1. Revision evening Science GCSE Core & Additional

2. Exam dates:  B1 5 th June  B2 12 th May

3. Exam dates:  C1 9 th June  C2 14 th May

4. Exam dates for  P1 12 th June  P2 20 th May

5.  Recall, select and communicate precise knowledge and detailed, comprehensive understanding.  Link relationship between science and society  Evaluate scientific advances, and compare the ethical implications to benefits and risks  Distinguish between hypotheses, evidence, phenomena, theories and explanations  Use a wide range of appropriate methods, sources of information and data consistently  Anaylse, interpret and critically evaluate a broad range of quantitative and qualitative data and information.  Develop arguments and explanations, taking account of the limitations of the available evidence.  Make reasoned judgements consistently and draw detailed, evidence-based conclusions. ‘A’ grade students should be able to:

6.  Recall, select & communicate secure knowledge and understanding.  Demonstrate understanding between science and society  Understand that scientific advances may have ethical implications, benefits and risks.  Use scientific and technical knowledge, terminology and conventions appropriately  Apply appropriate skills  Understand the terms hypotheses, evidence, theories, explanations.  Use models, methods, sources, data & apply these skills  Analyse, interpret and evaluate a range of quantitative and qualitative data and information.  Develop arguments with supporting explanations. ‘C’ grade students should be able to:

7. Exam technique 1. Be prepared (don’t cram, your brain soon forgets) 2. Practice exam papers 3. Read questions carefully, highlight the command words & know what the question means 4. Look at the available marks and make sure you make a point for each mark 5. Construct long 6 mark answers 6. Practice problem solving questions 7. Read through the mark schemes, highlight answers you did not know for next time.

8. Other tips:  Read examiners reports & identify misconceptions  RAG rate (Red = stop, stuck. Amber = think I am OK. Green = Got it, move on!) the specification & focus on the tricky areas  Be strict with yourself and stick to your revision  The reward will be your results  Once gaps identified seek help  Make revision fun and try a variety of techniques  Don’t forget to use all available resources: Science booklets, revision guides, learning zone, AQA website, kerboodle & other good websites (s- cool, bbc bitesize etc)

9. Exam preparation – invest time  Achieve 90%+ for A* grade and 80%+ for A grade  Revise hard, practice papers, know the spec including the higher level bold aspects  Plan revision programmes & start revising early  Complete tracking sheet to self assess what is banked and what is left to do  Be exam prepared - black pens & calculator.

10. Revision timetable

11. Activity  Examine the section of the specification and RAG rate each of the sub-sections. G G A R Use the specification to formulate ideas on answering the 6 mark exam questions.