G.C.S.E. REVISION PROGRAMME 2012 - Kingsdown School

G.C.S.E. REVISION PROGRAMME 2012SUBJECT SUPPORT OFFERED CONTACTRegular revision tasks set and practice essays written in class.Revision sessions in English lessons during study leave.Lists of questions issued for voluntary practise – teachers will mark anddiscuss how to improve these.Extra help by appointment with English staff members.Revision materials available on Fronter/school website for both LanguageEnglishand Literature.Mr SimpsonRevision guides have been made available to buy.&Targeted support from data analysis.English“How to revise” and “planning skills” programme available from April.TeachersControlled Assessment analysis in class related to marks needed to achievetarget grades.Staff organised booster sessions connected to exam performance targetingunderachievement.Examples of Marked exams for Unit 1 on system for re-take students: A andC grade standard.Students have personalised targets in exercise books.MathsScienceGeographyReligiousEducationHistoryRevision classes are currently in place for module 2 re-takes.Revision sessions for module 3 will start in March.Targeted revision session will be available for:A* and A grade work,B grade – A grade work,C- D borderline andImproving to a D grade.NOTE: YOU MAY ATTEND ANY OF THE CLASSES AT YOURAPPROPRIATE LEVEL. YOU ARE NOT RESTRICTED TO THESESSIONS OFFERED BY YOUR CLASS TEACHER.REVISION BOOKS AND WORK BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE TO BUY.All students have personalised revision targets in their exercise books. Theseshould be used as a basis for revision using the MyMaths booster packs.Targeted intervention sessions for revision and coursework will be offered toidentified students – letters will go home to those students. Students will bereset for the final module so that inclass revision can be focussed to specificneeds.All students can ask their teacher for extra help by appointment.Revision books and packs are also available to support students.The Geography department will be revising the key aspects of the course inlessons in the weeks before the exam. Students will complete revisionbooklets which contain a summary of each unit. Practice exam questions willbe used to make sure that all students are fully prepared. We will also berecommending that students purchase a “Revision book” which has beenspecifically written for the Edexcel “A” course.Lunchtime drop-in sessions to offer help/advice on revision/examtechnique/schoolwork. Revision Sessions during study leave for interestedstudents. Revision materials and booklets (differentiated) provided for allstudents.Lunchtime and after school revision sessions will be organised for allstudents to attend from the end of February, the times are Wednesdaylunchtime and Thursday afterschool (Please note these sessions will both bedifferent). Revision tasks will be set as homework. Students will also be ableto take up the opportunity for lunchtime drop-in sessions with Mr Withers,C25 for help/advice. Revision guides will be recommended and available forpurchase. In addition a range of materials, including practise exam materialswill be available on Fronter.Mr RumbleorMr HurrMrs CasseyMrs ChurchMrs BennettMs PalmerMr KingMr WilsonMr ReesDr RamplingMrs ShortMr LaceyMiss TownsendMiss MoretonMiss BrickellMr WithersMr Finney

MFLDesignTechnologyArtP.E.MusicDramaBooster - Tiered level booster sessions offered each week. Students attendsessions appropriate to their level which may not be led by their classteacher. Sessions cover exam techniques and revision tips.Listening and Reading - Access to past papers on Fronter along with mp3sand mark schemes. Reading and listening practice via language learningwebsites. Exam skills covered in lessons and in small group boostersessions.Speaking – Individual/pair speaking practice at lunchor after school by appointment with class teacher.FLA support in lesson and lunchtime by appointment for French and German.Spanish with Ms Masters.Writing – Individual students will be asked to attendcoursework sessions at lunchtime or after school ifmarks fall below expectation.ICT access All students have access to C3.2 at lunchtime and after schoolby arrangement.All students: Regular revision tasks and exam practice questions.Mock examination paper sat in February to identify specific areas ofknowledge needing to be recapped. Revision materials for all students takinga DT GCSE. Revision lessons during study leave by prior arrangement.Food Technology: Individual tutorials and food room access available byappointment at lunchtimes.Textiles: Individual tutorials and revision lessons at lunchtimes andafter school by prior arrangement. Revision lessons during study leave areavailable by prior arrangement.Graphics Products: Individual tutorials and computer room access availableTuesdays and Thursdays at lunchtimes.Product Design and Resistant Materials: Individual/group tutorials andworkshop access available Monday – Friday lunchtimes between 12.55pmand 1.55 pm & after school by prior arrangement.Engineering: Individual tutorials & workshop access available Thursday afterschool by arrangement.Art Exam Preparation Support:E1.1 Tues – Thursday lunchtimes and after school by arrangementE1.2 Wed lunchtime and Thursday after school by prior arrangementD1.6 Mon and Tues lunchtime Weds after school by prior arrangement.Structured Revision programme and exam techniques will be given to allstudents. Individual help and exam questions set on request. Interactiverevision available on Intranet (GCSE PE Bitesize).List of useful websites for revision provided.Revision guides and workbooks available for purchase.Revision/ booster sessions for all students especially those who are notmeeting their expected grades on Wednesday lunchtimes in C14 beginningWednesday 22 nd February.PerformingTime is available on Monday and Tuesday lunchtimes for practise withaccompaniments or assistance with organising ensemble performances.Speak also to your instrumental or vocal teacher.ComposingThe music computers are available every day at lunch times and after school.Staff are available to help with this on Monday, Tuesday and Fridaylunchtimes.ListeningThis is done in class but needs preparation of individual revision using thecourse revision book.Revision sessions will continue as directed by your class teacher.Unit 3 Rehearsal time in F1.1 will be made available at the following times:Lunchtimes: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 1.15pmAfterschool: Wednesday 3.30-4.30pmFrenchMrs SandifordMr WarrenGermanMrs McIlveenMr ThomasSpanishMs MastersMrs VineMrs SedgwickMrs NindMr WetherellMr BrindMrs CottrellMr GibbsMr GillMrs HeeleyMrs SladeMrs WaltersMrs SpenceMr GrantMr UpwoodMrs WrightMr WickerMrs BarnesMr Lawson

These sessions have to be booked by seeing Mr Lawson in advance.