MAIDENHILL SCHOOL KS4 Y11 COURSE GUIDE 2016-2018
This guide contains details of the KS4 examination courses that we offer at Maidenhill. Each subject page contains the email address of the teacher who is responsible for that subject. The final pages of the booklet show the examination times and dates that have been confirmed by the ination Boards for the written examinations. Practical examinations will be arranged during the two years. The examination boards are AQA www.aqa.org.uk Edexcel www.edexcel.com OCR www.ocr.org.uk WJEC www.wjec.co.uk NCFE www.ncfe.org.uk If you have any questions regarding the courses, please contact the teacher named on the individual course pages. If you have any questions regarding examinations, please contact inations Officer Mrs I Ethelston, iethelston@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk Deputy Headteacher Mr Andrew Hunter, ahunter@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk
Art GCSE Fine Art AQA GCSE Art and Design Controlled Assessment coursework. Externally set assignment (exam) % of marks contributed by each One Controlled assessment starts January 2018 60% Portfolio: A sustained project developed in response to a brief and a selection of further work including sketch book, responses to gallery visits, independent study, 2 and 3D experimental and skills work. Work submitted must include drawing activity and annotation. 40% External Task: A response to a selected externally set assignment. Work submitted must include drawing activity and annotation Other information Both s must be entered. Controlled Assessment terms 1 2 Y11. AQA paper and externally set task released to students at the start of term 3; January to March 2017 is the preparation period. of 10 hours at the start of term 5. Ms Rosie Ebsworth rfinch@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk 1 remaining Art Museum visit to cover the vocational and contextual elements of the course. Portfolio needed for storage and basic drawing and painting colour media required for home study. These are all available at cost price from school Encourage independent drawing from first-hand experience. Visit exhibitions, museums, gallery and visual arts events both locally and when visiting further afield.
Computer Science -Option NEW OCR Computer Science (Grading 9-1) J276 GCSE Paper 1 - Computer systems - 1 hour 30 minutes June 2018 Paper 2 Computational Thinking 1 hour 30 minutes June 2018 NEA Programming Project October-November 2018 Single Tier % of marks contributed by each External ination Written Paper 1 40% External ination Written Paper 2 40% Non- Assessment - 20% Non- Assessment: Similar to controlled Assessment 20 hours to complete a Programming Project. Mr Christopher Bargh cbargh@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk Possible visiting speaker from Gloucester University and a possible trip to Bletchley Park/Jaguar Land Rover to contextualise what the students are learning. It would be advisable for students to own a PC with Python IDLE installed to practise their programming techniques. Promote independent problem solving and logical thinking. Encourage them to not just play with technology but also recreate the games that they play using a programming language of their choice (Most IDEs are available for free download) For a basic understanding www.codecademy.com and www.snakify.org.
Core Computing % of marks contributed by each ECDL (European Computer Driver s Licence) Level 2 ECDL Certificate in IT Application Skills 4 online tests - Available throughout the year Single Tier Components are equally weighted with an average mark forming the grade 1. Word Processing 2. Spreadsheet Software 3. Presentation Software 4. Improving Productivity None Mr Christopher Bargh cbargh@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk No planned visits. However ECDL is sought after in pretty much any industry that requires the use of basic computer skills, so it is well worth the effort for the students to pass it. Access to the Microsoft Office suite would be desirable. Encourage them to use ICT independently but look into some of the more obscure features of applications software. Get them to create the budgets in Excel, thank you cards/letters in Word and presentations in PowerPoint. Saving you time and money!
Design and Technology Food and Nutrition Eduqas Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE 1 written 2 NEA One tier % of marks contributed by each Component 1 Principles of food preparation and nutrition written examination 1hour 45 minutes 50% NEA Assessment 1 Food Investigation (8 hours) 50 % Assessment 2 Food preparation (12 hours) Choice of board prescribed tasks released by WJEC in Y11 of course. Miss Kelly Shannon kshannon@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk Possible chef and restaurant visit. Ingredient provision weekly. Chef's whites. Support with organisation and ingredient provision.
Design and Technology - Hospitality WJEC Hospitality Single GCSE Unit 3 Event Project Unit 4 Written Paper Summer of Year 11 One tier % of marks contributed by each Unit 3: 60% Unit 4: 40% - Written exam Event Project - One event project completed in Y10 Miss Kelly Shannon kshannon@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk Establishment visits/chefs demonstrations/several events Chef's whites. Regular provision of ingredients Regular provision of ingredients for practical sessions
Design and Technology - Resistant Materials AQA Design and Technology Resistant Materials Technology GCSE One two hour exam in Summer of Year 11 Single Tier % of marks contributed by each 60% Controlled Assessment Task (coursework) 40% Written Other information 40% of final mark, 45 hours work from Easter Year 10 to Christmas Year 11. Written and practical elements Folders taken home regularly for research and class work completion Mr Mark Sadler msadler@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk NA NA Enforcing deadlines once the controlled assessment begins.
English Literature WJEC GCSE English Literature GCSE English Literature June 2018 English literature 1: Shakespeare and poetry English Literature Component 2: Post 1914 Prose/Drama, 19 th Century Prose and Unseen Poetry Levels 9-1 % of marks contributed by each details Other information Component 1: 40% of qualification Component 2: 60% of qualification Component 1: Written exam 2 hours Component 2: Written exam 2 hours and 30 minutes Texts for English Literature will be provided: Romeo and Juliet, Blood Brothers, Christmas Carol, WJEC Poetry Anthology. Mrs Anna Melendez amelendez@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk TBC WJEC Anthology -provided by the school Encourage wider reading/wjec Revision Study Guides can be used for students to revise from. GCSE Bitesize and podcast revision.
English WJEC GCSE English GCSE Component 1: (40%) Reading understanding of one prose extract of literature from the 20 th Century and one creative task selected from a choice of four titles. Component 2: (60%) Reading non-fiction from the 19 th and 21 st Centuries and Two compulsory transactional/persuasive Writing tasks. June 2018 Levels 9-1 % of marks contributed by each English: 100% titles/dates due/% of final marks/any other information Component 3: Spoken Language Achievement in Spoken Language will be reported as part of the qualification, but it will not form part of the final mark and grade. Other information Mrs Anna Melendez amelendez@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk Revision sessions WJEC Anthology - provided by the school Encourage wider reading/aqa revision guides can be useful for students to revise from. GCSE Bitesize and podcast revision.
French AQA Full course. GCSE (for first examination Summer 2018) All 4 skill areas (reading, writing, listening, speaking) to be assessed at the end of year 11 % of marks contributed by each Reading exam: 25% Listening exam: 25% Speaking: 25% Writing: 25% Students will study topics within three themes, namely: Identity and culture; local, national, international and global areas of interest; current and future study and employment. Other information They will complete periodic assessments at the end of each topic, which will mirror their final formal exams and will both assess their progress towards their targets and train them in successful strategies to use in their final examinations. They will also complete mock examinations in Y10 and Y11. At the end of the course, students will be entered for examinations in all 4 skill areas (as outlined above) at either Foundation (grades 1 5) or Higher (grades 4 9). entry tiers will be determined by the school and the subject leader and will reflect students target grades and their progress during the course. - Mrs Lisa Collins lcollins@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk Bi-lingual dictionary. A4 ring binder folder (any design). Revision guide/workbook sourced by the school. Support independent study and revision in terms of awareness of dates for controlled assessment and final exam.
Humanities - Geography % of marks contributed by each AQA GCSE in Geography Syllabus A GCSE Paper 1: Living with the physical environment (natural hazards, the living world, physical landscapes) Paper 2: Challenges in the human environment (urban issues and challenges, the changing economic world, the challenge of resource management) Paper 3: Geographical applications (fieldwork and geographical skills) All exams to be taken in Summer 2018 Single Tier Paper 1 37.5% Paper 2 37.5% Paper 3 30.0% No coursework Mrs Clara Mason cmason@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk Field visit Revision guide available from the school shop Supporting attendance at revision sessions and encouraging independent revision at home using the material provided online revision.
Humanities -History % of marks contributed by each History (Route A) Board EDUQAS GCSE Component 1: Germany in transition 1919-1947 and the Elizabethan Age 1558-1603 Component 2 : The development of USA 1930-2000 and Changes in Health and Medicine in Britain c.500 to the present day. Both exams will be taken in Summer 2018 Single tier Component 1 50% Component 2 50% No coursework Mrs Clara Mason cmason@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk - Encourage your son / daughter to watch the news and read newspapers to build their understanding of politics and economics - Watch historical films / documentaries linked to the course with them - Ensure your son / daughter spends 1 hour a week on history independent study or revising (making mind maps and revision cards) - Support attendance at revision sessions
Humanities Citizenship, Religion & Society Full Course % of marks contributed by each WJEC Full Course Specification B Religious Studies Full Course Component 1 Religious, philosophical and ethical studies in the modern world Component 2 Study of Christianity Component 3 Study of a world faith s will be taken in Summer 2018 Single Tier Component 1 50% Component 2 25% Component 3 25% No coursework Mrs Clara Mason cmason@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk None Revision Guides available from the school shop Support revision sessions Watch the news together and discuss topical events and developments
Humanities Citizenship, Religion & Society Short Course % of marks contributed by each WJEC Short Course Specification B Religious Studies Short Course Component 1 Religious, philosophical and ethical studies in the modern world Component 2 Study of Christianity Component 3 Study of a world faith s will be taken in Summer 2018 Single Tier Component 1 50% Component 2 25% Component 3 25% No coursework Mrs Clara Mason cmason@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk None Revision Guides available from the school shop Support revision sessions Watch the news together and discuss topical events and developments
Mathematics GCSE (Edexcel) Linear course. Three 1hr 30minute exam papers. Two calculator and one non-calculator papers to be sat on separate occasions. Paper 1 Non calculator Paper 2 Calculator Paper 3 - Calculator All papers will be sat in May/June 2018 Higher : Grades 9 4 % of marks contributed by each Foundation: Grades 5 1 The exam makes up 100% of the marks. No coursework, but students will be given internal tests throughout the duration of the course. Miss Karen Goodwin kgoodwin@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk NA In addition to standard stationary, students also need a protractor, a pair of compasses and a scientific calculator (We strongly recommend Casio fx-83gtplus. Available at 6 from the school shop) Purchase a revision guide and workbook from the school shop Ensure that students are fully prepared for tests encourage them to do regular revision throughout the year, using www.mathswatchvle.co.uk or www.mymaths.co.uk and the revision workbook.
PE AQA GCSE PE Full Course GCSE 2 External Summer Papers, 1 hour and 15minutes 1 % of marks contributed by each Written s 2 x 30% = 60% Controlled Practical Assessment 30% Controlled Written Assessment 10% Students have the opportunity to participate in practical activities as a player performer. These controlled practical assessments contribute towards 30% of the final grade. Each activity totalling 10%. Analysing and improving performance accounts for 10% of the final grade. Students have to identify and explain strengths and weaknesses within a specific activity and suggest ways to improve and monitor performance. The remaining 60% is made up of 2 exams. Each exam paper is 30%. Paper 1 Applied anatomy and physiology / Movement analysis / Physical training / Use of data Paper 2 Sports psychology / Socio-cultural influences / Health, fitness and well-being / Use of data Other information It is vital that students are fully motivated in all areas of the course Mrs D Hamby dhamby@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk NA PE Kit and classroom equipment Ensure students have equipment ready for lessons. Encourage your child to attend sports clubs outside school / and attend extra curricular clubs
Performing Arts BTEC First Edexcel BTEC First in Performing Arts (Acting) BTEC First (equivalent to 1 GCSE) Unit 1 The Individual Showcase, May 2018. 25% of the final grade Level 1 and 2. % of marks contributed by each Other information Unit 1 & 2 50% Unit 3 50% Unit 1 The Individual Showcase 25% Unit 2 Preparation, Performance and Production 25% Unit 3 Acting Skills Students will be expected to attend after school rehearsals at times. Mrs Anne Snelgrove asnelgrove@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk There is a regular programme of theatre visits. - Encourage your son/daughter to visit the theatre on a regular basis; provide access to revision sites and material such as BBC Bitesize.
Performing Arts Music Music RSL Ongoing portfolio of evidence due in June 2018 External Practical exam January March 2018 - % of marks contributed by each Other information - 75% practical Portfolio 25% External Practical Due in June 2018 NA Mrs D Ball dball@maidenhill.gloucs.sc.uk NA Headphones Support with practical and practice at home.
Science Separate Science (triple science) % of marks contributed by each AQA Biology, AQA Chemistry, AQA Physics 3 separate GCSEs based on the 3 disciplines of Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Two exams for each discipline. Therefore there are 6 exams in total. Foundation or Higher There are 2 papers for each discipline (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). All papers are 1 hour and 45 minutes long and will contribute towards 50% of the overall GCSE for each discipline. There is now no longer a coursework element to the course, however, you will have to carry out a set of practical s which may be assessed in the exam. Other information Re-takes are not possible as all assessment is linear (at the end of year 11) Miss Louise Morrow lmorrow@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk - Purchase of the workbook and revision guide - available through the school shop. Encourage son/daughter to complete independent study and to meet deadlines. Encourage son/daughter to purchase and use a revision guide; provide access to revision sites and material such as BBC Bitesize.
Science Combined Science: Trilogy AQA Combined Science: Trilogy 2 GCSEs Two exams for each of the sciences (biology, chemistry and physics). Therefore there are 6 exams in total. Foundation or Higher % of marks contributed by each There are 6 papers in total which are broken down in to Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Each paper is 1 hour and 15 minutes long and will contribute towards 16.7% of the overall GCSE. There is now no longer a coursework element to the course. However, students will have to carry out a set of practical s which may be assessed in the exam. Other information Re-takes are not possible as all assessment is linear (at the end of year 11) Miss Louise Morrow lmorrow@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk - Purchase of the workbook and revision guide - available through the school shop. Encourage son/daughter to complete independent study and to meet deadlines. Encourage son/daughter to purchase and use a revision guide; provide access to revision sites and material such as BBC Bitesize.
ination Timetables May/June written examinations to be confirmed All subject specific exam dates will be on the Notice Board once entries are confirmed