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GCSE REVISION BOOKLET ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/17

SUBJECT GUIDE AND ADVICE FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

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Contents Page

What is Revision? 3 Revision Planning 4 Revision Techniques 5 -6 Looking after Yourself 7 In the Exam Room 8 How can I support my Child? 9 CORE FULL COURSES English Language 10 English Literature 11 Mathematics 12 Science A/ Additional Science 13 Religious Studies 14 OPTION SUBJECTS Business and Economics 15 Dance 16 Design and Technology – Food Technology 17 Design and Technology – Graphics 18 Design and Technology – Resistant Materials 19 Drama 20 Geography 21 History 22 ICT 23 Computer Science 24 Media 25 Modern Foreign Language – French 26 Modern Foreign Language – German 27 Modern Foreign Language – Spanish 28 Modern Foreign Language – Mandarin 29 Music 30 PE 31

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WHAT IS REVISION?

RE – VISION – SEEING AGAIN

SO IT’S NOT:

Trying to learn lots of new topics

Trying to do two years’ work in two weeks

Trying to memorise notes or essays to reproduce in the exams

BUT IT IS:

FIXING IN YOUR MEMORY things that you know. Like a computer saving information on a disk for future reference.

LEARNING TO UNLOCK YOUR MEMORY in an exam. On a computer when you want a piece of data you have to call it up using a menu or code to access the information. Your mind works in the same way by responding to the prompts that it sees.

REVISION PLANNING

For each subject make a list of all the topic areas you think you’ll need to revise (check with the member of staff or against the exam syllabus).

Find out when your first exam is. Count the number of weeks from now until then.

Draw up a blank timetable for all the weeks you have available between then and now and the first exam. Divide each day into hourly or half hourly sessions.

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Time Management

Reviewing previous work helps you move information from your short-term memory to your long term memory

1. Split your revision time into small sessions

2. Take small breaks

3. Review previous sessions

4. Briefly review previous days revision

5. Each week, dedicate a session to reviewing

your revision from the previous week

Breaks

Maths

Science

English

Other

In a 2 hour slot you’ll work faster and better if, instead of studying for two hours in one go, you:

Study 25 minutes, break for 5 minutes (4 times) or

Study 50 minutes, break for 10 minutes (twice)

WHERE SHOULD YOU REVISE?

Try and work in the same place each time and ensure that it has:

No distractions e.g. TV or family members.

A proper surface to work on at the right height.

Enough light to see by comfortably without peering.

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REVISION TECHNIQUES

The most important thing is to DO something with the information that you have to learn – just reading through probably won’t help it to enter your memory.

You need to be able to REDUCE your notes from a whole book or set of notes to easy to manage pieces of information.

You need to be able to CATEGORISE the different parts of a topic so that an exam question is a trigger to you being able to quickly select the relevant knowledge.

TECHNIQUES

VISUAL techniques – use mind maps. COLOUR is also important as an additional way that your brain remembers – use highlighters.

ORAL techniques – try speaking as you learn or even recording yourself.

Use MNEMONICS – take the first letters of a list of words you need to learn.

TESTING – get others to test you on your notes.

FILE CARDS are useful for summarising topics.

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Suggestions For Visual

Learners…

Find quiet

places to study

Try to visualize

information as images

Use visual materials

Write stories and illustrate them

Ensure you can

see your teacher

Use topic webs

Use computers to help youUse a highlighter

over important text

Take notes or ask for any handouts

Suggestions For Auditory

Learners…

Create jingles to

help you remember things

Use a recording device instead of taking notes

Take part in class discussion

Discuss your ideas

Read work aloudMake presentations

Suggestions For Kinesthetic

Learners …

Find quiet

places to study

Make your study

space interesting

Listen to music

when revising

Use a highlighter to help remember important material

Take frequent study breaks when revising

Move around the room when possible

Revise standing up

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A SUGGESTED METHOD

Write out a long set of notes from everything you have on a topic.

Reduce this to 1 side of paper.

Then reduce it further to 4 or 5 file cards.

Finally, have one file card with an entire unit on it – it should only contain ‘trigger’ words that prompt you to remember.

LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF

You may not think this is important, but did you know:

Nearly a fifth of the calories we get from our diet is used by the brain.

Sitting exams is stressful and can weaken the immune system leaving it vulnerable to infections.

Tips• Drink water, stay hydrated

• Don’t forget to eat, eating nutritious

meals and snacks aid concentration

and your memory

• Reduce your stress levels by staying

physically active and socializing with

friends and family

• Sleep at regular times

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IN THE EXAM ROOM

Common Exam Errors

• Panicking about time

• Not following the instructions on the paper

• Not answering the amount of questions

required to be answered

• Not answering the questions set

• Not giving enough time to each question

• Not reading the question properly

• Going off track

Exam Advice• Ensure you have the correct equipment and

dress appropriately

• Be early for your exam

• Do not take mobile phones into the exam

• When entering the room, do not speak

• Look for your candidate number and sit down

ready for instructions

HOW CAN I SUPPORT MY CHILD?

1. Monitor grade data. The grades that are sent out will give you a clear idea of progress made in each subject. Subject staff will be able to give you specific advice in order to maximise your child’s performance.

2. Check Homework Diaries. All homework should be recorded in the planner. If no homework is recorded, ask your child why? If you still have concerns, do not hesitate to contact the subject teacher at school.

3. Assist your child with homework. Your child may need additional resources to complete their homework or coursework effectively. You could also read through work to check for mistakes or to ensure that all tasks have been completed.

4. Inspect exercise books. This will give you a very good indication of how hard your child is working. You could even test them to see how well they have understood the subject matter.

5. Reward hard work. Research has shown that rewards or incentives work better than sanctions for motivation. You could reward your child for good pieces of work; time spent studying or meeting all deadlines.

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6. Provide a suitable area in which to work. Ideally your child has a desk or table in an area free from distraction. Encourage your child to establish a routine when studying.

7. Buy Revision Guides. There are many good revision guides that can help reinforce work done in the classroom. Revision guides are mentioned on the subject pages of this booklet.

8. Access the Internet. There are some excellent websites that are both interactive and stimulating. Many have been included in the subject pages of this booklet. In addition you may wish to log onto the Examination Boards website for advice, past papers and mark schemes.

www.ocr.org.uk

www.edexcel.org.uk

www.aqa.org.uk

www.wjec.co.uk

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English Language

AQA

Revision Guides

CGP GCSE English Language ISBN: 1782943684

Websites

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english/reading/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english/writing/writingtoinformrev1.shtml

This is a useful spelling, punctuation, grammar revision guide:

http://hannahtyremangcse.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/bumper-spg-guide.pdf

Exam Preparation

Read a newspaper every day and discuss with parents what an article is about and how it

interests/informs/persuades the reader.

Research non-fiction texts from different time periods.

Google Drive practice papers and exercises.

Grammar and spelling tests on-line.

Practice exam papers under timed conditions.

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English Literature

AQA

Revision Guides

York Notes Guides to all the texts

GCSE English Literature for OCR – ISBN: 1782943684

Websites

Blood Brothers

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/dramaviewbridge/

Unseen Poetry

http://poetryfoundation.org

Exam Preparation - Re-read all your Literature texts from this year as well as Blood

Brothers– reading once is not enough! Google drive practice papers and exercises. Grammar

and spelling tests on-line – it now counts in the Literature exam. Practice exam papers under

timed condition

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MATHEMATICS

AQA Mathematics 8300

Textbooks

AQA GCSE Maths by Oxford University Press

The textbook is available electronically via Kerboodle and includes video tutorials.

It is also fully linked to Mymaths.

Higher or Foundation Tier

Revision Guides

CGP Revision Guide and Mathsbuster Logins are particularly recommended. These can be

purchased from school during September each year.

Websites

Kerboodle Mymaths Hegarty Maths

Exam Preparation

Students will be given practice exam papers to complete but there are no actual past papers

available for this course yet as the first sitting of the exam will be June 2017. Grade

boundaries for the new course are due to be announced in August 2017.

There are extensive resources based on the previous specifications in the Maths Pupil

Common Room on the VLE.

TIERS OF ENTRY:

Tiers of entry will be decided by staff using their professional judgement. They are subject

to change if data or individual performance indicates the need to do so. Tiers of entry are

normally finalised by Easter of Year 11. Please note that for the foreseeable future, only

students achieving 50% or better on the higher tier papers from the previous specification

will be considered for the higher tier. This reflects the significant increase in the level of

difficulty of the new specification.

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AQA

Additional Science (4408) – All Year 11 pupils

Further Additional Science (4410) – Set 1 pupils only

Science A (4405) – Pupils re-sitting Year 10 GCSE

Textbook(s)

New AQA GCSE Additional Science (AQA Science Students Book) New AQA GCSE Biology (AQA Science Students Book)

New AQA GCSE Chemistry (AQA Science Students Book) New AQA GCSE Physics (AQA Science Students Book)

New AQA GCSE Science A (AQA Science Students Book)

Revision Guides

New AQA GCSE Additional Science Revision Guide (New AQA Science GCSE) New AQA GCSE Biology Revision Guide (New AQA Science GCSE)

New AQA GCSE Chemistry Revision Guide (New AQA Science GCSE) New AQA GCSE Physics Revision Guide (New AQA Science GCSE)

New AQA GCSE Science A Revision Guide (New AQA Science GCSE)

Websites

BBC GCSE Bitesize: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ S-cool the revision website: http://www.s-cool.co.uk/

Mygcsescience - £14.99

Exam Preparation Complete past paper questions from the VLE. Learn the meaning of key terms and definitions. Learn Formulae, quantity symbols and units. Practise Biology, Chemistry and Physics calculations. Practice graph plotting questions. Learn How Science Works key term definitions.

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Religious studies

Edexcel religion and life, and religion and society

Textbook(s)

Religion and Life: Christianity,

Religion and Society: Christianity and Islam

Both by Ina Taylor (Oxford)

Revision Guides

See VLE for both Religion and Life, and Religion and Society revision guides

Websites

bbc.co.uk/religion

Reonline.org

Exam Preparation

Extensive practice on exam type questions through course. Past papers on VLE.

Discussion/dialogue features strongly in RS GCSE, and this is helps to formulate reasoned

arguments throughout the course.

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Business and Economics

Textbook(s)

The Edexcel Business Revision guide for units 1 3 and 5 (All year 11 Business students will be given a copy of this)

Edexcel Business Revision Workbook For units 1 3 and 5

Additional textbooks

Unit one (year 10)-introduction to Small business second edition Unit Five (year 11) Introduction To economic understanding

Websites

www.tutor2u.net-This is a useful website of mostly free resources including revision guides,

information sheets and business blogs

For Unit five: the BBC business and economics site is also useful

www.bbc.co.uk/news/business/economy

BBC Bitesize: Business-useful for unit one introduction to business exam

Exam Preparation

All students will sit a ninety minute mock exam for the unit 1 and unit 5 sections.

Unit one and Unit five past papers and mark schemes are available on The VLE in the resources section

Plus they can also be found at www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/Business

Revision sessions to be held by RCA/PGA and JLO at lunchtimes or after school (days to be

confirmed) from Feb 2017 and all students will be issued with revision checklists early in the

spring term.

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DANCE

Revision for Written Examination

Written Examination: 20% OF GCSE (1 hour paper). The paper will compromise of shorter mark

answers that will add up to a total of 50 marks. They will need to show their knowledge of ALL areas

of the following professional works that we have been studying over the last 2 years:

Still Life at the Penguin Café by David Bintley And Swansong by Christopher Bruce

They need to be able to understand action/space/dynamics/relationships in specific sections of each

of the dances and also know information on set/costume/stimulus/lighting and music. The paper

will also test their general dance knowledge including choreographic devices, stimuli, structure, and

accompaniment.

Revision for Practical Examination MAKES UP 80% OF WHOLE GCSE

It is vital that the individual choreography and the group dance are ready IN ADVANCE and you will be

expected to meet with your dancers either before school, at lunch or after school after mocks have

been completed. The rehearsal process should be like revision. Remember this course is made up of

such a large % of practical – it needs to be prepared beforehand. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse!

Remember the examiner moderator is a stranger and you only have approximately 3 minutes to

impress them on the examination day.

Materials

The Dance exercise book as the first point of call for their revision and all the addition sheets, mocks

and examples should be attached in their books. For the written examination it is vital that the

students know the 2 professional works inside out. If they do not have a copy of these already this is

something we definitely recommend. DVDs of both works can be found on Amazon and from other

retailers.

Christopher Bruce's Triple Bill [DVD] Currently: £22.75 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Christopher-Bruces-Triple-Bill-

DVD/dp/B000FII18U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1357558982&sr=8-3

Jeffes: Penguin Cafe Orchestra [DVD] [1989] [NTSC] Currently: £19.95 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jeffes-Penguin-

Cafe-Orchestra-NTSC/dp/B000Y351ZC/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1357559098&sr=1-1

There is also an AQA dance book that the students can use for revision. We do have copies of this that

we are prepared to loan out to the students but here is the reference if you wish to purchase.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/AQA-GCSE-Dance-Students-

Book/dp/1408504197/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1357559280&sr=1-1

Important: Tuesday 18th

April 2017 All Dance will be in school (even

though it is a CPD day for others) for a full dress rehearsal. ALL their

work will be filmed and used as their exam evidence (in case of

illness or injury on the moderation day). ALL Dance students will

need to attend. Times will be given closer to the date.

Design and technology – Food Technology

OCR j302

Textbook(s)

OCR Design and Technology for GCSE Food Technology Dinicoli, Simpson and Fehners.

HODDER

Revision Guides

1. My revision notes: OCR Design and Technology for GCSE Food Technology Dinicoli,

Simpson and Fehners. HODDER

2. GCSE D&T Food Technology Revision Guide. CGP book

Websites

BBC Bitesize British Nutrition Foundation BBC Good Food Sainsburys

Exam Preparation

Help is available on Wednesday each week at lunchtime and after school until 5pm in textile

room.

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Design & Technology - Graphics

OCR – A535

Sustainability and technical aspects of designing and making

Textbook(s)

OCR Design and Technology for GCSE: Graphics

Revision Guides

Collins GCSE Essentials - Graphic Products: Revision Guide

Websites

www.technologystudent.com

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/graphics

Exam Preparation

Revision sessions will be laid on by DT staff in the run up to the summer exams.

More information will be given to you by your teacher nearer the time.

The above workbook will be provided and serves as an excellent resource outside of the

classroom.

6 R’s

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Design & Technology – Resistant Materials

OCR – A565

Sustainability and technical aspects of designing and making

Textbook(s)

OCR Design and Technology for GCSE: Resistant Materials

Revision Guides

Collins GCSE Essentials - Resistant Materials: Revision Guide

Websites

www.technologystudent.com

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/resistantmaterials

Exam Preparation

Revision sessions will be laid on by DT staff in the run up to the summer exams.

More information will be given to you by your teacher nearer the time.

The above workbook will be provided and serves as an excellent resource outside of the

classroom.

6 R’s

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Drama

Revision for Written Examination

Written Examination:

We will be giving out more mock questions that they can work on at their own pace. If they

need more this can be provided by the drama department. Basically they need to choose a

scene and try and write the 20 mark question on EACH scene in the play! Pick a scene and do

a mock….we suggest to get all the tricky scenes out of the way first. For section 2

(evaluation) students can hand DRAFTS to either drama teacher. This can only be completed

AFTER the practical examination (which should be just after Easter.

Revision for Practical Examination

Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse! Remember the examiner visiting is a stranger and you need to

show your very best work. Your lines need to be learnt to an impeccable standard,

Exam Preparation/Revision ideas

The most useful** - Practice mocks for the 10 and 20 mark Our Town questions. If

they are completed in free time we are happy to mark these. Please see your drama

teachers.

Character profiles: A4 sheet per character adding details on movement, voice,

costume choices, relationship with others and key quotes (explained)

Creating a definitions booklet or flash cards of the key drama terminology (especially

vocal, physical and atmosphere). You can add key examples on the back of the flash

card from specific sections of Our Town.

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Materials

They need to use their drama exercise book as the first point of

call for their revision and all the additional sheets, mocks and

examples should be attached in their books.

They should also have a scene-by-scene self-completed guide

where they can show their creative overview of each and every

scene – this is in a photocopied format. If this is incomplete – this

is useful revision to help understand each scene

Our Town by Thornton Wilder : This is the set text and students

have all been lent a copy of this from the drama department.

They need to read this on their own at least 3 more times before

the exam. It is only a short text and would not take very long to

do.

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Geography: Examination board - Edexcel B

Textbook – all students will be issued a copy by the school

GCSE Geography Edexcel B Second Edition Student Book (Edexcel GCSE B) by Bob Digby,

Cameron Dunn, Dave Holmes, Dan Cowling, Catherine Hurst, Sue Warn

Revision Guides

My Revision Notes: Edexcel B GCSE Geography Second Edition

Revise Edexcel: Edexcel GCSE Geography B Evolving Planet Revision Guide

Revise Edexcel: Edexcel GCSE Geography B Evolving Planet Revision

Workbook

Websites

Your teachers will have placed many of their PowerPoints from lessons on

the VLE (Fronter)

BBC Bitesize GCSE Geography also has some good revision summaries and

tests

Exam Preparation

Lots of revision throughout the course will help you to do your best in Geography. This will

need to be increased as you get closer to the mocks and final exams. Remember to use the

Progress Trackers which are on the VLE (Fronter) to focus your revision. This will help you

work out the topics that you feel most secure with and identify what still needs further

learning. Revision should be focused on the theory and case studies taught during Years 10

and 11. The more specific facts and details you can provide about located examples the

better.

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HISTORY

OCR MODERN WORLD B

Textbook(s)

OCR GCSE Modern World History – Ben Walsh

Germany 1918-1945, Lacey and Shephard, (Pub: John Murray) – Very detailed.

Germany 1918-1945, Aaron Wilkes, (Pub: Oxford) – This is a more accessible book

OCR British Depth Study 1890-1918, Shephard and Rees, (Pub: Hodder Education)

Revision Guides

OCR GCSE Modern World History Revision Guide (Second Edititon), Wayne Birks and Ben

Walsh, (Pub: Hodder Education). (Check for Summer 2015 onwards).

GCSE History OCR B: Modern World History Revision Guide by CGP

Websites

http://www.johndclare.net/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/

http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/revision/

Exam Preparation

Your revision should centre on the CCCS History Personal Learning Challenge Booklet. This

outlines all of the knowledge and skills you need to revise for each exam. You must cover

ALL of it before the summer so start early. The key to success in GCSE History is revising lots

of factual knowledge in your own time. You should focus on learning the key dates, events,

places and people. Make mind maps or flash cards for each topic then test yourself

repeatedly. You should try to do at least 30 minutes revision EVERY DAY. You should also

attempt lots of exam practice using past papers. There are plenty of practice questions for

all parts of the course in the PLC booklet.

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ICT

EDEXCEL

Textbook(s)

EDEXCEL GCSE ICT student book

There is an online student resource available via the school network.

Revision Guides

Zig Zag Revision guide will be available as a paper copy and electronically on the VLE.

Pearson Revise EDXCEL GCSE ICT revision work book and revision guide will be available for a

total cost of £4

Websites

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/ict/Unit_1/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/

http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new.html

http://www.gcse.com/ict/

Exam Preparation

The exam is 90 minutes and worth 40% of the overall GCSE.

Use websites, revision guides, past papers on the VLE, pupils own glossary and notes made

in lessons.

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Computer science

EDEXCEL

Textbook(s)

Edexcel GCSE Computer Science Student Book by Steve Cushing

Revision Guides

My Revision Notes Edexcel GCSE Computer Science by Steve Cushing

Zig Zag Revision guide will be available as a paper copy and electronically on the Vle

Websites

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/computer-science-

2013.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z34k7ty

http:// www.greenteapress.com/thinkpython/thinkpython.pdf

http://www.pythonschool.net/basics/introduction-to-python/

Http://www.codecademy.com/

http://usingpython.com/

http://sqlzoo.net/

Exam Preparation

The exam is 2 hours and worth 75 % of the overall GCSE. Practical programming skills are

assessed in the Controlled Assessment, which has a weighting of 25% and carried out over

15 hours towards the end of year 11. Use websites, revision guides, practice papers on the

VLE, notes made in lessons and complete the online programing challenges

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Media Studies

AQA

2017 topic: TV Gameshows Issue of Preliminary Material (booklet) to students: Monday 24 April 2017 Examination: Tuesday 23 May 2017

AQA will send you a resource booklet 4 weeks before the exam for you to analyse. The exam

will then ask you two questions in relation to case studies you have studied and on the

content in the booklet, as well as 2 production exercise questions. Eg. Design the format of

a new game show targeting a 16-25 audience.

Help Websites

AQA- http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/media-studies/gcse/media-studies-4810

Miss Orgar’s Blog- missorgarmedia.blogspot.co.uk

Exam Preparation

All lesson resources will be available on the Google drive for you to revise from. Outside of the classroom you should be:

Watching a range of TV Game shows

Making notes on the key concepts when revising or viewing media products (Language, Representation, Genre)

Revising key terms and technical language (shot types, camera movement, specific vocabulary)

Practicing exam questions under timed conditions

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Modern Foreign Language - French

AQA

Textbook(s)

Expo 4

Nelson Thorne Higher

Revision Guides

CGP GCSE French – Vocab tester

Websites

www.languagesonline.org.uk

www.linguascope.com

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/french

Exam Preparation

Revise vocabulary on a regular basis.

Complete past papers, available on the VLE

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Modern Foreign Language – German

AQA

Textbook and Revision Guides

AQA German GCSE (Nelson Thornes)

Lanzer, H.:Revise AQA GCSE German Revision Guide (Pearson)

Lanzer, H.: Revise AQA GCSE German Revision Workbook (Pearson)

GCSE German Interactive Vocab Tester (CGP Books)

Cooper, Heidi: cRaMiT German GCSE Vocab – AQA (App for android and iphone

Websites

http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/

https://quizlet.com/

http://klar.co.uk/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/german/

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/german/gcse/german-4665

http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4665-W-SP-14.PDF

Exam Preparation

Pupils will complete another 3 pieces of Controlled Assessment in Year 11 which WILL CONTRIBUTE to

their final grade, each piece makes up 15%. Please continue to ensure your child prepares thoroughly

for every single one by diligently completing homework as set and revising for two weeks before the

controlled assessments. For the listening and reading papers candidates need to learn vocabulary for

recognition. Lists are compiled from past papers and the textbook or can be found in revision guides.

‘Little and often’ works best. A sensible amount would be 10 – 15 new words revised for 15 minutes

until all meanings are learnt. This should be done throughout the year and must be the main focus of

pupils’ revision after February half term.

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Modern Foreign Language - Spanish

AQA

Textbook(s)

MIRA GCSE (Pearson)

Revision Guides

Reeves, L.: Revise AQA GCSE Spanish (Pearson)

GCSE Spanish Interactive Vocab Tester (CGP Books)

Websites

http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/

http://www.linguascope.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/spanish/

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/spanish/gcse/spanish-4695

http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4695-W-SP-14.PDF

Exam Preparation

By the time candidates are approaching the final examinations, all Controlled Assessment

components ( making up 60% of the grade ) will have been completed. Information on this

was provided earlier. Candidates need to revise vocabulary for the listening and reading

exam for recognition. Lists are compiled from past papers and the textbook or can be found

in revision guides. ‘Little and often’ works best. A sensible amount would be 10 – 15 new

words revised for 15 minutes until all meanings are learnt.

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Modern Foreign Languages- Mandarin

Edexcel

Textbook

Edexcel GCSE Chinese (provided by the school)

Revision Guides

You will receive a key vocabulary list from your Mandarin teacher.

Websites

http://www.imandarinpod.com/hoola/ (reading and listening practice)

http://www.decipherchinese.com/

www.quizlet.com - can be found to access key word lists and test

yourself. Just search for a key term e.g. Mandarin colours or Mandarin

clothes

www.kahoot.it (similar to quizlet)

Apps

Du Chinese (reading practice)

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Music

Edexcel GCSE Music

Textbook(s)

Edexcel GCSE Music: Student Book – John Arkell and Jonny Martin (Pearson –

ISBN 184690403X)

Edexcel GCSE Anthology of Music – ed. Julia Winterson (June 2009 Edexcel

Pearson – ISBN 1846904056)

Revision Guides

Edexcel GCSE Music Revision – Alan Charlton (Rhinegold – ISBN 1907447091)

GCSE Music Edexcel Areas of Study Revision Guide (CGP – ISBN 1847623727)

Websites

BBC Bitesize -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/

Music Theory Videos -

http://www.musictheoryvideos.com/

Exam Preparation

Listen to all 12 Set Works as much as possible, recognising the musical elements in

each.

Learn key words for each Set Work.

Practise exam questions – listening and essay

Create revision mind-map or grid for each Set Work.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

EDEXCEL

Textbook(s)

Edexcel GCSE Physical Education Student Book (Toby Scott) available on the VLE.

Alternative textbooks such as Edexcel GCSE Physical Education (Sue Harrtigan).

Revision Guides

Revise Edexcel: GCSE Physical Education Revision Guide.

GCSE Physical Education Edexcel Full Course Revision Guide.

Websites

Edexcel GCSE PE: www.edexcel.com (specification, past papers and mark schemes)

GCSE Bitesize: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/gcse/pe/

My P.E Exam

Exam Preparation

All students should be actively involved in extra-curricular clubs in the two (short course)

four (full course) sports they will be assessed in.

Mock practical and oral examination 24th and 25th November 2016.

The final practical examinations are on 18th and 19th April 2017.

Students should prepare knowledge of their first sport for final oral examination on week

beginning 9th January 2017.

Students should use the Edexcel website to access past papers and mark schemes. In

addition there is an app with past questions available.