Resource contains 6 interim tests for the AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering course. They are presented in the form of word documents along with instructional answer powerpoints to facilitate peer assessment. The tests are devised to cover the latest delivered specification content along with revisiting aspects of previous learning. Included are often more than one version of the test. The tests are question papers and students can produce their answers on paper, or these could be adapted into question & answer booklets. Though these are based upon a 3 year KS4 course, you are welcome to mix and match the tests/questions to devise your own that are appropriate to the schedule of your particular scheme of learning.

One complete lesson on Pneumatic Systems that will develop students’ understanding of what they need for this course through a powerpoint lesson and also a worksheet to further embed their knowledge. The powerpoint slide show can be used to animate the actions of the three essential pneumatic systems and really help understand what is happening in the schematic diagram. There are also some exam style questions for students to demonstrate their understanding. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used, e.g BBC bitesize. Recommend use of Numeracy in Engineering worksheets from Attainment in Education.

One or two lessons that introduce students to structural systems that include space frames, monocoque, semi-monocoque. It discusses triangulation and forces acting in frame structures. There is also an optional bridge building practical challenge that can be completed over two or three lessons. Includes one powerpoint lesson and a word worksheet - plus answers. Students will be able to develop knowledge of this topic and embed their learning through completing the worksheet word document questions. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook (page numbers reference included in resources) and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used. You are welcome to add further images/clips and pages to these powerpoints to enhance student engagement.

One lesson on the Impact of Modern Technologies designed to be carried out in conjunction with Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Lesson includes a powerpoint (with useful video links) and a student worksheet. Students will be able to develop knowledge of new and emerging technologies, automation, the internet of things, the impact of new technologies on society, industry and the economy through completing the worksheet and plenary exam style questions on the powerpoint. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used, e.g BBC bitesize or technologystudent.

One lesson that takes students through the relationship between voltage, current and resistance in electrical circuits. Students can practice the use of Ohm’s Law to rearrange the equation and carry out calculations to determine values of those unknown - good preparation for exam and non-exam assessments. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used, e.g BBC bitesize. Recommend use of Numeracy in Engineering worksheets from Attainment in Education - for further calculation exercises.

One lesson that takes students through calculations for fixed resistor tolerance, resistors in series and resistors in parallel (this has come up in a previous exam, but equation was given). Students can also carry out a practical exercise with prototype boards and/or computer simulation with software like CircuitWizard. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used, e.g BBC bitesize. Recommend use of Numeracy in Engineering worksheets from Attainment in Education - for further calculation exercises.

One or two lessons that includes one powerpoint lesson and two worksheets. The powerpoint takes students through all the input, process and output electronic components they need to know about for the AQA GCSE course in Engineering. The two worksheets will allow students to learn the components diferent symbols and functions, and prepare them well for the exam. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used, e.g BBC bitesize. (Images of components taken from Rapid Electronics website)

One lesson that teaches students about the transistor and field effect transistor and their important functions as interface driver processes within electronic circuits. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used, e.g BBC bitesize.

One lesson that teaches students about the logic gates used in electronics (and pneumatics) to control a complex system. It includes, AND, OR and NOT gates as required in the AQA GCSE Engineering course. Students can practice the use of logic gates with CAD simulation software like CircuitWizard. Lesson includes a powerpoint lesson and a word document worksheet for students to fill in. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used, e.g BBC bitesize.

One powerpoint that teaches students about the four intergrated circuit (ICs) components they need to know for this AQA GCSE Engineering course. This includes Timers, Counters, Drivers and Operational Amplifiers. They can also build circuits with these ICs on prototype board with actual components, or on computer simulation software like CircuitWizard. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes.

One lesson that comprises two powerpoint versions - one with answers and one without. Lesson teaches students about basic and flowchart programming of PIC microntrollers to the level required for this AQA GCSE Engineering course. Students simulate programming PICs on computer simulation software like CircuitWizard. This can then be developed ready to engage in the non-examination assessment project and also prepare them for the flowchart program question in the final exam. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes.

This lesson includes a teacher powerpoint and a student worksheet. It will help students to learn the units of measurement and specified equations that are useful in engineering calculations. They will also be able to understand and use standard form. They will also be able to learn and practice how to use equation triangles to help them rearrange equations to make a different value the subject and solve the more complex exam calculation questions. Recommend use of Numeracy in Engineering worksheets from Attainment in Education. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes.

One lesson powerpoint that teaches students about power supplies - AC and DC - engineered electrical products. Students to answer exam style questions to check their progress. Can be used in conjunction with Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used.

One lesson that teaches students how to make calculations on belt and pulley drive systems, using pulley diameters, velocity ratio, mechanical advantage, input/output rotational speeds. Lesson includes two powerpoints - one with answers and the other without. Students will be able to develop knowledge of this topic and embed their learning through completing the worksheet powerpoint questions. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used. Also recommend using Numeracy in Engineering worksheets by Attainment in Education to get ready for the various calculation questions. You are welcome to add further images/clips and pages to these powerpoints to enhance student engagement.

One lesson that introduces students to a wide variety of mechanical systems and types of motion covered by the AQA course and used in engineered mechanical products. Includes rotary, linear, oscillating and reciprocating motion, along with gears, pulley drives , cams & followers, and crank & sliders mechanical systems. Lesson includes two powerpoints - one with answers and the other without. Students will be able to develop knowledge of this topic and embed their learning through completing the worksheet powerpoint questions. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used. You are welcome to add further images/clips and pages to these powerpoints to enhance student engagement.

This knowledge organiser covers virtually all the AQA GCSE Engineering topics. It will help students consolidate their learning of everything they need to know ready for the big exam and hopefully be successful. Includes materials, properties, manufacturing processes, systems, testing & investigation, modern technologies, engineering drawings, etc.

One lesson that teaches students about different cams and followers plus different bearings. It includes a variety of different input and output motions, used in a variety of engineered mechanical products. Lesson includes two powerpoints - one with answers and the other without. Students will be able to develop knowledge of this topic and embed their learning through completing the worksheet powerpoint questions. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used. You are welcome to add further images/clips and pages to these powerpoints to enhance student engagement.

One lesson that teaches students about how different engineering systems are communicated and understood through different types of diagrams including system block diagrams, schematics and flowcharts. Includes a lesson powerpoint and a word document worksheet. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook (page numbers reference included in resources) and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used. You are welcome to add further images/clips and pages to these powerpoints to enhance student engagement.