https://www.educake.co.uk/ is a revision website that all students have been signed up for where both teacher-directed and independent revision can take place. The website has questions that assess all areas of the curriculum and all styles of question that appears on the exam papers. By completing self-testing, the website will give pupils areas to focus on in their revision and help hone their knowledge and abilities. The more you do, the better the guidance will become.

All students were emailed out their username on Monday 7/9/20. Any issues logging on, pupils should speak to their science teacher.

GCSE Language - Mr Bruff on youtube - he analyses of all types of texts and he gives guidance on the language papers https://www.youtube.com/user/mrbruff

GCSE and A Level Literature - Massolit.io All Barr Beacon students can create their own personal account here https://www.massolit.io/users/sign_up for English Literature revision (GCSE and A Level) There are lectures and videos on the literature texts, normally given by university lecturers.

A Level Literature - https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/a-level-english-literature-revision/ for A Level English lit revision – all texts are discussed.

GCSE Language and Literature - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/z98jmp3 There are references to different exam boards questions for language. And for literature there are summaries of plots and key themes of the texts we study.

Maths

Has your child been to paper society yet? If not then pop along to the maths department every Thursday night. During the sessions, you can practice your exam technique and get guided help from our team of maths teachers. Sessions are on every Thursday from 3:20 pm until 4:20 pm. To aid your revision you will also find a selection of resources on the school website.

This is a selection of some of the Maths departments favourite websites to help aid independent work and revision completed at home : 

https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/

Log onto the system using your unique login and password, once on the system to access questions click on ‘my progress’ at the top of the screen then click on the bar next to the topic you want to work on, if you have trouble with this pop and see your maths teacher. 

http://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html

The GCSE revision tab is particularly useful and has revision notes and model answers with questions along with questions for you to attempt and then also the solutions for these questions. The pdf document attached also gives quick access to each of the topics revision video, questions and mark scheme. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z9p3mnb

This is the new version of BBC bitesize which has been updated with the resources for the new specification, it has guided run through on techniques, video clips, activities and tests to complete. This covers all topics on the new GCSE specification.

http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/gcse.htm

This website gives you a while variety of resources from past exam papers (remember these are the old specification papers) to “walking and talking notes”, it also has revision notes on the majority of topics and includes a lot more, it is well worth a look around to see what is available!! – HERE

This has questions and practice papers to access on the website along with videos on how to complete some of the practice papers. There is also a “5 a day section” which allows you to practice 5 different questions from 5 different topics for every day of the year. 

http://onmaths.com/

Please remember the predicted paper is only what they think – there is no guarantee that these questions or topics will come up. The computer only awards marks for fully correct answers and not working out and the marks down the side may change for the real exams as they are only rough guides!!!

Don’t forget you also have access to maths workout numbers 1 to 8 on the system which can be accessed through the start menu -> maths then clicking on them, they are split into sections as follows :

• 1 – Number work
• 2 – Number work
• 3 – Shape and space work
• 4 – Shape and space work
• 5 – Data handling work
• 6 – Data handling work
• 7 – Algebra work
• 8 – Algebra work

Psychology Year 11

Past Papers. Paper 1 – HERE and Paper 2 – HERE

https://quizlet.com/24669925/aqa-gcse-psychology-memory-flash-cards/ is a revision website where you can complete quizzes and view resources on each topic. Make a free account and then search GCSE AQA and the name of the topic you want to revise.

Has your child been to Geography Club yet? If not then pop along to the geography department every Monday night. During the sessions, you can practice your exam technique and get guided help from our team of geography teachers. Sessions are on every Monday from 3:20 pm until 4:20 pm. HERE

This is a selection of some of the Geography departments favourite websites to help aid independent work and revision completed at home : 

This website is brilliant for developing your knowledge and understanding.  Once you have done that there are lots of quizzes and revision strategies given.

http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/

This is a great website for going over the content.  

https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/

This is great for flashcards and quizzes. 

https://quizlet.com/en-gb/content/gcse-sociology-revision Use this to access free revision aids and tests to help with sociology revision.

https://www.brainscape.com/subjects/gcse-sociology Use this to access flashcards for topics and exam papers, content and information to help with your exams.

http://www.gojimo.com/gcse-sociology-revision/ Download this app to take quizzes and revise sociology.

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/sociology/gcse/sociology-8192/assessment-resources Access AQA GCSE Sociology exam papers here.

In addition, don’t forget to get yourself a revision guide from the Sociology department at school.

GCSE Design and Technology – Textiles:

https://www.technologystudent.com/ is a revision website that Design and Technology pupils can use the create revision resources and attempt exam questions. This website contains numerous information sheets and exercises to enhance the study, understanding and teaching of Design and Technology.

The website has questions that assess the core section of the exam paper, NEA guidance and also short revision videos.

The website will give pupils areas to focus on in their revision and help hone their knowledge and abilities. The more you do, the better the guidance will become.

Other useful websites include:

http://www.design-technology.info/home.htm

http://www.design-technology.info/revisionguides/

Useful App to download:

GCSE Design and Technology, Pocket Poster App  

GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition:

https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-food-preparation-nutrition-revision/ is a revision website for Food Preparation and Nutrition helping you to best prepare for your GCSE exam. The website contains interactive courses with all concepts explained in bitesize chunks, written by subject experts.

Say goodbye to boring Food & Nutrition revision guides, and say hello to interactive GIFs, videos, practice questions, podcasts and animations. Revising in 2020 shouldn't be as boring. Seneca combines the best of science and technology in one free revision site that has been found to double your test scores.

Has your child attended a catch up with their Spanish teacher – these are available on a Thursday or Friday and they should arrange these with Miss Vryaparj. This will be a great opportunity for them to work through specific content for their MFL GCSE and target particular areas that they feel are causing them an issue.

 At home pupils could practise on the following websites:

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-          Spanishdict.com               (Grammar/pronunciation) 

-          Spanishlistening.org       (Listening activities) 

-          Linguascope.com             (Vocabulary quizzes) 

-          Sporcle.com                       (Culture and Vocabulary quizzes) 

-          BBC.co.uk/bitesize          (Vocabulary and Grammar practise) 

-          Thespanishexperiment.com  (Vocabulary and Grammar explanations) 

-          https://learnenglishspanishonline.com/spanish/extra-en-espanol-video-series/  (Spanish tv show with quizzes and vocabulary) 

-          BBC.com/mundo              (News stories by BBC in Spanish) 

Spanish Padlets:

Your child’s Spanish teacher has also set up the below padlets for each module of the GCSE course and also for specific skills they might want to work on. 

Once your child has decided the area they wish to work on, they can follow the links below to find resources to support them in this area.

Password for all padlets is: spanishgcse

Topic 1: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/vxtsi40qoo8p

Topic 2: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/66ojgnwkqad7

Topic 3: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/7tw6pcl3uuaz

Topic 4: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/8vb61lojbcdt

Topic 5: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/z4cgfdi879qq

Topic 6: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/kras6mubl3ta

Topic 7: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/px44kbtvx5st

Topic 8:  https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/d7cwhu3h5y3w

Writing Skills and Practice: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/ga8skkv0gorb

Speaking skills and practice: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/9vzxd0e7bnmf

Translation skills: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/g8r1n9rajdh4

Literary Texts:  https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/2q5deqpcxm98

Has your child attended a catch up with their French teacher – these are available on a Monday and Wednesday and they should arrange these with their French teacher in advance. This will be a great opportunity for them to work through specific content for their MFL GCSE and target particular areas that they feel are causing them an issue.

At home pupils could practise on the following websites:

I want to practice vocabulary:

www.languagesonline.org.uk

www.quizlet.com à

www.wordreference.com (Excellent online dictionary)

https://www.senecalearning.com/

https://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/french

https://revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/french

http://platea.pntic.mec.es/cvera/hotpot/chansons/ (practise vocabulary through French songs)

I want to practice grammar:

www.bbc.co.uk/gcsebitesize - search French GCSE

www.languagesonline.org.uk

https://www.bonjourdefrance.co.uk/learn-french-online/grammar/choose-

https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/dnxk4l6bxy77

I want to read in French:

www.bbc.co.uk/gcsebitesize - search French GCSE

https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/6x1cbz574gv4

http://roble.pntic.mec.es/apadilla/autourdufrancais/contenus/coursdefrancais/4ESO/Litterature/Le%20petit%20Nicolas/le_petit_nicolas.html

http://www.culturetheque.com/EXPLOITATION/GBR/jeunesse.aspx

I want to listen to French:

www.bbc.co.uk/gcsebitesize - search French GCSE

http://platea.pntic.mec.es/cvera/hotpot/chansons/

https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/cmygr0sz5xs4

French Extra episodes on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaNqp4FXh-s&list=PLoYuwrRY46uasO1lkcRjSn3ef5MwM8HHV

The following free website has a huge amount of lessons, vocabulary and some listening practice

French Padlets:

Your child’s French teacher has also set up the below padlets for each module of the GCSE course and also for specific skills they might want to work on. 

Once your child has decided the area they wish to work on, they can follow the links below to find resources to support them in this area.

Password for all padlets is: frenchgcse

Topic 1: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/n8qojxx31lrh

Topic 2: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/ufatoa95rdbr

Topic 3: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/hm8kngjolsav

Topic 4: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/ryizf2ex01yb

Topic 5: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/4pdhr4tjaoxu

Topic 6: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/ujuhe6byfcjf

Topic 7:  https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/us4gjqri5i2m

Topic 8:  https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/3a9m37oh87wx

Writing Skills and Practice: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/qgmdv4rf2wc3

Speaking skills and practice: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/crld52zosghw

Translation skills: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/wrz8gpcqj3oz

Literary Texts:  https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/6x1cbz574gv4

Has your child attended a catch up with their German teacher – these are available on a Wednesday and Thursday and they should arrange these with their German teacher. This will be a great opportunity for them to work through specific content for their MFL GCSE and target particular areas that they feel are causing them an issue. At home, pupils could practise on the following websites:

I want to practice vocabulary:

www.languagesonline.org.uk

www.quizlet.com à search MissBrazier

www.cram.com à search MissBrazier

www.dict.cc (Excellent online dictionary)

http://www.germanrevision.org.uk/KS4

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/german

http://revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/german/

https://lyricstraining.com/de (practise vocabulary through German songs)

http://www.german-games.net

www.seneca.com à Search German GCSE – use the AQA specification (even though we are Edexcel it still works for vocab)

I want to practice grammar:

www.bbc.co.uk/gcsebitesize - search German GCSE

www.languagesonline.org.uk

https://german.net/exercises/

https://www.deutsch-lernen.com/learn-german-online/e_dc.php

http://www.nthuleen.com/teach.html

I want to read German:

KS4/KS5 links:

Berliner Zeitung http://www.berlinonline.de/

Bild-Zeitung http://www.bild.de/

Bravo http://www.bravo.de/

Bunte http://www.bunte.de/

Der Spiegel http://www.spiegel.de/

Die Tageszeitung http://www.taz.de/

Die Welt http://www.welt.de

Die Zeit http://www.zeit.de/  

Facts Online Magazine http://facts.ch/

I want to listen to German:

www.bbc.co.uk/gcsebitesize - search German GCSE

Television channels you could watch:

ARD http://www.ard.de/

ZDF http://www.zdf.de/

3sat http://www.3sat.com

Deutsche Welle http://www.dwelle.de/

RTL http://www.rtl.de/

Sport 1 http://www.sport1.de/

WDR http://www.wdr.de/

Programmes:

http://www1.wdr.de/kinder/tv/neuneinhalb/sendungen/rueckschau/index.html

https://www.ndr.de/info/podcast4096.html

German Padlets:

Your child’s German teacher has also set up the below padlets for each module of the GCSE course and also for specific skills they might want to work on. 

Once your child has decided the area they wish to work on, they can follow the links below to find resources to support them in this area.

Password for all padlets is: germangcse

Topic 1: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/vm81vwfse4d5

Topic 2: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/6fom419h60f9

Topic 3: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/xwvzojy49vbp

Topic 4: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/x19ikdo7e205

Topic 5: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/hayxe06i9050

Topic 6: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/dzxzyk4cwm4l

Topic 7: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/72iuhpe7ardk

Topic 8:  https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/33jux3hdax8r

Writing Skills and Practice: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/d5wi4k2q9w20

Speaking skills and practice: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/21tcqf0qly6k

Translation skills: https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/n2iikentlp5

Literary Texts:  https://padlet.com/jbrazier3/n1jymx08cskm