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KEY STAGE FOUR CHOICES BOOKLET

Perins School . Pound Hill Alresford . Hampshire . SO24 9BS

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March 2015

Dear Parents Welcome to this year’s booklet This introductory letter is a little long but you will see we have some important information that we wish to share with you. This booklet contains

your child’s full report

recommendations from the subject teacher

their Year 8 assessment results

a timeline

and finally the choices form that needs to be filled in. You also need to know something about the proposed changes taking place nationally over the next three years. It might be helpful if we summarise some of these for you. They are

This year group will follow new GCSE schemes of work with controlled assessment or coursework disappearing from many subjects. For many courses there isn’t a great change to the content taught in the past, where there is we will keep you informed.

The importance of the group of subjects known as the English Baccalaureate (EBacc for short) is being further reinforced. These subjects will be included in a new school measure (now referred to as Progress 8).

You also need to be aware that from September 2014 students without an A*-C in English and Maths at GCSE will have to continue their study in these subjects post-16.

This list may look daunting but we believe that our three year Key Stage Four programme gives us plenty of time to prepare students so that they can achieve their best. All courses on offer to students this year are fully described in the Choices Booklet. This is available online on Moodle and on our website (both sites have links from the front page). The booklet is available as an e-book, for eaiser online browsing, or as a PDF version which is easier to print.

Core subjects Despite these changes, much remains the same. As you might expect, in Key Stage Four all students will carry on studying English, Maths and Science. They will also continue to have two hours of PE a week and each student will take modules of compulsory RE spread throughout years 9 and 10 delivered through our PDL provision.

English Baccalaureate subjects In addition to the core subjects, other Baccalaureate subjects are Computer Science, History, Geography and a Modern Foreign Language. We require the vast majority of students to take a language and a humanities subject and recommend that all students take at least one subject from this Baccalaureate list.

Choices subjects In their two remaining choices students can consider subjects within Creative Arts, Technology and PE or, of course, additional Baccalaureate subjects. You will find a range of qualifications in these areas including GCSEs, vocational courses at college, BTECs (a GCSE equivalent) and one A/S level. In addition to the Core and EBacc subjects they add the breadth and depth to the diversity of our Key Stage Four curriculum.

Our Recommendations We have made a recommendation for your son’s or daughter’s choices over the next three years. In making this recommendation we are trying to balance a number of factors that I am sure you will also consider important. They are

Student strengths in each of the subjects

The need to have a broad and balanced approach to their subject choices

The importance of giving them the most appropriate qualifications that they will need in the future

Please look at this recommendation carefully and talk to us about it if you feel it does not reflect what is right for your child. Dates for your diary

The publication of the year 8 reports, which includes subject recommendations for KS4 – 20th March 2015.

Our Choices fair for students and parents – 25th March 2015, 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Sports Hall.

Subject presentations for students, made to them within class time- week beginning 21st April 2015.

Parents evenings 21st and 29th April 2015, 5:00 to 7:00pm in Eliot building ( the one with the library).

Students’ one to one review with their tutors, specifically to discuss their choices, in the week beginning 4th May 2015.

Please note that whilst we work hard to provide choice for students and to give as many as we can their first choice, this is not always possible. If not enough students choose a course we cannot run it; in some subjects such as Technology, we cannot run groups above a certain size. Where this happens we will be in touch with you to discuss the best next steps. I hope that you find this information and the process useful. We are always aware of how much detail we have to give you and how challenging this can be, especially for parents who are going through the system for the first time! As you can see we are also managing the changes to the curriculum brought in by the government and will continue to keep you updated on these for your child. As ever, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you feel we can help or if you want to discuss in more detail the pathway that we have recommended. Good contacts to choose from are your child’s tutor or Guidance Manager, our Key Stage 3 Manager, Mr Nevola our curriculum deputy, or myself. All responses must be returned by 11th May 2015 at the latest. In the meantime I look forward to the next exciting and challenging part of your son or daughter’s education at Perins School. Yours sincerely

Mrs Bernard Headteacher.

DO:

Talk to the people who know you really well: family, friends, your tutor and subject teachers.

Read all the course information contained within your Pathway so you have a clear idea of what each course involves.

Come to the Choices Fair with your family on 25th March 5-7pm in the Sports Hall.

Come to parents evening on 21st and 29th April in the Main Hall.

Pay attention to all the subject presentations that will be made in your subject lessons.

Think ahead to your future; if you have a career path in mind; be proactive – research what qualifications you need.

Reflect on what you are successful at and what you enjoy.

Speak to your tutor, Mrs Kennedy or Mr Nevola if there is a problem with what you want to choose.

Use all the help available to make the correct choice first time.

If you lose the Choices form which was sent home together with your report, please ask for a replacement copy from the School Office.

DON’T:

Leave your decisions until the last minute.

Make choices based upon what your friends are doing. There is nothing to say you would be in the same class anyway!

Make a choice because you like the teacher you currently have – you may not have the same teacher next year!

Choose a subject because you think it looks “EASY” – there is no such thing as an easy subject; all courses will stretch and challenge you.

Course Content Art is project based. This is an unendorsed broad course that explores a full range of practical and critical work through a range of 2D and 3D processes including new media and technologies. Students will produce a solid body of preparation work leading to a final piece in each case. Tiers The scheme of assessment consists of one tier covering the whole ability range with grades from A* to G. Portfolio of Work (Coursework) Students will submit a portfolio of work accounting for 60% of the final grade. The presented portfolio must show an extended collection of work consisting of at least two projects. We will undertake a minimum of 4 projects across the two years; allowing students the opportunity to identify their areas of strength. Externally Set Task. (Examination) Students will have a 6 week period of preparatory time leading to a timed 10 hour final piece which is produced under exam conditions. Students will have a selection of Set Tasks to choose from. The Externally Set Task accounts for 40 % of the final grade.

Assessment There are 4 key areas of assessment with equal weighting;

Development of ideas

Exploration and refinement of ideas and use of appropriate materials.

Recording of observations.

Presenting a personal response

KEY STAGE FOUR PATHWAYS

Subject Title: GCSE FULL COURSE ART & DESIGN (4201) Director of study: Miss L Billington [email protected] Examination Board: AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk



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Subject Title: Level 2 Certificate in Digital Applications (CiDA) Director of study: Mr D Gardner [email protected] Examination Board: Edexcel http://qualifications.pearson.com

Course Content The UK is a world leader in the creative digital industries, such as visual effects for films and computer game production. However, there is growing recognition that we need to build on and improve the UK’s capability and capacity for technical innovation and creativity in this area. The Certificate in Digital Applications has been designed to engage and enthuse young people with an interest in creative computing, for example digital graphics and animations, interactive multimedia products and computer games. Qualification Structure This vocational qualification requires students to complete two units of work. Mandatory Unit:

Developing Web Products

Optional Units (students complete one):

Creative Multimedia

Artwork and Imaging

Game Making

Assessment & Grading System Mandatory Unit (Developing Web Products) This unit is assessed through a practical examination (completed on computer) set and marked by Edexcel. Optional Unit The optional unit is assessed through a Summative Project, in which students bring together the knowledge, skills and understanding they have acquired throughout the unit into a synoptic piece of work. Work on this Summative Project is presented in an ePortfolio.



Subject Title: GCSE COMPUTING Director of study: Mr D Gardner [email protected] Examination Board: OCR http://www.ocr.org.uk

Course Content This academic course covers computer programming and how computers work, addressing recent criticisms of the ICT curriculum in schools. Areas of study include:

Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Computer Communications and Networking

How data is represented in a Computer System

Databases

Computer Programming Students will acquire practical skills with a range of programming/scripting languages such as:

HTML & CSS

JavaScript

BASIC

Python Tiers & Grading System GCSE results are awarded on an A* to G scale. Candidates’ final grade is awarded on the basis of contributions from examination and controlled assessment tasks.

Assessment Written Assessment (Examination): Examination Paper (duration 1.5 hours): A mixture of short and long answer questions, some of which will require candidates to write pseudo-code. (40% of the qualification) Controlled Assessment Tasks (Coursework): Practical Investigation (approximately 20 hours): Candidates carry out a practical investigation of a Computing topic. (30% of the qualification) Programming Project (approximately 20 hours): Candidates create solutions to programming tasks chosen from a set of options supplied by OCR. (30% of the qualification)


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Subject Title: BTEC LEVEL 2 FIRST CERTIFICATE IN CREATIVE DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION

Director of study: Mrs B Yates [email protected]

Examination Board: Edexcel www.edexcel.com

Course Content The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Certificate is a qualification comprising core and specialist units which cover aspects of knowledge, understanding and competency necessary for employment within the sector. The BTEC Firsts in Media have been developed in the Media sector to focus on:

Education and training for those who work or who are intending to work in the media industry

Providing opportunities for those who work or are intending to work in the media industry to achieve a nationally recognized Level 2 vocationally specific qualification

Providing opportunities for learners to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the media sector or to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 3 in Media

Providing opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.

MODULE – CORE UNITS SPECIALIST UNITS

Unit 1: Digital Media Sectors and Audiences

Unit 3: Digital Moving Image Production

Unit 2: Planning and Pitching a Digital Media Product

Unit 6: Website Production

Unit 8: Media Industry in Context

Unit 10: Digital Photography for a Media Product

Unit 11: Animation for Digital Media

Equivalent: 2 GCSEs Grades A*-C

CORE UNITS Core Unit 1: Digital Media Sectors and Audiences In this unit, learners will explore the digital media industry and all the five key sectors that fall under it (Digital Moving Image, Digital Audio Production, Digital Publishing, Website Production and Digital Games Production). They will also explore the different types of audiences and how audiences can engage with each sector. Core Unit 2: Planning and Pitching a Digital Media Product In this unit, learners will use their verbal, written and visual communication skills to enable them to formulate, develop and pitch ideas for a product, which they then plan to produce. Mandatory Unit: Unit 8. Media Industry in Context In this unit learns contextualize their work in creative digital media by understanding the wider media landscape, the organisations within it, how they are funded and their working practices. This complements Unit 1 (which looks ‘inwards’ at media sectors and how audiences consume media) and in contrast looks ‘outwards’ at the bigger picture of local, national and global media and how organisations of all sizes and structures produce media.


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SPECIALIST UNITS Specialist Unit 3: Digital Moving Image Production

In this unit, learners investigate key features of digital moving image productions, including structures and generic conventions. Practial production focuses on the use of camerawork and how it is used to convey meaning in a specific product.

Specialist Unit 6: Website Production

In this unit, learners will explore the technical requirements for website production, how to organise and manage the production of a website, and how to plan and prepare suitable content. Practical production will focus on the production of a website with working pages and hyperlinks.

Specialist Unit 10: Digital Photography for a Media Product

This unit focuses on photographic techniques and practices for media products across all sectors as well as understanding equipment and functions in a range of environments.

Specialist Unit 11: Animation for Digital Media

This unit is about understanding animation, including influential animators and styles, and producing animation for a specific media product. It has a detailed focus on animation tools and techniques and builds on Unit 3: Digital Moving Image Production and Unit 6: Website Production as learners will learn how to produce animation suitable for a variety of digital media, such as a film, a TV production, a website or a digital game.

Assessment

Assessment occurs at the end of every module. It is marked both internally and externally. Assessment can take a variety of forms including: - Case studies - Projects - Performances observations - Timed assessments

Further details of the course can be obtained at the following website: http://www.edexcel.com/quals/firsts10/media/


Subject Title: BTEC LEVEL 2 FIRST CERTIFICATE IN SPORT (2 x GCSE equivalent) Director of study: Mrs N Clayton –Shepherd [email protected] Examination Board: Edexcel www.edexcel.com

Course Content will cover Units from the list below; Unit 1 Fitness for Sport and Exercise Unit 2 Practical Sports Performance Unit 5 Training for Personal Fitness Unit 7 Anatomy & Physiology for Sport Unit 10 Injury and the Sports Performer Unit 11 Running a Sports Event Unit 12 The Sports & Active Leisure Industry Coursework Each unit is divided into a number of assignments; maximum of 3 per unit. External Assessments Unit 1 and Unit 7 are assessed externally (computer based exam). Final Grade Calculation Each unit requires certain criteria to be met. The criteria are graded as:

P – pass (equivalent to a GCSE grade C)

M – merit (equivalent to a GCSE grade B)

D – distinction (equivalent to a GCSE grade A) The overall assignments are then graded according to how many of which criteria have been achieved.

To gain a Pass at the end of Year 11 – all PASS criteria must have been met.

To gain a Merit at the end of Year 11 – all PASS criteria and MERIT criteria must have been met.

To gain a Distinction at the end of Year 11 – all PASS criteria, all MERIT criteria and all DISTINCTION criteria must have been met.



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Subject Title: GCSE CHILD DEVELOPMENT (HOME ECONOMICS) 4582 Director of study: Miss S Gibbs [email protected] Examination Board: AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk

Course Content Students will be aware of the interrelationship between sections: Parenthood

The family

Planning for a family

Preparing for the baby

Provision of a safe environment

Diet, health and care of the child

Healthy diet

Feeding a baby

Weaning

Feeding a young child

Food related problems

Child care

Child health

Support for parent and child

Types of support available

Child care provision

Educational and developmental provision Students will also get the opportunity to look after the baby simulator for the weekend.

Pregnancy

Reproduction

Preparation for the birth

Post-natal care

Pregnancy

Labour and birth

The newborn baby

Post natal care

Development of the Child

Development

Physical development

Intellectual development

Emotional development

Social development

Learning and play

Assessment

Written Paper 40% of total marks Tiers 1 ½ hours - 6–8 compulsory questions with a combination of short answer, Single Tier of entry A*-G structured and free response questions. Some questions will include stimulus material. Coursework (‘Controlled Assessment’) Must be completed under supervision, within the classroom and should occupy approximately 20 hours of supervised time. The child must be under 5 years old at the end of the study. An investigation or ‘Research Task’ must also be completed under supervision within the classroom and should occupy approximately 7 hours of supervised time. Coursework Child Study 40% of total marks Research Task 20% of total marks



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Subject Title: GCSE DANCE Director of study: Miss R Tourino [email protected] Examination Board: AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk

Course Content The course focuses on the aesthetic and artistic qualities of dance and the use of dance movement to express and communicate ideas and concepts through the interrelated processes of performance, choreography and critical appreciation.

The pupils will study the professional works of between 2 and 4 professional choreographers, ensuring that a variety of choreographic styles are covered. This will enable the candidates to develop a breadth of vocabulary and an understanding of dance form that will enrich their own artistic endeavour. In both theory and practical work pupils are to analyse and appraise movement content and performance. This will aid their own success in performance and choreography. Tiers One tier entry Coursework No coursework in this subject Assessment UNIT 1 - Written Paper 20% of total marks 1 hour A short and concise paper focusing on the critical analysis of the candidates own performance and/or choreography. UNIT 2 - Practical Examination 20% of total marks Performance of a set dance, which is professionally choreographed and in a contemporary dance genre, of approximately 1 minute in length.

UNIT 3 - Performance 20% of the total marks Pupils perform in a group dance that relates to a professional works. UNIT 4 – Choreography 15% of the total marks (Solo Composition) Pupils select 3 motifs from one of the professional works and develop to make a solo lasting 1 – 1 ½ minutes. Solo or Group Choreography 25% of the total marks Candidates select a stimulus from a prescribed list and choreograph a solo or group performance. Website: www.aqa.org



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Subject Title: GCSE DRAMA Temporary Director of study: Ms A Craig [email protected] Examination Board: AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk

REMEMBER: You must enjoy performing in front of an audience as the majority of the course is practical. This will be regularly in front of your class and teacher. We also hold a variety of different performance evenings for family and friends, staff and the general public.

Assessment Unit 1: Written Paper 1 hour 30 mins. 40% weighting. The written paper comprises of three sections: A: Practical work completed during the course B: Study and performance of a scripted play C: Study of a live theatre production seen Candidates must answer: Question 1 from Section A and choose one further question from either Section B or Section C. Unit 2: Final Performance Overall 60%. Teacher assessed. 15% weighting. Part 1 – Process and understanding of skills developed. Example: Teacher-assessed by monitoring of rehearsal and candidates’ evaluation of developing work. Part 2 – Final Presentation 45% weighting. Teacher assessed.

Introduction Do you enjoy performing? Would you like to develop your skills? Can you work effectively with a group to create your own unique pieces of theatre? This course aims to develop imaginative, creative, intellectual and social skills; extend awareness of self and group, and increase confidence in communication skills. The syllabus is accessible to candidates of all abilities. It is challenging, flexible and largely practical. You will study a range of texts and see high quality live theatre, where possible. You will devise your own pieces of theatre. Is Drama GCSE the right course for me? Do you enjoy:

Expressing yourself in an active and exciting way?

Working in a group?

Contributing your own ideas and respecting those of others?

Exploring ideas by putting yourself in other people’s shoes?

Playing many parts in different imaginary situations?

Creating your own drama work?

Looking at plays written by other people?

If you like to be challenged, work hard and enjoy sharing your ideas, Drama is the course for you.

You will develop your physical and vocal skills through working individually and in groups. This will help you to present yourself confidently in a range of situations.

You will perform and evaluate performance regularly.

You will keep a diary of your development and learn to write critical reviews of performances.

You will see exciting and imaginative live theatre.




Subject Title: GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Compulsory Core) Director of study: Mrs B Yates [email protected] Examination Board: AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk

Course Content

The new English Language GCSE encourages students to read a greater range of high quality, challenging literature and non-fiction text from a range of genres and types (from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries). Subject Skills

Reading and writing are equally weighted in the new English Language GCSE.

The new English Language GCSE has a greater focus on making sure that students are able to write clearly and accurately, in good Standard English. There is an increased emphasis on spelling, punctuation and grammar including the use of vocabulary.

Tiers Tiers have been removed from GCSE English Language. This means that specifications and question papers will have to cover the full range of abilities. Speaking & Listening

Speaking and Listening will be assessed through endorsement. There will be a bigger emphasis on teaching students to become more confident in formal speaking.

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Assessment All assessments are compulsory. Examinations Paper 1 Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing Written exam – one hour 45 minutes (50% of GCSE) Paper 2 Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives Written exam – one hour 45 minutes (50% of GCSE) Both papers cover Reading and Writing Non-examination assessment: Spoken Language Separate endorsement .



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Subject Title: GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE (Compulsory Core) Director of study: Mrs B Yates [email protected] Examination Board: AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk

Course Content The course develops the ability to read, understand and respond to a wide variety of literary texts and to appreciate the ways in which authors achieve their effects. It promotes an awareness of social, historical and cultural contexts in the study of literature. It allows pupils to develop an ability to construct and convey meaning through the written word. Subject Skills

The new English Literature GCSE encourages students to read a wide range of classic literature fluently with the assessment of:

A 19th century novel

A Shakespeare play

A selection of poetry since 1789 including representative Romantic poems

British fiction or drama from 1914 onwards. Tiers

Tiers have been removed from GCSE English Literature. This means that specifications and question papers will have to cover the full range of abilities.

. Assessment All assessments are compulsory. Examinations Paper 1 Shakespeare and the 19

th Century Novel

Written exam – one hour 45 minutes (40% of GCSE) Paper 2 Modern Texts and Poetry Written exam – two hours 15 minutes (60% of GCSE)



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Subject Title: GCSE FOOD TECHNOLOGY Director of study: Miss S Gibbs [email protected] Examination Board: AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk

Course Content Students will be given the opportunity to work with a wide range of foods in order to gain knowledge and understanding of the working characteristics and processing techniques used when designing and making products.

Food Materials and components - The composition, structure and properties of food. - The working characteristics of food

Food product design, development and market influences

- Food product development - Nutritional awareness - Sensory analysis and product tasting - Labelling and legislation - What influences food choice

Food processes and product manufacture - Effects of combining differing foods - Effects of proportions - Additives - Use of equipment, including commercially - Effects of micro-organisms

Tiers There is a single Tier of entry A*-G

Coursework (‘Controlled Assessment’) One design project, selected from a given range by the student. The exam board will provide a list of between 12 and 15 tasks from which each pupil, with support from their class teacher, will choose the most appropriate). The student will develop prototypes of products and produce a concise design folder. It is expected that ICT will be very evident. There will also be a high level of differing practical activities. The total time spent on the coursework is expected to be around 45 hours. The folder is expected to number no more than 20 sides of A3. All work on the controlled assessment must be observed and controlled by the class teacher Assessment Written Paper 40% of total marks A single 2 hour paper consisting of two sections. Question A will be a Design task based upon a preparation sheet issued to pupils in March Question B will cover knowledge of the specification (or syllabus) content A preparation sheet will be issued to candidates at the beginning of March. This sheet will give advance notice of the design context for the paper. A structured revision programme will support students prepare for the paper. Coursework 60% of total marks



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ASDAN offers a range of nationally approved qualifications based around the development of personal, social and employability skills:

Entry 1, 2 and 3 (Access) qualifications meet the needs of learners working below GCSE (Intermediate) level

Levels 1 and 2 (Intermediate) qualifications are comparable to GCSEs

For example, the ASDAN diploma in life skills

Course Content Students will have the opportunity to:

realise their full potential in language learning and for future study

enjoy and benefit from language learning

understand language in a variety of contexts

communicate effectively in the language

have an awareness and understanding of countries where the language is spoken

The topics to be covered are:

Home and local area

Health and sport

Leisure and entertainment

Travel and the wider world

Education and work Tiers 2 levels; Higher & Foundation. Assessment Students are assessed in the skills of Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing. They are expected to return to terminal assessment, with no controlled assessment element.

Assessment There will be some form of final external examinations but this has not been finalised as yet; details expected at the end of the Summer term.


Subject Title: GCSE FRENCH Director of study: Mr A Papanicolaou [email protected] Examination Board: OCR http://www.ocr.org.uk



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Subject Title: GEOGRAPHY Director of study: Mr J Waters [email protected] Examination Board: OCR http://www.ocr.org.uk

Course Content Unit B561: Sustainable Decision Making Unit B562: Geographical Enquiry Unit B563: Key Geographical Themes Key Themes Rivers and Coasts, Population and Settlement, Natural hazards, Economic development This is an ideal foundation for learners who want to pursue Geography at A Level or as a career, as it covers a wide range of topics to ensure that they become well-rounded geographers, with skills required by the sector. Tiers The GCSE is accessed at two tiers. The Foundation Tier is limited to grades C – G, the Higher Tier is limited to grades A* - D. Components Sustainable Decision Making 1 hour 30 mins Exam Paper 25% Geographical Enquiry 1 assignment Controlled Assessment 25% Terminal paper 1 ¾ hour Exam Paper 50%

Question Papers

Sustainable Decision Making is an exam paper based on a sustainable development issue around one of the key themes.

The Terminal Paper will consist of questions based on the remaining 3 key themes. Questions will be set on a range of issues and include a case study for each theme. Coursework/Controlled Assessment The Geographical Enquiry will consist of:

a fieldwork investigation of a hypothesis or question Subject Skills

Written technique will require writing extended passages.

Graphic skills including mapwork and a variety of statistical techniques will be needed.

Research, recording and reporting will use traditional and ICT resources.

Fieldwork will be an essential part of the course. This will be within the local area.



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Subject Title: GCSE HISTORY Director of study: Mrs J Harding [email protected] Examination Board: OCR http://www.ocr.org.uk/historyb/newgcse

Course Content As many of you may have already heard, there have been national changes to the History GCSE syllabus brought about the current government. This is to make the new GCSE ‘broader and more rigorous’. The History GCSE course has not yet been finalised by Ofqual but we are currently doing everything we can to ensure that we are up to date and ready for September 2015. We will have the details of the new course in the summer term when we anticipate we will be able to give you more specific course content. The subject skills remain the same as will our committed and passionate History team who will be delivering the new content.

Trips The History department will continue to run its successful and popular trips to sites of Historical interest which will support the new curriculum. Assessment At the time of going to press , the draft content options indicate that the students will be assessed in three terminal exams.

Subject Skills

Writing Skills – the ability to express ideas clearly in written form.

Reading and Research Skills – the ability to find out, select and evaluate relevant information.

Acquire knowledge and understanding of the human past.

Develop understanding of how the past has been represented and interpreted.

Use historical sources critically in their historical context.

Draw conclusions, make judgements and appreciate that these and other historical conclusions are liable to change in the light of new evidence.



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Subject Title: GCSE MATHS (Compulsory core) Director of study: Mr A Western [email protected] Examination Board: Edexcel http://www.edexcel.org.uk

Course Description All pupils will be studying the Edexcel Linear course Specification A. The pupils will sit two exams at the end of year 11. There is no coursework. There are two written papers, each one being worth 50% of their final grade. The pupils will either sit the exam at Foundation Level, for which you can achieve grades G to C, or Higher Level, for which you can achieve grades D to A*. Each of the papers is 1 hour and 45 minutes long, with one being with a calculator and one without. Scientific calculators are imperative! As part of the papers there is a functional element which are more open ended questions and linked to real life maths. In the foundation papers roughly 30-40% will contain functional elements, and for the higher paper roughly 20-30%.



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Subject Title: GCSE MUSIC Director of study: Miss M Cotton [email protected] Examination Board: AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/art_dan_dra_mus/music_index.php?id=04&prev=04

Course Content Musical language/content The musical references made below under the heading The Organisation of Sounds form the basis for the exploration of all Areas of Study within GCSE Music. The whole musical experience of this course – both teaching and learning should be centred on them. Candidates will be expected to be able to understand notation suitable to the occasion, including staff notation. The five areas of study for all of the Units in this specification are: AoS1: Rhythm & Metre AoS2: Harmony & Tonality AoS3: Texture & Melody AoS4: Timbre & Dynamics AoS5: Structure & Form These will be explored through three Strands: a) The Western Classical Tradition b) Popular Music of the 20th & 21st centuries c) World Music Tiers The Scheme of assessment consists of one tier covering the entire ability range of grades A*-G. Coursework Composition – 20 hours supervised for one piece, 25 hours supervised for another piece - all in school time means improvement of Music Tech access is vital Performing through the course.

Assessment

Unit 1 Listening to and Appraising Music 20%: 1 hour written examination 80 marks externally assessed. Unit 2 Composing and Appraising Music

Unit 3 Performing Music 40%: Controlled Assessment made up of solo performance (20%) and an ensemble performance (20%). 60 marks internally assessed and externally moderated.

20%: Up to 20 hours supervised time for the composition and 2 hours controlled time for the appraisal. 40 marks externally assessed.

Unit 4 Composing Music 20%: 25 hours Controlled Assessment 30 marks Internally assessed and externally moderated.



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Subject Title: GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4890 FULL AWARD GCSE Director of study: Mr R Whybro [email protected] Examination Board: AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk

Course Content The course is split into practical and theory sessions. Practical – Candidates will experience a variety of sports. Pupils physical performance in three different sports is assessed. One of these sports must be a team sport and one must be an individual sport. Theory – This is split into 3 sections that encompass many different topics including anatomy, physiology, movement analysis, physical training, psychology and sociology. These topics are assessed via a written exam. Further details are not currently available as the finer details of the course are still being determined by the Department for Education.

Coursework There is no coursework for this course except the written work completed through the practical assessment. Assessment 1. 1.5 hour written paper 60% of the total marks Multiple choice questions Short answer questions Long answer questions 2. Practical controlled assessment 40% of the total marks Marked by teachers and moderated by AQA



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Subject Title: GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES -PHILOSOPHY AND APPLIED ETHICS Director of study: Miss F Spreadbury [email protected] Examination Board: OCR http://www.ocr.org.uk

Subject Skills Many of the skills offered in this course are shared by all subjects but R.S. offers its very own unique skills:

Develop knowledge and understanding of religions and non-religious beliefs.

Develop students’ knowledge and understanding of religious beliefs, teachings, and sources of wisdom and authority.

Develop students’ ability to construct well argued, well informed, balanced and structured written arguments, demonstrating depth and breadth of understanding.

Provide opportunities for students to engage with questions of belief, value, meaning purpose, truth, and their impact on human life.

Challenge students to reflect on and develop their own values, beliefs and attitudes in light of what they have learnt, and contribute to their preparation for adult life in a pluralistic society and global community.

There is no controlled assessment in this course. Students sit final exams in Year 11. Course content The content of the course is divided into 12 topics of study – 6 related to philosophy and religion and related to religion and ethics.

Course content

(Subject to new specification)

Part One: 50% Study of religions Part Two: 50% Thematic Studies

25% Study of Christianity

Beliefs and teachings

Sources of wisdom and authority

25% Study of a second religion (Judaism or Islam)

Beliefs and teachings

Sources of wisdom and authority

Four themes, from the topics below (two perspectives from one or two religious traditions)

Religion and Relationships Science and Religion Religion, Peace and Conflict Crime and Punishment Inter-religious dialogue Human Rights and social Justice



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Within this course students will: - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of two religions

- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key sources of wisdom and authority including

texts which support contemporary religious faith

- Understand the impact of religion on individuals, communities and societies

- Understand significant common and divergent views between and within religions and beliefs

- Apply knowledge and understanding in order to analyse questions related to religious beliefs

and values

- Construct well-informed and balanced arguments on matters concerned with religious beliefs

and values set out in the subject content.


Subject Title: GCSE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (RESISTANT MATERIALS) 2RM01

Director of study: Miss S Gibbs [email protected] Examination Board: EdExcel http://www.edexcel.org.uk

Course Content Is this the right subject for me?

Do you enjoy thinking creatively?

Problem solving?

Designing products of the future?

Making models?

Testing your ideas? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, the this GCSE Resistant Materials course is the ideal subject for you. What will I learn? GCSE RM covers a wide range of activities based on designing and making products that are manufactured using materials such as wood, metal and plastics in many forms. As well as learning hand skills, you will use a range of industrial processes to shape and form materials into functioning products. Over the course of three years you will develop a whole range of creative designing and making skills, technical knowledge and understanding relating to RM and invaluable transferable skills such as problem solving and time management. Tiers There is a single Tier of entry A*-G. Assessment Controlled Assessment – 60% of total marks The Creative Design and Make ‘Unit 1’ is internally

assessed under controlled conditions. Students must complete a design and make activity. The exam board will provide a task list of 5 broad themes from which each pupil, with support from their class teacher, will choose the most appropriate. The student will develop prototypes of products and produce a concise design folder. It is expected that work will be presented using a combination of hand-skills and ICT. There will also be a high level of differing practical activities. - The total time spent on the coursework is expected to

be 40 hours. - The folder is expected to number roughly 20 sides of

A3. - All work in this unit must be observed and controlled

by the class teacher. Written Paper 40% of total marks 1 ½ hours - written and drawn responses with structured and free response sections.



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Subject Title: SCIENCE Director of study: Mrs S Henderson [email protected] Examination Board: OCR

Course Description (As many of you may already know, there have been

national changes to the Science GCSE syllabus brought about the current government. We will update you with any changes once they have been confirmed. )

Currently in Year 9 all students study the same material and then in Year 10 the top two classes of each block study the separate Sciences (GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics). At the end of Year 10 a decision is made about entering the students for exams. We will only enter the students for this option if we feel that they will succeed well in all three of these GCSE subjects. All other students will be entered for GCSE Core Science and GCSE Additional Science. Controlled Assessment constitutes 25% of each GCSE and is mainly completed after Easter in Year 10.

Science and the English Baccalaureate The Science component will be awarded if pupils:

Enter all three of the separate Sciences (GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and achieve grades A*to C in any two of them.

Achieve A*to C grades in both GCSE Core Science and GCSE Additional Science.



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Subject Title: GCSE SPANISH Director of study: Mr A Papanicolaou [email protected] Examination Board: OCR http://www.ocr.org.uk

Course Content Students will have the opportunity to:

realise their full potential in language learning and for future study.

enjoy and benefit from language learning.

understand language in a variety of contexts.

communicate effectively in the language.

have an awareness and understanding of countries where the language is spoken.

The topics to be covered are:

Home and local area

Health and sport

Leisure and entertainment

Travel and the wider world

Education and work Tiers 2 levels; Higher & Foundation. Assessment Students are assessed in the skills of Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing. They are expected to return to terminal assessment, with no controlled assessment element.

Assessment There will be some form of final external examinations but this has not been finalised as yet; details expected at the end of the Summer term.



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Subject Title: GCSE TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY Director of study: Miss S Gibbs [email protected] Examination Board: AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk

Course Content Students will be given the opportunity to work with a wide range of textiles techniques and materials, in order to gain knowledge and understanding of the working characteristics and processing techniques used when designing and making products. Appropriate modeling, prototyping and manufacture will be explored.

Materials and components Fibres and fabrics Fabric embellishment (surface decoration) Dyeing and printing (batik, tie dye) Fabric finishes CAD/CAM (computer aided design and computer Aided manufacture)

Design and market influences Image, lifestyle influences on fashion Awareness of current trends Designing for a client

Processes and manufacture Tools and equipment needed for manufacture Methods of production Use of ICT in industry Advertising and marketing.

Students will have the opportunity during year 10 to visit the Clothes Show at the NEC Birmingham and a variety of exhibitions.

Tiers There is a single Tier of entry A*-G.

Coursework (‘Controlled Assessment’) One design project, selected from a given range by the student. The exam board will provide a list of between 12 and 15 tasks from which each pupil, with support from their class teacher, will choose the most appropriate). The student will develop prototypes of products and produce a concise design folder. It is expected that ICT will be very evident. There will also be a high level of differing practical activities. - The total time spent on the coursework is expected to be around 45 hours. - The folder is expected to number no more than 20 sides of A3. - All work on the controlled assessment must be observed and controlled by the class teacher. Assessment Written Paper 40% of total marks A single 2 hour paper consisting of two sections. Question A will be a Design task based upon a preparation sheet issued to pupils in March Question B will cover knowledge of the specification (or syllabus) content. Coursework 60% of total marks



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