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Year 13 Trial Exam Information

Subject Detail: Areas of the Specification covered Question type Time

Applied Science Unit 3 - BTEC

Questions based on the Key concepts in Unit 3 A Planning a scientific investigation

Justifying/Analysing equipment

Writing a Hypothesis

Method of data collection

Health and Safety – Risks and Hazards

Percentage error B Data collection, processing and analysis/interpretation

Discrete/categorical data and bar charts

Percentage error of measuring equipment Percentage

Percentage change

Mean/Average

Standard deviation

Standard error bars

Chi squared (X2 )

t-test

Critical values according to p=0.05

Answering a null hypothesis

C Drawing conclusions and evaluation

Describing data/result trends

Primary and Secondary data

Answering a null hypothesis with standard deviation/standard error

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12 marks Graphs, results table, conclusion Planning and method, Method of data collection, Health and Safety – Risks and Hazards

1 hr



Art Component One Objects project

Assessment Criteria: AO1 – AO4 Mid-point response piece. An ambitious, large scale piece of work which combines artists and students own photography.

N/A

5 hrs

Photography Component One Objects project

Assessment Criteria: AO1 – AO4 Mid-point response piece. Photoshoot Editing Presenting Students to evidence the process and create an ambitious outcome which combines their artists research to develop their idea

N/A

5 hrs


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Biology 1

Yr 12 Content (Paper 1) On any topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills: Biological Molecules Cells Organisms exchange substances with their environment Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms

Short and long answer questions Including some multiple choice and maths skill questions No essay

1hr 30mins

Biology 2

Yr 13 Content (Paper 2) On topics covered so far, including relevant practical skills: Energy transfers in and between organisms Organisms respond to changes in internal and external environments Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems

Short and long answer questions Including some multiple choice and maths skill questions No essay

1hr 30 mins



Business

1.2 Understanding different business forms 3.1 Setting marketing objectives 3.2 Understanding markets and customers 4.3 Increasing efficiency and productivity 7.2 Financial ratio analysis 7.4 Political and legal change 7.7 The competitive environment 9.2 Assessing innovation 10.1 Managing change 10.3 Managing strategic implementation

Full range 2 hrs



Chemistry PR1 Paper 1 19/10/2020

AS T1 Atomic Structure AS Topic 2 Amount of Substance Redox Periodicity and Group 2 Group 7 Kinetics Acids and Bases (All parts)

AO1 AO2 AO3 Theory and Calculations

1 hr

Chemistry PR1 Paper 2 19/10/2020

Organic Chemistry - just Isomerism and Mechanisms Energetics AS and A2 Equilibria (Kc and Kp) Thermodynamics: Born Haber Thermodynamics: Entropy

AO1 AO2 AO3 Theory and Calculations

1 hr


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Question Type

Time

Computer Science Paper 1

Paper 1 Reverse Polish Graphs Tracing Algorithms Turing Machine

Knowledge of theory covered. Ability to read/write algorithms Ability to Code

2hrs 30 mins



Economics

Theme 1: All topics to varying degrees could be assessed here so general revision of Theme 1 is advised. Theme 3:

Mergers and acquisitions

Monopoly market structure

Oligopoly market structure

Cost revenue diagrams

Government intervention in concentrated markets/regulation of concentrated markets

Collusion

Full spectrum of questions from Paper 1. Section A includes: 1 mark multiple choice questions, 2 and 4 mark short answer questions and 4 mark diagram drawing questions Section B includes 1 of each of the following: 5, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 25 mark questions that you practiced during lockdown each week.

2 hrs



English Language paper 1

Language, the individual and Society Section B - Children's language development EITHER: Question on written language acquisition OR- Question on spoken language acquisition

30 marks Essay 50 mins

English Language Paper 2

Language Diversity and Change Section A EITHER- Question 1 OR Question 2 Evaluate the idea that... Section B BOTH Question 3 and Question 4 Analyse how langauge is used in text A and B to present views about... AND Write and opinion article about...(the views from question 3)

30 marks evaluative essay 40 marks essay 30 marks opinion article

2hrs 30 mins



English Literature paper 1

Love through the Ages Section A - Shakespeare In the light of this view... Section C - Pre1900 Anthology and 'Room With a View' Compare how the authors of two texts you have studied present...

25 marks Essay-closed book 25 marks Essay-open book

2 hrs

English Literature Paper 2

Texts in Shared Contexts: Modern Times, Literature from 1945 to the Present Day Option 1- Sheers essay then comparison of HMT and Streetcar OR Option 2- Streetcar essay and the comparison essay on HMT and Sheers OR Option 3-HMT essay and then comparison essay on Sheers and Streetcar

2 x 25-mark essays Open book

1hr 40 mins



Geography Paper 1: Physical

Tectonics

Coasts

Water

Carbon

4 mark Quantitative

6 and 8 mark ‘Explain’ 12 mark ‘Assess’

20 mark ‘Evaluate’

Some questions have resources

2 hrs 15

mins

Geography Paper 2: Human

Globalisation

Superpowers

Regeneration

Health, Human Rights and Intervention

4 mark Quantitative

6 and 8 mark ‘Explain’ 12 mark ‘Assess’

20 mark ‘Evaluate’

Some questions have resources

2 hrs 15

mins


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Health and Social Care – National Diploma

Unit 4: Enquiries into current Research in Health and Social care Analysis and evaluation of current research methods Analysis and evaluation of current issues in Health and Social Care

15 & 20 mark questions. Paper total: 65 marks

3 hrs


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Question type Time

History – German

Bismarck’s Germany 1871-1890 Social groups and change 1871-1929 Economy – whole period Establishment of democracy after WW2

1x 30 mark source essay 2x 25 mark essay

2hrs 30 min

History - British

Establishment of the NHS The Liberal Government 1906-1914 Post WW1 recovery The National Government

1x 30 mark source essay 2x 25 mark essay

2hrs 30 min


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IT Year 13 BTEC

Unit 1: Information Technology Systems Learners will be assessed on their understanding of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations. Topics will include: Digital devices in IT systems, Transmitting data, Operating online, Protecting data and information, Impact of IT systems , Issues 90 Marks

Written answer questions. 3,4,6.8 & 12 marks. Some diagrams to complete.

Two hours.



Mathematics

Pure Mathematics with Mechanics

Any of the following Areas could be tested:

Algebra and functions Binomial Expansion (AS/A2)

Sketching curves Trigonometry (AS/A2)

Exponential and Logarithms Integration (AS/A2)

Partial Fractions Numerical Methods

Proof Vectors

Differentiation (AS/A2) Sequences and Series Variable Acceleration

Kinematics

1,2,3,4,6,7,9 mark questions

Pure content skill based questioning and problem solving, including modelling

questions

Then mechanics section at end of paper

2 hrs 15 mins

Mathematics

Pure Mathematics with Statistics


Algebra and functions

Binomial Expansion (AS/A2) Sketching curves

Trigonometry (AS/A2) Exponential and Logarithms

Integration (AS/A2) Partial Fractions

Numerical Methods Proof

Vectors Differentiation (AS/A2) Sequences and Series

Histograms Interpolation Probability

Statistical analysis – mean, standard deviation



questions

Then statistics section at end of paper

2 hrs 15 mins


Further Maths students

Full mock 2 papers pure mathematics


Proof

Algebra and Functions Coordinate Geometry Sequences and Series

Trigonometry Exponential and Logarithms

Differentiation Integration

Numerical Methods Vectors



questions

Each paper is 2hrs

Further Maths students

Statistics & Mechanics

Maths A level Content


Statistics:

Sampling

Data Representation Probability

Statistical Distributions Statistical Hypothesis Testing

Mechanics:

Quantities and Units in Mechanics

Kinematics Forces and Newton’s Laws

Moments

Section A will be Statistics and Section B will be Mechanics.

2 hr paper

Further Maths Core Pure

Any of the following Areas could be tested: Complex numbers Argand diagram

De Moivre’s Theorem Proof by induction

Roots of polynomials Vectors

Integration Applications of integration



questions

2 x 1 hr 30 min papers


Hyperbolic functions Maclaurin Series

Summation of Series Polar Co ordinates

Further Maths Mechanics

Kinematics Projectiles

Forces Work, Energy and Power

1-17 mark questions Skill based questions and problem solving

and modelling 1 x 45 mins paper



Media One

Targeted Close Study Products plus unseen text Sec A - Language and Representation Advertising and Marketing (Score / Maybelline) Music Video (Ghost Town / Letter To The Free) Sec B - Audience and Industries Film Industries (Chicken) Newspapers (Daily Mail and The i)

8,12,9,20 marks Text analysis, context analysis, theory evaluation, essay 6,9,20 marks concept knowledge, influence analysis, essay

2 hrs

Media Two

In Depth Close Study Products plus unseen text Magazines (Oh Comley / Men's Health) TV ( Deutschland 83 / Capital)

9 and two 25-mark essays Text analysis with theory Then 2 of the following:

Theory evaluation Context evaluation Synoptic question

1hr 30 mins



Music

Assessment 1: Listening Paper Assessment 2: Performing Assessment 3: Composition

Section A: Listening (56 marks) Unfamiliar music - Students must be able to listen attentively to unfamiliar music from each of the three strands to identify and accurately describe musical elements and use musical language (including staff notation). Section B: Analysis and Context (34 marks) Unfamiliar music Students must be able to listen attentively to unfamiliar music from all the named artists/ composers in their selected Areas of study to identify and accurately describe musical elements and use musical language (including staff notation). Section C: Essay (30 marks) Students must answer a essay question on either Jazz or Musical Theatre. Students must submit a Solo performance on Google Classroom. Minimum time requirement is 2minutes. Student must submit work on Chorale 1. (Given soprano and bass line)

2hrs 30mins



Music Technology Producing and Analysing Exam & Composing Using Technology Assessment

1.1 Software and Hardware 1.2 Capture of sound

Gain structure and how it affects noise and distortion

The characteristics and suitability of microphone

types

The suitability of microphone placement techniques

The advantages and disadvantages of microphone

types in terms of polar pattern and frequency

response

Advanced microphone techniques

How microphones work

1.3 Synthesis

How synthesis is used to create sounds

How timbre is affected by a wider range of

parameters

1.4 Sampling

Pitch mapping

Editing samples

Looping

Advanced parameters

o Sequencing

Quantise

Editing skills

Written/practical examination: 1 hour 45 minutes (plus 10 minutes setting-up time This paper comprises two sections: A and B and all questions are compulsory. Each student will be provided with a set of audio/MIDI materials for the practical element of the examination, to include:

audio files relating to three instrumental/vocal parts

a single MIDI file from which a fourth instrumental part will be created or synthesised.

2 hrs 30 mins


1.5 Audio editing

How to remove clicks and noise

1.6 Pitch and rhythm correction and manipulation

How to correct inaccuracies in pitch

How to correct inaccuracies in rhythm

Parameters that allow greater control and creativity

1.7 Automation

How to use volume and pan automation

Automating parameters of plug-ins

1.8 Dynamic processing

Uses of compression and gating

Core and advanced parameters of a compressor and

gate

1.9 Stereo

Pan

1.10 EQ

Different types of EQ used in a recording

How parameters affect the sound

1.11 Effects

Core and Advanced parameters

Reverb

Delay

Modulated Delay

Wah Wah Pedal


Distortion

Tremelo

Vocal Effects

Lo-Fi

1.12 Balance and Blend

Balance

Blend

1.13 Mastering

Perceived Volume

Mastering parameters

Understanding how E.Q is used in the mastering

process

2.1 Acoustics

How the live room acoustics affect the recording

Acoustic parameters

2.2 Lead’s and Signals

Connectivity including signal path and signal; types

The different types of leads

Impedance

2.3 Numeracy

Technical numeracy

2.4 Levels

Principles of levels and metering

Levels and metering scales

2.5 Numeracy 2.6 Levels



PE Component 1

1.1.a. Skeletal and Muscular Systems 1.1.b. Cardiovascular and Resp. Systems 1.1.c. Energy for Exercise 1.1.d. Environmental Effects 1.2 Exercise Physiology 1.2.a. Diet and Nutrition 1.2.b. Preparation and Training Methods 1.2.c. Injury Prevention 1.3 Biomechanics 1.3.a. Biomechanical Principles and Levers only.

Total = 90 marks Start: 5 x 2 mark questions totalling 10 marks Middle: 1/2/3/4/5/6 mark questions totalling 60 marks End: 1 x 20 mark (synoptic) question

2 hrs

PE Component 2

2.2. Sports Psychology 2.1 Skill Acquisition Classification of Skills Types and Methods of Practice Transfer of Skills Principles and Theories of Learning Movement Skills only.


1 hr

PE Component 3

3.1 Sport and Society 3.2 Contemporary Issues in Sport Ethics and Deviance in Sport Commercialisation and Media only.


1 hr


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PER Ancient Philosophical Influencers

Plato

Aristotle

Mind, Body and Soul

Mind, Body and Soul Arguments based on observation

Cosmological Argument

Design Argument Arguments based on reason

Ontological argument Religious Experiences

Religious experiences The Problem of Evil

The Problem of Evil The Nature of God

The nature and concept of God

Religious Language

Via Negativa and Via Positiva

Religious Language

Three essays worth 40 marks each

2 hrs

PER Natural law

Situation Ethics

Kantian Ethics

Utilitarianism

Euthanasia

Business Ethics

Three essays worth 40 marks each

2 hrs


Developments in Christian Thought

Augustine’s teaching on human nature

The Person of Jesus

essays worth 40 marks each

1 hr 30 mins



Physics (first paper – equivalent to exam paper 2

Y13 content (including work studied during lockdown) Focusing on Electric Fields Magnetic Fields and Flux Gravitational Fields Thermal Physics Capacitors

60 marks Short answer written questions and calculations 25 marks Single mark multiple choice questions

2 hrs

Physics (second paper – equivalent to exam paper 3A)

Practical Skills

45 marks Short answer written questions and calculations. These may involve plotting of graphs and manipulating of data.

1hr 10 mins



Politics – US Politics

Congress – checks and balances US Elections – National Party Conventions US and the UK Supreme Courts US and the UK Executives US and the UK Constitutions

9 marks x 3

25 mark extract x1

Comparative question (choice of two, but will only answer one)

2 hrs

Politics - Political ideologies

Liberalism - Human nature - Role of the state in the economy

Conservatism

- Politics of imperfection - Human nature

9 marks x 3

25 mark extract x1

1 hr 20 mins


Subject Styles of questions Topics/Content assessed Useful resources Duration

Product Design Paper 1 exam – Technical Principles 30% of A-level 120 Marks

Mixture of short and extended response questions.

Contains science and maths based questions as well and design.

Highest marking question 14 marks

All technical principles from the specification (3.1)

Mechanical and physical properties of materials.

Comparison and implementation of manufacture processes and scales of manufacture.

Smart and modern materials

Moral, social and ethical implications surrounding design and designing.

Analysing and use of Data

Maths elements: 7 key principles.

All specification information can be found on the school learning zone. All courses, design technology, KS5, AQA product design A-level projects Programme of revision can be found in their google classroom and also on the learning zone.

2 hrs 30 mins

Product Design Paper 2 exam – Designing and Making Principles 20% of A-level 80 Marks

Mixture of sort and extended response questions Section A:

Product analysis: 30 marks.

Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s)

Section B:

Commercial manufacture: 50 Marks

Mixture of short and extended response questions.

Contains science and maths based questions as well and design.

Comparison and justification of application of materials for Product(s)

Reasons and applications for Quality control and quality assurance.

Designing legislation

Moral, social and environmental impact of design.

Maths elements: 7 key principles.

All specification information can be found on the school learning zone. All courses, design technology, KS5, AQA product design A-level projects Programme of revision can be found in their google classroom and also on the learning zone.

1 hr 30 mins



Psychology Paper one research methods

Data analysis, research design

Section A: multiple choice Section B: research design – including 15 marks question Section C: Data analysis

2 hrs

Psychology Paper two Psychological themes through core studies

Core studies debates and issues

Section A: SAQ on the studies. 2/3 Knowledge 1/3 evaluation Section B: debates and issues: 1/3 knowledge 2/3 evaluation. Will include at least one extended piece of writing Section C: Application to unseen stimulus. 2/3 application, 1/3 evaluation

2 hrs


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Sociology Paper 1: H580-01

Section A: Socialisation, Culture and Identity Section B: Families and Relationships

6, 12 and 20 marks (12 mark question is source-based) 12, 16 and 24 mark questions

1 hr 30 mins



Spanish Paper 1

Units 1-6 Year 12 Units 1-6 Year 13 AO1-3

Listening summary Reading summary Translation – English and Spanish Reading and listening exercises T/F/NM Answer in English/Spanish 100 marks

2 hrs 30

mins

Spanish Paper 2

Analysis of the film Volver and the play La Casa de Bernarda Alba AO3+4

2 Essays 80 marks

2 hrs

Spanish Paper 3

IRP Presentation Speaking card covering Units 1-6 Year 12 + Units 1+2 Year 13 AO1-4

Speaking card – questions on theme 30 marks

30 mins

Documents

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