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This pack of GCSE thinking strategy worksheets is designed to support retrieval practice, stretch and challenge, and critical thinking across the full KS4 curriculum. Based on popular strategies like Odd One Out, Link It Up, Silent Debate, Prove It, and Because-But-So, these tasks promote deeper understanding, evaluation, and analysis – ideal for AO3, metacognition, and higher-order thinking.

Each worksheet is fully aligned to the GCSE specification, covering every topic with student-friendly language and structured response prompts. Perfect for Ofsted-ready planning, DIRT tasks, revision, cover lessons, and independent learning.

Editable in Word/Google Docs that cover the whole specification.

One sheet per specification point

1.1.a Location of major bones
1.1.a Functions of the skeleton
1.1.a Types of synovial joint
1.1.a Types of movement at joints
1.1.a Other components of joints
1.1.b Location of major muscle groups
1.1.b The roles of muscle in movement
1.1.c Lever systems
1.1.c Planes of movement and axes of rotation
1.1.d Structure and function of the cardiovascular system
1.1.d Structure and function of the respiratory system
1.1.d Aerobic and anaerobic exercise
1.1.e Short-term effects of exercise
1.1.e Long-term effects of exercise
2.1.a Physical activity and sport in the UK
2.1.a Participation in physical activity and sport
2.1.a Strategies to improve participation
2.1.b Commercialisation of sport
2.1.c Ethics in sport
2.1.c Drugs in sport
2.1.c Violence in sport
2.2 Characteristics of skilful movement
2.2 Classification of skills
2.2 Goal setting
2.2 Mental preparation
2.2 Types of guidance
2.2 Types of feedback
2.3 Health, fitness and well-being
2.3 Diet and nutrition
Component 5: Analyse aspects of personal performance
Component 5: Evaluate strengths and weaknesses
Component 5: Create an action plan to improve performance