GCSE Exam

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Contents

Introduction Page 3 Revision Tips 3 Revision planning 4 Blank Revision Timetable 5 Example Revision Timetable 6 Revision Techniques 7 Tips for the exam 8 Common Question term Translations 11 Maths Foundation 12 Maths Higher 13 English Language 14 English Literature 15 Science – Core and Additional 16 Applied Business 18 Computer Science 19 French 20 Health & Social Care 21 History Units 1, 2A and 3B 23 Hospitality & Catering 26 Religious Studies 27

  

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Introduction

It is getting close to the exams and hopefully you have started to plan your revision. If not don’t worry – this guide will help you to get going.

It is filled with some top tips about revision and during the exams and key information about each of your subjects.

Just remember – if there is something you are unsure about – ask your class teacher!

Revision tips

It’s not all work, work, work – of course, you can enjoy life and revise at the same time. Revision does need determination and planning, though. You need to keep refreshing your memory of what you’ve learned. If you spread the workload over a period of time you:

are likely to achieve more. will be under a lot less pressure and can enjoy your work. are less likely to experience stress and strain. will have more time to relax, keep fit and enjoy life.

Hints for effective revision Make a list of all topics to revise Highlight any parts of your work you’re not sure of and give them more time. Ensure that there’s enough time to go through each topic several times. Make sure that you cover every topic at least once. Leave some time to cover the most difficult topics again Cover several subjects during revision sessions Divide each topic into smaller parts.

 

  

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Planning your work Planning your work means that you are more likely to revise all your work properly. Another bonus is that good planning always reduces stress. Try to:

1. Make a list of what you have to do 2. Make an exam timetable 3. Plan / design / draw up a timetable Think about the best way to divide your

evening time

Preparing your revision plan Your revision plan will help you to know what

you want to do and when you want to do it.  Use the example on the next page to help you – Ask your tutor for extra copies if necessary. Use a new one for each week between

now and the first exam. Divide each day into session with a break of 5 minutes

between some and 10 between others. Don’t forget to mark in time for meals and be realistic about how long you can keep going – eight hours a day, even if you are behind with your work, is really over the top!

Set some time aside each day for relaxation – perhaps an hour each evening during the week and a little more time in the afternoons on Saturday and Sunday. Plan some treats for these times.

FILL IN ALL YOUR COMMITMENTS, INCLUDING: • lessons • school activities – matches, rehearsals, clubs etc • other activities – part-time jobs etc • times for relaxation and enjoyment If time is short you may need to decide on which activities to drop for a

while: remember, it will only be for a few weeks.

  

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GCSE Revision Timetable Don't forget to take regular breaks!

   Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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EXAMPLE  GCSE Revision Timetable

Don't forget to take regular breaks!

   Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

9am

Health & Social Care lesson- Coursework

Maths lesson Science lesson English lesson Maths lesson Football Match English Literature

Revision

10am

Health & Social Care Lesson -Coursework

English Lesson Science lesson English lesson Maths lesson Football Match English Literature

Revision

11am Maths lesson English Lesson

PE Lesson - BTEC Coursework

PE lesson - BTEC Coursework

Graphics lesson Football Match English Literature

Revision

12 noon

lunch lunch lunch lunch lunch Lunch Free Time - Lunch

1pm RE Lesson Business lesson Graphics lesson Business lesson Science lesson Work Maths Revision

2pm RE Lesson Business lesson PE Practical lesson

Health & Social care lesson

Graphics lesson Work Maths Revision

3pm HSC Pd6 Revision Maths Pd 6 Revision English Revision Pd 6 Free Time Science Pd 6 Work

English Language Revision

4pm

COURSEWORK COMPLETION

Free Time Graphics Coursework RE Revision COURSEWORK COMPLETION

Work English Language

Revision

5pm

COURSEWORK COMPLETION

Science revision Graphics Coursework RE Revision COURSEWORK COMPLETION

Work Science Revision

6pm Free Time - Dinner Science revision Free Time - Dinner RE Revision

COURSEWORK COMPLETION

Work Science Revision

7pm Maths Revision Free Time - Dinner Business Revision Free Time - Dinner

COURSEWORK COMPLETION

Free Time - Dinner Free Time - Dinner

8pm Maths Revision Football Training Business Revision

Health & Social Care Revision

Free Time Health & Social Care Revision

Free Time

9pm Free Time Football Training Business Revision

Health & Social Care Revision Free Time

Health & Social Care Revision Free Time

       

  

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Revision Techniques  

 

Revision Techniques

Make Revision Notes

Make Revision Cards

buy revision guides

Create Mind Maps

  

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The Exam Let yourself ease off a bit in the week before the first exam. If you work right up to the last minute all of the topics will be churning about in your mind, so take time out before each exam. As a result you will be fresh and those topics you thought you could not remember will come flooding back.

During the week before the examinations: o make sure that you get plenty of exercise and sleep o use some of the time to refresh your memory on a few

of the difficult or essential points o catch up if you have fallen behind – but don’t overdo

it.

The night before the first exam Now is the time to pamper yourself. Do something you really enjoy doing, totally relax. make sure that you have all your examination

equipment ready – pen (and at least one spare), pencil, pencil sharpener, rubber, ruler and other items which you may be allowed to take in to the exam, such as a calculator.

make sure that you have a centre number and a candidate number. check your exam timetable – which room is the exam in? What time do you

have to be there? have a warm bath and, afterwards, try some relaxation exercises

try to get an early night

  

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In the exam room Don’t panic if you are a bit nervous – everybody will be. DO fill in the relevant sections on the front of your exam script, including your centre number and candidate number in the boxes provided for them. DO read your exam paper carefully. Make sure that you read the instructions

DO work out how much time you have for each question. DO make sure that you have at least five minutes at the end of the exam to go over what you have done. DON’T panic if your mind appears to go

blank. Once you start answering questions your memory will start to work again – look at key words in the question, this will help. DO underline or circle important words, in the questions. DON’T forget to include all your workings – you could get plenty of marks for them. DON’T waste time thinking and worrying about losing an odd mark in part of a question you don’t know the answer to. Leave it. Come back to it later, if you have time.

R e a d t h e q u e s t i o n c a r e f u l l y

  

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DON’T let your handwriting let you down – if they can’t read it, examiners 

can’t give you marks. DO ask for a bilingual dictionary if you are allowed one – this can really help with words you don’t understand. DO - If you don’t understand all of the words in a question – break it down. Underline or circle words you don’t understand and use your dictionary to help or use the words you do understand to try to work it out. DO plan long answer questions – remember the advice given by your teachers in how to structure these. DO learn the common question terms and what they mean for each subject e.g discuss / explain / identify. These are on the subject pages.

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Common Misconceptions

Edexcel    

GCSE     Maths FOUNDATION Paper 1 – 1 hr 30 mins – NON CALCULATOR Paper 2 – 1 hr 30 mins – CALCULATOR Paper 3 – I hour 30 mins ‐ CALCULATOR Mixture of question types from 1 mark to 8 marks. No set structure Questions with a * require detailed and carefully worded answers           

           

Most Important

Make sure you get the correct paper FOUNDATION when you are taking the exam

Some questions require an answer but many require a reason or an explanation. When you read the question underline this bit to remind you

Always use units, round to the correct dp, or SF, if a question asks for 2 answers, pick 2. Make sure you don’t lose marks on little things.

Calculate Clearly show all working out. The number of marks suggestions the number of stages of calculation and remember 1 mark means 1 minute

Angle questions

Remember to give a REASON marks are awarded if you can explain using words like “alternate angles are the same”, or” angles on a straight line add up to 180”

* QWC questions

These need clear written sentences or annotated calculations to show how you have moved from one step to the other.

Ratio Remember if there is a total you will add the ratios and divide, if no total you are looking to match up the ratios with the amounts and use these to calculate the missing ratios

Mean, median

mode and range

Remember which is which. Remember you divide the total by the number of items for mean, Median put them in order, smallest to largest first. In a frequency table, multiply score/amount by frequency to find the total and divide by total frequency. Estimated means find the mid-point first

Stem and leaf Always remember ordered and a key

Number Odd numbers end with 1,3,5,or,9

Algebra a+a+a+a=4a c×c×c×c=c4

5bc+3bc-bc =7bc

Angle Angles on straight line=1800

Measurement 1km=1000m 1m=100cm 1cm=10mm 1Kg=1000g

Data Mode: most common value

Probability Is between 0 and 1. (0 impossible 1=certain)

Even numbers end with 0,2,4,6 or 8 2is the only even prime number

Equations (1)3d=15 ÷3 ÷3 d=5

Angles in a triangle=1800 Angles in a quadrilateral= 3600

8km=5miles 1.6km=1mile 1kg=2.2lbs 6.35kg=stone .568litre=pint

Range: Highest value-Smallest value Median=middle value

If probability of rain is 0.4 the probability of no rain is 1-0.4=0.6

First ten Prime numbers are 2,3,5,7,11,13,17 19,23,29

(2)y+2=9 -2 -2 Y=7 (3) 2x+1=11 -1 -1 2x=10, x=5

Angle Types Right=900 Acute=<900 Obtuse=>900 Reflex=>1800

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While reading dials and scales see what the scale shows

Mean : add all values divide by the number of values

If probability of getting 2 is 0.4, in 200 throws you will get 2 is 200×0.4=80

Common Misconceptions 

    

GCSE     Maths HIGHER Paper 1 – 1 hr 30 mins – NON CALCULATOR Paper 2 – 1 hr 30 mins – CALCULATOR Paper 3 – 1hr 30 mins  ‐ CALCULATOR Mixture of question types from 1 mark to 8 marks. No set structure  Questions with a * require detailed and carefully worded answers            

Most Important

Make sure you get the correct paper HIGHER when you are taking the exam

Some questions require an answer but many require a reason or an explanation. When you read the question underline this bit to remind you

Always use units, round to the correct dp, or SF, if a question asks for 2 answers, pick 2. Make sure you don’t lose marks on little things.

Calculate Clearly show all working out. The number of marks suggestions the number of stages of calculation and remember 1 mark means 1 minute

Angle questions

Remember to give a REASON marks are awarded if you can explain using words like “alternate angles are the same”, or” angles on a straight line add up to 180”

* QWC questions

These need clear written sentences or annotated calculations to show how you have moved from one step to the other.

Ratio Remember if there is a total you will add the ratios and divide, if no total you are looking to match up the ratios with the amounts and use these to calculate the missing ratios

Mean, median mode and

range

Remember which is which. Remember you divide the total by the number of items for mean, Median put them in order, smallest to largest first. In a frequency table, multiply score/amount by frequency to find the total and divide by total frequency. Estimated means find the mid-point first

Stem and leaf Always remember ordered and a key

Expanding Single Brackets; 4(y – 3)

Expanding Double Brackets; (a – 8) (a – 6)

Indices/Powers; The questions below are easy marks that people always miss

   y  ‐3 

4  4y  ‐12 

Ans;        4y ‐ 12 

Use the Grid Method to multiply all parts.

Use the Grid Method to multiply all parts.

   a  ‐8 

a  a2  ‐8a 

‐6  ‐6a  + 48 

      Ans; a2 ‐ 14a + 48 

The power 0 Anything to the power 0 = 1 Eg. 70 = 1 100 = 1 D0 = 1

Multiplying When multiplying Indices we simply add the Powers C3 x C4 = C7 and not C12

Take care that you use the correct signs. TIP; Different signs; + x - = - Same Signs; - x - = +

Note that the -8a and -6a simplify to -14a A common error is to apply the multiplication laws and state it as +14a TIP; think temperature when simplifying positive and negative numbers; ask yourself where do I start from and is it getting hotter + or colder

Dividing When dividing Indices we simply subtract the Powers C15 ÷ C5 = C10 and not C3

Brackets Indices with brackets we multiply the powers (A2)4 = A8

 

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Type of question

Top tips for answering the question

Passage 1. Spend a minute reading all of the information you are given. 2. Read the question and underline parts of the passage that are

relevant. 3. Use the information from the passage in your answer.

Calculation 1. Look at the values you are given and select the equation that you need to use (on the inside page of exam paper).

2. Re-arrange equation if needed and substitute in values. 3. Show all working out.

Data 1. Spend a minute looking at the data you are given. Read all of the information before looking at the question.

2. Underline key words in the question. 3. Use data from the table / graph to support your answer.

Writing balanced symbol equations

1. Write down the symbols for the reactants and products. 2. Write down the number of each element you have on the reactants

side, and the products side. 3. Add numbers in front of the reactants and / or products until you

have the same number on both sides of the equation. 6 mark questions 1. Read the question and underline the key words.

2. Write a list of the key words that you need to put in your answer. 3. Ensure you are giving 6 points (1 mark per point) and they are in a

logical order.

BULLET POINT YOUR ANSWER IF YOU ARE SHORT OF TIME

 

      

GCSE     Science – CORE & ADDITIONAL 2 Written Papers Paper 1 – 1 hr 15 min – CALCULATOR ALLOWED Paper 2 – 1 hr 30 mins – CALCULATOR ALLOWED Three 6 mark questions per paper (1 for each unit) Paper 2 has section d – questions on data that is given Formula sheet given on 1st page of paper. Periodic table is on the back.              

GCSE Exam terminology – what do the words in the question mean? 

Command word What does the word mean? Outline Give only the key facts of the topic. You may

need to set out steps in a process. Put them in order.

Describe Write a detailed answer that covers what happens, how it happens and when. Talk about facts and characteristics.

Explain Write a detailed answer that covers how and why a thing happens. Talk about mechanisms and reasons.

Suggest Think about what you have learnt and apply it to a new situation. You may not know the answer but suggest something sensible.

Evaluate You will be given some facts, data or other information. Write about them and provide tour own conclusion.

Estimate Suggest a “rough” value without completing a calculation or measurement. Suggest a realistic value.

Discuss Write about the issues relating to a topic. You may need to talk about opposing sides of a debate.

Justify Give some evidence or write an explanation to tell the examiner why you gave an answer.

Predict Look at some data and suggest a realistic value. Don’t guess – look at trends in the data and use your knowledge.

Calculate Work out a number. Use your calculator. You may need to use an equation given to you. Show your working out.

Write down Give a short answer without a supporting argument.

Compare

Write about similarities and differences.

  

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Applied Business  GCSE  1 exam – Business in Action – 1 hr 30 mins – worth 40% of GCSE A mixture of short and long answer questions. Short first then building difficultly.             

Types of Ownership

Students are required to understand the different forms of ownership i.e. Sole Trader, Partnership, Public and Private Limited Companies and Charities. Students will be asked to know and explain the different types in relation to a business provided in the exam (2 marks/ 4 marks) Students will also be required to state the advantages and disadvantages of the ownership and justify which one is most appropriate for the business given (10 marks)

Business Activity

Students will be required to state why businesses start and identify the types of activities businesses will be involved in (Primary, Secondary and Tertiary) 2 marks. Students need to explain possible changes to the external environment 4 marks and must evaluate the consequences of changes in the external environment on a particular business providing suitable conclusions as to which ones are most important, 10 marks.

Business Organisation

Students need to explain about functional areas and understand the operational tasks that are connect to the area (4 marks). Students need to evaluate the consequences if a functional area do not work together effectively and must come to a conclusion in relation to the case study or of a business of their choice (10 marks).

Aims, Objectives and

Mission statements

Students need to identify aims and objectives (2 marks) Students will be required to explain the importance of aims and objectives for a business they have studied or apply it to the business (4 marks)

Stakeholders and their differing interests

Students will be required to give examples of stakeholder groups and explain their interests for the business they have studied (2- 4 marks) Students will also be asked to discuss a conflict that may occur between two stakeholder groups for a business of their choice (4 marks each) To gain higher marks students will be asked to evaluate the consequences of not listening to stakeholder groups (10 marks)

Employers and Employees

Students need to state/identify how employers could work with employees in enterprising ways (2 marks) Evaluate how a good working relationship has been developed between employees and the employer of a business studied or the case study provided (10 marks)

Changing use of ICT

Students are required to explain the different types of ICT and the purpose of ICT in a business (4 marks) Students will need to evaluate the case study for an upgrade in ICT provision (10 marks)

 

Uncertainty- risk, reward and change

Students need to give examples of reward, risk and change in an organisation (2 marks) and explain how a business has changed its existing business practices (4 marks). Students will have to evaluate consequences to the business not having made these changes and suggest alternative changes that the business could make, drawing a conclusion saying which one would most likely happen (10 marks)

Ethics and Sustainability

State what ethics and sustainability means (2 marks) Give examples of ways businesses can act ethically and sustainably (4 marks each) Evaluate how businesses operate in an ethical manner and explain the issues associated to if the business does not (10 marks)

Economic behaviour

Identify and describe different economic factors in the exam (2/ 4 marks) Assess how businesses can react to changes in economic factors (4 marks) Students will need to evaluate the impact of economic behaviour for a business or their chosen case study (10 marks)

           

IDENTIFY/ STATE/ GIVE

Say what it is – can be a one word answer

DESCRIBE Clearly explain what a particular term means and give an example, if appropriate, to show what you mean – write in sentences

EXPLAIN / DISCUSS/ ASSESS (4 marks)

Set out in detail the meaning of something, with reasons. More difficult than describe or list, so it can help to give an example to show what you mean. Start by introducing the topic then give the ‘how’ or ‘why – write in sentences

EVALUATE/ JUSTIFY (10 marks)

Present a balanced argument about the topic area, the potential benefits and drawbacks of the business concept in relation to the business, ensuring concepts are applied to the business. PEE- Point, Evidence (use the case study) and Explain BLT for analysis- because of… leads to… therefore (students will think about the causes and effects)

 

   

Computer Science GCSE  1 written exam – Computing systems and programming – 1 hr 30 mins – worth 40% of GCSE Majority are short answer questions (range 1‐4 marks) Only 2 or 3 Long answer questions (6 marks)           

           

Software Students asked a variety of between 1 and 4 mark questions relating to types of software and choosing software for a given purpose with explanation

Networking Students asked a variety of questions between 1 and 3 Mark questions asking to evaluate networks and/or draw different topologies.

Data Students will be asked to convert between binary and hexadecimal (2 mark questions). Will have to complete binary addition question (2 marks)

Hardware One area of hardware tested, typically RAM / CPU and answer a mix of 1 Mark, 2 Mark and 3 Mark questions.

Algorithms Students will have to interpret either a flow chart of pseudocode by working through different scenarios. Short answer questions (2 marks). Students will then need to write their own part of a flowchart to solve a given problem (4 Marks)

Long Answer Questions

3 Long answer questions (6 Marks) students have to adapt knowledge to a real world problem. Always includes one question relating to Computing / Technology Laws

           

GIVE Say what it is – can be a one word answer DEFINE Clearly explain what a particular term means and give an example, if

appropriate, to show what you mean – write in sentences EXPLAIN Set out in detail the meaning of something, with reasons. More difficult

than describe or list, so it can help to give an example to show what you mean. Start by introducing the topic then give the ‘how’ or ‘why – write in sentences – think PEAAAL

DISCUSS Talk about (something) with another person or group of people or write about (a topic) in detail, taking into account different ideas and opinions – write in sentences – think PEAAAL

    GCSE    

French             

Unit 1:    Exam Paper 1        Listening   20% Unit 2:    Controlled Assessment 1 (x2)   Speaking   30% Unit 3:    Exam Paper 2        Reading    20% Unit 4:    Controlled Assessment 2 (x2)   Writing    30% 

Listening:  (Higher) Listen to the French, read questions in English and select answer from choices given English. Each of the questions will relate to a different topic area eg, environment, future careers 

Q 1,2  Q 3,4,5  Q 6,7,8,9  Q 10,11,12  Q 13,14 4 marks  3 marks  4 marks  3 marks  2 marks 

2 speakers  3 speakers  4 speakers  3 speakers  2 speakers 

8 options given in English A‐H. Choose two descriptions to suit each person and write the correct letters in the boxes. 

6 options given in English  A‐F.  Listen to the speaker Select one option relating to each speaker and write the correct letter in each box. 

Listen to each French speaker. Write P for a positive attitude. Write N for a negative attitude. Write P/N for a positive and a negative attitude. 

7 options given in English  A‐G.  Listen to the speaker Select one option relating to each speaker and write the correct letter in each box. 

5 options given in English  A‐E.  Listen to the speaker Select one option relating to each speaker and write the correct letter in each box. 

                  

Q 15,16,17  Q 18,19  Q 20i & 20ii,     21i & 21ii 

Q 22,23  Q 24 

6 marks  4 marks  4 marks  4 marks  4 marks 

3 speakers  2 speakers  1 speakers  2 speakers  4 speakers 

Listen to these people talking.   Write two points in favour of the topic given by the first speaker.  Write two points against the topic given by the second speaker. Write two points made by the third speaker  

7 options given in English A‐G. Choose two advantages mentioned by each speaker and write the correct letters in the boxes. 

Listen to this report. Complete the English sentences by choosing one of the three options A,B or C for both parts of 2 questions. Write the correct letter in each box. 

Listen to the speakers. For each person, give a reason and give a disadvantage. Write full sentences in English. Not single words. 

7 options given in English  A‐G.  Listen to the speakers Select one option relating to each speaker and write the correct letter in each box. 

 

 

 

   GCSE     HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  1 written paper – Unit 1 Understanding Personal development and Relationships – 1 hr 15 mins – worth 40% of GCSE Section 1 – 15 multiple choice questions Section 2 – 2 case studies – mixture of short and long answer questions EAL Students can use Bilingual dictionaries           

           

Section 1

15 Multiple Choice Questions Clearly mark ONE answer.

           

Section 2: 2 case studies

Question a 2-3 marks

Question b 3-4 marks

Question c 4-6 marks

Question d 6-8 marks

Question e 8-10 marks

Common Question terms

Identify Define

Describe Identify & Describe

Explain Explain Discuss

Explain Discuss Assess Examine

           

Some questions will be marked with * these will be assessed for Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar.

These are usually d or e questions.  

IDENTIFY Say what it is – can be a one word answer DEFINE Clearly explain what a particular term means and give an example, if

appropriate, to show what you mean – write in sentences DESCRIBE Give a clear description that includes all the relevant features - think of it

as ‘painting a picture with words’ – write in sentences EXPLAIN Set out in detail the meaning of something, with reasons. More difficult

than describe or list, so it can help to give an example to show what you mean. Start by introducing the topic then give the ‘how’ or ‘why – write in sentences – think PEAAAL

DISCUSS Talk about (something) with another person or group of people or write about (a topic) in detail, taking into account different ideas and opinions – write in sentences – think PEAAAL

ASSESS Fully evaluate – positive / negative, good / bad – your opinion. Write in sentences – think PEAAL

EXAMINE Inspect (someone or something) in detail and come up with a conclusion. Write in sentences – think PEAAL

   

  

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   GCSE     History  3 Written Papers – 1 hr 15 mins each – worth 25% of GCSE            

           

Unit 1: International Relations, the Era of the Cold War 1943 ‐ 91 

     Q1  Q2  Q3  Q4  Q5  Q6 

Marks  2 marks  4 marks  10 marks  6 marks  15 marks  13 marks +3 SPAG 

Time in exam 

3 minutes  7 minutes  15 minutes  9 minutes  22 minutes  19 minutes 

Type of question 

Source based  Identify  Source based  Describe  Explain   Explain 

What to do  Identify two pieces of information from a source. 

Identify two actions, decisions, causes, factors and changes. 

Assess usefulness of two sources.   

Describe the key features of a major policy or an event.  

Explain the importance of three out of four events listed in the question.  

Use your own knowledge to explain why something happened.  

How to get marks. 

One mark available for each piece of information identified.  

One mark per factor (up to a total of two).  Two marks per detail to support.  

Examine nature, origin and purpose.Assess usefulness of two sources for a specific purpose.  Use information from the source.  Use your own knowledge when reaching a judgement.  

One mark awarded for each simple statement.  An additional three marks available for supporting evidence.  DO NOT TELL A STORY.  

Five marks are available for each part of the question.  Focus on explaining, with supporting evidence, why the event was important.  

Use the two reasons given in the question and use one or two more reasons from your own knowledge.  Draw links between these reasons and explain which reason was most important.  

Structure  P  P 

PE  PE  

Nature  Origin Purpose Usefulness  Limitations  Judgement  

PE  PE  PE 

PE  PE  PE  For each part of the question 

PEAL PEAL PEAL Judgement  

   GCSE     History  3 written papers – 1 hr 15 mins each – worth 25% of GCSE            

Unit 2A: Germany 1918‐ 1939 

   Q1a  Q1b  Q1c  Q1d  Q2  Q3 

Marks  4 marks  6 marks  8 marks  8 marks  8 marks  16 marks + 4 SPAG 

Time in exam 

6 minutes  8 minutes  12 minutes  12 minutes  12 minutes  25 minutes  

Type of question 

Inference   Explain  Effects Consequences  

Causation   Explanation   Judgement  

What to do  Make an inference and link to support.  

Explain the key features 

Explain the effects or consequences.  

Explain the causes of an event.  

Explain how something changed or developed.  

Use your knowledge to make judgments on causes, effects or importance of factors. 

How to get marks. 

To get four marks you will need to make an inference and give two pieces of support.    

Give two or more points with supporting detail.  

Give three points with supporting detail and explanation.  The link will priorities reasons, arguing a case for which was most important or shows links between reasons. Split into social, economic and political.  

Give three points with supporting detail and explanation. The link will priorities reasons, arguing a case for which was most important or shows links between reasons.  

Give three points with supporting detail and explanation. The link will priorities reasons, arguing a case for which was most important or shows links between reasons.  

Use the examples given in the questionThink of your own causes, effects and important features Provide factual information to support what you say about the causes, effects and important features Make judgments on the relative importance of the causes, effects or important features Show that you can see that the different causes, effects and features may be interlinked.  

Structure  Inference Support Support 

PEE  PEE  

PEE PEE PEE Link  

PE PE PE Link 

PE PE PE Link 

PEAL PEAL PEAL Judgement 

   GCSE     History  3 written papers – 1 hr 15 mins each – worth 25% of GCSE            

Unit 3B:  War and the transformation of British society 1931‐51  

  Q1  Q2  Q3  Q4  Q5 

Marks  6 marks  8 marks  10 marks  10 marks  16 marks + 3 SPAG 

Time in exam 

10 minutes  12 minutes  12 minutes  12 minutes  20 minutes 

Type of question 

Inference  Purpose  Causation  Reliability   Evaluating a hypothesis  

What to do 

Identify what the source is suggesting.  

Identify what the purpose of the source is linking to your own knowledge.  

Explaining causation using a source and your own knowledge.  

Evaluate the reliability of two sources, using the sources and your own knowledge. 

Judgement about the interpretation from the source linking to your own knowledge, all the sources specified and any other sources your find useful to explain your answer.  

How to get marks. 

Two inferences from the source and then use detail from the source to support the inferences.   

Analyse the selection of content of the source to explain how the source was used to achieve its purpose.  Referring to detail in the source and your own knowledge.   

 Use detail from the source.  Develop your argument using a deeper level of own knowledge.  Ties the information in the source and own knowledge together in a balanced argument.  

Examine nature, origin and purpose. Assess reliability of two sources for a specific purpose.  Use information from the source.  Use your own knowledge when reaching a judgement. Discusses the reliability of both sources in a way that ties the information in the source and own knowledge together in a balanced analysis.  

 Makes a judgement and uses detail from several sources.  Uses own knowledge to support the view.  Weigh up both sides of the argument and explained why you made the judgement you did.  

Structure  PEE PEE PEE 

PEE  PEE PEE PEE  

PEE PEE  PEE PEE PEE 

Nature  Origin Purpose Reliability.   Limitations  Judgement 

 

 

   GCSE     HOSPITALITY & CATERING 1 written exam – 1 hr 15 mins Mixture of multiple choice, short and long answer questions + 2 hour Practical exam            

           

Questions 1 – 4

Question 1 3 marks

Question 2 3 marks

Question 3 3 marks

Question 4 sometimes split into 2 or 3 parts Total 5-7 marks

Common Question terms

Tick Name Indicate

Match State Complete

Give Complete Name State

Questions 5-9 a questions

2-4 marks b questions 2-8 marks

c questions 2-10 marks

d questions 3-10 marks

e questions 4-8 marks

Common Question Terms

List Complete Name Give State Describe Suggest

Identify Explain Discuss State Name Suggest Describe

Identify Describe Discuss explain

Describe Explain discuss

Explain

           

IDENTIFY STATE NAME LIST GIVE COMPLETE

Say what it is – can SOMETIMES be a one word answer might ask you to complete a table for example.

DESCRIBE SUGGEST

Give a clear description that includes all the relevant features - think of it as ‘painting a picture with words’ – write in sentences

EXPLAIN Set out in detail the meaning of something, with reasons. More difficult than describe or list, so it can help to give an example to show what you mean. Start by introducing the topic then give the ‘how’ or ‘why – write in sentences – think PEAAAL

DISCUSS Talk about (something) with another person or group of people or write about (a topic) in detail, taking into account different ideas and opinions – write in sentences – think PEAAAL

 

         

GCSE     RELIGIOUS STUDIES 2 Written papers 1hr 45 mins each 4 Sections each with 5 questions One 2 mark, two 4 mark, a 6 mark and an 8 mark Question.                     

AO1  AO1  AO2  AO1  AO2 

A 2 marks

B 4 marks

C 4 Marks

D 6 marks

E 8 marks

Meaning Link to religious teachings

Christians believe 2 points Muslims believe 2 points

Agree two reasons Disagree two reasons

Christians believe (give three examples) Muslims believe (give three examples)

The term_____ means I believe Christians believe (give three examples) Muslims believe (give three examples) Overall, I believe 

                   

PAPER 1: Religion and Life Issues PAPER 2: Religion & Human Experience

Each Paper consists of Four structured questions consisting of visual stimuli (pictures) used as a

basis for a series of paragraph and extended writing answers, testing AO1 and AO2.

 

  

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