2015 Sixth Form Course Guide

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Applied Science (BTEC Level 3) ................................................................................................. 3 Art and Design (Art, Craft and Design) (A Level) .................................................................... 4 Art and Design (Photography) (AS and A-Level) .................................................................... 6 Biology (A Level) ......................................................................................................................... 9 Business (A Level) ..................................................................................................................... 10 Business (BTEC Level 3) ............................................................................................................ 12 CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) ................... 134 Chemistry (A Level) .................................................................................................................. 15 Citizenship (AS Level) (Enrichment option) ........................................................................... 17 Community Sports Leadership Level 2 Award (Enrichment option) .................................. 18 Design and Technology: Product Design (A Level) ............................................................... 20 Drama and Theatre Studies (A Level) ..................................................................................... 22 Duke of Edinburgh Award (Enrichment option) ................................................................... 23 English Language (A Level) ..................................................................................................... 24 English Literature (A Level) ..................................................................................................... 25 Level 3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) (Enrichment option) ................................... 27 French (A Level) ........................................................................................................................ 28 Geography (A Level) ................................................................................................................. 29 Health and Social Care (A Level) Single Award ..................................................................... 30 History (A Level) ....................................................................................................................... 32 IT (BTEC Level 3) ....................................................................................................................... 34 Law (A Level) ............................................................................................................................. 35 Mathematics (A Level) ............................................................................................................. 36 Further Mathematics (A Level) ............................................................................................... 38 Mathematics Level 3 Core Studies (AS Level) (Enrichment option) ................................... 39 Media BTEC............................................................................................................................... 40 Media Studies (A Level) ........................................................................................................... 41 Music (A Level) .......................................................................................................................... 42 Philosophy and Ethics (A Level) ..............................................................................................44 Physical Education (A Level) .................................................................................................... 45 Physics (A Level) ...................................................................................................................... 46 Production Arts Edexcel (BTEC Level 3) Subsidiary Diploma ............................................. 48 Psychology (A Level) ............................................................................................................... 49 Sociology (A Level) ................................................................................................................... 50 Spanish (A Level) ...................................................................................................................... 51 Sport (BTEC Level 3) ................................................................................................................. 52 Travel and Tourism Edexcel (BTEC Level 3) Certificate & Subsidiary Diploma .................. 54 Young Enterprise (Enrichment option) .................................................................................. 55

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Applied Science (BTEC Level 3)

The BTEC National in Applied Science has been developed to give learners the opportunity to acquiretechnical and employability skills, knowledge and understanding and give learners the opportunity todevelop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performancein working life. The units covered will come from the selection below. For the BTEC certificate (done in Year12) only the mandatory units need to be completed. To achieve the subsidiary diploma (possibly an optionfor Year 13) 30 credits need to be gained from the optional units.

Unit Mandatory units Credit Level1 Fundamentals of Science 10 32 Working in the Science Industry 10 34 Scientific Practical Techniques 10 3Unit Optional units

5 Perceptions of Science 10 36 Using Mathematical Tools in Science 5 27 Mathematical Calculations for Science 5 38 Using Statistics in Science 5 39 Information in Science 5 310 Using Science in the Workplace 10 311 Physiology of Human Body Systems 10 312 Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction 10 313 Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques 10 314 Energy Changes, Sources and Applications 10 315 Microbiological Techniques 10 3

16 Chemistry for Biology Technicians 10 317 Electrical Circuits and their Applications 10 318 Genetics and Genetic Engineering 10 319 Practical Chemical Analysis 10 320 Medical Physics Techniques 10 322 Chemical Laboratory Techniques 10 323 Science for Environmental Technicians 10 324 Principles of Plant and Soil Science 10 326 Industrial Chemical Reactions 10 327 Chemical Periodicity and its Applications 10 3

28 Industrial Applications of Organic Chemistry 10 342 Geology of Natural Resources 10 344 Astronomy 10 3

What qualifications, skills and/or background experience or interests do you need to haveto study this subject?

An ability to hand in work for deadlines.

For further information, contact Mrs M Annette.

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Art and Design (Art, Craft and Design) (A Level)

Students are encouraged to develop their ideas in an original and exciting manner, providing them with theopportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones. We encourage students to visit galleries locally

and in Edinburgh/ London. The Art department organises trips in the spring/summer term. This enablesstudents to experience a rich variety of historical and contemporary work, which will subsequently informtheir own creativity. We encourage all AS Art students to attend the after school Life Drawing classes whichrun over a four week period in the autumn term, and the exciting work produced is entered as part of theircoursework. Students are also encouraged to submit their art work for Aerie International, The InternationalLiterary Arts Magazine.

Course Components and Assessments

AS A-Level

Component 1: Portfolio (Coursework)What's assessed?Portfolio of lively and exciting work carriedout in year 12. (September 2015- January2016)Assessed- work is marked as a whole andmust cover the 4 Assessment objectives; outof a total of 96 marks. This work provides60% of the total AS marks.

Non-exam assessment (NEA) set and markedby the centre and moderated by AQA duringa visit to the centre. (Normally in June.)

Component 1: Personal InvestigationWhats assessed?

Personal investigation- this is a practicalinvestigation supported by written material.Candidates are required to conduct a practicalinvestigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme,supported by written material. The focus of theinvestigation must be identified independently bythe student and must lead to a finished outcome or

a series of related finished outcomes.The written material must be a coherent andlogically structured extended response of between1000 and 3000 words of continuous prose.

Assessed- work is marked as a whole and must coverthe 4 Assessment objectives; out of a total of 96marks. This work provides 60% of the total A-Levelmarks.Non-exam assessment (NEA) set and marked by the

centre and moderated by AQA during a visit to thecentre. (Normally in June.)

Component 2: Externally - Set Assignment

What's assessed?Response to an externally set assignment-issued to candidates on the 1 st of February2016. . The externally set assignment willconsist of a choice of five questions to beused as starting points. Candidates have a

preparatory period and ten hours supervisedtime.

Assessed- work is marked as a whole andmust cover the 4 Assessment objectives; out

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment

What's assessed?Response to an externally set assignment- issued tocandidates on the 1 st of February 2017. Theexternally set assignment will consist of a choice ofeight questions to be used as starting points.Candidates have a preparatory period and fifteen

hours supervised time.

Assessed- work is marked as a whole and must coverthe 4 Assessment objectives; out of a total of 96

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of a total of 96 marks. This work provides40% of the total AS marks.


marks. This work provides 40% of the total A-Levelmarks.

Non-exam assessment (NEA) set and marked by thecentre and moderated by AQA during a visit to thecentre. (Normally in June.)

Assessment objectives (AOs) are set by Ofqual and are the same across all AS and A-level Art andDesign specifications and all exam boards.

The assessments will measure how students have achieved the following assessment objectives:

AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and othersources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.

AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewingand refining ideas as work develops.

AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work andprogress.

AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makesconnections between visual and other elements.

Art, Craft and Design

A broad-based course exploring practical and critical/contextual work through a range of 2D and/or 3Dprocesses and media associated with two or more of the titles- Fine art, Graphic communication, Textiledesign, Three-dimensional design, Photography.

Art, Craft and Design is a wide ranging course covering printmaking, sculpture, painting, photography,mixed media, drawing and art history. Students are encouraged to develop their ideas using a range ofexperimental techniques and media, extending their creative individuality. The course enables students todevelop their skills in decision making, the ability to follow tasks through from conception to completionand to develop their potential when working independently.

What qualifications, skills and/or background experience and interests do you need to have tostudy this subject at AS and A level?

Five or more A*- C grades at GCSE, including English Language and Maths.

A grade B or above in GCSE Art or Photography, Graphics, Textiles or Media is advisable.

(Or a confident portfolio of Art work and knowledge of Artists.)

For further information, contact Mrs J Giles or Mrs Reay.

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Art and Design (Photography) (AS and A-Level)

This is a course for students who are interested in Photography as an art and media medium. Students willexplore and use a variety of methods and techniques, from that of traditional photography to digital imagemaking. Work in Photography should form a means of personal enquiry and expression involving theselection and manipulation of images. Students must employ creative approaches which go beyond moreobservation and recording. We encourage students to visit galleries locally and in Edinburgh/ London. TheArt department organises trips in the spring/summer term. This enables students to experience a richvariety of historical and contemporary work, which will subsequently inform their own creativity. Studentsare also encouraged to submit their work for Aerie International, the International Literary Arts Magazine.

Course Components and Assessments-

AS A-Level

Component 1: Portfolio (Coursework)

What's assessed?

Portfolio of lively and exciting work carriedout in year 12. (September 2015- January2016)

Assessed- work is marked as a whole andmust cover the 4 Assessment objectives; outof a total of 96 marks. This work provides60% of the total AS marks.


Component 1: Personal Investigation

Whats assessed?

Personal investigation- this is a practicalinvestigation supported by written material.Candidates are required to conduct a practicalinvestigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme,supported by written material. The focus of theinvestigation must be identified independently bythe student and must lead to a finished outcome or

a series of related finished outcomes.The written material must be a coherent andlogically structured extended response of between1000 and 3000 words of continuous prose.

Assessed- work is marked as a whole and must coverthe 4 Assessment objectives; out of a total of 96marks. This work provides 60% of the total A-Levelmarks.


Component 2: Externally - Set Assignment

What's assessed?Response to an externally set assignment-issued to candidates on the 1 st of February2016. . The externally set assignment willconsist of a choice of five questions to beused as starting points. Candidates have apreparatory period and ten hours supervisedtime.

Assessed- work is marked as a whole andmust cover the 4 Assessment objectives; out

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment

What's assessed?Response to an externally set assignment- issued tocandidates on the 1 st of February 2017. Theexternally set assignment will consist of a choice ofeight questions to be used as starting points.Candidates have a preparatory period and fifteenhours supervised time.

Assessed- work is marked as a whole and must coverthe 4 Assessment objectives; out of a total of 96

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of a total of 96 marks. This work provides40% of the total AS marks.


marks. This work provides 40% of the total A-Levelmarks.


Assessment objectives (AOs) are set by Ofqual and are the same across all AS and A-level Art andDesign specifications and all exam boards.

The assessments will measure how students have achieved the following assessment objectives:

AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and othersources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.

AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewingand refining ideas as work develops.

AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work andprogress.

AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makesconnections between visual and other elements.

Areas of study-

Candidates are required to work in one or more area(s) of photography, such as those listed below.

They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas:

-Portraiture

-Landscape photography (working from the urban, rural and/or coastal environment)

-Still life photography (working from objects or from the natural world)

-Documentary photography, photojournalism

-Fashion photography

-Experimental imagery

-Multimedia

-Photographic installation

-Moving image (video, film, animation).

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What qualifications, skills and/or background experience/interests do you need to have to studythis subject at AS and A level?

Five or more A*- C grades at GCSE, including English Language and Maths.

A grade B or above in GCSE Art or Photography, Graphics, Textiles or Media is advisable.

(Or a confident portfolio of Photography work and knowledge of Photographers.)

For further information, contact Mr D Lush or Mr S Quigley.

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Biology (A Level)

This course encourages students to develop essential knowledge and understanding of the concepts of Biology;an understanding of scientific methods, an awareness of advances in technology and recognition of the value ofBiology in society. In addition to class teaching and practical work, there will be opportunities for fieldwork,

revision conferences and relevant course lectures.

Course Outline

AS A2

Unit 1 Biological MoleculesUnit 2 CellsUnit 3

Organisms exchange substances with theirenvironmentsUnit 4Genetic information, variation andrelationships between organisms

Unit 5 Energy transfers in and between organismsUnit 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal andexternal environments

Unit 7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystemsUnit 8The control of gene expression

Assessment Methods

The AS is examined by 2 papers each consisting of 75 marks, 65 marks from short answer questions and 10marks from comprehension questions. Both papers are 1 hour 30 minutes long and each contribute 50% of thetotal AS marks. These papers will assess any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills.

The A-level is examined by 3 papers. Paper 1 assesses content from topics 1-4 with 91 marks in total, 76 marks amixture of short and long answer questions, 15 marks extended response questions. The marks from this papercontributes 35% to the total A-level. Paper 2 assesses content from topics 5-8 and has the same mark structureas paper 1 and also contributes 35% to the A-level. Paper 3 assesses content from topics 1-8 and lasts for 2hours. It has a total of 78 marks with 38 marks from structured questions, 15 marks for critical analysis of givenexperimental data and 25 marks from an essay given a choice of two titles. This paper contributes 30% to the A-level.

All papers include questions about practical techniques as students will do at least 12 practical activities acrossthe two year A-Level. Practical based questions will form about 15% of the total assessment.

What qualifications, skills and/or background experience or interests do you need to have to study thissubject at AS and A2 level?

At least grade B in Biology, or A/A* in Science and Additional Science at GCSE. A grade B or above inGCSE English and Maths. Any student who does not have an A/A* in GCSE Maths will be required tocomplete the Core Mathematics qualification in the enrichment block if they are not studying AS Maths.Enrichment options will be discussed with students after the GCSE results day in August.

You must have an interest in all aspects of Biology including animals, plants, the environment, diseaseand genetic engineering.

You must be able to interpret graphs and tables. The ability to understand the ethics and issues of new scientific techniques will be developed.

For further information, contact Miss S McLeod.

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Business (A Level)

Ever thought of a brilliant idea for your own business? Ever wanted to appear on Dragons Den? Thiscourse will appeal to those students who :

Enjoy studying a subject that is relevant to his or her own life experience. Would like to study a subject that offers opportunities for a career in business. Want to keep their options open. A Level Business can be a useful choice for a wide range of careers

and can be combined with a wide range of subjects.Business is front-page news. The way companies operate is under greater scrutiny than ever before, whileTV programmes like The Apprentice and Dragons Den have raised the profile of Business to a newgeneration.

Course Outline (Exam Board: AQA) Specification Code: 7131 & 7132 Exams from: June 2016 (AS) June2017 (A Level) All AS & A Level subjects are moving from modular to linear assessment, with exams at the end of a two-year A-level course. The AS becomes a standalone qualification, which doesnt contribute to the A -level grade. However the AS Business is fully co-teachable with the first year of A-level Business,providing students with the option to continue studying the full A-level.

AS level content: The AS course includes the following topics. 1. What is business? 2. Managers, leadership and decision making. 3. Decision making to improvemarketing performance. 4. Decision making to improve operational performance. 5. Decision making toimprove financial performance. 6. Decision making to improve human resource performance.

AS level assessmentAssessment is by two 1 hour 30 minute written exams at the end of the course.Paper 1: Three compulsory sections, including multiple choice, short answer questions and data responsequestions. (80 marks in total) 50% of ASPaper 2: One compulsory case study consisting of seven questions. (80 marks in total) 50% of AS.

Before the qualification can be awarded, students must undertake both the assessments.

A-level content: The A-level incorporates the same six topics as AS, plus the following additional topics:

1. Analysing the strategic position of a business. 2. Choosing strategic direction. 3. Strategic methods: howto pursue strategies. 4. Managing strategic change.

A-level assessment: The A-level is assessed by three 2 hour written exams at the end of the course.Paper 1: Multiple-choice questions, short answer and two essays. 100 marks in total 33.3% of A-level.Paper 2: Three compulsory data response questions. 100 marks in total 33.3% of A-level. Paper 3: One compulsory case study consisting of six questions. 100 marks in total 33.3% of A-level.

Before the qualification can be awarded, students must undertake all the assessments.

Testing quantitative skills: Both the AS and A-level assess quantitative skills, making up a minimum of10% of the overall marks. The skills tested include ratios, averages, fractions, percentages and calculationof profit and loss.

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What qualifications, skills and/or background experience or interests do you need to have to studythis subject at AS and A level?

You do not need to have studied GCSE Business Studies. You should have an interest in the way businesses operate. Good English and Maths skills.

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Business (BTEC Level 3)(Certificate & Subsidiary Diploma) (QCF)

What is a BTEC in Business?

This qualification has been developed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in specialistareas such as management, marketing, finance, customer service or human resources in large

organisations. It will also be suitable for those students who wish to take up a more generic role in a smalllocal business.

Course Outline

Exam Board: Edexcel

In Year 12, students will work towards the BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Business. Students willcomplete the following 2 core units and 1 of the optional units in consultation with staff:

Core Units The Business Environment 2Business Resources

Optional Units: Introduction to Marketing Business Communication

In Year 13 students will work towards gaining the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business. TheSubsidiary Diploma requires students to complete the following 4 core units:

1. The Business Environment

2. Business Resources 3. Introduction to Marketing 4. Business Communication

In consultation with staff, students then choose some of the optional units to complete which are basedaround the following specialist areas; Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Law, Administration,Retail & Logistics (the full list is available on www.edexcel.com ).

Assessment Methods

On successful completion of all the unit requirements students will be awarded a pass, merit ordistinction:

to achieve a pass a student must have satisfied all the pass assessment criteria to achieve a merit a student must additionally have satisfied all the merit grading criteria to achieve a distinction a student must additi onally have satisfied all the distinction grading

criteria.

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What qualifications, skills and/or background experience or interests do you need to have to studythis subject?

Any student who does not have a grade B in Maths is advised to choose the Core Mathematicsqualification in the enrichment block if they are not studying AS Maths. Enrichment options will bediscussed after the GCSE results day in August.

You do not need to have studied Business Studies to GCSE level. You should have an interest in the way businesses operate.

For further information contact Mr A Winter.

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CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)

Are you thinking of either a career working with young children or wish to go to

univers ity to study Primary Teaching, Childrens nursing or a course in EarlyChildhood Studies leading into Social Work? Then this is an ideal course to study.

The qualification is graded A* - D with the allocation of 420 Ucas points at Grade A* and is the equivalent of3 A levels.

The CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education (Early Years Educator) is a new Early Years qualificationand is the only available Early Years qualification nationwide. It prepares learners to become Early YearsEducators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged5 to 7 years.

From September 2016, the Early Years Educator Qualifications will be the only qualification that has a licenceto practice to work with children.

Qualification StructureThis is a two year full time course, with two days of every week spent on work placement.

In order to achieve this qualification learners will need to complete; 15 mandatory units over the 2 years Unit 8 and Unit 15 will be completed on placement. All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. All units are graded A*-D.

Assessment In the first year, students complete an Effective Practice Study Task (externally set, externally

marked). In the second year, students complete an Extended Assessment Task (externally set, externally

marked).

Placements will be undertaken 2 days a week in at least 2 different settings to cover the following ageranges:

0 1 year 11 months 2 2 years 11 months 3 5 years Specialised placement such as 5 7 years or Special Needs


Five or more A* - C grades at GCSE, including English Language and Maths, which must both be atleast a grade C . Licence to Practice will not be achieved without Maths and English at a Grade C

A genuine interest in working with children. Good communication skills. Enthusiasm in the work place

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Chemistry (A Level)

At A level, Chemistry is the systematic application of knowledge to observed data. From the moment weare born, and throughout our lives, we are surrounded by Chemistry: in the air we breathe, the food we eat,

our healthcare and the myriad of things we use. Chemistry and the Chemical Sciences open up a world ofpossibilities and expand your choices. No matter how the world changes in the 21 st century, Chemistry willalways be at the centre of science and the heart of life.

At Trinity, we offer the AQA Chemistry course, an academic syllabus designed to facilitate studentsprogressing to University courses in Chemistry, the Sciences, Medicine and related fields. Following therecent governmental review, in 2015 we will be offering AS level Chemistry as a standalone qualificationtaught alongside students taking the full A level previously referred to as the A2 course. Examination ofeach course now falls in the summer of either Y12 or Y13 respectively; the AS covering the work completedby the end of Y12 examined by 2 papers each of 80 marks and lasting 1hour 30minutes. The full A level willassess material taught across both years at the end of Y13 in 3 papers each lasting 2 hours with a total of

300 marks. The nature of examinations is changing with an increase in the use of multiply choice questionsand a greater focus on mathematical content.

Practical assessment will now focus upon scientific methodology, uncertainty and error handling; beingassessed within the written examinations whilst laboratory skills will be learnt through a series of 12 keyexperiments, successful completion of which will be acknowledged as an endorsement on successfulstudents examination certificates.

The AS and A level content remains largely unchanged for 2015 with only minor changes Time of FlightMass Spec. replaces outdated methodologies and there is an increased focus on Biochemistry whenstudying the Chemistry of Nitrogen compounds.

Course Outline

Year 12 AS and A level Y13 A level only

Physical Chemistry Atomic Structure, QuantitativeCalculations, Chemical Bonding, Energetics,Kinetics Equilibria and Le ChateliersPrinciple.

Inorganic Chemistry Periodicity, Group Theory via GpII theAlkaline Earth Metals and GPVII theHalogens.

Organic ChemistryNomenclature and Isomerism followed bythe chemistry of the Alkanes, Alkenes,Alcohols, Haloalkanes and SpectroscopicAnalysis.

Physical Chemistry Thermodynamics, Rate Equations, EquilibriumConstants, Electrode Potentials and ElectrochemicalCells.

Inorganic Chemistry Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides,Transition Metal chemistry and the reactions of Ions inaqueous solutions.

Organic ChemistrySterioisomerism, followed by the study of Aldehydes,Ketones, Carboxylic Acids including their derivatives Acyl Chlorides and Acid Anhydrides, Arenes, Polymersincluding Proteins and DNA, Nitrogen compounds Amines, Amides, Amino Acids, Nitriles - and AdvancedSpectroscopic Analysis.

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What qualifications, skills and/or background experience or interests do you need to have to studythis subject at AS and A2 level?

At least grade B in Chemistry or A/A* in GCSE Science AND GSCE Additional Science. Any student whodoes not have an A/A* in GCSE Maths will be required to complete the Core Mathematics qualificationin the enrichment block if they are not studying AS Maths. Enrichment options will be discussed withstudents after the GCSE results day in August.

A strong grounding in Mathematics is essential to success in Chemistry, at both AS and A2 level;

students must be comfortable with Mathematics; the majority of students will have an A or A* in GCSEMaths. We recommend strongly that students taking Chemistry also take AS Mathematics.

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Citizenship (AS Level) (Enrichment option)

AS Citizenship covers issues of politics and democracy in modern Britain at local and national level andprepares students to enter the public world of voting and political representation. The AS course also givesstudents the opportunity to take part in an active citizenship project to make a difference in the localcommunity.

Course Content and Assessment

Unit 1 Identity, rights and responsibilities Unit 2 Democracy, active citizenship andparticipation

What it a citizen? What does being British mean? How do individuals/groups define

their identity? How socially diverse is Britain? How are life chances distributed

amongst different social groups? How can discrimination and

disadvantage be reduced? What rights do citizens have? How are rights protected and

supported?

Who has economic power in the UK? What is the influence of the media and how is

its power controlled? Local and national government. The workings of the EU. The influence of citizens and pressure groups. How does political campaigning influence

decision making?

Assessment Methods

Each unit is assessed separately by examination.

Unit 1 1 hour 15 minutes written examination = 40% ASUnit 2 1 hour 30 minutes written examination = 60% AS

What qualifications, skills and/or background experience or interests do you need to have to studythis subject at AS level?

English is important as you need to be able to think logically, write clearly and accurately toevaluate evidence and arguments in detail.

An interest in politics, current affairs and controversial issues is desirable. You should also be willing to voice your opinions and participate in discussions and debates.

For further information, contact Miss M Ashton.

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Community Sports LeadershipLevel 2 Award (Enrichment option)

The Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification for studentsaged16 years and over who wish to develop their leadership skills. The syllabus is designed to develop genericleadership skills that can be applied to a variety of sporting situations as well as contributing to personaldevelopment. It is a practical qualification in which learners must demonstrate their ability to lead othersin sport/activity sessions. The aim of this qualification is to prepare responsible, motivated and confidentstudents who can lead safe, purposeful and enjoyable sport/activity sessions while under indirectsupervision. Students will spend time leading sports activities both at Trinity and in our local primaryschools.

Course outline

Unit 1- Plan, lead and evaluate a sport/activity sessionThis unit provides learners with a practical overview of the factors that should be consideredwhen planning and leading a sport/activity session. Learners must also complete ten hours ofvoluntary leadership within the community as part of this unit.Unit 2 - Developing leadership skillsThis unit addresses the skills, qualities and values that a Community Sports Leader needs. Itbuilds upon the skills learnt in Unit 1 so that learners can lead effective sessions with greatersuccess.Unit 3 - Lead a session to improve fitnessThis unit looks at defining the components of fitness and how these components can beimproved through specific training. Your learners are required to put into practice theunderpinning knowledge learnt through this unit by planning, leading and evaluating a fitnesssession.Unit 4 - Adapting sports activitiesLearners will learn the principles of adapting activities and to apply them to adapt sports andrecreational sessions when circumstances require a 'Plan B'.Unit 5 - Establish and maintain a safe sport/activity sessionThis unit is about ensuring safety in sport/activity sessions. The unit focuses on the preparation

of facilities, equipment and participants for safe activity, the ongoing responsibility of the leaderto maintain a safe environment during a session, and the following of the appropriateemergency procedures of the organisation.Unit 6 - Organise and deliver a sports event or competitionLearners learn about the organisation and delivery of sporting events and competitions. Thisincludes competition formats, refereeing and the delivery of an event or competition for a group.Unit 7 - Pathways in sport and recreationLearners learn about how sport and recreation is organised, both on a national and regionalscale and also within local communities. Plus, learners are able to identify how they can play apart in sport at a local level and what training they can access.

Community SportsLeadership

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What qualifications, skills and/or background experience or interests do you need to have to studythis subject? An interest in sport, leadership and working with children.

Assessment MethodsContinuous assessment to meet course criteria. There is no exam.

For further information, contact Mrs B Lyon

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Design and Technology: Product Design (A Level)

This A level is aimed at students who have followed GCSE Design and Technology courses inGraphic Products, Product Design, Systems and Control and Resistant Materials. It allows studentsto continue developing their design and problem solving skills through a series of exercises.

The course is delivered through a range of assessed assignments as well as taught theory whichrelates to the property of materials, designing and making and methods of manufacture. Studentswill be given the opportunity to develop their ability to design on the computer and make solutionsusing Computer Aided Manufacture.

It is becoming apparent that many universities now see a Design and Technology A level asdesirable for students who hope to read Engineering, Architecture or Industrial Design. This isbecause they have a good working knowledge of the design process, and would be expected todevelop this further on real life projects with industrial sponsors.

Students undertake a mixture of design and make activities which include designing, modellingand developing a prototype light based on an investigation of a design movement as well asdesigning a classroom storage product for a chosen client (quite often a teacher at Trinity).

What qualifications, skills and/or background experience or interests do you need to have

to study this subject at AS and A2 level? There is an emphasis on students developing their coursework through an independent

approach, where progress is made between lessons.

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Course Outline

AS A2

Unit 1: Materials and Components

50% of AS, 25% of A Level2 Hour written paperBased on Materials and Components.

Section 1 compulsory limited responsequestions.Section 2 choice of one question fromtwo based on a product or a process.Section 3 contains one compulsorydesign question.

Unit 2: Learning Through Designing &Making

50% of AS, 25% of A LevelCoursework- approx. 50 hours

Coursework is made up of a portfolio ofwork made up from a range of separateassignments.

Unit 3: Design and Manufacture.

25% of A Level2 Hour written paperCandidates answer three questions from twosections.

Unit 4: Presentation of Devised Drama25% of A LevelCoursework- approx. 60 hours

Candidates undertake a single design and

make task providing a solution for a client oftheir choice.

For further information, contact Mr Birch or Mr Palmer.

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Drama and Theatre Studies (A Level)

On this course you will gain a knowledge and understanding of theatre practice through your ownengagement with theatre, both as participant and informed audience member. The course encompassesboth the academic and practical aspects of theatre. You will study plays and practitioners, and will put yourknowledge and research into practice in your own performances. At AS level you will develop performanceand/or production skills as you work on a presentation of an extract from a play. Then at A level you willwork on a piece of devised drama. You will also demonstrate the ability to analyse the ways in whichdifferent performance and production techniques are brought together to create theatre.

Course Outline

AS A2

Unit 1Live Theatre Production Seen andPrescribed PlayCandidates personal response to livetheatre seen during the course.Interpretation of a set play from aperformance perspective.

Unit 2

Presentation of an Extract from a PlayWorking in groups of 2-8 performers,plus optionally, a director ordesigners, to present an extract froma published play chosen by thecandidates.Study of an influential director,designer, theatre company of otherpractitioner (historical orcontemporary), linked to thecandidates practical work.

Unit 3Further Prescribed Plays including Pre -TwentiethCentury.Study of two set plays, one to be pre-20 th century (Section A)and the other 20 th century or contemporary (Section B).Section B is synoptic and requires suggestions for acomplete stage realisation of a short extract from theselected set text.

Unit 4: Presentation of Devised DramaWorking in groups of 2-8 performers, plus optionally, adirector or designers, to develop and present a piece ofdevised drama, performed in a theatrical style of thecandidates choice. Research into the selected theatrical style.

Units 1 and 3 are assessed by written exam, and Units 2 and 4 are practical.


Extra-curricular drama experience. Acting or technical ability. Good research and writing skills. The ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

For further information, contact Ms J Southwell D r a m a a n d T h e a t r e

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Duke of Edinburgh Award (Enrichment option)

The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is offered to sixth form students at Trinity school. It is a nationally

recognised award which at this level requires a degree of commitment from young people.It consists of service to the community such as voluntary work as a coach at a local club, following an interestfrom a wide range of possibilities, some physical activity over a period of time, an expedition as part of asmall group and an independent activity for 5 days away from home.

For further information, contact Mr S Martin

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English Language (A Level)

A level English Language involves the study of written and spoken English, including changes in languageover time. There is a mixture of analytical examination-based study and more creative original-writingopportunities. The non-examination unit also offers the opportunity for students to conduct their ownresearch based language investigation.

Course Outline and Assessment

AS A Level

Component One: Languageand the IndividualStudents will studytextual variation andrepresentation.Assessment will focus ontwo texts (onecontemporary and oneolder text) linked by topicor theme.

Written examination (onehour 30 minutes).

Component Two: LanguageVarietiesIn this module studentswill explore: language diversity attitudes to language

diversity within theBritish Isles

Directed writing

Written examination (onehour 30 minutes)

Component One: Language, the Individual and SocietyStudents explore: textual variation representation childrens language development (0 -11 years)

Written examination (2 hours 30 minutes).

Component Two: Language Diversity and ChangeIn this module, students explore:

language diversity language change language discourses Directed writing.

Written examination (2 hours 30 minutes)

Component Three: Language in ActionIn this module candidates apply their knowledge of conceptualframeworks gained in Modules 1, and 2 to a research project of theirchoice.Students will produce: An investigation in which they will ask their own question about

language, devise a method to collect the data and write a reporton their findings

a short piece of original writing. For example: a piece ofinvestigative journalism; a short story or a blog focusing on

social issues a reflective commentary.

Non Exam Assessment


A grade B or above in GCSE English Language is preferred An interest in how our language is constantly changing and developing; a passion for reading, both

fiction and non-fiction. An interest in creative writing, media and popular authors.

For further information, contact Mrs P Jefferies.

English Language(A-Level)

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English Literature (A Level)

In September 2015 the new A Level specification is launched for English Literature. At Trinity we will be doingthe AQA A specification. In this specification no text is considered in isolation. The approach of thisspecification is historicist; this means that it looks to put texts into their historical context.

Course Outline A Level Literature

Component % of course A2

Component 1 :

Love Through the Ages

40% 3 tasks

75 marks - 25 marks per task

3 hours

Clean open book in Section C onlyComponent 2:

Texts in Shared Contexts

40% 3 tasks

75 marks 25 marks per task

2 hours and 30 minutes

Clean open book exam Component 3:

Coursework unit

20% One task

50 marks

Maximum word count:2500

In component one (Love Through the Ages) students study three texts: and will be examined on unseenmaterial in the exam. Of the three set texts, one will be a poetry text, one will be a prose text, and one willbe a Shakespeare play. One of either the poetry or prose text must be pre-1900. The exam has threesections:

Section A: one passage-based question on a Shakespeare play (25 marks)

Section B: compulsory essay on two unseen poems (25 marks)Section C: one essay question (from two) linking one poetry and one prose text (25 marks)

In component two (WW1 and its Aftermath, or Modern Times: Literature from 1945 to the Present Day).Students there is also a combination of unseen material and set texts. Of the set texts, at least one mustbe post-2000. Similar to component one there is one prose text, one poetry text and one drama text. Theexam has two sections:

Section A: questions on the set texts. There is one essay question (25 marks)Section B: questions on contextual linking. There is one compulsory question on an unseen extract(25 marks) and one essay question linking two texts (25 marks).

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In component three students write a comparative critical study of two texts. The word count is 2500.One text must have been written before 1900, and the texts have to be by two different authors


A grade B or above in GCSE English Literature is preferred A passion for reading fiction: classic and modern literature.

For further information, contact Mrs P Jefferies

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Level 3 ExtendedProject Qualification (EPQ)(Enrichment option)

The EPQ is a research qualification. It is an opportunity for you to research something you are reallyinterested in but have never been taught. It is a project you carry out independently although you will beallocated a supervisor who will supervise you throughout the completion of your project.

What does it involve?

You need to choose an idea for your project and either: Write a 5000 word essay Produce an artefact

Some examples of previous project titles: Investigate sound amplification and then build an amplifier Is Nanotechnology a ticking time bomb or scientific salvation? Organise and deliver a charity event

Whether you choose to write an essay or produce an artefact, you will have to: Complete the official production log which records your Extended Project journey Meet with your supervisor at regularly who will guide you through completion of your project Attend a series of taught sessions which will provide you with information and skills to help you complete

your project Deliver a 10 minute presentation at the end of your project

Assessment MethodsYour Extended Project is assessed when it is complete. There is no exam.

Why complete the EPQ?

The EPQ is worth half an A level and you can gain up to 70 UCAS points It will enhance a university or job application You can fulfil a personal interest or ambition It will prove your ability to work independently

For further information contact Mrs Heslop.

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French (A Level)

Continuing the study of a foreign language has never been more important, a message frequently heardnowadays in schools, in the media and from employers.

Language is about communication. Studying a language at A level does involve learning about grammar andstructure but it also increases awareness and knowledge of different societies and cultures and develops

the skills and confidence to communicate with others whatever the language.

Course Outline

We study a wide range of social, cultural and literary topics, including films and music, mostly ofcontemporary relevance using the most up to date technology available. Topics covered are as follows:

AS A2

Media TV, advertising and communicationtechnology

Popular Culture Cinema, music and fashion/trends

Healthy Living/Lifestyle Sport/exercise, health and well-being andholidays

Family/Relationships Relationships within the family,friendships and marriage/partnerships.

Environment Pollution, energy and protecting the planet

The Multi-Cultural Society Immigration, integration and racism

Contemporary Social Issues Wealth and poverty, law and order and the impactof scientific and technological progress

Cultural Topic The study of a target language-speakingregion/community or the study of a period of 20 th century history from a target language-speakingcountry/community or the study of anovelist/dramatist/poet from a target language-speaking country/community or the study of adirector/architect/musician/painter from a targetlanguage-speaking country/ community.

Assessment Methods

AS A2

Unit 1: Listening, Reading and WritingUnit 2: Speaking Test

Unit 3: Listening, Reading and WritingUnit 4: Speaking Test


B or above in French at GCSE. This is especially important to cope with the higher level oflanguage.

A passion and thirst for the culture as well as the language.

For further information contact Mrs S McArdle

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Health and Social Care (A Level)Single Award

This course is available as a single award. At AS Level three units are mandatory. At A2 Level a further threeunits will be covered.

This is a broad based vocational qualification that looks at many of the health and social issues concerningus as we move into the 21 st century. Work placements and regular contributions from visiting speakers willhelp to extend your knowledge and understanding.

Course OutlineTypical units include:

UnitNo

Level Unit Title and Description Type of Assessment

1 AS Promoting Quality Care (mandatory unit) Examination

2 AS Communication in Care Settings (mandatory unit) Portfolio

3 AS Promoting Good Health (mandatory unit) Portfolio

4 AS Health and Safety in Care Settings Examination

5 AS Caring for People with Additional Needs Portfolio

6 AS Working in Early Years Care and Education Portfolio

7 AS Health as a Lifestyle Choice Portfolio

8 AS Complementary Therapies Portfolio9 AS Caring for Older People Examination

10 A2 Care Practice and Provision (mandatory unit) Portfolio

11 A2 Understanding Human Behaviour Examination

12 A2 Anatomy and Physiology in Practice Examination

13 A2 Child Development Portfolio

14 A2 Mental Health Issues Portfolio

15 A2 Social Trends Examination

16 A2 Research Methods in Health and Social Care Portfolio

17 A2 Crime and its Impact on Individuals and Society Portfolio

Assessment Methods

Externally assessed units will be assessed by a 1 hour 30 minute unit test. There will be a mix of shortanswer questions and structured questions. All other units are assessed through courseworkassignments.

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Maths is particularly important at A2 level as Unit 15 requires the ability to read and analysestatistical data.

Science is important as some units require a good understanding of body systems. English Language is important as you need to be able to write in a manner which conveysappropriate meaning using specialist vocabulary and accuracy. You are also required to criticallyanalyse material and make realistic material judgements.

You need to have an interest in people and demonstrate the ability to communicate with a rangeof client groups in different care settings e.g. residential homes, hospitals, day centres andnurseries.

For further information, contact Ms J Williams, Mrs J Walton or Mrs J Stobart

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History (A Level)

At A Level, students will develop their interest in and enthusiasm for History through the study of aspectsof British and non-British History. Students will explore themes such as conflict and change across time andwill consider the importance of significant individuals, events and developments from more than onecountry.

History is recognised as a valuable subject to have studied for a wide range of careers. In particular, it isuseful for careers in Law and Journalism.

Students will be expected to demonstrate their understanding of the past through explanation, analysis andmaking substantiated judgement. This will also develop their skills in evaluating a range of appropriatesource material.

Course Outline

We currently follow the OCR syllabus A at A Level. It is possible that we will continue to use the reformedOCR Syllabus next year. However as the new Syllabus has just been accredited and the text books will notbe published before May 2015, the History Department reserve the right to adopt another syllabus/unitsfollowing further discussion. What follows therefore is provisional.

AS only AS only

Unit Y140British Period Study From Pitt to Peel 1783-1853

British Government in the Age of Revolution 1783-1832 and Enquiry Topic Peel and the Age of Reform1832-185

Course Outline:Pitt the Younger, Lord Liverpool and the Tories,Foreign Policy 1783-1830, Parliamentary Reform andthe Great Reform Act 1832. Enquiry Topics Peel andthe Conservative Party 1832-1846; Peel and SocialReform; Peel and Pressure Groups

1 hour 30 minutes exam

AS Paper 3 Sources and 2 essay question (10 and20 marks); then choice of 2 questions (20 marks)

50% of total AS level

Unit Y249 Russia 1894-41

Course Outline:Nicholas II 1894-1905Russia 1905 1914The Revolutions of 1917LeninStalin and his growth of powerStalins Economic Poli cies

1 hour 30 minutes examChoice of 1 out of 2 questions (30 marks); shortinterpretation and question of its strengths andweaknesses (20 marks)

50% of total AS level

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Assessment MethodsAssessment will be through a combination of examination and coursework.


There is a lot of common ground shared between English Language and History as both involvethe need to read, organise and structure a logical response to a question, and be able to argue apoint coherently.

It is helpful to have studied History at GCSE, preferably with grade B or higher. You should enjoy researching History and finding out about people in the past. If you are

enthusiastic about visiting castles and museums, finding out about your family tree or have aninterest in current affairs then you should find that A level History will suit you.

For further information, contact Ms L Hodgson, Mrs L Wilson,Mr T Snaith, Miss G Riddell or Miss L Campbell

A2 Course only A2 Course only A2 Course only A2 Course onlyUnit Y110 BritishPeriod Study From Pittto Peel 1783-1853Enquiry Topic Peel andthe Age of Reform1832-1853

Course Outline:Pitt the Younger, Lord

Liverpool and theTories, Foreign Policy1783-1830,Parliamentary Reformand the Great ReformAct 1832. EnquiryTopics Peel and theConservative Party

1832-1846; Peel andSocial Reform; Peeland Pressure Groups

1 hour 30 minutesexam

A Level Paper 4Sources and 1 essayquestion (30 marks);then choice of 2

questions (20 marks)

25% of total A level

Unit Y219 Russia1894-41

Course Outline:Nicholas II 1894-1905Russia 1905 1914The Revolutions of1917LeninStalin and hisgrowth of powerStalins Economic

Policies

1 hour 30 minutesexamChoice of 1 out of 2sets of questions (30marks)


Unit Y100Investigations sources andinterpretationsTopic of own choiceCoursework 3000-

4000 words


Unit Y319Civil Rights in USA 1865-1992

There are four units(African Americans; Trade

Unions; Native Americans;Women) with 3 SpecialEnquiries: Civil Rights inthe Gilded Age 1875 -1895; The New Deal andCR; Malcolm X and BlackPower

2 hour 30 minutes exam 1essay based on 2Interpretations 30 marks);then 2 essays out of 3 (25marks each)


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IT (BTEC Level 3)Certificate & Subsidiary Diploma

This qualification gives students the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare foremployment in the IT industry or to progress to study IT or related areas at college or university.

Course Outline

Exam Board: Edexcel

In Year 12 students will work towards achieving the BTEC Level 3 Certificate in IT and in Year 13 students will work towards gaining the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in IT.

For both qualifications students will complete the following 2 core units and some of the optional units(listed below) in consultation with staff:

Core Units Communication and Employability Skills for IT Computer Systems

Optional Units Database Design Computer Systems Architecture Client Side Customisation of Web Pages Developing Computer Games Controlling Systems Using IT Maintaining Computer Systems Web Server Scripting Website Production Installing and Upgrading Software Digital Graphics Computer Animation

(The full list is available on www.edexcel.com )

Assessment Methods

On successful completion of all the unit requirements students will be awarded a pass, merit ordistinction:

to achieve a pass a student must have satisfied all the pass assessment criteria to achieve a merit a student must additionally have satisfied all the merit grading criteria to achieve a distinction a student must additionally have satisfied all the distinction grading

criteria.


You should have an interest in IT. You may well be considering a career related to IT

For more information contact Mr N Watchman

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Law (A Level)

Law affects everything that we do: work, shopping, driving, education. Studying Law will help youunderstand how society works, how government works and your rights and obligations.

At the end of the course you will have an extensive knowledge of a very useful subject and no-one will ever

confuse you with legal jargon again. If you are intending to study Law at university, the course will give youan excellent grounding in the basics of any Law course.

Course outline

AS A2

Unit 1: Law Making and the Legal SystemSection AParliamentary law makingDelegated legislation

Judicial precedentStatutory interpretation

Section BCivil CourtsCriminal Courts, juries, magistratesThe Legal Profession and legal fundingThe Judiciary

Unit 2: The Concept of LiabilitySection ACriminal Law: actus reus and mens reaNon-fatal offencesSentencingCriminal Court procedure

Section BCivil Law : The tort of negligenceDamagesCivil Court procedure

Unit 3: Fatal and Non-Fatal OffencesMurder, manslaughter, actual bodily harm,grievous bodily harm, wounding, assault, battery,insanity, automatism, intoxication, consent, self-defence

Unit 4: Offences Against Property

Theft, robbery, burglary, fraud, blackmail, makingoff.Intoxication, duress, self-defence.

Concepts of Law Law and morality, law and justice, fault, balancinginterests, judicial creativity

Assessment Methods

Each unit is assessed separately. Unit 1 is composed of essay questions. Units 2, 3 and 4 are case studies.There is no coursework. Unit 1, 2, 3 papers are one and a half hours long. Unit 4 is two hours long.


A grade B in GCSE English Language is preferable. You will need to be able to write clearly and logically and explain and analyse legal problems.

If you have an existing interest in law and politics, this would be a good start. Reading good qualitynewspapers and watching television programmes (fact or fiction) with a legal content would be anadvantage.

For further information, contact Mrs C Heslop or Miss M Ashton.

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Mathematics (A Level)

Since the beginnings of academic study, Mathematics has been singled out as the purest of all the sciences.It is the basis of the majority of work that goes on in business, science, medicine and engineering.Mathematics equips students with not only a technical ability to solve problems, but an analytical mind thatis better able to solve problems.

The AS/A2 course was redesigned in 2004 to remove the jump from GCSE to A -Level and the new format isaccessible to most students who have studied at the higher tier level at GCSE.

2015 Mathematics AS qualification continues to count towards the full A2 qualification and is worth 50% ofthe A2 marks.


AS Level (Year 12) A2 Level (Year 13)

Core Pure Maths 1AlgebraPolynomialsCo-ordinate GeometryDifferentiationIntegration

Core Pure Maths 3FunctionsDifferentiationTrigonometric FunctionsExponentials and LogarithmsIntegrationNumerical Methods

1 hour 30 minute exam 1 hour 30 minute exam

Core Pure Maths 2TransformationsSequences and SeriesTrigonometryIndices and LogarithmsDifferentiationIntegration

Core Pure Maths 4AlgebraBinomial SeriesExponential ModelsCalculusVectors


Statistics 1Numerical MeasuresProbabilityThe Binomial DistributionThe Normal DistributionEstimationCorrelation and Regression

Discrete Maths 1AlgorithmsGraphs and NetworksConnector ProblemsPathsRoute InspectionTravelling SalespersonLinear Programming


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You will have studied Maths at higher tier level at GCSE and gained a minimum of a grade B. You need to be able to work very hard and understand a large amount of precise techniques that

you will use throughout the year. You need to be able to present complete solutions to problems and understand the need for

rigour in proof.

For further information, contact Mr A Orton or Mr R Dixon.

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Further Mathematics (A Level)

Further Mathematics is seen by universities as an excellentextra qualification to Mathematics A level. This is especially so forstudents intending to study Mathematics or other degree courses atuniversity which have a high mathematical content e.g. Engineering or Physics.

Further Mathematics is taught alongside A level Mathematics in 4 extra hours outside the subject optionstructure. Hence students can choose 4 AS/A2 subjects and Further Mathematics as an extra.

2015 Further Mathematics AS qualification continues to count towards the full A2 qualification and is worth50% of the A2 marks.


AS Level (Year 12) A2 Level (Year 13)

Further Pure Maths 1Complex NumbersMatricesAsymptotesRational FunctionsEllipses and Hyperbolas

Further Pure Maths 3Series and LimitsFirst Order Differential EquationsNumerical MethodsSecond Order Differential Equations


Mechanics 1KinematicsForcesMomentumProjectilesNewtons Laws of Motion

Further Pure Maths 4Matrix AlgebraThe Vector ProductDeterminants of MatricesInverse Matrices and Eigenvectors


Mechanics 2MomentsEnergyElasticity

Circular MotionDifferential Equations

Mechanics 3Relative MotionDimensional AnalysisCollisions

MomentumRestitution and Projectile Motion on a Slope


What qualifications, skills and/or background experience or interests do you need to have to studythis subject at A2 level?

You will have studied Maths at higher tier level at GCSE and gained a minimum of a grade A. You need to enjoy using algebraic techniques and the more abstract elements of Maths. You need to be able to present complete solutions to problems and understand the need for

rigour in proof. You are thinking about to studying Maths or another mathematical based subject at degree level.

For further information, contact Mr A Orton or Mr R Dixon.

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Mathematics Level 3 Core Studies(AS Level) (Enrichment option)

Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) is a new qualification designed for students who have achieveda grade C or above at GCSE. Worth half an A-level, the course will be studied over 2 years, with two end-of-course examinations.

Students will learn and apply real-world maths skills. It will develop students mathematical skills andthinking and supports courses such as A-level Psychology, Sciences and Business as well as technical andvocational qualifications.

The content is based around the new GCSE Maths Higher Tier with around 20% taken from otherqualifications, for example A-level Maths.


Compulsory content Analysis of data. Maths for personal finance. Estimation. Critical analysis of given data and models including spreadsheets and tabular data.

Optional content Statistical techniques . Critical path and risk analysis. Graphical techniques. One of the above to be studied.Assessment two 90 minute exam papersPaper 1assesses:

analysis of data maths for personal finance estimation

Paper 2 (students take one paper only)assesses:

critical analysis of given data and models including spreadsheets and tabular data and either paper 2A assesses:

statistical techniques or paper 2B assesses:

critical path and risk analysis

or paper 2C assesses: graphical techni ques

What qualifications, skills and/or background experience or interests do you need to have to studythis subject at AS?

You will have studied Maths at GCSE and gained a minimum of a grade C. You need to be able to work very hard and understand precise techniques that you will use

throughout the year. You need to be able to apply mathematics to real life situations and present complete solutions toproblems.

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Media BTECCreative Media Production (Television and Film) (BTEC) (Level 3)Subsidiary Diploma (broadly equivalent to One GCE A-Level)

The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Creative Media Production, (Television and Film) (oftenreferred to as Media BTEC), offers an engaging programme of study for students who are clear about thearea of specialism and employment that they wish to enter. Currently, there are no external assessments for this course; students are expected to create a detailed and comprehensive portfolio of evidence todemonstrate their understanding of key learning outcomes. The course is a 360 guided learning hourqualification that consists of 3 mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of60 credits (where at least 45 credits must be at Level 3 or above). The course in Year 12 will cover Unit 1and Unit 2 from the mandatory units and two optional units from the selection below. In Year 13 the Unitscovered will include completing Unit 3 from the mandatory units and another two optional units to bedecided by the group that year. The two year course will enable students to achieve a Subsidiary-Diploma

by the end of Year 13.

The units are:


Five or more A* - D grades at GCSE, including English Language and Maths, which must both be at leasta grade C.

A genuine interest in the media and working in the media industry. Good communication skills.

Excellent organisational skills The ability to work effectively groups and independently.

For further information, contact Miss N Seggie.

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Media Studies (A Level)

Television, radio, films, newspapers, magazines, and the internet all shape how we make sense of the worldand relate to those around us. In the 21 st century the media influences our lives more than ever and A levelMedia Studies involves the study of that influence. The course gives opportunities to investigate a widerange of media texts and also to create practical projects.

Course Outline

AS A2

Unit 1: Investigating MediaUnderstanding Media LanguageCase study of a topic e.g. film, fiction,documentary or news.

Unit 3: Critical PerspectivesAnalysing media products and processes through thestudy of two topics e.g. representation in the mediaand the impact of new/digital media

Unit 2: Creating MediaProduction of two media products,acting on a choice of given briefs frombroadcasting, print or e-media, acinema trailer or a print basedadvertising campaign

Unit 4: Research and ProductionCritical investigationLinked production piece

Assessment Methods

There is a strong practical element with two media productions at AS chosen from broadcast, print basedor e-media; and at A2 a media product linked to their own research.

Unit 1: 1 hour 30 minute examinationUnit 2: Internally examined and externally moderatedUnit 3: 1 hour 30 minute examinationUnit 4: Internally examined and externally moderated


Students who choose Media Studies at AS/A level must have good general knowledge and aninsatiable curiosity about the world around them and how events are presented to them throughthe Media.

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Music (A Level)

The Music course gives scope for the development of individual interests and aptitudes. During the coursestudents will:

Extend their skills and understanding of music through performance

Develop their appreciation of a wide variety of music Increase their creative development through composing

Course Outline and Assessment Methods

Unit 1: PerformingContent summary :This unit gives students the opportunities to perform as soloists and/or as part of an ensemble.Teachers and students can choose music in any style. Any instrument(s) and/or voice(s) are acceptableas part of a five-six minute assessed performance. Notated and/or improvised performances may besubmitted.

Assessment :The music performed is chosen and assessed by the centre and moderated by Edexcel.

Unit 2: ComposingContent summary :This unit encourages students to develop their composition skills leading to the creation of a three-minute piece in response to a chosen brief. Students also write a CD sleeve note to describe aspects oftheir final composition and explain how other pieces of music have influenced it.Assessment :In September of each year Edexcel will publish on its website (www.edexcel.com) a document entitledUnit 2: Composing . Section A will contain four composition briefs from which students will select one as

the basis for a three-minute composition. In Section B students will answer three questions to provideinformation that could be used for a CD sleeve note to accompany their composition. Both sections ofthe examination must be completed under controlled conditions. The composition and CD sleeve notewill be externally assessed.

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Unit 3: Developing Musical UnderstandingContent summary :This unit focuses on listening to familiar music and understanding how it works. Set works from theanthology provide the focus for the first two sections, through listening and studying scores. It isrecommended that students familiarise themselves with each work as a whole, before learning how toidentify important musical features and social and historical context. In the third section, students use ascore to identify harmonic and tonal features and then apply this knowledge in the completion of a

short and simple passage for SATB.Assessment:Assessment is through a 2-hour examination paper set and marked by Edexcel. There are threesections: Section A: Listening; Section B: Investigating musical styles, and Section C: UnderstandingChords and Lines. Section A requires students to listen to extracts of music: and one CD perexamination centre will be provided by Edexcel. In Section C, students may use a keyboard withheadphones. A skeleton score is provided for Section A. Students are given five minutes reading time atthe start of the examination. Students will not have access to copy of the anthology during theexamination nor to any musical software for Section C.

A2 Units :

Unit 4 Extended PerformanceUnit 5 Compositional and Technical StudyUnit 6 Further Musical Understanding


Grade 5 Theory of music preferable Grade 5 or equivalent Instrumental skills. B or above in GCSE Music is essential.

For further information, contact Mrs A Richardson, Mrs Bishop or Mr C Vernon.

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Philosophy and Ethics (A Level)

Any student who has a questioning, philosophical, reflective mind will find this course stimulating, rewardingand enjoyable. It combines academic study with unrivalled opportunities for inquisitive young people todevelop their own moral and spiritual convictions, by deliberating the big questions of life that have

fascinated the greatest human minds. The course also lays an excellent foundation for further study in manydisciplines (Law, Psychology, History, Literature, Medicine, Theology etc.) and for a career in manyprofessions.

Course Outline and Assessment Methods

AS A2

Candidates study two complementaryareas:

Philosophy examines the major influenceson modern Western thought (philosophers,writings and ideas). Arguments for theexistence of God are examined, along withalternative world views, the challenges ofpsychology, natural sciences and theproblem of evil.

Ethics examines the thinking of moralphilosophers and systems based on theirideas. It also looks at the practical

application of ethical ideas to moralquestions in the modern world, particularlyin relation to

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