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Year 12 Ancient History ----------------------------------------------
-OCR Ancient History AS/A-Level, H042/H442Director of Faculty: Mr M Retberg (email [email protected])Head of Subject: Mr D Midgley (email [email protected]) Topics studied this yearGreek History: Period study; Greece in the 5th century BCE
Relations between Greeks and non Greeks in 500BC Impact of the Persian Wars on Greek relations. Pentecontatia- the rise of Athens 1st Peloponnesian war: the betrayal of Megara 2nd Peloponnesian War and Spartan victory
Roman History: Period Study; The Julio Claudians Augustus and the establishment of imperial Rule The long and illustrious reign of Augustus Tiberius and the treason trials Caligula: the rise and fall of Rome’s ‘brightest star’ Claudius: The accidental emperor Nero and the fall of the Julio Claudians
AssessmentsAll units are assessed by external examinations in summer exam series or as internal examination if the course is be continued to year 13.
Key Dates All examinations take place in the summer exam series beginning in May.
HomeworkAll students will be regularly set a variety and range of appropriate homework and self-study tasks throughout the year for each unit studied.
ResourcesOCR Ancient History A Level component 1: Greece (Bloomsbury)OCR Ancient History A Level component 2: Rome (Bloomsbury)Herodotus: Histories (Penguin edition) Thucydides: History of the Peloponnesian War (Penguin edition)Suetonius: 12 Caesars (Penguin edition)Tacitus: Annals of Imperial Rome (Oxford edition)
How to prepare for September Any wider preparation or reading on the periods studied (Classical Greece or early Imperial Rome) would be strongly advisable.
Year 12 and 13 Art----------------------------------------------AQA A-Level Art and Design Fine ArtDirector of Faculty: Ms E Foster (email [email protected])Head of Subject: Mr J Davison (email [email protected])
A-level Art is a two year course. The personal investigationOn arrival Year 12 will complete the foundation phase of the course this will aim to build skills with workshop activities directly linked to the assessment criteria. This phase equates to the first half term. Students will then choose an independent question and produce a body of work leading towards an outcome in May of year 12. Following on from this students will produce an extended project leading on from their exploration in year 12. This body of work will represent the major part of their coursework. This will again lead to a final outcome. In addition they will complete a written component of 1000-3000 words which will sit alongside their coursework body.The Externally Set AssignmentQuestion papers are issued in February of Year 13. Students are required do 5 hours development work which may be a final outcome or preparation piece which will lead onto a later final piece. This is done under exam conditions over a 15 hour period.Both Coursework and the exam are handed in and marked in May of year 13.
Assessments60% Coursework 40% Controlled test. Key Stage 5 assessment is in accordance with the A-level assessment objectives. This is done through individual tutorials. Set tasks are monitored and feedback is through written and verbal comment. Students are screened termly.
Key Dates Art exhibition is in July will showcase work from years 12 and 13.Coursework at KS5 is due in mid-May of year 13External tests take place between February and June of year 13
Home worksKey stage 5 homework is set at points during the course but all students are expected to independently work on their project for a minimum of 2 hours per week.
Other useful informationA-level drop in sessions are held after school/lunchtimes. Students will have a 6 th Form project room available to catch up on work in free periods.http://www.saatchigallery.com/www.manchestergalleries.orgwww.tate.org.uk/
Year 12 Biology-------------------------------------------
-AQA Biology 7401Director of Faculty: Dr J Wild (email [email protected]) Head of Subject: Mrs E Kattou (email: [email protected])Topics studied this year1. Biological molecules2. Cells3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment4. Genetic information, variation and relationships with organisms
Practical assessmentBiology, like all sciences, is a practical subject. Throughout the course you will carry out practical activities including:• using microscopes to see cell division• dissection of animal or plant systems• aseptic technique to study microbial growth• investigating activity within cells• investigating animal behaviours and distributions of species in the environmentA ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ will be awarded for a practical endorsement at the end of Year 13 if Biology is continued to the full A-level. For a pass, you must attend all practical sessions within lessons.
AssessmentsEach topic will be assessed and will reflect what students are to expect on the exams in the Summer. The assessments will be used to inform the screenings and estimated grades submitted to the exam board. Assessments that are done with a poor level of effort or have resulted in a below-target grade will be repeated. Appropriate intervention will be put in place for students whose assessments have highlighted difficulty with the subject.
Key Dates Provisional exam dates 2018: Paper 1 24th May (pm) 1hr 30 mins, Paper 2 4th June (pm) 1 hr 30 mins
HomeworkTasks will be set weekly based on a combination of past exam paper questions, application questions from the Kerboodle textbook, research and presentation preparation, and journal article reviews. Tasks are designed to prepare for the lesson content and consolidate learning as well as stretching students by reading outside of the exam specification.
ResourcesExam board website: www.aqa.org.ukWe will provide access to an online text book for use throughout Year 12. A log-in will be provided for the e-book in September. We also recommend ‘Advanced Biology For You’ for additional stretch and challenge.
How to prepare for September 2017Go back through Additional Science Biology topics as well as Triple Science Biology topics using websites such as BBC Bitesize. Take a look through the AS specification to see what from GCSE will be built upon in AS Biology. Some useful topics are:
Biological molecules
Cell structure Genetics & Cell division
Year 12 BTEC Business-------------------------------------------
-EDEXCEL BTEC National Diploma in Business
Director of Faculty: Miss J Roberts (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearUnit 1: Exploring BusinessUnit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign (External exam)Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance (External exam)Unit 8: The Recruitment and Selection Process
AssessmentsYou will be assessed regularly through internal coursework based assignments, along with external assessments, as indicated above. Assessments can include real-world tasks, tests, research, essays, projects, and investigations.Each unit will be graded, with an overall grade then achieved at the end of the year 2.
HomeworkStudents should expect homework for each unit at least once a week and they may be required to access it through our online virtual learning environment. Homework tasks will include written, practical and research tasks, along with elements of coursework assignments.
ResourcesStudents must purchase the ‘Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Business Book 1’ (ISBN: 9781292126241) to enable them to complete the course successfully.
Recommended magazines and journals are: BusinessToday (www.ukbusiness-today.co.uk) Business Review (Philip Allan for Hodder Education)
Students are advised to also study independently. The following websites provide valuable opportunities to strengthen their subject knowledge and understanding:
www.businessed.co.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpsvr82 http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business https://www.tutor2u.net/business
Revision guides can be purchased and are a further source of valuable independent study. Additional revision sessions will be timetabled at key examination times.
Business-------------------------------------------
-AQA Year 1/AS Business 7131 (7132)
Director of Faculty: Ms J Roberts (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year
1. What is business?2. Managers, leadership and decision making3. Decision making to improve marketing performance4. Decision making to improve operational performance5. Decision making to improve financial performance6. Decision making to improve human resource performance
AssessmentsStudents will be assessed regularly through homework, rapid response knowledge tests, and more formal assessments each half term. At the end of year 12, two external examinations will be completed: Business 1, and Business 2.
Key Dates Provisional examination dates are as follows:Paper 1: Business 1 17th May 2019Paper 2: Business 2 23rd May 2019
HomeworkStudents should expect homework for each unit at least once a week. Homework tasks will include written, practical and research tasks, along with examination questions and essays.
ResourcesIn addition to timetabled lessons students must also study independently; they are required to purchase the AQA endorsed textbook upon commencement of the course.
Recommended magazines and journals are: BusinessToday (www.ukbusiness-today.co.uk) Business Review (Philip Allan for Hodder Education)
The following websites also provide valuable opportunities to strengthen their subject knowledge and understanding.
www.aqa.org.uk www.thetimes100.co.uk www.tutor2u.net www.bbc.co.uk/news/business www.bized.co.uk
Year 12 Chemistry -------------------------------------------
-AQA Chemistry
Director of Faculty: Dr J Wild (email [email protected]) Head of Subject: Miss E Woollaston (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearAtomic structure, Amount of substance, Bonding, Periodicity, Introduction to organic chemistry, AlkanesKinetics, Equilibria, Redox reactions, Group 7 the Halogens, Group 2 the Alkaline Earth metals, Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols, Analytical techniquesA practical exam where students are required to undertake practical work, collect and process data and then use it to answer questions in a written test
AssessmentsEach topic will be assessed and will reflect what students are to expect of the exams in Summer. The assessments will be used to inform the screenings and estimated grades submitted to the exam board. Assessments that are done with a poor level of effort or have resulted in a below-target grade will be repeated. Appropriate intervention will be put in place for students whose assessments have highlighted difficulty with the subject.
Key Dates Provisional exam dates: Paper 1: 22nd June 2018, 1hr 30mins, Paper 2: 25th June 2018, 1hr 30mins
HomeworkTasks will be set weekly based on a combination of past exam paper questions, Tasks are designed to prepare for the lesson content and consolidate learning as well as stretching students by reading outside of the exam specification.
ResourcesExam board website: www.aqa.org.ukRecommended text books: Hodder Education AQA Chemistry book 1 (ISBN: 978-1-4718-0767-1)
How to prepare for September
You will have a GCSE additional chemistry test the second week of term, so have a look through your GCSE revision guides. Also, research how the electrons in atom are really arranged for the first 3 energy levels in terms of sub-levels and s-, p- and d- orbitals.
Computer Science-------------------------------------------
-AQA GCE AS Computer Science 7516Director of Faculty: Mrs Moloney (email [email protected])Head of Computing: Mr R Grant (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearUnit 1 – ProgrammingIncludes: Fundamentals of programming Systematic approach to problem solving Fundamentals of data structures Theory of computation
Unit 2 – Computer Science TheoryIncludes: Data representation Computer organisation and architecture Communication and networking Fundamentals of computer systems
AssessmentsUnit 1 - On-screen exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 50% of ASStudents answer a series of short questions and write/adapt/extend programs in an Electronic Answer Document provided by us.
Preliminary material, a skeleton program and, where appropriate, test data, will be released for use in the exam.
Unit 2 - Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 50% of ASA series of short-answer and extended-answer questions.
Key Dates Unit 1 and Unit 2Practice Exam – December 2018Mock Exam – February 2019Final Exam – May/June 2019
HomeworkHomework will be set most weeks and will include worksheets based on topics being delivered in class
ResourcesText book – given at the start of the year
How to prepare for September Sign up to ‘Code Academy’ and complete the Python course
BTEC Information Technology--------------------------------------------
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology
Director of Faculty: Mrs V Moloney ([email protected])Head of Computing: Mr R Grant ([email protected])
Topics studied this yearUnit 3: Using Social Media in BusinessUnit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information
AssessmentsUnit 3: Using Social Media in Business - Explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services – coursework marked internally
Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information - Study the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a relational database system to manage information.Task completed under exam conditions – electronically (10 hours over a week) marked by exam board
Key Dates Interim submission dates will be set throughout the year
HomeworkHomework will be to complete coursework tasks and complete tasks in preparation for the exam
ResourcesResources will be stored in the R Drive and Google Classroom
How to prepare for September Research and read around the topic of how social media is used in Business
Drama & Theatre Studies-------------------------------------------
-Edexcel GCE Drama and Theatre Studies 9DR0Director of Faculty: Ms C Wrigley (email [email protected])Head of Subject: Mr M King (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearComponent 1: Devising Students use an extract from a text and the work of a practitioner as a stimulus to create a devised performance. They produce a written portfolio, discussing and evaluating the process and performance.Component 2: Text in PerformanceStudents perform a monologue or duologue from another text, rehearsing and refining their performance/design realisations for an assessed performanceComponent 3: Theatre Makers in PracticeStudents are audience members for a live performance. They make and refine notes on the performance to answer an examined written response in Year 13.Students practically explore a set text, focusing on performance and design aspects.
AssessmentsComponent 1: Internally assessed devised performance and written portfolio (40%)Component 2: Externally assessed, comprising of 2 performances to a visiting examiner in Year 13 (20%)Component 3: Written examination (40%)
Key Dates December 2018 – Mock exam performanceMarch 2019 – Devised performanceApril 2019 – Submission of Component 1 written portfolioMay/June 2019 – Component 3 mock exam and group performance
HomeworkContinuous completion of Component 1 portfolio and notes and Component 3 exam practice questionsExtra-curricular rehearsals for Component 2, including Sunday exam surgeries
Resourceswww.edexcel.comStanislavski: An Introduction - Jean BenedettiBertolt Brecht (Modern Dramatists) - Ronald SpeirsThe Cambridge Companion to Brecht (Cambridge Companions to Literature) - Peter Thomson (Editor), Glendyr Sacks (Editor)
How to prepare for September 2018Research and produce theatre notes from Greek tragedy to modern day, focusing on: Greek tragedy, Medieval Mystery Cycles, Elizabethan & Jacobean Theatre, Restoration Comedy, Melodrama, Naturalism, Absurdism/Expressionism, Realism, Post-modernism.
Economics -------------------------------------------
-AQA Year 1/AS Economics 7135Director of Faculty: Ms J Roberts (email [email protected])Topics studied this year:
The operation of markets and market failure1. Economic methodology and the economic problem2. Price determination in a competitive market3. Production, costs and revenue4. Competitive and concentrated markets5. The market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets
The national economy in a global context1. The measurement of macroeconomic performance2. How the macroeconomy works : the circular flow of income, AD/AS analysis, and related concepts3. Economic performance4. Macroeconomic policy
AssessmentsStudents will be assessed regularly through homework, rapid response knowledge tests, and more formal assessments each half term. At the end of year 12, two external examinations will be completed: Paper 1 – The operations of markets and market failure and Paper 2 – The national economy in a global context.
Key Dates Provisional examination dates are as follows:Paper 1: 13th May 2019Paper 2: 16th May 2019
HomeworkStudents should expect homework for each unit at least once a week. Homework tasks will include written, practical and research tasks, along with examination questions and essays.
ResourcesIn addition to timetabled lessons students must also study independently; they are required to purchase the AQA endorsed textbook upon commencement of the course.
Recommended magazines and journals are: Economics Today (Anforme Limited)
The Economist (http://www.economist.com/)
The following websites also provide valuable opportunities to strengthen their subject knowledge and understanding. www.aqa.org.uk www.tutor2u.net www.bized.co.uk http://www.economist.com http://www.economicshelp.org
English Language -------------------------------------------
-AQA AS English Language B (ENGB1, ENGB2)Director of Faculty: Mr I Smith (email [email protected])Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator: Dr B Moderate (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year
Introduction to English Language / Essay SkillsGrammar and the Language Frameworks
Examination Paper 1: Language and the Individual. (1 hr 30)Examines how texts and representations vary. Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities.
Examination Paper 2: Language Varieties (1 hr 30). Examines the diversity of language and sociolinguistics. Topics include: Ideology, Gender, Power, Dialect, Identity, Accent.
Year 13: Coursework Preparation (creative writing, independent research study) There is no coursework component at AS.
AssessmentsAutumn 1: Framework Practice Essays / Language and Varieties Theories Tests and EssayAutumn 2: Language and the Individual Practice Questions / Language and Diversity Practice QuestionsSpring 1: Full Mock ExamSpring 2: Examination Practice (Individual/Varieties)Summer 1: Examination Practice (Individual/Varieties)Summer 2: Year 13 Coursework Draft
Key Dates Examination Paper 1: 13th May 2019 [arrive 8.45 am]Examination Paper 2: 15th May 2019 [arrive 8.45 am]
HomeworkHomework set weekly as flip learning, revision or essay writing.
Resources Word of Mouth (Radio 4 programme available via iPlayer) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qtnz www.aqa.org
www.davidcrystal.com The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of the English Language by David Crystal Rediscover Grammar by David Crystal A wide range of English Language resources are available in the Parrs Wood Library Key Skills and Enrichment Sessions [Wednesday lunchtime in SG6]
How to prepare for September 2018 Listen to previous episodes of Word of Mouth regularly. Read around the issues of language using the key texts / recommended resources.
English Literature -------------------------------------------
-AQA AS English Literature B (LITB1, LITB 2)Director of Faculty: Mr I Smith (email [email protected])Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator: Dr B Moderate (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year
The whole AS examination focuses on the subject of Tragedy
Examination: Tragic Drama (1 hr 30 mins) Othello by William Shakespeare Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
Examination: Tragic Poetry and Prose (1 hr 30 mins) The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald AQA AS and A Level Poetry Anthology (Tragedy)
There is no coursework at AS but students are given A Level topics to pursue in the Summer 2 Term: NEA coursework (independent choice of poems and prose texts) and Richard II by William Shakespeare.
AssessmentsAutumn 1: Essays on Poetry Anthology, Genre Assessment on Death of a Salesman.Autumn 2: Exam Practice on Othello, Mock on PoetrySpring 1: Mock on both papersSpring 2: Revision essays on both papersSummer 1: Revision essays on both papersSummer 2: Coursework draft deadlines for A2 (Indep. reading and creative writing on CRIME)
Key Dates – Paper 1: 17th May 2019 am [arrive by 8.45 am]– Paper 2: 22nd May 2019 pm
HomeworkFlip learning notes, revision, timed writing essays (weekly). See student guide for details.
Resourceshttp://www.aqa.org.uk/The Oxford Book of Literary Terms
http://www.royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/jerusalemhttp://www.opensourceshakespeare.org/concordance/http://shakespeare.mit.edu/much_ado/full.htmlWednesday Lunchtimes Key Skills and Enhancement Sessions in SG6 (weekly)
How to prepare for September 2014 Read the texts in advance for pleasure where possible Try to view film versions of Death of a Salesman and Othello Use the internet to research the texts ahead of time (see above) Develop your wider reading using our recommended reading list
French-------------------------------------------
-AQA French 1651Director of Faculty: Ms S White (email [email protected])Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator / Head of Subject: Ms L Etchells (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year Relationships within the family Friendships Marriage and Partnerships Sport and Exercise Health and Well-being Holidays
Television Communication Technology Advertising Cinema Music Fashion/trends
AssessmentsAssessments will take place based on the units studied on a half-termly basis. These assessments will involve tasks in all four skills areas - Listening/Reading/Writing/Speaking.Assessed homework tasks will also be set on a regular basis throughout the year.There will be a mock examination for both Papers – Mixed Skills and Speaking in February.Further past papers will be completed during the final revision period, both in class and at home.
Key Dates February – Mock examinationsMay – Final examinations (Speaking and Mixed Skills)
HomeworkHomework will be set after each lesson. Students will be expected to complete a range of tasks – comprehension exercises, essay writing, listening tasks and preparation for speaking tasks. You will be expected to spend three hours a week on your homework.
Resources AQA website: www.aqa.org.uk Atouts 1 www.europeinfos.com www.mediajunior.com www.CALL@Hull (provides links to a number of useful sites) www.bonjourdefrance.com www.tv5.org www.rfi.fr
www.frenchteacher.net www.jde.fr www.google.fr www.fr.yahoo.com www.ipsos.fr www.ados.fr www.lesclesjunior.com www.radionfrance.fr www.bbc.co.uk www.touslesmedias.com
www.zut.org.uk www.linguascope.com www.realfrench.net
How to prepare for September 2015 Watch any French Language TV channels such as ARTE and TV5 Change the language on your favourite DVD to French Read magazines and books – we have provided a text booklet for you. Use the internet to get information on News and Current affairs in the French speaking world Go to a French speaking country – if you are lucky enough!
Brush up your grammar knowledge with www.laits.utexas.edu/tex
Year 12 Mathematics -------------------------------------------
-Edexcel AS Mathematics 8MA0Director of Faculty: Mrs S Anderson (email [email protected])Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator: Mr D Phillips (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearPaper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 (8MA0/01)
Paper 2: Statistics and Mechanics 8MA0/02
ProofAlgebra and FunctionsCoordinate geometry in the x, y planeSequences and SeriesTrigonometryExponentials and LogarithmsDifferentiationIntegrationVectors
Section A: StatisticsStatistical SamplingData Presentation and InterpretationProbabilityStatistical distributionsStatistical Hypothesis Testing
Section B: MechanicsQuantities and units in MechanicsKinematicsForces and Newton’s Laws
AssessmentsAll teaching groups will be given an assessment at the end of each topic with additional assessments taking place at the end of each half term.
Key Dates Assessments take place at the end of each half term
Provisional Exam Dates:Pure Mathematics 1 8MA0/01 15/5/19Paper 2 Statistics and Mechanics 22/5/19
HomeworkAll teachings groups will be given at least two pieces of homework each week.
Resources https://www.pearson.com/uk www.mymaths.co.uk
All students will be expected to pay a small fee to access the online version of all text books. Hard copies will be available to loan on payment of a refundable deposit.
How to prepare for September Students will be given an Algebra and Number Key Skills workbook on enrolment. This should be completed over the Summer to prepare for a skills test in the first week of term.
Further Mathematics--------------------------------------------
Edexcel AS Further Mathematics 8FMO Director of Faculty: Mrs S. Anderson (email [email protected])Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator: Mr D Phillips (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year
Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 Paper 2: Further Mathematics OptionsProofComplex NumbersMatricesFurther Algebra and FunctionsFurther CalculusFurther Vectors
Further Mechanics 1Impulse and MomentumWork Energy and PowerElastic Collisions in one dimensionMotion in a circleCentres of mass of plane figuresFurther Kinematics
Further Statistics 1Discrete Probability DistributionsPoisson and Binomial DistributionsChi Squared Tests
AssessmentsAll teaching groups will be given an assessment at the end of each topic with additional assessments taking place at the end of each half term.
Key Dates Assessments take place at the end of each half termProvisional exam dates:Core Pure 1: 13/5/19Further Mechanics 1 and Statistics 1: 16/5/19
HomeworkAll teachings groups will be given at least two pieces of homework each week.
Resources https://www.pearson.com/uk www.mymaths.co.uk
All students will be expected to pay to pay a small fee to access the online version of all text books. Hard copies will be available to loan on payment of a refundable deposit.
Geography-------------------------------------------
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WILL BE ADDED SHORTLY…
German-------------------------------------------
-German AS Level AQA 1661Director of Faculty: Ms S White (email [email protected])Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator: Mrs E. Garth (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year: Media; TV, advertising and technology Popular Culture; cinema, music and fashion Healthy Lifestyle; sport and exercise, health and wellbeing and holidays Family and Relationships; family, friendship, marriage and partnerships
AssessmentsEnd of Unit Assessments on all 4 skill areas after each topic is completed.AS Level past papers each term and for mock examinations.Mock speaking examinations each term.Timed essays each half term
Key Dates February-mock examinationApril/ May-AS Speaking examinationMay/June-AS Paper Unit 1
HomeworkA range of homework tasks will be given by both teachers each week to include essays, listening tasks, reading comprehensions, oral presentations and reading around the topic areas. Revision of key vocabulary and grammar will also be a vital component of the homework. Expect to spend at least 3 hours per week on homework.
Resources www.aqa.org.uk AQA German AS textbook Wort für Wort AS/A2 vocabulary book Medium-large sized German dictionary
Useful Websites:http://www.languagesresources.co.uk
http://www.20min.ch – news channelhttp://www.u2learn.com/a-level-german-revision.htmlhttp://DW.De – German news and TV channelhttp://www.goethe.de
How to prepare for September Revise all GCSE vocabulary carefully, especially higher level vocab Look over and revise all grammar points, especially tenses Keep up to date with current affairs, especially things that are happening in German, Austria or
Switzerland. Keep a file of relevant articles to help you when looking at the topics during the course! Watch your favourite movie with German subtitles Go to a German speaking country if you get the chance!! Watch some German TV or listen to some German radio/ music online
Government & Politics --------------------------------------------
Edexcel UK Government and Politics (9PLO)Director of Faculty: Mr M Retberg (email [email protected])Head of Subject: Mr D Crawford (email d.crawford @parrswood.manchester.sch.uk)
Topics studied this year: Paper 1 - Democracy and participation, Political parties, Voting behaviour and the media, Elections Non-core political ideas (Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism)
Paper 2 - UK constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister and cabinet, Relations between institutions,
Internal assessmentsPaper 1: Students will be set internal assessments, which will include:Evaluative essay questions, Q1 type using a source. (30 marks each).Shorter essay questions on political ideas (24 marks).
Paper 2: Students will be set internal assessments, which will include:Evaluative essay questions, Q1 type using a source. (30 marks each).
Key Dates Jan – Internal assessments May/June mock exams
HomeworkFollowing the school’s homework policy both teachers set regular and substantial tasks every week.
Resources Edexcel AS &A Level Politics - Pearson Useful websites - Edexcel.com
How to prepare for September 2019 Take an interest in UK political events and any issues that affect the UK for discussion and debate
Use the taster session materials at home to develop an understanding of how the UK political system works and what we will be studying in the coming academic year
Year 12 Health and Social Care Yr 1 Pearson Btec National Diploma Health and Social Care L3
(720 GLH 601/7194/7)
Director of Faculty: Miss S McCready ([email protected])Head of Subject: Ms S Hawksley (email [email protected])External Assessment = 46% Coursework assessment = 54%
Topics studied in Year 12 Unit 1 –Human Lifespan DevelopmentExternally assessed mandatory exam covering 90GLH (Guided Learning Hours). The topics cover the following areas:
Development through the life stages and aspects of development including theories which influence development
Factors which influence development such as nature versus nurture, socio economics and life events The ageing process and impact of this on development.
This unit has links to Psychology and includes theories which affect developmentUnit 2 –Working in Health and Social careExternally assessed mandatory exam covering 120GLH (Guided Learning Hours). The topics cover the following areas:
The roles and responsibilities of people who work in the health and social care sector The roles of organisations in the health and social care sector Working with people with specific needs in the health and social care sector
Unit 6 – Work ExperienceInternally assessed by coursework covering 60 GLHStudents will be supported in two different placement settings to gain 100 hours of real experience in the health and social care sector. The content of the coursework focuses on planning for placement and reflecting on skills gained during the placement. Unit 7: Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care Internally assessed by coursework covering 90 GLH The topics cover the following areas:
Duty of care and how this contributes to safe practice Recognising and responding to concerns about abuse and neglect The influence of health and safety legislation and policies Procedures and responsibilities to maintain health and safety
AssessmentsStudents are regularly tested throughout the year. They will be given assessments throughout and at the end of each sub-unit in order to track progress closely. Students will also sit a mock examination in January for unit 1 and there will be mocks and two external exams at the end of year 12 (unit 1= 1 ½ hours; Unit 2 = 1 ½ hours).
Key Dates Unit 1 Human Lifespan Development 15th May am 2019Unit 2 Working In Health and Social Care 22nd May am 2019
HomeworkStudents will have 2 teachers and they will get one piece of homework per week from each teacher. Homework tasks will usually involve independent research, exam/essay questions and/or revision for in-class assessments. As well as completing the homework that is set each week, students will be expected to carry out their own self-directed, independent study in order to develop their knowledge.
Resources qualifications.pearson.com BTEC National Health and Social Care Revision Guide Pearson ISBN: 9781292230443 BTEC National Health and Social Care Student Book 1 Pearson M Billingham ISBN: 9781292126012 Students will be provided with all teaching booklets and revision materials, however if you do wish to
purchase a textbook then the following book is recommended:
How to prepareStudents should prepare by keeping up to date with news about health and social care changes in the media (e.g., in newspapers, magazines and on TV documentaries). They could prepare information about the impact of these changes on service users and service providers.
History -------------------------------------------
-Edexcel A Level HistoryDirector of Faculty: Mr M Retberg (email [email protected]) Head of Subject: Mr D Midgley (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearOption 1F: In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96 This module is worth 30% of the final A level mark with the written exam lasting for 2 hours 15 minutes. The students are required to answer a choice of essays assessing their understanding of the period in breadth as well as a compulsory question that tests their ability to analyse and evaluate historical interpretations. Option 2F.2: South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ This module is worth 20% of the total A level mark with the written exam lasting 1 hour 30 minutes. The students answer two questions: one a compulsory question based on two sources assessing source analysis and evaluation skills and one from a choice of essay titles assessing understanding of the period in depth.AssessmentsBoth units will be regularly assessed by past exam questions.Key Dates December 2017 –Mock ExaminationsMay/June – AS History examinationsMay/June 2019 – Final A level examinationsHomeworkWill be set at regular intervals in both units, it may be individual or group –based tasks.Resources Edexcel.org Textbooks for all topics will be provided by the department
How to prepare for September Prior reading will greatly aid students’ progression from GCSE to A level study. Students are encouraged to read around the topics and to become accustomed to more challenging texts appropriate to the increased demands of A level study.
Computer Science-------------------------------------------
-AQA GCE AS Computer Science 7516Director of Faculty: Mrs Moloney (email [email protected])Head of Computing: Mr R Grant (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearUnit 1 – ProgrammingIncludes: Fundamentals of programming Systematic approach to problem solving Fundamentals of data structures Theory of computation
Unit 2 – Computer Science TheoryIncludes: Data representation Computer organisation and architecture Communication and networking Fundamentals of computer systems
AssessmentsUnit 1 - On-screen exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 50% of ASStudents answer a series of short questions and write/adapt/extend programs in an Electronic Answer Document provided by us. Preliminary material, a skeleton program and, where appropriate, test data, will be released for use in the exam.
Unit 2 - Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 50% of ASA series of short-answer and extended-answer questions.
Key Dates Unit 1 and Unit 2Practice Exam – December 2018Mock Exam – February 2019Final Exam – May/June 2019
HomeworkHomework will be set most weeks and will include worksheets based on topics being delivered in class
ResourcesText book – given at the start of the year
How to prepare for September Sign up to ‘Code Academy’ and complete the Python course
Law -------------------------------------------
-OCR AS Law H134Director of Faculty: Ms J Roberts (email [email protected])
This qualification is designed to develop knowledge and skills for the further study of law, and related subjects, such as business. Learners will develop their knowledge of the law in England, and an awareness of law in a European and global context. The course will enable learners to know and understand the changing nature of law.
Topics studied this yearH015/01 – The Legal System and Criminal Law This component introduces learners to the legal system. It also introduces learners to the concept of liability through an introduction to criminal law. This component is split into two sections, Section A: the legal system and Section B: criminal law.H015/02 – Law Making and the Law of Tort This component introduces learners to law making. It also introduces learners to the concept of liability through an introduction to the law of tort. This component is split into two sections, Section A: law making and Section B: the law of tort.
AssessmentsStudents will be assessed regularly through homework, rapid response knowledge tests, and more formal assessments each half term. At the end of year 12, two external examinations will be completed: Component 01 – The Legal System and Criminal Law (50% of AS), and Component 02 – Law Making and the Law of Tort (50% of AS).
Key Dates Provisional examination dates are as follows:Component 01 (H015/1): 14 May 2019Component 02 (H015/2): 21 May 2019
HomeworkStudents should expect homework for each unit at least once a week Homework tasks will include written, practical and research tasks, along with practice examination questions and essays.
Resources
In addition to timetabled lessons students must also study independently; they are required to purchase the OCR endorsed textbook upon commencement of the course (OCR Law for AS, Jacqueline Martin; ISBN 978 -1 – 4441 -9274 -2). Law students are recommended to read a quality newspaper every day.The following websites also provide valuable opportunities to strengthen their subject knowledge and understanding:a-level-law.com; www.lawmentor.com ; www.lawteacher.net ; The Law Bank – You Tube
How to prepare for September 2018Research the case of R v Shivpuri 1986 and write a short (500 words) summary which explains the case and its outcomes.
Media Studies-------------------------------------------
-Eduqas AS Media Studies (2570)
Director of Faculty: Mr I Smith (email [email protected])Head of Subject: Mr R Gledhill (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearSeptember – October October – DecemberComponent One Section AAdvertising, Audience and Marketing studying: media language, audience and representation.Component One Section BFilm Industry
Component One Section A and BNewspapers studying: media language and representation.Music video studying: media language and representation.Video Games studying: industry and audience.TV studying: media language, representation, industries and audience.Radio studying: industry and audience.
December - February February – EasterComponent 3Non Exam AssessmentMedia production piece based on a brief.Exam revision
Component 3Non Exam AssessmentMedia production piece based on a brief.Exam Revision
Easter - May May - SummerExams
Assessments70% Examination30% Practical Non Examination Assessment
Key DatesSubmission dates for individual pieces of assessments given by class teacher.
HomeworkCombination of revision, topic based work, research and extension activities. Students are expected to spend at least two hours a week on homework/ coursework/revision for Media Studies. Catch-up Club/Revision Club in F24 after school each Tuesday.
Resources http://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/media-studies/as-a-level/
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-WILL BE ADDED SHORTLY…
Physical Education-------------------------------------------
OCR AS level in Physical Education (H155)Director of Faculty: Mr Fran Fenton (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year Psychological and socio-cultural themes in physical education (35%)1 hour 15 minute paper
Skill acquisition Sports psychology Sport and society
Physiological factors affecting performance (35%)1 hour 15 minute paper
Applied anatomy and physiology Exercise physiology Biomechanics, including technology in sport
Performance in physical education (30%)Non-exam assessment
Performance or coaching Evaluation of performance for improvement (EPI)
Assessments
Key Dates Dec 2016 - End of Term Practice MockFebruary 2017 – Practical AssessmentFebruary 2017 – Final EPIP assessmentApril 2017 – Final Mock Exam and ScreeningMay 2017 – External Practical ModerationMay/June 2017 – Final full examination
HomeworkOne homework to be set by each teacher, in each of the Unit areas, each week. Therefore, students will receive three pieces of homework per week.
Resources http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-physical-education-h154-h554/ OCR AS PE Student Book
How to prepare for September 2016 Visit OCR website and familiarise with course content Download EPIP analysis video and PowerPoint to familiarise with (found under presentations) Download all past papers and mark schemes Read around subject area
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3Assessment :Practical activities assessed using exam board assessment criteria C
1/2 term end of topic test- EC/ SMBexam style questions4, 5 and 6 marksH
Assessment :Two practical activities chosen for assessment C
Introduction of verbal O&A of practical performance.EP
Cumulative 1/2 term end of topic test- exam style questions EC /C SMB 4, 5 and 6 marks.
Introduction of 10 mark questions H
Practice mock exam EC/SMB/C
Assessment :Practical activities assessedEC
Practice EPIP assessment filmedEC
Cumulative 1/2 term end of topic test- exam style questions EC/C4, 5 and 6 marks. Consolidation of 10 mark questions H
Assessment :Cumulative 1/2 term end of topic test- exam style questions EC/C
Final practical activities assessment C / EC/SMB
EPIP final assessmentEC/ C/SMB
Mock ExamEC/ C/SMB
Assessment :External Practical Moderation
Revision
Practice exam papers
Assessment :Year 12 reports
Year 12 Physics -------------------------------------------
-AQA Physics Spec A
Director of Faculty: Dr J Wild (email [email protected])Head of Subject: Mr D Blake (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year
Particle Physics EM Radiation and Quantum Phenomena Mechanics and Materials Waves and Optics Electricity
AssessmentsEach topic will be assessed and will reflect what students are to expect of the exams in Summer. The assessments will be used to inform the screenings and estimated grades submitted to the exam board. Assessments that are done with a poor level of effort or have resulted in a below-target grade will be repeated. Appropriate intervention will be put in place for students whose assessments have highlighted difficulty with the subject.
Key Dates: Paper 1 – 24th May 2016 AM
Paper 2 - 9th June 2016 PM
HomeworkTasks will be set weekly based on a combination of past exam paper questions, DoddleLearn activities, research and presentation preparation, and journal article reviews. Tasks are designed to prepare for the lesson content and consolidate learning as well as stretching students by reading outside of the exam specification.
ResourcesExam board website: www.aqa.org.ukRecommended text books: Advanced Physics for You (ISBN-13: 978-0748752966)
How to prepare for September In year 12 you will study topics, which are covered in year 10 and 11; however the level of detail and application will obviously be harder. In order to prepare for year 12 you will need to know: The structure of the atom, how force affects motion, how to describe electricity, the definitions of voltage and current, how to describe wave motion and calculate the speed of a wave.
Psychology -------------------------------------------
-AQA AS Level Psychology (AS = 7181; A Level = 7182) Director of Faculty: Miss S McCready ([email protected])Head of Subject: Mr J Ashton (email [email protected])
Topics studied in year 12Paper 1 – Introductory Topics in PsychologyThis paper is worth 50% of the AS in Psychology and 33.3% of the A Level in Psychology. In year 12 you will learn about the topics of memory, social influence and attachment. If you choose the A Level in Psychology then you will also be examined on psychopathology as part of this unit. Some examples of the specific topics that you will cover are listed below:Memory - factors affecting the accuracy of eyewitness testimony; theories of forgetting.Social Influence – obedience; conformity; minority influence.Attachment – explanations of attachment; Bowlby’s theory of maternal deprivation. Paper 2 – Psychology in contextThis paper is worth 50% of the AS in Psychology and 33.3% of the A Level in Psychology. In year 12 you will learn about various different approaches to explaining human behaviour (e.g., biological, cognitive and behaviourist) and you will also develop knowledge on psychopathology (e.g., explanations and treatments for depression, phobias and OCD) and research methods. You will carry out your own research on human behaviour as part of this unit. If you choose the A Level in Psychology you will also learn about biopsychology and two other approaches to explaining human behaviour – the psychodynamic approach and the humanistic approach. You will also have to compare the approaches in psychology.
AssessmentsStudents are regularly tested throughout the year. They will be given assessments throughout and at the end of each sub-unit in order to track progress closely. Students will also sit a mock examination in each of the units and there will be two external exams at the end of year 12 (Paper 1 = 1 ½ hours; Paper 2 = 1 ½ hours).
Key Dates Paper 1 mock exam – April 2019 Paper 2 mock exam – January 2019
Paper 1 external exam – 13th May 2019 (pm) - provisional Paper 2 external exam – 16th May 2019 (pm) - provisional
HomeworkStudents will have 2 psychology teachers and they will get one piece of homework per week from each teacher. Homework tasks will usually involve independent research, exam/essay questions and/or revision for in-class assessments. As well as completing the homework that is set each week, students will be expected to carry out their own self-directed, independent study in order to develop their knowledge on key areas of the specification.
Resources aqa.co.uk (exam board website) bps.org.uk (the British Psychological Society website) Students will be provided with all teaching booklets and revision materials, however if you do wish to purchase a
textbook then the following book is recommended:‘AQA Psychology – For A Level Year 1 & AS’ – Flanagan, Berry, Jarvis and Liddle (Illuminate Publishing).
How to prepareStudents should prepare by keeping up to date with any recent psychological research in the media (e.g., in newspapers, magazines and on TV documentaries). They could also start to conduct some of their own research on the main approaches in psychology – 1) The Biological approach; 2) The Cognitive approach; 3) The Behaviourist approach; 4) The Psychodynamic approach; 5) The Humanistic approach.
Religious Studies --------------------------------------------
Edexcel 8RS0Director of Faculty: Miss S McCready ([email protected])Head of Subject: Ms A White (email [email protected])
RE is an inclusive subject accessible to students of any religious persuasion or none. It is not necessary to have taken Religious Studies at GCSE, although students who have a GCSE will find that the AS/A Level builds on their knowledge, understanding and skills. All that is required is a desire to find out more about religion and its role in society.
Topics studied this yearStudents will study 3 Papers;Paper 1 Philosophy of ReligionPaper 2 Religion and EthicsPaper 4 Study of a Religion: IslamThese papers cover 3 topics at AS level and students have to answer a range of A01 and an A02 questions Philosophy of Religion
Philosophical issues and questions Design Argument Cosmological argument Ontological argument
2. The nature and influence of religious experience. The nature of religious experience. Religious experience as an argument for God.
3. The Problem of Evil and Suffering Augustine and Irenaeus’ theodicy. Theodicies and solutions to the problem of suffering
Religion and Ethics 1 Significant Issues
Environment Equality
2. A study of three Ethical Theories Utilitarianism Situation ethics
Natural Moral law3. Application of ethical theories
War and Peace Sexual ethics
Islam1 Religious Beliefs
6 Beliefs Nature and existence of Allah
2. Sources of wisdom. Key events in the life of Muhammad Hadith and sunnah The Qur’an
3. Religious practices The 5 Pillars The Ummah
AssessmentsStudents will be asked to conduct independent research and read given articles to discuss in the classroom. They will produce essays based on this research and classroom notes and also participate in class timed essays. Timed assessments will take place at the end of each topic. In addition Unit mocks will be completed on two topics of the students’ choice at the end of each unit.Philosophy of Religion Thurs 16th May 2019 amReligion and Ethics Thurs 23rd May 2018 amIslam Mon 3rd June 2019 am
HomeworkHomework will usually be once a week. They will include independent research tasks, essays based on past paper questions, articles and information to read in preparation for a lesson, and group presentation tasks.
Key dates
Other useful informationwww.edexcel.org.ukhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/guidehttp://www.rsrevision.com/Alevel/
Sociology --------------------------------------------
AQA AS Sociology 7191Director of Faculty: Miss S McCready ([email protected])Head of Subject: Ms J Bunyan ([email protected])Topics studied this yearOver the course of the year, students will study Education and Methods in Context and Families & Households & Research Methods.AS Paper 1: Education with Methods in Context This exciting unit covers the Role and purpose of education including vocational education and training in contemporary society, Differential educational achievement of social groups by social class, gender and ethnicity in contemporary society, Relationships and processes with particular reference to teacher/student relationships, student subcultures, the hidden curriculum, and the organisation of teaching and learning. Other topics will include the significance of social policies, including selection, comprehensivisation, marketization and privatisation for the understanding of the structure, role, impact and experience of education. Students will also learn to apply their knowledge of sociological research methods to the context of education. AS Paper 2: Families and Households with Research Methods This interesting and engaging unit covers topic content such as the Relationship of the family to the social structure and social change with particular reference to the economy and state policies, Changing patterns of Marriage Cohabitation, Separation and Divorce, Childbearing and the life course. Other topics include Diversity of the contemporary family and household structures, The nature and extent of changes in the family with reference to gender roles, domestic labour and power relationships, The nature of Childhood and changes in the status of children in the family and society and Demographic trends in the UK since the 1900’s, including reasons for changes in birth rates, death rates and family size. Students will also cover more postmodern topics such as the personal life perspective and will consider how the family helps to construct our identity formation and the meaning its members give to us.
Assessments: Students are regularly tested throughout the year. They will be given assessments throughout each unit based on their learning and will be assessed via short answer questions and through in- class, timed essays and practice essay questions at home. All assessments are based on previous and exemplar exam questions and are exam focused. Students will sit a Mock Examination to consolidate and review their learning in preparation for their Exam in May 2019. AS Paper 1: Education with Methods in Context -This unit is worth 50% of the AS Level. The assessment consists of an hour and a half written paper with six questions which include two essay questions where learners have to evidence knowledge and understanding of sociological theory, developed analysis, application and evaluation skills. AS Paper 2: Families and Households & Research Methods- This unit is worth 50% of AS Level. The assessment consists of an hour and a half written paper with two questions on research methods which involves an essay question and five questions on families and households, one of which includes an essay question.
Key Dates Intervention Sessions-Every two weeks in small groups sessions- Wednesday afternoons, 3:15- 4:15pm in LG29 Revision Sessions-Tuesday afternoons, 3.15-4.15pm in LG29 Exam Dates: May 2019 Homework Students will be set regular homework to consolidate learning in class and to strengthen their knowledge and skills
set required to pass the course. Homework tasks will be set such as research tasks, revision for tests and application activities and students will be given regular essays to complete in their own time in addition to completing them under timed conditions, in class.
Resourceshttp://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/sociology/as-and-a-level/sociology-7191-7192 Webb et al (2015), AS Level Sociology: The complete course for the AQA specification, Napier PressHaralambos and Holborn (2000), Sociology Themes and Perspectives, Fifth Edition, Harper Collins Publishers
How to prepare for September 2019 Come well equipped to the first lesson with a file, file dividers and plenty of stationery Keep up to date with Global issues over the summer through reading newspapers such as the Telegraph and the Guardian and
watching the News Familiarise yourself with Sociology Ferret on You tube. This site has a number of video clips to enable you to explore some of the
topics we will be studying (http://www.youtube.com/user/SociologyFerret) Visit http://www.podology.org.uk/ for podcasts, videos and articles covering a wide range of issues Follow Miss Bunyan on Twitter (Miss Bunyan@BunyanJo) for amazing links to a variety of different Sociological issues
Spanish-------------------------------------------
-Spanish AS Level AQA 1696Director of Faculty: Ms S White (email [email protected])Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator: Ms D McVey (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year Media; TV, advertising and technology Popular Culture; cinema, music and fashion Healthy Lifestyle; sport and exercise, health and wellbeing and holidays Family and Relationships; family, friendship and marriage and partnerships
Assessments End of Unit Assessments on all 4 skill areas after each topic is completed AS Level past papers each term and for mock examinations Mock speaking examinations each term Timed essays each half term
Key Dates February - Mock Examination April/ May -AS Speaking Examination May/June - AS Paper Unit 1
HomeworkA range of homework tasks will be given by both teachers each week to include essays, listening tasks, reading comprehensions, oral presentations and reading around the topic areas. Revision of key vocabulary and grammar will also be a vital component of the homework. Expect to spend at least 3 hours per week on homework.
Resources www.aqa.org.uk AQA Spanish AS textbook Palabra Por Palabra vocab book Medium size Spanish dictionary http://www.languagesresources.co.uk http://www.ver-taal.com http://20minutos.tv
www.bbc.co.uk/mundo www.rtve.es
How to prepare for September 2015 Revise all GCSE vocabulary carefully, especially higher level vocab Look over and revise all grammar points, especially tenses Keep up to date with current affairs, especially things that are happening in Spain or South America Watch your favourite movie with Spanish subtitles Go to a Spanish speaking country if you get the chance!! Watch some Spanish TV online
Special Education Needs& Disabilities
----------------------------------------------School SENCO: Ms R Sheldrake (email [email protected])
The SEND department is within the Inclusion Faculty. The department aims to raise achievement across the curriculum for students who have additional needs or disabilities, are vulnerable and need a little extra support in or outside the classroom.
We work within and beyond the classroom in partnership with subject, pastoral staff and parents to meet the individual needs of pupils from Years 7 through to Year 13.
For further information please see our website.
PARRS WOOD HIGH SCHOOLTerm Dates 2018-19
DAY DATE SCHOOL EVENTMonday 3rd September Training DayTuesday 4th September Training Day
Wednesday 5th September Term StartsFriday 19th October Term Ends
Monday – Friday 22nd – 26th October Half Term Break
Monday 29th October Term Starts
Friday 23rd November Training Day
Friday 21st December Term EndsMonday - Friday 24th December – 4th January 2019 Christmas Break
Monday 7th January Term Starts
Friday 15th February Term EndsMonday-Friday 18th February -22nd February Half Term Break
Monday 25th February Training DayTuesday 26th February Term StartsFriday 5th April Term Ends
Monday 8th April – 22nd April Easter Holiday
Tuesday 23rd April Term StartsMonday 6th May Bank HolidayFriday 24th May Term Ends
Monday – Friday 27th May – 31st May Half Term Break
Monday 3rd June Term Starts
Monday 1st July Training Day
Tuesday 23rd July Term Ends
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