1. Year 10 Revision Evening In this session you will: -Understand the structure, key dates and resources associated with the year 10 science exams -Gain knowledge on a variety of revision techniques such that you can help your child prepare for their exams -Build a mind map with your child as a way of trying one of the techniques

2. Mock exams 10Y Physics Monday 23 rd MarchGym Chemistry Wednesday 25 th MarchHall Biology Friday 27 th March Gym 10X Physics Tuesday 24 th MarchGym Chemistry Wednesday 25 th March Hall Biology Friday 27 th March Gym

3. GCSE exams Biology (B1)Friday 5 th June PM Chemistry (C1)Tuesday 9 th JunePM Physics (P1)Friday 12 th JunePM Exam timetables have already been given to pupils by their form tutor

4. Exam structure (150 lessons approx.) Biology (25%)Chemistry (25%)Physics (25%)ISA (25%) B1.1 Keeping healthyC1.1 The fundamental ideas in chemistry P1.1 Energy transfer Already completed B1.2 Nerves and hormonesC1.2 Limestone and building materials P1.2 energy and efficiency B1.3 the use and abuse of drugsC1.3 Metals and their usesP1.3 The usefulness of electrical appliances B1.4 Interdependence and adaptation C1.4 Crude oil and fuelsP1.4 Methods we use to generate electricity B1.5 Energy and biomass in food chains C1.5 Other useful substances from crude oil P1.5 The use of waves B1.6 Waste materials from plants and animals C1.6 Plant oils and their uses B1.7 Genetic variation and its control C1.7 Changes in the Earth and its atmosphere B1.8 Evolution

5. Revision resources -Revision guides (£3) -Lesson notes -Key text books (from WH Smiths) -Revision sessions (speak to individual teachers) -Wednesday lunch time drop-in session (S11) -Past papers -www.tinyurl.com/sppcc10www.tinyurl.com/sppcc10

6. Revision guide CGP GCSE Core Science AQA A Revision Guide – Foundation / Higher

7. www.tinyurl.com/sppcc10 - Interactive checklists (with video links) to tick off all areas covered on the specification -Mind maps -Revision sheets -Revision power points -Access to all exam papers and mark schemes -Specification -Video tutorials for all lessons

8. Support from home 1.Use the checklists to gain an overview of the revision 2.Make a revision plan 3.Review revision power points / videos with your child 4.Identify areas where they are lesson confident 5.Employ revision techniques for these areas 6.Past paper 7.Help them mark the paper and review

9. Revision tips Start early Take regular breaks Sit at a desk in a quiet area Plan and get organised Clear up issues with teacher prior to exams Use a variety of revision techniques Understand your learning style (visual, auditory, reading/writing or kinaesthetic learner)

10.  Logic  Language  Words  Number  Lines  Order Corpus callosum multi-sensory

11. Revision ideas BBC bitesize interactive videos / video tutorials Make a quiz – make a card matching game Past paper questions (improve exam technique) Mind maps / posters Flash cards (question / definition on one side and answer on the other) Highlight notes – colour co-ordinate Post it notes (put around rooms) Work in groups – mark each other’s work Teach and test friends/family

12. Mind map activity If you find it difficult to remember tons of new study notes, Mind Maps may be the key to improving your memory. The theory behind mind mapping explains that making associations by connecting ideas helps you to memorise information easier and quicker.

13. Some Examples

17. Your turn Create a mind map / part of a mind map to summarise the information page 76 – 77 of the revision guide

18. Revision websites www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa www.s-cool.co.uk http://www.gcsescience.com