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KS3
Independent Learning
Booklet
Introduction Welcome to your independent study booklet. Your teachers have taken time to provide the information included in the booklet, so please read it and use the resources recommended to support your learning. Teachers will still set homework for you and this must be done, but this booklet gives you advice and guidance on what else you can do. It gives you an outline of all of the different things that you can do to develop your skills, learning and knowledge away from the classroom. If you ever want to do something extra or if there is no homework set you should use this booklet. It suggests different independent enrichment activities that you can do and these activities range from watching movies and using websites to visiting museums and joining clubs. These can be fun things to do for all of the family and they provide excellent independent learning opportunities. This not only enhances learning within school, it is excellent preparation for the type of independent study that you will need to be able to do for exam courses in the future. Keep this at home and enjoy!
General Advice There are a number of themes that run across the subject advice that is included in this booklet. The 7 key features of successful students (punctual, presentation, prepared, respectful, focussed, co-operative and determined) that we use in school provide an excellent set of guidelines. The advice that occurs most regularly from heads of department is organisation. Getting yourself and your equipment ready for school helps you be ready for learning. It is also a crucial life skill that will help you throughout your life. Parents can help by checking the night before that children are ready for the next day. Attendance and punctuality to lessons are also crucial in students doing well in school, as well as also being a crucial life skill. We value employability very highly at Stopsley and employers tell us that they do too. People who get to work on time and well organised are the ones that get and keep good jobs. You will see through the following pages that each subject has advice on what to do before, during and after each lesson. After that there are additional tasks, activities, reading and websites that can support learning and understanding. The Drama, Music and English pages have slightly more specific tasks and advice but they are self explanatory.
Subject Art and Design
What should students Students need to ensure they have the following equipment for lessons: 2B pencil,
do before each lesson? rubber, sharpener and a ruler
If students have missed a lesson, particularly a practical they will need to make up the
time during available catch up sessions as well as checking Show my homework for
any work missed.
What should students Review their progress from the previous lesson focusing on their next steps and any
do during each lesson? areas suggested for improvement. Focus on the learning and if unsure about anything
simply ask. Students are asked to try their hardest and to challenge themselves by
attempting the extension tasks.
What should students Evaluate how the lesson went and what could be improved on next time through either
do after each lesson? peer or self-assessment. Students should catch up with work if they are behind by
attending a lunch time catch up session. Students are encouraged to ask if there is
anything that they did not understand.
Websites or online The student art guide has lots of useful tutorials and help pages for students that wish
resources to support to develop their knowledge
learning in the subject.
https://www.studentartguide.com/
Miss Robinson has developed a Pinterest page which has a wide range of boards
grouped by different artists, themes and art movements that would allow students to
develop independent ideas and developments in their work
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/surrealist1/
Students work, deadlines and tips are regularly posted on our department twitter page
https://twitter.com/StopsleyArtDept
Additional texts and The world of art books offer a wealth of information on different styles and art
reading that will help movements
develop understanding
in the subject.
Specific tasks and Students are strongly encouraged to develop on the skills learnt in class by practicing
activities that can be them at home or attending lunch time sessions. Students are also encouraged to bring
undertaken by students. their own work in to discuss with their teachers as this builds confidence and
understanding of their own artistic interests. Regularly drawing still-life images from
objects in front of them will develop and strengthen depth perception as well as use of
shape and form. In addition the project based style of homework set by the department
allows students to explore a wide range of tasks
Queries or questions? Contact your class teacher for information.
hrobinson@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
apartridge@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
bwhite@stopsleyhighschool.co.ukSubject Dance
What should students Students need to ensure they have the correct equipment for lessons,
do before each this includes the correct kit for dance. Stopsley PE top, tracksuit
lesson? bottoms, Stopsley PE jumper (optional), dance shoes (optional).
If students have missed a lesson, they will need to attempt to make
up the time during dance club sessions.
What should students Review progress from the previous lesson. Focus on the learning and
do during each activities set and if unsure about anything, ask.
lesson? Students should challenge themselves by attempting more difficult
tasks in the lesson and focus on thinking outside of the box and
beyond the more obvious, especially during choreography tasks.
What should students Evaluate how the lesson went and what could be improved next time.
do after each lesson? Set a target to achieve next lesson. Ask if there is anything that was
not understood from the lesson.
Revise through the work that has been completed by practicing at
home, work on anything that has not been completed during the
lesson.
Websites or online There is a large number of dance videos for choreography tasks and
resources to support creativity that can be found by searching you tube. This may help
learning in the with ideas and imagination for lesson tasks.
subject. Interesting music for lessons and choreography tasks can also be
found by searching you tube.
Additional texts and Researching and reading articles on dance history, dance
reading that will help choreography, dance techniques and dance performance.
develop Some of these can be found in the school library as well as searching
understanding in the the internet.
subject.
Specific tasks and Attending as many dance clubs and sessions as possible.
activities that can be Completing homework tasks that are set and revising through and
undertaken by practicing movement taught or learnt in lessons.
students.
Queries or questions? Contact your class teacher for information.
edaubeney@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
Subject Design Technology
What should students Students need to ensure they have the correct equipment for lessons,
do before each particularly pencils so they can draw and correct ingredients when
lesson? they are cooking.
If they have missed a lesson, particularly a practical they will need tomake up the time during the catch up sessions.
What should students Review their progress in the previous lesson. Focus on the learning
do during each and if unsure about anything simply ask.
lesson? Try your hardest and challenge yourself by attempting harder tasks.
What should students Evaluate how the lesson went and what could be improved on next
do after each lesson? time.
Catch up with work if behind.
Ask if there is anything that was not understood.
Websites or online The Focus In Education software allows pupils to explore all the
resources to support different aspects of design technology.
learning in the
subject. http://www.focuselearning.co.uk/u/3651/uyorzpszprxrhrEphdrnABwfh
qtpljlFc
The technology student website has information on many aspects of
design technology and tasks to complete.
http://www.technologystudent.com/
Additional texts and Reading articles and news stories based on technology innovation.
reading that will help A good place to find these is at:
develop http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology
understanding in the
subject.
Specific tasks and The technology student website has information on many aspects of
activities that can be design technology and tasks to complete. Do the activities based on
undertaken by the topic you are covering.
students.
http://www.technologystudent.com/
Queries or questions? Contact your class teacher for information.
awise@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
kwaygood@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
Choose a homework each week from the menu below.
Drama
The Peri-ometer indicates the level of challenge the
KS3 Takeaway
homework may offer.
Homework
You must attempt at least one Hot task this term.Write a script for 3 or Research the
more characters, original Globe Find a famous
based on the theme Theatre. Create a speech from any
“Lost”. You can model of the Globe Shakespeare play.
decide what/who is and include a Research it and learn
lost and what handout/leaflet of it off by heart.
happens. your research with
it.
Find out about the Design a programme
different types of Create a playlist of to go with your latest
theatre. Draw a music that could be piece of drama
diagram of each and used with a short work. Remember to
explain what difficulties play about a group include the names of
an actor would have of children who get the actors and the
when using that type of lost while on a part they played.
stage. country walk.
Do two sketches of Create an imaginary
costumes from your character that you Create a DVD case for
favourite piece of could use in your your favourite piece
work so far. Label work at school. You of work so
them carefully and should decide a far. Remember to
include the fabric name, age, family put a short synopsis
that they were made circumstance of the plot on the
from. Remember to etc. The more detail back.
state the play and you have, the better
character! it will be.
Create a comic strip
Create a Facebook Create a quiz on of a story which
profile or Wikipedia theatre and/or drama could be performed
page for one of the skills. It must have at on stage. You need
characters that you least 15 questions
have played. to include some key
and an answer sheet.
lines to help the play
KS3
be developed.Dress-ups: Making sure our children have access to bits and pieces they can use to play a part is such a simple and effective idea. These do not need to be elaborate purchased costumes. A dress-up box could be a laundry basket with some old hats, old clothes and lengths of material and cardboard for creating. Things like these encourage children to use their imaginations, and that's what drama is all about. Retelling stories: Acting out scenes from favourite books and movies is natural for many children while others may need encouragement. Make yourself available to be part of the "game", to show support, while being extra careful not to take over. Encourage your child in the direction of a game based on a story they know, then stand back to watch the flowering of their imaginations. Even quite young children can re-tell a story with a puppet, a toy, or by acting it out. This sort of play is yet another way to celebrate reading! Role-play: This can be as low-key as playing "school" with Junior as the teacher, and parent as a student. It can also be a powerful tool to use with problems. Role-playing how to thank someone for a gift or deal with a bully really helps children prepare for difficult situations. Taking on the role of a character like the Wolf in Red Riding Hood helps children gain insights into what they're reading and connect it to the real world. Puppets: One great thing about puppets is they give shy children an opportunity to speak through something else. You don't need to buy commercial puppets; everyday objects can work just fine. Ask children to look at things around your home from a new perspective. How would a banana walk and talk? Imagine and create a conversation between a chair and a cushion, or a cheese grater and a spoon. Making puppets is a wonderful project for crafty parents and children, especially when you use recycled materials. Even younger children can create a simple puppet with a card and craft sticks. Commercial puppets can also be transformed with scraps of material to become characters from literature, linking puppets with what children are reading. Language games: Some of the best language games are storytelling games. Word-at-a- time story is one. Ideally you need a group of children, but it will work with two. Take turns telling a story, one word at a time. Children soon learn that what they say needs to make semantic sense, but may be as wacky and funny as their imagination dictates. Here's an example, if a small group consisted of three children, A, B, and C. A: One B: day C: we A: galloped B: to C: Mars A: on B: our C: bananas.
Improvisation: A simple way to think about improvisation is "making things up as we go along." Children and adults improvise all the time, working out how to solve problems for instance. One simple way to begin an improvisation is by having children dance around to music, then when the music stops, freeze. At a signal, they come to life as any character they like, moving and speaking as that character. If you have a small group of children, encourage them to make a still picture of a nursery rhyme scene, for example, then come to life and act out the rhyme. Reader's theatre: Yet another way to reinforce the connection between drama and reading, reader's theatre helps children internalize language and improves reading fluency and comprehension. While a true reader's theatre is a script being read aloud, children enjoy adding dramatic touches by adding props, voices, costumes and short improvised scenes. You can find more information about creating a reader's theatre script at The Book Chook. Drama classes: Formal drama classes offer such a lot to young people. Check your local community for availability. You may find some classes will lead to examinations (similar to many music classes), while others are more relaxed, focusing on improvisation and play-building. Drama offers a lot. Whatever the age or personality type, drama encourages children to think creatively and solve problems. In drama classes there's also a focus on working collaboratively, something most children can benefit from. But many drama-related activities can be incorporated into family and neighbourhood life, making them an ideal part of a parent's toolkit!
English Homework Choose your homework from the menu below. The chillies tell you how ‘spicy’ a homework is. Every term you should attempt at least one ‘flaming hot’ task! 1. Create a poster summarising today’s lesson. Use any key terms you have learned, make it informative and eye catching. 2. Research 5 facts about the author / poet we’re studying. Try and find out what inspired the writer to write the work we have studied. 3. Identify 15 key terms we have used in this topic and write a dictionary of terms Find out the definitions of key words, write them in your book and learn spellings. 4. Write 3 Tweets that summarise your thoughts and opinions about what you’ve learnt today. No more than 140 characters; use #’s for key words and they must be informative.
5. Create 5 challenging quiz questions about
today’s lesson to test the rest of the class
next lesson.
Write the questions in your book with the correct
answers.
6. Create a comic strip that shows what you
think will happen next in the story.
Use key words in the speech bubbles and
captions.
7. Create a fact sheet summarising the lesson,
but add additional research and facts of your
own.
Use sophisticated key words and use the internet
to include extra facts (no copy & paste!).
8. Imagine you are going to do a TV interview
with one of the characters from the
book/poem you are studying. Write up a
transcript of the interview in your exercise
book.
Think about what questions you will ask them and
how they would respond.
9. Write a letter to the author of the book/poem
explaining your ideas about it.
Use any key terms you have learned, explain why
you feel the way you feel by using quotations to
back up your ideas.
10. Create a leaflet informing people about a
topic explored in the text you’re studying
e.g. unrequited love, homelessness or
mental illness.
Make sure your leaflet teaches people something
about the topic and use key words from lessons.
11. Write a question that you think might come
up in an exam about this text. Write a
practice opening paragraph answering the
question you’ve set.
Remember to use quotations to support your point
of view.12. Create a Facebook profile for a key character
in the text you’re studying.
Include two private messages they’ve sent to other
people. Who are they to and what will they say?
13. Write a newspaper article about one of the
most dramatic events in the text you’re
studying.
Include specific, accurate facts with good English.
You could include quotes and images. Have a look
at newspapers for an idea of how they present
articles.
14. Design an attention-grabbing webpage about
the text you’re studying.
Be creative; use any computer program, include
factual info about the plot, the themes and the
author. Link to other useful websites that may help
with revision.
15. Write a rap that summarises the story you
are studying.
Use rhyme, be willing to perform the rap to the rest
of the class.
16. Imagine you are going to teach the class part
of the topic we are studying, come up with a
starter activity for a lesson.
How will you make the starter challenging? What
do you want the students to learn from your task?
17. Write 5 PEE paragraphs exploring how the
writer has presented a key theme or
character in the text you are studying. Make
sure you use evidence in every paragraph and
explore more than one interpretation in your
explanation.
18. Write a monologue from the point of view of
one of the characters in your text.
Ask your teacher for 3 challenge words to include.
You must explore the character’s thoughts and
feelings in detail.19. Design a text book page about a language
technique used in the text you are studying.
E.G. repetition.
The text book page should explain what the
technique is, give examples and help students use
the technique for themselves. Make it interesting to
look at too.
Choose an alternate setting and
time for the text you’re studying
and re-write the opening Research another
accordingly. author/poet who has
written similar material.
Present it to the class.
Imagine the text you’re
studying is being turned into
a film. Write the opening
Research the time and place scene to the film and an
Prepare and deliver a 2
minute mini-lecture on the your text is set in. What does evaluation explaining your
author’s/poet’s life. this research add to your creative decisions.
understanding of the text?
What kind of world did the author/poet What kind of world did the author/poet live in
live in and how is this reflected in the and how is this reflected in the text? Write
text? Write an interview with the author an interview with the author that explores
that explores these ideas. these ideas.
What are the major themes of the
text you are studying? Create a
collage exploring the themes and
How would modern-day audiences
present it to the class. Be ready to
react differently to the people who
explain what images you’ve included
originally read this book/poem at
and why.
the time? Write and perform a chat Create a graph that
show episode that explores these shows the action of the
ideas. text you’re studying.
How are men and women presented in
the text you are studying? Create a Where does the
PowerPoint presentation that discusses action/tension go up or
how men and women are shown in this down?
text and why.Subject Ethics
What should students do Students should ensure they bring the correct equipment to all
before each lesson? lessons including a pen and their exercise book if with them.
Students are expected to catch up on any missed school/homework
What should students do Ensure they are focused, prepared and ready to learn
during each lesson? Participate in class discussion and allow others to do the same.
Follow and respect the classroom rules
Ask if they are stuck or unsure of anything
What should students do Evaluate how the lesson went and what could be improved on next
after each lesson? time.
Catch up with work if behind.
Ask if there is anything that was not understood.
Conduct further research in the area, using books/websites etc that
allow your learning to go further
Websites or online https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zh3rkqt
resources to support
learning in the subject. BBC Bitesize offers a range of information on the KS3 topics on its
website above.
Additional texts and There are many books in the school and local library that can help
reading that will help support learning for each topic.
develop understanding in
the subject. CGP books also cover a number of the topics we look at in KS3
Specific tasks and Ask the teacher for extra tasks to complete at home.
activities that can be
undertaken by students. Do wider reading around the life of a religious figure.
Visit a faith community and talk to members about their founder.
Visit BBC bitesize website.
Queries or questions? Contact your class teacher for information.
gbrown@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
aedlin@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
swalsh@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
acallanan@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
lsexton@stopsleyhighschool.co.ukSubject Geography
What should students Students need to ensure they have the correct equipment for
do before each lessons, particularly colouring pencils so they can colour in their
lesson? diagrams.
If they have missed a lesson, they will need to make up the time
during the catch up sessions.
What should students Review their progress in the previous lesson.
do during each Ensure they are focused, prepared and ready to learn.
lesson? They must try their hardest and challenge themselves by attempting
harder tasks and extension tasks.
Participate in class discussion and allow others to do the same.
Follow and respect the classroom rules.
Ask if they are unsure of anything.
What should students Evaluate how the lesson went and what could be improved on next
do after each lesson? time.
Review the new learning that has taken place in the lesson.
Make geographical links with the wider community and the world.
Reflect on the geographical skills and how to apply them.
Catch up with work if behind.
Ask if there is anything that was not understood.
Websites or online BBC Bitesize allows pupils to explore all the different aspects of
resources to support Key Stage 3 Geography.
learning in the
subject. The website has information on Physical and Human Geography.
There is also a section on the different geographical skills students
need to know.
Each topic will have activities and quizzes for students to complete.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zrw76sgAdditional texts and Reading articles and news stories based on Geography.
reading that will help A good place to find these is at:
develop understanding http://www.bbc.co.uk/news
in the subject. https://www.theguardian.com
http://www.independent.co.uk
https://www.nationalgeographic.com
There are many books in the school and local library that can help
support learning for each topic.
Specific tasks and Extra reading and research on the subject
activities that can be
undertaken by Ask the teacher for extra tasks to complete at home
students.
Use the online quizzes from the previous page
Queries or Contact your class teacher for information:
questions?
duddin@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
ctataryn@stopsleyhighschool.co.ukSubject History
What should students Students should ensure they bring the correct equipment
do before each to all lessons including a pen and their exercise book if
lesson? with them.
Students are expected to catch up on any missed
school/homework
What should students Ensure they are focused,prepared and ready to learn
do during each Participate in class discussion and allow others to do the
lesson? same.
Follow and respect the classroom rules
Ask if they are stuck or unsure of anything
What should students Evaluate how the lesson went and what could be
do after each lesson? improved on next time.
Catch up with work if behind.
Ask if there is anything that was not understood.
Conduct further research in the area, using
books/websites etc that allow your learning to go further,
Websites or online https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zk26n39
resources to support http://www.johndclare.net
learning in the subject. http://www.historypod.net/
http://ks3historygames.co.uk/
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/
Additional texts and There are many books in the school and local library that
reading that will help can help support learning for each topic.
develop understanding In particular, the ‘Horrible Histories’ series can help you
in the subject. learn facts that are not covered in class.
The CGP History book series also covers several topics
that we teach at KS3.
Specific tasks and Extra reading and research on the subject
activities that can be
undertaken by Ask the teacher for extra tasks to complete at home
students.
Queries or questions? Contact your class teacher for information.
gbrown@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
dbraham@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
swalsh@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
acallanan@stopsleyhighschool.co.ukSubject Information Technology and Computing
What should students Look at this week’s lesson resources in Google Classroom.
do before each
lesson? If they have missed a lesson, they should open the missing lesson
resources from Google Classroom, work on the activities and clarify
what they should know from their classmates or the teacher.
What should students Review their progress in the previous lesson. Focus on the learning
do during each and if unsure about anything simply ask.
lesson?
Keep stretching yourself beyond your comfort zone. If you are stuck
you should try to solve the problem yourself before you ask the
teacher. You can also use the Internet to look up answers to
questions or check with your neighbour (providing the teacher is not
talking to the class at the time.).
What should students Look at the slides or resources again from Google Classroom. Check
do after each lesson? there is a homework task from Show My Homework.
Catch up with work if behind.
Ask if there is anything that was not understood.
Websites or online Teach ICT: http://www.teach-ict.com
resources to support (student login username: lu27ux, password: python4)
learning in the
subject. BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z8mtsbk
Khan Academy Computer Science
https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-science
Additional texts and BBC’s weekly IT show: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m9ry
reading that will help
develop
understanding in the
subject.
Specific tasks and Code Academy Coding self learning tutorials for coding:
activities that can be https://www.codecademy.com/
undertaken by
students. W3C HTML and CSS self tutorials for web design:
https://www.w3schools.com/
Queries or questions? Contact your class teacher for information.
sfatima@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
enugent@stopsleyhighschool.co.ukIndependent Learning Guide
for ICT and Computing
KS3
Students will be given opportunities to enrich and extend their learning in ICT and Computing by
completing self study online learning modules. These may include the following:
● Code Academy https://www.codecademy.com/
● https://hourofpython.com/
● https://www.sololearn.com/
● https://hourofcode.com/uk
● https://www.w3schools.com/
● https://www.gcflearnfree.org/subjects/technology/
In addition or as an alternative, students will be assigned videos or podcasts to watch or listen to. These
podcasts and videos will develop, broaden and enrich ICT learning in the classroom. Suitable podcasts
and videos include:
● BBC Click https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m9ry
● BBC Tech Tent https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01plr2p
● New Screensavers https://twit.tv/shows/new-screen-savers
The assignments will be shared to students via SMHW and Google Classroom. Assignments will be
encouraged and extra achievement points will be awarded for the successful demonstration of
homework tasks. Evidence can include showing progress in class or taking screenshots which are
submitted via Google Classroom and SMHW.Key Stage 3 Mathematics – Years 7 and 8
Course content The national curriculum for mathematics aims to ensure that all pupils:
Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent
practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual
understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and
generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical
language.
Can solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and nonroutine
problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of
simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.
Topic overview available as a separate document.
National The National Curriculum Programmes of Study for Mathematics KS3 can be found
Curriculum for www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/239058/SECONDARY_
Maths national_curriculum_-_Mathematics.pdf
Investigations and problem solving is integrated into the scheme of work and will enable each
Investigations student to apply knowledge as well as develop the required standard in mathematical skills in
and problem readiness for the GCSE course.
solving
At the beginning of year 7 students will sit a KS3 topic analysis assessment. There will be a
range of pre-and post-topic assessments throughout the year and assessed tasks through
Exams / marking and feedback throughout the course to track progress; end of term and year
Assessment assessments. At the end of year 8 students will sit an end of key stage exam that will inform the
basis of groupings for the GCSE course starting in year 9.
Year 7 topic analysis assessment – Week 1 September
Dates pre-and post-topic assessments - throughout the year
Year 8 End of Key Stage Exam – End of June
Extra Guidance for Students
What should a Ensure correct basic Maths equipment for lessons including a scientific calculator.
student do before Understanding of topic content of the previous lesson
lessons? If any lesson time has been missed, ensure work is copied or see teacher for content.
Use of Mathswatch VLE to secure prior learning.
If homework is to be handed in it should be brought in by the deadline date.
What should a Listen, participate and ask questions. Try to link new learning with previously learnt content.
student do during Ask questions about anything not understood.
each lesson? Complete work to the expected presentation policy and aim to improve their pathway.
Effort, good work and progress will be rewarded with Maths achievement points.What should a Go over class notes and use relevant resources to secure learning to develop and secure
student do after a understanding.
lesson? Complete homework tasks set on ‘Show my homework’ or MathswatchVLE
Websites to https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/
support learning
There are several reasons the MathsWatch resource works as the best Maths revision aid on
the market today:
It revises every single topic just like a teacher would, at the board.
The three producers of the content are all highly experienced practising teachers
Every clip has real exam questions for students to do - because we all know that to be good at
Maths, a student needs to do it, not just watch it.
The online bank of questions contains 1000s of exam-style questions that are automatically
marked. Allowing more time for teacher analysis and students' independent work.
https://corbettmaths.com/ http://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/
Exam questions and model answers for GCSE Maths and A Level Maths are organised by topic
and as full exam papers.
To help students understand mathematical topics by providing free Video Tutorials
To help students reinforce their learning by providing free Practice Questions, 5-a-day and
solutions to each
To help stretch and challenge students by providing free puzzles and activities
To help teachers by providing all these resources for free so that they can use them within their
lessons and as resources for homework or revision.
https://www.gcsepod.com/
In-depth online subject knowledge
20+ GCSE/IGCSE subjects
Every exam board
150 specifications (incl. latest requirements)
40,000 strong dynamic Question Bank
Auto-identification of knowledge gaps
Reporting and monitoring
Correlation between usage and progress
https://mathsapp.pixl.org.uk/
The PiXL Maths App is a resource that puts the power of PiXL in the hands of the people thatcan make a difference...YOU! Whether you are a member of staff or a student, the tool enables you to identify strengths and areas to develop within the Mathematics curriculum. The app was built from the outstanding work of colleagues at Hinchingbrooke School and around the core principles of PiXL DTT (Diagnosis, Therapy and Testing). The app contains a range of in-built questions that allow students to practice (on or offline) the core skills within the Mathematics curriculum to ensure success in any GCSE exam. The app then allows areas of weakness to be remedied through therapy videos to ensure progress is made. With the ability of creating endless questions around the same topic, students are then able to test themselves to ensure that the problem has been resolved. To ensure all stakeholders are kept informed, the data can be exported in a range of formats including pdf report, csv file and onscreen covey board. http://mrbartonmaths.com/students/gcse/ Whatever your age or ability (I bet you are a lot better than you think you are), if you are preparing for an exam, missed a lesson, or just want to push yourself a bit, and whether you love maths or hate it with a passion (surely not!), hopefully you will find something in this website to help you. GCSE Maths Revision: Infinite Questions and Answers As you have probably been told 54,823 times, the only way to get good at maths is to practice. Unfortunately, that is very true. But fear not. The following resources are absolutely ideal for your GCSE Maths revision. Each of the links on this page share two wonderful things in common: you can generate an infinite number of questions, and you get all the answers. There are resources for quick-fire topic specific practice, and ones that allow you to create your own GCSE papers. Spend 10-20 minutes a night on this page, and you will feel more confident, more prepared, and perform better than ever. I promise. Here are four ways you might use the resources below: 1. Practice a topic you have just covered in class Say you have just finished a lovely week of lesson on angles, or straight-line graphs, or surds. You could do it in class, but can you do it at home without any help? Put yourself to the test by choosing that topic and trying out some questions. 2. Prepare for a topic that is coming up Next week you are revising the four operations with fractions. The problem is, you cannot remember how to divide fractions. Give yourself the very best chance of making the most out of the lessons by trying some fractions questions.
3. Optimal spacing
Research suggests that the optimal time to retest yourself is 3 weeks after you have learned
something. What topic were you studying 3 weeks ago? Now is the perfect time to test yourself
out to see what you have truly understood.
4. Random Practice
Pick a topic at random, or get someone to choose one for you. Or try a randomly generated
GCSE paper. Keep yourself on your toes by making sure you don't know what is coming next.
After all, that is what it will be like in the actual exam.
So, fire them up and give them a whirl. And a massive thank you to all the wonderful people
who use their skills to produce these.
Mr Carter Maths
Differentiated Topics consists of Bronze, Silver and Gold questions on a whole host of topics.
Start with the bronze and then work your way across. How far can you push yourself? Then
there is the Worksheets section where you can... you guessed it, generate and print
worksheets.
Differentiated Questions
Generates a set of differentiated questions on your chosen topic. Answers can be revealed
individually by clicking on the tiles or by using the 'Show Answers' button.
GCSE Revision Grid
This is amazing! Generates the more longer form, wordy GCSE Questions, which you an filter
by topic or go for a random selection. You can ever choose your tier and whether you want
calculator or non-calculator questions. Ideal!
GCSE Practice Paper
At the risk of repeating myself, this too is amazing. Flipping brilliant, in fact. You can generate
GCSE practice papers of any length you want, with questions from any given subject area, and
the answers are included.
Starter Generator
Choose the topic, choose the time limit, choose the number of questions, the difficulty, pretty
much anything you want. It is a race against the clock!
Topic Ladder
A set of interactive questions designed to be answered by you on a tablet or computer. Each
topic ladder can be easily differentiated to suit your own needs.
Extra Guidance for Parents / Carers
Does the school ● Topic homework is set as minimum through Show My Homework
provide extra ● Students have access to MathswatchVLE, tasks may be set by the teacher, butresources? students can also access tasks independently. Research has proven that use of this
VLE can enhance students’ progress and ability to retain knowledge and increase
grades.
● ~GCSE revision books can be purchased from the department towards the end of
y8/start of y9, a letter will be sent via your child.
Any additional
texts you can
recommend? http://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/secondary/Mathematics/11-
16/KS3MathsProgress/ISBN/Revision/ReviseKeyStage3MathematicsHigherStudyG
uide.aspx
http://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/secondary/Mathematics/11-
16/KS3MathsProgress/ISBN/Revision/ReviseKeyStage3MathematicsFoundationSt
udyGuide.aspx
How can I ● Set up a quiet place for them to work or revise. Be your child’s ‘study buddy’ by
support my child? reminding them to switch off social media or other distractions.
● Encourage short, regular sessions (30-45 mins) with breaks in between. Encourage
good diet and healthy lifestyle – maybe an activity, short walk or other interest.
● Encourage a Growth Mind set when they seem demotivated or can’t do the work.
https://www.oxfordlearning.com/growth-mindset-tips-for-parents/
● Set up a timetable for completing homework or revision
Get them to explain their work to you, show you their completed work and help them mark past
papers.
Queries? Feel free to email Wendy Otway – Head of Mathematics
wotway@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
If the query needs to be redirected to the class teacher, then please allow 48 hours for a
response.
Subject Modern Foreign LanguagesWhat should students Students need to ensure they have the correct equipment for
do before each lessons, particularly a pen or ideally different colours of pens so
lesson? that they can highlight key differences between English and the
language they are learning.
What should students Review their progress in the previous lesson. Focus on the learning
do during each and if unsure about anything simply ask...
lesson? Try their best and participate positively in the 4 skills (Listening,
reading writing and above all, speaking.
What should students Evaluate how the lesson went and what could be improved on next
do after each lesson? time.
Catch up with work if behind or after after a period of absence.
Ask if there is anything that was not understood.
Websites or online We strongly encourage pupils to continue and build on their
resources to support learning outside of the classroom. Pupils can use websites
learning in the such as BBC bitesize and other language websites which can
subject. be accessed on a computer, smartphone or tablet. The login
details for these specific websites are available from the class
teacher of each language.
http://www.zut.org.uk
http://www.linguascope.com
http://www.conjuguemos.com
http://www.memrise.com
http://jeudeloie.free.fr/
http://www.studyspanish.com/freesite.htm
http://www.frenchrevision.co.uk/
http://fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us/~creitan/grammar.htm.Additional texts and Reading articles and news stories based on the language they are
reading that will help studying.
develop watching films or the news in the language they are studying. Eg:
understanding in the TV5 Monde
subject.
Specific tasks and All 4 skills can be practiced on the above mentioned websites
activities that can be
undertaken by
students.
Queries or Contact your class teacher for information.
questions? oouedraogo@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
myoung@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
sbrewer@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
cgonzalez@stopsleyhighschool.co.ukKS3 Music Homework Grid 2018 – 2019
Term Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Autumn * Elements of Music Poster. *Classical Indian Raga *Write a newspaper article
I Choose one of the musical about Ludwig Van
elements and use this as a Listen to two Indian Raga Beethoven.
heading. clips on YouTube.
Your poster should have a *Design a mind map that
definition of your musical 1. Ravi Shankar shows all the different
element and examples of https://www.youtube.com/ ways you can change and
how it could be used. watch?v=7cSo5ZbyH38 arrange a piece of music.
Listen to the first four 2. Anoushka Shankar
minutes of Beethoven’s https://www.youtube.com/w Remember to check your
Fifth Symphony. On your atch?v=IAU9TA6vr9A spelling and punctuation
poster describe the way carefully.
your musical element has Draw two pictures that
been used. reflect the music. Write two
paragraphs that describe
*Write a poem about the the similarities and
Elements of Music. differences between the
musical clips.
*Design a crossword puzzle Present your work on A4
with clues about paper.
The Elements of Music. Remember to check your
spelling and punctuation
carefully.
Autumn *Write two paragraphs *Watch your favourite *Write your own original
II about your favourite Film clip on YouTube. song or rap.
person. Why is this person You should include an
your favourite person? How Write two paragraphs that introduction, two verses
have they helped, describe how the music and a chorus, a bridge
supported or inspired you? complements the events on and outro section.
screen. Present your work Remember the lyrics
*Write an original set of on A4 paper. should not be offensive.
lyrics for the song ‘Next to
Me’. *Create an information *What is your favourite
booklet about the song and why? Write two
*Design a magazine article composer John Williams. paragraphs about your
about Emile Sande. Use favourite song and artist.
pictures and illustrations to Use pictures to enhance Present your work on A4
enhance your work. your work. paper.
Remember to check your
spelling and punctuation
carefully.Spring *Take a piece of A4 paper. *Write your own original Research Project
I Make it look old and bring it song or rap. What was fused to make
to your next music lesson. Salsa?
You should include an
*Design a keyword list with introduction, two verses, Design a booklet that
pictures about Medieval and a chorus, a bridge and provides information for a
Music. Remember to outro section. Remember Year 9 student about
check your spelling and the lyrics should not be Salsa music.
punctuation carefully. offensive. What styles were fused
together? What
*Who was Johann *Design a magazine article instruments are used?
Sebastian Bach? Design a about a famous rapper. Where would you hear
booklet about this Salsa music?
composer. Use pictures to Include at least seven facts What does the name
and illustrations to enhance about their life. Use Salsa mean?
your work. Remember to pictures and illustrations to
check your spelling and enhance your work. Remember to check your
punctuation carefully. Remember to check your spelling and punctuation
spelling and punctuation carefully.
carefully.
Spring II *Write a fact file about *Design a poster about one *Write a newspaper article
Ludwig Van Beethoven. of the following: about your favourite artist
or band.
Use full sentences and *African Drumming
check your spelling and *Chinese Music Use pictures to enhance
punctuation carefully. *The Blues your work.
*Design a crossword puzzle Include facts about the *Watch a performance of
based on facts from Ludwig style of music, history, your favourite artist on
Van Beethoven’s life. instruments used and YouTube. What makes
where you would hear the this performance exciting?
*Design an illustrated music. Write two paragraphs that
diagram of the orchestra describe the performance.
during the Romantic era. Remember to check your Include five tips for a great
Remember to label the spelling and punctuation performance.
different sections of the carefully.
orchestra and instruments. Remember to check your
Remember to check your spelling and punctuation
spelling and punctuation carefully.
carefully.Summer *Design a poster about *Write a newspaper *My Favourite Film
I Bob Marley & Reggae article about one of the
Music. following Jazz artists: Watch a clip from your favourite
film. How is music used to
Include facts about his *Duke Ellington depict the scenes? What
life, family and music. *Ella Fitzgerald instruments are used?
Use pictures and *Miles Davis How does the music add
illustrations to enhance *Wynton Marsalis drama? Are any musical devices
your work. *Diana Krall used?
*Dianne Reeves
Remember to check Write a fact sheet that describes
your spelling and Remember to check the scene and how music is
punctuation carefully. your spelling and used. Use pictures to enhance
punctuation carefully. your work. Present your work on
A4 paper.
Remember to check your
spelling and punctuation
carefully.
*Write a newspaper My Favourite Topic
Summer *Create a poster about article about the band Evaluation
II your favourite folk Coldplay.
instrument. This year we have covered the
Label the different parts *Design a poster about following topics:
of the instrument. Coldplay. Include Arranging Fur Elise
How do you play the facts about the band. Song writing
instrument? What role Fusion Music
does your chosen *Design a crossword Popular Music
instrument have in a puzzle based on facts Film Music
Folk band? about Coldplay and Musical Showcase
Remember to check their songs.
your spelling and Which topic was your favourite
punctuation carefully. Remember to check and why?
your spelling and Which topic was your least
punctuation carefully. favourite and why? What have
you enjoyed learning during
Year 9?
Do you have any suggestions
for other topics?
Use full sentences and
paragraphs. Present your work
neatly on A4 paper.
Remember to check your
spelling and punctuation
carefully.Subject Physical Activity, Sport and Well-Being
What should students Students need to ensure they have the correct kit for all lessons, This
do before each should include Stopsley High School polo shirt, long sleeved top,
lesson? shorts or tracksuit trousers, long black socks and footwear.
What should students Review their progress in the previous lesson. Focus on the learning
do during each and if unsure about anything simply ask.
lesson? Try your hardest and challenge yourself by attempting harder tasks.
What should students Evaluate how the lesson went and what could be improved on next
do after each lesson? time.
Ask if there is anything that was not understood, especially if this is
linked to new skills and techniques.
Websites or online Reading articles and news stories linked to the world of sport, a
resources to support good place to find these is at:
learning in the www.bbc.co.uk/sport
subject. https://olympic.org
www.brianmac.co.uk
Additional texts and Reading articles and news stories based on sports and fitness.
reading that will help A good place to find these is at:
develop http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/sport
understanding in the And in sports related magazines
subject.
Specific tasks and Students can practice and refine skills and techniques learnt in
activities that can be lessons to increase their knowledge and understanding. This can
undertaken by happen in school at extra-curricular clubs or at any sports
students. environment out of school, even on their own in some sports.
Queries or questions? Contact your class teacher for information.
gswain@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
tblades@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
ltrudgian@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
lgazeley@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
mscarisbrick@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
Key Stage 3 Science – Years 7 and 8Course content Requirements of the National Curriculum arranged in topics that develop knowledge and
understanding as well as practical skills, thinking skills and research skills. Framework as per
Pearson Exploring Science, working scientifically. Topic overview available as a separate
document.
National The National Curriculum Programme of Study for Science KS3 can be found
Curriculum for https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/335174/
Science SECONDARY_national_curriculum_-_Science_220714.pdf
Practical investigations and project work is integrated into the scheme of work and will
Practical work enable each student to apply knowledge as well as develop the required standard in
practical skills in readiness for the GCSE course.
At the beginning of year 7 students will sit a baseline science test. There will be a range of
topic tests, extended writing tasks, pathway assessed tasks throughout the course to
Exams / inform pathway progress; two per half term. At the end of year 8 students will sit an end of
Assessment key stage exam that will inform their end of key stage pathway and form the basis of
groupings for GCSE course starting in year 9.
Year 7 baseline test – Week 1 September
Dates End of Year 7 Exam
Topic tests / assessments – 2 per half term
Year 8 End of Key Stage Exam – End of June
Extra Guidance for Students
What should a Read notes / recall content of the last lesson
student do before Ensure content was understood
lessons? If any lesson time has been missed, ensure work is copied or see teacher for content.
Make notes of any questions for the teacher.
If homework is to be handed in it should be brought in by the deadline date.
What should a Listen, participate and ask questions. Try to link new learning with previously learnt
student do during content.
each lesson? Ask questions about anything not understood.
Complete work to the expected presentation standards and aim for work at pathway
standard.
Effort, good work and progress will be rewarded with science credits.
What should a Go over class notes / read around the subject / use relevant resources to reinforce learning
student do after a and develop understanding.
lesson? Complete homework tasks set on ‘Show my homework’ or ‘Sam Learning’
Some topics will have project home works by which students can be creative in their
approach – They can use the ‘takeaway menu’ to choose tasks to complete.
Websites to
support learning 1. Edheads - Activate Your Mind!
www.edheads.org
Edheads is one of the best science websites for actively engaging your students on the web. There are currently
ten interactive science related activities on this site. Those include create a line of stem cells, design a cell
phone, brain surgery, crash scene, hip replacement, hip resurfacing, knee surgery, compound machines, simple
machines, and weather. Edheads provides excellent educational content in science.
2. Science Kids
www.sciencekids.co.nzThis site has a large collection of interactive science games focusing on living things, physical processes, and
solids, liquids, and gases. Each activity not only gives the student valuable information, but also provides
interaction and the opportunity to put the knowledge to use. Activities such as electricity circuits not only gives
the student the opportunity to learn about circuits, but it also allows them to build a virtual circuit.
3. National Geographic Kids
www.kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Want to learn about animals, nature, and people and places? Well this site has it all! It has a vast amount of
videos, activities, and games that will keep students actively engaged for hours. Very informative and engaging
site that will add to any lesson or activity.
4. Wonderville
http://www.wonderville.ca/
Wonderville has a solid collection of interactive activities and games that students of all ages will enjoy.
Activities are broken down into things you just can't see, thing in your world....and beyond, things created using
science, and things and how they work. Each game and activity is connected. The game gives you a virtual
opportunity to learn, while the related activity gives you a chance to investigate on your own.
5. Try Science
www.tryscience.org/home
Try Science offers a large collection of interactive experiments, field trips, and adventures. The collection spans
the course of scientific genre covering many key scientific concepts. Each activity is engaging and informative.
Students absolutely love this site. Activities such as "Got Gas?" are a natural draw for kids. You will not be
disappointed in the lessons and activities this site has to offer.
6. Science Toy Maker
www.sciencetoymaker.com
This website has lots of instructions for classic science toys you can make at home.
7. Learning Reviews: Connecting Kids to Learn on the Web: Interactive Science Websites for Kids Containing
Games, Experiments and Projects
http://www.learningreviews.com/Science-Websites-for-Kids.html
More than 450 free interactive science websites for kids and high school students, with games, lessons,
experiments and projects. These mostly free sites help students learn earth sciences, animal, human and plant
biology, astronomy, and high school physics -- even computer science and engineering.
8. Education.com
http://www.education.com/activity/
One section of the larger education.com site, this specific area provides free activities and craft ideas for all
ages. Includes math, science, and many other topics, sorted by both topic and grade level.
9. Energy Kids
http://www.eia.gov/kids/index.cfm
This website from the U.S. Energy Information Administration is chock full of information about energy; from
energy basics to forms of energy, and from using to conserving. Visitors can go on virtual field trips across the
country with Energy Ant through engaging photo journals.
10. BBC Bitesize KS3http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/levels/z4kw2hv
The BBC website is popular for homework support and revision. It contains facts in topics to support
understanding. With activities and quizzes to reinforce knowledge. Also video clips on topics can be viewed.
Extra Guidance for Parents / Carers
Does the school ● Topic homework is set as minimum through Show My Homework
provide extra ● Students have access to SAM LEARNING, tasks may be set by the teacher but
resources? students can also access tasks. Two tasks per week can enhance students’ progress
and ability to retain knowledge
● KS3 revision books can be purchased from the department, a letter will be sent
via your child.
● STEM club activities are available to enrich your child’s experience
Any additional
texts you can Other study books and revision books / work books are available
recommend? through amazon.
Science dictionaries are also very useful to develop
students understanding of key vocabulary
How can I support ● Set up a quiet place for them to work or revise. Be your child’s ‘study buddy’ by
my child? reminding them to switch off social media or other distractions.
● Encourage short, regular sessions (30-45 mins) with breaks in between. Encourage
good diet and healthy lifestyle – maybe an activity, short walk or other interest.
● Encourage a Growth Mind set when they seem demotivated or can’t do the work.
https://www.oxfordlearning.com/growth-mindset-tips-for-parents/
● Set up a timetable for completing homework or revision
Get them to explain their work to you, show you their completed work and help them mark
past papers.
Queries? Feel free to email Louise Lissaman – Head of Science
llissaman@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
or Gillian Fullman - Key Stage 3 Leader
gfullman@stopsleyhighschool.co.uk
If the query needs to be redirected to the class teacher then please
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