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GCSE Additional Science -‐ Year 11

Key Contact: Mr A Mayhew – [email protected] Specification: AQA Additional Science 4409 All external exams for GCSE Additional Science are at the end of Year 11. Topics

Unit 4: 25 %: Controlled Assessment: Set by the exam board and assessed in class time.

Unit 5: 35 %: Cells and simple cell transport; Tissues, organs and organ systems; Photosynthesis; Organisms and their environment; Proteins; Atomic structure, bonding and properties; Analysis and qualitative Chemistry; Forces and their effects; Kinetic energy changes; Current in electrical circuits. Unit 6: 40 %: Proteins; Aerobic and anaerobic respiration; Cell division and inheritance; Speciation; Rates of reaction; Exothermic and endothermic reactions; Acids, bases and salts; Electrolysis; Using mains electricity; Radioactive decay; Nuclear energy. Internal Assessment Homework – Fortnightly. Assessment – End of Unit tests (termly). Mock Exam – November and January. Exam dates: Unit 5: 10th June 2016. Unit 6: 17th June 2016. Useful Study Support Resources Afterschool Science support – Wednesdays – S16. GCSE Additional Science CGP workbooks – bought through Wisepay. GCSE Additional Science Revision guide (CGP) – bought through Wisepay.

Year 11 expectations:

Application • 1 hour of homework a fortnight. • Homework to be done on time and to a high standard. • Revision for assessments/exams. • Complete Progress Trackers/Test analysis after each assessment and

homework to follow progress.

Organisation • If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with

staff. • If homework is lost or lesson missed when it was set then the class

teacher should be seen on the first day back into school.

Independence • Use the workbook and revision guide after lessons to revise the content

just done in class. • Develop a glossary for each unit. • Refer to specification/checklists to check knowledge.

Subject specific criteria • Develop your long answer writing skills by making lists of 7 key points

for each topic. • Complete all the past papers given to you and mark with the AQA mark

schemes to develop your exam technique. For KS4 to KS5 scheme routeways, please refer to the end of this booklet.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Additional Science?

Demonstrate precise knowledge and detailed understanding of Science. Use scientific and technical knowledge and key terms appropriately and consistently. Show a comprehensive understanding of the relationships between hypotheses, evidence, theories and explanations. Critically evaluate data and information systematically. Make reasoned judgements consistently and draw detailed, evidenced-‐based conclusions.

Art – Year 11 Key Contact: Mr D Pallett – [email protected] Specification: Edexcel GCSE Fine Art 2FA01 Assessment Homework – Weekly Assessment – Project One – Still Life & Project Two -‐ Cultural Mock Exam – Weeks beginning 4th and 11th January Assessment Objectives

All specifications in art and design must require candidates to demonstrate their ability to:

AO1 Develop their ideas through investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical & cultural understanding.

AO2 Refine their ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques & processes.

AO3 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions in visual &/or other forms.

AO4 Present a personal, informed & meaningful response demonstrating analytical & critical understanding, realising intentions and, where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements.

Year 11 expectations: Application

• Students are expected to respond to their portfolio assessment comments to further their grades & confidence.

• Homework to be planned and presented in journal or working into final piece work.

• Homework to be done on time. • Utilise all skills learnt in preparation for the final 10 hour exam.

Organisation

• If a lesson is missed use department ‘open studio’ sessions to work with staff, Tuesdays from 3.00pm to 4.00pm.

Independence

• Use the VLE after lessons for resources and extension work. • Work back into imagery – responding to marking and discussion.

Subject specific criteria

• Develop the use of subject specific language as given in prompt sheets. • Draw, paint or photograph actual objects/subjects related to your

project (primary resources) and collect secondary resources from the research from internet and books.

• It is a very enjoyable course that does require a lot of commitment and time to practice the necessary skills to get the higher grades.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Art?

To support the achievement of top grades, students should:

• Visit Galleries and develop their own Visual Language. • Respond to feedback by trying to hone skills again. • Explore a wide range of materials. • Time to explore. • Continual practice of skills. • Be positive about your skills and take pride in presentation.

GCSE Biology -‐ Year 11

Key Contact: Miss A Tytherleigh – [email protected] Specification: AQA Biology 4401 Specification: AQA Biology 4401 All external exams for GCSE Biology are at the end of Year 11. The grade awarded will be separate from the Physics and Chemistry GCSEs. Topics (Other topics were covered in Year 9/10) Topic 11 Health and Drugs Topic 12 Medicines Topic 13 Humans the Environment Topic 14 Life on Earth Other useful information The remainder of the time is spent on preparing and completing Controlled Assessments and revising for the final exams in the Summer. Assessment Homework – Fortnightly Assessment – End of Unit tests Mock Exam – Weeks beginning 4th and 11th January Controlled Assessments – Two per year Biology 1: 17th May 2016 Biology 2: 10th June 2016 Biology 3: 10th June 2016 Dates are provisional Useful Study Support Resources Afterschool Biology – Wednesdays – S17 Past papers and access to mark schemes will be provided GCSE Biology Revision guide which can be bought from school BBC Bitesize has many useful activities – best used by searching the appropriate topic in the search bar under GCSE Bitesize.


Application

• 1 hour of homework a fortnight • Revision for assessments • Complete Progress Trackers/Test analysis after each assessment and homework to

follow progress • Respond to all feedback given by teacher

Organisation • If a lesson is missed use Biology Help Club sessions to catch up in S17 to work with

staff Independence

• Highlight key scientific terms throughout book/notes/assessments • Refer to specification/checklists to check knowledge

Subject specific criteria • Ensure that practical skills are revised as these can be assessed in tests

For KS4 and KS5 scheme routeways, please refer to the end of this booklet.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Biology?


• Practice long answer questions (5-‐9 marks). Students will be assessed on their ‘Quality of Written Communication’ in both the exams and Controlled Assessments

• Become confident in thinking about ‘why’ things happen and adding ‘because’ into exam answers

• Be able to write and explain how practicals and risk assessments are carried out • Students need to be able to critically evaluate data and provide evidenced based

conclusions • Continue to enjoy Biology – look up recent news articles about advances in the field.

Pages such as uk.news.yahoo.com/science will help you to apply your knowledge to real life examples.

Btec Sport -‐ Year 11

Key Contact: Mr H Haydon – [email protected] Specification: Edexcel Level 2 First Award in Sport – 600/4779/3 Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise (Exam) Know about the components of fitness and the principles of training. Explore different fitness training methods. Investigate fitness testing to determine fitness levels. Unit 2: Practical Sport Performance (Coursework) Understand the rules, regulations and scoring systems for selected sports. Practically demonstrate skills, techniques and tactics in selected sports. Be able to review sports performance. Unit 4: The Sports Performer in Action (Coursework) Know about the short-‐term responses and long-‐term adaptations of the body systems to exercise. Know about the different energy systems used during sports performance. Unit 6: Leading Sports Activities (Coursework) Know the attributes associated with successful sports leadership. Undertake the planning and leading of sports activities. Review the planning and leading of sports activities. Assessment For three of the units, students will complete a portfolio of evidence. This can be in the form of a task sheet, lesson plan, reports and observation statements. One unit will be assessed using a one hour online exam. Useful dates Unit 4 to be completed at the start of Term 3. Unit 6 to be completed by end of Term 5. Useful Study Support Resources BTEC First in Sport Student book/revision guide. www.pearson.com/activelearngo Weekly BTEC catch up in room H1 – Thursday 3-‐4pm


Application • Appropriate levels of effort. • Coursework to be planned and presented properly. • Coursework to be done on time.

Organisation

• Keep folder up to date and tidy. • Catch up if a lesson is missed.

Independence

• Attend study support to catch up, maintain of get ahead. • Aspire to achieve the target grade above your own. • Use the web link/books provided to read further about the topic. • Ask for help outside of lessons.


• Follow the news e.g. Sky Sports News App.

How can students improve their level?

• Provide the appropriate amount of detail for PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION.

• Participate in regular sport to increase knowledge of rules, regulations and techniques.

• Attempt extension tasks in and out of lessons. • Use the feedback from your ‘dry run’ to ensure you complete the task. • Seek advice from PE teachers and coaches. • Attend BTEC catch up in H1.

GCSE Business Studies – Year 11 Key Contact: Mr K Murphy – [email protected]

Specification: OCR J253

Unit A291: Marketing and Enterprise

• Market research and data collection. • The marketing mix. • Marketing in the wider business environment. • Enterprise and entrepreneur. • The business plan.

Unit A293: Production, Finance and the External Business Environment

This unit is externally assessed (exam with pre-‐released case study).

• Types of production methods. • Management and control of production. • Production costs. • Financial information and decision making. • Sources of finance. • Financial forecasting and analysis. • External influences on business activity. • The competitive environment. • Environmental influences and business ethics. • Government and the UK economy. • Globalisation and UK business.

Assessment Homework – Weekly. A291 Controlled Assignment – Three marketing reports in October/November. End of Unit tests throughout the year. Mock Exam – Week beginning 4th and 11th January. Final Exam in May/June 2016 -‐ A292 – 1 hour (25%), A293 – 2 hours (50%)

Useful Study Support Resources CGP GCSE Business Studies OCR – The Revision Guide. OCR www.businessstudiesonline.co.uk is a useful website.


• 2 hours of homework a week. • Homework to be planned and presented properly. • Homework to be done on time.

Organisation

• Files to have all work organised effectively. • If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with

staff. Independence

• Use the VLE after lessons for resources and extension work. • Develop a glossary for each unit. • Use the web links provided to read further about the topics.


• Develop the use of ICT for presentation and enquiry. • Develop and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills to

contemporary issues in a range of local, national and global business contexts.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Business Studies?

To support the achievement of top grades, students should: • Watch and read the business news to develop knowledge of the latest

business related activities. • Make use of the data and case study evidence in written work (even when

you are not asked). • Use theory to assist, but only where it is appropriate and relevant e.g.

Costs, Cash Flow, Recession. • To achieve EVALUATION in your written work you must have Pro’s/Cons

(balanced view). Your business decisions must be justified: “I think… because…”

GCSE Chemistry -‐ Year 11 Key Contact: Dr K King – [email protected] Specification: AQA Chemistry 4402 All external exams for GCSE Chemistry are at the end of Year 11. The grade awarded will be separate from the Physics and Biology GCSEs. Topics

11. Chemical calculations 12. Acids, bases and salts 13. Chemical analysis 14. Organic chemistry

Controlled assessments Revision for Chemistry 1, 2 and 3 exams. Assessment Homework – Fortnightly Assessment – End of Unit tests (termly) Mock Exams Controlled assessment (25% of GCSE grade) – 2 taken, best mark submitted. Exams (3x25% of GCSE grade) Chemistry 1: 19th May 2016 Chemistry 2: 15th June 2016 Chemistry 3: 15th June 2016 Dates are provisional Useful Study Support Resources Afterschool Science support – Wednesdays – S16 GCSE Chemistry CGP workbooks – bought through Wisepay GCSE Chemistry Revision guide (CGP) – bought through Wisepay BBC Bitesize has many useful activities – best use by searching the appropriate topic in the search bar under GCSE Bitesize.


Application • 1 hour of homework a week • Homework to be done on time and to a high standard • Revision for assessments/exams • Complete Progress Trackers/Test analysis after each assessment and

homework to follow progress Organisation

• If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with staff

• If homework is lost or lesson missed when it was set then the class teacher should be seen on the first day back into school.

Independence

• Use the workbook and revision guide after lessons to revise the content just done in class

• Develop a glossary for each unit • Refer to specification/checklists to check knowledge


• Develop your long answer writing skills by making lists of 7 key points for each topic.

• Complete all the past papers given to you and mark with the AQA mark schemes to develop your exam technique.

For KS4 and KS5 scheme routeways, please refer to the end of this booklet. How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Chemistry?

Demonstrate precise knowledge and detailed understanding of Chemistry. Use scientific and technical knowledge and key terms appropriately and consistently. Show a comprehensive understanding of the relationships between hypotheses, evidence, theories and explanations. Critically evaluate data and information systematically. Make reasoned judgements consistently and draw detailed, evidenced-‐based conclusions.

CIDA ICT -‐ Year 11

Key Contact: Mr C Adams – [email protected] Certificate in Digital Applications promotes creativity through authoring software, designing and developing graphical products. (Spec: Edexcel GC2DA) Unit 1: Developing Web Products Acting as a starting point for the rest of the qualification, this unit gives learners the knowledge and skills they need to produce attention grabbing and interactive web products using web authoring software, multimedia assets and navigation features. The assessment, set by Edexcel, is a practical computer-‐based examination to develop a prototype website. Learners will learn to use web authoring software so either Adobe Dreamweaver or Serif WebPlus. Unit 3: Artwork and Imaging Whether advertising a product, illustrating a point or enhancing digital content, images are all around us, often influencing what we do and how we think. This unit gives the learner skills to use the tools and techniques provided by artwork and imaging software to design and create effective graphic products. Learners will demonstrate their ability to create effective images and graphic products through their work on a major project set by Edexcel. Students will exhibit their work in an eportfolio. Learners will learn to use a range of artwork and imaging software (for example, Adobe Illustrator, Fireworks, Photoshop and more). Assessment: Marking and feedback is consistently appl;ied throughout the GCSE using a specifically made handbook and tracking system. Useful Study Support Resources: Kingdown VLE website


• GCSE Booklets -‐ Students work through the booklet signing off completed tasks. Self-‐marking, feedback from teachers and simplified peer-‐to-‐peer checklists help to improve grades.

Organisation • File management – All documents need to be saved to the correct

folders and file names are appropriate. Documents have to adhere to the moderator’s toolkit.

Independence

• Students work from the VLE and the CIDA website. Students have to follow criteria and make sure all documents produced are designed to audience and purpose.

How can students improve their knowledge and skills?

• Remote Desktop Connection – This allows students to access work and programs that would normally only be accessible from the school network. Ask any ICT/Computing teacher about how to connect.

• Kingdown VLE – All of the resources/documentation required for this course is fully available from the Kingdown VLE. All students have usernames and passwords to get onto this website.

• CIDA Website – The Edexcel CIDA website includes all of the

specifications of the course, project scenario, individual criteria, and the steps to complete.

• Learn how to use the software used on the course, become familiar with

the tools, the menus and the applications. For this course the main programs used are Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Illustrator.

GCSE Computing -‐ Year 11 Key Contact: Mr C Adams – [email protected]

Specification: OCR J275 This course gives students the opportunity to discover how computer technology works and to take a look at what goes on “Behind the Scenes”. Unit A451: Computer Systems and Programming This unit covers the body of knowledge about computer systems on which the examination will be based. Topics include fundamentals of computer systems, hardware, software, representation of data, databases, computer communication and networking. Unit A452: Practical Investigation An investigative computing task, which assesses the following: Research, technical understanding, analysis of problem, historical perspective, use of technical writing skills, recommendations/evaluation. Unit A453: Programming Project Students will need to understand standard programming techniques, be able to design a coded solution to a problem, identify test procedures and develop the code. Candidates will need to create suitable algorithms, input and output formats, identify suitable variables and annotate the developed code. Finally students test their solutions in order to show functionality and how it matches the design criteria. Assessment Once each unit has been completed, students take an end of unit test. All results are recorded in Go4Schools. Useful Study Support Resources: Kingdown VLE website. GCSE Computing by Susan Robson. OCR Computing by Sean O’Byrne.


• Assessment Tests -‐ Students need to revise specific topics previously taught in that term. Topics vary from binary addition to specifications of a hard drive. There are six tests in total.

Organisation • Homework – Two hours of homework is set every week. It has to be

handed in by the deadline otherwise students have to attend catch-‐up sessions.

Independence

• Students work from the VLE and GCSE Computing books (Look to Useful Study Support Resources). Students have to revise and learn the topics of that term.

How can students improve their knowledge and skills?

• Remote Desktop Connection – This allows students to access work and programs that would normally only be accessible from the school network. Ask any ICT/Computing teacher about how to connect.

• Kingdown VLE – All of the resources/documentation required for this course is fully available from the Kingdown VLE. All students have usernames and passwords to get onto this website.

• Code Academy Website – This site is an online educational platform that

offers free coding classes.

• Learn how to use Visual Basic, become familiar with the tools, the menus and the applications. Set yourself challenges and programs to solve. Coding is all about practice, practice, practice. Other programming languages to learn for this course are HTML and Python.

Drama GCSE – Year 11 Key Contact: Mr P Partington – [email protected]

Specification: 2DR01 Term 1

• Threads • Rabbit (first coursework) • Live Theatre review

Term 2 & 3 Final performance piece – external examination Assessment There are 3 mock assessments in year 10 and an on-‐going working/collaboration mark that reflects the responding element in the specification. These are practical performances and are assessed under the following areas –

• Voice and movement. • Characterisation. • Communication & Rapport. • Style and content. • Unit 2 is 30% of GCSE (10% written under controlled conditions including a Theatre

review). Support Resources Drama club – Thursdays from Term 2. Involvement in school productions. Lamda qualifications -‐ Offering practical examinations in communication and performance subjects. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/drama/ Anything else relevant / subject specific Drama is often considered as all about acting. However we know that the vast majority of our students will not go onto act. What we teach is much more about life skills. Fundamentally a drama lesson is an exercise in problem solving. Students are required to present drama from a stimulus where their own creativity is the only boundary. They will have to negotiate with others to work towards a joint outcome. Finally they will perform/present in front of their peers, communication being key to forming a successful outcome.


• Complete research task, learn lines where appropriate • Keep logs of lessons where appropriate

Organisation

• Attend regular rehearsals outside of lessons Group work GCSE requires excellent and committed group work. By its nature Drama is a collaborative subject. The best work is achieved by the most diligent teams. Teams that plan rehearsals, stick to a schedule and all attend promptly.

How can students improve their knowledge and skills? Coursework Unit 2 Rabbit. Students must contribute and lead elements of the practical workshops and actively explore the stimulus. They are required to demonstrate an understanding of how drama is made. The written element of this involves an ability to deconstruct how drama is made and to be able to analyse how the elements of drama work together to create meaning. Students can improve by asserting themselves in the practical workshops, focusing on ‘creating’ drama, working co-‐operatively with others, demonstrating the ability to devise for specific effect. Familiarising themselves and using Technical terminology both written and in verbal feedback. Practical Performance Students perform as part of a group. Students who learn to take on character and situation. Students can improve by attending regular rehearsals after school, line learning and frequent performances to others.

GCSE Engineering -‐ Year 11

Key Contact: Mr D Leater – [email protected] Specification: AQA Resistant Materials, Code 45602 All external exams for GCSE Resistant Materials are at the end of Year 11. The final grade awarded will be made up from coursework (60%) and exam(40%). Year 11

Coursework continues. Mock exam – January. Product Manufacture, December – February. Theory recap and Revision -‐ April onwards.

Assessment: Homework – controlled assessment means no coursework can be done at home, but work can be done in after school sessions. (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday) Assessment – Provisional mark awarded for each Criterion, 1 -‐ 5. Mock Exam – January. Making deadline Friday 4th March 2016. Folder deadline Friday 18th March 2016. Summer Theory Exam -‐ June 2016. Useful Study Support Resources: Afterschool Product Design support – specific to group teacher. Jan – March after school product manufacture – specific to group teacher. GCSE Resistant Materials Technology, Nelson Thornes, ISBN 978-‐1-‐4085-‐0273-‐0 GCSE Revision guide (CGP) – Resistant Materials – purchased from teacher. GCSE Exam Practise Workbook (CGP) – Resistant Materials, as above. www.Technology Student – Resistant Materials – good for theory and tests. BBC Bitesize has many useful subject based activities – best used by searching the appropriate topic in the search bar under GCSE Bitesize -‐ Resistant Materials.

Course expectations: Application

• Completion of coursework (including after school sessions). • Homework to be done on time and to a high standard (revision period). • Revision for assessments/exams.

Organisation

• If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with staff.

• Coursework is controlled assessment, students work will be retained by the class teacher when submitted.

Independence

• Use lesson time efficiently and effectively. • Develop a glossary of the technical vocabulary covered in lessons. • Refer to the GCSE folder pro-‐forma to check progress and knowledge. • Use their Personal Learning Check list to evaluate progress and revise.


• Ensure you research and practise your given exam design theme, Q’s 1-‐4.

• Complete all past papers given to you and evaluate your performance and depth of knowledge.

How can students extend their knowledge, skills & performance in Engineering?

Demonstrate precise knowledge and detailed understanding of Resistant Materials theory. Accurately use technical knowledge and vocabulary throughout your coursework folder. Show a comprehensive understanding of the Coursework Folder layout: Problem, Research, Ideas, Development, Final Design, Make, Evaluate, Modify. Plan a detailed and thorough revision guide for mocks and final exams.

GCSE English Language – Year 11

Key Contacts: Mrs S Ashton – [email protected] Miss E Mears – [email protected]

Specification – AQA 4702 Please find below the list of units that Year 11 students will study throughout the year. Each unit is designed to both engage students with a range of exciting material as well as prepare them for their GCSE exam. 40% of the course is made up of Controlled Assessments. The remaining 60% is one exam paper. Term 1: Recreation GCSE English Language Unit 3 part b: Producing creative texts (creative writing). 7.5 % of total mark. Controlled Assessment Task. + Moving Images GCSE English Language Unit 3 part b: Producing creative texts (creative writing). 7.5 % of total mark. Controlled Assessment Task. Term 2: Mock preparation (Unit 1: Non-‐Fiction Texts) Term 3: Spoken Language GCSE English Language Unit 3 part c: Spoken Language. 10 % of total mark. Controlled Assessment Task. Term 4: ‘Of Mice and Men’ GCSE English Language Unit 3 part a: Understanding Written Texts (extended reading). 15% of total mark. Controlled Assessment Task. Term 5: Exam Preparation (Unit 1: Non-‐Fiction Texts)


Application • Up to 2 hours of homework a week • Homework to be planned and presented accurately • Homework to be done on time

Organisation

• Equipment must be brought to every lesson. Students are expected to keep their class folders tidy

Independence

• Students will be expected to complete homework independently, but can request support. Students are expected to read in their own time and will be required to do so each week. English Club is run on Wednesdays by Miss Mears for catch up, revision and extra support.

Aims and learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing necessary to communicate with others confidently, effectively, precisely and appropriately

• Express themselves creatively and imaginatively • Become critical readers of a range of texts, including multi-‐modal texts • Use reading to develop their own skills as writers • Understand the patterns, structures and conventions of written and spoken English • Understand the impact of variations in spoken and written language and how they

relate to identity and cultural diversity • Select and adapt speech and writing to different situations and audiences.

GCSE Food Technology -‐ Year 11

Key Contact: Miss A Gavin – [email protected].

Specification: AQA Food Technology 4545

All external exams for GCSE Food Technology are at the end of Year 11. The final grade awarded will be based on the Controlled Assessment (60%) and the exam (40%).

Topics Controlled Assessments Criterion 1 – Investigating the Design Context Criterion 2 – Development of Design Proposals Criterion 3 – Making Criterion 4 – Testing and Evaluation Criterion 5 – Communication and Presentation Theory Revision of Year 10 topics

1. Health & Safety and Food Hygiene 2. The functions and properties of food 3. The nutritional properties of food 4. Combining ingredients – food science 5. Acids and alkalis 6. Standard components in food processing 7. Additives 8. Food production (CAD/CAM) 9. Labelling and packaging

Assessment Homework – Fortnightly. Mock Exams – January 2016. Controlled assessment (60% of GCSE grade) Due in Thursday 24th March 2016. Exam May 2016. Study Support Resources – Food Technology revision guides and workbooks.

Useful Study Support Resources Afterschool Food Technology support GCSE Chemistry CGP workbooks – bought through Wisepay GCSE Chemistry Revision guide (CGP) – bought through Wisepay BBC Bitesize has many useful activities – best use by searching the appropriate topic in the search bar under GCSE Bitesize.

Course expectations:

Application • 1 hour on Controlled Assessment per week • Homework once per fortnight • Revision for exams

Organisation



Independence

• Use the revision guide to developed knowledge of the function/properties of food

• Develop knowledge of food science and nutrition – when making think about the changes

• Refer to specification/check knowledge requirements Subject specific criteria

• Develop your long answer writing skills • Develop making skills – practice and read recipes ahead on your

practical work • Complete all the past papers given to you and mark with the AQA mark

schemes to develop your exam technique. How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Food Technology?

Demonstrate precise knowledge and detailed understanding of Food Technology

• Use technical knowledge and key terms appropriately and consistently • Show a comprehensive understanding of the multiple functions of

ingredients (nutritional, technical, chemical and sensory) • Critically evaluate products made and developed to demonstrate

detailed understanding of the technical

GCSE French – Year 11

Key Contact: Mrs E Rossetti– [email protected] Specification: AQA French (Reference 4658) GCSE topics: Lifestyle: Health; discussing various lifetsyles and their consequences. Relationships and choices; relationships with family and friends, future plans, social issues and equality. Leisure: Freetime and the media; free time activities, shopping, money, fashion and pros and cons of new technology. Holidays; plans, preferences, transport and travel and new experiences. Home and local environment: Home and local area; special occasions and celebrations, describing your home town and region.

Environment; current problems facing the planet and possible solutions, how to be environmentally friendly within the local area and give advice to others.

Work and Education; school/college and future plans, pressures and problems, current and future jobs and their advantages/disadvantages.

Assessment: Homework – Weekly. Year 10 Assessment – Controlled Assessment 2 x Writing (November and March) and 1 x Speaking (June). Year 11 Assessment – Controlled Assessment 1 x writing (November) and 1 x speaking (March). Mock Exams – Year 10 June / Year 11 December. GCSE exam: Writing 30%, Speaking 30% (throughout the two years). Listening 20%, Reading 20% (at the end of Year 11).

GCSE expectations: Application

• Homework every lesson (practising a variety of language skills). • Homework to be planned and presented properly. • Homework to be done on time.

Organisation

• Files / books to have a contents page and all work organised effectively. • If a lesson is missed, copy up work and use department catch up

sessions. Independence

• Learn vocabulary after lessons for resources and extension work. • Develop a vocabulary list for each topic. • Use the web links provided to practise your French vocabulary and

grammar. Subject specific criteria

• Develop your language by increasing your vocabulary and adding more details to your paragraphs to improve writing skills.

• Use French specific websites and Apps to develop your skills e.g. memrise, duolingo and youtube to improve listening skills.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in French?

To support the achievement of top grades, students should: • Watch French videos and news clips to improve understanding and

listening skills. • Practise speaking out loud with a friend or family member or record

yourself. Learn vocabulary on www.vocabexpress.com. • Use: AQA GCSE French Revision Guide, AQA website – past papers and

mark schemes, and for grammar www.languagesonline.org.uk

Further Maths -‐ Year 11 – ONLY for Sets F1 and G1

Key Contact: Mr D Munro – [email protected] Specification: AQA L2 Further Mathematics (Reference 8360) The AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths places an emphasis on higher order technical proficiency, rigorous argument and problem-‐solving skills. The course builds on the Higher Maths GCSE, further developing skills in the key Mathematical areas. Importantly, it is designed to give high achieving students an introduction to AS level topics that will help them to develop skills in: Areas of study: Algebra, Functions and Graphs Algebraic fractions, quadratic identities, function notation, domain and rang, graphs, simultaneous equations, factor theorem, algebraic proof. Geometry and Trigonometry Co-‐ordinate geometry and straight lines, circle theorems and geometric proof, sine and cosine graphs and rules, trigonometrical identities Calculus Gradient of a curve, differentiation, tangents and normal, stationary points Matrices Mulitplying and transforming matrices, identity matrix, combining transformations Further Maths is taught alongside GCSE Maths, with the majority of the course complete by Easter of Year 11. Assessment Homework – Fortnightly in conjunction with Maths GCSE teaching. Mock -‐ Weeks beginning 4th and 11th January Exams – June 20th and 24th 2016 Useful Study Support Resources www.mymaths.co.uk login: kingdown password: range (will change) This has an excellent section dedicated to GCSE Statistics with lots of questions to practice.


Application • Up to an hour of homework per fortnight. • Homework to be completed fully and presented properly. • Homework to be done on time. • Use afterschool revision sessions if work not understood fully (3-‐4pm on Tuesday or

Wednesday in M4).

Organisation • Ensure books and equipment (particularly pens, calculator, compass and protractor)

are brought to every lesson. • If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with staff.

Independence

• Use the suggested website after lessons for practice and extension work. • Review work to ensure that it is understood. Writing revision notes throughout the

year will help consolidate knowledge. Subject specific criteria

• Students may benefit greatly by upgrading from the standard Casio scientific calculator to the silver model (available from Kingdown at £13). This calculator would also be appropriate for AS and A2 Maths.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Mathematics?


• Practice, practice, practice. Mathematics is a skills based subject and performance can be improved enormously by practicing the work done in class at home.

• Attend the afterschool sessions, particularly if work has been missed or not understood.

Geography – Year 11 Key Contact: Mr D O’ Callaghan – [email protected]

Specification: OCR Geography B (Reference J385)

Unit B562: Geographical Enquiry is an internally assessed Controlled Assessment based on students work completed at Bath in Year 10.

Unit B561: Sustainable Decision Making Exercise (SDME) this exercise will be based on material linked to one of four key themes and will develop real-‐life skills relevant to future decision making.

Unit B563: (Key Geographical Themes) is externally assessed; it covers the units studied in Year 11. Theme 1: Rivers and Coasts -‐ Theme 2: Population and Settlement Theme 3: Natural Hazards – Theme 4: Economic Development.

Assessment

Homework – Weekly. Geographical Enquiry – (25%) 60 marks. Mock Exam. SDME – (25%) 1 hour 30 minutes (40 marks). Key Geographical Themes – (50%) 1 hour 30 minutes written paper (99 marks)

Key Dates Coursework completed in lessons – deadline 23rd October 2015. Mock – in exam weeks 4th to 15th January 2016. Fieldwork – Hengistbury Head in week commencing 14th March 2016. SDME Exam provisionally 24th May 2016. Key Geographical Themes provisionally 8th June 2016.

Useful Text Books CGP GCSE Geography OCR Specification – The revision guide. OCR Website – past papers and mark schemes http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-‐geography-‐b-‐j385-‐from-‐2012/

Year 11 Expectations:

Application

• 2 hours of homework a week. • Homework to be done on time. • Students to catch up on any lessons or work missed.

Organisation

• Files/books to have a contents page and all work organised effectively. • Create a series of revision notes for each unit.

Independence

• Use the VLE after lessons for resources and extension work http://media.kingdown.wilts.sch.uk/.

• Develop a glossary for each unit. • Use the web links provided check understanding. • Learn the specific details of the case studies.


• Students need to practise revision skills and working under timed conditions.

• Develop and extend knowledge of locations, places, environments and processes by reading around.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Geography?


• Watch the news to develop knowledge of places and current affairs. • Learn and understand what the question command words mean.

• Use the ‘Dropbox’ for revision resources and feedback. • Use the mocks to determine the best way for you to revise.

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy – Year 11 Key Contact: Mrs H Gordon – [email protected]

Specification: City and Guilds 30001 -‐ 02

Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

A learner portfolio of assignment work is internally assessed and externally verified. Assessments are both written and practical. There are four units delivered in year 11: Unit 102: Presenting a Professional Image in the Salon:

• Present and maintain a professional image in the salon • Communicate and behave professionally

Unit 004: Hair Plaiting

• Using twists and on/off scalp plaits to achieve a finished look • Explore cultural hair diversity and recognise hair as an expression of

individuality • Use products and tools effectively

Unit 108 Nail Art Application:

• Prepare for and carry out nail art techniques • Work safely and hygienically • Communicate effectively with clients

A local industry specialist will be invited to deliver a learner workshop in the spring term.


• 1-‐2 hours of homework a week. • Homework to be planned, presented properly and on time.

Organisation

• Files/ books to be organised in unit order. • If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with

staff. Independence

• Develop a glossary for each unit. • Use the web links provided in class to read further about the topic. • Read you complementary trade journals.


• Continue to develop practical skills at home or at the planned after school department catch-‐up sessions.

• Build a portfolio of coursework. • Willingness to participate as a model, working as part of a team. •

Assessment • Practical observation and written assignment tasks. • Respond to written and verbal feedback to plan own progress. • Internal mock exam in December and February.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Hair and Beauty?


• Note current trends in the hair, beauty and fashion industry. • Use a wide range of resources including television, radio, magazines,

newspapers and trade journals. • Seek work experience in a salon environment. • Develop written assignment tasks to a high level and in an original way.

Health and Social Care (BTEC) -‐ Year 11

Key Contact: Mrs M Bolwell – [email protected]

Specification: OCR Health and Social Care (Reference J406) For GCSE Health and Social Care candidates must take units A911 and A912. Unit A911 -‐ Health, Social Care and Early Years Provision Unit A912 -‐ Understanding Personal Development and Relationships

Unit A911 -‐ Health, Social Care and Early Years Provision This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated. It is worth 60 marks -‐ 60% of the total GCSE marks for this course. This is a Controlled Assessment Task. Students will have the opportunity to research tasks in class and for homework. This controlled assessment will be based around the recent work placement that students completed in July 2015. Under exam conditions students will have access to their notes and will work independently in silence producing evidence for this assessment.

ü The range of care needs of major client groups ü The ways people can obtain services and the possible barriers that could prevent

people from gaining access to services ü The types of services that exist to meet client group needs and how they are

organised ü The principles of care that underpin all care work ü The main work roles and skills of people who provide health, social care and early

year’s services. Students will be working on this unit to at least February 2016. Unit A912 Understanding Personal Development and Relationships This unit is externally assessed and worth 40% of the total GCSE marks for this course. It consists of a 1 hour written paper and candidates must answer all questions. We have covered all the content of this exam unit and students now have the year to revise and be thoroughly prepared. All students have a revision folder and have already completed past papers. Revision topics:

ü The stages and pattern of human growth and development ü The different factors that can affect human growth and development ü The development of self-‐concept and different types of relationships ü Major life changes and sources of support

Assessment Homework – Weekly Controlled Assessment Classroom tests/mock examinations Mock Exam – Week beginning 4th and 11th January Useful Study Support Resource OCR Health and Social Care website – past papers and mark schemes


• 2 hours of homework a week • Homework to be planned and presented properly • Homework to be done on time

Organisation • Files to be organised effectively • If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with staff

Independence • Actively engage in the processes of health and social care to develop as effective and

independent learners • Use a wide range of sources to obtain up to date information e.g. newspapers,

Internet, text books etc. Subject specific criteria

• Develop the use of ICT for presentation • Develop a critical and analytical approach to problem solving within health, social

care and early years sectors.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Health and Social Care?


• Watch the news to keep up to date with the constant change within this sector.

GCSE History -‐ Year 11 Key Contact: Mr R Clarke -‐ [email protected] Specification: OCR History A J417 Unit A954 Study in development and study in depth. Section B: Medicine through time Medicine in the Middle Ages: What was the impact of the collapse of Rome? How did Islam and Christianity impact upon medical developments? What developments were made in surgery? How did hospitals progress throughout the period? The Medical Renaissance and the growth of modern medicine: What impact did individuals like Vesalius, Pare and Harvey have on developments in medicine? Did the progress in medical knowledge have an impact upon the majority of the population of Europe? How did the medical profession emerge? How did Jenner introduce inoculation and who opposed him? Medicine in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries: The role of Pasteur and germ theory. The development of drugs and vaccines. Who really invented penicillin? The significance of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole. Who were Simpson and Lister? What impact has history had upon modern surgical techniques? How did public health improve in Britain and what impact has the NHS had on people’s lives? Assessment: Homework – Fortnightly. Assessment – End of year public exams 75% (2 exams), Controlled Assessment 25%. Mock Exam – January. Useful Study Support Resources: My Revision Notes GCSE History OCR (SHP) Revision Guide. OCR website – past papers and mark schemes.


• 2 hours of homework a fortnight. • Homework to be planned and presented properly. • Homework to be done on time.

Organisation

• Files / books to have a contents page and all work organised effectively. • If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with

staff. Independence

• Use initiative to work independently throughout. • Start revising and preparing for exams and assessments in your own

time. Subject specific criteria

• Develop source skills. • Develop understanding of change and continuity, cause and

consequence, significance and interpretation. • Work on skills in historical enquiry.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in History?


• Watch the news to develop knowledge of how events/developments are interpreted in the media.

• View revision as an on-‐going process rather than a last minute thing. • Read widely around the issues they being studied-‐ all topics matter today

and are still relevant. • Practice exam skills throughout the year.

GCSE Mathematics -‐ Year 11

Key Contact: Mr D Munro – [email protected] Specification: Edexcel Mathematics A (Reference 1MA0) Areas of study: Number Types of number, fractions, percentage, decimals, indices, order of operations, ratio and proportion, estimation, accuracy, calculator and non-‐calculator methods. Algebra Using letters and symbols, simplifying expressions, solving equations, substitution, inequalities, trial and improvement, sequences, coordinates and plotting graphs. Geometry Properties of shapes and angle facts, transforming shapes, similar and congruent shapes, Pythagoras’ theorem, circle facts and formula, drawing in 3-‐D, construction using a compass, area and volume. Measure Maps and bearings, scales, converting units, measuring lengths and angles. Statistics Types and sources of data, the data handling cycle, using tables and diagrams to process data, averages and spread, interpreting data and diagrams, correlation and drawing conclusions. Probability Calculating theoretical probability and relative frequency, listing outcomes, understanding the language of probability. Assessment Homework – Weekly Assessment – End of Unit tests throughout the year Mock Exams – Weeks beginning 4th and 11th January Exams – May 26th and 9th 2016. Useful Study Support Resources www.mymaths.co.uk login: kingdown password: range (will change) www.mathswatchvle.com centre: kingdown login/password: as school’s The Kingdown Maths website can be found via the School’s website. Students will continue to have access to www.pearsonactivelearn.com


Application • Up to an hour of homework per week. • Homework to be completed fully and presented properly. • Homework to be done on time. • Use afterschool revision sessions if work not understood fully (3-‐4pm on Tuesday or

Wednesday in M4).

Organisation • Ensure books and equipment (particularly pens, calculator, compass and protractor)

are brought to every lesson. • If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with staff.

Independence

• Use the suggested websites after lessons for practice and extension work. • Review work to ensure that it is understood. Future topics regularly build on current

understanding in Mathematics. Subject specific criteria

• Students simply must have the correct equipment, particularly a scientific calculator (available from Kingdown at £7 if needed).

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Mathematics?


• Practice, practice, practice. Mathematics is a skills based subject and performance can be improved enormously by practicing the work done in class at home.

• Attend the afterschool sessions, particularly if work has been missed or not understood.

GCSE Music -‐ Year 11

Key Contact: Miss E North – [email protected]

Specification: AQA GCSE Music 4270 Unit 1: Listening and Appraising Music (20%) -‐ Students will learn about the key features of five areas of study and be able recognise and comment on these elements of music when listening to different genres of music including: The Western Classical Tradition, Popular Music of the 20th & 21st centuries and World Music.

• Rhythm & Metre • Harmony & Tonality • Texture & Melody • Timbre & Dynamics • Structure & Form

Units 2&4: Composing (40%) -‐ Students will learn about different compositional techniques and will be composing two pieces of music as coursework and write a written appraisal on each. Unit 3: Performing Music (40%) -‐ Students will learn about performance conventions in a range of styles and perform as a soloist and in a group. Recordings of a solo and group performance will take place in February and make up the coursework for this unit.

Assessment Homework – Weekly. Coursework Deadline – Friday 18th March 2016.

Other Key Dates Christmas Concert – Thursday 10th December 2015. GCSE Performance Evening – Thursday 11th February 2016. Spring Concert – Thursday 24th March 2016. Summer Concert – Monday 11th July 2016. Useful Study Support Resources CGP GCSE Music – The Revision Guide www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music


Application • 1 hour of homework a week. • At least 1 hour a week of regular practise on their instrument or voice.

Regular short bursts of practise are often better than one long session. • Homework should be presented as per expectations. • Homework should be handed in on time as we will often go through the

answers in lesson time.

Organisation • A ring-‐binder will be provided to organise work effectively or students

can provide their own. • If a lesson is missed students need to use department catch up sessions

to work with staff. Independence

• Organise rehearsal times with other students when performing in a group.

• Learn key vocabulary including Italian terms. • Use the web links provided to read further about the topic.


• Students are expected to take part in all the music department performances during the year. This can be in a solo or group situation. See Key Dates.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Music?


• Listen to a wide variety of music and attend live performances of music where possible.

• Be practising on their instrument/voice regularly. • Get involved with extra-‐curricular activities as much as possible and take up

any performance opportunities inside and outside of school.

GCSE PE -‐ Year 11

Key Contact: Mr H Haydon – [email protected] Specification: AQA Physical Education (Full Course -‐ 4892)

Unit 3: Knowledge and Understanding for the Active Participant. • Written Paper – 1 hour 30 mins. • 80 marks – 40%. • Scenario issued to centres in advance of the examination.

Unit 4: The Active Participant.

• Controlled Assessment – 90 marks – 60%. • Students assessed in 4 sports (20 marks each) as either Performer,

Leader, Official or Organiser. • Coursework (10 marks).

Course Content:

• Individual Differences. • The Demands of Performance. • Health, Fitness and a Healthy active Lifestyle. • Training. • Diet. • School Influences. • Opportunities and pathways available for becoming or remaining

involved in physical activities. • International and other factors.

Assessment: Homework – Weekly. Assessment – End of Unit tests. Mock Exam – Week beginning 4th and 11th January. Other Key Dates: Internal practical moderations 6th Oct/10th Dec/11th Feb/16th March/24th May. External practical moderations throughout the year.


Application • 1-‐2 hours of homework a week. • Homework to be planned and presented properly, response to feedback to

be completed. • Homework to be completed and handed in on time. • Attend 1 club a week. Organisation • Files / books to have a contents pages and all work organised effectively. • If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with staff. • Kit for practical lessons; notes if unable to take part. • Attend internal and external moderations. Independence • Attendance to revision/ catch-‐up sessions. • Practice sports, attend training sessions and play competitively. • Use the web links provided to read further about the topic. Subject specific criteria • Work on selected practical sports to develop Unit 4 scores. How can students extend their knowledge and skills in PE?


• Watch chosen sports to develop knowledge of rules/laws and regulations. • Develop written explanations ensuring that they are supporting answers

with relevant practical examples. • Play and practice their chosen sports as often as possible attending all

practical moderations. Useful Study Support Resources • My Revision Notes: AQA GCSE PE. • AQA website – past papers and mark schemes.

Performing Arts -‐ BTEC -‐ Year 11

Key Contact: Miss S Welch -‐ [email protected]

Specification: Edexcel HXP75

Subject Content: 1. Unit 1 – The Individual Showcase

A unit which teaches students how to prepare for an audition within the entertainment industry. Students are encouraged to take part in workshops in Drama, Music and Dance and put together an audition piece which will showcase their talents effectively. This unit is externally assessed and is worth 25% of the overall BTEC qualification.

2. Unit 2 – Preparation, Performance and Production This unit encourages students to work as a group. They will be expected to devise/perform and produce as a performance company. Students will take part in various workshops where they will learn how to lead, direct and work as part of an effective team. This unit is internally assessed and is worth 25%of the overall BTEC qualification.

3. Unit 3 – Acting Skills This unit focuses on students’ acting skills. They will learn how to use a variety of acting skills such as movement, gesture, posture, pitch, tone, balance and many more. Students will work on two pieces simultaneously. One will be a whole class performance of a song from a musical. The other will be a monologue by Shakespeare. The unit is internally assessed and is worth 50% of the overall BTEC qualification.

Assessment Students are assessed at the end of each unit. The grading is as follows: PASS MERIT DISTINCTION There is also a Level 1 qualification which is also available for students who do not achieve a pass grade. End of year exam – There is no end of year exam but students are expected to perform regularly throughout the year and keep a log book containing written evidence.


• Learning lines where appropriate. • Performing frequently. • Homework should be presented as per expectations. • Students are also expected to take it in turns to prepare a starter activity

linked to the course ready to lead with the rest of the group. • Students are also expected to rehearse/perform outside of school.

Organisation

• Ready to learn, scripts etc. • A folder and log book will be provided to organise work effectively or

students can provide their own. • If a lesson is missed students need to use department catch up sessions

to work with staff. Group Work

• Group work is essential and collaborative and cooperation being key to success in this specification.

• Organise rehearsal times with other students when performing in a group.


• Students are expected to take part in all the Performing Arts department performances during the year. This can be in a solo or group situation.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Performing Arts?


• Make themselves aware of the wide variety of theatrical performances that a currently popular and attend live performances where possible.

• Be practising regularly inside and outside of school. • Get involved with extra-‐curricular activities as much as possible and take up

any performance opportunities inside and outside of school.

GCSE Philosophy -‐ Year 11

Key Contact: Miss V Bunting – [email protected] Specification: WJEC Religious Studies B (4450LA) Unit 4451: Religion and Life Issues Topic 1: Religion and Conflict: What is peace? Why do people suffer? Should we forgive people? Should we ever go to war? Topic 4: Authority: What are human rights? What is duty? How should we punish people? Where do people look for guidance? Unit 4452:Religion and Human Experience Topic 2: Is it Fair?: Why do we treat people differently? Is equality possible? How should we use our wealth? How does the media influence our attitudes? Topic 4: Our World: How was the world created? How should humans use their talents? What rights do animals have?

Assessment: Homework – Fortnightly. Assessment – 2 practice papers per unit – one in exam conditions. Mock Exam – Weeks commencing 4th and 11th January. Exams – Unit 4451: Monday 16th May am (provisional dates) Unit 4452: Tuesday 7th June pm (provisional dates) Useful Study Support Resources: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/rs/ WJEC website – past papers and mark schemes. OCR Philosophy for GCSE. OCR Ethics for GCSE.


• 2 hours of homework a week. • Homework to be planned and presented properly. • Homework to be done on time.

Organisation

• Books to have all work organised effectively. • If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with

staff. Independence

• Develop a glossary for each unit. • Discuss the issues raised with others to gather different opinions.


• Develop the ability to consider different points of view, and assess their merits.

• Learn to support your own views using evidence and logical argument. How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Philosophy?


• Watch the news to develop knowledge of topical moral and ethical issues. • Develop written explanations using the PEE approach. • Use quotes from religious scriptures and leaders to support their answers. • Read novels, watch documentaries and view web discussions related to the

issues covered. • Be aware of bias.

GCSE Physics -‐ Year 11

Key Contact: Mr A Mayhew – [email protected] Specification: AQA Physics 4403 All external exams for GCSE Physics are at the end of Year 11. The grade awarded will be separate from the Chemistry and Biology GCSEs. Topics:

• Using mains electricity • Medical applications of physics • Using physics to make things work • Keeping things moving • 2 x controlled assessments • Revision for physics 1, 2 and 3 exams.

Assessment:

Homework – Fortnightly. Assessment – End of Unit tests (termly). Mock Exams – 2 papers in January. Controlled assessment (25% of GCSE grade) – 2 taken, best mark submitted. Exams (3x25% of GCSE grade). Physics 1: 25th May 2016. Physics 2: 17th June 2016. Physics 3: 17th June 2016. Useful Study Support Resources: Afterschool Science support – Wednesdays or Thursdays – S16. GCSE Physics CGP workbooks – bought through Wisepay. GCSE Physics Revision guide (CGP) – bought through Wisepay. BBC Bitesize has many useful activities – best use by searching the appropriate topic in the search bar under GCSE Bitesize.


Course expectations:

Application • 1 hour of homework a week. • Homework to be done on time and to a high standard. • Revision for assessments/exams. • Complete Progress Trackers/Test analysis after each assessment and

homework to follow progress.

Organisation • If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with

staff. • If homework is lost or lesson missed when it was set then the class

teacher should be seen on the first day back into school.

Independence • Use the workbook and revision guide after lessons to revise the content

just done in class. • Develop a glossary for each unit. • Refer to specification/checklists to check knowledge.

Subject specific criteria • Develop your long answer writing skills by making lists of 7 key points

for each topic. • Complete all the past papers given to you and mark with the AQA mark

schemes to develop your exam technique. For KS4 and KS5 scheme routeways, please refer to the end of this booklet. How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Physics?

Demonstrate precise knowledge and detailed understanding of Physics. Use scientific and technical knowledge and key terms appropriately and consistently. Show a comprehensive understanding of the relationships between hypotheses, evidence, theories and explanations. Critically evaluate data and information systematically. Make reasoned judgements consistently and draw detailed, evidenced-‐based conclusions.

GCSE Product Design -‐ Year 11 Key Contact: Mr D Leater – [email protected] Specification: AQA Resistant Materials, Code 45602 All external exams for GCSE Resistant Materials are at the end of Year 11. The final grade awarded will be made up from coursework (60%) and exam(40%).

Coursework continues Mock exam – January Product Manufacture, middle January – early March Theory recap and Revision -‐ April onwards.

Assessment Homework – continuous coursework progression. Assessment – Provisional mark awarded for each Criterion, 1 -‐ 5. Mock Exam – First two weeks after Christmas. Making deadline Friday 4th March 2016. Folder deadline Friday 18th March 2016. Summer Theory Exam -‐ June 2016. Useful Study Support Resources Afterschool Product Design support – specific to group teacher. Jan – March after school product manufacture – specific to group teacher. GCSE Resistant Materials Technology, Nelson Thornes, ISBN 978-‐1-‐4085-‐0273-‐0 GCSE Revision guide (CGP) – Resistant Materials – purchased from teacher. GCSE Exam Practise Workbook (CGP) – Resistant Materials, as above. www.Technology Student – Resistant Materials – good for theory and tests. BBC Bitesize has many useful subject based activities – best used by searching the appropriate topic in the search bar under GCSE Bitesize -‐ Resistant Materials.


Course expectations: Application

• 1 hour of homework a week. • Homework to be done on time and to a high standard. • Revision for assessments/exams.

Organisation

• If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with staff. If coursework is lost, it will need to be replaced. The class teacher should be kept informed.

Independence

• Use lesson time efficiently and effectively. • Develop a glossary of the technical vocabulary covered in lessons. • Refer to the GCSE folder pro-‐forma to check progress and knowledge. • Use their Personal Learning Check list to evaluate progress and revise.


• Ensure you research and practise your given exam design theme, Q’s 1-‐4.

• Complete all past papers given to you and evaluate your performance and depth of knowledge.

How can students extend their knowledge, skills & performance in Product Design?

Demonstrate precise knowledge and detailed understanding of Resistant Materials theory. Accurately use technical knowledge and vocabulary throughout your coursework folder. Show a comprehensive understanding of the Coursework Folder layout:-‐ Problem, Research, Ideas, Development, Final Design, Make, Evaluate, Modify. Plan a detailed and thorough revision guide for mocks and final exams.

Science KS4 Routeways Year 11

Year 10: Science in Context

Students will have two Science teachers who teach the whole course.

Year 11: Additional Applied

Science

Equivalent to ‘A Level: Applied Science’

Waiting for course details to be released

Year 11: Additional Traditional

Science

Separate Sciences 3 Separate GCSE’s that span 2 years.

Biology, Chemistry Physics.

A Level: Biology

A Level: Chemistry

A Level: Physics

Year 10: BTEC Science

Year 11: Science A

Textiles -‐ Year 11

Key Contact: Mrs J Dyson – [email protected] Specification: AQA Textiles Technology. All external exams for GCSE Textiles are at the end of Year 11. The overall grade awarded is made up of two parts. 40% = Exam. 60%= Coursework. Topics

• Completion of the coursework folder. • Criterion 2 -‐The design process and design development stage. • Criterion 3 -‐ The made outcome. • Criterion 4 -‐ The evaluation process.

Assessment Homework –As is appropriate to the work going on. Assessment – on-‐going assessment of each criterion completed. Mock Exams Controlled assessment (60% of GCSE grade) Exams (40% of GCSE grade) Useful Study Support Resources Afterschool catch up sessions – Tuesdays – D9 GCSE Textiles CGP workbooks – bought through the department. GCSE Textiles Revision guide (CGP) – bought through the department. BBC Bitesize has many useful activities – best use by searching the appropriate topic in the search bar under GCSE Bitesize.


• Homework set when appropriate to the task. • Homework to be done on time and to a high standard • Revision for assessments • Extra time put in to completing practical work and where appropriate

coursework at after school catch up sessions. Organisation



• Time management is essential. Independence

• Use the workbook and revision guide after lessons to revise the content just done in class.

• Develop a glossary for each unit. • Refer to specification/checklists to check knowledge

Subject specific criteria.

• Develop your design skills and watch your ideas evolve into realisation. • Complete all the past papers given to you and mark with the AQA mark

schemes to develop your exam technique.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Textiles? • Demonstrate precise knowledge and detailed understanding of textiles

technology. • Use technical knowledge and key terms appropriately and consistently. • Show an understanding of technical making skills. • Critically evaluate designs and made outcomes with a view to

modifying them.

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