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Revision Tips and Resources

 

Revision Tips and Resources

 

 Here pupils and parents will find information to support through exams.
With revision for each subject on the grid below and some key support links for exams. 

 

Subject Revision 

GCSE Course Information and Exam Boards

Subject Revision Tips 
English Language 
English Literature 
Maths 
  • Pupils can follow their revision plan which they created week by week
  • Pupils can type their code from their plan into Sparx to follow revision tips and videos
  • Pupils will be given past papers to use for revision
  • A helpful website for resources and past papers: MrRothmanMaths | Welcome
  • Also access past papers here.
Science 
  • Revision is set on Bromcom
  • Use the topic checklist 
  • Use the exam pro past exam questions links for practice
  • Sign up to Cognito for good video revision resources.
Business
  • Students to access SENECA topics for content knowledge and extended writing resources
  • Students receive exam practice books
  • Students receive Edexcel exam skills booklets
  • Edexcel past papers available here
  • Students are provided with flash cards to use.
  • Helpful revision site, with practice questions, & fun activities: https://businessgcse.com/ 
Computing 
  • Students to access SENECA topics for content knowledge and extended writing resources
  • Students receive exam practice books
  • Dedicated revision zone here
  • Students are provided with flash cards to use.
Dance
  • Students rehearse sections of the choreography that they have created in class
  • Students develop the movement phrases ready for practical lessons.
Drama
  •  Section A - watch a version of Blood Brothers online and students to read their notes page
  • Section B - Read An Inspector Calls script 
  • Revision packs are created in class with character profiles, exam structure, practice questions and design sheets.
French 
  • Students to practice prepared questions in their speaking booklet (read out loud, practice with friends of family, use flashcards)
  • Practice role plays, photo cards and speaking out loud examples available in Teams folder
  • Listening and reading past papers available here and in the Teams folder
  • Use revision guide and exam workbook (provided by teacher).
PE GCSE
Geography
  • Use the orange GCSE folders
  • Students to go through their PLC booklet to plan their revision
  • Use the knowledge organiser to create flash cards
  • Use the case study booklet to answer the summary and practice questions
  • Students can purchase a green revision guide and use the summary questions to ensure they are confident with all sections.
Health and Social Care 
  • Students to look through their workbook 
  • Students RAG sheets for all topics
History 
  • Start your focus on Weimar/ Nazi Germany and Korea/Vietnam because this is the first exam
  • Students to use their RAG from the History mega booklet and add their purple mind maps for knowledge
  • Use practice questions and time each question to make sure you practice completing an answer in the allocated time (8 marks = 12 minutes). 
Hospitality and Catering
  • Students are given a revision guide, use this to plan preparation at home
  • Students are also given a folder of revision sheets and practice exams to complete
  • Keywords on Quizlet - codes available on Teams
  • Students can login the Seneca to complete some quizzes - codes are available on Teams. 
Sociology 
Spanish 
  • Students to practice prepared questions in their speaking booklet (read out loud, practice with friends of family, use flashcards)
  • Practice role plays, photo cards and speaking out loud examples available in Teams folder
  • Listening and reading past papers available here and in the Teams folder
  • Use revision guide and exam workbook (provided by teacher).
Sport Studies 
  • Students to look through their workbook 
  • Students RAG sheets for all topics
  • Revision on The PE classroom here
  • YouTube videos to view for revision: 

    - The Ever Learner 

    - PhysEdClips.

 

 

 

Links for Support for Exams 

This is a nice video about self-care and hints and tips for revision and a managing stress video 

Revision | On My Mind | Anna Freud Centre

Helpful websites:

GCSE | The Student Room is the UK's largest online community for students with lots of free advice and guidance, including revision guides, advice on making flashcards or mindmaps and a range of top-tips from students themselves

GCSE | BBC Bitesize gives lots of useful information about each course with revision tips and key areas to revise. 

Exam Stress | How To Deal with Exam Stress | YoungMinds young minds are excellent and at the bottom of the page is a list of services that can be accessed.

Looking after yourself during your GCSES: guide for pupils b5791d_785f6d89dfc9477da5cba1be9e9870a7.pdf (wixstatic.com)

An emotionally healthy approach to GCSES: guide for parents b5791d_a51e981777114f85aff0180fbb216156.pdf (wixstatic.com)