Cross Curricular Christmas Challenge/KS3/KS4/Exam Skills/Literacy/Evaluation/Justification/Data

Christmas Skills Challenge – Cross-Curricular Worksheet (KS3 & KS4)

This Christmas-themed, cross-curricular worksheet develops essential exam and thinking skills that are transferable across all subjects. Rather than focusing on subject-specific content, the activities are skills-based, making the resource highly versatile for KS3 and KS4.

Ideal for end-of-term lessons, cover work, revision sessions or skills refresh lessons, this resource keeps students engaged while maintaining clear curriculum value.

✔ What’s Included

• 6 festive, structured activities focusing on:
• Exam command words
• Data interpretation and prediction
• SPaG and academic writing
• Extended answer planning (6–8 mark style)
• Problem solving, evaluation and justification
• Reflection and metacognition
• Glossary box to support accurate academic and exam vocabulary
• KS4 stretch and challenge prompts for higher-attaining students
• Full mark scheme and model answers
• Detailed teacher guidance covering:
• KS3 and KS4 suitability
• Built-in differentiation
• Classroom use and Ofsted alignment

✔ Key Skills Developed
Literacy across the curriculum
Numeracy and data analysis
Evaluation and justification
Extended written responses
Exam technique and command words
Metacognitive reflection

✔ Suitable For
Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
All subjects (Science, Maths, English, Humanities, Business, Psychology and more)
Mixed-ability classes
Cover lessons and end-of-term activities
Homework, intervention or revision sessions

✔ Teacher-Friendly Design
No subject-specific knowledge required
Minimal printing – students can complete answers in exercise books
Clear scaffolding with optional KS4 stretch
Easily adaptable expectations for KS3 vs KS4
Reusable every year

✔ Why Teachers Love This Resource
This worksheet provides meaningful, skills-focused learning during the festive period, supporting Ofsted priorities such as literacy, numeracy and metacognition, while remaining engaging and easy to deliver.