“Be the best you can be.” Preparation for Working Life (Level 1/2) - Steps to Success The following information is intended as a guide to revision, giving you top tips and handy information to support you in your revision for your exam in this subject. Examination Key Dates/Timings: Preparation for Working Life (Level 1/2) AQA—Exam (80%) Friday 9th May 8.45am warm up session and prior to exam in B4 at 8.10-8.40 on the day. Preparation for Working Life (Level 1/2) AQA— Controlled Assessment (20%) This is a CV (5%), Letter of application (5%) and Interview preparation (generic and specific each 5% of total mark) Exam length: 1 hour 30 minutes Useful website: Topics:  Personal awareness/healthy living/relationships and the differences between people/the changing world of work/financial awareness/ employment/enterprise activities/hazard identification at home and work. Revision Tips:   Use the revision book given and past papers online at: www.aqa.org.uk. Attend the revision session offered by your teacher Miss Buckler.  Read the question and highlight key words.  Test yourself on the key words using a past paper—the same questions come up each year.  Use practical memory aids where you can; flash cards, info-graphics, mind maps, videos. www.aqa.org.uk Look for past papers to help you prepare. How to answer long answer exam questions: READ THE QUESTION CAREFULLY AND FOR THE LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS AT THE END OF THE PAPER WRITE IN ENOUGH DETAIL TO GAIN THE 9 MARKS PEE! give an example/evidence and explain for every point you make. Look at how many marks the question is this will give you an idea as to how many points to explain. Further Information/Questions: Contact Person: Miss Clare Buckler, Curriculum Leader Religious Studies, Citizenship & PSHE Email: [email protected]