Subjects Revision

Booklet

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English Exam Board: Eduqas

English Language Component One

40% Section A Reading: 20% (1 hour) Section B Writing: 20% (45 mins)

English Language Component Two

60% Section A Reading: 30% (1 hour) Section B Writing: 30% (1 hour)

English Language Component Three

Non-exam assessment

Spoken Language Presentation Unweighted.

English Literature Component One

40% Section A Macbeth: 20% (1 hour) Section B Poetry Anthology: 20% (1 hour)

English Literature Component Two

60% Section A An Inspector Calls: 20% (45 mins) Section B A Christmas Carol: 20% (45 mins) Section C Unseen Poetry: 20% (1 hour)

Content English Language Component One: - 20th Century Literature Reading - Creative Prose Writing Component Two: - 19th & 21st Century Non-Fiction Reading - Transactional Writing Component Three: - Spoken Language Presentation

English Literature Component One: - Macbeth – Extract and essay questions - Eduqas Poetry Anthology – Named poem and comparison question. Component Two: - An Inspector Calls – Extract based question - A Christmas Carol – Extract based question - Unseen Poetry – Unseen poem and another unseen comparison question.

Revision Resources GCSEPOD website https://www.gcsepod.com/

BBC Bitesize website https://www.bbc.com/education/examspecs/zw9mycw

Mr Bruff Literature Revision on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM2vdqz-7e4HAuzhpFuRY8w

Stacey Reay Literature Revision on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkogftglb8o

Eduqas CGP Revision Books – Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls.

English Language Revision Booklet (given by your class teacher)

Macbeth Revision Booklet (given by your class teacher)

A Christmas Carol Revision Booklet (given by your class teacher)

Poetry Anthology Revision Booklet (given by your class teacher)

Unseen Poetry Revision Booklet (given by your class teacher)

Revision Activities Completed in Lesson – fans, pyramids, flashcards.

Revision Techniques English Language Component One

Ensure you know which assessment objective is the focus of the question.

Learn the different question stems.

Track the text and signpost within your answer.

Check the relevant line numbers listed in the question.

Remember how many marks the question is worth and how many points you should be making.

Revise your subject terminology – word classes etc.

Ensure your creative prose is realistic, plausible and 2 and a half to 3 sides in length.

Revise technical accuracy – correct punctuation, sentence structure and grammatical structures.

English Language Component Two

Ensure you know which assessment objective is the focus of the question.

Learn the different question stems.

Track the text and signpost within your answer.

Remember how many marks the question is worth and how many points you should be making.

Revise your subject terminology – word classes etc.

Ensure your transactional writing is focused to the purpose, audience and format specified in the question.

Aim for 2 sides per transactional piece.

Revise technical accuracy – correct punctuation, sentence structure and grammatical structures.

English Literature Component One

Revise the plot, themes and characters of Macbeth.

Learn short, key quotes from Macbeth.

Revise each poem and what themes are being presented.

Learn short, key quotes from each poem.

English Literature Component Two

Revise the plot, themes and characters of An Inspector Calls.

Revise the social and historical context of An Inspector Calls.

Learn short, key quotes from An Inspector Calls.

Revise the plot, themes and characters of A Christmas Carol.

Revise the social and historical context of A Christmas Carol.

Learn short, key quotes from A Christmas Carol.

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Maths Exam Board: Edexcel 2 Tiers Higher or Foundation

3 Papers for each tier Each paper is 1 ½ hours long Any topic can be tested on each paper

1 Calculator and 2 Non-Calculator No formula page (you must learn most formulas)

Content The assessment in the GCSE covers the following topics in the following weightings. Foundation: - Number: 22-28% weighting - Algebra: 17-23% weighting - Ratio, Proportion and Rate of Change: 22-28% weighting - Geometry and Measure: 12-18% weighting - Statistics and Probability: 12-18% weighting Higher: - Number: 12-18% weighting - Algebra: 27-33% weighting - Ratio, Proportion and Rate of Change: 17-23% weighting - Geometry and Measure: 17-23% weighting - Statistics and Probability: 12-18% weighting

Revision Resources Hegarty Maths website www.HegartyMaths.com

CGP Revision Guide – Higher or Foundation available with workbook (ask class teacher for information)

Question level Analysis data (provided by teacher)

Pinpoint Booklets (provided by teacher)

Revision Techniques Question Level Analysis This will highlight all of the areas and topics that you have done well and badly in a mock exam.

Focus your revision on topics you got wrong from the beginning of the paper to maximise the marks you gain from easier questions.

Hegarty Maths Clip numbers are listed against each question on Question Level Analysis sheet after mock exams. Log on and type the clip numbers of any topic you need to revise into the search bar. Watch the video and then do the quiz. Try topics a couple of times to consolidate understanding (make sure you get 100% on quizzes).

Past Papers / Mock Papers

Review mock papers to check mistakes. Look at mark schemes/ modelled answers to see how to correctly answer. Use revision guide / Hegarty Maths to do more questions to practice and consolidate. Use practice papers to look at more exam style questions – review in same way as mock exams.

Flash Cards Write explanations / methods for common problems on one side of card Write topic name or question on other Test yourself on a regular basis

Formulae / Key information Cards / posters

Use in same way Flash Cards but write name / topic / question type on one side Write clear formula / information on other to check recall of facts All required formulas are in planners and other key information is in revision booklet

Revision Guide Revision guides are an alternative source of explanations and practice questions Choose topics from QLA in same way as choosing Hegarty maths topics

Kim’s Game Kim’s game can be used for practising formula and key facts Write out formulas a number of time (such as on flash cards) but leave part of it out The idea is you work out what is missing and it helps you remember the full formula Look up technique on internet to get best use out of it

http://www.hegartymaths.com/

Combined Science (Trilogy) Exam Board: AQA

Biology

16.7%

Paper 1: Higher or Foundation Written exam including multiple choice, structured, closed short-answer, and open response: 1 hour 15 minutes, worth 70 marks. Topics covered: Cell biology, Organisation, Infection and response and Bioenergetics.

16.7%

Paper 2: Higher or Foundation Written exam including multiple choice, structured, closed short-answer, and open response: 1 hour 15 minutes, worth 70 marks. Written exam including multiple choice, structured, closed short-answer, and open response: 1 hour 15 minutes, worth 70 marks. Topics covered: Homeostasis and response, Inheritance, variation and evolution and Ecology.

Chemistry

16.7%

Paper 1: Higher or Foundation Written exam including multiple choice, structured, closed short-answer, and open response: 1 hour 15 minutes, worth 70 marks. Topics covered: Atomic structure and the periodic table, Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter, Quantitative chemistry, Chemical changes and Energy changes.

16.7%

Paper 2: Higher or Foundation Written exam including multiple choice, structured, closed short-answer, and open response: 1 hour 15 minutes, worth 70 marks. Topics covered: The rate and extent of chemical change, Organic chemistry, Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere and Using resources.

Physics

16.7%

Paper 1: Higher or Foundation Written exam including multiple choice, structured, closed short-answer, and open response: 1 hour 15 minutes, worth 70 marks. Topics covered: Energy, Electricity, Particle model of matter and Atomic structure.

16.7%

Paper 2: Higher or Foundation Written exam including multiple choice, structured, closed short-answer, and open response: 1 hour 15 minutes, worth 70 marks. Topics covered: Forces, Waves, Magnetism and Electromagnetism.

Content See topics covered within exam information

Revision Resources BBC GCSE Bitesize website http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_aqa

Pearson Trilogy science revision guides – available to purchase in school

Pearson Trilogy science work books – available to purchase in school

GCSEpod website https://www.gcsepod.com (you will need your login information for this)

Kerboodle website https://www.kerboodle.com - the online textbook (you will need your login information for this)

Revision Techniques Mini Revision Booklet

Take the topic heading for your subject and a few pieces of paper and then attempt to write concise summaries containing key information under each. This is a useful way to see what you know and create a resource that is easy to understand. It is important that this is done completely from memory towards the end of your revision. Points you miss out can be put in an appendix section called 'points to remember'.

Past Papers and Questions

When attempting past papers, always answer the question that is being asked and look for the number of marks. When you have completed the question or paper use a mark scheme to mark your work and write (in a different colour) any points you missed – revise these areas in more detail

Teach someone else

Find a friend or family member, or even a pet. Teach them a section from a topic, feel free to draw diagrams to show them ideas and concepts. Ask them questions to check their understanding – if they can answer your questions then you understand the topic

Cue cards Cue cards are always handy for when you're out and about. List definitions, equations and units that you need to know. Or write key words from which you can fill in the gaps to tell the whole story.

https://www.gcsepod.com/https://www.kerboodle.com/

Triple Science Exam Board: AQA

Biology GCSE

50%

Paper 1: Higher or Foundation Written exam including structured and closed questions and at least one question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context: 1 hour 45 minutes, worth 100 marks. Topics covered: Cell biology, Organisation, Infection and response and Bioenergetics.

50%

Paper 2: Higher or Foundation Written exam including structured and closed questions and at least one question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context. 1 hour 45 minutes, worth 100 marks. Topics covered: Homeostasis and response, Inheritance, variation and evolution and Ecology.

Chemistry GCSE

50%

Paper 1: Higher or Foundation Written exam including structured and closed questions and at least one question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context. 1 hour 45 minutes, worth 100 marks. Topics covered: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure and the properties of matter, Quantitative chemistry, Chemical changes and Energy changes.

50%

Paper 2: Higher or Foundation Written exam including structured and closed questions and at least one question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context. 1 hour 45 minutes, worth 100 marks. Topics covered: The rate and extent of chemical change, Organic chemistry, Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere, and Using resources.

Physics GCSE

50%

Paper 1: Higher or Foundation Written exam including structured and closed questions and at least one question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context. 1 hour 45 minutes, worth 100 marks. Topics covered: Energy, Electricity, Particle model of matter, and Atomic structure.

50%

Paper 2: Higher or Foundation Written exam including structured and closed questions and at least one question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context. 1 hour 45 minutes, worth 100 marks. Topics covered: Forces, Waves, Magnetism and Electromagnetism, and Space physics.

Content See topics covered within exam information

Revision Resources BBC GCSE Bitesize website

Pearson Triple revision guides – available to purchase in school

Pearson Triple work books – available to purchase in school

GCSEpod website https://www.gcsepod.com (you will need your login information for this)

Kerboodle website https://www.kerboodle.com - the online textbook (you will need your login information for this)

Revision Techniques

Mini Revision Booklet

Take the topic heading for your subject and a few pieces of paper and then attempt to write concise summaries containing key information under each. This is a useful way to see what you know and create a resource that is easy to understand. It is important that this is done completely from memory towards the end of your revision. Points you miss out can be put in an appendix section called 'points to remember'.

Past Papers and Questions

When attempting past papers, always answer the question that is being asked and look for the number of marks. When you have completed the question or paper use a mark scheme to mark your work and write (in a different colour) any points you missed – revise these areas in more detail

Teach someone else

Find a friend or family member, or even a pet. Teach them a section from a topic, feel free to draw diagrams to show them ideas and concepts. Ask them questions to check their understanding – if they can answer your questions then you understand the topic

Cue cards Cue cards are always handy for when you're out and about. List definitions, equations and units that you need to know. Or write key words from which you can fill in the gaps to tell the whole story.

https://www.gcsepod.com/https://www.kerboodle.com/

French Exam Board: Edexcel

Listening Exam 25%

Foundation: 35 min (Section A: Questions and Answers in English ; Section B: Questions and Answers in French) Higher: 45 min (Section A: Questions and Answers in French ; Section B: Questions and Answers in English)

Speaking Exam 25% Foundation and Higher: 3 Tasks: Role Play ; Picture Description ; Conversation on 2 topics (Foundation: 4 ½ min ; Higher: 6 min)

Reading Exam 25%

Foundation: 45 min (Section A: Questions and Answers in English ; Section B: Questions and Answers in French ; Section C: Translation into English) Higher: 1 hour (Section A: Questions and Answers in English ; Section B: Questions and Answers in French ; Section C: Translation into English)

Writing Exam 25%

Foundation: 1 hour 10 min (20-30 words describing a picture ; 40-50 words writing ; 80-90 words writing ; Translation of sentences into French) Higher: 1 hour 20 min (80-90 words writing ; 130-150 words writing ; Translation of a paragraph into French)

Content The five Themes are:

Theme 1: Identity and Culture (Topic 1: Who am I? • Topic 2: Daily Life • Topic 3: Cultural Life)

Theme 2: Local Area, Holiday and Travel (Topic 1: Holidays • Topic 2: Travel and Tourist Transactions • Topic 3: Town, Region and Country)

Theme 3: School (Topic 1: What school is like • Topic 2: School activities)

Theme 4: Future Aspirations, Study and Work (Topic 1: Using Languages beyond the Classroom • Topic 2: Ambitions • Topic 3: Work)

Theme 5: International and Global Dimension (Topic 1: Bringing the World Together • Topic 2: Environmental Issues) Revision Resources Vocab Express website www.vocabexpress.com

Collins GCSE French 9-1 Revision Book

Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Revision Workbook (provided by the department)

Speaking Questions Booklet (given by your teacher)

Role Play Booklet (given by your teacher)

PALM Sheet (given by your teacher) Revision Techniques Speaking: Revise Questions from the Speaking Booklet

Concentrate on 2 to 3 answers at a time.

Write one answer out 2 times. Cover the answer and write it from memory. Compare and see what you forgot. Do it again. Then move on to the next question.

Have someone test you on them.

Record yourself on your phone and listen to it on the way to school. Then in the evening test yourself on the questions you listened to during the day.

Type up your answers and save them. You can then print them enlarged and put them around your house - on your mirror, bedroom walls etc.

Once typed, print the answers with gaps. Can you remember the gaps?

Once typed, cut your answers up and try order sentences or parts of sentences.

Write the first word from each sentence. Can you remember each sentence?

Use revision cards and write out the answers, carry them around with you and revise when on the bus etc.

Put just one or 2 key words on the revision card for each answer. Can you say the answer using just the prompts?

Speaking: Revise Role Play and Picture Cards using Role Play Booklet and PALM sheet

Learn all the key phrases and sentences by writing them out several times

Test yourself and see if you can complete GCSE Role Plays or describe a range of pictures.

Writing: Revise using Collins Revision Guide suggested

Go through the different chapters of the revision guide. Concentrate on one double page at a time.

Make notes on a notepad (in a spider diagram form for example) of important points and unknown vocabulary.

Complete the Practice Questions and Review Questions at the end of each unit.

Reading and Listening: Revise vocabulary using vocab express

Complete all sections of vocab express.

Redo sections that include vocab you are less familiar with

Make notes on a notepad (in a spider diagram form for example) of vocabulary you do not know.

Reading and Listening: Revise exam techniques using Collins Revision Guide and Edexcel Workbook (provided by the department)

Complete all reading and Listening activities in the Collins Revision Guide (Listening p180-191 ; Reading p195-211).

Complete all reading and listening set for homework from the Edexcel Workbook.

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History Exam Board: Edexcel

Paper 1 30% Thematic Study and the historical environment: Lasts 1hour and 15 minutes with 52 marks available. This will be taken at the end of year 11.

Paper 2 40% Period study and British Depth Study: Lasts 1hour and 45 minutes with 64 marks available. This will also be taken at the end of year 11.

Paper 3 30% Modern Study: Lasts 1hour and 20 minutes with 52 marks available. Taken at the end of year 11.

Content Paper 1 - Thematic Study and the historical environment.

British Warfare through time C1250-Present day.

London during the Bombing campaign of WW2. The warfare unit is a study of change and continuity within the British army over an 800 years period approximately. Students learn about major battles involving British armies in the medieval, early modern industrial and modern periods of history. They will track changes and continuity in a number of factors such as tactics, weapons and armour, recruitment and the impact on civilians. They will need to use their wider knowledge of the four periods to assess why changes in warfare happened and why things remained the same. Please note that there is no obligation for students to visit London as part of the historic site (although this would be beneficial). The study of the London bombings is done through contemporary source material. Paper 2 – Period study and British Depth Study

American West C1835-C1895.

Anglo-Saxon and Norman England 1060-1088 The American west is a study of how settlers came to migrate across and populate the whole continent of America. They will learn about opportunities and problems that pulled and pushed the migrants west and how this brought them into conflict with the indigenous peoples of America. The Anglo-Saxon and Norman unit allows students to assess how far the Norman invasion impacted on life in England and how some of the features of this invasion are still part of our culture today. They will learn how Anglo-Saxons resisted their Norman masters and the methods used by the invaders to supress and control their subjects. Paper 3 – Modern Depth Study

Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918–39. Key themes in this unit asses the threats to the new German democracy after WW1 and how a mixture of economic, political and national factors help to usher in the most notorious 12 years in modern history. Students will be encouraged to form their own historical arguments about how Hitler was able to come to power, how he established and maintained a dictatorship over the German people and how far Germans benefited under Nazi rule. A key skill in this unit is being to assess how the history of Germany has been interpreted in different ways by historians and students will need to evaluate the quality of interpretation and explain the evidence upon which they have been formed.

Revision Resources Dynamic Learning website https://my.dynamic-learning.co.uk This website is provided by Hodder education. It gives students access to an electronic copy of all key textbooks to be used to support their learning. This had been paid for by the academy and is therefore free to you.

Revision Techniques Dynamic Learning

Some of the lessons on this site have quizzes to test knowledge, podcasts, and worksheets. Working your way through these will improve your learning.

Warfare To get the highest marks you need to develop a sense of each of the 4 major time periods. Therefore watching any films and documentaries about the medieval, early modern, industrial and modern period will help you to develop a sense of society and government at this time. For example – the ‘kings and queens’ series is available on you tube and will help you to assess how the personality and will of rulers in the medieval and early modern period shaped warfare.

Thematic revision

You teacher will help you identify key themes emerging from the units and you should organise your revision under these themes. This will help you to become more analytical in your history. For example:

Warfare – the changing composition of armies

Historic Site – what was done to protect Londoners in the Blitz

American West – the development of agriculture on the plaines

Anglo-Saxons – How did William establish control over the Anglo-Saxons

Germany – How befitted and who did not benefit under Nazi Rule.

Podcasts Locate appropriate podcasts on GCSE pod. Use the worksheets provided by your teacher to make the experience more interactive and therefore, helping to enhance your learning.

Edexcel resources

Obtain a copy of the ‘target history’ workbooks provided by edexcel. These are mixture of knowledge and tasks which will help you to test how much you have learned. There are 2 levels of books for every subject – one for those aiming to get a good pass (grade 5) and one for those aiming to get the highest grade (grade 9) https://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/secondary/History/11-16/EdexcelGCSEHistory91/ISBN/Intervention/TargetGrade5EdexcelGCSE91HistoryWeimarandNaziGermany19181939InterventionWorkbook.aspx

Explore the options

Try a multitude of the revision techniques that are on display in your history class room. Keep trying different methods until you find something that works for you. The important thing is not just to read, you must do something to help take the information in. Never read without a pen and paper nearby.

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Geography Exam Board: AQA - GCSE Geography 8035 Paper 1: Living with the physical environment 88 marks in total Including 3 marks for SPaG Question styles: Multiple choice; Short answers; calculations; open response; extended written argument with evidenced point and informed conclusions.

35%

Section A Question 1: Challenge of NATURAL HAZARDS 1. Natural Hazards 2. Tectonic Hazards 3. Weather Hazards

a) Tropical Storms b) UK Extreme Weather c) Climate Change

33 marks

Answer all questions.

Last question (9) is 9 marks plus 3 marks for SPaG.

Section B Question 2: LIVING WORLD 1. Ecosystems 2. Tropical Rainforests 3. Hot Deserts You are not studying this! Don’t do! 4. Cold Environments

25 marks (9 marks for Cold Environments)

Answer all questions.

Section C Questions 3-5: Physical LANDSCAPES in the UK Qu 3) UK Coastal Landscapes Qu 4) UK River Landscapes Qu 5) UK Glacial Landscapes You are not studying this! Don’t do!

30 marks (15 each)

ONLY Question 3 and 4

Paper 2: Challenges in the human environment 88 marks in total Including 3 marks for SPaG Question styles: Multiple choice; short-structured answers; comprehension exercises, photo interpretation/ description, interpretation of maps, data responses, longer extended writing.

35%

Section A Question 1: URBAN Issues and Challenges 1. Urban World 2. Urban growth in LIC City 3. Urban Change in UK 4. Urban Sustainability

33 marks

Answer all questions.

Last question (8) is 9 marks plus 3 marks for SPaG.

Section B Question 2: Changing ECONOMIC world 1. Global development gap 2. Reducing the global development gap 3. NEE Rapid Economic development 4. UK Economic Future

30 marks

Answer all questions.

Section C Questions 3-5: Challenge of RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Qu 3) Resource Management Qu 4) Food You are not studying this! Don’t do! Qu 5) Water You are not studying this! Don’t do! Qu 6) Energy e.g. non-renewable and renewable energy

25 marks

Answer ONLY Question 3 and 6

Paper 3: Geographical applications

30%

Section A: Issue Evaluation on Pre-Release material Questions based on pre-released material (12 weeks before exam). Topics on any of the compulsory sections of Paper 1 and 2. Critical thinking and problem solving and Geographical skills.

37 marks

Answer all questions.

Last question is 9 marks plus 3 marks for SPaG.

Section B: Fieldwork on 2 compulsory human and physical topics (15% of final grade). Fieldwork to include the enquiry process: 1) Identifying suitable question; 2) Select, measure and record data; 3) Process and Present data; 4) Describe, analyse and explain results; 5) Reach conclusions; 6) Evaluate geographical enquiry

39 marks

Answer all questions.

Last question is 9 marks plus 3 marks for SPaG.

Revision Resources GCSEPod website https://www.gcsepod.com/

GCSE Bitesize Geography website http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/

S-Cool website https://s-cool.co.uk/gcse/geography

Cool Geography website http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/GCSE/AQA%20GCSE.htm

YouTube website https://www.youtube.com/ (great for finding case study material)

CGP AQA GCSE Geography revision guides and work booklets available from the Geography department

Revision booklets provided by the Geography department

Revision Techniques It is best to make your revision a DOING task. Don’t just sit and read through your geography books as your mind will tend to drift off onto other things, try and get actively involved in your revision.

Active revision techniques:

Make notes from your folder on each topic. This does not mean copying out. Four or five pages can be squashed into one page of notes. You do not have to write in full sentences but you must write clearly so you understand what you are referring to when you come back to the information.

Make your own flash cards – question/s on one side and the answers on the other.

Draw spider diagrams for all the topics you have studied and put all the important information onto 1 sheet of A4. Once you’ve learnt the information try to re-draw the diagram without referring to your notes or a textbook.

Write the most important facts for a particular case study on a small card into a ‘Fact file’.

Write out case study cards with information on important case studies.

Re-draw important diagrams and annotate them e.g. a cross section of a meander

Learn the words in each topic glossary and ask someone to test you

Attend revision sessions set up by the geography department

Watch the GCSE Bitesize videos and answer the questions on the relevant topics (refer to poster in department for programme times)

Watch the GCSEPods and make notes on them.

TEACH each other – as soon as you try to explain something to someone you will identify where you need to revise.

Practice as many past paper questions as possible and get your teacher to mark them. Even better, get your friend to mark them and give you feedback – then both of you are revising!

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Computer Science Exam Board: OCR

Controlled Assessment

(Coursework) 0%

There is a None Exam Assessment, which lasts 20 hours. You have to do one of three tasks supplied by OCR. It no longer counts towards the exam, but you have to have spent 20 hours on it.

Exam 100%

There are two papers, 1.5 hours long. Each exam paper is worth 50%. You answer all questions. There is a mixture of short and long answer questions, some of which will require you to write program code. Paper 1 is on Computer Systems and Paper 2 is on Computational thinking, algorithms and programming.

Content For Paper 1 Computer Systems, you will cover: Systems Architecture; Memory; Storage; Wired and wireless networks; Network topologies, protocols and layers; System security; System software; Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns. For Paper 2 Computational thinking, algorithms and programming, you will cover: Algorithms; Programming techniques; Producing robust programs; Computational logic; Translators and facilities of languages; Data representation. You will investigate computer programming. You will need a mental model of a computer system, which comprises hardware (the CPU, binary logic, ROM/RAM, storage, etc) and software (operating system, utility programs, open source, SQL, etc). You will need to know about networks and the internet. You will need to write a report for the None Exam Assessment. You will need to be able to learn and use technical language eg variables, constants, iterations, conditionals, strings, loops, flow control, algorithm.

Revision Resources You have been supplied with a revision guide and a workbook, to practice answering exam style questions. You can get a copy of the homework question sheets and information sheets, covering the whole of the course, from the Shared Area BBC Bitesize website https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z34k7ty

Revision Techniques Flash cards Create flash cards covering the most common computer terms on the front and the description

on the back. Use these test yourself.

Interactive games On the I AM LEARNING website there are some interactive games that you play, to add some variety to your revision.

Revision Guide Read the topics in the blue Revision Guide, then test yourself in the white Exam Practice Workbook. Check your answers in the back and if there are any issues, discuss these with your teacher.

GCSEPod Watch the GCSEPod videos for the OCR Computer Science course. As you watch a video, try to create a mindmap of what is covered in it. Afterwards, look at the mindmap and see if it helps you recall all that was covered in the video.

Exam Technique Practise long answers, these can be worth 6, 8 or even more marks. It is worth noting that the information should be enough for the marks available. Make sure you plan your answers, use sentences and paragraphs. Make use of connectives. These are used to award marks for the quality of written communication!

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

Religious Studies Exam Board: AQA

Component 1 Written Exam

50%

Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices of

- Christianity - Judaism

1 hour 45 minutes 96 marks, plus 3 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) Each religion has a common structure of two five-part questions of 1, 2, 4, 5 and 12 marks. Each religion is marked out of 48

Component 2 Written Exam

50%

Component 2: Thematic studies Religious, philosophical and ethical studies themes: Theme B: Religion and life. Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict. Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment. Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice. Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 96 marks, plus 3 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) Each theme has a common structure of one five-part question of 1, 2, 4, 5 and 12 marks. Each theme is marked out of 24.

Content Paper 1: Christianity Key Beliefs: Nature of God, Evil and Suffering, The Trinity, Creation, The afterlife including Judgement, Salvation, Incarnation, Sin, Atonement Practices: Forms of Worship, Prayer and its significance, Sacraments, Pilgrimage, Role of the Church, Mission and Evangelism, Reconciliation and Persecution Judaism Key Beliefs: Nature of God, Shekinah, Afterlife, Role of the Messiah, Covenants, Key Moral Principles, Free Will and Mitzvot Practices: Brit Milah, Bar and Bat Mitzvah, Dietary Laws, Festivals including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Pesach Paper 2: Religious, philosophical and ethical studies themes: Theme B: Religion and life. Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict. Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment. Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice.

Revision Resources Topic Revision Clocks (completed in after school sessions)

RS Revision website http://www.rsrevision.com/contents/index.htm

Jew FAQ website http://www.jewfaq.org/index.shtml

Revision Techniques Quotes Religious quotes are vital to know. Write them out onto post-it notes/posters and put around your room.

Repetition is key, continually learn and rewrite them out.

Revision Clocks All the course material is condensed down into these. Use these to learn from – try fill in a blank one after you feel confident in your revision of that topic.

Past Paper Questions

Practices question is one of the most beneficial things you can do you assess your knowledge and build up your skill on time management. Class examples have been given out to do weekly.

Peer Questioning Give someone your revision clocks and ask them to quiz you on certain subtopics. This will highlight your strengths and weaknesses and where more effort is needed.

http://www.rsrevision.com/contents/index.htmhttp://www.jewfaq.org/index.shtml

Remember that your revision is best done

regularly and in small doses.

The earlier you start, the more prepared you

will be, and the less stressed you will feel!

Good luck for your revision!