Subject/Qualification

Topics to revise

Maths GCSE

Set 1 - Revise all work covered in years 9, 10 and 11, except for the role of the discriminant; the sum and product of the roots of a quadratic equation; and the sum of an arithmetic series.

Sets 2, 3, 4 and 5 - Revise all topics covered in Year 10 and 11.

English Language GCSE

Language Paper 1: Section A and B.

English Literature GCSE

Macbeth: revise the plot and key themes

Love and Relationships poetry: Revise the romantic poems

Unseen poetry: revise the approach to each question

Biology Triple and Biology Combined GCSE

Topics: B1 Cell Biology, B2 Organisation, B3 Infection and response, B4 Bioenergetics, B5 Homeostasis, B7 Ecology 

Chemistry Triple and Combined GCSE

Students will have a periodic table as usual.

Topics: 1 Atomic structure and the periodic table, 2 Bonding, structure and properties of matter, 4a Chemical changes (4b electrolysis will not be assessed), 5 Energy changes, 6 The rate and extent of chemical change, 7 Organic chemistry, 8a Chemical analysis, 9 Chemistry of the atmosphere, 10a Using resources, 10b Using resources (triple students only).

Physics Triple GCSE

Topics: 1 Energy, 2 Electricity, 3 Particle model of matter, 4 Atomic structure.

Physics Combined GCSE

Topics: 1 Energy, 2 Electricity, 3 Particle model of matter, 4 Atomic structure.

PE GCSE

Revise all content taught in Year 10 and so far in Year 11.

Paper 1: The Structure and Function of the Skeletal System, The Structure and Function of the Muscular System, Movement Analysis, Components of Fitness, Fitness Testing, Principles of Training and Optimising Training

Paper 2: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing, Diet and Nutrition, Prevention of Injury, Sports Psychology, Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activities and sport, Commercialisation, Ethical and socio-cultural issues

Dance GCSE

Rehearse both set phrases in preparation for your real GCSE Dance exam during your trial period. 

Revise all content from Year 10 and Year 11 so far.

Section A: Hypothetical choreography, safe working practice, performance skills

Section B: Set phrase (all possible questions) and Choreography (action, space, dynamics, structure)

Section C: E of E, Shadows, Infra, Within Her Eyes (all possible questions for 6 markers and both 12 markers)

Dance BTEC

Component 2: Rehearse for your C3 performance exam and prepare for your evaluation log. 

French GCSE

Reading, Listening & Writing - revise all content

Speaking - revise your 10 role play scenarios and revise your chosen theme for the photo card and general conversation. Remember you will also have a read aloud task and this could be on any of the content. 

German GCSE

Reading, Listening & Writing - revise all content

Speaking - revise your 10 role play scenarios and revise your chosen theme for the photo card and general conversation. Remember you will also have a read aloud task and this could be on any of the content. 

Spanish GCSE

Reading, Listening & Writing - revise all content

Speaking - revise your 10 role play scenarios and revise your chosen theme for the photo card and general conversation. Remember you will also have a read aloud task and this could be on any of the content. 

History GCSE

Paper 1: Medicine Through Time

1. Western Front (whole topic)
2. Understanding the Causes and Explanations of Disease (Medieval, Renaissance, Industrial 19th century, Modern)

Paper 2: Norman England 

1. Anglo Saxon England; (up to and including the Battle of Hastings) 

Paper 2: Superpower Relations

1.  Cold War flashpoints - Second Berlin Crisis (1961), Cuba (1962) & Czechoslovakia (1968)

Students should refer to the History Revision Booklet that is on the Google Classroom and they will receive in lesson: this contains a detailed breakdown of the specific topics to revise as well as support with each part of the content.

Geography GCSE

Paper 1: Section A - The Challenge of Natural Hazards, Section B - The Living World, Section C - Physical Landscapes of the UK (Coasts and Rivers)

Paper 2 + Paper 3, Paper 2 - Section A - Urban Issues and Challenges, Paper 3 - Section B - Familiar and Unfamiliar Fieldwork

Students should refer to their blue/pink trial exam booklets/schedules that are on Google Classroom (hard copies have been given out during lesson time).

PRE GCSE

Islam - Crime and Punishment, Living the Islamic Life

Christianity - Marriage and the Family, Christian Beliefs

Computer Science GCSE

Paper 1 - Computer Systems: CPU architecture, Embedded systems, RAM and ROM, Secondary storage devices (optical, flash and magnetic) , Data storage- units, binary, denary, hexadecimal, character (ASCII and UNICODE) sound and images, Operating Systems and utility software, Networks and Topologies,  1.2.5 – Compression

Paper 2 - Algorithms and Programming: 

2.1.1 Computational thinking; 

2.1.2 Designing, creating and refining algorithms: Reading Algorithms, Writing Algorithms using pseudocode

2.2.1 Programming fundamentals - variables, constants, Programming using Sequence, Selection and Iteration, How to use subprograms (functions and procedures), Arrays - 1 and 2D arrays, The use of basic string manipulation,  Errors, 

2.2.2 Data types 

2.4.1 Boolean logic, Logic Gates,

2.2.3 Additional programming techniques - The use of basic file handling operations: Open, Read, Write, Close. The use of records to store data .

2.3.2 Testing

You will be writing pseudocode in Section A and Python code in Section B.

Fine Art GCSE

Portfolio to be fully up to date with clear evidence of planning for sustained final piece linking to the theme The Natural World. Students will commence this piece during the trial exam. Students must bring all items and equipment needed to produce the final piece in exam conditions. All four Study Sheets must be complete and all prep work complete. As a reminder this component is 60% of the final grade at GCSE.

Photography GCSE

Portfolio to be fully up to date with clear evidence of planning for sustained final piece linking to their theme Natural VS Manmade. Students must bring all items and equipment needed to produce the final piece in exam conditions. As a reminder this component is 60% of the final grade at GCSE.

Textiles GCSE

Portfolio to be fully up to date with clear evidence of planning for sustained final piece linking to their theme. Students must bring all items and equipment needed to produce the final piece in exam conditions. As a reminder this component is 60% of the final grade at GCSE.

Music GCSE

Practical exam: Practice and prepare for your solo performance. This is a real exam and not a mock

Listening and Appraising Exam 

Section A: 

Area of Study 1: Oratorios and Anthems of Handel, Classical orchestral music of Mozart and Beethoven, The Romantic period requiem, Piano music of Chopin and Schumann

Area of Study 2: Film and Gaming music, Musical Theatre, Rock music of the 60s and 70s, Popular music from the 1990s-present

Area of Study 3: Contemporary folk music, Blues, Contemporary latin music, Fusions (including reggae and African fusions)

Area of Study 4: Minimalism, British music of Britten, Arnold and Copland. 

Section B: Set Works - The Queen songs (Seven Seas of Rhye, Bohemian Rhapsody and Love Of My Life) and Beethoven (Symphony No. 1 Mvt 1)

Drama GCSE

Section A - Multiple Choice 

Design aspects (costume, lighting, sound, set, props); The role of Theatre Makers; Staging configurations

Section B - The Empress

Re-read the play ahead of the exam day. Use the grids to support your revision by working your way through 4, 8, 12 and 20 mark questions. Focus on characterisation skills for 8, 12 and 20 mark questions. Focus on design aspects (set, sound, costume, lighting) when referencing the original context/setting of the play in Victorian Britain. 

Section C - Live Theatre

The Importance of Being Earnest. P.E.A.E structure. Design aspects to include: costume, lighting, sound, set, special effects. Performer aspects to include: voice, physicality, facial expression, proxemics/spatial relationships. Revise key characters from the performance, ensure you memorise that actors name. 

Product Design GCSE

Topics: 

Unit 1 - Industry and Enterprise

Unit 2 - Energy generation and storage 

Unit 3 - Material properties and commercial practices

Unit 4 - Sustainability & Design Considerations. 

Unit 5B - Timbers 

The making process and a variety of questions on sections A, B and C of the NEA.

Food and Nutrition GCSE

Topics: Nutrition (including ALL the nutrients/ energy requirements and healthy eating guidelines); food safety / food poisoning bacteria / labelling; methods of cooking; technological advancements; food science.

Hospitality and Catering WJEC

Topics: The Hospitality and Catering industry, Job requirements and working conditions, Factors affecting the success of HOC providers, Operational activities in a kitchen, The operation of the front of house, Meeting customer requirements, Personal safety: responsibilities of employees and employers, Risks and control measures for personal safety in HOC, Food-related causes of ill health, Food allergies and intolerances, Food safety legislation, Role and responsibilities of Environmental Health Officers, Hospitality and catering provision for specific requirements.

Media GCSE

Paper 1: Television and Promoting Media. This includes The Avengers (Holistic) & Vigil (Contexts & Representations). Promoting Media - The Lego Movie - Film (Industry) Videogames (Audience/Industry), Advertising (Representations/Language)

Paper 2: Music & News: Magazines (MOJO Magazine) and Newspapers (The Observer, and historical Observer set front covers). 

Economics GCSE

Paper 1/ 2 combination - Micro and Macro Economics:  

1.1 Main economic groups and factors of production, 1.2 The economic problem, 2.1The role of markets, 2.2 Demand, 2.3 Supply, 2.4 Price, 2.5 competition, 2.6 Production, 2.7 Labour markets, 2.8 The role of money and financial markets, 3.1 Economic Growth, 3.2 Low unemployment, 3.3 Fair distribution of income

Business GCSE

Paper 1 / 2 questions - 

1.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship 1.2 Spotting a business opportunity, 1.3 Putting a business idea into practice, 1.4 Making the business effective; 1.5 Understanding external influences on business, 2.1. Growing the Business, 2.2 Making marketing decisions, 2.4 Making financial decisions, 2.5 Making human resource decisions