A selection of resources suitable for students in Years 10 and 11 studying for their GCSEs.
From Corpus Christi College
Choosing A-level subjects
https://www.ccc.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2021-06/choosing_a-levels.pdf
Check out our guide on choosing A-level (or equivalent) subjects.
Using resources
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Here are our top tips on using resources effectively.
All Key Stage 4 year groups
BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/z98jmp3
GCSE learning and revision online.
Dani’s revision channel https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a5bkjpbj1xj7exk/AAC8ze-4XFf9chlNrxnc3wdaa?dl=0
Revision notes for GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Geography, History, and Maths. Please see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvxkVM1Cm84&t=0s for the introductory video.
Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/
Resources for students/teachers/parents covering maths, sciences, arts and humanities.
National Geographic (online) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/
Articles and videos with factual content involving nature, science, culture, and history.
Oxford Museum of Natural History - More Than A Doodle art project https://oumnh.web.ox.ac.uk/more-doodle
An exciting social media project encouraging artists, crafters and creators of all ages and abilities to use the Museum’s online collection as inspiration for their own designs and creations. Check out the web page and get creating - don’t forget to share your creations with @morethanadodo using #MoreThanADoodle
Oxplore https://oxplore.org/
Ever wondered ‘is the internet bad?’, ‘do we need a Royal family?’ or ‘could we end disease?’? Then Oxplore is for you! As the ‘Home of Big Questions’ it aims to engage students with debates and ideas that tackle complex ideas across a wide range of subjects. Oxplore aims to realise aspirations, promote broader thinking and stimulate intellectual curiosity.
Planeta42 http://planeta42.com/
Fun games covering a range of subjects.
PurposeGames https://www.purposegames.com/
Educational games related to specific subjects and topics.
S-cool https://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse
Revision website for GCSE subjects.
Seneca Learning
https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?Price=Free&Age+Group=GCSE
Free online learning covering various KS4 subjects.
SparkNotes https://www.sparknotes.com/
Study guides to help with Shakespeare and English Literature, plus History, Maths, Biology, and more.
Ted Talks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUUnT6oDeKwE6v1NGQxug
Inspiring short talks on a range of topics.
University of Oxford Digital Resource Hub https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/increasing-access/ug-digital-resources/students-12-16
The University website has a comprehensive list of resources for students aged 12 to 16.
Worcester College Key Stage 4 Resources https://www.worc.ox.ac.uk/applying/access-and-outreach/resources/support-during-schools-closures-covid-19/year-10-and-11
Resources from Worcester College in Oxford that cover a range of GCSE subjects. There are also resources to help you look ahead to A-levels and university.
Year 11 only: St John's College Year 11 Inspire Programme https://sjcinspire.com/students/year-11-inspire-programme/
Apply for the various Inspire courses taking place over the academic year and view previous classes.