Exam Preparation Guide - Moulsham High School€¦ · · 2005-10-14Section 1 GCSE Coursework and Exam information page page ... Drama 4 I C T 20 English Language 5 Mathematics 22

Exam Preparation Guide

A guide to GCSE Coursework, Exam information and Revision methods.

Year 11

2005/6

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Contents

Section 1 GCSE Coursework and Exam information

page page

Art 1 German 14

Business Studies 2 Graphic Products 16

Child Development 3 History 18

Drama 4 I C T 20

English Language 5 Mathematics 22

English Literature 5 Music 23

Electronic Products 6 P E 24

Food Technology 8 Religious Education 25

French 10 Resistant Materials 27

Geography 12 Science 29

Section 2 Coursework Planner 31

Section 3 Useful Information 34

1 Study Guide 35

2 Revision Websites 39

3 Key Words in Exam questions 40

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Year 11 Coursework Assignments and Examination Details

Subject: ART Full Course

Autumn Term Coursework Assignment 2 Year 11 Examination will form part of this unit 30%

Spring Term

Finish off Assignment 2 – time will depend on external examination dates. 8 Week preparation time for externally set Assignment.

Summer Term

Further Guidance (if any)

Written Exam Papers and Percentages

Coursework or Assessed Practical:

Externally Set Assignment The timing of this unit depends on various factors but the 8 week preparation time may start late February – early March - 40%

Grades Available:

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Subject: BUSINESS STUDIES Full course

Final work on coursework Monday 17th October – Friday 11th November. 1 week class time plus homework and 1 week half term for investigations and 2 week class time plus homework Autumn Term

Spring Term

From November - Activities to prepare students for December mock examinations and final summer examinations written within context set by examination board - this year theme parks See letter to parents.

Summer Term

Further Guidance (if any) Student Workshops – 17th October ! 11th November Monday 1.10 - 1.50 and Thursday 4.00 - 5.00 in Room 20


Higher & Foundation Levels 1 x 2hour paper 75% of marks


1 piece in Autumn Term - 25% of marks

Higher A* - D Grades Available:

Foundation C - G

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Subject: CHILD DEVELOPMENT Full course

Autumn Term

Students will continue to carry out observations of children looking at specific aspects of development. Started Summer Term previously (six months obs) Hand in Week beginning late November 2005

Spring Term Refinements made to coursework after work experience. Final completion week beginning after half term break.

Summer Term



Foundation - 1½ hours - 50% of final mark Higher - 2 hours - 50% of final mark


One Child Study - 50% of final mark Approximately 30 hours must include research/investigation and observational visits.


Foundation C - G

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Subject: DRAMA Full course

Autumn Term 3 pieces of written work for portfolio. Drama explorations 1 & 2 will be completed in class ( see below)

Spring Term The two final pieces of written work for Portfolio 2 will be completed. Preparation for Devised Performance.

Summer Term Performance of Devised Performance.




November /December There will be two Drama exploration workshops each lasting 4 weeks. All work completed during this time is assessed. Absences of more than 3 sessions need to be covered by a doctor’s note

Grades Available: 60% Drama Explorations 40% Devised Performance 30% for each exploration

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Subject: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH LITERATURE

Autumn Term

GCSE Literature coursework should have been completed whereas English coursework both written and oral continues. The main focus of the term is preparation of the examination texts and the AQA Anthology.

Spring Term By Friday 24th February 2005 all coursework should have been completed for both English and English Literature courses (common folder), including oral coursework.

Summer Term Coursework components will have been assessed by the English Department and moderated externally. Examination revision and practice only remaining.

English

Paper 1 30% 1hr 45mins – unseen media reading, writing to argue, persuade, advise. Paper 2 30% 1hr 30mins – Anthology poetry, writing to inform, explain, describe.


Literature 70% one Paper 2 hours – Anthology poetry, 20th Century prose text.

Written Combined English/English Literature folder – five essays – 20% of English Mark, 30% of Literature.


Speaking & Listening

3 activities constitute 20% of final English mark.

Higher Tier A* - D Grades Available: Foundation tier C - G

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Subject: ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS Full course

Autumn Term All project work and coursework due in by 21st November, 2005

Spring Term

Summer Term

Further Guidance (if any) Coursework is the largest part of the work – 60%. Please refer to the detailed notes from your teacher. Work should progress on a regular basis and may be handed in before the deadline


2 written papers - 40%

Coursework or Assessed Practical: 60%


Foundation C - G

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Subject: ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS Short course

Autumn Term All project work and coursework due in by 21st November 2005

Spring Term

Summer Term



1 written paper - 40%



Foundation C - G

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Subject: FOOD TECHNOLOGY Short course

Autumn Term

Design & Make Task All lessons and homeworks. Task to be handed in during the Food lesson, week beginning late November 2005.

Spring Term End of work experience ! Half Term Continue with coursework. Hand in finished task week after February half term break.

Summer Term



1 x 1hr paper - 40%



Foundation C - G

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Subject: FOOD TECHNOLOGY Full course

Autumn Term

Design & Make Task All lessons and homeworks. Task to be handed in during the Food lesson, week beginning late November 2005.

Spring Term End of Work Experience ! Half Term Continue with coursework. Hand in finished task week after February half term break.

Summer Term



1 x 1½ hour paper



Foundation C - G

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Subject: FRENCH Full course

Autumn Term Coursework tasks are prepared and completed.

Spring Term Coursework tasks are prepared and completed. All work to be completed for submission before Easter.

Summer Term The focus will be on reading, listening and speaking skills. The speaking examinations take place at the beginning of May.

Further Guidance (if any) The learning of vocabulary is essential, if students are to be fully prepared for the examinations. It is also vital for students to produce draft coursework, to enable them to receive feedback from staff before completing their final version.


There are 2 written examination papers which are taken at either foundation or higher level. These cover the skills of listening and reading. In addition every student completes an oral examination consisting of two role plays and a conversation. Each of the examination papers is worth 25%.

Coursework or Assessed Practical

Written coursework is completed at appropriate times during the course, including controlled coursework in Year 10 and Year 11. The amount of coursework produced determines the level of entry and the grades available.

Grades Available:

You will be entered for either foundation or higher level in each skill area. Foundation papers cover the grades C - G and Higher papers A* - D. The final grade is determined by the cumulative score achieved over the four papers.

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Subject: FRENCH Short course

Autumn Term Coursework tasks are prepared and completed.

Spring Term Coursework tasks are prepared and completed. All work to be completed for submission before Easter.

Summer Term The focus will be on reading, listening and speaking skills. The speaking examinations take place at the beginning of May.

Further Guidance (if any) The learning of vocabulary is essential, if students are to be fully prepared for the examinations. It is also vital for students to produce draft coursework, to enable them to receive feedback from staff before completing their final version.


There are 2 written examination papers, which are taken at either foundation or higher level. These cover the skills of listening and reading. In addition every student completes an oral examination consisting of two role plays and a conversation. Each of the examination papers is worth 25%


All written work is assessed by coursework. This will have been completed at appropriate times during the course, including controlled coursework in Year 10 and Year 11. The amount of coursework produced determines the level of entry and the grades available.

Grades Available:

You will be entered for either foundation or higher level in each skills area. Foundation papers cover the grades C – G and higher papers A* - D. The final grade is determined by the cumulative score achieved over the four papers

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Subject: GEOGRAPHY Full course

Autumn Term Sheffield Group to complete GCSE coursework (25%) based upon the July field visit. Deadlines will be set by class teacher.

Spring Term

Summer Term

Further Guidance (if any) Booklets and guidance for coursework given out in July of Year 10.

Foundation Tier

Paper 1 Paper 3

1½ hours 1½ hours

45% 30% Written Exam

Papers and Percentages Higher Tier Paper 2

Paper 4 1½ hours 1½ hours

45% 30%

Foundation Tier

Study Cross Unit 15%

10% Coursework or Assessed Practical:

Higher Tier Study Cross Unit 15%

10%

Foundation Tier C - G Grades Available:

Higher Tier A* - D

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Subject: GEOGRAPHY Short course

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Further Guidance (if any) Booklets and information will be given out prior to field visit

Foundation Tier Paper 1 1½ hours 75% Written Exam Papers and Percentages Higher Tier Paper 2 1½ hours 75%

25% Coursework or Assessed Practical:

25%


Foundation C - G

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Subject: GERMAN (MODULAR) Full course

Autumn Term

Module 3 Work and Lifestyle. During this term students complete written and spoken coursework, as prescribed by the board. They must submit 2 pieces of written work, although more pieces may be completed in order to select the best pieces of work. In addition they have to produce a 4 minute speaking tape on one topic in this module. Students are encouraged to make a practice tape completed at home which staff can comment on before the final tape is recorded in school.

Spring Term

Summer Term

Module 4 The Young Person in society. Module 4 is completed during the Spring and Summer Term. Modules 1-3 are revisited for revision purposes.

Further Guidance (if any) The learning of vocabulary is essential if students are to be fully prepared for the examinations. It is also vital for students to produce draft coursework to enable them to receive feedback from staff before completing their final versions. To ensure a grade C students must be able to accurately use all 3 basic tenses and give opinions.


Module 4 Examination consists of listening reading, speaking & writing papers. Each paper is worth 12.5%. The speaking test consists of one role play and a conversation on two topics. In the writing paper students are required to complete 2 tasks. At Foundation level they write tasks of approximately 30 and 75 words and at Higher Level the tasks require 75 and 110 words. All papers in the module are sat at either foundation or higher level.


Module 3: Speaking - 7.5%; Writing - 12.5% All written work must be completed before GCSE mock examinations. The speaking test will be recorded in October. The level of entry is determined by the tasks set for each pupil.

Grades Available:

Each module is assessed separately and awarded a grade. Foundation papers can achieve grades C - G and Higher papers A* - D. The final grade is determined by the cumulative score achieved across the four modules.

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Subject: GERMAN Short course

Autumn Term Module 3 – Work and Lifestyle. Coursework drafted and completed. At least 2 pieces of coursework will be produced, one in controlled conditions.

Spring Term Completion of outstanding coursework

Summer Term Exam preparation for the reading listening and oral paper.

Further Guidance (if any) The learning of vocabulary is essential if students are to be fully prepared for the examinations. It is also vital for students to produce draft coursework to enable them to receive feedback from staff before completing their final versions.


There are 2 written examination papers, which are taken at either foundation or higher level. These cover the skills of listening and reading in addition, each student completes an oral examination based on role play and conversations. Each of the examinations (speaking, reading and listening) constitute 25% of the final GCSE grade.


Written work is assessed by 2 pieces of coursework covering topics studied over the 2 year course. One piece must be completed in controlled conditions. This will be completed at appropriate times during Year 11. Coursework is worth 25% of the student’s final grade.

Grades Available:

Foundation level covers the grades C – G and higher level A* - D. Students may be entered for a mixture of foundation and higher papers depending on their strengths in each skill area. The final grade is determined by the cumulative score across all four papers.

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Subject: GRAPHIC PRODUCTS Full course

Autumn Term Objectives 1-5 of coursework due in by 21st November.

Spring Term Completion of objective 6 and preparing coursework for assessment and examination preparation.

Summer Term Exam preparation and final examination.

Further Guidance (if any) All students receive a Coursework guideline from Mr Baker in Year 10, Coursework accounts for 60% of the final GCSE. Work should continue on a regular basis and can be handed in before the deadline.


2 written papers - 40%



Foundation C - G

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Subject: GRAPHIC PRODUCTS Short course

Autumn Term Objectives 1-5 of coursework due in by 19th November.

Spring Term Completion of objective 6 and preparing coursework for assessment and examination preparation.

Summer Term Exam preparation and final examination.

Further Guidance (if any) All students receive a Coursework guideline from Mr Baker in Year 10, Coursework accounts for 60% of the final GCSE. Work should continue on a regular basis and can be handed in before the deadline.





Foundation C - G

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Subject: HISTORY Full course

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

All coursework should have been completed by the end of Year 10. Any late items must be in by September 2005.



2 x 1¾ hour papers - 75% of marks

Coursework or Assessed Practical: Carries 25% of marks

Grades Available: A* - G (No tiering as differentiation by outcome)

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Subject: HISTORY Short course

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

All coursework should have been completed by the end of Year 10



1 x 1¾ hour paper - 75% of marks

Coursework or Assessed Practical: Carries 25% of marks

Grades Available: A* - G (no tiering as differentiation by outcome)

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Subject: INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Short course

Autumn Term

Spring Term

‘I T in the Home’ ongoing until the end of March

Summer Term



1 hour multiple choice paper. 40% of final mark.


5 hour assessed practical - to happen during mocks. 20% of final mark Other coursework 40%


Foundation C - G

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Subject: INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Full course

Autumn Term

Spring Term

‘I T in the home’ ongoing until the end of March

Summer Term



1 hour multiple choice paper (20% of final mark) AND 1½ hr written – Higher OR 1 hr written – foundation

(20% of final mark)


5 hour assessed practical - to happen during mocks. 20% of final mark Other coursework 40%


Foundation C - G

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Subject: MATHEMATICS

Autumn Term

To be set in the week before half term. to be completed in class 18th October – 9th November There will be a piece of coursework set. Deadline for completion on 10th November.

Spring Term

Summer Term


Higher Level 2 x 2 hours 80%

Intermediate Level 2 x 2 hours 80%


Foundation Level 2 x 1½ hours 80%

Coursework or Assessed Practical: For all levels 20%

Higher A* - C Intermediate B - E Grades Available: Foundation D - G

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Year 11 Coursework Assignments

and Examination Details

Subject: MUSIC Full course

Autumn Term Two compositions, one based on the “Area of Study” to be taped and notated before mock examinations.

Spring Term Integrated composition to be taped and notated. Performing coursework taped – exact day for taping to be confirmed.

Summer Term Written examination – Listening and Appraising



Listening and Appraising - 1¼hours Paper 4 25% Evaluation of Integrated Assignments - ½hour under examination conditions on a timetabled date.

Coursework Compositions 25% Paper 1 Coursework Performing 25% Paper 2


Integrated Assignment 25% Paper 3

Grades Available: A* - G

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Subject: PHYSICAL EDUCATION Short course

Autumn Term Students are responsible for attending training and matches to keep developing practical ability in two chosen activities.

Spring Term Final practical grades moderated externally during February/March.

Summer Term Theory revision essential for examination in early May.

Further Guidance (if any) 60% of your marks are based on practical ability. You must regularly participate in your two chosen activities.


1 x 1hour examination - 40% of marks


Coursework Written - 10% Assessed practical - 50%


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Subject: RESISTANT MATERIALS Full course

Autumn Term All practical project work and coursework from sections 1,2,3,4 and 5 due in by 21st November 2005.

Spring Term Section 6 Testing and Evaluation of design due in 20th February 2006

Summer Term






Foundation C - G

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Subject: RESISTANT MATERIALS Short course

Autumn Term All practical project work and coursework from sections 1,2,3,4 and 5 due in by 21st November 2005.

Spring Term Section 6 Testing and Evaluation of design due in 20th February 2006

Summer Term






Foundation C - G

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Subject: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Full course

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

There is no coursework requirement for full course.



100% written - two 2hours exams

Coursework or Assessed Practical: None


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Subject: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Short course

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

There is no coursework requirement for short course.



100% written - 2 hours

Coursework or Assessed Practical: None


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Subject: DOUBLE & TRIPLE SCIENCE

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term All coursework due to be completed in Summer Term of Year 10. Dates to be confirmed 2/3 weeks before summer

Further Guidance (if any) All coursework is carried out as part of normal classwork and homework - should take no more than 3 weeks per investigation


Triple Science - 1 x 1½ paper per subject (BCP) - 50% 6 module tests (multiple choice) per subject (BCP) - 30%


Double Science - At least 1 complete investigation but needs 2 marks per P O A E skill area, so practice 3 investigations to maximise marks.


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Subject: SINGLE SCIENCE

Autumn Term

Possibility of an investigation this term if not done in year 10. Everyone should have 2 complete investigations handed in and marked before Christmas so that any shortfall in marks can be identified and rectified.

Spring Term Catch up and improvements.

Summer Term

Further Guidance (if any) All coursework is carried out as part of normal classwork and homework – an investigation should take no more than three weeks.


1 x 1½ paper - 50% 6 module tests - 30%


Minimum of 1 complete investigation but 2 done to help maximise marks.


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Section 2

Coursework Planner

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Coursework Deadlines

Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term Subject Date Set Date Due in Date Set Date Due in Date Set Date Due in

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Coursework Deadlines

Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term Subject Date Set Date Due in Date Set Date Due in Date Set Date Due in

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Section 3

Useful Information

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Study Guide

Revision Preparation

Time Management & Goal Setting

It is important that you use your revision time effectively to enable you to maximise your potential. In order to make the most of your available time you must firstly identify what you need to revise and what feasible time you have available to do it.

Here are a few possible ways of organising your time:

" Make a calendar and write on it what subjects and particular areas you will cover on each day.

" Produce a Chart displaying the total time available for revision (up to the day of the exam) and plot against it the time you will set aside for each subject.

" Keep a diary/organiser. Write down all of your commitments (such as football training, etc.) and divide up the time you have left to revise.

For effective revision it is vital that you set yourself ACHIEVABLE deadlines.

Of great significance can be the time and place that you choose to revise. Many believe that the morning is the most receptive time for learning. However many people prefer to work at night - whatever suits you best.

" Perhaps in the mornings get up an hour early to do some revision before the rest of the family get up. Alternatively set aside some time in the evening to do some revision.

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Revision Environment

" Find a place that you feel comfortable revising in.

" Tidy the table up so that it is free from clutter.

" Gather all the revision materials that you may need

" Make sure that the room is well ventilated so that there is enough oxygen.

Try to avoid drinking caffeine-based drinks. Your brain will learn to associate this with revision, which is not good as you will not be allowed such drinks in the examinations.

‘The Rule of Three’

This method of revision organisation can be used at best when you have left school and are on study leave. In this time you must strike a balance between good quality revision and time at rest. You should aim to do approximately 6 hours of revision a day.

Below is a method of revision which balances work and rest productively.

According to research, the average person’s attention span is 20 minutes. Choose a topic and revise for this length of time.

After this it is best to have a short break and then have two more 20 minute sessions.

You should have now revised for one hour. Take a slightly longer break. Continue for two more hours, up to a total of 3 hours.

In one day there are three possible blocks of three hour segments that you can revise in, the morning, the afternoon and the evening. You should revise in two of these blocks.

20mins +20 mins +20 mins = 1 hour 20mins

+20 mins +20 mins = 1 hour

20mins +20 mins +20 mins = 1 hour

20mins +20 mins +20 mins = 1 hour 20mins

+20 mins +20 mins = 1 hour

20mins +20 mins +20 mins = 1 hour

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Revision Tips

Methods of Revision

It is important for quality revision that you select the methods of revision that best suit you. Here is a selection of different tips for you to try for yourself.

" Brainstorming; This is helpful to initiate the revision of a subject area. Start by writing down everything that you already know about the topic. Use this information to lead you to revise certain areas in more depth and add things that you didn’t know before. This can work well in groups if you share the knowledge that each of you know.

" Mind-Mapping; Start by getting hold of a copy of the subject syllabus and on separate pieces of paper, write down all of the things that it says you should know. Lay these notes down and put them in a logical order. You will find that many topics with contain shared information. It is then easy to follow these maps and revise each area as you follow the chain.

" Memory Aids; there are several types of memory aids that you may chose to use.

" A popular one is the use of Cue-Cards which have short pieces on information on. They can be read regularly and used to prompt you to relay additional knowledge that you have on the subject area.

" Tape Recordings, You can make a recording of the notes which you have made and play them back when you are doing something else.

" The use of Mnemonics (translated as ‘trick of the memory’) can be used in order to remind you of certain things, such as the expression ‘Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vein’ to remember the colours of the rainbow.

Revision needs to be active, so don't just sit there reading and re-reading your notes! You will remember far more if you make your revision an active learning process.

" Use of ICT; If you are good with computers you can use the Internet in order visit revision websites (a list of which is included in this booklet). Alternatively, they can be used in order to jot down information that directly relates to the syllabus (as with the mind-map). It can then be re-played in a presentation slide-show package.

" Making Notes; This will most likely form the basis of the revision that you do. However there are several ways of making notes.

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" Simplify your notes; It is most helpful if once you have made your notes that you go back and simplify them. This process of condensing and re-writing will aid your long term memory of the subject.

" Making Outlines; This can be used in order to remember an overview of a subject area, or indeed they can be used to enable you to recognise the form of exam questions.

" Making Lists; Use lists to remember things like a series of events or parts of a flower for instance. They can be easily read and in time, recalled.

TESTING YOURSELF! There can be a temptation to spend all your revision time reading and writing notes, however it is vital that you spend time testing yourself in order to check whether you have actually absorbed the information.

Sources of Information

Here is a selection of places where you may be able to find helpful revision materials

" Internet, this is helpful in order to find out additional information on a particular subject area. It can also be used to access the revision websites.

" CD-Roms, You can purchase interactive CD-Roms which give you further information in certain areas.

" Library, (at School or Local) Can be helpful for wider background reading

" Bookshops, Purchase specific books which may aid fuller understanding.

" Newspaper articles, Primary information, can help you gain other views on an issue or topic.

" Archive Material, can be found in school departments

" Videos, films and documentaries, can give you a broader subject knowledge and make revision more interesting.

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Revision Websites

Here is a selection of Internet Sites found on the World Wide Web. BBC Bitesize, http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ A popular site which covers most GCSE subjects with revision chapters and tests. S-Cool, http://www.s-cool.co.uk/subject_index.asp?stage=G An expanding website with most subjects, tests and summaries. Schools Net, http://www.schoolsnet.com/

A multimedia website covering revision for most subjects.

Revise, http://www.revise.it/ Interactive exam revision, tips and tests. Clear and easy to use.

Project GCSE, http://www.projectgcse.co.uk/ Most Subjects covered. Includes topic revision, tests and coursework guides. Essay Bank, http://www.essaybank.co.uk/ Download examples of coursework essays on a number of subjects. UK-Learning, http://www.uk-learning.net/

A Forum for students to post questions on a bulletin board and allows others to respond. Learn.co.uk, http://www.learn.co.uk/ Revision for a limited number of subjects. Allows you to learn and take assessments. SchoolZone, http://www.schoolzone.co.uk/ Includes study and ‘learning games’. Exam Aid, http://www.examaid.co.uk/revision.htm A website which list 10 popular subjects and offers helpful links for each one. Revision-Notes, http://www.revision-notes.co.uk/GCSE/index.html A basic site with revision notes under each subject heading. GCSE Guide, http://www.gcseguide.co.uk/ A site which offers revision and tests in Maths and Science. Sam Learning, http://www.samlearning.freeserve.com/content/

Revision points and exam style questions for GCSE. Free Trial currently. Student Central, http://www.studentcentral.co.uk/coursework/GCSE_Coursework/index.html Sample coursework Essays for a large number of subjects. GCSE Help, http://www.gcse.com/ A basic website, specialising in physics revision.

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Key Words

Integral to exam success is the ability to interpret the key words in each question.

Here is a selection of the most commonly used words found in exam papers together with their definition.

examine - write what you have to say for and against a subject, say which side you support and give reasons for your support. explain - give the reasons for something. express - often found in maths exams; say in a different way, e.g. express as a fraction. illustrate — use examples to make a point clear. interpret — give the meaning in your own words using examples, where necessary, to make the meaning clear. justify - say why you think that the answer is what it is and give reasons for why you feel that way. option — a choice. outline - write about the main ideas; do not go into detail. pictorial - (adjective) in a picture. prove — show that the answer is true by giving the steps needed to reach it. purpose — (noun) the reason why. relate - show how things connect; they may be very similar or one may make another act in a certain way. requirement - something which must be done. review - give an overall view of the important parts of the subject and give your views backed up by facts when necessary. state - write the main points in a brief, clear way. suggest — often found in geography exams; using all that you have learned, say what the answer might be. summarize — bring together the main points and write about them in a brief, clear way. trace - write about the history of a subject starting at the beginning and following it through to the end.

Once you have read the exam question, go back and circle or highlight the

key words in order for you to identify exactly what is wanted from question.

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Examination Day

You should know when and where your examinations will take place and arrive in good time to save stress on the day of the exam. On the day itself, follow the guidelines below in order to perform at your best.

" DRINK WATER - Before the exam. Try not to drink too much, as you don't want to have to go to the toilet during the exam! Water is good for the brain and can help you concentrate.

" BE CONFIDENT – Have belief in yourself. Hopefully you should have revised well and you should have confidence in your ability. Keep your distance from people who may increase your anxiety or distract you.

" READING TIME - Give yourself time to read through the paper before you attempt it. This will help you to get an idea of what the paper is about, and should prevent you from repeating the contents of your answers. This may also help to get rid of some nerves.

" ORDER - It doesn't matter in what order you answer the questions (as long as you make it clear to the examiner). If you can’t answer the question, don’t waste time. Move on to the next question and try to come back to it later on. You will become more relaxed when you find a question that you can answer.

" STAY CALM - Try to relax, by taking deep breaths.

" TIME MANAGEMENT – Calculate the time available to answer each question and ensure that you attempt the required number of questions.

GOOD LUCK

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