THE ASHCOMBE SCHOOL

GCSE REVISION TIPS APRIL 2014Contents

Welcome!____________________________________________________________2

General tips for revision – all subjects_____________________________________3

Art- (AQA)__________________________________________________________13

Child Development- (AQA)_____________________________________________14

DT – Product Design- (AQA)____________________________________________15

DT – Graphic Products- (AQA)__________________________________________16

DT – Resistant Materials- (AQA)________________________________________17

English- (AQA)_______________________________________________________18

Geography Full Course________________________________________________19

History- (OCR)_______________________________________________________22

Hospitality and Catering- (WJEC)_______________________________________23

ICT- (AQA)__________________________________________________________25

Mathematics (AQA)___________________________________________________26

Modern Languages: French, German and Spanish__________________________27

(WJEC Full Course)__________________________________________________27

Music- (EDEXCEL)___________________________________________________29

Physical Education- (AQA)_____________________________________________30

Religious Studies – Short GCSE course- (OCR)_____________________________31

Religious Studies – Full GCSE course- (OCR)______________________________32

Science- (AQA)_______________________________________________________34

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Welcome!Welcome to the Ashcombe School Revision Booklet.

Pupils told us that they would find it helpful to have a booklet where all the key examination information and revision tips were collected 'in one place', rather than having several individual sheets from each subject.

As there are so many combinations of subjects which a pupil could take, and so many subjects, it would not be possible to collate a booklet containing every single sheet issued. However, we hope that this booklet will help to give an 'overview' guide for pupils, parents and teachers, so that everyone is informed of basic information, and knows where to go to get more help if necessary.

Each subject area has contributed an overview sheet of what you need to know. We suggest that you read through the information for the subjects you study, and make notes of any further questions which you need to ask your teacher or your tutor in the box at the end of the sheet.

Shortly, this booklet will be available in our Virtual Learning Environment (Fronter), and we will add links as we find more and more sites which are useful for revision.

In relation to being successful in the exams it is vital to remember three key things.

1) You will only achieve your potential through consistent effort.2) Make sure when you leave the exam hall in June you can tell

yourself you have done your best.3) Ask if you have any questions.

Please ask if you have any questions

Mr Ketley and Mrs Harper

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General tips for revision – all subjects

Revision is another word for reviewing. It is the process by which you re-read course essays, notes and textbooks in order to understand and remember what you have learned. To be effective, revision requires accurate notes and careful planning.

1. You need to be prepared PSYCHOLOGICALLY.... have a mind set which is going to give you the motivation to get on with revision, yet not be too stressed out, as this may make you give up!

2. You need to be prepared PHYSICALLY and PRACTICALLY ... if you’re tired, or you don’t have the right equipment, you’re not going to be as effective when revising.

3. You need to be prepared to LEARN ... by knowing exactly what it is you need to learn, and how you learn best, and building up a variety of techniques for learning, you’re going to be able to retain key knowledge, concepts, and skills.

There are many excellent books and sites available to give you guidance on how to prepare yourself for revision and public exams. Below are the key elements which the advice covers, grouped under headings

1. PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

Recognise that level of effort is the most important thing.

Be in a position to tell yourself that you have done your best when you pick the results up in August.

Don’t worry about being nervous

An element of nervousness is normal and can benefit performance

Get a sense of perspective Remember that everyone goes through exams at some point and seems to survive intact. Exams are important but so are a lot of other things, so don’t get your worries too out of proportion

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2. PHYSICAL / PRACTICAL FACTORSKnow when the exam is Draw up a plan and put exam dates in REDKnow what equipment you need calculator / batteries / sharpened pencils / pens / Allow enough time to revise the content ... PLAN. Begin 2/3 months before the exams.

Aim for ‘little and often’, ‘planning not cramming’. e.g. 40-minute sessions with 10 minute breaks.

Make a chart of days and months leading up to exams Make a long-term revision plan (allocate a number of hours

during the week) On your plan, blank out times when you can’t revise in

BLACK Tell others what your plan is so that they can leave you

undisturbed... or nag!!Prioritise List the subjects and the major topics. Award a ‘grade ‘ for

how confident you are (e.g. A excellent, B OK, C some concern, D serious concern)

Allocate the proportion of time you are going to spend on the subjects accordingly and put them in the plan

Vary your revision so that you don’t get too bored

Mix topics you find easier with topics you find harder Vary the subject – 2 subjects a day.

Make the plan REALISTIC Decide when you revise best early morning? afternoons? evenings?

But relax before you go to sleep – try to have 8 hours’ sleep Pace the revision to give yourselves ‘breaks’ / ‘down-time’

Plan in ‘treats’ for the end of every short period of time (e.g. food, some music – beware TV as you may get hooked into the programme!)

Use ‘spare time’ well e.g. the half hour before eating in the evening

MAKE SURE YOU START AGAIN AFTER THE BREAK!!Review your revision Stay focused in every revision period. Decide what you are

going to do, do it, then review what you have done. tick off when you have achieved it and feel good about

yourself!Decide where you revise best – prepare it

Some people prefer one place Some people like to vary the place Quiet, warm, well-ventilated, well-lit room Comfortable chair, spacious desk/table All files, books, paper, pens, calculator near you All TVs, personal audio switched off (or stick to familiar,

music [not on shuffle!!] you know won’t distract you … it may be a way of avoiding more damaging distractions!!!)

Eat & Drink properly Body and mind need to be fit and ready for revision and exams. Brain needs protein: fish, eggs, milk You need energy: nuts and bananas (chocolate? ... effects don’t

last as long (sadly!)!!)Breathe! If you panic take deep breaths and a short break, then start

again! Take fresh air

Sleep! Especially the night before an exam. A nocturnal session will burn up the mental energy you need for the exam.

Danger of too much late-night revising: forget and restart tomorrow

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3. LEARNING FACTORSKnow what is tested in each exam

See overview in this booklet See past exam papers (available from board, school and

websites) See the syllabus See examiner reports which comment on candidates’

performance in past years (especially giving common mistakes)

Ask teacher about any things you don’t understandKnow what format the questions will be in and learn the relevant techniques

Multichoice Essay - Discuss/ compare / contrast / evaluate / analyse Factual - describe

Know what the elements of learning are

There are different stages, which tend to build up on each other: Descriptive (know the facts / information; questions often

begin ‘describe …) Reflective (be able to understand why .. questions begin

‘explain, contrast and compare, analyse, evaluate) Speculative (be able to apply your knowledge to a new

situation .. what if …)Know what equipment you need for the exam

Ask teacher

Understand how your memory works. New facts fade after a few hours

Plan your revision schedule to make the most of this Learn something Revise after a few hours Revise in the next couple of days etc.

Use a variety of techniques to ‘memorise’ / rehearse your knowledge, understanding and skills. NB you are not just revising facts, but also definitions and key ideas, diagrams and formulaeVisual (seeing) Spider diagrams using colour, font, pictures – display

them where you are studying Pictures / Maps Make up a ‘story’ and picture it in your mind Watch associated documentary / TV / PowerPoint Use colours, symbols, highlighter

Auditory (hearing) Record yourself and play back Listen to someone else ‘Chant / sing’ Make up ‘mnemonics’ which will help you remember e.g.

Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain = colours of the rainbow [the funnier the better]

Kinaesthetic (doing) Make notes on paper – summarise them – again and again until you only need a few key words to learn the whole topic

Make notes on separate cards (postcards / index cards / small notebook) (you can test yourself later)

Play games (e.g. matching question/answer cards, Get someone to test you (family, friend) Make up questions Design a Powerpoint Give answers ‘out loud’ – work with a friend / family – if you

can explain it to someone else, you can explain it in the exam Do practice papers under ‘timed’ conditions

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Where to get information about examinations

The grid below gives details of the exam board and specification used.OCR http://www.ocr.org.uk/9 Hills Road

CambridgeCB2 1PB Email: Email: general.qualifications@ocr.org.ukTel: 01223 553998Fax: 01223 552627

www.ocr.org.ukThen Learners and ParentsUseful documents Datasheets, Factsheets, Overviews &

Info packs Information Briefs Mark schemes and materials Specifications and Syllabuses Specimen assessment materials Student Guides and MaterialsThen scroll down to find your subject

AQAStag Hill HouseGuildford01483 506506

www.aqa.org.ukThen follow the route:Qualifications / Current GCSE / subjectThe navigation bar gives links to Specifications (the syllabus) Assessment material Coursework Notice board Examiners’ reports GuidanceOr click on ‘students and parents’ tab

EdexcelHead Office Edexcel Customer Service,One90 High Holborn,London,WC1V 7BH.

www.edexcel.org.uk/Then Qualifications / subject index (select relevant letter)When you reach subject page, select correct qualification and scroll down to find specification, assessment material and examiner reportsOr click on ‘I am a … student’

BBC: The bbc site has an excellent section on revision: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision/ and then there is a link to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ and http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/studentlife/ from where you can reach a revision and skills area: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/studentlife/revisionandskills/

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THE PLANNING CHALLENGE!EXAMPLE OF A STUDY PLAN:

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THE LEARNING CHALLENGE!(a) EXAMPLE OF A ‘STUDY CARD’.

To summarise this:

Design something like this:

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What are metals and why are they so useful?More than three-quarters of the elements are metals. The elements we call metals haveproperties that non-metal elements do not have. It is because of these properties thatmetals are very useful for some purposes but unsuitable for others.Metals:• are all solids at room temperature – except mercury;• have a high melting point;• are shiny when freshly cut;• form alloys that are mixtures of metals;• are mostly tough, strong and can easily be hammered or bent into shape;• are good conductors of heat and electricity when solid or liquid.

(b) Use a mind map to / spider diagram to summarise and organise topics. Colour code words and lines to help this stick in your mind.

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3. THE EXAMINATION CHALLENGE!A SUMMARY OF ADVICE ABOUT EXAMS:

1 Always read the instructions carefully.

2 As you read through the examination paper, circle the questions you want to answer or have to answer. Don’t be afraid to write on the examination paper.

3 Do the question you feel most confident about first.

4 Arrive in good time for the start of the examination.

5 Make sure you try to answer all the questions you need to.

6 Make sure you read through the whole paper before you start to write.

7 Check how many marks are given for each question. This gives important information about how much detail is required.

8 It is useful to plan a question before you begin to write. You may even get extra marks for this as it shows your thinking.

9 Underline key words in a question. This can help you organise your answer.

10 Read through your answer afterwards and check you have answered all parts of the question.

11 Make sure you are dressed comfortably so that you are warm/cool enough in the examination room.

12 Stay calm, don’t panic. Counting to ten or breathing deeply may help if your mind goes blank.

13 Go to bed early the night before the examination.

14 Leave some time at the end of the examination to check through your work. At least ten minutes is useful.

15 Before you start writing, work out how much time you have for each question. Don’t spend too long on one question!

16 Read the question carefully and answer it directly. Repeating yourself is a waste of time and you will not get extra marks.

17 Think and organise your time positively. Do not leave things to the last minute.

18 If it helps you work better, remember to take a bottle of water and/or some sweets. But don’t let these become a distraction.

19 Get your bag ready with all the equipment you might need the night before. Always have a spare pen. Check whether you need any resources such as calculators, anthologies or dictionaries.

20 If you are running out of time, show what you would have written in note form, e.g. as a list, bullet points or a Mind Map. Showing your thinking can get you marks!

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EXAMINATION ADVICE continued....

COMMAND WORDS

Analyse Look very closely at the detailComment on Give your opinions or point of view, with reasonsCompare Say how things are the same and how things are differentContrast Say how things are differentDescribe Write about in detailDiscuss Give the main reasons for and against, come to a conclusionEstimate Give a rough idea, with evidenceExplain Give reasons forIllustrate Give examples that make the point clear – it can include diagrams,

figures or drawingsInterpret Explain the meaning in your own wordsJustify Give reasons to support an argument or actionOutline Give only the most important detailsState Write briefly the main pointSummarise Bring together the main points

CHECKLIST FOR PROOFREADING AN EXAMINATION QUESTION

• Have I answered the question correctly?

• Have I included the main points in my answer?

• Have I followed the instructions, e.g. have I described/analysed/compared, etc.?

• Have I answered in sufficient detail?

• Have I answered all parts of the question?

• Have I avoided repetition?

• Are diagrams labelled clearly?

• Have I included an introduction, development and a conclusion?

PLAN YOUR ANSWERS USING THE WILT APPROACH!

WILT grid

W What is Wanted? Look at the command words – what do they mean? What other key information is there in the question?

I What should it Include? What is really needed for the answer?L How Long should I spend on it?

How Long should the answer be?Look at the number of marks awarded – if it’s only a few, the answer does not need to be very long.

T What Type of answer is needed? What form should it take?

Should it be a letter, diagram, explanation, essay, etc.?

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Art- (AQA)

Assessment Objectives: AO1 DEVELOP | AO2 REFINE | AO3 RECORD| AO4 PRESENT

Copy of PROJECT CHECKLIST AND PROGRESS REVIEW issued to pupils for teacher comment and attainment. Exam Jan 2013– April 2013

TASK This is a minimum of what you should do

1. Artist research page High quality artist copy, couple of alternative images. Use content, form, process, mood and context to write about the work of the artist.

2. Second artist research page High quality artist research produced on a second artist who you would like to develop your ideas for pieces of work from.

3. A set of 10 photographs Consider light, content of image and composition carefully!

4. 6 High quality drawings These might be produced from observation or from selecting compositions from the most successful of your photographs (you may select a section rather than drawing the whole thing). They can be between A5 and A2 in scale and you can use any media (biro, pencil, chalk and charcoal, graphite, fineliner etc..)

5. 3 (in total) developments of YOUR compositions in the style of your ArtistUsing compositions from your photos and drawings look at the processes that your artist employs. It may be that you focus on the way they make marks or their use of colour… there must be a visual link between their work and your work.

6. Developments of your compositions using other media and materials- marks and colour scheme may link to the work of your artists. (Unlimited)

Print work, Ink drawings, Chalk drawings, Mixed media work, collage, different painting styles, textile pieces, Photoshop etc..7. 4 final piece ideas that are a summary for what has happened in your project so

far.Must be developed from your compositions, have a visual link to the artists you have studied in the project and be developed from your own media investigations.

8. Final pieceYou must purchase and prepare your materials prior to your exam and should show your final piece ideas to your teacher before hand as you will not be able to ask questions on the day!

9. Final task is to present work by mounting carefully, you may wish to design a cover for your project. You must label with your candidate number, name and centre number. Complete exam entry paperwork ready for submission. Work must be handed in on the final day of your exam- we cannot except any work after you have completed your final piece.

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Child Development- (AQA)

The Exam Paper – 1 hour 30 minutes

The Topics you need to revise: Parenthood and pregnancy Nutrition and health Physical development Intellectual, social and emotional development Family and the community

The Skills you need to practise: Planning essay answers Writing essay answers

The Terms you need to understand: Pre-conceptual care, reproduction, family planning, ante-natal care, pregnancy, preparations for birth and postal-natal care. Nutrition (nutrients, their functions and the influences of a healthy diet), conditions for growth, and, responses to infection including the care of the sick child. The needs of the new baby, stages of physical development, conditions for development and the need for safety. Conditions for intellectual development, stages of development, the development of language, learning through play and stages of socialisation. Family structures, the child outside the family unit, and the community provision to care for all children.

Revision Tactics Produce spider diagrams of nutrients, family planning, stages of development Use word banks of the different topics Folder of notes, text book revision sections to each topic Past exam questions Plan essay answers to exam questions To attend the revision sessions which take place in June. There is a Revision Guide you can buy to help.

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DT – Product Design- (AQA)

The Exam 2 hours

The exam is worth 40% of your final GCSE grade

The Topics you need to revise:

Characteristics and properties of materials – particularly paper, boards & card Components Systems and Control Products and applications Quality Health and safety

The Skills you need to practise:

Past examination papers – General understanding of materials theory Graphics – 2D & 3D drawing methods – orthographic – perspective – isometric.

The Terms you need to understand:

Aesthetics, anthropometrics and ergonomics, batch production, blow moulding, CAD/CAM, CNC, evaluation, flowcharts, function, injection moulding, production planning, prototype, modelling, research, situation, specification, testing and trialling, vacuum forming.

Revision Strategies:

Make flash cards of key materials and components / uses etc. Useful web sites www.kerboodle.com , www.technologystudent.com,

www.aqa.org.uk, www.designandtech.com Use coursework research as part of revision process Use software on the network – ‘Engage Revision’ is particularly good. Learn 5 joining methods, 5 commercial processes ( vacuum forming etc ) Learn in short bursts, but frequently, through the year - starting from now!!

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DT – Graphic Products- (AQA)

The Exam 2 hours The exam is worth 40% of your final GCSE grade.

The Topics you need to revise: Materials – types – uses - properties ( card – modelling foams and boards, smart

& modern materials ) Production methods – printing methods – screen printing – litho etc. Tools and equipment – knives – safety rules etc. – glues – tapes Creative Design – Appropriate Development - Evaluation methods– Product

analysis – ACCESSFMM Drawing methods – 3D: pictorial, isometric, exploded view - 2D: orthographic –

perspective – developments Surface developments (nets) British Standard Dimension rules Information charts – pie – bar etc. CAD/CAM pros and cons Social, moral and cultural considerations for designers Graphic Designers – Wally Ollins, Robert Sabuda etc

The Skills you need to practise: 2D & 3D drawing - exploded views – correctly dimensioning a net

The Terms you need to understand:Evaluate – analyse – ergonomic – anthropometric – making plan – properties - CAD - CAM - Fixtures – jigs- template – surface development – formative evaluation – smart material – score – align – registration mark – quality control

Revision Strategies: Make flash cards of key materials ( choose 5 papers/cards, 5 modelling materials,

5 plastics for packaging) Learn 5 joining methods, 5 commercial processes and printing process and all of

their advantages/disadvantages. Useful web sites www.kerboodle.com , www.technologystudent.com,

www.aqa.org.uk, www.designandtech.com Look over your copy of your controlled assessment Use software on the network – ‘Engage Revision’ is particularly good. Learn in short bursts, but frequently, through the year - starting from now!!

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DT – Resistant Materials- (AQA)The Exam

2 hours The exam is worth 40% of your final GCSE grade

The Topics you need to revise: Characteristics and properties of materials Components Systems and Control Products and applications Quality Health and safety

The Skills you need to practise: Past examination papers – General understanding of resistant materials theory Graphics – 2D & 3D drawing methods – orthographic – perspective – isometric.

The Terms you need to understand: Aesthetics, anthropometrics and ergonomics, batch production, blow moulding,

CAD/CAM, CNC, evaluation, flowcharts, function, injection moulding, production planning, prototype, modelling, research, situation, specification, testing and trialling, vacuum forming.

Revision Strategies: Make flash cards of key materials /fittings and uses etc. Use text books and learn types of joints, processes etc Useful web sites www.kerboodle.com , www.technologystudent.com,

www.aqa.org.uk, www.designandtech.com Use coursework research as part of revision process Use software on the network – ‘Engage Revision’ is particularly good. Learn 5 joining methods, 5 commercial processes (vacuum forming etc) Learn in short bursts, but frequently, through the year starting from now!!

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English- (AQA)The Exams: number of papers, length, title, % weighting English Literature Unit 1– 1 ½ hours – Modern Prose and Exploring Cultures, 40% English Literature Unit 2 – 1 ¼ hours – Poetry Across Time, 35% (25% Controlled

Assessment) English Language – 2 ¼ hours – Understanding and Producing Non-Fiction Texts, 40%

(60% Controlled Assessment)

Topics you need to revise: Analysing media and non-fiction texts Writing non-fiction texts (writing to argue, persuade, inform, explain, describe) ‘Relationships’ poetry cluster, in Moon on the Tides Anthology Unseen poetry analysis Lord of the Flies or An Inspector Calls To Kill a Mockingbird or Of Mice and Men

The Skills you need to practise: Skimming and scanning to extract information Inference and deduction- ‘reading between the lines’ Empathy Writing to argue, persuade, describe, inform and explain Effective essay planning (using P-E-E) Selecting and using quotations effectively

Key Terms: Poetry: Simile, metaphor, rhyme, stanza, imagery, onomatopoeia, alliteration and

rhythm Prose: Plot, style, narrator, character, atmosphere, symbolism, themes and social

context

Revision Strategies: Place the poems into groups by theme, e.g. loss, love, parent-child relationships etc. and

look for similarities and differences. Include notes on language and structure Identify key quotations which reveal the themes, the writer’s feelings and attitudes Make character notes for the novel: What does each character do, believe in and what is

their purpose/role? Find quotations to support each idea Summarise the key themes for the novel supporting with textual evidence Ask your teacher for sample essay titles and practise making plans or writing essays Read as much fiction and non-fiction as possible and look for interesting writing styles,

descriptions, opinions, facts and ideas

Reference material available: Notes in exercise books and annotations on anthologies Revision books distributed by teachers Practice questions issued by teachers BBC Bitesize revision site bbc.co.uk/education Guardian site www.learn.co.uk On Fronter there are various revision ideas, resources and videos available for revising

English

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Geography Full CourseThe Exams

Unit B563: (50%) Terminal Examination. (1:45 hr) Themes: Population and settlement, Economic development

and Rivers and Coasts. Excludes the theme covered in Unit B561 (2014 – Natural

Hazards).

Unit B561: (25%) Decision making exercise. Written paper (1:30 hr) Theme 2014: Natural Hazards).

Unit B562: (25%) Geographical Enquiry. Controlled assessment

(Papers in italics have already been completed)

The Topics you need to revise for the terminal exam:

Theme 1: Rivers and Roastsa) How do systems help us to understand physical processes in a river basin?b) How does river flooding illustrate the interaction between natural processes

and human activity?c) What processes and factors are responsible for distinctive land forms

within a river basin?d) What processes and factors are responsible for distinctive coastal

landforms?e) Why is the management of coastlines so important?

Theme 2: Population and settlementa) How and why are there variations between the population structures of

countriesb) What are the causes and consequences of natural population change?c) Why does migration occur and what are its effects?d) How is the pattern of land use within cities changing?e) What affects the provision of goods and retail services in rural and urban

settlements?

Theme 4: Economic Development:a) What is meant by ‘development’?b) How and why are there variations between the employment structures of different countries?

c) What determines the location of different economic activities?d) How do multinational companies (MNCs) affect development?e) How can economic activity affect the physical environment at a variety of

scales?

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REMEMBER TO REVISE KEYWORDS AND CASE STUDIES FOR EACH TOPIC. REVIEW THE CASE STUDY LIST ON FRONTER TO SEE WHAT CASE STUDIES YOU SHOULD BE REVISING.

What you will need to know for the Decision Making Exercise.

Theme 3: Natural Hazards: a) What is the global distribution of different types of natural hazard? b) What natural processes cause different types of natural hazards? c) How do natural hazards affect people and places in areas with different levels of development? d) How can human activities affect the impact of natural hazards? e) How can people and places be protected from the impact of natural hazards?

Pupils will analyse and interpret previously unseen resources using their knowledge and understanding from their study of Natural Hazards. The first part of the question paper will prepare candidates for making a decision with a series of structured questions that explore their understanding of a sustainable development issue in a particular context. In the final part of the paper, candidates choose between alternative options or approaches to sustainable development in a specific context and justify their decisions in the form of a written report.

The Skills you need to practise: Map skills – direction, distance, grid references, contour lines and symbols Interpreting satellite images and photos Analysing data – describing patterns on graphs and maps Answering the long 9 mark questions using Place Specific Information, facts and

figures.

Revision Strategies: Use case study cards to condense your case studies into manageable chunks. Practise map skills such as grid references and symbols Practise annotating photos and satellite images Ask your teacher for sample long questions (the 9 mark part) Remember you have PPQs in your book/they are also on fronter. Practise full questions under timed conditions. You should be taking

approximately 35 mins per question. Hand them into your teacher to mark

Resources: See the Ashcombe Geography Fronter page. This has the following revision

materials:-Recommended revision guides-Full course outline-Sample case study questions-Practise examination questions

Geography Short CourseThe Exams

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Unit A772: (50%) Terminal examination (1:15 hr). Themes: Rivers and coasts and Economic development.

Unit A771 (50%) Geographical Enquiry. Controlled assessment (Papers in Italics have already been completed)The Topics you need to revise: Theme 1: Rivers and Coastsa) How do systems ideas help us to understand physical processes that operate in a river basin?b) How does river flooding illustrate the interaction between natural processes and human activity? c) What processes and factors are responsible for distinctive landforms within a river basin? d) What processes and factors are responsible for distinctive coastal landforms? e) Why is the management of coastlines important?

Theme 2: Economic Developmenta) What is meant by ‘development’?b) How and why are there variations between the employment structures of different countries?c) What determines the location of different economic activities?d) How do multinational companies (MNCs) affect development?e) How can economic activity affect the physical environment at a variety of scales?

REMEMBER TO REVISE KEYWORDS AND CASE STUDIES FOR EACH TOPIC. REVIEW CASE STUDY LIST ON FRONTER TO SEE WHAT CASE STUDIES YOU SHOULD BE REVISING.The Skills you need to practise: Map skills – direction, distance, grid references, contour lines and symbols Interpreting satellite images and photos Analysing data – describing patterns on graphs and maps Answering the long 9 mark questions using Place Specific Information, facts and

figures.

Revision Strategies: Use case study cards to condense your case studies into manageable chunks. Practise map skills such as grid references and symbols Practise annotating photos and satellite images Ask your teacher for sample long questions (the 9 mark part) Practise full questions under timed conditions. You should be taking

approximately 35 mins per question. Hand them into your teacher to mark

Resources: See the Ashcombe Geography Fronter page. This has the following revision

materials:-Recommended revision guides-Full course outline-Sample case study questions-Practise examination questions

History- (OCR)The Exam – OCR Modern World Syllabus B

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Unit A971 - 2hr, Peace Treaties, League of Nations, Hitler’s Foreign Policy, USA Depth Study

Unit A972 -1hr 30 mins, The Liberal Reforms, Women’s Suffrage, WW1 Homefront

***Short course students will complete Paper A971 without having to do the section on the USA***

The Topics you need to revise:

Treaty of Versailles and other Treaties League of Nations in the 1920s and 1930s Hitler’s Foreign Policy USA Depth Study – Economic Boom, Roaring 20s, Intolerance, Wall St Crash and New

Deal The Liberal Reforms The Suffrage movement in Britain Life in Britain during World War I

Revision Tactics: Login to the History revision room on Fronter Complete the A3 Revision sheets that your teacher will give you Condense the information you have on one topic to one side of A4 Write the key points of each event onto revision cards Do spider-diagrams of important events or people to help you remember the key points Practice exam questions when you have done some revision Use colours in your notes to highlight long and short-term causes of events i.e. the failure

of the League of Nations or to group together reasons for an event happening.

Reference material:Text bookRevision Guide (from the department)FronterDynamic Learning BBC Bytesize

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A971 Skills Describe and explain questions How far do you agree – a balanced response and

conclusion Assessing the usefulness of a source Assessing the reliability of a source Assessing the purpose of a source Working out the message of a source Tailoring your answer to the marks available Condensing information into manageable pieces

A972 Skills Message of a source Purpose of a source Usefulness and reliability of a source Use of contextual knowledge How to cross reference How to comment on the tone and

language of a source Applying the above to evaluate the source Remembering to quote and explain Combining sources to support a statement

Hospitality and Catering- (WJEC)

The exam:Paper: 1 hour 15minutes

The topics you need to revise: The industry – food and drink.• Job roles, employment opportunities and relevant training.• Health, safety and hygiene.• Food preparation, cooking and presentation.

• Nutrition and menu planning.• Costing and portion control.• Specialist equipment.• Communication and record keeping.• Environmental considerations.

The skills you will need to practise:

Reading the question carefully

Analysing the sample catering company

Answering essay questions fully with many examples

The terms you need to understand:

The industry - The type of services available in different establishments to include self-service, fast food, cafeteria, take-away, buffet, plate, waiting service, automatic vending, travel service.

Jobs - Management – Manager, Assistant Manager. Chefs – Head, Second (Sous), Pastry, Larder, Sauce, Vegetable, Assistant (Commis) Food and Drink Service – Restaurant Manager, Waiting Staff.

Health and safety - Personal hygiene, Food safety, Common causes of food contamination. Common types of food poisoning Health and Safety at Work Act. Simple first aid procedures. Risk Assessment – identification and control of hazards (HACCP). Health and Safety Executive five-point plan. Fire Regulations.

Food preparation - The importance of colour, texture, flavour, shape, temperature and time. The customers' needs. A wide range of culinary skills. Appropriate methods of cooking. Appropriate methods of presentation.

Nutrition - Functions and sources of the main nutrients. • Current healthy eating guidelines. Vegetarian choices, nut allergies, wheat intolerance, lactose intolerance.

Types of menu - table d'hôte, à la carte and themed.

Meal planning - Nutritionally balanced meals. Variety of colour, flavour, texture. Foods in season. Time of year. Type of outlet. Suitability and appeal to the client. Multi-cultural variations.

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Costing - Costing raw materials for a range of food items using standard recipes. The appropriate methods of portion control and their significance.

Equipment - Small and large scale catering equipment

Communications - Types of communication used, e.g. verbal, written, telephones, fax, ICT (e-mail, Internet). Which type of communication is appropriate to the circumstance. The need for accurate, appropriate record keeping. Different methods of record keeping used in – stock control, data logging and restaurant bookings

Environmental issues - Conservation of energy and water, when preparing food. Reduce, re-use and recycle waste in the preparing and serving of meals. Why it is important for the industry to address these areas e.g. sustainability.

Revision Tactics

Use the revision sheets used in lessons in April/May

Use word banks for different topics

Folder of notes, text book: Exam café sections

Past exam questions

Fronter – has many different methods of revision from power points, video clips to worksheets

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ICT- (AQA)

The Exam

Full Course = 1 hour 30 minutes. Maximum 120 marks.Section A: Short Q&A on ICT theory. Section B: Extended Q&A, some questions based around software skills, eg. spreadsheet and database.Section C: Essay question – you get a choice of two essays. You only have to answer one.

Short Course: 1 hour. Maximum 60 marks.You also have three sections, A to C – just ½ the questions to cover!

The Topics you need to revise: Refer to revision guide on Fronter. Parts of an ICT system – hardware, software, internal data,

input/process/output devices, security systems. Application Packages – uses, evaluate, design screen and backup procedures. Database theory – encoded data, data capture, validation, verification. Networks – LAN, WAN, standalone systems, hardware & software for

networks. Communication & Internet – methods and benefits of communication, Internet

hardware & software, features of Internet services, advantages and disadvantages of Internet.

The Terms you need to understand: ROM

RAM

LAN

WAN

ISP

Modem

Validation

Verification

CPU

Byte

DTP

Primary Key

Storage medium

Storage device

Back-up

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Revision Strategies: A mark a minute – spend the right amount of time and depth to each question based on how

many marks are awarded. Highlight/underline the key words in each question. Read the information above questions, it is information that will help you with your answers. Explain your answers thoroughly. Justify your decisions by using ‘because’ … For ‘Evaluate or Conclusion’ you must include some examples, with explained advantages

and disadvantages of suggestions (and explain WHY its better/worse …. because)

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Mathematics (AQA)

The Exams: 3 exams in June. Bring pens, pencil, ruler, eraser, compass and protractor. Calculator for Units 1 and 3.

Unit 1: Calculator paper, 1 hour Unit 2 : Non-calculator paper, 1 hour 15 minutes Unit 3: Calculator paper, 1 hour 30 minutes

The Topics you need to revise Unit 1 – Statistics and Number Unit 2 – Number and Algebra Unit 3 – Algebra and Shape, Space and Measure

The Skills you need to practise: Using a calculator efficiently Written methods of calculating Measuring and drawing accurately Know rough conversions between metric and imperial measures Representing data using diagrams/Calculating averages etc including from tables of data Estimating rough answers Writing equations from a wordy question Manipulating algebra/Solving equations

Terms you need to understand Calculate/Evaluate/Work out Simplify Multiply out/Expand Units Appropriate degree of accuracy

Revision Strategies Watch the CGP videos on Fronter, print the exam question, answer it and check using the

video Attend Maths clinic on a Tuesday afternoon List all factual knowledge required per topic area onto a card system (use

textbook/revision guide and syllabus for this) Learn and test yourself on this knowledge EARLY Practise as many questions as possible on each topic Follow up any problem areas by asking your teacher Practise as many questions as possible on each topic Practise exam papers thoroughly – here questions are mixed Practise papers in timed sessions Read question carefully – check that you have answered them Check your own work carefully

Resources to help you revise Textbook (on Fronter) and/or Revision Guide Fronter Packs of past exam papers (issued by teacher, more on Fronter if you finish) www.mymaths.co.uk Username: `ashcombe Password: polygon

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Modern Languages: French, German and Spanish

(WJEC Full Course)

Below is an outline of the papers you will take in May/June. The course assesses four skills: Speaking, Writing, Listening and Reading. The Speaking and Writing elements account for 30% each of the final mark. The Listening and Reading account for 20% each of the final mark.

The Revision sections below indicate the main points / skills to revise and where to find help. It is also important to refer to other revision handouts given out over the GCSE course. A series of revision sessions are also available – refer to the letter you have received, or ask your teacher.

ListeningHigher: 45 mins + 5 mins reading timeFoundation: 35 mins + 5 mins reading time

Tasks: Several passages – some short, some longer in French/German (conversations, interviews,

announcements etc)A variety of test types (e.g. True/false, tick correct box, note details, choose correct statement, recognise attitudes, answers in English.

Reading Higher: 45 mins Foundation: 35 mins

Tasks: Several (typically up to 10) written passages. (Adverts, opinions, reports, letters, interviews,

articles etc) A variety of test types (e.g. matching picture with statement, ticking correct boxes, multiple

choice, true/false, linking sentences, picking out attitudes, responding in English….)

Revision strategies for listening and reading

Vocabulary learning: Students have their own copies of the GCSE vocabulary list from their teacher. Use this to

systematically learn / revise vocab. Do not leave it until just before the exam, learn a little and often! Higher candidates – make sure you look at higher as well as core vocab

Use www.vocabexpress.com with the login and password which we have given you. Don’t only learn topic vocab – make sure you also know words for attitudes and opinions etc

(also in WJEC list) Be able to recognise synonyms (words with same meaning) Also refer to the text books you use and the vocab lists at end of each chapter, as well as your

own exercise book.

Exam skills practice Complete past papers in class to the best of your ability, listen to & act on feedback. www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize (select French, German or Spanish, listening or reading,

foundation or higher)

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Listening/Reading practice Additional reading & listening activities at end of the text books (e.g.Expo 4 / Echo 4 / Mira) CD-Rom: Révision Intéractive / Interaktives Wiederholen (& other resources on school

system, accessible from study centre etc) Internet: www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk - video quizzes www.zut.org.uk (French- account id: 1344, password: pupil, Yr 10&11materials) www.gut.org.uk (German- account id:2336, password: pupil, Yr 10&11materials) www.linguascope.com (ashcombe/blue) basic vocab www.linguastars.com (ashcombe/blue) for more advanced vocab & structures)

Fronter( www.surreymle.org.uk) - pupils have individual usernames and passwords MFL/Resources?languages?KS4/Year11?WJEC Exam

www.samlearning.com ; follow links from the GCSE page

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Music- (EDEXCEL)

The Exams Paper One – Performing - solo performance / performance of composition/ensemble

performing (30%) Paper Two – Composition - 2 pieces (30%)

Paper Three - Listening and Appraising (1hr 30mins) (40%)

The Topics you need to revise: The Set works for Edexcel’s syllabus

The Skills you need to practise for paper three: Listening to music perceptively and answering questions (e.g. identifying instruments,

structure, style, year of composition etc.)

The Terms you need to understand: The terms used in relation to the set works around the elements of music e.g. structure,

instrumentation, rhythm and melody, harmony and tonality, and texture.

Revision Strategies: Listen to the set works. Practise for the exam by listening to short extracts very carefully Draw large posters for each of the set of pieces and list their associated musical

characteristics in bold bright colours – draw little pictures/diagrams to help you remember particular terms and structures

Complete departmental revision workbook

Reference material available: Musical Vocabulary – copies from GCSE syllabus available from your teacher www.bbcbitesize.co.uk

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Physical Education- (AQA)The ExamsPractical 60% - Four Practical Assessments for Full Course & Controlled AssessmentTheory 40% - 1.5 hrs written paper covering Units listed below from Y10 and Y11

The Topics you need to revise: (tick the box 1 if you have notes on the topic, and 2 if revised)Unit Content 1 2

Unit 1 - Sociological factors (Media, Sponsorship, Events & Role Models)

Types of media coverage, negative and positive effects, sponsorship examples, advantages & disadvantages, competition type, examples, advantages & disadvantages, role models & participation trends

Unit 2 - Individual Differences, Demands of Performance & Injury

Age, Disability, Gender, Physique (Somatotypes), Environment, Risk and Challenge, Activity levels, Training, Fatigue/Stress, Culture, Health and Safety & Injury

Unit 3 - Opportunities and Pathways, ICT and Types of Competition

Roles – provision, choice and pathway opportunities in school, courses and qualifications and vocational opportunities, Science & ICT/ Technology uses in sport

Unit 4 - PE in Schools, Extra-curricular, Healthy Schools, New National Curriculum and Skills for effective Performance

Cultural factors, school influences on participation, themes of healthy schools programme, school initiatives (Healthy eating) extra-curricular activities and provision, health and well-being) Sport England, Youth Sport Trust (YST), National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and The Dame Kelly Holmes Trust

Unit 5 - Characteristics and benefits of Leisure and Recreation, Leisure Time & Social Groupings

Leisure, Recreation, opportunities available, growth in the leisure industry, Providers and Users, concepts of etiquette and fairness (adherence to the rules). Social groupings (peers, family, gender, ethnicity)

Unit 6 - Anatomy and Physiology

Skeletal system, Muscular system, Circulatory system & Respiratory system

Unit 7 – Health, Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle & Training

Health, Fitness, Components of fitness, Training (aspects of training, SPORT principle, FIT principleSkill, Guidance, Feedback, Practice)

Unit 8 - Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise & Diet

Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration & Oxygen debt. Balanced diet to include knowledge of: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Fats, Water & Fibre

The Skills you need to practise: Learning key words, and terms, and then using them correctly in sporting situation answers. Make sure you know what the question is asking. What do the following instructions mean:

describe, explain, name, list, give an example, state? Reading the question carefully & giving full answers to achieve all available marks.

Revision Strategies: For each unit above list 10 key words and give their definitions. Learn examples of sporting situations to demonstrate understanding. Make sure you have a full set of notes. Refer to Fronter (unit revision booklets to practice answering exam questions and Kerboodle.

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Religious Studies – Short GCSE course- (OCR)The ExamsTwo exam papers – each 1 hour long (sat straight after each other)

The Topics you need to reviseFor the 2 Ethics papers you will need to revise: Religion, Peace and Justice – including war, peace, crime, punishment, forgiveness,

reconciliation, guilt, anger. Religion and Equality – including prejudice and discrimination, sexism and racism,

attitudes towards other religions, forgiveness and reconciliation. Religion and Medical Ethics – including Abortion, Euthanasia, Animal testing, cloning,

suicide. Religion, Poverty and Wealth – including issues surrounding poverty, charity, moral and

immoral occupations, giving, gambling.

In the exam you are advised to answer all these topics with reference to Christianity which is what has been focused upon in lessons.

The Skills you need to practise:The exams test three objectives:Knowledge – Knowledge of the issues, religious beliefs, the ways different denominations within a religion behave.Understanding – you need to show why religions have certain beliefs about different issues, and why there is some variety of belief.Evaluation – you must be able to show different sides to an argument or issue, and develop your own considered viewpoint throughout.

The Terms you need to understand:In the exam you will be asked to:Define certain key words that have been mentioned in the syllabus“Describe” – this means that you must state a belief or facts about an issue. Try to give detail.“Explain” – this means that you must show why someone believes something/has a certain viewpoint. You should be able to back up your explanations with quotes from the Bible/summaries of different churches position on certain subjects. You will need to explain how a person’s beliefs affect their actions.“Discuss – this requires you to respond to a statement giving different sides of an argument, including specific Christian attitudes and teachings and developing your own opinion throughout. You may include other religious ideas too as well as Humanist ideas where appropriate.

Revision Strategies Produce spider diagrams/mind maps on the issues surrounding each topic. Pick out two or three Bible quotes for each topic – you may be able to find some quotes

apply to lots of issues (e.g. “Do not murder” and “Love your neighbour”). Learn the Christian position on each issue, and if possible, the different denominational

views. For each issue draw out tables which have arguments for and against. Practise answering the exam questions in the amount of time that you would get in the

exam.

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Religious Studies – Full GCSE course- (OCR)

The Exams4 Exam papers – each 1 hour long

The Topics you need to reviseFor the Philosophy papers:

Beliefs about Deity – including beliefs about God, reasons for and against God’s existence, Bible interpretations.

The End of Life – including beliefs about Heaven and Hell, judgement, salvation and Funeral services

Good and Evil – including beliefs about where Evil comes from, the philosophical problems the existence of evil has.

Religion and Science – How these views are compatible or against each other, and the approach to environmental issues.

For the Ethics papers: Religion, Peace and Justice – including war, peace, crime, punishment, forgiveness,

reconciliation, guilt, anger. Religion and Equality – including prejudice and discrimination, sexism and racism,

attitudes towards other religions, forgiveness and reconciliation. Religion and Medical Ethics – including Abortion, Euthanasia, Animal testing, cloning,

suicide. Religion, Poverty and Wealth – including issues surrounding poverty, charity, moral and

immoral occupations, giving, gambling.

In the exam you are advised to answer all these topics with reference to Christianity which is what has been focused upon in lessons.

The Skills you need to practise:The exams test three objectives:Knowledge – Knowledge of the issues, religious beliefs, the ways different denominations within a religion behave.Understanding – you need to show why religions have certain beliefs about different issues, and why there is some variety of belief.Evaluation – you must be able to show different sides to an argument or issue, and develop your own considered viewpoint throughout.

The Terms you need to understand:In the exam you will be asked to:Define certain key words that have been mentioned in the syllabus“Describe” – this means that you must state a belief or facts about an issue. Try to give detail.“Explain” – this means that you must show why someone believes something/has a certain viewpoint. You should be able to back up your explanations with quotes from the Bible/summaries of different churches position on certain subjects. You will need to explain how a person’s beliefs affect their actions.“Discuss – this requires you to respond to a statement giving different sides of an argument, including specific Christian attitudes and teachings and developing your own opinion throughout. You may include other religious ideas too as well as Humanist ideas where appropriate.

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Revision Strategies Produce spider diagrams/mind maps on the issues surrounding each topic. Pick out two or three Bible quotes for each topic – you may be able to find some quotes

apply to lots of issues (e.g. “Do not murder” and “Love your neighbour”). Learn the Christian position on each issue, and if possible, the different denominational

views. For each issue draw out tables which have arguments for and against. For each topic concentrate on two or three denominations – you won’t be able to

remember every one, and you are likely to become muddled in the exam. Practise answering the exam questions in the amount of time that you would get in the

exam.

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Science- (AQA)

The Exams There are three 1hr exam papers which each count 25% of your final Additional Science GCSE grade, making 75% in total for the exams. These contain structured questions where your answers must be written on the lines provided.

Paper 1 – Biology 2 Paper 2 – Chemistry 2 Paper 3 – Physics 2

The Topics you need to revise:The topics you need to revise are all those which have been taught in class during Year 11. Use your Additional Science Revision Guide (issued on loan to all year 11 students at the beginning of the year) to show you what topics need to be revised. The page numbers from the Additional Science revision guide are as follows: BiologyCells, Organism & Enzymes p1 -15Respiration, Inheritance & Evolution p16-30ChemistryStructures, Bonding & Quantitative Chemistry p32-47Rates of Reaction, Energy & Electrolysis p48-60PhysicsMotion, Forces & Energy p62-75Electricity, Nuclear Physics & The Universe p76-97

The Skills you need to practise: Writing full sentences to respond to each question Know the key science words and be able to USE them in answers. Practise using and rearranging equations that you might need (you’ll be provided with them

in the exam) Read the information given in the question very carefully Matching the number of different points in your answer to the number of marks for the

question

Revision Strategies Learn key words and definitions for each topic AQA Science Lab specimen papers SAM Learning – AQA Additional Science resources

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