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Year 11 – Independent Study Guide – Term 1
Year 11
Independent Study Guide
2019-2020
Term 1
1
Year 11 – Independent Study Guide – Term 1
Maths
Exam Board: Edexcel
Paper 1 Topics Algebra, number, shape and space, handling data, problem solving.
The majority of GCSE maths content can come up on any of the 3
Non Calculator paper exam papers.
80 marks
Paper 2 and 3 Topics Algebra, number, shape and space, handling data, problem solving.
Examples of topics that only come up on papers 2 and 3 due to the
Calculator paper need of a calculator: using quadratic formula, using a calculator
80 marks correctly, iterative methods, compound interest and depreciation, sin
and cosine rule.
Topics Covered in Term 1:
FDN Topics: Pythagoras’ Theorem, Bearings, Loci & construction, Similarity and Congruence, Vectors
Higher Topics (11A1 only): Vectors, Converting from Recurring decimals to fractions, Upper & lower
bounds, Surds including rationalising, Expanding & factorising with double and triple brackets,
Congruence and geometric proof
Google Classroom Code:
5vxzjhf
Suggested Reading, Viewing and Key Revision Websites:
• MathsWatch – Students will be provided with a login for MathsWatch. This is an online learning
platform where work can be set by the class teacher for pupils to practice questions at home.
This can be used as homework or for revision pupils. MathsWatch also provides videos for
pupils to watch to aid them in the completion of questions – this allows pupils to gain some
extra practice in completing questions that they may have struggled with in lesson.
• Edexcel Revision Guides for Maths (Foundation + Higher) – Guides that pupils can purchase
so that they can independently learn and revise topics at home. A revision guide and a revision
question booklet can be purchased from ParentPay.
• Google Classroom – Students will be given a log in at the start of the year. After assessments
reviewing learning which take place after every two weeks, and after every mock exam, staff in
the Maths department record themselves completing every questions. All videos are then
uploaded to Google Classroom for students to view and appropriate ones independently.
Revision Strategy 1:
Complete past papers. In the build up to mock exams, staff will usually prepare students with past
paper content to revise from. In addition, students can go to MathsGenie.co.uk at any point
throughout the year to download past papers and student-friendly worked solutions.
Revision Strategy 2:
Use MathsWatch Independently, completing any work set and watching videos on topics that you
struggle with. In addition, use revision guides, annotate notes and make flashcards to help recall
formulae.
Revision Strategy 3:
After assessments and after every mock exam login to Google Classroom to view the appropriate
videos, on questions you stuck on independently. The best thing to do is to pause the video and have
another go at the questions first, before watching and listening to the model solution. Ensure you a
familiarizing yourself of the format of questions and the paper.
2Year 11 – Independent Study Guide – Term 1
English Language
Exam Board: AQA
English Language
Paper 1 exam date: 2nd June 2020
Paper 1 length: 1 hour 45 minutes
Paper 1 questions: Reading questions are based on a fiction text.
1. Selecting and retrieving information
2. Analysing language
3. Analysing structure
4. Evaluating – How far do you agree?
5. Descriptive writing
Paper 2 exam date: 5th June 2020
Paper 2 length: 1 hour 45 minutes
Paper 2 questions: Reading questions are based on one non-fiction and one literary
non-fiction text.
1. Selecting and retrieving information
2. Summarising comparisons
3. Analysing language
4. Comparing perspectives and views
5. Non-fiction writing
Key Revision Websites:
Google Classroom - https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/MTU2NTg0ODI3NzJa
BBC Bitesize - https://www.bbc.com/education/examspecs/zcbchv4
AQA - http://www.aqa.org.uk/student-support/for-students/revision/revision-resources
Englishbiz - http://www.englishbiz.co.uk/
Seneca Learning - https://app.senecalearning.com/login
English Language Google Classroom Codes:
ngwp72
English Language Revision Strategy 1:
Create subject terminology flashcards. Have the term on one side and the definition and an
example on the next. Use these to test yourself or get a friend or family member to test
you.
English Language Revision Strategy 2:
Go to www.revisionworld.com to find past exam papers and test your skills. The mark
schemes are on here so you could assess yourself or ask your teacher to go through your
papers with you.
English Language Revision Strategy 3:
READ! Magazines, news articles, film reviews, novels, poetry, plays. Reading is the best way
to know and understand the language you are being asked to write about in the exam.
3Year 11 – Independent Study Guide – Term 1
English Literature
Exam Board: AQA
English Literature
Paper 1 exam date: 13th May 2020
Paper 1 length: 1 hour 45 minutes
Paper 1 topics: • Shakespeare: ‘Macbeth’
• 19th Century Novel: ‘A Christmas Carol’
Paper 2 exam date: 21st May 2020
Paper 2 length: 2 hour 15 minutes
Paper 2 questions: • Modern Text: ‘An Inspector Calls’
• Poetry: Power and Conflict cluster
Key Revision Websites:
Google Classroom - https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/MTU2NTg0ODI3NzJa
BBC Bitesize - https://www.bbc.com/education/examspecs/zcbchv4
AQA - http://www.aqa.org.uk/student-support/for-students/revision/revision-resources
Englishbiz - http://www.englishbiz.co.uk/
Seneca Learning - https://app.senecalearning.com/login
English Literature Google Classroom Codes:
ngwp72
English Literature Revision Strategy 1:
Use Cornell note sheets to make key notes about the
Literature texts you have studied. Split up an A4 page
as shown here. Put your main notes in the first section.
Key words, comments or questions in the second box
and a summary of key points in the third box.
English Literature Revision Strategy 2:
Draw out characters; label them with the key attributes of that character, key quotations
that they say or are said about them and the main events in the text that they are directly
involved in.
English Literature Revision Strategy 3:
Create a theme mind map. Plot all of the themes on a large piece of paper. Draw lines
between the themes that have a relationship or are important to each other. Label the line
with why you have drawn it there and quotations you could use to talk about these themes
or relationships in the exam.
4Year 11 – Independent Study Guide – Term 1
Triple Science– Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS
Topics on both papers Key concepts in Atomic structure and All the equations
biology periodic table
Covalent, ionic bonding
and types of substances
Calculations involving
masses
Paper 1 exam date: May May May
Paper 1 length: 1 hour 45 minutes 1 hour 45 minutes 1 hour 45 minutes
Paper 1 topics:
Cells and control States of matter, Motion
Genetics separating substances, Forces and motion
Natural selection and Acids and alkalis Conservation of
genetic modification Electrolysis, metals, energy
Health, disease and reversible reactions and Waves
the development of equilibria, alloys and Light and the
medicines corrosion electromagnetic
Quantitative analysis spectrum
Calculations involving Radioactivity
gases Astronomy
Chemical and fuel cells
Paper 2 exam date: June June June
Paper 2 length: 1 hour 45 minutes 1 hour 45 minutes 1 hour 45 minutes
Paper 2 topics: Plant structures and Groups in periodic table
their functions Rates of reaction Energy – forces doing
Animal coordination, Energy changes in chem work
control and reactions Forces and their
homeostasis Fuels effects
Exchange and Earth and atmospheric Electricity and circuits
transport in animals science Static electricity
Ecosystems and Hydrocarbonm alcohols, Magnetism and motor
material cycles carboxylic acids, effect
polymers Electromagnetic
Qualitative analysis: ion induction
testing, bulk and surface Particle model (Gas
properties of matter inc laws)
nanoparticles Forces and matter
5Year 11 – Independent Study Guide – Term 1
Combined Science
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
Paper 1+2 Topics Biology:
Key concepts in Biology (both papers)
Paper 1
Cells and control
Genetics
Natural Selection and Genetic Modification
Health and Disease
Paper 2
Plant Structures and their functions
Animal coordination and control
Exchange and transport in Animals
Ecosystems and Material cycles
Paper 3+4 Topics Chemistry
Both papers:
States of matter and separating substances
Atomic structure and periodic table
Ionic and Covalent bonding
Calculations involving masses
Paper 3
Acids and alkalis
Electrolysis, metals and equilibria
Paper 4:
Groups in periodic table, rates of reaction and energy changes
Fuels and Earth and atmospheric science
Paper 5+6 Topics Physics:
Paper 5
Motion
Forces and Motion
Energy
Waves, light and EM spectrum
Radioactivity
Paper 6
Energy – forces doing work, effect of forces
Electricity and circuits
Magnetism and electromagnetic induction
Particle model and forces and matter
6Year 11 – Independent Study Guide – Term 1
Key Revision Websites:
• QUIZLET – self quizzing website with lots of EDEXCEL related quizzes
• BBC bitesize – revision videos
• https://studywise.co.uk/gcse-revision/ studywise has lots of links
• http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/sciences-2016.html is the
exam board website.
• https://senecalearning.com/ - create own account
• https://www.brainscape.com - create own account
• https://www.bbc.com/education/examspecs/zqkww6f
Science Google Classroom Codes:
• Chemistry:
• Physics:
• Biology:
• Triple Science:
Science Revision Strategy 1:
• Create cue cards – summarise sections onto small index cards and test yourself on them
each day.
• Use them to create summaries including key diagrams key processes in bullet pointed lists
and key words and definition.
Science Revision Strategy 2:
Quiz cards – on google classroom is a set of quiz cards and also quick quiz questions to make your
own.
Use card or paper to make your own quiz cards that you can test yourself or someone can test you
on.
Stage 1 – weekly quizzing
Take 20 cards and quiz yourself for a week. (Set 1 – daily)
Remove the ones you get right at the end of the week (Set 2 weekly) and add more to make up the
set of 20. Repeat this each week.
Stage 2 - fortnightly
At the end of every other week – test yourself on the cards removed the previous week.
If you get them right – put them aside to review in a month (Set 3 – monthly)
If you get them wrong – add them back to Set 1 – daily
Stage 3 - monthly
Every month – take the cards in Set 3 and review and test yourself.
If you get them right – keep them in the monthly set 3
If you get them wrong – put them back into the Set 2 – weekly group.
The idea is to move cards up to set 3, while only introducing new ones on a weekly basis.
The fortnightly testing is to practice those that you may have forgotten until you place them in the
monthly Set 3
The Set 3 – monthly group – this is constant review to check they recall them.
Science Revision Strategy 3:
MATHEMATICS MAKES UP:
20% of biology exam, 30% of chemistry exam, 40% of physics exam
All should know
Prefixes such as nano, micro, milli
How to use standard form
Calculating the gradient of a graph
7Year 11 – Independent Study Guide – Term 1
Calculate volume and area.
These are key calculations that students must know how to do. They will not be given formulae in
an examination.
Biology –
Magnification calculations Rate of reactions
Body Mass index Waist to hip ratio
Percentage change in mass Interpreting percentile charts
DNA base pair matching Normal distribution charts
Cross sectional areas of circles Inverse square laws (H)
Rate of diffusion calculation Cardiac output
Percentage Energy transfer Rate of decomposition
Chemistry –
key chemical formulae, calculating masses involved in reactions
empirical formulae Mole calculations
Balancing equations Rf values
Ionic equations and half equation Relative formula mass
Yield calculations Rates of reaction
Relative atomic mass calculations (H) Concentration calculations (H)
Titration calculations (H) Molar gas volume (H)
Bond energy calculations (H)
Physics –
see attached equation sheet – students MUST be able to recall these and use them
For additional copies:
http://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/Science/2016/teaching-and-learning-
materials/GCSE-9-1-Sciences-Physics-equations.pdf
8Year 11 – Independent Study Guide – Term 1
GCSE Physics Formula by topic
Students need to be able to recall….
Motion (paper 1)
distance travelled = average speed × time d=sxt
acceleration = change in velocity ÷ time taken a = (v – u)
t
Motion and forces (paper 1)
force = mass × acceleration F=m×a
weight = mass × gravitational field strength W=m×g
momentum = mass × velocity (Higher) p=m×v
work done = force × distance moved in the direction of the force E=Fxd
kinetic energy = ½ × mass × (velocity)2 KE = ½ × m × v2
Energy (paper 1)
efficiency = (useful energy transferred by the device)
(total energy supplied to the device)
gravitational potential energy ΔGPE = m × g × Δh
= mass × gravitational field strength x change in vertical height
kinetic energy = ½ × mass × (velocity)2 KE = ½ × m × v2
Waves (paper 1)
wave velocity = frequency x wavelength v=fxλ
wave speed = distance v= d
time t
Forces doing work (paper 2)
work done = force × distance moved in the direction of the force E=Fxd
power = work done ÷ time taken P=E
t
moment of a force = force × distance normal to the direction of
the force
Electricity (paper 2)
charge = current × time Q=Ixt
energy transferred = charge moved × potential difference E=Q×V
potential difference = current × resistance V=IxR
power = energy transferred (joule, J) ÷ time taken P = E/t
electrical power = current × potential difference P=IxV
electrical power = current squared × resistance P = I2 x R
Forces and matter (paper 2)
density = mass ÷ volume ρ=m
V
force exerted on a spring = spring constant × extension F=k×x
pressure = force normal to surface ÷ area of surface P = F
A
Students may be asked to apply…..
Motion (paper 1)
(final velocity)2 – (initial velocity)2 = 2 × acceleration × distance v2 – u2 = 2 × a × x
Motion and forces (paper 1)
force = change in momentum ÷ time (Higher) F = (mv – mu)
t
Electricity (paper 2)
energy transferred = current × potential difference × time E=IxVxt
9Year 11 – Independent Study Guide – Term 1
Magnetism (paper 2)
force on conductor at right angle to a magnetic field carrying a F=B×I×L
current = magnetic flux density × current × length
(Higher)
voltage across primary coil = number of turns in primary coil Vp = Np
voltage across secondary coil number of turns in secondary Vs Ns
(pd × current) in primary coil = (pd × current) in secondary coil Vp × Ip = Vs × Is
Forces and matter (paper 2)
change in thermal energy = ΔQ = m × c × Δθ
mass × specific heat capacity × change in temperature
thermal energy for a change of state = mass × specific latent heat Q=m×L
to calculate pressure or volume for gases of fixed mass at constant P1 x V1 = P2 x V2
temperature
energy transferred in stretching = 0.5 × spring constant × E = ½ × k × x2
(extension)2
pressure due to a column of liquid = P=h×ρ×g
height of column × density of liquid × gravitational field strength
10Year 11 – Independent Study Guide – Term 1
History
Exam Board: AQA
Paper 1 exam date: 1st June
Paper 1 length: 2 hours
Paper 2 exam date: 4th June
Paper 2 length: 2 hours
Paper 1 topics: Paper 2 Topics:
America 1920-1972 – Migration, Empires and the People –
Conquered and Conquerors
• Economic Boom Looking West
• Economic Bust – Depression and the New Expansion and Empire
Deal th
• Post War America Britain in the 20 Century
• Elizabethan England –
Conflict & Tension 1918- 1939 Elizabeth’s Court and Parliament
Life in Elizabethan Times
• Peacemaking Troubles at home and abroad
• The League of Nations and International The defeat of the Spanish Armada in the
Peace English Channel, July/August 1588
•
The origins and outbreak of WWII
Key Revision Websites:
• www.memrise.co.uk
• www.activehistory.co.uk
• www.thestudentroom.co.uk
• www.aqa.org.uk
• www.brainscape.com
• www.senecalearning.com
History Google Classroom Code:
f3fi213
History Revision Strategy 1:
Self-quizzing – use the self-quizzing sheets to learn the key topic content. Fold back your first
attempt and keep trying to read then write out the key content. Once you have finished the first
pack, go right back to the beginning and repeat. By constantly revisiting the material, you will find
that you are much more secure in your knowledge and you will be able to recall key sentences,
dates and quotations much easier in the exam.
History Revision Strategy 2:
Revision Quiz Cards – use the revision quiz cards that have been emailed to you for each topic.
Spend 20 minutes three times a week quizzing yourself and asking others to quiz you for the
answers to the key questions. Shuffle the pack each time you begin so that you have to recall the
information in different orders. Arrange the pack into topics and then go through each topic, then
shuffle again. The more you quiz the more secure and confident you will feel with the content when
you enter the exam.
History Revision Strategy 3:
Brainscape – Fantastic online resource where you can produce your own flashcards or use ready-
made flashcards to learn content quickly. Your Google Classroom has a link to all the flash cards
created for you.
11Year 11 – Independent Study Guide – Term 1
French
Exam Board: AQA
Theme 1: Identity and culture Theme 2: Local, national, Theme 3: Current and
Topic 1: Me, my family and friends • international and global areas of future study and
Relationships with family and friends • interest employment
Marriage/partnership Topic 1: Home, town, neighbourhood Topic 1: My studies
Topic 2: Technology in everyday life • and region Topic 2: Life at
Social media • Mobile technology Topic 2: Social issues • school/college
Topic 3: Free-time activities • Music • Charity/voluntary work • Topic 3: Education
Cinema and TV • Food and eating out • Healthy/unhealthy living post-16
Sport Topic 3: Global issues • The Topic 4: Jobs, career
Topic 4: Customs and festivals in French- environment • Poverty/homelessness choices and ambitions
speaking countries/communities Topic 4: Travel and tourism
Topics Covered in Term 1:
• The environment • Poverty/homelessness
Google Classroom Code:
Pupils have been invited to the French google classroom section and don’t need a code
Suggested Reading:
• AQA grade 9-1 revision all in one
• AQA get back on track target 5/target 9 (reading & writing)
Suggested Viewing:
Watch videos on YouTube by typing in French GCSE revision: many of the videos are tips given by former
students achieving good grades.
Suggested Topic Websites for Research:
https://www.1jour1actu.com/
read the news in French
https://www.bbc.com/education/subjects/z9dqxnb
BBC bitesize French for listening activities and videos.
Key Revision Websites:
www.quizlet.com
www.memrise.co.uk
www.senecca.com
www.aqa.org.uk
www.brainscape.com
MFL Revision Strategy 1:
Help yourself to individualised worksheets available on the wall of the classroom to practise activities on the
topics and/or tenses you feel you need to revise or learn.
Create mind maps, cue cards to learn verb endings and vocabulary.
MFL Revision Strategy 2:
Use the websites mentioned above to increase your vocabulary and improve your grammar skills.
It is important that you can make complex sentences on any topic without any support( in order to do well
in your speaking and writing exams).
MFL Revision Strategy 3:
Sample Papers – go on the AQA websites or on google classroom where you can find plenty of exam styles
questions sorted into topics. The more you can practice your exam skills the better!
Knowing the format of the exam is really important!
12Year 11 – Independent Study Guide – Term 1
Spanish
Exam Board: AQA
Theme 1: Identity and culture Theme 2: Local, national, Theme 3: Current and
Topic 1: Me, my family and friends • international and global areas of future study and
Relationships with family and friends • interest employment
Marriage/partnership Topic 1: Home, town, neighbourhood Topic 1: My studies
Topic 2: Technology in everyday life • and region Topic 2: Life at
Social media • Mobile technology Topic 2: Social issues • school/college
Topic 3: Free-time activities • Music • Charity/voluntary work • Topic 3: Education post-
Cinema and TV • Food and eating out • Healthy/unhealthy living 16
Sport Topic 3: Global issues • The Topic 4: Jobs, career
Topic 4: Customs and festivals in environment • Poverty/homelessness choices and ambitions
Spanish-speaking Topic 4: Travel and tourism
countries/communities
Topics Covered in Term 1:Global issues • The environment • Poverty/homelessness
Google Classroom Code:
Pupils have been invited to the Spanish google classroom section
Suggested Reading:
AQA grade 9-1 revision all in one
AQA get back on track target 5/9 (reading & writing)
Suggested Viewing:
Youtube videos giving tips for GCSE revision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYgMCzWALIo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRJQRXO3FkY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Dxz49bU66c
Suggested Topic Websites for Research:
http://www.bbc.com/mundo -read the news in Spanish
https://www.bbc.com/education/subjects/z4dqxnb BBC bitesize Spanish for listening activities and videos.
Key Revision Websites:
www.quizlet.com
www.memrise.co.uk
www.senecca.com
www.aqa.org.uk
www.brainscape.com
MFL Revision Strategy 1:
Help yourself to individualised worksheets available on the wall of the classroom to practise activities on the
topics and/or tenses you feel you need to revise or learn.
Create mind maps, cue cards to learn verb endings and vocabulary.
MFL Revision Strategy 2:
Use the websites mentioned above to increase your vocabulary and improve your grammar skills.
It is important that you can make complex sentences on any topic without any support( in order to do well in
your speaking and writing exams).
MFL Revision Strategy 3:
Sample Papers – go on the AQA websites or on google classroom where you can find plenty of exam styles
questions sorted into topics.The more you can practice your exam skills the better!
Knowing the format of the exam is really important!
13Year 11 – Independent Study Guide – Term 1
Photography
Exam Board: AQA Art & Design (Photography)
Component 2 Examination Question (Various)
Topics Covered in Term 1:
Completion of Component 1 work. Commencement of Component 2.
Google Classroom Code:
jpp4rs
Suggested Reading:
http://www.naturephotographysimplified.com/tips-and-tutorials/photography-composition-
techniques-elements-design/
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/art-and-design/specifications/AQA-ART-GCSE-SP-2016.PDF
Suggested Viewing:
Open PINTEREST account – Search relevant images.
Youtube Adobe Photoshop CC Tutorials.
Pinterest – search the question you have chosen – many students and teachers are uploading ideas.
Suggested Topic Websites for Research:
PINTEREST
Key Revision Websites:
Pinterest – Google Images
Individual / Home Study Strategy 1:
Take as many photographs as possible relevant to your chosen question. THIS IS ESSENTIAL! Close-
up (Macro) shots, shots from different angles – high level, eye level, low level etc. Look for and bring
out the formal elements in your shots. Look for lines, textures, colours, patterns etc. Try to be
creative in terms of shooting angle etc. Think about how you will use the images to create an
interesting final outcome. How does your work LINK to the artists whose work you have studied?
Individual / Home Study Strategy 2:
You need to build up a strong portfolio of relevant images for your examination project. Save the
images to your google drive so that they are accessible in class time.
Individual / Home Study Strategy 3:
Use your Adobe CC Account to access Adobe Photoshop CC on your own computer at home. Load
images that you have taken and experiment with the various tools and filters to see how you can
manipulate them and create interesting, artistic outcomes. Always keep the original photograph –
DO NOT over-write it. These images CAN be used as part of your Component 2 workbook to help
you achieve more marks in each of the assessment objectives.
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