Al-Khair Secondary School - Spring Overview 2016/2017. Following topics will be covered from Collins pupil book 1.2:

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1 Maths Term : Autumn Year : 7 Teacher : Mr. A Mohamed Following topics will be covered from Collins pupil book 1.2: Statistics (Collins pupil book, chapter 6). Algebra (chapter 7) Fractions (chapter 8). 2nd Half Term: Angles (chapter 9) Coordinates and graphs (chapter 10) Percentages (chapter 11) End of term examinations Assessment is a crucial part of teaching and learning and is the primary means of checking how much of the intended knowledge your child has acquired. We will employ a number of strategies and techniques to ensure that we make assessment a central and continuous part of our teaching practice. Pupils learning will be assessed in the lesson via selective questioning and student participation. Homework will form a key part of students learning and a useful tool for assessing and recording students progress. End of term exams and end of topic test will also be used for summative assessment. Formative assessment will be used to make learners aware of their progress and help formulate a learning strategy that fits the needs of the individual student. How can I help my child in this subject? This subject, by its nature, demands constant practice and revision therefore it is crucial that your child has a structured and planned time for maths every evening during the week. 40 minutes practice in the evening would help reinforce and retain the learning. Your child should have the correct equipment for all lessons. They will need their scientific calculators and geometry sets for some of the topics. They should make a habit of practicing at home. Please also encourage your child to always check their homework before handing it in as this well help them self correct and is a vital element in their own self-assessment. All the diagrams including construction work as well as graphs should be done with pencil only. Any missed homework will be flagged up through their diaries, so please check them. Please feel free to contact me at the school from :00 if you have any questions or concerns. Alternatively, leave a note in your child s homework diary and I will try to give you a written response on the same day or me on abdirazzak.mohamad@alkhairschool.org.uk

2 English Term : Spring Year : Year 7 Teacher : Mrs Nazia Gani 1. TOPICS Alter Egos: Discovering a hidden self For more information: 2nd Half Term: Writing the world: Presenting the Natural world For more information: 2. ASSESSMENTS There will be at least 2 assessed pieces this term at the End of Term, some of which are seen or unseen. All exams are important and the average of the results will play a large part in determining the predicted grades of the candidates submitted to colleges. They are therefore extremely important. One assessment will be comprehension One assessment will be composition 3. How can I help my child in this subject? Encouragement, praise, ensuring that they do their homework; and checking their diaries. Encouraging them to read around the subject, discuss topics with them, ask their opinions. Their notes must be in order; discipline is essential.

3 4. Resources There is a plethora of resources on the subject freely available on the web. Summary: Ask us about the dropbox link Edexcel Website Crash course channel on Youtube amongst others. 5. New Textbook/Reading lists The English department is now using new books and resources in line with the new syllabus. They are designed to help your children become confident, powerful writers. It sets out to show your children how authors create and convey different meanings in their writing by the choices they make, and invites them to consider how the meaning might have been subtly different had they made different language choices. The book is very clear about how students can become better writers, but it is not a recipe book or set of instructions for success. Writing is far more complex than that. We want your children to think like a writer, knowing what choices and possibilities they have in each piece of writing, and being able to make and justify those choices with confidence. Enjoy the power! Reading lists were given out at the beginning of the year. Please request if lost. 6. Communications Please feel free to contact us at the school from :00 if you have any questions or concerns. Alternatively, leave a note in your child s homework diary and we will try to give you a written response on the same day, or contact me, Mrs Gani, by on: nazia.gani@alkhairschool.org.uk

4 Science Term : Spring Year : 7 Teacher : Mr Haroon Hayat Energy transfer In this chapter, students will understand how energy can be transferred from one place to another. By the end of the unit they will be able to explain the uses of fuels and why it is important to conserve them. They will also learn that scientific ideas can influence decisions about resources. They will also learn about Heat and temperature. By the end of this topic they will be able to describe convection and conduction using a particle model and recognise some appliances of convection. They will also learn about radiation and its use. Electrical circuits - By the end of this unit students will be able to use the concepts of electric current and energy transfer to explain the working of electric circuits. 2nd Half Term: Simple chemical reaction In this chapter, Students will be introduced to the idea that chemical change results in new substances that are different from the ones from which they were made. They will explore some simple chemical reactions of acids in which a gas is made. Magnets and electromagnets - By the end of this unit students will be able to identify magnetic materials, make a magnet and test the strength of a magnet. They will also investigate factors affecting the strength of an electromagnet. Student progress is monitored continuously through a variety of testing methods, including, class work, homework and summative assessment. Students will have an assessment every 4 weeks and end of term assessment. These assessment tasks will include the end of unit assessments. The skills that are assessed are as follows: Working scientifically Understanding the application and implication of science Using investigative approaches Working critically with evidence Quality of written communication All assessment marks are recorded in SchoolPod, and on a tracker in students books.

5 How can I help my child in this subject? Students should be encouraged to follow scientific developments that are happening now. This could be done through the media - science magazines, TV programmes and visits (alternative technology centres and the science museum, for example). Visits to museums can encourage students to think about how science has developed overtime and how scientists have collaborated in their research. Students will be provided with text books written specifically for this course. Parents and carers are advised to familiarise themselves with the content of these books so that they are more able to give help. It would be advisable for parents to regularly ask their children about the class work/home work as a way of helping them revise and analyse what they are taught. Useful Websites For independent study the following websites are recommended: KS3 Biology : KS3 Chemistry: KS3 Physics: Link 4 science: You can contact me at the school or alternatively, by or leave a note in your child s homework diary. address: haroon.hayat@alkhairschool.org.uk ; aziza.helaly@alkhairschool.org.uk

6 اللغة العربیة Arabic Language Term : Spring 2017 Year : Year 7 Teacher : Abu Talhah Tahir / Ladan Mohammed 1. Topics Unit 3: Accommodation Unit 4: Daily life/ Prayer 2nd Half Term: Unit 4: Daily life/ Prayer (Continued) Unit 5: Food and drink - In this term they will learn key vocabulary and short sentences on each unit, the girls/boys must always revise everything they learn, practice speaking in Arabic at home with someone or themselves as it s a great way to improve not only memory but pronunciation. NB - Refer to the Ideal Subject Grid for an overall view. It ought to be noted that in accordance with good teaching practices, planning will vary depending on needs of students. 2. Assessments Students have many tests this term. They are broken down below: - Weekly Spelling/Translation Test. - New picture based test. - One Listening Exam in the 2nd half term. - Three Speaking Exams. One for each unit covered. - Three Writing Exams in the form of an essay. One for each unit covered. - Finally, an End of Term Reading Exam consisting of both multiple-choice and open-ended questions. NB - Please refer to Student Hand Book for more guidance. 3. How can I help my child in this subject? Encouragement, praise, ensuring that they do their homework; and checking their diaries. Ensuring that they are consistent in memorizing vocabulary. Students must be aware that there is no time to relax; there is extra work available from the teacher. Their notes must be in order, neat and always complete.

7 Practice speaking exercises at home to help build confidence in class. 4. Resources There is various resources on the subject freely available on the web, as well as resources available from the Arabic department. Summary: Ask us about the V-Series, S-Series and other resource booklets Reading lists We supply the student textbooks, but if you wish to purchase your own textbooks then they are available online. Summary : Mastering Arabic Series GCSE Arabic Companion Your Arabic Friend Arabic Between Your Hands NB - Please refer to Student Hand Book for more guidance. 6. Communications Please feel free to contact us at the school from :00 if you have any questions or concerns. Alternatively, leave a note in your child s homework diary and we will try to give you a written response on the same day, or contact the Arabic Department via Head of Arabic Language/Boy s Arabic Teacher Abu Talhah Tahir abutalhah@alkhairschool.org.uk Girl s Arabic Teacher Ladan Mohammed ladan.mohamud@alkhairschool.org.uk

8 History Term : Spring Year : Year 7 Teacher : Mr Jeddo We will be studying the European Crusades. Through the course of the first half term, we shall explore the reasons for the Crusades, why people participated in them, the Muslim response and what the Europeans learnt from the Muslims in their interactions. There will be an assessment at the end of the half term. 2 nd Half Term : We will study the role and significance of Knights in medieval England, the concept of heraldry and the status of Women in that era in Europe and the Muslim world. There will be an end of term exam based on all that was covered from the whole term. There will be at least 2 assessed pieces this term, ALL are Mock Exams, which are either seen papers or unseen papers. In more detail; At the end of the term there will summative exam that will test their knowledge for what they ve covered during the course of the entire term. How can I help my child in this subject? Encouragement, praise, ensuring that they do their homework; and checking their diaries. Encouraging them to read around the subject. Their notes must be in order; discipline is essential. Resources The students must use the ebook Invasion, Plague and Murder to aid their revision and homework which is available at BBC bitesize is useful. There is a plethora of resources on the subject freely available on the web. Communications Please feel free to contact us at the school from :00 if you have any questions or concerns. Alternatively, leave a note in your child s homework diary and we will try to give you a written response on the same day, or contact me by ahmed.jeddo@alkhairschool.org.uk.

9 Geography Term : Spring Year : 7 Teacher : Ms Ilham Nur About the UK - The aim of this unit is to help students to develop knowledge on the UK. Pupils will develop an insight into which countries and nations make up the British Isles? Pupils will also study the main cities, main rivers and the economy of the UK. Pupils will also learn four geographical facts about London. 2 ND Half Term: Glaciers In this chapter pupils will be learning about glaciers, how they form, and how they shape the landscape. By the end of the chapter pupils should be able to understand what glaciers are made of and how they form. Pupils will also examine how glaciers transform the landscape. This unit will develop pupils understanding of the landscapes that shape the world they live in. Assessment will be based on class discussions, class work, weekly homework and an end of term written exam. How can I help my child in this subject? Encouraging your child to complete all homework and research tasks set. Subject book: Geog.1 Textbook Please feel free to contact me at school from 8.30am-3.50pm, if you have any questions or concerns. You may also leave a written message in your child s homework diary. My ilham.nur@alkhairschool.org.uk

10 Art & Design Term: Spring Year: Year 7 Teacher: Mr Amin. 1 st Half Term: We will be working on the Graphic Design theme of Recreation This term will be focused on markmaking and confidence building. They will try to recreate their bedroom in the style of Vincent Van Gogh. They will continue their holiday homework to Develop their ideas (AO1) Experiment and Record their ideas (AO2 & AO3) Any spare time must be used catch up on incomplete tasks and filling gaps in their work. 2nd Half Term: Students will finalise their research into a robot of themselves inspired by Cubeecraft. Their final outcome will be a cubeecraft of themselves inspired by the theme Recreation. They will be assessed through holiday homework, class work and set tasks. Independent work will form a large part of their development and assessment. In more detail; The progress of their Research will be assessed in week 4 The Progress of their Experimentation will be assessed in week 8. At the end of the term the Final Outcome with all their preparation work and a presentation to their peers will form their Spring Term Grade. How can I help my child in this subject? At the onset, they must focus on research of their theme. Encourage your child by making visits to galleries and exhibitions to support their research. Encouragement, praise, ensuring that they do their homework and prepare for their next lesson Their work must be in order and discipline is essential. Resources They will be given a contextual resources list that will assist them. BBC Bitesize is very useful for art and design resources.

11 Communications Please feel free to contact us at the school from :00 if you have any questions or concerns. Alternatively, leave a note in your child s homework diary and we will try to give you a written response on the same day, or contact me by amin.miah@alkhairschool.org.uk