ART AND DESIGN FINE ART GCSE Mr Raine Curriculum Area Leader, Art

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1 ART AND DESIGN FINE ART GCSE Mr Raine Curriculum Area Leader, Art COURSE OVERVIEW Students are studying EDUQAS Art and Design `Fine Art` All students will gain a GCSE with a Fine Art endorsement. Students will produce a portfolio of work as coursework, selected from a range of set project themes as well as completing an exam project. Year 10 Students will complete skill building activities leading to a number of set project themes from which they will select work that shows evidence of meeting the assessment objectives. This work will be presented as a portfolio of evidence. Year 11 All students continue with their candidate portfolio coursework projects up until Christmas of their Year 11 course. Themes for coursework projects are set but still open to student interpretation and interests and will all contain: Contextual Understanding - Artist Reference, Reflective Recording - Observational drawings and digital ideas, Creative Making - Ideas and experimentation and Personal Presentation - a final piece of work. EXAMINATIONS From January of year 11 students will work on an art project selected from a number of choices produced by the exam board and will include the same assessment objectives contained in their coursework.the final piece for this project is produced under exam conditions over ten hours. The exam accounts for 40% of the final GCSE grade. CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT Coursework projects are produced over 60% of classroom time. This time is under medium controlled conditions, meaning that teacher advice and guidance is allowed throughout this time. The Externally set assignment is given 40% of time. REVISION Revision will take the form of practice and preparation for coursework and exam projects for the Art and Design -`Fine Art`. Guidance will be given to all students during Year 10 that will assist them in meeting the exam board criteria. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Lunchtime, after school booster sessions and regular Saturday school sessions are timetabled throughout the year, these are on a voluntary basis for the most part though if a student is underachieving or falling behind then they become compulsory. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN ART AND DESIGN Encourage your child to practice their art skills by drawing objects, copying pictures and drawing from their imagination. Encourage your child to try a range of different art materials and practice with these different types of paints, pastels and different types of pencils are a good foundation. Find out about your child s GCSE art project what theme it is based upon and what ideas they have for it. Take your child to Art galleries and museums to see works of Art first hand.

2 ART AND DESIGN FINE ART GCSE Mr Raine Curriculum Area Leader, Art USEFUL RESOURCES Visit the EDUQAS Exam Board website for detailed information on the course. Use the drop down menus to select GCSE, Art & Design. The BBC Bitesize website offers excellent advice Students are encouraged to use the Art Department at lunchtimes to work on their tasks. They may also access our new PC Suite to aid in their research and analysis work. Resources are available from the school s learning portal, Kite, for pupils to use. All pupils have access to this. Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

3 ART AND DESIGN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION GCSE Mr Raine Curriculum Area Leader, Art COURSE OVERVIEW Students are studying EDUQAS Art and Design `Graphic Communication` All students will gain a GCSE with a Graphic Communication endorsement. Students will produce a portfolio of work as coursework, selected from a range of set project themes as well as completing an exam project. Year 10 Students will complete skill building activities leading to a number of set project themes from which they will select work that shows evidence of meeting the assessment objectives. This work will be presented as a portfolio of evidence. Year 11 All students continue with their candidate portfolio coursework projects up until Christmas of their Year 11 course. Themes for coursework projects are set but still open to student interpretation and interests and will all contain: Contextual Understanding Graphic designer Reference, Reflective Recording Recording drawn ideas, designing fonts and digital drawn work, Creative Making - Ideas and experimentation and Personal Presentation - a final piece of Graphic design work. EXAMINATIONS From January of year 11 students will work on an Graphic design project selected from a number of choices produced by the exam board and will include the same assessment objectives contained in their coursework.the final piece for this project is produced under exam conditions over ten hours. The exam accounts for 40% of the final GCSE grade. CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT Coursework projects are produced over 60% of classroom time. This time is under medium controlled conditions, meaning that teacher advice and guidance is allowed throughout this time. The Externally set assignment is given 40% of time. REVISION Revision will take the form of practice and preparation for coursework and exam projects for the Art and Design -`Graphic Communication`. Guidance will be given to all students during Year 10 that will assist them in meeting the exam board criteria. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Lunchtime, after school booster sessions and regular Saturday school sessions are timetabled throughout the year, these are on a voluntary basis for the most part though if a student is underachieving or falling behind then they become compulsory.

4 ART AND DESIGN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION GCSE Mr Raine Curriculum Area Leader, Art HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN ART AND DESIGN Encourage your child to practice their art skills by drawing objects, copying pictures and drawing from their imagination. If you have access to Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator; encourage your child to try a range of different techniques using online tutorials to assist them. Find out about your child s GCSE Graphic design project what theme it is based upon and what ideas they have for it. Take your child to Art galleries and museums to see works of Art and Graphic Design first hand. USEFUL RESOURCES Visit the EDUQAS Exam Board website for detailed information on the course. Use the drop down menus to select GCSE, Art & Design. The BBC Bitesize website offers excellent advice Students are encouraged to use the Art Department at lunchtimes to work on their tasks. They may also access our PC Suite to aid in their research and analysis work. Resources are available from the school s learning portal, Kite, for pupils to use. All pupils have access to this. Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

5 BTEC Level 2 First Award in Business Mr Zaman Curriculum Area Leader, Business Studies COURSE OVERVIEW Business is at the heart of the economy from major corporations to small and medium enterprises. Each provides a vital input into communities, creates income, provides wealth and invests in innovation and creativity. The BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Business provides students with a broad foundation of knowledge required for further study in business including different types of business, Career planning and the role of enterprise in business. Working on your projects will involve you in research, surveys, interviews and presentations. You will use computers to write your projects and present your work. You will be encouraged to take responsibility for your own work and you will need to work as a co-operative member of your group. The 4 units you will study are 1. Enterprise in the Business World 2. Finance for Business 3. Recruitment, Selection and Employment 4. Principles of Customer Service Unit 2 is exam based and units 1, 3 and 4 are coursework based. EXAMINATIONS Unit 2 Finance for Business is externally assessed using an onscreen test. Edexcel sets and marks the test. Students must pass this test in order to achieve a Level 2 qualification. The test is 1 hour long. SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Business. The new BTEC Firsts are a level 2 qualification, graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction*. However some learners who fail or are unable to achieve a full Pass at Level 2, Have the opportunity to gain a level 1 qualification. Points are awarded for each unit Level 1 Pass 6 points Level 2 Pass 12 points Level 2 Merit 18 points Level 2 Distinction 24 points In order to get a Level 2 pass students must achieve at least 48 points in total. In addition to 48 points. Students must get at least 24 points from Units 1 and 2. A level 2 Pass grade is equivalent to a C grade at GCSE. REVISION Course work catch up sessions are regularly held to help you child keep up to date with their work OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Students have the opportunity to take part in the Enterprise team programme and all students participate in the highly successful stock market challenge

6 BTEC Level 2 First Award in Business Mr Zaman Curriculum Area Leader, Business Studies HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN BTEC BUSINESS Please encourage your child to meet deadlines and encourage them to research for their coursework at home and to read around the subject. Please encourage your child to attend the coursework catch up sessions USEFUL RESOURCES Various GCSE and Vocational Business textbooks Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

7 BUSINESS STUDIES GCSE Mr Zaman Curriculum Area Leader, Business Studies COURSE OVERVIEW AND EXAMINATIONS Would you like. To be your own boss running your own business? To understand just what goes on in the world of work? To know what businesses look for when they recruit staff? To see how a business gets its money to operate? To know why so many adverts are aimed at teenagers? To understand why the same big businesses operate around the world? OCR GCSE (9 1) Business is the course to take if you want the answers to these and many other questions. When you leave school you may be working for a business or other organisation. After studying Business you will have an insight into just how businesses operate, including how to set up a business of your own. This is a practical course, using real businesses as examples Learn skills to help you in decision making Be one step ahead in understanding how businesses operate What you will study in OCR GCSE (9 1) Business: Marketing, including advertising, development of products, setting the best price. Recruitment, including how businesses get and keep the right staff Business structures, including the different ways to set up a business. Finance, including how businesses get the money to set up and operate and how they make a profit. Business operations, including how businesses produce the things we buy. Influences on businesses, including the environment and how many businesses are operating around the world. How you will be assessed Two exams at the end of the course, each 90 minutes long. There is no controlled assessment. Some questions will be multiple choice, some will be extended writing to test your ability to explain why you made a particular decision This is a 2 year course. In Year 10 They will study Business activity, Marketing and People In Year 11- They will study Operations, Finance and Influences on business So why should you choose OCR GCSE (9 1) Business as an option? You will be able to understand the business world which you will enter after finishing school/college/university. You will be able to make informed decisions and put forward arguments to persuade others. You will have the knowledge to help you set up a business of your own. The skills you learn such as evaluation and problem solving will be useful in a number of other subjects. Business can lead on to many vocational qualifications and is a good stepping stone for you in A Level subjects, especially economics, accountancy and of course A Level Business

8 BUSINESS STUDIES GCSE Mr Zaman Curriculum Area Leader, Business Studies SUCCESS CRITERIA Grades are awarded on the new 9 1 system, with 9 being the highest. REVISION: Revision classes will be held after school in the run up to exams after school. Revision days are also held in the school holidays to prepare students for exams. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN BUSINESS STUDIES Encourage him/her to read newspapers, news websites and watch TV news to follow global events and develop an understanding of business and the economy. Check they are completing their homework and controlled assessment deadlines. Encourage them to attend after school revision classes and controlled assessment catch up sessions. USEFUL RESOURCES OCR Business studies for GCSE (textbook). This website has a number of resources, notes and interactive quizzes and business games to make learning fun. For general revision the BBC Bitesize website is very useful:

9 BUSINESS STUDIES GCSE Mr Zaman Curriculum Area Leader, Business Studies Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

10 AQA GCSE Computer Science Mr Kent Curriculum Area Leader, ICT & Computing COURSE OVERVIEW, CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATION The course name and number is: AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520) This certificate course is equivalent to a single GCSE grade 9-1 Paper 1: Computational thinking and problem solving What's assessed Computational thinking, problem solving, code tracing and applied computing as well as theoretical knowledge of computer science from What will I learn? How it's assessed Written exam set in practically based scenarios: 1 hour 30 minutes 80 marks 40% of GCSE Types of Questions A mix of multiple choice, short-answer and longer-answer questions assessing your practical problem solving and computational thinking skills. + Paper 2: Written assessment What's assessed Theoretical knowledge from What will I learn? How it's assessed Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 80 marks 40% of GCSE Types of Questions A mix of multiple choice, short-answer, longer-answer and extended response questions assessing a student s theoretical knowledge. + Non-exam assessment What's assessed The non-exam assessment (NEA) will assess your ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve a practical programming problem. You will be expected to follow a systematic approach to problem solving, consistent with the skills described in Section 8 of the What will I learn? section above. How it's assessed Report: detailing 20 hours of NEA work 80 marks 20% of GCSE Tasks The development of a computer program along with the computer programming code itself which has been designed, written and tested by yourself to solve a problem. You will produce an original report outlining this development. SUCCESS CRITERIA Once known every student will know their target grade and be encouraged work to at least this standard. Below is a table outlining the grade boundaries for GCSE. Grade % of marks needed HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Please encourage your child to meet deadlines and encourage them to research for their coursework at home and to read around the subject. Having a computer at home with access to the internet would be beneficial to this course Talk to him/her about what they are learning each week. Ask him/her to show you the website of the online Dynamic-Learning resource. STAFF CONTACT Mr R Kent rkent@jackhunt.net Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

11 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY GCSE Mrs Outar Curriculum Area Leader, D&T COURSE OVERVIEW Pupils are studying AQA GCSE Design and Technology GCSE Design and Technology will prepare students to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world. Students will gain awareness and learn from wider influences on Design and Technology including historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic factors. Students will get the opportunity to work creatively when designing and making and apply technical and practical expertise. The course allows students to study core technical and designing and making principles, including a broad range of design processes, materials techniques and equipment. They will also have the opportunity to study specialist technical principles of timber based materials in greater depth. Assessment is done in two parts, exam and non-exam assessment (coursework). Both assessments are worth 50% and will take pace in year 11. Below is a brief overview of the two year course. Please refer to the Year 9 Choices: Dreams and Aspirations booklet for a full course outline. This can be found on the School Website. Year 10- Pupils learn core and specialist technical principles through a range of activities Year 11- Pupils work on their NEA, applying designing and making principles. They will also prepare for their exam. Pupils study Core technical principles common to all areas of Design Technology that consist of; New and emerging Systems approach to designing. technologies. Mechanical devices. Energy generation and storage. Materials and their working Developments in new materials. properties. Pupils will also study Specialist technical principles through timber based materials; Selection of materials or Stock forms, types and sizes components Scales of production Forces and stresses Specialist techniques and Ecological and social footprint processes Sources and origins Surface treatments and finishes Using and working with materials Pupils will study the following Designing and making principles, chiefly when they are completing the NEA in year 11. investigation, primary and secondary data selection of materials and components environmental, social and tolerances economic challenge material management the work of others specialist tools and equipment design strategies specialist techniques and communication of design ideas processes prototype development

12 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY GCSE Mrs Outar Curriculum Area Leader, D&T ASSESSMENT Non-exam assessment 50% The NEA project in its entirety should take between hours to complete and consist of a working prototype and a concise portfolio of approximately 20 pages of A3 paper. Students' work should consist of an investigation into a contextual challenge, defining the needs and wants of the user and include relevant research to produce a design brief and specification. Students should generate design ideas with flair and creativity and develop these to create a final design solution (including modelling). A manufacturing specification should be produced to conclude design findings leading into the realisation of a final prototype that is fit for purpose and a final evaluation. Students should investigate, analyse and evaluate throughout the portfolio and evidence all decisions made. Six criteria are produced for assessment and there are a number of points within each. Exam- 50% Pupils will take a number of exams throughout Years 10 and 11 to give them good practice with the format and style of questioning in preparation for their final exam in the summer term. It is a singled tiered examination. There is a mix of question styles and it focuses on applying the knowledge gained over the full two year course. SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Design Technology Revision Pupils will receive a detailed revision list prior to all exams taken; mock and the final exam. There will also be sessions to support exam preparation leading up to the final exam in the summer term. Other Curriculum Activities We offer an after school club for all Design Technology pupils every week, where pupils can catch up with work, or continue to progress their NEA within the workshop or ICT room. Pupils can also revise and gain support from staff regarding exam preparations. How To Help Your Child In Design Technology Encourage him/her to attend the sessions after school. Ask him/her to explain what new terminology and theory based items they have explored to enhance more in depth understanding. Inspire him/her to research products in general to decide what style, design or technology they like and dislike, what is well designed and made, how and why. Motivate him/her to look at artists and designers work on the internet, in books, newspapers, magazines, exhibitions and museums to decide which they like and why. USEFUL RESOURCES We use a range of text books during the Units; however, there are two which have been specifically designed for this course:

13 AQA GCSE (9-1) Design and Technology: PG ONLINE (2017) - ISBN DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY GCSE Mrs Outar Curriculum Area Leader, D&T GCSE AQA Design and Technology Revision Guide (CGP Revision Guides) (2017) ISBN Websites which can help are: (website for students studying all areas of Design and Technology. The new Design and Technology section is excellent) (reasons for studying Design Technology explained by key speakers and industry leaders) (exam specification and resources supporting the course.) Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

14 DRAMA GCSE Mrs Brace Curriculum Area Leader, Drama COURSE OVERVIEW Students follow the OCR GCSE Drama specification. Drama provides a curriculum to ignite and engage students creativity, passion and interests. It also provides freedom for them to experiment and take risks with their work. It allows students to study drama in an academic setting, interrogating this art form and applying their knowledge and understanding to the process of creating and developing drama and to their own performance work. There s a high percentage of practical assessment in the non-examined assessment and a single portfolio assessment for students. Drama will encourage learners to: apply knowledge and understanding of drama when making, performing and responding to drama explore performance texts, understanding their social, cultural and historical context including the theatrical conventions of the period in which they were created (a performance text is one that has been written specifically for theatrical performance) develop a range of theatrical skills and apply them to create performances work collaboratively to generate, develop and communicate ideas develop as creative, effective, independent and reflective students able to make informed choices in process and performance contribute as an individual to a theatrical performance reflect on and evaluate their own work and that of others develop an awareness and understanding of the roles and processes undertaken in contemporary professional theatre practice adopt safe working practices. Year 10 and 11 Component title Devising Drama Component 01 / 02 Presenting and Performing Texts Component 03 / 04 Drama: Performance and Response Component 05 Component overview Students will create their own devised performance based on a chosen stimulus from the exam board stimulus paper. In addition to the performance, students will be marked on an accompanying portfolio with evidence of the process and decisions made whilst creating and developing their performance. Students will take part in a showcase, demonstrating their chosen skills in a live performance. Students will perform in or design for two performances from one text. Students will be required to produce an accompanying document which outlines their intentions for and approach to the performance showcase. This component requires students to study text and performance. For Section A, students study one performance text in detail from a set list given by the exam board. This section of the paper will contain questions which require short and medium length answers. It assesses students knowledge and understanding of how drama is developed and performed. In Section B, students will be required to analyse and evaluate a live theatre performance they have seen using accurate subject-specific terminology.

15 DRAMA GCSE Mrs Brace Curriculum Area Leader, Drama REVISION Rooms are available each week for revision and catch up. After school Days are flexible to fit in with revision sessions in other lessons. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Regular theatre visits. External theatre companies and practitioners visit to show performances and run workshops. Drama club meets each week and can help students develop their performance skills. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN DRAMA Support by checking homework and coursework deadlines. Visits to the theatre. Listen to them practice lines and character development. USEFUL RESOURCES BBC Bitesize The National Theatre Website Any theatre website to view performances. You Tube is an excellent source of performance material students work is often shown. Text book : OCR Drama GCSE Cross and Reynolds Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

16 ENGLISH Language and Literature JACK HUNT SCHOOL Miss Donaldson/ Mr Ward Acting Curriculum Area Leader, English COURSE OVERVIEW GCSE English Language and English Literature Specification Details: AQA English Language (8700) and AQA English Literature (8702) Most students in Year 11 are working towards two GCSEs in English. They are following the same route and will be entered for both English Language and Literature at the end of Year 11. There is some variety of Literature texts taught and students will already know which texts their class is focusing on. There is no coursework for these qualifications. Instead, students should focus their attention and time on memorising quotes and practising how to answer questions. The English Language qualification (8700) is 100% exam (two papers, taken at the end of Year 11). Paper One: The Fiction Paper - Four questions testing reading /comprehension of one unseen fiction extract. - One creative writing task: description or narrative. - 50% of GCSE. One hour 45 minutes. The English Literature qualification (8702) is 100% exam (two papers, taken at the end of Year 11). Paper One: Shakespeare and 19th Century Novel - One essay question on Romeo and Juliet or Macbeth (with an extract to start from) - One essay question on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde or A Christmas Carol (with an extract to start from) - 40% of GCSE. One hour 45 minutes. Paper Two: The Non Fiction Paper - Four questions testing reading/ comprehension of two unseen non-fiction texts, including one from the 19th Century. - One writing task: writing to present a point of view. - 50% of GCSE. One hour 45 minutes. Paper Two: Modern Texts and Poetry - One essay question on Blood Brothers, Inspector Calls or Animal Farm. - One essay comparing poems from a list we have studied. - Two questions based on unseen / unstudied poems. - 60% of GCSE. Two hours 15 minutes. REVISION The English Department provides a comprehensive range of revision materials. Students should use these to revise thoroughly for the regular in-class practise exams as well as the more formal Pre Public Exams in Year 10 and 11. In addition, further support materials can be found on the English Department Kite page: Online Resources: We will shortly be launching the Pixl Lit App which provides an interactive platform for students revision. English teachers will provide more information shortly.

17 ENGLISH Language and Literature JACK HUNT SCHOOL Miss Donaldson/ Mr Ward Acting Curriculum Area Leader, English HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD 1. Encourage your son or daughter to take in-class practise exams seriously, and revise thoroughly for them. The quality of the feedback they get is only as good as the quality of revision they put in. 2. Remind your son or daughter to attend weekly revisions session and Saturday Schools. Try to make these part of the regular routine and ask them what they learnt after each session. 3. Test your son or daughter on their knowledge and understanding of the characters and themes of their Literature texts. Start by asking them to write down all the characters and themes in the texts they have studied. Then, use the lists to set them quote quests to test their memory. Here are some examples: Give me 3 quotes which tell us something about Mr Utterson s personality. Give me 5 quotes which demonstrate how Juliet s character changes during the play. Give me 5 quotes which are about the theme of madness in Macbeth. 4. If possible, give your son or daughter a quiet place of their own to revise in. Encourage them to use it effectively by keeping their mobile phone and tablet in another room during their revision time. USEFUL RESOURCES If you would like to buy revision guides, we recommend either CPG or York Notes (please see a selection below. All of these guides are available from Waterstones and WHSmith, as well as Amazon and other online book retailers. When you buy, make sure that the revision guide is suitable for the new GCSEs (9-1) as they often include example exam questions and mark schemes.

18 FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION GCSE Mrs Outar Curriculum Area Leader, D&T COURSE OVERVIEW Students studying GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition consists of three units. The aim of this GCSE course is to teach about food in its widest sense and learn and develop a wide range of food preparation skills What food is composed of, why we need it and how it affects our long-term health How food can be prepared and cooked skilfully and safely to produce delicious and nutritious meals for different people and situations What happens to the ingredients in food when you prepare and cook them Where food comes from and how it is produced and sold Which foods different cultures eat throughout the world How the food choices people make affect the health and well-being of themselves, their families and the people who produce the food How the food choices people make affect the health and well-being of the global environment and its natural resources How you can become an informed and thoughtful consumer of food The Non-Exam Assessment will be worth 50% of the final GCSE grade. The Non-Exam Assessment is made up of two distinct tasks: 1. The Food Investigation task (science based) which is worth 15% of the GCSE grade. 2. The Food Preparation task (planning, making and evaluating) which is worth 35% of the GCSE grade. 3. The Written Exam which is worth 50% of the GCSE grade. The table below includes the key details about tasks 1 & 2. Time allowed for the task Length of the task Release date of the task Assessment details Assessment breakdown Assessing the work Food Investigation Task The investigation and writing of the report must not exceed 10 hours. A written or electronic report which will be words. This will be approximately 6-8 sides of A4 or A3 equivalent. This includes all charts, annotation, practical results, etc. The Food Investigation tasks will be released in September of the final year of assessment. The Food Investigation task is marked out of 30 and this will be 15% of the final GCSE grade. Your teacher will be marking against the following three criteria: Section A: Research: 6 marks Section B: Investigation: 15 marks Section C: Analysis and evaluation: 9 marks Total: 30 marks. Food Preparation Task The practical work and portfolio must not exceed 20 hours. This includes a 3-hour practical session to make the three final dishes. A written or electronic portfolio including photographic evidence. Photographic evidence of the three final dishes must be included. The report will be no more than 20 sides of A4 or A3 equivalent. The Food Preparation tasks will be released in November of the final year of assessment. The Food Preparation task is marked out of 70 and this will be 35% of the final GCSE grade. Your teacher will be marking against the following five criteria: Section A: Researching the task: 6 marks Section B: Demonstrating technical skills: 18 marks Section C: Planning for the final menu: 8 marks Section D: Making the final dishes: 30 marks Section E: Analysis & evaluation: 8 marks Total: 70 marks. The completed tasks will then be assessed by your teacher. A sample of students work will be sent to AQA to be moderated.

19 FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION GCSE Mrs Outar Curriculum Area Leader, D&T WRITTEN EXAM At the end of the GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition course you will take a written examination that lasts for 1 hour and 45 minutes. It is designed to give you the opportunity to: Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of nutrition, food, cooking and preparation. Apply your knowledge and understanding of nutrition, food, cooking and preparation. Analyse and evaluate different aspects of nutrition, food, cooking and preparation including food you and others have made. The examination is divided into two sections: Section A: This is worth 20 marks. It consists of 20 multiple-choice questions from different sections of the course. Section B: This is worth 80 marks. It consists of 5 questions of different styles from different sections of the course. All of the examination questions must be answered. REVISION Revision sessions are held in the spring term of Year 11 in lessons and after school. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Homework help is available and coursework sessions are held once a week after school from summer term of Year 10 until the end of May in Year 11. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY Students should be informing parents what ingredients they will require for practical sessions in advance. There will be times where they will need to purchase dishes to carry out sensory testing or purchase ingredients to carry out investigations for their coursework. An important part of their coursework will be primary research such as questionnaires, visiting supermarkets to evaluate brand products and your opinions after tasting what they have made. Encourage your child to read articles, watch programmes about new developments in food and the relationship between food and health. Students should be undertaking a great deal of research, planning & preparation for their controlled assessment. Please examine their work and ask questions to encourage deeper knowledge and understanding. Students need to be able to practice their chosen dishes at home before their final practical exam. USEFUL RESOURCES Text book Good food magazine BBC Bitesize Websites: Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

20 NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN FOOD AND COOKERY Mrs Outar Curriculum Area Leader, D&T COURSE OVERVIEW Students studying Level 2 certificate in Food and Cookery will complete four units of work. The aim of this GCSE course is to teach about food and its preparation. Students will learn about: Practical preparation skills and techniques Meal and menu planning Cooking methods and recipes Food hygiene and safety Nutrition Students must achieve at least a PASS in each of the four units to pass the qualification. The course consists of 120 guided hours: Unit Title Assessment 1 Preparing to Cook Portfolio of evidence (written and practical) 2 Understanding Food Portfolio of evidence (written and practical) 3 Exploring Balanced Diets Externally set examination 1 hour 30 minutes 4 Plan and prepare dishes in response to a brief Portfolio of evidence (written and practical) WRITTEN EXAM At the end of the course you will take a written examination that lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is designed to give you the opportunity to: Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of nutrition, food, cooking and preparation. Apply your knowledge and understanding of nutrition, food, cooking and preparation. Analyse and evaluate different aspects of nutrition, food, cooking and preparation including food you and others have made. The examination is divided into two sections: Section A: Multiple choice questions. Section B: Structured questions and essays All of the examination questions must be answered. REVISION Revision sessions are held in the spring term of Year 11 in lessons and after school. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Homework help is available and coursework sessions are held once a week after school from summer term of Year 10 until the end of May in Year 11.

21 NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN FOOD AND COOKERY Mrs Outar Curriculum Area Leader, D&T HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY Students should be informing parents what ingredients they will require for practical sessions in advance. There will be times where they will need to purchase dishes to carry out sensory testing or purchase ingredients to carry out investigations for their coursework. An important part of their portfolio will be primary research. Encourage your child to read articles, watch programmes about new developments in food and the relationship between food and health. Students should be undertaking a great deal of research, planning & preparation for their controlled assessment. Please examine their work and ask questions to encourage deeper knowledge and understanding. Students need to be able to practice their chosen dishes at home before their final practical exam. USEFUL RESOURCES Text book Good food magazine BBC Bitesize Websites: Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

22 GEOGRAPHY GCSE Miss Jones Curriculum Area Leader, Geography COURSE OVERVIEW Pupils are studying Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography A Pupils will be assessed through three examinations, all pupils will sit the same paper Component Topics Assessment Percentage of GCSE 1 The Physical Environment Exam Time: 1 hr 30 mins 37.5% Changing Landscapes of the UK Coastal Landscapes & Processes River Landscapes & Processes Weather Hazards & Climate Change Ecosystems, Biodiversity & Management Total Marks Available: 94 2 The Human Environment Changing Cities Global Development Resource Management (Energy or Water) The exam includes multiplechoice questions, short open, open response, calculations and 8-mark extended writing questions Exam Time: 1 hr 30 mins 37.5% Total Marks Available: 94 3 Geographical Investigations: Fieldwork and UK Challenges Geographical Investigations Rivers Geographical Investigations Inner, Urban Area UK Challenges The exam includes multiplechoice questions, short open, open response, calculations and 8-mark extended writing questions Exam Time: 1 hr 30 mins Total Marks Available: 64 25% The exam includes multiplechoice questions, short open, open response, calculations, 8-mark and 12-mark extended writing questions Up to 4 marks are awarded for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialist terminology (SPAGST) on each paper. SUCCESS CRITERIA Pupils will be given their target grades in due course. REVISION Evening schools and revision sessions will be available throughout Year 11 for all pupils to attend.

23 GEOGRAPHY GCSE Miss Jones Curriculum Area Leader, Geography OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES FIELDTRIPS A requirement of the course is to undertake two days of fieldwork out of a school setting. The experience of fieldwork helps students to develop new geographical insights into the two contrasting environments (Physical = Coasts, Human = Inner, Urban Area) required for this qualification and to apply their geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to these environments. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES We will have opportunities for extra-curricular activities over the two GCSE years. Details will be available as the year progresses. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN GEOGRAPHY Encourage them to read newspapers, news websites and watch TV news to follow global events and develop up to date case studies/examples to support their studies Test them about specific details regarding case studies Take them to the fieldwork site to complete follow up work Ask them to explain theories/issues and examples to you and ask questions to encourage deeper knowledge and understanding Encourage them to make revision cards about each of the topics in preparation for their Pre Public Exams (PPEs) A calculator must be used in the three exams, please ensure they arrive at their Geography lessons with the correct equipment to aid their learning Link their maths studies to their Geography. These skills are transferable, many of their numerical, graphical and statistical skills will be tested in each paper. USEFUL RESOURCES We use a range of textbooks during the two year course. The revision guide is a very useful tool to aid learning, the matching workbook can also be purchased to help practice exam technique. Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography A Revision Guide Approximate cost: 5.99 Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography A Revision Workbook: for the 9-1 exams Approximate cost: 5.99 Use the Pearson, Edexcel website for more in depth details on the course and also advice for pupils: For general revision the BBC Bitesize website is very useful: Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

24 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE OCR CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL Mrs C Collins Lead for Health & Social Care COURSE OVERVIEW Students in our area undertake a variety of topics which provides insight into to the work and people who access services in the Health & Social care & Child care sectors. The course that we offer provides students with the opportunity to gain a qualification that allows them to develop academically and link theory to practice/field of work. The course is graded Pass (P1) to Distinction (D1) at level 1 and Pass (P2) to Distinction* (D2*) at level 2. This qualification will be useful for anyone who is possibly interested in a career in the Health sector, Social care sector or Childcare sector or indeed any job working with people. THE COURSE IS DIVIDED INTO UNITS You are required to study 4 units over the course of the two academic years. 2 units in year 10. Both coursework. 2 units in year 11. One external exam. One coursework. UNIT CONTENTS 1. Unit. Body Systems & Disorders. Coursework & practical assessment. 2. Unit. Using basic first aid procedures. Coursework. & practical assessment. 3. Unit Communicating with individuals in Health & Social Care. Coursework & practical assessment. 4. Unit Essential Values of Care for use with individuals in care. External exam. EXAMINATIONS & ASSESSMENTS An external examination is a compulsory element of the programme. There is only one exam based unit & this will be taken towards the end of Yr.11. There are two practical exams/assessments that will take place in the summer of year 10 (first aid) and the spring of year 11(Communication). COURSEWORK Coursework is broken down into tasks- with deadlines for submission. Failure to meet deadlines will have a major impact on student s chances of success. Students should only choose this subject if they understand that they will be undertaking a large amount of compulsory computer produced coursework. All work is submitted through KITE and feedback is provided and work returned to students through KITE. All written coursework is submitted through KITE. Access to a computer is extremely important. Learners will also receive feedback on their work, this will guide them on improvements they can make to the work in preparation for final submission and grading. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES It is preferred that students undertake their work experience in a child or care setting as part of their programme. This will help your child gain vital experience to support their studies and aid in both their coursework and their exam preparation.

25 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE OCR CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL Mrs C Collins Lead for Health & Social Care HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD ON THE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE COURSE Encourage your child to read newspapers, news websites and watch TV news to follow global events and developments in the Care and early year s sectors. All students should be undertaking a great deal of research, planning and preparation for coursework at home. Question your child about their preparation and examine their work and ask questions to encourage deeper knowledge and understanding. Ask your child about the materials available to support their studies on KITE. USEFUL RESOURCES Kite is a vital resource which will support all Pupils. It provides additional resources and materials, in particular links to relevant web sites and programmes that will aid learning. Access to a computer at home is vital if your son/daughter Is to achieve successful grades. Coursework is submitted through the KITE learning Platform. Feedback on how to improve student work is also provided through the KITE learning platform. After school clubs are available during the week where staff are very willing to provide individual or group tutorials and support as required. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Collins should you wish to discuss the course or would like more information.

26 HISTORY GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL Miss Steward Acting Curriculum Area Leader, History COURSE OVERVIEW The History department offers two different routes. OCR 9-1 Ancient Historians study 4 units The Persian Empire, BC Alexander the Great, BC The foundations of Rome: from kingship to republic, BC Hannibal and the Second Punic War, BC Edexcel 9-1 Historians also study 4 units Medicine Through Time Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Invasion Germany Superpower Relations EXAMINATIONS OCR 9-1 Ancient History has 2 exams of 105 minutes. Exam 1 The Persian Empire and Alexander the Great 50% Exam 2 The foundations of Rome and Hannibal 50% Edexcel 9-1 History has 3 exams between 65 minutes and 105 minutes. Exam 1 Medicine through time 30% Exam 2 Normans and Cold War 40% Exam 3 Germany 30% All exams will be sat in Summer REVISION We aim to finish teaching by January This will allow teachers to start revision in February. We offer revision sessions and evening schools to support revision. We also have a vast number of resources on KITE which have been produced by the department. These include practice papers, revision guides and exemplar answers. As many of the History team are moderators and examiners for the two exam boards we have a great deal of expertise to support your child. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN HISTORY Ask your child to show you the knowledge tests that we provide to every student. These contain the key learning that everyone must know if they wish to achieve a good grade. We test students regularly to make sure that their understanding is good. Testing them on these topics will really help them improve their grade. Also encourage your child to access the revision resources on KITE. These include practice question booklets which will help students with exam technique and resources such as revision cards which you could help to test student s knowledge at home.

27 HISTORY GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL Miss Steward Acting Curriculum Area Leader, History USEFUL RESOURCES The department are recommending the following revision books for the Edexcel 9-1 course: Unit 1: My Revision Notes Edexcel Medicine through Time c.1250-present ISBN: Unit 2: My Revision Notes Edexcel Anglo-Saxon and Norman England ISBN: Unit 3: My Revision Notes Edexcel Superpower Relations ISBN: Unit 4: My Revision Notes Edexcel Weimar and Nazi Germany ISBN: Currently there are no revision guides for the OCR 9-1 Ancient History course. However, there are course textbooks available which the student use in class and can support their learning outside of the classroom. OCR Ancient History Component 1: Greece and Persia ISBN: OCR Ancient History Component 2: Rome ISBN: Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

28 MATHEMATICS GCSE Mr Young Curriculum Area Leader, Mathematics COURSE OVERVIEW Students follow the AQA Linear GCSE Mathematics specification 8300 which they start in Year 9. During this time, the students will have been regularly assessed to ascertain the appropriate level of entry for the GCSE terminal examination in the final term of Year 11. Year 10 The syllabus content covered in Year 9, will be revisited by progressing to the next grade. The content is equally weighted covering Statistics and Probability, Number and Algebra, Geometry and Measures and Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change. Functional elements are embedded in the course to ensure that students have the skills they need to use mathematics in real life contexts. As in Year 9 the students will be regularly assessed, at least half termly, to monitor the progress of each individual student. Year 11 Students continue into Year 11 following the Foundation or Higher course as appropriate. This will have been determined throughout Year 9 and 10 according to their attainment in the regular progress tests. The students will be externally assessed with THREE written papers: Foundation (grades 1 5 available) 3 x 1 hour 30 minute papers Higher (grades 4-9 available) 3 x 1 hour 30 minute papers Each paper contains 80 marks EXAMINATIONS Paper % of GCSE Topics covered Examination date 1 Non Calculator 2 Calculator 3 Calculator Statistics & Probability, Number & Algebra, Geometry & Measures, Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change There is no coursework element for this specification. June 2017 SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Mathematics. Grade boundaries for each examination series vary and are published along with the results each summer. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN MATHEMATICS Encourage students to be appropriately prepared for their mathematics lessons, with calculators and geometric equipment as well as the basics of pen, pencil and ruler. We recommend that students do an extra minutes per day of practice questions. The following are websites that provide valuable help and guidance and should be used throughout the course. Students should use their my maths password to access all materials (Centre ID jackhunt) Homework will be regularly set, but the guidance is also very useful Very useful site, which consists of walk through video explanations from all areas of the course.

29 MATHEMATICS GCSE Mr Young Curriculum Area Leader, Mathematics REVISION The department holds regular revision sessions on Tuesdays after school. All students are welcome. The school provides a significant quantity of revision materials in good time before the examination to allow sufficient preparation and practice: Packs of practice papers relevant to the paper (calculator or non calculator) and level of entry. Work books relevant to this specification which cover the content of the linear course. Further practice questions and topics are available in the Tuesday revision sessions. Booster packs on Regular classroom assessments which allow students to measure their progress towards target grades. Additional resources available on the VLE Do not leave revision until the week or two before the exam! USEFUL RESOURCES CGP produce practice books which students can use for revision and extra work. WORKBOOKS are ideal to accompany students from the start of the course EXAM PRACTICE books are best used leading up to the exams. Make sure you purchase the correct tier, Higher or Foundation. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr Young should you wish to discuss the course.

30 MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES GCSE Mr Mandin Curriculum Area Leader, MFL COURSE OVERVIEW New specification GCSE Students can choose to study French, Spanish or Urdu depending on what language they have studies at KS3 The examining board for French and Spanish is AQA. The examining board for Urdu is Edexcel Each language is designed to develop on the skills covered in Key Stage 3. Year 10 and Year 11 All language courses involve using the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) throughout the whole course covering three main themes, these are: 1) Identity and Culture 2) Local, National, international and global areas of interest 3) Current and future study and employment EXAMINATIONS GCSE in a Modern Foreign Language has a foundation tier (Grade 1-5) and a higher Tier (Grades 4-9). Students must take all 4 question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series. Listening (25%) Written exam: 35 minutes for Foundation Tier 45 minutes for Higher Tier Speaking (25%) Non exam assessment 7-9 minutes at foundation (+ preparation time) minutes at higher (+ preparation time) Reading (25%) Written exam: 45 minutes for Foundation Tier 60 minutes for Higher Tier This will include a translation exercise from the target language into English at both tiers Writing (25%) Written exam: 60 minutes for Foundation Tier 75 minutes for Higher Tier This will include a translation exercise from English into the target language at both tiers SUCCESS CRITERIA 8 - respond effectively to spoken language including more complex and extended passages, extracting information, identifying opinions and drawing conclusions - initiate and sustain detailed conversations manipulating language mostly accurately, expressing ideas and justifying opinions and responding effectively to unpredictable questions - use mostly accurate pronunciation and intonation - respond effectively to written language including more complex and extended texts, identifying opinions and inferring meaning - write effectively for different purposes explaining ideas, expressing and justifying opinions and manipulating vocabulary and grammar, including some more complex language, mostly accurately

31 MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES GCSE Mr Mandin Curriculum Area Leader, MFL 5 - respond appropriately to spoken language including some more extended passages, identifying overall messages, key points, details and opinions - develop conversations manipulating language with reasonable accuracy, expressing opinions and responding appropriately to unpredictable questions - use generally accurate pronunciation and intonation - respond appropriately to written language including some more extended texts, identifying overall messages, key points, details and opinions - write clearly for different purposes, expressing ideas and opinions and manipulating vocabulary and grammar with reasonable accuracy 2 - respond to basic and familiar spoken language, identifying key points, and some details - participate in conversations expressing simple opinions and using a limited range of language with some accuracy - use mainly understandable pronunciation and intonation - respond to familiar language in straightforward texts, identifying key points and some details - convey meaning and express simple opinions in familiar contexts using a limited range of language with some accuracy REVISION Students receive a great deal of support through revision booklets, online and VLE resources. Weekly enrichment sessions run for all languages and Saturday Schools are offered for Students in Year 10 and 11. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES To support student learning a range of activities will operate during the academic year through international projects, residential visits and day visits to external institutions. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN THEIR MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE First and foremost, encourage them to learn vocabulary regularly (little and often tends to achieve better vocabulary retention rather than long sessions every now and then). Test them on vocabulary from their chosen languages. Listen to them speak to you in their chosen language and ask them to translate what they have said to you. Encourage them to have an awareness of international events and news. USEFUL RESOURCES Students will have the use of a wide range of text books and online resources depending on their language choice. All of which are given to students at the start of the course. Additionally, students have the opportunity to come to revision clubs after school and Saturday schools (dates and details of these will be communicated to the students) Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

32 MUSIC GCSE Mrs Sargent Curriculum Area Leader, Music COURSE OVERVIEW Pupils are studying AQA GCSE Music Within this GCSE there are three assessed components: Understanding music, Performing music and Composing music. The criteria for these are met through students exploring four areas of study (AoS) through both practical music making as well as some more formal listening/theoretical lessons. AoS1 Western Classical Tradition (This is a compulsory in-depth unit with a set work to study) The Coronation Anthems and Oratorios of Handel Orchestra Music of Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven The piano music of Chopin and Schumann The Requiem of the late romantic period SET WORK: Haydn: Symphony 101 in D major The Clock, movt. 2 AoS2 Popular Music (This unit is also studied in-depth with a set work) Music of Broadway 1050s-1990s Rock Music of the 1960s & 1970s Film & computer gaming music 1990s to present Pop Music 1990s to present SET WORK: The Beatles: three songs from Sgt Pepper s Lonely Hearts Club Band AoS3 Traditional Music Blues Music from 1920 Music incorporating African and/or Caribbean music Contemporary Latin music Contemporary folk music of the British Isles AoS4 Western Classical Tradition since 1910 The orchestral music of Copland British music of Arnold, Britten, Maxwell-Davies and Tavener The orchestral music of Zoltán Kodály and Béla Bartók Minimalist music of John Adams, Steve Reich and Terry Riley YEAR 10 - Students study their own instrument both inside the classroom and with their instrumental teacher. An understanding of music notation is required for the course and this is taught by exploring the areas of study above using both theory and practical exercises. The use of technology in music is also explored during year 10, in preparation for the free composition, which is developed during the spring and summer term. YEAR 11 Students will complete their study of the four AoS as well as re-cover content in preparation for the Y11 exam. By Easter, students are expected to have developed their instrumental skills enough to record all final performances on their instrument. These can be recorded at any point during Y11. Refining and completing of the free composition happens during the first half term of year 11 and a composition brief is released by AQA in September for completion by March. EXAMINATIONS Component 1: Understanding Music 90 minute exam (40%) taken at the end of Year 11.

33 MUSIC GCSE Mrs Sargent Curriculum Area Leader, Music NON-EXAMINED ASSESSMENT Component 2: Performing Music (30%) At least one solo and one ensemble performance piece lasting 4 minutes and recorded during Y11. Component 3: Composing Music (30%) One free composition and one completed to an AQA brief in Y11. COURSE REQUIREMENT It is expected that a student studying music either plays an instrument or shows singing ability. Where a student has not studied the Y9 music route, they must see a member of the music team before opting for the subject. REVISION Revision guides will be available for students in Year 11 and are specific to the exam board. All lesson materials are uploaded to Kite for students to use individually. Revision/catch-up sessions are also available throughout the course on a Wednesday 3:15-4:15. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Students are encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities to support their performance development. There are a number of ensembles available for students to join, as well as practice spaces for bands to rehearse if booked in advance. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN MUSIC Encourage him/her to practise regularly most days where possible. Ask him/her to choose a piece to perform early on so that they get lots of rehearsal time. You could listen to this too as encouragement. Encourage him/her to listen to styles of music linked to the exam. Test him/her on facts/dates/key composers linked to the exam. Ask him/her to let you hear their compositions. USEFUL RESOURCES There are not many text books published for the new music specification as much of the course is practical based. However, the Rhinegold AQA GCSE Music series are specifically designed for this course. You can use the AQA website for in depth details on the course and also advice for pupils: For more general revision the BBC Bitesize website is very useful: All lesson resources are also available for students to access/download from the school s learning portal, Kite. Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

34 RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY & ETHICS GCSE Mrs Rehman Curriculum Area Leader, RE COURSE OVERVIEW Students will study a full Edexcel GCSE in Religion, Philosophy & Ethics (RPE). Students will study four different topics at Year 10 focussing on Christianity and a further four topics in Year 11 focussing on Islam. Below is a brief overview of each unit. Please refer to the Year 9 Choices: Dreams and Aspirations booklet for a full course outline. This can be found on the School Website. In Year 10 The Religion and Ethics (Christianity) exam provides students with an in depth study of Christianity, its beliefs and teachings on life specifically within families and with regard to creation. This approach encourages students to reflect upon the links between beliefs and teachings of Christianity and the topics of families and creation which are an important part of life today. This exam will be separated into the following four topics: 1. Christian Beliefs 2. Marriage and the Family 3. Living the Christian Life 4. Matters of Life and Death In Year 11 The Religion, Peace and Conflict (Islam) exam provides students with an in depth of Islam, its beliefs and teachings on life specifically about the issues of peace and conflict, and crime and punishment. This approach encourages students to reflect upon the links between beliefs and teachings of Islam and the issues of peace and conflict and crime and punishment which are part of life today. This exam will be separated into the following four topics: 1. Muslim Beliefs 2. Crime and Punishment 3. Living the Muslim life 4. Peace and Conflict EXAMINATIONS GCSE RPE is 100% examination. Students will sit two exams at the end of summer term in Year 11, each exam will last 1 hour and 45 minutes. There are no higher or foundation tiers within Religious Education, all students sit the same examinations. REVISION Revision booklets will be made available to all students for both exams and will also be accessible to download and print from the VLE. PowerPoints and exam technique information are also available from here. Booster and revision sessions will be available from February for all students to attend after school. There is also the opportunity to attend Saturday Schools. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY & ETHICS Encourage your child to read newspapers and look at websites to cut clippings about ethical issues to help with their knowledge about topics studied at GCSE. Encourage your child to watch the news to follow ethical and religious issues to help with their knowledge. Ask your son or daughter to explain religious attitudes to ethical and religious issues studied including examples to encourage deeper knowledge and understanding.

35 RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY & ETHICS GCSE Mrs Rehman Curriculum Area Leader, RE OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES We will have many opportunities for extra-curricular activities over the two GCSE years including a lunch time debate club that is open to all students. This will encourage students to construct well-argued, well-informed, balanced and structured arguments enabling them to enhance their depth and breadth of understanding RPE. USEFUL RESOURCES There are two textbooks that will be used over the two year course. Both of these books have been designed specifically for the Edexcel course. EDEXCEL Religious Studies B Religion and Ethics: Christianity EDEXCEL Religious Studies B Religion, Peace and Conflict: Islam Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course further.

36 SCIENCE GCSE Miss Marsh Curriculum Area Leader, Science Mrs Gamble and Mr Ward KS4 Co-ordinators, Science COURSE OVERVIEW Students are studying one of two routes through Science. Students for both routes will sit the exams in the May/June of All students will receive individual confirmation of when each exam is: Route 1 AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (2 GCSE) Students will study a range of Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics over three years. Students will sit six exam papers and each paper will assess knowledge and understanding from distinct topic areas. Exams Year studied % of GCSE Topics covered Exam Dates Biology Paper 1 9 & Cell Biology Organisation Infection and Response Bioenergetics Biology Paper 2 10 & Homeostasis and Response Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Ecology Chemistry Paper 1 9 & Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter Quantitative Chemistry Chemical Changes Energy Changes Chemistry Paper 2 10 & The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change Organic Chemistry Chemical Analysis Chemistry of the Atmosphere Using Resources Physics Paper 1 9 & Energy Electricity Particle Model of Matter Atomic Structure Physics Paper 2 10 & Forces Waves Magnetism and Electromagnetism May/June 2019 May/June 2019 May/June 2019 May/June 2019 May/June 2019 May/June 2019 SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils will be assessed regularly throughout the course to ensure that the correct tier of entry is chosen (Higher or Foundation). Students must sit the same tier of entry for all exam papers. Each written exam will be 1 hour 15 minutes in length, have a maximum of 70 marks and is equally weighted, with each exam paper forming 16.7% of the overall GCSE. Each exam paper will comprise multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response questions. All students will be encouraged to work scientifically and will develop competence in a range of apparatus and techniques during required practicals throughout the course. A minimum of 21 practicals are required for the Combined Science route. Working scientifically and use of apparatus and techniques skills will be assessed across all papers. A range of mathematical skills will also be developed throughout the course and assessed within the relevant subject areas of each exam. The Combined Science qualification will be graded on a 17-point scale: 1 1 to 9 9, where 9 9 is the best grade. A student taking Foundation Tier papers will be awarded a grade within the range of 1 1 to 5 5. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade 1 1 will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate. A student taking Higher Tier papers will be awarded a grade within the range of 4 4 to 9 9. A student sitting the Higher Tier who just fails to achieve grade 4 4 will be awarded an allowed grade 4 3. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for the allowed grade 4 3 will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate.

37 SCIENCE GCSE Miss Marsh Curriculum Area Leader, Science Mrs Gamble and Mr Ward KS4 Co-ordinators, Science Route 2 AQA Separate Sciences: Biology, Chemistry and Physics (3 GCSE) Students study Biology, Chemistry and Physics over three years and achieve GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students will sit two exam papers for each GCSE and each paper will assess knowledge and understanding from distinct topic areas. Exams for Year studied % of GCSE Topics covered Exam Dates GCSE Biology Paper 1 9 & Cell Biology May/June 2019 Organisation Infection and Response Bioenergetics Paper 2 10 & Homeostasis and Response May/June 2019 Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Ecology Exams for Year studied % of GCSE Topics covered Exam Dates GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 9 & Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table May/June 2019 Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter Quantitative Chemistry Chemical Changes Energy Changes Paper 2 10 & The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change May/June 2019 Organic Chemistry Chemical Analysis Chemistry of the Atmosphere Using Resources Exams for Year studied % of GCSE Topics covered Exam Dates GCSE Physics Paper 1 9 & Energy May/June 2019 Electricity Particle Model of Matter Atomic Structure Paper 2 10 & Forces Waves Magnetism and Electromagnetism Space Physics May/June 2019 SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils will be assessed regularly throughout the course to ensure that the correct tier of entry is chosen (Higher or Foundation). Students must sit the same tier of entry for all exam papers in the GCSE. Each written exam for GCSE Separate Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) will be 1 hour 45 minutes in length, have a maximum of 100 marks and is equally weighted, with each exam paper forming 50% of the overall GCSE. Each exam paper will comprise multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response questions. All students will be encouraged to work scientifically and will develop competence in a range of apparatus and techniques during required practicals throughout the course. A minimum of 28 practicals are required for the Separate Sciences route. Working scientifically and use of apparatus and techniques skills will be assessed across all papers. A range of mathematical skills will be developed throughout the course and assessed within the relevant subject areas of each exam. Each GCSE qualification will be graded on a nine-point scale: 1 9, where 9 is the best grade. A student taking Foundation Tier papers will be awarded a grade within the range of 1 to 5. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade 1 will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate. A student taking Higher Tier papers will be awarded a grade within the range of 4 to 9. A student sitting the Higher Tier who just fails to achieve grade 4 will be awarded an allowed grade 3. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for the allowed grade 3 will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate

38 SCIENCE GCSE Miss Marsh Curriculum Area Leader, Science Mrs Gamble and Mr Ward KS4 Co-ordinators, Science REVISION Revision Guides students have the opportunity to purchase these via the school shop at a discounted price. Revision Guides students have the opportunity to purchase these via the school shop at a discounted price. Past paper practice students will be given access to past paper questions and mark Schemes. Internet GCSE Bitesize has revision notes, revision activities and revision tests. Mobile phone App there is a Bitesize app for revision on the go. Kite Revision PowerPoints, pod casts. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN SCIENCE Go through the work done in class each week. Help with revision for end of topic tests and mock exams by asking questions to help your son/daughter check their understanding. Talk to your son/daughter about what they have been learning and get them to explain it to you. Help them to plan their revision time leading up to the exams in May/June OTHER CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES There will be revision sessions every Thursday after school in the Science department. Extra revision sessions will be arranged closer to the exams. USEFUL RESOURCES - WEBSITES Online video tutorials (free subscription includes 50 sets of videos, exam questions, answers and a progress checker) - BBC GCSE Bitesize revision website - Revision website (free subscription includes revision guides and question banks) - Although these past exam papers are from the outgoing specifications, they will still be useful for revising scientific content covered in the new courses: Biology - Chemistry - Physics - Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader or KS4 Co-ordinators should you wish to discuss the courses.

39 SOCIOLOGY GCSE Mrs Clifton-Attfield and Mrs C Law Curriculum Area Leaders, Sociology COURSE OVERVIEW Pupils will study the AQA Sociology GCSE specification Sociology is about the way society works and what makes people tick. In the course your child will examine the way people organise themselves to live or work together in groups for a variety of purposes, how they react to each other, keep order within their group or society, pass on their knowledge to future generations, provide protection for individuals or the group, settle disputes between individuals or groups by peaceful or violent methods etc. It is about the problems individuals and societies face and how such problems might be tackled. In Sociology your child will be asked to draw on their own experiences and opinions and to understand how these affect y life choices. Most of the material covered in the course will have direct relevance to everyday issues and the situations facing them after they leave school. Your child will learn a number of skills whilst studying this course. Problem solving, critical thinking and communication are top of these. They will also learn how to investigate a topic by collecting information from books and by conducting surveys and observations; how to present the results of their investigations in both a written and a spoken form; and how to interpret and analyse different types of evidence. The scheme of assessment consists of two written papers, each worth 50% of the overall GCSE mark Year 10 Introduction to course, sociology basics Methodology The Family Year 11 Crime and Deviance Education Stratification EXAMINATIONS AQA Sociology GCSE 8192 Paper 1 The Sociology of families and education. A written paper of 1 hour and 45 minutes Paper 2 The Sociology of crime and deviance and stratification. A written paper of 1 hour and 45 minutes CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT End of module tests are given at the end of each module. Although this does not count towards your child s GCSE grade, it does give a clear indication of areas that need to be focussed on.

40 SOCIOLOGY GCSE Mrs Clifton-Attfield and Mrs C Law Curriculum Area Leaders, Sociology REVISION All revision booklets, past exam papers and model student s answers are given in class and on the VLE. Regular revision sessions will be available after school in the run up to the exams and a weekly support drop in session is held. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN SOCIOLOGY Encourage your child to read the newspaper and watch the news. An awareness of current affairs will help them form an opinion on wider issues. Encourage your child to complete their homework and ask for help if it is needed or they are unsure of any class work. Encourage your child to be proactive, they are in control of their learning if they need help ask, encourage them to use you to quiz them on definitions of terms and so on. USEFUL RESOURCES Your child will be issued with a revision booklet for each module that they will be examined in. These will also be available on the VLE. Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leaders (Mrs Clifton-Attfield and Mrs law) of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

41 SPORT: LEVEL 2 BTEC Miss Jeal Curriculum Area Leader, PE COURSE OVERVIEW The BTEC First Award in Sport is a level 2 qualification that is equivalent to One GCSE grade A*-C. During the TWO year course candidates will follow 4 units which are assessed through an examination and coursework. They can achieve a Level 1 PASS, Level 2 PASS, Level 2 MERIT or Level 2 DISTINCTION in each unit and these are added together to make their final grade. Year 10 - During the first year students will follow the following units: Unit 1 Fitness For Sport and Exercise Pupils will gain an understanding of the different components of fitness that are needed to achieve excellence in sport along with fitness testing, principles of training and methods of training. This unit is assessed externally by examination. Unit 4 The Sports Performer in Action Pupils will learn about the short and long term effects of exercise on the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems. They will produce and information booklet and a poster. Year 11- During the second year students will complete the following units: Unit 2 Practical Sport Pupils will demonstrate their practical ability and understanding of 2 sports as well as explaining the rules, scoring systems and officials that operate within the sports. Unit 6 Leading Sports Activities Pupils will learn the attributes associated with successful sports leadership. They will then undertake the planning and leading of a sports festival for primary school students and then finally they will review the event. ASSESSMENT For most units students are taught the course content and are then assessed through a mixture of practical observations and written coursework. However in unit 1 the students are assessed through an online exam that is one hour longs and has a maximum of 50 marks. Students achieve a level 1 Pass, level 2 Pass, level 2 Merit or level 2 Distinction for each unit depending on the different criteria they meet. SUCCESS CRITERIA Points are allocated according to the Grade you achieve for each unit and the learning hours allocated to that unit. Points per grade per 10 guided learning hours unclassified Level 1 Level 2 pass Level 2 merit Level 2 distinction Every unit the students cover have 30 guided learning hours so for example if a student was to achieve a level 2 merit in a unit there points would be: 6 x 3 = 18

42 SPORT: LEVEL 2 BTEC Miss Jeal Curriculum Area Leader, PE OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Pupils will complete the Level 2 Sports Leaders course in year 10, which will compliment and work towards criteria in Unit 6 for the primary festival. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN THEIR BTEC SPORT COURSE Encourage him/her to read newspapers, sports websites and watch sports programmes to follow global events and develop up to date case studies. Test him/her about specific details regarding case studies. Encourage him/her to attend extra coursework catch up sessions. (most Thursdays after school) Ask him/her to explain theories/issues and examples to you and ask questions to encourage deeper knowledge and understanding. USEFUL RESOURCES We use a range of textbooks during the Units, however, there is one which has been specifically design for this course: This is a student revision book that covers all aspects of unit 1. CGP Btec first Sport. Published by CGP. Editors: Charlotte Burrows, Rachel Kordan, Camilla Simson. Contributors: Murray Hamilton Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.

43 SPORT: SPORT SCIENCE GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL Miss Jeal Curriculum Area Leader, PE GCSE SPORTS SCIENCE What will I learn and when? Course content: The course is 30% practical, 10% written coursework and 60% written exam. You will complete 2 written exam papers and learn about current topics in sport, psychology in sport, data analysis, socio-cultural influences in sport and develop knowledge of health, fitness and exercise and the human body. This is a more scientific GCSE course and will require a very good knowledge and understanding of the human body and movement analysis. You will develop your skills in 3 sports, specialising in 3 practical areas (see table below). Students will need to perform to a high level outside of school in 3 sports and these will need to be filmed and analysed throughout the course. Written Paper - 30% 1 hour 15 minutes written paper 78 marks Combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions Applied anatomy and physiology, movement analysis, physical training and use of data Component 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport Written Paper - 30% 1 hour 15 minutes written paper 78 marks Combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions Sports psychology, socio-cultural influences, health, fitness and well-being and use of data Component 3: Practical performance in physical activity and sport NEA - 40% 100 marks Internal assessment, external moderation