Year 14 Revision Guidance - Examinations January 2016
Subject
Art and Design
Length of Examination 6 hours
Question Paper
This will be a practical assessment forming part of the personal
investigation unit 1.
Work produced during this school exam will be formally assessed
and added to the overall coursework mark.
Topics to
Revise
Pupils will have prepared in advance the final outcome and may
use this time to complete this piece.
Additional
Information
Pupils to have discussed and agreed a plan of action in relation to
how this time would be best used.
Subject
Biology
Length of Examination 2 hours
Two sections.
Section A – (1 hour) structured questions and an essay (including
Question Paper
opportunities to assess quality of written communication).
Section B- (1 hour) structured questions and an essay (including
opportunities to assess quality of written communication).
Topics to
Revise
Additional
Information
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A2 Module 1 (all topics)
Homeostasis and the kidney, Nervous system, muscle and the eye
Immunity, plant co-ordination, ecosystems(populations,
communities, ecological energetics, nutrient cycling and adverse
impact of human activity on the environment
You are expected to have a black pen, a pencil, a rubber, a ruler
and a calculator for the examination.
Subject
Business Studies
Length of Examination
2 hours
Question Paper
One compulsory, structured data response question, ranging from
[4] to [20] marks. [80] marks in total.
Topics to
Revise
A2 1: Making Business Decisions
 Business Objectives
 Stakeholder Objectives
 Business Strategy and Planning
 Contingency Planning
 Decision Tree Analysis
 Company Accounts
 Ratio Analysis
 Investment Appraisal
Students should locate their notes for each topic in their file. A
further breakdown of the topics listed above can be viewed from
the CCEA GCE Business Studies Specification on the CCEA
website.
Students were asked to print a copy of this document.
Additional Information
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Students are expected to have a pen, a pencil, a ruler and a
calculator for the examination
Subject
Chemistry
Length of Examination
2 hours
Question Paper
Two sections.
Section A – multiple choice.
Section B- structured questions, including opportunities to assess
quality of written communication.
Topics to
Revise
A2:1
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Born Haber
Entropy
Kinetics
Chemical equilibrium
Acid-base equilibria
Isomers
Periodic trends
Aldehydes and ketones
Carboxylic acids
Fats, oils and esters
Environmental chemistry
In addition – definitions and colour changes associated with A2:1.
Additional Information
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You are expected to have a black pen, a pencil, a calculator, a
ruler and a rubber for the examination. You will be provided with
a periodic table.
Subject
Economics
Length of Examination
2 hours
Question Paper
One compulsory case study worth 40 marks and a choice of 3
essay questions with 2 questions in which 1 is chosen (1 worth 15
marks and 1 worth 25 marks equalling 40 marks) [80] marks in
total.
Topics to
Revise
A2 1: Making Business Decisions
 The Diverse Nature of Production
 Decision Making in the Short and Long Run
 The Growth of Firms
 The Objectives of the Firm
 The Competitive Market
 Market Dominance and Competition Policy
 Business and the Environment
Students should locate their notes for each topic in their file. A
further breakdown of the topics listed above can be viewed from
the CCEA GCE Economics Specification on the CCEA website.
Students were asked to print a copy of this document.
Additional Information
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Students are expected to have a pen, a pencil, a ruler and a
calculator for the examination
Subject
English Literature
Length of Examinations
(two papers)
Paper 1: 1 hour
Paper 2: 1 hour
Question Paper
Paper 1: Drama (A Doll’s House)
Paper 2: Prose: (The Catcher in the Rye and The Outsider)
Topics to
Revise
Paper 1: A Doll’s House
 AO2: Dramatic methods (character, language, imagery,
tone, structure and staging)
 AO4: Contexts –literary and socio -historical
Paper 2: The Catcher in the Rye and The Outsider
 AO1: Written Expression; Understanding of texts
 AO2: Writers’ methods (Salinger and Camus)
 AO3: Compare/ Contrast; Argument
 AO4: Contexts
Additional Information
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Paper 1 - closed book
Paper 2 - closed book
Subject
Length of Examination
Question Paper
French
Listening – 40 minutes
Reading/Prose – 1 hour 20 minutes
Speaking – 12 minutes
Listening exam will be in the computer room
Reading/writing exam will be in the hall
Speaking will be at an allotted time with Mrs Doyle
Topics to
Revise
Listening/Reading/Prose:
 Immigration
 Racism
 Equality and inequality between men and women
 Disability
 Poverty
 Crime and punishment
Speaking:
 ‘Manon des sources’ discussion + general conversation
Additional Information
Length of Examination
Geography
Human Geography – 45 minutes
Physical Geography – 45 minutes
Question Paper
Past papers
Topics to
Revise
Human Geography
- Natural population change
- Migration: causes, streams and impacts
- Population policies
Subject
Physical Geography:
- Human demands on fluvial and coastal environments
- River and basin management strategies
- Coastal processes, features and management
Bring pens, pencils, rulers and colouring pencils
Additional Information
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Subject
Length of Examination
Government & Politics
2 hour 15 minutes
Question Paper
Section A:
One source with an essay on the USA Constitution [30 marks]
Section A:
Four comparative questions on USA / UK government worth [5],
[10], [25] and [30] marks for an exam total of 100 marks
Topics to
Revise
ALL A2 Module One material on USA / UK Politics.
All answers must include relevant examples.
Additional Information
Subject
Length of Examination
History
1 hour and 45 minutes
Question Paper
Section A:
One essay on The Clash of Ideologies 1900-200 [45 minutes]
Section A will be 40% of the examination
Section B:
Two source questions on the Partition of Ireland [1 hour]
Section B will be 60% of the examination
Topics to
Revise
Additional Information
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Section A- Soviet Foreign Policy under Lenin and Stalin from 19171945. You must be aware of the different factors that influenced FP,
detailing relevant examples of ideology, the economy and
defence/security. Remember to compare and contrast the actions
taken by each leader.
Section B –The Home Rule Crisis. You need to know a detailed
chronology of events and the perspectives of the different parties
including any internal divisions.
No interpretations are required for Section B source questions but are
essential for Section A
Subject
Home Economics
Length of Examination
1 hour
Question Paper
1 structured question (2 parts) and 1 longer response question
Topics to
Revise
Consumer Protection and redress: work of the following
consumer agencies – Consumer Council for NI,
Trading Standards Service, NI Ombudsman, the Food Standards
Agency and the Environmental Health department
How the consumer is protected by: the small claims court and
codes of practice
How consumers are protected when buying goods and services
online
Financial Management issues for the consumer: credit options,
savings options, the Consumer Credit Act, strategies to achieve
financial stability
Students should locate their notes for each topic in their file. A
further breakdown of the topics listed above can be viewed from
the CCEA GCE Economics Specification and the microsite on the
CCEA website.
Additional Information
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Subject
ICT
Length of Examination
1 hour 30 minutes
Question Paper
Most of the questions will be short.
There will be one 10 marker question in the format of a Report.
For this 10 marker pupils will be given topics to research in
advance.
Note that in the actual A2 paper there is a similar type of
question.
Topics to
Revise
All of section 3.1 – Database Systems
All of Section 3.2 – Networked Systems
All of Section 3.3 - Software Development
Additional Information
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Pupils will also be assessed on their Analysis and Design sections
of the Coursework database.
Subject
Mathematics
Length of Examination
Year 14 Further – 2no. @ 1 hour 30 minutes
Year 14 Normal – 2no. @ 1 hour
Question Paper
Year 14 Further – FP1 and M2
Year 14 Normal – C3 and S1
Year 14 Further –
FP1 Unit 1 Matrices
Unit 2 Groups
Unit 3 The circle
Unit 4 Complex numbers1
Topics to
Revise
M2
Unit 1 Work, Power and Energy
Unit 2 Projectiles
Unit 3 circular Motion
Unit 4 Application of Calculus to Mechanics
Year 14 Normal –
C3
Unit 1 Algebra and Modulus Function
Unit 2 Partial Fractions
Unit 3 binomial Series
Unit 4 trigonometry
Unit 5 Exponentials and Logarithms
Unit 6 Differentiation and Integral calculus
S1
Additional Information
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Unit 1 Representation and Summary of Data
Unit 2 Probability
Unit 3 discrete random variables
Unit 4 Special discrete Probability Distributions
Unit 5 Continuous Random Variables
Unit 6 Normal Distribution
Media Studies
Subject
Length of Examination 2 HRS
Question Paper
MEST3: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES
2 hour written examination
Two sections:
A – three compulsory questions on two unseen stimulus pieces
(1hr, to include 15 mins viewing time; 32 marks)
B – one essay from a choice of two topics (1 hr; 48 marks):
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Topics to
Revise
IDENTITIES AND THE MEDIA
THE IMPACT OF NEW AND DIGITAL MEDIA
You should have your TWO independent case studies for the
topics in section B fully prepared. Look over your practice essays
and the feedback you have been given in particular.
Also, make sure you have had a look at the past papers and mark
schemes provided by AQA on their website.
Additional
Information
Remember that question focus is crucial.
Also, remember that A2 is synoptic, which means that you need to
revise your AS notes too.
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Subject
Physics – Module 4: Physics on the Move
Length of Examination
1 hour 35 minutes
Question Paper
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The paper is out of 80 marks.
10 Marks will be multiple choice.
70 Marks will be structured questions.
This exam is a past paper and students should use the learning
objective for Module 4 as a guide.
Topics to
Revise
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Further Mechanics
Electric and Magnetic Fields
Particle physics
Additional Information
Subject
Religious Studies
Length of Examination
1 hour 20 minutes
Question Paper
Pupils will complete one essay question on Acts/Galatians in
section A from a choice of two.
Pupils will complete one essay question on Ethics in section B
from a choice of two.
Pupils should revise:
Topics to
Revise
Acts/Galatians
Unit 1 – Paul in captivity
Unit 2 – The theology of Acts
Unit 3 – Paul’s Letter to the Galatians
Ethics and Society
Unit 1 – Ethical decision making
Unit 2 – Human rights
Unit 3 – Environmental Ethics
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Pupils should know Keywords and Definitions for each unit.
Subject
Length of Examination
Question Paper
Spanish
Listening – 40 minutes
Reading/Prose/Essay – 2 hours 20 minutes
Speaking – 12 minutes
Listening exam will be in the computer room
Reading/writing exam will be in the hall
Speaking will be at an allotted time with Miss Digney
Topics to
Revise
Listening/Reading/Prose:
 Immigration
 Racism
 Gypsies in Spain
 Equality and inequality between men and women
 Disability
 Poverty
 Crime and punishment
Literature:
 Essay on “El Concierto de San Ovidio”
Speaking:
 ‘Solas’ discussion + general conversation
Additional Information
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