BBC Bitesize is the name given to the BBC's free online study support resource for school-age students in the United Kingdom. It is designed to aid students in both school work and, for older students, exams.
History
The original subjects, which included English, mathematics and the sciences, were originally selected from the curriculum for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, and GCSE in England. Eventually, Scottish subjects used in Standard Grades and Highers were added to the website, and recently the Welsh TGAU learning system. This portion of the website is in Welsh, and features a section for those learning Welsh as a second language. Also included over the years have been revision guides, flash games involving problem solving, course notes, quizzes and performing actors. Bitesize course notes explain the key facts and concepts supported by illustrations and diagrams. The BBC also produces books, video cassettes and an interactive TV service, a subproduct of BBC Red Button.
Subjects
English section
The Key Stage 1 website covers numeracy and literacy. The Key Stage 2 site covers maths, English and science, each of which have three subcategories. Key Stage 3 shares the same subjects as 2, but has more subcategories, including Shakespeare and algebra. Underneath those are many other areas for revision. In the GCSE section of the website, there are more subjects to choose from. Art and design, business studies, design and technology, drama, English, French, German, geography, history, ICT, maths, music, physical education, religious studies, science and Spanish are all covered, as well as English literature, DiDA and Irish language. The BBC have added videos and activities to compulsory subjects such as English Literature, Science and Maths.
Scottish section
The Standard Grades portion of the site has 12 subjects to choose from. Biology, history, chemistry, computing studies, maths, English, modern studies, French, physical education, geography and physics are all covered by the website. It should be noted that not all subjects on the curriculum are covered by the website; administration, business management and economics are all excluded. In the Highers section, biology, English, Geography, Maths, Chemistry, History, Modern Studies, Physics and the Scotland-only subject Scottish Gaelic are available for revising. Also included is Gàidhlig, a section for Gaelic students to study with.
Welsh section
The sole TGAU section is in Welsh, and covers biology, chemistry, Welsh language, physics, maths, and additionally a section for non Welsh students to learn Welsh as a second language.
Criticism
There are not many areas to fault, however, the Computing Studies section has been criticised for being inaccurate and dated.
See also
- e-learning
- Revision
- Revision World
References
- ^ Revision service shows results
- ^ a b TGAU Bitesize
- ^ BBC Bitesize catalogue
- ^ Key Stage 1 website
- ^ Key Stage 2 website
- ^ Key Stage 3 website
- ^ GCSE Bitsize
- ^ Standard Grade Bitesize
- ^ Higher Bitesize
- ^ The Register:
BBC - Standard Grade Bitesize Revision - Geography
Standard Grade Geography. Standard Grade Bitesize is the easy to use revision website from BBC Scotland.
BBC - GCSE Bitesize - Geography
Revise GCSE Geography topics including agriculture, glaciation, ecosystems, rivers and population using activities, audio downloads, diagrams and more.
"Bitesize" GCSE Bitesize: Geography (New Edition March 2007) at BBC ...
The all-in-one revision guide with everything you need for exam success: Everything clearly explained Exam questions with model answers How to win top marks with your answers
Bitesize - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Teachernet, BBCi resources KS3 and 4
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GeoBytesGCSE: GCSE Revision 1 - Bitesize Resources
Bitesize Revision BBC TWO - GCSE Bitesize Geography . Global Issues 26 APR ‘07 02.00 - 04.00 120 minutes; Human geography 25 APR ‘07 02.00 - 04.00 120 minutes
Geography (GCSE Bitesize Revision): Amazon.co.uk: David Balderstone ...
The all-in-one revision guide with everything you need for exam success: Everything clearly explained. Exam questions with model answers. How to win top marks with your answers
Pearson Education - GCSE Bitesize Geography Interactive Revision Tutor
GCSE Bitesize Geography Interactive Revision Tutor, Denise Freeman, Nicola Rae, David Balderstone
Geography:Secondary Web Links
Links for Geography Teachers: Web Links: Open Learning / Resources: Revision: Other Links ... BBC: Standard Grade Bitesize: Geography
Pearson Education - GCSE Bitesize Revision Geography Book
GCSE Bitesize Revision Geography Book, Denise Freeman, David Balderstone, Nicola Rae