Calder High School

Calder Learning Trust

Preparing for exams

Year 11 Nov Mocks 2021

• Preparing for exams is really important

so that you can show your

teachers how

well you are doing in

each subject.

• Mock grades can help you decide which college

courses to apply for, and

at what level

• Mocks are really good practice for your GCSE

exams summer

Why?

What?

• Make sure you know what each exam will be about. The topics

for each subject are listed at the end of this booklet.

Your teachers will also give you lists of topics for the

exam.

• Don’t spend time revising things that won’t be on the exam!

• You can use the list of topics as a checklist

to make sure you have revised everything.

When?

Example Revision Timetable

• Revision should be done in chunks of 30 minutes.

• In that 30 minutes, you should revise for 25 minutes and then have a 5 minute break.

• So if you wanted to spend an hour on revision, you would do 25 minutes, have a 5 minute break and then do another 25 minutes. • In that 30 minutes,

you should revise for 25

minutes and then

have a 5 minute break.

• So if you wanted to spend an hour

on revision, you would do 25

minutes, have a 5 minute

break and then do another 25

minutes.

How Long?

Where?

There are many

different ways of

revising and some

ways work better for

different people.

However, the

following are key

techniques that

everybody should

stick to.

How?

How to

revise?

• One of the best ways of revising is to test yourself.

• For example, you could make flash cards, with a question on the front

and the answer on the back.

• Or you could look, cover, write, check to help you learn vocabulary.

• Another way is to read your notes or a page in the revision guide and

ask someone to ask questions about

what you have just read.

• There are quizzes you can do on online to test yourself. Your

teachers can give you more

information about specific websites

or apps to help with this.

• Sometimes exam questions can look

difficult because

you are not used

to the way they

are written.

• You can practise exam questions to

help with this and

also to check you

really understand

the subject.

• Again your teachers will be

able to help with

providing exam

questions to have

a go at.

How to check you

have revised?

• Make sure you look after yourself.

• Try to sleep well – get into a routine and relax

before going to bed.

• Put aside specific hours to revise and let people

know. That way you won’t be disturbed and you can

get into a ‘revision pattern’.

• Eat and sleep properly. It is important you keep up

your energy during the exams.

• Physical exercise is an important ingredient for

wellbeing during stressful times.

• Build in ‘down time’ for relaxation when revising.

• Fish, eggs and milk are high in protein which is

used by your brain. Nuts and bananas are a good

source of energy. (Chocolate is OK too but you get

better ‘brain effects’ from a banana!).

• Take breaks! Keeping your brain actively engaged in

your revision can be helped by using a variety of

techniques. Testing yourself at the end of a

revision period will tell you how effectively you

have learned your work.

Finally…

November 2021 Year 11 Mock Timetable - Week One

MFL Listening Tests to take place w/c 1 November.

Monday,

22 November Tuesday,

23 November Wednesday, 24 November

Thursday, 25 November

Friday, 26 November

AM English Language

Paper 1 1h 45m

Biology 1h 45m Triple 1h 15m Dual

Maths Paper 1 Non-Calculator

1h 30m

Health & Social Care

2h Computer Science

1h 30m

School Closed LUNCH

PM Enterprise

1h Media Studies

1h 30m Geography Paper 1

1h 30m

English Literature Paper 1 1h 30m

November 2021 Year 11 Mock Timetable - Week Two

Monday,

29 November Tuesday,

30 November Wednesday, 1 December

Thursday, 2 December

Friday, 3 December

AM English Language

Paper 2 1h 45m

History 1h + 55m

PE + Materials Tech 2h

French + Spanish 1h 15m + 1h (Higher)

1h + 45m (Foundation) RE

1h 45m

Physics 1h 45m Triple 1h 15m Dual

LUNCH

PM IT

1h 30m

Chemistry 1h 45m Triple 1h 15m Dual

Maths Paper 2 Calculator

1h 30m

Sociology 1h 45m

Engineering 1h 30m

Geography Paper 2 45m

Clashes RE and Spanish clash (schedule RE in History slot) Material Technology + PE clash (schedule PE in French/Spanish slot) Engineering + Sociology clash (schedule Engineering in History slot) French + RE clash (schedule RE in History slot) Scheduled outside two-week window TBA Drama, Music, Textiles – one all-day workshop each Photography – 2 x 2h assessments

The next section of the booklet gives you information about what will be on each exam

English Language Paper 1 (AQA) 1 hr 45 mins The focus of this exam is understanding and creating fiction. In section A, students have one hour to answer four questions on a fiction text. The focus of these questions are retrieval (4 marks), language (8 marks), structure (8 marks) and evaluation (20 marks). There are 40 marks available in Section A. In section B of the exam, the students are given 45 minutes to create a piece of fiction themselves, a choice of either descriptive or narrative. An image is always provided for one of these choices. The marks available for section B are 24 (for content and organisation) and 16 (for spelling, punctuation and grammar); a total of 40. Overall, there are 80 marks available in this exam which is worth 50% of the English Language GCSE overall. English Literature Paper 1 (An Inspector Calls and Conflict/Power poetry) (AQA) 1 hr 30 mins Students will be given 45 minutes to answer a question on the play 'An Inspector Calls'. There are always two questions and students are expected to answer ONE of these. Students will have to know the characters and themes of this play in depth. They then have 45 minutes to answer a question on the AQA Conflict and Power poetry anthology. They will be given a poem that they have studied and be asked to compare this with another poem that they have studied (of their choice), with a given theme to focus their answer on. Students will need to know all 15 poems very well in order to answer this question. All students have been provided with their own copy of 'An Inspector Calls' with annotations, their own copy of the 'Conflict and Power' anthology containing their notes, and a revision guide. This paper is worth 46% of the final English Literature GCSE. English Language Paper 2 (AQA) 1 hr 45 mins The focus of this exam is all about understanding and creating non-fiction. In section A, students have one hour to answer four questions on TWO non-fiction texts. The focus of these questions are retrieval and inference (4 marks), language (12 marks), summarising (8 marks) and comparing viewpoints (16 marks). There are 40 marks available in Section A. In section B of the exam, the students are given 45 minutes to express their opinion on a given topic. They could be asked to write an article, a speech, an essay, or the text of a leaflet. They will be asked to write for a particular purpose: either to persuade, argue, explain, inform or advise. The marks available for section B are 24 (for content and organisation) and 16 (for spelling, punctuation and grammar); a total of 40. Overall, there are 80 marks available in this exam which is worth 50% of the English Language GCSE overall.

Maths

Higher and Foundation students will have two 1 ½ hour papers – the first in non-calculator, the second requires a scientific calculator.

Year 11 Checkpoint 2 - Higher Level Mock Examination Revision List

Higher Non-Calculator Topics Higher Calculator TopicsType Topics Question Title Clip Number Type Topics Question Title Clip Number

Indices with algebraic expressions 174 Algebra Identify gradient from equation in the form y=mx+c 207

Linear sequences (nth term) 198 Draw a cubic graph from a table of values 298

Change the subject of the formula 281 Right-angled trigonometry 509

Recognise quadratic, cubic and reciprocal graphs 251,299,301 Exterior angles in polygons 564

Congruent triangles 682 Vectors (combining and multiplying by scalars) 626

Multi-step angle problems 490,491 Pythagoras' theorem 503

Pressure, volume of a prism 571,735 Prime factorisation 30

Multiplying mixed numbers 69 Lowest common multiple 35

Compare numbers in standard form 124 Displaying sets in Venn diagrams 372

Percentage profit 760 Venn diagrams for probability 377,383

Estimate complex calculations131

Ratio and

ProportionRatio and percentage problem solving 23,98,332

Ratio and

ProportionHarder problems involving ratios 336

Indices with algebraic expressions 174

Statistics Interpret stem-and-leaf diagrams 432 nth term of a quadratic sequence 248

Straight line graphs (perpendicular lines) 216 Turning point of quadratic graphs 256

Change the subject of the formula 286 Circles and tangent lines 320

Function notation 288 Rates of change graphs (find gradient) 896

Composite functions 293 Rates of change graphs (interpret gradient) 896

Inverse functions 295 Simplify algebraic fractions by factorising 170,229

Algebraic direct proportion, percentage multipliers 89,344 Indices with algebraic expressions 173,174

Vectors (geometry problems) 632 Set-up and solve equations in context 188,245

Density of a mixture 730 Sine rule 522

Area of circles and sectors, quadratic equations 245,539,547 Describe an enlargement 651

Index form (powers of unit fractions) 108 Curved surface area of a cone, area of similar shapes 587,615

Rationalise surds 119 Reverse percentages 96

Order of operations 120 Repeated percentage increase, compound interest 92,94

Manipulating powers 792 Probability Conditional probability with algebra 367

Probability Independent events and probability trees 362 Draw a box plot from summary statistics 435

Cumulative frequency tables 437 Product rule for counting 671,672

Interpret a cumulative frequency diagram 438

Geometry

Number

Statistics

Number

HIGHER

LEVEL

QUESTIONS

CROSSOVER

QUESTIONS

HIGHER LEVEL

QUESTIONS

Geometry

Number

Probability

CROSSOVER

QUESTIONS

Algebra

Geometry

Number

Algebra

Geometry

Algebra

Statistics

Foundation Non-Calculator Topics Foundation Calculator Topics

Type Topics Question Title Clip Number Type Topics Question Title Clip Number

Indices with algebraic expressions 174 Identify gradient from equation in the form y=mx+c 207

Linear sequences (nth term) 198 Cubic graphs (table of values) 298

Change the subject of the formula 281 Draw a cubic graph from a table of values 298

Recognise quadratic, cubic and reciprocal graphs 251,299,301 Right-angled trigonometry 509

Congruent triangles 682 Exterior angles in polygons 564

Multi-step angle problems 490,491 Vectors (combining and multiplying by scalars) 626

Pressure, volume of a prism 571,735 Pythagoras' theorem 503

Multiplying mixed numbers 69 Prime factorisation 30

Compare numbers in standard form 124 Lowest common multiple 35

Percentage profit 760 Displaying sets in Venn diagrams 372

Estimate complex calculations 131 Venn diagrams for probability 377,383

Ratio and

ProportionHarder problems involving ratios 336

Ratio and

ProportionRatio and percentage problem solving 23,98,332

Statistics Interpret stem-and-leaf diagrams 432 Substitute values into a formula 155

Number machines (find input) 152 , 177 Collecting like terms 156

Expand a single bracket 160 Solve 1-step equations 178

Factorise simple expressions 168 Solve 2-step equations 182

Solve 2-step equations 179 Substituting and solving 189

Read and plot coordinates 199 Angles on a straight line 477

Reflect a shape in a vertical line 639 Volume of a cuboid 568

Scale diagrams with bearings 869 Describe rotations 654

Read and write positive integers 13 Angles around a point 812

Multiple of a number 33 Area of a quarter circle 541

Compare decimal numbers 46 Round numbers to the nearest 1000 17

Round decimal numbers 56 Convert simple decimals to fractions 52

Convert fractions to decimals 73 Convert fractions to percentages 75

Fractions (worded problems) 80 Cube numbers 100

Decrease a quantity by a fraction and a percentage 78,88,91 Time (worded problems) 711

Probability Probability of single events on a probability scale 350,351 Number problems (division and subtraction) 20,23

Write ratios as fractions 330 Prime numbers, systematic listing 28,670

Write ratios in the form 1:n or n:1 331 Fraction and percentage word problems 80,98

Proportion problem solving 339 Compare quantities using ratios and simplify 329

Median from frequency tables 416 Metric and imperial conversions reasoning 705

Mean from frequency tables 417 Direct proportion and division 23,339

Two-way tables 423 Harder problems involving ratios, ratios as fractions 330,335

Pictograms 426 Share in a given ratio, direct proportion 333,341

Metric and imperial conversions, direct proportion 339,705

Metric and imperial conversions, direct proportion 341,705

Bar charts 425

Draw a pie chart 427

Geometry

Number

Probability

Algebra

Geometry

FOUNDATION

QUESTIONSFOUNDATION

QUESTIONS

Number

CROSSOVER

QUESTIONS

Geometry

Algebra

Ratio and

proportion

Number

Statistics

Geometry

Algebra

Number

Ratio and

Proportion

Statistics

CROSSOVER

QUESTIONS

Algebra

Science - Dual Award

3 x 1hr 15 min papers + extra time

Biology: Paper 1

4.1 Cell Biology

4.2 Organisation

4.3 Infection and Response

4.4 Bioenergetics

Chemistry: Paper 1

4.1 Atomic Structure and Periodic Table

4.2 Bonding, Structure and the properties of

matter

4.3 Quantitative Chemistry

4.4 Chemical Change

4.5 Energy Changes

Physics: Paper 2

4.5 Forces

4.6 Waves

4.7 Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Triple Science

3 x 1hr 45mins papers + extra time

Biology: Paper 1

4.1 Cell Biology

4.2 Organisation

4.3 Infection and Response

4.4 Bioenergetics

Chemistry: Paper 1

4.1 Atomic Structure and Periodic Table

4.2 Bonding, Structure and the properties of

matter

4.3 Quantitative Chemistry

4.4 Chemical Change

4.5 Energy Changes

Physics: Paper 2

4.5 Forces

4.6 Waves

4.7 Magnetism and Electromagnetism

4.8 Space Physics

Geography

Paper 1- 90 minutes

The Living World (Ecosystems, rainforests and cold environments). The UK Landscape (rivers

and coasts) and The Challenge of Natural Hazards (tectonics, extreme weather).

Paper 2- 45 minutes

Resource Management (water/food/energy)

History

The 1 hour paper is the History around us unit. Students will be given a choice of 3 questions about

Skipton Castle and they will have to choose 2/3 questions.

The 55 minute paper is The Elizabethans – Students will answer 4 questions on the topics we have

studied so far. Elizabeth and her government (Majesty booklet) Catholics and Daily lives.

RE

This will be a whole PAPER 1 assessment and is 1hour 45 mins .

It will include the Christianity and Islam.

SECTION 1 – Christian Beliefs

SECTION 2 – Christian Practices

SECTION 3 – Islam Beliefs

SECTION 4 – Islamic Practices

Students will have a 1,2,4,5 and 12 mark question on each of the section listed above.

Students MUST answer ALL sections.

Spanish and French

HIGHER: Writing 1 hour 15 mins Reading 1hour Listening 45mins

FOUNDATION: Writing 1 hour Reading 45 mins Listening 35 mins

Speaking Exam to take place in the week beginning 1st November: Spanish on Tuesday 2nd November

all day and French on Tuesday 2nd November all day Wednesday 3rd November all day

Enterprise

One 1 hour paper on Promotion and Finance for Enterprise

B1 Financial Documents

B2 Payment Methods

B3 Sources of revenue & costs

B4 Terminology

C4 Breakeven

B5 Statement of Comprehensive Income

B7 Ratios

C1 Cashflow

Media

GCSE Media Paper 1 (1 hr 30 mins)

There will be 9 questions adding up to a total of 84 marks.

The Close Study Products that the exam will cover are as follows:

Reveal (Gossip Magazine Cover)

OMO (Magazine Advert)

Galaxy (Advert)

Arctic Monkeys (Music Video)

Kim Kardashian Hollywood/Lara Croft Go (Video Games)

Also – Narrative Theory (Propp, Todorov, Freytag)

Technological Convergence

The BBFC

There’ll also be questions on an unseen print media text

Health and Social Care

1 paper: 2 hours

- PIES (physical, intellectual, emotional and social)

- Lifestyle factors (diet, exercise, substance use, stress)

- Environmental factors (housing)

- Economic factors (wealth)

- Chronic and acute illnesses

- Impact of life changes

- Physiological data (BMI, resting pulse heart rate)

- Short-term and long-term targets

- Sources of support

- Creating a health plan (how it helps the individual with their needs)

- Potential obstacles/barriers that the individual may face with their health improvement plan

Computer Science

One paper 1hr 30 min: Computational Thinking Algorithms and Programming (02)

Programming languages & IDE – High level and low level code

Structure diagrams

Syntax and logic errors

Binary search

Logic gates AND OR NOT

Algorithms – IF statements AND OR < > <= >= , loops, validation

Functions & Procedures

SQL Searches SELECT FROM WHERE

Defensive Design – Decomposition, Abstraction, Authentication

Programming Fundamentals – Arrays, Loops, File Handling, SQL, Constants & Variables,

Functions & Procedures

Producing Robust Programs – Defensive Design, Testing, Validation, Syntax & Logic Errors

Boolean Logic – AND OR NOT gates

PE

1 x 2 hour paper

- Health, fitness and wellbeing

- Sport Psychology

- Social Cultural influences

- Physical Training

IT

One paper 1hr 30 min: Effective Digital Working Practices

1. Device connectivity

2. Cloud storage Malware and how it can infect systems

3. Phishing

4. User access and restrictions

5. Biometrics – fingerprints, face id, retina etc.

6. Form design – how to improve a form interface – drop down menu, spinners, fonts, size,

colours, search boxes, accessibility options etc.

7. Policies – Acceptable user policy, Data Policy, Disaster Policy etc.

8. Transactional data

9. Collaboration tools

10. Advantages/disadvantages of using websites

11. Cookies and its uses

12. Digital Systems – how to protect the environment

13. Remote working - impacts (positives & negatives)

RE

1 hr and 45 mins

This will be a whole PAPER 1 assessment.

It will include the Christianity and Islam.

SECTION 1 – Christian Beliefs

SECTION 2 – Christian Practices

SECTION 3 – Islam Beliefs

SECTION 4 – Islamic Practices

You will have a 1,2,4,5 and 12 mark question on each of the section listed above. You MUST

answer ALL sections.

Sociology

The mock will cover half the content of PAPER 1 and half of the content from PAPER 2.

PAPER 1 – Education

PAPER 2 – Social Stratification

The marks for the questions for each of the two papers will be as follows: 1,1,3,3,2,4,4,12,12.

Students must answer all the questions.

Materials Technology

2 hour exam

Section A – Core Technical Principles

Section B – Specialist Technical Principles

Section C – Designing and Making Principles

Engineering

1h 30m exam on Component 3 Part 2 Responding to an Engineering Brief

Part 2a Evaluating a Brief

Part 2b Redesign

Part 3 Drawing Conclusions

Textiles

The exam will be a practical session in which students will complete a piece of textile art or fashion

item which links to their sketchbook work. This will be planned in lessons before the session and all

students will be completing individual work

Art

The Art Mock will be held later in the year

Drama

Students will be expected to either perform a group piece or monologue from their chosen set text.

Music

Planning & Rehearsing for a performance (to be completed in class prior to mock)

Live Music Performance Mock – to gain experience of performing in the Ted Hughes Theatre

Photography

Students will be working on a personalised response to their ‘Fantastic and Strange’ project