:
• https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/gcse/history8145/specification/specification -at -a-glance
Past papers
Genera l
• https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/gcse/history -8145/assessmentresources?f.Resource+type%7C6=Question+papers&f.Component%7C7=P aper+1
Useful revision aids
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zskcg82 Great website to aid revision
• GCSE Modern World History Another great website
• https://spartacus -educational.com/TUDelizabeth1.htm And another
Class OneNote pages – provide a step by step guide through the entire course
Ace that test
1. Practise answering past paper questions in timed conditions. Then self -mark using the mark schemes.
2. There is a set method of how to answer each style of question on the paper, you must learn this method and practise using it.
Recommended Revision Guides (Private purchase)
Germany
Oxford AQA GCSE History: Germany 1890 -1945 Democracy and Dictatorship Revision Guide (9 -1): Amazon.co.uk: Wilkes, Aaron: 9780198422891: Books
Asia
Conflict and Tension in Asia 1950 -1975 Revision Guide: Get Revision with Results (Oxford AQA GCSE History): Amazon.co.uk: Bruce, Lindsay, Wilkes, Aaron: 9780198432869: Books
Migration
Oxford AQA GCSE History (9 -1): Britain: Migration, Empires and the People c790 -Present Day Revision Guide: Get Revision with Results: Amazon.co.uk: Wilkes, Aaron, Bruce, Lindsay: 9781382015035: Books
Elizabeth
Oxford AQA GCSE History: Elizabethan England c1568 -1603 Revision Guide (9 -1): Amazon.co.uk: Williams, Tim, Wilkes, Aaron: 9780198422938: Books
LATIN
Exam format: 3 papers
Paper Length
2 x L atin
Literature Papers: one Prose and one Verse paper
1 hour each
Latin Language 1 hour 30 minutes
Revision Checklist:
Format
Mix of questions.
Some short answers testing knowledge of content. Some longer answers asking for comments on style of writing and overall themes.
Mix of questions.
Some passages of Latin for comprehension with questions based on the content of the story. Some English to Latin sentences (optional). Some passages for straight translation from Latin to English.
Topic 1 For the Prose Literature paper, m ake sure you know in detail the stories of Messalina and Pliny’s uncle.
For the Verse Literature paper, make sure you know in detail the stories of Baucis and Philemon and the two Catullus poems. Know the content (order of events). Break it up into 10 line sections to revise.
Also, make sure you can comment on the style of the writer and how they are using style to achieve the effects that they want to achieve. This includes things like the choice of words used (why that word not a different word); the position of words (why is that word in that position in the sentence); any sound effects like alliteration, assonance, anaphora etc.
Topic 2 Revise the grammar and vocabulary for the Language exam. RAG
Resources & Where To Find Them :
Where should you go to find revision resources?
Latin Set Texts - Classicalia
OneNote Latin pages
GCSE Vocabulary list on OneNote or on paper Where will you find the notes for the topics you have covered?
Other useful websites
Ace that test:
OneNote Latin pages plus your own notes
The set text workbooks with your notes in them The notes on the text in OneNote
Latin Set Texts - Classicalia
OCR GCSE (9 -1) Latin - Defined Vocabulary List Flashcards | Quizlet Latin Vocabulary Tester
1. Practise answering past paper questio ns from the Latin to GCSE Book 2. Keep revising the GCSE vocabulary.
2. Practise answering questions on the Messalina and Pliny texts , and the Ovid and Catullus texts from the questions given in class. Make sure you know the English of these stories really thoroughly. Keep reading it through in your head and out loud. But there is no substitute for having an in -depth knowledge of the Latin and how the authors use the language to c reate the effects they want. Pick random passages from the text and test yourself by asking what is being said here and what style points there are in that passage.
MUSIC
Exam format:
Paper Length Format
1. Listening 1 hour 45 minutes
Revision Checklist:
Set works
PAPER 1MU0/03: APPRAISING EXAM
Section A:
• 6 listening questions based any of the eight set works
• 1 dictation question (unfamiliar extract)
• 1 unfamiliar music listening question Section B:
• 1 x extended response question (comparison/evaluation question related to an extract from one of the set works, and one unfamiliar extract)
• Revise the four set works currently covered, and the key musical features of each:
• Beethoven ‘Pathetique’ Sonata (mvt. 1)
• Schwartz ‘Defying Gravity’
• Williams ‘Star Wars’ (theme)
• Afro Celt Sound System ‘Release’
Resources & Where To Find Them :
Look over the relevant information in the OneNote folders for the set works, including PREP.
Where should you go to find revision resources?
Ace that test:
• Listen to the set works (on VLE)
• Revise key musical vocab and terms, including harmony/tonality, rhythm, texture etc.
• Practice dictation and aural exercises on Teoria.com
1. Practise answering past paper questions in timed conditions. Then self -mark using the mark schemes.
2. There is a set method of how to answer each style of question on the paper, you must learn this method and practise using it.
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RAG
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Exam format:
Paper length two 60 minute paper s, split into 2 sections
Section 1 – Paper 1 topics
Section 2 – Paper 2 topics
Format
Revision Checklist:
There will be a mix of 1 -5 mark questions across the paper with each section ending in a 6 mark synoptic question.
Section 1 Cardiovascular system
Respiratory System
Aerobic and anaerobic exercise
Components of fitness
Skeletal system
Muscular system
Priciples and me thods of training
Injury prevention
Section 2 Commercialisation
Engagement patterns
Ethics in sport
Mental preparation / Guidance
Goal setting
Health, fitness and wellbeing
Diet and Nutrition
Characteristics of skill and continuums
Resources & Where To Find Them:
• You all have your log in to the ever lea rner which has videos and questions on each area of the GCSE PE course.
• Use the revision booklets in your OneNote
General
• In your OneNote you have slideshows and exam questions to work through. If you wish to have a question marked, please send it to your teacher.
• YouTube – planet PE for topic videos. Welcome to Planet Pe - GCSE PE and Btec Sport Revision (youtube.com)
Ace that Test:
1. Make sure to include pract ical examples in your answers.
2. practice the exam questions under timed conditions to get used to the time pressure.
3. Always use key terms correctly (e.g Quadriceps and not Quads)
4. Avoid these common errors:
a. Answers lack depth/detail
b. Practical examples not included when required
c. Irrelevant information given, therefore cannot be credited
d. Inability to analyse information in a data response question
e. Failure to apply all AOs in the extended questions
f. Intrusive spelling, punctuation and grammar in extended questions
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Exam board: AQA (GCSE Religious Studies A)
Exam format:
Paper length Two papers, 1 hour 45 minutes for each
Format
Revision Checklist:
Each paper includes 4 topics.
Each topic will be like a topic test, with 1, 2, 4, 6, & 12 mark questions
Paper 1: Religions In Paper 1, all four topics are compulsory.
o Christian Beliefs and Teachings
o Christian Practices
o Muslim Beliefs and Teachings
o Muslim Practices
Use the checklists in your Class Notebook to make sure you revise everything in the detailed specification content for each theme.
Themes In Paper 2, answer questions on 4 ‘Themes’ topics, from these six:
o Theme A: Relationships and families
o Theme B: Religion and life
o Theme C: The existence of God and revelation
o Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict
o Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment
o Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice
It will include some questions on topics that you haven’t covered in class, so don’t pick those!
Use the c heck lists in your Class Notebook to make sure you revise everything in the detailed specification content for each theme.
Resources & Where to Find Them :
All the resources you need for revision are in your Class Notebook. In addition to your notes from each lesson, make sure that you refer to:
• The specification – use this as a checklist to ensure you cover everything.
• Glossaries – test yourself on this vocab, or you could misunderstand a question!
• Quote lists – memorise these to support your answers.
• Past papers – work through practice papers to check your understanding and work on exam technique. Remember that 2 mark questions are now only 1 mark, and 5 mark questions are becoming 6 marks.
Ace that test:
1. Memorise key quotes to support your answers. Remember to say what the source is.
2. Work through the past papers provided in your Class Notebook.
3. Time yourself completing exam style questions – roughly 1 minute per mark.
4. Make plans for essay questions – list 3 arguments for and 3 against. Which is strongest?
5. Include specialist vocabulary in your answers – especially keywords from the spec.
