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Copy of Parent support for GCSE Cit 2024.pdfEDEXCEL GCSE Citizenship
Paper 1: Tuesday 21st May 2024 Paper 2: Monday 3rd June 2024
Paper 1
Theme A: Living together in the UK
Theme B: Democracy at work in the UK
Theme C: Law and Justice
This is worth 50% of the final grade.
Paper 2
Theme D: Power and Influence
Theme E: Citizenship Action
Plus one essay question that will link to themes A-C.
This is worth 50% of the final grade.
REVISION GUIDES: Click on each box below to access a different theme.
GCSE Citizenship Revision Theme AUSEFUL RESOURCES:
BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news
Channel 4 News https://www.channel4.com/news/
Sky News https://news.sky.com/uk
Reuters Fact Check https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/
Simple Politics https://www.simplepolitics.co.uk/
Check Google Classroom for links, videos and tasks.
GCSE Citizenship Quiz App. This is a fantastic free resource that allows learners to select the topics they want to revise, along with the type of activity.
If you have any questions about your exams or revision, please contact your Citizenship teacher:
jhelliwell@ladybridgehigh.co.uk
TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN CITIZENSHIP
Attempt every question. It sounds simple, but failing to have a go at even a couple of questions across the two papers can be the difference between a grade.
For source work questions use information from the source and your own knowledge. Do not answer them as you would a comprehension question. You will lose marks.
Include relevant examples to support your points. This shows the examiner that you have a good understanding of citizenship concepts and that you have an interest in the subject beyond what the specification requires you to study.
For essay questions ensure that your answer shows a chain of reasoning. In class we have spoken about 'why? why? why?'. Simple for and against arguments are not enough to secure the top grades. You must be able to analyse the points you make.
Write a plan. For essay questions, writing a quick plan can help you to stay focused and not stray from what the question is asking you.
Don't forget a conclusion! Even if you are rushed for time, make sure you include a conclusion that makes it clear what your view on a particular issue is. Writing 'overall I think...' is not a valid conclusion. A good conclusion requires justification on the reasons why you think what you do.
For Theme E questions, you must refer back to your Citizenship Action. You are not writing an evaluation of your action, but you will be asked about the concepts linked to it (eg how democratic were you in choosing your action) and the skills required for a successful action (eg is flexibility more important than good communication).
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