Year 10 Independent Learning Support “Independent learning is pupils having an understanding of their learning; being motivated to take responsibility for their learning; and working with teachers to structure their learning environment.” (DFSC).

‘Consistent actions create consistent results’ Independent Learning ‘Consistent actions create consistent results’ It is our intention that in year 10 we encourage our students to go ‘above and beyond’ to exceed their own expectations and the expectations of others. We encourage independence and consistency in our approach to learning, with the hope that students achieve consistent results they can be proud of. Consequently, as a school we are looking to promote and develop the skills needed to become a successful independent learner. Evidence suggests that independent learning has many benefits, including improved academic performance, enhanced confidence and increased self motivation. These are all highly desirable characteristics for further education and employers alike. It is crucial that students have the opportunities to learn and develop their knowledge at their own pace and it is our job to provide them with the foundations to do so. It is with this in mind that we have created this booklet to empower parents and students by providing the resources and opportunities to test their own learning outside the classroom. This in turn will help them to develop a true understanding of their subjects. We hope that you can support us in encouraging your child to take full advantage of the opportunities provided and highlight the benefits of dedicating even just a little extra time each week to focus on the areas they feel less confident in.

Independent learning opportunities at Nottingham Academy Revision Timetable Subject Room Day Time Homework club (all subjects) A173 Every day 3:20 – 4:00 Business A176 Wednesday & Thursday Lunch & after school Computer Science A180 Thursday 3:20 – 4:20 CiDA B103 Wednesday Maths B166 Tuesday & Thursday Every lunch or afterschool Maths Higher – exam paper DRT support Tuesday After school Music instrumental sessions B119 Variable French A172 Lunch Spanish A171 A168 Monday Art B159 Weds, Thurs, Fri Wed & Thurs After School Independent learning sessions Literacy Past papers and exam questions History support Career guidance Friday Lunch & afterschool Lunch only

Art Key information Exam board AQA Topics Natural Form (artist research, observational drawing and developing ideas) Specification: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/gcse/art-and-design-8201-8206 Homework Once a week plus a catch up session at Revision/ catch up sessions Every lunchtime. After school Wed, Thurs and Fri. Revision books Sketchbooks given to students for free. Students able to work at home. Past exam papers and mark schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/gcse/art-and-design-8201-8206/assessment-resources Useful websites www.pinterest.com www.google.co.uk

Business Key information Exam board Edexcel Topics Topics to cover Unit 1 – Enterprise in the Business World (Year 10) Unit 2 – Finance for business exam in (Year 11) Unit 3- Promoting a brand (Year 10) Unit 6 – Introducing retail business- (Year 11) Specification: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/business-2012-nqf.html Homework Homework is set weekly for students to complete their coursework to the deadlines. Support is available for them to do this. Students can access Moodle from home where they can improve coursework and upload onto the system link:- https://vle.nottinghamacademy.org/login/index.php Revision/ catch up sessions Any lunch time & after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Other business teachers are available for drop in sessions. Revision books Students have the opportunity to buy revision books for unit 2 in year 11 at a cost of £3.00. Past exam papers and mark schemes https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/Business/2017/specification-and-sample-assessments/GCSE_Business_SAMS_2017.pdf Useful websites https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpsvr82 https://www.tutor2u.net/business

(Certificate in Digital Applications) CiDA (Certificate in Digital Applications) Key information Exam board Edexcel Topics This course promotes the creative use of digital applications, covering imaging, multimedia, website and computer game development. Unit 1: Developing web products (mandatory) Unit 2: Creative multimedia (optional) Unit 3: Artwork and imaging (optional) Unit 4: Game making (optional) Specification: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/digital-applications-cida-dida/cida-2012.html Homework Once a week Revision/ catch up sessions Wednesday and Thursdays afterschool (B103) Revision books NA Past exam papers and mark schemes https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/digital-applications-cida-dida/cida-2012.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FSpecification-and-sample-assessments Useful websites www.teach-ict.com www.bbc.co.uk/education www.ict-interactive.co.uk/cida www.learnitwithmrc.co.uk/CIDA

Computer Science Key information Exam board OCR Topics Computer systems Memory Programming languages Translators Specification: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-computer-science-j276-from-2016/ Homework Homework is set most weeks Revision/ catch up sessions After school on Thursday. Revision books Python IDLE book Past exam papers and mark schemes http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-computer-science-j276-from-2016/assessment/ Useful websites If students have access to a computer at home they may want to install the Python IDLE - there are lots of resources available online, as well as a lot of books available too.

English Key information Exam board AQA Topics English language - creative reading and writing Shakespeare - either Macbeth or Romeo and Juliet Poetry anthology – poems from Conflict and Power. Specification: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700 Homework Homework is set at the teacher’s discretion. Minimum once every two weeks. Revision/ catch up sessions A poetry revision session is run by HIM on Thursday afterschool (more will be added in January). Revision books Please see page 6 for a comprehensive list of revision books and prices. These can also be ordered from Amazon or WH Smiths. Past exam papers and mark schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700/assessment-resources Useful websites http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-literature-8702 https://www.bbc.com/education/examspecs/zxqncwx https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/examspecs/zcbchv4 www.cliffsnotes.com

English Guide Price English Literature: Drama   An Inspector Calls – Text Guide £2.75 An Inspector Calls Workbook (includes Answers) A Christmas Carol – Text Guide A Christmas Carol Workbook (includes Answers) Blood Brothers – Text Guide Blood Brothers – Workbook (includes Answers) English Literature: Shakespeare Macbeth – The Complete Play Macbeth – Text Guide Macbeth Workbook (includes Answers) Romeo & Juliet – The Complete Play Romeo and Juliet – Text Guide Romeo and Juliet Workbook (includes Answers) English Literature: Poetry Poetry Power & Conflict Anthology Guide Poetry Power & Conflict Anthology Workbook Poetry AQA Unseen Poetry Guide English Language: English Language Complete Revision & Practice £5.50 English Language AQA Revision Guide: Grades 9-1 English Language AQA Workbook: Grades 9-1 English Language AQA Study & Exam Practice: Grades 5-1 £3.25 English Language AQA Answers for Study & Exam Practice: Grades 5-1 £1.00 English Language AQA Practice Papers: Grades 9-1 GCSE English Writing Skills Study Guide £2.25 SPaG Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar for GCSE Complete Study & Practice Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar for GCSE Study Guide Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar for GCSE Workbook (includes answers)

French Key information Exam board AQA Topics Theme 1: Identity and culture. Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Theme 3: Current and future study and employment. Specification: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse Homework Homework set once a week. Students are expected to access www.language-gym.com whenever possible to boost their grammar skills. Revision/ catch up sessions Every lunchtime in A172 for anyone who would like further tutoring in French, on topic content or grammar. A specific year 10 session is held on Wednesday lunchtime. Revision books Pearson AQA French 9-1 Revision guide and revision workbook can be bought from the Department or directly from Amazon for the same price of around £5.99. Past exam papers and mark schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/french-8658/assessment-resources Useful websites www.zut.org.uk - login:1523 - password: ng2 4gl http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z4dqxnb http://www.languagesonline.org.uk- Quizlet/ Games/ vocab  http://www.language-gym.com- verb trainer/ workouts/ games https://www.duolingo.com/- set yourself 5/10 minutes a day/ set yourself a daily challenge https://lyricstraining.com/en- Improve your listening comprehension and practice with different accents interacting with the best musical videos, filling the gaps in the lyrics and using the Karaoke. 

Geography Key information Exam board AQA Topics UK physical landscapes, river landscapes in the UK, Urban issues and challenges in an LIC/NEE. Resource management, water, the changing economic world: development and LICs/NEEs. Costal landscapes in the UK, The changing Economic World: UK economy. Specification: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-8035 Homework Once a week Revision/ catch up sessions Wednesday A182 afterschool. Revision books Available from the class teacher £5.50 Past exam papers and mark schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-8035/assessment-resources Useful websites https://www.bbc.com/education/examspecs/zy3ptyc

History Key information Exam board AQA Topics Medicine from Medieval to Modern, Conflict and tension from 1918 to 1939, Elizabethan England, Germany 1890 - 1945 Specification: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/gcse/history-8145 Homework One a week. Revision/ catch up sessions Lunch time A143 Revision books 'CGP GCSE AQA History Grade 9-1 Course Revision Guide' £5 WHSmith and amazon. https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/Student/books_gcse_history Past exam papers and mark schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/gcse/history-8145/assessment-resources Useful websites https://www.activehistory.co.uk/ https://www.bbc.com/education/examspecs/zxjk4j6

Maths Key information Exam board AQA Topics Foundation grades 1-5 Higher grades 4-9 Specification: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/gcse/mathematics-8300 Homework Homework is set weekly on Maths Watch. Every student has been given a login by their teacher. Mr Gordon's groups are also doing a weekly DRT (Direct Response Task) exam paper. This will be extended to other groups as the year progresses. Revision/ catch up sessions Any lunch time & Tuesday & Thursday afterschool Ms Bird and Mr Gordon. Other maths teachers are available for drop in sessions on request. Revision books These can be ordered in WH Smiths or online by visiting: https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/Student/whoAreYou.books_aqa_maths_revision Past exam papers and mark schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/gcse/mathematics-8300/assessment-resources Useful websites Maths watch - https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/ Maths Genie - http://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html PIXL maths app - https://mathsapp.pixl.org.uk/

Media Key information Exam board Pearson’s Edexcel Topics Digital media sectors and audiences. Planning and pitching a digital media product. Digital moving image production. Website Production. Homework homework is set specifically by the teacher at their discretion, however, all student are encouraged to consume a wide variety of media products in their own time. Revision/ catch up sessions Monday lunch times A179 Revision books N/A Past exam papers and mark schemes Useful websites https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/creative-digital-media-production-2013-nqf.html http://www.mediaknowall.com/Basics/basics.php

Psychology Key information Exam board OCR Topics Year 10 Criminal Psychology Development Psychological Problems Research Methods Year 11 Social Influence Memory Sleep and Dreaming Specification http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-psychology-j203-from-2017/ Homework Minimum once every two weeks and will often involve revision for assessments Revision/ catch up sessions Independent learning room – read class notes, practice 8 mark questions, create flashcards for topics, create quizzes for topics. Revision books Revision books provided by department Past exam papers and mark schemes http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-psychology-j203-from-2017/assessment/ Useful websites This is a new course so there are very few up to date resources online. However, articles and resources may be found on individual studies if searched on google.

Photography Key information Exam board AQA Topics Year 10 Detail Out of Place Motion Assembled Creative landscape Architecture Shelter Specification https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/gcse/art-and-design-8201-8206/subject-content/photography Homework Once per week plus a catch up session at lunch or after school. Revision/ catch up sessions  Any lunch time & after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Other business teachers are available for drop in sessions. Revision books N/A sketchbooks are provided and can be used at home. Past exam papers and mark schemes N/A Useful websites Pinterest at home. Goole is useful for most research and the AQA Art and design website for examples and grade boundaries.

Religious Education Key information Exam board Edexcel Topics Syllabus A - 9-1 Religious Studies Islam - Beliefs, Practices, Sources of Wisdom and Authority, Living the Muslim Life, Christianity: Beliefs and practices, Philosophy and Ethics through Islam Syllabus B - 9-1 Religious Studies Christianity -beliefs, practices, Marriage and the family, Matters of life and death, living the Christian way of life, Muslim beliefs and practices, Peace and Conflict through Islam Specification: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/religious-studies-a-2016.html Homework Once every 2 weeks, exam questions, or every week at the discretion of the teacher. Students should also complete exam questions at end of the topic which are in the booklets provided. Revision/ catch up sessions Monday after school Wed Lunch in A142 Ms Khan Revision books Revision book will be given by the department - no fee. Past exam papers and mark schemes https://revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/rs-religious-studies/past-papers/edexcel-gcse-rs-past-papers Useful websites https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zb48q6f

Science Key information Exam board AQA Double Science Topics http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464 Homework Every two weeks Revision/ catch up sessions Thursday after school Revision books £5:50 for combined science, £8.25 for three triple science books. Cash deposit needed to the science department and orders are made regularly. Past exam papers and mark schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464/assessment-resources Useful websites https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zrkw2hv

Spanish Key information Exam board AQA Topics Theme 1: Identity and culture. Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest. Theme 3: Current and future study and employment. Specification: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/spanish-8698 Homework Homework set once a week. Students are expected to access www.language-gym.com whenever possible to boost their grammar skills. Revision/ catch up sessions Ms Sanjurjo every Monday in A171 with a focus on grammar.   MS Geary every Wednesday in A168 with a focus on vocabulary. Revision books can be loaned out from MFL department or purchased from Amazon. Past exam papers and mark schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/spanish-8698/assessment-resources Useful websites www.zut.org.uk (Click on Oyé for Spanish link) login:1523 password: ng2 4gl www.oye.languageskills.co.uk - Spanish account ID: 1436 Pupil password: gwdschool http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z4dqxnb http://www.languagesonline.org.uk- Quizlet/ Games/ vocab  http://www.language-gym.com- verb trainer/ workouts/ games https://www.duolingo.com/- set yourself 5/10 minutes a day/ set yourself a daily challenge https://lyricstraining.com/en- Improve your listening comprehension and practice with different accents interacting with the best musical videos, filling the gaps in the lyrics and using the Karaoke

Sport Key information Exam board OCR Topics Coursework units: Sport Psychology (R044); The principles of training (R042); Sports nutrition (R045) Exam units: (Sports injuries R041) topics and revision can be found on Quizlet.com > Search NACPE > Classes R041 (see below). Specification: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals-sport-science-level-1-2-j802-j812/ Homework Expected every week or every other week. Also dependent on how well CW is done and up to date. Revision/ catch up sessions Catch up sessions are down to individual teacher. Revision books There are no revision guides for this course to buy. Only resources that staff and pupils create. Some past exam papers and mark schemes can be found on Past exam papers and mark schemes http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/420930-question-paper-unit-r041-01-reducing-the-risk-of-sports-injuries.pdf http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/421388-mark-scheme-unit-r041-reducing-the-risk-of-sports-injuries-january.pdf Useful websites www.quizlet.com (search for ‘NACPE’) https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/ztkcdmn/revision

Urdu Key information Exam board AQA Topics Relationships and choices – Family, pets, friends, feelings, plans, racism, poverty and opinions. Free time and the media - Sports activities, hobbies, shopping, clothes, technology and opinions. Home and local area- Houses, rooms, furniture, birthdays, shops, buildings, town, region, areas and descriptions. School/college and future plans - Subjects, buildings, meals, rules, rooms, problems and opinions. Holidays - Plans, preferences, experiences, places, transports. Specification: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/urdu-4645 Homework Homework set every week. Revision/ catch up sessions Lunch times available on request. Revision books No specific revision books available. See Mr Khan for revision materials. Past exam papers and mark schemes http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/urdu-4645/past-papers-and-mark-schemes Useful websites http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/urdu-4645/subject-content