Year 10 Mock Examination Information
Easter Holiday Programme
Please use the table below to find out the areas to focus revision on for the Year 10 Mock examinations:
| Subject | Revision Focus |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | Von Neumann Architecture The CPU Secondary Storage Devices RAM and ROM Embedded Systems Networking Packet Switching LANs and WANs Protocols Protocol Layers Systems and Network Security Defragmentation Cloud Storage Legislations (Data Protection Acts, Computer Misuse Act, Copyright, Designs and Patents Act) Ethical, Environmental issues |
| Design and Technology – Graphics | Drawing Techniques Designers Printing Techniques and Finishes Smart Materials CAD/CAM Moral, Social and Cultural considerations Environmental/Sustainable Product Life Cycle Anthropometrics/Ergonomics Production Methods Materials |
| Design and Technology – Resistant Materials | Metals and their properties Plastics and their properties Woods and their properties Production Methods Ergonomics Sustainability Jigs, moulds and templates Health & Safety The client, designer, manufacturer and user |
| Design and Technology – Food and Nutrition | Food Science Bread making Heat transfer Function of eggs Raising agents Food Safety Key temperatures Bacteria conditions Mould Conditions Nutrition and Health Macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates and Fats) Micronutrients (Vitamins and minerals) Obesity CHD Dietary needs (vegan, Vegetarian, lactose intolerance etc.) Diet and age Food Provenance |
| Design and Technology – Textiles | All topics, but key focus on: Components Decorative techniques production methods Fibre characteristics and blends Fabric structures Fabric finishes Modern Textiles Quality control Checks CAD/CAM |
| Drama | Section A: 4 multiple choice questions that will concern theatre roles, key vocabulary and stage configurations. Resources required: Their drama dictionary from their drama log Section B: The Crucible. Resources required: they need to have their own copy of the play and all notes completed so far Section C: Live Theatre. Resources required: their drama logs and books which contain all of their notes on The Woman in Black and Love Song |
| English Language | English Language Component 2 (Non-fiction) Section A: Reading (40 marks) Section B: Transactional Writing (40 marks) Pupils will be required to read and answer questions on two unseen non-fiction texts. One will be from the 19th century and one from the 21st century. Pupils are then required to produce two pieces of transactional writing. These could be in the form of letters, reviews, reports, speeches or articles. |
| French | Relationships with family and friends Family and Friends Marriage and Partnerships (plans and aspirations) Technology in everyday life Social Media Advantages and disadvantages of social media Benefits, dangers and how much you use social media Free-time activities What you do at the weekend (past and present) What you like to eat. World Food Sport and Extreme sports |
| Geography | Global Cities, including New York City Mumbai, including the slum/shanty town of Dharavi and the movement of people from rural to urban areas Location of retail, retail change, issues facing city centres (CBD) including the rise of out of town shopping areas |
| History | Nazi policies and attitudes towards women Nazi policies towards work and the unemployed The Nazi Police State (role of the SS, Concentration camps, Gestapo, Law courts) |
| ICT | Be able to state the differences between the different network connections (e.g. 4G, Bluetooth, Ethernet/WiFi and WiFi Direct) Storage devices (primary and secondary) & storage capacity Advantages and disadvantages of wired and wireless internet connection Network security Understand what bandwidth is and what latency is, including how they affect each other. Video Streaming Peripheral devices. Copyright Protocols Methods of paying online (i.e. methods of paying online and what 3rd party payment systems are) Transactional data What photo-blogging is and the benefits Understand what encryption is Impact of technology – health, people’s daily lives, environment Communicating online (e.g. social networking & the Internet) – understand the benefits, risks, control of information, accuracy, security. |
| Maths | Students will sit three exam papers and may be examined on any topic covered on the mathematics syllabus |
| Music (GCSE) | Listening exam covers all areas of study and involves identification and discussion of musical features in music heard in the exam. |
| Music (BTEC) | The listening exam covers two of the styles of music covered so far and the use of technology. |
| PE | Structure and function of the skeletal system Structure and function of the muscular system Movement analysis The Cardiovascular and respiratory systems The effects of exercise on the 4 different body systems The components of fitness and application to different sports |
| Religious Studies | Beliefs: Creation, nature of God, resurrection, judgement, God, love and suffering. Practices: The Last Supper, Church in local community, street pastors, prayer |
| Science (Triple) | Biology Cells and organisation Bioenergentics Chemistry Periodic table Atomic structure and bonding Electrolysis The Earth’s atmosphere Using resources Chemical change Chemical analysis Physics Waves Energy and particle model of matter Electricity |
| Science (Combined) | Cells and organisation Bioenergetics Periodic table Atomic structure Waves Energy States of matter |