Year 11 Booklet – 2016 – 17
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Darord Science and Technology College Year 11 Guide 2016-17
Transcript of Year 11 Booklet – 2016 – 17
Dartford Science and Technology College
Year 11 Guide
2016-17
Welcome to all our Year 11 Parents
We would like all our students to leave Dartford Science and Technology College proud of their achievements and contribution to school life, having achieved their personal best and having been valued members of the school community. The GCSE journey is continuing and the girls will be building on the foundations laid in Year 10. They will need to maximise their coursework and controlled assessment marks and recognise the importance of mock examinations, as well as meeting the challenges of the final examinations in May and June next year. As parents, we would hope that you will assist your daughter in this endeavour. We need your continued support if we are to successfully guide your daughter through the GCSE process. You are key to the success of a firm and profitable student/college/parent partnership. The purpose of this booklet is to provide you with the information you are likely to need to support your daughter over the coming 12 months at DSTC.
Contents
Important dates for 2016-17
Key Contacts
Next Steps
Study Skills Information
Controlled Assessment Information
Course Guides
Key Dates for 2016—17
2016
GCSE Results day Thursday 25th August 10am
DSTC 6th Form Open Evening Monday 31st October (TBC)
Mock Examinations Week beginning 5th December
Work Experience Week beginning 12th December
2017
Mock Results Assembly Week beginning 9th January
Parents Evening Monday 16th January
Final Countdown Evening Wednesday 22nd February
Pre Public Examinations Week beginning 6th March
Easter Revision School Week beginning 3rd April (TBC)
Start of the GCSE Examinations Week beginning 8th May (TBC)
End of GCSE Examinations Friday 30th June (TBC)
Year 11 Celebration Prom Friday 7th July (TBC)
GCSE Results day Thursday 24th August (TBC)
Please note that BTEC examinations take place throughout the year
Key Contacts for Year 11
Please note that all these contact details are available on the DSTC web site
Principal [email protected]
Vice Principal (in charge of Year 11) [email protected]
Raising Standards Leader - Year 11 [email protected]
Director of Mathematics [email protected]
Director of English [email protected]
Director of Science [email protected]
Director of Modern Foreign Languages [email protected]
Director of Vocational Learning [email protected]
Director of Creative and Performing Arts [email protected]
Director of SEND [email protected]
Subject Leader of Technology [email protected]
Subject Leader of History [email protected]
Subject Leader of Geography [email protected]
Subject Leader of RE [email protected]
Year 11 Work Experience Co-ordinator [email protected]
Year 11 Pastoral Assistant [email protected]
Attendance Officer [email protected]
Next Steps
Raising the Participation Age
What does this mean?
If a young person started in year 11 after September 2013 , they will have to continue in some form of learning until at least their 18th birthday Students will be able to choose from the following options:
Full-time education (eg school or college)
An apprenticeship
Employment or volunteering, combined with part-time education or training
How we can help
Year 10 students have already had the opportunity to attend a ‘Careers’ morning run by CXK, a specialist
careers education and guidance service. This was an introduction to some of the information and skills
they will need to make their next steps, for example how to make an application.
All students will be offered a 1:1 meeting with a CXK advisor where they have the opportunity to discuss
their individual ideas and plans. The CXK advisor is also available at the DSTC 6th Form Open Evening. If
any parents would like to attend a meeting with their daughter this can be arranged by contacting Mrs
Sutton.
There is a careers library in the main school library with general and specific guidance about a variety of
careers and pathways. Students may access this at lunch time or after school. The Kent Choices Magazine
is also given to all year 11 students. They will also be introduced to the application web site as soon as it
goes online.
Most Schools and Colleges will hold open evenings from November onwards. You will need to check the
local press or web sites for more information. Many DSTC students stay in our sixth form as it has offers
excellent progression routes. The web site www.ucasprogress.com links to the application for all Kent
schools and colleges. Ideally all students should have made one application by December .
All students will participate in a work experience placement in December. You should have already
received the paperwork for this however if you need any further details, please contact
Year 11 Study Skills Information
Will you be ready?
“Determination and perseverance move the world; thinking that others will do it for you is a sure way to fail.” Marva Collins
1. What do you really want to do in the future and what do you need to achieve this? 2. Are you working well towards your goals? 3. Will you be happy or disappointed on results day? 4. What feelings do you really want on this day? 5. Do you intend to join the Sixth Form? If so, will you achieve this goal? 6. Fulfil your potential, not other people’s expectations. 7. Ask for help if and when you need it. 8. It’s not all work, it’s not all play – have a balance and it will pay off. 9. Focus on yourself, work for yourself and try not to be distracted by what anyone else thinks or does.
Believe in yourself – you’ll be glad that you did
The Purpose of Revision
"We are or become those things which we repeatedly do. Therefore, excellence can become not just an event, but a habit." Albert Einstein
Have you ever asked yourself why you need to revise? Is it to annoy you? Is it just to put you under enormous pressure? Does it have any purpose? Why do you have to sit exams at all?
When sitting an examination, the examiner knows that the work being assessed is entirely the student’s own work and that how well a student does in an exam is entirely up to them! In order to do yourself justice in an exam you have to undertake revision; understanding revision techniques and examination strategies that you can use will help you.
Therefore revision means going over work in order to: Check your understanding. Make links between different topics to see how the whole subject fits together. Remind yourself of material you have forgotten. Reinforce your learning. Identify and fill gaps in your knowledge.
The following information on this page will help you prepare for your future examinations.
Revision Planning
“Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success.” Henry Ford
The top tip for successful revision is to make a plan; otherwise it is easy to waste your precious revision time. We recommend that you start your revision at least six weeks before your exams begin. It is helpful to look at your exam dates and work backwards to the first date you intend to start revising. You will need to plan a revision timetable which will account for every subject, and topics within every subject, you take. Your plan should take into account your school work, relaxation time, part time jobs you may do and any other regular activities. This way you will keep up to date with your revision and not get stressed out. Remember:
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”
Michael Jordan
Here are 7 simple tips that you need to employ:
1. Start early. 2. Make a revision timetable. Avoid wasting time re-writing this over and over again. 3. Answer questions from past papers. 4. Identify the key points, examples and evidence for each topic - you will not be able to write very much on
each in the exam. 5. Prepare for questions that combine two different topics. 6. Prepare for unusual questions or angles for your ‘best’ topics. 7. Go over the same material quite quickly several times rather than spending a long time on one occasion.
Revision Techniques There is no ‘right way’ to revise, as long as the method you choose enables you to gain a solid grasp of key facts and consolidate your knowledge. Some students are happy to read their classroom notes from start to finish, others prefer to simplify the information as much as possible, turning everything into skeleton notes, diagrams or mnemonics. In practice, most students find that mixing techniques suits the varied nature of the subjects being revised, and provides essential variety when studying. Six simple revision techniques:
Condense – fitting notes on one side of paper makes it easier to learn. Highlight – target key areas using colour and symbols. Visuals stimulate the brain. Record – put important points onto tape, listen to them and they will sink in. Talk – read your notes aloud. Test – what can you remember without notes? Use spider diagrams to map out what you know. Time – in a quiet place go through past papers.
Think positive! Remember Preparation + Practice = Pass!!!
Top 10 Revision Tips 1. Short bursts of revision (30-40 minutes) are most effective. Your concentration lapses after about an
hour and you need to take a short break (5-10 minutes).
2. Find a quiet place to revise - your bedroom, school, the library - and refuse to be interrupted or distracted.
3. Make sure you don't just revise the subjects and topics you like. Work on your weaker ones as well.
4. Make your own revision notes because you will remember what you have written down more easily. Stick key notes on cupboards or doors so you see them every day.
5. Rewrite the key points of your revision notes and read them out loud to yourself. We remember more than twice as much of what we say aloud than of what we read.
6. Use different techniques. Make your own learning maps. Use post-it notes to write key words on and create flash cards. Record your notes onto your computer and listen to them back on your ipod/mp3 player. Ask friends and family to test you. Use highlighter pens to mark important points. Chant or make up a song.
7. Practise on past exam papers or revision tests available on the web. Initially, do one section at a time and progress to doing an entire paper against the clock.
8. You will need help at some stage; ask your parents, older brothers or sisters, teachers or friends. Use the revision sessions to drop in and ask your teachers about anything you are unsure of.
9. Eat properly and get lots of sleep!
10. Believe in yourself and be positive. If you think you can succeed you will; if you convince yourself that you will fail, that's what will probably happen.
In the Exam Be prepared; find out what is involved in each of the examinations that you are going to sit, organise yourself the night before and get plenty of sleep. When in the exam it is natural to feel nervous, however the more prepared you are the easier it will be to conquer your fears.
Controlled Assessment – A summary for parents
From September 2009, Controlled Assessment replaces coursework for most new GCSEs, as well as other 14-19 courses. What is Controlled Assessment? It is a form of internal assessment where the control levels for each assessment stage (task setting, task taking and task marking) have been defined by QCA for all examination boards. Controlled assessment tasks have a time guidance which should be adhered to. Student attendance As the examination boards have issued time guidance for the completion of controlled assessments, good attendance is therefore very important. If your child is absent it is important that the school is notified as soon as possible. How will controlled assessment be delivered? Each subject area has planned the delivery window or dates where controlled assessment in their subject will take place. These will be staggered across Year 10 and Year 11. Where will controlled assessments take place? Controlled assessment is designed to take place within the normal teaching timetable, for example in the classroom, lab or workshop. There may be occasions, however, when it is more appropriate or convenient to have all students in a larger venue, such as the Hall or Sports Hall under close supervision; but this will be the exception. What is the Controlled Assessment process? There are three stages to Controlled Assessment: 1. Task setting 2. Task taking 3. Task marking. Each stage has a level of control (high, medium or low) to ensure reliability and authenticity and to make assessments more manageable for teachers and students. Individual subject specifications give specific details about which tasks are high, medium and low control. Your daughter’s teachers will inform her which tasks are to be completed in high, medium or low control conditions. Use of ICT and security of students’ work In some subjects, if ICT use is permitted during controlled assessment, students are not permitted to access their work between controlled assessment sessions. Students are not allowed to save work on USB devices to bring home. USB ports can be ‘switched off’ during controlled assessment ICT sessions. Students are not allowed to upload or download their work to the school portal as they will be able to access this at home. Breaches of these measures can be interpreted as cheating and the students have been informed of the possible consequences. Your daughter will be told if this applied to a subject she is studying.
What does formal supervision (high level of control) mean? Students must be in direct sight of the supervisor at all times. Use of mobile phones, MP3/4 and other electronic devices is strictly prohibited and all breaches will be noted and reported to the exams office. The use of resources is tightly prescribed; normally only research folders/diaries. Students must complete all work independently but those students who work with learning support, following an assessment, can be assisted; this is noted and declared to the examination boards. Students are not permitted to communicate with each other. The assessment is carried out under ‘examination conditions’. No assistance can be given to students. What does informal supervision (medium level of control) mean? Students do not have to be directly supervised at all times but there must be adequate supervision to ensure that work can be authenticated. Use of mobile phones, MP3/4 and other electronic devices is strictly prohibited and all breaches must be noted and reported to the exams office. Teachers must ensure that: • The students’ work is their own. • Plagiarism does not take place. • The contributions of individual students are recorded accurately. • Students have access to resources. • Students can work together. • Students can receive limited teacher guidance. What does limited supervision (low level of control) mean? Some work can be completed without supervision, outside the classroom/centre. Students will be given guidance on how to complete low control tasks. They are usually research tasks that students can collect at home and bring to class. Students have access to resources such as books and files during low control tasks. Students can work together to collect information but how they use this information in their work must be on an individual basis. Students can receive guidance from teachers during low control tasks.
Art and Design GCSE SYLLABUS: AQA- GCSE Art & Design Scheme Code: 4200
TEXT BOOK: AQA GCSE Art and Design: Student Handbook: Martin Piercy, Anne Stewart, Frank Barnes, Mike Ager GCSE Bitesize Art & Design Complete Revision and Practice: Keith Winser
INTERNET SITES: www.tate.org.uk www.npg.org.uk www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk www.nationalgallery.org.uk
Subject Coordinator: Ms Medd ([email protected])
Key Assessment Dates for GCSE Art & Design
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
Start work on the final response to Unit 3: Identity
Complete controlled test and contextual study.
December 2016
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
Exam papers are given out. Start research on chosen exam.
Visit to a gallery.
Feb 2017 Explore ideas for your final exam piece.
Sit a 10 hour timed test.
March 2017
Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2
Make sure all supporting studies have been completed plus the evaluation. Submit completed final response to the exam question plus all the preparation work.
May 2017
Business Studies
BTEC SYLLABUS:
EDEXCEL – Level 1/2 BTEC BUSINESS (First Award)
Scheme Code: 600/4786/0
TEXT BOOK:
Business—Carysforth, Chandler-Corris, Glencross and Neild ISBN:978-1-4469-0136-6
INTERNET SITES:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpsvr82
http://www.businessed.co.uk/
http://www.tutor2u.net/
REVISION GUIDES:
BTEC First Business - Study and Exam practice (supplied by DSTC for Unit 2)
Subject Coordinator: Mrs Ijewere ([email protected])
Key Assessment Dates for Business Studies
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
Continue work on Unit 2
Finance in Business
Sep—Oct 2016 Prepare for Unit 2 Exam Nov—Dec 2016
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
Take Unit 2 Exam
And Begin Unit 1
Enterprise in the Business
World
Jan 2017
Continue with work on
Unit 1
Feb - March 2017
Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2
Fully complete Unit 1 May 2017
Catering GCSE SYLLABUS:
WJEC 500/4402/x
TEXT BOOK: WJEC Catering & Hospitality, Judy Gardiner and Jacqueline Housley, 2009
INTERNET SITES:
BBC Bitesize
www.nutrition.org.uk,
foodafactoflife.org
BBC good food guide plus others
REVISION GUIDES:
My Revision Notes: OCR GCSE Food and Nutrition by Anita Tull and Megan Pratt
Subject Coordinator: Mrs Warren ([email protected])
Key Assessment Dates
Students will already have secured 20% in year 10, Task 1.
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
Theory and practical techniques September /
October
2016
Practical planning Task 2 November /
December 2016
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
Practical Planning task 2 January /
February
2017
Task 2: International Food February /
March 2017
Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2
Theory April / May
2017
Revision June 2017
Dance BTEC SYLLABUS:
Qualification number 600/4785/9
EDEXCEL–BTEC level 2 First award in Performing Arts—Dance
TEXTBOOK:
Performing Arts + BTEC first, level 2, study guide
INTERNET SITES:
BTEC first Award in Performing Arts Level 2 Specification
http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/BTEC%20Firsts%20from%202012/BF033557-BTEC-
Awd-L1-2-PA-Issue2-spec.pdf
REVISION GUIDES:
Workshop Notes, BTEC Assessment guide
Internet, You Tube, Video Feedback Analysis
Letter Planning Sheets, Dance Key words
Teacher Observations and Peer Evaluations
Subject Coordinator: Mrs Wright ([email protected])
Key Assessment Dates for Dance
Autumn Term 1 Autumn Term 2
Unit 2 compulsory; Preparation,
Performance and Production
Research, Rehearsals, Log Book
Unit 2 compulsory;
Showcase Performance
Final Self-Evaluation
November 2016
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
Unit 1 compulsory; Individual Showcase
Audition Style Workshops
Research, Letter planning
Unit 1 compulsory; Individual Showcase
Letter, Audition practise and
Assessment
February 2017
Summer 1 Summer Term 2
Unit 1 compulsory; Individual Showcase
Performance, External
Assessment
Unit 1 compulsory; Individual Show-
case
Portfolio Evaluation
Re-submission Opportunities
April / May2017
English Language GCSE SYLLABUS:
AQA English Language
INTERNET SITES:
BBC Bitesize
BBC Skillswise
TEXT BOOK:
No text books are required for this course.
REVISION GUIDES:
The English Department will sell a range of CGP revision guides throughout the year.
Past papers and practice questions are available via the Learning World English folder.
Subject Coordinator: Miss Allen ([email protected])
Key Assessment Dates for English Language
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
Paper 1—Q4
October
2016
Paper 2—Reading December 2016
Spring Term 1 Feb 2017 Spring Term 2 April 2017
Paper 1 and Paper 2—Writing
Spoken Language
Paper 1—Reading
Summer Term 1 May 2016 Summer Term 2 June 2017
Final English Language
Preparation
Final English Language
Preparation
English Literature GCSE SYLLABUS:
AQA English Literature
INTERNET SITES:
BBC Bitesize
Sparknotes
TEXT BOOK:
Copies of the set literature texts can be ordered via the English department. This will allow your
daughter to annotate the text which will help support her revision.
REVISION GUIDES:
The English Department will sell a range of CGP revision guides throughout the year.
Past papers and practice questions are available via the Learning World English folder.
Subject Coordinator: Miss Allen ([email protected])
Key Assessment Dates for English Literature
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
Shakespeare—Romeo and Juliet
October
2016
Shakespeare—Romeo and Juliet
December 2016
Spring Term 1 Feb 2017 Spring Term 2 April 2017
Paper 2 Revision— An Inspector
Calls and Poetry
Paper 1 Revision— Jekyll and
Hyde
Summer Term 1 May 2016 Summer Term 2 June 2017
Paper 1 Revision— Shakespeare
Final English Literature Revision
French Studies GCSE SYLLABUS: GCSE AQA full course Scheme Code: 4658
TEXT BOOK: GCSE AQA Nelson Thorne
INTERNET SITES: www.aqa.co.uk (past papers practice. Look for French/GCSE/Past papers and mark schemes) BBC Bitesize/French
REVISION GUIDES: GCSE AQA French revision guide with CD rom www.cgpbooks.co.uk
Subject Coordinator: Mrs Cordrey ([email protected])
Key Assessment Dates for French Studies
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
Holidays Past and future plans
Ideal holiday
Oct 2016 Speaking Con-trolled Assess-
ment
Education School and Future plans Pressures and Problems French speaking coun-tries and experiences
Dec 2016 Listening and read-
ing Assessment
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
World of Work Future plans
Part time jobs Work Experience
Feb 2017 Writing Controlled
Assessment
Cross context topics April 2017 Listening Assessment + 1
Controlled Assess-ment
Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2
Reading and Listening
Geography GCSE SYLLABUS: Edexcel GCSE Geography A 2GA01
TEXT BOOK: Edexcel GCSE Geography A (Pearson) Tomorrow’s Geography for Edexcel GCSE spec A (Hodder)
INTERNET SITES: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/ http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/geography
REVISION GUIDES: Revise Edexcel Geography A Geography Foundations (Pearson)
Subject Coordinator: Mrs Baron ([email protected])
Key Assessment Dates for Geography
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
Controlled Assessment completion
September 2016
Rivers Coast
Tectonics
December 2016
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
Watery world
Feb 2017 Revision/Exam Skills
April 2017
Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2
Revision/Exam Skills June 2017 Revision/Exam Skills
June 2017
Health and Social Care BTEC SYLLABUS:
Edexcel –Level 1/2 First Award in Health and Social Care
Scheme Code: 600/4782/3
TEXT BOOKS:
BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care (Hodder education), BTEC First Health and Social Care (Heinemann)BTEC First Health and Social care (Pearson)
INTERNET SITES:
www.nhs.uke , www.kent.gov.uk
REVISION GUIDES:
You will have 1 exam for Unit 1 – Human Lifespan development. There is a published revision book: Pear-son Revise BTEC Health and Social Care ISBN No: 9781446909812
Subject Coordinator: Ms Gibbs ([email protected])
Key Assessment Dates for Health and Social Care
Autumn Term 1 Coursework Review
Dates
Autumn Term 2 Coursework Review Dates
Unit 5
Promoting health and
Wellbeing
October 2016
Unit 5—Promoting
Health and wellbeing
Unit 1 – Human Lifespan
Development (resits)
Work Experience Dec 2016
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
Unit 6—The impact of
Nutrition on health and
wellbeing
January 2016– Exam
Unit 6—The impact of
Nutrition on health and
wellbeing
Easter 2017
Summer Term 1
Completion Unit 6—The
impact of Nutrition on
health and wellbeing
Exam revision
May2017
History GCSE SYLLABUS: AQA SHP 4042 Germany 1919 – 1945 American West (1840-1895)
TEXT BOOK: Essential Germany 1918 - 1945 (Banham & Culpin, Hodder Murray) Germany 1918 - 1945 (A. Wilkes, Oxford) The American West 1840-1895 (D. Martin, Hodder Education)
INTERNET SITES: Online lessons www.educationforum.co.uk/Revtests1.htm Exam Practice www.educationforum.co.uk/exampapers.htm Revision www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/shp/
REVISION GUIDES: CGP http://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/School/book_HPM42.pageFlip_HPM42
Subject Coordinator: Mr Hollingdale ([email protected])
Key assessment dates for History (American West in bold and italics)
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
Introduction to the history of Germany
or American West periods, themes
and factors – monthly formal
assessments
September
2016
Nazi Rise To Power Plains Indians –
monthly formal assessments
November
2016
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
Control & Opposition The Settlers -
monthly formal
assessments
January
2017
German economy & society, race &
youth Struggle for the Plains –-
monthly formal
March
2017
Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2
Mock Exams
Revision, exam technique.
April 2017 GCSE Exams
2 Papers : Medicine and Germany or American West
July 2017
ICT SYLLABUS:
Edexcel GCSE in Information and Communication Technology
Subject Code: 2IT01
TEXT BOOK:
Edexcel GCSE Information and Communication Technology (Pearson)
INTERNET SITES:
Intranet :Learning world - Control Assessment Brief
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/ict-2010.html
REVISION GUIDES:
Revise Edexcel GCSE ICT1.
ISBN: 9781446903896
Subject Coordinator: Mr Bekoe ([email protected])
Key Assessment Dates for ICT
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
Unit 2— Control As-
sessment
October 2016 Unit 1—Living in a Digital
world: Mocks Revision
December 2016
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
Unit 1—Living in a
Digital world
Jan 2017 Unit 1—Living in a Digital
world: Revision
March 2017
Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2
Unit 1—Living in a
Digital world
May 2017 Exam taken in May/June
Mathematics
GCSE SYLLABUS:
Edexcel – GCSE in Mathematics Paper reference : 1MA1/1F, 2F, 3F and 1MA1/1H, 2H, 3H
TEXT BOOK:
Edexcel GCSE(9—1) Foundation Tier— Foundation Students Book Edexcel GCSE(9—1) Higher Tier— Higher Students Book
INTERNET SITES:
www.khanacademy.org – Interactive Questions and Supporting Videos www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/ - Interactive Revision Materials www.s-cool.co.uk – Topics Sheets and Revision Materials www. mrbartonmaths.com – Topics Sheets and Revision Materials Www.mathsbox.com— new assessment work sheets www.kangaroomaths.com/kenny3.php?page=KassessKS4 - Topic Specific Assessment & Revision Sheets REVISION GUIDES: Edexcel GCSE(9—1) Revision book for Foundation and Higher tier —£5 MathsWatch DVD - £1
Subject Coordinator: Mrs Okagbare ([email protected])
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
Year 11 Baseline Test— 2 papers
1 non-calculator and one calculator
September
2016
First Mock Examination
1 non-calculator and two calculators
Total marks—240 marks
December
2016
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
Second Mock Examination
1 non-calculator and two calculators
Total marks—240 marks
(I hour 30mins each)
February
2017
Pre-Public Maths Examination
1 non-calculator and two calculators
Total marks—240 marks
(I hour 30mins each)
March/
April 2017
Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2
Revision Classes and continuous
practice of SAM examination papers
On-going First new GCSE 9—1 Maths Examinations
1 non-calculator and two calculators
Total marks—240 marks
(I hour 30mins each)
Summer
2017
Media Studies GCSE SYLLABUS: Media Studies (Single Award) AQA Scheme Code: 4810
TEXT BOOK: There are no set text books for Media Studies that we use. Students should read a range of magazines, look at on-line magazines and watch TV news on different channels.
INTERNET SITES: The Media Magazine – log-in to be provided by the class teacher. Mediaknowall.
REVISION GUIDES: Students should use the revision booklet given by their teacher on the pre-release topic (Television news) The AQA Pre-release brief.
Subject Coordinator: Mrs Girgenti ([email protected])
Key Assessment Dates for Media Studies
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
Start work on Unit 2 Assignment 3 - Planning and research for the
magazine industry (double lesson) Exam preparation on TV game shows
(single lesson)
Complete Unit 2 Assignment 3 planning and research.
Assignment 3 production work –(at least 4 pages, including the front page) for a magazine aimed at a specific audience (double lesson)
Exam preparation on TV game shows (single lesson)
December 2016 Unit 2 Assignment 3 planning
and research need to be completed
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
Complete Unit 2 Assignment 3 production.
Exam preparation on TV game shows (single lesson)
Feb 2017(Production work com-
pleted)
Complete Unit 2 assignment 3 evaluation.
Exam preparation on TV game shows (single lesson)
April 2017– continue with Unit 1 exam
preparation. All course-work to be completed.
Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2
Continue with Unit 1 Exam preparation until the end of April when the pre-
release brief is released from the exam board. Then formal teaching must cease and students work with their
Buddy to prepare ideas for their exam. The teacher is able to act as an advisor.
End of April 2017
Continue to work with the pre-release brief. The exam is
in May.
May 2017
Music GCSE SYLLABUS:
AQA GCSE Music
Specification Code: 4270
TEXT BOOK:
See revision guide
INTERNET SITES:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4270-W-SP.PDF
REVISION GUIDE:
CGP GCSE Music AQA Specification Areas of Study
Subject Coordinator: Cormac Dorian ([email protected])
Key Assessment Dates for Music
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
You will continue to have three les-
sons per week. One will focus on
composition, one on performing ans
one on listening.
Final solo performance recording
due.
Sept –
Oct half term
2016
Group performances must be completed
by Christmas.
Listening to and appraising music mock
exam.
Final Unit 4 composition and recording
due.
Oct
–
Dec 2016
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
This term you will focus on your unit
2 compositions—these pieces must
link to Western Classical Music.
January – Feb
2017
All coursework will be submitted and
sent to the exam board
Feb—April
2017
Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2
Preparation for Unit 1—Listening to
and appraising music
April—May
2017
Final Unit 1 exam May/June
2017
PYHSICAL EDUCATION GCSE Board: WJEC
TEXT BOOK: The World of Sport Examined—Paul Beashel
INTERNET SITES: WJEC GCSE specification can be found at: http://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/physical-education/physical-education-gcse Resources for each topic: http://resources.wjec.co.uk/pages/resourcesingle.aspx?rlid+659 General websites: GCSE Bite size—Physical Education GCSE National Governing Body Websites: http://www.roundersengland.co.uk http://www.englandnetball.co.uk http://www.british-gymnastics.org http://www.archerygb.org
REVISION GUIDES: GCSE Physical Education Complete Revision and Practice GSCE Physical Education Revision Guide
Subject Teacher: Miss Wilkinson ([email protected])
Key Assessment Dates for Sport:
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
Practical Exam Moderation March 2017
Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2
Theoretical Examination Paper
May 2017
Product Design GCSE SYLLABUS:
AQA – GCSE
Scheme Code: 4555
TEXT BOOK:
ISBN 978-1-4085-0276-1
INTERNET SITES:
www.technologystudent.com
REVISION GUIDES:
Above website plus BBC Bitesize and CPG Books GCSE D&T Product Design AQA Specification
revision guide.
Subject Coordinator: Mrs Packham ([email protected])
Key Assessment Dates for Product Design
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
Controlled assessment—Design & Development
Oct Half Term 2016
Controlled assessment — Making
December 2016
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
Controlled assessment—Making
Feb Half Term 2017
Controlled assessment — Testing & evaluation
Easter Holidays 2017
Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2
Exam Unit Revision May Half Term 2017
Science – Additional – Further Additional GCSE SYLLABUS:
OCR Gateway Science B– GCSE in Science Linear Specification 2012/13
Scheme Code: B J261 Science—B J 262 Additional Science (All year 11)— Further Additional Science B - J266 (only 11.A1)
TEXT BOOK:
OCR Gateway GCSE Biology Student Book (Oxford University Press) by S Broadley, S Hocking and M Matthews
OCR Gateway GCSE Chemistry Student Book (Oxford University Press) by A Saunders and N Saunders
OCR Gateway GCSE Physics Student Book (Oxford University Press) by G Bone and J Newall
NB: Digital versions of these books are available in My Learning World/ Subject/Science/KS4 Books
INTERNET SITES:
OCR Exam Board http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/by-subject/science/
BBC Bitesize http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/
Doc Brown’s Science http://www.docbrown.info
Skoool Revision http://www.skoool.co.uk
S-cool Revision http://www.s-cool.co.uk
REVISION GUIDES:
CGP GCSE Core Science OCR Gateway Revision Guide
CGP Additional Science OCR Gateway Revision Guide
CGP GCSE Further Additional Science OCR Gateway Revision Guide
OCR Gateway Science B: Revision Guide (Collins GCSE Essentials)
Subject Coordinator: Mrs V Owen ([email protected]) Key Assessment dates for Science
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
- Content for Unit 3: Biology (B3), Chemistry (C3) and Physics
(P2 and P3)
- Controlled Assessment Core Content for Unit 5 (Further
Additional)
From Sept
2016
- To finish learning the content for P2 -Unit 3 content
- Controlled Assessment Additional and Further Additional
B3, C3 and P2 Mock Exam
Further Additional Mock Exam
Nov - Dec
2016
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2 - Content for Unit 4:
Biology (B4), Chemistry (C4) and Physics (P3)
Content for Unit 6 (Further
Additional)
Jan - Mar
2017
- To finish learning the content for B2, C2 and P2
- Easter revision classes for Unit 2: Biology, Chemistry and Physics
B4, C4 and P3 Mock Exam
Further Additional Mock Exam
April 2017
Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2 - Content Physics (P4)
- Revision for Units 1 & 2: Biology, Chemistry and Physics - Second Mock Exams Unit 3
and 4 (and Further Additional)
May 2017 Examination Period Provisional Exam Dates:
Unit 1: 24th May, Unit 2: 9th June Unit 3 : 14th June, Unit 4: 16th June Unit 5: 19th June, Unit 6: 21st June
May - June
2017
Textiles Technology GCSE SYLLABUS: AQA Specification Code: 4570 TEXT BOOKS: AQA GCSE Design and Technology: Textiles Technology by Amanda Dick, Denise Davies, Liz Hardy
The Essentials of GCSE Design and Technology: Textiles Technology by Rosa Sinclair
Textiles Technology—Lonsdale Revision Guides
INTERNET SITES: www.bitesize.co.uk http://www.aqa.org.uk (for past papers and mark schemes) REVISION GUIDES: GCSE Design and Technology Textiles AQA Revision Guide by Richard Parsons
GCSE D&T Textiles AQA Exam Practice Workbook by Richard Parsons
Essentials GCSE Textiles Technology Revision Guide by Debra Eason (Harper Collins Publishers)
The Essentials of GCSE Design and Technology: Textiles Technology Student Worksheets - Lonsdale
Revision Guides
Subject Coordinator: Miss Hussey ([email protected])
Key Assessment dates for Textiles
Autumn Term 1 Dates Autumn Term 2 Dates
Theory Content, Practical Skills Development,
Controlled Assessment
October 2016 Theory Content, Practical Skills Development,
Controlled Assessment
December 2016
Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2
Completion of Controlled Assessment
February 2017 Completion of Controlled Assessment
April 2017
Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2
GCSE Exam May 2017 GCSE Exam May 2017
