1. Revision Support Pack Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Sports College 2016

2. English Language

3. English Language GCSE exam 2016 Sets 1 and 2 are sitting AQA GCSE English Language (60% of the overall mark) and AQA English Literature (75% of the overall mark). One paper – 60% -English Language is a 2 hour and 15 minute exam consisting of 6 questions -4 questions test reading -4 questions test writing The next slide will inform you about what each question is testing and how long should be spent on each question.

4. Q1 – Refers to Source 1 – called item 1 and tests students’ ability to read and understand texts, selecting material appropriate to purpose. (8 marks) Q2– Refers to Source 2 – called item 2 and tests students’ ability to understand and interpret presentational features such as headline, sub-headline, pictures and captions from the source text. (8 marks) Q3 – Refers to Source 3 – called item 3 and tests students’ ability to read and understand texts, selecting material appropriate to purpose. (8 marks) Q4 – Refers to the 3rd Source together with one of the other sources chosen by the student. This tests the students’ ability to explain and evaluate how writers use linguistic and grammatical features to achieve effects and engage and influence the reader, collating from different sources and making comparisons and cross references as appropriate. -Students should make close reference to, and quote from the sources to support their comment and analysis. (16 marks) Q5 – a shorter writing task. Worth 16 marks (10 for content, 6 for skills) -Students will be asked to either describe, inform or explain – or a combination of two of those writing purposes. Q6 – a longer writing task. Worth 24 marks (16 for content, 8 for skills) -Students will be asked to either argue or persuade a point of view. Revision websites: http://store.aqa.org.uk/pdf/AQA-Unit%201-resources-v2.2.pdf http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-4705/past-papers-and-mark-schemes http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zr9d7ty Q1=812 MINS Q2 =812 MINS Q3=8 12 MINS Q4=1624 MINS Q5=1625 MINS Q6=2435 MINS

5. English Literature

6. English Literature GCSE exam 2016: all students shall sit this exam Sets 1, 2 and 3 shall be sitting higher tier. (45 minutes on each question) Sets 4 and 5 shall be sitting foundation tier. (45 minutes on each question) There are 2 exams worth 75% of the overall GCSE and controlled assessment is worth 25%. Paper 1 (1 ½ hours) – Modern texts (40%) Students will answer 2 questions on the two texts they have studied. Set 1 – Of Mice and Men and An Inspector Calls Set 2 – Of Mice and Men and An Inspector Calls Set 3 – Woman in Black and Of Mice and Men Set 4 – Woman in Black and Of Mice and Men Set 5 – Of Mice and Men and An Inspector Calls Paper 2 (1 hour 15 mins) – Exploring poetry (35%) Students will answer 2 questions. One will be on the clusters of poetry they have studied; the other will be analysing an unseen poem. (45 minutes on Q1 and 30 minutes on Q2) http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/ http://www.bedfordfreeschool.co.uk/perch/resources/gcse-english-literature-revision-pack.pdf

7. English Language I GCSE

8. Sets 4 and 5 Please use the hyperlinks on the next slide to revise the written exam paper that is worth the remaining 40% of your mark. REMEMBER: You have locked away 60% with the coursework and speaking/ listening exam. ADVICE: For question 1, make sure that you select phrases that interest the reader. State that they will have a real impact on the reader. Tell the examiner what the phrase is really saying and tell the examiner what form of language, metaphor, simile, alliteration etc the phrase includes. For question 2, answer the question in the form that is requested;- letter, diary entry etc AND make sure that you write content for each of the 3 bullet points that will be requested. For question 3, ensure that you make brief points in the summary list. DO NOT just copy down chunks. Read the question carefully. Then write a brief summary in your own words

9. PAST PAPERS Question Paper and Insert:- http://papers.xtremepapers.com/CIE/Cambridge%20IGCSE/English%2 0-%20First%20Language%20(0500)/0500_s15_qp_11.pdf http://papers.xtremepapers.com/CIE/Cambridge%20IGCSE/English%2 0-%20First%20Language%20(0500)/0500_s15_qp_11.pdf http://papers.xtremepapers.com/CIE/Cambridge%20IGCSE/English%2 0-%20First%20Language%20(0500)/0500_s15_in_11.pdf http://papers.xtremepapers.com/CIE/Cambridge%20IGCSE/English%2 0-%20First%20Language%20(0500)/0500_s15_in_11.pdf Question Paper and Insert:- http://papers.xtremepapers.com/CIE/Cambridge%20IGCSE/English%2 0-%20First%20Language%20(0500)/0500_s15_qp_13.pdf http://papers.xtremepapers.com/CIE/Cambridge%20IGCSE/English%2 0-%20First%20Language%20(0500)/0500_s15_qp_13.pdf http://papers.xtremepapers.com/CIE/Cambridge%20IGCSE/English%2 0-%20First%20Language%20(0500)/0500_s15_in_13.pdf

10. Mathematics

11. OCR Exam Board Linear B (J562) 100% Exam 2 papers each worth 50% of the final grade.

12. Useful websites for revision www.mymaths.co.uk www.mathswatchvle.com www.bbcbitesize.co.uk

13. Hyperlinks for exam material http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-mathematics-b-j567-from-2012/ http://www.mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/ http://www.mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/gcsemathsrevisiontopics-AB-grade.htm

14. Physical Education

15. Exam Board- Edexcel Grade Breakdown Theory 40% - summer exam Friday 20 th May Practical 48% - complete Coursework 12% - complete

16. Revision Topics All students have a paper copy of the exam syllabus (hyperlink below) which includes all the topics they need to know. Pages 9-26. http://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/Physical%20Education/2 009/Specification%20and%20sample%20assessments/GCSE_PE_Spec.pdf

17. Exam Questions There is a booklet full of past questions (multiple choice/ short answer and essay) Students need to work their way through this and then mark it using the mark scheme (back of the booklet) Students have been provided with this booklet.

18. Revision Materials Edexcel Revision Guide Edexcel Past Papers Book Lesson notes in students exercise books and folder GCSE Bitesize Learn all the definitions (key terms) in the back of the syllabus- pages 22-26 http://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/Physical%20Education /2009/Specification%20and%20sample%20assessments/GCSE_PE_Spec.pdf http://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/Physical%20Education /2009/Specification%20and%20sample%20assessments/GCSE_PE_Spec.pdf It is essential they practice exam questions and mark it using the mark scheme. This is the most important thing the students need to do.

19. Religious Education

20. Religious Studies Edexcel Unit 3- Believing in God Unit 8- Religion and Society 100% Exam based. 2 papers equally weighted at 50% each Both papers are 1 hour 30 minutes Subject – examining board, break down of marks between coursework/exam etc Hot revision Topics Hyperlinks to exam questions Revision materials

21. Unit 3 Belief in God Matters of Life and Death Marriage and Family Community Cohesion Unit 8 Rights and Responsibilities Environment and Medical Issues Peace and Conflict Crime and Punishment

22. Revision links This link has all of the Unit 3 revision needed in a number of videos which are all in order https://www.youtube.com/user/MrMcMillanREvis/playlists?view=50 &shelf_id=14&sort=dd

23. Past Papers This link opens up to all of the past papers for the last few years http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support- topics/exams/past-papers.html?Qualification- Family=GCSE&Qualification- Subject=Religious%20Studies%20(2009)&Status=Pearson- UK:Status%2FLive&Specification-Code=Pearson-UK:Specification- Code%2F2RS01&Specification-Code=Pearson-UK:Specification- Code%2F2rs01

24. Geography

25. Geography AQA A GCSE 75% Exam based. 2 papers equally weighted at 33% each Both papers are 1 hour 30 minutes Physical GeographyHuman Geography The Restless EarthPopulation Change The Living WorldChanging Urban Environments Water on the LandTourism

26. Revision links PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LINKS http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/water_rivers/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/ecosystems/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/natural_hazards/ HUMAN GEOGRAPHY LINKS http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/migration/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/urban_environmen ts/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/tourism/

27. Past Papers and Revision This link opens up to all of the past papers for the last few years http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-a- 9030/past-papers-and-mark-schemes All students should have a revision guide and have also been provided with revision booklets and materials in lesson

28. History

29. OCR SHP A Paper 1: Medicine and American West Paper 2: Public Health, 1800-1914 (sources)

30. History Paper 1 Bitesize Videos- Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OptEth-pPnc You will be given a revision guide in class. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OptEth-pPnc American West: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4FKkwkoPpQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4FKkwkoPpQ You will be given a revision guide in class. Paper 2 Video revision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TlZZHu9S9o You also have your Paper 2 revision guides/booklets in your folders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TlZZHu9S9o Past Papers and Mark Schemes: http://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse- history-a-schools-history-project-j415-from-2012/http://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse- history-a-schools-history-project-j415-from-2012/

31. Business Studies

32. Specification Overview Exam Board: OCR Course Title: GCSE Business Studies J253 (from 2012) Assessment Marketing & Enterprise: Controlled Assessment 25% (Completed) Business & People: Examination 25% Production, Finance & The External Environment: Examination 50%

33. Exam Dates Wednesday 25 th May (AM) – Business & People Examination (25%) Friday 10 th June (PM) – Production & Finance Examination (50%) Only 6 school weeks to go until your first Business exam!

34. Revision Sessions Every Monday lunchtime in H2 with Mrs Begum Every Wednesday lunchtime in H2 with Miss Hall Every Wednesday afterschool (3.00 – 4.00) in H2 with Miss Hall All students must attend one of the sessions offered each week Tuesday 5 th April 9.00am – 12.00pm in L3 with Miss Hall Thursday 2 nd June 9.00am – 12.00pm in L3 with Miss Hall All students (from both classes) are encouraged to attend these sessions in the school holidays

35. Revision Resources All Y11 students have access to the following, excellent revision resources These can still be purchased from Miss Hall for £3.50 All Y11 students were given these resources as a ‘gift’ from the department

36. Useful Links OCR Past Papers: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-business-studies-j253-from- 2012/ Generic Revision Sites: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpsvr82 http://revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/business-studies/ocr-business- studies/unit-2-content-gcse-business-studies http://www.tutor2u.net/business/blog/business-studies-revision- quizzes

37. MFL

38. MFL French This is a link to the shared area where you will find all the F & H Listening and Reading papers for the last few years, as wel as the Listening files and mark schemes. Attempt the papers without dictionary or answers then mark them with the mark scheme. Go over your incorrect answers and with the use of the dictionary note down those words and phrases which you either misunderstood or did not recognise. Make a note of new/unknown vocabulary. It is better to do one or two papers (Reading & Listening) thoroughly than to do all of them in a rush without extracting vocabulary and understanding where you went wrong.

39. MFL W:\MFL\French Click this link for French GCSE AQA vocabulary booklet.

40. Sciences

41. AQA Separate Sciences – Biology, Chemistry, Physics – Set 1 The structure is the same for all 3 subjects Three written papers each worth 25% Unit 1 examined first this year Units 2 and 3 examined on the same day as part of the same exam sitting Controlled Assessment is worth 25% and is complete 3 separate GCSEs giving 3 separate grades

42. AQA Combined Science – Includes Biology, Chemistry & Physics – All other students The structure is the same for both Core Science and Additional Science, each a separate GCSE Two combined written papers for each GCSE Paper 1 worth 35% Paper 2 worth 40% Each paper covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics Controlled Assessment is worth 25% and is complete Papers for Core Science are called SCA1 and SCA2 Papers for Additional Science are called AS1 and AS2

43. AQA Sciences - Calculators Remember to bring a calculator, it will be needed and it is assumed that you will use it for the calculation questions Make sure you know how to use it Other equipment that will or may be expected: Pencil Ruler Protractor Bring spares!

44. AQA Sciences – links to the specifications Specifications for Separate Sciences: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-4401 http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-4402 http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-4403 Specifications for Core Science and Additional Sciences http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/science-a-4405 http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/additional-science-4408 You can check what you need to know for the exam, they also explain how the exams are structured. They are aimed at teachers but can be very useful for revision.

45. AQA Sciences – Revision links for past papers Past Papers for Separate Sciences: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-4401/past-papers-and-mark- schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-4401/past-papers-and-mark- schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-4402/past-papers-and- mark-schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-4402/past-papers-and- mark-schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-4403/past-papers-and-mark- schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-4403/past-papers-and-mark- schemes Past Papers for Core Science and Additional Sciences http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/science-a-4405/past-papers-and- mark-schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/science-a-4405/past-papers-and- mark-schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/additional-science-4408/past-papers- and-mark-schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/additional-science-4408/past-papers- and-mark-schemes Remember to find the combined papers, known as route 2

46. AQA Sciences – Revision links www.bbcbitesize.co.uk http://www.darvill.clara.net/ http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/steps-to-success-in- science/revision-materials http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/steps-to-success-in- science/revision-materials https://www.o2learn.co.uk/o2_students.php http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse https://www.khanacademy.org/ http://www.my-gcsescience.com/ http://www.docbrown.info/page20/AQAscience2.htm

47. Design and Technology: Resistant Materials

48. Useful Websites www.technologystudent.com http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zg9d7ty Revision Guides You should all have a revision guide by this point. It is a really useful tool to help prepare you for the exam but do not rely on it alone and do not simply read the contents. Try making brief notes and flash cards that summarise each topic. If you feel you need to know more, refer to the websites listed above. Together, they have everything you could possibly need to know.

49. Moodle – Virtual Learning Environment Once you have access to Moodle, via the school website, you will find lots of helpful documents to help your revision. Most of these can already be found in the Design and Technology shared area at school. Past Papers You can access these through the AQA website or by clicking on the link below. http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design- and-technology-resistant-materials-4560/past-papers-and-mark- schemes Practice as many of the questions as you can. If you get stuck do not simply look at the mark scheme. Attempt the question first and then try your revision guide or one of the websites listed previously.

50. Section A – Design Focus For section A of your exam you will need to research the needs of the elderly whilst gardening. This is a very broad topic and can cover all manner of products. Researching the theme before the exam is the only way to be ready! You will need to respond in the following ways Writing a design specification and justifying why each statement is important. You normally need to produce three of these but it could be more so always read the question carefully. Generating a range of design ideas that solve a problem linked to the topic above. Marks are usually awarded for creativity and typically 3 to 5 ideas are needed but, again, read the question carefully. Developing your best idea through sketching and annotation. This must show awareness of materials, construction techniques, important dimensions and finishes that could be applied. Evaluating you chosen design against the points you made in the specification in the first part of the question. This type of product is likely to need careful consideration for safety and could potentially include mechanisms to help make gardening tasks easier to do. Revise Mechanisms!

51. Helpful topics This is not a complete list! It is to try to draw your attention to some topics that caught out previous year groups! Health and safety – including warning signs and labels (including the lion symbol for safe children’s toys - this is not in your revision guide though) Smart and modern materials Adhesives and their safe use/correct use Computer Aided Design Computer Aided Manufacture Sustainability Material Properties Environmental impact of materials Making techniques and processes Mechanisms/mechanical advantage (gears, levers etc.) Circuits/circuit symbols (think electronics in science!) Basic electrical wiring – do you know how to wire a plug? They asked this once even though it is not on your syllabus!