Revision and Exams
Introduction
At Harris Academy Wimbledon we know that it is important to prepare students for their exams. Here you will find important and useful information that will support students at the Academy with their revision.
In the run up to formal summer exams, revision materials for each subject will be posted here.
This guide provides you with information about this year’s arrangements for qualifications regulated by Ofqual. It also explains what support is in place when taking exams and assessments. If you have any questions about the contents of this guide, please speak to the Exams Officer.
Year 10 - Year 7 End of Year Examinations 20th-24th May 2024
Please find the revision booklets for the 23-24 End of Year Examinations. These booklets outline everything that could appear on pupil subject exams. Should there be any concerns, it is advised that your child speak to their subject teacher in the first instance.
Year 11 GCSE Summer Exams Resources
Exams equipment
Students must make sure they are properly equipped for every exam. You should bring two black ball-pens, a pencil, eraser, sharpener, ruler and any other writing or Mathematics equipment (calculator, compass, protractor) needed to your exams. Check with your teacher if you think you will need any specialist equipment.
Contingency Day
The awarding bodies have designated the afternoons of 06/06/24, 13/06/2024 and 26/06/24 as contingency days for examinations.
The designation of contingency days within the common examination timetable is in the event of national or significant local disruption to examinations in the United Kingdom. It is part of the awarding bodies’ standard contingency planning for examinations.
Candidates are reminded that they must remain available until Wednesday 26 June 2024 should an awarding body need to invoke its contingency plan.
Results Days - August 2024
GCSE Results - Thursday 22 August 2024
GCSE Study Skills Workshop 1
There are specific techniques that will help students remember knowledge in the long term. This study skills workbook and accompanying video have been shared with students, and can be revisited again and again over the course of Year 10 and 11.
Please click here for the Stepping Up to GCSE student presentation
Please click here for the Stepping up to GCSE student workbook
GCSE Study Skills Workshop 2
There are specific techniques that will help students succeed in their GCSEs. This study skills workbook and accompanying presentation (the second in our series) has been shared with students, and can be revisited again and again over the course of Year 10 and 11. In this workshop we focus on the importance of setting goals for the future, the dangers of multitasking, and the need to use revision techniques that make you think deeply about course content.
Please click here for the Stepping Up to GCSE student presentation
Please click here for the Stepping up to GCSE student workbook
Link to classical music for Attempt 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSnD30bcAS8
Link to rap music for Attempt 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHBHDWpK1yo
GCSE Study Skills Workshop 3
As students start Year 11, it is important that they reflect on what their ambitions are for their future, and the strategies which will help them realise these ambitions.
Please click here for the Stepping up to GCSE student workbook
