KS5: Y13 Mocks/Assessment week (1st February 2016): overview for students and parents
Subject
Business
(BTEC L3)
Business
Studies
Biology
Assessment details (including
length)
The Unit 12, Managing People
exam is based upon a case study and
will last 1 hour 30 minutes.
The Unit 13, Marketing Environment
exam is based upon a case study and
will last 1 hour 30 minutes.
This mock exam will focus on one
essay from Unit 4 and will last 50
minutes
Module Exam: F214 (75 mins)
Containing elements of:
Communication; Nervous &
Hormonal Control; Excretion;
Respiration & Photosynthesis.
Chemistry
Module Exam: F334 (90 mins)
Containing elements of:
What’s in a Medicine; Thread of Life;
Materials Revolution &
Steel Story
Drama &
Theatre
Studies
Economics
English Lang
How to revise /prepare at home
Students will need to revise all the theory covered in lessons since the
start of the course as well as practising their exam technique.
Students will need to revise their BUSS04 theory as well as practising their
exam technique.
 Exercise books
 Learning outcome sheets
 Textbooks (available in LRC)
 Revision Guides (£5 from School Shop)
 Exam Board Website: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-alevel-gce-biology-h021-h421/
 http://www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/biology
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Exercise books
Learning outcome sheets
Revision Guides (£5 from School Shop)
Exam Board Website: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-alevel-gce-chemistry-b-salters-h035-h435/
www.chemguide.co.uk
www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/chemistry
Written Exam - 50 min
Students will required to answer a
question on a Live Theatre
performance they have seen and
compare it to its original
performance conditions.
30 marks
This ECON3 paper is split into 2
sections. The first is a choice
between 2 contexts with a series of
data response questions. The second
section is a choice of essay
questions.
1. Coursework folder is due. Students
were given the first draft back in
November and have had until
January to work on improvements.
The second draft is due January.
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1750-2500 word Language
Investigation
750-1000 Media Text piece
2. Mock exam.
1 paper (2 hrs 30)
Section A: Language Acquisition.
Students must ensure their Shakespearean notes are complete and do
not exceed 1,000 words.
Students should revise from past questions set in class.
Students will need to revise all the theory covered in lessons since the
start of the course as well as practising their exam technique.
re fully aware of the 3 AO's (linguistic terms,
concepts/theorists, contextual factors) and have a 'word bank' or metalanguage for each as this is high on the exam board specification
language in society (ie. change, sociolect, gender etc). Guardian website is
useful.
Choice of 2 questions on spoken,
written or reading transcripts.
Students are given data and asked to
respond to the data to discuss the
development of children, which they
have studied in class.
English Lit
Film Studies
Further
Maths
Geography
Section B: Language Change
Choice of 2 questions. Students are
given data, anywhere from the
1500's to present day, and asked to
respond to the data to discuss the
development and change of the
English Language, which they have
studied in class.
Reading For Meaning: Love Through
The Ages exam
Two hours 30mins
2 questions, comparing unseen
extracts in poetry,. prose and drama.
You will be expected to link to wider
reading.
First World War (Resit only)
Two hours
Unseen non-fiction analysis. You'll be
expected to link to wider literary
reading.
Poetry comparison.
An examination of the 3 key
assessment areas for Y13. These will
be documentary film, a single key
film analysis (Fight Club) and
Japanese Film 1950 to 1970. The
exam will again be 2 and a half
hours, with approximately 45 mins
on each section.
Further Maths students will
complete one more 90 minute exams
in Mechanics 2, this will cover work
completed with Mr Fenton.
Students will complete a mock unit 3
Contested Planet paper in
examination conditions. The
duration of the exam will be 2 hours
30 minutes. The exam covers the
following taught units:
Learning of key LOVE/WAR quotes;
Revision cards for each LOVE/WAR theme
Unseen extract analysis.
Students have viewed a large number of documentary films in
preparation for that unit. They should both review their notes on their
chosen focus films, and re-watch the films, if possible. Students have
numerous notes on Fight Club and these should be reviewed. They should
certainly re-watch the film at least once before the exam. For the
Japanese film section, pupils have notes both on paper and electronically
stored screen shots. Both these resources should be reviewed.
Classwork books. In addition they will be given some past exam papers to
complete.
In class revision and period 6 revision sessions will be offered to students.
Specification: Edexcel A level Geography (2008) unit 6Ge03
Past papers can be accessed from the following web site:
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html
The following website is a useful site for A level Geography students:
Energy Security
Water Security
Super Power Geography
Health &
Social Care
A2 Health and Social Care (single
award) mock exam
Unit 11: Understanding Human
https://geographyalevelslc.wordpress.com/about/
Students will also be provided with pre released material to help prepare
them for the section b part of this examination.
Focus on revision of the command words to know exactly what the
examiner is looking for:
Discuss – two sides of an argument or differing views
Health and
Social Care
Double
Award
History
Behaviour and Development
1 hour exam
A mixture of short answer and essay
questions covering the following
topics/content:
 Psychological Theories
covered so far Behaviourist,
Psychodynamic, Humanistic.
You need to be able to name the
theorist, describe the key features,
evaluate the theory and apply to
care settings.
 Care settings – including
respite care, hospice,
residential and nursing
homes, early years services
etc.
You need to be aware of who works
in these settings, give specific
examples and details about the care
and routines that take place.
 Factors affecting human
development
(to be covered in January)
You need to be able to explain how
factors can influence PIES
development. Both positively and
negatively.
Unit 11 as above for Single Award
AND Unit 15:
Evaluate – strengths and weaknesses
Explain – looking for detail and examples
Analyse – break down the info into separate parts. Add in detail. Draw
conclusions where appropriate.
A2 Health and Social Care (double
award) mock exam
Unit 15: Social Trends
1 hour exam
A mixture of short answer and essay
questions covering the following
topics/content:
 Family types and divorce
 Birth/death rates
 Migration
Focus on revision of the command words to know exactly what the
examiner is looking for:
Discuss – two sides of an argument or differing views
Evaluate – strengths and weaknesses
Explain – looking for detail and examples
Analyse – break down the info into separate parts. Add in detail. Draw
conclusions where appropriate.
1hr 30 exam. Students will have to
answer two questions (from a choice
of three). One question will cover the
period of Bourbon rule (1815-1830);
one will cover Louis-Philippe's reign
Use all booklets, blockbusters resources, etc. You need to be in a position
whereby you can reproduce the spider diagram for each topic. You will
also be provided with past papers- have a practice using these questions.
Mark schemes will also be made available- you will need to be fully aware
of the criteria for L4 and L5 responses.
Focus on literacy and sentence starters, essay structure and quality of
written communication. Spelling, grammar, punctuation. Rule of three
points maximum for a level 3 answer!
Past paper questions to be completed using the above techniques. These
can be accessed on zdrive:/HSC/A2 level/unit 11/OCR past papers.
Mark schemes are also available to check through content and levels.
These could be used to create ‘WAGOLL’.
Use feedback written on end of topic tests, learn from past mistakes and
use the information you have improved in green pen.
Notes from lessons to be used to revise content. Undertake active
revision. This includes making flashcards, mind maps or re-writing notes
AND testing yourself on these. Complete the revision booklet that you
made on your bnumbers. A revision booklet will also be provided. This
will contain past paper questions and space for you to make notes.
Textbooks are also available in S12.
Focus on literacy and sentence starters, essay structure and quality of
written communication. Spelling, grammar, punctuation. Rule of three
points maximum for a level 3 answer!
Past paper questions to be completed using the above techniques. These
can be accessed on zdrive:/HSC/A2 level/unit 15/OCR past papers.
Mark schemes are also available to check through content and levels.
These could be used to create ‘WAGOLL’.
Notes from lessons to be used to revise content. Undertake active
revision. This includes making flashcards, mind maps or re-writing notes
AND testing yourself on these. Textbooks are also available in S12.
ICT
(1830-1848) and the third will be a
synoptic question covering both
periods (1815-1848)
Unit 3 WJEC GCE Code: 1243/01
Exam: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
No. of Students: 1 (Bilal Z)
Students will be issued with copies of an excellent revision workbook we
purchased from Zig Zag Education a few years ago which is highly rated by
both staff and students. They will receive this in the next few weeks. In
addition class notes and their text books. Revision techniques will be
covered in class.
The rest of the Y13 class will
complete a 1 hour mock “Database”
exam - containing only questions on
Databases (further full mock exam in
spring term)
Maths
MFL:
German
Y13 students resitting will have a
1hour 30min exam on Unit 1.
All students, including those
studying Further Maths, will
complete a 90 minute Core 3
paper. This will cover all the topics
covered so far with Mrs Blore or Mr
Singh.
Spanish and German
Reading / listening / writing- 2
hours 30 mins.
Spanish
Speaking test 20 mins preparation
20 mins exam
Students all have their Pure Core Maths text book, at the end of each
chapter there are ‘Test yourself’ sections which they should aim to
complete without using their notes. The book tells them where to look if
they find any of the questions difficult. In addition they will be given
some past exam papers to complete.
Spanish
Independent preparation of speaking questions
-Revision of key vocab using text book and vocab booklets
-Look over marked essays to identify areas for improvement in essay
aspect of the exam.
-Read a news article online on 'El Pais' or 'El Mundo' to broaden vocab
-Listen to genuine Spanish news stories on BBC Mundo
German
Learn speaking questions about the film 'die Fremde'
Revise key aspects of film for essay question; including;
characters/themes/influences/techniques/aims
PE
Physics
A2 PE. 1 exam paper unit G451
lasting 2 hours. The paper will
contain 3 sections, Anatomy and
physiology, Skill Acquisition and
socio - cultural studies in sport.
plus
1 exam paper unit G453 lasting 2 1/2
hours. The paper will contain 3
sections, Anatomy and physiology,
sports psychology and historical
studies in sport.
Module Exam: 6PH04/1 (95mins)
Containing elements of:
Circular motion; Electromagnetic
Induction & Simple Harmonic
Motion.
Psychology
For those re-sitting unit 1 - 1 hr 20
Revise topic language & vocabulary
revision sources include, text book for AS and A2 pe ocr. work booklets
from lessons, student folders. Also the OCR website of past papers and
mark schemes.
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-physical-educationh154-h554/
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Exercise books
Learning Outcome Sheets
Kerboodle Online Textbook & Resources
Revision Guides (£5 from School Shop)
Exam Board Website:
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-alevels/physics-2008.html
 http://www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/physics
Use your class notes and revision guides to undertake active revision. This
minute full paper containing a
mixture of multiple choice, shortanswer questions and one 12 mark
question. This will cover the Social
and Cognitive Approaches and
Research Methods.
includes making flashcards, mind maps or re-writing notes AND testing
yourself on these. You should also use the past papers and mark schemes
on Z drive to practise questions and look at what examiners are looking
for in your answers.
For those re-sitting unit 2 - 1 hr 40
minute full paper containing a
mixture of multiple choice, shortanswer questions and one 12 mark
question. This will cover the
Biological, Learning and
Psychodynamic Approaches.
Unit 3 - 1 hr 30 minute paper
containing short-answer questions
and two 12 mark questions. This will
only cover the Criminological
application.
Religious
Studies
Sociology
Textiles
Unit 4 - 2 hour paper containing
short-answer questions, a 12 mark
question and an 18 mark question.
This will cover both Clinical
Psychology and Issues & Debates
(only up to what has been covered
prior to the exam).
Unit 3 Development: Philosophy and
Ethics Mock Exam/ Past Paper 1 hr
45 minutes.
Unit 4 Implications: Anthology Mock
Exam/ Past Paper 1 hr 15 minutes.
Unit 3
Beliefs in Society
1 hour 30 min
Unit 4
Crime and Deviance with Theory and
Methods
1 hour 40 mins
2 hour Mock exam on work covered
in theory lesson so far.
Topics included in Mock exam are: Brand Awareness
 Corporate Identity
 Points of Sale
 Forms of Advertising
 Product Life Cycle/Fashion
Life Cycle
 Roles in the fashion industry
 Decades of design
 The work of British
Designers
Unit 3 Preparation - use course notes, materials in Z Drive, past papers,
REboost books and the course textbook to revise at home (revise all
topics covered so far in Ethics and Philosophy)
Unit 4 Preparation - revise all material on Donovan only.
Use your notes/book-revise concepts and make sure you do Evaluation of
every concept.
Do essay plans for Past papers questions-go through your existing essays
to see where you have done things well.
Go over key words and make sure you know ALL of these off by heart.
Students will have to answer three questions but questions could be on
any of the mentioned topics. Students must therefore revise thoroughly
the theory work which has been completed between September and
Christmas.
Past exam papers will be given out to students with examples of
questions to practise.
Revision session will be held the week before the mock.