Revision Support Pack - Year 11 – 2019/20

Below are links to recommended revision guides, resources and websites made by teachers in every

subject area, which should aid with revision for the forthcoming examinations. Clicking on the image

should take you directly to the appropriate website in order to purchase the revision guide. We

understand that there are many guides listed below and certainly do not expect you to purchase all of

them. Students do receive many notes, resources and revision aids in their lessons already. It is also

worth mentioning that some subjects have already issued guides so please check with your

son/daughter before purchasing.

English Language:

English Literature:

Websites:

English Revision Resources and Websites

Mathematics:

Higher Revision Guide

Higher Workbook

Foundation Revision Guide

Foundation Workbook

For students who are trying to improve their performance to a specific grade, there are some target

grade 3, 5, and 7 books:

Target Grade 3

Target Grade 5

Target Grade 7

Websites:

MathsWatch – students have their own individual log ins

Mathed Up - Great for exam questions by topic

Maths Genie Good for full exam papers

Science:

Triple Science (J1 + J2)

Science Trilogy Higher (J3 – W1)

Science Trilogy Foundation (W2 - W4)

History:

Video Resources:

Hitler – The Rise of Evil (Netflix and YouTube).

The Nazis: A Warning from History Episodes 1 & 2 (YouTube)

Ben Newmark on Medicine (YouTube)

King Henry VIII: The Mind of a Tyrant – Parts 1-4 (YouTube – channel Henry Harold)

Inside the Court of Henry VIII (YouTube – channel Henry Harold)

Websites:

Germany BBC Bitesize

Medicine BBC Bitesize (from Medieval Medicine onwards)

Geography:

Websites:

BBC Bitesize - Geography

Sociology/Religious Education:

Websites:

BBC Bitesize – Religious Studies

It is also recommended that students to have a news app on their phone (BBC News / The Guardian)

as this application will help them gain the top marks.

Modern Foreign Languages:

Websites:

www.activeteachonline.com - Activities based on topics seen in class - practising listening, reading and grammar skills. You can access the textbook and your teacher will set your login and your tasks www.quizlet.com - Vocab learning. Search ‘GCSE + your language’ to find sets to practice. You can also create your own vocabulary sets www.languagesonline.org.uk - Various grammar activities www.lyricstraining.com - Listening skills through song

www.language-gym.com – Verbs

Netflix: Change the language on your favourite program and see how much you understand

Computer Science:

The department has purchased an Exam Practise Workbook and a free copy will be provided to every

Year 11 student in due course.

All the revision material, i.e. Lesson Handouts, Video Tutorial, Essential Readings and Practice quizzes

is now available on MS OneNote (link provided below), students are already using the tool and aware

how it works. It can be accessed from any device, including mobile devices (tablets and phones). It

provides a comprehensive check list where students can track and parent can monitor their

preparation for the exam.

onenote:https://gridjohnwarnerhertssch-

my.sharepoint.com/personal/ami_johnwarner_herts_sch_uk/Documents/Class

Websites:

Computer Science - Bitesize

ICT:

BTEC Level 2 Creative Digital Media Production The department will provide a copy of the revision guide to all students in due course. Website: Revision resources are available in the shared drive W:\Professional Studies\Professional Studies\Creative Media\KS4 Online resources: https://media.edusites.co.uk/article/btec-level-2-creative-digital-media-production/

Economics: JWS Economics revision page – this page, created by the Economics subject teachers,

contains links to a variety of documents to help with revision

Business (GCSE):

Website: https://www.tutor2u.net/business Physical Education (Edexcell GCSE):

P.E Website:

https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/secondary-books/gcse/physical-education

Art, Design, Technology & Engineering:

JWS Design

Websites:

https://www.studentartguide.com/

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/art-and-design-2016.html

All necessary resources are here, as well as bulletins, past papers and checklists, etc.

Can be accessed through school site – (‘CURRICULUM’ – ‘Art and Design Technology’ - then ‘Related

Links’ on the right of the page). Most pages will need a password, which is: harchester

VLE Website

Username: student@johnwarner1814 Password: nsepfvz0y (0 is a zero)

Music

Drama:

Several PowerPoints on the school’s shared drive for them to refer to:

Shared documents> English music drama > Music > New spec ppts

johnwarner.musicfirst.co.uk Login- Student's Last Name and First Initial Password- jwsmusic

Drama:

Ensure this is the Blood

Brothers Drama guide NOT

English guide