physics revision booklet 2015 v4

Rawlins Academy revision booklet 2015 1

Year 11 examinations 2015 A guide for students and parents

May - June 2015

Subject revision information

Key dates for the May and June examinations Useful websites to support learning and exam technique

“A year from now you will wish you had started today” Karen Lamb

NAME:

COACHING GROUP:


ADVICE AND TIPS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS

Revision techniques

Condense: Fitting notes onto one side of paper makes them easier to take in. Write ‘post-it’ notes.

Make lists of dates, use headings, diagrams and charts to bring ideas together. Revise your key words

for the exam.

Highlight: Target key areas using colours and symbols. Visuals help you to remember facts.

Learn your work: Develop your memory skills. Use spider diagrams to help. Use learning tools:

Mnemonics, rhymes and acronyms.

Make a mind map: Put in the main topic headings and see how many terms and points you can

remember, then research areas you find difficult and add to your map.

Make a poster on a topic: Make it colourful and put it on your wall.

Record: Try to put important facts, quotes and formulae on your phone if this suits you. If you hear

them and read them, they are more likely to register. For language speaking tests record your answers

and learn the answers to the speaking booklet questions. Remember not to take your phone to the

examination room.

Talk: Read your notes out loud, another way to get ideas to register in your mind.

Test: See what you remember about your notes. Study a few questions for a few minutes and then

write as much as you can remember. Test your understanding/learning. Work through past exam

papers to keep you focused on what is required. Get these marked by subject teachers. Know how to

write an essay answer – with both sides of an issue. Complete the practice exam questions you are

given by your teacher – go back over them and check your targets for improving. Do one of the quizzes

on the VLE or BBC Bitesize.

Time: Work through past exam papers against the clock. It’s an excellent way of getting up to speed.

Practise in short spells, often.

Write revision cards on each of the main headings or terms – test each other, read over them regularly

to help you remember.

Seek help/advice

Always ask your teachers for advice and support.

Seek help from friends and family.

For language speaking tests, practise by getting someone to ask you the questions and help you with

your speaking.

Work together with friends and share ideas.

Ask for help with organisation, time management and perseverance.

Ask for help testing your knowledge and keeping on target. Create question and answer cards for

people to test you.

Know how to write an essay answer – address both sides of an issue.

You can get help and advice from a Connexions advisor. Ask your coach about how to arrange an

appointment.


Staying Calm

Be prepared. Create a ‘Revision Timetable’ with breaks and meals. Short, intensive sessions for

revision are better than long revision periods. Make a plan with a realistic timescale so that you can

avoid any last minute panic. Once you have a plan in place, stick to it!

Know your strong and weak subjects and focus your revision plan accordingly.

Set targets that you know you can reach and tick them off as you accomplish them.

Know exactly what to revise. If you don’t, ask.

Plan what you will do – which topics and which method of revision. Try to tackle topics you find

difficult.

Understand the skills required by each subject.

Make your own revision notes. You’ll learn them as you write them, once you’ve written them out,

you’re almost there.

Organise your files and books.

Break up your work into manageable sections.

Have copies of any revision material/self-test material produced by the subject area.

Prepare in advance. See teachers during enhancements to reinforce revision material and revision

techniques.

Enquire about booster classes to develop your understanding further.

Think about where you revise to achieve the maximum learning environment for you.

Stay healthy. Relax and exercise. Make responsible choices. Plan your social time carefully, so that you

have a good balance between family, study, work and your social life. Take regular breaks when

revising.

If unsure about anything, ask your coach, a friend or your teacher.

Stay determined. Be confident. If you’re positive about exams, you should take in more information and remember it when it counts.

Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Use the Rawlins’ LRC. Don’t forget you can visit the library for books on how to revise and borrow study guides for specific subjects.

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) The VLE is packed with revision material, quizzes and definitions to help you.

Use the Rawlins website http://elearning.rawlinsacademy.org.uk/

Use the internet to aid revision www.samlearning.com (use your log-in details) www.bbc.co.uk/schools/bitesize http://www.mymaths.co.uk

Check your dates Check the date and time of your exams on your timetable so that you know exactly when your exams are. This will help you to schedule your revision time.

http://elearning.rawlinsacademy.org.uk/

http://www.samlearning.com/

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

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/


On the day

Attend the strategy session before the exam for last minute reminders and effective preparation.

Eat something before the exam so that you are not hungry. Food fuels the brain. A healthy diet and a

good night’s sleep will help you to be alert during the exam.

Allow plenty of time – aim to arrive at least 20 minutes before the exam starts.

Look at the seating plan outside the room to help you to find your seat quickly.

Do not bring mobile phones into the exam room.

Make sure you arrive prepared for the exam with black pens and pencils, ruler and any other materials

you are allowed to take in with you, such as a calculator. Unless your pencil case is transparent it is not

allowed on your desk but should be left in your bag or placed on the floor by your desk. Calculator

cases are not allowed on your desk either.

Correcting fluid may not be used.

The invigilator will direct you as to where to leave your bag/coat etc. There must be no talking.

Read the questions very carefully or if it is a verbal question listen carefully.

Use all the time available for completing and checking the exam.

You must not communicate with any other candidate. If you need attention raise your hand and wait

for an invigilator to come to you.

Remain seated at the end and leave silently when dismissed.

Refer to your folder/books You should have notes on everything.

Attend enhancement sessions These are available every week and there are revision sessions at Easter and half-term. See the following pages for more information.


ENGLISH

Director of Learning: Cathy Robinson Subject Leader: Luke Elliott

English Language Specification A Exam – 2 June 2015

Unit 1 60% of the total marks – Exam. 2 June 2015 2 Papers to be sat consecutively on the same day - 1 hour each. Paper 1 Reading response to non-fiction/media texts - 30%. Paper 2 Two questions testing writing which are transactional. Examples include writing that seeks to

Explain, Persuade, Argue or Describe - 30%.

Unit 3 40% of the total marks - Controlled Assessments Controlled Assessments split into 4 pieces of writing: Part A - Understanding Creative Texts:

2 Pieces of creative writing Part B - Understanding Creative Texts - 2 pieces of writing based on:

A piece of prose Spoken language study – An investigation into the spoken mode

English Literature Specification A Exams – 18 May 2015 and 22 May 2015

Unit 1 40% of the total marks – Exam. Exploring Modern Texts – 18 May 2015 One question on a studied drama - ‘An Inspector Calls’ or ‘Much Ado About Nothing’. One question split into two parts on the novel studied - e.g. ‘Never Let Me Go’, ‘A Christmas Carol’.

Unit 2 35% of the total marks – Exam. Cultural Texts and Poetry – 22 May 2015 Two questions:

One question on a studied prose text from a different culture - e.g. ‘Of Mice and Men’. Question 2 will ask students to write about 2 unseen\unstudied poems and compare them.

Unit 3 25% of the total marks – Controlled Assessment – Shakespeare and the Literary Heritage A Controlled Assessment that will ask students to compare a Shakespeare play with another text from

the English Literary Heritage -e.g. a novel or piece of poetry.

GCSE English Specification A Exam – 2 June 2015

Unit 1 60% of the total marks – Exam. 2 June 2015 2 Papers to be sat consecutively on the same day - 1 hour each. Paper 1 Reading response to non-fiction/media texts - 30%. Paper 2 Two questions testing writing which are ‘transactional. Examples include writing that seeks to

Explain, Persuade, Argue or Describe - 30%.

Unit 3 40% of the total marks - Controlled Assessments 2 Controlled Assessments split into 5 pieces of writing:

Part A Understanding Creative Texts - 2 Pieces of creative writing Part B Understanding Creative Texts - 3 pieces of writing based on:

A prose text from a different culture - e.g. ‘Of Mice and Men’ A Shakespeare text Poetry from the Literary Heritage - e.g. Wilfred Owen, William Blake


Revision Advice

English/English Language Refine your exam technique by sitting past papers in exam conditions. Attend enhancements and lectures as necessary. Access revision websites:

• http://wjec.co.uk

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

• http://www.englishbiz.co.uk/

• http://www.educationquizzes.com/gcse/english/

• http://revisionworld.co.uk/gcse-revision/english-language

• http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/english

Revision Websites: English Literature Make sure you have read your prose/drama texts at least 3 times before the exam. Practise your exam technique by answering past questions in timed conditions. Type the name of the poem/novel or drama into Google, followed by the word “analysis” (e.g. “Never Let Me Go analysis”. This will yield lots of revision websites. Some texts are available free online -e.g. “Of Mice and Men”, “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “Much Ado about Nothing”. Type the name of the text followed by the words “actual text” to view/download these files. Revision websites for literature include:

• http://www.shmoop.com

• http://sparknotes.com

http://wjec.co.uk/

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

http://www.englishbiz.co.uk/

http://www.educationquizzes.com/gcse/english/

http://revisionworld.co.uk/gcse-revision/english-language

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/english

http://www.shmoop.com/

http://sparknotes.com/


MATHEMATICS

Director of Learning: Phill Greenwood Subject Leader: Phill Greenwood

GCSE Mathematics Exams – 4 June 2015 50% (non-calculator) and 8 June 50% (calculator) Make sure you are doing the following:

Completing all the homework given by the teacher on specific topics.

Completing the tasks that have been set by your teacher on ‘My Maths’.

Past papers: attempt to do as many questions as possible when you’re given them to do for homework. Work on the feedback you are given after they have been marked.

Work with your teacher on identifying the topics that you need to improve upon. Together, come up with a revision plan using all of the above.

Useful revision sites Use ‘You tube’ – Search for topics you need help with. You will find lots of useful videos and explanations. Always start your search with GCSE Mathematics e.g. If the topic is ‘Simultaneous Equations’ search ‘GCSE Mathematics Simultaneous Equations’ www.mymaths.co.uk Parents and students will need to use the following login and password

Login: rawlins

Password: angle

Complete the ‘Booster Tasks’ for your level. www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/

Enhancements Remember you will be either required to come to a particular session on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday after school or you can voluntarily attend one of the sessions. If you are coming voluntarily please be prepared to bring some questions or a topic with you that you’re stuck on.

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/

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


SCIENCE Director of Learning: Paul Ingley

Subject Leader: Oliver Boden

BIOLOGY

Exam Date(s):

Students should see their subject teacher to complete the above information.

GCSE Sciences at Rawlins are modern courses that will stimulate students’ interest in how science works. They are built around practical investigation and a sound understanding of the context and application of science to the real world. The Biology GCSE is split into the following three modules: Biology 1

How human bodies respond to changes

Health and drugs

Infectious diseases

Why individuals of the same species differ

Cloning and genetic engineering Biology 2

How plants obtain food

Energy and biomass in the food chain

Waste material from plants and animals

The function of enzymes

Homeostasis

Human characteristics and inheritance Biology 3

Transport of substances in animals and plants

Function of the kidney

Micro-organisms and their uses

Using micro-organisms safely

Useful websites: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ https://samlearning.com/

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

https://samlearning.com/


SCIENCE

Director of Learning: Paul Ingley Subject Leader: Andrew Jones

CHEMISTRY

Exam Date(s):


GCSE Sciences at Rawlins are modern courses that will stimulate students’ interest in how science works. They are built around practical investigation and a sound understanding of the context and application of science to the real world. The Chemistry GCSE is split into the following three modules: Chemistry 1

Obtaining and using limestone

Obtaining and using metals

Getting fuels from crude oil

How polymers and ethanol are made from oil

Plant oils

Changes in the Earth and its atmosphere Chemistry 2

The structure of substances

How structures influence the properties and uses of substances

Chemical reactions and calculations

Rates of chemical reactions

Heat changes in chemical reactions

Using ions in solutions Chemistry 3

Understanding and using the periodic table

Neutralisation reactions

What is in the water we drink?

Energy changes in chemical reactions

Identifying and analysing substances?





SCIENCE

Director of Learning: Paul Ingley Subject Leader: Julie Ferris

PHYSICS

Exam Date(s):


GCSE Sciences at Rawlins are modern courses that will stimulate students’ interest in how science works. They are built around practical investigation and a sound understanding of the context and application of science to the real world.

The Physics GCSE is split into the following three modules: Physics 1

Factors affecting the transfer of heat (thermal) energy

The efficient use of energy

Electrical devices and the generation of electricity

The electromagnetic spectrum

The uses and dangers of radioactive substances?

The origins of the Universe

Physics 2

Calculations and graphs of motion and forces

Kinetic energy and momentum

Static electricity

Factors affecting the flow of electrical current

The safe use of mains electricity

The power of electrical appliances

What happens to radioactive substances when they decay?

Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion

Physics 3

The turning effect of forces

Circular motion and gravity

Mirrors and lenses

Sound and ultrasound

Motors and generators

Transformers and the national grid

The life history of stars





SCIENCE

Director of Learning: Paul Ingley Subject Leader: Paul Ingley

ADDITIONAL SCIENCE

Exam Date(s):


GCSE Sciences at Rawlins are modern courses that will stimulate students’ interest in how science works. They are built around practical investigation and a sound understanding of the context and application of science to the real world. The Additional Science GCSE is split into the following three modules: Biology 2

How plants obtain food

Energy and biomass in the food chain

Waste material from plants and animals

The function of enzymes

Homeostasis

Human characteristics and inheritance Chemistry 2

The structure of substances

How structures influence the properties and uses of substances

Chemical reactions and calculations

Rates of chemical reactions

Heat changes in chemical reactions

Using ions in solutions

Physics 2

Calculations and graphs of motion and forces

Kinetic energy and momentum

Static electricity

Factors affecting the flow of electrical current

The safe use of mains electricity

The power of electrical appliances

What happens to radioactive substances when they decay?

Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion





SCIENCE

Director of Learning: Paul Ingley Subject Leader: Paul Ingley

CORE SCIENCE

Exam Date(s):


GCSE Sciences at Rawlins are modern courses that will stimulate students’ interest in how science works. They are built around practical investigation and a sound understanding of the context and application of science to the real world. The Core Science GCSE is split into the following three modules: Biology 1

How human bodies respond to changes

Health and drugs

Infectious diseases

Why individuals of the same species differ

Cloning and genetic engineering Chemistry 1

Obtaining and using limestone

Obtaining and using metals

Getting fuels from crude oil

How polymers and ethanol are made from oil

Plant oils

Changes in the Earth and its atmosphere

Physics 1

Factors affecting the transfer of heat (thermal) energy

The efficient use of energy

Electrical devices and the generation of electricity

The electromagnetic spectrum

The uses and dangers of radioactive substances

The origins of the Universe





GCSE COMPUTER SCIENCE

Director of Learning: Phill Greenwood Subject Leader: Haylee Green

Controlled Assessment Worth 25% and is 15 hours

Exam - 3 June 2015 (am)

Written paper is worth 75% and is 2 hours. 5 questions, 90 marks. Each question is set in an everyday context, something pupils can relate to, and has multiple parts. Questions are ramped, i.e. they get steadily more difficult. Quality of Written Communication (QWC) is assessed in an extended writing question towards the end of the paper. As well as using correct spelling, punctuation and grammar, pupils are expected to use write neatly, organise the answer well and use specialist computer science terms correctly and appropriately. Question Styles:

Short answer State Give List

Open response Describe Explain Apply

Algorithms Write Draw

Extended writing Evaluate Discuss

Revision materials will be provided by Mr Robson in class. Resources are also available on the VLE.


GCSE ICT

Director of Learning: Phill Greenwood Subject Leader: Haylee Green

Controlled Assessment Worth 60% and is 40 hours.

Exam - 13 May 2015 (am)

Written paper is worth 40% and is 1.5 hours. The examination paper is a question and answer booklet consisting of five compulsory questions. Each question has several parts. A variety of question styles are used: multiple-choice, short answer and extended-writing. The total number of marks available for the examination paper is 80. Revision materials have been provided by Mr Khodiara in class (workbooks and guides). Past Papers will also be provided in class. Resources are also available on the VLE.


AWARD IN PERSONAL AND SOCIAL EDUCATION (PSE)

Director of Learning: Natalie Arrowsmith Subject Leader: Helen Stocks

Advice for students: There is no exam for AQA Award in PSE so students will be entirely focussed on coursework. The help sheets, assessments and links are on the VLE in the AQA 5800 course in the Personal Development area. The award comprises of 4 units of coursework. Students are welcome to complete the certificate for the equivalence of a full GCSE. This requires 7 units of coursework. Regular catch up sessions are run in enhancement on Wednesday evenings in F12 and on Thursdays in G12. Lunchtime sessions will be in G12 on demand.

Useful revision sites Careers: http://www.leicester.gov.uk/connexions – Information about courses, apprenticeships, and vacancies; useful tips on how to make a good explanation; help with your personal life. Health:http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/teengirls/Pages/teengirlshome.aspx http://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/TeenBoys/Pages/Teenboyshome.aspx Higher Education: http://www.ucas.ac.uk/ All you need to know about applying to University. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/index.htm Information from the government on money, driving, health, crime and justice. Drug Education: http://www.talktofrank.com/ Relationships & Sex education: http://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/sexualHealthtopics/Pages/Sexual-health-hub.aspx Student finance: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/overview http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/

http://www.leicester.gov.uk/connexions

http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/teengirls/Pages/teengirlshome.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/TeenBoys/Pages/Teenboyshome.aspx

http://www.ucas.ac.uk/

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/index.htm

http://www.talktofrank.com/

http://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/sexualHealthtopics/Pages/Sexual-health-hub.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/sexualHealthtopics/Pages/Sexual-health-hub.aspx

https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/overview

http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/


FRENCH/SPANISH

Director of Learning: Cathy Robinson Subject Leader: Rachel McQuail

Exams - French Unit 1 Listening Tuesday 12 May (am), Unit 2 Reading Tuesday 12 May (am), Spanish Unit 1 Listening Friday 15 May (am), Unit 2 Reading Friday 15 May (am)

Students taking French or Spanish should have already completed 60% of their GCSE. There will be a second chance to improve on the last score as long as it is completed by the end of March 2015. As before you will be asked to read and listen to some short and longer texts in the foreign language and answer questions. Make sure you attempt all questions and write clearly. Most responses are multiple choice with a small proportion requiring a response in English. Make sure you are familiar with the different question formats.

Length of Exam GCSE French/Spanish full course Foundation Reading 30 minutes 20% of grade Foundation Listening 35 minutes 20% of grade Higher Reading 50 minutes 20% of grade Higher Listening 45 minutes 20% of grade Speaking 2 tasks 30% of grade Writing 2 tasks 30% of grade

Attend enhancement to practise past papers, particularly listening and work with the transcript. Pay particular attention to synonyms, antonyms and negatives. You must know those all-important ‘little’ words, prepositions, connectives and adverbs. You should be able to recognise different tenses, this is particularly crucial at higher level.

Remember to use learning techniques which suit you. Highlight key words and phrases in your exercise books.

Look back over vocab lists. Make links between words – synonyms. Can you recognise the different tenses?

Use vocabulary to test yourself or challenge a friend. Use Sam Learning to access Reading and Listening tasks at home. Listen to passages, make notes on what you have heard and then check the transcript to see how

close you are. You should be using the revision guide and workbook on a regular basis (available in LRC).

Remember that transcripts are also available online.

Useful websites www.bbc.co.uk/education http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/languages/new/french_overview.php?id=11&prev=11 (French) www.memrise.com (French and Spanish) to learn vocabulary www.languagesonline.org.uk (all languages) www.frenchrevision.co.uk (French) www.zut.org.uk (French) free at weekend and during the week after 4pm and before 9am http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/ (Spanish) http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/languages/new/spanish_materials.php?id=08&prev=08 (Spanish

AQA) past papers to practise http://www.studyspanish.com/ (Spanish)

http://www.ver-taal.com/trailers.htm (Spanish) listening exercises

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

http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/languages/new/french_overview.php?id=11&prev=11

http://www.memrise.com/

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

http://www.frenchrevision.co.uk/

http://www.zut.org.uk/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/

http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/languages/new/spanish_materials.php?id=08&prev=08

http://www.studyspanish.com/

http://www.ver-taal.com/trailers.htm


TEXTILES

Director of Learning: Vicki Carter-Bland Subject Leader: Rita Hicklin

Exam - Tuesday 19 May 2015 (2 hours)

Advice on marks: The paper is worth 120 marks. Try and allow 5 minutes at the beginning and end to read questions and check answers. The paper consists of a variety of different sized questions. You will be expected to draw for some of the questions. Make sure you sketch clearly, add colour and annotate in as much detail as possible. You must bring your own colouring pencils along with a pen, pencil, ruler and rubber. Check the number of marks available for each question and complete accordingly e.g. for 2 marks make sure you include two main points.

Preliminary material for the research context and theme will be released in March 2015. This is an outline on the structure of the exam:

Fibres, fabrics and components.

Decorative technique with explanation of how to do it.

Colour.

Flow diagram of how you would make a textile product.

Identify quality control points.

Explain how this would be made in quantity in industry.

Investigate issues related to how use of sustainable and recycled products can help protect the environment.

Modern materials such as Gortex, Coolmax, Micro encapsulation, reflective, etc.

SMART materials that incorporate electronics, such as GPS, sound systems, body sensor monitors.

Recycled materials, upcycling, sustainable and environmentally friendly fibres such as Lyocell and Tencel.

Care Labels and how they would be used on a variety of products to instruct customers in correct aftercare.

Investigate how modern progress in Science and Technology is used in Textiles. Refer to the VLE GCSE Textiles site for the PowerPoint on this examination.

Useful website www.dupont.com

http://www.dupont.com/


FOOD

Director of Learning: Vicki Carter-Bland Subject Leader: Alison Murray

Exam - Monday 1 June 2015 2 hours Revise all Year 10 theory and design process.

Advice on marks:

The paper is worth 120 marks. Try and allow 5 minutes at the beginning and end to read questions and check answers. The paper consists of a variety of different sized questions. You will be expected to draw for some of the questions. Make sure you sketch clearly, add colour and annotate in as much detail as possible. You must bring your own colouring pencils along with a pen, pencil, ruler and rubber. Check the number of marks available for each question and complete accordingly e.g. for 2 marks make sure you include two main points. Preliminary material for the research context and theme will be released in March 2015 This is an outline on the structure of the exam:

Research recipes and prepare two ideas, one of which you will develop into a final idea with accurate recipes in grammes. You need to explain how this product would be made in quantity in industry.

Eat well plate and NSP and 5 a day.

Sensory analysis.

The danger zone.

Healthy options.

Hygiene and food poisoning in high risk protein foods.

Bread making theory and manufacture – breads from different cultures.

Nutritional requirements and functions of protein foods.

Food trends.

Ingredients and nutrition.

Presentation technique with explanation of how to do it.

System and control flow diagrams of how you would make this product.

Identify quality control points.

Clearly understand what the difference is between a design specification and a manufacturing specification.

Standard components and what their advantages and disadvantages are.

CAD and CAM in the developments of sandwich products.

Packaging and labelling of food products.

Useful Websites: www.nutrition.org.uk www.foodforum.org.uk www.bbc.co.uk/food

http://www.nutrition.org.uk/

http://www.foodforum.org.uk/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food


PRODUCT DESIGN

Director of Learning: Vicki Carter-Bland Subject Leader: Jackie Taylor

Exam - 2 Hours Monday 22 June 2015 Advice on marks:

The paper is worth 120 marks. Try and allow 5 minutes at the beginning and end to read questions and check answers. The paper consists of a variety of different sized questions. You will be expected to draw for some of the questions. Make sure you sketch clearly, add colour and annotate in as much detail as possible. You must bring your own colouring pencils along with a pen, pencil, ruler and rubber. Check the number of marks available for each question and complete accordingly e.g. for 2 marks make sure you include two main points. Preliminary material for the research context and theme will be released in March 2015 This is an outline on the structure of the exam:

Materials and their properties (woods, metals, plastics, paper and board).

Renewable and non-renewable materials.

Materials used in manufacturing processes.

Design and the environment.

The design process.

User groups.

Scales of production.

Human factors.

Packaging.

Manufacturing in Quantity.

Product Evolution.

Product lifecycle.

CAD and CAM.

Quality assurance and quality control.

Useful website www.technologystudent.com

http://www.technologystudent.com/


SOCIOLOGY

Director of Learning: Laura Watts Subject leader: Kyle Randall

Exams - Paper 1 & 3 (Unit B671 & B673) Monday 11 May (pm) 2015, Paper 2 (Unit B672) Thursday 14 May (pm) 2015

Exam time

Paper 1 (Unit B671): Sociology basics (1 hour; 60 marks; 25% of GCSE). Paper 2 (Unit B672): Socialisation, culture and identity (1 hour 30mins; 120 marks; 50% of GCSE). Paper 3 (Unit B673): Applying sociological research techniques (1 hour; 60 marks; 25% of GCSE).

Topic areas

Paper 1 (Unit B671): Sociology basics

Section A – Investigating society (research methods): primary methods, conducting research, ethical issues, different types of data, quantitative evidence, qualitative evidence, evaluation.

Section B – The basics: key concepts, process of socialisation, agents of socialisation, gender identities. Paper 2 (Unit B672): Socialisation, culture and identity

Family: including family and identity, traditional definitions of the family, structural change in the family, changing family relationships.

Crime & deviance: including definitions of crime and deviance, controlling deviance and crime, patterns of crime, explanations of crime.

Youth: including defining youth, control through peer groups and gangs, youth subcultures, gangs. Note: Paper 2 offers six optional sections from which students must only answer the three that they have been taught (i.e. the above). Paper 3 (Unit B673): Applying sociological research techniques

Pre-release: booklet research methods.

Tips for revision & the exam

Provide examples from your studies in the exam. Be aware of the world around you – topical issues on the topics we have covered. Attempt exam papers and work on feedback. Attend enhancements.

Support/revision materials

“OCR - Sociology” by Jacobs-Roth, Taylor, Viveash & Waterworth (ISBN 978-0-435807-57-3). GCSE sociology revision guide given in lessons (copies available on VLE). Copies of exam papers to be given in lessons. Class notes in exercise books. Weekly enhancement sessions.


GEOGRAPHY

Director of Learning: Laura Watts Subject Leader: Alex Lester

Exams - Unit 1 Physical Geography Tuesday 19 May 2015 (pm), Unit 2 Human Geography Wednesday 3 June 2015 (pm)

Breakdown of Exam Unit 1 and 2 exams are each 1hr 30 long Students have two sections to answer, they must choose one from section A and one from section B. Students can then choose where they answer their third question from- A or B.

Unit 1 – Physical Geography Revise…

The challenge of weather and climate

The coastal zone

The Living World

Unit 2 – Human Geography Revise…

Globalisation

Changing Urban Environments

Tourism

Useful resources GCSE AQA Geography A Textbook CGP GCSE AQA A Geography Revision Guide and Practice Book http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-a-9030

Tips for revision and the exam

Provide examples from your studies in the exam. Revise and learn key terms. Be aware of the world around you – include case studies/examples. Attempt exam papers and work on feedback. Attend enhancements.

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-a-9030


BUSINESS STUDIES

Director of Learning: Laura Watts Subject Leader: Rohina Dassu

Examination board: AQA Wednesday 20th May 2015 (am)

Unit 1: Setting up a Business - 1 hour; worth 40% of GCSE This is a structured question paper.

All questions are compulsory, and candidates answer on the question paper.

There are 60 marks for this paper.

Topic Areas: Starting a Business:

This section looks at the setting up and operation of a business. It explores the activities of business and the reasons for success or failure. It encourages candidates to appreciate that businesses must operate within society and that this involves businesses engaging with a wide range of stakeholders who will hold differing perspectives.

Marketing: This section provides an introduction to marketing within the context of a business with a limited budget. Consideration is given to the role of information technology in marketing.

Finance: This section introduces the importance of finance to a business. It investigates sources of finance and financial advice when setting up a small business. Candidates will be introduced to basic financial terms and simple cash flow statements.

People in Businesses: This section considers suitable ways by which businesses might recruit, motivate and retain staff.

Operations Management: This section considers the importance of operational decisions in managing a business. It explores how operations management can help a business to be more effective, and the role technology can play in this process.

Useful Resources for Revision & Support:

AQA GCSE Business Studies: Student's Book ISBN-13: 978-1844894147

www.tutor2u.net www.bized.co.uk www.businesstudiesonline.co.uk CGP revision guide and accompanying workbook

Advice for students:

Learn the definitions of the key business terminology

Remember the guidance given on how to answer the 6 and 9 mark questions

Always remember to write within the context of the case study

Keep up to date with the news and be ready to answer questions with examples of events happening in the news

http://www.tutor2u.net/

http://www.bized.co.uk/

http://www.businesstudiesonline.co.uk/


BUSINESS STUDIES

Director of Learning: Laura Watts Subject Leader: Rohina Dassu

Exam - Friday 5 June 2015 Unit 2: Growing as a Business - 1 hour; worth 35% of GCSE

This is a structured question paper.

All questions are compulsory, and candidates answer on the question paper.

There are 60 marks for this paper.

Topic Areas: The Business Organisation:

This section builds upon the work of Unit 1, and considers how the methods of expansion and objectives of larger businesses might differ from smaller businesses.

Marketing: This section builds upon marketing concepts introduced in Unit 1 and relates them to the context of a growing business. Candidates will investigate each component of the marketing mix and review how a large business may choose the most appropriate components of the marketing mix and alter its marketing mix in response to market forces.

Finance: This section introduces candidates to aspects of finance faced by large businesses. Candidates will become familiar with the sources of finance available to large businesses, compared to the small/start-up businesses covered in Unit 1. Basic, simplified financial statements are introduced in this section and candidates will be expected to be able to analyse the content of these documents.

People in Businesses: This section introduces candidates to the human resources function in a large business. Candidates will also be introduced to the different organisational structures of a business and the processes by which businesses recruit, motivate and retain their employees.

Operations Management: This section introduces candidates to the organisation of production or service provision. Candidates will increase their understanding of production methods to include flow production. The concepts of efficiency and quality assurance are introduced in this section.

Useful Resources for Revision & Support: AQA GCSE Business Studies: Student's book ISBN-13: 978-1844894147 www.tutor2u.net www.bized.co.uk www.businessstudiesonline.co.uk CGP revision guide and accompanying workbook

Advice for students: Learn the definitions of the key business terminology

Remember the guidance given on how to answer the 6 and 9 mark questions

Always remember to write within the context of the case study

http://www.tutor2u.net/

http://www.bized.co.uk/

http://www.businessstudiesonline.co.uk/


Keep up to date with the news and be ready to answer questions with examples of events happening in the news


GCSE HISTORY

Director of Learning: Laura Watts

Subject Leader: Laura Watts

Examination board: Edexcel Syllabus: History B Each section is worth 25% of the final grade

Exams - Monday 1 June 2015 (am) Medicine & Public Health, Wednesday 10 June 2015 (am)The American West, Tuesday 16 June 2015 (am) The Transformation of Surgery The syllabus comprises four parts: three exams to be taken at the end of the course plus one controlled assessment section. Further information on the three exams follows: Unit 1A: Medicine and Public Health: AD50 – present day This section looks at the reasons for change and continuity in medical knowledge and treatments over a long period of time. We also study the ways in which Public Health has developed since Roman times. The factors of War, Religion, Chance, Government, Science and Technology, Individuals and Communication are all considered. Unit 2B: The American West: 1840 –1895

This enquiry examines in depth the way in which the American West was settled and developed by various groups of people between 1840 and 1895, such as the Homesteaders, the Cattle Ranchers, the Mormons and Gold Prospectors, and the impact of this on the Native American peoples. The emphasis is on the reasons for the westward movement of the frontier and the conflicts that resulted from the clash of different cultures and lifestyles. Unit 3A: The Transformation of Surgery: 1845-1918 The focus of this unit of work is on the comparison and analysis of a range of source materials relating to the way surgery was perceived before anaesthetics were available. Topics include discussion of developments in dealing with the three main problems in surgery:

Dealing with pain and developments in anaesthetics; the work of Simpson.

Dealing with infection and developments in antiseptics; the work of Lister.

Dealing with blood loss and the discovery of blood types, blood banks, transfusions.


PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Director of Learning: Matt Byrne Subject Leader: Matt Byrne

Practical controlled assessments no date set yet - TBA

Including Analysis of Performance verbal examinations (60%). Students will take four 1 hour controlled assessment exams.

Exam - Friday 15 May 2015 - (40%)

1 hour 30 minute paper including multiple choice questions, short answers and extended writing answers based upon 10 specific topic areas.

Topics to revise for theory exam Section 1.1: Healthy, active lifestyles Topic 1.1.1: Healthy, active lifestyles and how they could benefit you Topic 1.1.2: Influences on your healthy, active lifestyle Topic 1.1.3: Exercise and fitness as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Topic 1.1.4: Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Topic 1.1.5: Your personal health and wellbeing Section 1.2: Your healthy, active body Topic 1.2.1: Physical activity and your healthy mind and body 15 Topic 1.2.2: A healthy, active lifestyle and your cardiovascular system Topic 1.2.3: A healthy, active lifestyle and your respiratory system Topic 1.2.4: A healthy, active lifestyle and your muscular system Topic 1.2.5: A healthy, active lifestyle and your skeletal system

Helpful hints Learn to reproduce the “cheat sheet” of mnemonics (A Boy Called Peter Runs Slowly) etc. This sheet can be written onto the back of your exam paper for a quick reference guide.

Learn edexcel definitions from the glossary of terms. Write a brief plan before attempting longer questions. Each student has been given a Revision Guide and Revision Workbook. Use these frequently and refer back to them, even if you feel that you have completed a section. Remember that these books have the answers in and worked examples. They also detail how to answer exam questions and topic areas where students have previously come unstuck. Complete all homework tasks, read the staff feedback and act upon it for improvement. Practise by completing past papers and reviewing your progress by looking at the mark scheme.

Useful websites Revision: www.mypeexam.com (full videos of all topic areas) Specification: http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/pe/Pages/default.aspx

Past Papers: Exam papers will be available via insight with key questions set as homework.

http://www.mypeexam.com/

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/pe/Pages/default.aspx


GCSE FINE ART AND GCSE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

Director of Learning: Vicki Carter-Bland Subject Leader: Clare Bradley

Exam dates - Tuesday 14/Wednesday 15 April and Thursday 16/Friday 17 April

The Art exam is an externally set art project based on a subject/theme from a list of options. The pre-release papers with these options on have been issued to students and are also available on the VLE. On the VLE there is also a PowerPoint of artists as a starting point for each topic, as well as a checklist, week by week planner for the exam, with weekly home works, to let students know what they should be working on each week. Parents are encouraged to discuss these with their child.

Students will have 10 weeks to do preparation towards the final piece of Art work. During this time individual advice and targets are given to each student and recorded on the weekly feedback sheet in the back of their exam sketchbook/journal. Students will then have two days (10 hours) to complete their final piece in the sat exam. All preparatory work must be submitted on Friday 1st May by 3.00pm. The final piece is submitted at the end of the 2nd day of their 2-day exam.

Students are marked on their research skills, development of ideas, experimenting with a range of materials and techniques and making links with artists, craftspeople and designers, and the final artwork.

Top Tips for Success:

Follow advice given by your teachers to improve your work. Your sketchbook/journal is artwork - make it interesting and fun. Be brave. Experiment with different materials and techniques. Artist studies are very important, make sure they are relevant to your theme - you must

analyse and evaluate artworks, you must ‘work in the style of artists’ (visual analysis). Visit galleries (for example New Walk Museum & Gallery in Leicester) and exhibitions (including

virtual galleries – see list below) and document these in your sketchbooks Use specialist Art language, for example tone, line, form, structure, texture... Annotate your sketchbooks, say 'WHY' you like or dislike something and explain clearly how

your ideas have developed; say ‘HOW’ you would improve your work. Use Primary research - take photographs, do direct observational studies. Use ICT - scan your work and objects, use the digital camera and Photoshop to develop

your ideas further. Make sure you show in your ideas how your final piece is linked to your sketchbook/journal

work. Work at home and use enhancement time in the art department.

Useful websites and galleries

http://www.artist-info.com/ http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/ http://www.artmovements.co.uk/home.htm http://www.leicester.gov.uk/museums/ http://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org http://www.bmag.org.uk/ http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/ http://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/ http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/ http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/

http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/ http://www.npg.org.uk/ http://www.tate.org.uk/ http://www.nationalgalleries.org/ http://www.artmuseumnetwork.com/

http://www.artist-info.com/

http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/

http://www.artmovements.co.uk/home.htm

http://www.leicester.gov.uk/museums/

http://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/

http://www.bmag.org.uk/

http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/

http://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/

http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/

http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/

http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/

http://www.npg.org.uk/

http://www.tate.org.uk/

http://www.nationalgalleries.org/

http://www.artmuseumnetwork.com/


GCSE MUSIC

Director of Learning: Vicki Carter-Bland Subject Leader: Ted Ragg

Exam Date - June 5 2015

This is the only unit of your GCSE that is like a traditional exam and is worth 20%.

You will sit at desks in the hall and listen to a CD of musical excerpts.

The exam will last for around an hour and contain about 10 questions.

What will I need to answer?

You will be asked questions on whether you hear any of the following elements of music:

Types of instruments.

Textures – homophonic, polyphonic, antiphonal, monophonic, unison, octaves.

Cadences – perfect, imperfect.

Intervals – 2nds – 7ths; major or minor.

Time signatures – simple or compound.

Tonality – major, minor, pentatonic, blues, whole-tone, atonal, chromatic.

Compositional devices – sequence, imitation, modulation, augmentation, ground bass, drone

Chords – tonic, dominant, seventh.

Playing techniques – pizzicato, muted, pitch bend.

Melodic shape – step, scalic, triadic, leaps.

Singing ranges – Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass (SATB).

Rhythms – dotted, triplets, hemiola, syncopation

Dynamics – piano, forte, dim, rall.

Tempo – Presto, Allegro, Moderato, Andante, Largo.

Advice

Use the two minute period before the CD plays to read the questions and ‘prepare your ears’

Use the period of silence at the end of the CD to check your answers.

Answer all questions – there are only a few possible answers.

This exam is more a test of a skill (listening) than knowledge. Train your ear to listen acutely to any type of music and ask yourself questions such as: does the melody go up or down? Is it all the same dynamic? Can you tap the pulse? Can you clap the rhythm? How many parts are involved in the music?

Useful revision sites: www.philharmonia.co.uk/thesoundexchange/the_orchestra/instruments/ www.ipl.org/div/mushist/ www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpf3cdm www.rawlinsmusic.blogspot.co.uk http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instruments

http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/thesoundexchange/the_orchestra/instruments/

http://www.ipl.org/div/mushist/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpf3cdm

http://www.rawlinsmusic.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instruments


DRAMA

Director of Learning: Vicki Carter-Bland Subject Leader: Sarah Cantle

Final exam - Monday 20 - Friday 24 April 2015

Students will use their lessons before this date to block their performances, set lights, sound and music, costume, set designs or props for completion of their Unit 3 Practical Examination on their devised theme.

Students should ensure that all lines are learnt before/during Easter break. Drama enhancements on Thursdays after school in F1 from Thursday 5 March. Resources for Unit 1 – A Different State of Mind, Unit 2 – One Man, Two Guvnors Live Theatre Review

and Unit 2 – Blood Brothers, are all on the Rawlins VLE and have been emailed to students. Students should make notes and plan their paragraphs at home using the VLE resources, then

complete the work in controlled conditions in Enhancements.

ALL GCSE DRAMA WORK MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE EASTER HOLIDAYS

USEFUL WEBSITES for GCSE Drama - use these websites for independent study:

BBC revision site – http://bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/drama useful for coursework and examination preparation National Theatre –http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk and www.youtube.com/user/NationalTheatre useful for coursework and exam preparation. Stagework - http://www.stagework.org.uk/stageworks/index.html get advice on making a career in theatre and learn about the journey from choosing a script to actually performing it on opening night. The Backstage Information Guides – http://people.bath.ac.uk/su2bc/infoguides/index.shtml this site has lots of technical advice on safety, lighting, sound and stage management in the theatre. Make-Up FX - Lars Carlsson – http://www.makeup-fx.com/Indexeng.html a site dedicated to theatrical make-up, with a step by step pictorial guide to lots of different techniques. Also see : http://www.makeup-fx.com/ General Theatre Links A Thumbnail History of Commedia Dell’Arte http://www.davidclaudon.com/arte/commedia.html an in depth look at Commedia Dell’Arte, with drawings and descriptions of stock characters and their colourful costumes. Wikipedia: Theatre of Ancient Greece http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_ancient_Greece an overview of Ancient Greek theatre, including a look at the costumes traditionally worn and the theatre itself.

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

http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/

http://www.youtube.com/user/NationalTheatre

http://www.stagework.org.uk/stageworks/index.html

http://people.bath.ac.uk/su2bc/infoguides/index.shtml

http://www.makeup-fx.com/Indexeng.html

http://www.makeup-fx.com/

http://www.davidclaudon.com/arte/commedia.html

http://www.davidclaudon.com/arte/commedia.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_theatre

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_ancient_Greece


Shakespeare and the Globe. 60 Second Shakespeare http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/shakespeare/60secondshakespeare/ create your own interpretation of Shakespeare in one minute. Learn film and audio skills online and send us your short film or radio version of a Shakespeare play. Shakespeare’s globe http://shakespeares-globe.com/ about-us/virtualtour take a virtual tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and get an idea of what goes on behind the scenes. Royal Shakespeare Company: Exploring Shakespeare http://www.rsc.org.uk/education/ this site has video clips of actors and directors discussing important parts of the plays and clips of famous scenes from those plays. Mime - The World of Mime Theatre http://www.mime.info/ an online community with lots of articles and resources to give you a great understanding of mime. Mime techniques http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxITQc5uu-g pulling a rope http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb_y4agvt_g trapped in a box http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9Jl3Gt5icI sad emotions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syWma3Yk-yQ afraid and angry (mad) Technical Aspects of Theatre - The Backstage Information Guides http://people.bath.ac.uk/su2bc/infoguides/index.shtml this site has lots of technical advice on safety, lighting, sound and stage management in the theatre. The Costume Page http://www.costumepage.org/ this is a huge collection of information on costume design and its history with loads of links to other pages to help you gain a broader understanding. Applying Theatrical Make-up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5xW-z2lsgs for fake wounds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HF7TcNH4ag for fake bruises http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqh0-0rcL9c for old man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-49qrWfaFc for grey hair http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMW6P-3rnYk for special effects Theatres, Theatre Companies and Drama Schools http://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/content/ National Theatre of Scotland http://www.lyceum.org.uk/ Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh www.traverse.co.uk Traverse Theatre www.rcs.ac.uk Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (Formerly RSAMD) www.cssd.ac.uk Royal Central School of Speech and Drama – Fantastic resources on plays which have been produced in these theatres. Watch videos of rehearsals and interviews with cast, designers and directors and find out about opportunities for wider participation. Other Links www.franticassembly.co.uk Frantic Assembly www.kneehigh.co.uk Kneehigh Theatre – http://dv8.co.uk/ Dv8 www.thestage.co.uk The Stage www.theatrevoice.com Theatrevoice: audio content about British Theatre www.complicite.org Complicite www.royalcourttheatre.co.uk The Royal Court www.nickhernbooks.co.uk Nick Hern Books These links have a wealth of information on production skills, playwrights and performances. Check out their videos.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/shakespeare/60secondshakespeare/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/shakespeare/60secondshakespeare/

http://shakespeares-globe.com/

http://www.rsc.org.uk/exploringshakespeare/

http://www.rsc.org.uk/education/

http://www.mime.info/

http://www.mime.info/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxITQc5uu-g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb_y4agvt_g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9Jl3Gt5icI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syWma3Yk-yQ




http://www.costumepage.org/

http://www.costumepage.org/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5xW-z2lsgs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5xW-z2lsgs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HF7TcNH4ag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqh0-0rcL9c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqh0-0rcL9c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-49qrWfaFc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-49qrWfaFc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMW6P-3rnYk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMW6P-3rnYk

http://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/content/

http://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/content/

http://www.lyceum.org.uk/

http://www.lyceum.org.uk/

http://www.traverse.co.uk/

http://www.traverse.co.uk/

http://www.rcs.ac.uk/

http://www.rcs.ac.uk/

http://www.cssd.ac.uk/

http://www.franticassembly.co.uk/

http://www.kneehigh.co.uk/

http://dv8.co.uk/

http://www.thestage.co.uk/

http://www.theatrevoice.com/

http://www.complicite.org/

http://www.royalcourttheatre.co.uk/

http://www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/


DANCE

Director of Learning: Vicki Carter-Bland

Subject Leader: Amy Walters

Dance Moderation - 28 April 2015 09.00 – 3.00 Exam – 12 June 2015 –GCSE Dance Unit 1 (AQA) (1 hour)

Dance Moderation:

Students will be moderated on Units 3, 4a and 4b. For Unit 4a students will need to present their choreographic notebook. For Unit 4b students will need to present an A4 page of programme notes documenting their choreographic intentions. Students will be required to have music prepared and be dressed appropriately ready for the start at 9am. The moderation process will take 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Written Exam:

Students should revise notes on Bruce’s Ghost Dances and Bintley’s Still Life at the Penguin Café. Having an awareness of other professional choreographic work is valuable but not essential. Students will answer a short and concise written paper focusing on critical analysis and perceptive understanding of two professional works Questions may also refer to the students own performance and/or choreography.

Expectations:

• Describe, analyse, interpret and evaluate features of dance using appropriate terminology. • Compare and contrast different choreographers, dance works, styles and cultural influences. • Understand the relationship between choreography, performance and production including aural and

physical settings, costume and dance for camera. • Ability to use appropriate dance terminology. • Ability to reflect on own performance and choreographic work.


Advice:

Ensure that all your choreographic notebooks are up to date.

Ensure that you look over short questions that we have covered over the duration of the course.

Ensure that your booklets on Bruce’s Ghost Dances and Bintley’s Still Life at the Penguin Café are up to date.

Attend enhancement sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays to get one-to-one assistance with choreography/written work.

Make sure that you hand in draft responses and get feedback for improvement.

Make use of diagrams to assist you when describing choreography.

Useful Websites: http://getrevising.co.uk/resources/subjects/dance/levels/gcse useful revision site http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zg9jtfr http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4230-W-SP-14.PDF AQA Specification 2014

http://getrevising.co.uk/resources/subjects/dance/levels/gcse

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zg9jtfr

http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4230-W-SP-14.PDF


My Revision Schedule

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Finally…

Stay on target

Work hard

Do your best

And look forward to results day on Thursday 20 August 2015

“Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action.”

Walter Anderson

“The best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing;

the worst thing you can do is nothing.” Theodore Roosevelt

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