preparing for exams year 11 nov mocks 2021
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• Preparing for exams is really important
so that you can show your
teachers how
well you are doing in
each subject.
• Mock grades can help you decide which college
courses to apply for, and
at what level
• Mocks are really good practice for your GCSE
exams summer
Why?
What?
• Make sure you know what each exam will be about. The topics
for each subject are listed at the end of this booklet.
Your teachers will also give you lists of topics for the
exam.
• Don’t spend time revising things that won’t be on the exam!
• You can use the list of topics as a checklist
to make sure you have revised everything.
• Revision should be done in chunks of 30 minutes.
• In that 30 minutes, you should revise for 25 minutes and then have a 5 minute break.
• So if you wanted to spend an hour on revision, you would do 25 minutes, have a 5 minute break and then do another 25 minutes. • In that 30 minutes,
you should revise for 25
minutes and then
have a 5 minute break.
• So if you wanted to spend an hour
on revision, you would do 25
minutes, have a 5 minute
break and then do another 25
minutes.
How Long?
There are many
different ways of
revising and some
ways work better for
different people.
However, the
following are key
techniques that
everybody should
stick to.
How?
How to
revise?
• One of the best ways of revising is to test yourself.
• For example, you could make flash cards, with a question on the front
and the answer on the back.
• Or you could look, cover, write, check to help you learn vocabulary.
• Another way is to read your notes or a page in the revision guide and
ask someone to ask questions about
what you have just read.
• There are quizzes you can do on online to test yourself. Your
teachers can give you more
information about specific websites
or apps to help with this.
• Sometimes exam questions can look
difficult because
you are not used
to the way they
are written.
• You can practise exam questions to
help with this and
also to check you
really understand
the subject.
• Again your teachers will be
able to help with
providing exam
questions to have
a go at.
How to check you
have revised?
• Make sure you look after yourself.
• Try to sleep well – get into a routine and relax
before going to bed.
• Put aside specific hours to revise and let people
know. That way you won’t be disturbed and you can
get into a ‘revision pattern’.
• Eat and sleep properly. It is important you keep up
your energy during the exams.
• Physical exercise is an important ingredient for
wellbeing during stressful times.
• Build in ‘down time’ for relaxation when revising.
• Fish, eggs and milk are high in protein which is
used by your brain. Nuts and bananas are a good
source of energy. (Chocolate is OK too but you get
better ‘brain effects’ from a banana!).
• Take breaks! Keeping your brain actively engaged in
your revision can be helped by using a variety of
techniques. Testing yourself at the end of a
revision period will tell you how effectively you
have learned your work.
Finally…
November 2021 Year 11 Mock Timetable - Week One
MFL Listening Tests to take place w/c 1 November.
Monday,
22 November Tuesday,
23 November Wednesday, 24 November
Thursday, 25 November
Friday, 26 November
AM English Language
Paper 1 1h 45m
Biology 1h 45m Triple 1h 15m Dual
Maths Paper 1 Non-Calculator
1h 30m
Health & Social Care
2h Computer Science
1h 30m
School Closed LUNCH
PM Enterprise
1h Media Studies
1h 30m Geography Paper 1
1h 30m
English Literature Paper 1 1h 30m
November 2021 Year 11 Mock Timetable - Week Two
Monday,
29 November Tuesday,
30 November Wednesday, 1 December
Thursday, 2 December
Friday, 3 December
AM English Language
Paper 2 1h 45m
History 1h + 55m
PE + Materials Tech 2h
French + Spanish 1h 15m + 1h (Higher)
1h + 45m (Foundation) RE
1h 45m
Physics 1h 45m Triple 1h 15m Dual
LUNCH
PM IT
1h 30m
Chemistry 1h 45m Triple 1h 15m Dual
Maths Paper 2 Calculator
1h 30m
Sociology 1h 45m
Engineering 1h 30m
Geography Paper 2 45m
Clashes RE and Spanish clash (schedule RE in History slot) Material Technology + PE clash (schedule PE in French/Spanish slot) Engineering + Sociology clash (schedule Engineering in History slot) French + RE clash (schedule RE in History slot) Scheduled outside two-week window TBA Drama, Music, Textiles – one all-day workshop each Photography – 2 x 2h assessments
The next section of the booklet gives you information about what will be on each exam
English Language Paper 1 (AQA) 1 hr 45 mins The focus of this exam is understanding and creating fiction. In section A, students have one hour to answer four questions on a fiction text. The focus of these questions are retrieval (4 marks), language (8 marks), structure (8 marks) and evaluation (20 marks). There are 40 marks available in Section A. In section B of the exam, the students are given 45 minutes to create a piece of fiction themselves, a choice of either descriptive or narrative. An image is always provided for one of these choices. The marks available for section B are 24 (for content and organisation) and 16 (for spelling, punctuation and grammar); a total of 40. Overall, there are 80 marks available in this exam which is worth 50% of the English Language GCSE overall. English Literature Paper 1 (An Inspector Calls and Conflict/Power poetry) (AQA) 1 hr 30 mins Students will be given 45 minutes to answer a question on the play 'An Inspector Calls'. There are always two questions and students are expected to answer ONE of these. Students will have to know the characters and themes of this play in depth. They then have 45 minutes to answer a question on the AQA Conflict and Power poetry anthology. They will be given a poem that they have studied and be asked to compare this with another poem that they have studied (of their choice), with a given theme to focus their answer on. Students will need to know all 15 poems very well in order to answer this question. All students have been provided with their own copy of 'An Inspector Calls' with annotations, their own copy of the 'Conflict and Power' anthology containing their notes, and a revision guide. This paper is worth 46% of the final English Literature GCSE. English Language Paper 2 (AQA) 1 hr 45 mins The focus of this exam is all about understanding and creating non-fiction. In section A, students have one hour to answer four questions on TWO non-fiction texts. The focus of these questions are retrieval and inference (4 marks), language (12 marks), summarising (8 marks) and comparing viewpoints (16 marks). There are 40 marks available in Section A. In section B of the exam, the students are given 45 minutes to express their opinion on a given topic. They could be asked to write an article, a speech, an essay, or the text of a leaflet. They will be asked to write for a particular purpose: either to persuade, argue, explain, inform or advise. The marks available for section B are 24 (for content and organisation) and 16 (for spelling, punctuation and grammar); a total of 40. Overall, there are 80 marks available in this exam which is worth 50% of the English Language GCSE overall.
Maths
Higher and Foundation students will have two 1 ½ hour papers – the first in non-calculator, the second requires a scientific calculator.
Year 11 Checkpoint 2 - Higher Level Mock Examination Revision List
Higher Non-Calculator Topics Higher Calculator TopicsType Topics Question Title Clip Number Type Topics Question Title Clip Number
Indices with algebraic expressions 174 Algebra Identify gradient from equation in the form y=mx+c 207
Linear sequences (nth term) 198 Draw a cubic graph from a table of values 298
Change the subject of the formula 281 Right-angled trigonometry 509
Recognise quadratic, cubic and reciprocal graphs 251,299,301 Exterior angles in polygons 564
Congruent triangles 682 Vectors (combining and multiplying by scalars) 626
Multi-step angle problems 490,491 Pythagoras' theorem 503
Pressure, volume of a prism 571,735 Prime factorisation 30
Multiplying mixed numbers 69 Lowest common multiple 35
Compare numbers in standard form 124 Displaying sets in Venn diagrams 372
Percentage profit 760 Venn diagrams for probability 377,383
Estimate complex calculations131
Ratio and
ProportionRatio and percentage problem solving 23,98,332
Ratio and
ProportionHarder problems involving ratios 336
Indices with algebraic expressions 174
Statistics Interpret stem-and-leaf diagrams 432 nth term of a quadratic sequence 248
Straight line graphs (perpendicular lines) 216 Turning point of quadratic graphs 256
Change the subject of the formula 286 Circles and tangent lines 320
Function notation 288 Rates of change graphs (find gradient) 896
Composite functions 293 Rates of change graphs (interpret gradient) 896
Inverse functions 295 Simplify algebraic fractions by factorising 170,229
Algebraic direct proportion, percentage multipliers 89,344 Indices with algebraic expressions 173,174
Vectors (geometry problems) 632 Set-up and solve equations in context 188,245
Density of a mixture 730 Sine rule 522
Area of circles and sectors, quadratic equations 245,539,547 Describe an enlargement 651
Index form (powers of unit fractions) 108 Curved surface area of a cone, area of similar shapes 587,615
Rationalise surds 119 Reverse percentages 96
Order of operations 120 Repeated percentage increase, compound interest 92,94
Manipulating powers 792 Probability Conditional probability with algebra 367
Probability Independent events and probability trees 362 Draw a box plot from summary statistics 435
Cumulative frequency tables 437 Product rule for counting 671,672
Interpret a cumulative frequency diagram 438
Geometry
Number
Statistics
Number
HIGHER
LEVEL
QUESTIONS
CROSSOVER
QUESTIONS
HIGHER LEVEL
QUESTIONS
Geometry
Number
Probability
CROSSOVER
QUESTIONS
Algebra
Geometry
Number
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra
Statistics
Foundation Non-Calculator Topics Foundation Calculator Topics
Type Topics Question Title Clip Number Type Topics Question Title Clip Number
Indices with algebraic expressions 174 Identify gradient from equation in the form y=mx+c 207
Linear sequences (nth term) 198 Cubic graphs (table of values) 298
Change the subject of the formula 281 Draw a cubic graph from a table of values 298
Recognise quadratic, cubic and reciprocal graphs 251,299,301 Right-angled trigonometry 509
Congruent triangles 682 Exterior angles in polygons 564
Multi-step angle problems 490,491 Vectors (combining and multiplying by scalars) 626
Pressure, volume of a prism 571,735 Pythagoras' theorem 503
Multiplying mixed numbers 69 Prime factorisation 30
Compare numbers in standard form 124 Lowest common multiple 35
Percentage profit 760 Displaying sets in Venn diagrams 372
Estimate complex calculations 131 Venn diagrams for probability 377,383
Ratio and
ProportionHarder problems involving ratios 336
Ratio and
ProportionRatio and percentage problem solving 23,98,332
Statistics Interpret stem-and-leaf diagrams 432 Substitute values into a formula 155
Number machines (find input) 152 , 177 Collecting like terms 156
Expand a single bracket 160 Solve 1-step equations 178
Factorise simple expressions 168 Solve 2-step equations 182
Solve 2-step equations 179 Substituting and solving 189
Read and plot coordinates 199 Angles on a straight line 477
Reflect a shape in a vertical line 639 Volume of a cuboid 568
Scale diagrams with bearings 869 Describe rotations 654
Read and write positive integers 13 Angles around a point 812
Multiple of a number 33 Area of a quarter circle 541
Compare decimal numbers 46 Round numbers to the nearest 1000 17
Round decimal numbers 56 Convert simple decimals to fractions 52
Convert fractions to decimals 73 Convert fractions to percentages 75
Fractions (worded problems) 80 Cube numbers 100
Decrease a quantity by a fraction and a percentage 78,88,91 Time (worded problems) 711
Probability Probability of single events on a probability scale 350,351 Number problems (division and subtraction) 20,23
Write ratios as fractions 330 Prime numbers, systematic listing 28,670
Write ratios in the form 1:n or n:1 331 Fraction and percentage word problems 80,98
Proportion problem solving 339 Compare quantities using ratios and simplify 329
Median from frequency tables 416 Metric and imperial conversions reasoning 705
Mean from frequency tables 417 Direct proportion and division 23,339
Two-way tables 423 Harder problems involving ratios, ratios as fractions 330,335
Pictograms 426 Share in a given ratio, direct proportion 333,341
Metric and imperial conversions, direct proportion 339,705
Metric and imperial conversions, direct proportion 341,705
Bar charts 425
Draw a pie chart 427
Geometry
Number
Probability
Algebra
Geometry
FOUNDATION
QUESTIONSFOUNDATION
QUESTIONS
Number
CROSSOVER
QUESTIONS
Geometry
Algebra
Ratio and
proportion
Number
Statistics
Geometry
Algebra
Number
Ratio and
Proportion
Statistics
CROSSOVER
QUESTIONS
Algebra
Science - Dual Award
3 x 1hr 15 min papers + extra time
Biology: Paper 1
4.1 Cell Biology
4.2 Organisation
4.3 Infection and Response
4.4 Bioenergetics
Chemistry: Paper 1
4.1 Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
4.2 Bonding, Structure and the properties of
matter
4.3 Quantitative Chemistry
4.4 Chemical Change
4.5 Energy Changes
Physics: Paper 2
4.5 Forces
4.6 Waves
4.7 Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Triple Science
3 x 1hr 45mins papers + extra time
Biology: Paper 1
4.1 Cell Biology
4.2 Organisation
4.3 Infection and Response
4.4 Bioenergetics
Chemistry: Paper 1
4.1 Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
4.2 Bonding, Structure and the properties of
matter
4.3 Quantitative Chemistry
4.4 Chemical Change
4.5 Energy Changes
Physics: Paper 2
4.5 Forces
4.6 Waves
4.7 Magnetism and Electromagnetism
4.8 Space Physics
Geography
Paper 1- 90 minutes
The Living World (Ecosystems, rainforests and cold environments). The UK Landscape (rivers
and coasts) and The Challenge of Natural Hazards (tectonics, extreme weather).
Paper 2- 45 minutes
Resource Management (water/food/energy)
History
The 1 hour paper is the History around us unit. Students will be given a choice of 3 questions about
Skipton Castle and they will have to choose 2/3 questions.
The 55 minute paper is The Elizabethans – Students will answer 4 questions on the topics we have
studied so far. Elizabeth and her government (Majesty booklet) Catholics and Daily lives.
RE
This will be a whole PAPER 1 assessment and is 1hour 45 mins .
It will include the Christianity and Islam.
SECTION 1 – Christian Beliefs
SECTION 2 – Christian Practices
SECTION 3 – Islam Beliefs
SECTION 4 – Islamic Practices
Students will have a 1,2,4,5 and 12 mark question on each of the section listed above.
Students MUST answer ALL sections.
Spanish and French
HIGHER: Writing 1 hour 15 mins Reading 1hour Listening 45mins
FOUNDATION: Writing 1 hour Reading 45 mins Listening 35 mins
Speaking Exam to take place in the week beginning 1st November: Spanish on Tuesday 2nd November
all day and French on Tuesday 2nd November all day Wednesday 3rd November all day
Enterprise
One 1 hour paper on Promotion and Finance for Enterprise
B1 Financial Documents
B2 Payment Methods
B3 Sources of revenue & costs
B4 Terminology
C4 Breakeven
B5 Statement of Comprehensive Income
B7 Ratios
C1 Cashflow
Media
GCSE Media Paper 1 (1 hr 30 mins)
There will be 9 questions adding up to a total of 84 marks.
The Close Study Products that the exam will cover are as follows:
Reveal (Gossip Magazine Cover)
OMO (Magazine Advert)
Galaxy (Advert)
Arctic Monkeys (Music Video)
Kim Kardashian Hollywood/Lara Croft Go (Video Games)
Also – Narrative Theory (Propp, Todorov, Freytag)
Technological Convergence
The BBFC
There’ll also be questions on an unseen print media text
Health and Social Care
1 paper: 2 hours
- PIES (physical, intellectual, emotional and social)
- Lifestyle factors (diet, exercise, substance use, stress)
- Environmental factors (housing)
- Economic factors (wealth)
- Chronic and acute illnesses
- Impact of life changes
- Physiological data (BMI, resting pulse heart rate)
- Short-term and long-term targets
- Sources of support
- Creating a health plan (how it helps the individual with their needs)
- Potential obstacles/barriers that the individual may face with their health improvement plan
Computer Science
One paper 1hr 30 min: Computational Thinking Algorithms and Programming (02)
Programming languages & IDE – High level and low level code
Structure diagrams
Syntax and logic errors
Binary search
Logic gates AND OR NOT
Algorithms – IF statements AND OR < > <= >= , loops, validation
Functions & Procedures
SQL Searches SELECT FROM WHERE
Defensive Design – Decomposition, Abstraction, Authentication
Programming Fundamentals – Arrays, Loops, File Handling, SQL, Constants & Variables,
Functions & Procedures
Producing Robust Programs – Defensive Design, Testing, Validation, Syntax & Logic Errors
Boolean Logic – AND OR NOT gates
PE
1 x 2 hour paper
- Health, fitness and wellbeing
- Sport Psychology
- Social Cultural influences
- Physical Training
IT
One paper 1hr 30 min: Effective Digital Working Practices
1. Device connectivity
2. Cloud storage Malware and how it can infect systems
3. Phishing
4. User access and restrictions
5. Biometrics – fingerprints, face id, retina etc.
6. Form design – how to improve a form interface – drop down menu, spinners, fonts, size,
colours, search boxes, accessibility options etc.
7. Policies – Acceptable user policy, Data Policy, Disaster Policy etc.
8. Transactional data
9. Collaboration tools
10. Advantages/disadvantages of using websites
11. Cookies and its uses
12. Digital Systems – how to protect the environment
13. Remote working - impacts (positives & negatives)
RE
1 hr and 45 mins
This will be a whole PAPER 1 assessment.
It will include the Christianity and Islam.
SECTION 1 – Christian Beliefs
SECTION 2 – Christian Practices
SECTION 3 – Islam Beliefs
SECTION 4 – Islamic Practices
You will have a 1,2,4,5 and 12 mark question on each of the section listed above. You MUST
answer ALL sections.
Sociology
The mock will cover half the content of PAPER 1 and half of the content from PAPER 2.
PAPER 1 – Education
PAPER 2 – Social Stratification
The marks for the questions for each of the two papers will be as follows: 1,1,3,3,2,4,4,12,12.
Students must answer all the questions.
Materials Technology
2 hour exam
Section A – Core Technical Principles
Section B – Specialist Technical Principles
Section C – Designing and Making Principles
Engineering
1h 30m exam on Component 3 Part 2 Responding to an Engineering Brief
Part 2a Evaluating a Brief
Part 2b Redesign
Part 3 Drawing Conclusions
Textiles
The exam will be a practical session in which students will complete a piece of textile art or fashion
item which links to their sketchbook work. This will be planned in lessons before the session and all
students will be completing individual work
Art
The Art Mock will be held later in the year
Drama
Students will be expected to either perform a group piece or monologue from their chosen set text.
Music
Planning & Rehearsing for a performance (to be completed in class prior to mock)
Live Music Performance Mock – to gain experience of performing in the Ted Hughes Theatre
Photography
Students will be working on a personalised response to their ‘Fantastic and Strange’ project