Revising for science courses

Y10 and Y11 courses are different! Y10 Core scienceY11 additional science Y11 with Y10 resit BTEC principles and applications Exam boardEdexcelOCR gateway science B Edexcel Percentage coursework 25% 75% Exam breakdownBio (B1) - 1 hour 15 th May Chem (C1) – 1 hour 19 th May Phys (P1) – 1 hour 21 st May Paper 1 (unit 3’s) – 1 hour 15 mins Paper 2 (unit 4’s) – 1 hour 30 mins Paper 1 (unit 1/3) – 1 hour 15 mins Paper 2 (unit 2/4) – 1 hour 30 mins (X2) Unit 1 (Y10) or Unit 8 (Y11) – taken in March; resit opportunity in June Key focusEnsuring controlled assessment is at/above target grade + revision Achieving merits and above in all assignments/pre paring for exams if necessary

Types of exam question in science 1.Multiple choice 2.Using data (graphs and tables) 3.Written answer /recall (2 marks) 4.Extended writing (6 marks) – QWC Tests – literacy, numeracy and scientific skills/knowledge

Revision is the same – no matter what course is being studied! Organise notes, revision guides and other resources Write a revision timetable Plan in at least two hours a day revision at the weekends and throughout the Easter holidays Revise actively -Re-write, summarise but not just sit and read notebooks –this rarely works, you need to get active

Revision is the same for all science courses! Possible revision techniques: 1.Flash cards (key concepts + info) 2.Concept maps/spider diagrams 3.Learning mats 4.Past papers and mark schemes (make sure they look at 2012 courses) 5.Learning checklists + glossaries 6.Teach a ‘friend’ 7.Write your own exam questions and practice them 8.Solo hexagons 9.Revision guides