Subject Recommended books / revision guides Suggested websites Link to the Exam board and past papers and markschemes Other info Art Mrs Gregory AQA GCSE Art &Design Student Handbook by Martin Piercy Anne Stewart Frank Barnes BBC GCSE Bitesize Drawing Materials GCSE Bitesize: Annotating your work Modern Artists art guide.com Youtube is a valuable resource for art and there is a lot to access to help your knowledge and understanding of the subject. Amazing International GCSE Art Sketchbook Art techniques GCSE 100% GCSE Art Coursework Project Computer Science Mrs Sherwin Coding Club Python: Building Big Apps Level 3 Paperback – 2 May 2013 New GCSE Computer Science OCR Exam Practice Workbook - for the Grade 9-1 Course (includes Answers) Paperback – 21 Apr 2016 by CGP Books New qualification so no past papers available Students might find it useful to download PythonIDLE to practise programming. This is free software. Dance Mr Walters As new materials are published, they will be given to the pupils in personalised packs. Drama Mr Walters There are a number of interactive learning activities which can be used for Youtube’ is a useful search for GCSE practical examples to GCSE Drama perceived as a practical subject. However, from 2016, 60% of the course is written and 40% is practical.
independent learning. Information to support in the development of key skills can derived from web searches, particularly related to AQA Drama. Attendance at live theatre events, supports pupils in developing practical and writing skills. This is the GCSE examination board. support devising and scripted performance. Blood Brothers- Willy Russell (Methuen Modern Classics – ISBN: 978-0413767707) consistent with other practical subjects, additional commitment is required after school. As the practical examination date becomes imminent, pupils may be required to rehearse and develop practical work during weekends and February half-term. It is during this time that pupils are stretched and challenged to achieve their true potential in Drama. Electronics Mr Collins Revision: GCSE D&T Electronic Products Essentials There is also a student access to the program used in the subject, CIRCUIT WIZARD. The password is Also check the Pupil Portal for any other support materials, including exam material. This will be released as AQA instructions around March 1st. English Mrs Robertson ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens. ‘Blood Brothers’ by Willy Russell. (Methuen) ‘Romeo and Juliet’ or ‘Macbeth’ or ‘The Tempest’ by William Shakespeare. Collins AQA GCSE Revision: English Language & Literature. (£4. Available to buy tonight or from the school finance office) Poetry anthology available free from school. Sparknotes. Doddle. GCSE BBC Bitesize. CGP website for study guides: CGP resources to improve SPaG: http://www.theguardian.com Folders could help with organisation and storage of work for revision purposes. Complete written tasks in the exact time recommended for that exam question. Do regular basic skills/SPaG exercises and weekly spelling tests (Learn BOB spellings). SPaG booklets are available from Mrs Robertson.
French Ms Hughes Pearson Studio AQA Foundation textbook Pearson Studio AQA Higher textbook Pearson Studio AQA GCSE French Grammar and Translation Workbook Alfiecloud (Log-in details to be provided in Y11) BBC Bitesize – GCSE French AQA – New exam. No past papers available at present. Geography Miss Coote awaiting publication BBC GCSE Bitesize Geography Graphics Mr O’Neill GCSE Design and Technology Graphic Products AQA Revision Guide CGP Books 9781847 AQA GCSE Design and Technology : Graphic Products Technologystudent.com BBC Bitesize AQA /Design and Technology/Graphic Products/GCSE/Past Papers The course consists of 60 % Controlled assessment which will start at the end of Year 10. Pupils are expected to attend school session regularly History Mrs Dibben Revise Edexcel GSCE (9-1) History Revision Guide and Workbook: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England Medicine in Britain The American West, 1835-1895 Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39 (can be accessed through school app) Food Preparation and Nutrition Mr All pupils have been issued with own textbook: Food Preparation & Nutrition Foodafactoflife.org.uk BBC Bitesize No past papers as yet due to new specification Coming soon Pupils will complete 2 external assessments in Year 11. Assessment 1: 15% of qualification 8 Hours work. Written Food Investigation 1500 -2000 words. Assessment 2: 35% of qualification Written & Practical Examination 15-30 pages of A4: 12 Hours work Investigation: 15marks Practical: 45 marks Evaluation: 10 marks