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County Upper School
Mock Exams
February 2022
Subject Exam Topics
“Work Hard, Be Kind”
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Contents
Mock Exam Information ....................................................................5
English Language ................................................................................9
English Literature .............................................................................10
Mathematics (Foundation) ................................................................11
Mathematics (Higher) ........................................................................13
Science Combined (Foundation) ........................................................15
Science Combined (Higher) ................................................................17
Science Separates ..............................................................................19
Geography..........................................................................................21
History ................................................................................................22
Religion, Philosophy and Ethics .........................................................24
Music ..................................................................................................25
PE........................................................................................................27
Drama.................................................................................................28
French (Foundation) ..........................................................................29
French (Higher) ..................................................................................30
German (Foundation) ........................................................................31
German (Higher) ................................................................................32
Spanish (Foundation) .........................................................................34
Spanish (Higher) .................................................................................36
Computer Science ..............................................................................38
Art and Design....................................................................................39
Graphic Communications...................................................................41
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THE MOCK EXAMS ARE A PRACTICE FOR THE REAL GCSE’s
ALL GCSE RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY
Before the exams
1. You will receive a copy of the timetable via your form tutor prior to your exams.
2. Check your timetable very carefully. Make sure you know your tiers of entry for relevant subjects.
Check how many papers are being set for your subjects. If you havean exam clash you will attend
the ‘catch-up’ exam slot.
3. When you revise it is better to:
a) Start early.
b) Think carefully about where to revise, make sure you are not distracted by the TV or other
people.
c) Set yourself time limits; do not spend too long on any one topic. Little and often is better than
one long session just before the exam.
d) Your revision should be active - do not just read your notes. You should make lists of key
facts and then test yourself to see if you can remember them. Make spider diagrams to show
the links between various topics. Ask your teacher for past questions and try to do them
under exam conditions.
e) This booklet sets out a subject specific topics to focus your revision on.
f) Do not believe friends who say they are not revising!
4. Check you have all the correct equipment:
a) Two Black pens only for writing your answers.
b) Two pencils for drawing (do not write with a pencil).
c) An eraser and a ruler.
d) Make sure you have your own calculator, you know how to use it and you have cleared the
memory, put the lids in your bags and have the correct settings before entering the
exam room. Higher Maths and Science groups will need a scientific calculator.
Check with your subject teachers to see if you need anything else. All your equipment must
be in a clear pencil case or plastic bag. You are not allowed to take into the exam – non-
clear pencil cases, tippex, rough paper, notebooks, a calculator instruction book or mobile
phone. You must follow the school rules regarding mobile phones and ensure they are
turned off and not on silent and then placed securely in your bags where they are to remain
until you exit the school premises and are outside the school gates. You are not allowed any
SMART watches such as Fitbits and should not bring these into school. Highlighters may be
used on the question papers only not the answer booklets/sheets. Only clear plastic water
bottles are allowed and all labels must be removed before entering the exam room. No food
is allowed in the exam room.
55. Because the Sports Hall may be cold as the external doors have to be opened to allow for the
required ventilation due to COVID, you will be allowed to wear coats and scarves. However, you
must ensure you wear layers of clothing to keep you warm which can be taken off if needed.
The Exams
1. The day before an exam re-check your equipment and then get a good night’s sleep. In the morning
get up in good time, have some breakfast and make sure you are in school promptly for the start
of the day.
2. If you are too ill to attend, or you are late, then ask a parent to telephone the school. When the
office is closed, you can leave messages on the answer phone.
3. For morning exams:
Meet in the Cafeteria at 9am where you will be given a daily exam briefing from either the subject
HOF or teacher.
You will then be escorted to the Sports Hall. Upon entry in to the Sports Hall you are to wait to be
shown by the invigilators where to place your bags and where you are sitting. A register will be
taken once you are all seated in the exam room. PLEASE ENSURE BEFORE YOU ENTER THE
SPORTS HALL THAT YOUR MOBILE PHONES ARE TURNED OFF AND PLACED IN YOUR
BAGS TOGETHER WITH ANY CALCULATOR LIDS.
4. Students entitled to Access Arrangements will go to the two access rooms by the Sixth Form Office.
5. At the end of your exam the invigilators will collect your papers and dismiss you one row at a
time. You must remain in formal exam conditions until you have been dismissed from the Exam
Hall. Remain quiet until you have moved away from the Exam Hall to show consideration for
students who are entitled to extra time or who may be still sitting longer exams.
6. For afternoon exams:
You will be dismissed from Period 4 at the earlier time of 12:45pm and the Cafeteria will be open
for an early lunch. You will need to assemble in the Gym at 1:20 from where you will be escorted
to the exam hall. At the end of your exam, and once you have been dismissed by the invigilators,
you will be directed to return to lessons via the route you came to the exam hall, or you will be
directed to the school gate using the outside route.
7. There are no toilet breaks during the exams, unless you have a medical condition or in an
emergency, so please make sure you have been before entering the exam room.
8. There must be SILENCE at all times in the exam room. You will be directed to your place. Sit down
and wait, facing the front, for further details. Do not touch any exam papers, which may already be
on your desk.
9. Listen carefully to the exam instructions. Make sure you understand how many questions to
answer. Are there different sections? Do you have a choice of questions? How much time are you
6allowed? Are you advised to spend so much time on each section? If you do not understand put
up your hand and wait for an invigilator to come to you. An invigilator can help you with instructions,
BUT INVIGILATORS CANNOT HELP YOU WITH THE QUESTIONS.
10. Fill in your “Legal” name(s) not your preferred name(s) and other details as required, including
your subject teacher’s name, on all exam answer books and additional sheets.
11. If you arrive up to half an hour late you can still sit the exam, but you may not get the full duration
if there are not enough invigilators available. In the real GCSE’s any lateness may result in the
exam board refusing to mark your paper.
12. Any attempt at cheating (this includes talking) in the exam room will result in you being removed
from the exam and sent to the senior staff on duty. Your exam will be cancelled abd your parents
informed.
13. Remember all written answers must be in black pen, not pencil. Write your answers clearly in the
space provided. All rough notes and working out must be done on the exam paper then neatly
crossed out and handed in with your answers. When you use a calculator, you must write down
the calculations you are doing, not just the final answer.
14. Keep a careful check on the time. It is better to attempt all the required number of questions, even
if some are left unfinished, rather than finishing off questions and leaving one or two not started.
15. You are not allowed to leave the exam room until the end of the exam. In an emergency, an
invigilator may escort you to the toilet or for medical attention.
16. At the end of the exam, tidy up your papers. If you haveused additional sheets they should all have
your name on, your subject teacher’s name and be numbered. You must remain seated in silence
while the exam papers are collected and checked.When told to leave you must do so in silence,
other exams may still be continuing in the same room or nearby.
17. It is impossible to guarantee that all exams start or finish at the exact time on the timetable.
In The Event of a Fire/Emergency
• Students will be instructed to put all equipment down
• Invigilators will note the time
• Students will then, in silence, be dismissed from the exam venue, orderly, row by row and
accompanied by Invigilators to ensure absolute silence
• Students will assemble in seating order at the evacuation assembly point but must remain in
TOTAL SILENCE
• Any communication during the evacuation will have to be treated as cheating
Good luck!
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Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE English Language AQA
Paper: GCSE English Language Paper 2
Topics:
Viewpoints in Reading and Writing (1 hour 45 minutes; 80 marks)
Section A – Reading
• Four questions based on two non-fiction extracts: one from the 19th Century and one from
the 20th or 21st Century
Section B – Writing
• Writing to present a viewpoint (argue, persuade and explain)
Advice:
• Create flashcards to revise language terms and what to do in each question (e.g. timing,
skills, method).
• AQA has past papers on their website for you to use/ look at for English Language:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700/assessment-
resources?f.Resource+type%7C6=Question+papers .
• Practice planning and writing under timed conditions, using mocks from your teacher or from
the above link.
• Read lots of news stories and articles from newspaper websites, and any extracts from
letters, diaries or autobiographies that you can find on the internet. Find a something that
interests you and practise writing a summary. Aim to summarise all the key information in
less than five sentences.
• Pick key topics that interest you – climate change, equality, sport – and write articles, letters
and speeches presenting your viewpoint.
• Use GCSEPod videos and booklets to help with revision.
9Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE English Literature AQA
Paper: GCSE English Literature Paper 1
Topics: this paper is split into two mini-assessments that are run concurrently in the exam room
Exam 1: Modern Texts (50 minutes; 30 marks)
• You are given a choice of two questions. You must pick one and write an extended essay
response on the text studied (either An Inspector Calls or Blood Brothers)
Exam 2: 19th Century Novel (50 minutes; 30 marks)
• One question based upon an extract from the novel you have studied, which requires you to
link this extract and its theme/character and ideas to the rest of the novel (either A Christmas
Carol or The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde)
Advice:
• Use your class notes, online sources and/or revision guides to write summaries of the whole
plot, key moments, characters, themes and context for your set texts. Cue cards and mind-
maps are two good methods to use for this.
• Create flashcards with examples and definitions of all the literary and language techniques
and terminology you have studied in class. Use real cue cards or do this online on Quizlet.
• Create posters, cue cards or mind-maps of key quotations for each text you have studied.
Group them by theme and character. Underline the key words in each quote and annotate
them for their meaning.
• Use GCSEPod videos to help you revise if you remember better when you can watch and
listen to something.
• Make revision resources reminding you how to approach each question: timing, planning and
paragraph prompts.
• Take an example question and plan a response in under seven minutes, including an
overview of each paragraph and quotes from your text.
10Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Mathematics (Foundation) Edexcel
Paper 1: Non-calculator (1hr 30 mins)
Topics:
• Fractions into percentages and decimals
• Negative numbers
• Indices
• Identifying 2D and 3D shapes
• Ratio: sharing and scaling recipes
• Bar Chart
• Problem solving: Money and Temperature
• Pictogram
• Fraction of an amount
• Sequences
• Simultaneous equations
• Algebra: expand and factorise
• Solve equations
• Problem solving using algebra
• Plotting a straight line
• Percentage increase and decrease
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals
• Venn Diagram
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing mixed numbers
• Volume of prisms
• Surface area of 3D shapes
• Error interval
• Using the equation of a straight line
Advice:
We advise use of past papers, Mymaths, Collins website, Corbettmaths, Onmaths etc
Paper 2: Calculator (1hr 30 mins)
Topics:
• Percentages into fractions
• Change rate in measurement
• Ordering decimals
• Simplifying algebraic expressions including indices
• Draw shapes to scale
• Numbers facts: square numbers, multiples etc
• Problem solving: weight
• Column bar chart
• BODMAS
• Bar Chart
• Using and ordering Fractions
• Using the calculator and rounding
• Angles facts
11• Reading from a linear graph
• Pie chart
• Frequency tree
• Frequency table
• Problem solving using fractions
• Inequalities on a number line
• Highest common factor (HCF) and lowest common multiple (LCM)
• Distance time graph
• Plotting quadratic equation and estimating solutions using the graph
• Pythagoras
• Basic Trigonometry
• Solving quadratic equations
• Reversed percentages
Advice:
We advise use of past papers, Mymaths, Collins website, Corbettmaths, Onmaths etc
Paper 3: Calculator (1hr 30 mins)
Topics:
• Percentages into decimals
• Numbers facts: square numbers, multiples etc
• Change rate in time, area and volume
• Fraction of an amount
• Midpoints
• Simplifying algebraic expressions
• List of possible outcomes
• Problem solving: Money
• Two-way table
• Writing algebraic expressions
• Measurement to scale
• Ratio
• Angles facts
• Transformations
• Algebra: expand and factorise
• Area of 2D shapes
• Stem and leaf diagram
• Scatter graph
• Standard form
• sequences
• Probability
• Area of Circles including sector and segment
• Sketching graphs
Advice:
We advise use of past papers, Mymaths, Collins website, Corbettmaths, Onmaths etc
12Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Mathematics (Higher) Edexcel
Paper 1: NON CALCULATOR (1hr 30 mins)
Topics:
• Calculations with decimals
• Percentage Increase/Decrease
• Ratio
• Volume of prism
• Surface area (cube, sphere)
• Solve quadratic
• Powers (include positive, negative, fractional)
• Area (include expressions e.g. quadratic)
• Cumulative frequency
• Recurring decimals
• Algebraic fractions
• Probability
• Inequality regions
• Area of quadrilaterals (e.g. trapezium)
• Surds (include rationalise denominator)
• Circle (include equation)
• Functions (composite, inverse etc)
• Complete the square (include turning point on curve)
Advice:
We advise use of past papers, Mymaths, Collins website, Corbettmaths, Onmaths etc
Paper 2: CALCULATOR
Topics:
• Inequalities (number line)
• HCF, LCM
• Distance/time graphs
• Plot quadratic graph
• Pythagoras Theorem
• Density
• Cumulative Frequency
• Statistical diagrams (include Boxplot with interpretation, Histograms)
• Compound Interest
• Straight Lines (using y = m x + c)
• Circle Theorems
• Algebra (expand 3 brackets)
• Combinations
• Advanced trigonometry (Sine and Cosine rules)
• Iteration (use of ANS)
• Trigonometrical graphs (include transformations)
• Scale, area and volume factors
• Probability
13• Upper and lower bounds
Advice:
We advise use of past papers, Mymaths, Collins website, Corbettmaths, Onmaths etc
Paper 3: CALCULATOR (1hr 30 mins)
Topics:
• Scatter diagrams
• Ratios
• Standard form (include calculations)
• Rates of change (filling containers)
• Sequences
• Probability
• Circles (include area of sector, segment etc)
• Proportionality (include graphs, inverse proportion and combined variables)
• Time to complete tasks (constant working rate)
• Enlargement
• Error interval
• Powers (solving with fractional values)
• Co ordinates
• Ratios (include 3 and 4 way)
• Drawing tangents (include interpretation)
• Simultaneous equations (include 1 quadratic)
• Vectors (include geometric interpretations)
• Iteration (use of ANS)
• Area under a curve (use of trapezia)
• Algebraic fraction (include quadratic denominators)
• Advanced Trigonometry
Advice:
We advise use of past papers, Mymaths, Collins website, Corbettmaths, Onmaths etc
14Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Combined Science
Edexcel
(Foundation)
Paper 1: Biology
Topics:
SB2: Cells and control – mitosis, growth, stem cells, the nervous system,
SB4: Natural selection and genetic modification – evidence for evolution, natural selection, classification,
selective breeding, genetic modification
SB5: Health, disease and the development of medicines – communicable disease, non-communicable
disease, physical and chemical barriers, the immune system, antibiotics
SB8: Exchange and transport in animals – efficient transport and exchange, the circulatory system, the
heart, cellular respiration
Advice:
1. Make your revision active. Don’t just read your revision guide/ your notes. You could
make your own flash cards, mind maps or use post-it notes.
FLASHCARDS are a fantastic way to break up your biology revision into bite-sized chunks and
to test yourself on your knowledge. You can make your own, like this…
Question Answer
Name three parts of a plant Cell wall
cell that are NOT found in an Chloroplasts
animal cell Large vacuole
Or use a flashcard website such as QUIZLET.COM and use the ready-made
flashcards.
2. Watching videos online can really help to bring your notes alive! They can be brilliant if
you don’t understand something, too.
Paper 2: Chemistry
Topics:
SC4: Electronic Configuration, The Periodic Table Properties
SC6: Covalent Bonding, Properties of Covalent Bonding
SC8: Concentration
SC17: The Alkali Metals, The Halogens, The Noble Gases
SC18: Rates of Reaction – Surface Area, Temperature, Disappearing Cross
SC19: Exothermic reactions
SC20: Fractional Distillation, Combustion of Hydrocarbons, Testing for Combustion Products, Fuels and
Pollution, Cracking
SC21: The Atmosphere
Balanced Equations
Ionic Equations
15Paper 3: Physics
Topics:
CP4: Waves
CP7: Energy – Forces Doing Work
CP8: Forces and their Effects
CP9: Electricity and Circuits
CP10: Magnetism and the Motor Effect
CP11: Electromagnetic Induction
16Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Combined Science (Higher) Edexcel
Paper 1: Biology
Topics:
SB2: Cells and control – mitosis, growth, stem cells, the nervous system,
SB4: Natural selection and genetic modification – natural selection, evidence for evolution, classification,
selective breeding, genetic modification
SB5: Health, disease and the development of medicines – communicable disease, non-communicable
disease, physical and chemical barriers, the immune system, antibiotics
SB8: Exchange and transport in animals – efficient transport and exchange, the circulatory system, the
heart, cellular respiration
Advice:
1. Make your revision active. Don’t just read your revision guide/ your notes. You could
make your own flash cards, mind maps or use post-it notes.
FLASHCARDS are a fantastic way to break up your biology revision into bite-sized chunks and
to test yourself on your knowledge. You can make your own, like this…
Question Answer
Name three parts of a plant Cell wall
cell that are NOT found in an Chloroplasts
animal cell Large vacuole
Or use a flashcard website such as QUIZLET.COM and use the ready-made
flashcards.
2. Watching videos online can really help to bring your notes alive! They can be brilliant if
you don’t understand something, too.
Paper 2: Chemistry
Topics:
SC4: Electronic Configuration, The Periodic Table Properties
SC7: Properties of Covalent Bonding
SC8: Concentration
SC11: Oxidation and Reduction
SC17: The Alkali Metals, Halogen Displacement, The Noble Gases
SC18: Rates of Reaction – Surface Area, Temperature, Disappearing Cross
SC19: Bond Energies
SC20: Testing for Combustion Products, Fuels and Pollution
SC21: The Atmosphere
Balanced Equations
Ionic Equations
17Paper 3: Physics
Topics:
CP2: Motion and Forces
CP3: Conservation of Energy
CP7: Energy – Forces Doing Work
CP8: Forces and their Effects
CP9: Electricity and Circuits
CP10: Magnetism and the Motor Effect
CP11: Electromagnetic Induction
18Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Separate Sciences Edexcel
Paper 1: Biology
Topics:
SB1: Key concepts – microscopy, cells, enzymes, transporting substances
SB2: Cells and control – mitosis, growth, stem cells, the nervous system, the eye
SB4: Natural selection and genetic modification –evidence for evolution, Darwin’s theory of natural
selection, classification, tissue culture, selective breeding, genetic modification
SB5: Health, disease and the development of medicines – communicable disease, non-communicable
disease, physical and chemical barriers, the immune system, antibiotics,
monoclonal antibodies
SB8: Exchange and transport in animals – efficient transport and exchange, factors affecting the rate of
diffusion, the circulatory system, the heart, cellular respiration
Advice:
1. Make your revision active. Don’t just read your revision guide/ your notes. You could
make your own flash cards, mind maps or use post-it notes.
FLASHCARDS are a fantastic way to break up your biology revision into bite-sized chunks and
to test yourself on your knowledge. You can make your own, like this…
Question Answer
Name three parts of a plant Cell wall
cell that are NOT found in an Chloroplasts
animal cell Large vacuole
Or use a flashcard website such as QUIZLET.COM and use the ready-made
flashcards.
2. Watching videos online can really help to bring your notes alive! They can be brilliant if
you don’t understand something, too.
19Paper 2: Chemistry
Topics:
SC4: Electronic Configuration, The Periodic Table Properties
SC7: Properties of Covalent Bonding
SC8: Concentration
SC9: Reacting Masses
SC11: Oxidation and Reduction
SC17: The Alkali Metals, Halogen Displacement, The Noble Gases
SC18: Rates of Reaction – Surface Area, Temperature, Disappearing Cross
SC19: Bond Energies
SC20: Testing for Combustion Products
SC21: The Atmosphere
SC23: Fermentation, Carboxylic Acids
SC24: Addition Polymerisation, Properties of Polymers, Condensation Polymerisation
SC25: Test for Negative Ions, Test for Positive Ions
SC26: Nanoparticles
Balanced Equations
Ionic Equations
Paper 3: Physics
Topics:
SP2: Motion and Forces
SP3: Conservation of Energy
SP4: Waves
SP8: Energy – Forces Doing Work
SP9: Forces and their Effects
SP10: Electricity and Circuits
SP11: Static Electricity
SP12: Magnetism and the Motor Effect
SP13: Electromagnetic Induction
20Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Geography Eduqas Spec B
Paper 1: Investigating Geographical issues
Topics:
Section A – Environmental Challenges
Hot Semi-Arid Grasslands
• Climate
• Animals – Food Chains and webs
• Vegetation and plant/tree adaptations
• Ecosystem management (tropical rainforests/deciduous woodlands)
• Desertification – causes, consequences and responses
Section B – Changing Environments
Rivers
• Processes and Landforms
• Hydrographs
• Floods – causes, consequences and management
Section C – Environmental Challenges
Global Water Resources
• Water security
• Water supply issues and management schemes
• Water scarcity and over abstraction
Advice:
To assist you with your Geography revision, the above topics have been identified as areas you will want to
particularly focus on when it comes to your revision.
In addition to the general content, there will always be questions which require you use maps, photos and a
variety of graphical presentations. You will also be asked to select an appropriate graph, for a particular set
of data. In terms of numeracy, you are advised to focus on measures of central tendency (mean, median and
mode) and be able to calculate the range of a data set.
Paper 2: Problem Solving Geography
Topics:
This problem-solving exam focuses on some of the issues faced by one of the UK’s National Parks.
Advice:
In the exam you will have to refer a resource folder containing photos, OS maps, graphs and tables of
information.
To assist you with your revision, you need to revise the Leisure section of the GCSE course, focusing in
particular on National Parks. You need to revise how they are being used by the local population for economic
purposes and the impacts of visitors. You also need to focus on the methods used to manage and mitigate
the impacts of tourism.
21Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE History Edexcel
Paper 2: British America 1713-83
Topics:
Developments in colonial society
● The impact of piracy, including the activities of ‘Black Sam’ Bellamy and Edward Teach (‘Blackbeard’). The
suppression of piracy in American waters: King George I’s Proclamation and the Piracy Act (1717), the work
of Governor Spotswood.
Problems within the colonies
● Slave revolts in the Carolinas: the Stono Rebellion, 1739.
● The New York Conspiracy, 1741.
● The problem of smuggling, attempts to collect customs revenue and to control the fur trade.
War
● Relations with the French and with Native Americans during and after King George’s War 1744–48.
● The French and Indian War (1754–63) in North America and the role of Wolfe in Canada.
● The significance of the Treaty of Paris 1763 and the Proclamation Act 1763.
Advice:
To assist you with your revision, the above topics have been identified as areas you will want to particularly
focus on when it comes to your revision.
As well as the content please ensure that you also spend time revising the exam technique, so that you know
how to answer all the different types of questions featured on Paper 2.
Paper 3:
Topics:
The recovery of the Republic, 1924–29
● Reasons for economic recovery, including the work of Stresemann, the Rentenmark, the Dawes and
Young Plans and American loans and investment.
● The impact on domestic policies of Stresemann’s achievements abroad: the Locarno Pact, joining the
League of Nations and the Kellogg-Briand Pact.
The extent of support for the Nazi regime.
The persecution of minorities
● Nazi racial beliefs and policies and the treatment of minorities: Slavs, ‘gypsies’, homosexuals and those
with disabilities.
● The persecution of the Jews, including the boycott of Jewish shops and businesses (1933), the Nuremberg
Laws and Kristallnacht.
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22Advice:
To assist you with your revision, the above topics have been identified as areas you will want to particularly
focus on when it comes to your revision.
As well as the content please ensure that you also spend time revising the exam technique, so that you know
how to answer all the different types of questions featured on Paper 2.
In preparation for the exams, you may wish to purchase:
• Pearson REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History British America Revision Guide and Workbook IBN: 978-
1292176376
• Pearson REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39 Revision Guide and
Workbook ISBN: 978-1292169736
• Pearson REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Medicine in Britain Revision Guide and Workbook
• ISBN: 978-1292169729
23Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Religion, Philosophy and Ethics Edexcel
Paper 1: Christianity Units 1-4
Topics:
• Unit 1: Christian Beliefs
• Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion
• Unit 3: Human Rights
Advice:
As well as the content please ensure that you also spend time revising the exam technique, so that
you know how to answer all the different types of questions
A revision guide you may wish to purchase
Pearson REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies, Christianity & Islam Revision Guide by
Tanya Hill. ISBN 978-1292148823
Paper 2: Islam Unit 1-3
Topics:
• Unit 1: Muslim Beliefs
• Unit 2: Marriage & Family
• Unit 3: Living the Muslim Life
Advice:
As well as the content please ensure that you also spend time revising the exam technique, so that
you know how to answer all the different types of questions
You may also think about purchasing revision cards. Pearson REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1)
Religious Studies Christianity & Islam Revision Cards ISBN: 978-1292270289
24Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Music OCR
Paper 1: J536/05 Listening and Appraising
Topics:
• Section 1:
o Area of Study 4 – Film Music
▪ Richard Struss: Also Sprach Zarathustra (8 marks)
• Section 2
o Area of Study 5 – Conventions in Pop
▪ Chuck Berry: Bye Bye Johnny (9 marks)
• Section 3
o Area of Study 2 – The Concerto Through Time
▪ Handel: Concerto Grosso No. 1 3rd Movement (9 marks)
• Section 4
o Area of Study 3 – Rhythms of the World
▪ Ronu Majumdar and Abhijit Banerjee: Kashmiri Dhun In Dadras Tal (9
marks)
• Section 5
o Area of Study 5 – Conventions in Pop
▪ Roberta Flack: Killing me softly (12 marks)
• Section 6A
o Area of Study 2 – The Concerto through Time
▪ Dvorak: Cello Concerto in B Minor, 2nd movement (7 marks)
• Section 6B
o Area of Study 2 – The Concerto through Time
▪ Dvorak: Cello Concerto in B Minor, 3rd movement (6 marks)
• Section 7
o Area of Study 4 – Film Music
▪ John Williams: Aunt Marge’s Waltz (11 marks)
• Section 8
o Area of study 3 – Rhythms of the World
▪ Traditional: Groovy Samba Batucada (9 marks)
General Elements Covered:
Section 1:
Instrumentation, pitch recognition, rhythm, totality, articulation and playing techniques, texture, key
features of film music
Section 2:
Time signatures, harmony, melody, texture, tonality, timbre, playing techniques, bass lines, rhythm, melody,
structure, instrumentation
Section 3 (essay question):
Melody, accompaniment, dynamics, texture, structure, harmony, instrumentation, rhythm, tonality,
technology. Key features of a Baroque Concerto Grosso
Section 4:
Indian instruments, Indian music structures, articulation and playing/singing techniques, Tempo,
ornamentation, improvisation. Key features of Classical Indian Music
Section 5:
Rhythm and pitch recognition, time signatures, tonality, Female Pop Ballad singers of the 70s, 80s, or 90s,
Convention of pop sub genres, tempo, structure, articulation and play/singing techniques, Harmony
25Section 6 (A & B):
Instrumentation, Romantic period concertos, articulation, dynamics, extended instrumental technique,
tonality, pitch, tempo, textures
Section 7
Tempo, time signatures, instrumentation, ornaments, dynamics, articulation, pitch, rhythm, tonality, melody
Section 8
Brazilian music tradition, instrumentation, Samba band formation, Tempo, Dynamics, rhythm (Son Clave),
Call and response, pitch, textures, repetition/ ostinato
Advice:
Accurate use of Musical terminology is fundamental for achieving higher grades in this topic, particularly
concerning melody, accompaniment, dynamics, texture, structure, instrumentation, rhythm, tempo, and
technology.
For most cases, music terminologies are applicable to each topic; however, be aware that Popular music
uses different terms i.e. riff instead of ostinato, melody and accompaniment instead of Homophony.
Don’t over revise the topic areas (eg. Rock Music of the 60s and 70s) you only need to know the key
features of each style. There is no need to learn the dates and names of every Pink Floyd song released. Just
focus on the key features of each genre and you will be fine.
Suggested revision resources
• OCR GCSE Music Revision Guide - Rheingold
• Focusonsound.com
• BBC Bitesize Music GCSE OCR - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zv7gxyc
26Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Physical Education OCR
Paper 1: Physical Factors affecting performance, Socio Cultural Issues in Sport and Sport Psychology
Topics:
Paper 1 content: Physical factors affecting performance
Movement Analysis:
• Planes of Movement and Axes of Rotation
Musculo – Skeletal Systems
• Roles of muscles in producing movement
• Role of the skeletal system
• Correct terminology of muscle groups and bones
Cardio-Respiratory Systems
• Red blood cells
• Key terms associated with both systems
• Distribution of blood
Fitness Testing
• Fitness tests and protocols
• Data analysis
Paper 2 content: Socio Cultural Issues in Sport and Sport Psychology
Sport Psychology
• Types of Feedback
• Skill Characteristics and Classification
Ethics and Deviance within Sport
• Violence in Sport
• Use of Performance Enhancing Drugs
Commercialisation and Media in Sport
• The role of Media in Sport
• Positives and Negatives of Sponsorship in Sport
Advice:
The paper is a 60-mark paper combining content from both areas of the course to recognise that we haven’t
covered sufficient Year 2 content to have a stand alone mock. Some topics will be new and covered in the
new year (Ethics and Deviance in Sport, Commercialisation and Media in Sport).
I would highly recommend using the EverLearner or GCSE Pod if you prefer to target your revision towards
the above topics. We have supplied you with revision booklets, please use these as much as possible.
Sufficient time will need to be spent on the new content covered this year since October half term. This is
new content and must be revisited in your own time to secure your learning.
Additional support sessions are every Thursday lunch time in CC1, please come to see us for specific help in
some topics.
27Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Drama Eduqas
Paper 1: Component 3 – Interpreting Theatre
Topics:
Component 3
DNA Section A 1 hour
• Short answer questions on character relationships: Including understanding voice,
movement, gesture, interaction and motivation
• Technical questions focused on stage design, lighting, sound, set props, costume hair and
make-up design
• 15 Mark question choosing contracting extracts to discuss either acting, technical, design
or director focus.
Live theatre Evaluation Section B – 30 mins
• Choice of two questions:
• Evaluation _ Live theatre productions or extracts the 15 mark question will focus on either
characters or a technical focus on stage design, lighting, sound, set props, costume hair
and make-up design
• Students need to pick key moments to reference – live streamed theatre is acceptable to
have watched and discussed
Advice:
• Prepare notes on characters and themes from DNA
• GCSE POD – Drama DNA
• www.eduquas.co.uk- all resources for drama and theatre/past papers and mark schemes.
• Imagine that you were going to direct a production: what would you need to know in terms
of technical elements (staging, sound, lighting, costumes, props etc) and in terms of acting
skills (voice, movement, interaction, motivation & rehearsal techniques)
• Prepare note on the Live Theatre production that you have seen so that you can talk in
detail about the performance of 2 actors or the staging of 2 scenes.
28Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE French (Foundation) AQA
Paper 1: Listening
Topics:
• Hobbies • A wedding ceremony
• Life at school • An environmental organization
• Town • Tablet computers
• At a hotel • Celebrations
• Advert for a charity • Aspects of work
Advice: Revise the additional vocabulary shared with you by your French teacher. Learn your question
words and how to recognize the different tenses.
Paper 2: Speaking
Topics:
• Me, my family & friends • My studies
• Free time activities • Life at school
• Home town & region • Jobs, career choices & ambitions
• Holidays
Advice: Continue to revise the paragraphs that you have been preparing on the major topics during the
course. Refer to the “Success at GCSE Speaking” leaflet shared with you.
Paper 3: Reading
Topics:
• Mobile technology • Healthy living
• Saving the planet • A local festival
• Life at school • Sport
• Travel and tourism • Part-time work
• Poverty • Future plans and ambitions
• Life at home • University
Advice: Revise the additional vocabulary shared with you by your French teacher. Learn your question
words and how to recognize the different tenses.
Paper 4: Writing
Topics:
• Me, my family & friends • My studies
• Free time activities • Life at school
• Home town & region • Jobs, career choices & ambitions
• Holidays
Advice: Continue to revise the paragraphs that you have been preparing on the major topics during the
course. Refer to the “Success at GCSE Writing” leaflet shared with you.
29Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE French (Higher) AQA
Paper 1: Listening
Topics:
• Friends • University
• Future plans • A wedding ceremony
• Social issues • Music
• An environmental organisation • Life at school
• Mobile phones • Celebrations
• Working for a charity
Advice: Revise the additional vocabulary shared with you by your French teacher. Learn your question
words and how to recognize the different tenses.
Paper 2: Speaking
Topics:
• Me, my family & friends • My studies
• Free time activities • Life at school
• Home town & region • Jobs, career choices & ambitions
• Holidays
Advice: Continue to revise the paragraphs that you have been preparing on the major topics during the
course. Refer to the “Success at GCSE Speaking” leaflet shared with you.
Paper 3: Reading
Topics:
• Charity work • Education post-16
• Cinema • Healthy living
• Life at home • Future plans and ambitions
• Social media • Pollution
• Life at school • Relationships with friends and family
Advice: Revise the additional vocabulary shared with you by your French teacher. Learn your question
words and how to recognize the different tenses.
Paper 4: Writing
Topics:
• Me, my family & friends • My studies
• Free time activities • Life at school
• Home town & region • Jobs, career choices & ambitions
• Holidays
Advice: Continue to revise the paragraphs that you have been preparing on the major topics during the
course. Refer to the “Success at GCSE Writing” leaflet shared with you.
30Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE German (Foundation) AQA
Paper 1: Listening
Topics:
• Jobs • Marriage
• The environment • Music
• Food • Holidays
• Family • Technology
• Social issues • University
• Sport • Home town
• Life at school • Films
Advice: Revise the additional vocabulary shared with you by your German teacher. Learn your question
words and how to recognize the different tenses.
Paper 2: Speaking
Topics:
• Me, my family & friends • Holidays
• Free time activities • My studies
• Home town & region • Life at school
• Jobs, career choices & ambitions
Advice: Continue to revise the paragraphs that you have been preparing on the major topics during the
course. Refer to the “Success at GCSE Speaking” leaflet shared with you.
Paper 3: Reading
• Food • Relationships with friends
• Healthy living • Voluntary work
• Life at school • Tourism
• Cinema and TV • Sport
• Jobs and ambitions • Environment
Advice: Revise the additional vocabulary shared with you by your German teacher. Learn your question
words and how to recognize the different tenses.
Paper 4: Writing
Topics:
• Me, my family & friends
• Free time activities
• Home town & region
• Holidays
• My studies
• Life at school
• Jobs, career choices & ambitions
Advice: Continue to revise the paragraphs that you have been preparing on the major topics during the
course. Refer to the “Success at GCSE Writing” leaflet shared with you.
31Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE German (Higher) AQA
Paper 1: Listening
Topics:
• Technology
• Social issues
• Celebrations
• Environment
• Free time
• Eating out
• Sport
• Family life
• Life at school
• Holidays
• Social media
• Local region
Advice: Revise the additional vocabulary shared with you by your German teacher. Learn your question
words and how to recognize the different tenses.
Paper 2: Speaking
Topics:
• Me, my family & friends
• Free time activities
• Home town & region
• Holidays
• My studies
• Life at school
• Jobs, career choices & ambitions
Advice: Continue to revise the paragraphs that you have been preparing on the major topics during the
course. Refer to the “Success at GCSE Speaking” leaflet shared with you.
Paper 3: Reading
Topics:
• Voluntary work
• Tourism
• Travel
• Music
• Social media
• Sport
• Food
• Part-time work
• Environment
• Homelessness
• Relationships with others
• Family
Advice: Revise the additional vocabulary shared with you by your German teacher. Learn your question
words and how to recognize the different tenses.
32Paper 4: Writing
Topics:
• Me, my family & friends
• Free time activities
• Home town & region
• Holidays
• My studies
• Life at school
• Jobs, career choices & ambitions
Advice: Continue to revise the paragraphs that you have been preparing on the major topics during the
course. Refer to the “Success at GCSE Writing” leaflet shared with you.
33Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Spanish (Foundation) AQA
Paper 1: Listening
Topics:
• Life at school
• Travel and tourism
• Relationships with others
• Jobs
• Eating out
• Healthy and unhealthy living
• Environment
• Celebrations
• Home town and region
Advice: Revise the additional vocabulary shared with you by your Spanish teacher. Learn your question
words and how to recognize the different tenses.
Paper 2: Speaking
Topics:
• Me, my family & friends
• Free time activities
• Home town & region
• Holidays
• My studies
• Life at school
• Jobs, career choices & ambitions
Advice: Continue to revise the paragraphs that you have been preparing on the major topics during the
course. Refer to the “Success at GCSE Speaking” leaflet shared with you.
Paper 3: Reading
Topics:
• Free time activities
• Jobs
• Future plans and ambitions
• Celebrations
• Holidays
• Charity work
• Healthy living
• Television
• Travel and tourism
• Mobile technology
• Eating out
• Life at school
• Relationships with others
• Climate change
Advice: Revise the additional vocabulary shared with you by your Spanish teacher. Learn your question
words and how to recognize the different tenses.
34Paper 4: Writing
Topics:
• Me, my family & friends
• Free time activities
• Home town & region
• Holidays
• My studies
• Life at school
• Jobs, career choices & ambitions
Advice: Continue to revise the paragraphs that you have been preparing on the major topics during the
course. Refer to the “Success at GCSE Writing” leaflet shared with you.
35Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Spanish (Higher) AQA
Paper 1: Listening
Topics:
• Eating out
• Free time activities
• Voluntary work
• Home town and region
• Jobs, career choices & ambitions
• Social issues
• Recycling
• Technology
• Celebrations
• Relationships with others
Advice: Revise the additional vocabulary shared with you by your Spanish teacher. Learn your question
words and how to recognize the different tenses.
Paper 2: Speaking
Topics:
• Me, my family & friends
• Free time activities
• Home town & region
• Holidays
• My studies
• Life at school
• Jobs, career choices & ambitions
Advice: Continue to revise the paragraphs that you have been preparing on the major topics during the
course. Refer to the “Success at GCSE Speaking” leaflet shared with you.
Paper 3: Reading
Topics:
• Healthy living
• Travel and tourism
• Online shopping
• Television
• Relationships with others
• Recycling
• Free time activities
• Life at school
• Social issues
• Future plans and ambitions
• Special events
Advice: Revise the additional vocabulary shared with you by your Spanish teacher. Learn your question
words and how to recognize the different tenses.
36Paper 4: Writing
Topics:
• Me, my family & friends
• Free time activities
• Home town & region
• Holidays
• My studies
• Life at school
• Jobs, career choices & ambitions
Advice: Continue to revise the paragraphs that you have been preparing on the major topics during the
course. Refer to the “Success at GCSE Writing” leaflet shared with you.
37Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Computer Science OCR
Paper 1: Component 2: Computational thinking, algorithms and programming
Topics:
2.1 – Algorithms
2.2 – Programming fundamentals
2.3 – Producing robust programs
2.4 – Boolean logic
2.5 – Programming languages and Integrated Development Environments
Advice: Use the course companion, the revision guide and Craig n Dave videos to help you revise.
38Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Art and Design Edexcel
Paper 1: For summer 2022 Ofqual have confirmed that students taking GCSE (9-1) Art & Design
will be assessed only on the portfolio component, resulting in the removal of Component 02 –
Externally set task (The Art exam).
However, it is important for you to have the opportunity to experience a two-day mock exam
which will be assessed as part of the portfolio. (All work produced over the two years)
Theme: Reflection
Students brief: Using the Portfolio Marking criteria students are to research, design and develop
ideas that lead to a creative outcome of their choice based on the theme Reflection.
Portfolio mark criteria
A01 Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
• Research topic related Artists/Designers
• Creating Artist/Designer contextual studies
• Analysis of Artist/Designers
AO2 Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media,
materials, techniques and processes.
• Refining and developing work from finding for A01 and A03.
AO3 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
• Photography/draw and record all observations related to the topic
AO4 Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates
understanding of visual language
• Create a 10-hour final piece based on student’s development work.
Advice:
Record as many observations related to signage as you can, making good links to
Designers/Artists, for general research minimum of three, One or more related to refined work.
Paper 2: For summer 2022 Ofqual have confirmed that students taking GCSE (9-1) Art & Design
will be assessed only on the portfolio component, resulting in the removal of Component 02 –
Externally set task (The Art exam).
However, it is important for you to have the opportunity to experience a two-day mock exam
which will be assessed as part of the portfolio. (All work produced over the two years)
Topics: Not released
Students brief: Using the Portfolio Marking criteria students are to research, design and develop
ideas that lead to a creative outcome of their choice based on the theme.
Portfolio mark criteria
A01 Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
• Research topic related Artists/Designers
• Creating Artist/Designer contextual studies
• Analysis of Artist/Designers
AO2 Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media,
materials, techniques and processes.
• Refining and developing work from finding for A01 and A03.
AO3 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
• Photography/draw and record all observation related to the topic
39AO4 Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates
understanding of visual language
Create a 10-hour final piece based on student’s development work.
Advice:
Record as many observations related to the theme as you can, making good links to
Designers/Artists, for general research minimum of three, One or more related to refined work.
40Subject: Exam Board:
GCSE Graphic Communication OCR
Paper 1: For summer 2022 Ofqual have confirmed that students taking GCSE (9-1) Art & Design
will be assessed only on the portfolio component, resulting in the removal of Component 02 –
Externally set task (The Graphics exam).
However, it is important for you to have the opportunity to experience a two-day mock exam
which will be assessed as part of the portfolio. (All Graphics work produced over the two
years)
Theme: Signs
Students brief: Using the Portfolio Marking criteria students are to research, design and develop
ideas that lead to a creative outcome of their choice based on the theme Signage.
Portfolio mark criteria
A01 Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
• Research topic related Artists/Designers
• Creating Artist/Designer contextual studies
• Analysis of Artist/Designers
AO2 Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media,
materials, techniques and processes.
• Refining and developing work from finding for A01 and A03.
AO3 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
• Photography/draw and record all observation related to the topic
AO4 Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates
understanding of visual language
• Create a 10-hour final piece based on student’s development work.
Advice:
Record as many observations related to signs as you can, making good links to Designers/Artists,
for general research minimum of three, One or more related to refined work.
Paper 2: For summer 2022 Ofqual have confirmed that students taking GCSE (9-1) Art & Design
will be assessed only on the portfolio component, resulting in the removal of Component 02 –
Externally set task (The Graphics exam).
However, it is important for students to have the opportunity to experience a two-day exam
which will be assessed as part of the portfolio. (All Graphics work produced over the two
years)
Topics: Not released
Students brief: Using the Portfolio Marking criteria students are to research, design and develop
ideas that lead to a creative outcome of their choice based on the theme.
Portfolio mark criteria
A01 Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
• Research topic related Artists/Designers
• Creating Artist/Designer contextual studies
• Analysis of Artist/Designers
AO2 Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media,
materials, techniques and processes.
• Refining and developing work from finding for A01 and A03.
AO3 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
41• Photography/draw and record all observation related to the topic
AO4 Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates
understanding of visual language
Create a 10-hour final piece based on student’s development work.
Advice:
Record as many observations related to the theme as you can, making good links to
Designers/Artists, for general research minimum of three, One or more related to refined work.
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