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English Language
Course Description:
Exam Board: AQA
How should I approach each
question? Rephrase the question to make a point
e.g. The writer uses language devices to
…
How should I structure each
question? Use PETER to form your paragraphs
Point: make a clear point. What is the
quote telling you?
The writer is telling the reader that…
The writer conveys…
The writer portrays…
Evidence: embed your evidence (a
quote) using quotation marks
“……….”
Technique: what technique has been
used? Identify the device, feature or
word type.
The writer uses: personification,
metaphors, flashbacks or any other
devices to make the reader ….
Effect on the Reader: what is the effect
on the reader? What does it make you
think/feel/imagine?
This has the effect on the reader of …
This makes the reader
think/feel/imagine …
What does the exam look like? English Language
Paper 1 (50% final examination)
Question 1 - 4 complete statements
Question 2 - Language - 3 x PETER (Point, Evidence, Technique,
Effect on Reader)
Question 3 - Structure - 3 x PETER (Point, Evidence, Technique,
Effect on Reader)
Question 4 - Evaluate - 3 x PETERE (Point, Evidence, Technique,
Effect on Reader, Evaluate)
Question 5 - Descriptive writing, adjectives, similes metaphors etc
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Paper 2 (50% final examination)
Question 1 - True or False answers
Question 2 - Summary - PEICPEI (Point, Evidence, Infer, Connective,
Point, Evidence, Infer)
Question 3 - Language - 3 x PETER (Point, Evidence, Technique,
Effect on Reader)
Question 4 - Comparison - 3 x WAPETERWWAPETER (Writer's
attitude point, evidence, technique, effect on reader, whereas,
Writer's attitude point, evidence, technique, effect on reader)
Question 5 - Writing to argue, inform or persuade - AFOREST or
ARRESTED
How can I answer a top mark question?
Begin and end with evaluative comment.
Discuss cumulative effect.
Explore the effect.
What it makes you think; how it makes you feel.
Plan your Question 5 answers, plan your structure.
It is quality not quantity.
Check vocab choices and punctuation
What resources could I use to revise?
https://www.senecalearning.com/
AQA English revision book by CGP
Mr Bruff youtube
Practice papers – timed!
What keywords are there?
Learn language of analysis
Include different connectives
Choose vocabulary carefully
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English Literature
Course Description:
Exam Board: AQA
How should I approach each
question? Choose a relevant quote and climb the
steps to reach success when analysing
text. It’s tough at the top but keep going!
How should I structure each
question? Use 7 Steps to form your paragraphs
1 – Find a quote
2 – What does the quote tell us?
3 – Are there any key words? What do
they suggest?
4 – Could the quote mean something
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.
What does the exam look like? English Literature
Paper 1 (50% final examination)
Extract Question on A Christmas Carol
Extract Question on Macbeth
Paper 2 (50% final examination)
Essay Question on An Inspector Calls
Essay Question on Conflict and Power Poetry Cluster
Essay Question on Unseen Poem comparison
How can I answer a top mark question? Begin simply. Extend your ideas. Discuss connotations of key words.
Play with alternative meanings. Be brave!
Give your personal response and explain why you think this.
Include supporting quotes.
Use the writer’s purpose to drive your analysis. Include context
throughout. Compare and contrast.
End each paragraph referring to the question.
What resources could I use to revise?
https://www.senecalearning.com/
York Notes
Mr Bruff youtube
Ask your teach for practice questions
ShowMyHomework
What keywords are there?
Learn your killer quotes!
Learn your context!
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Mathematics
Course Description:
Exam Board: Edexcel
What does the exam look like?
The GCSE examination is comprised of three equally weighted examination papers, sat at the end of the course.
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?
www.hegartymaths.com
www.corbettmaths.com
Pixl Maths App
Past paper packs
What key things do I need to remember?
1. Make sure you have correct equipment
2. Read the questions carefully
3. Work on the basis of a mark a minute e.g 5 mark
question should take 5 minutes
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Science - Combined Science or Separate Sciences
Course Description:
Exam Board: Edexcel Combined Science 1CS0
OR
Edexcel Biology 1BI0
Edexcel Chemistry 1CH0
Edexcel Physics 1PH0
How should I approach each
question? Use the THINK! Approach.
What does the exam look like? Combined Science & Separate Science
100% examination
This consists of six externally examined papers. These are available
at foundation tier and higher tier. Separate Science papers will have
additional questions to examine parts of the course not required for
Combined Science. The Combined Science is a double award GCSE
so you will receive 2 GCSE grades. Separate Science will receive
three GCSE grades.
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
Triple Biology - https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zcq2j6f
Triple Chemistry - https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zy984j6
Triple Physics - https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zqpshv4
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Geography
Exam Board: AQA
How should I approach each
question? BUG all questions
Box the command word
Underline key parts of the question
Glance back to make sure you are
answering the question
How should I structure each
question? Use PEEL to form your paragraphs
Point – reword the question to give an
answer in one sentence
Evidence/examples – to support your
point
Explain – show off what you know! Make
sure explain reasons why, if appropriate,
and impact to show significance. Include
lots of precise factual detail and try not
to waffle!
Link – back to the question
What does the exam look like? Paper 1 – Living with the Physical Environment – 35% of GCSE
Paper 2 – Challenges in the Human Environment – 35% of GCSE
Paper 3 – Geographical Applications – 30% of GCSE
How can I answer a 9 mark question? Transnational Corporations only bring advantages to the host country.
Do you agree? Justify your decision.
Step one – Introduce the topic content from the question
“Shell is a TNC operating oil extraction in Nigeria.”
Step two - Make a point, support with evidence – quote figures – and
explain it linking back to the statement.
“They have brought 65000 permanent jobs and 250 jobs in related
industries. This has triggered the multiplier effect because all of these
workers will have money to spend on services and in shops. Similarly, 91%
of Shell’s oil contracts went to Nigerian companies.”
Step 3 - Make a point to counteract the statement or to further support
it.
“On the other hand, Shell has brought environmental and social issues to
Nigeria. Oil spills have ruined many fishing places. The increase in
unbalanced wealth has also increased corruption and the gap between rich
and poor. Many gangs have stolen oil for themselves, which does not
benefit the majority of Nigerians.”
Step 4 - State whether or not the evidence provided proves or disproves
the statement. Maybe something original here to push up to the top of
level 3.
“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?
https://www.senecalearning.com/
GCSE AQA Geography revision guide by CGP
Case Study revision guide – produced by Mr Lewis or
Miss Mitchell
What keywords are there?
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History
Course Description:
Exam Board: AQA
How should I structure each
question?
Use PEEL to form your paragraphs
Point – reword the question to give an
answer in one sentence.
Evidence/examples – to support your
point.
Explain – show off what you know! Make
sure you explain reasons why, if
appropriate, and impact to show
significance. Include lots of precise
factual detail and try not to waffle!
Link – back to the question
How should I answer source/
interpretation questions?
Again use PEEL. For your Point make
sure you only think about the uses of the
evidence. Don’t spend too much time
describing the evidence, instead think
about making inferences about people’s
attitudes/opinions, changes,
developments, significance. Consider
the provenance of the evidence: where
it comes from, who it was produced by
and when, and what the purpose of the
evidence was.
What does the exam look like? You will complete two written examinations at the end of the
course:
Paper 1 - Understanding the Modern World
(2 hours, worth 50%)
America 1840-1895 Expansion and consolidation
Conflict and tension between East and West 1945-1972
Paper 2 - Shaping the Nation (2 hours, worth 50%)
Britain – Health and the People
Elizabethan England c.1568-1603
Timings:
4 marks – 5 minutes, 1 PEEL paragraph.
8 marks – 10 minutes, 2 PEEL paragraphs.
12 marks – 15 minutes, 2 PEEL paragraphs and a conclusion.
16 marks – 20 minutes, 3 PEEL paragraphs and a conclusion.
How can I maximise my marks?
Remember the examiner will make a decision as to which of the
following 4 levels each of your answers fit in to.
Level 1: Basic –understanding shown, but limited knowledge.
Level 2: Simple – some facts used to show some contextual
knowledge, 1 idea developed.
Level 3: Developed – at least 2 ideas explained with specific factual
detail.
Level 4: Complex – sophisticated arguments developed. Complex
themes addressed to analyse links or evaluate change over time.
What resources could I use to revise?
https://www.senecalearning.com/
Exercise books, revision booklets and green revision
guides.
Keep checking Show My Homework in the build up
to your exams for tests and links to useful videos.
What keywords are there?
Lots!
You will get a key word sheet at the start of each
topic when you start in-class revision.
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Religious Studies
Course Description: Exam Board: AQA
How should I structure each
question? Use BLT to form your paragraphs
B – Belief
T - Teaching
L – Link
4 & 5 mark questions. Use BLT!
“Describe Christian beliefs about
marriage. (4 marks)”
Belief. Make sure you include a
religious belief e.g. “Christians believe
that marriage is a blessing from God.”
Teaching. Make sure you go on to state
what the belief is based on. E.g.
“Christians believe this because in the
Bible it says “Man will leave his mother
and father and become one with his
wife”.
Link. Link to the question. Re-state the
question to make sure the examiner
knows you’ve answered it! E.g. “So
Christians believe marriage is a
sacrament.”
Go Large! Add Dressing to a 5 mark
question BLT (D) – double the
teachings.
What does the exam look like? Assessment is by two examinations at the end of Year 11, each
worth 50% of the final grade.
Paper 1 – Christianity & Buddhism
What do they believe? What do they do? (Beliefs and
practices)
Paper 2 – Moral issues – relationships
Families; crime & punishment; world peace; social justice
How can I answer a top mark question? For a 12 mark question; get on the FARM!
“Religious believers should not support the use of nuclear
weapons”. (12 marks)
For – use a BLT paragraph to explain why a religious believer might
agree
Against – use a BLT paragraph to explain why a religious believer
might not agree
Religious teachings – make sure you’ve included them!
My opinion – what do you think? Do you agree with the statement
or not? Make sure you’ve included at least 2 reasons to support
your opinion.
What resources could I use to revise?
https://www.senecalearning.com/
Revision booklets issues in lessons
Past/specimen papers
What keywords are there?
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Citizenship Studies
Course Description: Exam Board: AQA
What does the exam look like? There are two exam papers, both 1 hour 45 minutes each. Paper 1: (80 marks, 50% GCSE) Section A: Active citizenship questions (40 marks) Questions on a pre-released case study and questions on the Citizenship Action Investigation that you undertake. Section B: Politics and participation question (40 marks) Question types: multiple-choice, short answer, source based questions, extended answer Paper 2: (80 marks, 50% GCSE) Section A: Life in Modern Britain questions (40 marks)
Section B: Rights and Responsibilities questions (40 marks)
Question types: multiple-choice, short answer, source based questions, extended answer
What resources could I use to revise?
https://www.senecalearning.com/
Use your folder
Revision guide textbook
What keywords are there?
Use your flash cards to learn your keywords – there’s
over 70!
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French/German/Spanish
Course Description:
Exam Board: AQA
How should I approach each
question? Translate the bullet points into English to
ensure you know the content of the
essay.
List your LOVEIT grammar structures to
use in the essay
Create a topic sentence to answer the
bullet point and introduce each
paragraph
Develop ideas by:
Making a statement
Adding an example/description
Adding an opinion
Justifying the opinion
Tick and check the grammar skills as
you use them and ensure the time
phrase matches the tense
Read and translate into English in your
mind to ensure what you think you
have written translates well.
How should I structure each
question? Use LOVEIT to form your paragraphs
L – Links
O - Opinions
V – Varied structures
E – Extending sentences
I – interesting vocabulary
T – Tenses
What does the exam look like? You will be entered for single tier across all papers. (Foundation or
Higher)
Speaking
Writing
Listening
Reading
How can I answer a top mark question? Language
Examiner says: “Complex sentences are handled with confidence,
producing a fluent piece of work.”
What you can do:
1. Once you’ve made a statement develop it –
example/details/opinion.
2. Frequently extend sentences with connectives to make them
longer.
Content
Examiner Says: “an excellent response which is fully relevant and
detailed with opinions justified.”
What you can do:
1. Stick to the topic.
2. Include opinions and always justify them.
Communication
Examiner says: “There is little or no ambiguity.”
What you can do:
1. Reread sentences for good sense.
2. Be creative – say what you can say not what you want to say!
Accuracy
Examiner says: “Verb formations and tenses are secure. Just a few
errors maybe in complex structures.”
What you can do: 1. Use your grammar PLC and drill the skills.
2. Use your vocabulary booklet to drill words and practise spelling.
What resources could I use to revise?
https://www.memrise.com/
LOVEIT structures
Revision guide
Core answer booklet
Vocab testing booklet
What keywords are there?
High frequency verbs in 3 tenses:
*To do *To like
*To go *To be able
*To have *To want
*To be
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Art/Photography/Textiles
Course Description:
Exam Board: AQA
How should I approach the exam? Know exactly what you are doing when
you walk into the exam and be
prepared with all materials you need,
prepped and ready!
Talk to your subject teacher about this
before the exam.
The two day, 10 hour exam is split into
the periods of the day, 2-2-1. Make a
time plan and do not waste any time!
What does the exam look like? Component 2: Externally set assignment 40% of the overall mark.
You will choose one topic from seven set ‘starting points’ and have
eight weeks to research and make preliminary studies. The ‘exam’
is a ten hour practical over two days in which you will complete a
Final Piece they have designed from their research, ideas and
experimentation.
How can I be successful in the exam? Choose the exam question very quickly, in the first lesson, and start
straightaway in a new sketchbook. Sketchbooks available from 7th
January.
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 revise?
https://www.senecalearning.com/
www.Pinterest.com
What keywords are there?
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Drama
Course Description:
Exam Board: Edexcel
How should I structure each
question? Use IDEA to form your paragraphs
I – Identify a physical/vocal skill (voice)
or type of design element (spotlight)
D – Describe it. What does it look like?
E – Explain it. How do you use it? Explain
is NOT describe; say what you would do
and why.
A – Analyse it. What is the impact for the
audience?
What does the exam look like? Component 3 – 40%
Written exam 1 hr and 30 mins.
Study of one complete performance text (choice of 8) – short and
extended responses.
Live Theatre evaluation.
How can I answer a top mark question?
14 Mark Question - Spend 20 minutes answering
Question C will always ask you from a designer’s perspective and
will ask you to focus on a specific production element to bring the
extract to life.
You will be given a selection of production elements and you must
choose only one to write about. (Production elements are costume,
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?
https://www.senecalearning.com/
What else is there to remember?
6 marks = performer + 3 performance skills
9 marks = Director + 1 production element
12 marks = Director + performers use of voice + use of physicality + use of stage directions and stage space
14 marks = Designer + I production element
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Physical Education
Course Description:
Exam Board:
AQA GCSE PE
Overview:
Your involvement in a range of extra-curricular activities
both in and out of school will enable success in the
further PE courses.
Subject Content:
The GCSE will include new theory content including:
Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Movement Analysis,
Physical Training, Sports Psychology, Sociocultural
Influences, Health, Fitness and Well-Being and the Use of
Data.
What does the exam look like? GCSE:
60% final theory exams.
Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical
activity in sport.
Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in
physical activity and sport.
How should I approach each question? BUG all questions
Box the command word
Underline key parts of the question
Glance back to make sure you are answering the
question
Course Description: Exam Board:
Edexcel BTEC First Award in Sport
Overview:
Your involvement in a range of extra-curricular activities both in
and out of school will enable success in the further PE courses.
Subject Content:
BTEC Sport includes:
Analysis of successful leadership and performance in two chosen
activities. Components of fitness, fitness testing and the
principals of training. Designing and implementing a personal
fitness training programme.
What does the exam look like? BTEC: 25% - External Exam
Fitness for Sport and Exercise: external on-line exam.
What resources could I use to revise?
https://www.senecalearning.com/ BBC Bitesize Exam Pro questions/mark scheme Text book (Howitt) Revision Booklets Revision notes (bizley) Revision seminars for practical and theory
What keywords are there?
AO1 – Knowledge
AO2 – Apply
AO3 – Say why
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Music
Course Description:
Exam Board: Edexcel GCSE (9-1)
What does the exam look like? Examination: 40% - 1hr 30 mins Eight questions relating to the twelve set studies and an
extended written task also related to one of the set
works.
AO1: Instrumental music (1700 – 1820)
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No5 in D major (3rd
movement)
Beethoven: Sonata in C minor (pathetique) (First
movement)
AO2: Vocal music
H. Purcell: Music for a while
Queen: Killer Queen (from the album Sheer Heart Attack)
AO3: Music for stage and screen
S. Schwartz: Defying Gravity (cast recording of Wicked)
J. Williams: Main title/rebel blockade runner (Star Wars
Episode IV: A New Hope)
AO4: Fusions
Esperanza Spalding: Samba em Preludio
Afro Celt Sound System: Release (Volume 2: Release)
Section A
8 questions responding to extracts of music on CD
6 questions will be based on extracts of the set works.
1 question will be on musical dictation. (6-10 marks)
1 question will be on an unfamiliar piece (closely
related to a set work) with an accompanying skeleton
score. (8 marks)
Section B
Extended essay response questions.
Compare in detail an extract of 1 of the set works with
an extract from an unfamiliar listening piece (related to
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.
Course Description:
Exam Board: Edexcel BTEC Level 2 first award in music.
Overview:
A) Understand different types of organisations that
make up the music industry
B) Understand job roles in the music industry
What does the exam look like? 1 hour exam
Start with Section C. read the scenario carefully and
underline any key points.
Work through this section then you will be asked to
write an extended answer (8 marks) discussing the
positives (pros) and negatives (cons) of the scenario
given to you.
There will be 2 x 8 mark questions so ensure that
you have written 8 points in an extended way,
justifying your answers. Try to give a balance
viewpoint then an overall decision. Always link to
the scenario/question.
Section A (organisations)
Section B (Job Roles)
The first few questions of the paper will be worth ½
the marks with some multiple choice questions.
2 or 4 mark questions: don’t just write the answers –
you MUST explain why you think that even if it only
asks for one answer.
What resources could I use to revise?
https://www.senecalearning.com/ Past Papers available from Miss Powell Revision booklets and Google Drive shared resources Music department open for Year11 students Edexcel-GCSE-Music-Study-Guide/dp/178558166X (purchase online) Wednesday evening revision sessions
What keywords are there in GCSE Music?
Composer, name of piece, tempo, time signature /
rhythm, instruments/timbre, form and structure,
melody, tonality, harmony, dynamics, type of piece,
texture, date it was composed
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Design and Technology – Food Preparation and Nutrition
Course Description:
Exam Board: Eduqas
How should I approach each
question? BUG all questions
Box the command word
Underline key parts of the question
Go back to make sure you are answering
the question
How should I structure each
question? Use PETAL to form your paragraphs
Point – reword the question to give an
answer in one sentence
Evidence – including key quotes, dates or
statistics to strengthen your point
Terminology – including keywords about
the subject matter
Analysis – explain how your point is
proven and link to your knowledge about
the subject
Link – link your ideas back to the original
question
What does the exam look like? Unit 1 (exam): Principles of Food and Nutrition (50%)
Written Paper: 1 hour 45 minutes (100 marks)
Section A – you will be provided with a visual stimuli which will
demonstrate a practical skill or process. You will then be asked
some questions on that skill or process.
Section B – the questions will require longer answers as you work
through the paper. You MUST read the question and identify what
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
command word you will lose marks.
Learn the command words used by the exam board:
List – make a list.
State/Name – write clearly but briefly, write in sentences.
Describe – give a detailed account.
Discuss – explore the subject by looking at the advantages and
disadvantages. Attempt to come to some sort of judgement.
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?
https://www.senecalearning.com/
What keywords are there?
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Design and Technology
Course Description: Exam Board:
Eduqas
What maths skills do I need? Calculation of quantities of
materials, costs and sizes.
Scaling drawings, analysing
responses to user questionnaires.
Calculate surface area and volume
to determine quantities of
materials.
Plot, draw and interpret
appropriate graphs.
Translate information between
graphical and numeric form.
Use angular measures in degrees
Visualise and represent 2D and 3D
forms including two dimensional
representations of 3D objects.
Calculate areas of triangles and
rectangles, surface areas and
volumes of cubes
What keywords are there?
Analyse, Apply, Argue, Calculate,
Compare, Complete, Consider,
Contrast, Define, Describe, Discuss,
Evaluate, Examine, Explain, Give,
Identify, Justify, Name, Outline,
Repeat, State.
What does the assessment look like? Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century
Written examination: 2 hours
50% of qualification
A mix of short answer, structured and extended writing questions
assessing your knowledge and understanding
Component 2: Design and make task
Non-exam assessment: approximately 35 hours
50% of qualification
What do the questions look like?
1+ mark - Give, State, Name, Place
These questions are designed to ease you into the question. They
need a simple statement, a short phrase, tick, underline………
2+ marks - Describe, Outline, Explain, Justify
These questions ask you to describe something in detail. The
answer will be in sentences and/or in a list. There is a need for
detail with elaboration of the answer.
Sometimes the question will ask the you to use notes and sketches;
this means that a clearly labelled sketch or diagram will of course
gain the marks
4+ marks - Evaluate, Analyse
Evaluate could imply / involve assessing or appraising a situation,
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?
Eduqas
Revision
resource
s
Technology
Student
Opportunity Endeavour Achievement
Design and Technology – Engineering
Course Description: Exam Board: WJEC LEVEL 1/2 VOCATIONAL AWARD IN
ENGINEERING
How should I approach each
question? BUG all questions
Box the command word
Underline key parts of the question
Go back to make sure you are answering
the question
How should I structure each
question? Understand the command words. You
must know what is expected when you
see these words in the question.
Analyse – separate information into
components (pros and cons) and identify
their characteristics
Evaluate – give an opinion by exploring
the good and bad points
Explain – describe, give reasons and
causes
State/Name – write clearly but briefly
Complete – fill in/add missing info
Identify – give basic facts which relate to
the topic
Describe – give a clear, straightforward
description which relates to all the main
points.
Discuss – to present an argument for and
against
Demonstrate – show that you can do a
particular activity or skills
What does the exam look like?
Each paper will have questions that address at least two of mechanical, electronic and structural engineering problems;
> At least 5 marks will be awarded for demonstration of mathematical skills. This could include interpretation, calculation or use of mathematical terminology;
> At least 10 marks will be awarded for demonstrating drawing skills;
> SUCH AS being able to draw an isometric sketch or an orthographic projection
Types of topics that need knowledge and understanding to be understood for the exam:
understand effects of engineering achievements
understand properties of engineering materials
know forming processes of engineering materials
Be able to solve engineering problems - Use of formulae:
Ohms law
Efficiency
Areas and volumes of geometric shapes
Calculation
Measuring
Estimation
Mean
Units of measurement
What resources could I use to revise?
http://www.technologystudent.com http://accessfm.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K00xt_cxbI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPvSFIqIfCk http://www.greatachievements.org/ http://www.technologystudent.com/joints/matprop1.htm http://www.cat.org.uk http://www.technologystudent.com/
What keywords are there?
Opportunity Endeavour Achievement
Computer Science
Course Description:
Exam Board: OCR
How should I approach each
question? BUG all questions
Box the command word
Underline key parts of the question
Glance back to make sure you are
answering the question
What does the exam look like? Exam 1 focuses on Computer Systems (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam 2 focuses on Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming. (1 hour 30 minutes) The Controlled Assessment focuses on the development of a programmed solution to a problem, designing code, testing and evaluating its effectiveness. (20 hours) Algorithms questions can appear on both written papers and can be
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?
https://www.senecalearning.com/ - Join the group
on SMHW
https://www.memrise.com/ - Join the group on
SMHW
Blue revision guide books
White revision workbooks
What keywords are there
Command words: Identify
Justify
Describe
Explain
You need to remember the key words for each topic
e.g cache, algorithm, processor, RAM/ROM, software
Opportunity Endeavour Achievement
GCSE Timetable – draft 26.2.19 AM Session PM Session
Date Subject Time Location & No Subject Time Location & No
2-1-2 timetable begins on Monday 13 May
Mon 13 May
Comuter Science P1
Music BTEC Unit 1 –
Y10 and Y11 resits
9.00 – 10.30
9.00 – 10.00
Sports Hall – 15
Sports Hall – 20
Religious Studies P1 1.30 – 3.15 IFC1 & IFC2 - 32
Tue 14 May
French Reading and
Listening
9.00 – 10.45
MFL and IFC
Rooms - 75
Combined Sci Bio P1
Triple Biology P1
1.30 – 2.40
1.30 – 3.15
Sports Hall – 163
Sports Hall - 47
Wed 15 May
Physical Education P1
CiDA Y11 Re-sits
Portuguese Writing
9.00 – 10.15
9.00 – 11.30
9.00 – 10.00
Sports Hall – 14
ICT1
Sports Hall – 1
English Literature P1 1.30 – 3.15 Sports Hall - 210
Thu 16 May Combined Sci Chem P1
Triple Chemistry P1
9.00 – 10.10
9.00 – 10.45
Sports Hall – 163
Sports Hall - 47
Computer Science P2
Business BTEC 1.30 – 3.00
1.30 – 3.00
Sports Hall – 15
ICT
Fri 17 May French Writing 9.00 – 10.15 Sports Hall - 75 Physical Education P2
Drama
1.30 – 2.45
1.30 – 3.00
Sports Hall – 14
Sports Hall - 29
Mon 20 May Religious Studies P2 9.00 – 10.45 Sports Hall - 32
Portuguese Listening
1.30 – 2.20
MFL5 - 1
Tue 21 May Mathematics P1 9.00 – 10.30 Sports Hall - 210 Geography P1 1.30 – 3.00 Sports Hall - 115
Wed 22 May
Spanish Reading and
Listening
9.00 – 10.45
MFL5 and
IFC Rooms - 15
Combined Sci Phys P1
Triple Physics P1
1.30 – 2.40
1.30 – 3.15
Sports Hall – 163
Sports Hall - 47
Thu 23 May English Literature P2 9.00 – 11.15 Sports Hall - 210
Fri 24 May D&T 1.30 – 3.30 Sports Hall - 11
HALF TERM
Date Subject Time Location Subject Time Location
Mon 3 June History P1 9.00 – 11.00 Sports Hall - 80
Tue 4 June English P1 9.00 – 10.45 Sports Hall - 210 Music
Portuguese Reading
1.30 – 3.15
1.30 – 2.30
Sports Hall – 22
MFL5 - 1
Wed 5 June Spanish Writing 9.00 – 10.15 Sports Hall - 15 Geography P2 1.30 – 3.00 Sports Hall - 115
Thu 6 June Mathematics P2 9.00 – 10.30 Sports Hall - 210 History P2 1.30 – 3.30 Sports Hall - 80
Fri 7 June English P2 9.00 – 10.45 Sports Hall - 210 Combined Sci Bio P2
Triple Biology P2
1.30 – 2.40
1.30 – 3.15
Sports Hall – 163
Sports Hall - 47
Mon 10 June Food Prep & Nutrition 9.00 – 10.45 Sports Hall – 46
Tue 11 June Mathematics P3 9.00 – 10.30 Sports Hall - 210
Wed 12 June Combined Sci Chem P2
Triple Chemistry P2
9.00 – 10.10
9.00 – 10.45
Sports Hall – 163
Sports Hall - 47
German Reading and
Listening
Citizenship P1
Polish List/Read
1.30 – 3.15
1.30 – 3.15
1.30 – 3.15
MFL Block – 18
Sports Hall – 28
MFL Block - 2
Thu 13 June Geography P3 9.00 – 10.15 Sports Hall - 115
Fri 14 June Combined Sci Phys P2
Triple Physics P2
9.00 – 10.10
9.00 – 10.45
Sports Hall – 163
Sports Hall - 47
Further Maths P1
1.30 – 3.00
MFL5
Timetable reverts to 2-2-1 on Monday 18 June
Mon 17 June Citizenship P2
German Writing
9.00 – 10.45
9.00 – 10.15
Sports Hall – 28
Sports Hall - 18 Further Maths P2 1.30 – 3.30 Sports Hall
Wed 19 June Polish Writing 9.00 – 10.15 MFL5 - 2