Revision Resources
The following are links to website which contain useful GCSE revision resources for year 11. Please click on the relevant subject for relevant links.
| Biology Business Studies Chemistry Design and Technology English Geography |
History ICT Maths Modern Foreign Languages Music Physical Education Physics |
Biology
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/biology
This site has six topic areas: Ecology, Humans, Inheritance, Plants, Processes and Variation. As you go into each one there are lists of sub topics. For example clicking on Inheritances will take you to sub topics such as Dominant and Recessive Genes.
This site has six topic areas: Ecology, Humans, Inheritance, Plants, Processes and Variation. As you go into each one there are lists of sub topics. For example clicking on Inheritances will take you to sub topics such as Dominant and Recessive Genes.
www.s-cool.co.uk
covers the same topic areas but uses slightly different headings.
covers the same topic areas but uses slightly different headings.
www.samlearning.com
users can access revision material and exam papers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
users can access revision material and exam papers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
Business studies
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/business
covers the main topics: Business Aims and Organisation, Business Environment, Finance, Marketing, People in Business and Production.
covers the main topics: Business Aims and Organisation, Business Environment, Finance, Marketing, People in Business and Production.
www.samlearning.com
users can access revision material and exam papers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
users can access revision material and exam papers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
www.thetimes100.co.uk
Has a huge selection of case studies on major companies, linked to all the GCSE and Applied GCSE topics. You can search by topic, course or exam specification. There’s a Business theory section to help you revise and quizzes to test your understanding.
Has a huge selection of case studies on major companies, linked to all the GCSE and Applied GCSE topics. You can search by topic, course or exam specification. There’s a Business theory section to help you revise and quizzes to test your understanding.
Chemistry
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/chemistry
has four topic areas: Patterns of Behaviour, Changing Materials, Geology and Structure of Materials. As you go into each one there are lists of sub topics. For example, revision and tests on the Periodic Table can be found in Patterns of Behaviour.
has four topic areas: Patterns of Behaviour, Changing Materials, Geology and Structure of Materials. As you go into each one there are lists of sub topics. For example, revision and tests on the Periodic Table can be found in Patterns of Behaviour.
www.s-cool.co.uk covers the same topics but uses slightly different headings.
www.samlearning.com
users can access revision material and exam papers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
users can access revision material and exam papers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
www.skoool.co.uk
has revision exercises for Modular and Co-ordinated Double Science at both Higher and Foundation level.
has revision exercises for Modular and Co-ordinated Double Science at both Higher and Foundation level.
Design & Technology
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design
has revision material and tests covering Electronics, Food Technology, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Textile Technology, Systems and Control.
has revision material and tests covering Electronics, Food Technology, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Textile Technology, Systems and Control.
www.s-cool.co.uk
has revision material for Food Technology only.
has revision material for Food Technology only.
www.samlearning.com/examrevision
users can access exam papers for Food Technology, Resistant Materials, Systems and Control. Log on to Sam learning using the password supplied by your school.
users can access exam papers for Food Technology, Resistant Materials, Systems and Control. Log on to Sam learning using the password supplied by your school.
www.technologystudent.com
Information sheets rather than revision exercises but covers everything you need to know for design technology.
Information sheets rather than revision exercises but covers everything you need to know for design technology.
www.foodtech.org.uk
Analytical tools, links to professionals from the food industry, case studies and video clips
Analytical tools, links to professionals from the food industry, case studies and video clips
English
Language
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english and www.s-cool.co.uk have sections on reading and writing.
www.samlearning.com
users can access revision material and exam papers on comprehension and essays. Log on to Sam learning using the password supplied by your school.
users can access revision material and exam papers on comprehension and essays. Log on to Sam learning using the password supplied by your school.
Literature
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature
has a good selection of exercises on poetry, drama and novels
www.universalteacher.org.uk
Has a series of links to excellent free study guides and online tutorials for both language and literature.
Has a series of links to excellent free study guides and online tutorials for both language and literature.
English biz www.englishbiz.co.uk/
Excellent collection of worksheets to help improve grades for GCSE Language and Literature.
Excellent collection of worksheets to help improve grades for GCSE Language and Literature.
Converse
Students and lecturers from Cambridge University 's Faculty of English have created a range of resources to help with literature study. Particularly good for First World War Poetry and Shakespeare.
Students and lecturers from Cambridge University 's Faculty of English have created a range of resources to help with literature study. Particularly good for First World War Poetry and Shakespeare.
Geography
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography
has eight main topic headings: Cities, Coasts, Economic Activity, Ecosystems, Population and Development, Tectonics, Water and Rivers, Weather and Climate. Each leads to a range of subtopics.
has eight main topic headings: Cities, Coasts, Economic Activity, Ecosystems, Population and Development, Tectonics, Water and Rivers, Weather and Climate. Each leads to a range of subtopics.
www.s-cool.co.uk has more detailed headings but the subjects covered are the same.
users can access revision material and exam papers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/gcse/revision
Notes, case studies and advice on the type of questions that might be asked.
Notes, case studies and advice on the type of questions that might be asked.
History
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history
covers Britain and the First World War, Germany, 1919 –1945, India, International Relations 1919 to 1945 and 1945 to 1989, The USA, Medicine Through Time, Russia and the USSR.
covers Britain and the First World War, Germany, 1919 –1945, India, International Relations 1919 to 1945 and 1945 to 1989, The USA, Medicine Through Time, Russia and the USSR.
www.samlearning.com
users can access exam papers on the History of Medicine, Nazi Germany and Modern World History. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
users can access exam papers on the History of Medicine, Nazi Germany and Modern World History. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
www.schoolhistory.co.uk/revision
Covers World War 1, Weimar and Nazi Germany, Russia / USSR 1917-1953, USA 1929-41, International Relations 1919-1939, Impact of War
1914-1948, Superpower Relations, 1945-1989, USA Divided Union 1941-1980, Medicine through Time, The American West, Crime and Punishment through Time, Agriculture 1750-1900, Transport and Leisure.
ICT
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/
covers ICT Systems, Hardware, Software, Data Communications, Databases, Measurement and Control, Modelling, The Legal Framework and Implications of ICT.
covers ICT Systems, Hardware, Software, Data Communications, Databases, Measurement and Control, Modelling, The Legal Framework and Implications of ICT.
www.samlearning.com
users can access revision material and exam papers covering all the topics above. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
users can access revision material and exam papers covering all the topics above. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
www.ewart.org.uk
Help with coursework, revision notes and quizzes.
Help with coursework, revision notes and quizzes.
www.ictgcse.com
Help with coursework and theory as well as some downloadable exercises.
Help with coursework and theory as well as some downloadable exercises.
www.theteacher.org.uk
Study notes and revision exercises for all exam boards.
Study notes and revision exercises for all exam boards.
Maths
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths
Has separate sections for foundation and higher students. It covers Number and Algebra, Shape, Space and Measurement and Handling data.
Has separate sections for foundation and higher students. It covers Number and Algebra, Shape, Space and Measurement and Handling data.
www.s-cool.co.uk
covers the same topics but in a more general way with no split for foundation and higher tiers.
covers the same topics but in a more general way with no split for foundation and higher tiers.
www.samlearning.com
users can access revision material and exam papers. These are divided into foundation and higher tiers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
users can access revision material and exam papers. These are divided into foundation and higher tiers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
www.skoool.co.uk
Revision exercises for Higher, Intermediate and Foundation level Maths.
Revision exercises for Higher, Intermediate and Foundation level Maths.
www.easymaths.com
GCSE tutorials, past papers and lots of games and puzzles.
GCSE tutorials, past papers and lots of games and puzzles.
www.mathsrevision.net
Includes a range of practise questions.
Includes a range of practise questions.
Modern Foreign Languages
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/french
covers listening, reading, speaking and writing at foundation and higher level. The site has sound so you can listen to spoken French and test your understanding.
covers listening, reading, speaking and writing at foundation and higher level. The site has sound so you can listen to spoken French and test your understanding.
users can access revision material and exam papers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
www.s-cool.co.uk
has a good French vocabulary section.
www.frenchrevision.co.uk
Interactive listening, reading and writing exercises, past papers, revision activities and role play. Click on the Intermediate link for GCSE material.
has a good French vocabulary section.
www.frenchrevision.co.uk
Interactive listening, reading and writing exercises, past papers, revision activities and role play. Click on the Intermediate link for GCSE material.
www.bonjourdefrance.com
Interactive help and tests with grammar, vocabulary and comprehension – all in French.
Interactive help and tests with grammar, vocabulary and comprehension – all in French.
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/german covers listening, reading, speaking and writing at foundation and higher level. The site has sound so you can listen to spoken German and test your understanding. S-Cool covers speaking, reading and writing.
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/spanish covers listening, reading, speaking and writing at foundation and higher level. The site has sound so you can listen to spoken Spanish and test your understanding.
users can access revision material and exam papers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
Music
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music
covers listening, reading, speaking and writing at foundation and higher level. The site has sound so you can listen to spoken French and test your understanding.
covers listening, reading, speaking and writing at foundation and higher level. The site has sound so you can listen to spoken French and test your understanding.
Revise music
Worksheets, revision notes and revision tasks
Worksheets, revision notes and revision tasks
SAM learning
users can access revision material and exam papers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
Physical Education
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe
covers the main topics under four headings, Anatomy and Physiology, Culture and History, Health and Fitness and Training and Performance
covers the main topics under four headings, Anatomy and Physiology, Culture and History, Health and Fitness and Training and Performance
www.s-cool.co.uk
covers the same topics but with a longer menu of headings.
covers the same topics but with a longer menu of headings.
www.samlearning.com
users can access exam papers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
users can access exam papers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
www.worldofsportexamined.com
Although not strictly a revision site, there’s masses of material and links to help PE GCSE students.
Although not strictly a revision site, there’s masses of material and links to help PE GCSE students.
www.sportsrules.50g.com Excellent for rules of a whole range of sports
Physics
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/physics
the main topics are Earth and Beyond, Electricity and Magnetism, Energy Forces and Motion, Radioactivity and Waves. Each has lists of sub topics.
the main topics are Earth and Beyond, Electricity and Magnetism, Energy Forces and Motion, Radioactivity and Waves. Each has lists of sub topics.
www.samlearning.com
users can access revision material and exam papers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
users can access revision material and exam papers. Log on to SAM Learning using the password supplied by your school.
www.skoool.co.uk
has revision exercises for Modular and Coordinated Double Science at both Higher and Foundation level.
www.darvill.clara.net/myon
Created by a Physics teacher, this site has revision notes and quizzes on Radioactivity, the Electromagnetic Spectrum, Energy Sources and Energy, Forces and Motion.
Created by a Physics teacher, this site has revision notes and quizzes on Radioactivity, the Electromagnetic Spectrum, Energy Sources and Energy, Forces and Motion.