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Art – Year 10 Key Contact: Mr D Pallett – [email protected] Specification: Edexcel GCSE Fine Art 5FA -‐ 01 Assessment Homework – Weekly. Assessment – Project One – May 2015 Still Life.

Project Two Jan 2016 Cultural. Exam January – May 2016 – Externally set by Exam board. Mock Exam – June 2015.

Other Key Dates Galleries Visit July 2015

Assessment objectives

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

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

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

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

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

Year 10 expectations:

Application • 2 hours of homework a week. • Homework to be planned and presented in journal or working into Final

piece work. • Homework to be done on time.

Organisation

• If a lesson is missed use department ‘open studio’ sessions to work with staff.

Independence

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

Subject specific criteria

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

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

• It is a very enjoyable course that does require a lot of commitment and time to practice the necessary skills to get the higher grades. It certainly isn’t an easy way out.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Art?

To support the achievement of top grades, students should:

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

Biology -‐ Year 10

Key Contact: Miss A Tytherleigh – [email protected] Specification: AQA Biology 4401 All external exams for GCSE Biology are at the end of Year 11. The grade awarded will be separate from the Physics and Chemistry GCSEs. Topics (Topics 11 and 12 are covered in Year 9) Topics 1 and 2, Cells and Organs Topic 3 Digestive System Topic 4 Lungs Topic 5 Circulation Topic 6 Control Systems Topic 7 Homeostasis Topic 8 Plants Topic 9 Ecology Topic 10 Genetics (All other topics taught in Year 11) Assessment Homework – Fortnightly Assessment – End of Unit tests Mock Exams – January and June Controlled Assessments – Two per year Useful Study Support Resources Afterschool Biology – Wednesdays – S17 GCSE Biology Revision guide which can be bought from school BBC Bitesize has many useful activities – best use by searching the appropriate topic in the search bar under GCSE Bitesize.

Year 10 expectations: Application

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

follow progress • Respond to all feedback given by teacher

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

work with staff Independence

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

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

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

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Biology?


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

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

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

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

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

BTEC Sport -‐ Year 10 Key Contact: Mr H Haydon – [email protected]

Specification: Edexcel Level 2 First Award in Sport – 600/4779/3

Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise (Exam) Know about the components of fitness and the principles of training. Explore different fitness training methods. Investigate fitness testing to determine fitness levels. Unit 2: Practical Sport Performance (Coursework) Understand the rules, regulations and scoring systems for selected sports. Practically demonstrate skills, techniques and tactics in selected sports. Be able to review sports performance. Unit 4: The Sports Performer in Action (Coursework) Know about the short-‐term responses and long-‐term adaptations of the body systems to exercise. Know about the different energy systems used during sports performance.

Unit 6: Leading Sports Activities (Coursework) Know the attributes associated with successful sports leadership. Undertake the planning and leading of sports activities. Review the planning and leading of sports activities.

Assessment For three of the units, students will complete a portfolio of evidence. This can be in the form of a task sheet, lesson plan, reports and observation statements. One unit will be assessed using a one hour online exam.

Useful dates Y10 -‐ Unit 2 to be completed by end or Term 3. Y10 -‐ Unit 1 to be completed by end of Term 6. Useful Study Support Resources: BTEC First in Sport Student book/revision guide. www.pearson.com/activelearngo Weekly BTEC catch up in room H1 – Thursday 3-‐4pm.


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

Organisation

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

Independence

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

Subject specific criteria:

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

How can students extend their knowledge?

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

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

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

GCSE Business Studies – Year 10 Key Contact: Mr K Murphy – [email protected]

Specification: OCR J253

There are two units covered in GCSE Business Studies in year 10:

Unit A291 Marketing and Enterprise -‐ 25% of final GCSE

This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated (Controlled Assessment) and include:

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

Unit A292 Business and People -‐ 25% of final GCSE

• The structure of business activity. • The need for business activity. • Business ownership, trading organisations, growth and location. • The workforce in business. • Employment and retention. • Organisation and communication. Assessment Homework – Weekly. Assessment – End of Unit tests during the year. Mock Exam – Week beginning 13th June. Other Key Dates Production Visit to Lyons Seafood in March. Marketing Trip on 28th June.

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


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

Organisation

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

staff. Independence

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

Maslow’s Hierarchy , Price Elasticity. • To achieve EVALUATION in your written work you must have Pro’s/Cons

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

GCSE Chemistry -‐ Year 10 Key Contact: Dr K King – [email protected] Specification: AQA Chemistry 4401 All external exams for GCSE Chemistry are at the end of Year 11. The grade awarded will be separate from the Physics and Biology GCSEs. Topics Year 9

1. Limestone 2. Metals Year 10 • Fuels and Food • Polymers • The Earth • The Periodic Table • Rates of reaction • Energy • Electrolysis • Reversible reactions

(Topics 11-‐14 covered in year 11) Assessment Homework – Fortnightly Assessment – End of Unit tests (termly) Mock Exams – January and June Controlled assessment – 2 taken, best mark submitted. Useful Study Support Resources Afterschool Science support – Wednesdays – S16 GCSE Chemistry CGP workbooks – bought through Wisepay GCSE Chemistry Revision guide (CGP) – bought through Wisepay BBC Bitesize has many useful activities – best use by searching the appropriate topic in the search bar under GCSE Bitesize.

Course expectations: Application

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

homework to follow progress Organisation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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




• Be able to write and explain how practicals and risk assessments are carried out

• Students need to be able to critically evaluate data and provide evidenced based conclusions

• Look up recent news articles about advances in the field. Pages such as uk.news.yahoo.com/science will help you to apply your knowledge to real life examples.

CIDA ICT -‐ Year 10

Key Contact: Mr C Adams – [email protected]

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


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

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

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

Independence

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

How can students improve their knowledge and skills?

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

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

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

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

Learn how to use the software used on the course, become familiar with the tools, the menus and the applications. For this course the main programs used are Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Illustrator.

Computing GCSE -‐ Year 10 Key Contact: Mr C Adams – [email protected]

Syllabus: OCR J275

This course gives students the opportunity to discover how computer technology works and to take a look at what goes on “Behind the Scenes” Unit A451: Computer Systems and Programming This unit covers the body of knowledge about computer systems on which the examination will be based. Topics include fundamentals of computer systems, hardware, software, representation of data, databases, computer communication and networking.

Unit A452: Practical Investigation An investigative computing task, which assesses the following: Research, technical understanding, analysis of problem, historical perspective, use of technical writing skills, recommendations/evaluation.

Unit A453: Programming Project Students will need to understand standard programming techniques, be able to design a coded solution to a problem, identify test procedures and develop the code.

Candidates will need to create suitable algorithms, input and output formats, identify suitable variables and annotate the developed code. Finally students test their solutions in order to show functionality and how it matches the design criteria. Assessment: Once each unit has been completed, students take an end of unit test. All results are recorded in Go4Schools. Useful Study Support Resources: Kingdown VLE website. GCSE Computing by Susan Robson. OCR Computing by Sean O’Byrne.


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

Organisation • Homework – Around two hours of homework is set every week.

Independence

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

How can students improve their knowledge and skills?

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

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

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

offers free coding classes.

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

Drama – Year 10 Key Contact: Mr P Partington – [email protected]

Term 1 • Trust and Improvisation skills. • Pantomime (Performance Mock 1).

Term 2 • Pierpoint – Monologue (Performance Mock 2). • Group scripted (Performance Mock 3).

Term 3 • Let em have it. • Craig and Bentley (first coursework unit).

Assessment

There are 3 mock assessments in year 10 and an on-‐going working/collaboration mark that reflects the responding element in the specification.

• Voice and movement. • Characterisation. • Communication & Rapport. • Style and content.

First unit Craig & Bentley is 30% of GCSE -‐ (10% written under controlled conditions).

Support Resources

Drama club – Thursdays from Term 2 Involvement in school productions Lamda qualifications – Offering practical examinations in communication and performance subjects. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/drama/

Anything else relevant / subject specific Drama is often considered as all about acting. However we know that the vast majority of our students will not go onto act. What we teach is much more about life skills. Fundamentally a drama lesson is an exercise in problem solving. Students are required to present drama from a stimulus where their own creativity is the only boundary. They will have to negotiate with others to work towards a joint outcome. Finally they will perform/present in from of their peers, communication being key to forming a successful outcome.


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

Organisation

• Attend regular rehearsals outside of lessons. Group work GCSE requires excellent and committed group work. By its nature it is a collaborative subject. The best work is achieved by the most diligent teams. Teams that plan rehearsals, stick to a schedule all attend promptly. How can students improve their knowledge and skills? The most important thing is to be confident. This to those who are shy, more reserved does not come easy. But as this is one of the major benefits of drama we strive for all students to achieve this. Two Strategies:

1. Prepare, feel confident you know what you are doing. 2. Take risks, don’t be frightened to fail take a leap of faith and 9 out of 10 times that

will be rewarding. Coursework -‐ Unit 1 Rabbit. Students must contribute and lead elements of the practical workshops and actively explore the stimulus. They are required to demonstrate an understanding of how drama is made. The written element of this involves an ability to deconstruct how drama is made and to be able to analyse how the elements of drama work together to create meaning. Students can improve by asserting themselves in the practical workshops, focusing on ‘creating’ drama, working co-‐operatively with others, demonstrating the ability to devise for specific effect. Familiarising themselves and using technical terminology both written and in verbal feedback.

GCSE Engineering -‐ Year 10

Key Contact: Mr D Leater – [email protected] Specification: AQA Resistant Materials, Code 45602 All external exams for GCSE are at the end of Year 11. Theory Topics

• Materials – Woods, Metals, Plastics • Environmental Issues -‐ Sustainability • Product Analysis • Prototype Evaluation • GCSE Coursework Started

Practicals

1. Sliding bevel 2. Desk Lamp 3. Jewellery box 4. Flat Pack Furniture

Assessments

Homework – Fortnightly Assessment – End of Topic / Practical’s assessment Mock Exams – End of Year.

Useful Study Support Resources: Afterschool support – specific to group teache.r GCSE Resistant Materials Technology, Nelson Thornes, ISBN 978-‐1-‐4085-‐0273-‐0. GCSE Revision guide (CGP) – Resistant Materials. GCSE Exam Practise Workbook (CGP) – Resistant Materials. Technology Student – Resistant Materials – good for theory and tests. BBC Bitesize has many useful activities – best used by searching the appropriate topic in the search bar under GCSE Bitesize -‐ Resistant Materials.


• 1 hour of homework a fortnight. • Homework to be done on time and to a high standard. • Revision for Mock exam and Summer end of year exam. • Attend available afterschool support sessions.

Organisation

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

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

Independence

• Use lesson time efficiently and effectively. • Develop a glossary of the technical vocabulary covered in lessons. • Refer to GCSE folder pro-‐forma to check progress & knowledge.


• Develop your free hand sketching and surface rendering skills. • Develop your CAD skills – Google ‘Sketch Up’ and ‘2D Design’ software. • Ensure your making skills develop appropriately to meet the standard

require for your GCSE product next year.

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

• Demonstrate precise knowledge and detailed understanding of the Theory topics.

• Use technical knowledge and vocabulary appropriately and consistently. • Show a comprehensive understanding of the Coursework Folder layout:-‐

Problem, Research, Ideas, Development, Final Design, Make, Evaluate, Modify.

• Critically evaluate their work and progress throughout the course. • Make reasoned judgements consistently and draw detailed, evidenced-‐

based conclusions on all Research, Developments and Evaluations.

English Literature and Language -‐ Year 10 Key Contacts: Mrs S Ashton – [email protected] Miss E Mears – [email protected] Please find below the list of units that Year 10 students will study throughout the year. This is a two year course which will result in four exams at the end of Year 11. Students will learn both language and literature skills across both years. Poetry (Literature Paper 2, Section B and C) 3 weeks An Inspector Calls (Literature Paper 2, Section A) 10 1/2 weeks Poetry (Literature Paper 2, Section B and C) 3 weeks J&H (Literature Paper 1, Section B) 8 weeks Macbeth (Literature Paper 1, Section A) 4 weeks Mock Revision 4 weeks MOCK EXAMS WEEK CAREERS WEEK Macbeth (Literature Paper 1, Section A) 5 weeks Speaking and Listening Project 1 week Initial objectives for the Literature paper are below. Language objectives are also covered. Assessment objectives AO1: Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: • maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response • use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations. AO2: Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate. AO3: Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written. AO4: Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation.

Year 10 expectations:

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

Organisation • Equipment must be brought to every lesson. Students are expected to keep their

class folders tidy Independence

• Students will be expected to complete homework independently, but can request support. Students are expected to read in their own time and will be required to do so each week. Each fortnight, teachers will set a spelling and punctuation homework. English Club is run on Wednesdays after school with Miss Mears.

English Literature Assessment Objectives: The new course will be assessed using the new grading system – grade 1-‐9 will be used instead of the traditional A*-‐ G. Students will begin with these Literature papers:

GCSE Food Technology -‐ Year 10

Key Contact: Miss A Gavin – [email protected] Specification: AQA Food Technology 4545 All external exams for GCSE Food Technology are at the end of Year 11. Topics Year 10

• Health & Safety and Food Hygiene. • The functions and properties of food. • The nutritional properties of food. • Combining ingredients – food science. • Acids and alkalis. • Standard components in food processing. • Additives. • Food production (CAD/CAM). • Labelling and packaging.

Assessment

• Homework – Fortnightly. • Assessment – 6 Key assessments. • GCSE Controlled assessment starts March 2016 • Mock exam – End of Year

Useful Study Support Resources

• Afterschool Food Technology support – Tuesday and Thursday. • GCSE Food Technology CGP workbooks – bought through Wisepay. • GCSE Food Technology CGP revision guide – bought through Wisepay. • BBC Bitesize has many useful activities – best use by searching the

appropriate topic in the search bar under GCSE Bitesize.


• 1 hour of homework a fortnight. • Homework to be done on time and to a high standard. • Revision for assessments. • Complete detailed evaluations.

Organisation

• Organise ingredients in advance and bring to designated lessons • If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with

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

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

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

• Develop a glossary for each unit and appropriate revision resources (mindmap, flip cards).

• Refer to checklists to check knowledge and understanding. Subject specific criteria

• Develop your long answer writing skills. • Use technical subject specific language at all times. • Complete all the past papers given to you and mark with the AQA mark

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

• Demonstrate precise knowledge and detailed understanding of Food Technology by

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

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

understanding of the technical.

GCSE French – Year 10

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

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

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

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

GCSE expectations: Application

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

Organisation

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

sessions. Independence

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

grammar. Subject specific criteria

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

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

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in French?

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

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

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

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

Further Maths -‐ Year 10 – ONLY for Maths Set F1 and G1

Key Contact: Mr D Munro – [email protected] Specification: AQA L2 Further Mathematics (Reference 8360) The AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths places an emphasis on higher order technical proficiency, rigorous argument and problem-‐solving skills. The course builds on the Higher Maths GCSE, further developing skills in the key Mathematical areas. Importantly, it is designed to give high achieving students an introduction to AS level topics that will help them to develop skills in: Areas of study: Algebra, Functions and Graphs Algebraic fractions, quadratic identities, function notation, domain and rang, graphs, simultaneous equations, factor theorem, algebraic proof. Geometry and Trigonometry Co-‐ordinate geometry and straight lines, circle theorems and geometric proof, sine and cosine graphs and rules, trigonometrical identities Calculus Gradient of a curve, differentiation, tangents and normal, stationary points Matrices Mulitplying and transforming matrices, identity matrix, combining transformations Further Maths is taught alongside GCSE Maths, with approximately a third of the course covered in Year 10 and the majority taught up to Easter of Year 11. Assessment Homework – Fortnightly in conjunction with Maths GCSE teaching. Useful Study Support Resources www.mymaths.co.uk login: kingdown password: range (will change) This has an excellent section dedicated to GCSE Statistics with lots of questions to practice.


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

Wednesday in M4).

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

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

Independence

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

year will help consolidate knowledge. Subject specific criteria

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

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Mathematics?


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

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

Geography – Year 10 Key Contact: Mr D O’Callaghan – [email protected]

Specification: OCR Geography B (Reference J385)

Unit B563: Key Geographical Themes

Theme 1: Rivers and Coasts: : What are drainage basins? Why does flooding occur and how can it be managed? What is the coast like? What processes and landforms are found on the coast? How can coastal erosion and flooding be managed? Theme 2: Population and Settlement: How and why are the populations of countries different? What causes population to change? Why do people move? How are cities changing? Theme 3: Natural Hazards: What causes hazards? How do they affect people in different parts of the world? How can people be protected from hazards? Theme 4: Economic Development: What is development? How does development vary between countries? How do multinational companies affect development? How do we cause and how can we manage global climate change?

Assessment Homework – Weekly. Assessment – End of Unit tests each half term. Mock Exam.

Key Dates There is Fieldwork for the Controlled Assessment, 6th or 8th July 2016. The data is used to complete the assessment in Year 11. Location – Bristol.

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

Year 10 expectations: Application • 2 hours of homework a week. • Homework to be planned and presented properly. • Homework to be done on time.

Organisation • Files / books to have a contents pages and all work organised effectively. • If a lesson is missed use department catch up sessions to work with staff. Independence • Use the VLE after lessons for resources and extension work

http://media.kingdown.wilts.sch.uk/ • Develop a glossary for each unit. • Use the web links provided to read further about the topic. Subject specific criteria • Develop the use of ICT for presentation and enquiry (e.g. Google Earth). • Use geography specific Apps to develop your skills (e.g. OS Locate) and to

keep informed (e.g. Disaster aware).

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Geography?


• Watch the news to develop knowledge of places and current affairs. • Develop written explanations using the “this means that” approach. • Learn the Glossary of new words for each topic.

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy – Year 10 Key Contact: Mrs H Gordon – [email protected]

Specification: City and Guilds 30001-‐02 Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector A learner portfolio of assignment work is internally assessed and externally verified. Assessments are both written and practical. There are three units delivered in year 10: Unit 101: Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector:

• Discover the diverse range of services within the industry sector • Explore different career opportunities in the hair and beauty industries

Unit 103: Styling Women’s Hair:

• Learn basic styling techniques using a variety of equipment • Create various looks under supervision, selecting appropriate

techniques, products and equipment Unit 109 Providing Basic Manicure Treatment:

• Carry out basic manicure treatments safely and effectively • Basic nail structure, and typical nail shapes • Identify basic contra-‐indications • Deal with contra-‐actions safely

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


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

Organisation

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

staff. Independence

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


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

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

Assessment

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

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


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

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

Health and Social Care -‐ Year 10

Key Contact: Mrs M Bolwell – [email protected]

Specification: OCR Health and Social Care (Reference J406) Unit A912: Understanding Personal Development and Relationships

This Unit is externally assessed and is 40% of the total GCSE marks. The Unit is externally assessed through a 1 hour written paper.

The following topics are investigated:

The stages and pattern of human growth and development Students have the opportunity to investigate the expected patterns of physical growth and change and the physical, social, intellectual and emotional developments that typically take place during each of the five main life stages. These are:

• Infancy (0-‐3) • Childhood (4-‐10) • Adolescence (11-‐18) • Adulthood (19-‐65) • Later adulthood (65+)

The different factors that can affect human growth and development Students study factors that cause individual differences in patterns of growth and development. These include:

• Physical factors including genetic inheritance, diet, amount and type of physical activity, sexual health, experience of illness or disease.

• Social, emotional, economic and environmental factors. The development of self-‐concept and different types of relationships Students investigate the range of factors that influence self-‐concept. For example: age, appearance, education, culture etc. Major life changes and sources of support Students explore life events that can have a major impact on an individual’s personal development including: • Changes in relationships e.g. marriage, divorce, birth • Physical changes e.g. puberty, accident or injury • Changes in life circumstances e.g. moving house, unemployment Assessment Homework – Weekly Classroom tests Mock Exam – Week beginning 13th and 20th June Other Key Dates Work experience July 2016 Useful Study Support Resource OCR website – past papers and mark schemes


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

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

staff •

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

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

newspapers, Internet, text books etc. Subject specific criteria

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

health, social care and early years sectors.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Health and Social Care? To support the achievement of top grades, students should:

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

History -‐ Year 10

Key Contact: Mr R Clarke -‐ [email protected] Specification: OCR History A (SHP) J415 Unit A954 Study in development and study in depth Section A: Germany 1919-‐1945 Key Question 1: Was the Weimar Republic doomed from the start? What impact did the First World War have on Germany? What was the Treaty of Versailles? Why was the Republic so unpopular? Did life improve in Germany 1919-‐1929? Key question 2: How was Hitler able to come to power in Germany? How did the Nazi party emerge? Why were they successful in Germany after 1929? Who supported them? Key question 3: How effectively did the Nazis control Germany? Who opposed the Nazis? Why did the Nazis influence so many people? Was Nazi Germany a totalitarian state? Key question 4: What was it like to live in Nazi Germany? How were young people treated? Did anybody benefit from Nazi rule? How did war change the lives of German people? Section B: Medicine through time From Prehistory to the dark Ages: How did medicine develop during this period? Who treated the sick? Are there any similarities to our modern world? Why was progress slow? How can we find out about people in the past? Assessment: Homework – Fortnightly. Assessment – End of term/unit tests. Mock Exam – Week beginning 15th and 22nd June.


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

Organisation

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

staff. Independence

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

time. Subject specific criteria

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

consequence. • Work on skills in historical enquiry.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in History?


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

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

and are still relevant.

Mathematics -‐ Year 10

Key Contact: Mr D Munro – [email protected] Specification: AQA GCSE Mathematics (Reference 8300) Areas of study Number Types of number, fractions, percentage, decimals, indices, order of operations, ratio and proportion, estimation, accuracy, calculator and non-‐calculator methods. Algebra Using letters and symbols, simplifying expressions, solving equations, substitution, inequalities, trial and improvement, sequences, coordinates and plotting graphs. Geometry and Measure Properties of shapes and angle facts, transforming shapes, similar and congruent shapes, Pythagoras’ theorem, circle facts and formula, drawing in 3-‐D, construction using a compass, area and volume, maps and bearings, scales, converting units, measuring lengths and angles Statistics and Probability Types and sources of data, the data handling cycle, using tables and diagrams to process data, averages and spread, interpreting data and diagrams, correlation and drawing conclusions, calculating theoretical probability and relative frequency, listing outcomes, understanding the language of probability Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change Changing units, scale factors, sharing in a ratio, linking to graphs, linking % to the real world, using gradients as rates of change. Assessment Homework – Fortnightly Assessment – End of Unit tests throughout the year. Useful Study Support Resources www.mymaths.co.uk login: kingdown password: range (will change) www.mathswatchvle.com centre: kingdown login/password: as school’s The Kingdown Maths website can be found via the School’s website.


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

Wednesday in M4)


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

Independence

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

understanding in Mathematics Subject specific criteria

• Students simply must have the correct equipment, particularly a scientific calculator (available from Kingdown at £8 if needed)



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


Music -‐ Year 10 Key Contact: Miss E North – [email protected] Specification: AQA GCSE Music 4270 Unit 1: Listening and Appraising Music (20%) -‐ Students will learn about the key features of five areas of study and be able recognise and comment on these elements of music when listening to different genres of music including: The Western Classical Tradition, Popular Music of the 20th & 21st centuries and World Music.

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

Units 2&4: Composing (40%) -‐ Students will learn about different compositional techniques and will compose short pieces of music in a range of styles. In May they will start the first piece of coursework. Unit 3: Performing Music (40%) -‐ Students will learn about performance conventions in a range of styles and perform as a soloist and in groups throughout the year.

Assessment Homework – Weekly. Mock Exam and Performances – June 2016. Coursework to be completed in Year 11. Other Key Dates Christmas Concert – Thursday 10th December 2015. GCSE Performance Evening – Thursday 11th February 2016. Spring Concert – Thursday 24th March 2016. Summer Concert – Monday 11th July 2016. Useful Study Support Resources CGP GCSE Music – The Revision Guide www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music


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

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

answers in lesson time.

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

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

to work with staff. Independence

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

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


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

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Music?


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

• Be practising on their instrument/voice regularly. Get involved with extra-‐curricular activities as much as possible and take up any performance opportunities inside and outside of school

GCSE PE -‐ Year 10 Key Contact: Mr H Haydon – [email protected] Specification: AQA Physical Education (Full Course -‐ 4892)

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

Unit 4: The Active Participant

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

Official, organiser. • Coursework (10 marks).

Course Content

1. Individual Differences. 2. The Demands of Performance. 3. Health, Fitness and a Healthy active Lifestyle. 4. Training. 5. Diet. 6. School Influences. 7. Opportunities and pathways available for becoming or remaining

involved in physical activities. 8. International and other factors.

Assessment: Homework – Weekly. Assessment – End of Unit tests. Mock Exam – June. Other Key Dates: Internal practical moderations 16th Nov -‐ 10th Dec -‐ 11th Feb -‐ 16th March -‐ 24th May – 30th June. External practical moderations during the year.

Year 10 expectations: Application • 1-‐2 hours of homework a week. • Homework to be planned and presented properly, response to feedback to

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

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in PE?


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

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

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

BTEC First Award Level 2 in Performing Arts -‐ Year 10

Key Contact: Miss S Welch -‐ [email protected] Specification: Edexcel HXP75

Subject Content

1. Unit 1 – The Individual Showcase A unit which teaches students how to prepare for an audition within the entertainment industry. Students are encouraged to take part in workshops in Drama, Music and Dance and put together an audition piece which will showcase their talents effectively. This unit is externally assessed and is worth 25% of the overall BTEC qualification.

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

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

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


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

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

Organisation

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

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

to work with staff. Group Work

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

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


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

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


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

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

any performance opportunities inside and outside of school.

Philosophy -‐ Year 10

Key Contact: Miss V Bunting – [email protected] Specification: WJEC Religious Studies B (4450LA) Unit 4451: Religion and Life Issues Topic 1: Religion and Conflict: What is peace? Why do people suffer? Should we forgive people? Should we ever go to war? Topic 2: Religion and Medicine: Why is life special? What challenges do new technologies bring? Is abortion allowed? Should we allow euthanasia? Should we help people have babies artificially? Unit 4452:Religion and Human Experience Topic 1: Relationships Issues: Should people get married? Is divorce allowed? What about same sex relationships? What is the purpose of sex? Should we use contraception? Topic 3: Looking for Meaning: Why do people believe in God? How do people respond to God? Is there an afterlife? Is religion of value in a secular society? Topic 4: Our World: How was the world created? How should humans use their talents? What rights do animals have? Assessment: Homework – Fortnightly. Assessment – 2 practice papers per unit – one in exam conditions. Mock Exam – Weeks commencing 13th June. Useful Study Support Resources: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/rs/ WJEC website – past papers and mark schemes. Religion and Life Issues for WJEC RS Specification B Revision Guide. Religion and Human Experience for WJEC RS Specification B Revision Guide.


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

Organisation

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

staff. Independence

• Use the Resources list after lessons for consolidation and extension work.

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


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

• Learn to support your own views using evidence and logical argument.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Philosophy?


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

issues covered. • Be aware of bias.

GCSE Physics -‐ Year 10

Key Contact: Mr A Mayhew – [email protected] Specification: AQA Physics 4403 All external exams for GCSE Physics are at the end of Year 11. The grade awarded will be separate from the Chemistry and Biology GCSEs. Topics Year 10 (Energy and Efficiency, the usefulness of electrical appliances, and methods we use to generate electricity are covered in Year 9).

• The transfer of energy through heat. • Waves for communication. • The expanding universe. • Forces and their effects. • Energy changes when speeding up or slowing down. • Radioactive decay. • Nuclear energy. • Current in electrical circuits.

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

Course expectations:

Application • 1 hour of homework a fortnight. • Complete Progress Trackers/Test analysis after each assessment and

homework to follow progress. Organisation



Independence

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


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

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


How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Physics?

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

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

• Be able to write and explain how practicals and risk assessments are carried out.

• Students need to be able to critically evaluate data and provide evidenced based conclusions.

• Continue to enjoy Physics – look up recent news articles about advances in the field. Pages such as uk.news.yahoo.com/science will help you to apply your knowledge to real life examples.

GCSE Product Design -‐ Year 10

Key Contact: Mr D Leater – [email protected] Specification: AQA Resistant Materials, Code 45602 All external exams for GCSE are at the end of Year 11. Theory Topics

• Materials – Woods, Metals, Plastics. • Environmental Issues – Sustainability. • Product Analysis. • Prototype Evaluation. • GCSE Coursework Started.

Practicals

• Jewellery Box • Desk Lamp • Flat Pack Furniture • Weather Vane

Assessments:

Homework – Fortnightly. Assessment – End of Topic / Practical assessment. Mock Exams – End of Year.

Useful Study Support Resources: Afterschool support – specific to group teacher. GCSE Resistant Materials Technology, Nelson Thornes, ISBN 978-‐1-‐4085-‐0273-‐0 . GCSE Revision guide (CGP) – Resistant Materials. GCSE Exam Practise Workbook (CGP) – Resistant Materials. Technology Student – Resistant Materials – good for theory and tests. BBC Bitesize has many useful activities – best used by searching the appropriate topic in the search bar under GCSE Bitesize -‐ Resistant Materials.


• 1+ hour of homework a fortnight. • Homework to be done on time and to a high standard. • Revision for Mock exam and Summer end of year exam. • Attend available afterschool support sessions.

Organisation


• If coursework is lost, it will need to be replaced. The class teacher should be kept informed.

Independence

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


• Develop your free hand sketching and surface rendering skills. • Develop your CAD skills – Google ‘Sketch Up’ and ‘2D Design’ software. • Ensure your making skills develop appropriately to meet the standard

require for your GCSE product next year.

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

• Demonstrate precise knowledge and detailed understanding of the Theory topics.

• Use technical knowledge and vocabulary appropriately and consistently. • Show a comprehensive understanding of the Coursework Folder layout:-‐

Problem, Research, Ideas, Development, Final Design, Make, Evaluate, Modify.

• Critically evaluate their work and progress throughout the course. • Make reasoned judgements consistently and draw detailed, evidenced-‐

based conclusions on all Research, Developments and Evaluations.

PSHE – Year 10 Key Contact: Mr Whittock – [email protected]

In Year 10…….

Taught on 1 lesson per fortnight (non-‐exam).

Our overall aims are:

• To prepare for the adult world. • To choose healthy relationships and lifestyles. • To make responsible choices. • To explore complex issues facing us today.

The areas we cover and discuss are:

• Sex Education. • Pro Life…Pro Choice. • Healthy Lifestyles. • Economic Activity & the UK Economy. • Types of Work. • War and Terrorism.

Assessment

Homework – set if appropriate (eg for research).

PSHE Expectations:

Application

• Consistent work within lessons. • Applying knowledge taught in PSHE (and relevant knowledge

from other subjects). • Completing research, when set.

Organisation

• Keep all work organised effectively. • Take care of exercise books.

Independence

• Use initiative to work independently throughout.


• Develop understanding of key issues affecting modern society. • Work on skills: thinking about evidence, weighing up opinions,

looking at the views of others, backing-‐up ideas with relevant examples.

How can students extend their knowledge and skills in PSHE?

• Watch the news to see how issues covered in class relate to modern events.

• Identify ways in which work in other subjects contributes to PSHE.

• Read around the issues that are being studied – all topics are very relevant to the modern world and our place in it.

Science A -‐ Year 10

Key Contact: Miss A Tytherleigh – [email protected] Specification: AQA Science A 4406 The external exams for GCSE Science A are at the end of Year 10. The grade awarded will be separate from the GCSE that students will study in Year 11. Topics Biology: Control, Genetics, Life, Ecology Chemistry: Periodic table, Polymers, Earth, Fuels Physics: Waves, the Universe, Heat Energy Other topics for the course have already been studied in Year 9 Assessment Homework – Fortnightly Assessment – End of Unit tests Mock Exams – January and April Controlled Assessments – Two per year Real GCSE Exam Dates All 3 exams must be sat for the GCSE to be completed. Failure to sit any of the exams will result in a no grade. These dates are set nationally and cannot be changed. BL1: 17th May 2016 (25% of GCSE) CH1: 19th May 2016 (25% of GCSE) PH1: 25th May 2016 (25% of GCSE) Controlled Assessment: In class time (25% of GCSE) Useful Study Support Resources Afterschool Science help club – Wednesdays – S17 Science A Revision guide which can be bought from school BBC Bitesize has many useful activities – best use by searching the appropriate topic in the search bar under GCSE Bitesize.


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

follow progress • Respond to all feedback given by teacher

Organisation • If a lesson is missed use Science afterschool Help Club sessions to catch up in S16 to

work with staff Independence

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

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


How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Biology?




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

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

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

Science in Context -‐ Year 10

Key Contact: Dr K King – [email protected] Specification: AQA Science B 4502 Unit 1: My World: How did the universe form? How did our planet and atmosphere form? What is an atom? How do we use the materials we take from the earth? What is the importance of the biotic factors in the biosphere? Unit 2: My Family and Home: How do we control our bodies? How do we generate electricity? What materials do we use to make things? How do we manipulate the genetics of living organisms? Unit 3: Making my World a better place: How do we develop drugs? How do we fight diseases? What do we use the electromagnetic spectrum for? How do we pollute the planet we live on? Unit 4: Controlled Assessment: Set by the exam board and assessed in class time. Assessment Homework – fortnightly Assessment – End of Unit tests Mock Exams – November, January and April. REAL GCSE EXAMS: This GCSE is completed by the end of Y10. All 3 exams must be sat for the GCSE to be completed. Failure to sit any of the exams will result in a no grade. These dates are set nationally and cannot be changed. Unit 1: 17th May Unit 2: 19th May Unit3: 25th May Useful Study Support Resources CGP GCSE Science (B) – The Revision Guide – available on wisepay CGP GCSE Science (B) – The workbook -‐ available on wisepay AQA website – past papers and mark schemes After school help sessions for Physics take place on Weds/Thurs from 3.00pm to 4.00pm.


• 2 hours of homework a fortnight • Homework to be done on time and to a high standard

Organisation



Independence

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

• Develop a glossary for each unit Subject specific criteria

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

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

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

To support the achievement of top grades, students should: • Read current scientific developments from web pages like

uk.news.yahoo.com/science/ . This will let you see the science you are learning in a real context and improve your familiarity with scientific terms.

• Develop written explanations using the “this happens because” approach.

Triple Science Option

Science KS4 Routeways Year 10

Year 10: Science in Context GCSE

Equivalent to ‘A Level: Applied Science’

Waiting for course details to be released

Year 11: Additional Science GCSE

Biology GCSE

A Level: Biology

A Level: Chemistry

A Level: Physics

Year 10: Core Science GCSE

Chemistry GCSE

Physics GCSE

With 2 B Grades at GCSE

With 2 C Grades at GCSE

Statistics -‐ Year 10 ONLY for Maths Sets F2 to F5 and G2 to G5

Key Contact: Mr D Munro – [email protected] Specification: AQA GCSE Statistics (Reference 4310) Areas of study: Planning a strategy Hypothesis, the data handling cycle, experiments and surveys, understanding limitations Data collection Types of data, obtaining data, census and sampling, conducting an experiment/survey Tabulation and representation Using a variety of methods to display data in a way that it can be interpreted. Data analysis Averages, range and other measures of how varied the data is, measures of skew, time series graphs, using data for quality assurance, correlation and estimation Probability Calculating theoretical probability and relative frequency, listing outcomes, understanding the language of probability. Data interpretation Understanding the limits of data analysis. Using statistics to make inferences; deductions and conclusions. Assessment Homework – Fortnightly Assessment – Controlled assessment (Spring term) worth 25% of final grade. Completed in class and a written paper based on the completed assessment (worth 50% of the controlled assessment grade) also completed in class. Exam – June 24th 2016. Worth 75% of the final grade. Useful Study Support Resources www.mymaths.co.uk login: kingdown password: range (will change) This has an excellent section dedicated to GCSE Statistics with lots of questions to practice.


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

Wednesday in M4).


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

Independence

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

year will help consolidate knowledge. Subject specific criteria

• Students simply must have the correct equipment, particularly a scientific calculator (available from Kingdown at £8 if needed).



• Ensure they understand where their current work fits into the Data Handling Cycle and how it is used. This is key to attaining the highest marks on the controlled assessment.


Textiles -‐ Year 10 Key Contact: Mrs J Dyson-‐ [email protected] Specification: AQA Textiles Technology All external exams for GCSE Textiles are at the end of Year 11. The overall grade awarded is made up of two parts. 40% = Exam. 60%= Coursework Topics

• Trouser project. • Seam trials and research. • Designing + Making. • Exploring the design process. • Dress project. • Developing pattern blocks. • Range of theory lessons( fibres and fabrics/manufacturing

processes/health and safety in the work place. • Start Yr11 coursework.

Assessment Homework – set on a regular basis. Assessment – Feedback during designing and making. End of Unit feedback (termly) Mock Exams – December and April. Useful Study Support Resources Afterschool catch up sessions – Tuesdays – D9 GCSE Textiles CGP workbooks – bought through the department. GCSE Textiles Revision guide (CGP) – bought through the department. BBC Bitesize has many useful activities – best use by searching the appropriate topic in the search bar under GCSE Bitesize.


• Homework set when appropriate to the task. • Homework to be done on time and to a high standard. • Revision for assessments

Organisation



Independence

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

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


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

schemes to develop your exam technique. How can students extend their knowledge and skills in Textiles? Demonstrate precise knowledge and detailed understanding of textiles technology. Use technical knowledge and key terms appropriately and consistently. Show an understanding of technical making skills. Critically evaluate designs and made outcomes with a view to modifying them.