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Ernest Bevin College
Sixth Form
Year 12 Curriculum Guides
November 2018
Ernest Bevin College Sixth Form Entrance Requirements
2018 / 2019
A LevelsSubject Grade Required
Art Art - 4 / 5Biology Biology - 6
Science - 6 & 6English - 6
Chemistry Chemistry - 6Science - 6 & 6Maths - 6
Computer Science Maths - 7English - 6
Design Technology / Product Design
Maths - 6English - 6
Economics Maths - 6English - 6
English Literature English Language - 6English Literature - 6
French French - 6Geography Maths - 5
English - 5Geography - 6
History Maths - 5English - 5History - 6
Maths Maths - 7Further Maths Maths - 8Media Studies English Literature - 6
OREnglish Language - 6
PE PE - 6Physics Physics - 6
Science - 6 and 6 Maths - 6
Politics History - 6OR
Geography - 6Psychology Maths - 5
English - 5Science - 7 and 7
RE Any humanities - 6English - 6
Sociology English - 5Maths - 5Humanities - 6
Spanish Spanish - 6
BTEC Level 3Subject Grade RequiredBusiness Studies English language - 4
Maths - 4Three other GCSEs - 4
Engineering 5 GCSEs or equivalents at Grade 5 (Merit+ for vocational qualifications) to include Maths, English and Science.
Music Performance No specific grade required
IT Maths - 5English - 5
Applied Science 5 in Combined Science / 2 Sciences
Sports Science Sports Science - Pass
Travel and Tourism Single Award No specific grade required
BTEC Level 2Subject Grade RequiredBuilt Environment
No specific grade required
Drama
Engineering
Fitness Instruction
Foreign Languages for BusinessEvent Management AssistantICT
Professional Cookery, Hospitality + CateringRetail Business / Customer ServicesTravel & Tourism
Uniformed Services
GCSE Science retake
Art and Design Curriculum Guide
Year 12 GCE
What will my son/daughter learn?
Autumn term
Develop Observationskills in various drawingmedia.
Building knowledge andunderstanding of artist incontext.
Present a contextualcritique of chosen artist.
Gallery or Museum visit.
Spring Term Exam
Explore and develop ideasthrough sustained andfocused investigations into agiven theme.
Develop and refine work as itprogresses throughexperimentation of differentmedia and processes.
Summer Term
Introduce new artists to
further develop current
investigations.
Start to develop analysis forwritten personal study.
How will my son/daughter be assessed?
AQA GCE exam marking criteria:-
AO1 developing ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and othersources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.
AO2 explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewingand refining ideas as work develops.
AO3 record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions reflecting critically on work andprogress.
AO4 present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and where appropriate,makes connections between visual and other elements.
How can I support my son/daughter with Art and Design?
Encourage your son/daughter to:
Practice observation drawing and photography.
Visit galleries and museums.
Read around the subject.
Visit BBC Bitesize Art for documentaries.
AS Biology A Curriculum Guide
Year 12
What will my son learn?
Autumn term
Practical skills
Foundations in biology
Practical endorsement
Spring Term
Exchange and transport
Practical endorsement
Summer Term
Biodiversity, evolution and disease
Practical endorsement
How will my son be assessed?
Two 1 hour 30 minutes examination elements - Breadth in Biology – 50% - Depth in Biology – 50%
The breadth in Biology exam consists of 20 marks of multiple choice questions and 50 marks of short answer writing questions. Assessment objectives
- AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures – 22 - 24%
- AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures: in a theoretical & practical context using qualitative & quantitative data– 19 - 20%
- AO3: Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence; make judgments and draw conclusions; develop and improve experimental procedures – 7 - 9%
The depth in Biology exam consists of 70 marks of short answer and extended writing questions. Assessment objectives
- AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures – 13 - 16%
- AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures: in a theoretical & practical context using qualitative & quantitative data – 21 - 24%
- AO3: Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information; make judgments and draw conclusions; develop and improve experimental procedures – 13 - 14%
#NB – There is no controlled assessment – practical skills will be developed within the lessons and examined in the paper exams. #NB – The practical endorsement tasks carried out during the AS year count only as part of the A-Level and have no bearing on the AS year result.
How can I support my son with AS Biology? Attendance to all lessons is compulsory
Students should be encouraged to do independent reading, both within and without the textbook, outside of the classwork and work on aspects of their study and exam technique at home to complement their time in lesson
Ensure he is up-to-date with assignments and is meeting all deadlines set by the school
The OCR AS-level Biology A websites and a variety of course specific books are available to support the specifications
AS Chemistry A Curriculum Guide
Year 12
What will my son or daughter learn?
Autumn term
Practical skills
Foundations in chemistry
Practical endorsement
Spring Term
The periodic table & energy
Practical endorsement
Summer Term
Core organic chemistry
Practical endorsement
How will my son or daughter be assessed?
Two 1 hour 30 minutes examination elements- Breadth in Chemistry – 50%- Depth in Chemistry – 50%
The breadth in chemistry exam consists of 20 marks of multiple choice questions and 50 marks of short answer writing questions. Assessment objectives
- AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques andprocedures – 22-24%
- AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures: ina theoretical & practical context using qualitative & quantitative data – 19 -21%
- AO3: Analyse information and ideas to: interpret and evaluate; make judgments and draw conclusions;develop and improve experimental procedures – 6 - 9%
The depth in chemistry exam consists of 70 marks of short answer and extended writing questions. Assessment objectives
- AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific idea, processes, techniques andprocedures – 13 16%
- AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures: ina theoretical & practical context using qualitative & quantitative data - 21 - 24%
- AO3: Analyse information and ideas to interpret and evaluate; make judgments and draw conclusions;develop and improve experimental procedures –14 - 15%
#NB – There is no controlled assessment – practical skills will be developed within the lessons and examined in the paper exams. #NB – The practical endorsement tasks carried out during the AS year count only as part of the A-Level and have no bearing on the AS year result.
How can I support my son or daughter with AS chemistry? Attendance to all lessons is compulsory
Students should be encouraged to do independent reading, both within and without the textbook,outside of the classwork and work on aspects of their study and exam technique at home tocomplement their time in lesson
Ensure he is up-to-date with assignments and is meeting all deadlines set by the school
The OCR AS-level Chemistry A websites and a variety of course specific books are available tosupport the specifications
AQA AS Computer Science Curriculum Guide Year 12
What will my son/daughter learn? Autumn term Paper 1 • 1. Fundamentals of
programming • 2. Fundamentals of data
structures
Paper 2 • 5. Fundamentals of data
representation • 6. Fundamentals of computer
systems
Spring Term Paper 1 • 3. Systematic approach to
problem solving • 4. Theory of computation Paper 2 • 7. Fundamentals of computer
organisation and architecture
Summer Term Paper 1 • OOP • NEA project preparation Paper 2 • 8. Consequences of uses of
computing • 9. Fundamentals of
communication and networking
How will my son/daughter be assessed? Students will be internally assessed throughout the year with end of topic assessments and past papers. Paper 1 This paper tests your son/daughter’s ability to program, as well as his theoretical knowledge of Computer Science from the subject content 1 – 4 above. Internal Assessment • On-screen exam: 1 hour 30 minutes Your son/daughter will be expected to answer a series of short questions and write/adapt/extend programs in an electronic answer document provided by the exam board. Paper 2 This paper tests a student's ability to answer questions from subject content 5 – 9 above. Internal Assessment • Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes Your son/daughter will be expected to answer a series of short-answer and extended-answer questions.
How can I support my son/daughter with Computing? • Provide access to Python IDLE • Encourage your son/daughter to program for fun using online Python tutorials • Pupils should be encouraged to read around the subject. Parents can also assist by monitoring your
son/daughter’s planner for homework and communicating with the teacher if there are any problems.
Product Design Curriculum Guide
Year 12
What can my son or daughter expect to learn?
Autumn term
Students are given the opportunity to apply the skills they have acquired and developed throughout this course of study, and to design and make a product.
Spring Term
Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of a range of modern design and manufacturing practices and contemporary design issues.
Summer Term
Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of a range of modern design and manufacturing practices and contemporary design issues in preparation for their summer examination.
How will my son or daughter be assessed? The unit content is divided into four sections, with each section outlining the specific knowledge and understanding required by the student. Specific examples are given and these are the only ones with which students need to be familiar for this examination. All A2 public examinations will be taken in June 2020. All students will sit the A2 exam paper which will determine 50% of their progression to the A Level.
Unit 1 (Coursework base): 50% Unit 2 (Externally-assessed examination): 50%
How can I support my son or daughter with A Level Product Design?
Pupils should be encouraged to read around the subject – including the A Level Product Design textbook. Reading lists and useful websites will be provided to students. Parents can also assist by monitoring the pupils’ reading progress and encourage them to share and verbalise their thoughts on design concepts. Parents can also help by monitoring pupils planners, assisting with any homework or questions pupils may have and communicating with the teacher if there are any problems.
Economics Curriculum Guide 2018-2020
Year 12 What will my son/daughter learn? Autumn term Introduction to Micro Economics. Students will be required to acquire knowledge and understanding of a selection of microeconomic models and to apply these to current problems and issues. Microeconomic models such as demand and supply, the operation of the price mechanism and causes of market failure are central to this part of the specification.
Spring Term Students will be provided with opportunities to use micro economic models to explore current economic behaviour. Introduction to Macro Economics. Students will be required to acquire knowledge and understanding of Aggregate Demand & Supply analysis and will be able to analyse and evaluate, macroeconomic policy.
Summer Term Students will have a good knowledge of developments in the UK economy and government policies over the past fifteen years. They should also be aware that the performance of the United Kingdom economy is influenced by its membership of the European Union (EU) and by external events in the international economy.
Grade Requirements 5 GCSE 6 - 9 including English and Mathematics How will my son/ daughter be assessed? Paper 1 – The operation of markets & market failure Written exam: 2 hours 80 marks 33.3% of A-level Questions - Section A: data response questions requiring written answers, choice of one from two contexts worth 40 marks. Section B: essay questions requiring written answers, choice of one from three worth 40 marks Paper 2 – The national economy in a global context Written exam: 2 hours 80 marks 33.3% of A-level Questions - Section A: data response questions requiring written answers, choice of one from two contexts worth 40 marks. Section B: essay questions requiring written answers, choice of one from three worth 40 mark
How can I support my son/daughter with Economics? • Encourage student to complete all assignments on time. • Encourage student to use websites such as tutor2u, the Economist & the Guardian • Encourage student to use course books for further background reading of content. • Encourage students to watch the news and read economics sections in newspapers, on order to be aware
of current events. • Check on Altracker what work has been completed by student and what work needs to be completed. • Support student preparing for end of year mock exam. • Encourage student to take care and keep their economics exercise book organised. • Check students planner to make sure homework has been set and when it needs to be completed. • Check student has been responding to teacher comments in exercise book • Encourage students to watch the news, reading Economics sections in newspapers.
English Literature Curriculum Guide
Year 12 and 13
What will my son/daughter learn?
Autumn Term
Atonement by Ian McEwan
King Lear by Shakespeare
Approaches to tragedy as a genre
Spring Term
Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
‘Lamia’, ‘Isabella or The Pot of Basil’, ‘La Belle Dame Sans Merci’, ‘The Eve of St. Agnes’ by Keats
Summer Term
Mock Exams
Coursework on selected poems by Emily Dickinson, feminist approaches
Coursework on chosen novel, Marxist approaches
Autumn Term
Complete coursework
Rime of the Ancient Mariner by
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Brighton Rock by Graham
Greene
Spring Term
Revision of Death of a
Salesman by Arthur Miller
Revision of Keats poetry
Summer Term
Revision of King Lear by
Shakespeare
Unseen techniques and practice
Exams
Grade Requirement at KS4: Minimum ‘6’ in English Language or Literature. How will my son/daughter be assessed? Mock Exams – Year 12 Paper 1 – Literary Genres: Drama; Aspects of Tragedy
King Lear, Death of a Salesman, Keats (closed book exam) Paper 2 – Texts and Genres: Crime Writing
Atonement (open book exam) A Level Exams Paper 1 – Literary Genres: Aspects of Tragedy
Poetry of John Keats, King Lear and Death of a Salesman (closed book exam) Paper 2 – Texts and Genres: Crime Writing
Atonement by Ian McEwan, Brighton Rock by Graham Green and The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Coursework – Theory and Independence
1,500 word essay on Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, Marxist readings
1,500 word essay on selected poems by Emily Dickinson, Feminist approaches Your son or daughter will study the AQA English Literature Specification B.
How can I support my son/daughter with English?
You should encourage your son or daughter to read a wide range of challenging.
Encourage your child to visit the major cultural institutions that London offers. Of particular value for this
course are The National Gallery (nationalgallery.org.uk) and The British Library (bl.uk); both are free.
The Globe (shakespearesglobe.com) and The National Theatre (nationaltheatreorg.uk) offer tickets for £5 and £15 respectively.
Year 12 A-Level French
GCSE Grade Requirement: 6
What will students learn?
Autumn term
Les changements dans le structures familiales
L’éducation
Le monde du travail
Spring Term
La musique
Les médias
Les festivals et les traditions
Summer Term
Litérature et films
‘No et moi’
‘Intouchables’
How will students be assessed?
Mock exams: o Paper 1. Listening reading and translation – 40% o Paper 2. Written response to works and translation – 30% o Paper 3. Speaking exam – 30%
Through verbal feedback in lessons
Through regular written essay feedback
Through regular vocabulary and grammar tests
Through independent research homework projects set throughout the year
Through regularly completing practise exam-style questions
Through one-to-one speaking practise with the Foreign Language Assistant
How can parents support students studying an A-Level French course?
Past exam papers from Edexcel website
Reading over notes made in class
Reading around the topics outlined above
Investigating and exploring reading materials from the reading list provided at the start of the course
Watching French films, reading French books, listening to French radio stations
Encouraging the use of Dynamic Learning, our online languages platform for completing tasks, revising and self-assessment: www.hoddereducation.co.uk/dynamiclearning
Students are also asked to use the following websites on a weekly basis: www.france2.fr, www.radiofrance.fr www.franceinfo.fr and www.tempsreel.nouvelobs.com
Geography Curriculum Guide Year 12
What will my son/daughter learn? Autumn term
• Tectonic Processes
• Globalisation
Spring Term
• Coastal Landscapechange
• Regenerating places
Summer Term
• Structured Revision andpreparation for the exam
• Begin the A2 course
How will my son/daughter be assessed?
Entry requirements level 6 or above in Geography, a level 5 in English language and 3 other passes at level 5 and above.
• Geography is assessed as we move through the course with a series of short and extended written answersas blocks of the major unit are completed. Students are marked on the following assessment criteria:
o A01 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of places, environments, concepts, processes,interactions and change, at a variety of scales
o AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding in different contexts to interpret, analyse and evaluategeographical information and issues
o AO3 Use a variety of relevant quantitative, qualitative and fieldwork skills to:● investigate geographical questions and issues● interpret, analyse and evaluate data and evidence● construct arguments and draw conclusions
There will be a mock exam at the end of the Autumn term and another in the Summer term. Those wishing to complete an AS exam will do in the Summer term. Classwork is marked once every 2 weeks (approx.) and students are expected to respond to written teacher feedback by making improvements on their work.
How can I support my son/daughter with Geography? • Check their planner to make sure what homework has been set and when it needs to be completed.• All pupils will be issued with a textbook that the course is based on. There are questions that can be
completed at the end of each chapter.• Encourage students to read over his work after it is completed to secure learning and where appropriate make
improvements.• Check they are responding to teacher comments in his book (Using a different coloured pen).• Reading around the subject is vital at A level and websites and articles will be suggested that will broaden the
pupils’ knowledge• Watching the news, reading newspapers and being aware of current events can really help increase his
awareness of issues relating to physical and human geography.• Talk to your son/daughter and ask them what they are learning and therefore engage them in what they have
learnt.
History, Year 12
What will my son or daughter learn? Autumn term
• France in Revolution 1774 –1815
• The British Empire 1857 –1967
Spring Term
• France in Revolution 1774 –1815
• The British Empire 1857 –1967
Summer Term
• Historical Investigation:American Civil Rights 1865-1975
How will my son or daughter be assessed?
• Through verbal feedback in lessons• Through independent research homework projects set throughout the year• Through regularly completing practise exam style questions
How can I support my son or daughter with History?
• Past exam papers from AQA website• Reading over notes made in class• Reading over and responding to feedback from the teacher• Reading around the topics outlined above• Investing in reading materials from the reading list provided at the start of the course
Ernest Bevin College
COURSE TITLE: AS Pure Mathematics & Statistics & Mechanics Examination Board: Edexcel
Course content / description The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Mathematics consists of two externally-examined papers. Students must complete all assessment in May/June in any single year. Objectives To build on and develop the techniques students have learned at GCSE so that they acquire the fluency required for advanced work.
Assessment Examination Paper 1: Pure Mathematics (*Paper code: 8MA0/01) Written examination: 2 hours forms 62.5% of the qualification 100 marks Content overview: Proof, Algebra and functions, Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane, Sequences and series, Trigonometry, Exponentials and logarithms, Differentiation, Integration, Vectors Paper 2: Statistics and Mechanics (*Paper code: 8MA0/02) Written examination: 1 hour 15 minutes forms 37.5% of the qualification 60 marks Content overview: Section A: Statistics - Statistical sampling, Data presentation and interpretation, Probability, Statistical distributions, Statistical hypothesis testing Section B: Mechanics - Quantities and units in mechanics, Kinematics, Forces and Newton’s laws
Entry Requirements / Group organisation / Setting Assumed Knowledge Candidates are expected to know the content of Higher Tier GCSE. Entry requirement is a Grade 7 – 9 from GCSE. Exercises from the textbook are suggestions only. These will usually be started in class and students expected to finish them at home. Lessons should start with reference to the last exercise.
Books / other materials / visits / field courses etc. Calculators Calculator is allowed in the examination for this module.
How you can help 1) Check planner regularly and ensure that all homework is completed on time. 2) Contact Maths teacher if there are problems before they get out of hand 3) Encourage/monitor revision of past work and especially for mock and final exams 4) Ensure your son is always equipped for lessons and exams with appropriate materials (a scientific calculator, geometry set,
revision notes etc.)
Why Study / Where it leads Studying mathematics provides you with a broad range of skills in later life. You can study internet security, financial mathematics, engineering, medicine and a wide range of inexhaustive career options including teaching. The skillsets and knowledge acquired from studying Mathematics are in great demand across all sectors and industry.
Media Studies Curriculum Guide
Year 12
What will my son/daughter learn?
Autumn term
Introduction to Course
Key Concepts
Theoretical Studies
Newspapers
Spring Term
Radio
Video Games
Film Industry
Advertising
Magazines
Music Videos
Summer Term
Coursework Project (brief will change each year)
How will my son/daughter be assessed? In the new specification, there will be two external examinations at the end of Year 13, each worth 35% of the A Level. The remaining 30% is assessed through a cross-media coursework project. Exams Component 01, Media Messages This exam covers the study of news, media language and representation. The news studies will cover a selection of print and online content from the Guardian and the Daily Mail. This will be analysed from the perspective of how the industry is keeping up with technological advancements. Students will also explore language and representation through an analysis of magazines, advertising and music videos. Component 02, Evolving Media The second exam explores the relationship between audiences and institutions through the study of radio, video games and the film industry. There is no analysis of film content in this specification. This will come alongside an in-depth study of the evolving, global nature of television through an analysis of contemporary English language and non-English language long form TV drama. Coursework Component 03, Making Media A cross-media project focussed on either magazines or music videos. Students will undertake research into both the print or moving image content of their chosen area, along with any online or social media content. They will then plan and create their own music video or magazine front cover and feature article, alongside a working website with clear branding across the two platforms. This project will then be reviewed in a personal evaluation. Your son or daughter will study the OCR Specification Media Studies H409
How can I support my son/daughter with Media Studies?
You should encourage your son or daughter to consume a wide variety of media content throughout the first term, actively engaging them in discussions about the recent developments in the TV industry, including streaming services, box sets etc., and their effect on audiences and society as a whole.
Students will need to have a good grasp of all aspects of media, including radio, music videos, magazines, adverts and TV dramas. This can be supported by parents by watching, reading or listening to and discussing the content.
You can also encourage your child to visit the major cultural institutions which London offers; of particular value for this course is the BFI (www.bfi.org.uk).
Text books will be available in due course, though as this is a new specification, they are not available yet. Please see Mr Taylor for any updates on this.
Physical Education Curriculum Guide Year 12/13
What will my son learn? • AS-Level. OCR Exam board 70% Theory & 30% practical. The course will be taught and delivered over two years Component (01) 35% of total AS Level Physiological factors affecting performance Component (02) 35% of total AS Level Psychological and Socio-cultural themes in physical education. Component (03) 30% of total AS Level Performance in physical education One activity. These can be a team or individual activity.
• A-Level. OCR Exam board Component (01) 30% of total A- Level Physiological factors affecting performance Component (02) 20% of total A- Level Psychological factors affecting performance Component (03) 20% of total A- Level Social- cultural issues in physical activity and sport Component (04) 30% of total A- Level Performance in physical education
Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Level 2
Course content Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity Planning Gym-Based Exercise Instructing Gym-Based Exercise. Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment Principles of Exercise Fitness and Health
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma. Edexcel Exam board. This course has four external units; two exam based and two case studies. The rest of this course is built up with a combination of Core and Optional units. Units such as; Health and Safety in Sport, and Sport as a Business, are an example of the topics covered in this qualification. The course is delivered over two years and there are seventeen units to be completed in total. The grading for this course consists of a; Pass or Distinction grade.
How will my son be assessed? GCE; 6 periods a week A01, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin performance and involvement in physical activity. 1 hour 15 min written paper, 70 marks A02, apply knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin performance and involvement in physical activity and sport. 1 hour 15 min written paper, 70 marks A03, Analyse and evaluate the factors that underpin performance and involvement in physical activity and sport. Non-exam assessment 60 marks. A04, Demonstrate and apply relevant skills and techniques in physical activity and sport. Analyse and evaluate performance. BTEC; 6 periods a week All units of work contain a number of different assignments that will be completed as coursework. All coursework will be internally verified by the teacher and externally standardised by the exam board. Students can gain the following grade; PASS or DISTINCTION. This is based on the quality of the coursework and the result of the examination based unit. Students will be asked to produce work using the following command word; Describe, Explain or Analyse.
Practical performances, presentations & written assignments will form the main basis for assessment. As mentioned four external units are compulsory and must be completed with a selection of optional units. Instructing Fitness Level 2 Multiple choice theory exam, Practical Gym based examination & completion of workbook.
How can I support my son with Games / PE? • Parents should ensure their sons have the appropriate kit for their practical BTEC Lessons. • If a pupil is unable to participate in a practical activity he should have a letter from home explaining the reason and he
will be expected to wear kit and participate in one of the following roles; Umpire / referee, equipment monitor and time keeper. If the problem persists for more than one week he will need a letter from his doctor.
• Parents can help by ensuring that their son attends all lesson scheduled on the timetable. • Parents can ensure their son logs on to OCR / CYQ • Parents can record sporting performances which can be used as evidence (Contact teacher).
AS Physics A Curriculum Guide
Year 12
What will my son/daughter learn?
Autumn term
Practical skills
Electricity
Practical endorsement
Spring Term
Mechanics
Practical endorsement
Summer Term
Waves and Quantum Physics
Practical endorsement
How will my son/daughter be assessed?
Two 1 hour 30 minutes examination elements- Breadth in Physics – 50%- Depth in Physics – 50%
The breadth in Physics exam consists of 20 marks of multiple choice questions and 50 marks of short answer writing questions. Assessment objectives
- AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific techniques andprocedures - 46%
- AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific enquiry, techniques andprocedures – 38%
- AO3: Analyse information and ideas to: interpret and evaluate; make judgments and draw conclusions;develop and improve experimental procedures – 16%
The depth in Physics exam consists of 70 marks of short answer and extended writing questions. Assessment objectives
- AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific techniques andprocedures - 29%
- AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific enquiry, techniques andprocedures – 45%
- AO3: Analyse information and ideas to: interpret and evaluate; make judgments and draw conclusions;develop and improve experimental procedures – 26%
#NB – There is no controlled assessment – practical skills will be developed within the lessons and examined in the paper exams. #NB – The practical endorsement tasks carried out during the AS year count only as part of the A-Level and have no bearing on the AS year result.
How can I support my son/daughter with AS Physics? Attendance to all lessons is compulsory
Students should be encouraged to do independent reading, both within and without the textbook,outside of the classwork and work on aspects of their study and exam technique at home tocomplement their time in lesson
Ensure he is up-to-date with assignments and is meeting all deadlines set by the school
The OCR AS-level Physics A websites and a variety of course specific books are available tosupport the specifications
Politics, Year 12
What will my son/daughter learn? Autumn term
• UK Politics• UK Government
Spring Term
• UK Politics• UK Government
Summer Term
Comparative Politics and Political Ideologies
How will my son/daughter be assessed?
• Through verbal feedback in lessons• Through independent research homework projects set throughout the year• Through regularly completing practise exam style questions
How can I support my son/daughter with History?
• Past exam papers from AQA website• Reading over notes made in class• Reading over and responding to feedback from the teacher• Reading around the topics outlined above• Investing in reading materials from the reading list provided at the start of the course
Psychology Curriculum Guide 2018-2019
Year 1
What will my child learn?
Autumn term • Key Approaches in
Psychology • Research methods in
Psychology, the scientific process, data handling and analysis.
• Social Influence including conformity, obedience, social role, resistance and social change.
Spring Term • Memory including models of
memory, theories of forgetting and eye witness testimonies.
• Attachment including theories of attachment, deprivation, privation and the impact of childhood attachment on later relationships.
• Psychopathology – Phobias, OCD, depression and the definitions of abnormality
Summer Term • Preparation for Year 1 Mock
Exams • Biopsychology • Issues and debates in
Psychology, including gender and culture and ethical implications in research
Grade Requirements: To be accepted onto the course students must have 5 GCSE grades 9-4 (A*-C) with English, Maths & Science included. They also need a 6 (B) or above in English, Science (Biology) and Maths. How will my child be assessed? Assessment objectives are as follows:
• AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures.
• AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures: in a theoretical context in a practical context when handling qualitative data when handling quantitative data.
• AO3: Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence, including in relation to issues, to: make judgements and reach conclusions develop and refine practical design and procedures.
Students will be internally assessed throughout the year through:
• End of topic assessments, essays and past papers • Set exam questions for homework and in class • Mock exams • End of year mock exam for all the year 1 content
All Year 1 students will sit a mock exam at the end of the year. The results of these mock exams will determine their progression to the year 2 A Level and will help form the predicted grades for university applications. There will be no externally-assessed examination given to year 1 students, as the A Levels are now linear. They will sit three externally assessed exams in 2020 (dates TBC).
How can I support my child with Psychology? Wider Reading: Pupils should be encouraged to read and engage with other types of media (e.g. TED talks) around the subject – including Psychological journals and articles. Monitoring: Parents can assist by monitoring the pupils’ reading progress and encouraging them to share and verbalise their thoughts on Psychological concepts. Parents can also help by monitoring pupils’ planners, assisting with any homework or questions pupils may have and communicating with the teacher if there are any problems.
Encouragement: Pupils should also be encouraged to develop a revision timetable to facilitate weekly revision. Constant revision of content will help students to learn the material. This website provides some good advice on how to revise for the A Levels and provides some free services for students to help them revise: https://www.goconqr.com/en/a-levels/revision-tips/
Resources & Activities We follow the AQA Specification for A Level Psychology which can be accessed here and provides access to practice papers with marking schemes that students can use to practice examination skills. https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/as-and-a-level/psychology-7181-7182/assessment-resources Students can practice online quizzes here: https://www.tutor2u.net/psychology/reference/revision-quizzes and also using Kahoot! TED talks are a great source of current research in Psychology and a list of relevant talks can be
accessed here: https://www.ted.com/talks?topics%5B%5D=psychology The BBC has some relevant and illuminating documentaries like ‘A Secret History of the Brain’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00xccs9 Revision Guide Recommendations AQA Psychology for A Level Year 1 & AS - Revision Guide by Cara Flanagan (ISBN: 190868240X) AQA Psychology for A Level Year 2 Revision Guide by Cara Flanagan (ISBN: 1908682450)
Religious Studies Curriculum Guide Year 12
What will my son/daughter learn? Philosophy • Arguments for the existence
of God • The problem of Evil and
suffering • Religious Experience
Ethics • Ethical concepts and debates • Ethical theories • Applied Ethics
Islam • Beliefs Values and teachings • Sources of authority • Practices that express
religious Identity
How will my son/daughter be assessed? Homework essays will be set once or twice a week. These will be marked according to the exam criteria. There will be end of topic tests and also a mock exam in the Autumn term. Students are marked on the following assessment criteria:
o AO1- Knowledge and understanding of religious beliefs, and Philosophical/Ethical theory. o AO2- Ability to evaluate religious beliefs and Philosophical/Ethical theories and to express
their own opinion, justified with arguments and evidence. The course consists of three units at A level:
• Philosophy of Religion (33% of total GCE mark) • Religious Ethics (33% of total GCE mark) • Islam (33% of total GCE mark)
All units must be taken for an A Level qualification. Three 2 hr exams are taken in May/June of year 13. Guidance, mark-schemes and sample exam papers and advice can be found at https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html
How can I support my son/daughter with R.E.? • Encourage them to read over their work after each day to secure his learning and where appropriate
make improvements. He/she should respond to all teacher marking in his book (preferably in a different coloured pen), and re-draught his/her homework essays based on the feedback.
• Check their planner to make sure they are up to date with their homework. • Ask them about what they are learning in R.E. Engage them in discussions on questions of meaning,
morality and belief. • Watching the news, reading newspapers and being aware of current events can really help increase
their awareness of issues relating to religion and human society. • There is always a way to make use of spare time on an A level course. Re- reading class notes or
texts, or practicing exam questions available online. In general your son/daughter will have a much greater understanding of Religion and Philosophy if they read around the subject. This can be done online or using resources in a library.
Sociology Curriculum Guide 2018-2019
Year 1
What will my child learn?
Autumn term • Education, including the role
of education, class, ethnicity and gender differences in educational achievement and the significance of educational policies.
• Research methods, including qualitative and quantitative methods, sources of data, primary and secondary data, theoretical, practical and ethical considerations influencing choice of topic and method.
Spring Term • Methods in Context – the
application of sociological research methods to the study of education.
• Families and Households, including the relationship of the family to the social structure and social change, changing patterns of marriage, cohabitation, separation, divorce, childbearing and the life course, gender roles, the nature of childhood and the demographic trends in the United Kingdom since 1900
Summer Term • Exam preparation and
revision • Preparation for Year 1 Mock
Exams • Start the content for Year 2 –
theory and methods – sociology as a science and the key perspectives.
Grade Requirements: To be accepted onto the course students must have 5 GCSE grades 9-4 (A*-C) with English, Maths & Science included. Students also need a 6 (B) or above in English and 4 (C) or above in Maths. How will my child be assessed? The assessment objectives for Year 1 Sociology: AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: sociological theories, concepts and evidence AO2: Apply sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods to a range of issues AO3: Analyse and evaluate sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods in order to: present arguments, make judgements & draw conclusions. Students will be internally assessed throughout the year through:
• End of topic assessments, essays and past papers • Set exam questions for homework and in class • Mock exams • End of year mock exam for all the year 1 content
All Year 1 students will sit a mock exam at the end of the year. The results of these mock exams will determine their progression to the year 2 A Level and will help form the predicted grades for university applications. There will be no externally-assessed examination given to year 1 students, as the A Levels are now linear. They will sit three externally assessed exams in 2020 (dates TBC).
How can I support my child with Sociology? Wider Reading: Pupils should be encouraged to read and engage with other types of media (e.g. TED talks) around the subject – including Sociological journals and articles. They should also be encouraged to watch/read/listen to the news and/or current affairs programmes at least weekly. Monitoring: Parents can assist by monitoring the pupils’ reading progress and encouraging them to share and verbalise their thoughts on Sociological concepts. Parents can also help by monitoring pupils’ planners, assisting with any homework or questions pupils may have and communicating with the teacher if there are any problems.
Encouragement: Pupils should also be encouraged to develop a revision timetable to facilitate weekly revision. Constant revision of content will help students to learn the material. This website provides some good advice on how to revise for the A Levels and provides some free services for students to help them revise: https://www.goconqr.com/en/a-levels/revision-tips/
Resources & Activities We follow the AQA Specification for A Level Sociology which can be accessed here and provides access to practice papers with marking schemes that students can use to practice examination skills. https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/sociology/as-and-a-level/sociology-7191-7192 Students are strongly encouraged to listen to the sociological programme ‘Thinking Aloud’ which can
be accessed here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qy05 Students can practice online quizzes using Kahoot! TED talks are a great source of current research in Sociology and a list of relevant talks can be
accessed here: https://www.ted.com/topics/sociology There are also some great documentaries which can engage students in Sociological concepts &
ideas, see link for some examples: https://freedomtoteach.collins.co.uk/secondary-sociology-10-favourite-youtube-clips/ Revision Guide Recommendations Succeed at A Level Sociology Book One Including AS Level: The Complete Revision Guide by Rob
Webb (ISBN: 0954007999) Succeed at A Level Sociology: The Complete Revision Guide Book Two by Rob Webb (ISBN:
0954007948)
A-Level Spanish
GCSE Grade Requirement: 6
What will students learn?
Autumn term
Los cambios en la estructura de la familia
E mundo laboral
El impacto turístico en España
Spring Term
La música
Los medios de comunicación
El papel de las costumbres y las tradiciones
Summer Term
Literatura y cine
‘El laberinto del fauno’
‘La casa de Bernarda Alba’
How will students be assessed?
Mock exams: o Paper 1. Listening reading and translation – 40% o Paper 2. Written response to works and translation - 30% o Paper 3. Speaking exam - 30%
Through verbal feedback in lessons
Through regular written essay feedback
Through regular vocabulary and grammar tests
Through independent research homework projects set throughout the year
Through regularly completing practise exam-style questions
Through one-to-one speaking practise with the Foreign Language Assistant
How can parents support students studying an A-Level Spanish course?
Past exam papers from Edexcel website
Reading over notes made in class
Reading around the topics outlined above
Investigating and exploring reading materials from the reading list provided at the start of the course
Watching Spanish films, reading Spanish books, listening to Spanish radio stations
Encouraging the use of Dynamic Learning, our online languages platform for completing tasks, revising and self-assessment: www.hoddereducation.co.uk/dynamiclearning
Students are also asked to use the following websites on a weekly basis: www.elpais.es, www.elmundo.es, www.newsinslowspanish.com, www.yabla.com, www.rtve.es/podcast
Business Studies Curriculum Guide
Year 12 - BTEC Level 3 What will my son/daughter learn? The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is a detailed and practical work-related course. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic business and workplace situations, activities and demands. Students focus on a particular subject area and develop a range of specialist skills and knowledge. The course offers a fascinating insight into how the commercial world works. You will learn about the structure of business organisations and the processes involved in planning, setting up and running a business venture such as management and human resources, finance, marketing, basic economics and ethics, and the importance of innovation and creativity in business. The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is equivalent to 3 A Levels and provides both a broad foundation of business education and firm basis for specialism in a selected avenue of business activity such as marketing or finance. Grade Requirements: 5 GCSE’s Grades 5-9
How will my son/daughter be assessed? The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is assessed through 13 units of which 7 are mandatory and 4 are external (Mandatory content is (66%) and External assessment (42%)). Please see the table below:
Unit Number and Title Unit Type Internal/External Assessment
1 Exploring Business Mandatory Internal 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign Mandatory External (CA) 3 Personal and Business Finance Mandatory External (Exam) 4 Managing an Event Mandatory Internal 5 International Business Mandatory Internal 6 Principles of Management Mandatory External (CA) 7 Business Decision Making Mandatory External (CA) 8 Recruitment and Selection Process
Optional Internal
9 Team Building in Business Optional Internal 12 Financial Statements of Business Optional Internal 18 Creative Promotion Optional Internal 20 Investigating CSR Optional Internal 21 Training and Development Optional Internal
How can I support my son/daughter with Business? • Encourage student to complete all assignments on time. • Encourage student to use websites such as tutor2u, beebusinessbee and BBC bitesize. • Encourage student to use course books for further background reading of content. • Encourage students to watch the news and read business sections in newspapers, in order to be
aware of current events. • Check of Altracker what work has been completed by student and what work needs to be
completed.
Engineering Curriculum Guide Year 12 - Level 3
What will my son learn? Autumn term Unit 1: Engineering principles
Unit 2: delivery of engineering processes safely as a team
Unit 3: Engineering product design & manufacture
Spring Term Unit 4: Applied commercial & quality principles in engineering
Unit 19: Electronic devices & circuits
Summer Term Unit 25: Mechanical behaviour od metallic materials
Unit 30: Mechanical measurement & inspection
How will my son be assessed?
Assessment is by a combination of externally assessed examination (Unit 1), controlled assessment tasks (Unit 3) and internally set assignments (all other units). In order to complete a unit, submitted work will need to demonstrate achievement against a range of outcomes.
An assignment will typically feature a series of specific tasks that enable the student to demonstrate their level of knowledge and understanding of a topic. Completed assignments are graded PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION depending on how the student performs against a set of stated criteria.
Assignments are set once a topic has been studied and a specified deadline for submission is given. Missing the deadline may result in a student failing the assignment.
Students are given ONE opportunity to resubmit elements of an assignment that are considered not to have met the required standard for specific criteria.
Students are required to have achieved at least a PASS grade in all units studied during the year in order to continue studying Engineering in Year 13.
How can I support my son with Engineering? • Pupils should be encouraged to take an active interest in engineering developments of all kinds through
reading about the subject in newspapers and magazines, as well as relevant TV coverage. Visits to museumsand exhibitions can also be of benefit.
• Parents can also help by monitoring pupils planners, assisting with any coursework or questions pupils mayhave and communicating with the teacher if there are any problems.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Information Technology Curriculum Guide
Year 12 What will my son/daughter learn? Autumn term • Unit 1 - Information Technology
Systems • Unit 2 - Creating Systems to
Manage Information • Unit 3 - Using Social Media in
Business • Unit 5 – Data Modelling • Unit 6 - Website Development
Spring Term • Unit 1 - Information Technology
Systems • Unit 2 - Creating Systems to
Manage Information • Unit 3 - Using Social Media in
Business • Unit 5 – Data Modelling • Unit 7 - Mobile Apps
Development
Summer Term • Unit 3 - Using Social Media in
Business • Unit 5 – Data Modelling • Unit 13 - 13 Software Testing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Maths 5, English 5 How will my son/daughter be assessed? • Unit 1 - Written examination set and marked by Pearson. • 90 marks. • Two hours.
• Unit 2 - A task set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions. • The supervised
assessment period is nine hours arranged over a number of sessions in a three-week assessment period timetabled by Pearson. • Completed using a computer and submitted electronically.
• Unit 3, 5, 6, 7 and 13 - internally assessed based on coursework assignments, subject to external standards verification.
How can I support my son/daughter with BTEC ICT? Your son/daughter will be required to submit a completed Coursework based on the assignment brief provided for each Unit. There will be very clear deadlines set that all pupils must adhere to for each assignment in every Unit of work. • You can help by encouraging your son/daughter to complete all work set and meet all assessment deadlines.
BTEC Applied Science Level 3 Curriculum Guide
Year 12/13
What will my son / daughter learn?
Year 12
Practical science
Biological science
Science in society
Year 13
Chemical science
Physical science
Mathematics in science
How will my son / daughter be assessed?
13-19 coursework unit elements- A student studying towards the Diploma in Applied Science (Double award) must complete 7
compulsory units and 6 optional units across the topics above.- A student studying towards the Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Triple award) must
complete 7 compulsory units and 12 optional units across the topics above.
During year 12 students will complete a minimum of 8 units (Double award) or 12 units (Triple award) to a Pass grade or higher. These are the requirements to continue to the second year of the course.
Students will be assessed on their ability to accurately research scientific theory and technique, report scientific information and data and plan and carry out scientific investigations. The relative weighting of each assessment type will vary between unit elements dependent upon their area of focus.
How can I support my son / daughter with BTEC Applied Science? Attendance to all lessons is compulsory Students should be encouraged to do independent reading outside of the classwork and work on
aspects of their portfolio study at home to complement their time in lesson Ensure he is up-to-date with assignments and is meeting all deadlines set by the school The BTEC level 3 applied science websites and a variety of course specific books are available to
support the specifications
Travel and Tourism Curriculum
Guide Year 12 - Level 3What will my son / daughter learn?
Autumn term Unit 1 The World of Travel and Tourism
Unit 4 Managing the Customer Experience in Travel and Tourism
Spring Term Unit 1 The World of Travel and Tourism
Unit 4 Managing the Customer Experience in Travel and Tourism
Summer Term Unit 2 Global Destinations
Unit 5 5 Travel and Tourism Enterprises
How will my son/ daughter be assessed?
Entry requirements – to have achieved at least a level 4 in English Language and Maths and 3 other passes at 4 and above. Travel and Tourism is assessed both internally and externally. Unit 1 is externally assessed by a written examination set and marked by Pearson. The examination will be 1.5 hours in length. Unit 2 global destinations is assessed under supervised conditions. Learners will be given information two weeks before a supervised assessment period to carry out research. The supervised assessment period is a maximum of three hours in a single session as timetabled by Pearson. During the supervised assessment session, learners will be given a set task that will assess their ability to explain features of destinations and recommend their suitability to meet different customer needs. Learners will also be assessed on their ability to assess travel plans and justify how they meet customer needs. The task will assess learners’ ability to evaluate the appeal and popularity of destinations Students will be set a series of deadlines when work is due for assessment that must be followed to complete the course on time. The remaining units are all internally assessed by the classroom teacher and then validated by Pearson’s Work will be set for a task that is either at a pass, merit or distinction level. By working to complete work at a distinction level the student will get a much higher grade at the end of the course and improve their chances of university, a good apprenticeship or employment. If a unit is not completed satisfactorily the student is given another chance to complete the work to the correct standard with help from their teacher. They will have two weeks from when the work is handed back to do this.
How can I support my son/daughter with Travel and Tourism
Check their planner to make sure what homework has been set and when it needs to be completed.
All pupils will be issued with a textbook that the course is based on. There are questions that can be
completed at the end of each chapter.
Encourage students to read over their work after it is completed to secure learning, and where appropriate
make improvements.
Check they are responding to teacher comments in his book (Using a different coloured pen).
Reading around the subject is vital at level 3 and websites and articles will be suggested that will broaden the
students knowledge
Watching the news, reading newspapers and being aware of current events can really help increase his
awareness of issues relating to Travel and Tourism
Talk to your son/ daughter and ask him what he is learning and therefore engage them in what they have
learnt.
Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Designing The Built Environment
Curriculum Guide
Year 12
What can my son or daughter expect to learn?
Autumn term
Planning potential of construction projects
Students develop the skills needed to report on the potential of a proposed construction project. They will learn about the planning process, how land and buildings have different levels of protection that can affect any development plans. They will also learn about the important things that need to be considered to get planning permission for a development project. They will learn about the infrastructure of an area and gain understanding of both the limitations and opportunities that this can have on planned developments. Through the development of communication skills, they will learn how to use knowledge and understanding to report on the feasibility of a proposed construction development project.
Spring Term
Students will develop the skills needed to use computer software to present drawings of construction designs.
Students will be investigating, gaining an understanding as well as be able to respond to the following questions:
How can I make drawings look professional? Can I draw buildings on the computer? How can I show part of a building in more detail? What does a builder need to see in a drawing that is different to the client? How do I make my drawings look real? Students will learn how to draw building designs. Develop drafting skills as well as skills to use computer software. They will develop and apply mathematical techniques to ensure that a proposed building is fit for purpose.
Summer Term
Students will undertake a synoptic unit draw on their learning related to planning potential and to review options for the structures and materials needed to realise construction projects.
Through this unit students will learn about different types of materials and structures that are used in buildings. They will learn about the factors that need to be considered to make the right choices. They will also learn about sustainable materials and processes used in construction and the effect they have on the operation of a building.
How will my son or daughter be assessed? WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Designing the Built Environment units are assessed through controlled internal assessment or external assessment over 2 years. The unit content is divided into 6 sections, with each section outlining the specific knowledge and understanding required by the student. Specific examples are given and these are the only ones with which students need to be familiar for this examination. All external assessments will be taken in in the summer term (May). All students will sit the external assessment which will be moderated by an external assessor. Students who fail the external assessment in their first year will have the opportunity to re-sit the assessment in the second year. Students must pass all units in order to achieve either a Pass, Merit or Distinction
How can I support my son or daughter with A Level Product Design?
Pupils should be encouraged to read around the subject – including the course specification booklet. Reading lists and useful websites will be provided to students. Parents can also assist by monitoring the pupils’ reading progress and encourage them to share and verbalise their thoughts on design concepts. Parents can also help by monitoring pupils planners, assisting with any homework or questions pupils may have and communicating with the teacher if there are any problems.
Music Performance
Curriculum Guide
Year 12 - BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate What will my son learn? Autumn term Unit 5– Music Performance Session Styles Students will:
• Explore a variety of different music genres and styles.
• Rehearse and develop skills in selected genres through rehearsal.
• Perform an interpretation of different genres.
• Develop presentational skills.
• Explore sound studios and equipment needed to create Music.
Spring Term Unit 1 – Practical Music Theory and Harmony Students will:
• Examine signs and symbols used in musical notation.
• Explore the application of melodic composition based on musical elements.
• Explore the application of chords and cadences for composition or arrangement
• Produce correct musical notation for performance
Summer Term Unit 2 – Professional Practice in the Music Industry Students will:
• Work from a given task for external assessment
• Create a project plan, budget, rationale and presentation in response to a music industry scenario
• Gain an understanding of professional working practice
• Evaluate skills and knowledge needed for professional roles.
How will my son or daughter be assessed? The mandatory units which will be covered include: Unit 5 – Music Performance Session Styles (Internal – presentation and performance) Unit 1 – Practical Music theory and Harmony (Internal – Report, recorded demonstrations, performance) Unit 2 – Professional Practice in the Music Industry (External synoptic) A summative unit grade can be awarded at pass, merit or distinction: to achieve a ‘pass’ a learner must have satisfied all the pass criteria. To achieve a ‘merit’ a learner must additionally have satisfied all the merit criteria. To achieve a ‘distinction’ a learner must additionally have satisfied all the distinction criteria.
How can I support my son or daughter with Music Performance? • Encourage student to complete all assignments on time. • Encourage student to complete wider research from internet sources and textbooks. • Encourage student to rehearse any practical work outside of lesson time.
Music Performance
Curriculum Guide
Year 12 - BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate What will my son learn? Autumn term Unit 7 – Improvising Music Students will:
• Understand elements and conventions of improvisational musical styles
• Develop improvisational skill and techniques
• Demonstrate improvisation skills in performance
• Take part in workshops relating to different musical styles
Spring Term Unit 3 – Ensemble Music Performance Students will:
• Develop their skills needed for rehearsal and ensemble performance
• Develop and demonstrate knowledge of how to interpret an original musical piece
• Apply skills and techniques to contribute to an ensemble in rehearsal and performance
• Reflect on the process of creating, rehearsing and performing as part of an ensemble.
Summer Term Unit 3 – Ensemble Music Performance Students will:
• Develop their skills needed for rehearsal and ensemble performance
• Develop and demonstrate knowledge of how to interpret an original musical piece
• Apply skills and techniques to contribute to an ensemble in rehearsal and performance
• Reflect on the process of creating, rehearsing and performing as part of an ensemble.
How will my son or daughter be assessed? The mandatory units which will be covered include: Unit 7 – Improvising Music (Internal – presentation, performance) Unit 3 – Ensemble Music Performance (External synoptic) A summative unit grade can be awarded at pass, merit or distinction: to achieve a ‘pass’ a learner must have satisfied all the pass criteria. To achieve a ‘merit’ a learner must additionally have satisfied all the merit criteria. To achieve a ‘distinction’ a learner must additionally have satisfied all the distinction criteria.
How can I support my son or daughter with Music Performance? • Encourage student to complete all assignments on time. • Encourage student to complete wider research from internet sources and textbooks. • Encourage student to rehearse any practical work outside of lesson time.
Extend Project Qualification Curriculum Guide 2018-2020 Year 12/13
What will my son/daughter learn? Autumn term The taught element of the course consists of programme of lessons on study skills, extended writing techniques and critical analysis. • Stages of planning • Research: a critical analysis • Note taking strategies • Discussion on using appropriately
academic sources and primary research
• Referencing and plagiarism: • Using the Harvard system, when
and where to reference • Report writing • Presentations skills
Spring Term • One to one supervisor meetings to
facilitate independent work.
• Students to collate and critique research and plan their reports, feedback to supervisors and coordinators.
• Students to independently
complete write up and/or build, depending on their chosen EPQ focus area.
Summer Term • Presentations • Reflections • Administration • Projects to be sent to AQA by
approx. 15th May.
How will my son/daughter be assessed? The Extended Project is a Level 3 qualification graded A*-D and worth the equivalent of an AS qualification. Learners are required, with appropriate supervision, to: • Choose an area of interest • Draft a title and aims of the project for formal approval by the centre • Plan, research and carry out the project (either a 5000 word written report or an artefact) • Deliver a presentation to a specified audience • Provide evidence of all stages of project development and production for assessment. The evidence for assessment will comprise the following: • The completed Production Log and Assessment Record including the Project Proposal Form, Presentation Record and
Candidate Record Form • The project product including a written report and any other evidence, as appropriate, depending on the topic or subject
area chosen. Student work will be assessed on the following assessment objectives:
• AO1: Manage (their project) to achieve specific objectives • AO2: Use resources; a focus in critical analysis • AO3: Develop and Realise; problem solving, critically making decisions to achieve outcomes • AO4: Review; students to reflect and review their projects and draw appropriate conclusions
How can I support my son/daughter with the EPQ? • Pupils should be encouraged to read around their chosen topic – including academic journals and any articles in
newspapers or online. The student is responsible for researching and understanding all their material. Parents can assist by monitoring the pupils’ reading progress and encourage them to share and verbalise their thoughts on academic concepts. Parents can also help by monitoring pupils planners, assisting with any homework or questions pupils may have and communicating with the teacher if there are any problems.
Performing and Production Arts
Curriculum Guide
Year 12 - BTEC Level 2 What will my son or daughter learn? Autumn term Unit 1 – Skills Development for Performing Arts
Students will: 1) Gain an understanding ofvarious types of staging, stylesand roles in the industry.2) Explore practical skillsrelating to voice andmovement.3) Create an end of Unitperformance.
Unit 2 – Professional Development
Students will: 1) Explore the requirements ofindustry related professions2) Create a ProfessionalDevelopment plan relating totheir own industry aspirations.
Spring Term Unit 3 – Creative Interpretation
Students will: 1) Develop their research anddevelopment skills to create aworkshop performance.2) Build an understanding of;Working from a stimulus; targetaudiences; venues; styles;financial restriction.3) Develop skills incommunication, adaptability,problem solving and self-management.
Summer Term Unit 5 – Preparing for a Performing Arts Production
Students will: 1) Develop an understanding ofmaterial, including; how toanalyse a piece of text whilstconsidering technicalrequirements, purpose, themesand target audience.2) Apply rehearsal and/orproduction skills in preparationfor a performance.
How will my son or daughter be assessed? The mandatory units which will be covered include: Unit 1 – Skills Development for Performing Arts (Internal – Practical workshops, rehearsal reports) Unit 2 – Professional Development (internal – presentation of material) Unit 3 – Creative Interpretation (internal – Proposal for performance, recording of work-in-progress) Unit 5 – Preparing for a Performing Arts Production (internal – recordings of workshops and production process)
A summative unit grade can be awarded at pass, merit or distinction: to achieve a ‘pass’ a learner must have satisfied all the pass criteria. To achieve a ‘merit’ a learner must additionally have satisfied all the merit criteria. To achieve a ‘distinction’ a learner must additionally have satisfied all the distinction criteria.
How can I support my son or daughter with Performing and Production Arts? • Encourage student to complete all assignments on time.• Ensure students understand the importance of focus in lessons.• Encourage students to watch plays (either live or recordings online)• Encourage students to complete wider research outside of lesson time.
Engineering Curriculum Guide Year 12 Level 2
What will my son/daughter learn? Autumn term Unit 1: The engineered world
Unit 2: Investigating an engineered product
Spring Term Unit 4: Engineering materials
Summer Term Unit 5: Computer aided engineering
How will my son/daughter be assessed?
Assessment is by a combination of externally assessed examination (Unit 1) and internally set assignments (all other units). In order to complete a unit, submitted work will need to demonstrate achievement against a range of outcomes.
An assignment will typically feature a series of specific tasks that enable the student to demonstrate their level of knowledge and understanding of a topic. Completed assignments are graded PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION depending on how the student performs against a set of stated criteria.
Assignments are set once a topic has been studied and a specified deadline for submission is given. Missing the deadline may result in a student failing the assignment.
Students are given ONE opportunity to resubmit elements of an assignment that are considered not to have met the required standard for specific criteria.
Students are required to have achieved at least a PASS grade in all units studied during the year in order to continue studying Engineering in Year 13.
How can I support my son/daughter with Engineering? • Pupils should be encouraged to take an active interest in engineering developments of all kinds through
reading about the subject in newspapers and magazines, as well as relevant TV coverage. Visits to museumsand exhibitions can also be of benefit.
• Parents can also help by monitoring pupils planners, assisting with any coursework or questions pupils mayhave and communicating with the teacher if there are any problems.
Engineering Curriculum Guide Year 13 Level 2
What will my son learn? Autumn term Unit 9: Interpreting and using engineering information Unit 10: Mathematics for engineering
Spring Term Unit 8: Electronic circuit design & construction
Summer Term Unit 8: Electronic circuit design & construction
How will my son be assessed? Assessment is by a combination of externally assessed examination (Unit 9) and internally set assignments (all other units). In order to complete a unit, submitted work will need to demonstrate achievement against a range of outcomes. An assignment will typically feature a series of specific tasks that enable the student to demonstrate their level of knowledge and understanding of a topic. Completed assignments are graded PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION depending on how the student performs against a set of stated criteria. Assignments are set once a topic has been studied and a specified deadline for submission is given. Missing the deadline may result in a student failing the assignment. Students are given ONE opportunity to resubmit elements of an assignment that are considered not to have met the required standard for specific criteria. The final level of qualification and grade awarded is based on a student’s attainment over all units studied.
How can I support my son with Engineering? • Pupils should be encouraged to take an active interest in engineering developments of all kinds through
reading about the subject in newspapers and magazines, as well as relevant TV coverage. Visits to museums and exhibitions can also be of benefit.
• Parents can also help by monitoring pupils planners, assisting with any coursework or questions pupils may have and communicating with the teacher if there are any problems.
Pearson BTEC BTEC Level 2 Technicals IT Support Curriculum Guide
Year 12 What will my son/daughter learn? Autumn term • Unit 1 - Set Up and Configure
Technology Systems • Develop the skills
needed to install, configure and test a computer system to a given user requirement.
• Unit 2 - Exploring Current and Emerging Technologies
• Investigate current and emerging technologies and how organisations use them to meet their business needs.
Spring Term • Unit 4 - Working as an IT
Support Technician • Investigate the different
processes and procedures carried out by an IT support technician.
• Carry out tasks related to the role, demonstrating a range of technical and transferable skills.
Summer Term • Unit 3 - Security Protection and
Risk Management • Explore threats to IT
system security and the methods used to protect against them
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Four GCSEs at grade 3+ How will my son/daughter be assessed? • Unit 3 – Onscreen examination set and marked by Pearson. • 60 marks. • One hour and 15 minutes.
• Unit 1, 2, 4 - internally assessed based on coursework assignments, subject to external standards verification.
How can I support my son/daughter with BTEC ICT? Your son/daughter will be required to submit a completed Coursework based on the assignment brief provided for each Unit. There will be very clear deadlines set that all pupils must adhere to for each assignment in every Unit of work. • You can help by encouraging your son/daughter to complete all work set and meet all assessment deadlines.
Business Studies Curriculum Guide
Year 12 – Retail Business What will my son/daughter learn? Autumn term Unit 1 - Customer Experience On completion of this unit students will: 1 Know customer service standards of retail businesses 2 Understand how retail businesses meet the expectations of customers 3 Be able to investigate the quality of customer experience in retail businesses
Spring Term Unit 2 - Retail Business On completion of this unit students will: 1 Understand retail business 2 Understand the business environment in which retail businesses operate 3 Be able to recommend solutions to retail business issues .
Summer Term Unit 3 - Retail Operations On completion of this unit students will: 1 Know how retail operations are organised 2 Understand interaction between customers and retail activities 3 Understand how retail businesses prepare for changes in the retail environment 4 Be able to propose changes to retail store operations
How will my son/daughter be assessed? The mandatory units which will be covered include:
1. Customer Experience (internally assessed) 2. Retail Business (externally examination) 3. Retail Operations (internally assessed)
The exam board is WJEC. All assessment for Retail Business is criterion referenced, based on the achievement of specified learning outcomes. Each unit has specified criteria which are to be used for grading. A summative unit grade can be awarded at pass, merit or distinction: to achieve a ‘pass’ a learner must have satisfied all the pass criteria to achieve a ‘merit’ a learner must additionally have satisfied all the merit criteria to achieve a ‘distinction’ a learner must additionally have satisfied all the distinction criteria.
How can I support my son/daughter with Business? • Encourage student to complete all assignments on time. • Encourage student to use websites such as tutor2u, beebusinessbee and BBC bitesize. • Encourage student to read business journals and use retail businesses websites. • Encourage students to watch the news and read business sections in newspapers, in order to be
aware of current events and trends.
Travel and Tourism Curriculum Guide
Year 12 (level 2)
What will my son/daughter learn?
Autumn term
Unit 1 - The UK travel and Tourism Industry Unit 2 - UK travel and tourism destinations –
Spring Term Unit 1 - The UK travel and Tourism Industry
Unit 2 - UK travel and tourism destinations –
Summer Term
Unit 1 - The UK travel and Tourism Industry Unit 2 - UK travel and tourism destinations –
How will my son/ daughter be assessed? Entry requirements: level 2 or 3 at English language. 75% of the course is assessed internally and 25% by an externally marked examination. The exam, which is based on Unit 1 can be repeated to gain a higher grade. Learners who do not achieve a level 2 grade may be awarded a level 1 if appropriate. Work will be set for a task that is either at a pass, merit or distinction level. By working to complete work at a distinction level the student will get a much higher grade at the end of the course and improve their chances of a good apprenticeship or employment. If a unit is not completed satisfactorily the student is given another chance to complete the work to the correct standard with help from their teacher. They will have two weeks from when the work is handed back to do this. The course can lead to a wide number of travel jobs including travel services, passenger transport, and business management and planning. There is also a chance to study at level 3 and gain the equivalent of an A level. This may ultimately lead to a university place studying and travel or business course.
How can I support my son/daughter with Travel and Tourism
Check their planner to make sure what homework has been set and when it needs to be completed.
All pupils will be issued with a textbook that the course is based on. There are questions that can be
completed at the end of each chapter.
Encourage students to read over their work after it is completed to secure learning, and where appropriate
make improvements.
Check they are responding to teacher comments in his book (Using a different coloured pen).
Reading around the subject is vital and websites and articles will be suggested that will broaden the pupils’
knowledge
Watching the news, reading newspapers and being aware of current events can really help increase his
awareness of issues relating to Travel and Tourism
Talk to your son/daughter and ask him what he is learning and therefore engage them in what they have
learnt.
Level 2 Diploma for entry into the Uniformed Services
Curriculum Guide
What will my son / daughter learn?
Unit 01 Investigate employment in
the uniformed services
Unit 02 Physical fitness for the
uniformed services
Unit 03 Develop team working and
problem solving skills
Unit 04 Health and Safety in the
uniformed services
Unit 05 Health and hygiene in the
uniformed services
Unit 06 Follow uniformed service
routine
Unit 07 Exploring equality and
diversity for the uniformed
services
Unit 08 Carry out map reading and
navigation
Unit 11 Explore the use of
telecommunication in the
uniformed services
The qualification aims to provide learners with:
• an understanding of the uniformed public services sector; the opportunity to investigate career
opportunities in the uniformed services
• the ability to prepare for a recruitment interview; the opportunity to understand and develop the
skills and qualities needed to work in a range of uniformed services eg teamwork,
communication, problem solving, navigation and drill.
Essential skills
Learners will develop essential skills employers look for in employees, such as: • an appreciation for appropriate behaviour and dress
• appropriate interpersonal skills
• communicating with professional colleagues/peers and/or hierarchical seniors
How will my son/ daughter be assessed?
Entry guidance
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. It is based on Head of Yr 12 / 13 recommendation at interview.
Achieving this qualification
This qualification consists of 7 mandatory units and 2 optional units (in italics). The final grade for the qualification will be aggregated by combining the grades achieved for each unit, based on a structure of Not Yet Achieved, Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction*.
How can I support my son / daughter with the Uniformed Services Course?
Check her/his planner to make sure what deadlines have been set.
All pupils will be issued with a Task Sheet for each unit based on the specification and identifying the key
tasks needed to pass each unit. These can be worked on at home using Canvas or at school.
Encourage pupils to read over their work after it is completed to secure learning and where appropriate make
improvements.
Check s/he is responding to teacher comments on her/his work by typing corrections in green.
Reading around the subject is vital and websites and articles will be suggested that will broaden the pupils’
knowledge.