January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject
Art & Design
Information about the assessment
Development of final piece in 5 ½ hours on Monday 11th January.
Topic
Content
Own theme
(Coursework
Question)
Personal Ideas relating to chosen artists and theme.
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
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Complete coursework up to date
Strong development section to develop ideas and test skills
Completion of Design Ideas to inform final piece (x 3 total)
Recommended revision time: Prep time = dependent on student (Use Xmas wisely, M.
Cassidy in school on Monday December 14th, N. Gibbs in on Tuesday 15th December. Will
have lessons 1st week back to develop Designs and discuss final piece plan)
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject
Biology
Information about the assessment
1 hour and 15 minutes long covering topics from unit 4 only. A range of long and short answer
questions covering AO1, AO2 and AO3.
Topic
Populations
Content
Demographic transition, life expectancy.
Cycles
Nitrogen cycle.
Biomass
Gross productivity, changes in biomass, conservation.
Genetics
Phenotypes, codominance, genetic crosses, Hardy-Weinberg.
Photosynthesis
Rate, factors affecting the rate.
Respiration
Link reaction, Krebs cycle, anaerobic respiration.
Speciation
Evolution of new species, sampling organisms.
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
Past paper questions
Summary notes and posters using revision guides
Heck Grammar notes
Miss Hugh’s symbaloo
Study support 3:30 – 4:30 in B2 on Tuesday or E5 on Wednesday.
Recommended revision time: 2hours per topic
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject
Business Studies
Information about the assessment
No formal assessment but must have completed the following tasks on the Unit 10 Marketing
Proposal coursework
1-2
An overall grade will be given for this
Topic
Content
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
Recommended revision time:
UNIT 4 REVISION CHECKLIST - Chemistry
Kinetics:
Can you:
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Define the terms: rate of a reaction, rate constant, order of reaction and overall order of reaction
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Deduce the orders of reaction with respect to the reactants from initial rate data, presented graphically or in tabular
form
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Calculate the value of a rate constant and its units from initial rate data

Predict the effect of a change in temperature and pressure on the value of the rate constant
Equilibria:
Can you:
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Derive an expression for the equilibrium constant Kc of a chemical reaction, and deduce its units

Calculate the equilibrium constant of a reaction from equilibrium concentration data and vice versa

Calculate the equilibrium constant of a reaction from initial concentration data and some information relating to the
equilibrium composition

Recall and explain that only temperature affects the value of the equilibrium constant
Acids and Bases:
Can you:
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Define the terms acid and base in terms of Bronsted-Lowry theory
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Understand that acid-base reactions involve proton transfer and use the principle of acid-base conjugate pairs to
explain acid-base reactions
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Explain the terms strong acid, weak acid, strong base and weak base

Recall the expression for Kw (ionic product of water) and relate it to the auto-ionisation of water
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Deduce an expression for Ka of weak acids
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Define the terms pH and pKa
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Calculate the pH of water and solutions of strong acids, weak acids or strong bases given the concentration and K w or
Ka, and vice versa, and explain the approximations involved
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Explain why pH is temperature dependent and explain the variation of dissociation with temperature on the basis of
the enthalpy changes of dissociation
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Define the term buffer solution and explain using equations how a given buffer solution works
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Calculate the pH of a buffer solution consisting of a mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base using K a and the
relative concentrations of acid and base, and vice versa
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Deduce the volume at which the end-point will be reached given information about the concentrations and volumes of
the reacting species
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Sketch titration curves for strong and weak acids with strong and weak bases
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Understand that partially neutralised weak acids form a buffer solution, show how pH = pK a at half-neutralisation, and
calculate the pH during titrations involving alkalis added to acids, including after excess alkali has been added
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Select a suitable indicator for a given titration given pKin values, and explain the choice of indicator

Recall that polybasic acids form more than one salt on neutralization and write equations to show the formation of
each salt
Nomenclature and Isomerism:
Can you:
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Name organic compounds involving all the functional groups introduced at AS level and also secondary and tertiary
amines, quartenary ammonium salts, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, amides, esters and N-substituted amides, and
simple organic compounds involving two functional groups (such as amino acids)
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Define the terms chiral, optical isomer (enantiomer) and racemate, draw and recognise enantiomers and explain how
they are distinguished, understand why some reactions produce racemates rather than single enantiomers, and explain
why optical isomers of drugs may have very different effects
Compounds Containing the Carbonyl Group:
Can you
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Write equations for the oxidation and reduction of alcohols, carbonyls and carboxylic acids and recall suitable reagents
and conditions for these redox reactions
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Recall the reaction of carbonyls with HCN, and know the mechanism for nucleophilic addition limited to carbonyls with
HCN and NaBH4.
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Recall and write equations for the reaction of acid chlorides and acid anhydrides with water and ammonia
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Recall and write equations for the reaction of carboxylic acid, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides with alcohols, and of
acid chlorides and acid anhydrides with primary amines, and know why acid anhydrides are preferred to acid chlorides
when preparing aspirin
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Recall that esters can be hydrolysed under acidic and alkaline conditions and that this reaction is used in the
manufacture of soap.
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Describe how to make biodiesel from naturally occurring vegetable oil
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Recall the mechanism of nucleophilic addition-elimination limited to acid chlorides with water, ammonia, primary
amines and alcohols
Aromatic Chemistry:
Can you:
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Describe the structure and bonding in benzene and explain its stability

Write equations to show the nitration, acylation and alkylation of benzene, know the mechanism of electrophilic
substitution limited to these reactions, know the necessary conditions and predict the major product formed when
benzene is alkylated using alkenes and HCl

Write an equation for the reduction of nitrobenzene to phenylamine and give the reagents and conditions for the
reaction
Amines:
Can you:
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Write equations for the formation of primary, secondary and tertiary amines and quaternary ammonium salts by
reaction of a haloalkane with ammonia

Write equations for the formation of primary amines from nitriles and know the advantages of this method for
preparing primary amines
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Understand that amines are basic and write equations to show their basicity

Explain why aromatic amines are less basic than aliphatic amines
Amino Acids:
Can you:
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Name simple amino acids and draw their structures in high pH, low pH and as Zwitterions in the solid state

Recall that amino acids can undergo condensation reactions with each other and draw the structures of possible
condensation products
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Recall that amino acids can be separated by chromatography
Polymers:
Can you:
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Recall that alkenes can form addition polymers and draw structures for polymers given the monomer and vice versa

Recall that diacid chlorides or diacids can react with diols or diamines to form condensation polymers, draw the
repating units of polyesters and polyamides and know the structures of terylene and nylon 66
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Understand how condensation polymers can be hydrolysed and understand the advantages and disadvantages of this
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Understand that polyamides can form intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds and know the implications of
this
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Explain the problems of polymer disposal and recycling
Organic Synthesis and Analysis:
Can you:
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Describe tests for aldehydes, alkenes and carboxylic acids and understand the chemistry underlying them

Describe how primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols could be distinguished

Describe how acid chlorides and acid anhydrides can be distinguished

Memorise a synthesis map showing the interconversion of all the different organic compounds and recall how one
compound can be prepared from another using one or more steps
Structure Determination:
Can you:
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Write equations to show the fragmentation of molecular ions in a mass spectrum and predict the structures of the most
likely fragmentation products

Use fragmentation patterns to deduce the structure of an organic compound given its molecular formula

Understand that molecules containing Cl or Br will have more than one molecular ion peak
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Use data on infra-red absorption frequencies to deduce the functional groups present in an organic compound
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Explain why TMS is a useful reference in proton nmr spectroscopy and why CCl4 and CDCl3 are useful solvents
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Deduce the number of different proton environments and the number of protons in each environment from integrated
proton nmr spectra
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Deduce the number of different carbon environments from carbon-13 nmr spectra
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Identify functional groups present in proton and carbon-13 nmr spectra from the chemical shift value
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Predict and justify splitting patterns, and recall that hydrogen atoms bonded to oxygen do not cause splitting
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Use integration factors, chemical shifts and splitting patterns to deduce structures of organic molecules
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Describe what happens during gas-liquid chromatography
November Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject English Literature
Information about the assessment
How long? 2.5 hours (to be spread across two double lessons).
How many questions? Two questions
Style of question? Essay response.
Topic
Content
What and Where is
this on the
specification?
Specific details of what needs to be revised – please be explicit
This is the end of
year exam, as sat
by a previous year
group. The format
is exactly the same
as the one you will
sit at the end of
this year.
In the exam you will have to analyse unseen poetry, prose and drama
texts and compare these, along with your wider reading on the theme of
Love Through the Ages.
You will be marked on the following A.O.s:
AO1: Articulate creative, informed and relevant responses to literary texts,
using appropriate terminology and concepts, and coherent, accurate
written expression
AO2: Demonstrate detailed critical understanding in analysing the ways
in which structure, form and language shape meanings in literary texts.
AO3: Explore connections and comparisons between different literary
texts, informed by interpretations of other readers.
AO4: Demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the
contexts in which literary texts are written and received.
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
e.g. websites / revision booklets / past papers etc
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Read widely and ensure your wider reading notes and timelines are up-to-date.
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Practice annotating unseen extracts.
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Attend all sessions leading up the exam, which will focus on exam skills.
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Ensure you feel confident with all four A.O.s (as above).
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject
Fashion & Textiles
Information about the assessment
Development of final piece in 5 ½ hours on Tuesday 12th January.
Topic
Content
Own theme
(Coursework
Question)
Personal Ideas relating to chosen artists and theme.
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
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Complete coursework up to date
Strong development section to develop ideas and test skills
Completion of Design Ideas to inform final piece (x 3 total)
Recommended revision time: Prep time = dependent on student (Use Xmas wisely, M.
Cassidy in school on Monday December 14th, N. Gibbs in on Tuesday 15th December. Will
have lessons 1st week back to develop Designs and discuss final piece plan)
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject Geography
Information about the assessment
1 hour and 30 minutes x 2
A combination of shorter questions ranging from 7 – 12 marks on Tectonics and World Cities
One 40 mark essay on Contemporary Conflicts
Topic
Content
Plate Tectonics
World Cities
Contemporary
Conflicts and
Challenges
Earth structure, plate tectonics theory
Destructive, constructive and conservative plate margins. Processes: seismicity and
vulcanicity. Associated landforms: young fold mountains, rift valleys, ocean ridges,
deep sea trenches and island arcs.
Seismicity - The causes and main characteristics of earthquakes:
focus and epicentre; seismic waves and earthquake measurement.
The global pattern: millionaire cities, mega cities and world cities.
Contemporary urbanisation processes – urbanisation, suburbanisation, counterurbanisation and re-urbanisation
Decentralisation of retail and other serviced
Urban decline and regeneration within urban areas - Characteristics and causes of
urban decline.
Urban regeneration: gentrification, property-led regeneration schemes, partnership
schemes between local and national governments and the private sector.
Retailing and other services
The decentralisation of retailing and other services – causes and impacts.
One case study of an out of town centre retailing area.
The redevelopment of urban centres – impacts and responses, including one case
study of an urban centre that has undergone redevelopment.
Contemporary sustainability issues in urban areas
Waste management: recycling and its alternatives.
Transport and its management: the development of integrated, efficient and
sustainable systems.
Conflicts
Causes of conflicts
Expressions of conflict
Conflict resolution
A local conflict
Geographical impacts of conflict
Separatism
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
Attendance to booster sessions
CGP revision guide
Use of further reading booklet
Checking of group emails
Revision pack
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject
A2 Economics
Information about the assessment
This will be a full Unit 584 Transport Economics mock exam (2 hours)
Section A is data response (25 marks), and Section B is extended writing essays (35 marks)
Topic
Content
Transport,
transport trends
and the
economy
Candidates should be able to: • define ‘transport’ in terms of transport operations and
infrastructure; • understand the advantages and disadvantages of the main modes of
transport, for passengers and freight; • apply an understanding of these characteristics to
appreciate why transport is a derived demand; • understand and apply concentration ratios
within the transport industry; • understand the structure of transport operations in the UK, in
terms of private- and public-sector ownership and responsibilities; • interpret and understand
the reasons for recent trends in the demand for transport in the UK and the rest of the EU; •
apply economic principles to understand how and why transport forecasts are made and used
by economists; • discuss the problems and implications of forecasting transport trends; •
handle and interpret data on the economic importance of transport in the UK economy.
Market
structures and
competitive
behaviour in
transport
markets
• understand the nature of costs in the short and long run; • understand the nature of, and
influences on, firms’ revenues; • explain what is meant by economies and diseconomies of
scale and how firms might be affected by these; • explain the models of market structure: –
monopoly, – oligopoly, – monopolistic competition; • evaluate the relative efficiency of these
market structures in theory and practice; • analyse the natural monopoly argument applied to
transport; • explain what is meant by contestability and the characteristics of a perfectly
contestable market discuss the extent to which particular transport markets are contestable; •
explain what is meant by deregulation and franchising; • evaluate the impact of deregulation in
selected transport markets; • discuss the arguments for and against the privatisation of
transport services; • evaluate the impact of privatisation on rail passenger and freight services;
• discuss the objectives and behaviour of firms in transport markets.
Market failure
and the role of
intervention in
transport
markets
Describe the negative externalities associated with increased transport use; • explain how and
why economists seek to put a monetary value on these negative externalities; • discuss the
problems and implications of placing monetary values on negative externalities; • explain the
effects of the increased demand for road and air transport on the environment; • analyse why
the existence of negative externalities is a case of market failure; • discuss the role of the
following in cases of market failure: – regulation, – indirect taxation, – subsidies; • understand
what is meant by sustainability in transport; • discuss the extent to which some modes of
transport are more sustainable than others; • explain why traffic congestion is a classic
example of market failure; • discuss the broad approaches for dealing with congestion;
understand what is meant by road pricing, including congestion charging; • discuss the extent
to which road pricing is an effective way of dealing with market failure associated with traffic
congestion; • discuss the impact on UK towns and cities and elsewhere in the world where
roadpricing schemes have been implemented; • discuss, using case studies of developed and
emerging economies, how other countries have sought to deal with the problems of urban
traffic congestion.
Transport
economics and
government
policy
Candidates should be able to: • understand the role of public and private sectors in resource
allocation in transport; • explain what is meant by cost-benefit analysis; • explain why costbenefit analysis is needed in the case of investment decisions for new road schemes; • discuss
the limitations of the cost-benefit approach and recent modifications to the methodology; •
discuss how the cost-benefit approach compares with private sector methods of appraisal; •
explain what is meant by integration in transport policy; • discuss how transport policy seeks to
deal with current transport problems and issues, such as congestion, in the UK and elsewhere;
• discuss how transport policy can meet future needs and requirements, including recent EU
policy initiatives in areas such as freight transport.
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
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Identifying the relevant theories in the CGP guide and making mind maps/bullet point
summary notes
Use mind maps that we collectively made as a class
Attempt past paper questions and check against the market schemes. See below
(F584 Transport Economics)
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-economics-h061-h461/
Watch YouTube clips on complicated pieces of theory such as ‘kinked demand
curve’ or ‘contestability’, to see how the diagrams work
Use the F584 Tutor2U revision guide and all revision handouts (1-18)
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject
English Language and Literature Combined
Information about the assessment
You will have one hour to compare a transcript of talk in life to a section of talk from a literary text.
Topic
Content
Talk in Life and
Literature
You need to apply the concepts and theories learnt at A level when analysing these extracts.
Make sure you use relevant frameworks and terminology.
Be ready to allow the data to dictate what you analyse – don’t go in with too many
preconceptions about what you will find.
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
Create mindmaps of the concepts and theories.
Create revision flash cards with the terminology.
Create your own glossary of terms you need to learn.
www.universalteacher.org.uk might have some resources that would be useful.
Use your ‘Talk in Life and Literature’ booklet to go back over the key terms and theories you
need to know.
Recommended revision time: At least one hour a day.
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject English Literature
Information about the assessment
How long? 2.5 hours (to be spread across two double lessons).
How many questions? Two questions
Style of question? Essay response.
Topic
Content
What and Where is
this on the
specification?
Specific details of what needs to be revised – please be explicit
This is the end of
year exam, as sat
by a previous year
group. The format
is exactly the same
as the one you will
sit at the end of
this year.
In the exam you will have to analyse unseen poetry, prose and drama
texts and compare these, along with your wider reading on the theme of
Love Through the Ages.
You will be marked on the following A.O.s:
AO1: Articulate creative, informed and relevant responses to literary texts,
using appropriate terminology and concepts, and coherent, accurate
written expression
AO2: Demonstrate detailed critical understanding in analysing the ways
in which structure, form and language shape meanings in literary texts.
AO3: Explore connections and comparisons between different literary
texts, informed by interpretations of other readers.
AO4: Demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the
contexts in which literary texts are written and received.
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
e.g. websites / revision booklets / past papers etc

Read widely and ensure your wider reading notes and timelines are up-to-date.

Practice annotating unseen extracts.

Attend all sessions leading up the exam, which will focus on exam skills.

Ensure you feel confident with all four A.O.s (as above).
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject
History
Information about the assessment
You will be sitting a 45 minute essay. You will have a choice of 3 questions that have appeared on
past papers.
Topic
Edward VI:
Content
The following factors needs to be revised for both Somerset and
Northumberland: Social, financial, foreign policy, religious policy, rebellions,
government and authority.
Mary I:
The succession Crisis, religious counter-revolution, marriage crisis, Wyatt rebellion,
foreign policy, finances, society, royal authority.
Key Debates:
Religious revolution, royal authority and Mid Tudor Crisis.
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
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Create ‘Give me 10 key facts’ cards for each topic
Write key historians quotes on post-its to revise.
Create a timeline and colour code factors.
Use the revision guide and create detailed mind-maps and then reduce to 5 key
bullet points.
Use essay titles to plan potential answers.
Complete extra reading using articles.
Re-read chapter in Purple textbook: ‘A Mid Tudor Crisis.’
Recommended revision time: 4 hours.
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
ICT
Subject
Information about the assessment
A2 assessment in which student will complete questions from past exam papers on the topics
covered.
Topic
Content
1
2
3
4
Networking
Human Computer Interface
The Internet
Security and ICT
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
Revision book
Revision booklets
Past exam papers
Mind Maps
Revision Notes
Recommended revision time: 8 hours
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject Maths
Information about the assessment
75 minute paper, exam questions done under formal exam conditions in classroom.
Module
Content
PC3 Ch 1, 2, 7,
10 (Mid-ordinate
Rule & Simpson’s
Rule)
Functions, Transformations of Graphs, Modulus Function, Numerical
Solutions of Equations & Iterative Methods, Mid-ordinate Rule & Simpson’s
Rule (these were all studied in in the Summer term 2015).
PC3 Ch 3, 4, 5, 6, 8,
9, 10
Inverse Trig Functions, Reciprocal Trig Functions (sec, cosec & cot), e and
Calculus, Derivatives of sin x and cos x, Chain Rule, Product Rule,
Quotient Rule, Integration by Inspection & Substitution, Integration by
Parts, Volume of Revolution.
PC4 Ch 1, 2, 3, 6, 9
Binomial Series, Rational Functions and Polynomial Division, Factor
Theorem & Remainder Theorem for Divisors of Form (ax+b), Partial
fractions and Applications, Further Trigonometry with Integration, Vectors.
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
Course textbooks
Class notes
Class handouts
Homework exercises – rework, revisit
You can find explanations of topics on YouTube and Khan Academy
Past papers on school website:
Subjects > Mathematics > Revision Material > AS/A Level
Revise actively by doing questions/working on problems.
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject Further Maths
Information about the assessment
75 minute paper, exam questions done under formal exam conditions in classroom.
Module
Content
FP2 Ch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6
Complex Numbers, Roots of Polynomials, Summation of Finite Series, De
Moivre and Applications, Inverse Trig Functions, Hyperbolic Functions
M2 Ch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Moments and Equilibrium, Centres of Mass, Energy, Kinematics & Variable
Acceleration, Circular Motion
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
Course textbooks
Class notes
Class handouts
Homework exercises – rework, revisit
You can find explanations of topics on YouTube and Khan Academy
Past papers on school website:
Subjects > Mathematics > Revision Material > AS/A Level
Revise actively by doing questions/working on problems.
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject
Law
Information about the assessment
Two 50 mark questions. One scenario style question and one essay style questions.
Topic
Content
Intent
Full understanding of the Functionalist views on the Role of Religion as well as an
understanding of different perspectives such as Marxist.
Theft
Full understanding of the five different principles that makes up Theft and how to apply them
in scenario situations.
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
Ensure that you can write approximately four sides of A4.
Use the essay writing strategies such as PEEL to support you.
Create revision cards and mind maps and use the text book to further your understanding.
Create a Theft mind map to help you differentiate between the five different areas.
Recommended revision time: Roughly 4-5 hours weekly.
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject
Media Studies
Information about the assessment
1 hour
Essay style Question B question – you will have a choice of 2 questions. You will only choose 1 to
complete. You will use your identity case study to answer this question.
Marked out of 48.
Topic
Identities in the
Media
Content
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Your own case study for Identities in the Media
The mainstream media’s role and influence in the construction of identities
Audiences and identities, including audience uses and responses, self-representation,
role playing, collective identities
The impact of social media on identity and the role of the individual as producer
Debates about dominant and marginalised identities
Identity politics, including diverse, fluid and multiple identities, changing identities,
alternative and queer identities
Ideology, the ideas and values communicated by identities.
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
Continue to collect relevant and current information on each of your case study examples.
Use the past example questions – attempt these and email to me to check through. TIMED
– 1 hour only.
Make sure you know your case study thoroughly – use post it notes/ revision cards to write
key details on.
Revise all theory which we have covered in lessons; e.g Foucault, Giddens, Said, Butler etc.
You also need to be able to remember key audience theory too. Make sure you are able
to apply this to each of your texts.
Recommended revision time:
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject
Philosophy (RST3B: Philosophy of Religion)
Information about the assessment
Students will answer two part a (30 marks) and one part b (20 marks) in 1 hour 15 minutes.
Part a) requires students to show knowledge and understanding on a certain topic within the
Body, Soul and Personal Identity unit and the Problem of Evil unit (please see details below).
Students are to refer to key thinkers, examples and evidence to show their understanding.
Part b) requires students to evaluate a certain topic within the Problem of Evil unit. Often students
are given a statement and asked how far they agree. Students need to consider different
viewpoints and come to a reasoned conclusion.
Topic
Content
The Problem of
Evil
What is evil?
- Definition and examples of evil, natural evil and moral evil.
The evidential problem of evil
- Rowe
- Examples
The logical problem of evil
- Mackie
- Hume
- Inconsistent triad
Theodicies
- What is a theodicy?
Augustinian theodicy
- Key features: God is perfect, evil is a privation, evil is punishment, original sin, fallen angels,
aesthetic argument, principle of plenitude.
- Developments: Aquinas, Calvin, Leibniz
- Strengths/weaknesses
Free Will Defence
- Key features: genuine free will, moral responsibility, peasant girl and king
- Strengths/weaknesses
Body, Soul and
Personal
Identity
Nature and Existence of the Soul
- What is the soul?
- Body/Soul relationship
- Materialism: Definition, Hard, Soft, Gilbert Ryle, Richard Dawkins
- Dualism: Definition, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Aquinas
- Is the notion of the soul coherent?
Personal Identity and Death
- What do we mean by personal identity? How can it be maintained after death? Can we
survive death?
- Resurrection: Definition, Hick & Replica Theory, Christianity, Problems
- Immortality of the soul: Definition, Descartes, Personal Identity and Soul, Problems
- Consciousness: Locke, Scientific theories & problems, disembodied existence & problems
- Reincarnation: Definition, Hinduism, Implications for personal identity
- Rebirth: Definition, Buddhism, Implications for personal identity
Evidence of survival beyond death
- Are there reasonable grounds for belief in the existence of soul after death?
- Near Death Experiences: Definition, common features, examples, problems
- Ghosts: Resurrection, immortality of soul, reincarnation, rebirth, problems
- Spiritualism: Definition, communications, problems
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
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Revision material:
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Revision:OCR_Philosophy_of_Religion
Revision material:
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Revision:Personal_Identity_Notes
Revision material:
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Revision:The_Problem_of_Evil
Past paper questions: #
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/religious-studies/as-and-a-level/religious-studies2060/past-papers-and-mark-schemes
Recommended revision time: 8-10 hours
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject
A2 PE
Information about the assessment
How long?
How many questions?
Style of question?
1 hour
Varied by unit
Short answer and essay style answers
Topic
Content
History of Sport –
Popular
Recreation (TIN)
Rational Recreation
 Characteristics of rational recreation (respectability, regularity, regionalisation,
codification, controlled wagering etc) [and as a comparison to popular recreation]
 Social and cultural factors which influenced the nature and development of
rationalised sports including:
o Industrial revolution, urbanisation, emergence of the middle class, increased
free time, transport revolution, religion and the church, amateurism &
professionalism, women in Victorian Britain
 How did rational recreation affect the physical competence and health of participants?
 What were the opportunities for participation in Victorian Britain?
 How did rational recreation impact upon contemporary participation & performance?
 The 5 case studies
Psychology –
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Personality
Attitudes
Achievements and Motivation
Groups and Teams
Anatomy &
Physiology –
(MOD)
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OBLA
EPOC
ENERGY SYSTEMS
ERGOGENIC AIDS
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
Lesson notes & PowerPoints
Revision Books – you should all have one.
OCR website – past papers available.
Textbooks available for loan from 0.12.
Past exam questions from the past paper booklet.
Recommended revision time: Approximately 10 hours
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject
PHYSICS
Information about the assessment
This assessment will mirror a Unit 4 exam, as would normally have been taken at this point in the
year. The assessment will have two sections:
1. Section 1: a written section, to be taken during Mr Lawrence’s double lesson
2. Section 2: multiple-choice questions, to be taken during Mr Wood’s single lesson on Friday
Both sections of the paper examine content from the entirety of the course.
Topic
Content
3.4.1
Further Mechanics: Momentum, Circular Motion, SHM, Simple Harmonic Systems,
Forces Vibrations and Resonance
3.4.2
Gravitation
3.4.3
Electric Fields
3.4.4
Capacitance
3.4.5
Magnetic Fields
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
The exam will replicate a unit 4 paper in its entirety, practising with past papers will be
excellent revision. Past papers are available from the AQA website; practise both the
multiple choice and written sections.
Take care to try each section under timed conditions.
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject
Psychology
Information about the assessment
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Your assessment will last for a double lesson.
You will need to answer all questions; there will be a mixture of short and long answer questions.
Marks available: 48
Topic
Social
Development
Cognition and
Law
Content
Forensic
Psychology
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
Firstly read through your notes and essays (with feedback) to consolidate your
understanding. Then try and pick a key part e.g. Bowlby’s theory of attachment: Maternal
deprivation hypothesis and then write it in your own words.
You may also wish to create flash cards with key definitions / mind maps / past paper
questions * Use your Question bank booklet to gain some practice of exam questions.
Recommended revision time: 4 hours x 3 sections = 12 hours (minimum)
January Internal Assessments
Subject information sheets for A2
Subject
Sociology
Information about the assessment
There will be one 9 mark question and one 33 mark question.
Topic
Content
The Role of
religion
Full understanding of the Functionalist views on the Role of Religion as well as an
understanding of different perspectives such as Marxist.
Recommended revision Strategies and resources
Ensure that you can write approximately four sides of A4.
Use the essay writing strategies such as PEEL to support you.
Create revision cards and mind maps and use the text book to further your understanding.
Recommended revision time: Roughly 4-5 hours weekly.