Year 11 Mocks Revision Checklists - Thomas Hardye School

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Mock Exam Timetable:Monday 4th – Friday 8th DecemberAMPMMon 4thTues 5thWeds 6thThurs 7thFri 8thEnglish LanguageMaths(non-calculator)MFLorMedia StudiesEnglish LiteratureMaths(calculator)ScienceTheology andEthicsOption blocksA and DOption blocksB and EOption blocksC and FOption Blocks Subjects – please check with your teacher which “option block” you are in for their subject.Write the name of this subject in the space above.Rules and procedures for your exams: Arrive on time for your exams and line up with your tutor group in the yard between the sixthform centre and theatre:o AM Exams – line up by 08:50o PM Exams – line up by 13:00 DO write in BLACK ink and make sure you bring spare pens with you to the exam room. DO check this document carefully to see what equipment you will need for the exam. DO NOT bring your bag to the exam room – use your locker. DO NOT take any electronic device into the exam room, even if it is switched off.Top Tips:1. Highlight the title of the exams you will be taking in December.2. Consider how you will spread this revision out over the weeks leading up to the mocks.3. Make a plan to help you achieve this.4. Rate each of the “topics” in your subjects:a. Red Feeling very concerned about this topic b. Amber Feeling ‘OK’ about this topic c. Green Feeling confident about this topic 5. Tick off the topics as you go along, making sure you have tested your understanding.

6. Remember – if you have nothing to “SHOW” at the end of your revision (such as acompleted question, flash card, etc) then you may not have been very effective!SubjectArtExamDuration5 HoursA well prepared art kit that has been discussed with the artteacher.EquipmentExam preparation ChecklistContentCompleted?Print off any images you need to work from the day before the exam.The night before the exam pack your art kit, checking that it is all present and put it into your schoolbag.Make sure you bring your sketchbook to the art examMake sure you have gone through your idea for the exam piece with your teacherIt is essential that you can complete your work independently.You can bring to the exam a bottle of water and something quiet to eatIn the lesson before the exam tell the teacher if you: need them to prepare for you additional equipment e.g. a sewing machine need to sit near a plug point need to sit near the classroom door for quick access to the print room need any other specific needs for you to work comfortably.SubjectBusiness StudiesExamDuration1hr 30 minsRevisionResourcesEdexcel Revision Guide ( 2.50 from Department)EquipmentCalculator, pen, rulerExam Revision ChecklistContentUnit 1 : Introduction to small businesses – Multiple choice – 45 minsThis paper will be set during lesson time the week before your exam week1. Spotting a Business Opportunity2. Showing EnterpriseRevised?

3. Putting a Business Idea into Practice4. Making the Start-up Effective5. Understanding the Economic ContextUnit 3: Building a Business – full paper – 1hr and 30 mins6. Marketing – Market Research; PLC; branding; differentiation; product trial.7. Meeting customer needs – stock management; quality; customer service8. Effective Financial management – sources of finance; cash flow; break-even; improving cash flow;profit; variable and fixed costs.9. Effective People Management – hierarchies; motivation; remuneration10. The wider world – commodities; export subsidies; ethics – pressure groupsSubjectComputer ScienceExamDuration1 Hour 30 MinutesRevisionResources Equipment Black PenCalculators are NOT allowedCambridge GCSE Computing MOOC - https://www.cambridgegcsecomputing.orgGCSE Bitesize, Computer Science - ch ICT - http://www.teach-ict.com/2016/GCSE Computing/AQA 8520/aqa 8520 home.htmlPast Exam Papers - http://www.fastpastpapers.com/page764.htmlZigZag Revision Guide - T:\Computer Science\2016 GCSE Computer Science J276\ZigZag RevisionPG Resources - T:\Computer Science\2016 GCSE Computer Science J276\ PG Resources (AQA)My Revision Notes Computing for GCSE Paperback – Copies are available to use in classroomsduring lessons, at break times and after school.Exam Revision ChecklistContentThe Central Processing Unit (CPU) – Purpose and characteristicsMemory - describe the difference between RAM and ROMInput, output, storage devices - describe suitable storage devices for a range of situations(Magnetic, optical, solid state etc )Units of data – Bits, Bytes, Kilobytes, Megabytes, Gigabytes, terabytes.Representation of data in computer systems: Convert 8-bit binary numbers denary whole numbers (0-255) and vice versa Convert 8-bit binary numbers into 2-digit hexadecimal numbers and vice versa Explain the use of hexadecimal numbers to represent binary numbers.Characters: explain the use of binary codes to represent characters explain the term character set describe with examples ASCII and UnicodeImages: explain the representation of an image as a series of pixels represented in binary explain the need for metadata to be included in the file such as height, width and colour depthRevised?

Discuss the effect of colour depth and resolution on the size of an image file.Describe the digital representation of sound in terms of: sampling rate sample resolution. Calculate sound file sizes based on the sampling rate and the sample resolution.Programming languages: Explain the main differences between low-level and high-level languages. Know the difference between machine code and assembly language.Boolean logic: - Construct truth tables for the following logic gates: NOT AND ORAlgorithms: Understand algorithms (written in pseudocode), explain what they do, and correct or completethem using trace tables. Produce algorithms in pseudocode or flow diagrams to solve problems. describe the data types integer, real, Boolean, character and string define the terms variable and constant Understand and use sequence, selection (IF statements) and iteration (FOR, WHILE andREPEAT loops) in an algorithm. Understand the concept of subroutines and how parameters can be used to pass data withinprograms.SubjectDanceExamDuration1 and ½ hoursRevisionResourcesBooklets for all professional works, the creative process and performance practiceSheet outlining the sections of the paper for Component 2, and what they coverEquipmentPen, pencil, highlighter, rulerExam Revision ChecklistContentA Linha Curva The dance idea/source material, movement content (ASDR), structure andchoreographic devices, sound accompaniment, physical environment, physical setting, including lighting,costume and use of camera.Emancipation of Expressionism The dance idea/source material, movement content (ASDR),structure and choreographic devices, sound accompaniment, physical environment, physical setting,including lighting, costume.Within Her Eyes The dance idea/source material, movement content (ASDR), structure andchoreographic devices, sound accompaniment, physical environment, physical setting, including lighting,costume and use of camera.Shadows The dance idea/source material, movement content (ASDR), structure and choreographicdevices, sound accompaniment, physical environment, physical setting, including lighting, costume anduse of camera.The Choreographic Process – interpreting a stimulus, improvisation, motifs and motif development(Actions Space Dynamics), relationships, (e.g. contact, complement, Q&A) structuring the dance –overall form (e.g. binary, ternary, unity, logical sequence, transitions) , choreographic devices (such asclimax highlights contrast), choosing and using sound accompaniment.Technical Skills: Posture, Alignment, Strength, Flexibility, Stamina, Balance, Isolation, Co-ordination,Elevation, Isolation.Expressive Skills: Focus, Projection, Sense of style, Spatial awareness, Facial expression, PhrasingFor the duet only - Sensitivity to other dancers, Musicality, Communication of intent.Mental Skills during the rehearsal: Movement memory, Commitment, Concentration, Confidence.During the Process, Systematic repetition, Mental rehearsal, Rehearsal discipline, The planning of arehearsal, Response to feedback, Capacity to improve.Revised?

Safe practice: safe execution, kit, warm up cool down, nutrition, hydration.SubjectDramaExamDuration1hr 45minsRevisionResourcesBooklets, script, exemplar answersEquipmentThe 39 Steps script and black biroExam Revision ChecklistContentRevised?Intro to Theatre bookletThe 39 Steps bookletMetamorphosis bookletRead The 39 StepsRead exemplar answersWatched Metamorphosis scene videosLearnt acting skill sheetCompleted practice papersSubjectEnglish LanguageExamDuration1 hour 45 minsRevisionResourcesEnglish Language Passport Paper OneEquipmentBlack pens, highlighter pen.Exam Revision ChecklistContentRevise the timings and requirements for the 5 questions.Practise at least one of the practice papers from the passport independently.Read something from a fiction text every day (it doesn’t have to be long).Practise saying more than one thing about a quotation.Practise identifying language techniques in texts. Make sure that comment on the effect on the reader.Revised?

Practise planning a short story / a descriptive piece (prompts in the passport). If you time, try writing it.Focus on quality rather than quantity.Revise the techniques that authors use to interest the reader.SubjectEnglish LiteratureExamDuration1 hour 45 minsRevisionResourcesEnglish Literature Passport. Study guides available from the department office.EquipmentBlacks pens, highlighter pens.Exam Revision ChecklistContentRevised?The 19th Century Novel:Historical and social context for the novel you have studied.Key characters. Know 3 – 5 quotations about each. Know the key points in the character’s development.Key themes. Know 3 – 5 quotations for each.Key events. Narrow the text down to the 10 most important events and know them thoroughly.Analysis of language. Make sure you can say what is significant about quotations and how they relate tothe text / question.Shakespeare:Historical and social context for the play you have studied.Key characters. Know 3 – 5 quotations about each. Know the key points in the character’s development.Key themes. Know 3 – 5 quotations for each.Key events. Narrow the text down to the 10 most important events and know them thoroughly.Analysis of language, poetic structure and dramatic techniques. Make sure you can say what issignificant about quotations and how they relate to the text / question.SubjectFood and NutritionExamDurationOne hourRevisionResourcesTheory notes in red books, OCR Food and Nutrition revision guideEquipmentBlack penExam Revision ChecklistContentRevised?

Healthy eating guidelinesFood hygiene and safetyPortioning a chickenFood labelling and food symbolsWays of preserving foodFood spoilageHow to prevent food poisoningEnvironmental issues in food productionProtein, vitamins and mineralsSubjectGeographyExamDuration1 hourRevisionResourcesCGP Revision Guide, BBC Bitesize website, A3 fieldwork write-up sheetsEquipmentPen, pencil, rulerExam Revision ChecklistContentCoastal processes of erosion, transportation and depositionLandforms of coastal erosion (arch/cave/stack, wave-cut platform)Coastal management: reasons for coastal protectionCoastal management: soft engineeringRiver valley landforms (meander, estuary, flood plain, ox-bow lake)Processes of river transportFactors increasing risk of flooding (human and natural)Fieldwork: Human: Your fieldwork topic/background theoryFieldwork: Human: Primary data collection methodsFieldwork: Physical: Your data and what it told you about your overall aimFieldwork: Choose either your Human or Physical fieldwork and revise the following:Revised?