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Curriculum and Assessment

Information for

Parents and Carers

National Curriculum Year 10

2015-16

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/106370

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Contents

Page

English Language and Literature 2

Maths 4

Science (Core) 5

Triple Science: Biology / Chemistry / Physics 7

BTEC Science: Application of Science 8

Geography 9

History 11

Modern Foreign Languages – French 12

Modern Foreign Languages – German 13

Art & Design 14

Drama 15

ICT 17

Music 18

Physical Education 19

Religious Education 20

Textiles 21

Graphical Communication 22

Business Studies 23

Photography 24

Media Studies 25

Film Studies 26

Dance 28

Digital Media & Film Studies (Dual Award) 29

Health & Social Care 30

Citizenship 31

Sociology 32

Psychology 33

Music Technology 34

Food & Nutrition 35

Computer Science 37


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English Language and Literature Students follow the AQA specifications in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature (which lead to two separate GCSE qualifications) and have five hour long lessons a week. These lessons involve the study of a range of texts; the development of analytical skills when reading those texts; the ability to write for different purposes and audiences and the opportunity to demonstrate speaking and listening skills. Assessment During the year, students will be awarded marks and grades for completed controlled assessments. In addition, students are prepared for the English Language exam, which tests their writing skills and their ability to analyse non-fiction texts. The assessment criteria are made explicit to the students to enable them to be actively involved in self and peer assessment, as well as target setting.

Assessment

Title

Purpose Timing How to support your child

Poverty Through the

Ages

To develop their response to non-

fiction writing and support the skills needed for their Language paper.

To understand plot,

characters and themes of A

Christmas Carol in order to respond in

their Literature exam.

Sept-Dec 2015

Discuss the articles from the workbook that they’ve read in class. Ask them about the writer’s views and how they’ve expressed them in the article. Encourage them to pick out lines which they think are important and explain how the writer has influenced the reader’s opinion.

Encourage them to watch different versions of A Christmas Carol and discuss how characters have been presented. Pupils should buy a revision guide from school and use it on a regular basis. Ask pupils about what Dickens’ message was and what they learn about society at that time.

A Christmas Carol

DNA

To understand plot, characters and

themes of DNA in order to respond in

their Literature exam.

To develop their

writing skills and the ability to consciously

craft writing for effect.

Jan – April 2016

Ask your child to discuss the characters, events and themes in the play. Encourage them to share essays from class, ask them to explain the purpose and topic of their essays. Check if they understand what their targets mean.

Ask pupils to find articles in newspapers and online that present teenagers in both positive and negative ways. Get them to compare the writer’s viewpoints and how language is used to influence readers.

Social Responsibility &

Teenagers

Macbeth

To understand plot, characters and

themes of Macbeth in order to respond in their Literature

exam.

April – July 2016

Ask your child to explain what they know about the Shakespeare play. Encourage them to relate their ideas to particular lines in the text and ask if any words or phrases in those lines stand out. Try to encourage them to

Ambition & Power


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To develop their

writing skills and the ability to consciously

craft writing for effect.

say why. Ask them to show you previous essays. Encourage them to research the play further on the internet or with revision guides

Encourage pupils to find poems linked to the themes ‘ambition’ and ‘power’ ask them to explain what the poems are about and how writers use language creatively.

Language Mock Exam

Paper 1

To give pupils the experience of sitting

a full Language paper in timed

conditions.

February 2016

This exam is based on unseen literary non-fiction texts from the 19th, 20th & 21st Century. Encourage your child to attend revision sessions and use online / purchased revision guides. Ideally, students will be reading at least an article a day in a newspaper or online. They should be using SAM learning to work on accuracy depending on their targets.

Literature Mock Exam

A Christmas Carol & DNA

To give pupils the experience of sitting

a full Literature paper in timed

conditions.

February 2016

Check your child has read the book/play, encourage them to use the internet or revision guides to develop depth of understanding. Ask to see practice essays written in class and check that they understand the targets set.


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Maths GCSE Mathematics involves the study of number, shape, space and measures, algebra and data handling. We follow the Edexcel linear syllabus. This will be examined in Y11. There are three exam papers - two calculator and one non-calculator.

There are 2 tiers of entry, and access to levels is as follows: Higher level 9 – 4 (old grade A* - C) Foundation level 5 – 1 (old grade C – G)

Assessment

Assessment Title Purpose Timing How to support your child

Christmas Assessment

To test understanding of a non-calculator past paper

December 2015 Support with revision for the assessment. Encourage your child to log on to Mathswatch Vle for tutorials on different topics

Easter Assessment To test understanding of a calculator past paper

March 2016 Support with revision for the assessment Encourage your child to log on to Mathswatch Vle for tutorials on different topics

End of Year Assessment

To test understanding of the first year of their GCSE Mathematics Course

June 2016 Support with revision for the end of year assessment Encourage your child to log on to Method Maths or use Mathswatch Vle


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Science (Core) Students study three modules in each of biology, chemistry and physics (nine modules in total). The Core Science GCSE is completed in Year 10. Students then progress on to Additional Science in Year 11 to gain their second GCSE in Science.

The OCR 21st Century course focuses on real life science in everyday situations to engage and motivate the students. The internally assessed component consists of a case study and a practical data task. The overall final grade is made up of the results of the three terminal exams (75%) and the internally assessed controlled assessment (25%).

Assessment

Assessment Title Purpose Timing How to support your

child

Internal B1 practice exam

To assess understanding of Biology unit 1, to monitor

progress and to prepare for terminal exam in June

October 2015

Support with revision for the exams. For

example, encourage your child to attend

revision sessions, purchase the revision guides and use online revision. During this

time there are extensive opportunities

in school for support.

Internal C1 practice exam

To assess understanding of Chemistry unit 1, to

monitor progress and to prepare for terminal exam

in June

November 2015

Internal P1 practice exam

To assess understanding of Physics unit 1, to monitor


November 2015

Internal MOCK GCSE EXAM

(Biology, chemistry and physics topics)

To assess understanding of Core Science course, to monitor progress and

prepare for terminal exam in June; including gaining experience of GCSE exam

format.

November 2015

Controlled Assessment – Case Study

12.5% of final Year 10 grade. Completed in school.

November – December 2015

Completed in school. Support with time

management.


To assess understanding of Biology unit 2, to monitor


January 2016 Support with revision for the exams.

Encourage your child to attend revision

sessions, purchase the revision guides and use online revision. During

this time there are extensive opportunities




monitor progress and prepare for terminal exam

in June

January 2016


To assess understanding of Physics unit 2, to monitor progress and prepare for

terminal exam in June

January 2016


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Controlled Assessment – Practical Data Analysis

12.5% of final Year 10 grade. Completed in school.

January – March 2016

Completed in school. Support with time

management.


To assess understanding of Biology unit 3, to monitor progress and prepare for


March – April 2016

Support with revision for the exams.

Encourage your child to attend revision

sessions, purchase the revision guides and use online revision. During





monitor progress and prepare for terminal exam

in June



To assess understanding of Physics unit 3, to monitor progress and prepare for



Internal MOCK GCSE EXAM

(Biology, chemistry and physics topics)

To assess understanding of Core Science course, to monitor progress and

prepare for terminal exam in June; including gaining experience of GCSE exam

format.

February 2016

External B1,2 and 3 GCSE exam

Real GCSE exam (25% of GCSE).

May 2016 Support with revision

for the exams. Encourage your child to

attend revision sessions, purchase the revision guides and use online revision. During



External C1,2 and 3 GCSE exam


May 2016

External P1,2 and 3 GCSE exam


May 2016


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Triple Award: Biology / Chemistry / Physics Biology, chemistry and physics involves the study of seven modules in each subject over the course of two years and it leads to three separate GCSEs. The OCR 21st Century courses focus on real life science in everyday situations to engage and motivate the students. The internally assessed components consists of a practical investigation in each subject. Assessment The overall final grade is made up of the results of three unit exams per subject (75%) and the internally

assessed controlled assessment (25%). These assessments will take place in Year 11.

Assessment Title


Internal B1 practice

exam

To assess understanding of Biology unit 1, to monitor progress and to prepare for terminal exam in June

October 2015

Support with revision for the exams. For example, encourage your child to attend revision sessions, purchase the revision guides and use online revision. During this time there are extensive opportunities in school for support.

Internal C1 practice

exam

To assess understanding of Chemistry unit 1, to monitor progress and to prepare for terminal exam in June

November 2015

Internal P1 practice

exam

To assess understanding of Physics unit 1, to monitor progress and to prepare for terminal exam in June

November 2015

Internal MOCK GCSE

EXAM (Biology,

chemistry and physics topics)

To assess understanding of Core Science course, to monitor progress

and prepare for terminal exam in June; including gaining experience of

GCSE exam format.

November 2015


exam


January 2016 Support with revision for the exams. Encourage your child to attend revision sessions, purchase the revision guides and use online revision. During this time there are extensive opportunities in school for support.


exam

To assess understanding of Chemistry unit 2, to monitor progress and

prepare for terminal exam in June January 2016


exam

To assess understanding of Physics unit 2, to monitor progress and

prepare for terminal exam in June January 2016


exam


April 2016 Support with revision for the exams. Encourage your child to attend revision sessions, purchase the revision guides and use online revision. During this time there are extensive opportunities in school for support.


exam

To assess understanding of Chemistry unit 3, to monitor progress and

prepare for terminal exam in June April 2016


exam

To assess understanding of Physics unit 3, to monitor progress and

prepare for terminal exam in June April 2016


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BTEC Science: Application of Science BTEC Science involves the study of biology, chemistry and physics in a vocational setting. It focuses on real life science in everyday situations to engage and motivate the students. The internally assessed component consists of producing three portfolios of work containing a number of completed tasks. The tasks are classroom-based and the students are able to track their progress over the year. Assessment The overall final grade is made up of the results of the internally assessed portfolios of work (75%) and one exam in spring (25%).


Assignment 1

Contributes to final BTEC

grade.

Autumn Term 2015

Support with time

management during write up.

Assignment 2 Autumn 2015 /

Spring 2016 Term

Assignment 3 Spring 2016 / Summer 2016

Term

Internal Mock Exam

To give experience of BTEC exam format and to assess

progress. Feb 2016

Support with revision for the BTEC exam. A revision guide can be purchased. A revision schedule will be available at school to support revision.

External BTEC Exam Real BTEC Exam. March 2016


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Geography The Geography Department is highly successful and prides itself in being able to build strong working relationships with the students to assist them to progress and achieve their full potential. This is demonstrated by consistently excellent results at KS3 and GCSE. In Geography pupils learn to be confident, responsible and resourceful thinkers. Students learn a wide range of geographical skills, knowledge and understanding by using many higher thinking skills which are fun to use and help students become better learners. Students practice teamwork skills and learn in a style which best suits them by using exciting and innovative teaching strategies

Controlled Assessment

Fieldwork is carried out in Castleton where students undertake a field study examining the idea of Castleton as a Tourist honeypot. This will be worked on during lesson time over the last term of Year 10 and completed by the end of the school year. As the controlled assessment is all done during lesson time, attendance is vital for success. The controlled assessment must be satisfactorily completed for students to be entered for the exam.

Assessment

Students' level of skills, knowledge and understanding is assessed using previous GCSE exam questions in each unit. Students should be able to achieve their aspire grade or better in these unit assessments. Students at GCSE in geography are tested throughout the course in the form of exam questions. These can be found in their geography books and help to show progress throughout the formal assessments are end of unit/ year assessments to help formally assess students in a similar style to the exam.


Tourism end of unit assessment

To test knowledge and

understanding of the whole unit

at GCSE level using past papers

and AQA mark schemes.

October / November

Use the students contents

pages (found at the start of

each unit) to check students

have the work in their book,

maybe there have been

absences. If so, use the VLE or

email the geography teacher

for direction to the work

missed.

Case studies form a large

amount of marks within the

course so students must revise.

It is vital students are

monitored for the amount of

time and quality of revision.

Please check progress

throughout and allow for short

rest periods.

Wherever possible try to visit

the environments we have

been studying e.g. a beach, a

tourist resort, a forest, a hill

The Living World January / February

Changing Rural Environments

April

Controlled Assessment 25%

of final grade

To collect data, graph and

display it leading to high control

analysis of the data in exam

conditions.

May, June & July

Year 10 Exam To form an end of end

assessment to show

understanding across the units

(some human and physical) as

in the final GCSE exams.

June/July


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etc. This will help develop their

geographical awareness and

build subject knowledge which

they will not experience in the

classroom.

With regards to controlled

assessment at the end of year

10 we visit Castleton,

attendance is essential.

Please ensure students have

the correct equipment for the

school day and have an area at

home they can keep their

geography books safe.

Is they are unsure of any GCSE content they must research the

subject area first but then come to see any of the

geography staff.


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History GCSE History at Stockport School requires students to learn about four major historical topics in detail from the Edexcel History B School History Project syllabus. Students have to be able to convey their historical knowledge in detailed and structured essays in their controlled assessment task in Y10 which is worth 25% of their History GCSE, and three examinations at the end of Y11 that are also worth 25% respectively. Students study History for six 60 minute periods during the two week timetable.

Examination Topics During Year 10 students study:

Life in Nazi Germany

Crime, punishment and protest

Controlled Assessment The Controlled Assessment topic in History is changed each year by the examination board. The Controlled Assessment makes up 25% of the students History GCSE and is made up of three separate essays that the students have to carry out in examination conditions in class. The Controlled Assessment is carried out in

the Summer Term of Y10 and the topic will cover Crime, punishment and protest. Skills developed within the course are source handling skills, structured and extended writing, presentation and research skills.

Assessment Students in Y10 complete practice exam questions for each period of History in the Nazi Germany element of the course as well as sitting MOCK exams to assess how they are progressing throughout the year. Once students have sat their controlled assessment task in the Summer Term of Y10, they will have completed 25% of their overall grade. In June of Y11, students will sit three exams; Medicine through time, The Transformation of Surgery and Life in Nazi Germany, each worth 25% each and therefore 75% of their overall grade which is combined with their Controlled Assessment result.


Weimar Problems

Exam practice

September 2015

Test them from the notes in their books.

Golden 20’s October 2015

Hitler’s Rise to Power

November 2015

Total Power December 2015

Social State January 2016

Controlled assessment: Crime,

punishment and protest

25% of GCSE, 3 essays February-June 2016


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Modern Foreign Languages - French In Year 10 students' follow the AQA GCSE course. The students develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French and take a final examination at the end of year 11 in the listening and reading elements. The topics covered in year 10 are as follows:- Self, family friends, home life, education, careers and future plans, part-time jobs and work experience, daily routine, leisure activities, interests and hobbies. Over the two years students will complete 2 written controlled assessments and 2 speaking exams under controlled conditions. The written element makes up 30% of the final GCSE grade, as will the speaking exams. The reading and listening elements are both worth 20% of the final grade. Assessment


Writing: Home and Environment,

Set 4 Self Friends and Family

GCSE Writing Assessment 15% of GCSE

November December

2014

Support with revision & preparation for assessment (in particular a time schedule for

learning)

Speaking: Home and Environment, Set 4 Self Friends and Family School

GCSE Speaking Assessment 15% of GCSE

January February

2015


learning)

Listening & Reading Exams: All

Topics

GCSE Year 10 MOCK Reading & Listening Exams

May 2015

Support with revision from the vocabulary list/homework on line

/ practise exam papers

Writing: Review of a Holiday, Resort &

Hotel


June /July 2015


learning)


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Modern Foreign Languages - German In Year 10 students' follow the AQA GCSE course. The students develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German and take a final examination at the end of year 11 in the listening and reading elements. The topics covered in year 10 are as follows:- Self, family friends, home life, education, careers and future plans, part-time jobs and work experience, daily routine, leisure activities, interests and hobbies. Over the two years students will complete 2 written controlled assessments and 2 speaking exams under controlled conditions. The written element makes up 30% of the final GCSE grade, as will the speaking exams. The reading and listening elements are both worth 20% of the final grade. Assessment


Writing: School, Education & Future Plans


December 2014

Support with revision & preparation for assessment (in particular a time

schedule for learning)

Speaking: School GCSE Speaking Assessment 15% of GCSE

March 2015



Listening & Reading Exams: All Topics

GCSE Year 10 MOCK Reading & Listening

Exams

May 2015

Support with revision from the vocabulary list/homework on line /

practise exam papers

Writing: Review of a Holiday, Resort & Hotel


July 2015




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Art & Design The Art department prides itself on being able to build strong working relationships with its students to ensure they each progress, achieve their full potential and independently realise their ideas. Students have five hour lessons of Art per fortnight and are taught in mixed ability groups. During Year 10 students will complete a project focused on Architecture and start another inspired by a past GCSE exam paper which could be titled; Close Up, Arrangements, Art in Boxes, Edges. Compulsory elements for each project are: • Research - a collection of photographs, images and written annotation. • Observational drawings - inspired by their research as initial designs. • Experimentation developing ideas and exploration of materials and techniques. • A completed final piece - which demonstrates a clear connection and a personal response to the project theme. It is vital that each of the above elements are completed to ensure each of the assessment criteria is met. Assessment At the end of each project, each students coursework is marked against GCSE assessment criteria and supportive feedback is given to ensure students are able to develop and refine their work to aim towards achieving their aspire grade and exceed expectations. All coursework produced on these two projects is presented as a portfolio of work which represents 60% of their overall final GCSE mark.

Assessment Title Purpose Timing How best to support

Project 1 To mark their first set of work on the course and predict estimated grades.

Easter 2016 Ask your child how they are doing in Art, are they keeping up with their coursework? Do they need to attend catch up sessions after school on Wednesday’s to ensure they keep on track to achieve?

Portfolio Review To present whole portfolio for marking of Project 2 and ensure they are on track to achieve their Aspire grade.

June 2016 Ensure your child attends their 1:1 meeting with their subject teacher, with all of their coursework. You may wish to attend this review to understand how your child is currently working in this subject, hear productive feedback and be aware of any targets set to support them to achieve the grade which truly reflects their ability.


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Drama

GCSE Drama is a varied course where pupils gain experience of a range of Drama skills and techniques. In Year 10 there is a great focus on learning all the elements and mediums of drama, and understanding how to use explorative strategies to explore drama stimuli. Pupils are taught in workshop style lessons and develop their understanding and implementation of the elements and mediums of drama. This develops their independence and creativity, preparing them for Unit 1 and 2 coursework, where these skills will be assessed. There is also a great focus on learning to write effectively to analyse both the work of self and others. This equips pupils to write with greater detail, explanation and with more application of drama language. Pupils use a range of stimuli including; stories, pictures, poems and extracts from plays that are explored in Drama workshops or developed into performance. They are also encouraged to develop their technical skills in lighting, sound and performance support, should they show interest in these areas. GCSE Drama has essentially a group based teaching approach, and group dynamics are a vital factor in achieving success. The teaching of drama focuses upon building these group work skills. Assessment During Year 10 pupils are assessed using a variety of methods - peer assessment, self-assessment and teacher assessment. Pupils take part in a minimum of two public performances which are assessed according to GCSE criteria. Written work is produced in groups or individually and is assessed in line with GCSE criteria. Students are given very clear targets to help progression to the next level. Students sit the Unit 2 GCSE Coursework in the Summer Term of Year 10. This comprises 30% of the GCSE, with 15% given to practical marks, and 15% to the written live review and documentary response to the practical sessions.


Programme of Study

To test understanding of Explorative Strategies

Autumn 1 GCSE DRAMA Bitesise: Explorative Strategies.

Revision Guides are available to buy from

reception

Explorative Strategies/ GROUP Performance

To prepare for controlled assessment

Unit 1/ Unit 2.

Autumn 2 GCSE DRAMA Bitesise/ Revision Guide/ Support

with preparation for performance.

Mediums of Drama / Monologue

performances.


Unit 1/ Unit 2.

Spring 1 GCSE DRAMA Bitesise/ Revision Guide/ Support


Practical Assessment/ Analysis / Mock

Coursework unit/ Public UNIT 3 Performance


and practical examination

Spring 2 GCSE DRAMA Bitesise/ Revision Guide/ Support


Controlled Conditions

Coursework Unit : 6

hours within a one day

workshop

Preparation and assessment of

coursework unit.

Summer 1 GCSE DRAMA Bitesize/ Revision Guide/ support

with individual research re the topic chosen by the department. Checking notes are completed.


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Controlled Conditions :

Documentary Evidence

(written )

Preparation and assessment of

coursework unit.

Summer 2 GCSE DRAMA Bitesize/ Revision Guide/ support

with individual research re the topic chosen by the department. Checking notes are completed.


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ICT GCSE ICT should help candidates to gain an insight into related sectors. It prepare learners to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career choices. A GCSE in ICT enables candidates to:

• become independent and discerning users of ICT, able to make informed decisions about its use and aware of its implications for individuals, organisations and society,

• acquire and apply creative and technical skills, knowledge and understanding of ICT in a range of contexts,

• develop ICT-based solutions to solve problems, • develop their understanding of current and emerging technologies and their social and

commercial impact, • develop their understanding of the legal, social, economic, ethical and environmental issues raised

by ICT, • recognise potential risks when using ICT, and develop safe, secure and responsible practice, • develop the skills to work collaboratively, • evaluate ICT-based solutions.


B061 – ICT in today’s world

Written Paper 1 hour

20%

Covered: Sept 2015 –

Jan 2016 Examined: Summer

2017

Support with revision.

B062 – Practical applications in ICT

Controlled Assessment 20 hours

30%

February - April

2016

Encouragement with initial research and questions.

B063 – ICT in context

Written Paper 1 hour

20%

Covered: ~June 2016 – Nov 2016 Examined: Summer

2017

Support with revision and work on the pre-release material.

B064 – Creative use of ICT

Controlled Assessment 20 hours

30%

Jan – April 2017

Encouragement to give their best during Controlled assessment


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Music

The department scheme of work is based on further developing the skills of listening, composing and performing gained in Key Stage 3. Pupils look in detail at music for film, music for special occasions and the development of the orchestra through time from the AQA syllabus. Pupils are given the chance to compose music in a variety of styles and are encouraged to develop skills in music ICT to support their creativity in this area. In line with National Curriculum recommendations, practical work which focuses on creativity features heavily in lessons. In addition to their classroom study, pupils are expected to attend music lessons on their chosen instrument or voice to account for the performance aspect of the course. Practical time in class lessons is devoted to individual study and private practice. Students who are achieving well in the class are working towards Levels 7 and 8 of the National Curriculum at the end of the year. Assessment During the year, students are assessed by their performances and pieces of levelled work.


Performance To measure individual performances throughout the year and measure against GCSE criteria (Coursework)

Throughout each term. Pupils perform in class, to the class on a rotation. 3 performances per year

Ensure that regular practice is being undertaken at home and that practice diaries/log cards are being completed

Listening To measure understanding of the 3 main strands of study.

a) Popular Music b) World Music c) Western

Classical Traditions

Through listening and musical analysis.

End of each term. Christmas, Easter, Summer

Encourage a broad range of music is available and listed to at home.

Composing To complete a timed piece of own composition and have it marked against GCSE criteria (Coursework)

First piece during Term 1 2nd piece in term 2 3d piece in term 3

After school sessions are offered for access to the music computers. Encourage attendance and question pupil’s progress in their composing.


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Physical Education During the year the GCSE PE students will take part in the following practical activities: Circuit Training, Table Tennis, Badminton Netball, Cross Country, Athletics and Rounders. The students are expected to take part in all activities to develop their practical skills and an understanding of how to improve their own and others performances. They also have one classroom lesson each week which is used to cover the theoretical part of the course. Homework is regularly given and students have a week to complete. Assessment


practice exam To test understanding of

health, fitness & training

October 2015

Support with revision for

the practice exam

practice exam Test understanding

previous topics & diet,

school influences

December 2015

Practice exam Test understanding

previous topics &

Leisure, social groupings

February 2016


previous topics &

vocational

opportunities, media,

sponsorship

March 2016


previous topics &

competitions,

international sport,

May 2016


previous topics & role

model, health & safety,

injury

July 2016


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Religious Education The aim of Religious Education is to enable students to understand and reflect upon the religious and spiritual beliefs, practices, insights and experiences that are expressed in the universal search for meaning of life; and to provide opportunities for students to explore and express their own responses and personal beliefs.

The Full Course GCSE in RE allows students to partake in all of the above whilst also ensuring that the work, effort and achievement is credited in an appropriate and worthwhile manner.

Contemporary Religious Issues: Religious Attitudes to the Environment Religious Attitudes to Animals Prejudice and Discrimination Abortion War and Peace

Assessment Students work is assessed by the criteria of the AQA exam board.


Ongoing assessment

through lessons

To keep track of student

progression throughout

the year.

Ongoing Help with Homework tasks and

ask about what they are doing

in class.

End of module practice

paper questions

To measure understanding

of topic and prepare

students for the type of

questions they will be

faced with in the GCSE RE

examination.

November

half-term

‘Religion and

Early Life’

Support with revision for the

end of module questions.

Please monitor student planner

for exact dates of upcoming

topics.

December

half-term

‘Religion and

Animal Rights’

Year 10 Mock

Examination

To test understanding of

the topics covered over

the year and to help

students prepare for the

examination experience in

the subject.

Summer term Support with revision for the

Mock Examination.


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Textiles G.C.S.E Textiles is an entirely practical course through which students become skilful and confident using a wide variety of decorative textiles techniques such as; fabric painting, embroidery, appliqué, transfer print, fabric construction, weaving, beadwork and stitching.

Emphasis is placed on the development of ideas and skills within Textile design. All projects begin with observational drawing and experimentation with a range of materials. Projects are developed through various stages into a finished textiles piece. Typical units of work include working from natural forms (butterflies, sea life, landscape) and working from a theme, e.g. textiles from another culture (Indian, African textiles).

Homework is an essential part of the course and supports and develops the project work done in class. All homework contributes to the final grade of each unit of work. Assessment



Easter 2016 Ask your child how they are doing in Art, are they keeping up with their coursework? Do they need to attend catch up sessions after school on Wednesday’s to ensure they keep on track to achieve?




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Graphical Communication In year 10, students start the course with the Madchester project, which looks at the musical history of the city. We visit Manchester and produce a range of associated work exploring the culture, bands, people and places of the scene of the late 80s and early 90s. The first project needs to be complete by Christmas 2014 as we will be working on a new task in January. The second project is based on stop motion animation, and producing a short film. This year, we will be investigating the culture and creativity of Japan to inspire our ideas. The stop motion project is wide ranging and will take up the remainder of year 10, with several outcomes. Students are marked using four assessment objectives which combine to give an overall grade, and also overlap with each other.


The Madchester project.

A visit to the city to record cultural information from a first person perspective, the exploration of photography, bands and people of the scene, photomontage and the production of a unique final outcome. This is worth 20% of the final grade.

September to December 2015

If you were there, or have any family members who were part of the Manchester scene, discuss it with your child, visit the city together and encourage them to show you their work!

Japan Japan A detailed cultural study of aspects of Japanese culture, cumulating in character and set design and a stop motion animation.

Part 1- January to Easter 2016 Part 2- Easter to Summer 2016

Encourage your child to meet deadlines and stay up to date with tasks. A detailed booklet will be provided and all tasks will be on the VLE for your reference, so you can ensure your child is up to date.


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Business Studies Students complete two units of work during Year 10. Unit 1 accounts for 25% of the final grade and is assessed through the completion of a multiple choice examination to be sat in June of Year 11. Unit 2 accounts for 25% of the final grade and is assessed through a Controlled Assessment. Units 1 and 2 are about how small businesses operate. The topics studied include Market Research, Enterprise, Marketing and external influences on business. Unit 2 covers the same syllabus but is assessed through a Controlled Assessment about a business of the student's own choice. We will prepare for Unit 3 in year 11; this covers business growth and expansion organisation and communication and international trade. It is focused on larger scale businesses. This is assessed by written examination, which accounts for 50% of the final grade in June of Year 11. Assessment


Unit 1 Multiple choice test

To test understanding of Business unit 1

October 2015

Support with research and revision.

Practice controlled Assessment

To prepare for independent controlled

assessment on unit 1 topic

October 2015



December 2105




December 2015



February 2016




February 2016



April 2016




April 2016

Year 10 Examination To prepare for the GCSE examinations and test

understanding of units 1, 2, 3, and 4

June 2016




June 2016



July 2016


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Photography The Art department prides itself on being able to build strong working relationships with its students to ensure they each progress, achieve their full potential and independently realise their ideas. Students have five hour lessons of Photography per fortnight and are taught in mixed ability groups. During Year 10 students will complete two projects, one focused on Scale and getting to know a camera and another titled Environments taking us to explore the City of Manchester. Compulsory elements for each project are: • Research - a collection of initial photographs, photography styles and annotation. • Refine images in light of their research. • Develop pictures in support of a final piece. • A completed final piece - which demonstrates a clear connection and a personal response to the project theme. It is vital that each of the above elements are completed to ensure each of the assessment criteria is met. Assessment At the end of each project, each students coursework is marked against GCSE assessment criteria and supportive feedback is given to ensure students are able to develop and refine their work to aim towards achieving their aspire grade and exceed expectations. All coursework produced on these two projects is presented as a portfolio of work which represents 60% of their overall final GCSE mark.



Easter 2016 Ask your child how they are doing in class, are they keeping up with their coursework? Do they need to attend catch up sessions after school on Wednesday’s to ensure they keep on track to achieve?




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Media Studies (2 year course) During the first year of Media Studies pupils have focused upon the four key concepts. Pupils have also looked at the role of Print based Advertising, Film Promotion and Magazine Production.

The four key concepts involve the role of media language when communicating ideas, the importance of audiences, media institutions and how people and places are represented. All 3 subject areas covered look at how each medium influences the public's opinions and beliefs. The aim of the year is to question how the media influences our lives.

Assessment

3 assignments which account for 60% of the total mark. These assignments involve a mixture of theory and practical work. Assignments:

1. Print based Advertising 2. Film Promotion

3. Magazine Production


Controlled

Assessment 1:

Print Based

Advertising


how Media Language

and Audiences are used

in the promotion of

products.

October –

December

2015

Research a variety of print based

adverts looking at how products are

promoted to target audiences

Controlled

Assessment 2:

Film Promotion


how Representations

and Institutions are used

in the promotion of

films across media

platforms.

January –

March

2016

Look at a variety of films across genres

and look at how different promotional

methods / techniques target potential

audiences.


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Film Studies (2 year course) Film Studies provides an opportunity for students to develop their love and understanding of how films communicate meaning in the world. Film is an extremely important and culturally significant medium in the 21st Century and the objectives of the course are to look at the processes involved in film making, how films are targeted at specific audiences and to explore the institutional context of this creative industry. Assessment The coursework element to the GCSE allows students to develop a critical understanding of film and then apply this knowledge to creative tasks. In year 10 students are asked to complete 4 pieces of coursework which account for 50% of their GCSE grade. Coursework consists of:

1) Exploring a film of the candidates choice (25 marks) 2) Pitch and Preproduction (30 marks) 3) Production (35 marks) 4) Evaluative Analysis (10)

The coursework is therefore marked out of 100 and converted into a grade.


Controlled Assessment 1:

Production, Distribution

and Exhibition research

on a chosen film

To develop independent

research skills by looking at

a chosen film.

October –

November

2015

Any independent

understanding of the

business behind film

making is preferable.

Controlled Assessment 2;

Film Language analysis of

extract from chosen film

To develop students

analytical skills by looking

at how film language is

used to create meaning.

December –

January

2016

Watching a variety of

film extracts from

different genres and

looking at how

meaning is created.


Film Pitch

To develop students

creative skills of selling a

new narrative to a specific

target audience.

February – March

2016

Thinking

independently about

film appeal to

different types of

audience.


Magazine and Contents

page design

To test students creative

skills by producing a piece

of pre-production work.

April – May

2016

Looking at different

design examples from

professionals


Promotional Poster

campaign

To develop students

understanding of

promotional methods and

test creative skills

June – July

2016

Going online and

looking at different

promotional poster

campaigns


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Evaluative essay

To test students

independent / objective

analytical skills.

July 2016 Helping to develop

quality objective

responses to own

work


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Dance During this year the GCSE Dance students have been working on their performance and choreography skills. They have completed their group dance, ready for the final practical part of the exam next year. They are currently working on their final piece of choreography which forms the biggest part of their assessment. Students are expected to take part in all practical sessions in order to develop and improve their skills both as a performer and choreographer. They also have one classroom based lesson each week, which is used to cover the theoretical part of the course. Practical sessions are also used to support students understanding of theory. Assessment


Group performance

To finalise group performance piece and to practice performing in front of an audience

in order to improve.

October 2015

Encourage students to rehearse.

Mock Exam To improve understanding of exam

requirements and improve exam

technique.

December 2015

Support with revision & encourage students to attend revision

Practical Preview Evening

To prepare students for final practical exam. To

continue to raise standard of work and

secure confidence.

Feb/March Exact date

to be confirmed.

Encourage students to attend rehearsals.

Practical Exam. Live performance of Unit 3, 4a and

4b.

Final exam March - May 2016. Date to be confirmed.

Students must have evidence of attending after school rehearsals. Students should be encouraged to

rehearse as much as possible.

Final practice Theory Exam

To consolidate knowledge and improve

exam technique.

March/April 2016

Students should be practicing answering exam questions and

attending revision session.

Theory paper

Final exam May/June 2016

Students should be practicing answering exam questions and

attending revision session.


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Digital Media & Film Studies (Dual Award) Year 10 Film Studies, Y11 Digital Media The aims of the Dual Option are to offer students of a specific ability the chance to excel in both of these

creative and analytical subjects. Film Studies GCSE is sat in Year 10 and the 6 pieces of controlled

assessment are completed in 2 terms and all remaining time is spent on examination skills for the 2

externally assessed papers.

Digital Media BTEC begins as soon as this examination is over. Three pieces of controlled assessment are

completed across the 3 terms; followed by an external exam at the end of Year 11.


Controlled

Assessment 1:

Production,

Distribution and

Exhibition

research on a

chosen film

To develop independent

research skills by looking

at a chosen film.

September

2015

Any independent understanding of the

business behind film making is

preferable.

Controlled

Assessment 2;

Film Language

analysis of

extract from

chosen film

To develop students

analytical skills by

looking at how film

language is used to

create meaning.

September

2015

Watching a variety of film extracts from

different genres and looking at how

meaning is created.

Controlled

Assessment 3:

Film Pitch

To develop students

creative skills of selling a

new narrative to a

specific target audience.

October

2015

Thinking independently about film

appeal to different types of audience.

Controlled

Assessment 4:

Magazine and

Contents page

design

To test students creative

skills by producing a

piece of pre-production

work.

October –

November

2015

Looking at different design examples

from professionals

Controlled

Assessment 5:

Promotional

Poster campaign

To develop students

understanding of

promotional methods

and test creative skills

November –

December

2015

Going online and looking at different

promotional poster campaigns

Controlled

Assessment 6:

Evaluative essay

To test students

independent / objective

analytical skills.

December

2015

Helping to develop quality objective

responses to own work


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Health & Social Care

This is a two-year course which is an excellent introduction to the world of Health, Social Care and Early

Years. In year one, the focus is on your Controlled Assessment. You will learn how services are designed

to meet the needs of people who use them and what measures are put in place in place to ensure that all

people receive equality of care and high standards of care. You will research careers in the industry and

gain a much deeper understanding of the Health, Social Care and Early Years services in your local area

and beyond. In the second year, you will build on much of the work done in Year one and develop a deep

understanding of how people develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially across the life

stages. You will learn about self-concept and how the relationships we have with others influence our

lives. You will find out how and why people react differently to life changes such as marriage, birth, death

and going to university and how they can find support to help them when such events take place.

Assessment

The GCSE Course comprises 2 Units. 1 is externally tested and 1 is a Controlled Assessment Assignment. This is similar to coursework but must now be completed under controlled conditions in school time.


Introduction to

Health & Social

Care

Controlled Assessment /

Examination Unit

September

– October

2015

Assignment One:

Meeting the

needs of clients

Controlled Assessment November –

December

2015

Assignment One:

Meeting the

needs of clients

Controlled Assessment January –

February

2016

Assignment Two:

Professional

Roles

Controlled Assessment February –

April 2016

Assignment Two:

Professional

Roles

Controlled Assessment April – July

2016


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Citizenship Citizenship education is an important part of the development of a young person. It aims to encourage

them to participate in decision making, both on a small scale within their school and later on in their

community. The strength and development of our democracy relies on people participating at a local and

national level, and especially by voting in elections.

Pupils will be expected to involve themselves with all aspects of the course. By joining class discussions

pupils will increase their learning and experience true involvement and participation—something which is

key to this course as part of being a good citizen is about having responsibility and involvement in both

the local and national community.

This course will cover:

Rights and Responsibilities

Power, Politics and the Media

The Global Community

Participation in society

Environmental Change and Sustainable Development

Planning a Campaign

Assessment

40% exam (2 x exams of 20% each) and 60% controlled Assessment (2 assessments of 30% each).


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Sociology GCSE Sociology offers an engaging and effective introduction to Sociology. Students develop knowledge

and understanding about the society they are part of and about how sociologists study society.

Sociology is an exciting, interesting subject which has great relevance to students’ lives. It teaches

knowledge and skills which act as a solid foundation for the future. Students learn to see society in new

ways and to understand the interrelated nature of key social institutions such as families, education,

religion, the law, media and politics.

In Year 10 this course will cover ‘Studying Society, Education and Families’ which provides an engaging

introduction to some of the key concepts within Sociology. Pupils will consider social structures,

processes and issues which are fundamental to how Sociologists think about things and which allow pupils

to develop a more sociological mind.

In Year 11 the course will extend this deeper by engaging in the study of ’Crime and Deviance’, ’Mass

Media’, ’Power’ and ’Social Inequality’.

Assessment

Pupils will study one unit in Year 10 and another in Year 11. These are equally weighted and are worth 50% of the final grade. Both units are externally assessed by a written exam paper, each lasting for 1 Hour and 30 Minutes.


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Psychology Psychology is an interesting and relevant subject which is new to the curriculum. Psychology is the

scientific study of the mind and considers how all human thoughts, feelings and behaviours are controlled

by the mind. This science based subject is studied across two years, with five units covered in each year.

Approaches explored are cognitive, social and biological psychology. Topics studied in Year One include

Human Memory, Non-Verbal Communication, The Development of Personality, Stereotyping, Prejudice

and Discrimination and Research Methods. In Year Two students study Theories of Learning, Social

Influence, Sex and Gender, Aggression and further increase their knowledge of Research Methods.

Assessment

The course is assessed through two exam papers, both to be sat at the end of Year 11. These are 1 Hour

and 30 Minutes long and worth 100 Marks each.


Introduction.

Human Memory.

Unit 1: Making sense of

other people

September

– October

2015

Non-Verbal

Communication

November –

December

2015

The

Development of

Personality

January –

February

2016

Stereotyping,

Discrimination

and Prejudice

February –

April 2016

Research

Methods

April – July

2016

Introduction.

Human Memory.

September

– October

2015


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Music Technology The VCert qualification in Music Technology is a 2 year course allowing students to develop their

knowledge and skills in a variety of aspects of Music Technology including the music industry. The

qualification will provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills. Students will

understand how sequencing software systems operate, work with music technology software to produce

original musical content. Apply mixing techniques and effects to produce and complete music projects and

create music and sound for different contextual applications. Students will learn a variety of transferable

skills such as an understanding of electronic devices and computer software in relation to Music

Technology, music composition skills, IT skills, health and safety awareness in relation to Music

Technology and planning and organization skills.

Mandatory Units all students will complete:


Unit 1: Setting up and operate a digital audio workstation.

(Internally assessed)

Create a portfolio of evidence to show how

students can use a DAW.

September 2015

Help students by allowing them to research a variety of workstations and watch video tutorials on how to use a

DAW.

Unit 2: Create music using a digital audio workstation. (Externally assessed)

To create a piece of music using a DAW

following a set criteria/music purpose.

This unit is the only externally assessed

module.

January 2017

Help students by supporting them in their research about the type of music usually played that is focused on in the

brief.

Optional units:

Students complete two of these – one in January 2016 and one in September 2016. These units are all

internally assessed.

Unit 03: Recording multi-track audio

Unit 04: Mixing multitrack audio

Unit 05: Developing DJ skills

Unit 06: Producing dance music

Unit 07: Working with digital audio

Unit 08: Sound design

Unit 09: Microphone techniques in music production

Unit 10: Location sound recording Optional Internally assessed portfolio of evidence

Unit 11: Live sound


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Food & Nutrition The course is made up of both practical and theory knowledge. It is not to be mistaken for a cookery

course and has theory work involved as well. Through practical and theory work you will cover—nutrition,

diet and health throughout life, nutritional, physical, chemical and sensory properties of food in storage,

preparation and cooking, food storage, factors affecting consumer choice, food hygiene and safety.

Assessment

Unit 1: Home Economics: Food and Nutrition (Written Paper) - External examination – 1 hour 30 minutes

– 100 marks – 40% 6 – 8 compulsory questions comprised of short answer, structured and free response

questions. Some questions may include stimulus material.

Unit 2: Food and Nutrition in Practice - Controlled assessment – 24–26 hours in total – 160 marks across 2

tasks – 60% of total marks, 45% Individual Investigation, 15% Research Task Candidates must complete an

Individual Investigation, 120 marks, and a Research Task, 40 marks. The controlled assessment tasks must

be completed under supervision within the classroom. The Individual Investigation would occupy

approximately 18 hours of supervision and the Research Task approximately 6 – 8 hours of supervision.


Health and

Safety, Cross

contamination

Health and Safety in the kitchen with a focus on Bacteria and Food Poisoning. Hygiene, bacteria and safety in the kitchen Food poising and danger zones Introduction to Nutrition-healthy eating and the eat well plate.

Autumn 1

Baking. Cakes,

Bread and Pastry

Basic cooking skills. Nutrients (protein, carbohydrates, calcium, fats and fibre) Function of ingredients Allergies (Lactose Intolerance, Coeliac and Gluten Intolerance, Vegetarian and eggs,nuts) Coagulation Foods (Milk, Eggs, Fats, Sugar, Salt)

Autumn 2

Mock Practical Aspect – Preparation for coursework and exam practical’s. February – Mock theory paper on areas covered.

Spring 1

Main meals and

accompaniments

Aim to look at sauces, meats and accompaniments. Health Factors (diabetes, heart disease) Food, culture and religion Comparison and Contrasting readymade products People’s diets-nutritional value.

Spring 2


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Preparation for

first piece of

coursework

Theory based topics and ICT skills

development to assist coursework.

Summer 1

Complete

research task

First official piece of coursework for Year 10 Summer 2


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Computer Science Students follow the OCR J275 specification in Computing and have 5 lessons per two week cycle. These

lessons involve studying a range of computer theory, programming tasks and preparation work for the

controlled assessment element of the course.

There are two controlled assessments; a Practical Investigation and a Programming Project. Both are set

by OCR and count as 60% towards the overall grade (30% Programming, 30% Practical Investigation).

Assessment

Assessment Title


A451

Computing

Theory

To prepare for the

written exam.

40% of GCSE.

Sept 15 – Jul 16

(Final written exam to be taken

Jun 17)

Support/encourage revision

through the use of BBC

Bitesize, school VLE and any

purchased revision books.

A451

Unit

assessment

To assess understanding of each theory unit

covered over a half term.

Each half term:

Fundamentals – Oct 15

Hardware – Dec 15

Networking – Feb 16

Software – Apr 16

Representation of data – May 16

Databases – July 16

A 452 Practical

Investigation

practice

To prepare for the

controlled

assessment A452.

30% of GCSE

Feb 16 – Apr 16

(Final Practical Investigation will

be started Jun 16).

Encourage your child to

revisit class based

programming activities.

Practice programming skills

using the Python and

JavaScript syntax.

Ensure programming tasks

set for homework are

completed.

A453

Programming

practice

To prepare for the

controlled

assessment A453.

30% of GCSE

Sept 15 – Dec 15: Python

Jan 16 – Feb 16: JavaScript

(Final programming project will

be started Jan 17).


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