Year 9 Options Information - Adelaide Primary school · 9DF Mr Swift Thur 17th March ... 9SV Mr...
Transcript of Year 9 Options Information - Adelaide Primary school · 9DF Mr Swift Thur 17th March ... 9SV Mr...
9AH Mr Michaelides Mon 14th March (am) & Tues 15th March (am)
9AW Mr Vekaria Thur 17th March
9DA Mr Sudbery Wed 16th March
9DF Mr Swift Thur 17th March
9NE Ms Besse Fri 11th March
9NI Mr Sutherland Wed 16th March
9SG Mrs Clarke Mon 14th March
9SV Mr Taylor Tues 15th March
9SA Mrs Clarke Wed 16th March
SEN students Mrs Wheeler Thurs 10th March
2nd interviews
/ absentees Mrs Clarke Fri 18th March
Yr9 Options Interviews 2016
CORE SUBJECTS
Up to 6 GCSEs without options:
English
English Literature
Maths
Science (2 GCSEs unless Triple Science is opted for)
PE (for most students)
Non examined – PSE (including core IT & Citizenship)
GCSE Grades from 2017
From Summer 2017 the new GCSEs in
English & Maths will use this numerical
system ranging from 9 to 1
Maths Tiers: Foundation 1-5 & Higher 4-9
Comparison to ‘old’ grades
Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade
4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above
Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade
7 and above as currently achieve an A and above
The top 20 per cent of those who get grade 7 or above will
get a grade 9 – the very highest performers
The bottom of grade 1 will be aligned with the bottom of
grade G
Grade 5 will be positioned in the top third of the marks for a
current Grade C and bottom third of the marks for a current
Grade B
GCSE Science
Two pathways:
Combined Science OR
Triple Science - you must be at least level 6A
by end of Y9
Both pathways involve 2 separate Biology,
Chemistry & Physics exams taken at the end of
Y11 – triple papers are ½ hr longer each
GCSE PE
Changes in
specification
OLD
50% practical choosing 4
sports
10% observation and
analysis
40% written examination
(1hr 45 examination
paper)
NEW
30% practical choosing 3 sports
10% observation and analysis
60% written examination papers
1. Anatomy & Physiology (36% of
qualification) (1hr 45Mins)
2. Health and performance (24%
of qualification) (1hr 15mins)
Activities to choose from
(1 team, 2 individual or 2 team, 1
individual)
Team activities - Association Football, Badminton,
Basketball, Hurling and Camogie, Cricket, Dance,
Gaelic Football, Handball, Hockey, Lacrosse,
Netball, Rowing, Rugby League, Rugby Union,
Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Blind
Cricket, Goal ball, Powerchair football, Table
Cricket, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby.
Individual activities - Amateur Boxing, Athletics –
Field events, Athletics – Track events, Canoeing,
Track Cycling, Road Cycling, Diving, Golf,
Gymnastics, Equestrian, Kayaking, Rock climbing,
Sculling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Swimming,
Trampolining, Boccia, Polybat.
WHAT OPTIONS DO I HAVE?
4 GCSE subjects from a choice of 17 OR
3 GCSE subjects + Triple Science
Different pathways in PE: GCSE PE or core
PE (department decides) or GCSE Dance
Some students with Special Educational Needs or on
a vocational college course may do fewer subjects
but only by special arrangement
A BROAD, BALANCED CURRICULUM (recommended)
Modern Foreign Language (French,
German or Spanish)
Humanities (History, Geography, PRE [RS] or
Sociology)
Plus 2 from:
Art, Business Studies, Child Care & Development,
Computer Science, Drama, Food Preparation and
Nutrition, Graphic Products, IT, Music, Resistant
Materials, Textiles, Triple Science
English Baccalaureate (EBacc)
A performance measure for the school, not a
qualification
Not compulsory, but Ofsted take it into
account when inspecting schools
English, Maths, 2 Sciences (inc Computer Science),
History or Geography & a Language
We don’t chase points at Queens’
LANGUAGES
• Many universities like applicants to have an MFL
• Increased job opportunities
• With the growth of the European Union, there is a
much greater need for people who have a foreign
language
• 60% of all UK trade is with non English-speaking
countries
• Learning a language can boost an average worker’s
earnings by up to 20%
• Multi-national companies like employees to have an
MFL
Requirements for MFL
• All dual linguists must do an MFL
• Must achieve at least Level 5 by the end
of Y9 if choosing MFL1
• Must achieve at least Level 6 by the end
of Y9 if choosing MFL2
• Everyday we benefit from something that has been created by an artist or designer. From fashion to architecture, product design to the entertainment and digital media industries.
• The UK’s creative economy employs approximately 2.5 million people and is growing much faster than the UK workforce as a whole.
• The Art Department offers a high level of support throughout the GCSE course to ensure all students succeed.
WHY STUDY ART & DESIGN
Business Studies
An insight into the 'Real World' of Business
Y10 - How do small businesses operate ?
Y11 - Business and Economics in the wider world
25% Controlled Assessment and 75% Exam
Leads to 'A' levels in Business Studies or
Economics
CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT
A written paper (40%)
2 controlled assessments (60%)
27 hours of supervised work
Must study and visit a child under the age
of five at least 6 times over 6 months
EXAMINATION
40% tests the theoretical aspects of the
subject
Helped by a preparation sheet issued in
March
None of the courses are solely
practical and students must be
prepared to do written work
CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT
Extended project under teacher supervision
45 hours
60% is practical
40% is a design folder
Need to shows the development of a product from
brief through to evaluation
Approximately 20 sides of A3 containing
photographic evidence of the finished product as
well as a record of its development during making.
Food Preparation and Nutrition
No longer part of Design and Technology
Practically based course
Focuses on nutrition, food safety and the
science of food
Suitable for anyone wanting any type of
career in the food industry
Assessment
Assessment in 3 parts
1 x 1hour 45 minute exam paper (50% of
GCSE)
1 practical investigation into a given food
commodity written up with photographic
evidence (1500 – 2000 words.
1 x 3 hour practical session which is planned
and prepared in advance with a portfolio of
evidence (20 sides A4 or 10 sides A3)
IMPLICATIONS
Provide fabric/materials/ingredients
Organisation - bringing in design folder
and practical materials when required
Deadlines must be met
Requires commitment from the student
IT or COMPUTER SCIENCE?(Very different subjects)
Technical Types! User Friendly!
Computational Thinking Using Applications
Programming Producing ‘Products’
How the computer works
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Certificate in Digital
Applications
IT
Sociology
The study of culture, identity, inequality and social
change
Two exam papers of 1 ½ hours each
No Controlled Assessments
Sociological Theories:
Marxism
Functionalism
Feminism
Interactionism
Sociology (Unit 1)
What is culture?
How do we learn our culture?
What are social rules?
What is social control?
What is social identity?
How do we learn gender and ethnic
identities?
What is the nature/nurture debate?
Research methods
Sociology (Unit 2)
What is inequality?
What are the causes of inequality?
What is poverty? What is wealth?
How does poverty and wealth affect different groups of people’s
life chances?
Prejudice and discrimination, Ageism, Sexism, and Racism
What are the reasons for prejudice and discrimination?
Who are the underclass?
Inequality and life chances in work, education, families, and
health
Is inequality a good thing?
NOT RECOMMENDED TOGETHER
2 subjects with min 50% Controlled
Assessment (Child Care & Development,
Food Preparation and Nutrition, Graphics,
Resistant Materials, Textiles)
3 Humanities (History, Geography, RS [PRE],
Sociology)
3 Arts (Art, Music, Drama)
Computer Science & IT
THE OPTION COLUMNS(plus Hairdressing option after school)
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Art
Food
French
Geography
German
History
Resistant Materials
Spanish
Textiles
Art
Computer Science
French
Geography
German
History
PRE (Philosophy,
Religion & Ethics)
Spanish
Business Studies
Child Care
Drama
Food
Geography
Graphic Products
Information
Technology
Resistant Materials
Triple Science
Art
Business Studies
(with Economics)
Computer Science
Drama
Geography
History
Music
PRE (Philosophy,
Religion & Ethics)
Sociology
OPTIONS FORM
Booklet 2016-17\Page 30 Option Form
2016.docx
CHOOSE CAREFULLY!
Think about:
Strengths
Enjoyment
Future ambitions
Further advice ….. You are not alone!
TIMESCALE
Mon 7th Mar – Assembly, Parents
Information Eve & distribution of booklets
Mon 14th Mar – Individual interviews begin
Wed 23rd Mar – All option forms handed in
to Form Tutors
April – Checking of choices
June – Confirmation of allocated subjects
WHAT HAPPENS BETWEEN APRIL & JUNE?
Selections are recorded
You will be asked to check they are correct
Group sizes are looked at
Staffing is decided
Choices may need to be changed
Some students will be re-interviewed
Notification of your final subjects in writing
Last minute changes
WHAT IF I CHANGE MY MIND?
Before getting confirmation form – bring a letter from
parent/carer to Mrs Clarke
After confirmation of options but before end of Year
9 - bring the options change form or a letter from
parent/carer to Mrs Clarke
Within the first 2 weeks of Year 10 - bring a letter
from parent/carer and signed by your teacher to Mr
Vekaria
In October or later – TOUGH! You’re too late.