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YEAR 11: CURRICULUM OVERVIEW (Apr-May 2016) 1

Subject Topics to be covered

Key Learning

Preparing for the ENGLISH EXAMS

In this crucial unit, students revise for the English Language and English Literature examinations. For English Language, students revise the 6 questions, looking at sample answers and mark schemes. Individual feedback from the mock and from student’s sample answers are used to ensure students revise effectively using the question booklets provided in lessons. For English Literature, students revisit the two modern texts that they have studied and practise exam style responses. They also revise the poetry from the AQA Anthology (as well as unseen poetry) that they studied in Year 10 and will practise exam style responses.

Pre-exposure homework

1. Revisit the question booklets that you got in preparation for the Mock Exam.

2. Use the Collins English revision guide (available from school).. 3. Have a look at revision clips on ‘You Tube’, especially by Mr Bruff,

WCSEnglish, Mr Davies and Cheney Takeaway Teacher. 4. Reread the 2 novels and poetry from the anthology several times to

ensure familiarity. 5. Use GCSE bitesize to consolidate revision notes. 6. Practise writing exam style responses in timed conditions

Exam Preparation What topics in the Biology GCSE course do I know and understand?

What skills do I need to develop further to answer all exam questions?

What strategies and activities for revision are there?

What resources are available to support my revision?


Use the following websites to access material to support your revision: 1. www.kerboodle.com (online revision tasks and electronic version of

the textbook for B1-7) 2. http://frog.ponthigh.org.uk (past papers, specification and revision

presentations) 3. http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-

suite-biology-a-j243-from-2012/ (past papers & specification) 4. http://www.bbc.co.uk/education (lots of short video clips on GCSE

science topics) 5. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/21c/ (revision

http://www.kerboodle.com/

http://frog.ponthigh.org.uk/

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-biology-a-j243-from-2012/

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-biology-a-j243-from-2012/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/21c/

material and tests)

Exam Preparation

What topics in the Chemistry GCSE course do I know and

understand?





Use the following websites to access material to support your revision: 1. http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-

suite-chemistry-a-j244-from-2012/(past papers & specification) 2. http://www.kerboodle.com (online revision tasks for C1-6) 3. http://www.bbc.co.uk/education (lots of short video clips on GCSE


material and tests) 5. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry (short tutorials on

different aspects of chemistry)

Exam Preparation

What topics in the Physics GCSE course do I know and understand?






the textbook for P1-7) 2. http://frog.ponthigh.org.uk (past papers, specification and revision

presentations) 3. www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-

physics-a-j245-from-2012/ (past papers & specification) 4. http://www.bbc.co.uk/education (lots of short video clips on GCSE


material and tests) 6. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics (short tutorials on

different aspects of physics)

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-chemistry-a-j244-from-2012/

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-chemistry-a-j244-from-2012/




https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry



http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-physics-a-j245-from-2012/

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-science-suite-physics-a-j245-from-2012/



https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics


OCR 21st Century Science B6: Brain & Mind

How do animals respond to changes in their environment? How is information passed through the nervous system? What can we learn through conditioning? How do humans develop more complex behaviour?




presentations) 3. www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-additional-

science-suite-science-a-j242-from-2012/ (past papers & specification) 4. http://www.bbc.co.uk/education (lots of short video clips on GCSE


material and tests)

C6: Chemical Synthesis

A study of a number of different chemicals and why we need them. How do we plan, carry out and control a chemical synthesis?



the textbook for C4-6) 2. http://frog.ponthigh.org.uk (past papers, specification and revision




material and tests)

P6: Radioactive materials

Why are some materials radioactive? How can radioactive materials be used and handled safely, including wastes? How can radioactive materials be used in medicine? Should the country construct more nuclear power stations?



http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-twenty-first-century-additional-science-suite-science-a-j242-from-2012/
















material and tests)

GCSE coursework portfolio deadline: 24th April

Students have the Easter holidays and then the following two weeks to review and refine their GCSE coursework portfolio.

GCSE APPLIED BUSINESS STUDIES

Financial Records

Students will complete the Financial records revision programme covering the following areas:

Flow of financial documents used in business trading

Business payment methods and costs

Nature of financial statements in business

Importance of financial statements to business


1. Revision is essential now. Students have been given a booklet on each financial topic which contains the theory they need to learn and numerous examples of exam questions. They should revise primarily from this.

2. Students can also access exam paper and mark schemes from the Edexcel website. GCSE Applied Business. Course code 2AB01.

Exam Revision Programme

Students will continue on their seven week revision programme. The focus is to revise the following topics:

Exam 1 – People and Business (25%)

Exam 2 – Production, External Influences, Finance (50%). Based on pre-release case study.

Students have been given revision guides on each of the areas and will be expected to attend an after school revision session once a week to support their learning.









Students should now be revising for their examinations. They should use the revision guides provided to supplement their revision. Additional exam papers will be provided for students to practice.

UNIT 1 Exam Prep

Students will engage in a variety of revision activities to enhance their knowledge in preparation for their Food & Nutrition GCSE exam, which takes place on the 10th June.


Use the department revision guide to practice long answer questions from past papers. Test out knowledge recall by going to: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/d&t/foodtechnology

Revision and exam preparation

Students will be finishing their controlled assessments in the first 2 weeks of this term then the focus will be on the remaining two skills- listening/reading in preparation for the exam in May. They will be encouraged to learn common vocabulary used in the GCSE exam and carry out practice past papers, focusing in particular on the tricky questions that they may find challenging. At home, students are encouraged to use the recommended websites and the revision guides to improve their knowledge of topic specific vocabulary.


1. GCSE Reading and Listening. Go onto the AQA website and practise a past reading and listening paper not already covered.

2. Vocabulary. Using post-it notes label all the main items in your kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

Revision

Revision of all human geography – Population, Settlement, Economic Change and a Moving World. Revision of all physical geography – Tectonics, Rivers, Coasts and a Watery World. Revision of skills, e.g. map and graphical skills and Challenges for the Planet


1. Visit the BBC bitesize website and revise and test yourself on all of the topics listed above. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/

2. Complete a revision aid – flash cards/mind map etc. for each topic to help with revision.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/d&t/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/

Revision and Exam preparation

Students will be finishing their controlled assessments in the first 2 weeks of this term then the focus will be on the remaining two skills- listening/reading in preparation for the exam in May. They will be encouraged to learn common vocabulary used in the GCSE exam and carry out practice past papers, focusing in particular on the tricky questions that they may find challenging. At home, students are encouraged to use the recommended websites and the revision guides to improve their knowledge of topic specific vocabulary.


www.memrise.com make sure you have an account registered to your email address- browse AQA GCSE German Vocabulary and spend at least 30 minutes a week working on improving your vocabulary. www.quizlet.com again create an account and then use the quiz programme to help you revise key vocabulary. Use your revision guides to revise key vocabulary on all the topics covered in your GCSE. You could input this vocabulary into memrise or quizlet to help you commit this vocabulary to memory. FROG should be used to practise past papers at home.

GCSE ICT Exam Revision

To complete a revision programme that covers all of the Living in a Digital World topics


Use the BBC GCSE Bitesize website http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zqmtsbk to revise for your ICT exam

Exam preparation Unit 1 – Sci-Fi Genre Unit 3 – Exploring media industries

Consolidating all content covered in Year 11 relating to the 2 final exams

Ensure all notes are complete and well organised

Continue to build on work done for case study elements in both exams

Work through as many past papers as possible Become familiar with the content of mark schemes and examiners reports


Revision

http://www.memrise.com/

http://www.quizlet.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zqmtsbk


Coursework and Listening and Appraising Examination

Complete Edexcel forms – Briefs, score and annotations Complete final recordings. Complete Edexcel forms Revision and Past Papers


Revision of all set works with reference to notes

Students are devising and rehearsing work for the performance examination on 13th May. This will be assessed by a visiting examiner.


After school rehearsals arranged with other members of their groups.

Making informed choices for a fit and healthy lifestyle Boys follow their option choices in lessons

The impact that exercise has on the physical, mental and emotional health of an individual and how the frequency duration and intensity of that exercise improves both fitness and health. Developing independent learning and opportunity for peer and self assessment in option lessons whilst incorporating realistic targets for improvement to ‘stretch’ the learner

Revision and Exam preparation

Students will be finishing their controlled assessments in the first week of this term then the focus will be on the remaining two skills- listening/reading in preparation for the exam in May. They will be encouraged to learn common vocabulary used in the GCSE exam and carry out practice past papers, focusing in particular on the tricky questions that they may find challenging. At home, students are encouraged to use the recommended websites and the revision guides to improve their knowledge of topic specific vocabulary.


www.memrise.com make sure you have an account registered to your email address- browse AQA GCSE Spanish Vocabulary and spend at least 30 minutes a week working on improving your vocabulary. www.quizlet.com again create an account and then use the quiz programme to help you revise key vocabulary. Use your revision guides to revise key vocabulary on all the topics covered in your GCSE. You could input this vocabulary into memrise or quizlet to help you commit this vocabulary to memory.

Communicating effectively; functional language skills. Planning for the future Revision skills

Transferable skills to feed into all curriculum areas re effective communication – oral and written, explanations, effective structure and language used for purpose. Making good choices, forward planning, communicating effectively. Personalised revision sessions in areas of need

Unit 2: Exam Students will engage in a variety of revision activities to enhance their knowledge in preparation for their Textiles Technology GCSE exam, which takes place on the 24th May 2016


Try exam practice by going to: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/d&t/ and www.edexcel.com for past papers Focus on: types of manufacture/ production, fibres & fabrics, product analysis Use the department revision guide to practice long answer questions from past papers. Access the school T drive for further revision resources.

SINGLE AWARD

Unit 1: Understanding Personal Development and Relationships

Students will engage in a range of activities to revise their understanding of the core principles needed to work with other practitioners and service users, in preparation for their GCSE exam. Students will consider the four topics studied in year 10 to combine as examination questions. Topics:

Human Growth and Development

Factors affecting growth and development

Effects of relationships on personal development


Use the department revision guide to practice long answer questions in preparation for Unit 1 exam on 17th June. Use resources on the T drive.

http://www.memrise.com/

http://www.quizlet.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/d&t/

http://www.edexcel.com/


DOUBLE AWARD

Unit 1: Understanding Personal Development and Relationships Unit 4:Health, Social Care and Early Years Practice

Students will engage in a range of activities to revise their understanding of the core principles needed to work with other practitioners and service users, in preparation for their GCSE exam. Students will consider the four topics studied in year 10 to combine as examination questions. Topics:

Human Growth and Development

Factors affecting growth and development

Effects of relationships on personal development Students will engage in a range of activities to revise their understanding of the core principles needed to work with other practitioners and service users, in preparation for their GCSE exam. Students will consider the four topics studied in year 10 to combine as examination questions. Topics:

Understanding health and well being

Factors affecting health and well being

Indicators of physical health Promoting and supporting health and improvement


Use the department revision guide to practice long answer questions In preparation for Unit 1 exam on 17th June and Unit 4 exam on 22nd June. Use the T drive to access revision resources

Revision

Revision commences immediately after this, with a major focus on Paper One & Paper Two, in terms of both skills and content. Various revision styles and strategies are incorporated into lessons, with teachers responding to the needs of individuals in their respective classes.


Traffic light revision notes (Red/Green/Amber) to help prioritise History revision. Do you have all the summary sheets? Start consulting summary sheets, if you haven’t done so already, before taking on board more in depth revision. Familiarise yourself with departmental revision materials

Theory Revision for final exam Practical

Revision and exam preparation: focus on particular topic and long answer questions.

Exam Revision and preparation for the GCSE

Revision for the GCSE Exam.

There are two GCSE exams for RE – each one is 1.5 hours long.

The first is called ‘Religion and Life Issues’

The second is called ‘Religion and Morality’

We will spend all of the RE lessons finishing off any work to be covered and will then focus on exam preparation, technique and revision.

Participating in Sporting practices (ongoing) Planning for Personal Development (ongoing) Revision and study skills

Students will complete:

Reviewing own performance in sporting practices Students will complete:

Reviewing own plans for personal development

Students will learn study skills useful for GCSEs

Students will be able to revise for GCSEs

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