Year 11 Mock Subject Overview- Jan 2019

GCSE
Mock Examinations
Information – Overview

of Subjects
January 2019

Table of Contents

Contents

Biology-Triple ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Biology – Double (AQA)................................................................................................................................. 3
Chemistry- Triple........................................................................................................................................... 4
Chemistry – Double (AQA) ............................................................................................................................ 5
Computing..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Design & Technology .................................................................................................................................... 7
Drama............................................................................................................................................................ 8
English Language........................................................................................................................................... 9
English Literature ........................................................................................................................................ 10
French ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Geography................................................................................................................................................... 12
History......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Latin............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Mathematics ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Physical Education ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Music........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Physics-Triple .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Physics – Double ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Spanish ........................................................................................................................................................ 20

Biology-Triple

Length Of Mock Exam Equipment needed for Mock Exam

Triple – 1hr 30 minutes x 2 Black Pen, Ruler, Pencil, Calculator

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

Paper 1 - Topics 1-4; Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and response; Bioenergetics
Paper 2 Topics 5-7; Inheritance, variation and evolution; Ecology

Past papers/ Practice questions

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-8461/assessment-resources

Revision materials

Link to specification

https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/biology/specifications/AQA-8461-SP-2016.PDF

Biology – Double (AQA)

Length Of Mock Exam Equipment needed for Block Exam

1h x2 Black Pen, Ruler, Pencil, Calculator

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

Paper 1 Topics 1-4; Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and response; Bioenergetics

Paper 2 Topics 5-7; Inheritance, variation and evolution; Ecology

Test Book Reference

Short answers + some slightly longer 6 mark questions

Recommended minimum amount of revision

From 10-15 hours

Past papers/ Practice questions

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/science-a-4405/past-papers-and-mark-
schemes

Revision materials

AQA textbooks, CGP revision guide

Link to specification

https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/specifications/AQA-8464-SP-2016.PDF

Chemistry- Triple

Length Of Mock Exam Equipment needed for Mock Exam

Triple – 1hr 30 minutes x 2 Black Pen, Ruler, Pencil, Calculator

 Topics Which Will Be Covered In

1. Atomic structure and the periodic table
2. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
3. Quantitative chemistry
4. Chemical changes
6. The rate and extent of chemical change
7. Organic chemistry
8. Chemical analysis
9. Chemistry of the atmosphere
10. Using resources

Past papers/ Practice questions

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-8462/assessment-resources

Revision materials

Type of Questions:
 Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response.

Link to specification

https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/chemistry/specifications/AQA-8462-SP-2016.PDF

Chemistry – Double (AQA)

Length Of Mock Exam Equipment needed for Mock Exam

1h x 2 Black Pen, Ruler, Pencil, Calculator

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

Paper 1- Topics 8-12; Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure and the properties of
matter; Quantitative chemistry;Chemical Changes;

Paper 2- Topics 13-17; The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis;
Chemistry of the atmosphere;

Test Book Reference

Short answers + some slightly longer 6 mark questions

Past papers/ Practice questions

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/science-a-4405/past-papers-and-mark-
schemes

Revision materials

CGP

Type of Questions:
 Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response.

Link to specification

https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/specifications/AQA-8464-SP-2016.PDF

Length Of Mock Exam Computing

1hr 45 minutes Equipment needed for Mock Exam

Black pen, pencil

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

Hardware, Logical Operators, Communication, Organisation and Structure of Data, Operating Systems,
Principles of Programming, Software Engineering, Program Construction, Security and Data
Management, Ethics

Test book References

No textbook - releasing in February 2019.

Test Book Reference

Short answer questions, short and long essay questions, multiple choice questions, labelling diagrams

Recommended minimum amount of revision

8-10 hours of revision is recommended. Students should spend up to 2 hours per topic which should also
consist of revising notes, developing and answering questions, completing past papers.

Past papers/ Practice questions

Provided by department

Revision materials

Class will be given revision material and workbooks covering all topics. Summarised notes will also be
provided.

Link to specification
https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/computer-science/gcse/eduqas-gcse-computer-
science-spec-from-2016-eng.pdf

Design & Technology

Length Of Mock Exam Equipment needed for Mock Exam

2 hour Pen, Pencil, Ruler, Eraser, Sharpener, Coloured
Pencils

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

Resources can be found in Yr11 folder of the student shared drive.

Test Book Reference

n/a

Recommended minimum amount of revision

Complete Past Papers

Past papers/ Practice questions

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Revision materials

1. CGP Revision Guides
2. www.technologystudent.com
3. Design and Technology App from iTunes
4. Gojimo App from iTunes

Link to specification

https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/design-and-technology/specifications/AQA-8552-SP-2017.PDF

Length Of Mock Exam Drama

1 hr 45 Minutes Equipment needed for Mock Exam

Pen / WP

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

Understanding Drama (Theatre roles and terminology)
The 39 Steps
Live Theater Review

Test Book Reference

The 39 Steps -John Buchan

Recommended minimum amount of revision

3 hours a week

Past papers/ Practice questions

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama/gcse/drama-8261/assessment-resources

Revision materials

The 39 steps (Play Text) John Buchan
The 39 steps study guide (KAS/Drama dept)
Live Theatre Study guide (KAS/Drama dept)

Link to specification

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama/gcse/drama-8261

English Language

Length Of Mock Exam Equipment needed for Mock Exam

2 papers -2h each Black Pens, Paper

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

01/J351 Communicating Information and Ideas
02/J351 Exploring Effects and Impact

Test Book Reference

OCR GCSE English Language

Recommended minimum amount of revision

Complete past papers for Language.
Read non-fiction.

Past papers/ Practice questions

http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/169262 unit-j351-01-communicating-information-and-ideas-sample-
assessment-material.pdf
http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/169264 -unit-j351-02-exploring-effects-and-impact-sample-assessment-
material.pdf

Revision materials

OCR Textbook, links to sample papers, non-fiction reading list

Link to specification

http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/168996-specification-accredited-gcse-english-
language-j351.pdf

English Literature

Length Of Mock Exam Equipment needed for Mock Exam

2hr Black Pens, Paper

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

01/J352 - Exploring Modern and Literary Heritage Texts (Never Let Me Go, War of the Worlds / Jekyll and
Hyde)
02/J352 - Exploring Poetry and Shakespeare (Love and Relationships Poetry cluster and Macbeth)

Test Book Reference

OCR English Literature textbook

Recommended minimum amount of revision

Complete Past Papers and sample papers

Past papers/ Practice questions

http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/169188 -unit-j352-01-exploring-modern-and-literary-heritage-texts-sample-
assessment-materials.pdf
http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/169189 -unit-j352-02-exploring-poetry-and-shakespeare-sample-
assessment-materials.pdf

Revision materials

CGP Text guides, Hodder Education revision guides

Link to specification

http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/168995-specification-accredited-gcse-english-literature-
j352.pdf

Length Of Mock Exam French

2hr 15 minutes Equipment needed for Mock Exam

Speaking: presentation and PHOTO!
Listening, reading and writing: pens

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

Home and abroad, education and employment, personal life and relationships, the world around us, Social
activities, fitness and health

Test Book Reference

The whole text book

Recommended minimum amount of revision

As much as possible – little and often is best for languages

Past papers/ Practice questions

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses-and-edexcel-
certificates/international-gcse-french-2011.html

Revision materials

French text book, French grammar book, French GCSE guide and IGCSE Edexcel website

Link to specification

https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/International%20GCSE/French/2017/specification-
and-sample-assessments/International-GCSE-French-Specification.pdf

Geography

Length Of Mock Exam Equipment needed for Mock Exam

Paper 1 – I hour 5 mins pen, pencil, ruler, calculator

Paper 2 – 1 hour 5 mins

(papers 1 & 2 will be sat together in the mock but

separately in the real exam)

Paper 3 – 1 hour 30 mins

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

Our Natural World (paper 1): 1.1 Global Hazards, 2.1 Climate Change, 3.1. & 3.2 Distinctive
Landscapes, AND Physical Geography Fieldwork.

People & Society (Paper 2) : 5.1, 5.2 & 5.3 Urban Futures, 6.1 & 6.2 Dynamic Development 7.1 &
7.2 Changing UK in the C.21st, AND Human Geography Fieldwork.

Paper 3 – Synoptic paper covers all content (inc. 1 or 2 short questions on tectonics)
Geographical skills, Decision-making activity.

Test Book Reference

N/A new syllabus. The text book has practice questions on every page. Students can also use the
syllabus to write their own practice questions.

Recommended minimum amount of revision

At least one hour per key topic.

Past papers/ Practice questions

Text Book sections that might be useful, 1.1-1.11,2.12.12, 3.1-3.17, 4.1-4.14, 5.1-5.7, 5.13-5.14, 6.1 –
6.17, 7.1-7.17. Students need to use the syllabus and their own class-notes as their main sources of
reference as case studies are not always the same as those in the book. They have a list of case studies
that we studied at King Alfred. There are practice DME activities at the back of the text book.

Revision materials

Class notes, text book revise guide.

Link to specification

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-geography-b-geography-for-enquiring-minds-j384-from-
2016/

Length Of Mock Exam History

2hr Equipment needed for Mock Exam

Pen

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

1. Were the peace treaties fair?
2. To what extent was the League of Nations a success?
3. Why had international peace collapsed by 1939?
4. Why did China become a communist state?
5. How far had communist rule changed China by mid 1960s?

Test Book Reference

Ben Walsh IGCSE History Chapters 1-3, China - Workbook chapters 1 and 2

Recommended minimum amount of revision

Revision guides on canvas and web links, past questions at back of revision guides, exercise books, re-
do canvas homeworks, textbooks

Past papers/ Practice questions

http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-history-0470/past-papers/

Revision materials

Revision guides on Canvas, links to websites
Walsh, IGCSE History Chapters 1,3,4,5

Link to specification

http://www.cie.org.uk/images/203943-2017-2019-syllabus.pd

Length Of Mock Exam Latin

1hr 30 minutes Equipment needed for Mock Exam
1h
Pen

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

Latin Language Paper (1), Literature (Boudica and the Druids) and Roman Sources (Entertainment
sources only)

Test Book Reference

John Taylor Latin to GCSE Book 2; Sources Booklet; Resources from lessons

Recommended minimum amount of revision

At least one hour per key topic

Past papers/ Practice questions

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-latin-j282-from-2016/assessment/

Revision materials

Zig Zag guide to set text; Latin to GCSE books 1 and 2
You should be continually refreshing and testing yourself on Latin vocabulary provided in your Latin
GCSE Vocabulary Booklet. Use quizlet.com account for online tests.

Link to specification

http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/220702-specification-accredited-gcse-latin-j282.pdf

Mathematics

Length Of Mock Exam Equipment needed for Mock Exam

Paper 1 1hr 30 minutes Pen, pencil, rubber, ruler, protractor,
Paper 2 1hr 30 minutes calculator, compass, brain
Paper 3 1hr 30 minutes (Tracing paper will be provided)

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

• All topics from the text book will be covered in the exam

Test Book Reference

All of Collins Higher/Foundation AQA Student book

Recommended minimum amount of revision

Do 5+ past papers plus follow up revision on topics that they find difficult.
Attend early morning drop in sessions when necessary to get individual help.

Past papers/ Practice questions

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/gcse/mathematics-8300/assessment-resources

Revision materials

CGP guides were given to students last year.
Useful websites: http://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html, www.mymaths.co.uk,

Link to specification

http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/mathematics/specifications/AQA-8300-SP-2015.PDF

Physical Education

Length Of Mock Exam Equipment needed for Mock Exam

1hr Black Pen

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

Applied Anatomy and Physiology; Physical training; Socio-cultural influences

Test Book Reference

OCR GCSE PE Second Edition- John Honeybourne

Recommended minimum amount of revision

As much as possible

Past papers/ Practice questions

To be provided by the department since this is a new specification

Revision materials

Text book, class notes, practice exam questions, bbc bitesize

Link to specification

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-physical-education-j587-from-2016/

Length Of Mock Exam Music

1hr 30 minutes Equipment needed for Mock Exam

Pen

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

Isolated Listening Topics: Western Classical Tradition 1650-1910; Popular Music; Traditional Music;
Western Classical Tradition since 1910
Set Work Topics: The Beatles, Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club and Haydn, The Clock Symphony

Test Book Reference

N/A

Recommended minimum amount of revision

At least one hour on key topics

Past papers/ Practice questions

Revision materials

CGP GCSE AQA Music for the Grade 9 - 1 Exams Complete Revision and Practice

Link to specification

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/music/gcse/music-8271

Physics-Triple

Length Of Mock Exam Equipment needed for Mock Exam

Triple - 1hr 30 x2 Calculator

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

Paper 1 - Topics1-4; Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; Atomic structure.
Paper 2 (Topics 5-8; Forces; Waves (except wave equation or refraction); Space physics.

Test Book Reference

Check the class page in Canvas

Recommended minimum amount of revision

From 10-15 hours

Past papers/ Practice questions

https://kingalfred.instructure.com - check the class page in Canvas
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463/assessment-resources

Revision materials

https://kingalfred.instructure.com - check the class page in Canvas

Link to specification

https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/physics/specifications/AQA-8463-SP-2016.PDF

Physics – Double

Length Of Mock Exam Equipment needed for Mock Exam

1h X 2 Calculator

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

Paper 1 - Topics18-21; Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; Atomic structure.
Paper 2 - Topics 22-24; Forces; Waves (except wave equation or refraction)

Test Book Reference

Check Canvas and text book

Recommended minimum amount of revision

From 10-15 hours

Past papers/ Practice questions

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464/assessment-resources

Revision materials

Text book
CGP workbook and CGP revision guide

Link to specification

https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/specifications/AQA-8464-SP-2016.PDF

Length Of Mock Exam Spanish

2hr 30 minutes Equipment needed for Mock Exam

Speaking: presentation and PHOTO!
Listening, reading and writing: pens

Topics Which Will Be Covered In Exam

Home and Abroad, Education and Employment, House, Home and daily routine, The Modern world and
the environment

Test Book Reference

Mira GCSE Text book,

Recommended minimum amount of revision

As much as possible – little and often is best for languages

Past papers/ Practice questions

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses-and-edexcel-
certificates/international-gcse-french-2017.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-
UK:Category%2FSpecification-and-sample-assessments&filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Document-
Type%2FSample-assessment-material

Revision materials

Mira GCSE Text book, GCSE revision guide, grey workbook, use the website:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses-and-edexcel-
certificates/international-gcse-spanish-2017.html

Link to specification

https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/International%20GCSE/French/2017/specification-
and-sample-assessments/International-GCSE-French-Specification.pdf