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CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 BUSINESS STUDIES – Year 10

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? None of the Y10 work is under controlled conditions.

How many hours are devoted to each task? n/a

When will these take place within the year? n/a

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? n/a

Any other relevant information? n/a

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 BUSINESS STUDIES – Year 11

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? Unit 3 – Investigating Business

How many hours are devoted to each task? Research and Planning: Up to eight hours will be allocated for

candidates during the research & planning phase Final Presentation: Candidates will spend three hours, in High Control, writing up their findings. This time may be divided into more than one

session.

When will these take place within the year? Research & Planning will begin December 2016 until February 2017.

The Final presentation will be completed in February 2017.

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? 25% of the overall GCSE Grade

Any other relevant information? The Investigation is based on Unit 1 work studied throughout Year 10. The basis of the task is to advise a small local business. This year pupils are required to write a report in which they demonstrate how a specific

social enterprise could successfully meet a prioritised local need.

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 CHILD DEVELOPMENT – Year 10

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? There is one controlled assessment in year 10 which is a research task

which is under controlled conditions.

How many hours are devoted to each task? There is 7 supervised hours devoted to this task in controlled conditions.

When will these take place within the year? This will take place in the summer term and spend a day devoted to the

task in a computer room.

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? It is worth 20% of the controlled assessment and is marked out of 30

marks.

Any other relevant information? Intervention available in supervised time after school.

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 CHILD DEVELOPMENT – Year 11

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? There is one controlled assessment in year 11 which is a child study

which is under controlled conditions.

How many hours are devoted to each task? The child study is completed under supervision within the classroom and

should occupy approximately 20 hours of supervised time.

When will these take place within the year?

This will begin at the start of year 11 and run through until the beginning

of the next year.

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? This is worth 40% of the controlled assessment and is out of 60 marks.

Any other relevant information? Intervention is available to support pupils after school under the

supervised time.

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 GSCE COMPUTER SCIENCE – Year 10

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? None of the Y10 work is under controlled conditions. All NEA (non-examined assessment

is completed in Y11. The NEA brief is only released in September 2017. How many hours are devoted to each task?

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When will these take place within the year? N/A

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? N/A

Any other relevant information? This is a different GCSE course than the current GCSE that Y11 pupils are sitting in

Summer 2017. The new GCSE in Computer Science has been developed in-line with the new government guidelines and is graded 9-1. The examined element is worth 80% and

the NEA element is worth 20%.

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 GSCE COMPUTING – Year 11

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? Both the practical investigation - A452 (JavaScript) and programming project - A453 (Python) are both completed under high controlled conditions and are independent

pieces of work. How many hours are devoted to each task?

A452 – practical investigation (Java Script) – 20 hours of high control supervision A453 – programming project (Python) – 20 hours of high control supervision

When will these take place within the year? All pupils have completed their 20 hour allocation for the A453 programming project in

Y10 and are currently working on the A452 practical investigation (1 hour lesson per week until completion – Feb half term).

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? A452 – practical investigation (Java Script) – 30% of the overall grade

A453 – programming project (Python) – 30% of the overall grade

Any other relevant information? Pupils are allowed to research/investigate all elements of their CA tasks outside of the

classroom and the controlled 20 hours. Pupils are strongly advised to attend the KS4 Computer Science workshop(s) on

Tuesday/Wednesday after school in room 15 if they have missed any CA lessons.

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BTEC DANCE – Year 10

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? Unit 4: Dance skills

How many hours are devoted to each task? Unit 4: Dance skills 30 guided learning hours

When will these take place within the year? Unit 4: Dance skills Autumn term/ summer term

(November winter showcase/ Oscars show June 2017)

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? Unit 4: Dance skills 33%

Any other relevant information? Attendance to lessons and after school rehearsals is vital in order to gain

the evidence needed for skill development

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 GCSE DANCE – Year 11

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? Unit 3: Performance in a group

Unit 4B: Solo/ Group Choreography How many hours are devoted to each task?

Unit 3: Performance in a group 18 hours approx. Unit 4B: Solo/ Group Choreography: 25 hours approx.

When will these take place within the year? Unit 3: September 2016- end of January 2017

October- March 2017

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? Unit 3: Performance in a group 20%

Unit 4B: Solo/ Group Choreography 25%

Any other relevant information? Intervention sessions with teacher support are vital. These run weekly

on Wednesdays 3-4.30pm. Pupils *are* still permitted to practice/work on ideas for all pieces at home, outside of the controlled hours.


ENGLISH – Year 10


How many hours are devoted to each task and are they spread out or in one block?

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CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 FOOD PREPARATION & NUTRITION – Year 10

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? There are no controlled assessments in year 10





CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 FOOD PREPARATION & NUTRITION – Year 11

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? Both elements of the two controlled assessments are under controlled conditions for the practical exam. Pupils will have time to prepare for

the cooking element during practical lessons.

How many hours are devoted to each task? We give 10 hours for task one and 20 hours for task two. This includes

the planning, cooking and evaluation of the tasks.

When will these take place within the year? For the Food investigation (Task 1), one task is to be selected from the

three tasks set by AQA issued on 1 September of year 11. For the Food preparation assessment, (Task 2), one task is to be selected

from the three tasks set by AQA issued on 1 November of year 11.

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? Task 1 (Food investigation) is worth 15%

Task 2 (Food preparation assessment) is worth 35%

Any other relevant information? Pupils *are* still permitted to practice their dishes at home, outside of

the controlled hours.

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 GEOGRAPHY – Year 10

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? None





CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 GEOGRAPHY – Year 11

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? Unit 3 Fieldwork project

How many hours are devoted to each task? 20 hours in class

When will these take place within the year? Autumn term

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? 25%

Any other relevant information? All work must be done under controlled conditions and nothing can be

brought into the lessons but pupils can research ideas at home and think through what they are going to write.

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 GRAPHIC DESIGN – Year 10

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? The Controlled Assessment forms 60% of the course. You will choose a project theme that is set by the exam board and work on this in class.

How many hours are devoted to each task? You will spend approximately 45 hours on the Controlled Assessment.

When will these take place within the year? You will start the Controlled Assessment after Easter in Year 10. You will

continue to work on it during Year 11

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? The Controlled Assessment forms 60% of the course.

Any other relevant information? The written exam forms 40% of the course. You will spend

approximately 25hours on learning the relevant theory this year and completing past papers.

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 GRAPHIC DESIGN – Year 11


How many hours are devoted to each task? Controlled Assessment = Approximately 45 hours in class

When will these take place within the year? You will work on the Controlled Assessment from the start of Year11

until the end of February 2017.





HISTORY – Year 10

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? No controlled assessment is carried out as part of the new GCSE course





CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 HISTORY – Year 11

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? The Northern Ireland unit of study

How many hours are devoted to each task? The lessons are taught in class from the end of Year 10 until early

October. Students then will complete a mock controlled assessment in two hours. They will have 8 hours to complete their final controlled

assessment piece.

When will these take place within the year? Autumn Term


Any other relevant information? All lessons can be found on the VLE. Students are welcome to bring in additional information before the final write-up. Reading around the

topic can help consolidate knowledge

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 GCSE ICT – Year 10

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? The GCSE ICT CA is completed under medium controlled conditions. There are elements of group work, peer feedback and research; however the final CA project is an independent

piece of work. How many hours are devoted to each task?

There are 40 medium controlled hours allocated to the GCSE ICT CA project.

When will these take place within the year? These hours take place in Y10 during normal lesson times. Pupils are prepared for the CA

task then will work independently in a specified CA lesson that counts towards the 40 allocated hours.

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? The CA project is worth 60% of the overall GCSE ICT grade.

Any other relevant information? All CA project work will be completed in Y10 as Y11 lessons are allocated to theory work for

the written exam. Pupils are strongly advised to attend the KS4 ICT workshop(s) on Tuesday/Wednesday after school in room 15 if they have missed any CA lessons.

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 GCSE ICT – Year 11

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? The GCSE ICT CA is completed under medium controlled conditions. There are elements of group work, peer feedback and research; however the final CA project is an independent

piece of work. How many hours are devoted to each task?

There are 40 medium controlled hours allocated to the GCSE ICT CA project.

When will these take place within the year? All pupils have completed their 40 hour allocation for the GCSE ICT CA project in Y10 and are currently working on the theory work for their written exam during lesson times. Pupils can still update any part of their completed CA project in-line with teacher feedback; however

this would need to be done in the KS4 ICT workshop after school as there is no more lesson time allocated to the CA project.

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? The CA project is worth 60% of the overall GCSE ICT grade.

Any other relevant information? Pupils are strongly advised to attend the KS4 ICT workshop(s) on Tuesday/Wednesday after school in room 15 if they wish to finish off or amend any part of their completed CA project.


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CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 MFL – Year 10

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? None





CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 MFL – Year 11

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? The speaking and writing elements of the course

How many hours are devoted to each task? Teaching leads up to completion of a task which the exam board

estimates should take about 6 hours

When will these take place within the year? Each class has different times for these, worked out with their class

teacher, and taking into account the members of the class who are doing resits of controlled assessments from year 10

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? Speaking is worth 30% (15% per piece) Writing is worth 30% (15% per piece)

Any other relevant information? Resits will have to be negotiated with the class teacher, as titles must be changed, with an element of the task changing completely. Pupils may

spend as long as they see fit outside of class to prepare for the controlled assessment – the exam board say 6 hours as a guide.

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 MUSIC – Year 10



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CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 MUSIC – Year 11

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? Both compositions are tackled under controlled conditions as are both

the solo and group performing pieces.

How many hours are devoted to each task and are they spread out or in one block? 10 hours each for the two compositions. 10 hours each for the two performances.

Each Music lesson in a week consists of a separate hour.

When will these take place within the year? Autumn term for all – every Music lesson being devoted to controlled

assessment – ending in January of the exam year.

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? Composing is worth 30% of the final mark. Performing is worth 30% of the final mark.

Any other relevant information? Pupils *are* still permitted to practice/work on ideas for all pieces at

home, outside of the controlled ten 10 hours.

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 BTEC MUSICAL THEATRE – Year 10

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? Individual Showcase

How many hours are devoted to each task? 2 hours for controlled written work and two 1-2 minute audition pieces

When will these take place within the year? March


Any other relevant information? 2 Audition pieces and a typed letter of application

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 BTEC MUSICAL THEATRE – Year 11

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? n/a





CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION – Year 10

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? On-going practical assessment.

Students are required to be assessed in three different activities

How many hours are devoted to each task? 1hr per week

When will these take place within the year? All Year


Any other relevant information? Of the three activities, one of these assessments must be in a team

activity, one assessment must be in an individual activity, with the third assessment being in either a team or individual activity.

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION – Year 11

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? Ongoing practical activities (Students assessed in four different

activities) but also a written piece of work on ‘Analysing and Evaluating’ Sports Performance.

How many hours are devoted to each task? Practical Assessments – 1 hr per week until April

Analysis and Evaluation – 1hr per week for 3 weeks

When will these take place within the year? Practical Assessments – All Year until April

Analysis and Evaluation – Autumn Term

What percentage of the course are these aspects worth? 4 Sports worth 54% / Analysing and Evaluating 6%

Any other relevant information? Students are required to analyse and evaluate a performance to identify

two strengths and two weaknesses. They then need to produce an action plan that suggests ways to improve upon the two weaknesses

that they have identified.

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 PRODUCT DESIGN – Year 10


How many hours are devoted to each task? You will spend approximately 45 hours on the Controlled Assessment.

When will these take place within the year? You will start the Controlled Assessment after Easter in Year 10. You will

continue to work on it during Year 11




CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 PRODUCT DESIGN – Year 11


How many hours are devoted to each task? Controlled Assessment = Approximately 45 hours in class

When will these take place within the year? You will work on the Controlled Assessment from the start of Year11

until the end of February 2017.




CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 RELIGIOUS STUDIES – Year 10



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CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 SCIENCE – Year 10



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CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 2016-17 SCIENCE – Year 11

Which parts of the course are under controlled conditions? Controlled assessment – 25% of overall mark for Additional Science and

for each of the Sep. Sciences.

How many hours are devoted to each task? Approx. 9 to 10 hours

When will these take place within the year? Sep Sci as arranged with staff (most have already been completed).

Additional Science Sept/Early Oct


Any other relevant information? Science Intervention after school is available (by arrangement with staff)

for extra time to work on aspects of the controlled assessment, but deadlines given by class teachers will need to be observed.

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