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Year 10 Curriculum Statements Term 1 2019/20
English (1st Language)
Course Content:
The Year 10 English Course Curriculum has a primary focus on the four main aspects of
language acquisition, namely: Reading, Oral/Speaking, Listening and Writing Skills. There is
also a focus in key stage 4 on critical thinking, collaboration and communication.
The literature focus for 10.1 in term 1 is “Wild Boy” by Rob Lloyd Jones. The class reading is
accompanied by innovative and engaging resources specifically designed to help students access
the texts and to support learning as required by the National Curriculum. Areas of focus will
include Using contextual clues to anticipate content, themes and viewpoints, Inference,
Identifying and evaluating narrative viewpoint, and determining key points about social
relations.Grammar focus: present simple, past simple, present continuous, articles, possessive ‘s’,
times, adverbs of frequency, prepositions, object pronouns and possessive pronouns.
Oral/Speaking Skills will be practiced and assessed in the form of multiple project presentations,
as well as general classroom interaction and discussion. Writing Skills will be practiced and
assessed across multiple levels of the Year 10 Curriculum: Comprehension-based question and
answer; research projects; literature-based question and answer; letter writing, magazine article
writing, etc.
Resources:
Readers
Oxford English: An International Approach
New English File Elementary Teaching Resources
Assessment:
Controlled Exam Component 70%
o 2 written Exams
A letter
A magazine article
o 1 Literature Exam
Continuous Assessment Component 30%
o Weekly grammar test
o Reading comprehension (including new vocabulary definitions)
o 2 Oral Presentations
An interview
Magazine article analysis
o 1 similes, metaphors and idioms project
English (2nd Language)
Course Content:
The Year 10 English Course Curriculum has a primary focus on the four main aspects of
language acquisition, namely: Reading, Oral/Speaking, Listening and Writing Skills. There is
also a focus in key stage 4 on critical thinking, collaboration and communication.
The literature focus for term 1 is The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis. The class reading is
accompanied by innovative and engaging resources specifically designed to help students access
the texts and to support learning as required by the National Curriculum. Areas of focus will
include Using contextual clues to anticipate content, themes and viewpoints, Inference,
Identifying and evaluating narrative viewpoint, and determining key points about social
relations.
The literature text will be read in conjunction with learning exercises pertaining to
pronunciation; vocabulary; spelling; grammar; themes within the novel; character building,
development and descriptions; tension; symbols; silent/self-reading; and text summary.
Grammar focus: present simple, past simple, present continuous, articles, possessive ‘s’, times,
adverbs of frequency, prepositions, object pronouns and possessive pronouns.
Oral/Speaking Skills will be practiced and assessed in the form of multiple project presentations,
as well as general classroom interaction and discussion.
Writing Skills will be practiced and assessed across multiple levels of the Year 10 Curriculum:
Comprehension-based question and answer; research projects; literature-based question and
answer; letter writing, magazine article writing, etc.
Resources:
Deborah Ellis: The Breadwinner
The Breadwinner Rollercoaster Resource Pack
Oxford English: An International Approach
New English File Elementary Teaching Resources
Focus on Grammar 1
Assessment:
Controlled Exam Component 70%
o 2 written Exams
A letter
A magazine article
Continuous Assessment Component 30%
o Weekly grammar test
o Reading comprehension (including new vocabulary definitions)
o 2 Oral Presentations
An interview
Magazine article analysis
o Weekly Listening Assignment
Year 10.1 (Extended Maths)
Course Content
The course begins with introducing number system i.e. natural numbers, integers, whole
numbers, rational & irrational numbers, approximation and estimation, standard form, ratio and
proportion, percentages, speed, distance and time, scientific calculator usage. This basic
knowledge is applied in learning algebra 1 and algebra 2: negative numbers, directed numbers,
formulae, brackets and simplifying, linear equations, word problems based on linear equations,
simultaneous equations, factorizing, quadratic equations, word problems based quadratic
equations, algebraic fractions, subject change, variations, indices, inequalities, LPP. Afterward
students will learn mensuration and geometry: area, the circle, arc length and sector area, chord
of a circle, volume, surface area, fundamental results, Pythagoras’ theorem, symmetry,
similarity, circle theorems, constructions and loci, nets. At the end of term students will learn
trigonometry: right angled triangle, scale drawing, 3D problems, sine, cosine and tangent for any
angle, the sine rule, the cosine rule.
Resources.
Text, Oxford Extended Mathematics for Cambridge IGCSE (by David Rayner);
Section 1, Number – all
Section 2, Algebra 1 – all
Section 3, Mensuration – all
Section 4, Geometry – all
Section 5, Algebra 2 – all
Section 6, Trigonometry – all
www.myimaths.com for online h/w’s.
Further resources and links will be posted on www.edmodo.com.
Assessment.
Chapter / Unit Test (CT/UT) – 25%
Home works (at SB + www.myimaths.com) [HW’s] – 15%
Mid-term exam (MTE) – 20%
Mid-term exam (MTE) – 40%
Maths 10.2/3
Course content
In this term the topics covered will be Numbers in which students will learn calculations with
real numbers, using standard form, appropriate bounds, ratios and proportion, percentages and
simple and compound interest. In algebra Students will be taught constructing and transforming
formulae and equations, solving linear equations, simultaneous equations. This topic will also
cover solving quadratic equations by factorizing, completing the square or using the formula. In
mensuration students will learn carrying out calculations involving the perimeter and area of
quadrilaterals and triangles, circles and volume and surface area of cuboid, prism and cylinder.
Resources
Textbook- Extended Mathematics for Cambridge IGCSE:
Section 1: Number
Section 2: Algebra 1
Section 3: Mensuration
www.myimaths.com which is an online interactive teaching tool
Further resources and links will be posted on Schoolbase.
Assessment
Homework- online on www.myimaths.com or photocopied sheets from the homework book-
15%
End of chapter test/quizzes- 25%
Mid-term exam- 20%
End of term exam-40%
PHYSICS
Course Content.
The course begins with the correct procedure for measuring and recording data. This knowledge
is applied to the study of motion and density. Various types of motion are illustrated using
distance-time graphs and speed-time graphs. The difference between mass and weight and the
nature of gravity are explored. The effects of forces on objects are then studied including
Newton’s Laws of Motion and Hookes’ Law. The concepts of turning forces, moments, and
momentum will be considered in terms of their application to everyday examples such as car
design and safety.
Resources.
Text, Complete Physics for Cambridge IGCSE;
Section 1, Measurements and Units - all
Section 2, Forces and Motion - all
Section 3, Forces and Pressure parts 3.01; 3.02; 3.03 and 3.04 only
Further resources and links will be posted on schoolbase
Assessment.
Investigation and experimental reports 20%
Calculations and problem solving worksheets 20%
End of topic tests, 15% each:
Measurements and units,
Motion and motion graphs,
Forces 1, Newton’s Laws and Hookes’ Law
Forces 2, Turning forces and momentum
Biology
Course Content.
As Biology is the science of Life, it is important to start the IGCSE Biology program with a clear
definition on what is life: through this first chapter the different kingdoms of life will be
introduced, and the students will familiarize themselves with the different rules of life-forms
classification. The cell as the unit of life is a very important foundation of the Biology
curriculum: The organelles and the diversity of cell structures and functions will be studied
during this second unit. The third chapter will give the focus to Biological Molecules such as
proteins, lipids, carbohydrates…being able to identify these molecules as well as studying their
activity (enzymes) will be the topics of several experiments. Finally, term 1 will finish through
the notion of diet and the description of the mechanisms of digestion, absorption and assimilation
through the human alimentary canal.
Resources.
Complete Biology for Cambridge IGCSE 3RDedition:
Sections 1.1 to 1.7 :Classification
Sections 2.1 to 2.2: Movements in and out of cells
Sections 2.3 to 2.6 and 2.13 to 2.14: Biological molecules
Section 2.15 to 2.20: Animal nutrition
Further resources and links will be posted on schoolbase
Assessment.
End of topic mini tests:30%
Class participation, assignments, experiments: 10%
Midterm and end of term exams:60%
Course Content.
Having established a foundation in the nature of elements and compounds, and the concept of
chemical reactions, term 2 goes into the details of redox and electrochemical reactions. The
dynamics of reactions are studied thereafter. These themes comprise chapters 7 – 10 of the
textbook presented in that order as follows:
The conventions of oxidation state of elements, and changes of these states during redox
reactions.
Electrolysis – using electricity to cause chemical processes.
Energy concepts in chemistry in the form of heat and electricity, including reversibility
and chemical equilibrium.
Reaction rates and catalysis including the role of these concepts in photochemistry.
Resources.
Text, Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE, chapters 7-10.
Youtube and other internet sources presented in class and on facebook.
Assessment.
Tests at the end of each chapter that count out of 15 – 20 marks each. These marks will
be added together providing 60% of the term grade.
The mock exam just before the mid-term break will account for 40% of the term grade.
“Effort” is determined by the student’s exercise books: Whether it is handed in on time,
and whether his/her work is complete. This includes reports on laboratory practical’s.
Neatness is also taken note of. The cooperation of the student in class plays a role too.
Combining test marks, and the effort of the student, gives a good indication of what the
potential of the student is, and the expected grade at the end of the year.
Chemistry
Course Content:
In year 10, the students begin the year term 1 with a unit of work dedicated to states of matter,
particles, solids, liquids and gasses, the discovery of the atom, protons and how all matter is
vibrating around us and the kinetic energy of matter – the lab includes an experiment
demonstrating sublimation and deposition. In the next unit we will study about separating
substances, mixtures, solutions and solvents, pure substances and impurities – from a practical
standpoint our health, the labs will include saturation point, chromatography, and separation
methods including distillation. For the third unit we will study about atoms, elements and
compounds, isotopes and radioactivity, electron arrangement, and metals and non-metals. For the
fourth unit we will study about atoms combining, which includes the concepts of ionic and
covalent bonds. For the final course, students will study about reacting masses and chemical
equations. We are doing 5 units in term 1 in chemistry, approximately 3 weeks per unit; at the
end of every unit there will be a unit test and a practicum lab.
Resources Used:
Y10 Cambridge Checkpoint Science Coursebook
Glencoe and Phet Virtual Labs with lab reports
The schools chemistry lab for real life applications and practicum
Science chemistry simulations
The Quizlet website for making notes and flashcards to study
Assessment:
Work is assessed using UK National Curriculum.
Classwork is 30%
Homework is 30%
Tests and exams are 40%
Year 10 IGCSE History
At SPIP we follow the Cambridge International Examinations curriculum for IGCSE History.
Students study modern 20th century history and focus on seven key topics beginning from 1919
and going up the year 2000. During the first term the students will engage with three of these
topics. The first unit will cover the peace treaties of 1919, for example the Treaty of Versailles.
Upon concluding this unit they will switch on the League of Nations and finally they will study
why peace collapsed before 1939. This unit covers such topics as the rise of Adolf Hitler and
Appeasement. Throughout this term the students will be developing and practicing the necessary
exam skills required to succeed at IGCSE History. They will develop the ability to recall, select,
organise and deploy historical knowledge; Understanding change and continuity, cause and
consequence, similarity and difference; Understanding the motives, emotions, intentions and
beliefs of people in the past; Ability to understand, interpret, evaluate and use sources as
evidence, in their historical context. The emphasis in IGCSE History is as much on developing
lifelong historical skills as on acquiring knowledge and the course aims to stimulate interest and
enthusiasm about the past.
Resources used
20th Century History for Cambridge IGCSE (Oxford)
GCSE modern world history (Hodder)
activehistory.co.uk
Past CIE exam papers
Teacher made resources
Assessment
Open book exam questions – 30%
Controlled exam questions – 70%
Global Perspectives
Content
Year 10 Global Perspectives students will learn the skills they need for their individual and
group research:
plan and carry out research
formulate a range of relevant questions
propose and evaluate a line of enquiry gather and present information, representing
different perspectives
identify and analyse key issues within a topic
synthesise information from a range of sources • provide references to support
information presented
participate constructively in discussions and group work/activities
engage in cross-cultural collaboration Evaluation
identify and evaluate possible future scenarios and courses of action
develop a line of reasoning to support a judgment, decision or course of action
evaluate and reflect on the outcome of group work
evaluate and reflect on the individual contribution to group work
develop evidence-based personal responses, demonstrating self-awareness
communicate effectively and appropriately
Resources
Complete IGCSE Global Perspectives for Cambridge IGCSE & O Level ISBN-10: 0198366841
ISBN-13: 978-0198366843
Assessment Breakdown
Assignments: 40%
Projects: 40%
Participation: 20%
Chinese
Course Content
In term 1, students will learn topics like ‘Three meals a day, eating out , furniture and
neighborhood. After learning, students can tell the name of the common food, including Chinese
food, Thai food, fast food and drinks. Students can ask others about their favourite food .They
can describe their house, including the structure of the hours and the arrangement of furniture.
Students can describe their neighbourhood.
Resources
Text , Easy steps to Chinese, Book 2 lesson11-15
Assessment
1. Investigation and classroom performance 10 %
2. Examination 50 %
3. Dictation 20 %
4. Homework 20 %
Geography
Students will follow the Cambridge International Examinations curriculum for IGCSE
Geography. Students study three central themes: Population and Settlement, The Natural
Environment and Economic Development. In this term we will focus on the natural
environment. This will include plate tectonics, volcanoes, tsunamis, rivers and river landforms,
coasts and coastal landforms as well as weather, climate and biomes. Students will be able to
demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of each topic, and will be able to describe the
features of different elements in the natural environment. They will be able to explain the
hazards and opportunities of each event and/or environment. They will be able to discuss the
possible human interventions in each scenario. They will be able to apply the knowledge in a
case study of each topic. Students will be able to describe measuring procedures and recognize
all instruments used. They will learn about the different biomes, but will focus on the equatorial
climate and hot desert climates. They will know and understand the tropical rainforest and hot
desert ecosystems. They will be able to discuss the challenges of these ecosystems and be able
to discuss the adaptation of animals to these environments.
Resources used
Cambridge iGCSE Geography Coursebook(Cambridge)
Cambridge IGCSE Geography Revision Guide Student's Book
Collins Student World Atlas 3rd Edition (Collins)
Detailed Powerpoint presentations on each topic prepared by teacher
Level criteria for assignments Assessment
Tests during the term – 30%
Controlled exam questions – 70%
Business Studies
Summary
In Term 1, Business Studies students will get the opportunity to learn about economic activities
of firms. They will learn how businesses add value to raw materials and classify business
activities based in the sectors of the economy. Furthermore, student will be exposed to types of
legal entities businesses can choose from and their benefits and disadvantages. In addition,
growth of businesses and measurements thereof will be discussed before the focus is turned to
stakeholders of business organizations and their interests and objectives. Finally, students get a
preliminary introduction to the world of human resources management, motivation of
employees, organization and communication with members of the labor force.
Assessment
Evaluation of knowledge and skills will take place ongoing through informal assessment. Formal
assessment will be done ten times. There will be an in-class test after each unit has been
discussed and practiced and at the half term and term end, there will be an assessment on the
entire material covered.
ICT
Course Content
Theory-
Distinguish between hardware and software.
Identify the main components of a general purpose computer.
Identify all input, output and storage devices along with its uses, advantages and
disadvantages.
Practical-
Create and edit the contents, appearance and layout of documents.
Candidates should be able to create a database.
Candidates should have a working knowledge of MS Access.
Resources
Complete ICT for Cambridge IGCSE
o Part 1
Unit 1- Types and components of computer systems
Unit 2- Input and output devices
Unit 3- Storage devices and media
o Part 2
Unit 18- Data manipulation
Unit 17- Document Production
Assessment
Topic Tests – 60%
Class Work- 40%
Psychology
Year 10 psychology students learn to think critically, understand key concepts and theories,
provide each key concept and theory with real life examples, recognize, describe and evaluate
research studies, on ethics, generalisability, validity, reliability and application of findings, all at
an introductory level.
Topics students will explore include Developmental Psychology, the functioning of Memory,
Psychological Problems (depression and addiction) and, last but not least, the Brain and
Neuropsychology.
Music:
This class is divided into three separate components, Performing, Composing, and Appraising.
The students will study in depth the first four set works designated for the IGCSE Exam,
Brandenberg Concerto by Bach, Sonata Pathetique by Beethoven, Music For A While by Purcell,
and Killer Queen by Queen. We will continue to study musical notation, and theory within the
confines of the set works, and discovery through their selected performance pieces. They will
compose two piece one of their own choosing and an additional composition based on a set brief
defined by IGCSE. Time will be divided equally in the class between the three components, and
the information for the Appraising section will happen through lecture, listening to the set works,
assignments and chapter study. The students will select their own performance pieces as outline
in the IGCSE guidelines, with emphasis on selecting works from different musical genres, for
their solo and ensemble piece.
Resources;
GCSE Music Study guide – Paul Terry
Edexcell GCSE Music – John Arkell Jonny Martin
Youtube
PE
Theory (40%) Practical (50%)
All theory marks are determined by unit
assessments throughout the course of study.
This equates to 40% of their grade.
Unit 3: Skill acquisition and psychology
Skill and ability
Skilled Performance
Skill classification continua
Simple information processing model
The stages of Learning
Guidance
Goal-setting
Motivation
Anxiety
Arousal
Unit 2: Health, fitness and training
Health and well-being
Diet and energy Sources
Fitness
All practical marks are determined by the
performance of individual skills and their
application in game situations. It is also
determined by the ability to perform attacking
and defending skills in an applied game
situation.
Practical Marks account for 50%.
Basketball
Dribbling
Passing and receiving
Shooting (lay ups)
Shooting (set shots/jump shots)
3-man weave
Setting a screen
Man-to-man defence
Zone defence
Volleyball
Serve
Dig
Volley
Smash/spike
Attacking play:
Three-touch rally
Setting from a variety of positions
Digging in defence
Football
Passing
Receiving
Tackling
Dribbling
Heading
Shooting
Retaining possession,
Creating space to receive a pass or to shoot
Marking and/or delaying an opponent
Timing of a tackle
Enterprise
Year 10 Enterprise students will develop both knowledge about running an enterprise and
practical skills and experience in carrying out enterprising activities:
Students will:
Carry out enterprising activities in small groups. They will select, plan, budget,
organize, prepare, coordinate and carry out activities which have clear goals and
objectives which benefit society or a subsection thereof. Students will reflect, review
and report on each of these activities and produce an individual report which is
assessed on predetermined criteria.
Understand what is meant by enterprise
Know different ways of being enterprising
Able to describe, compare and contrast different types of business organizations
Explain purposes of businesses
Identify and explain personal attributes and entrepreneurial skills
Analyze and evaluate behavior of entrepreneurs
Understand how opportunities for enterprises arise
Explain the reasons and methods of entrepreneurs in taking and managing risk
Understand existence and implications of rights, responsibilities and ethical
considerations in areas of employment, production and marketing & selling
Understand and explain what is meant by negotiation
Analyze and evaluate negotiation processes
Know the difference between investment and saving, including in the local context
Evaluate and choose sources of financing appropriate for different enterprise types
Be aware of sources of credit and evaluate the provision of credit in different
situations
Explain the importance of keeling accurate financial records
Understand reasons for budgeting
Explain and compare concepts of cash flow, profit and loss, and produce cash flow
budget and profit and loss accounts for new enterprises
Understand and explain business objectives
Understand the content and purpose of a business plan and evaluate the need for and
entrepreneur to produce one
Understand the concept of time periods when planning and the need to plan regularly
Understand and explain why laws and regulating enterprise startups are needed
Understand the purpose and evaluate the benefits of marketing
Understand customer wants, needs and explain ways of researching potential
customers
Explain the importance of retaining customers and evaluate ways in which this can be
done
Understand and evaluate the different methods of communicating with a market for
different types of enterprise
References
Cook, T., & King, J. (2015). Complete Enterprise for Cambridge IGCSE. Oxford: Oxford
University Press.
Assessment Breakdown
Project work: 50%
Coursework/Exams: 50%
ART
Course Content
The course begins with establishing coursework and exam criteria and focuses student attention
on the intricacies of the IGCSE syllabus. Students are informed of the need to build a portfolio of
work to be submitted as their course work during term 2 of Year 11. A topic of individual
interest is established early on and work related to the topic is completed during Year 10. At this
point the viewpoint may be broad and may encompass a network of ideas. At all times however
students are encouraged to maintain relevance and direction to their work. It is essential as soon
as possible to identify strengths and weaknesses and for students to establish a topic that will
direct their desires and interests.
Students are encouraged to make use of a broad range of media and to experiment with a variety
of techniques. They are asked to question their ideas and to offer a range of solutions relating to
the use of space. Personal vision and the quality of presentation remain at the for-front
throughout the project.
Project – Cubism and the use of multiple perspective
Sketching and drawing techniques
Research and recording
Tonal technique
Application of acrylic paint
Water colour and use of wash
Linier and geometric shapes
Project – Components and composition
Establishing key elements
Viewpoint
Light and shade
Art movements of the 19th and 20th century and artists of interest
The Art department assesses all work based upon student project work carried out in the
classroom. Assessment occurs throughout and a final A* and E Grade will be provided on
completion of the project.
Assessment
Gathering, Recording, Research and Investigation 20%
Exploring and Development of Ideas 20%
Organisation and Relationships of Visual Elements 20%
Selection and Control of Materials, media and Processes 20%
Personal Vision and Presentation 20%
Travel and Tourism
Course Content
The course begins with exposure to a very broad selection of famous tourism destinations while
introducing students to terminology and general components of the tourism industry. The course
will continue on with the various positives and negatives of tourism in areas of socio-cultural,
environmental and economic learning such key concepts as multiplier effect and leakage. In the
second half of the first term students will examine the role of the government on travel and
tourism including research on how government policies affect economics, politics, environment
and socio-culture.
Resources
Textbook: Cambridge IGCSE Travel and Tourism
Unit 1: The Travel and Tourism Industry
o Introduction
o Impacts of Tourism
o Government Role in Tourism
Past papers
Further resources and links will be posted on Edmodo
Assessment
Classroom work and notebook 40%
Projects and case studies 30%
Midterm & End of Term Exams – 30%