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Subject

Art and Design

Length of Examination

3hours

Question Paper

Pupils will produce a series of observational/ contextual drawings

or paintings based on their theme of objects.

Topics to

Revise

Pupils to have practised their recording techniques with media they

wish to use during the assessment, prior to the exam.

Additional Information

Pupils to bring their visual imagery (photos/ artist’s work) to

support this practical assessment. In addition to this all materials/

tools need to be prepared in advance of the assessment.

Year 11 Revision Guidance - Examinations January 2016

Subject

Biology


1 hour

Question Paper

Series of structured questions including questions with opportunity

to assess written communication skills. All questions to be answered.

Topics to

Revise

Units of work

Cells

Photosynthesis

Breathing and Respiration


Students should bring a black pen, a pencil, a calculator, a ruler and

a rubber for the examination.

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Subject

Business Studies


1 hour

Question Paper

Structured questions ranging from [1] to [8] marks

Topics to

Revise

Unit 1: Business Start Up

Resources of Business (Unit 1.1)

Entrepreneurs (Unit 1.1)

Business Ownership (Unit 1.2)

Stakeholders (Unit 1.3)

Customers (Unit 1.3)

Mission Statement/ Business Aims (Unit 1.4)

Sources of Finance (Unit 1.5)

Students should locate their notes for each topic in their file under

the unit identified in brackets. A further breakdown of the topics

listed above can be viewed from the CCEA GCSE Business Studies

Specification, which students received at the beginning of the course.

The most up-to-date version of the specification can be found on the

CCEA website.


Students are expected to have a pen, a pencil, a ruler and a calculator

for the examination

Subject

Chemistry


1 hour

Question Paper

Series of structured questions including questions with opportunity


Topics to

Revise

Booklets.

Kinetic theory and solubility.

Elements, compounds and mixtures.

Atomic structure.

Symbols, formulae and equations.

Acids, bases and salts.

Structure and bonding.


You are expected to have a black pen, a pencil, a calculator, a ruler

and a rubber for the examination. You will be provided with a

periodic table/data leaflet.

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Subject

Economics


1 hour

Question Paper

Structured questions ranging from [1] to [15] marks

Topics to

Revise

The Basic Economic Problem

Opportunity Cost

Specialisation

Demand and Supply

Costs and Revenue

Growth and Competition

Market Failure

Students should locate their notes for each topic in their file under

the unit identified in brackets. A further breakdown of the topics

listed above can be viewed from the CCEA GCSE Economics

Specification, which students received at the beginning of the course.

The most up-to-date version of the specification can be found on the

CCEA website.


Students are expected to have a pen, a pencil, a ruler and a calculator

for the examination

Subject

English Language


45 minutes

Question Paper

Multi Modal analysis: A comparative analysis of two multi modal

texts

Topics to

Revise

Multi Modal texts:

Identifying language techniques and evaluating their effects.

Identifying presentational devices (colour, images and lay out

and evaluating their effects.


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Subject

English Literature


1 hour

Question Paper

You should answer one essay question on your prose text (Of Mice

and Men or Animal Farm).

You will have a choice between two questions: one question

anchored on a given extract from the novel and moving out from

this; one question dealing with the whole book.

Topics to

Revise

Characters.

Themes.

Quotations.

Writer’s techniques.

Essay writing.

Additional

Information

Closed book exam.

Subject

French


Reading – 30 minutes Listening – 30 minutes

Question Paper

In both papers passages will be in French with questions and answers

in English.

Topics to Revise

Reading paper: Hobbies Family and relationships Personal details Animals Bedroom School and subjects

Listening paper:

Personal details Hobbies and entertainment Activities in the past Jobs Making arrangements Family TV programmes


In the Listening exam all passages in French will be heard only

twice.

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Subject

Geography


1 hour

Question Paper

Paper 1 – Physical Geography to include an OS map

Topics to

Revise

Rivers – processes of erosion and transportation, features/landforms

of erosion and deposition, case studies of river protection inside

and outside the British Isles.

Coasts – processes of erosion and transportation, features of

erosion and deposition and coastal management case study.

Weather and climate


Bring a pen, pencil, colouring pencils, ruler and a calculator

Subject [2015] History


1 hour

Question Paper

Section A (Nazi Germany) / Section B (Northern Ireland 1965 –

1985):

Any 2 questions to be answered from choice of 4 questions

Topics to

Revise

Germany 1933 – 1939 (2 essays worth 25 marks each)

Hitler’s Foreign Policy 1933 – 1939 (1 essay worth 25 marks)

Northern Ireland 1965 – 1985 (3 sources worth 25 marks)


marks will be awarded for spelling, punctuation and grammar

Subject Home Economics

Length of Examination 1 hour

Question Paper Series of structured questions including questions with opportunity


Topics to Revise

Current nutritional guidelines: Eatwell plate & 8 tips for healthy

eating

Nutrients : protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals

NSP and water

Fool labelling

Additional Information Assessment will include a key terminology spelling test the week

prior to the written examination

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Subject

Mathematics


Further Maths set – 2 hours

Sets 2, 3 and 4 – 1 hour

Set 5 – 1 hour

Question Paper

All sets will sit a calculator paper

Topics to

Revise

Further Maths – all of T3

Sets 2, 3 and 4 – Number and Algebra Unit 1

Number and Algebra Unit 2


Geometry and Measures Unit 1.

Set 5 – Number and Algebra Unit 1


Geometry and Measures Unit 1

Subject

ICT (full course)


1 hour

Question Paper

The questions are all short and follow the style of an actual

GCSE ICT exam

Topics to

Revise

Database Theory

Spreadsheet Theory

Graphics Theory

Knowledge of ICT Components:

(On Objectives List)

From Input and Output Devices up to and including System

software and File Extensions

For Revision you should be using

Notes on Fronter

Your Own class notes and past paper questions

The White GCSE ICT book


CA1 – Database will also be assessed and used for 40% of the

marks

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Subject

Media Studies (Single Award)


1 hour

Question Paper You will be asked to provide an analysis of a FILM TRAILER. You

will be provided with a series of screenshots to comment on and will

have FOUR questions to answer, based on the KEY CONCPETS:

Language

Audience

Representation

Institutions

Each question will be worth 15 marks and you will be rewarded for

your use of MEDIA TERMINOLOGY.

Topics to Revise You should look over all your notes and tests on the Key Concepts

(LARI). In addition, you should look over your work on film promo-

tion - and film trailers in particular.

Additional Information Make sure you spilt your time equally between the 4 questions.

Develop your answers as fully as possible by making detailed

references to the screenshots provided.

Your Controlled Assessments will also form part of your final

mark

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Subject

Media Studies (Double Award)

Length of Examination 1 hour 30minutes

Question Paper The paper is based on the summer 2016 topic of SCIENCE

FICTION FILM. You will be assessed on:

Knowledge and understanding of the genre

Research skills

Production skills

There will be 4 questions worth 15 marks each. The questions are

based on the preliminary material.

The quality of your research and your original ideas for a new

science fiction film are the most important aspects.

Topics to Revise Your revision should be closely focused on the pre-released tasks. In

particular you should focus on:

Codes and conventions of the genre

Issues of representation

Target/secondary audiences

Issues of regulation

Film promotion using different platforms (broadcast, print,

eMedia)

You also need to spend time planning your own ideas for a SF film

and how it should be promoted. You also need to be familiar with the

codes and conventions of the form specified in the production task

(Q4).


In the exam you will require a pen, pencil and colouring materials

(for the production task)

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Topics to

Revise

Baroque era

Pachelbel: Canon in D

Dr Who

Handel’s Messiah (recitatives, Glory to God and Why do the

Nations)

Snow Patrol – Run

Theory: key signatures (up to 4 sharps and flats), treble and bass clef

notes, time signatures, note values and rests


Please bring a pen and pencil to your exam

Question Paper

Section A – series of multiple choice

Section B- short answer questions

Section C – Scenario based questions

Topics to Revise Chapters 1and 2 from the GCSE text book.

Additional Information Learn the meaning of all key terms.

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Subject Physics

Length of Examination 1 hour 15 minutes

Question Paper

Module 2:- You may use a calculator and ruler and pencil will be

required.

Topics to

Revise

Astronomy:

Structure of the Earth

Solar system – structure and formation

Satellites

Light Year

The Big Bang Theory – description and evidence

The fate of the universe

Electricity:

Electrostatics – description and applications

Circuits - Symbols and diagrams

Current - series and parallel circuits

Voltage - series and parallel circuits

Ohms Law

I-V graphs for a bulb, wire and diode

Household electricity

Electrical Equations

Additional Information No data sheet is supplied

Subject

GCSE Religious Studies


1 hour 30 minutes

Question Paper

Pupils will complete all questions in Section A.

Topics to Revise Pupils should revise:

Unit 1 – The Identity of Jesus

Unit 2 – The Kingdom of God


Pupils should know Keywords and Definitions for each unit.

5 marks will be awarded for spelling, punctuation and grammar.

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Subject Single Award Science


Higher tier - 1hour 15mins , Foundation tier 1hour

Question Paper

CCEA Single Award Science : Unit 2- Chemistry

Higher Tier / Foundation tier

Draft exam date: 25th February 2016

Topics to Revise

Acids and Bases

Forensics (Using materials to fight crime)

The World Around us

Atoms, Elements ,Compounds and the Periodic Table

Reaction Patterns and Bonding

Oils and Polymers

Materials

Electrolysis Case Study

Recycling and the Exploitation of Resources

Hard Water


Student work books contain all content required for the exam. Please

make sure that they are complete and neatly placed in a file.

Revision resources may be found on GCSE Bitesize.

Past papers and mark schemes are an invaluable resource for exam

preparation. They may be accessed through the CCEA website

(http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/microsites/general_science/revised_single_award/past_papers/

index.asp)

Examples of past paper questions may be found at the back of student’s work

books for each topic.

Targeted support sessions run throughout the year. These aim to provide additional

support for those students whose attainment in End of Topic Tests indicates a

need.

http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/microsites/general_science/revised_single_award/past_papers/index.asp

http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/microsites/general_science/revised_single_award/past_papers/index.asp

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Subject

Spanish


Reading – 30 minutes

Listening – 30 minutes

Question Paper

In both papers the passages will be in Spanish and all questions and

answers will be in English.

Topics to

Revise

Reading :

Numbers

Transport

Accommodation

Leisure activities including sports

Shops

Places in the town

Furniture

Household items

Food and drink

TV programmes and films

Listening - All the above plus:

Personal details

Weather

Time

Clothes

Physical description

School subjects

Prepositions


In the Listening exam the passages will be heard only twice.

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Subject

GCSE Full Course ICT

Length of Examination 1 Hour

Question Paper

The questions are all short and follow the style of an actual GCSE

ICT exam

Topics to

Revise

Database Theory

Spreadsheet Theory

Graphics Theory

Knowledge of ICT Components:

(On Objectives List)

From Input and Output Devices

up to and including

System software and File Extensions

For Revision you should be using

Notes on Fronter

Your Own class notes and past paper questions

The White GCSE ICT book


CA1 – Database will also be assessed and used for 40% of the marks

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Year 11 Revision Guidance Examinations January 2016wellingtoncollegebelfast.org/documents/2590/Year 11 Revision... · listed above can be viewed from the CCEA GCSE Business Studies