GCSE Media Studies – Homework and Revision Programme

Throughout KS4 (Y9/Y10/Y11) there is always homework. If a specific task has not been highlighted by the class teacher then, in Y11 particularly, the default position is revision. We study the AQA GCSE Media specification which can be accessed at the following address - http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4810-W-SP-14.PDF. All students in y10 and Y11 also have access to a website which allows then to log in and review media topics and tasks - http://media.edusites.co.uk/. Students will be provided with log in details to allow them to access this. Y11 In Jan of Y11 students will be provided with a revision booklet/booklets specific to the exam topic set for that year. For our current Y11s the set topic is Science Fiction films and all students have a booklet with tasks in, which they are expected to complete every week. Students, from January, are expected to spend at least 1 hour per week undertaking the reading and writing activities set in their booklet. In addition to this, students can use the following websites to help them with the study of the set topic. http://media.edusites.co.uk/ http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-TRB-48101-SCIFI-16.PDF Watching a variety of science fiction films and analyzing what they have in common in terms of plot, setting, characters, special effects, technology and music and sound effects will also be a useful exercise. Y10 The topics covered in Y10 are as follows: Magazines, advertising and horror films. Students can conduct independent research into these topics using the mediaedu website above and find articles themselves on the topics. Students can also research and consolidate their knowledge of any of the following theories:

1. The Uses and Gratifications theory 2. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. 3. Todorov’s theory of equilibrium 4. Barthes Enigma Codes 5. Propp’s Narrative theory 6. Strauss’ Theory of Binary Opposition

The exam topic is Game Shows. Information about what will be covered in relation to the exam topic can be found at - filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-48101-PG-2017.PDF

Students should begin their preparation for this initially by watching some of the shows and becoming familiar with the genre. They will then need to consider a concept for a game show of their own design. This will be taught in depth in class in Y11, but these tasks will be a useful starting place. Y9 In Y9 homework will be set on a regular basis by the class teacher and involve some of the following task:

Research into the Silent Film industry and the creation of a presentational booklet

The learning of key media terms and theories such as the Uses and Gratifications theory and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Students can consolidate their knowledge of these via the internet.

In term two students will begin their controlled assessment preparation which is focused on the magazine industry. To prepare for this students should examine different magazine covers across different genres analyzing common features and considering how the texts target their audiences.

Write some revision cards with definitions of

mathematical words. Use the following list of words,

http://studymaths.co.uk/glossary.php

Eg:: http://corbettmaths.com/revision/quizlet/

Problem Solving is what mathematics

is all about! Find plenty of problems

to solve on this amazing website.

http://www.furthermaths.org.uk/gcse

_problem_solving

Challenge yourself – use the links to

the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge

Questions

http://www.ukmt-

resources.org.uk/index-tr.html

Test your knowledge with these

interactive quizzes

http://www.educationquizzes.com/gcs

e/maths/

1. Complete the weekly written homework your teacher has set.

2. Complete a “5 a day” activity each day. Choose your tier of entry from the following site,

http://corbettmaths.com/5-a-day/gcse/

3. Final Year Exam Practise. Log on to www.methodmaths.com and complete the practise

exam that has been set. The logon credentials are as follows, (all in lowercase)

Centre ID: sbch

Username: firstname surname eg john smith Password: fourteen

4. Use the following website to practise topics that have been identified as your targets

from classwork or exams. (Ask your teacher if your unsure) Watch the tutorial videos,

complete the practise and textbook questions.

- http://corbettmaths.com/contents/

5. Additional sites which may be useful for helping you with those topics that you haven’t

mastered yet!

- http://www.hegartymaths.com

- https://www.sites.google.com/site/mathscasts/mathscast-videos

Remember, keep a positive growth mindset, you just can’t do it yet!!!

Lightning Fast Maths Calculations https://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&v=M4vqr3_ROIkml

Can you spot all the Mathematical mistakes in these movies?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlnLRKO3zII

Year 9 and 10 Maths Homework Term 3