These resources are focused on achieving top band results for the largest questions in the AQA GCSE Dance Written Exam (Section C 12 markers).
These resources include:
An 18 slide PowerPoint analysing past 12 mark questions, structure to follow, example answers, guidance for revision and ideas to help them.
2 x 12/12 exemplar answers for students to analyse
A 17 page revision booklet for students to complete helping them consolidate their knowledge and use it for final revision before the exam
This work can spand over 4 hours and significantly improve results within the most challenging aspect of the exam.
Two mock/ practice exam papers for AQA GCSE Dance.
Mock 1: Includes a range of Section A and B questions.
There are 20 marks available for a range of questions based on Section A and then 12 marks (2 x 6 mark questions) for Section B.
There is also a PowerPoint to guide the lesson with time for students to revise independently beforehand.
Great to use as a mini mock exam and help inform assessment data
Mock 2: Includes a range of Section A, B and C questions
Is intended to be used after Mock 1 but can be used at any time
There are 20 marks available for a range of questions based on Section A, 12 marks (2 x 6 mark questions) for Section B and then 10 marks on a range of questions based on ‘Shadows’ for Section C.
Great to use as an end of year mock exam or part way through the year to help inform assessment data
Both have space for the students to write their answers exactly like they will in the real exam!
This in-depth 23 slide PowerPoint which can spand over 4 hours helps students understand all the elements of ‘Infra’ by Wayne McGregor which is needed for Section C of the AQA GCSE Dance written exam.
The PowerPoint includes:
information about the piece
in-depth detail for key moments including lighting, aural, movement, choreographic devices etc
links to video interviews and presentations given by Wayne McGregor
Exemplar answers for exam questions to help students understand what is needed to achieve full marks
This in-depth 26 slide PowerPoint which can spand over 4 hours helps students understand all the elements of ‘Emancipation of Expressionism’ which is needed for Section C of the AQA GCSE Dance written exam.
The PowerPoint includes:
information about the dance style
information about the piece
in-depth detail for key moments including lighting, aural, movement, choreographic devices etc
Exemplar answers for exam questions to help students understand what is needed to achieve full marks
This in-depth 38 slide PowerPoint which can spand over 4 hours helps students understand all the elements of ‘Shadows’ by Christopher Bruce which is needed for Section C of the AQA GCSE Dance written exam.
The PowerPoint includes:
an introduction task for students to engage with the stimulus/ topic
information about the piece
in-depth detail for key moments including lighting, aural, movement, choreographic devices etc
links to video interviews with Christopher Bruce
Exemplar answers for exam questions to help students understand what is needed to achieve full marks