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Date: December 2017
Our Ref: Year 10 PPE examinations
Reply to: ALF/MDE
At: Borough Road
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I am writing to inform you that Year 10 will be taking their first set of PPEs (Pre-public exams) during the week beginning the 29th January 2018. This will be the first opportunity for students to have crucial practice in a formal situation for their GCSE exams. The new style GCSEs are far more demanding than they have been in the past, so these exams will give students a real understanding of how hard they will need to work to be successful in their final GCSE exams.
It is essential that Year 10 start their revision for these exams now. Students will be given a comprehensive revision guide with important advice and guidance from each individual subject. All information about these exams, including the revision guide, will be on the Academy website on the ‘Revision Hub’. The VLC is also open after school from 3pm to 4pm Monday – Thursday to support student’s learning, as well as from 8am – 8.30am every morning. Revision will be taking place in lessons over the next few weeks, as well as after school – please see grade booster timetable.
It is important that the students take these examinations seriously, as the results of these exams will inform the staff and the students of their current grade, and more importantly what they need to do to improve so that they can reach or exceed their target grades at GCSE.
I am also attaching the exam timetable, although students will also receive their own individual timetables nearer the time.
If you have any questions regarding the exams, please do not hesitate to contact me on progress@paigntonacademy.org.
Yours faithfully,
Anne Freeman (Assistant Principal – Progress)
Year 10 Grade booster timetable
After school
MondayMaths – Maths rooms
History – BT8/9
Tuesday
Science – Higher B42
English – EM16
Computer Science – B36
History – BT8/9
Geography – BT4 (see teacher for dates)
Wednesday
English – EM16
Science – Foundation B42
ThursdayEthics – BT3
French – EM17
Year 10 PPEs (Pre-public examinations)
Week beginning 29th January 2018
GENERAL REVISION ADVICE
1. Make a revision timetable so that you can plan your revision.
2. Try different ways of revising:
Mind maps Doddle Flashcards Highlight key words – reduce your notes Revision apps/websites
3. BUG the question in the exams – Always read the questions!
BUBBLE command wordsUNDERLINE key pointsGLANCE back
4. Find out from your teacher what a model answer looks like so that you can reach your target grade.
5. Spend at least two hours on revision each night.
6. Attend all revision sessions available to you.
7. Turn off all mobile devices whilst revising!
8. Get plenty of sleep before your exam and eat well.
9. Make sure that you have all the equipment you need for each
exam.
10.
2 hour on revision per night
Year 10 Exam timetable commencing 30th January 2017
Monday 29th January8.30 11.15 1.45
Maths Paper 1 – 1hr 30
Tuesday 30th January
8.30 11.15 1.45Option BBusiness – 1hrChild Development – 1hr 15Computer Science – 1hrGeography – 1hr 15History – 50 minsMusic – 1hrHealth & Social Care – 1hrEthics – 1hr
English Paper 1 – 1hr
Wednesday 31st January
8.30 11.15 1.45Separate Science Biology – 1hr 45
Combined Science Biology – 1hr 15
Maths Paper 2 – 1hr 30
Thursday 1st February8.30 11.15 1.45
Separate Science Chemistry – 1hr 45
Combined Science Chemistry – 1hr 15
Option CChild Development – 1hr15Computer Science – 1hrDrama – 1hr 30French – 1hr 30Geography – 1hr 15History 50 mins
Friday 2nd February
8.30 11.15 1.45Option AFrench – 1hr 30Geography – 1hr 15Health & Social Care – 1hrHistory – 50 minsICT – 1hrMedia Studies – 1hr
English Paper 2 – 1hr 15
Year 10 Examinations
Week beginning 30th January
ENGLISH LANGUAGEFormat of the exam:Paper 1
19 th Century Fiction
1 Hour 45 Minutes, 2 Reading passages.
Section A – 24 Marks One hour
Read the extract and answer questions 1 – 4.
Assessment objectives tested: AO1, AO2, AO4.
Topics that need to be revised:
19th Century Fiction – Language & Structure, evaluating a text.
Hints and tips for preparation:
Read a variety of 19th century texts. Analyse language and structure from a range of extracts. Practise writing within a specified time. Complete practice exam paper/questions. Attend Grade Booster sessions. Ask your English teacher for extra tasks to complete.
Useful websites & where to find help:
BBC Bitesize – Edexcel Specification
Doddle
Grade Booster Sessions
Year 10 ExaminationsWeek beginning 29th January
ENGLISH LANGUAGEFormat of the exam:Paper 2
20 th & 21 st Century Non-Fiction
1 Hour 15 Minutes - 2 Reading passages.
Section A – 56 Marks One hour & 15 minutes
Read Text 1 – Answer questions 1 – 3.
Read Text 2 – Answer questions 4 – 6.
Question 7 is about BOTH texts.
Assessment objectives tested: AO1, AO2, AO3, and AO4.
Topics that need to be revised:
Non-Fiction – Language & Structure, How to evaluate a text, How to compare texts.
Hints and tips for preparation:
Read a variety of articles, travel writing, diary entries, autobiographical writing.
Analyse language and structure from a range of articles/extracts. Practise answering questions within a specified time. Complete practice exam paper/questions. Attend Grade Booster sessions. Ask your English teacher for extra tasks to complete.
Useful websites & where to find help:
BBC Bitesize – Edexcel Specification
Doddle
Grade Booster Sessions
Year 10 Examinations
Week beginning 29th January
Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 9-1 Format of the exam:
Paper 1 – Non Calculator (80 marks) 1 hour 30 mins
Paper 2 – Calculator (80 marks) 1 hour 30 mins
Topics that need to be revised:
Some topics to revise:
- Handling data (sampling, organising and representing data)Fractions decimals and percentages.
- Formulae and Functions (Substituting into formulae, equations, identities expanding and factorising).
- Working in 2D (measures, lengths, angles, transformations).- Factors multiples and primes.- Straight line graphs and circles.
Hints and tips for preparation:
Look over your entire end of unit assessments to familiarise yourself with the types of question involved in each topic – secure topics/practise missed concepts.
Use the mathematics google classroom. This is updated with topics that will be included on the exam, with extra video links, worksheets, unit assessments, common exam style questions. There are past papers both with worked solutionsand for you to have a go through.
Maths will be running revision sessions afterschool beginning in the New Year. These will start on the first Monday back after school and continue every Monday up until the PPE exam. We would highly recommend attending all sessions as we will be covering common misconceptions and good exam practise.
Useful websites & where to find help:
www.mymaths.co.uk
Username: paignton
Password: pyramid
Year 10 Examinations
Week beginning 29th January
Trilogy Science and Separate Science
AQA Exam Board
Please note: Your exam and what should be revised depends on the course you are studying. This is either Trilogy Science or Separate Science (option subject).
Trilogy Science - Format of the exam: Biology – Paper 1 (foundation and higher)
o 1 hour 15 minute exam that consists of 70 marks Questions in this exam will be both long and short response with
questions relating to practical techniques. This will include calculations where appropriate. All questions will be on biology.
Topics that need to be revised:o Cell biology: microscopy, cell structure, stem cells, cell
division, transport in cells.o Organisation: digestive system, circulatory system,
enzymes, plant organisation.o Infection and Response: communicable diseases,
pathogens, vaccines, drugs and their development.o Bioenergetics: photosynthesis, limiting factors, respiration
(aerobic and anaerobic), metabolism. Required Practical Activities: The following required practical
activities should have been completed during lessons. Your exam may include questions from these activities.
o Microscopyo Osmosiso Food Testso Factors Affecting Enzyme Activityo The Effect of Light Intensity on Photosynthesis
Chemistry – Paper 1 (foundation and higher)o 1 hour 15 minute exam that consists of 70 marks
Questions in this exam will be both long and short response with questions relating to practical techniques. This will include calculations where appropriate. All questions will be on chemistry.
Topics that need to be revised:o Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table: elements and
compounds, atoms and atomic structure.o Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter: kinetic
theory and types of bonding.o Quantitative Chemistry: relative formula mass, the mole
and equations.o Chemical Changes: acids, bases, salts and electrolysis.o Energy Changes: exothermic and endothermic reactions.
Required Practical Activities: The following required practical activities should have been completed during lessons. Your exam may include questions from these activities.
o Making Saltso Electrolysiso Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Separate Science - Format of the exam: Biology/Chemistry (higher only)
o 1 hour 45 minute exam that consists of 100 marks Questions in this exam will be both long and short response with
questions relating to practical techniques. This will include calculations where appropriate. This exam will include questions on biology, chemistry and physics.
Topics that need to be revised: Biology – Paper 1 (higher)
o Cell biology: microscopy, cell structure, stem cells, cell division, transport in cells.
o Organisation: digestive system, circulatory system, enzymes, plant organisation.
o Infection and Response: communicable diseases, pathogens, vaccines, drugs and their development.
o Bioenergetics: photosynthesis, limiting factors, respiration (aerobic and anaerobic), metabolism.
Required Practical Activities: The following required practical activities should have been completed during lessons. Your exam may include questions from these activities.
o Microscopyo Osmosis
o Antiseptic Effectivenesso Food Testso Factors Affecting Enzyme Activityo The Effect of Light Intensity on Photosynthesis
Chemistry – Paper 1 (higher)o 1 hour 45 minute exam that consists of 100 marks
Questions in this exam will be both long and short response with questions relating to practical techniques. This will include calculations where appropriate. All questions will be on chemistry.
Topics that need to be revised:o Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table: elements and
compounds, atoms and atomic structure.o Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter: kinetic
theory and types of bonding.o Quantitative Chemistry: relative formula mass, the mole
and equations.o Chemical Changes: acids, bases, salts and electrolysis.o Energy Changes: bond energies, exothermic and
endothermic reactions, fuel and chemical cells. Required Practical Activities: The following required practical
activities should have been completed during lessons. Your exam may include questions from these activities.
o Making Saltso Titrationo Electrolysiso Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Hints and tips for preparation:
Revision guides are available to purchase from Parent Pay for £5.50 (Trilogy) and £2.75 (Separate).
Make sure you are using a number of different revision techniques in order for you to prepare fully. Make sure you are using your revision guides and your class work books in order to see what topics have been covered and therefore what you could have a question on. Revision sessions run after school on both Tuesday (higher tier) and Wednesdays (foundation tier).
Stretch and challenge for top grades:
For those students sitting the higher tier paper make sure you look at the higher tier sections in your revision guide and make sure you use past papers to practice your examination technique. Revision is also available on Kerboodle and The Revision Hub.
Year 10 Examinations
Week beginning 29th January
AQA GCSE 9-1 GEOGRAPHY
Format of the exam: The examination will last for 75 minutes. There will be TWO full GCSE questions, one on the living environment
(ecosystems) and one on river environments. There will also be a data question at the end.You must answer ALL the questions.
Topics that need to be revised:
1. Living Environment Small scale ecosystems – food chains, food webs Global biomes – location and distribution Rainforests – vegetation, adaptation, climate, opportunities
and challenges Cold environments – climate, adaptations, uses and the
opportunities and challenges Case studies – Amazon and Svalbard
2. River environments River’s long profile and cross sectional shapes River features: waterfalls, interlocking spurs, meanders, ox-bow lakes,
levees River features – River Tees Flooding: causes, effects and management Hydrographs Reasons why water / rivers are important to us
3. Data question You will be given a resource/s and have to answer questions about that resource. The resource could be a graph, map, photograph or diagram. These questions will assess your interpretation skills.
Hints and tips for preparation:Read the questions carefully and use the B.U.G. technique.Look at the number of marks per question. Study the resources carefully and provide evidence from the resources in your answers.Follow all instructions – if it says draw a labelled diagram or use evidence or data in your answer you must as marks are allocated for this.Learn your case studies and ensure your case study matches the question - HIC or LIC.
Stretch and challenge for top grades:
Useful websites & where to find help:
BBC Bitesize
Doddle
AQA revision guide (ISBN: 978 1 78294 610
6)
Ensure that you demonstrate good geographical understanding. e.g. if the question asks about sustainability refer to social, economic and environmental sustainability.Ensure you use connectives in your answers. E.g. However, as a result of, consequently,...
Year 10 Examinations
Week beginning 29th January
HISTORY
Exam board – OCR B
Length of the exam:
The exam will last for 55 minutesAlways begin by reading through the whole paper at the start of the exam.
Format of the paper: Heading West
Answer all of the questions in A and on out of two questions in section B of the paper.
Section A - Question style – Answer all 3 of the questions Marks available
1. a/b/c Knowledge Name one…?
3 marks
2. APE paragraphs Write a clear and organised summary that analyses…
9 marks
3. APE paragraphsWhat was the impact of…?
10 marks
Section B – Question style – Answer 1 of the 2 questions Marks available
4 or 5. Full essay – arrange your APE paragraphs into factors
How far do you agree that…? Give reasons for your answer. Or The period of… How far do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
18 marks
Hints and tips for preparation:
Have a go at answering every question.Work on your APE paragraph structure. Most of the answers will follow this format; The most significant factor…
The evidence for this is…
This is important because…
Practice APE/PEE for your essay questions.Remember to refer to or quote from all sources provided, that’s why they are there.Use BUG and remain focussed on what the question asks you to do.
How can I do well?
Visit www.paigntononline.com to access a wide range of revision resourcesCome along to revision sessions in BT8 on Monday and Tuesday afternoonsLook out for the revision PowerPoint on the main school websiteVisit BBC History and BBC bitesize for alternative sources of knowledge.
Stretch and challenge for top grades:
Add balance to your answers; e.g. However…
Carefully choose a short Quote from ANY written Sources provided to enhance your answer.
Year 10 Examinations
Week beginning 29th January
Computer Science
Exam board - OCR
Format of the exam:
1 Hour Written Paper
Mixture of short answer and long answer questions based on theory and practical work studied in class.
Topics that need to be revised:
• Systems Architecture
• Memory
• Storage
• Wired and wireless networks
• Network topologies, protocols and layers
• System security
Hints and tips for preparation:
Ensure that you revise thoroughly from the notes in your exercise booklets AND by looking online researching areas of weakness. All test scores will be placed on Classroom so you can see where you need to focus your revision.
Stretch and challenge for top grades:
Make sure that you use the language used on the Craig and Dave videos.
Year 10 Examinations
Week beginning 29th January
FRENCH
Exam board – WJEC
Format of the exam:Reading exam - 45 minutes – Reading tasks & French to English translation
Writing exam – 45 minutes – a piece of writing & English to French translation
To write about your house, home town and local area, what you did last weekend (past tense) and what you will do next weekend (future tense) – at least 90 words, up to 180 for higher grades
Topics that need to be revised:
Talking about your house
Talking about your town
Advantages and disadvantages of living somewhere
What sort of activities you can do in a place
What you did last weekend (past tense)
What you will do next weekend (future tense)
Hints and tips for preparation:
You need to learn to write your answer to the question we have prepared. Ensure that you can do the present, past & future tense. Make sure you add extended opinions.
Stretch and challenge for top grades:
You will need to show off your French. Learn some complex phrases which you know will get a good grade. Use the sheet given to you in class. Make sure that you have lots of extended opinions and that you justify your answers.
Useful websites & where to find help:
Log on to http://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/french/french-gcse/ and download some practice papers. Scroll down to ‘Secure Website’ at the bottom of the page. You will find listening papers, the sound files and mark schemes here.
Username: 54333JBR Password: French2015
Year 10 Examinations
Week beginning 29th January
Child Development
Exam board - OCR
Format of the exam:One written paper lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes Topics that need to be revised:
Pre-conceptual health reproduction the roles and responsibilities of parenthood contraception Antenatal checks Birth Postnatal checks and support Premature babies Discipline Signs of childhood illnesses Diet related illness
Hints and tips for preparation:
Use the revision sheets given to you to help structure your revision Take your books home to revise from
Stretch and challenge for top grades:
Use mark schemes found on the OCR website to help with revision and see the quality needed to achieve full marks on the longer questions
Useful websites & where to find help:
Your books Progress folders Google Classroom
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/vocational-education-and-skills/cambridge-nationals-child-development-level-1-2-j818/ for past papers and mark schemes
Any questions come and see Mrs Craw or Mr Love
Year 10 Examinations
Week beginning 29th January
Health and Social Care
Exam board - OCRFormat of the exam:
1 hour exam Mixture of short answer and longer answers Describe, explain and analyse questions
Topics that need to be revised:
Learning Outcome 1: Understand how to support individuals to maintain their rights
Rights Why it is important to maintain individuals rights How care workers can support individuals to maintain their rights
Learning Outcome 2: Understand the importance of the values of care and how they are applied
The values of care in health and social care and early years valuesLearning Outcome 3: Understand how legislation impacts on care settings
Key aspects of legislationLearning Outcome 4: Understand how personal hygiene, safety and security measures protect individuals
Personal hygiene Safety procedures
Hints and tips for preparation:
Use the revision sheets given to you to help structure your revision. Take your books home to revise from.
Useful websites & where to find help:
Green Year 10 Books, Progress folders, Google Classroom and the OCR website: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals-health-and-social-care-level-1-2-j801-j811-j821/ or come and see Mr Love
Year 10 Examinations
Week beginning 29th January
BTEC FIRST AWARD IN MUSICExam board – EDEXCEL
Format of the November PPE:
Written examination – ALL SECTIONS UNIT 1 THE MUSIC INDUSTRY 1 hour exam that consists of THREE SECTIONS. Total of 50 marksREVISE ALL SECTIONS – JOBS AND ORGANSATIONS
SECTION A – SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
SECTION B – LONGER QUESTIONS IN RESPONSE TO A SCENARIO
SECTION C - ESSAY STYLE QUESTIONS IN RESPONSE TO A SCENARIO
Hints and tips for preparation:
Make sure you are using your revision notes, previous practice papers we have done in class. Revise the Unions and music organisations especially the PRS, MU, BECTUStretch and challenge for top grades:
Remember: you need to make links between jobs and organisations in Section B and C. These questions are testing that you know how all the areas of the Music Industry and how they work together.Useful websites & where to find help:
PAST PAPERS, MARK SCHEMES & EXAMINERS FEEDBACK:http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/exams/past-papers.html?Qualification-Family=BTEC-Firsts&Qualification-Subject=Music%20(2013)%20-%20NQF&Status=Pearson-UK:Status%2FLive&Specification-Code=Pearson-UK:Specification-Code%2Ffirst12-musicPaignton Online
Year 10 ExaminationsWeek beginning 29th January
GCSE DRAMAExam board – AQA
Exam will be in 3 sections:
Section A - General theatre terminology questions 4 marks
Section B - Blood Brothers - 3 questions on a given extract from Act 1 - 24 marks
Section C - Live Theatre Production 1 essay question based on the production of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ 32 Marks
Revise:
For Section A - areas of the stage, types of staging and drama devices , job roles and responsibilities
Notes from ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Notes from year 9 on Blood Brothers - Act 1 - Mrs. Johnston/Mrs Lyons & Mickey/Edward
Hints and Tips:
GCSE Bitesize Drama for theatre roles, staging and terminology, and Blood BrothersGoogle Classroom for ‘The Curious Incident’ powerpoints, videos & revision resources; Blood Brothers Act 1 videos on Google ClassroomStudents folders for Blood Brothers and Section A questions
Stretch & challenge:
In section B & C, detailed references to vocal and physical skills used by the actors in specific scenes /moments and the impact on the audience is required with specific examples from the performance. Section C you are writing about HOW the ACTOR plays the character
Useful websites:
GCSE Bitesize AQA GCSE Drama from 2016
Google Classroom
Year 10 Examinations
Week beginning 29th January
AQA EthicsFormat of the exam:
Students will sit the AQA Ethics GCSE in Year 11. Students have completed many assessments using this format of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 style questions. The PPE exam is 1hr long, and comprises of three sets of questions. There is a useful power point on Google Classroom with the revision materials to further remind and explain how to give grade 9 answers.
Each question is a certain type of question and requires a specific way of answering to gain full marks.
1. Make sure you learn the topic keywords – both spelling and meaning – for both Christian Practices and Relationships & Families. These questions are worth 1 mark and just require you to select the correct answer from a choice of 4 key terms.
2. These questions ask for two facts and are worth 2 marks. You do not need to write an explanation. A list of the two requested answers is enough to get full marks.
3. These questions are worth 4 marks and ask you to explain something. To get full marks you need to identify a relevant idea and follow it with a reason or example. This should take you about 4 minutes to answer.
4. These questions are worth 5 marks and ask you to explain something. It is similar to No.3 questions and to get full marks you need to identify a relevant idea and follow it with a reason or example. This should take you about 5 minutes to answer.
5. These questions are worth 12 Marks – half the allocated mark for each section. They require you to explain reasons to support a statement, reasons to not support a statement and finally your own opinion supported by beliefs of others. This should take you about 12 minutes to answer.
Hints and tips for preparation:
Topics that need to be revised.Relationships & families Christian Practices
Sexuality PersecutionHomosexuality World wide ChurchAdultery and pre-marital sex FestivalsDivorce Sacraments -Baptism & EucharistReligion & C21st families Worship & PrayerGender Equality Pilgrimage
Revision resources are available on Google Classroom. Each student is able to access revision materials and practice questions on each of the topics, covering the entire content.
Students can purchase a revision guide via ParentPay for the Ethics GCSE.
Ethics revision is after school on Thursdays in BT3.CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL
ENTERPRISE & MARKETING
Exam board - OCR
Format of the exam:
1 Hour Written Paper Mixture of short answer and long answer questions.Topics that need to be revised:
How & why businesses start Enterprise & Entrepreneurship How to target a market Customer segmentation – need; types & benefits Market research – types & purposes Business finance Types of business costs – fixed & variable Calculating ‘break-even point’ Calculating costs, revenue & profit Product development & external factors Product life cycle & extension strategies Product differentiation
Hints and tips for preparation:
Ensure that you revise thoroughly from the notes in your exercise books AND by looking at the actual businesses you have investigated and researched. You MUST be able to give examples of actual businesses that you have studiedYou will gain extra marks for the quality of your written communication.Stretch and challenge for top grades:
You will need to give detailed explanations of some of the actual businesses you have investigated. You will need to explain the reasons why a business will act in a particular way and be able to assess the impact of its actions on itself and other stakeholder groups.Useful websites & where to find help:
DoddleBBC Bitesize/GCSE Business
www. ocr .org.uk/.../cambridge-nationals-enterprise-and-marketing
Year 10 Examinations
Week beginning 29th January
AQA GCSE Media Studies Format of the exam:Written Paper – 1 hour
Topics that need to be revised:
Some topics to revise:
- Media terms/language- Representation- Semiotics- Stereotypes- Blumler & Katz- Denotation & Connotation- Propp’s analysis- Advertising- Music Industry-
Hints and tips for preparation:
You have covered all of these topics during your Media lessons and should have comprehensive notes and examples in your exercise books.
Learn Media terms and Media language
Practise analysis of (using correct Media terminology) : film, music videos, CD covers, adverts, websites
Ask your teacher for practice questions.
Year 10 Examinations
Week beginning 29th January
OCR ICTFormat of the exam:The examination will last for 60 minutes.
You must answer all the questions.
Mixture of multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions based on theory and practical work studied in class.
Topics that need to be revised:
Project life cycleSMART targetsPlanning toolsData and data typesInformationMethods used to collect dataStorage methodsSpreadsheet tools and technique
Stretch & challenge for top grades:
Ensure that you demonstrate an understanding of how and why the different tools are used
Give multiple examples where necessary
Useful websites & where to find help:
Central resources > ICT Pupils Link > Key Stage 4 > 2017 Cambridge National in IT
BBC Bitesize
Google Classroom
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