longdean school a level/ level 3 preparing for final

Longdean School

A Level/ Level 3

Preparing for final

grading assessments

(prelims) 2021

Subject grading

statements &

exam topics

INTRODUCTION

Preparing for the Final Grading Assessments (Prelims)

✓ There will be a range of papers for the prelims, depending on the subjects you study at A level

✓ Some vocational subjects do not have formal written examinations as they are coursework based, e.g.

Performing Arts

✓ The prelims will only contain questions on topics within the specifications that you have been taught (either

face-to-face or remotely)

✓ Topics for each subject, or links to in-depth guidance, are all contained within this booklet

✓ Your teachers will help you structure your revision and will support you in lessons to focus on key topic

areas.

REVISION

You have had an ‘Elevate’ session earlier on in the year and your tutors and Miss Keith have talked to you about

revision. If you are still struggling to revise effectively, ask for support!

✓ Organise your notes and revision material

- Declutter and organise a work space – lying on your bed is not conducive to revising effectively.

- Get all revision materials in one place.

✓ Create a revision timetable and stick to it!

- ‘Little and often’ – think about sessions of 30 minutes at a time.

- Take breaks and get fresh air.

- Plan for all your subjects; it’s very easy to focus on the ones you’re good at and that you like, don’t!

Make sure you plan for each subject and each topic.

- Be realistic! You can’t revise for 12 hours so don’t plan for that as you’ll fail day one.

✓ Do ‘active’ revision

- Reading notes and making notes over and over isn’t revising! Think about using:

- Flash cards – get a family member involved to ask you questions

- Mind maps – your brain remembers in colours, you learn whilst you draw them and you learn by

looking at them and creating stories (remember your ‘Elevate’ session.)

✓ Turn technology off! Have a ‘technology blackout.’ The most successful 6th formers do this every year and

your Instagram account isn’t going to lose 1000s of followers just because you don’t update your story for a

few hours.

Best of luck!

Final Grade Assessment Timetable:

Week 1 Exam Start 9 a.m. Exam Start 11.30 a.m.

Monday, 26th April

Tuesday, 27th April

* Chemistry Paper 1 * RS Paper 1 - 'Philosophy of religion' * History Paper 1 - 'Germany 1918-89'

2hr 15 2 hr

1hr 30

Wednesday, 28th April

* CPLD Retake 1hr 45

Thursday, 29th April

* 8.30 start: Further Maths Paper 1 - 'Pure Core' * 8.30 start: Computer Science Paper 1 (Computer Room) *Biology Paper 1 * Economics Paper 1 - 'Markets and market failure'

2hr 40

2hr 30

2hr 15 2hr


Tuesday, 4th May

* Maths Paper 1 (Pure & Statistics) * English Paper 1 * Sociology Paper 1 - 'Topics in sociology' * Film Paper 1

2hr 2hr30

2hr

2hr 30

Wednesday, 5th May

*Physics Paper 1 * Psychology Paper 1 - 'Psychological themes through core studies' * Business Studies - Unit 1 (Retakes only!)

2hr 15 2hr

2hrs

Thursday, 6th May


Monday, 10th May

Tuesday, 11th May * Maths Paper 2 (Pure & Mechanics) 2hr

Wednesday, 12th May

* Chemistry Paper 2 * Product Design Paper 1 - 'Technical Principles' * RS Paper 2 - 'Ethics' * Geography Paper 1 * History Paper 2 - 'Italy 1911-46' * ICT Paper 1

2hr 15 1hr 30

2hr

2hr 15 1hr 30

2hr

Thursday, 13th May

* Biology Paper 2 * Economics Paper 2 - 'National and International economy' * F.Maths Paper 2 - 'Mechanics Minor'

2hr 15 2hr

1hr 15


Monday, 17th May

* Biology Paper 3 * Computer Science Paper 2 * Economics Paper 3 - 'Economic principles and issues' * F.Maths Paper 3 - 'Statistics Minor'

1hr 30 2hr 30

2hr

1hr 15

Tuesday, 18th May

*Chemistry Paper 3 * Product Design Paper 2 - 'Designing and making principles' * RS Paper 3 - 'Development of Christian thought' * Geography Paper 2 * History Paper 3 - 'British Empire' * ICT - Unit 2 (on computers but only retakes!)

1hr 30 1hr 30

2hr

2hr 15 1hr 30 2hrs

Wednesday, 19th May

* Physics Paper 2 * Psychology Paper 2 - 'Applied Psychology' * Business Studies - 'Unit 2 - working in business' * Travel and Tourism - 'Unit 3 - The dynamic tourism industry'

2hr 15 2hr

1hr 30

1hr 30

Thursday, 20th May

* F.Maths Paper 4 - 'Numerical Methods'

1hr 15 * English Paper 2 * Forensics - 'Unit 3 - Science Investigations and skills' * Sociology Paper 2 - 'Crime and deviance with theory and methods' * CTEC Sport (Sport organisation and development) * Film Studies Paper 2

1hr 30 1hr 30

2hrs

1hr

2hr 30

Please arrive in good time for your examinations.

Please wait in the canteen area until you are called up to the exam hall.

Please note:

• You may be asked to resit papers where authenticity is not guaranteed, e.g. where you completed papers

at home and they are required to form part of your grade. These will be new papers written to include the

same topic lists but with completely new questions.

• Any proven malpractice will result in a ‘U’ grade for that examination and you will not be given an

opportunity to resit that paper. An investigation will occur and you may receive a U grade in your suite of

examinations for entire examination period.

Awarding A level/ Level 3 grades at Longdean School in 2021

We will be following the guidance set out by the Ofqual for determining grading:

✓ Assess students’ performance, only on what content has been delivered to them by their teachers, to

determine the grade each student should receive.

✓ Use evidence of a student’s performance from throughout the course to inform the judgement.

✓ Determine the grades as late in the academic year as is practicable to enable teaching to continue for as

long as possible.

✓ Use a broad range of evidence across the taught content to determine the grades before submitting the

grades to the exam boards

Explanation of evidence

✓ Each department has set out the evidence they will be using to award a Teacher Assessed Grade (TAG) at

the top of each subject section. These are sub-titled ‘Grading Statements’ and fall into two categories:

- Preliminary evidence – key evidence they will be using to establish a grade

- Subsidiary evidence – additional evidence that can be used to establish a grade

Note: In exceptional circumstances and under special consideration, other forms of evidence may

need to be used – each student where this applies will need to be assessed for ‘special arrangements’

and paperwork completed to explain the rationale required.

These will then be moderated internally and externally (for core subjects + some others) and the Centre

Assessed Grade (CAG) will be confirmed.

✓ We have been at pains to use evidence which has been supervised, unseen and undertaken in conditions

that were intended to secure that work was the students’ own work. These include:

- appropriate invigilation

- no access to materials or resources that would not be permitted in exams

- no possibility of corrections or revisions.

Prelim Results

✓ Marks for all prelims will be shared with students but no grades

✓ Grades will be moderated by departments and across the school cooperative

Results Day

✓ Tuesday, 10th August at 9 a.m.

A level Art & Design (Craft & Design)

Exam/s:

n/a

Grading Statements:

Preliminary and subsidiary evidence:

✓ Coursework portfolio ✓ Essay Unit

Examination Topics:

n/a - assessed through coursework portfolio

A level Art & Design (Textile Design)

Exam/s:

n/a

Grading Statements:


✓ Coursework portfolio ✓ Essay Unit

Examination Topics:

n/a - assessed through coursework portfolio

OCR Level 3 CTECH Certificate in Business

Exam/s:

1 Paper + possible retake:

- Unit 1 – 5th May (Retake only!)

- Unit 2 – 19th May

Grading Statements:


✓ Unit 1 Exam (Jan result or march prelim) ✓ Unit 4 Coursework (from year 12) ✓ Unit 5 Coursework ✓ Unit 2 Exam (March Prelim)

Examination Topics:

Paper 2 Protocols in business Factors influencing meeting arrangements Using business documents Prioritising business tasks Communicating effectively with stakeholders Paper 1 (retakes or non-January entry) Different types of business and their objectives. Functional areas of a Business Organisational Structures Finance External influences and constraints on a business Why businesses plan Assess the performance of businesses to inform future business activities

A level Economics

Exam/s:

3 Papers:

- Paper 1 – 29th April

- Paper 2 – 13th May


Grading Statements:

Preliminary evidence:

✓ In-class assessment ✓ September Assessments ✓ December prelims ✓ April/May prelims

Subsidiary evidence:

✓ Exam board tests (where students have missed key assessments or, where supplementary evidence is required)

Examination Topics: Paper 1 Individuals, firms, markets and market failure Economic methodology and the economic problem Price determination in a competitive market Production, costs and revenue Perfect competition, imperfectly competitive markets and monopoly The Labour Market, poverty and inequality Market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets Paper 2 The national and international economy The measurement of macroeconomic performance How the macroeconomy works: the circular flow of income, aggregate demand / aggregate supply analysis and related concepts Economic performance Financial markets and monetary policy Fiscal policy and supply-side policies The international economy Paper 3: Economic principles and issues

A level English Literature

Exam/s:

2 Papers:



Grading Statements:


✓ In-class assessment ✓ December prelims ✓ April/May prelims ✓ NEA (coursework)



Examination Topics:

Contextual Study - 1984, The Handmaid's Tale and Unseen Dystopian Text Shakespeare's Hamlet

Level 3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Exam/s:

n/a

Grading Statements:


✓ production log

✓ written report

✓ presentation

Examination Topics:

n/a

A level Film Studies

Exam/s:

2 papers:

- Paper 1 – 4th May (2hr 30)


Grading Statements:


✓ Prelim September ✓ Prelim 1 ✓ Prelim 2 ✓ Coursework ✓ In class exam tasks



Examination Topics:

Paper One: - English Language Cinema (Vertigo, DTRT, Beasts, No Country, Trainspotting, TIE) Paper Two: - World and Alternative Cinema (City of God, Mustang, Amy, Vivre sa Vie, Sunrise)

A level Geography

Exam/s:

2 Papers:


- Paper 2 - 18th May (2hr 15)

Grading Statements:


✓ September Prelim ✓ Prelim 2 ✓ NEA (Coursework)


✓ Assessed class material ✓ Exam board tests (where students have missed key assessments or, where supplementary evidence is

required) Examination Topics:

Paper 1: -Tectonic Processes and Hazards (EQ 1-3) -Coastal Landscapes and Change (EQ 1-4) -The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity (EQ 1-3) -The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security (EQ 1-2) Paper 2: - Globalisation (EQ 1-3) - Diverse Places (EQ 1-4) - Superpowers (EQ 1-3) - Migration, Identity and Sovereignty (EQ 1-2)

A level History

Exam/s:

3 Papers:

- Paper 1 – 27th April (1hr 30)



Grading Statements:


✓ Prelim 1 (January)

✓ Prelim 2 (May)

✓ Timed in class essays

✓ NEA (Coursework)



✓ Examination Topics:

British Empire: India, America and Canada

Italy: Liberal State, Rise of Mussolini, Mussolini's control of the population

Germany: Political and Govt Change 1918-89/Opposition and Consent 1918-89/Economic Policies 1918-89/

Aspects of Life 1918-89

A level Computer Science

Exam/s:

1 Paper + possible retake:

- Unit 1 – 5th May (Retake only!) (2hr 30)

- Unit 2 – 19th May (2hr 30)

Grading Statements:


✓ September Prelims (Paper 1& 2)

✓ December Prelim (Paper 1 & 2)

✓ May Prelim (Paper 1 & 2)

✓ NEA



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Examination Topics:

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BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in ICT

Exam/s:

1 Paper + retakes where required:

- Paper 1 – 12th May (2hr)

- Paper 2 – 18th May (Retakes only!) (2hr)

-

Grading Statements:


✓ Unit 1 Exam (prelim 1 & 2)

✓ Unit 2 coursework (from year 12)

✓ Unit 3 exam (from year 12)

✓ Unit 6 coursework

Examination Topics:

Unit 1

Features of Social Media

File Types and Extensions

Online Systems and their Features

Data Security Measures (Including Validation and Verification)

LANs

VPNs

Basic Network Features

Biometrics

User ID Accounts and Access Rights

Interface Features

Handling Large Data Files

Compression

SSD vs Hard Disks

Operating Systems (particularly Memory Management)

Flowcharts

Unit 2

Creating Tables

Relationships

Validations

Queries

Forms

Importing Data

Reports

A level Mathematics

Exam/s:

2 Papers:



Grading Statements:


✓ End of year 12 examination

✓ Prelim 1

✓ Prelim 2



required)

Examination Topics:

All Year 1 content, all Year 2 content except for:

Chapter 1: Proof and mathematical communication (Pure content)

Section 11.5: Integrating rational functions (Pure content)

Chapter 18: Further hypothesis testing (Statistics content)

Chapter 22 Moments (Mech content)

A level Further Mathematics

Exam/s:

4 Papers:





Grading Statements:


✓ End of year 12 examination

✓ Prelim 1

✓ Prelim 2



required)

Examination Topics:

All topics – course fully completed.

OCR CTECH Diploma in Sport

Exam/s:

- 1 Paper – Unit 3 – 20th May (1hr)

Grading Statements:


✓ Unit 1 - Body Systems and the Effect of Physical Activity. ✓ Unit 2 - Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership. ✓ Unit 3 - Sports Organisation and Development. ✓ Unit 4 - Working Safely in Sport, Exercise, Health and Leisure. ✓ Unit 5 - Performance Analysis in Sport and Exercise. ✓ Unit 8 - Organisation of Sports Event. ✓ Unit 11 - Physical Activity for Specific Groups. ✓ Unit 13 - Health and Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise. ✓ Unit 17 - Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation. ✓ Unit 18 - Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activities.

Examination Topics:

Unit 3 - Sports Organisation and Development: LO 1, 2, 3 and 4

OCR CTECH Extended Certificate in Sport

Exam/s:

- 1 Paper – Unit 3 – 20th May (1hr)

Grading Statements:


✓ Unit 1 - Body Systems and the Effect of Physical Activity. ✓ Unit 2 - Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership. ✓ Unit 3 - Sports Organisation and Development. ✓ Unit 8 - Organisation of Sports Event ✓ Unit 18 - Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activities.

Examination Topics:

Unit 3 - Sports Organisation and Development: LO 1, 2, 3 and 4

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Music Performance

Exam/s:

n/a

Grading Statements:

Primary and subsidiary evidence:

✓ Unit 1 - Practical Music Theory and Harmony (graded awarded in year 12) ✓ Unit 2 - Professional Practice in The Music Industry (grade awarded in year 12) ✓ Unit 6 - Solo Performance ✓ Any other evidence from practical and written pre-assessment activities

Examination Topics:

n/a

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Performing Arts (Dance)

Exam/s:

n/a

Grading Statements:


✓ Unit 1 - Investigating Practitioner's Work (grade awarded in year 12)

✓ Unit 2 - Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance (awarded year 12)

✓ Unit 12 - Contemporary Dance Technique

✓ Any Other evidence from practical and written pre-assessment activities

Examination Topics:

n/a

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Performing Arts (Drama)

Exam/s:

n/a

Grading Statements:


✓ Unit 1 - Investigating Practitioner's Work (grade awarded in year 12) ✓ Unit 2 - Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance (awarded year 12) ✓ Unit 19 - Acting Styles ✓ Any Other evidence from practical and written pre-assessment activities

Examination Topics:

n/a

BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Forensic Investigation

Exam/s:

- 1 Paper – 20th May (hr 30)

Grading Statements:


✓ Unit 1 Exam (Year 12)

✓ Unit 2 (Year 12)

✓ Unit 8 (Year 12)

✓ Unit 3 Exam

✓ Unit 4 Coursework

✓ Unit 11 Coursework

Examination Topics:

Unit 3 exam:

Statistic analysis

Writing methods

Enzyme action

Burning Fuels

Circuits and electricity equations

Plants and their environment

Diffusion.

NB. All available on Seneca

A level Biology

Exam/s:

3 papers:




Grading Statements:


✓ April/May prelims ✓ Assessed class material


✓ End of year 1 exams only as reference point if needed as additional evidence ✓ Exam board tests (where students have missed key assessments or, where supplementary evidence is

required)

Examination Topics:

Module 1: Development of practical skills in biology

Module 2: Foundations in biology

Module 3: Exchange and transport

Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease

Module 5: Communication, homeostasis and energy

Module 6: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems

A level Chemistry

Exam/s:

3 papers:




Grading Statements:


✓ April/May prelims ✓ Assessed class material


✓ End of year 1 exams only as reference point if needed as additional evidence ✓ Exam board tests (where students have missed key assessments or, where supplementary evidence is

required)

Examination Topics:

Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry

Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry

Module 3 – Periodic table and energy

Module 4 – Core organic chemistry

Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements

Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis

A level Physics

Exam/s:

2 papers:



Grading Statements:


✓ April/May prelims

✓ 2 x full H156 papers – December

✓ 1 x H556 Mod5 paper - March



required)

Examination Topics:

Module 1: Development of practical skills in physics

Module 2: Foundations in physics

Module 3: Forces and motion

Module 4: Electrons, waves and photons

Module 5: Newtonian world and astrophysics

Module 6: Particles and medical physics (Not including Electric fields, Nuclear Physics, Medical Imaging)

A level Sociology

Exam/s:

2 papers:



Grading Statements:


✓ Prelim 1 (December)

✓ Prelim 2 (May)

✓ HT assessments



Examination Topics:

Paper 2: Topics in Sociology = Families and Households, Media Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

A level Psychology

Exam/s:

2 papers:



Grading Statements:


✓ Prelim 1 (December)

✓ Prelim 2 (May)

✓ HT assessments



Examination Topics:

Paper 2: Psychological themes through core studies = Core studies, Areas, Perspectives & Debates, Practical Applications Paper 3: Applied psychology = Mental health, Criminal Psychology, Sport and Exercise Psychology

A level Religious Studies

Exam/s:

3 papers:

- Paper 1 – 27th April (2hr)

- Paper 2 -12th May (2hr)


Grading Statements:


✓ Prelim 2 (May)

✓ HT assessments



Examination Topics:

Paper 1: Philosophy of Religion = Ancient Philosophical Influences, Religious Experience, The Problem of Evil,

Religious Language; Negative, Analogical or Symbolic.

Paper 2: Religion and Ethics = Meta ethics, Conscience, Business Ethics, Sexual Ethics

Paper 3: Development of Christian Thought = Secularism, Liberation Theology, Religious Pluralism and

Theology, Gender and Theology.

A level Design & Technology: Product Design

Exam/s:

2 papers:



Grading Statements:

✓ Prelim 1 (December) ✓ Prelim2 (May) ✓ NEA (Coursework)

Examination Topics:

Performance characteristics - Polymer Performance characteristics - Testing and Finishing Woods Performance characteristics - metals Composite smart and modern materials Processing and working with polymers, woods and metals Industrial practice Product design considerations Product design and development Design methods and processes Responsible design

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Children’s Play, Learning and Development

Exam/s:

- 1 x resit of unit 1 (1 Paper) – 28th April (specific students only)

Grading Statements:

✓ Unit 1 Prelim or Unit 1 External Result (Year 12) ✓ Unit 2 External Exam (Year 13) ✓ Unit 3 Coursework (Year 12) ✓ Unit 5 coursework (partial)

Examination Topics:

Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory

Vygotsky's zones of proximal and actual cognitive development theory

Piaget's stages of cognitive development theory

Piaget's development of schemas theory

Bowlby's attachment theory

Ainsworth's styles of attachment theory

Bandura's social development theory

Bruner's modes of representation theory

Chomsky's language development theory

Skinner's operant conditioning theory

Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory

Information Processing Theory

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

Exam/s:

n/a

Grading Statements:


✓ Unit 1 external exam (year 12) ✓ Unit 5 coursework (year 12) ✓ Unit 2 external exam ✓ Unit 14 coursework (Partial completion)

Examination Topics:

n/a

WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Tourism

Exam/s:

- 1 paper – 19th May (1hr 30)

Grading Statements:


✓ Actual results from Unit 1 and 2 externally assessed by WJEC

✓ Unit 3 Exam- Prelim 1 and 2 and homework long answer questions

✓ Unit 4 Coursework - Average score of internal coursework completed linked to UMS

Examination Topics:

LO1 - Understand the range of external pressures and changing customer needs and expectations

LO2 - Understand recent developments in transport and technology within the global tourism industry

LO4 - Understand current issues facing the tourism industry