Science Revision. MR WAITE MR HEADING. The Y11 mock dates Monday 30 th Nov. Additional science exam. HW group C2, HD group B2. Monday 30 th afterschool,

Science Revision.MR WAITE

MR HEADING

The Y11 mock dates Monday 30th Nov. Additional science exam. HW group C2, HD group B2.

Monday 30th afterschool, 2.45 -3.45pm. Whole science revision class.

Thurs 3rd December. Additional exam, HD group C2 exam, HW group P2.

Thurs 3rd December. Core science exam, EP group B1, Miss Tate group C1.

There are also other opportunities for revision in science Wednesday 25th after school, but please ask your science teacher about this.

First actual GCSE exam is Mid May 2016.

Effective revision…. How? Where? What resources are available? Where can I find resources?

How to organise revision? Where?

A revision timetable… Short term

Longer term

Break it into small bits

30 minutes at a time!

Take a break between

Do not forget other subjects

Find somewhere QUIET !

No Music, no distractions!

Techniques… This is down to what suits the individual. Some ideas are….

Mindmaps, helps make connections between different subjects and topics.

Revision posters

Post it notes with keypoints.

Flashcards

Read it, hide it, write it, check it.

Answering past paper questions.

Generally just reading notes is not a good technique.

Revision notes

Students now have a world of resources!

Revision Guides.

Revision Apps

Dedicated websites

KS4 GCSE Bitesize

Kerboodle

Past papers and mark schemes

Recommended revision guides.

Prefer apps??? Just £1.49 each….

Other apps…. Search google play and many free apps appear. Some that I found are;

1. Revision buddies (in all subjects!)

2. CGP test and learn lite

3. Aqa core science (by learners box)

There are many many more…..

Websites…. GCSE Bitesize http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/

Kerboodle www.kerboodle.com

My gcse science .com http://www.my-gcsescience.com/

YOUTUBE Channels. Eg my gcse science

https://www.youtube.com/user/myGCSEscience

Kerboodle login details are shared with your child. They need a username (usually first initial then surname, a password and Institution code = LHL8

The AQA website…… your link to past papers.

Your course provider is AQA. Core = GCSE science A 4405 unit ones eg C1, B1, P1 Additional = GCSE Additional science 4408 unit twos eg C2, B2, P2 Further additional = 4410 www.aqa.org.uk In GOOGLE just type “aqa science past”. Remember, check MARK SCHEMES (see what examiners want!)

Coursework. An opportunity to get 25% of the GCSE marks. Your class will likely be off timetable for a day to do this. You MUST ATTEND!!! If you do not, it leaves you disadvantaged. Follow all teacher guidance and DO REVISE what you are told to at this time.

In Summary… Plan your revision (timetables, timings, each subject)

Vary your revision methods (apps, websites, revision guides, PAST PAPERS!)

Attend any extra revision sessions available to you.

Seek help on things you do not understand.

Check mark schemes so you know what the examiners are looking for!

Attend for coursework sessions and give 100% !!

Thank you. Mr Waite and Mr Heading will be available for any questions/support.

A copy of these slides is also available. An electronic version will be made available on the school website.