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Year 10

GCSE

Subject

Guide

2

Subjects

Art & Design 3

Computing 4

Drama 5-6

English Language & English Literature 7

Food Technology 8

Geography 9

History 10

Mathematics 11

Media 12

Modern Languages: French or Spanish 13

Music 14

Physical Education 15

Religious Education 16

Combined Science 17

Contacts 18

1-9 GCSE Grade Guide 19

Year 11 Calendar Overview 20

Contents

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Art & Design Exam Board

AQA GCSE Art and Design Fine Art

Assessment & Assessment Dates

Students will be set a project to be completed by their return from the Autumn half term break. The work

will act as the starting point for their mock GCSE and will count towards their GCSE coursework portfolio

grade.

A two day, 10 hour mock exam will be sat just before the Christmas break (date to be confirmed).

A two day, 10 hour end of year exam will take place in May (date to be confirmed). Students will be given

an exam title to choose from in January 2018.

Mr Jarvie will assess all work, which will then checked by an external moderator.

Websites & additional learning resources

Students should use an A3 sketchbook to record their development work.

The AQA Art and Design Student Handbook contains comprehensive coverage and

guidance of the four Assessment Objectives. Copies will be available at school for

students to use or can be purchased here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AQA-GCSE-Art-Design-Handbook/dp/1408503204

BBC Bitesize is a revision resource that offers tips, videos and advice:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art/

Student Art Guide has lots of tips and exemplar work to show

students what they can aspire to do:

http://www.studentartguide.com/

The TATE websites have excellent resources

and information on artists:

http://www.tate.org.uk/

Course Content

Students are graded on their coursework, a portfolio of work that indicates their skill, talent and

knowledge, and an externally set task that is set in the January of year 11. Students are required to

produce preparation work and a final outcome which will be completed during the two day final exam in

May.

There are four Assessment Objectives: Develop, Refine, Record and Present. Each AO is worth 20 marks,

giving a total of 80 marks that may be awarded. The assessment objectives are used to grade the

coursework and externally set task separately. Coursework (portfolio of work) is worth 60% of a student’s

final grade. The externally set task (exam) is worth 40%.

Students are presently refining their portfolios, a mock exam project will be issued before the end of

Autumn term 1 with preparation work for the exam commencing upon their return from the half term

break. The deadline for this work will be at the end of Autumn term 2.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

1. Stay on top of your work. Complete tasks quickly when they are set and don’t allow yourself to fall behind.

2. Do more than is asked. It is better to have a lot of work and only submit the best, than have too little and no

choice.

3. Use variety in your work. Try to experiment with lots of different types of media, materials and techniques.

4. Learn from your mistakes. This is a very important element in the course. Every experience is worthwhile in art

and design. Your preparation work needs to act as a narrative that illustrates the development of your ideas

through to a conclusion. Without acknowledging our mistakes there will be gaps in your work that will

make following that journey you have been on incomplete and lacking in breadth.

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Computing Exam Board

OCR GCSE in Computing

The two units of the course will be assessed through one examination in May 2019 and one controlled as-

sessments detailed for each unit below:

A451: 1hr 30 min exam worth 80%of final grade (no calculators allowed)

A453: Controlled assessment—worth 20% of final grade.

Course Content

The OCR GCSE in Computing comprises of three units.

A451 is a written paper with questions including a mixture of short and long answer questions,

some of which will require candidates to write program code. Students will explore the fundamentals of

computer systems which comprises hardware and software.

A453 is a controlled assessment—Programming Project and is due for submission early in 2018.


www.ocr.org.uk

OCR GCSE Computing Revision Booklet published by Hodder Education

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Drama Exam Board

AQA GCSE Drama

Assessment Components

Component 1: Understanding drama

This component is a written exam in which students are assessed on their knowledge and understanding

of how drama and theatre is developed and performed (AO3), including in connection to a set play and on

their ability to analyse and evaluate the live theatre work of others (AO4).

The paper constitutes 40% of the GCSE. Students have 1 hour and 45 minutes to answer the paper.

Component 2: Devising drama

This is a practical component in which students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas

to communicate meaning for theatrical performance (AO1), apply theatrical skills to realise artistic inten-

tions in live performance (AO2) and analyse and evaluate their own work (AO4).

This constitutes 40% of the GCSE.

Component 3: Texts in practice

This component is a practical component in which students are assessed on their ability to apply theatrical

skills to realise artistic intentions in live performance (AO2).

This constitutes 20% of the GCSE.

Course Content

Component 1:

The paper is divided into three compulsory sections:

Section A: Theatre roles and terminology

In Section A students answer four multiple-choice questions on professional theatre maker roles and/or

terminology. Section A is marked out of 4.

Section B: Study of set text

In Section B students answer short and extended questions on their set play, Blood Brothers. Students are

expected to know and understand the characteristics and context of the whole play they have studied.

One extract from each set play is printed in the question paper. Students answer questions relating to that

extract, referring to the whole play as appropriate to the demands of the question. All students must be

prepared to answer questions from the perspective of a performer. The exam will include one compulsory

short answer question for all students linking design and context and/or theatrical conventions. Students

don't need to have gained practical experience of design to answer this question. One part of

Section B will offer students the choice of answering as either a performer or designer

(lighting, sound, set, costume, puppets).

Section B is marked out of 44.

Students must not answer Section B and Section C of the exam on

the same play i.e. the live production seen cannot be their

set play.

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Drama Course Content Continued...

Section C: Live theatre production

In Section C students answer one question (from a choice) on the work of theatre makers in a single live

production. Students must have experienced live production as an audience member as part of their course.

They should be able to discuss a variety of aspects of one production giving a personal analysis and

evaluation of the theatrical elements and how successfully meaning was communicated to the audience.

Students are assessed on their knowledge and understanding of the subject content detailed in Knowledge

and understanding as well as their analytical and evaluative skills.

Section C is marked out of 32.

Students must not answer Section B and Section C of the exam on the same play ie the live production seen

cannot be their set play.

Component 2: Devising drama

This is a practical component in which students are assessed on their ability to create and develop ideas to

communicate meaning for theatrical performance (AO1), apply theatrical skills to realise artistic intentions in

live performance (AO2) and analyse and evaluate their own work (AO4). It is marked by teachers and

moderated by AQA.

For this component students are required to complete the following two assessment tasks:

produce an individual Devising log documenting the devising process

contribute to a final devised duologue or group performance.

The Devising log is marked out of 60.

Each student's contribution to the final devised performance is marked out of 20.

Component 3: Texts in practice

This component is a practical component in which students are assessed on their ability to apply theatrical

skills to realise artistic intentions in live performance (AO2).

Component 3 constitutes 20% of the GCSE. It is marked by AQA.

For this component students must complete two assessment tasks:

study and present a key extract (monologue, duologue or group performance)

study and present a second key extract (monologue, duologue or group performance) from the same play.

Each student's contribution to each key extract performance is marked out of 20.


Students can purchase AQA Drama and other supporting material will be provided to

underpin their knowledge and understanding and confident use of the language

of theatre.

The AQA website has some useful information.

BBC Bitesize Drama

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/drama/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/drama/

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English Language and English Literature English Language and English Literature

Exam Board

Students follow the AQA specification for both GCSE Literature and GCSE English Language.

This means that all students receive two GCSE qualifications in English based on the new 1-9 grading

system (9 being the highest a student can achieve).


For both English language and literature the courses are now based 100% on terminal exams. For both

qualifications there are two examinations with the following weightings:

Language: Paper 1= 50% of the total examination grade

Paper 2 = 50% of the total examination grade

Note: Speaking and listening is now a separate certificate which will be completed throughout the

academic year

Literature: Paper 1: 40% of the total examination grade

Paper 2: 60% of the total examination grade

Course Content

What will I be studying in English Language and English Literature?

Speaking and listening skills: presenting to an audience, developing discussion skills.

Understanding spoken and written texts and writing creatively.

Reading and writing non-fiction texts.

Exploring poetry and how to compare two pieces.

The study of modern prose and drama.

Analysing how language and structure can create meaning

Developing exam technique and skills

A Shakespeare play and texts from the English literary heritage.


Further information, including sample examination papers, can be obtained from:

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-literature-8702

Revision websites:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEp3SR3KaDzg8jSe

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Food Technology Exam Board

AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition.


Students must complete 2 Non Exam Assessments (NEA). NEA 1 is worth 15% of the overall GCSE

grade, NEA 2 is worth 35%. Both NEA’s cannot be completed until year 11. On the 1st September NEA 1

Food Investigation task is given. This needs to be completed by the October half term. On the 1st

November NEA 2 task is released by AQA and needs to be completed by March.

Students will also need to sit a 1 hour 45 minute written paper which is worth 50% of the overall GCSE

grade. This is made up of multiple choice, structured and free response questions.

To help students prepare for the exam, exam style questions are set as homework.

As well as a weekly intervention session after school for all students, there will be targeted students who

will require extra sessions to secure level 4 or above grade.

Course Content

The course is made up of 3 units: NEAs 50%, written exam 50%

NEA 1 is worth 30 marks and consist of a set task given by AQA. Students will need to complete research,

3 investigations and an analysis and evaluation. This must be between 1500 and 2000 words and should

take no more than 10 hours. All work will need to be referenced.

NEA 2 is worth 70 marks and consists of a set task given by AQA. Students will need to again research

the given task, show technical skills in a practical way and from this they need to develop their initial skills

and produce 3 dishes linked to the set task in a 3 hour practical exam. Photographic evidence will need to

be shown in students work. Their final products will then be analysed and evaluated. NEA 2 should take

no more than 20 hours to complete.

Exam Unit - 1 hour 45 minutes written exam. The exam is made up of 20 multiple choice questions

followed by either data, structured or free response questions. These are based around nutritional needs,

nutrients, heat transference, functional and chemical properties of food, contamination, food safety,

sensory evaluation, British and International cusine, processing and production and environmental issues.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

1. Revision must be constant throughout the year and not just prior to exams. Set aside and hour a week to

revise the content you have been learning in lessons

2. High quality NEAs, aim to gain the maximum amount of marks for this as it is worth 50% of the overall GCSE

grade.

3. Complete as many past paper questions as possible to ensure you can answer all types of question.

4. Attend intervention session held after school.


CGP GCSE D & T Food Preparation and Nutrition AQA Specification Revision booklet—excellent revision

booklet, broken down into all of the key areas. Shows exam style questions—

linked to AQA. Can be obtained from

Food department.

Digital work book can be seen at:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/foodtechnology

Students have been given the password for the digital

book: www.illuminate.digital/aqafood

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Geography Exam Board

AQA A Specification


All examinations are at the end of year 11.

Students need to undertake two fieldwork enquiries which must include the collection of primary data,

collected as part of a fieldwork exercise. Completed by Autumn 1 of year 11.

Mock exams (human and physical) will take place throughout Year 11.

Course Content

Paper 1 Living with the Physical environment:

Challenge of natural hazards, (tectonic, weather & climate

change)

The living world (ecosystems, tropical rainforests, cold

environments)

Physical landscapes in the UK (UK physical landscapes,

coastal landscapes in the UK & river landscapes in the UK)

Geographical skills

Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes, 88 marks (including 3 marks for

spelling, punctuation, grammar and specialist terminology (SPaG).

35 % of GCSE

Paper 2 Challenges in the Human environment:

Urban issues and challenges

The changing economic world

The challenge of resource management (Resource

Management & Food).

Geographical skills

Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes, 88 marks (including 3 marks for SPaG)

35 % of GCSE

Paper 3 Geographical applications:

Issue evaluation

Fieldwork

Geographical skills

Written exam: 1 hour 15 minutes, 76 marks (including 6 marks for SPaG)

30 % of GCSE

Pre-release resources booklet made available 12 weeks before Paper 3 exam


Students will be able to purchase revision guides from the Academy.

BBC Bitesize—Good recap and quizzes for students to practise their

knowledge www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/gcse/geography

S-Cool—Good website but not ordered by Specification so

check content before using www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/

geography

Revision guides and workbooks

1. Green revision Guide - CGP. Geography

AQA (All students need this). OR

2. New for this year revision and workbook all

in one place .Highly recommended

(available to purchase from the school via

parentpay).

3. Geography - revision guide—Pearson.

4. Geography - work book—Pearson.

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History Exam Board—Eduqas


An end of year examination will be held in June 2018.

It will be one 2 hour paper consisting of The USA 1929-2000 (45 minutes) & Changes in Crime & Punish-

ment (1 hour 15 minutes).

Students will sit two 2 hour exams at the end of Year 11 in June 2019.

Paper (Component)1: Elizabeth I & Germany 1919-1939

Paper 2: USA 1929-2000 & Changes in Crime & Punishment

Course Content

The course is made up of 4 units each worth 25%:

Component 1: Studies in Depth 2 x 1 hour Paper

Component 2: Studies in Breadth 1 x 45min Paper (USA) 1 x 1hr 15 min (Crime & Punishment)

Thematic Study: Crime & Punishment c.500-to the present day Studied in Year 10

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

1. Revision must be constant throughout the year and not just prior to exams. Set aside and hour a

week to revise the content you have been learning in lessons.

2. Complete all homework set—homework will not only help you recap key knowledge but also learn

the skills necessary to access the higher marks in the examinations.

3. Practise writing answers to questions worth 5 marks or above

•British Study in Depth: The Elizabethan Age, 1558-1603 To be studied in Year 10

•Non-British Study in Depth: Germany in Transition, 1919-1939 To study in Year 11

•Period Study: The Development of the USA, 1929-2000- Studied in Year 9


A revision guides will be available to purchase via the school when it has been

published (January 2018)

BBC Bitesize—Good recap for students to review their knowledge

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/tch_wjec/

Both good for USA & Germany.

The department has and will provide additional support

material for all units.

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Mathematics Exam Board

All students will follow the Edexcel GCSE linear syllabus.


Assessment will be by differentiated papers as follows:- FOUNDATION TIER 1 — 5

HIGHER TIER 4 — 9

Examination

Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) Foundation Tier 1 hour 30 minutes 24 May 2018

(Non-Calculator) Higher Tier 1 hour 30 minutes 24 May 2018

Paper 2 (Calculator) Foundation Tier 1 hour 30 minutes 7 June 2018

(Calculator) Higher Tier 1 hour 30 minutes 7 June 2018

Paper 3 (Calculator) Foundation Tier 1 hour 30 minutes 12 June 2018

(Calculator) Higher Tier 1 hour 30 minutes 12 June 2018

Course Content

The course covers aspects of number, Algebra, Geometry, Shape and Data handling.

It consists of three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers each has a total of 80 marks.


Edexcel revision guides and workbooks are available from the Mathematics Department at school

for a cost of £2.50 each. There are separate guides for Foundation and Higher.

Suggested websites:

www.mymaths.co.uk; www.bitesize.co.uk/maths/gcse

www.mangahigh.com

www.mathswebsite.com

www.examsolutions.net

www.themathsteacher.com

www.mathsgenie.co.uk

www.corbettmaths.com

Other essential EQUIPMENT

Scientific calculator, compass and protractor.

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Media Studies Exam Board

Eduqas GCSE in Media Studies

The three units of the course will be assessed through two written examinations in May 2017 and one

controlled assessment :

Component 1 (40%): Exploring the media

Exploring Industries and Audiences

Component 2: (30%) Television

Music

Component 3: (30%) Creating a website to promote a music artist

Course Content

The Eduqas GCSE in Media Studies is comprised of two exam units and one piece of coursework

Component 1:

A- Exploring media language and representation in relation to two print media forms.

B– Exploring media industries and audiences in relation to a variety of media forms (film, TV, ra-

dio, newspaper and games)

Component 2:

This component assesses all areas of the theoretical framework and contexts of the me-

dia in relation to television and music

A– Television

B– Music


http://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/media-studies/gcse/eduqas-

gcse-media-studies-spec-from-2017-eng.pdf?language_id=1

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Modern Languages: French and Spanish

Exam Board

AQA GCSE FRENCH 8658 and SPANISH 8698


The GCSE French and Spanish courses test the following four skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking and

Writing. Pupils will sit examinations at the end of Year 11 in all four skills and these are weighted as fol-

lows:

Listening (25%) Reading (25%) Speaking (25%) and Writing (25%).

Pupils must take all four question papers at the same tier—either Foundation or Higher.

Course Content

The course covers a broad range of topics which are taught through three themes:-

1. Identity and Culture

2. Local, national, international and global areas of interest

3. Current and future study and employment

Students will practise all four skills through class work and homework activities throughout the course.

Students will also prepare further for their exams by learning vocabulary from a booklet provided and by

practising past papers and sample examination questions.

How can I support my child?

Provide a French/Spanish dictionary.

Encourage them to revise little and often and to make revision cards and other aids.

Encourage them to listen to French/Spanish music/radio/podcasts etc.

Encourage them to practise exam style tasks using the websites below.

Ensure all homework is completed thoroughly and to the best of the student’s ability.


Purchase a revision guide and dictionary.

www.aqa.org.uk - Specification 8658(French) / 8698(Spanish)

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/bitesize

www.worldreference.com (on-line dictionary)

www.quizlet.com

www.targetlanguage.co.uk

www.languagesonline.org.uk

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Music Exam Board

OCR GCSE Music

Course Content

Area of Study 1: My Music

Students will complete the following pieces of controlled assessment:

Solo Performance on a instrument of their choice. Written evaluation of performance Composition for their own instrument

Area of Study 2: The Concerto Through Time

Students will study The Concerto and its development from 1650 to 1910 through:

The Baroque Solo Concerto

The Baroque Concerto Grosso

The Classical Concerto

The Romantic Concerto

Area of Study 3: Rhythms of the World

Students will learn the traditional rhythmic roots from four geographical regions of the world:

India and the Punjab Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East

Africa Central and South America

Students will study and develop and understanding of the characteristic rhythmic features

from the above regions.

Area of Study 4: Film Music.

Students will study a range of music used for films, including music composed specifically for

a film, music from Western films and soundtracks for video games.

Area of Study 5: Conventions of Pop

Students will study a range of popular music from the 1950s to the present day

Students will learn the music features of various styles of descriptive music and

film music in preparation for the listening exam.


Unit 1: My Instrument. 30%

One solo performance, an evaluation of performance. By December 2017

Composition for your instrument/voice. By December 2017

Unit 2: Shared Music. 30%

One group performance. By December 2017

Composition for 2 or more instruments to an OCR set brief . By December 2017

Unit 3: Listening and appraising Exam 40%

90 minute exam in which students listen and answer questions based on different styles of music studied

throughout the year.


All the styles of music have examples on YouTube to listen to.

OCR GCSE Music Student Book published by Pearson—

has detailed notes on each style of music covered.

BBC Bite size website.—KS4 Music.

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Accredited PE Exam Board

OCR GCSE (1-9) J587 Physical Education.


Examination

Component 1 (16th May AM) - Physical Factors Affecting Performance. 60 Marks, 30%

(1 hour Paper)

Anatomy and Physiology

Physical Training

Component 2 (18th May PM) - Socio-cultural issues and Sports Psychology. 60 Marks, 30%.

(1 hour Paper)

Sports Psychology

Socio-cultural influences

Health, Fitness and Wellbeing

Performance with Physical Education - Non Exam Assessment (NEA)-

1/ Performance practical in three activities, equally weighted at 20 marks each.

2/ Analysing and Evaluating Performance )AEP)

Externally Moderated in April/May 2018.

Course Content

Physical Education is learned about through a range of different contexts and the impact it has on both ours and

other’s everyday lives. You will learn the reasons why we do things, why some people out perform others, mentally and physically. You will also delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of drugs and also gain an understanding of the consequences of inactivity and poor diet.

Topics of Study include the following for the Theory;-

1.1a - The Structure & Function of the Skeletal System

1.1b - The Structure & Function of the Muscular System

1.1c - Movement Analysis

1.1d - Cardiovascular & Respiratory System

1.1e - Effects of the Exercise on the body

1.2a - Components of Fitness

1.2b - Applying the Principles of Training

1.2c - Preventing Injury in Physical activity & training

2.1a - Engagement Patterns

2.1b - Commercialisation of Physical activity and sport

2.1c - Ethical & Socio-cultural issues in sport

2.2 - Sports Psychology


There are interactive resources that can be found on the link

below that will aid revision on all the topics of the theory. https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-physical-education-j587-from-2016/delivery-guide/

The OCR GCSE (9-1) PE Second Edition Exercise book can be

purchased online at he link below and would be a useful

resource to any students studying the GCSE PE course.

https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/Product/9781471851728

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Religious Education Exam Board

WJEC/ Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies Full Course (Route A)


There are no Controlled Assessments or coursework requirements for this course. The assessment will be

three external papers sat at the end of Year 11

A mock assessment will take place every six weeks in the classroom.

Course Content

Component 1 comprises of four units. Written examination 2 hours (50% of qualification)

1. Relationships—Marriage, divorce, cohabitation, adultery, contraception, sex, family and love.

2. Life and Death—Funerals, life after death, abortion and euthanasia.

3. Good and Evil—Sin, Suffering, forgiveness, free will, conscience, justice and morality .

4. Human Rights- Extremism, censorship, discrimination, prejudice and secular .

Component 2—Study of Christianity. Written examination 1 hour (25% of qualification)

Students will study the beliefs, teachings and the practices of Christianity. This component will be as-

sessed by compulsory questions focussing on knowledge, understanding and evaluation of the subject

content.

Component 3—Study of a world faith (Islam). Written examination 1 hour (25% of qualification)

Students will study the beliefs, teachings and the practices of Islam. This component will be assessed by

compulsory questions focussing on knowledge, understanding and evaluation of the subject content.


There is a comprehensive list of resources and samples sample papers regularly posted on the website

“Show my homework”. If you attempt past papers aim to get feedback from your teacher on how to

improve.

If you use books and websites independently ensure you cover Islam and Christianity on only

the components listed above.

Reading a quality newspaper and watching the news and current affairs programmes

are also an invaluable learning resource.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/rs/

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Combined Science Exam Board

Edexcel GCSE Science


Combined Science is worth 2 GCSEs. The GCSE is assessed with 2 Biology, 2 Chemistry and 2 Physics

papers. each worth 60 marks and lasting 1hr 10min.

By the end of year 10, students will have studied the entire Combined Science course. They will then sit

mock exams and the results of these exams will give a strong indication as to whether or not they should

learn the extra content for Separate Science or focus on achieving higher grades in combined. Further-

more, these mocks will inform decisions in year 11 for tier entries.

Course Content

The course is made up of 6 exams each worth 16.7%:

Biology paper 1: Key concepts in biology, Cells and control, Genetics, Natural selection and ge-

netic medication, Health, disease and the development of medicines

Biology 2: Key concepts in biology, Plant structures and their functions, Animal coordination,

control and homeostasis, Exchange and transport in animals, Ecosystems and material cycles

Chemistry 1: Key concepts in chemistry, States of matter and mixtures, Chemical changes,

Extracting metals and equilibria

Chemistry 2: Key concepts in chemistry, groups in the periodic table, rates of reaction and energy

changes, fuels and earth science

Physics 1: Key concepts in physics, Motion and forces, Conservation of energy, Waves, Light and

the EM spectrum, Radioactivity

Physics 2: Key concepts in physics, Forces doing work, Forces and their effects, Electricity and

circuits, Magnetism and the motor effect, Electromagnetic induction, Particle model, Forces and matter ,

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

1. Revision must be constant throughout the year and not just prior to exams. Set aside 2 hours a

week to revise the content you have been learning in lesson.

2. Complete all homework set—homework will not only help you recap key knowledge but also learn

the skills necessary on the new exam papers.

3. Practise writing answers to 6 mark questions—this is usually what stops students from achieving

their very best.

4. Attend intervention session held after school.

5. Attend weekly seminars at lunchtime.

6. Complete as many past paper questions as possible to ensure you can answer all types of question.


Students will be able to purchase revision guides from the Academy in September

for a small fee (much less than they can be purchased for in book shops)

BBC Bitesize—Good recap and quizzes for students to practise their knowledge

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zrkw2hv

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Contacts

Mr J Cheshire

Year 10 Family Leader

[email protected]

Mr M Pelling

Deputy Principal

[email protected]

Ms G Elvin SENCO

[email protected]

Ms V Chapman

Year 10 Mentor and Teacher of PE

[email protected]

Ms G Halpin

Year 10 Mentor and Head of Media

[email protected]

Ms C Killeen Year 10 Mentor and Head of Drama

[email protected]

Mr P McAllen Year 10 Mentor and Head of History

philip.mcallen@@oasiscoulsdon.org

Ms D Nel Year 10 Mentor and Teacher of English

[email protected]

Mr J O’Shea

Year 10 Mentor and Teacher of English

[email protected]

Mrs M Saarany

Year 10 Mentor and Teacher of Science

[email protected]

Ms J Verelst Year 10 Mentor—O-Zone

[email protected]

Mr B Hodges

Head of English

[email protected]

Ms Thompson

Head of Maths

[email protected]

Mr van Gelder

Head of Science

[email protected]

Mrs Gallagher Well-being Coordinator

[email protected]

Mrs Millard Attendance Officer

[email protected]

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1-9 GCSE Guide

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Year 10 Calendar Overview Year 10 Study Club: Everyday (3pm – 4pm) – Library on Second Floor

Here there will be discussion sessions, help and support with homework / coursework.

Term Key Dates & Tasks

Autumn 1

Year 10 information evening 28th September 5.00-6.00pm

College Open Evenings

Autumn 2 Year 10 Parents’ evening: 16th November

Careers Convention w/c 27.11.17

Spring 1

Intervention during half term for selected students

Spring 2

Intervention during Easter for selected students including Year 10 Parents’ evening: 24th April 2018

Summer 1

Summer 2 Mock exams begin 4th June 2018 Work Experience: week beginning 16th July 2018

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