Year 10 SLC Padlet by Preetika Srivastav

Five Survive by Holly Jackson - 11/10

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-11-26 14:07:53 UTC

Six friends on a spring break road trip in a dilapidated RV take a wrong turn and end up stranded in the middle of nowhere. When they realise they’re being targeted by a sniper, tensions explode. As secrets among the group come to light, they must figure out who the real enemy is to make it out alive.

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson - 10/10

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-11-26 15:35:08 UTC

Bel Price confronts the unresolved mystery of her mother Rachel’s disappearance 16 years earlier — a case that left Bel, a toddler at the time, as the only witness. When a documentary crew stirs up buried secrets, Rachel unexpectedly returns with an incredible story. However, inconsistencies in her account push Bel to investigate further, unraveling a web of family lies, hidden motives, and unsettling truths. This YA thriller combines emotional depth was fast-paced twists, offering readers an intense exploration of trust and deception within families.

English

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-11-26 16:00:40 UTC

Term 1.1: This term we began our 'An Inspector Calls' coursework, part of the English Literature course. A mysterious inspector arrives at the Birling family home, uncovering secrets and challenging their actions, beliefs, and sense of responsibility, revealing how their choices impact others in this gripping, thought-provoking drama. We prepared for the coursework by reading the play together as a class, analyzing specific quotations from specific parts of the play and writing analytical paragraphs. Using the feedback we received on the paragraphs, we typed up our coursework on an online document.

Term 1.2: This term we began working on the skills for Q1 to Q5 of English Language Paper 1, focusing on being able to infer and analyse non-fictional seen extracts, as well as compare seen and unseen non-fictional extracts. We prepared for this by first learning the skills to Q1 to Q5, then using these skills in PPQs under time restrictions.

Grade comparisons: Last year in term 3, I got an M in English overall, as Literature and Language were not graded separately. My current grade in Literature is a 6- and my anticipated grade is a 7+, due to the limited content we have learnt so far. I do not currently have a grade in Language due to the fact that we have not been assessed on it yet.

Mathematics

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-11-26 16:01:00 UTC

Term 1: Since I am in set 1a for math, I will be taking my GCSE's this year rather than in year 11. Because of this, my class learns the content at an accelerated rate. This term, we began by recapping the units we had previously learnt, being unit 6 and 7. After this, we covered unit 8, 9 and most of unit 10. From these units, my favorite topics have been inverse functions, non-linear simultaneous equations, 3D trigonometry and histograms. At first I struggled with vectors and functions, but through practice, I have improved on how to answer these questions. In class, we often do PPQs, mostly from the second half of the paper as this is where most of the challenging questions are. We have used this term in order to prepare for our upcoming GCSE mocks, which will take place in January.

Grade comparisons: Last year in term 3, I got an 6-. My current grade in math is a 6+ and my anticipated grade is a 8, due to the fact that we have not yet completed the course.

Biology

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-11-26 16:01:24 UTC

Term 1: This term in biology, we covered many chapters. We revised chapters 1 through 4, being cell structure and transport, cell division, organisation and the digestive system, and organising animals and plants. We also studied new chapters this term, being chapters 5 through 7, and a little of chapter 8. These chapters were communicable diseases, preventing and treating diseases non-communicable diseases, and photosynthesis. My favorite chapter has been chapter 4 and the chapter I have improved on the most is chapter 3. In class, we take notes from slides presented by our teachers and we often do PPQs at the end of lessons.

Grade comparisons: Last year in term 3, I got a 6+ in science overall, as biology was not taught separately last year. My current grade in biology is a 7 and my anticipated grade is a 8, due to the fact that we have not yet completed the course.

Physics

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-11-26 16:01:48 UTC

Term 1: This term in physics, we covered many chapters. We revised chapters 1 through 3, being conservation and dissipation of energy, energy transfer by heating, and energy resources. We also studied new chapters this term, being chapters 4 through 6. These chapters were electric circuits, electricity in the home, and molecules and matter. My favorite chapter has been chapter 6 and the chapter I have improved on the most is chapter 4. In class, we take notes from slides presented by our teachers and we often do PPQs at the end of lessons.

Grade comparisons: Last year in term 3, I got a 6+ in science overall, as physics was not taught separately last year. My current grade in physics is a 6 and my anticipated grade is a 8, due to the fact that we have not yet completed the course.

Spanish

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-11-26 16:04:00 UTC

Term 1.1: This term in Spanish, we covered the topic 'mi vida en el insti', meaning 'my life at school'. In this topic we learnt how to describe what our school is like, what subjects we like, the facilities in our school, what our primary school was like, the rules in our schools, and how to plan a student exchange trip. My favorite part of this topic has been 'Comó era tu escuela primaria?' and the topic I have improved on the most is '¡Destino Zaragoza'!. In class, we take notes from slides presented by our teachers and we often do actvitities that focus on the skills tested in the exam, such as listening tasks, reading comprehensions, conversations with partners, and writing paragraphs with accurate spelling and grammar.

Term 1.2: This term in Spanish, we covered the topic 'mi gente', meaning 'my people' or 'my family'. In this topic we learnt how to describe what our families do to socialise, describing our family with adjectival agreement, and our favorite apps on our phones. My favorite part of this topic has been 'mis aplicaciones favoritas' and the topic I have improved on the most is 'mi gente'. In class, we take notes from slides presented by our teachers and we often do actvitities that focus on the skills tested in the exam, such as listening tasks, reading comprehensions, conversations with partners, and writing paragraphs with accurate spelling and grammar.

Grade comparisons: Last year in term 3, I got a S+, as we were not graded in the GCSE style last year. My current grade in Spanish is a 3+ and my anticipated grade is a 7+, due to the fact that we have not yet completed the course and we were assessed with proper GCSE past papers.

One Of Us Is Lying (Series) by Karen M. McManus

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-12-05 05:34:57 UTC

One of Us Is Lying: When five students enter detention at Bayview High but only four come out alive, a murder mystery begins. Each student has secrets they’d do anything to protect, and suspicion falls on all of them. As the investigation unfolds, lies are exposed, alliances shift, and the truth becomes more dangerous than anyone anticipated.

Rating: 9.5/10

One of Us Is Next: A year later, Bayview High faces a deadly truth-or-dare game. With new players and sinister motives, students must outwit the game’s mastermind while uncovering the truth behind its creation.

Rating: 10/10

One of Us Is Back: The Bayview Four face fresh turmoil as an unexpected return rocks their lives. As old secrets resurface and new dangers emerge, they must navigate threats while confronting their past and protecting what matters most.

Rating: 11/10

A Good Girl's Guide To Murder (Series) by Holly Jackson

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-12-05 05:38:34 UTC

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder: Pip Fitz-Amobi investigates a closed murder case in her small town for a school project, convinced the wrong person was blamed. As she uncovers buried secrets, the lines between truth and lies blur, and her search for answers becomes more dangerous than she imagined.

Rating: 10/10

Good Girl, Bad Blood: After solving a murder, Pip vows to leave investigations behind. However, when a friend goes missing, she’s drawn back into the world of mysteries. Documenting the case on her podcast, Pip discovers chilling truths and realizes danger is closer than ever.

Rating: 9.5/10

As Good as Dead: Pip faces her most terrifying challenge yet as she becomes the target of a deadly plot linked to her past. With her life at stake, she must confront her darkest fears and navigate a high-stakes game of survival to uncover the truth and find justice.

Rating: 11/10

Chemistry

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-12-05 06:28:01 UTC

Term 1: This term in chemistry, we covered many chapters. We revised chapters 1 and 2, being the atomic structure and the periodic table. We also studied new chapters this term, being chapters 3 and 4. These chapters were structure and bonding, and chemical calculations. My favorite chapter has been chapter 4 and the chapter I have improved on the most is chapter 3. In class, we take notes from slides presented by our teachers and we often do PPQs at the end of lessons.

Grade comparisons: Last year in term 3, I got a 6+ in science overall, as chemistry was not taught separately last year. My current grade in chemistry is a 7 and my anticipated grade is a 8, due to the fact that we have not yet completed the course.

Computer Science

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-12-05 06:51:23 UTC

Term 1: This term in computer science, we began the iGCSE course, from the CIE board. We covered chapters 1 and 2, and a little of chapter 3 and pseudocode. These chapters were data representation, data transmission and hardware. From these chapters, my favorite has been chapter 1 and the topic I have improved on the most is pseudocode. In class, we do tasks set by the teachers on an online document, in which questions are either taken from the textbook, PPQs or other sources.

Transitioning into the GCSE course: The change from computer science in year 9 to year 10 has been very different, as the subject has become more content heavy. I am thoroughly enjoying computer science and look forward to learning more.

Grade comparisons: Last year in term 3, I got an M in computer science. My current grade in computer science is a C, and my anticipated grade is an A, due to the fact that we have not yet completed the course.

History

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-12-05 06:52:49 UTC

Term 1: This term in history, we began the iGCSE course, from the Edexcel board. We covered majority of the first chapter, being Changes in Medicine, from 1848 - 1948. The topics within this chapter were progress in the mid-19th century, discovery and development between 1860 - 1875, accelerating change between 1875 - 1905m and government action and war, from 1905 - 1920. From these topics, my favorite has been topic 2.5, progress in the position of women in medicine. The topic I have improved on the most is topic 3.3, the Public Health Act of 1975. In class, we take notes from slides presented by our teachers, complete worksheets created by our teachers and frequently answer PPQs.

Transitioning into the GCSE course: The change in history from year 9 to year 10 has been very different, as the subject has become more content heavy. I am thoroughly enjoying history and look forward to learning the chapters to come, being the Russian Revolution, an in-depth study into Germany during the second World War, and the Cold War.

Grade comparisons: Last year in term 3, I got an M in history. My current grade in history is a 6+, and my anticipated grade is an 8, due to the fact that we have not yet completed the course.

Economics

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-12-05 07:25:05 UTC

Term 1: This term in economics, we began the iGCSE course, from the Edexcel board. We covered majority of chapter 1.1 and a quarter of chapter 1.2. Chapter 1.1 included the topics of the economic problem, economic assumptions, the demand curve, factors that affect the demand curve, the supply curve, factors that affect the supply curve, market equilibrium, price elasticity of demand, price elasticity of supply, income elasticity, and the mixed economy. Chapter 1.2 included the topics of the factors of production and sectors of the economy, productivity and division of labour, business cost, revenues and profits, and economies and diseconomies of scale. My favorite topic has been topic 1.1.8, 1.1.9, and 1.1.10. The topic I have improved in the most is topic 1.1.7. In class, we take notes from slides presented by our teachers, complete worksheets created by our teachers and frequently answer PPQs.

Transitioning into the GCSE course: Learning economics this year has been very interesting, as it was not a subject I have learnt earlier. I am thoroughly enjoying lessons and look forward to the topics I will be covering in the future.

Grade comparisons: Last year in term 3, I did not have a grade in economics as we did not have it as a subject. My current grade in history is an 5, and my anticipated grade is an 5, due to the fact that we have not yet completed the course.

WISMUN Club

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-12-05 07:48:02 UTC

This term, I enrolled into the WISMUN Club. Model United Nations (MUN) is a simulation where students role-play as delegates in the United Nations. Participants represent countries in committees, debate global issues, draft resolutions, and develop diplomatic skills. MUN clubs operate through regular meetings to research, practice debate procedures, and prepare for conferences where collaboration and public speaking are emphasized. I thoroughly enjoyed this club as we got to do formal committee sessions and heated debates with my friends.

ClassCharts, Attendance and Lates

preetikas_wis1_1 — 2024-12-05 07:51:44 UTC

ClassCharts: This term, I got 31 positive ClassCharts as a result of how I have behaved in class. I also got 1 negative ClassCharts due to a missing deadline. I aim to improve this by making sure I receive 0 negative ClassCharts next term.

Attendance and lates: This term, I got 99.00 % attendance and 0 lates. This was a result of me taking the bus and I intend to keep this record for next term.