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Contents:
Page Contents
3 Important Dates
4 English
5 Mathematics
6 Combined Science
7 Triple Science
8 MFL
9 Geography
10 History
11 RE
12 ICT
13 Art
14 Business Studies
15 Child Development
116 Computer Science
17 Construction
18 Engineering
19 Music
20 Performing Arts
21 Photography
22 PE
23-24 CAREERS
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Important dates: Date Event / Information:
22/11/2017 Year 11 Photos
04/12/2017 Reports Distributed
19/12/2017 School closes at 12.30 for Christmas
03/01/2018 Staff INSET day – students NOT in school
31/01/2018 Year 11 Parents Info Evening – subject
carousel
05/02/2018 Reports Distributed
12/02/2018 Year 11 PPE Examinations begin
26/02/2018 Year 11 PPEs Continued
13/03/2018 Year 11 Parents Evening 16.30-19.00
21/03/2018 - 22/03/2018 Year 11 Performing Arts Exam
30/03/2018 Easter Holidays begin
12/04/2018 – 13/04/2018 Staff INSET (13/04 in school) – students
NOT in school both days
07/05/2018 Bank Holiday Monday –
school closed
14/05/2018 GCSEs begin
23/08/2018 GCSE Results Day
THE END
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ENGLISH Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics An Inspector Calls
GCSE Language - papers 1 and 2 - Fiction and non-fiction texts
GCSE Language - papers 1 and 2 - Fiction and non-fiction texts and 'Spoken Language'
Macbeth and A Christmas Carol : Fiction reading and writing
An Inspector Calls, Conflict Poetry and unseen poetry; non-fiction reading and writing
GCSE EXAMS
Skills Literary analysis
Fiction and non-fiction reading analysis and writing
Fiction and non-fiction reading analysis and writing
Literary analysis; Fiction analysis and writing
Literary analysis; Non -Fiction analysis and writing
Assessment / weighting in GCSE Literature GCSE 20%
Paper 1 Language GCSE 50%; Paper 2 Language GCSE 50%
Paper 1 Language GCSE 50%; Paper 2 Language GCSE 50%. ''Spoken Language' (non-examination assessment)
Literature Paper 1 50%; Paper 1 Language GCSE 50%
Literature Paper 2 50%; Paper 2 Language GCSE 50%
YEAR 11: Exam board: AQA Link to specification: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700 http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-literature-8702 Text book used: Get the grade! AQA GCSE English Language (Grades 5-9 and Grades 1-5) ISBN 978-147-1-83285-7 Literature texts = Macbeth; An Inspector Calls; A Christmas Carol; AQA Conflict Poetry Anthology Revision guides recommended: CGP text guides for all literature texts. CGP or other workbooks for AQA English Language GCSE Tiers of entry: NONE When tiers will be decided: Controlled assessment Y/N: N. However all students are expected to complete a presentation, which will be assessed separately for Spoken Language as part of the course requirement. This will be graded Pass, Merit, Distinction and will not count towards final GCSE grades. When will controlled assessment be completed? 'Spoken Language' - Spring 1 Number of exams including titles: Language: Paper 1 - 'Explorations in creative reading and writing'; Paper 2 - 'Writers Viewpoints and Perspectives.' Literature: Paper 1 - 'Shakespeare and the 19th Century novel'; Paper 2 - 'Modern Texts and Poetry'. (Non-examination Assessment Spoken Language: does not contribute to GCSE grades)
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MATHEMATICS Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Foundation - content / topics
Fractions, indices, standard form, congruence, similarity and vectors
Algebra Exam technique and exam question practise
Exam technique and exam question practise
Exam technique and exam question practise
Higher - content / topics
Vectors, geometric proof, proportion and graphs
Exam technique and exam question practise
Exam technique and exam question practise
Exam technique and exam question practise
Exam technique and exam question practise
Skills Rules of maths and mathematical notation
Key vocabulary and exam technique
Exam technique
Exam technique
Exam technique
Assessment: Test after completion of each unit
PPE1 PPE2
YEAR 11:
Exam board: Edexcel Link to specification: Text book used: Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths Revision guides recommended: Collins Revision Maths All-in-One Revision and Practice Tiers of entry: Higher and Foundation When tiers will be decided: Year 11 January but lower set will follow Foundation from year 11 Controlled assessment Y/N: No When will controlled assessment be completed? Number of exams including titles: 3 exams - one non-calculator and 2 calculator (1MA1)
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COMBINED SCIENCE Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics
Biology : Topic 5- Health and disease. Topic 6-Plant Structures. Chemistry: Topic 6&7- Groups and rates of reaction. Physics: Topic 6- Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum. Topic 8&9- Energy and forces.
Biology : Topic 5- Health and disease. Topic 6-Plant Structures. Chemistry: Topic 6&7- Groups and rates of reaction. Physics: Topic 6- Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum. Topic 8&9- Energy and forces.
Biology: Topic 7- Animal coordination. Topic 8- Exchange and transport in animals. Chemistry: Topic 8- Fuels, Earth and atmosphere. Physics: Topic 10/11-Electricity. Topic 12/13- Magnetism
Biology: Topic 7- Animal coordination. Chemistry: Topic 8- Fuels, Earth and atmosphere. Physics: Topic 10/11-Electricity.
Biology: Topic 8- Exchange and transport in animals. Chemistry: Topic 8- Fuels, Earth and atmosphere. Physics: Topic 12/13- Magnetism
Biology- Revision Chemistry-Revision Physics- Revision Redo Core Practicals
Skills Research, keywords, practical work.
Research and exam technique
Research and exam technique
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
100% Exam
YEAR 11: Exam board: Edexcel Link to specification: Text book used: Edexcel revision guides Revision guides recommended: Edexcel Revision guide Tiers of entry: Core, Additional and Triple When tiers will be decided: Controlled assessment Y/N: Yes When will controlled assessment be completed? Number of exams including titles: B1 B2, C1 C2, P1 P2.
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TRIPLE SCIENCE Biology Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics Biology : Topic 6- Plant Structures
Biology : Topic 6- Plant Structures
Biology: Topic 7- Animal coordination.
Biology: Topic 8 -Exchange and transport in animals.
Biology: Topic 9 -Ecosystems.
Revision
Skills Research, keywords, practical work.
Research and exam technique
Research and exam technique
Exam technique
Exam technique
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
100& Exam
Chemistry Year 11
Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics Chemistry: Topic 4b Electrolysis.
Chemistry: Topic 5- Quantitative Analysis.
Chemistry: Topic 6/7- Groups and Rates of Reaction.
Chemistry: Topic 8a- Fuels, Earth and the atmosphere. Topic 8b- Hydrocarbons
Chemistry: Topic 9- Qualitative Tests
Revision
Skills Research, keywords, practical work.
Research and exam technique
Research and exam technique
Research and exam technique
Research and exam technique
Research and exam technique
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
100% Exam
Physics Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics Physics: Topic 6: Radioactivity
Physics: Topic 7- Astronomy
Physics: Topic 8/9- Energy and forces.
Physics: Topic 10/11: Electricity. Topic 12/13: Magnetism.
Physics: Topic 14/15: Particle Model.
Revision
Skills Research, keywords, practical work.
Research and exam technique
Research and exam technique
Research and exam technique
Research and exam technique
Research and exam technique
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
100% Exam
YEAR 11: See Combined Science.
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MFL Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring
2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics Applying for jobs and talking about future plans
The environment and protecting the environment
Volunteering ethical shopping
Revision n/a n/a
Skills Use of future tense. Conditional tense of modal verbs. Making connections between words.
Giving arguments for and against
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
A written assessment and speaking assessments
Listening and reading assessments
Speaking assessments
Practice Papers
YEAR 11: Exam board: AQA Link to specification: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/french-8658 (FRENCH) http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/german-8668(GERMAN) Text book used: Studio for AQA (FRENCH) Stimmt for AQA (GERMAN) Viva for AQA (SPANISH) Revision guides recommended: Pearson GCSE French, German, Spanish Revision Guide CGP revision guides for French, German, Spanish Tiers of entry: Foundation or Higher When tiers will be decided: January of Year 11 Controlled assessment Y/N: NO When will controlled assessment be completed? There is no controlled assessment Number of exams including titles: 4 examinations at the end of Year 11. Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
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GEOGRAPHY Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 Content / topics Controlled
Assessment Controlled assessment/ Mocks/ Development
Weather and Climate/ Climate Change/ Desertification
Ecosystems/ Globalisation
Revision
Skills data collection and representation
decision making, data analysis, conclusion and evaluations
data analysis data analysis
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
25% Unit 2 mock exam
Unit 2 Desertification DME
Unit 1 exam questions
YEAR 11: Exam board: WJEC Eduqas GCSE (9-1) Geography B Link to specification: http://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/geography/gcse-b/ Text book used: WJEC Eduqas GCSE (9-1) Geography B (Hodder) Revision guides recommended: non published yet Tiers of entry: One when tiers will be decided: N/A Controlled assessment Y/N: When will controlled assessment be completed? N/A Number of exams including titles: 3 Components: Component 1: Investigating Geographical Issues, Written Examination: 1 hour 45 minutes, 40% of qualification; Component 2: Problem Solving Geography, Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes, 30% of qualification; Component 3: Applied Fieldwork Enquiry, Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes, 30% of qualification
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HISTORY Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer
2 Content / topics Superpower
relations and the Cold War
Elizabeth I Elizabeth I USA – Civil Rights and the war in Vietnam
USA – Civil Rights and the war in Vietnam
Skills Causation, Consequences, Chronology, Significance
Chronology, Historical Enquiry
Chronology, Historical Enquiry
Causation, Chronology, Historical Enquiry
Causation, Chronology, Historical Enquiry
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
PPEs – Crime and Punishment with Whitechapel and Cold War
Exam Practise Question- Paper 2: This unit is worth 40%
Exam Practise Question- Paper 2: This unit is worth 40%
Exam Practise Question- Paper 3: This unit is worth 30%
Exam Practise Question- Paper 3: This unit is worth 30%
Year 11: Exam board: Edexcel Link to specification: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/history-2016.html Text book used: Text book used: Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Crime and punishment through time, c1000-present Student Book, Edexcel GCSE (9-1), History The USA, 1954-1975: conflict at home and abroad Student Book (EDEXCEL GCSE HISTORY (9-1)), Hodder GCSE History for Edexcel: Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941-91 Revision guides recommended: As above Tiers of entry: No when tiers will be decided: n/a Controlled assessment Y/N: NO When will controlled assessment be completed? N/A Number of exams including titles: Paper One - Thematic study and historic environment -1 hour 15 minutes (Crime and Punishment in Britain and Depth Study Whitechapel), Paper Two Period Study and British Depth Study - 1 hour 45 minutes (Early Elizabethan England and Superpower relations and the Cold War) Paper Three Modern Depth Study I hour 20 minutes (The USA Conflict at Home and Abroad 1954 - 75)
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RE Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics
AQA GCSE A Buddhism Beliefs and teachings/ Practices
AQA GCSE A Religious, philosophical and ethical studies Religion and Life
AQA GCSE A Religious, philosophical and ethical studies Religion, peace and conflict
AQA GCSE A Religious, philosophical and ethical studies Religion, crime and punishment
AQA GCSE A Religious, philosophical and ethical studies Religion, human rights and social justice
AQA GCSE A Buddhism Beliefs and teachings/ Practices
Skills An in-depth study of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, communities and societies. Students will show religious understanding through the application of religious beliefs and teachings.
Develop an awareness of Christian and Buddhist perspective on the issues studied. Religious, philosophical and ethical issues are raised. Judgements are made on impact and influence in the modern world. Students will show religious understanding through the application of religious beliefs and teachings.
Develop an awareness of Christian and Buddhist perspective on the issues studied. Religious, philosophical and ethical issues are raised. Judgements are made on impact and influence in the modern world. Students will show religious understanding through the application of religious beliefs and teachings.
Develop an awareness of Christian and Buddhist perspective on the issues studied. Religious, philosophical and ethical issues are raised. Judgements are made on impact and influence in the modern world. Students will show religious understanding through the application of religious beliefs and teachings.
Develop an awareness of Christian and Buddhist perspective on the issues studied. Religious, philosophical and ethical issues are raised. Judgements are made on impact and influence in the modern world. Students will show religious understanding through the application of religious beliefs and teachings.
An in-depth study of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, communities and societies. Students will show religious understanding through the application of religious beliefs and teachings.
Assessment / weighting in GCSE Each paper in the GCSE is worth 50% of the total qualification
YEAR 11: Exam board: AQA Religious Studies B Link to specification: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4055-W-SP-14.PDF Text book used: Oxford University Press AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Religion and Life Issues and Religion and Morality Revision guides recommended: AQA GCSE Religious Studies A: Christianity and Buddhism Revision Guide Paperback by Marianne Fleming; Due for release on 07 January 2018 Tiers of entry: 1 Controlled assessment: N When will controlled assessment be completed? NA Number of exams including titles: 2x 1hr 45mins Component 1 Study of Religions Component 2 Thematic Studies
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ICT Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics
Unit 1 theory; Unit 2 CA
Unit 3 Revision Unit 3 Revision
Skills Spreadsheets/ Databases/ Registration Systems/ Communication/ VLE's/ E-Commerce/GIS
Control Systems/Data Logging/ Animation/ Sound/ Networks/ HCI's/ Legal and Ethical Issues/ Expert Systems/AI
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
CA 30% Exam 20%
Unit 1 PPE Unit 3 PPE
YEAR 11:
Exam board: WJEC Link to specification: http://www.wjec.co.uk/uploads/publications/17566.pdf?language_id=1 Text book used: Controlled Assessment Student Guide Unit 2 Controlled Assessment Student Guide Unit 4 (ZigZag Education) Revision guides recommended: Revision Guide Unit 1; Revision Guide Unit 3 (ZigZag Education) Tiers of entry: NA When tiers will be decided: NA Controlled assessment Y: 1 x 30% Unit 2 / Unit 4 When will controlled assessment be completed? February Year 11 Number of exams including titles: PPE Unit 1; PPE Unit 3: Final Unit 1 Understanding ICT; Final Unit 3 ICT in Organisation
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ART Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics Exam 1 Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam 2 Exam 2 Moderation
Skills Independent project Artists research and drawing
Experiment and present using artists research create final outcome
Independent project Artists research and drawing
Experiment and present using artists research create final outcome
DIRT time for both projects and teacher final assessment
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
60% 40%
YEAR 11: Exam board: OCR Link to specification: 2 required units are taught Exam 1 and exam 2 Text book used: N/A Revision guides recommended: N/A Tiers of entry: LEVEL 2 When tiers will be decided: N/A Controlled assessment Y/N: When will controlled assessment be completed? SEPT - DEC EXAM 1 JAN TO APRIL EXAM 2 ALL MARKS TO MODERATOR BY 15.5.16 MODERATION IS ARRANGED AFTER THIS DATE. Number of exams including titles: ART AND DESIGN 1 POTFOLIO 2 SET TASK.
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BUSINESS STUDIES Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics
Wider world affecting business
Finance Finance and Revision
Revision/ Exam Technique
Revision/ Exam Technique
Skills Comprehension/Numeracy/ application
Knowledge/ application/ evaluation
Knowledge/ application/ analysis/ evaluation
Revision/ Exam Technique
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
Unit 1 Exam - 25% Unit 2: Exam = 50%
YEAR 11: Exam board: Edexcel Link to specification: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/business-2009.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FSpecification-and-sample-assessments Text book used: Edexcel GCSE Business: Starting a Small Business (Pearson Publishing) and Edexcel GCSE Business: Building a Business (Pearson publishing) Revision guides recommended: CGP GCSE Business Studies Revision Guide Tiers of entry: NA When tiers will be decided: NA Controlled assessment Y/N: Yes When will controlled assessment be completed? December 2017 Number of exams including titles: Unit 3 PPE November, Unit 1 PPE January. Unit 1 and Unit 3 external GCSE exams - summer 2017
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics
Skills
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
YEAR 11:
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COMPUTER SCIENCE Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics
NEA Skill Builder
NEA NEA Exam Prep and consolidation of content
Exam Prep and consolidation of content
Exam Prep and consolidation of content
Skills Skills building to revolve around and recap on programming fundamentals and techniques that will be necessary for the NEA
NEA task to last 20 hours based on scenario provided by exam board
NEA task to last 20 hours based on scenario provided by exam board
Recap on year 10 Exam content content - personalised intervention
Recap on year 10 Exam content content - personalised intervention
Recap on year 10 Exam content content - personalised intervention
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
CA Prep CA CA Exam Theory Preparation
Exam Theory Preparation
Exam Theory Preparation
YEAR 11: Exam board: Link to specification: Text book used: Revision guides recommended: Tiers of entry: when tiers will be decided: Controlled assessment Y/N: When will controlled assessment be completed? Number of exams including titles:
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CONSTRUCTION Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics
Skills
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
YEAR 11:
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ENGINEERING Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics
unit 7 machining techniques
unit 7 machining techniques
exam revision if not passed at LV2
ensuring all other CA work is the best possible standard
course complete
Skills manufacturing a part to British standards and recording all the progress it entails
recording evidence that the item is their own and have self-reviewed their practice
showing competency on unit 1's the engineering world
using feedback from a range of sources to improve and action CA
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
double weigh unit however will only be worth 25% but a Pass can still give a D if all other CA is a D
25% but must be passed to allow chance of any M or D grade
Combination of all CA will dictate final grade.
YEAR 11: Exam board: Edexcel Link to specification: Text book used: Pearson First level2 in Engineering Revision guides recommended: past papers from Edexcel website. Teachers questions and material Tiers of entry: When tiers will be decided: Controlled assessment Y/N: Y When will controlled assessment be completed? April of 2017. Unit 7 will be the last unit Number of exams including titles: 1-2 depending on the success rate
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MUSIC Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics
Composition Unit 4 and Listening Paper 1
Composition Unit 4 and Ensemble performance and Listening paper 1
Composition Unit 2 Ensemble Performance and Listening Paper 1
Composition Unit 2 Listening Paper 1
Listening Exam
N/A
Skills Composing Skills Listening skills
Composing Skills and Ensemble and Listening Skills
Composing skills and Ensemble and Listening Skills
Composing Skills and Listening Skills
Listening Skills N/A
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
Composition Unit 4 Complete Listening papers
Composition Unit 4 Complete Ensemble Performance Unit 3 complete Listening papers
Composition Unit 4 Complete Ensemble Performance Unit 3 complete Listening papers
Composition Unit 2 Complete Listening paper 1
Listening Exam
N/A
YEAR 11: Exam board: Eduqas Link to specification: Component 1,2,3 Text book used: Rhinegold GCSE Eduqas GCSE Music Revision guides recommended: Rhinegold GCSE Music revision Guide Tiers of entry: 1 When tiers will be decided: N/A Controlled assessment Y/N: Yes When will controlled assessment be completed? Component 1 solo and ensemble half term February. Composition 1 free December composition 2 exam board April. Number of exams including titles: Component 3 exam board listening May-June
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PA Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics External Paper preparation (Unit 1)
Unit 2: Putting on a Show
Final Major Production Project (Unit 2)
Skills
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
Summative Assessment via 2hr controlled written exam (letter of application) and recordings of 2 monologue performances
Formative assessment of rehearsal, developmental skills
Summative assessment via recorded / live performance to a target audience and written portfolio work.
YEAR 11: Exam board: Edexcel Link to specification: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/performing-arts-2012-nqf.ht Text book used: N/A Revision guides recommended: N/A Tiers of entry: Level 2 (and Level 1) When tiers will be decided: Decided by outcome of results Controlled assessment Y/N: Yes; End of January/ start of February (Unit 1 monologue recordings and 2hr letter of application examination); Very start of Summer 1 with their Final Major Production Project (Unit 2) which also terminates their course. When will controlled assessment be completed? See details above Number of exams including titles: x2: Unit 1 and Unit 2
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PHOTOGRAPHY Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics Exam 1 Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam 2 Exam 2 Moderation
Skills Independent project Artists research and drawing
Experiment and present using artists research create final outcome
Independent project Artists research and drawing
Experiment and present using artists research create final outcome
DIRT time for both projects and teacher final assessment
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
60% 40%
YEAR 11: Exam board: AQA Link to specification: 2 required units are taught Exam 1 and exam 2 Text book used: N/A Revision guides recommended: N/A Tiers of entry: LEVEL 2 When tiers will be decided: N/A Controlled assessment Y/N: When will controlled assessment be completed? SEPT - DEC EXAM 1 JAN TO APRIL EXAM 2 ALL MARKS TO MODERATOR BY 15.5.16 MODERATION IS ARRANGED AFTER THIS DATE. Number of exams including titles: PHOTOGRAPHTY 1 POTFOLIO 2 SET TASK.
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Physical Education Year 11 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Content / topics re-cap Y1 and 2
Aerobic +anaerobic
Socio-cultural
revision revision
Skills application + evaluation
Knowledge + application
application and Evaluation
application and evaluation
Assessment / weighting in GCSE
End of Year upgrade + Topic test
PPE 1 Topic + PPE 2 Past papers Terminal exams
YEAR 11:
Exam board: Edexcel Link to specification: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-2016.html#tab-0 Text book used: Edexcel GCSE Physical Education (Oxford) Edy and Hunter Revision guides recommended: Tiers of entry: No When tiers will be decided: Controlled assessment Y/N: Yes When will controlled assessment be completed? Spring 2 Number of exams including titles: Paper 1PE0/01 Fitness and Body Systems 1hr 45mins Paper 2PE0/02 Health and Performance
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CAREERS INFO
Useful websites
General websites:
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/default.aspx
www.youthbox.info Staffordshire Services for Young People
www.apprenticeships.gov.uk Apprenticeship vacancies
https://www.ucasprogress.com Online prospectus
www.do-it.org Voluntary opportunities
www.careersa-z.co.uk Career Profiles
www.icould.com Career videos and articles
www.careersbox.co.uk Career videos
www.futuremorph.org Information on STEM careers
www.nya.org.uk National Youth Agency website
Student websites:
www.ucas.com Guide to university courses
www.thestudentroom.co.uk Useful for Adviser and Young People
www.careers-gateway.co.uk A-Z of Careers. Also CV, Interview, Self-assessment
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk Explore alternatives to university
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education Useful tips to improve revision skills
www.prospects.ac.uk Graduate information
https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/overview University student finance
www.whatuni.com Choosing the right university
http://unistats.direct.gov.uk Statistical information on universities
www.hotcourses.com Useful information on college/university courses
www.universityoptions.co.uk University information
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www.push.co.uk University information
www.ukcoursefinder.com Matches you to suitable degree courses
Employment websites:
www.jobsite.co.uk Includes Sentinel vacancies
https://www.gov.uk/jobsearch Includes Job Centre vacancies
http://www.indeed.co.uk General job vacancy website
Key College / Training Provider websites:
www.nulc.ac.uk Newcastle College
www.stokesfc.ac.uk City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College
http://www.stokecoll.ac.uk Stoke-on-Trent College
www.scc.ac.uk South Cheshire College
http://www.moorlandscollege.co.uk Moorland 6th Form Centre
www.reaseheath.ac.uk Reaseheath College
www.southstaffs.ac.uk South Staffordshire College
www.stjosephstrentvale.com St Joseph’s College
www.sjfcc.net St John Fisher Catholic College and link to Trinity Sixth Form
www.pmtraining.org.uk PM Training
www.martectraining.co.uk Martec Training
www.princes-trust.org.uk The Princes Trust
www.jcbacademy.com The JCB Academy