Key Stage 4 GALILEO PATHWAY - minsthorpe.ccminsthorpe.cc/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Galileo_Booklet_2014.pdf · P&A Time - 8.30-8.35 Snack Break 1 - 10.15-10.30 Snack Break 2 - 12.10-12.40

2www.minsthorpe.wakefield.sch.uk

www.minsthorpe.wakefield.sch.uk

Key Stage 4 GALILEO PATHWAY

Name:

P&A Group:

* Successful learners * Confident individuals * Responsible citizens

Preference Booklet 2014

What is your timetable of learning made up of?

What do the levels and qualifications mean?

What happens next?

Entr

y Le

vel

GCS

EV

RQ

Leve

l 1 BTEC

&

OCR

Nat

iona

l

Leve

l 2

Func

tion

al

Skill

s

• Personal & Social Development • Bronze/Silver Award

The qualification mainly involves studying the theory of a subject, combined with some investigative work and a final exam or exams. Some subjects also involve practical work.

Vocationally related qualifications are new, work-related qualifications. They are designed to allow you to learn in a way that suits you, and give you the skills that employers are looking for.

• Wider Key Skills• GCSEs grades D-G• BTEC Introductory Diplomas & Certificates• Certificate of Personal Effectiveness• Functional Skills Level 1• NVQs at Level 1• Personal & Social Development

BTEC and OCR Nationals are particular types of work related qualifications. They can equip you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for. The qualifications offer a mix of theory and practice.

• Wider Key Skills• GCSEs grades A*-C• BTEC First Diplomas & Certificates• OCR Nationals• Certificate of Personal Effectiveness• Functional Skills Level 2• NVQs at Level 2• Personal & Social Development

• Students - make their preferences

• Discussions & interviews take place -

• Preference allocation letters sent out

4th March - 21st March 2014

March & April 2014

May 2014

Functional skills are practical skills in English, Maths and Information and Communications Technology (ICT). They are designed to help you build the practical sills to get the most out of work, education and everyday life.

Levels Explained Qualification Types Explained

Entitlement For AllSubjects all students will have on their timetable – no matter what pathway they are on!

Entitlement For All 2014L4L

ENGLISH MATHS

PE SCIENCE

Something For Everyone

Depends on the Pathway – this part will be different (by subject and time given)

Pathways 2014

DARWIN

GALILEO NEWTON

Preference allocation and P&A mentor group changes

GALILEO

Galileo Galilei - 1564 - 1642Galileo Galilei was an Italian scientist who formulated the basic law of falling bodies, which he verified by careful measurements. He constructed a telescope with which he studied lunar craters, and discovered four moons revolving around Jupiter and espoused the Copernican cause.

What your timetable could look like!

Subjects ALL students will have on their timetable - no matter what Pathway they are on!

Depends on the Pathway - this part will be different (by subject and time allocated)

Entitlement for All Something for Everyone

English5 Periods

Maths5 Periods

Science6 Periods

PE 1 Period

COMBINATION OF GCSE &

BTEC COURSES

Let’s break it down...

Galileo Year 9

8.35-9.25 9.25-10.15 10.30-11.20 11.20-12.10 12.50-1.40 1.40-2.30

1 2 3 4 5 6Mon SCIENCE HISTORY MATHS ENGLISH

Tue FRENCH ENGLISH MATHS ENGLISH MATHS

Wed SCIENCE ART MATHS FRENCH HISTORY

Thur MATHS L4L ENGLISH FOOD

Fri PE FOOD SCIENCE ART

Example above - preference subjects French, History, Art and Food

P&A

Tim

e - 8

.30-

8.35

Snac

k Br

eak

1 - 1

0.15

-10.

30

Snac

k Br

eak

2 - 1

2.10

-12.

40

P&A

Tim

e/A

ssem

bly

- 12.

40-1

2.50

Entitle

men

t for

A

ll

Preference the following:• French or German - 3 Periods• History or Geography - 3 PeriodsPLUSPreference TWO of the following:• Acting BTEC - 3 Periods• Art BTEC/GCSE - 3 Periods• Child Care (CPLD) BTEC - 3 Periods• Construction - 3 Periods• Food Technology - 3 Periods• French- 3 Periods• Geography - 3 Periods• German - 3 Periods• Graphics - 3 Periods• History - 3 Periods• ICT/Computing - 3periods• Music BTEC - 3 Periods• PE - 3 Periods• RE - 3 Periods•

L4L 1 Period

Textiles - 3 Periods

SOMETHING FOR

EVERYONE

12 Periods

ENTITLEMENT FOR ALL - GALILEO

ENGLISHWhat is included in the course?Within English you will be given the opportunity to develop your skills in Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening. These are important skills in life, which will help you to become a more confident learner in all subjects.

You will develop these skills through the study of a wide range of texts including: a play by Shakespeare, a modern novel, a collection of poems and a range of non-fiction texts such as newspaper articles and adverts.

You will work towards two qualifications: GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature.

GCSE Language Content:Understanding and producing non-fiction texts.Speaking and Listening.Understanding spoken and written texts / Creative writing.

GCSE Literature Content:Exploring texts from a range of authors and time periods.Poetry across time.Shakespeare.

What might the three years look like?In Year 9 you will begin to study the content needed for both English Language and English Literature. This will include exploring a play by Shakespeare, a novel and a range of shorter non-fiction texts. You will be assessed regularly in your lessons.

In Year 10 you will continue to study the content and skills required for English Language and English Literature. You will be assessed regularly in your lessons.

In Year 11 you will prepare for your final examinations for both English Language and English Literature.

How will I be assessed?Both GCSE English Language and English Literature are assessed by an external examination in Year 11.

What grades are available?•

•

Possible next stepsThis course is excellent preparation for Post 16 courses such as AS and A2 English Language and Literature, English Language and English Literature.There are also links to university degrees in English Language, English Literature, Media and Journalism.

Who should I contact for more information?

Mr Wilkinson Acting Curriculum Team LeaderMrs Collins 14-16 Assistant CTL

NUMBER OF PERIODS PER WEEK: 5

The grades available are 9 - 1. This is the new GCSE grading system for English and Maths where 9 is the top grade.

The exam board will be AQA. http://www.aqa.com


LEARNING FOR LIFEWhat is included in the course?L4L lessons follow three modules across each year encompassing SMSC throughout:

• Citizenship and Community Cohesion• Economic Understanding, Enterprise and Careers

Guidance• Personal Health, Safety and Well-Being

L4L lessons bring the world into context for your own life, make you think about your own place in the world, and what you want your life to be. It involves practical work and information, real life resources and visitors, and a chance to develop your views on issues that affect all our lives.

Every L4L lesson helps you develop one or more of the six Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) that we all need for college, work and beyond:

• To be a Creative Thinker • To be an Independent Enquirer • To be a Self Manager • To be a Team Worker • To be an Effective Participator • To be a Reflective Learner

Learning For Life Learning about real life, to use in real life.

What might the three years look like?Over the three years you’ll cover subjects such as:

In Citizenship and Community Cohesion:• Global Poverty• What is Britishness?• Criminal Justice• FairTrade

In Economic Understanding, Enterprise and Careers Guidance:• Enterprise projects• Mock interviews• Business Structure and Organisation• Preparing for further education and training

In Personal Health, Safety and Well-Being:• First Aid – Emergency Life Support • Relationships and Sex Education• Stress and Depression• eSafety• Risk and resilience

How will I be assessed?The Learning For Life course is not accredited—it does not end with a GCSE. However, the Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) it uses and develops are skills you need in all your courses.

You will be assessed at points throughout each year and be given targets on how to improve your PLTS skills.

Possible next stepsIn Post 16 all students continue with L4L lessons, to study General Studies.

Many other courses link into Learning For Life subjects, and all need the PLTS skills.

Who should I contact for more informationMrs Jackson Curriculum Team LeaderMr Walton Subject Assistant CTL



MATHSNUMBER OF PERIODS PER WEEK: 5

MATHSWhat is included in the course?Within Mathematics you will develop your knowledge in numeracy, shape and space, problem solving, and data handling. These are important skills that are transferable to other subjects and vital to prospective employers.

The Mathematics GCSE is split into four units:

Number - fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, number operations.

Algebra - solving equations, expanding brackets, sequences.

Geometry - shapes, area, volume, angles, speed, time.

Statistics - averages, charts, diagrams, probability

These will be covered throughout the course and all tested at the end of the course by exam.

Throughout the course you will also have the opportunity to improve your functional skills in mathematics.

What might the three years look like?Throughout the three years you will study a mixture of number, algebra, geometry and statistics topics covering a range of GCSE grades. Three internal assessments will take place during Year 9 and Year 10 with mock exams at the end of Year 10 and throughout Year 11.

You will be fully prepared for both the calculator and non-calculator papers and develop skills transferable to other subjects and the real world.

How will I be assessed?100% exam at the end of the course.Paper 1 - no calculatorPaper 2 - calculator

Both exams will test topics covering number, algebra, geometry and statistics.

What grades are available?• The grades available are 9 - 1. This is the new GCSE

grading system for Maths and English where 9 is the top grade.

• The board we will use is AQA: http://www.aqa.com

Possible next stepsThis course is excellent preparation for Post 16 courses such as AS Mathematics and A2 Mathematics.

There are also links to university degree courses in Mathematics, Engineering, Accountancy and Computing.

Who should I contact for more informationMrs Gilmore Curriculum Team LeaderMr Fitzgerald 14-19 Assistant CTL


PHYSICAL EDUCATION

What is included in the course?You have one lesson each week, which will be a practical lesson. You will not study for any exams, as the main emphasis of this course will be developing skills and enjoyment so that you are equipped and encouraged to continue playing sport in later life.

You will have the opportunity (to a certain extent) to select the sports you do. The following will be included in your options programme at different times of the year.

Students will be encouraged to join extra curricular clubs in the sports they enjoy.

What might the three years look like?With a choice of sports to participate in, the lessons will be entirely practical and will focus on skills development.

How will I be assessed?• In Year 9, 10 and 11 there will be no formal

assessment, though there will be regular feedback on how your skills progress and how you are developing across the core strands of PE.

What grades are available? In Year 9,10 and 11 no formal grades are given.

Possible next stepsBTEC Subsidiary or Extended Diploma in Sport (1 or 3 x A Levels in 2 years) available at Minsthorpe Community College Post 16

Who should I contact for more informationMr Mann Curriculum Team LeaderMrs Trusdale 14 - 19 ACTL


• Headball • Gymnastics • Fitness Room • Table Tennis • Boxing • Badminton • Football • Rugby • Hockey

• Uni hoc • Fencing • Cheer Leading • Aerobics • Basketball • Rounders • Cricket • Tennis • Athletics


SCIENCE: GCSE CORE/ADDITIONAL

What is included in the course?You will follow two science GCSEs: Core Science and Additional Science.

The combination of the two GCSEs provides the basis for studying the individual sciences at A-Level.

Each GCSE is a modern course that will stimulate your interest in how science works.

Core Science:• Human biology and environment and evolution• Atoms, metals, rocks and the earth, oils and fats• Energy and electricity and waves and radiation

Additional Science:• Cells and Systems• Atomic theory and rates of reaction• Forces and nuclear radiation

Both Core and Additional Science include both theoretical and practical work.

What might the three years look like?In Year 9 you will cover the foundation units for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This will include Human Biology, Environment and Evolution, Atomic Theory, Metals and Rocks, The Earth, Polymers and Fats, Energy and Electricity, Waves and Radiation.

In Year 10 you will study the additional topics for Biology, Chemistry and Physics including Cells and Systems, Bonding and Rates of Reaction, Forces and Radiation.

In Year 11 - you will cover the more challenging aspects of Core and Additional Science, and revisit key concepts to enable you to maximise achievement.

All three years will include both theoretical and practical work.

How will I be assessed?Both Core Science and Additional Science GCSEs are assessed by exams.

Students must also complete a controlled assessment for each Science GCSE. This will be a practically based internal assessment.

Exams will take place at the end of each course.

What grades are available?• Foundation tier: grades C - G

• Higher tier: grades A* - D

• The board we will use is AQA: http://www.aqa.com

Possible next steps• AS and A2 Levels in Chemistry, Physics or Biology.

• Applied Science courses.

• Science based degrees at University.

Who should I contact for more informationMr Williams Curriculum Team LeaderMiss Loftus KS4 ACTL



SCIENCE: SEPARATE SCIENCES

What is included in the course?You will follow three separate science GCSEs in Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Each GCSE provides the basis for studying the individual sciences at A-Level. Each GCSE is a modern course that will stimulate your interest in how science works.

Biology:There are three biology units, which include basic human biology, evolution, environment, cells and systems and microbiology.

Chemistry:There are three Chemistry units, which include atomic theory, rocks, basic organic chemistry, pH scale, rates of reaction and the chemistry of water.

Physics:There are three Physics units, which include energy, electricity, waves, radiation, forces, and gravity and space.

All three Science GCSEs include lots of practical work and How Science Works.

What might the three years look like?In Year 9 you will cover the foundation units for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This will include Human Biology, Environment and Evolution, Atomic Theory, Metals and Rocks, The Earth, Polymers and Fats, Energy and Electricity, Waves and Radiation.

In Year 10 you will study the additional topics for Biology, Chemistry and Physics including Cells and Systems, Bonding and Rates of Reaction, Forces and Radiation.

In Year 11, the extension topics will be covered in all three sciences. This will include topics normally reserved for A Level sciences, such as Energetics of reactions and Microbiology.

Each year will include both practical and theoretical work in all three Science GCSEs.

How will I be assessed?Exams for each of the three units for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students must also complete a controlled assessment for each Science GCSE. This will be a practically based internal assessment.

What grades are available?It is expected that all students following the separate science GCSEs will sit the Higher paper to achieve grades A* - D. You will be able to achieve a grade C-G if you complete the foundation papers in each science GCSE.

The board we will use is AQA: http://www.aqa.com

Possible next steps• AS and A2 levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

• Explicit Science degrees, also Medicine, Dentistry.

• Applied Science courses at both FE and HE.

Who should I contact for more informationMr Williams Curriculum Team LeaderMis Loftus KS4 ACTL


SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - GALILEO

ACTING (BTEC)What is included in the course?The BTEC Acting course is a very practical course that explores the skills of an actor. You will train as an actor and participate in lots of staged performances to different audiences. The performances will be a variety of both scripted and devised work.

The course relies heavily on you working and co-operating as part of a team as you will be staging a range of performances in groups including all the technical aspects of putting on a performance.

The course consists of six units which are split up over the three years.

They cover the following areas:

• Performing in a range of scripted plays

• Performing in a range of devised plays

• Staging performances with lighting, costume and sound

• Participating in a variety of workshops as you train as an actor

• Working on an individual showcase

What might the three years look like?Over the three years you will aim to perform in a range of devised performances and scripted performances.

The devised performances will involve you working in a group in response to a stimulus to create your own drama performance. In the scripted performances you will work in small groups but you will learn lines for your character from a script and will perform them to an audience.

As you are rehearsing for these performances you will also participate in group workshops where you will focus on your skills as an actor both vocally and physically. You will develop the character you are playing through lots of different activities.

Throughout the three years, you will keep a working log where you will record your reflections and development of work. This will be marked alongside your public performances.

You will also have the opportunity to work as part of a production team working on directing, lighting, costume and sound.

How will I be assessed?The majority of the course is assessed through performances to an audience.

These performances are supported by portfolio work where you will explore the character you are playing through research and character development.

You will complete two mandatory units and one optional unit which will focus on acting skills. You will create an individual showcase under controlled conditions.

This course is worth 1 full GCSE

What grades are available?• BTEC Level 2 First Award, Extended Certificate or

Diploma in Performing Arts. • The grades available are Pass (C), Merit (B), Distinction

(A) and Distinction* (A*). • The exam board is Edexcel: http://www.edexcel.com

Possible next stepsThere is a course at Post 16 for students wanting to progress further with their Acting Skills. This course is an AS in Performing Arts which continues to develop your skills as an actor. Students are able to complete an A2 in Performing Arts and then go on to study a BA Hons Degree in Acting/Drama at University.

Who should I contact for more informationMiss Thomson Subject LeaderMiss Williams Subject Teacher



ART (BTEC)What is included in the course?BTEC Art and Design aims to develop your ability to research and explore different aspects of Art, Craft and Design from contemporary, historical and cultural sources.

You will develop your skills through 2D and 3D visual communication techniques with processes such as painting, drawing, printmaking, modelling and carving.

The BTEC First qualification is built around a common core.

Unit One - Introduction to specialist pathways in Art and Design

Unit Two - Creative project in Art and Design (externally assessed)

Unit 3 - Communicating ideas in 2D

Unit 4 - Communicating ideas in 3D

What might the three years look like?Year 9 will be experimenting with a range of techniques and media. You will also learn about the work of other artists and practitioners.

Year 10 will be developing skills from Year 9 and producing an Art and Design portfolio. Opportunities will be provided to broaden understanding of the Art and Design Industry and the types of careers available in Art and Design.

In Year 11 you will be given the opportunity to select from a range of Art forms that can be tailored to your strengths.

You will also be given the opportunity to visit Art Galleries and exhibitions and work alongside a practising artist to further support your learning and experiences.

How will I be assessed?This course consists of coursework units and one exam unit. Each unit within the qualification has specified assessment and grading criteria which are to be used for grading purposes.

What grades are available?• The BTEC First is a Level 2 qualification worth one full

GCSE.

• Each unit grade can be awarded at Pass (C), Merit (B), Distinction (A) or Distinction* (A*).

• The exam board is Edexcel http://www.edexcel.com

Possible next steps• There is a course at Post 16 for students wanting to

progress further with their Art Skills. This course is an A Level in Art & Design which continues to develop your skills as an artist.

• Progress to other vocational qualifications such as BTEC Level 3 Nationals at Post 16 is also an option.

• Students are then able to go on to study a BA Hons Degree in a range of Art skills at university.

Who should I contact for more informationMrs Bradford Team Leader - ArtMrs Patton Subject TeacherMr Phillips Subject Teacher



ART AND DESIGN (GCSE)What is included in the course?GCSE Art and Design (Unendorsed) aims to encourage the development of creativity, Experimentation and critical analysis. You will create a Portfolio of work which aims to cover a range of artistic skills, which will help within the unit 2, unendorsed externally set Task.

You will develop your skills through 2D and 3D visual communication techniques with processes such as painting, drawing, printmaking, modelling and carving.

The course is made up of:

1 Applied Art and design – Enterprise, health and safety, project briefs for clients

2. Fine art – Drawing, painting and mixed media

3. Textile design – Fashion, Surface pattern and embellishment

4. Three-Dimensional design – Sculpture, Jewellery and installation art.

5. Photography – Photojournalism, narrative, video and experimental imagery

What might the three years look like?Year 9 will be experimenting with a range ofmaterials, techniques and technology. You will also learn about the work of other artist, crafts people and designers.

Year 10 will be continuing to develop your artistic skills but you will have projects which you will choose to develop. You will be able to develop areas of art you feel most confidence in.

In Year 11 you will be given a mock exam and the real ten hour exam which will be taylored to your strengths.

You will also be given the opportunity to visit Art Galleries and exhibitions and work alongside a practising artist to further support your learning and experiences.

How will I be assessed?The course is made up of :

Unit 1 – Portfolio of work 60%

Unit 2 – Externally set Task 40%

You will communicate your ideas in visual forms, recognise and use expressive potential of a range of materials and processes. You will make connections with your own work and the work of artists, crafts people and designers.

What grades are available?• The GCSE is grade from A star to G

• The exam board is AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk

Possible next steps• There is a course at Post 16 for students wanting

to progress further with their Art Skills. This course is an A Level in Art & Design/Photography which continues to develop your skills as an artist.

• Progress to other vocational qualifications such as BTEC Level 3 Nationals at Post 16 is also an option.

• Students are then able to go on to study a BA Hons Degree in a range of Art skills at university.

Who should I contact for more informationMrs Bradford Team Leader - ArtMrs Patton Subject TeacherMr Phillips Subject Teacher


SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - GALILEOCHILD CARE BTEC

CHILDREN’S PLAY, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT (CPLD)

What is included in the course?Students will study a BTEC Level 2 First Award in CPLD. Units of study will include:Unit 1 - Patterns of Child DevelopmentUnit 2 - Promoting Children’s Development through playUnit 3 - The Principles of Early Years Practice

What might the three years look like?Year 9 - Students will start preliminary work on the units of study, and will undertake formative assessment tasks throughout the year to prepare them for the qualification.

Year 10 & 11 - the unit content will be studied in more depth and summative assessment will take place. All assessments in Year 10 and 11 will form part of the overall qualification grade.

In Unit 1 you will learn•About growth and development in children• The characteristics of children’s development from birth to eight years

• How adults in early years settings can support children’s development

In Unit 2 you will learn• How play promotes children’s development in early years settings

• How different play opportunities promote children’s development

• How play is structured in early year settings to promote children’s development

In Unit 3 you will learn• The importance of inclusive practice in early years• Ways in which early years settings implement inclusive practise

•How children are empowered in early years settings• The importance of the key person in supporting children’s development

How will I be assessed?Unit 1 will be assed via a 1 hour examination which will be marked externally. The first opportunity to sit this will be at the end of year 10. Further resists will be available in Year 11, as appropriate.

Unit 2 and 3 will be assessed internally through a series of tasks including written essays; verbal presentations; class discussions etc. Evidence presented verbally will need to be recorded.

What grades are available?You will achieve an overall grade of Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction *Individual tasks and units are also graded in this way.

Possible next stepsStudents can progress to our Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Play Learning and Development at Post 16. This is equivalent to 3 A levels and involves students undertaking weekly work experience alongside lessons. Students also have the option for studying for a 1 A level equivalent in our Post 16, alongside other A level options.

Further progression is available here beyond Post-16, where students can complete a Foundation Degree in Early Years Practice, in partnership with Edgehill University.

This Level 2 course is for students interested in a potential career in Child Care settings or who wish to complete Higher Education Study in Early Years/ Primary teaching; Nursing; Midwifery; Social Work, Play work, Childhood Studies

Who should I contact for more informationMrs S Steele Curriculum Team Leader for Vocational Education



DESIGN & TECHNOLOGYWhat is included in the course?GCSE D&T offers you the opportunity to enhance design and make skills within the exam board specifications. The 4 material areas offered are: Construction, Food, Graphics and Textiles. You can choose to study up to 2 of these material areas to achieve 2 GCSE’s if you wish.

The themes are set annually by the exam board and you can interpret possible opportunities within these themes. The projects, although themed by the exam board, will require you to apply your own take on it and to personalise the experience.

Regardless of material area you will have to show initiative, creativity and commitment to seeing your intended project (controlled assessment) through from start to finish.

You will complete the GCSE experience with practical, hands on experiences and actual products to show for it. In addition you will produce an industrially inspired project (in the controlled assessment) involving detailed, relevant research and develop an excellent spring board for the GCE A Level experience and other Product Design related courses.

What might the three years look like?You will spend the first of your Key Stage 4 years (Y9) specialising in your particular material area (Textiles, Food, Construction or Graphics).

Throughout Year 9 you will work through a series of mini-projects which will enable you to maximise your design and make potential.

In the 2nd year of Key Stage 4 (Y10) you will work through two, higher level mini projects and a 20 week revision programme (theory and practical tasks) to prepare for the GCSE exam - 40%.

Year 11 - You will complete your Controlled Assessment tasks working through your chosen topic creating a major project (60%), and an 8 week revision programme reviewing topics covered in the Year 10 revision programme. You sit your GCSE exams in June.

How will I be assessed?• In Years 9 and 10 you will be assessed against exam

WJEC board marking specification.

• 60% of final GCSE is from Coursework (controlled assessment work) & practical work; 40% is from Exams.

What grades are available?

• This course is worth a full GCSE.

• Grades available: A* - G.

• One tier exam for all.

• The exam board is WJEC: http://www.wjec.co.uk/

Possible next stepsGCE A-Level course in Product Design (Textiles or Graphics route).

University courses nationally relating to Product Design, Graphics and Textiles.

Who should I contact for more informationMrs Lewis Curriculum Team LeaderMr Wren KS4 ACTL Miss Bradley KS5 ACTL



FRENCHWhy Study Languages?

“Many employers think that foreign language skills are important for the economy” CILT: National Centre for Languages.

“The UK has a shortage of people who can combine language skills with ICT, accountancy and finance” CILT

Russell Group Universities (the leading 24 UK Universities) strongly value language skills and therefore recognise GCSE language qualifications.

GCSE French:The course consists of 4 modules which are split into smaller topics. They cover the following areas:

• Lifestyle - healthy & unhealthy living, relationships, future plans & social issues

• Leisure - free time activities, shopping & fashion, new technology

• Home & Environment - special occasions, where you live, the environment

• Work & Education - school & future careers

What might the three years look like?GCSE French: In Year 9 - GCSE French In Year 10 - GCSE French In Year 11- GCSE French or AS Level FrenchIntroductory/taster module ICT will feature regularly throughout the course e.g. Use of the MFL language lab, research using the internet, completing online activities and use of recording equipment.

How will I be assessed?GCSE French: 2 controlled speaking assessments and 2 controlled writing assessments (60% of the GCSE). 1 listening and 1 reading exam (40% of the GCSE).

What grades are available?GCSE French:• This course is worth a full GCSE. • The grades available are A*-G• The exam board is AQA. http:// www.aqa.org.uk

Possible next stepsThis course will lead onto AS and A2 Level French, a wide variety of university degrees and a wider choice of employment opportunities.

Who should I contact for more informationMrs Read Curriculum Team Leader Miss Hartley 14-19 Assistant CTL



GEOGRAPHYWhat is included in the course?Geography is a popular subject. It teaches you to use a variety of skills which are useful in other subjects like English, Maths and Science. In Geography you will study the world at a range of scales from a local ecosystem up to global satellite images. You will look at how nature shaped the earth. You will also study how people are affected by the earth and how they have changed it, not always for the better.

You will have many opportunities to do research into important issues that affect us all for example global warming, predicting hazards and the population explosion. You will develop new skills e.g. using different types of maps, creating charts and graphs and using GIS such as Google Earth.

The course consists of three units which split into smaller topics.• Challenges of Living in a Built Environment - this

includes cities, population and migration

• Phyisical Processess & Relationships between People and the Environment - this includes the weather, ecosystems, rivers, natural hazards and coasts.

• Uneven Development and Sustainable Environments - this is a study of industry, trade and development.

What might the three years look like?In Year 9 - You will study Theme 1 and part of Theme 2. For Unit 1 you will be taught a range of skills and will feel prepared for the majority of the Unit 1 exam.

In Year 10 - You will study the remainder of Theme 2. You will undertake fieldwork, possibly including a residential field-trip and will complete Unit 3 (your controlled assessment ) worth 25% of your final GCSE grade. You will look at the style and layout of the Unit 2 problem solving exam and feel prepared for the layout of this.

In Year 11 - you will study Theme 3 for Unit 2 and will spend the remainder of the year learning your skills for the Unit1 and Unit 2 exam. You may well be involved in another residential field trip, aimed at maximising marks and developing your ‘Geography brain’ outside the classroom environment.

Geography as a subject tests more skills than any other. Literacy and numeracy skills are improved throughout the course. Geography also creates ‘analytical thinkers’, ‘report writers’, ‘leaders’, people who can react in the field and show pragmatism. It truly is a subject which encourges a variety of skills. How will I be assessed?

The Geography course is worth a full GCSE.

The course is in three sections

Unit 1 is a written exam (Themes 1 & 2) Unit 2 is a problem solving exercise(Theme 3) Unit 3 is a Geographical enquiry

What grades are available?In the Geography course a GCSE qualification is available. Grades available are A* - G.The exam board used will be: WJEC for Geography: http://www.wjec.co.uk/ Possible next stepsThis course links well into Post 16. There are established A-Levels such as Geography and Business Studies which link naturally but the skills developed on this course will help with the study of a wide range of A-Levels and BTECs.

Nearly all universities and colleges offer courses in Geography.

Who should I contact for more informationMr MacIntyre ACTL Geography


30%30% + 15%

25%


GERMANWhy Study Languages?“Many employers think that foreign language skills are important for the economy” CILT National Centre for Languages.

Russell Group Universities (the leading 24 UK Universities) strongly value language skills and therefore recognise GCSE language qualifications.

“The UK has a shortage of people who can combine language skills with ICT, accountancy and finance” CILT

GCSE German

The GCSE German course consists of 4 modules which are split into smaller topics. They cover the following areas:

• Leisure - free time activities, shopping & fashion, new technology

• Lifestyle - healthy & unhealthy living, relationships, future plans & social issues

• Work & Education - school & future careers

• Home & Environment - special occasions, where you live, the environment

What might the three years look like?Year 9GCSE German

Year 10GCSE German Year 11 GCSE German with AS Level German introductory/taster module

ICT will feature regularly throughout the course e.g. Use of the MFL language lab, research using the internet, completing online activities and use of recording equipment.

How will I be assessed?GCSE German: 2 controlled speaking assessments and 2 controlled writing assessments (60% of the GCSE). 1 listening and 1 reading exam (40% of the GCSE).

What grades are available?• This course is worth a full GCSE. • The grades available are A*-G• The exam board is AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk

Possible next stepsThis course will lead onto AS and A2 level German a wide variety of university degrees and a wider choice of employment opportunities.

Who should I contact for more informationMrs Read Curriculum Team Leader Miss Hartley 14 - 19 Assistant CTL



HISTORYWhat is included in the course?As well as studying GCSE History you will also have the opportunity to complete a Level 2 Project Qualification which is worth an extra half a GCSE. This preference is therefore worth one and a half GCSE’s.

“I think it is vitally important to study History. If we are going to lead Britain safely into the future, it is essential that we understand our country’s historical roots. If we can learn the lessons of the past, we will be able to avoid making mistakes in the future” Tony Blair

History is a popular subject. It teaches you to use a variety of skills such as the identification, comparison and evaluation of information within a historical setting. These skills will also help you progress in other subjects, particularly English.

GCSE History focuses on International Relations between 1900 and 1939. The course is split into 4 Modules:

What might the three years look like?Year 9 - Terms 1 & 2Students will complete a Level 2 Project Qualification which is the equivalent of half a GCSE. You will investigate a historical question based on a subject of your own choosing. This will equip you with vital skills that will prepare you for your GCSE course.

Year 9 - Term 3 GCSE History Module 2You will study the key features of American society between 1918 and 1941 such as The Roaring 20’s and The Depression.

Year 10 - GCSE History Modules 3 & 4 In Module 3 you will use source material to investigate the transformation of British society.Module 3 is the controlled assessment and focuses on how the Nazis came to power in 1933 and maintained their power untill 1939.

Year 11 - GCSE Module 1In Module 1 you will investigate the causes, events and consequences of the Cold War from 1939 to the fall of the USSR in 1991.

How will I be assessed?The Project Qualification will be assessed by your class teacher and then externally moderated by an examiner.

GCSE History is divided into 4 modules, 3 of which are assessed externally through examination at the end of year 11. One module is the Controlled Assessment, which is internally assessed and then externally moderated.

What grades are available?Project Qualification• This is worth half a GCSE• The grades available are A*-C

GCSE History• This course is worth a full GCSE. • The grades available are A*-G•The exam board is Edexcel: http://www.edexcel.com

Possible next stepsThis course will lead onto AS and A2 Level History and a wide variety of university degrees.

Who should I contact for more informationMiss Fletcher ACTL History


• The Cold War 1945 - 1991 • A Depth Study - America 1918-39.• A Source Study - Britain 1903-28. • Controlled Assessment-Germany 1918-39.


RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONNUMBER OF PERIODS PER WEEK: 3


ICT: GCSE COMPUTINGWhat is included in the course? This course is not for the casual every day user of ICT, this is for the enthusiast; someone who wants to know more about what is ‘in the box’, how it works and how to make it do things. It looks deeper into the computer and the fundamentals of what’s actually happening when you push the power button.

We look at the hardware through taking a computer apart, photographing and discussing each element. We consider the difference between input and output devices and look deeper into the different types of storage available. We then move onto the software that runs and keeps the computer safe without you really knowing. We consider different types of data and look at a byte’s worth of binary code and what you can do with it (looking at both number and characters). The course also covers networks, algorithms, programming languages, database management, problem solving and code writing. Findings are presented in various ways using the Office suite so although it’s not a main focus, everyday software is still used.

The course consists of one exam and two pieces of Controlled Assessment (a problem solving activity and a programming based task).

What might the three years look like?Initially you will spend time familiarising yourself with the ‘step up’ from just one lesson a week in Year 8.

We will teach you how ‘Controlled Assessment’ works through a series of skills based lessons followed by short tasks to work on independently.

We then move onto looking at hardware and create a booklet that will form a revision guide for Year 11.

We start programming in Year 9.

In Years 10 and 11 you will continue to build your knowledge required for the exam in Year 11 and also complete two pieces of Controlled Assessment: one using Python; the other Microsoft Access.

How will I be assessed?There are three parts to this qualification:

• Written examination (1 hour 30 minutes, 40% of the qualification).

• Controlled Assessment 1 (Practical investigation, database related, 30% of the qualification).

• Controlled Assessment 2 (Finding a solution to a given problem, programming related, 30% of the course qualification).

What grades are available?This is Level 2 course in which you will work towards one GCSE at grades A* - C.

Possible next stepsFurther Study - This course would be good preparation for students wanting to study IT/Computing in Post 16.Employment Computer Science is a subject in the headlights at the moment, combining maths, science and IT all in one. It is more technical than a traditional GCSE in IT and will lead to various technical computer based roles whilst also enhancing your experience of the basic software used on a regular basis in general employment situations.

Who should I contact for more informationMs Benson - Curriculum Team LeaderMr Wilby - 14-19 Assistant Curriculum Team LeaderMs Boyd – Course leader



ICT: GCSE ITWhat is included in the course?This course is all about ‘real world’ use of ICT, it covers the requirements for successfully navigating today’s digital world. It does not teach you how computers work or how to program them but it does show you how to use ICT effectively and safely, on a day to day basis. It will help you build your understanding of the technology in constant use around you, and enable you to join a work environment with the computer knowledge required on a daily basis.

The course covers six different topics related to the 21st century digital world; Personal digital devices (mobile phones, media players, games consoles etc.) Connectivity (cables, wireless, GPS, email etc.) Operating online (esafety, data protection etc.) Online goods and services (banking, retail etc.) Online communities (including social networking) Issues related to ICT (security, health and safety, environmental issues, legislation etc.)

You will look at the impact of ICT as well as developing skills using a range of software installed on the College network. You will use various software packages and create products that are both Office based (Word documents, Spreadsheets, Databases, Presentations etc.) and also more creative such as Websites, Podcasts and short image based videos.

What might the three years look like?

Initially you will spend time familiarising yourself with the ‘step up’ from just one lesson a week in Year 8. We will teach you how ‘Controlled Assessment’ works through a series of skills based lessons followed by short tasks to work on independently.

In Years 10 and 11 you will begin your work on the two units covered on the course. The first unit will prepare you for your examination by developing your knowledge of IT around you, the second unit will see you further developing skills in various software packages and then putting these skills into practise to build a portfolio of work over a period of 40 hours, split between the two years.

How will I be assessed?Unit 1 – ‘Living in a Digital World’ is an externally assessed examination lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes, it covers 40% of the total GCSE.

Unit 2 – ‘Using Digital Tools’ is the practical unit consisting of a number of different activities relating to a general topic, it is internally marked and externally moderated, it covers the remaining 60% of the total GCSE.

What grades are available?This is Level 2 course in which you will work towards one GCSE. Grades A*-G are available.

Possible next stepsFurther Study -This course would be good preparation for students wanting to study IT/Computing in Post 16, it would be a good pathway onto the Applied A-Level course that we offer.Employment - IT is now an integral part of all employment, for example: office administration, web design, graphics design, retail, banking, communication etc. This course teaches you about technological related items in use around you and builds skills that will undoubtedly prove useful in employment situations.

Who should I contact for more informationMs Benson Curriculum Team LeaderMr Wilby 14-19 Assistant CTL



MUSIC (BTEC)What is included in the course?The BTEC Music course is a practical course that explores the skills of a musician. The course has been developed to focus on education and training, providing opportunities for you to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for a successful career in the working life of a musician. You will get the opportunity to explore the different career opportunities within the music industry, gaining knowledge of job roles and their requirements.

The course relies on you working as a musician, co-operating as part of a team for certain units. You have the opportunity to follow the practical performance programme of study or music technology programme of study or a mixture of both units.

The course consists of four units which are split up over the three years. They cover the following areas:

• Music Performance Solo or Group• Music Technology (DJ, sound recording & arranging)• Composing Music using Music software• Exploring different job roles in the music industry• Planning & Creating your own musical event or

product • Opportunities to work with professional musicians

What might the three years look like?Year 9 - In the first year of the course you will begin to learn the basic skills required to work in the music industry exploring the various roles in the world of music. You will develop as performers and have the opportunity to work with music technology software.

Year 10 - In year two of the course you will continue to develop your skills as musicians working in groups looking at planning your own musical event, but also as solo performers. You will also develop your skills in a variety of ways using sound recording and music technology software, composing your own music.

Year 11 - In the final year of the course you will begin to look in more depth at career opportunities, exploring what the industry has to offer in terms of possible careers, continuing to develop your performing, composing and music technology skills as a well rounded musician.

You will also be given the opportunity to visit music exhibitions and recording studios as well as music concerts to gain a full vocational experience.

How will I be assessed?During the course you will be assessed in a variety of ways supported by a portfolio of evidence collected over the 3 years.

• Musical Performance • Composing Music (Music Technology) • Working & planning as a team • Working effectively as a musician

What grades are available?The BTEC Level 2 First Award is equivalent to 1 full GCSE

The grades available are Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction * which are equivalent to grades C to A*.The exam board is Edexcel: http://www.edexcel.com

Possible next stepsStudents will have the opportunity to study BTEC Level 3 in Music or study AS & A Level Music or Music Technology dependent on their chosen career path. Students will then have the opportunity to study for a BA Hons degree in Music or Music Technology at University.

Who should I contact for more informationMrs Kelly Team Leader MusicMr Jones Subject Teacher



PE GCSEWhat is included in the course?In addition to your 1 ‘Entitlement for All’ PE lessons, you will have 3 extra lessons a week to study GCSE PE.

The GCSE course is worth one GCSE.

What might the three years look like?The practical and theory split across the 3 lessons will be approx 50/50 for all 3 years.

Practical sports through the 3 years include:

Theory topics through the 3 years include:

How will I be assessed?GSCE AssessmentYour final grade will be made up of the following:

50% practical (25% coursework, 25% practical exam)

10% analysis of performance

40% written exam

What grades are available?

GCSE PE - Grades A*-G available

Possible next stepsBTEC Subsidiary or Extended Diploma in Sport (1 or 3 A Levels) in 2 years, or A Level PE.

All courses are available at Minsthorpe in Post 16.This course also prepares you for careers in Sports Centres, Sports Coaching and Personal Fitness Training.

Who should I contact for more informationMr Mann Curriculum Team LeaderMrs Trusdale 14-19 Assistant CTLMiss O’Brien Course Leader


• Football• Rugby• Hockey• Netball• Badminton

• Fitness• Sporting Injuries• Drugs and Sport• Skeleton • Muscles

• Fitness• Rounders • Athletics• Cricket• Tennis

• Circulatory System• Respiratory System • Nutrition• Diet• Planning and running a sports event


RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONWhat is included in the course?GCSE Religious Education is about examining issues that might affect people in their everyday lives. GCSE RE allows you to express your own opinion on issues like racism, abortion, divorce, war and capital punishment (to name a few). You then look at what religious people might think about such topics and why they have these opinions.

Year 10 is the start of the first part of your GCSE ‘Religion & Life’. This includes the units;

• Believing in God

• Matters of Life and Death

• Marriage & the Family

• Community Cohesion

Year 11 is the second part of your GCSE ‘Religion & Society’. This includes the units;

• Rights & Responsibilities

• Environmental & Medical Issues

• Peace & Conflict

• Crime & Punishment

Lessons are active and engaging — we want to know what you think, in fact 50% of the exam questions ask YOU what YOU think about the issues studied.

What might the three years look like?

Year 9 will prepare you for your two year GCSE course. You will get out of the classroom and into religious communities to see first hand what it is like to belong to a religion. You will visit a church and a mosque and meet a Sikh and a priest to ask them questions about what it is like to belong to a religious community.

Year 10 sees the start of your GCSE studies and this year is spent looking at issues connected to ‘Religion & Life’ . Year 11 is spent looking at the second unit in your GCSE ‘Religion & Society’

During Year 10 and Year 11 you will be regularly tested on what you have learned. This is to help us to help you reach your target grade - or go beyond it!

How will I be assessed?Written exams - you will take two exams each lasting 1 hour 30 minutes in May of Year 11. In these exams you will have a choice of questions to answer.

What grades are available?• This course is worth a full GCSE.

• The grades available are A*-G

• The exam board we use is Edexcel http://www.edexcel.com

Possible next stepsGCSE RE can lead to AS & A2 Religious Studies, Philosophy, Ethics and many more. GCSE RE shows future employers that you understand about people and why they think in the way they do.

This skill is essential for your future as in both Higher Education and eventually the world of work, you will be expected to work as part of a team!

Who should I contact for more informationMrs Madarasz Curriculum Team LeaderMrs Jackson 14-19 Assistant CTL


Fren

ch

o

r Ger

man

Stud

ent S

igna

ture

:Pa

rent

/Gua

rdia

n:

PREF

EREN

CE 1

(Tic

k 1)

PREF

EREN

CE 3

Gal

ileo

Path

way

Pr

efer

ence

s

His

tory

ICT

Mus

ic B

TEC

PE G

CSE

RE Tech

nolo

gy (1

Sub

ject

)

Tech

nolo

gy (2

Sub

ject

s)

Actin

g BT

EC

Art

BTE

CA

rt &

Des

ign

GCS

ECh

ild C

are

(CPL

D) B

TEC

Com

putin

gFr

ench

Geo

grap

hyG

erm

an

You

will

stud

y 2

of th

ese

cour

ses (

Pref

eren

ce y

our t

op 4

)

N.B

The

colle

ge w

ill e

ndea

vour

to

pla

ce st

uden

ts o

n th

eir t

op

pref

eren

ce co

urse

s, bu

t thi

s may

not

al

way

s be

poss

ible

. Stu

dent

s sho

uld

also

be

awar

e it

may

be

nece

ssar

y fo

r the

m to

cha

nge

P &

A gr

oups

to

acco

mm

odat

e so

me

pref

eren

ces.

Mat

hs

Engl

ish

Scie

nce

PE L4L

Enti

tlem

ent f

or a

ll

KS4

Gal

ileo

Path

way

Pre

fere

nces

For

m 2

014

Nam

e:P

& A

Gro

up:

Cho

ose

4 co

urse

s in

rank

or

der o

f pr

efer

ence

.

Writ

e 1,

2, 3

and

4

in th

e bo

xes n

ext

to y

our

chos

en co

urse

s.

If yo

u w

ish to

stud

y 2

Tech

nolo

gy su

bjec

ts th

en

use

2 of

your

pre

fere

nces

in

the

‘Tec

hnol

ogy

2’

boxe

s onl

y - d

o no

t also

pr

efer

ence

‘Tec

hnol

ogy

1’.

TECH

NO

LOG

Y PR

EFER

ENCE

SIf

you

have

pre

fere

nced

eith

er 1

or 2

Tech

nolo

gy su

bjec

ts p

leas

e ra

nk o

rder

your

pre

ferr

ed m

ater

ial a

reas

bel

ow.

His

tory

or G

eogr

aphy

PREF

EREN

CE 2

(Tic

k 1)

Cons

truc

tion

Foo

d

G

raph

ics

Text

iles

W

rite

1, 2

, 3 &

4 in

the

boxe

s:

NOTES

NOTES

NOTES

Documents

Key Stage 4 GALILEO PATHWAY - minsthorpe.ccminsthorpe.cc/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Galileo_Booklet_2014.pdf · P&A Time - 8.30-8.35 Snack Break 1 - 10.15-10.30 Snack Break 2 - 12.10-12.40