Revision
Revision
This is where we are all heading... how to be successful in the final exams. Along the way there is review, revision and tests. This page leads to the collection of resources which explains how the exam is structured, tips for success, review and revision tools and strategies.
As with all our sections, we will continue to expand this section and if you have requests, please let us know but this is what we use with our students.
Good luck.
Checking Your Understanding
In this section of the website, we will collect a set of questions which you can use for review of each subtopic. Thanks to Megan McClain for the original questions which have occasionally been adapted....
Compare and Contrast Questions
This particular command term appears common in external assessments. I have compiled a list of terms that are liable to come up (or have previously appeared) in the exam. Students have found this a challenging...
Past Paper Questions by Topic
I have listed all past paper questions on Paper 1 and 2 (until 2016) and Paper 2 from May 2017 by topic. I have not included the case study questions as it seems pointless as they have been designed to...
Review Videos
In this section, we will bring you short(ish) videos to help you navigate areas of the course that you might find challenging. These are aimed at students and are not meant to be comprehensive but rather...
Revision Ideas
You may well have some time for revision lessons before the final exams in May. The challenge is to engage the students in activities they will find worthwhile and useful. Here are some ideas you can...
Sketch Notes
The use of writing, diagrams, bubbles and drawings can all be used together to create a form of visual learning that can enhance students' ability to understand how a topic fit together. The use of sketch...
The Exam
ESS has two external exam papers. Paper 1 is one hour in length and comprises an unknown case study with short answer questions based on the stimulus material. Paper 2 is two hours in length...
Unit Tests
These tests can be used as end of unit tests to check understanding of a unit / topic. Each are focussed on different aspects of the final assessment.
Short Cut to Quizzes
Short Cut to Quizzes
Key Vocabulary and Ideas for Each Topic
The new ESS Guide doesn't have a glossary although some important terms are defined in the text. This is something I find particularly useful for students, particularly those whose first language is not...
Selected Pages
Revision
Key Vocabulary and Ideas for Each Topic Free
The new ESS Guide doesn't have a glossary although some important terms are defined in the text. This is something I find...
Revision
Quizzes Free
This section contains quizzes. There will be short 5 question quizzes and 10 question quizzes for each subtopic and a longer...
Revision
Review Podcasts and Videos Free
In this section, we will bring you short(ish) videos to help you navigate areas of the course that you might find challenging....
Revision
Revision Strategies Free
This particular command term appears common in external assessments. I have compiled a list of terms that are liable to...
Revision
Exam Tips - Data Response Free
We have a wide range of students taking ESS and many have chosen the course as their "Science" in the hope of perhaps avoiding...
Revision
Case Studies as Revision
Case studies are a great way to review the course. We have developed a number of activities that can be used at particular...