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Year 13

Curriculum Information

ENGLISH

Autumn Term 1 Autumn Term 2 Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2 Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2

Areas of study

Dramatic Encounters – “A Streetcar Named Desire” (Tennessee Williams).

Writing about society – “Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer. Students read the text and study approaches to re-creative writing and textual intervention.

Non-exam assessment (NEA) investigations. Students finalise their choice of texts and investigation focus and conduct further wider reading and supporting research

Revisit and repackage Heaney poetry for A-level exam format

Revisit and revise the Paris Anthology texts for A-level exam format

Revisit and revise “The Handmaid’s Tale” for A-level exam format

Continue to work on the NEA and write up the investigation formally

Revision and exam preparation: Paper 1: “The Handmaid’s Tale” Heaney poetry Paris Anthology Paper 2: “Into the Wild” “A Streetcar Named Desire”

A-level terminal exams

Key assessments

exam-style essay on “A Streetcar Named Desire”

exam-style re-creative textual intervention using “Into the Wild” base text

Introduction and research review of NEA

Complete analysis of texts and first draft of NEA

exam-style re-creative textual intervention using “Into the Wild” base text

exam-style essay on “A Streetcar Named Desire”

Full Paper 2 Mock – Writing about Society textual intervention (“Into the Wild”), and Dramatic Encounters (“A Streetcar Named Desire”)

Full Paper 1 Mock – Paris Anthology comparative analysis, “The Handmaid’s Tale” and Heaney poetry (non-comparative)

Submit NEA

Homework set

Homework set weekly. In addition to set homework, students are required to conduct independent study and wider reading to broaden and deepen their knowledge and understanding of course materials.

Other useful information

We deliver the AQA specification for the combined English Language and Literature (7707). We offer the AS as a separate course which exams at the end of Year 12. Further information regarding the course can be found on the AQA website, through the link below: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/as-and-a-level/english-language-and-literature-7706-7707

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/as-and-a-level/english-language-and-literature-7706-7707

MATHS Year 13 A2 Level

Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term

Areas of study

Proof: Examples including proof by deduction and proof by contradiction Algebraic and partial fractions: Simplifying algebraic fractions Partial fractions Functions and modelling: Modulus function Composite and inverse functions Transformations Modelling with functions* *examples may be Trigonometric, exponential, reciprocal etc. Series and sequences: Arithmetic and geometric progressions Sigma notation Recurrence and iterations The binomial theorem: Expanding (a + bx)n for rational n; knowledge of range of validity Expansion of functions by first using partial fractions Trigonometry Radians (exact values), arcs and sectors Small angles Secant, cosecant and cotangent Inverse trigonometrical functions; Inverse trigonometrical functions

Integration (part 1): Integrating xn (including when n = –1), exponentials and trigonometric functions Using the reverse of differentiation, and using trigonometric identities to manipulate integrals Integration (part 2): Integration by substitution Integration by parts Use of partial fractions Areas under graphs or between two curves, including understanding the area is the limit of a sum The trapezium rule Differential equations Vectors (3D): Use of vectors in three dimensions; knowledge of column vectors and i, j and k unit vectors Regression and correlation: Change of variable Correlation coefficients Statistical hypothesis testing for zero correlation Probability: Using set notation for probability Conditional probability Questioning assumptions in probability The Normal distribution: Understand and use the Normal distribution

Revision and testing Exam practice

Compound and double (and half) angle formulae R cos (x ± α) or R sin (x ± α) Proving trigonometric identities Solving problems in context (e.g. mechanics) Parametric equations: Definition and converting between parametric and Cartesian forms Curve sketching and modelling Differentiation Differentiating sin x and cos x from first principles Differentiating exponentials and logarithms Differentiating products, quotients, implicit and parametric functions. Second derivatives Rates of change problems Numerical methods: Location of roots Solving by iterative methods Newton-Raphson method Problem solving

Use the Normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution Selecting the appropriate distribution Statistical hypothesis testing for the mean of the Normal distribution Moments: Forces’ turning effect Forces at any angle: Resolving forces Friction forces Applications of kinematics: Projectiles Applications of forces Equilibrium and statics of a particle Dynamics of a particle Further kinematics: Constant acceleration Variable acceleration

Key assessments

Students are expected to continuously self-assess their work. There are three formal assessments a year and other assessments will occur continuously throughout the year often at the end of each unit of work. In the summer past papers are used to prepare students for their examinations.

Homework set

Homework is set every week. We use www.mymaths.co.uk as a homework resource, for which student has their own user name and password. Students will also be issued with textbook for written tasks.

YEAR 12/13 GCSE Retake. We run a class to offer students the opportunity to resit their GCSE Mathematics in November and June in order to improve their grades, normally to achieve a grade 4.

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/

CHEMISTRY Autumn Term 1 Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2 Summer Term 1

Areas of study

Physical Chemistry

- Thermodynamics

- Kinetics

- Equilibrium constant Kp

- Electrode potentials and

electrochemical cells

Organic Chemistry

- Nomenclature and isomerism

- Compounds containing the

carbonyl group

- Aromatic chemistry

- Polymerisation

Physical Chemistry

- Acids, bases and buffers

Inorganic Chemistry

- Periodicity

- The transition metals

- Reactions of inorganic compounds in

aqueous solutions

Organic Chemistry

- Amino acids, proteins and DNA

- Organic synthesis and analysis

- Structure determination

- Chromatography

Revision and exam preparation

Required practicals are carried out

throughout the year, with a total of

12 being assessed against 5 core

competencies. Required practicals

make up at least 15% of the total

marks in the A-level.

Key assessments

Each topic is assessed using end of

chapter formative assessments

Mock 1 – Physical and

Organic Chemistry (2 hrs)

Mock 2 – Physical and

Organic Chemistry (2 hrs)

Mock 3 – Synoptic paper

(2 hrs)

Each topic is

assessed using

end of chapter

formative

assessments

A-level Terminal Exams

Paper 1 – Physical and Inorganic

Chemistry (2 hrs, 35% A-level

grade)

Paper 2 – Physical and Organic

Chemistry (2 hrs, 35% A-level

grade)

Paper 3 – Synoptic paper (2 hrs,

30% A-level grade)

Homework set Homework set weekly. In addition to set homework, students are required to conduct independent study and wider

reading to broaden and deepen their knowledge and understanding of course materials.

Other useful

information

We deliver the AQA specification for AS chemistry (7404). Please note, if students continue their studies in chemistry through into Year 13, the Year 12 AS grades does not count towards the final A-level grade. Further information regarding the course can be found on the AQA website, through the link below: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/chemistry-7404-7405

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/chemistry-7404-7405

PHYSICS Autumn Term 1 Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2 Summer Term 1

Areas of study

Further mechanics and thermal

physics

- Motion in a circle

- Simple harmonic motion

- Thermal physics

- Gases

Fields

- Gravitational fields

- Electric fields

- Capacitors

- Magnetic fields

- Electromagnetic induction

Astrophysics (Option)

- Telescopes

- Surveying the stars

- Cosmology

Nuclear physics

- Radioactivity

- Nuclear energy


Required practicals are carried out

throughout the year, with a total

of 12 being assessed against 5

core competencies. Required

practicals make up at least 15% of

the total marks in the A-level.

Key assessments



Mock 1 – (2 hrs)

Mock 2 – (2 hrs)

Mock 3 – (2 hrs)

Each topic is

assessed using end

of chapter

formative

assessments


Paper 1 – (2 hrs, 34% of A-

level grade)

Paper 2 – (2 hrs, 34% of A-

level grade)

Paper 3 – Practical skills, data

analysis and astrophysics (2

hrs, 32% of A-level grade)



Other useful

information

We deliver the AQA specification for AS physics (7408). Please note, if students continue their studies in physics through into Year 13, the Year 12 AS grades does not count towards the final A-level grade. Further information regarding the course can be found on the AQA website, through the link below: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408

BIOLOGY Autumn Term 1 Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2 Summer Term 1

Areas of study

Energy transfer in and between

organisms

- Photosynthesis

- Respiration

- Energy and ecosystems

Organisms respond to changes in

their environment

- Respond to stimuli

- Nervous coordination and

muscles

- Homeostasis

Genetics, populations, evolution and

ecosystems

- Inherited change

- Populations and evolution

- Populations in ecosystems

The control of gene expression

- Gene expression

- Recombinant DNA technology


Required practicals are carried

out throughout the year, with a

total of 12 being assessed against

5 core competencies. Required

practicals make up at least 15% of

the total marks in the A-level.

Key assessments



Mock 1 – Physical

and Organic

Chemistry (2 hrs)

Mock 2 – Physical

and Organic

Chemistry (2 hrs)

Mock 3 – Synoptic

paper (2 hrs)

Each topic is

assessed using end

of chapter

formative

assessments


Paper 1 – Physical and

Inorganic Chemistry (2 hrs,

35% of A-level grade)

Paper 2 – Physical and

Organic Chemistry (2 hrs, 35%

A-level grade)

Paper 3 – Synoptic paper (2

hrs, 30% A-level grade)



Other useful

information

We deliver the AQA specification for AS biology (7402). Please note, if students continue their studies in biology through into Year 13, the Year 12 AS grades does not count towards the final A-level grade. Further information regarding the course can be found on the AQA website, through the link below: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/biology-7401-7402

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/biology-7401-7402

AS HISTORY

AUTUMN TERM 1

AUTUMN TERM 2

SPRING TERM 1

SPRING TERM 2

SUMMER TERM 1

Areas of study

Component 2S The Making of Modern Britain 1951 - 2007

Component 1L The Quest for Political Stability 1871 - 1991

Component 3 - Historical Investigation The Fall of the Tsars 1801-1917

Key Assessments

Mock Exam

Exam Board

AQA

Homework

Twice a week

Other Information

Computer Science

Autumn Term 1

Autumn Term 2

Spring Term 1

Spring Term 2

Summer Term 1

Summer Term 2

Areas of Study The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices. Software and software development. Coursework task.

The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices. Programming. Exchanging Data. Data Types, data structures and algorithms. Coursework task.

Programming Legal, Moral, ethical and cultural issues. Software and software development. Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms. Coursework task.

Algorithms. Elements of computational thinking. Problem solving and programming.

Algorithms. Elements of computational thinking. Problem solving and programming.

Key Assessments

Homework Set

Is set every week and published on https://sce.itslearning.com and in the Parent Portal.


Homework is to be done in pen in their homework book and printed work will not be accepted.

https://sce.itslearning.com/

BTEC MUSIC

At key stage five, Music follows the Level 2 BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma in Music Performance.

Year Two Focus Assessment Method

Unit 33: Solo Music Performance Skills

This unit enables the learner’s continued development of the specific skills required by a solo performer.

Video audition tape, concert programme notes for each piece

Written justification for choices

Video recording of the extended performance

Tutor Observations

Written report on how the performance went

Unit 24: Music Project In this unit, learners are required to plan, prepare for and deliver a large-scale music project. Learners will undertake appropriate responsibilities, working both individually and as part of a team. At the end of the project learners will review the complete process.

A portfolio containing evidence of learner input through the project

Recorded/minuted individual interview with the tutor at the end of the project, when the evidence is considered and grades decided

Footage of Performance

Audience Response

Assessment Report

A written review

Unit 43: Special Subject Investigation

This unit gives learners the opportunity to carry out an in-depth and practical investigation into a chosen area of interest

Presentation of Project Proposal

Research Log

Tutor Observations

Presentation of Results

Sociology A Level

Sociology is the study of how people create society through their relationships, and the ways in which society shapes people's behaviour and

ideas. In short, it is a study of human behaviour.

Students will develop an essential knowledge and understanding of key aspects of sociological thought and method. In additional, skills in

critical thinking, analysis and evaluation will be encouraged. While the main focus will be on modern Britain, cross-cultural comparisons will

be an important reference for understanding our own society.

Year Two

Option Paper 2: Beliefs in Society. This option explores the relationship between religious beliefs and social change including religious

organisations, cults, sects, churches and New Age movements. Other issues include the significance of religion in the contemporary world,

including the nature and extent of secularisation and fundamentalism in a global context.

Paper Three: Crime & Deviance. The impact of crime and deviance on society are explored. Students will consider the agencies of social

control and analyse a range of policies designed to tackle the problem.

Paper One and Three: Theory and Methods. Students are engaged in active theoretical debate as well as developing their understanding

of sociological research methods.

Further information can be obtained from Mrs J Kassai, subject leader, and the AQA exam board http://www.aqa.org.uk/.

http://www.aqa.org.uk/

BTEC National BUSINESS


Areas of Study

Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign (controlled assessment: 3 hours – worth 25% of final grade)

Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection Process (coursework unit worth 18% of final grade)

Key Assessments Ongoing coursework assessments

Exam board Pearson (Edexcel) – website for information is www.edexcel.com.

Homework Once a week

BTEC NATIONAL LEVEL 3 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Autumn Term 1

Autumn Term 2

Spring Term 1

Spring Term 2

Summer Term 1

Summer

Term 2

Areas Of

study Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care

Unit 12: Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs

Key assessments

Unit 2 is externally assessed. Students sit a 1 hr 30m examination during the spring term. The examination is set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Unit 12 is internally assessed i.e. students must complete an assignment which meets the requirements of the assessment criteria

for that particular unit. Assignments are graded Pass, Merit or Distinction and Distinction *.

Exam Board Pearson Edexcel

ART – Year 13 GCE ART COURSEWORK

AUTUMN TERM SPRING TERM SUMMER TERM

Areas of study Students continue to work on their personal investigations.

Exam papers are given out on the 1st of Feb. Students embark upon exam preparation.

Exam prep continues. 15 hour exam sat early May. Following this coursework (personal investigation) is completed.

Key assessments

Coursework/ exam development and homeworks are continually assessed throughout the year.

Homework During term 1 and until February of term 2 students produce homework linked to personal investigations. Following this the focus switches to work based on chosen exam question.

A2 RESISTANT MATERIALS

Autumn Term 1 Autumn Term 2 Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2 Summer Term 1 Summer Term

2

Product Design

Theory work: Modern Technologies & Materials: modern & smart materials. Coursework: Students complete Section A and begin Section B.

Theory work: Modern Technologies & Materials: bio materials, recycling & modifying materials. Coursework: Students complete Sections B & C

Theory work: Product Manufacture: uses of ICT in the manufacture of products, system control. Coursework: Students complete Section D and begin Section E

Theory work: Product Manufacture: uses of ICT in the manufacture of products, system control. Coursework: Students working on Section E

Theory work: Design in Practice: value issues, economics or production, advertising and marketing. Coursework: Students to complete Sections E & F and ready for final assessment.

Theory work: Final revision sessions for Exams.

Key assessments

Coursework Assessment: Section A

Coursework Assessment: Section B & C QWF: Modern Technologies & Materials.

Coursework Assessment: Section D

QWF: Product Manufacture

Final Assessment of all coursework (inc. E & F) QWF 5: Design in practice.

Homework set Weekly


AS Resistant Materials Technology students complete a coursework project and study the theory of materials, processes and industrial practice. Theory work and coursework account for 25% each of the A2 grade. The remaining 50% of the grade being the AS mark. Theory work and coursework run concurrently throughout the year. Four lessons per week are devoted to coursework and 1 lesson per week to theory work.

A Level Religious Studies

Exam Board : OCR What will I learn about? In this course we will be asking questions such as: ‘What is the value of human life?', and exploring contemporary issues such as sex and sexuality. The Course (Year 1): Philosophy of Religion: Ancient philosophical influences, soul, mind and body, life after death, religious experience, Existence of God, challenges to belief. Religion and Ethics: Normative ethical theories, applied ethics and ethical language. Developments in Christian Thought: Human nature and the purpose of life, the self and immortality, knowledge and revelation of God, the Bible, the nature of Jesus Christ and presentations of Jesus Christ. Developments in Christian Thought: Variations in belief, religious wisdom and authority, processes which shape religious identity, social and historical development in theology and religious thought, the relationship between religion and society.

The Course (Year 2): Philosophy of Religion: Religious language, Attributes of God Religion and Ethics: Meta Ethics, Conscience, Sexual Ethics Developments in Christian Thought: Religious Pluralism in the Church and society, gender and the Church, gender and society. The challenge of secularism. Liberation theology and Marx. Assessment 100% external written examination Unit 1: Philosophy of Religion Unit 2: Religion and Ethics Unit 3: Developments in Christian Thought

For further information please contact Mrs. J. Kassai, subject leader.

GERMAN

Multiculturalism in German-speaking society

Unit 1 – Einwanderung

Language Grammar Skills Page Assessment

Einführung 8 FA

Card and Speaking Questions

Translation

FINAL

UNIT 1

L/R/W/S

1.1 Explain the main reasons why people migrate

Use weak masculine nouns Apply dictionary skills: verbs

10

1.2 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of immigration for immigrants and the country of destination

Use complex adjectival phrases

Talk about data and trends 14

1.3 Examine issues affecting a country’s migration policy

Use adjective endings Use gist comprehension for complex passages

18

Wiederholung Tackling gap-fill tasks 22

Vokabeln 26

Unit 2 – Integration


Einführung 28 FA


Translation

FINAL 2

UNIT

L/R/W/S

2.1 Discuss how the German government promotes the integration of migrants and refugees

Use possessive and interrogative adjectives

Plan a discussion

30

2.2 Discuss barriers to integration Use the subjunctive in indirect speech (1)

Talk about priorities

34

2.3 Discuss and compare the experiences of migrants and refugees in Germany

Use correct word order

Speak accurately and with good pronunciation through listening

38

Wiederholung Varying sentence structure to enhance writing and speaking

42

Vokabeln 46

Unit 3 – Rassismus Language Grammar Skills Page Assessment

Einführung 48

3.1 Discuss the impact of racism on its victims and the support available

Use relative and interrogative pronouns

Use a variety of negative expressions

50 FA


Translation

FINAL

UNIT 3

L/R/W/S

3.2 Discuss the origins of racism Revise the present and future tenses

Translate the English gerund into German

54

3.3 Discuss how people resist racism and show moral courage to fight against it

Use the subjunctive in indirect speech (2)

Express obligation

58

Wiederholung Strategies for checking your work

62

Vokabeln 66

Theme 4: Aspects of political life in the German-speaking world

Unit 4 – Deutschland und die Europäische Union


Einführung 68 FA


Translation

FINAL

UNIT 4

L/R/W/S

4.1 Discuss how the EU has evolved and Germany’s role within it

Use the perfect, imperfect and pluperfect tenses

Vary vocabulary by using synonyms

70

4.2 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the EU for Germany

Use da(r) + preposition to anticipate a dass or infinitive clause

Express doubt and uncertainty 74

4.3 Understand the impact of EU expansion on Germany

Use the future perfect tense Expand a discussion

78

Wiederholung Understanding complex sentence structures

82

Vokabeln 86

Unit 5 – Die Politik und die Jugend


Einführung 88 FA


Translation

FINAL

UNIT 5

L/R/W/S

5.1 Discuss the ways and the extent to which young people engage in politics

Use the passive

Express criticism tactfully

90

5.2 Discuss priorities for youth politics in Germany

Use modal particles

Express approval and disapproval

94

5.3 Discuss the priorities of young people and the role of pressure groups

Use correct word order, including variations for emphasis

Use language to promote a cause

98

Wiederholung Summarising a factual text 102

Vokabeln 106

Unit 6 – Die Wiedervereinigung und ihre Folgen


Einführung 108 FA


Translation

FINAL

UNIT 6

L/R/W/S

6.1 Discuss the events and developments which led to German reunification

Use the pluperfect subjunctive in conditional sentences

Recognise and use subjunctive forms

110

6.2 Discuss and contrastthe desired and

actual outcomes of reunification

Use cases

Use language for describing change

114

6.3 Discuss and compare the culture and identity of the old and new federal states

Use conditional sentences with the imperfect and pluperfect subjunctive

Plan an essay

118

Wiederholung Asking questions and creating a dialogue

122

Vokabeln 126

A Level skills

1 Filmdossier: Das Leben der Anderen

A case study of Das Leben der Anderen

128

2 Literaturdossier: Der Besuch der alten Dame

A case study of Der Besuch der alten Dame

130

3 Comprehension skills for literary texts

Engaging with literary texts for comprehension activities

132

4 Individual research project

Planning, research and preparation for the individual research project

136

GCE A LEVEL FILM STUDIES

SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT

Component 1: Varieties of film and filmmaking Written examination: 2½ hours 35% of qualification This component assesses knowledge and understanding of six feature-length films. Section A: Hollywood 1930-1990 (comparative study) One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to two Hollywood films, one from the Classical Hollywood period (1930-1960) and the other from the New Hollywood period (1961-1990). Section B: American film since 2005 (two-film study) One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to two American films, one mainstream film and one contemporary independent film. Section C: British film since 1995 (two-film study) One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to two British films.

Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives Written examination: 2½ hours 35% of qualification This component assesses knowledge and understanding of five feature-length films (or their equivalent). Section A: Global film (two-film study) One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to two global films: one European and one produced outside Europe. Section B: Documentary film One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to one documentary film. Section C: Film movements – Silent cinema One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to one silent film or group of films. Section D: Film movements – Experimental film (1960-2000) One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to one film option.

Component 3: Production Non-exam assessment 30% of qualification This component assesses one production and its evaluative analysis. Learners produce:

-5 minutes) or a screenplay for a short film (1600-1800 words) plus a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section from the screenplay

- 1800 words).

PE BTEC LEVEL 3


Areas of study

Unit 4: Sports Leadership



Unit 3 Professional Development in the Sports Industry

Unit 3 Professional Development in the Sports Industry

Key Assessments Task A: Understand the roles, qualities and characteristics of an effective sports leader

Task C: Explore an effective leadership style when leading a team during sport and exercise activities

Task B: Examine the importance of psychological factors and their link with effective leadership

Task A: Understand the career and job opportunities in the sports industry Task B: Explore own skills using a skills audit to inform a career development action plan

Task C: Undertake a recruitment activity to demonstrate the processes that can lead to a successful job offer in a selected career pathway Task D: Reflect on the recruitment and selection process and your individual performance

Homework set

At least once a week

Exam board & syllabus number

Edexcel/PEARSON BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE (360) NQF:3 code VFG75

Other useful information The course requires a high level of independent learning

Hairdressing and creative Makeup Curriculum Information Key Stage 5

Key Stage Five Hairdressing and creative Makeup Curriculum: At Key Stage 5 the Curriculum and choice of qualification is bespoke to each individual learners need. Students will have an individual interview, assessment and induction. A Course will then be tailored to each students time table, commitment level, previous experience, interest, educational need, learning style and career goal. Students will work to their own capability, pace, style and progression. They will have a choice of assessment method and teaching and learning style. Students will agree when they would like to be assessed and encouraged to set their own SMART targets and objectives. All students will get the opportunity to develop leader and mentoring skills by peer mentoring and project managing.

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