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Year 11 November Assessments INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Year 11 November Assessments
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Overview Exam Timetable
Date Day 9.10am 1pm
Science – Biology 1hr 10m
22/11/2021 Mon Visiting Speaker
& 1hr 45m
23/11/2021 Tue English Language (1hr 45m) Maths 1 – Non Calc 1hr 30m
Science – Chemistry 1hr 10m
24/11/2021 Wed Maths 2 –Calc 1hr 30m
& 1hr 45m
25/11/2021 Thu English Literature (1hr 45m) All Geography P1 1hr 30m
26/11/2021 Fri Enterprise (External Exam) All History P1 2hrs
French and German Writing
Science – Physics 1hr 10m
29/11/2021 Mon 1hr 15m (F)
& 1hr 45m
1 hr 20m (H)
Y Options
X Options Computer Science 1hr 30m
30/11/2021 Tues Health & Social Care 1hr Media Studies 1hr 30m
Sports Studies 1hr Sports Science 1hr
Hospitality & Catering 1hr 30m
French and German Reading
01/12/2021 Weds 45m (F) All Construction 1hr 30m
1 hr (H)
Z Options
02/12/2021 Thurs All Business Studies 1hr 30m IT 1hr
03/12/2021 Fri All Geography P2 1hr 30m
French and German Speaking Exams
Students of French and German will have a practice speaking exam between Mon 6th – Mon 13th Dec. Students will
receive an individual time the week before. More information will be sent to parents prior to this.English Language
Date November Assessment Length What to revise/Key resources
Paper
Tue GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1 HOUR 45 Topics (Knowledge):
23rd Nov Language Paper 1 MINUTES Section A:
AM 1 article of fiction reading
4 x questions.
Q1 retrieval 4 marks
Q2 Language analysis 8 marks
Q3 Structure 8 marks
Q4 Evaluation 20 marks
What to revise:
the question stems and what they mean.
Linguistic devices/terminology
How to structure analytical paragraphs.
How to embed quotations.
Section B:
1 piece of fiction writing (from a choice of 2 titles)
40 marks – 24 for content and organisation + 16
marks for technical accuracy.
What to revise:
How to use a wide range of punctuation accurately.
How to vary sentence structures for effect.
How to use structural devices for effect.
How to make use of descriptive writing techniques.
How to develop your descriptions in detail.
Key resources:
Your English book
Practice questions in the wing
GCSEPod
Wider readingEnglish Literature
Date November Assessment Length What to revise/Key resources
Paper
Thu GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE 1 HOUR 30 Topics (Knowledge):
25th Nov Literature Paper 1 MINUTES Section A
AM Macbeth
Section B:
A Christmas Carol
OR
Jekyll & Hyde.
What to revise:
Characters in the play/novel
The events of the play/novel.
The themes of the play/novel
The writer’s beliefs and the beliefs of the time
(context)
Key quotations for each character
Key quotations for each theme.
How to structure analytical paragraphs.
How to embed quotations.
Key resources:
Your English book
Practice questions in the wing
GCSEPod
Revision guidesMaths
Date November Assessment Length What to revise/Key resources
Paper
Tue GCSE MATHEMATICS 1 HOUR 30 Foundation Topics:
23rd Nov Paper 1 (Non-calculator) MINUTES Four operations with integers, decimals, fractions
PM Fractions, decimals, percentages
Factors, multiples, primes
Rounding and Estimation
Laws of indices
Standard form
Expanding, factorising, substitution
Equations
Inequalities
Angles (triangles, parallel lines, polygons)
Sequences
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume
Probability
Graphs (linear, quadratic and real life)
Representing data (pictograms, bar charts, scatter
graphs, frequency polygons)
Averages
Pythagoras and Trigonometry (right angled)
Ratio and proportion
Transformations
Higher Topics:
Any topics from foundation plus:
Bounds and error intervals
Laws of indices (fractional and negative)
Surds
Coordinate geometry (parallel and perpendicular
lines)
Bearings
Representing data (cumulative frequency, box plots
histograms)
Quadratic equations and graphs
Quadratic sequences
Simultaneous equations (linear and non-linear)
Key resources:
Your Maths book
Hegarty Maths
Corbett Maths https://corbettmaths.com/contents/
Maths Genie
https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.htmlDate November Assessment Length What to revise/Key resources
Paper
Wed GCSE MATHEMATICS 1 HOUR 30 Foundation Topics:
24th Paper 2 (Calculator) MINUTES Four operations with integers, decimals, fractions
Nov Fractions, decimals, percentages
PM Calculator skills
Factors, multiples, primes
Rounding and Estimation
Laws of indices
Standard form
Expanding, factorising, substitution
Equations
Inequalities
Angles (triangles, parallel lines, polygons)
Sequences
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume
Probability
Graphs (linear, quadratic and real life)
Representing data (pictograms, bar charts, scatter
graphs, frequency polygons)
Averages
Pythagoras and Trigonometry (right angled)
Ratio and proportion
Transformations
Higher Topics
Any topics from foundation plus:
Calculator skills
Bounds and error intervals
Laws of indices (fractional and negative)
Surds
Coordinate geometry (parallel and perpendicular
lines)
Representing data (cumulative frequency,
histograms)
Quadratic equations and graphs
Quadratic sequences
Non right angled trigonometry
Bearings
Simultaneous equations (linear and non-linear)
Key resources:
Your Maths book
Hegarty Maths
Corbett Maths https://corbettmaths.com/contents/
Maths Genie
https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.htmlScience (Combined)
Date November Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Mon Biology Paper 1 Topics (Knowledge):
22nd Nov 1 HOUR 10 Investigative skills/HSW
PM MINUTES
CB1 Key concepts biology
CB2 Cells and control
CB3 Genetics
CB4 Natural selection
CB5 Health and disease
What to revise:
Use the knowledge organisers first to review content. If you
think that explanation is needed, use Seneca or BBC Bitesize to
work through explanations.
Then practics; Educake can provide banks of questions, or
maths-made-easy (yes it does science too) to provide exam
question sorted by topic. Once all topics have been reviewed,
use past papers to practise putting it together.
Pay particular attention to the CORE PRACTICALS.
Don't neglect the maths questions - 10% of a biology paper will
be mathematical. And bring a calculator to the exam.
Key resources:
Your Science book
Knowledge Organiser pack
BBC Bitesize
Seneca
Educake
Maths made easy, https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/gcse-biology-
revision/gcse-biology-exam-questions-by-topic/
Past papers (also on Maths Made Easy)
Remember, on Seneca, BBC Bitesize and MME you need to know
that you are doing combined science EDEXCEL.Date November Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Wed Chemistry Paper 2 Topics (Knowledge):
24th Nov 1 HOUR 10 CC3 Atomic Structure
AM MINUTES
CC4 Periodic Table
CC5 – 7 Bonding
CC9 Calculations
CC13 Groups
CC14 Rates
CC15 Energetics
CC16-17 Fuels and the earth
What to revise:
Use the knowledge organisers first to review content. If you
think that explanation is needed, use Seneca or BBC Bitesize to
work through explanations.
Then practise; Educake can provide banks of questions, or
maths-made-easy (yes it does science too) to provide exam
question sorted by topic. Once all topics have been reviewed,
use past papers to practise putting it together.
Pay particular attention to the CORE PRACTICALS.
Don't neglect the maths questions - 20% of a chemistry paper
will be mathematical. And bring a calculator to the exam.
Key resources:
Your Science book
Knowledge Organiser pack
BBC Bitesize
Seneca
Educake
Maths made easy, https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/gcse-
chemistry-revision/gcse-chemistry-exam-questions-by-topic/
Past papers (also on Maths Made Easy)
Remember, on Seneca, BBC Bitesize and MME you need to know
that you are doing combined science EDEXCEL.Date November Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Mon Physics Paper 1 Topics (Knowledge):
29th Nov 1 HOUR
AM 10 Investigative skills/HSW
MINUTES
CP1 motion
CP2 Forces and motion
CP3 Conservation of energy
CP4 Waves
CP5 EM spectrum
CP 6 Radioactivity
What to revise:
Use the knowledge organisers first to review content. If you think
that explanation is needed, use Seneca or BBC Bitesize to work
through explanations.
Then practice; Educake can provide banks of questions, or maths-
made-easy (yes it does science too) to provide exam question
sorted by topic. Once all topics have been reviewed, use past
papers to practice putting it together.
Pay particular attention to the CORE PRACTICALS.
Don't neglect the maths questions - 30% of a physics paper will
be mathematical. And bring a calculator to the exam.
Key resources:
Your Science book
Knowledge Organiser pack
BBC Bitesize
Seneca
Educake
Maths made easy, https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/gcse-physics-
revision/gcse-physics-exam-questions-by-topic/
Past papers (also on Maths Made Easy)
Remember, on Seneca, BBC Bitesize and MME you need to know
that you are doing combined science EDEXCEL.Science (Triple – Biology)
Date November Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Mon Biology Paper 2 Topics (Knowledge):
22nd Nov 1 HOUR 45 Investigative skills/HSW
PM MINUTES
SB1 Key concepts biology
SB6 Plant Structures
SB7 Animal coordination
SB8 Exchange & transport
SB9 Ecosystems
What to revise:
Use the knowledge organisers first to review content. If you
think that explanation is needed, use Seneca or BBC bitesize to
work through explanations.
Then practise; Educake can provide banks of questions, or
maths-made-easy (yes it does science too) to provide exam
question sorted by topic. Once all topics have been reviewed,
use past papers to practise putting it together.
Pay particular attention to the CORE PRACTICALS.
Don't neglect the maths questions - 10% of a biology paper will
be mathematical. And bring a calculator to the exam.
Key resources:
Your Science book
Knowledge Organiser pack
BBC Bitesize
Seneca
Educake
Maths made easy, https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/gcse-biology-
revision/gcse-biology-exam-questions-by-topic/
Past papers (also on Maths Made Easy)
Remember, on Seneca, BBC Bitesize and MME you need to
know that you are doing single science biology EDEXCEL.Science (Triple – Chemistry)
Date November Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Wed Chemistry Paper 2 Topics (Knowledge):
24th Nov 1 HOUR 45 SC3 Atomic Structure
AM MINUTES
SC4 Periodic Table
SC5 – 7 Bonding
SC9 Calculations
SC17 Groups
SC18 Rates
SC19 Energetics
SC20-21 Fuels and the earth
SC22-24 Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Carboxylic Acids, Polymers
SC25-26 Testing for Ions, properties of materials, nanoparticles
What to revise:
Use the knowledge organisers first to review content. If you
think that explanation is needed, use Seneca or BBC Bitesize to
work through explanations.
Then practise; Educake can provide banks of questions, or
maths-made-easy (yes it does science too) to provide exam
question sorted by topic. Once all topics have been reviewed,
use past papers to practise putting it together.
Pay particular attention to the CORE PRACTICALS.
Don't neglect the maths questions - 20% of a chemistry paper
will be mathematical. And bring a calculator to the exam.
Key resources:
Your Science book
Knowledge Organiser pack
BBC Bitesize
Seneca
Educake
Maths made easy, https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/gcse-
chemistry-revision/gcse-chemistry-exam-questions-by-topic/
Past papers (also on maths made easy)
Remember, on Seneca, BBC Bitesize and MME you need to know
that you are doing single science chemistry EDEXCEL.Science (Triple – Physics)
Date November Assessment Length What to revise/Key resources
Paper
Mon Physics Paper 2 Topics (Knowledge):
29th Nov 1 HOUR 45
AM MINUTES Investigative skills/HSW
SP 8 Energy and work
SP 9 Forces and their effects
SP 10-11 Electricity: Static and Circuits
SP 12-13 Magnetism and transformers
Sp 14-15 Particle Model, Forces and Matter
What to revise:
Use the knowledge organisers first to review content. If
you think that explanation is needed, use Seneca or BBC
bitesize to work through explanations.
Then practise; Educake can provide banks of questions, or
maths-made-easy (yes it does science too) to provide exam
question sorted by topic. Once all topics have been
reviewed, use past papers to practise putting it together.
Pay particular attention to the CORE PRACTICALS.
Don't neglect the maths questions - 30% of a physics
paper will be mathematical. And bring a calculator to the
exam.
Key resources:
Your Science book
Knowledge Organiser pack
BBC Bitesize
Seneca
Educake
Maths made easy, https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/gcse-
physics-revision/gcse-physics-exam-questions-by-topic/
Past papers (also on maths made easy)
Remember, on Seneca, BBC Bitesize and MME you need to
know that you are doing single science physics EDEXCEL.Geography
Date November Assessment Length What to revise/Key resources
Paper
Thu Topics (Knowledge):
25th Nov Paper 1 – Living with the 1 HOUR 30 The challenge of natural hazards
PM physical environment. MINUTES Tectonic hazards
Weather hazards
Climate change
The Living World
Small scale ecosystems and global biomes
Hot deserts
Tropical rainforest
Physical landscapes in the UK
Coastal landscapes
River landscapes
Key resources:
Knowledge organiser booklet
Class notes
BBC Bitesize
Fri Paper 3 – Geographical 1 HOUR Topics (Knowledge):
3rd Dec Applications The booklet provided focuses on the following key
AM themes;
An increasingly urban world
The growth of slums in LICs and NEEs
Slums of hope or slums of despair?
This links to the unit of work called urban issues and
challenges.
Key resources:
Issue evaluation booklet – released in advance of
exam
BBC BitesizeHistory
Date November Assessment Length What to revise/Key resources
Paper
Fri 2 HOURS Topics (Knowledge):
26th Nov Paper 1 Germany, 1890–1945: Democracy and dictatorship
PM Germany and the growth of democracy
Germany and the Depression
The experiences of Germans under the
Nazis
Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950–1975
Conflict in Korea
Escalation of conflict in Vietnam
The ending of conflict in Vietnam
Key resources:
Knowledge organisers
BBC Bitesize
Class notesFrench
Date November/December Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Mon Paper 4 Writing 1 HOUR 15 Exam (F):
29th Nov MINUTES (F) Task 1: Describe photo/opinion (20-30 words)
PM Task 2: 4 bullet point / 2 tenses (40 words)
Task 3: 4 bullet point / 3+ tenses (80-90 words)
Task 4: Translation into French
Knowledge/Content (F):
Phrases to describe a photo.
Holidays
School
Free-time activities
1 HOUR 20 Exam (H):
MINUTES (H) Task 1: 4 bullet point / 3+ tenses (80-90 words)
Task 2: 4 bullet point / 3+ tenses (130-150 words)
Task 3: Translation into French
Knowledge/Content (H):
Holidays
Family, friends and festivals
School
Future plans and jobs
What to do/revise and key resources:
Use All in MFL to learn key phrases for
each topic.
Revise your speaking/ writing
preparation notes on each topic.
Learn 15 key verbs in the past, present
and future.
Learn and revise key opinion phrases
and expressions of time
Read through your KOs on these topics.
Use the ExamFit writing booklet for
skills revision.
Wed Paper 3 Reading 45 MINUTES (F) Knowledge/Content
1st Dec All themes/topics on GCSE French
AM specification (e.g. self, family, friends,
hobbies, sports, holidays, school, where I
live, environment etc.)
What to do/revise and key resources:
1 HOUR (H) Complete the practice reading questions on
All in MFL.
Revise and learn key synonyms –All in MFL
Use your copy of the word list from the
specification to revise.
Use the ExamFit booklet for skills revision.Date December Assessment Length What to revise/Key resources
Paper
Mon 6th – Paper 2 Speaking 5 MINUTES (F) Exam (F):
Mon 13th Task 1: Photocard (2 minutes)
Dec – Individual speaking Task 2: Discussion of two topics (3 minutes total)
individual assessment with French Knowledge/Content (F):
times teacher Phrases to describe a photo.
School
Holidays
Free-time
7 MINUTES (H) Exam (H):
Task 1: Photocard (2 minutes)
Task 2: Discussion of two topics (5 minutes total)
Knowledge/Content (H):
Phrases to describe a photo / opinions.
School
Holidays
Free-time
What to do/revise and key resources:
Ensure you know a few key phrases in past
and future tense !!!
Revise your speaking prep notes.
Make cue cards.
Check your pronunciation (CUDDLE)
Read / Say / Cover check your notes
Record yourself (even if it’s embarrassing!)
Get a friend or a family member to test you.German
Date November/December Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Mon Paper 4 Writing 1 HOUR 15 Exam (F):
29th Nov MINUTES (F) Task 1: Describe photo/opinion (20-30 words)
PM Task 2: 4 bullet point / 2 tenses (40 words)
Task 3: 4 bullet point / 3+ tenses (80-90 words)
Task 4: Translation into German
Knowledge/Content (F):
Phrases to describe a photo / opinions.
Work (related to other topics)
Holidays
School
1 HOUR 20 Exam (H):
MINUTES (H) Task 1: 4 bullet point / 3+ tenses (80-90 words)
Task 2: 4 bullet point / 3+ tenses (130-150 words)
Task 3: Translation into German
Knowledge/Content (H):
Free time
Holidays
School
What to do/revise and key resources:
Use All in MFL to learn key phrases for
each topic.
Revise your speaking/ writing
preparation notes on each topic.
Revise key verbs in past, present and
future. ( Imperfect and Conditional)
Learn and revise key opinion phrases
and expressions of time
Read through your KOs on these topics.
Use the ExamFit writing booklet for
skills revision.
Wed Paper 3 Reading 45 MINUTES (F) Knowledge/Content
1st Dec All themes/topics on GCSE German
AM specification (e.g. self, family, friends,
hobbies, sports, holidays, school, where I
live, environment etc.)
What to do/revise and key resources:
1 HOUR (H) Complete the practice reading questions on
All in MFL.
Read through your KOs on these topics.
Use the ExamFit booklet for skills revision.Date December Assessment Length What to revise/Key resources
Paper
Mon 6th – Paper 2 Speaking 5 MINUTES (F) Exam (F):
Mon 13th Task 1: Photocard (2 minutes)
Dec – Individual speaking Task 2: Discussion of two topics (3 minutes total)
individual assessment with German Knowledge/Content (F):
times teacher Phrases to describe a photo.
School
Holidays
Free-time
7 MINUTES (H) Exam (H):
Task 1: Photocard (2 minutes)
Task 2: Discussion of two topics (5 minutes total)
Knowledge/Content (H):
Phrases to describe a photo.
School
Holidays
Free-time
What to do/revise and key resources:
Ensure you know key phrases in past and
future tense ! ( Imperfect and
Conditional)
Revise a range of opinions (incl. VCs,
inverters and idioms)
Revise your speaking prep notes.
Make cue cards.
Read / Say / Cover check your notes
Record yourself (even if it’s embarrassing!)
Get a friend or a family member to test you.Media Studies
Date November/December Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Tue GCSE MEDIA Studies Topics (Knowledge):
30th Nov Component One Section B 1 HOUR 30
PM and MINUTES Component 2 Section A: Crime Drama
Component Two Section A Media Language x 2 Question
Q1 8 mark
(to be sat as one exam) Q2 12 mark
Component 1 Section B: Industries and Audience
Industry x 3 Question
Q1 1 mark
Q2 4 marks
Q3 12 marks
Audience x 4 Questions
Q1 1 mark
Q2 1 mark
Q3 4 mark
Q4 12 mark
Component 1 Section A Crime Drama
What to revise:
Mise en Scene
Costumes
Character types (Genre and Propp’s
Character Theory)
Settings
Genre conventions
Audio Codes
Camera Angles
Editing
Component 1 Section B:.
What to revise:
James Bond
The Archers
Fortnite
The Sun
Uses and Gratification Theory
Reception Theory
Target Audiences
Regulation
Technology and route to audienceBusiness Studies
Date November/December Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Thu GCSE Business Topics (Knowledge):
2nd Dec Paper 2 1 HOUR 30
AM MINUTES
Key resources:
Use Knowledge Organisers
Revision Guides
Teams ResourcesComputer Science
Date November/December Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Tue GCSE Computer Science Topics (Knowledge):
30th Nov Paper 2 1 HOUR 30
PM MINUTES
Key resources:
Use Knowledge Organisers
Revision Guides
Teams ResourcesInformation Technology (IT)
Date November/December Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Thu Cam Nat IT R012 1 HOUR 45 Topics (Knowledge):
2nd Dec MINUTES
PM Project life cycle
Data and Information
Data Types
Prevention Methods
Mitigating Risks
Effects of a cyber-attack on a business
Storage of Data
Threats to Data
Malware
Types of hackers
Key resources:
Use Knowledge Organisers
Revision Guides
Teams ResourcesHealth and Social Care
Date November/December Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Tue Component 3 Health and 1 HOUR AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding
30th Nov Wellbeing of factors that affect health and wellbeing
AM AO2 Interpret health indicators
AO3 Design a person-centred health and wellbeing
improvement plan
AO4 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding
of how to overcome obstacles relating to health
and wellbeing improvement plans
• Definition of health and wellbeing: a combination
of physical health and social and emotional
wellbeing, and not just the absence of disease or
illness.
• Physical and lifestyle factors that can have positive
or negative effects on health and wellbeing
• Social, emotional and cultural factors that can
have positive or negative effects on health and
wellbeing
• Economic factors that can have positive or
negative effects on health and wellbeing
• Environmental factors that can have positive or
negative effects on health and wellbeing
• The impact of life events relating to relationship
changes and changes in life circumstances
• Physiological indicators that are used to measure
health
• Using published guidance to interpret data
relating to these physiological indicators.
• The potential significance of abnormal readings:
risks to physical health.
Interpretation of lifestyle data, specifically risks to
physical health
• The importance of a person-centred approach
that takes into account an individual’s needs, wishes
and circumstances.
• Information to be included in plan:
1. recommended actions to improve health and
wellbeing
2. short-term (less than six months) and long-term
targets
3. appropriate sources of support (formal and/or
informal).
• Potential obstacles:
a) emotional/psychological – lack of motivation, low
self-esteem, acceptance of current state
b) time constraints – work and family commitments
c) availability of resources – financial, physical, e.g.
equipment
d) unachievable targets – unachievable for the
individual or unrealistic timescalee) lack of support, e.g. from family and friends
f) other factors specific to individual –
ability/disability, addiction
g) barriers to accessing identified services.Sport Science
Date November/December Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Tue Reducing the risk of injury 1 HOUR LO1 – Understand the different factors which
30th Nov influence the risk of injury
PM - Extrinsic factors which can influence the risk of
injury
- Intrinsic factors which can influence the risk of
injury
LO2 – Understand how appropriate warm up and
cool down routines can help prevent injury
- The physical benefits of a warm up
- The psychological benefits of a warm up
- Key components of a warm up
- Physical benefits of a cool down
- specific needs which a warm up and cool down
must consider
LO3 – Know how to respond to injuries within a
sporting context
- Acute and chronic injuries
- Types, causes and treatment of common sports
injuries
- How to respond to injuries and medical conditions
in a sporting context
- Emergency Action Plans
LO4 – Know how to respond to common medical
conditions
- The symptoms of common medical conditions
- How to respond to these common medical
conditionsSport Studies
Date November/December Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Tue Contemporary Studies 1 HOUR LO1 – Understand the issues which affect
30th Nov participation in sport
AM - The different user groups who may participate in
sport
- The possible barriers which affect participation in
sport
- The solutions to barriers which affect participation
in sport
- the factors which can impact upon the popularity
of sport in the UK
- how the factors which can impact upon the
popularity of sport in the UK relate to specific
sporting examples
- current trends in the popularity of different sports
in the UK
- growth of new/emerging sports and activities in
the UK
LO2 – Know about the role of sport in promoting
values
- Values that can be promoted through sport
- The Olympic and Paralympic movement
- other initiatives and events which promote values
through sport
- the importance of etiquette and sporting
behaviour of both performers and spectators
- the use of performance enhancing drugs
LO3 – Understand the importance of hosting major
sporting events
- The features of major sporting events
- the potential benefits and drawbacks of
cities/countries hosting major sporting events,
- The links between potential benefits and
drawbacks and legacy
LO4 – Know about the role of national governing
bodies in sport
- What national governing bodies doConstruction
Date November/December Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Wed tbc.
1st Dec
PMHospitality
Date November/December Length What to revise/Key resources
Assessment Paper
Tue tbc.
30th Nov
PMTips for students
Organisation and planning:
Being organised makes revision and success easier. Planning/organising before actually revising makes a lot of
difference.
Know what to revise / Have the materials you need. Ask teachers if you think you are missing anything.
A lot of this may be on Teams so it’s a good idea to check. If you are missing anything ask your teacher or the
Head of Department.
Timetable your revision sensibly. It is better to plan 1 hour or 2 hours of revision you will actually do than 4
hours you won’t.
Chunk your revision. You can’t revise all of science in one hour but you could revise bonding.
Focus your revision. Concentrate on the topics/ideas you know less well. Revising topics you do know is
not the best use of your time.
Effective revision One hour of focused revision on a topic you need to revise is better than two hours
looking at stuff you already know well.
Avoid distractions. You can’t really revise with the TV etc. on, with loud music or by checking your phone
constantly. Aim for shorter chunks of high-quality revision.
Plan in rewards. Plan in things you enjoy as a reward for working hard.
Revision gets easier once you get into a good routine and proper revision will have real impact in how you do.
Revision strategies:
We have learnt about various key revision strategies we can use. We have covered these in form time in May and
will review in November. This list reminds us of these.
Make notes/condense notes.
Review the Knowledge Organisers from school.
Flashcards (Perhaps double-sided with a question on one side and the answer on the other.)
Mindmaps
Flowcharts
Mnemonics (e.g. ROYGBIV)
Complete practice questions/papers / look at mark schemes / example answers.
Use online resources GCSEPod, Educake, Seneca, Hegarty etc. (to revise and to test).
Get family member or sensible friend to help.How parents can help!
Parents and guardians have a great influence their child’s success. You don’t have to be an expert to help!
Basics:
Show interest and talk about revision. If you are interested it helps them be interested and know they have
your support. Caring is the most important thing you can do!
General health and wellbeing. Good sleep and a good diet are really important. This supports good mental
health as well.
Remind them why revision is important. With effective revision they are more likely to be successful. With
better GCSEs they are more likely to have a wider range of choices on future courses and careers.
Reward their effort. A nice treat after a period of solid work is very useful. There could be a bigger treat
after the exams if you think this would be motivational.
Exams do not go on forever. Remind them that there are a few exam periods in Year 11 but they are not
forever.
Organisation and planning:
Being organised makes revision and success easier. Parents can help their children get organised.
Get started. There is no perfect time to start revising. It differs for each person. But the earlier people start
the better and less scary it might be. Students have more time to ask teachers for resources etc.
What should they revise? Each subject will be divided into different topics or themes. These will have
smaller units too. Students should spend time on the topics they know less well or the ones they struggle
with rather than a lot of time on stuff they know well. Content will need looked at more than once usually.
Plan revision. Having a sensible and workable revision plan is really useful. This is better than waiting for
revision when they are ‘in the mood’.
Ongoing revision. Revision should be an ongoing part of a student’s routine during term time in addition to
normal homework.
Holiday revision. With good planning the longer holidays provide time for more intensive revision as well as
relaxation and family time. There are holidays before the February practice exams, the Easter holidays
before the start of the final GCSE exams and the May holidays in the middle of the final GCSE exams.
Supporting revision:
A few things parents can do make a big impact.
Quiet place etc. They need a tidy(ish) quiet space with preferably a desk or table to work on.
Remove distractions. Ask them to put their phone in another room for 30 minutes etc. They won’t love it to
start with but we all know how distracting and time-wasting phones are.
Sensible sessions. Short focused sessions as part of a bigger plan work best. Breaks are needed. Revise,
check/test and break is a good approach, e.g. 20 mins revising, 5 minutes checking and a 5-10 minute break.
This will be different for different people.
Get involved. This is not always wanted but offer your help. You do not need to be an expert to ask
questions. Bringing a drink and a snack will be welcome!Issues with revision and motivation:
Revision/exam time can be stressful and can lead to conflict in some cases. The need to revise is clear but can lead
to arguments and friction. This can be hard but remember the benefits of them doing well. It can be particularly
hard if they are not used to doing school work at home. If this is the case it is probably best to explain the benefits,
have the argument (if necessary) and then reward the effort.
No TV/Netflix etc.
You can’t do good revision with the TV etc. on during the revision session.
No phone.
You can’t do good revision with the constant interruption from phones. Get them to leave it in another
room.
Music?
Choosing music carefully will help. If they are bopping/singing along they’re distracted.
Self-discipline with screens
It’s very easy to get distracted when on a tablet or laptop for revision. Remind them to keep the focus/
Comparisons
Comparing what/how they are doing to friends, siblings, ourselves, the neighbour’s kids is not helpful.
Good sleep
After studying they will need a little downtime and relax before going to sleep. Sleep times should still be
sensible. Keep checking on their sleep patterns and help them where necessary.
Exam stress:
Some children have no issues with exam anxiety at all. Others find it harder to handle the pressure. Some will speak
to family or teachers about it and some will not discuss it at all. Annie Head, the school’s counsellor, will lead an
assembly with all students and Annie has put a presentation on the Year 11 part of the school website for parents.
Here are a few tips.
Listen and let them know you are there. They might talk directly about exam or they might not.
Expect a change in behaviour/mood. This may not happen but it is best to be prepared.
Help with organisation/planning. Help them with a sensible plan and help them get plans back on track if
needed.
Reduce their other time pressures. Let them off a few chores!
Keep positive Keep building up their self-esteem.
Let school know Let Mr Feely, Mr Reid and their form tutor know. There are often things we can do in
school to help. If it is a subject matter please contact the teacher and/or Head of Department. (The list of
HoDs is on every email Mr Reid sends.)Notes
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