Ideas in Context 2011
The Ideas in Context papers are very different from your other exams. Some weeks before you sit the paper you will be given a copy of the "pre-release material": articles that are linked to the units you have studied. You need to make sure you understand these articles, including all the key words and concepts, inside out so that you can answers questions based on their content.
Below you will find copies of the "pre-release material", some possible questions, and anything else we feel might help. Remember, if you need help ask your teacher!
GCSE Science - Ideas in Context
May 27th, 2011
Pre-release material (Foundation) Pre-release material (Higher)
Are organic foods better for us?
A grid to help organise your thoughts Possible Questions
Methane from the Artic
A grid to help organise your thoughts Possible Questions
'Pump head' syndrome
A grid to help organise your thoughts Possible Questions
GCSE Additional Science - Ideas in Context
June 7th, 2011
Pre-release material (Foundation) Pre-release material (Higher)
Rocket Science
Brain Power - the frontier of medical research into ageing
A grid to help organise your thoughts Possible Questions
Copper - not just in mobile phones
A grid to help organise your thoughts Possible Questions
GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics - Ideas in Context 2011
Chemistry: "Bolivian Bonanza" - 27th May
Pre-release material (Foundation) Pre-release material (Higher)
Physics: "Telemetry in Motor Racing" - 7th June
Pre-release material (Foundation) Pre-release material (Higher)
Placemat to help organise your thoughts Possible Questions
Biology: "Anti-wrinkle cream causes stampede at shops" - 15th June
Pre-release material (Foundation) Pre-release material (Higher)
Placemat to help organise your thoughts Possible Questions