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Changes to GCSE Grading structure
The vast majority of GCSE subjects will now be awarded a numeric
result grade instead of a letter grade as before.
(This does not apply to Media Studies, some DT courses and
Business Studies GCSE starting in Sept 2016)
Students studying Combined Science will receive a combination of
numbers e.g. 9-9, 7-6 reflecting the two distinct elements of the
qualification.
Controlled Assessment (Coursework)
Pupils will no longer complete written Controlled Assessment
(Coursework) tasks. Students will continue to complete field
work and focus studies in certain subjects, but this research will
be included in the formal examinations which pupils will sit at
the end of Year 11.
There will continue to be a practical assessment element within
Art, Digital Photography, DT, Music, Drama and PE.
Exams & Revision
Content: New and more challenging content
Structure: All exams at the end of the course
Assessment : Mainly by examination
Non-exam assessment only where necessary
Tiering: Foundation and higher tier permitted only in maths,
science and modern foreign languages
With the vast majority of assessment taking place at the end of
the courses in Year 11, pupils must ensure their note taking and
revision resources are accurate and up-to-date. The school
would recommend pupils revise and review their learning
throughout Year 10 and 11. Students can use this booklet to
ensure they know the course content of all non-core subjects.
Pupils should make use of revision material and past papers held
on the school VLE and exam board websites.
ART AND DESIGN
(AQA : Art & Design: Specification 8201 )
The AQA GCSE Art and Design full course requires students to submit work from at least
two or more areas of study, chosen from:
* Fine Art - Painting, Drawing and Digital Media
* Three-Dimensional Design
* Textiles
Pupils are encouraged to purchase the basic Art materials so that work may be completed at
home.
There are two main units to the GCSE Art and Design syllabus:
* Unit 1: Art and Design Portfolio = 60%
* Unit 2: Art and Design AQA Set Task = 40%
Pupils have up to 45 hours in which to produce their portfolio of work. They will be given
the Set Task in January of Year 11.
ART AND DESIGN (DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY)
(AQA Art & Design: Digital Photography : Specification 8206)
The AQA GCSE Art and Design Digital Photography full course requires students to submit
work from at least two or more areas of study, chosen from:
* Digital Photography * Portraiture * Still Life * Macro-photography
* Experimental Imagery * Video
There are two main units to the GCSE Art and Design syllabus:
* Unit 1: Art and Design Portfolio = 60%
* Unit 2: Art and Design AQA Set Task = 40%
BUSINESS STUDIES
(AQA: Specification 4130)
Content
* Business Structures and ownership* Marketing in businesses
* Employment and retention* Management and control of production
* Financial forecasting and analysis* Government and the UK economy
Assessment Process
The course is assessed via 2 exams and a controlled assessed piece of coursework:
Exam 1- written paper:Setting up a Business 40% 1 hour
Exam 2 – written paper Growing as a Business 35% 1 hour
Controlled Assessment: Investigating Businesses 25% 8 hours Planning and research and
3 hours Report write up.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
(OCR: Specification J276)
Content
Computer systems Systems Architecture Memory Storage
·Wired and wireless networks Network topologies, protocols and layers
·System security System software
·Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns
·Algorithms Programming techniques Producing robust programs
·Computational logic
Translators and facilities of languages Data representation
Programming project
·Programming techniques Analysis
·Design Development Testing and evaluation and conclusions
Computer systems 80 marks 1 hour and 30 minutes- Written paper (no calculators allowed)
40% of total GCSE
Computational thinking, algorithms and programming 80 marks 1 hour and 30 minutes -
Written paper (no calculators allowed) 40% of total GCSE
Programming project 40 marks Totalling 20 hours - Non-Exam Assessment 20% of total
GCSE
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY - CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(AQA: Child Development: Specification 4582)
Content
* Parenthood - the family, planning for the family, preparing for the baby, provision of a
safe environment
* Pregnancy - reproduction, pre-conceptual care, pregnancy, preparation for birth, labour
and birth, the new born baby, postnatal care
* Diet, health and care of a child - a healthy diet, feeding the baby, weaning, feeding the
young child, food related problems, child care, child heath
* Development of the child from 0-5 years - physical development, intellectual
development, social and emotional development, learning and play
* Support for the parent and child - child care provision, education and development
provision, the early stage curriculum
.There are 3 assessment areas:
* Unit 1: A written paper worth 40% of the final mark, lasting 1½ hours
* Unit 2: Research task worth 20% of the final mark. This is completed under supervision
within the classroom and will take about 10 hours to complete
* Unit 3: Child study worth 40% of the final mark. This will take about 20 hours to
complete.
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY: FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION
(AQA – Specification 8585)
Food preparation skills are integrated into five core topics:
• Food, nutrition and health • Food science • Food safety • Food choice
• Food provenance
Assessment
1. Food Science investigation worth 15% of the total marks, estimated to last 10 hours.
* Students produce a written report of between 1500 – 2000 words which explains the
findings of the practical investigations. The report could include a variety of communication
methods including charts, graphs and diagrams, etc. The report must include photographic
evidence which supports the investigation.
Practical investigation is a compulsory part of this task.
2. Food preparation assessment worth 35% of the total marks. It is estimated to last 20 hours
including a 3 hour practical exam.
* Students will prepare, cook and present a final menu of three dishes and plan in advance
how this will be achieved. Students will prepare, cook and present their dishes in one final 3
hour period.
* The bulk of the marks available are for practical making.
* Pupils will be expected to produce a written or electronic portfolio including photographic
evidence. Photographic evidence of the three final dishes must be included.
3. Written Exam 50%, 1 hour 45 minutes
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY – GRAPHIC PRODUCTS
(AQA – Specification 4550)
During Year 10 students will work on skills and techniques through a series of design and
make projects.
* Understanding graphic materials * Developing practical skills
* Understanding the link between Designer and Manufacturing
* Recognising Social, Moral, Cultural and Environmental issues related to design
* Looking at Corporate Identity/Logo design/Branding
* Various drawing techniques both hand drawn (3D/Isometric/Orthographic/ Rendering) as
well as computer based design
* Use of CAD and CAM for developing and modelling
* Various drawing techniques both hand drawn (3D/Isometric/Orthographic/ Rendering) as
well as computer based design Year 11 will see the students continuing and completing
their GCSE coursework which consists of one major piece of work. Students will be free to
respond to a selection of “briefs” (set by the exam board). They will produce a design folder
that investigates the brief;
develops the product and tests and evaluates the outcome. Alongside this students will
need to produce 3 dimensional prototypes of their designs.
There are 2 parts to the assessment of this course:
1) A single tier written examination lasting 2 hours, worth 40% of the final grade
(Taken in the summer term of Year 11).
2) The coursework project outlined above, lasting 45 hours, worth 60% of the final
grade. This course will require some specialist equipment and an A3 folder. These may
be purchased from the department at the start of the course.
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY – RESISTANT MATERIALS
(AQA : Specification 4560)
Content
* Where resistant materials come from, how they are made, what products are made
from them
* Different construction and finishing methods e.g. Plastic coating, casting metal
* Use a variety of hand and machine tools
* Smart materials – how new technologies can develop new materials
* Studying the work of designers
* Develop graphical, ICT, CAD and CAM knowledge, use the laser cutter and router
* Moral and environmental issues associated with manufacturing, such as recycling and
waste reduction, ethical production
During Year 11 students will complete one major piece of coursework. The brief for
this coursework will be set by the AQA exam board. Students will produce a folder of
work around 40 sides of A4, showing the design process from research through to the
evaluation of the final product, the students will manufacture their chosen design.
There are 2 parts to the assessment of this course:
1) A single tier written examination lasting 2 hours, worth 40% of the final grade.
2) The coursework project set by the exam board lasting approximately 45 hours, worth
60% of the final grade.
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY – TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
(AQA: Specification 4570)
Content
* Where textiles come from, how they are made, what products are made from them *
Smart materials (how new technology can develop new textiles)
* Different construction techniques * How to finish textile items, dye, batik, embroidery,
etc
* Using ICT to present work * Different production methods used in industry
* Studying the work of designers
* Moral and environmental issues associated with textile production, such as recycling,
waste reduction, organic and Fair Trade cotton
* Use of CAD and CAM in the classroom, laser cutting, sublimation printing and heat
pressing
Students will gather these skills through a variety of design and make projects.
Pupils will be expected to produce one final piece of coursework. They will be set a variety
of briefs to choose from. The folder will be around 40 sides of A4 and will show the design
process from analysis, research to development of a solution or range of solutions.
Students will be expected to pay towards the cost of fabrics or provide their own.
There are two parts to the assessment of this course:-
* A single written examination lasting 2 hours, worth 40% of the final GCSE grade.
* A project worth 60% of the final GCSE grade.
Homework will be set every week.
DRAMA
(AQA : Specification 8261)
Component 1 – Understanding Drama Written Examination (80 marks) (40%)
Thorough preparation is done for the written examination – 1 hour 45 minutes and open
book (clean copy) of the set text will be provided. Students will have to answer all the
following sections:
* Section A – Multiple choice – theatre roles and terminology* Section B – Study of a set
text
* Section C – Study of a live theatre production seen
Component 2 – Devising Drama – practical and written (80 marks) (40%)
Devising Drama – devised performance, in groups (20 marks) and devising log (60 marks)
Both elements are marked by teachers, and externally moderated
Component 3 – Texts in practice (50 marks) (20%)
Two performances from one scripted play (contrast to the set text) - monologue, duologue
or group performance: Performance of Extract 1 (25 marks) Performance of Extract 2 (25
marks)
Marked by a visiting examiner.
FRENCH AND GERMAN
(AQA: Specification 8658 and 8668)
Themes and Topics covered:
Identity and Culture: Me, my family and fr iends * Relationships with family and
friends * Marriage/partnership Technology in everyday life * Social media * Mobile
technology Free-time activities * Music * Cinema and TV * Food and eating out *
Sport
Local, national, international and global areas of interest:
*Home, town, neighbourhood and region *Social issues * Charity/voluntary work *
Healthy/unhealthy living *Global issues * The environment * Poverty/homelessness
*Travel and tourism.
Current and future study and employment: My studies Life at school/college
Education post-16 Jobs, career choices and ambitions.
AQA GCSE French/German has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier
(grades 4–9). Students must take all four question papers at the same tier. All question
papers must be taken at the same time.
There are four papers – each worth 25% of the total grade.
Listening Paper : Understanding and r esponding to different types of spoken
language * Questions in English * Questions in French/German Written exam: 35
minutes (Foundation Tier), 45 minutes (Higher Tier)
Speaking Paper: Communicating and interacting effectively in speech for a
variety of purposes * Discussion of a photo * Role Play * General Conversation 7–9
minutes (Foundation Tier) + preparation time 10–12 minutes (Higher Tier) +
preparation time
Reading Paper: Understanding and responding to different types of wr itten
language * Questions in English * Questions in French/German * Translation into
English Written exam: 45 minutes (Foundation Tier), 1 hour (Higher Tier)
Writing Paper: Communicating effectively in writing for a var iety of purposes
Foundation Tier * Message (four sentences in response to a photo) * Short passage (40
words) * Translation into French or German (minimum 35 words) * Structured writing
task (90 words) Higher Tier * Structured writing task (90 words) * Open-ended writing
task (150 words) * Translation into French or German (50 words)
GEOGRAPHY
(AQA: Specification 8035)
The course is divided into 3 main units: Unit 1. Living with the physical environment
Unit 2. Challenges in the human environment Unit 3 Geographical applications
Assessment
Students will take all exams at the end of year 11
Paper 1: (35% of marks)
A written paper of 1 hour and 30 minutes consisting of questions from Unit 1.
Section A – The challenge of natural hazards including: Tectonic hazards, Tropical storms,
Extreme weather in the UK, and Climate change.
Section B – Physical landscapes of the UK including: Coastal landscapes, and River
landscapes.
Section C – The living world including: Ecosystems, Tropical rainforests, and Hot deserts.
Paper 2: (35% of marks)
A written paper of 1 hour and 30 minutes consisting of questions from Unit 2.
Section A – Urban issues and challenges including: Urbanisation, and opportunities and
challenges in cities.
Section B – The changing economic world including: Variations in global development,
and Economic futures in the UK.
Section C – The challenge of resource management including: The distribution and
demand for food, water and energy.
Paper 3: (30 % of marks)
A written paper of 1 hour and 15 minutes consisting of questions from Unit 3.
Section A – Issue evaluation. Questions based on pre-release resources.
Section B – Fieldwork. Questions based on students’ fieldwork.
Students will undertake two pieces of fieldwork, organised by the Geography department,
in order to answer questions in Paper 3. The course is entirely exam based, there is no
element of coursework. In all three papers questions will include Geographical skills such
as the interpretation of Ordnance Survey maps, atlas maps, photographs, charts and graphs.
HISTORY
(AQA: Modern World History, AQA Syllabus B (8145)
Paper 1 - Understanding the Modern World. This is worth 50% of the final grade &
the written exam is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Section A: Germany 1890—1945: Democracy & Dictatorship.
In essence this looks at a turbulent period of change in Germany with the development
& collapse of democracy, followed by the rise & fall of Nazism.
Section B: Conflict & Tension, 1918—1939.
This is an opportunity to look at an international conflict, this includes peacekeeping
after the First World War & the causes of the Second World War.
Paper 2—Shaping the Nation
Section A: Thematic Study: Britain: Health & the People: c1000 to the present day.
This is worth 50% of the final grade & the written exam is 1 hour 45 minutes.
This section looks at the development of medicine & public health in Britain. This
will explore changes & the impact of these changes.
Section B: British Depth Study: Norman England, c1066-c1100.
This looks in depth at the arrival of the Normans, how they established their rule &
what life was like in Norman England. You will also study a historic site through a
case study.
Both exams are sat at the end of Year 11 & marks are allocated for good spelling &
grammar.
An Overview: The main method of assessment in the exams is knowledge based essay
questions. Pupils will complete regular assessments throughout the course & their
homework will encompass essays, factual tests, source questions & research/enquiry
work. This means they will have attempted each key skill and build up a clear picture
of their strengths & weaknesses. They will receive feedback and be expected to use
this to make further progress. They will do an internal exam in Yr 10 & a mock exam
in Yr 11 these will provide them with an opportunity to develop their exam skills &
get used to revising & sitting exams. They will do their actual exams in May/June of
2018.
Resources: Pupils will have a ‘Student Guide’ which contains all of their homework
tasks, exam practice questions, general advice & further details about the course. In
addition to this they will have their own notes, classwork & homework assignments to
refer to. Prior to any exams they will have access to a ’Revision Guide.’ An additional
textbook can be accessed via the school network.
What can you do to support your child? Please familiarise yourself with the ‘Student
Guide’ & be aware of when exams & happen. All pupils will need to make a personalised
set of revision cards. Please encourage them, clearly there are challenges ahead! Good luck
& many thanks for all of your ongoing support.
The History Department.
MUSIC
(AQA Specification 8271)
30% Performing (Solo & Group) - Practical
30% Composing (2 pieces) - Coursework
40% Understanding Music - (1hr 30min) - Exam
Pupil Expectations outside of lessons:
Pupils are expected to practice a musical instrument/voice/DJ every day for a minimum of
15mins.
They are expected to undertake regular aural training via aural training books/apps/websites
to improve their listening abilities.
They are required to work on their compositions outside of lesson times, a minimum of
30mins per week.
- They must take an active role in at least 1 school ensemble or extra curricular music
activity i.e. Big Band, Concert Band, Rock bands, Choirs, Music Theory classes etc.
Parents can support students by funding instrumental tuition through Swindon Music Co-
operative or Swindon Music Service, purchasing of instruments, and encouraging them to
take part in the groups and concerts. Financial support may be available in cases of
financial hardship.
Resources:
CPG: GCSE AQA Music. For the Grade 9-1 Exams (recommended)
Additionally, ABRSM / Rock School / Trinity Publications are very useful for instrumental
study and music theory study
Students need to already play an instrument / sing / DJ or rap. Students should aim to reach
Grade 5 practical on their first instrument and also in Music Theory by the end of the
course, as this is the standard required by AQA in order to achieve Grade 9 in that
component. Students who do not play an instrument / sing / rap or DJ must be willing to
learn to, within the two years. These students will find the course a lot harder as they will
struggle to reach grade 5 within the two years.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(AQA - Specification 8582)
Programme of study and assessment
Practical performance = 40% Written Examinations = 60%
There are two written papers that include a variety of questions including:-
* Multiple choice questions * Short answer questions * Extended answer questions
(Each exam is 1¼ hours)
Pupils will learn the key theory linked to each of the sports chosen to be assessed in as
well as the following topics:-
Exam 1 (30%) Exam 2 (30%) Applied anatomy and physiology Sports psychology
Movement analysis Socio-Cultural influences Physical training Health, fitness and
well-being Use of data
Practical component
This will be assessed over three different activities. You will be assessed as a performer
ONLY. One activity must be a TEAM game, one must be an INDIVIDUAL
ACTIVITY and the third could be either. The list of activities for this new course has
been greatly reduced from previous years. In these activities pupils will be assessed in
isolated skills and drills practices, as well as in a full game situation.
Controlled Assessment: As part of their practical assessments, pupils have to complete
an analysis and evaluation of performance for one of their assessed activities. We
prepare for this in Year 10 and complete the assessment in Year 11.
BTEC LEVEL 1/LEVEL 2 FIRST AWARD IN SPORT
(Edexcel)
The BTec Level 1/ Level 2 Certificate in Sport is a course designed to give learners the
opportunity to gain a broad knowledge of health, fitness and leadership.
The topics that will be covered are:
* fitness for sport and exercise (exam)* practical sports performance
* leading sports activities* sports injuries* psychology in sport
Pupils will have 5 lessons of BTec over 2 weeks: about half of the lessons will be
practically based; the other half will be based on coursework tasks in a classroom.
Assessment
There is an exam in unit 1 (fitness for sport and exercise) which is worth 25% of their
overall marks. However students must pass this exam to pass the course (equivalent to
a C grade or above). The rest of the assessments are done through coursework tasks. If
they have enough points to gain a level 2 award, the more points they achieve will
determine how they are graded - a pass, merit or distinction.
The level 2 award is equivalent to one GCSE grade A*-C.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
(Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies)
Assessment: 100% final examination
Subject Content
Component 1 (Weighting 50%) Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies in the Modern
World Theme1: Relationships Theme 2: Life and Death Theme 3: Good and Evil Theme 4:
Human rights
Component 2 (Weighting 25%)
Study of Christianity
The beliefs, teachings and practices of Christianity
Component 3 (Weighting 25%)
Study of a World Faith
The beliefs, teachings and practices of one world faith - Islam
Skills needed in GCSE RE:
* To be able to remember factual information about the teachings and practices in two
major world religions – Christianity and Islam
* To be able to interpret and evaluate religious practice – why do religious people behave
the way they do?
* To be able to form opinions on different issues and to explain the reasons for those
opinions
* To understand and explain why people have different opinions on issues and to relate
these to religious beliefs
Some of the issues studied are quite topical so it is useful for pupils to have a general
overview of current events and issues.
KEY DATES FOR YEAR 10 2016-17
October 11: GCSE Evening for Parents of Year 10
November 14: Shakespeare Schools’ Festival
November 16: Year 10 Art /Digital Photography Trip to National Portrait Gallery
November 23,24: Year 10 & 11 Listen and Play
December 2: Academic Review Day
January 18: Swindon college Open Day
January 19: New College Open Day
Feb 2: UKMT Maths Challenge year 9,10,11
Feb 9: Science Lectures in Oxford Year 10 G&T
March 1: GCSE Drama Trip to Bristol
March 13: Year 10 GCSE English mock exam (am)
March 16: Year 10 GCSE English mock exam (am)
March 29-7April: Year 10 German exchange in Highworth
April 4:YEAR 10 PARENTS’ EVENING
May 3: Year 10 Pitt Rivers Trip (Art)
June 5 –16: Year 10 Exams
June 21: Year 10 Trip to Lacock (Digital Photography)
June 26-29: Year 10 Work Experience
July 5: Sports Day
July 16-21: Year 10 Pencelli