REVISION RESOURCES

Number of Exams: 2

Length of exams: 1 hour 45 mins each

Structure of exams

• Section A - reading (1 hour)

• Section B - writing (45 mins)

Exam Board Website

Past Papers

What equipment will I need?

Black pen plus a spare

Highlighter

What topics do I need to revise?

Be Prepared - English Language Paper 1 PLC

Be Prepared - English Language Paper 2 PLC

Tips and advice for success:

• Engage in lessons, completing all classwork to the best of your ability

• Complete all revision and homework as directed by your teacher

• Read fiction texts widely to see how writers convey their ideas, including 19th century fiction

• Read non-fiction texts including newpaper and magazine articles, websites, reviews and editorials.

• Use the ‘Be Prepared’ documents, including the PLCs (Personal Learning Checklists)

• Use the GCSE English Google Classroom for revision resources and past papers

• Complete past papers and ask your teacher to mark them

• Read and revise the notes you made in your exercise books

• Use revision guides and workbooks if you have them (we recommend CGP)

• Attend additional revision sessions

• Use FREE online revision resources (see websites below)

• Remain positive and ask for help if needed

• Read, read, READ!

Suggested Websites

• https://classroom.google.com/c/NjU1MDAxNDgxOTUw

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

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM2vdqz-7e4HAuzhpFuRY8w

• https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/past-papers/gcse-english-language/

Useful Documents

Number of Exams: 2

Length of exams: 1 hour 45 mins & 2 hours 15 mins

Structure of exams

• Literature Paper 1:

  • Section A - Macbeth

  • Section B - A Christmas Carol

• Literature Paper 2:

  • Section A - An Inspector Calls

  • Section B - Power and Conflict poetry

  • Section C - Unseen poetry

What equipment will I need?

Black pen plus a spare

Highlighter

What topics do I need to revise?

Be Prepared - English Literature Paper 1 PLC

Be Prepared - English Literature Paper 2 PLC

Tips and advice for success:

• Read and re-read the set texts, and/or listen to audiobooks:  you need a strong, flexible knowledge of each text

• Memorise a bank of key quotations from each text

• Create mindmaps of texts, including themes, characters, methods and context

• Watch stage, film or TV versions of the set texts

• Engage in lessons, completing all classwork to the best of your ability

• Complete all revision and homework as directed by your teacher

• Use the ‘Be Prepared’ documents, including the PLCs (Personal Learning Checklists)

• Use the GCSE English Google Classroom for revision resources and past papers

• Complete past papers and ask your teacher to mark them

• Read and revise the notes you made in your exercise books

• Use revision guides and workbooks if you have them (we recommend CGP)

• Attend additional revision sessions

• Use FREE online revision resources (see websites below)

• Remain positive and ask for help if needed

• Practise mind-mapping quotations - which questions could they link to and what can you say about the methods used?

• Read the texts with family and/or friends, and discuss themes, plot, characterisation and message as well as enjoyment

• Remain positive and ask for help if needed

Suggested Websites

• https://classroom.google.com/c/NjU1MDAxNDgxOTUw

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

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM2vdqz-7e4HAuzhpFuRY8w

• https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/english-revision/gcse-aqa/

Number of Exams: 3

Length of exams: 90 minutes per paper

Structure of exams

• 1 x non calculator

• 2 x calculator

What equipment will I need?

Black pen, pencil, 30cm ruler, eraser, sharpener, compass, protractor, calculator, highlighter

What topics do I need to revise?

Foundation

Higher

Knowledge organisers

Higher Revision

Foundation Revision

Tips and advice for success:

• Take your time on the paper, read all questions carefully twice.

• Use a highlighter to highlight key parts to a question.

• Go through your paper at the end to check for mistakes.

• Leave a question you are finding difficult and go back to it later.

• Make sure you show all your workings, including on the calculator papers.

• Count the number of marks available for each question and ensure you show the same number of working out steps.

• Show units if required.

• Come to maths revision for help with topics you are finding difficult.

• Use your exam question folder to practise questions 

• Use the MET site - Link on Year 11 Google Classroom

• Websites such as OnMaths, Maths Genie, Mathswatch and CorbettMaths have lots of past exam papers

• GCSE Maths Revision Google Classroom

• Practice past papers - Work through weekly past papers

• Know your calculator!

• Use your revision cards

Suggested Websites

• Maths Genie

• Corbett Maths

• MET Site

• Mathswatch

Number of Exams: 6

Length of exam: 1 hour 45 mins

Structure of exams

• A mixture of multiple choice, short answers and extended answer questions.

• 15 % of the marks for each paper focus on the required practicals

• On average, 10% of the Biology Papers, 20% of the Chemistry papers and 30% of the Physics papers focus on Maths skills

What equipment will I need?

Blank Pen, Pencil, Ruler, Scientific Calculator

What topics do I need to revise?

Biology Separates PLC

Chemistry Separates PLC

Physics Separates PLC

Tips and advice for success:

• For multiple-choice questions, make sure you always put an answer, even if it is a guess. It is better to guess than leave a blank space.

• For extended questions, make sure that you have read the question carefully. Once you understand what you are being asked, make a shortlist of what you might mention in your answer such as a list of keywords.  Order these logically and then write your answer.. Proof read your answer afterwards.

• Do not rewrite the question as an introduction to your answer

• Show the working for all calculations as this gets you more marks, especially if you make a small error.

• You can write extended questions in bullet points to help you focus your answers

• Follow the command word for each question, for example if it is ‘explain’ then you must give a reason not just describe what is happening. 

• Use a pencil for graphs and diagrams - ignore the instruction on the front about only using a black pen.

• Lines of best fit are as close to the x as possible.  Maybe missing one anomaly data point.  This will be a straight line or a curve.  It does not have to go through the origin like in Maths - but may do.

Suggested Websites

• Seneca learning 

• BBC Bitesize Science

• FreeSciencelessons - Youtube videos

• https://cognitoedu.org/home

• https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/biology-revision/gcse-aqa/

• https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/chemistry-revision/gcse-aqa/

• https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/physics-revision/gcse-aqa/

Number of Exams: 6

Length of exam: 1 hour 15 mins

Structure of exams

• A mixture of multiple choice, short answers and extended answer questions.

• 15 % of the marks for each paper focus on the required practicals

• On average, 10% of the Biology Papers, 20% of the Chemistry papers and 30% of the Physics papers focus on Maths skills

What equipment will I need?

Black Pen, Pencil, Ruler, Rubber, Scientific Calculator

What topics do I need to revise?

Biology Combined PLC

Chemistry Combined PLC

Physics Combined PLC

Tips and advice for success:

• For multiple-choice questions, make sure you always put an answer, even if it is a guess. It is better to guess than leave a blank space.

• For extended questions, make sure that you have read the question carefully. Once you understand what you are being asked, make a shortlist of what you might mention in your answer such as a list of keywords.  Order these logically and then write your answer.. Proof read your answer afterwards.

• Do not rewrite the question as an introduction to your answer

• Show the working for all calculations as this gets you more marks, especially if you make a small error.

• You can write extended questions in bullet points to help you focus your answers

• Follow the command word for each question, for example if it is ‘explain’ then you must give a reason not just describe what is happening. 

• Use a pencil for graphs and diagrams - ignore the instruction on the front about only using a black pen.

• Lines of best fit are as close to the x as possible.  Maybe missing one anomaly data point.  This will be a straight line or a curve.  It does not have to go through the origin like in Maths - but may do.

Suggested Websites

• Seneca learning 

• BBC Bitesize Science

• FreeSciencelessons - Youtube videos

• https://cognitoedu.org/home

• https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/biology-revision/gcse-aqa/

• https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/chemistry-revision/gcse-aqa/

• https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/physics-revision/gcse-aqa/

Number of Exams: 1 

Length of exam:  10 hours over two days

Structure of exams

• Exam board Edexcel AD01/02 Art & Design Unendorsed.

• Exam paper given out in January of Year 11 which indicates a theme to investigate.

• Students have 12 preparatory weeks in which to conduct research, investigations, experimentations to lead to an idea for the final outcome to be completed in the final exam.

• Five hours each day in either AR1 or AR2.

• At the end of the exam students should have completed a final piece to conclude the ESA unit and all work for the ESA unit including all preparatory work (sketchbook) is handed in.

What equipment will I need?

• Students will need their  sketchbooks with all preparatory work in place ready to create the final piece.

• General  equipment provided by the art department.

• Students must provide any specific material they need for the final pieces  such as canvases etc.

What topics do I need to revise?

• See notes below for independent work that will help preparing for the exam revision needed for Art exam 

Tips and advice for success:

• Leading up to the exam, students should be setting weekly targets alongside teacher-led ones  to ensure progress remains consistent and that all preparatory tasks have been completed in order to fully demonstrate each assessment objective.

• Be prepared for the exam by giving plenty of time for trialing ideas and using a range of materials so you will be confident that your final outcome truly reflects your best ability

• Ensure you continue to refer to the Edexcel Exemplar Library to check standards of work are inline with target levels

• Be mindful of the four marking objectives and ensure these are fully demonstrated throughout the ESA unit. 

Suggested Websites

• Student Art Guide

• Edexcel subject page

• BBC Bitesize Art GCSE

• YouTube Art GCSE Portfolio Examples

• Pinterest

Number of Exams: 2

Length of exams:  1hr 45mins

Structure of exam

• Section A - short questions [1-4 marks] 

• Section B - case study 1 with longer questions [2-9 marks] and calculation task

• Section C - case study 2 with longer questions [2-12 marks] and calculation task

What equipment will I need?

Black pen, Calculator

What topics do I need to revise?

PLC

Knowledge Organisers

Tips and advice for success:

1. Start with Section A, these short questions serve as a warm up.

2. Ensure every ‘explain’ question contains a connective [which may…] to develop the point.

3. Ensure you read the case studies carefully, using a highlighter pen to draw out key facts. 

4. Apply facts from the case studies [they contain major clues as to the answers].

5. Do not ‘make things up’ - if it’s not mentioned in the case study it’s not true. 

6. Learn and practice the required structure for the 6, 9 and 12 mark questions - it’s vitally important. 

7. Use a calculator for all maths tasks and show your workings [however sure you are].  

Suggested Websites

• Business Revision

• BBC Bitesize - AQA Business

• Tutor2U

• AQA Past Papers

• BizConSesh - Unit 1

• BizConSesh - Unit 2

• BizConSesh - Unit 3

• BizConSesh - Unit 4

• BizConSesh - Unit 5

• BizConSesh - Unit 6

• Perfecting Exam Technique

Number of Exams: 1

Length of exams:  75 mins

Structure of exam

• Health and well-being for child development

• A mixture of short and long answer questions

What equipment will I need?

Black pen

What topics do I need to revise?

Child Development PLC

Tips and advice for success:

Revise properly at home. Don’t just read through your notes, be creative and make revision cards or mind maps. Any topic you are not sure about comes to the drop in sessions every Friday after school.

Suggested Websites

• Quizlet

Number of Exams: 2

Length of exams:  90 mins

Structure of exams:

Paper 1: Computer Systems

This exam will test your understanding of computer systems. It includes a mix of short and medium-answer questions, and an 8-mark extended response question where you'll need to provide detailed, reasoned arguments.

Paper 2: Computational Thinking, Algorithms & Programming

This exam has two sections: Section A which will test your general understanding of component 2 content (50 marks) and Section B which focuses on practical programming skills (30 marks). You’ll need to design, write, test, and refine programs, as well as solve algorithmic problems.

What equipment will I need?

A black pen.  

Calculators are not allowed.

What topics do I need to revise?

GCSE Computer Science Component 1 PLC

GCSE Computer Science Component 2 PLC

GCSE Computer Science Revision Plan 2025

Tips and advice for success:

Before the exam…

Practice past papers - Work through past papers and sample assessment materials on the OCR website to familiarise yourself with the types of questions and how to structure your answers. This will help you understand what to expect and how to approach different topics.

Use a range of resources - Support your revision with resources like Know It All Ninja, revision guides, and the lesson presentations on Google Classroom. Flashcards, quizzes, and programming challenges can help reinforce key concepts.

Practice without a calculator - You will not have access to a calculator in either exam, so make sure you can confidently perform any calculations. Focus on binary and hexadecimal conversions, memory calculations, and algorithmic problems involving arithmetic operations.

In the exam…

Read the questions carefully and highlight key Information - Take time to fully understand each question before answering. For longer or more complex questions, plan your response to ensure your response is clear and has good structure.

Break down programming questions - Approach programming questions step by step. Understand the requirements before you begin, and work through the problem logically.

Manage your time wisely - Both exams are 1 hour 30 minutes long, so practice answering questions within the time limit.

• Start with the easier questions to gain marks quickly.

• Allocate enough time for longer responses, especially extended writing questions.

• If stuck on a question, move on and return to it later if time allows.

Paper 1: Computer Systems

Understand command words - Be clear on what OCR expects for short and medium-length answers. Always check:

• Have you provided enough detail for full marks?

• Have you addressed each part of the question?

8-Mark extended response - Structure is essential!

• Begin with a clear introduction.

• Develop each point logically with reasoning and examples.

• Avoid listing facts without explanations.

Paper 2: Computational Thinking, Algorithms & Programming

Programming questions - Focus on logical structure and problem-solving rather than minor syntax details. Python is our chosen high level language, so practice writing clear and structured code.

Flowcharts - Use the correct notation and ensure logical sequencing of operations. Mistakes in decision-making or process flow can result in lost marks.

Plan before you code - Always plan your solution in plain English before writing code. This will help you clarify your logic and identify errors before finalising your answer.

Suggested Websites:

• Know It All Ninja Revision & Quizzes

• BBC Bitesize Revision

• Craig & Dave Revision Videos

• Algorithms & Programming Challenges

• OCR Past Papers

Number of Exams: 1

Length of exam: 2 hours 

Structure of exam

• Section A: Core knowledge and design and making theory (questions 1-5) -75 Marks

• Section B: Specialist Technical principles (Timbers) (Questions 6) - 25 Marks

What equipment will I need?

A black pen, calculator, Pencil, Eraser, ruler, 2-3 colouring pencils

What topics do I need to revise?

All topics - see PLC

Specialist technical principles are timbers only!

Tips and advice for success:

• The Paper consists of 15% Maths, this is year 9 level and most focus on ratios, percentages, scale, working out differences and reading graphs. Make sure you have checked your understanding of these key skills.

• Use RAG rating on PLC to help you organise which areas you will need to work on.

• The Exam is 2 hours long, you will need to use all of that time, if you find yourself finishing early, look back at higher mark questions and try to explain your point, or give an opinion on the demonstrated facts.

• Use state, explain, evaluate for 3 mark or above questions. E.G. it is… because… therefore…

• Read questions carefully and look for what they are asking you. A 3 mark question may ask you to give one example, giving 3 will still limit you to 1 mark.

Suggested Websites

• BBC Bitesize

• Eduqas resources

Number of Exams: 1

NEA components: 2

Length of exam/s:  1 hour 30 minutes

Devising (NEA)- Component 1 / 2 - 

• Students have completed their performance and should have completed their portfolio documenting their process from Stimulus to performance.

Presenting and Performing (NEA)- Component 3 / 4 -

• Students have selected their scripts and are currently rehearing for their performance exam on Wednesday 26th March. Student must complete a concept proforma

Structure of exam

• Section A- Set text- Blood Brothers- 8 Questions  (50 marks- 4/4/6/6/6/8/8/8)

Within this section of the exam the students are advised to use 50 minutes (1 mark per minute) as well as have 5 minutes to read the questions/plan answers

• Section B- Live Review- Hamilton (30 marks)- 1 Question

Students are advised to spend 5 minutes reading the question and planning their response and 30 minutes answering the question.

What equipment will I need?

Students should have a minimum of 2 black pens/ 2 pencils/ ruler/ colouring pencils

Come prepared with costume/props/set and music for performances 

What topics do I need to revise?

Year 11 PLC 2024/25- Drama- NEA and EXAM 

Tips and advice for success:

• Use resources - Blood Brothers Booklet (listen to audio)

• Re-watch Live review play

• Complete practice exam questions.

• Attend after school rehearsals and revision sessions

• Learn lines as soon as possible. 

• Request support sessions with Mr Newbury at any point if behind with NEA 

• Ensure your role allows you to showcase your performance skills

Suggested Websites

General (these links can support multiple components of the Drama GCSE course)

• Theatre Roles

• Characteristic of a dramatic work

• Staging

• Stage position

• Physical skills and interpreting a character

• Vocal interpretation of a character

Design elements

• Set design

• Costume design

• Lighting design

• Sound design

Devising

• Responding to a stimulus

• Developing an idea

• Selecting a genre or performance style

• Selecting a practitioner

• Rehearsing for a performance

• Refining a performance

• Interpreting and performing a character

• Designing for productions

• Health and safety considerations

• Creating a portfolio or devising log

Scripted Performances

• Features of a script

• Performing a script

• Designing for a scripted performance

Written Exam 

• How to answer set text exam questions

• Live theatre evaluation

Number of Exams: 4

Length of exams:  

• Listening 35 mins / 45 mins 

• Reading 60 mins / 70 mins 

• Writing  70 mins / 80mins 

• Speaking   12 mins preparation time and then 10 -12 mins  - this exam is on 28 March

Structure of exams

Listening 

• Responding to questions in English, multiple choice, selecting appropriate answers, listening out for details, 

Reading 

• Responding to questions in English (some in Spanish), multiple choice, reading for detail, translation from Spanish into English

Writing F 

• Describe a picture/ write 40-50 words about a theme we have covered, write 80-90 words using different tenses, translation of sentences from English into Spanish

Writing H 

• Write 80-90 words in 3 tenses, write 130-150 words in minimum of 3 tenses, translation of a paragraph from English into Spanish

Speaking 

• Role play scenario, picture based scenario, presentation and conversation questions

What equipment will I need?

Black pen

What topics do I need to revise?

French GCSE Foundation Exam PLC

French GCSE Higher Exam PLC

Tips and advice for success:

• Go back through the Speaking Booklet sentence builder lists and make sure you are revising and improving your answers to the Questions on each topic, which you can keep handing in to be checked. They should be well constructed if you have used the sentence builders and classwork examples.

• Whichever website or App you are using (Duolingo / Memrise / languagesonline.org.uk / Quizlet…) be sure to keep checking off on the list you were given of the AQA 9-1 2025 exam content and also try to look at each section x 3 spread out over at least a week - better if it is about a fortnight e.g. days 1, 4 and 10 to give your memory a chance to store the new info long-term. Attend Wednesday lunchtime sessions whenever possible for exam skills practice - especially Speaking if nervous in a whole class setting.

Suggested Websites: 

• BBC

• Kerboodle

• Languages online

• Educandy

• Duolingo app

• Quizlet app

Number of Exams: 3

Length of exams:  90  minutes (Paper 1) 90 minutes (Paper 2) 90mins (Paper 3) 

Structure of exams

• Paper 1 Physical Geography

• Paper 2 Human Geography

• Paper 3 -Field work and applications 

Short and long answer questions (max 9 marks plus 3 for SPAG)

What equipment will I need?

Black pen, pencil, ruler, calculator

What topics do I need to revise?

The Year 11 Revision Plan

Tips and advice for success:

Revise your case studies: USE YOUR CASE STUDY BOOKLETS! 

Paper 1: The Challenge of Natural Hazards & Physical Geography

Tectonic Hazards:

• Chile Earthquake (2010) – Location: Chile, Magnitude: 8.8, Response: Well-organised due to strong infrastructure, Impacts: Over 500 killed, widespread damage.

• Nepal Earthquake (2015) – Location: Nepal, Magnitude: 7.8, Response: Struggled due to lack of infrastructure, Impacts: 8,000+ killed, heritage sites destroyed.

Weather Hazards:

• Hurricane Katrina (2005) – Location: USA (New Orleans), Category: 5, Impacts: 1,800+ deaths, widespread flooding, long-term economic damage.

• Typhoon Haiyan (2013) – Location: Philippines, Category: 5, Impacts: 6,300 deaths, massive damage, widespread homelessness, international aid needed.

Flooding & Coastal Management:

• Somerset Levels Flooding (2014) – Causes: Heavy rainfall, poor drainage, Responses: Flood barriers, dredging rivers.

• Lyme Regis Coastal Management – Approach: Hard engineering (sea walls, groynes) and soft engineering (beach replenishment), Effectiveness: Protection but expensive.

Hot Deserts:

• Thar Desert – Opportunities: Mining, solar power, tourism; Challenges: Water scarcity, extreme temperatures.

Deforestation & Rainforests:

• Malaysia Deforestation – Causes: Logging, palm oil plantations, Impacts: Loss of biodiversity, air pollution, displacement of indigenous people, Management: Sustainable logging practices.

UK Flooding:

• Banbury Flooding – Causes: River Cherwell overflow, Response: Flood storage areas, embankments, and flood barriers built to protect the town.

Paper 2: Human Geography & Economic Development

Urban Issues & Challenges:

• Rio de Janeiro (NEE City) – Urban Growth Issues: Favelas, informal housing, inequality, Solutions: Government programs to reduce slum growth, public services in favelas.

• Bristol (HIC City) – Urban Regeneration: Projects like Temple Quarter and Cabot Circus, Sustainability: Green spaces, cycling infrastructure, reducing carbon emissions.

Economic Development:

• Nigeria (NEE Country) – Economic Growth: Oil industry, TNCs like Shell, Challenges: Corruption, uneven development, Impact on Development: Growth of informal economy, Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy, but poverty remains high.

Paper 3: Geographical Applications & Fieldwork

• Fieldwork Skills: Be ready to describe and evaluate your fieldwork methods. Whether it's for physical (e.g., river study) or human geography (e.g., urban regeneration), know how to handle data, draw graphs, and present findings.

• Skills to Focus On:

  • Map Skills: Be familiar with OS maps, grid references, and interpreting symbols.

  • Data Analysis: Know how to analyze and interpret data (e.g., creating and analyzing graphs).

  • Evaluation: Be prepared to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies or management schemes used in case studies.

Suggested Website

• internet geography

Number of Exams:  3

Length of exams:  

Paper 1   -  1 hour 20 minutes

Paper 2  -  1 hour 50 minutes

Paper 3  -  1 hour 30 minutes

Paper 1 - Crime and Punishment and the Historic Environment

• This paper begins with a study of Whitechapel. You will be able to describe two features of Whitechapel at the time. The 8-mark question asks you to consider the usefulness of two sources. You demonstrate understanding of the work of a historian by selecting a topic for further rearch and identifying a relevant historical source

• The second part of the paper assesses your understanding of crime, punishment and policing from the Middle Ages to the present. You will choose one 16-mark essay from a choice of two.

Paper 2 - Anglo- Saxon and Norman England, with the American West

• The first part of this paper covers Anglo-Saxon and Norman England. You will answer four questions to check your knowledge and understanding. Yu will choose one 16-mark essay from a choice of two.

• The second part of the paper covers the Period Study of the American West. You will answer four questions. For the final questions, you will select two options from a choice of 3.

Paper 3 - Weimar and Nazi Germany

• Section A of this paper begins with a source inference question. You will then answer one 12-mark question, from a choice of two

• In Section B you work with a ‘package’ of sources and interpretations to investigate a topic in depth, such as the experience of workers in Nazi Germany

What equipment will I need?

Black pen

What topics do I need to revise?

Year 11  History GCSE Paper 1 - Crime and Punishment  Year 11 History GCSE Paper 2 - Anglo-Saxon and Norman England

Year 11  History GCSE Paper 3 - Weimar and Nazi Germany

Tips and advice for success:

• Create 3 timelines to revise Crime and Punishment: crime, punishment and policing

• Identify historical sources that can be used to study Whitechapel

• Use practice questions to understand how the questions are laid out and marked. 

• Use the revision materials on Google Classroom

• Come to revision sessions.

Suggested Websites

• BBC Bitesize - this in an excellent site for consolidating your knowledge

• Edexcel GCSE History (2016) | Pearson qualifications

Number of Exams: 1

Length of exam:  90 mins

Structure of exams

• E-exam- paper available for reference

What equipment will I need?

Pen,pencil, highlighter, ruler, rubber

What topics do I need to revise?

PLC- Unit 1-  The Hospitality & Catering Industry

Tips and advice for success:

• Revision sessions are on Tuesday every week!

• Take your time

• Read through the paper copy first before attempting any questions, Highlight the instruction word and key details.

• While you work on the screen, have the page open in the booklet.

• If you struggle with a question leave it and come back to it 

• Don’t leave anything blank

• The question boxes are examined on the screen so keep typing to develop answers. 

• Always explain any points that you make: EG; A waitress needs to be polite BECAUSE this makes customers like the establishment more and want to return.

Suggested websites

• The star rating system

• Careers in Hospitality

• Special Diets

•  Customers in hospitality

• ealth and safety

• Protein - Macronutrients

• Vitamin A - Micronutrients

• Introduction - Food allergy and food intolerance

• Resource WJEC Educational Resources Website

Number of Exams: 2

Length of exam:  1hr 45mins

Structure of exams

Paper 1

This is a mixture of short and long answer questions. 50% of the marks come from the 12 mark essay questions so it is really important that you know how to answer these. The other 50% is from 1, 2, 4 and 5 mark questions. Paper 1 is divided into two separate papers:

1. Christian beliefs and teachings and Christian Practices

2. Muslim beliefs and teachings and Muslim practices

Paper 2

• This paper is divided into 6 sections in which you have to answer questions from 4 of them

• The 4 sections we have studied in class and therefore are the questions you answer are::

• Theme B - Religion and Life

• Theme D - Religion, Peace and Conflict

• Theme E - Religion, Crime and Punishment

• Theme F - Religion, Human Rights and Social Justice

• Each section is divided into 1, 2, 4, 5 and 12 mark questions. The 12 mark questions make up 50% of the mark so it is really important that students get these right. 

What equipment will I need?

Black pens

What topics do I need to revise?

Year 11  RE GCSE Paper 1 Christian Beliefs and Teachings PLC 

PLC for Paper 2 needed

Tips and advice for success:

• Work hard in school.

• Revise properly at home. Don’t just read through your notes, be creative and make revision cards or mind maps.

• Complete past questions on a particular topic so that you get an understanding of what the examiner is looking for. 

• Learn quotes from the Bible and the Qur’an. Examiners really like it when you  do this.

• Any topic you are not sure about then come to the revision sessions after school every Tuesday

Suggested Websites

• The Seneca website is good for getting the knowledge sorted for each topic. Make sure you pick the courses that are AQA A.

Number of Exams: 4

Length of exams:  

• Listening 35 mins / 45 mins 

• Reading 60 mins / 70 mins 

• Writing  70 mins / 80mins 

• Speaking   12 mins preparation time and then 10 -12 mins 

Structure of exams

Listening 

• Responding to questions in English, multiple choice, selecting appropriate answers, listening out for details, 

Reading 

• Responding to questions in English (some in Spanish), multiple choice, reading for detail, translation from Spanish into English

Writing F 

• Describe a picture/ write 40-50 words about a theme we have covered, write 80-90 words using different tenses, translation of sentences from English into Spanish

Writing H 

• Write 80-90 words in 3 tenses, write 130-150 words in minimum of 3 tenses, translation of a paragraph from English into Spanish

Speaking 

• Role play scenario, picture based scenario, presentation and conversation questions

What equipment will I need?

Black pen

What topics do I need to revise?

Spanish GCSE Foundation Exam PLC

Spanish GCSE Higher Exam PLC

Tips and advice for success:

• Go back through the Speaking Booklet sentence builder lists and make sure you are revising and improving your answers to the Questions on each topic, which you can keep handing in to be checked. They should be well constructed if you have used the sentence builders and classwork examples.

• Whichever website or App you are using (Duolingo / Memrise / languagesonline.org.uk / Quizlet…) be sure to keep checking off on the list you were given of the AQA 9-1 2025 exam content and also try to look at each section x 3 spread out over at least a week - better if it is about a fortnight e.g. days 1, 4 and 10 to give your memory a chance to store the new info long-term.

• Attend Tuesday (Higher) or Thursday (Foundation) after school sessions whenever possible for exam skills practice - especially Speaking if nervous in whole class setting.

Suggested Websites

• Login to  Kerboodle to practise Reading and Listening skills

• Use BBC Bitesize for the AQA 2025 exam

• Try www.languagesonline.org.uk to practise grammar points.

• www.educandy.com - ask for relevant game codes

• Duolingo app

• Quizlet app

Number of Exams: 2 

Length of exams: 90 mins per paper

Structure of exams

• 2 x calculator papers

What equipment will I need?

Black pen, pencil, 30cm ruler, eraser, sharpener, compass, 360 protractor, calculator, highlighter

What topics do I need to revise?

Statistics - Revision Cards

Statistics Revision list

Tips and advice for success:

• Take your time on the paper, read all questions carefully twice.

• Use a highlighter to highlight key parts to a question.

• Go through your paper at the end to check for mistakes.

• Leave a question you are finding difficult and go back to it later.

• Make sure you show all your workings.

• Count the number of marks available for each question and ensure you show the same number of working out steps.

• Show units if required.

Suggested Websites

• Maths Genie

• Stats Academy

• Mrs Hodgetts Statistics

• YouTube for videos by D Taylor Maths or Mr Raj Maths