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The core programme The following subjects form compulsory
core elements of the KS4 programme:
English Language
English Literature
Mathematics
Science (dual award or separate sciences)
PE
PSHE
Option subject rationale The school offers a broad range of option
subjects to suit the whole ability range.
Not all options will run (a minimum number of students are required to make a course viable).
All option courses are two year programmes.
Option subjects Students are required to select additional options from the following :
Arabic Biology Chemistry Design Technology Economics Geography ICT Physical Education
Art and Design Business Studies Dual Award Science Drama French History Music Physics
Assessment
assessed via a single practical external examination and is graded A* to G.
There are four areas the students
are assessed in, each is worth 25%
AO1- Record and Observe
AO2- Analyse and Evaluate
AO3- Develop and Explore
AO4- Present a personal response “final
piece production”
The Exam: Timed exam consisting of 10 hours
Six weeks preparatory period
Drama
Drama offers the most exciting and fun
way of stimulating creative learning and
life-skill development.
Drama still requires the academic studies
of reading, writing and research. But,
Drama also demands a collaborative and
cooperative way of learning. This learning
experience is not solitary but social; this
is Drama’s great strength and attraction.
Drama helps us to communicate
effectively. Drama encourages us to
listen and observe, to think and
create, to take risks yet be able to
make mistakes, to respect our
differences, and to become
personally and culturally aware.
Drama allows us to dream and turn
our dreams into action. Drama is
fun to do!
Music GCSE: Areas of Study
The specification content is defined by four Areas of Study:
Un i t 1 : Perfo rm i ng 30% Un i t 2 : Compos i ng 30% Un i t 3 : L i s ten i ng and Appra i s i n g 40%
Area of Study 1:
Area of Study 2:
Area of Study 3:
Area of Study 4:
Western classical music 1600-1899
Music in the 20th century
Popular music in context
World music
Music GCSE Why study Music GCSE? GCSE Music is a recognised qualification and is accepted by all good
Universities and Colleges. Music is challenging, provides enjoyment and improves important skills
such as critical/creative thinking, aesthetic sensitivity, emotional awareness, cultural understanding, self discipline, self confidence and self motivation.
Encourages students to be inspired and to actively engage in the study of Music.
Enables students to study and appreciate a range of different kinds of Music.
EDEXCEL GCSE course is designed to make the transition to AS/GCE Level smoother and more accessible.
Any student working towards ABRSM Grade 5 in any instrument should take GCSE Music as it will improve current performance skills and help to ensure a good GCSE grade.
Appraising Music
40% o f f i n a l g r a d e . 1 hour 30 minute examination set and marked
externally by Edexcel
Questions are based around set works for the unit SECTION A – Questions based on recorded extracts
of set works.
SECTION B – Questions and answers are more
in-depth on a chosen set work.
Composing Music Students will be encouraged to use Sibelius Software
to produce a composition score. Students can also use programmes such as Garageband
and Sequel software (Sequel is available in school). Students will be expected to use their own
instruments to help them develop their compositions and ‘realise’ them.
Compositions may be completed and assessed at any time during the course.
Each piece will be based on a different Area of Study.
Performing Music
It is recommended that students can aim to perform pieces of at least Grade 5 (ABRSM) standard by Year 11 to help ensure that full credit for their performances is awarded. (This is not an essential requirement).
The student may perform on any instrument or voice, in any style or genre.
Ensemble pieces must consist of two or more people playing separate parts simultaneously.
The Solo and Ensemble pieces can be performed on different instruments if desired, though should be contrasting in style/genre.
All students must take instrumental lessons either in or out of school time to ensure a good performance grade in their instrument of choice. *This is a requirement to ensure the students consolidate their understanding and achieve a good grade overall in the their GCSE final grade. Individual instrumental tuition does not take place during lesson time.
Arabic
Involves the study of the following topics:
At home and abroad
Customer service and transactions
Personal information
Media, entertainment & general interests
Future plans, education and work
Listening and understanding in Arabic 23% Candidates will be tested on their ability to understand spoken Arabic. It consists to listen not only for individual items of vocabulary, but also for sequence of language. Testing is through a variety of tasks which require a written response to demonstrate understanding.
Speaking in Arabic 27% The focus of speaking will relate to the following themes: Media, travel and culture or sport, leisure and work. Students will be expected to demonstrate an ability to use the language for different purposes and in different settings, media, travel and culture or sport, leisure and work.
Reading and understanding in Arabic 23% Students will be tested on their ability to understand written Arabic. The examination consists of a number of short texts, notices or short news report in Arabic which include a range of settings and styles both formal and informal. (for example text messages, advertisements, emails.
Writing in Arabic 27% It is composed of: • Short questionnaire • Postcard/or similar message approximately 30 words. • Continuous writing with topics like applying for a job, expressing ideas or justifying points of view and narrating events.
Edexcel GCSE Drama allows students
to perform, direct and design. It’s final
examination is performance-based
rather than written. Importantly, the
course offers a solid foundation for the
I.B. Diploma Theatre Arts course which
is a creatively rigorous and
academically stimulating programme.
WHAT IS IGCSE BIOLOGY? Biology is the study of life.
One of the largest branches
of science
Zoology
Botany
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Microbiology
IGCSE BIOLOGY Subject Aims
IGCSE Edexcel Biology
Single tier
Higher level of understanding biological facts, concepts and principles.
To include forming hypotheses and designing experiments
IGCSE BIOLOGY 1ST YEAR
Human Body Systems
Plant Systems
2ND YEAR
Genetics
Ecology
Exam
2 papers
Paper 1 66%
Paper 2 33%
IGCSE BIOLOGY
Provides a firm foundation for International Baccalaureate, Advanced Subsidiary (AS), Advanced level, and other comparable post-16 qualifications.
IGCSE Business Studies Accepted by universities and employers as proof of an
understanding of business concepts and techniques across a range of different types of businesses.
Foundation for further study at Cambridge International A Level
An ideal preparation for the world of work.
Business Studies Types of business organisations
The business environments
Marketing
Finance
The role of individuals
Interpreting business data
Communication skills – reasoned argument
Analyse business situations and make decisions and judgements.
Business Studies Two examinations at the end of Year 11
1 hour 45 minutes each
No course work
Chemistry is the science of the materials that make up our physical
world.
CHEMISTRY
CHEMISTRY International GCSE DEXCEL
2 year program assessed in 2 papers (2hr &1hr) AO1: Knowledge and understanding 45-55%
AO2: Application of knowledge and understanding, analysis and 25-35% evaluation
AO3: Experimental and investigative 20% skills
TOTAL 100%
• learn about patterns and themes • acquire experimental & investigative skills • form hypotheses and design experiments • understand the way materials are used in the World • understand the role of chemistry in society, industry, technology, environment and economy • prepare for advanced courses in chemistry and related subjects.
Key subject aims
Design Technology This involves a design and make coursework project
comprised of a research folio and product. This is worth 60% of the overall exam.
A written theory paper is worth the remaining 40% of the exam.
The main areas of emphasis in this course are:
Graphics and presentation skills
Research and research analysis
Project management
Realisation either through a manufactured product or an aesthetic prototype
GCSE Resistant Materials Technology
What will I learn?
GCSE RMT covers a wide range of activities based on designing and making products that are manufactured using materials such as wood, metal and plastics in many forms. As well as learning hand skills, you will use a range of industrials processes to shape and form materials into functioning products.
Over the course of two years you will develop a whole range of creative designing and making skills, technical knowledge and understanding relating to RMT and invaluable transferable skills such as problem solving and time management.
GCSE Graphic Products
What will I learn? GCSE Graphic Products cover a wide range of products
including packaging, point of sale display, interior and garden design and 3D product (concept) design.
Over the course of two years you will develop a whole range
of creative designing and making skills, technical knowledge and understanding relating to graphic products and invaluable skills such as problem solving and time management.
Design Technology What will I study? How to develop a specification for a product; How to analyse existing products; How to generate a range of design proposals; How to use the internet to research ideas; Product development and planning; How to select materials and work with tools and equipment; How to evaluate products. You will: Improve your ICT skills and learn about CAD and CAM; Develop awareness of consumer requirements of a product; Analyse products and processes used to manufacture them; Work practically with a variety of materials; Learn how to work on your own and as part of a team.
Design Technology What could I do with a qualification in Design & Technology?
Industrial Design
Silversmithing & Jewellery
Ceramics
Glass making
Packaging Design
Theatre Design
Exhibition Design
Interior Design
Furniture Design
Model-Making
Textile Design
Fashion Design
Illustration
Architecture
Audio - Visual Production
Printing
Art Therapy
Conservation
Engineering
Film Industry
Lecturing
Community Arts
Museum Work
Photography
Web Design
Surveying
Colour Technology
Stage Set Design
Quality Control
Fine Art
Computer Design
Economics
Economics
Cambridge IGCSE
Individual
Business
Government
International
Economics
Students should have an interest in current events want to find out more about the world we live in be able to express and explain an idea
Be able to argue positive and negatives
FRANÇAIS
CAREER, LEARNING ROMAN LANGUAGES,
INCREASING ENGLISH VOCABULARY, HOLIDAYS,
WORLD LANGUAGE
FOCUSING ON COMMUNICATION AND THOROUGH PREPARATION FOR
IB and A-LEVELS USING CAMBRIDGE SYLLABUS
EQUAL WEIGHT GIVEN TO READING
LISTENING SPEAKING WRITING
CULTURAL FOCUS FRENCH SPEAKING CULTURES
Geography IGCSE Geography involves the study of
3 themes.
These are:
Population and settlement
The Natural Environment
Economic Development and the use of resources
Assessment
A variety of exam formats are involved: Essay paper Compulsory short answer paper including
mapwork Internet based fieldwork alternative exam and/or
alternative to coursework paper Students tend to be successful
History
Edexcel IGCSE
Modern World History
Two written examinations of 90 minutes each
Two depth studies from Unification of Germany or Italy
Autocracy and revolt in Russia
Development of dictatorship in Germany or Italy
International relations
Dictatorship and conflict in Russia
Superpower relations
Civil rights in the USA
Investigation
French Revolution
First World War
Russia in Revolution USA 1917 -29
Colonial rule in India
Fall of communism in Europe
Breadth study in change Changing nature of warfare 1905 to 1918
Changes in medicine
Changing role of the League and UN
Conflict, crisis and change in the Middle East
Conflict, crisis and change in China
Change in Africa from colonialism to independence
Changing nature of warfare 1936 to 2003
GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EDEXCEL syllabus
GCSE not IGCSE
60% Practical – 12% of this is Analysis of Performance including a 6 Week Personal Exercise Programme. 48% is grading of practical abilities in 4 sports.
40% Theory
THEORY Human Anatomy & Physiology
Sports Injuries/Prevention of Injuries
Diet, Health and Hygiene
Fitness Methods and Principles
Emergency First Aid
GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Practical Performance
in 4 Sports e.g.
Football/Basketball/Netball/Softball Fitness/Athletics/Climbing/Cricket/Badminton
Table Tennis/Swimming and many more
Analysis Of Performance
Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses in performance and analyse how to improve/train the athlete, 6 Week PEP
GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education is still the UK’s fastest growing area of Education
due to the continued growth of the sports industry.
The Syllabus studied by the students is very well regarded overseas.
Can lead to AS/A2 level in PE or Sports Studies. Also Degrees in
Sports Science/Studies are available.
Helpful: The Anatomy and Physiology sections of the course support
learning in science.
Fun and Interesting!
Learn how to stay healthy in later life.
SO WHY DO GCSE PE?
Edexcel IGCSE
What Is Physics?
Physics is the scientific study of matter and energy and how they interact with each other.
This energy can take the form of motion, light, electricity, gravity . . . just about anything.
Physics deals with matter on scales ranging from sub-atomic particles to stars and even entire galaxies.
KPhysics aims:
To impart a systematic body of scientific knowledge and the skills needed to apply this in new and changing situations in many domestic, industrial and environmental contexts .
To foster an appreciation of the practical nature of physics, and develop experimental and investigative skills based on safe laboratory techniques .
To enable students to evaluate, in terms of their scientific knowledge and understanding, the benefits and drawbacks of scientific and technological developments .
To enable students to select, organize and present information clearly and logically, using appropriate scientific terms and conventions.
Assessment
Single tier. Two exams. No coursework
Grading A* to G
Provides a sound foundation for progression to Edexcel GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced level, and other comparable post-16 qualifications.
GCSE DUAL AWARD SCIENCE
EDEXCEL Science
EDEXCEL Additional Science
Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Two year course
June June
June June
June June
June June
CIE www.cie.org.uk
Edexcel www.edexcel.com