Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
**1. FREE Resource: My colour coding system of musical elements (PC Matt Smith) explained - what can we notice and say about any piece of music. My pupils really appreciate the consistency and clarity of this approach across all the set works, and it helps with unfamiliar listening too. **
Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
11. £5: GCSE Revision Checklist - a comprehensive checklist for pupils to track their areas of strength and weakness for every aspect of the appraising exam.
Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
17. Exam Technique Bingo, anyone?! Best used in conjunction with resource 16, pupils will be tricked into doing some outstanding revision with this carefully crafted version of bingo, complete with 25 different bingo cards and clues for the teacher to read out. No preparation required! (Other than printing and a small amount of cutting)
Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
14 and 15. £5: Set work info recall - pupils can recall the basic information about each set work in test conditions, or these questions can be used in conjunction with resource 3 (differentiated PC Matt Smith sheets) for pupils who struggle.
Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
and 13. £5 Element matching activity (can be turned into flashcards) and question and answer matching exercises - great for exam technique practice for pupils who struggle to remember the basic elements in exam conditions.
Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
**9. £5: GCSE Music keyword version of the game Articulate using the PC Matt Smith colour coding system. Trick your pupils into doing some outstanding revision. My year 11s were seriously into it last week! **
Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
10. £5: Set work identification flowchart - this is a bit of later stage revision fun to be used when pupils are on top of the key set work info.
Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
**5. £5: GCSE Music Parent Pack for use by parents AND/ OR pupils, containing a GCSE Music key word dictionary sorted by musical element and questions about each set work with answers given and common errors explained - great for pupils testing each other in or out of lessons, and great for parental involvement for those parents who are supportive.
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Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
**4. £5: PC Matt Smith colour coded GCSE Music key word display resources - great for EXAM TECHNIQUE work so pupils are successful in understanding crucial question words and giving the correct words as answers (e.g. not writing fast in response to questions about dynamics!) **
Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
**8. £5: Structure and stylistic features revision worksheets and answers. Exam questions relating to structure and stylistic features are so common, it’s good for pupils to have these facts at their fingertips. **
Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
7. £5: Instrument Roles Revision - this is across all set works, and covers the main exam questions asked about instrument roles. Questions pack in as much extra information as possible, so that pupils can turn questions and answers into revision flashcards.
Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
**6. £5: Exam technique questions and answer options work book - the whole exam feels more manageable when pupils (and teachers!) understand that there are limited options as answers to each exam question. My pupils have always absolutely loved this treasure hunt activity. **
Ten brand-new exam style dictation questions, complete with exam-style formatting, top tips for success, audio track and answers.
A creative and handy how-to guide accompanies question 1 - this innovative and inclusive method of approaching the dictation question is great for supporting pupils who struggle, and equally great for preventing silly mistakes from those who find this question easier.
Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
**18. Listening questions and answers for every set work, broken down into sections/extracts of no longer than a minute to ensure that pupils are familiar with the features of every section of every set work, and the questions which may be asked. Great for exam technique, or general consolidation. Timings clearly marked in the questions to accompany the videos in the document, or can also be used with anthology recordings with a little tweaking. **
Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
16. Exam Technique - Easy Marks Crib Sheet. This helpful sheet distills the types of question found in questions 1 - 6 of the appraising exam into three distinct types. The sheet is packed full of information and activities to help pupils gain those “easy marks” both from strong knowledge of the set works and understanding of hallmark features of music from the relevant styles and periods. SUPER USEFUL SHEET!
Jazz up your KS4 lessons with some rounds of GCSE key word Articulate, Set Work Info Bingo (great for exam technique practice too) and the Set Work Flow Chart.
Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
3. £10: Differentiated PC Matt Smith sheets containing less information each set work, all in one pack.
Does an exam technique treasure hunt worksheet defy your gravity? Do one-page colour-coded knowledge organisers for each set work interrupt your cadence?
Over the last 8 years, I have developed a wide range of effective resources (all with answers) to enable both teachers and pupils to feel confident with learning and revision for the appraising element of the exam.
All resources available individually (total cost £95) or as a bundle of resources 1 - 18 for £75 – a £20 saving. Resources also available in four separate bundles (1 - 5, 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 18).
All resources include both PDFs and word document versions, and come with answers where applicable.
2. £10: PC Matt Smith sheets (one-page knowledge organisers sorted by musical element) for each set work, all in one pack. Top reviews from my pupils!
Hone your pupils’ exam technique with some creative resources, including:
Key word dictionary and parent-friendly question pack - great for familial involvement or for pupils to enable them to test each other
Exam technique treasure hunt - pupils love this activity!
Match the answers and questions - great for improving element word association.
Easy marks crib sheet - fantastic for drilling the key set work info and wider context knowledge needed for qs 1 - 6 of the appraising exam.
Exam Technique Bingo! Best used in conjunction with resource 16 - trick your pupils into doing some great revision and outstanding exam technique work with this fun resource.
NOW WITH FREE DICTATION RESOURCES! 10 exam-style questions with handy hints and tips for success.
This fantastic resource bundle includes the following resources:
A key word dictionary and parent-friendly pack of questions to help pupils brush up on those key terms and set work questions.
Exam technique treasure hunt - pupils love this activity!
Instrument roles revision - great for exam technique
and 17. GCSE Key Word Articulate, Set Work Identification Chart and Set Work Info Bingo - trick your pupils into doing some outstanding revision with these fun and informative games.
A full revision checklist, covering every aspect of the appraising exam in detail.
12 & 13. Exam technique activity - match the questions and answers.
Easy Marks Crib Sheet - brilliantly informative and useful sheet of information and activities. Can be done as independent revision, or as a whole class in lessons.
Listening questions for all set works (with answers) - great for consolidation of the set works in a high level of detail, broken down into the main sections of each set work.