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Opportunity Endeavour Achievement Haygrove School Key Stage 4 Recipe for Success Booklet For help with GCSEs being taken in 2020
Opportunity Endeavour Achievement Welcome Dear Year 11 students, Welcome to your Recipe for Success booklet. This has been created to share with you tips to succeed in all of your GCSE subjects. Ever wondered how to get the top marks? Do you feel you need all the acyronms in one place…. Well here we are! This is a tool that has been created with you in mind. We want you to succeed. You can succeed. We want to help you succeed. Use the booklet in lessons when you’re completing independent work. Use it when you’re completing past papers at home. Bring it along to revision sessions as it will help you to remember keywords or to prompt you on how to structure your paragraphs. Good luck Year 11, you can do this! #noexcuses #noregrets
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English Language
Course Description: What does the exam look like?
Exam Board: English Language
AQA Paper 1 (50% final examination)
Question 1 - 4 complete statements
How should I approach each Question 2 - Language - 3 x PETER (Point, Evidence, Technique,
question? Effect on Reader)
Rephrase the question to make a point Question 3 - Structure - 3 x PETER (Point, Evidence, Technique,
e.g. The writer uses language devices to Effect on Reader)
… Question 4 - Evaluate - 3 x PETERE (Point, Evidence, Technique,
Effect on Reader, Evaluate)
How should I structure each Question 5 - Descriptive writing, adjectives, similes metaphors etc
question? p
Use PETER to form your paragraphs Paper 2 (50% final examination)
Point: make a clear point. What is the Question 1 - True or False answers
quote telling you? Question 2 - Summary - PEICPEI (Point, Evidence, Infer, Connective,
The writer is telling the reader that… Point, Evidence, Infer)
The writer conveys… Question 3 - Language - 3 x PETER (Point, Evidence, Technique,
The writer portrays… Effect on Reader)
Question 4 - Comparison - 3 x WAPETERWWAPETER (Writer's
Evidence: embed your evidence (a attitude point, evidence, technique, effect on reader, whereas,
quote) using quotation marks Writer's attitude point, evidence, technique, effect on reader)
“……….” Question 5 - Writing to argue, inform or persuade - AFOREST or
ARRESTED Think about the form of writing; letter, speech,
Technique: what technique has been newspaper article, leaflet or travel writing.
used? Identify the device, feature or
word type. How can I answer a top mark question?
The writer uses: personification,
metaphors, flashbacks or any other Begin and end with evaluative comment.
devices to make the reader …. Discuss cumulative effect.
Explore the effect.
Effect on the Reader: what is the effect What it makes you think; how it makes you feel.
on the reader? What does it make you
think/feel/imagine? Plan your Question 5 answers, plan your structure.
This has the effect on the reader of … It is quality not quantity.
This makes the reader Check vocab choices and punctuation
think/feel/imagine …
What resources could I use to revise? What keywords are there?
https://www.senecalearning.com/ Learn language of analysis
AQA English revision book by CGP Include different connectives
Mr Bruff youtube Choose vocabulary carefully
Practice papers – timed! Punctuation and Structure
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English Literature
Course Description: What does the exam look like?
Exam Board: English Literature
AQA Paper 1 (50% final examination)
• Extract Question on A Christmas Carol
How should I approach each • Extract Question on Macbeth
question? Paper 2 (50% final examination)
Choose a relevant quote and climb the • Essay Question on An Inspector Calls
steps to reach success when analysing • Essay Question on Conflict and Power Poetry Cluster
text. It’s tough at the top but keep going! • Essay Question on Unseen Poem comparison
How should I structure each How can I answer a top mark question?
question? Begin simply. Extend your ideas. Discuss connotations of key words.
Use 7 Steps to form your paragraphs Play with alternative meanings. Be brave!
1 – Find a quote Give your personal response and explain why you think this.
2 – What does the quote tell us? Include supporting quotes.
3 – Are there any key words? What do
Use the writer’s purpose to drive your analysis. Include context
they suggest?
throughout. Compare and contrast.
4 – Could the quote mean something
End each paragraph referring to the question.
different?
5 – Have any devices been used? What is
their effect?
6 – What does the writer want us to
think?
7 – How does the quote link to what you
know of the time?
How do I start?
Start simply. Begin with a point, a
sentence that answers the question.
You can use the words from the
question in your point.
Be flexible, begin with content or WP
What resources could I use to revise? What keywords are there?
https://www.senecalearning.com/ Learn your killer quotes!
York Notes Learn your context!
Mr Bruff youtube Consider writer’s purpose linked to context.
Ask your teach for practice questions
ShowMyHomework
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Mathematics
Course Description: What does the exam look like?
Exam Board: • The GCSE examination is comprised of three equally
weighted examination papers, sat at the end of the course.
Higher Tier: Edexcel
Foundation Tier: AQA • Each paper lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Each paper covers all 6 main areas:
o Number
o Algebra
o Ratio and proportion
o Statistics
o Probability
o Geometry and measures
• There is 1 non-calculator paper and 2 calculator allowed
papers
General Comments:
The Maths Department aims to develop student confidence using
Maths skills in everyday life and to provide a basis for study beyond
GCSE. Problem solving skills are embedded throughout the course
and form an important part of the final assessment.
A calculator is an essential tool throughout the course and you
should therefore possess your own scientific calculator along with
all the other standard Mathematical equipment.
What resources could I use to revise? What key things do I need to remember?
www.hegartymaths.com 1. Make sure you have correct equipment
www.corbettmaths.com 2. Read the questions carefully
Pixl Maths App 3. Work on the basis of a mark a minute e.g 5 mark
question should take 5 minutes
Past paper packs
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Science - Combined Science or Separate Sciences
Course Description: What does the exam look like?
Exam Board: Combined Science & Separate Science
Edexcel Combined Science 1CS0 100% examination
OR This consists of six externally examined papers. These are available at
Edexcel Biology 1BI0 foundation tier and higher tier. Separate Science papers will have
Edexcel Chemistry 1CH0 additional questions to examine parts of the course not required for
Edexcel Physics 1PH0 Combined Science. The Combined Science is a double award GCSE so
you will receive 2 GCSE grades. Separate Science will receive three GCSE
How should I approach each grades.
question?
Use the THINK! Approach. How can I answer a 6 mark question?
THINK!
T = Topic…
Identify which pupil specification topic the question is about.
(E.g. Chemistry Topic 1 Covalent Bonding)
H = Highlight…
Command words and talking points in the questions
E.g. describe and explain the different uses of diamond and graphite,
with reference to their structure and bonding.
I = Information…
Use information provided earlier in the question (graphs/ tables) but
don’t rely on repeating it to score marks.
N = Notes…
Use a table with headings for each of the highlighted words above. Fill
each box with information you can recall. When writing your answer,
short sharp sentences with capital letters and full-stops.
K = Keywords…
E.g. Diamond is a giant covalent structure used in jewellery because it
only has strong covalent bonds…
Put in as many key scientific words as you can into your written answers.
! = Check it…
Have you answered something for each box of your notes table?
What resources could I use to revise?
https://www.senecalearning.com/
Combined science – (biology, chemistry and physics) https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zqkww6f and
CGP Combined Science Revision Guide
Triple Biology - https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zcq2j6f and CGP Biology Revision Guide
Triple Chemistry - https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zy984j6 and CGP Chemistry Revision Guide
Triple Physics - https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zqpshv4 and CGP Physics Revision Guide
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Geography
Exam Board: What does the exam look like?
AQA Paper 1 – Living with the Physical Environment – 35% of GCSE. 1 hour 30
mins. Answer sections 1,2,3,4.
How should I approach each Paper 2 – Challenges in the Human Environment – 35% of GCSE. 1 hour 30
question? mins. Answer sections 1,2,3,6.
BUG all questions Paper 3 – Geographical Applications – 30% of GCSE. 1 hour 15 mins.
Box the command word Answer all sections.
Underline key parts of the
question How can I answer 6 and 9 mark questions?
Glance back to make sure you are PLAN/read it carefully – break the question down–annotate the
answering the question resource, make a spider diagram - take at least one minute to plan
before starting your answer.
How should I structure each
question? 6 marks = 2x PEEL paragraphs
9 Marks = Introduction + 2x PEEL paragraphs + conclusion.
Use geography terminology and take care with spelling, punctuation and
grammar.
Example 9 marks answer. Transnational Corporations only bring advantages
to the host country. Do you agree? Justify your decision.
Introduction
“Shell is a TNC operating oil extraction in Nigeria.”
Think Environmental/Economic
PEEL one.
Social.
(Advantages) “They have brought 65000 permanent jobs and 250 jobs in
Think Global vs Local related industries. This has triggered the multiplier effect because all of these
Think winners and losers. workers will have money to spend on services and in shops. Similarly, 91% of
Shell’s oil contracts went to Nigerian companies.”
Assessment objectives. PEEL two
AO1- Knowledge (Disadvantages) “On the other hand, Shell has brought environmental and
AO2 – Understanding social issues to Nigeria. Oil spills have ruined many fishing places. The
AO3 – Application increase in unbalanced wealth has also increased corruption and the gap
AO4 - skills between rich and poor. Many gangs have stolen oil for themselves, which
does not benefit the majority of Nigerians.”
Conclusion – make it evaluative.(weighing up- maybe bring in a new take on
the question)
“So, there are costs and benefits to the host country. There are other
winners; England and the Netherlands have also benefitted as Shell is Anglo-
Dutch, which makes investing in Nigeria a more attractive prospect, such as
Chinese investment in Abuja.”
What resources could I use to revise? What keywords are there?
https://www.senecalearning.com/ Revision guides feature a
glossary of key terms.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zy3ptyc
GCSE AQA Geography revision guide – all students should own one.
Paper 3 revision guide will be ready in March with the paper 3 pre-release.
Fieldwork write-up booklet. Past papers for practice.
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History
Course Description: What does the exam look like?
Exam Board: You will complete two written examinations at the end of the
AQA course:
How should I structure each Paper 1 - Understanding the Modern World
question? (2 hours, worth 50%)
• America 1840-1895 Expansion and consolidation
Use PEEL to form your paragraphs • Conflict and tension between East and West 1945-1972
Point – reword the question to give an
answer in one sentence. Paper 2 - Shaping the Nation (2 hours, worth 50%)
Evidence/examples – to support your • Britain – Health and the People c1000 to the present day
point. • Elizabethan England c.1568-1603
Explain – show off what you know! Make
sure you explain reasons why, if
appropriate, and impact to show
Timings:
significance. Include lots of precise
factual detail and try not to waffle! 4 marks – 5 minutes, 1 PEEL paragraph.
Link – back to the question
8 marks – 10 minutes, 2 PEEL paragraphs.
12 marks – 15 minutes, 2 PEEL paragraphs and a conclusion.
How should I answer source/
interpretation questions? 16 marks – 20 minutes, 3 PEEL paragraphs and a conclusion.
Again use PEEL. For your Point make How can I maximise my marks?
sure you only think about the uses of the
evidence. Don’t spend too much time
Remember the examiner will make a decision as to which of the
describing the evidence, instead think
following 4 levels each of your answers fit in to.
about making inferences about people’s
attitudes/opinions, changes,
Level 1: Basic –understanding shown, but limited knowledge.
developments, significance. Consider
Level 2: Simple – some facts used to show some contextual
the provenance of the evidence: where
knowledge, 1 idea developed.
it comes from, who it was produced by
Level 3: Developed – at least 2 ideas explained with specific factual
and when, and what the purpose of the
detail.
evidence was.
Level 4: Complex – sophisticated arguments developed. Complex
themes addressed to analyse links or evaluate change over time.
What resources could I use to revise? What keywords are there?
https://www.senecalearning.com/ Lots!
Exercise books, revision booklets and green revision See your PLC for each unit
guides.
Keep checking Show My Homework in the build up
to your exams for tests and links to useful videos.
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Religious Studies
Course Description: What does the exam look like?
Exam Board: Assessment is by two examinations at the end of Year 11, each
AQA worth 50% of the final grade.
Paper 1 – Christianity & Islam
How should I structure each
• What do they believe? What do they do? (Beliefs and
question?
practices)
Use BLT to form your paragraphs
B – Belief
Paper 2 – Moral issues – relationships
T - Teaching
L – Link • Families; crime & punishment; Peace & conflict; Religion &
Life
5 mark questions. Use BLT!
How can I answer a top mark question?
“Describe Christian beliefs about For a 12 mark question; get on the FARM!
marriage. (4 marks)”
“Religious believers should not support the use of nuclear
Belief. Make sure you include a weapons”. (12 marks)
religious belief e.g. “Christians believe
that marriage is a blessing from God.” For – use a BLT paragraph to explain why a religious believer might
agree
Teaching. Make sure you go on to state Against – use a BLT paragraph to explain why a religious believer
what the belief is based on. E.g. might not agree
“Christians believe this because in the Religious teachings – make sure you’ve included them!
Bible it says “Man will leave his mother My opinion – what do you think? Do you agree with the statement
and father and become one with his or not? Make sure you’ve included at least 2 reasons to support
wife”. your opinion.
Link. Link to the question. Re-state the 4 Mark Questions
question you’ve answered it! E.g. “So Double whammy! To get 4 marks you need to explain or describe
Christians believe marriage is a TWO things eg ideas or beliefs. You DON’T have to include a Quote
sacrament.”to make sure the examiner or Teaching in a 4 mark question.
knows
* Remember to get the 5th mark you
must include a quote/teaching
What resources could I use to revise? What keywords are there?
https://www.senecalearning.com/ Use your revision flashcards to learn these – they are
crucial to your success.
Revision booklets issues in lessons
Past/specimen papers
BBC GCSE Bitesize
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Citizenship Studies
Course Description: What does the exam look like?
Exam Board: There are two exam papers, both 1 hour 45 minutes each.
AQA
Paper 1: (80 marks, 50% GCSE)
8 mark questions
Section A: Active citizenship questions (40 marks)
These need 3 paragraphs.
Questions on active citizenship themes and questions about how
you gathered information and conducted your Citizenship Action
1. Agree with the question statement, Investigation.
give 2 reasons/ideas.
Section B: Politics and participation question (40 marks)
2. Disagree, and give 2 reasons/ideas.
Question types: multiple-choice, short answer, source based
3. Conclusion – give your opinion and 2 questions, extended answer
ideas/reasons.
Paper 2: (80 marks, 50% GCSE)
Section A: Life in Modern Britain questions (40 marks)
Source Questions • Section B: Rights and Responsibilities questions (40 marks)
•
When the question says something like Question types: multiple-choice, short answer, source based
“Using Source C….” Make sure the questions, extended answer
examiner knows you’ve done this by
writing “As Source C says …. “
What resources could I use to revise? What keywords are there?
https://www.senecalearning.com/ Use your flash cards to learn your keywords – there’s
over 70!
Use your folder
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French/German/Spanish
Course Description: What does the exam look like?
Exam Board: You will be entered for single tier across all papers. (Foundation or
AQA Higher)
• Speaking
• Writing
How should I approach each • Listening
question? • Reading
Translate the bullet points into English to
ensure you know the content of the How can I answer a top mark question?
essay. Language
Examiner says: “Complex sentences are handled with confidence,
List your LOVEIT grammar structures to producing a fluent piece of work.”
use in the essay What you can do:
Create a topic sentence to answer the 1. Once you’ve made a statement develop it –
bullet point and introduce each example/details/opinion.
paragraph 2. Frequently extend sentences with connectives to make them
Develop ideas by: longer.
• Making a statement Content
• Adding an example/description Examiner Says: “an excellent response which is fully relevant and
• Adding an opinion detailed with opinions justified.”
• Justifying the opinion What you can do:
Tick and check the grammar skills as 1. Stick to the topic.
you use them and ensure the time 2. Include opinions and always justify them.
phrase matches the tense Communication
Read and translate into English in your Examiner says: “There is little or no ambiguity.”
mind to ensure what you think you What you can do:
have written translates well. 1. Reread sentences for good sense.
2. Be creative – say what you can say not what you want to say!
How should I structure each Accuracy
question? Examiner says: “Verb formations and tenses are secure. Just a few
Use LOVEIT to form your paragraphs errors maybe in complex structures.”
L – Links What you can do:
O - Opinions 1. Use your grammar PLC and drill the skills.
V – Varied structures 2. Use your vocabulary booklet to drill words and practise spelling.
E – Extending sentences
I – interesting vocabulary
T – Tenses
What resources could I use to revise? What keywords are there?
https://www.memrise.com/ High frequency verbs in 3 tenses:
LOVEIT structures
*To do *To like
Revision guide
Core answer booklet *To go *To be able
Vocab testing booklet
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Art/Photography/Textiles
Course Description: What does the exam look like?
Exam Board: Component 2: Externally set assignment 40% of the overall mark.
AQA
The exam paper will be available from Monday 6th January and you
will complete the work over the whole of the Spring Term, with the
How should I approach the exam? 10 hour exam just before or immediately after Easter holidays.
Know exactly what you are doing when
you walk into the exam and be You will choose one question from the exam paper and have 10
prepared with all materials you need, weeks to research, complete image studies, photoshoots or
prepped and ready! samples for your sketchbook work.
Talk to your subject teacher about this
before the exam. How can I be successful in the exam?
Choose the exam question very quickly, in the first lesson, and start
The two day, 10 hour exam is split into straightaway in a new sketchbook. Sketchbooks available from 7th
the periods of the day, 2-2-1. Make a January.
time plan and do not waste any time! You are completing a large portfolio of work and will have been given
a very clear week by week outline of work to complete, stick very
closely to these timings. These can be seen on SMHW.
Use Pinterest for research. Once the exam questions are out, there
will be a lot of information on this site.
Do more than the minimum of 5 artists/designers/photographers for
your research if aiming for a Grade 7 or above.
Work steadily over the 10 weeks you are given for prep for the exam,
using all the Art departments’ facilities at lunchtime and after school.
The department will give priority to all Year 11 students taking
GCSE’s to work quietly in rooms 26, 27, and 28.
Remember! Artist research and Image studies, Development of ideas
and completion of a final piece all gain the same marks so you must
complete each part. People often leave the development of ideas too
late!
What resources could I use to Art subjects components:
revise? The Arts GCSE’s are 100% practical subjects and are assessed on the
https://www.senecalearning.com/ production of a portfolio of work over two years.
Once the exam has been taken and the coursework finished the marks are
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awarded as below:
BBC GCSE Art and Design Bitesize
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Drama
Course Description: What does the exam look like?
Exam Board: Component 3 – 40%
Edexcel Written exam 1 hr and 30 mins.
Study of one complete performance text (choice of 8) – short and
extended responses.
How should I structure each Live Theatre evaluation.
question?
Use IDEA to form your paragraphs How can I answer a top mark question?
I – Identify a physical/vocal skill (voice)
14 Mark Question - Spend 20 minutes answering
or type of design element (spotlight)
D – Describe it. What does it look like? Question C will always ask you from a designer’s perspective and
E – Explain it. How do you use it? Explain will ask you to focus on a specific production element to bring the
is NOT describe; say what you would do extract to life.
and why. Should include a quote or stage
directions from the extract given. You will be given a selection of production elements and you must
A – Analyse it. What is the impact for the choose only one to write about. (Production elements are costume,
audience? staging, props/stage furniture, set, lighting and sound.)
To gain full marks:
• Choose and write about only one of the design elements
from the list provided in the question.
• Discuss your ideas in detail and consider different options
and opinions.
• Show how your ideas enhance the extract, such as using
costume signify status.
• Make the audience central- how will your ideas affect the
audience?
• Make links to other design elements and to the play as a
whole.
• Justify your ideas and support them with evidence from the
extract and the wider play.
• Show how your ideas represent or symbolise the play’s
themes or ideas.
• Keep your ideas practical for the performer.
What resources could I use to revise? What else is there to remember?
https://www.senecalearning.com/ 6 marks = performer + 3 performance skills
Resources on Google classrooms 9 marks = Director + 1 production element
KS4 corner in room 10 12 marks = Director + performers use of voice + use
of physicality + use of stage directions and stage
Drop in sessions Wednesday after school room 10 space
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Physical Education
Course Description: Course Description:
Exam Board: Exam Board:
AQA GCSE PE OCR (Cambridge National) Sports Studies
Overview: Each of the following units account for 25% of the
Overview: Practical = 40% - Theory = 60%
final grade.
Your involvement in a range of extra-curricular
Contemporary issues in sport (exam)
activities both in and out of school is essential for
Sports leadership
success in the practical GCSE PE course. 40% of the
Developing sports skills
GCSE is from 3 different practical activities (10% each)
Sport and the media
one of which is analysed as a written assignment There will be limited time at the end of the course to review any
(10%) of the units to help improve your grade.
What does the exam look like? Subject Content left: Sport and the media
GCSE: Exam accounts for 60% of the final grade. Learning Outcome 1: Know how sport is covered
60% final theory exams. across the media
Paper 1: The human body and movement in Learning Outcome 2: Understand positive effects
physical activity in sport. that the media can have on sport
Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being Learning Outcome 3: Understand negative effects
in physical activity and sport. that the media can have on sport
Learning Outcome 4: Understand the relationship
Subject Content: between sport and the media
The GCSE will include theory content including: Applied Learning Outcome 5: Be able to evaluate media
Anatomy and Physiology, Movement Analysis, Physical coverage of sport
Training, Sports Psychology, Sociocultural Influences,
Health, Fitness and Well-Being and the Use of Data. What does the exam look like?
Contemporary issues in sport
How should I approach each question? Learning Outcome 1: Understand the issues which
BUG all questions affect participation in sport
Box the command word Learning Outcome 2: Know about the role of sport in
Underline key parts of the question promoting values
Glance back to make sure you are answering Learning Outcome 3: Understand the importance of
the question hosting major sporting events
Learning Outcome 4: Know about the role of
national governing bodies in sport
What resources could I use to revise? What keywords are there?
https://www.senecalearning.com/ AO1 – Knowledge
BBC Bitesize
Exam Pro questions/mark scheme AO2 – Apply
Text book (Howitt)
Revision Booklets
AO3 – Say why
Revision notes (bizley)
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Music
Course Description: Course Description:
Exam Board: Exam Board:
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Edexcel BTEC Level 2 first award in music.
What does the exam look like? Overview:
Examination: 40% - 1hr 30 mins A) Understand different types of organisations that
Eight questions relating to the twelve set studies and an make up the music industry
extended written task also related to one of the set B) Understand job roles in the music industry
works.
AO1: Instrumental music (1700 – 1820) What does the exam look like?
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No5 in D major (3rd 1 hour exam
movement)
Beethoven: Sonata in C minor (pathetique) (First Start with Section C. read the scenario carefully and
movement) underline any key points.
AO2: Vocal music Work through this section then you will be asked to
H. Purcell: Music for a while write an extended answer (8 marks) discussing the
Queen: Killer Queen (from the album Sheer Heart Attack) positives (pros) and negatives (cons) of the scenario
AO3: Music for stage and screen given to you.
S. Schwartz: Defying Gravity (cast recording of Wicked)
J. Williams: Main title/rebel blockade runner (Star Wars There will be 2 x 8 mark questions so ensure that
Episode IV: A New Hope) you have written 8 points in an extended way,
AO4: Fusions justifying your answers. Try to give a balance
Esperanza Spalding: Samba em Preludio viewpoint then an overall decision. Always link to
Afro Celt Sound System: Release (Volume 2: Release) the scenario/question.
Section A
8 questions responding to extracts of music on CD Section A (organisations)
6 questions will be based on extracts of the set works.
1 question will be on musical dictation. (6-10 marks) Section B (Job Roles)
1 question will be on an unfamiliar piece (closely
related to a set work) with an accompanying skeleton The first few questions of the paper will be worth ½
score. (8 marks) the marks with some multiple choice questions.
Section B
Extended essay response questions. 2 or 4 mark questions: don’t just write the answers –
Compare in detail an extract of 1 of the set works with you MUST explain why you think that even if it only
an extract from an unfamiliar listening piece (related to asks for one answer.
one of the set works)
(12 marks)
Questions may include any of the keywords listed
below but you also MUST express your opinions and
justify why you feel this way. What resources could I use to revise?
https://www.senecalearning.com/
What keywords are there in GCSE Music? Past Papers available from Miss Powell
Revision booklets and Google Drive shared resources
Composer, name of piece, tempo, time signature / Music department open for Year11 students
rhythm, instruments/timbre, form and structure, Edexcel-GCSE-Music-Study-Guide/dp/178558166X
melody, tonality, harmony, dynamics, type of piece, (purchase online)
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Design and Technology – Food Preparation and Nutrition
Course Description: What does the exam look like?
Exam Board: Unit 1 (exam): Principles of Food and Nutrition (50%)
Eduqas
Written Paper: 1 hour 45 minutes (100 marks)
How should I approach each
Section A – you will be provided with a visual stimuli which will
question?
demonstrate a practical skill or process. You will then be asked
BUG all questions
some questions on that skill or process.
Box the command word
Underline key parts of the question Section B – the questions will require longer answers as you work
Go back to make sure you are answering through the paper. You MUST read the question and identify what
the question the question is asking you to do based upon the command word.
Use this to help you write your answer, if you don’t follow the
How should I structure each
command word you will lose marks.
question?
Use PETAL to form your paragraphs Learn the command words used by the exam board:
Point – reword the question to give an
answer in one sentence List – make a list.
Evidence – including key quotes, dates or
statistics to strengthen your point State/Name – write clearly but briefly, write in sentences.
Terminology – including keywords about
the subject matter Describe – give a detailed account.
Analysis – explain how your point is
proven and link to your knowledge about Discuss – explore the subject by looking at the advantages and
the subject disadvantages. Attempt to come to some sort of judgement.
Link – link your ideas back to the original
question
Explain – describe, giving reason and causes. Use words like
BECAUSE in your answer as you will be explaining how or why
something is that way.
Evaluate – give an opinion by exploring the good and bad points
(pros and cons).
What resources could I use to revise? What keywords are there?
https://www.senecalearning.com/ Coagulation, dextrinization, gelatinisation, caramelisation,
amino acids, high biological value protein, low biological
protein, syneresis, maillard reaction.
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Design and Technology
Course Description: What does the assessment look like?
Exam Board: Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century
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Written examination: 2 hours
What maths skills do I need? 50% of qualification
• Calculation of quantities of
materials, costs and sizes. A mix of short answer, structured and extended writing questions
• Scaling drawings, analysing assessing your knowledge and understanding
responses to user questionnaires.
• Calculate surface area and volume Component 2: Design and make task
to determine quantities of
Non-exam assessment: approximately 35 hours
materials.
• Plot, draw and interpret 50% of qualification
appropriate graphs.
• Translate information between What do the questions look like?
graphical and numeric form.
• Use angular measures in degrees 1+ mark - Give, State, Name, Place
• Visualise and represent 2D and 3D These questions are designed to ease you into the question. They
forms including two dimensional need a simple statement, a short phrase, tick, underline………
representations of 3D objects.
• Calculate areas of triangles and 2+ marks - Describe, Outline, Explain, Justify
rectangles, surface areas and These questions ask you to describe something in detail. The
volumes of cubes answer will be in sentences and/or in a list. There is a need for
detail with elaboration of the answer.
What keywords are there?
Sometimes the question will ask the you to use notes and sketches;
Analyse, Apply, Argue, Calculate, this means that a clearly labelled sketch or diagram will of course
Compare, Complete, Consider, gain the marks
Contrast, Define, Describe, Discuss,
Evaluate, Examine, Explain, Give, 4+ marks - Evaluate, Analyse
Identify, Justify, Name, Outline, Evaluate could imply / involve assessing or appraising a situation,
Repeat, State. product or material, giving reasons to support your answers.
Analyse means examining and dissecting a situation or product
giving thoughtful, appropriate reasons to support the answer. It
could include logical chains of reasoning.
These high tariff questions are designed to test, stretch and
challenge you.
These questions require you to make a well-balanced argument
involving both advantages and disadvantages. A paragraph or a
number of sentences of extended writing will be required.
What resources could I use to revise?
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Design and Technology – Engineering
Course Description: What does the exam look like?
Exam Board: Each paper will have questions that address at least two of mechanical,
WJEC LEVEL 1/2 VOCATIONAL AWARD IN electronic and structural engineering problems;
ENGINEERING > At least 5 marks will be awarded for demonstration of mathematical
skills. This could include interpretation, calculation or use of
How should I approach each mathematical terminology;
question? > At least 10 marks will be awarded for demonstrating drawing skills;
BUG all questions > SUCH AS being able to draw an isometric sketch or an orthographic
Box the command word projection
Underline key parts of the question
Go back to make sure you are answering Types of topics that need knowledge and understanding to be
the question understood for the exam:
How should I structure each • understand effects of engineering achievements
you will need to know about structural engineering i.e. bridges
question? and buildings, knowledge of types of bridges and
Understand the command words. You understanding forces like tension and compression.
must know what is expected when you • Mechanical: Internal combustion engine, aeroplanes jet
see these words in the question. propulsion examples.
Analyse – separate information into • Electrical: Knowledge of input>systems>output. Identify what
components (pros and cons) and identify an input is, a system does and what an output is. How has
their characteristics electronics changed over the last 20 years?
Evaluate – give an opinion by exploring • Renewable energy/Solar power/Hydropower
the good and bad points Geothermal – product life cycle, recycling of materials can also
Explain – describe, give reasons and come up in the exam.
causes
State/Name – write clearly but briefly Be able to solve engineering problems - Use of formulae:
Complete – fill in/add missing info
Identify – give basic facts which relate to • Ohms law
the topic • Efficiency
• Areas and volumes of geometric shapes
Describe – give a clear, straightforward
• Calculation
description which relates to all the main
• Measuring
points.
• Estimation
Discuss – to present an argument for and
• Mean
against
• Units of measurement
Demonstrate – show that you can do a
particular activity or skills
What resources could I use to revise? What keywords are there?
http://www.technologystudent.com Apply, Calculate, Compare, Describe,
http://accessfm.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K00xt_cxbI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPvSFIqIfCk Evaluate, Explain, Justify, Name,
http://www.greatachievements.org/
http://www.technologystudent.com/joints/matprop1.htm Identify, State, Complete
http://www.cat.org.uk
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Computer Science
Course Description: What does the exam look like?
Exam Board: Exam 1 focuses on Computer Systems (1 hour 30 minutes)
OCR
Exam 2 focuses on Computational Thinking, Algorithms and
How should I approach each Programming. (1 hour 30 minutes)
question? The Controlled Assessment focuses on the development of a
BUG all questions programmed solution to a problem, designing code, testing and
Box the command word evaluating its effectiveness. (20 hours)
Underline key parts of the question
Glance back to make sure you are Algorithms questions can appear on both written papers and can be
answering the question awarded up to 6 marks. They ask you to write an algorithm, often in
pseudo code, to solve a given problem
➢ Looking for specific lines of code
➢ Can be very similar to you python programming, it needs to
include (“ ”) but not :
➢ Any line you can do can achieve marks even if it is an input /
output command
➢ Keep it simple at the same time as checking it is relevant to
the given problem
QWC or * questions are on paper 1 and are able to achieve up to 8
marks, normally you are asked to discuss a given problem covering
legal, ethical and environmental issues questions.
➢ These are split into 3 marking bands.
➢ The lower and middle marking bands can be achieved by
using bullet points
➢ Include key words / terminology
➢ Marks are awarded in pairs – first for the idea and second for
the expansion / example
➢ Remember to answer in context to the question, refer every
point back to the question
➢ You need to cover all aspects mentioned in the question to
achieve marks in the higher marking band.
What resources could I use to revise? What keywords are there
https://www.senecalearning.com/ - Join the group Command words: Identify
on SMHW Justify
Describe
https://www.memrise.com/ - Join the group on
Explain
SMHW
You need to remember the key words for each topic
Blue revision guide books
e.g cache, algorithm, processor, RAM/ROM, software
White revision workbooksOpportunity Endeavour Achievement
Revision Tips and Techniques
It is really important you have a good
routine leading up to and during the
exams. Good diet, exercise and sleep
will really help – honestly!
Ask your biology teacher!Opportunity Endeavour Achievement Explore different revision methods. Need help with this? Then pop along to Revision Surgery on a Thursday after school. Get the resources to revise effectively – are you using your flash cards and folder that was given to you in September? Create a study group and make it fun!
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Please see below the current revision timetable.
This will be updated after February half termOpportunity Endeavour Achievement
GCSE Timetable – draft 01.02.2020
AM Session PM Session
Date Subject Time Location & No Subject Time Location & No
2-1-2 timetable begins on Monday 11 May
Computer Science P1 9.00 – 10.30 IFC1
Mon 11 May Religious Studies P1 1.30 – 3.15 IFC1
Music BTEC Y11 resits 9.00 – 10.00 IFC2
French Reading and Combined Sci Bio P1 1.30 – 2.40 Sports Hall
Tue 12 May 9.00 – 10.45 MFL5 and IFC1&2
Listening Triple Biology P1 1.30 – 3.15 Sports Hall
Physical Education P1 1.30 – 2.45 Sports Hall
Wed 13 May English Literature P1 9.00 – 10.45 Sports Hall Sport Studies OCR 1.30 – 2.30 Sports Hall
Y11 Resits
Combined Sci Chem P1 9.00 – 10.10 Sports Hall Computer Science P2
Thu 14 May 1.30 – 3.00 Sports Hall
Triple Chemistry P1 9.00 – 10.45 Sports Hall
French Writing 9.00 – 10.15 Sports Hall
Fri 15 May Physical Education P2 1.30 – 2.45 Sports Hall
Engineering 9.00 – 10.30 Sports Hall
Mon 18 May Geography P1 9.00 – 10.30 Sports Hall Drama 1.30 – 3.15 Sports Hall
Tue 19 May Mathematics P1 9.00 – 10.30 Sports Hall Religious Studies P2 1.30 – 3.15 Sports Hall
Spanish Reading and Combined Sci Phys P1 1.30 – 2.40 Sports Hall
Wed 20 May 9.00 – 10.45 MFL5 and IFC2
Listening Triple Physics P1 1.30 – 3.15 Sports Hall
Thu 21 May English Literature P2 9.00 – 11.15 Sports Hall
Fri 22 May D&T 1.30 – 3.30 Sports Hall
HALF TERM
Date Subject Time Location Subject Time Location
Combined Sci Bio P2 1.30 – 2.40 Sports Hall
Mon 1 June History P1 9.00 – 11.00 Sports Hall
Triple Biology P2 1.30 – 3.15 Sports Hall
Tue 2 June English P1 9.00 – 10.45 Sports Hall
Wed 3 June Geography P2 9.00 – 10.30 Sports Hall Spanish Writing 1.30 – 2.45 Sports Hall
Thu 4 June Mathematics P2 9.00 – 10.30 Sports Hall History P2 1.30 – 3.30 Sports Hall
Sports Hall Creative iMedia OCR
Fri 5 June English P2 9.00 – 10.45 1.30 – 2.45 Sports Hall
Y11 Resits
Mon 8 June Mathematics P3 9.00 – 10.30 Sports Hall
Music 1.30 – 3.15 IFC2
Tue 9 June
Food Prep & Nutrition 1.30 – 3.15 Sports Hall
Combined Sci Chem P2 9.00 – 10.10 Sports Hall
Wed 10 June Citizenship P1 1.30 – 3.15 Sports Hall
Triple Chemistry P2 9.00 – 10.45 Sports Hall
Thu 11 June Geography P3 9.00 – 10.15 Sports Hall
Combined Sci Phys P2 9.00 – 10.10 Sports Hall
Fri 12 June
Triple Physics P2 9.00 – 10.45 Sports Hall
Mon 15 June Citizenship P2 9.00 – 10.45 Sports Hall Further Maths P1 1.30 – 3.15 IFC1
Thu 18 June Further Maths P2 9.00 – 10.45 IFC -
Timetable reverts to 2-2-1 on Tuesday 16 June
Thurs 25 June Contingency Day – in case of national exam issues
French, Spanish Listening Reading Writing
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