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Grade: 9 Yearly Plan 2017-2018: English Language A and World Literature
*Units of study cover the standards set by Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500) and Cambridge IGCSE World Literature (0408). http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-english-first-language-0500/ http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-world-literature-0408/
UNITS of STUDY
Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
1. 6 Traits of Writing--applied in all writing assignments, all year · Voice--including individual personality and using appropriate register · Organization--beginning, middle, end with smooth transitions · Conventions--grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting · Sentence Fluency--varied in length and structure · Word Choice--precise, powerful, descriptive and appropriate · Ideas--logically and fully developed
2. Language and Writing · Summary writing · PQA · Informal Letters--friendly character and persuasive character · Formal Letters--complaint, persuasive
3. Short Stories, set of 10, from “Stories of Ourselves” · Commentary writing · Passage Based Responses · Essay responses · Empathic Responses
4. Poetry Unit, set of 12, from “Songs of Ourselves” · Colour-coding and deconstructing the 12 poems from the set collection. · Focus on: form, setting, background and links between poems.
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Grade: 9 Yearly Plan 2017-2018: English Language A and World Literature
5. Language and Writing: Composition-- Narrative, Descriptive, Argumentative
The Crucible The Road Persepolis
· Narrative--creating and developing plot, characters, suspense and resolution
· Descriptive--creating and developing ideas, word choice, sentence fluency, and organization
· Argumentative--taking a stance, developing reasons to support stance, forming an appropriate register for targeted audience
6. Unseen Poetry & Unseen Prose Unit · Color-coding and deconstructing unseen poetry and prose.
*Course will include instruction on reading comprehension, writing, research and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.
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Grade: 9 Yearly Plan : English Language A and World Literature
*Units of study cover the standards set by Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500) and Cambridge IGCSE World Literature (0408). http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-english-first-language-0500/ http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-world-literature-0408/
UNITS of STUDY
Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
1. 6 Traits of Writing--applied in all writing assignments, all year · Voice--including individual personality and using appropriate register · Organization--beginning, middle, end with smooth transitions · Conventions--grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting · Sentence Fluency--varied in length and structure · Word Choice--precise, powerful, descriptive and appropriate · Ideas--logically and fully developed
2. Language and Writing · Summary writing · PQA · Informal Letters--friendly character and persuasive character · Formal Letters--complaint, persuasive
3. Short Stories, set of 10, from “Stories of Ourselves” · Commentary writing · Passage Based Responses · Essay responses · Empathic Responses
4. Poetry Unit, set of 12, from “Songs of Ourselves” · Colour-coding and deconstructing the 12 poems from the set collection. · Focus on: form, setting, background and links between poems.
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan : English Language A and World Literature
5. Language and Writing: Composition-- Narrative, Descriptive, Argumentative
The Crucible The Road Persepolis
· Narrative--creating and developing plot, characters, suspense and resolution
· Descriptive--creating and developing ideas, word choice, sentence fluency, and organization
· Argumentative--taking a stance, developing reasons to support stance, forming an appropriate register for targeted audience
6. Unseen Poetry & Unseen Prose Unit · Color-coding and deconstructing unseen poetry and prose.
*Course will include instruction on reading comprehension, writing, research and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan: IGCSE International Mathematics Year 1
*Units of Study are used to cover the Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics Extended Curriculum: http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-international-mathematics-0607/
UNITS of STUDY
Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
I. Number
1.1 Vocabulary and notation for different sets of numbers
1.2 Use of the four operations and brackets
1.3 Highest common factor, lowest common multiple
1.4 Calculation of powers and roots
1.5 Ratio and proportion
1.6 Absolute value
1.7 Decimals, fractions, ratios and percentages
1.8 Surds (radicals), simplification of square root expressions
1.9 Meaning and rules of exponents, standard form
1.10 Surds (Radicals) and rationalization of denominator
1.11 Estimating, rounding and significant figures
1.12 Calculations involving time
1.13 Problems involving speed, distance and time
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan: IGCSE International Mathematics Year 1 Year
II. Algebra
2.1 Inequalities
2.2 Linear equations
2.3 Indices
2.4 Derivation
2.5 Factorisation
2.6 Algebraic fractions
2.7 Quadratic equations
2.8 Algebraic fractions
2.9 Solution of quadratic equations
2.10 Use of GDC to solve equations
III. Functions
3.1 Asymptotes and graphical identification of examples
3.2 Graphic calculator to sketch, produce tables
3.3 Transformation
3.8 Description and identification of transformation
IV. Geometry
4.1 Line and rotational symmetry
4.2 Angle measurement
4.3 Pythagoras’ Theorem
4.4 Interior and exterior angles
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan: IGCSE International Mathematics Year 1 Year
V. Trigonometry
8.1 Right-angled triangle trigonometry
8.2 Exact values of standard trigonometry ratios
8.3 Extension to the four quadrants
8.4 Sine Rule
8.5 Cosine Rule
8.6 Area of triangle
8.7 Applications: three-figure bearings in 2-D and 3-D
VI. Sets
9.1 Notation and meaning for: Element, Subset, Universal Set,
Complement and Empty Set
9.2 Sets in descriptive form or as a list
9.3 Venn diagrams with at most three sets
9.4 Intersection and Union of Sets
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan: IGCSE International Mathematics Year 1 Year
VII. Statistics
11.1 Interpretation of graph or tables of data
11.2 Discrete and continuous data
11.3 Compound bar chart, line graph, pie chart, stem and leaf and scatter
diagram
11.4 Measures of central tendency: Mean, Median and Mode from grouped
discrete data
11.5 Mean from continuous data
11.6 Histograms with frequency density
11.7 Cumulative frequency table and curve, Median and IQR
11.8 Use of GDC to calculate Mean for grouped data
11.9 Understanding and description of correlation (Positive, Negative,
Zero) with reference to scatter diagram; straight line of best fit; Using
GDC to find equation of linear regression
*Course will also focus on communicate mathematical work using correct mathematical notation and terminology, logical argument, diagrams and graphs.
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan : Coordinated Science
Based on the Cambridge International examination syllabus for IGCSE Coordinated Science
UNITS of STUDY
Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
Biology B1. Characteristics of living organisms B2. Cells B2.1 Cell structure B2.2 Movement in and out of cells B3.Biological molecules B4 Enzymes B5 Plant nutrition B6 Animal nutrition B6.1 Diet B6.2 Alimentary canal B6.3 Digestion B7. Transportation B7.1Transport in plants B7.2 Transport in humans
Chemistry C1. Particulate nature of matt C2 Experimental techniques 2.1 Measurement C2.2 Criteria of purity C2.3 Methods of purification C3. Atoms, elements and compounds C3.1 Physical and chemical changes C3.2 Elements, compounds and mixtures C3.3 Atomic structure and the Periodic table C3.4 Ions and ionic bonds C3.5 Molecules and covalent bonds C3.6 Macromolecules C4. Stoichiometry C4.1 Stoichiometry C4.2 The mole
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan : Coordinated Science
C5. Electricity and chemistry C6. Energy changes in chemical reactions C7.Chemical reactions 7.1 Rate (speed) of reaction C7.2 Redox
Physics P1.Motion P1.1 Length and time P1.2 Motion P1.3 Mass and weight P1.4 Density P1.5 Forces P1.5.1 Effects of forces P1.5.2 Turning effect P1.5.3 Centre of mass P1.5.4 Pressure P2. Work, energy and power P2.1 Work P2.2 Energy P2.3 Power P2.4 Energy resources P3. Thermal physics P3.1 Simple kinetic molecular model of matter P3.2 Pressure changes P3.3 Matter and thermal properties P3.4 Measurement and temperature P3.5 Thermal processes P3.5.1 Conduction P3.5.2 Convection P3.5.3 Radiation P3.5.4 Consequences of energy transfer
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan 2017-2018: Social Studies/ Global Perspectives
*Units of Study are used to cover the AERO Standards for Grade 9 Social Studies (http://www.projectaero.org/) and also skills required by IGCSE
perspectives
UNITS of STUDY
Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
Skill development
Develop the ability to search for information across different mediums
Develop skills of accurately and usefully recording information
Understanding key concepts and issues
Identifying different perspectives on issues
Discussing causes and consequences
Learn to question knowledge claims and reliability
Questioning underlying beliefs
Reflecting on issues
Students will complete a mini research project to demonstrate these skills
Conflict Case study (team project)
Work together to understand the nature of conflict
Apply analytical skills developed before to real world concept
Use research skills to find and comprehend examples
Question beliefs about conflict
Study a variety of different issues within the class to build a breadth of
knowledge about current affairs
Model UN
The Founding of the UN
Modern Missions
MUN preparation
To what extent was the League of Nations successful?
To what extent has the UN been successful?
Propose solutions to modern UN issues and prepare to debate them at the
Model UN.
TBD
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan : Life Orientation
UNITS of STUDY
Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
Development of the Self in Society: Goal Setting & Decision-Making
Goal-setting skills: personal lifestyle choices. ▫ Influence of media, environment, friends and peers, family, culture, religion and community on personal lifestyle choices: ▫ Appropriate responses to influences on personal lifestyle choices. ▫ Informed decision-making skills: positive and negative influences. ▫ Assertiveness skills: confident and firm decision-making.
Development of the Self in Society: Sexual Behaviour & Sexual Health-link to World AIDS
Sexual behaviour and sexual health: ▫ Risk factors leading to unhealthy sexual behaviour.
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▫ Unwanted results of unhealthy sexual behaviour: teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV and AIDS, low self-image and emotional scars. ▫ Factors that influence personal behaviour including family, friends, peers and community norms. ▫ Strategies that deal with unhealthy sexual behaviour: abstinence and change of behaviour. ▫ Protective factors, where to fi nd help and support: community structures that offer protection or resilience against high risk behaviour. ▫ Adverse consequences and implications of teenage pregnancy for teenage parent(s) and the children born to teenagers.
World of Work: Time Management
Time-management skills: accountability in carrying out responsibilities. ▫ How to organise one’s work. ▫ How to use time effectively and
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efficiently. ▫ Reading and writing for different purposes: ▫ Keeping a journal; summarising and improving reading and writing skills.
Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities: National & International Days Global Citizenship
Issues relating to citizens’ rights and responsibilities: ▫ respect for others’ rights: people living with different disabilities and HIV and AIDS (infected and affected). ▫ Celebrations of national and international days: Human Rights Day, Freedom Day, Heritage Day, Reconciliation Day, Youth Day, Worker’s Day, Women’s Day, Nelson Mandela Day, World Refugee’s Day and national health days. ▫ Plan and participate in local celebration of a national day.
Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities: Constitutional Values
Constitutional values ▫ Positive and negative role models. ▫ Role models for upholding constitutional values:
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan : Life Orientation
parents and leaders in the community/society. ▫ Applying these values in daily life.
World of Work: Career Change & Work Environment
Knowledge of the world of work: rights, responsibilities and opportunities in the workplace.
World of Work: Self-Awareness & Subject Selection
Career and subject choices: ▫ Careers related to different subjects. ▫ Qualities relating to different careers and subjects: strengths and weaknesses; interests and abilities. ▫ Decision-making skills: steps in choosing subjects relating to interests and abilities and career of interest.
Health, Social & Environmental Responsibility:
Concept: Volunteerism. ▫ Individual and community
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan : Life Orientation
Volunteerism, Values & Skills
responsibility. ▫ Different types of volunteer organisations: contributions of community-based and non-profitable organisations to social and environmental health and sustainable development. ▫ Different types of volunteer activities: helping those less privileged; assisting those affected and infected by HIV and AIDS and other terminal illnesses.
Health, Social & Environmental Responsibility: Violence
Health and safety issues related to violence: ▫ Common acts of violence at home, school and in the community. ▫ Reasons that violence occurs in families and communities and amongst friends and peers. ▫ Impact of violence on individual and community health and safety. ▫ Alternatives to violence: problem-solving skills and managing conflict.
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▫ Protecting oneself and others from acts of violence: where to find help, National help and/or safety promotion programmes.
World of Work: Subject Choice
Study and career funding providers. ▫ Plan for own lifelong learning: goal-setting for lifelong learning.
Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities: Peace promotion & Ethics in Sport Link with the Olimpics theme
Contributions of various religions in promoting peace. Sport ethics in all physical activities.
Development of Self in Society: Challenging Situations
Challenging situations: depression, grief, loss, trauma and crisis. ▫ Causes of depression, grief, loss, trauma and crisis. ▫ Counterproductive coping techniques: using alcohol and drugs. ▫ Problem-solving and
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan : Life Orientation
decision-making skills: strategies to respond to emotions in challenging situations.
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan High School Information & Communication Technology
*Units of Study are used to cover the IGCSE ICT standards for Grade 9 & 10 : http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-information-and-communication-technology-0417/
UNITS of STUDY
KEY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
Knowing hardware and software
I. Types and components of computer systems
Knowing different components of computer systems
Operating System software
Different types of computers
Knowing impact of emerging technologies
Input devices and their uses
II. Input and output devices Knowing direct data entry and associated devices
Output devices and their uses
III. Document production Skills to format text and organise page layouts
Use software tools to edit and manage tables
Skills to perform mail merge a document using a data source
Identify different storage devices and their associated media
IV. Storage devices and media Identify areas where such devices are heavily used
Describing the advantages and disadvantages of the different storage devices
Skills to create a data model from existing data or using new data
Knowing different terms related to a spreadsheet and using a range of
V. Data analysis formulae and functions
Skills to use filters using different operators
Skills to display the data in a variety of ways
VI. Graphs and charts Skills to produce a chart or graph from the given data
Skills to edit the given chart or graph to meet the requirements of target
audience
Skills to enhance the appearance of a chart or graph
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan High School Information & Communication Technology
UNITS of STUDY
KEY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
Knowing networks and its different types
Knowing different network devices and their functions
VII. Networks and the effects of using them
Skills to setup a home network
Knowing advantages and disadvantages of using networks
Identifying different network issues
Different communication methods
VIII. Data manipulation Skills to create a database and understand its architecture
Skills to manage data using various database objects such as queries
Skills to present the data in a variety of ways to meet the target audience
IX. File management Skills to manage files effectively
Skills to reduce file sizes for storage/transmission
Skills to import/export data with a range of software packages
Knowing and understanding communication applications, data handling
applications, measurement applications
Knowing and understanding microprocessors in control applications,
X. ICT applications
modeling applications, applications in manufacturing industries
Knowing and understanding school management systems, booking systems,
banking applications, computers in medicine, computers in libraries
Knowing and understanding expert systems, computers in the retail industry,
recognition systems, monitoring and tracking systems, satellite systems
The high school ICT course would train students to be a confident user of many ICT tools and software. The student would be also able to reflect their knowledge and understanding of many ICT related gadgets and tools.
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan : IGCSE Art and Design
*Units of Study are used to cover the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for Grade 9 Art and Design: http://www.cie.org.uk/
UNITS of STUDY
KEY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
I. Drawing
Students learn basic concept of drawing; continuous line drawing, left hand drawing, blind drawing.
Students develop an ability to record from direct observation and personal experience
Students develop confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of achievement in the practice of drawing.
II. Printmaking
Students learn different printmaking techniques. Experience how to use printing tools. Use the vocabulary of art to describe, explain, and classify the
information in works of art. Manipulate the elements of art and the principles of design to create
art. Use personal interpretation of observations to create art. Discuss relevant Artists and techniques.
III. Landscape
Students record and analyse information from direct observation. Students investigate and research a variety of appropriate sources. Students understand aesthetic considerations and some historical or
cultural knowledge. Students develop confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of achievement in
the practice of painting.
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan : IGCSE Art and Design
IV. Still-life Students will learn about the history of art looking at different genres
and key words and concepts. Students will produce an A1 size of Still-life timeline. Students record and analyse information from direct observation.
V. Environmental/architectural design Students will be able to show a development of ideas through
appropriate processes. Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding through the
use of spatial design in an environmental/architectural context in either public or private spaces.
Students will be able to show personal vision and commitment through an interpretative and creative response
VI. Photography, digital and lens-based media
Students learn photography skills and techniques. Understand the conventions of photography and genres. Students demonstrate an expressive and interpretative artistic response
to the visual world.
*Course will include instruction on writing, researching and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.
Grade 9 Yearly Plan 2017-2018 Korean A
*Units of study cover the standards set by Cambridge IGCSE First Language Korean (0521).
http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-korean-first-language-0521/
UNITS of STUDY
Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
I. Language and Writing
Summary writing
Writer’s Effect
PQA
Informal Letters--friendly character and persuasive character
Formal Letters--complaint, persuasive
II. Short Stories
Focus on plot, conflict, characterization, imagery, symbolism,
literary devices
Commentary writing
Passage based responses
Essay responses
Empathic responses
Presentations
III. Poetry Unit
Focus on: form, setting, background and links between poems.
IV. Language and Writing: Composition--Narrative, Descriptive,
Argumentative
Narrative--creating and developing plot, characters, suspense and
resolution
Descriptive--creating and developing ideas, word choice, sentence
fluency, and organization
Argumentative--taking a stance, developing reasons to support
stance, forming an appropriate register for targeted audience
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan 2017-18: Korean A
V. Drama Unit Commentary writing
Passage based responses
Essay responses
Empathic responses
Presentations
VI. Novel Unit Focus on plot, conflict, characterization, imagery, symbolism,
literary devices
Commentary writing
Passage based responses
Essay responses
Empathic responses
Presentations
*Course will include instruction on reading comprehension, writing, and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.
Grade: 9-10 Yearly Plan: ITGSC Spanish
*Units of Study are used to cover the ICGSE World language standards: http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-spanish-foreign-language-0530/
UNITS of STUDY
Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
I. My family and I
● Myself, my family and my friends ● Talk about birthdays ● Describing self and others ● Grammar: Adjectives, interrogative words, present tense ● Culture: Spanish speaking countries and capitals, nationalities,
Spanish names II. What is your house like?
● Describe my home and my bedroom ● Household chores ● Daily routine ● Grammar: Reflexive verbs, adverbs, prepositions ● Culture: Houses and addresses in Spanish speaking countries
III. My neighborhood
● My local area ● Around town ● Giving and receiving directions ● Grammar: Use ser, estar and hay, the imperfect tense ● Culture: Guatemala
IV. Free time
● Say what I like to do in my freetime ● Making plans for the weekend ● Accepting./refusing an invitation ● Grammar: Use present and past tenses, verbs to express
like/dislike (gustar, encantar, preferir, detestar) ● Culture: Using 24 hour clock to talk about schedules
Grade: 9-10 Yearly Plan: ITGSC Spanish
V. How do you find things out? ● Types of media ● Give opinions and reasons ● At the post office ● Grammar: Use impersonal verbs and infinitives, use negative
words, adjectives to add emphasis (ísimo, ísima, muy, mucho) ● Culture: Guillermo del Toro (México)
VI. Whom do you admire?
● Describing people (family members and/or famous people) ● Talk about people that I admire ● Practice extended writing ● Grammar: Use adverbs and adjectives, perfect tense,
comparatives and superlatives, emotions ● Culture: Famous hispanics
*Course will include instruction on reading comprehension, writing, listening, research and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.
Grade 9 Yearly Plan Korean A
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*Units of study cover the standards set by Cambridge IGCSE First Language Korean (0521).
http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-korean-first-language-0521/
UNITS of STUDY
Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
I. Language and Writing
Summary writing
Writer’s Effect
PQA
Informal Letters--friendly character and persuasive character
Formal Letters--complaint, persuasive
II. Short Stories
Focus on plot, conflict, characterization, imagery, symbolism,
literary devices
Commentary writing
Passage based responses
Essay responses
Empathic responses
Presentations
III. Poetry Unit
Focus on: form, setting, background and links between poems.
IV. Language and Writing: Composition--Narrative, Descriptive,
Argumentative
Narrative--creating and developing plot, characters, suspense and
resolution
Descriptive--creating and developing ideas, word choice, sentence
fluency, and organization
Argumentative--taking a stance, developing reasons to support
stance, forming an appropriate register for targeted audience
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan Korean A
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V. Drama Unit Commentary writing
Passage based responses
Essay responses
Empathic responses
Presentations
VI. Novel Unit Focus on plot, conflict, characterization, imagery, symbolism,
literary devices
Commentary writing
Passage based responses
Essay responses
Empathic responses
Presentations
*Course will include instruction on reading comprehension, writing, and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.
Grade: 9-10 Yearly Plan: ITGSC Spanish
*Units of Study are used to cover the ICGSE World language standards: http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-spanish-foreign-language-0530/
UNITS of STUDY
Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
I. My family and I
● Myself, my family and my friends ● Talk about birthdays ● Describing self and others ● Grammar: Adjectives, interrogative words, present tense ● Culture: Spanish speaking countries and capitals, nationalities,
Spanish names II. What is your house like?
● Describe my home and my bedroom ● Household chores ● Daily routine ● Grammar: Reflexive verbs, adverbs, prepositions ● Culture: Houses and addresses in Spanish speaking countries
III. My neighborhood
● My local area ● Around town ● Giving and receiving directions ● Grammar: Use ser, estar and hay, the imperfect tense ● Culture: Guatemala
IV. Free time
● Say what I like to do in my freetime ● Making plans for the weekend ● Accepting./refusing an invitation ● Grammar: Use present and past tenses, verbs to express
like/dislike (gustar, encantar, preferir, detestar) ● Culture: Using 24 hour clock to talk about schedules
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Grade: 9-10 Yearly Plan: ITGSC Spanish
V. How do you find things out? ● Types of media ● Give opinions and reasons ● At the post office ● Grammar: Use impersonal verbs and infinitives, use negative
words, adjectives to add emphasis (ísimo, ísima, muy, mucho) ● Culture: Guillermo del Toro (México)
VI. Whom do you admire?
● Describing people (family members and/or famous people) ● Talk about people that I admire ● Practice extended writing ● Grammar: Use adverbs and adjectives, perfect tense,
comparatives and superlatives, emotions ● Culture: Famous hispanics
*Course will include instruction on reading comprehension, writing, listening, research and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.
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Grade: 9 Yearly Plan: IGCSE International Mathematics Year 1
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*Units of Study are used to cover the Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics Extended Curriculum: http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-international-mathematics-0607/
UNITS of STUDY
Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
I. Number
1.1 Vocabulary and notation for different sets of numbers
1.2 Use of the four operations and brackets
1.3 Highest common factor, lowest common multiple
1.4 Calculation of powers and roots
1.5 Ratio and proportion
1.6 Absolute value
1.7 Decimals, fractions, ratios and percentages
1.8 Surds (radicals), simplification of square root expressions
1.9 Meaning and rules of exponents, standard form
1.10 Surds (Radicals) and rationalization of denominator
1.11 Estimating, rounding and significant figures
1.12 Calculations involving time
1.13 Problems involving speed, distance and time
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II. Algebra
2.1 Inequalities
2.2 Linear equations
2.3 Indices
2.4 Derivation
2.5 Factorisation
2.6 Algebraic fractions
2.7 Quadratic equations
2.8 Algebraic fractions
2.9 Solution of quadratic equations
2.10 Use of GDC to solve equations
III. Functions
3.1 Asymptotes and graphical identification of examples
3.2 Graphic calculator to sketch, produce tables
3.3 Transformation
3.8 Description and identification of transformation
IV. Geometry
4.1 Line and rotational symmetry
4.2 Angle measurement
4.3 Pythagoras’ Theorem
4.4 Interior and exterior angles
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V. Trigonometry
8.1 Right-angled triangle trigonometry
8.2 Exact values of standard trigonometry ratios
8.3 Extension to the four quadrants
8.4 Sine Rule
8.5 Cosine Rule
8.6 Area of triangle
8.7 Applications: three-figure bearings in 2-D and 3-D
VI. Sets
9.1 Notation and meaning for: Element, Subset, Universal Set,
Complement and Empty Set
9.2 Sets in descriptive form or as a list
9.3 Venn diagrams with at most three sets
9.4 Intersection and Union of Sets
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VII. Statistics
11.1 Interpretation of graph or tables of data
11.2 Discrete and continuous data
11.3 Compound bar chart, line graph, pie chart, stem and leaf and scatter
diagram
11.4 Measures of central tendency: Mean, Median and Mode from grouped
discrete data
11.5 Mean from continuous data
11.6 Histograms with frequency density
11.7 Cumulative frequency table and curve, Median and IQR
11.8 Use of GDC to calculate Mean for grouped data
11.9 Understanding and description of correlation (Positive, Negative,
Zero) with reference to scatter diagram; straight line of best fit; Using
GDC to find equation of linear regression
*Course will also focus on communicate mathematical work using correct mathematical notation and terminology, logical argument, diagrams and graphs.
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan: Coordinated Science
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*Units of Study are used to cover the Cambridge IGCSE Coordinated Science: http://www.cie.org.uk/images/167037-2016-2018-syllabus.pdf Based on the Cambridge International examination syllabus for IGCSE Coordinated Science
UNITS of STUDY
Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
Biology B1. Characteristics of living organisms B2. Cells B2.1 Cell structure B2.2 Movement in and out of cells B3.Biological molecules B4 Enzymes B5 Plant nutrition B6 Animal nutrition B6.1 Diet B6.2 Alimentary canal B6.3 Digestion B7. Transportation B7.1Transport in plants B7.2 Transport in humans
Chemistry C1. Particulate nature of matter C2 Experimental techniques 2.1 Measurement C2.2 Criteria of purity C2.3 Methods of purification C3. Atoms, elements and compounds C3.1 Physical and chemical changes C3.2 Elements, compounds and mixtures C3.3 Atomic structure and the Periodic table C3.4 Ions and ionic bonds C3.5 Molecules and covalent bonds C3.6 Macromolecules C4. Stoichiometry C4.1 Stoichiometry
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C4.2 The mole C5. Electricity and chemistry C6. Energy changes in chemical reactions C7.Chemical reactions 7.1 Rate (speed) of reaction C7.2 Redox
Physics P1.Motion P1.1 Length and time P1.2 Motion P1.3 Mass and weight P1.4 Density P1.5 Forces P1.5.1 Effects of forces P1.5.2 Turning effect P1.5.3 Centre of mass P1.5.4 Pressure P2. Work, energy and power P2.1 Work P2.2 Energy P2.3 Power P2.4 Energy resources P3. Thermal physics P3.1 Simple kinetic molecular model of matter P3.2 Pressure changes P3.3 Matter and thermal properties P3.4 Measurement and temperature P3.5 Thermal processes P3.5.1 Conduction P3.5.2 Convection P3.5.3 Radiation P3.5.4 Consequences of energy transfer
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Grade: 9 Yearly Plan: Social Studies/ Global Perspectives
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*Units of Study are used to cover the AERO Standards for Grade 9 Social Studies (http://www.projectaero.org/) and also skills required by IGCSE perspectives
UNITS of STUDY
Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
Skill development
l Develop the ability to search for information across different mediums l Develop skills of accurately and usefully recording information l Understanding key concepts and issues l Identifying different perspectives on issues l Discussing causes and consequences l Learn to question knowledge claims and reliability l Questioning underlying beliefs l Reflecting on issues l Students will complete a mini research project to demonstrate these skills
Conflict Case study (team project)
l Work together to understand the nature of conflict l Apply analytical skills developed before to real world concept l Use research skills to find and comprehend examples l Question beliefs about conflict l Study a variety of different issues within the class to build a breadth of
knowledge about current affairs Model UN
• The Founding of the UN • Modern Missions • MUN preparation
l To what extent was the League of Nations successful? l To what extent has the UN been successful? l Propose solutions to modern UN issues and prepare to debate them at the
Model UN.
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Grade: 9 Yearly Plan High School Information & Communication Technology
*Units of Study are used to cover the IGCSE ICT standards for Grade 9 & 10 : http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-information-and-communication-technology-0417/
UNITS of STUDY
KEY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
• Knowing hardware and software
I. Types and components of computer systems • Knowing different components of computer systems
• Operating System software
• Different types of computers
• Knowing impact of emerging technologies
• Input devices and their uses
II. Input and output devices • Knowing direct data entry and associated devices
• Output devices and their uses
III. Document production • Skills to format text and organise page layouts
• Use software tools to edit and manage tables
• Skills to perform mail merge a document using a data source
• Identify different storage devices and their associated media
IV. Storage devices and media • Identify areas where such devices are heavily used
• Describing the advantages and disadvantages of the different storage devices
• Skills to create a data model from existing data or using new data
• Knowing different terms related to a spreadsheet and using a range of
V. Data analysis formulae and functions
• Skills to use filters using different operators
• Skills to display the data in a variety of ways
VI. Graphs and charts • Skills to produce a chart or graph from the given data
• Skills to edit the given chart or graph to meet the requirements of target
audience
• Skills to enhance the appearance of a chart or graph
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Grade: 9 Yearly Plan High School Information & Communication Technology
UNITS of STUDY
KEY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
• Knowing networks and its different types
• Knowing different network devices and their functions
VII. Networks and the effects of using them • Skills to setup a home network
• Knowing advantages and disadvantages of using networks
• Identifying different network issues
• Different communication methods
VIII. Data manipulation • Skills to create a database and understand its architecture
• Skills to manage data using various database objects such as queries
• Skills to present the data in a variety of ways to meet the target audience
IX. File management • Skills to manage files effectively
• Skills to reduce file sizes for storage/transmission
• Skills to import/export data with a range of software packages
• Knowing and understanding communication applications, data handling
applications, measurement applications
• Knowing and understanding microprocessors in control applications,
X. ICT applications modeling applications, applications in manufacturing industries
• Knowing and understanding school management systems, booking systems,
banking applications, computers in medicine, computers in libraries
• Knowing and understanding expert systems, computers in the retail industry,
recognition systems, monitoring and tracking systems, satellite systems
• The high school ICT course would train students to be a confident user of many ICT tools and software. The student would be also able to
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Grade: 9 Yearly Plan: Life Orientation
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UNITS of STUDY
Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
Development of the Self in Society: Goal Setting & Decision-Making
Goal-setting skills: personal lifestyle choices. ▫ Influence of media, environment, friends and peers, family, culture, religion and community on personal lifestyle choices: ▫ Appropriate responses to influences on personal lifestyle choices. ▫ Informed decision-making skills: positive and negative influences. ▫ Assertiveness skills: confident and firm decision-making.
Development of the Self in Society: Sexual Behaviour & Sexual Health-link to World AIDS
Sexual behaviour and sexual health: ▫ Risk factors leading to unhealthy sexual behaviour.
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▫ Unwanted results of unhealthy sexual behaviour: teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV and AIDS, low self-image and emotional scars. ▫ Factors that influence personal behaviour including family, friends, peers and community norms. ▫ Strategies that deal with unhealthy sexual behaviour: abstinence and change of behaviour. ▫ Protective factors, where to fi nd help and support: community structures that offer protection or resilience against high risk behaviour. ▫ Adverse consequences and implications of teenage pregnancy for teenage parent(s) and the children born to teenagers.
World of Work: Time Management
Time-management skills: accountability in carrying out responsibilities. ▫ How to organise one’s work. ▫ How to use time effectively and
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efficiently. ▫ Reading and writing for different purposes: ▫ Keeping a journal; summarising and improving reading and writing skills.
Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities: National & International Days Global Citizenship
Issues relating to citizens’ rights and responsibilities: ▫ respect for others’ rights: people living with different disabilities and HIV and AIDS (infected and affected). ▫ Celebrations of national and international days: Human Rights Day, Freedom Day, Heritage Day, Reconciliation Day, Youth Day, Worker’s Day, Women’s Day, Nelson Mandela Day, World Refugee’s Day and national health days. ▫ Plan and participate in local celebration of a national day.
Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities: Constitutional Values
Constitutional values ▫ Positive and negative role models. ▫ Role models for upholding constitutional values:
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parents and leaders in the community/society. ▫ Applying these values in daily life.
World of Work: Career Change & Work Environment
Knowledge of the world of work: rights, responsibilities and opportunities in the workplace.
World of Work: Self-Awareness & Subject Selection
Career and subject choices: ▫ Careers related to different subjects. ▫ Qualities relating to different careers and subjects: strengths and weaknesses; interests and abilities. ▫ Decision-making skills: steps in choosing subjects relating to interests and abilities and career of interest.
Health, Social & Environmental Responsibility:
Concept: Volunteerism. ▫ Individual and community
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Volunteerism, Values & Skills
responsibility. ▫ Different types of volunteer organisations: contributions of community-based and non-profitable organisations to social and environmental health and sustainable development. ▫ Different types of volunteer activities: helping those less privileged; assisting those affected and infected by HIV and AIDS and other terminal illnesses.
Health, Social & Environmental Responsibility: Violence
Health and safety issues related to violence: ▫ Common acts of violence at home, school and in the community. ▫ Reasons that violence occurs in families and communities and amongst friends and peers. ▫ Impact of violence on individual and community health and safety. ▫ Alternatives to violence: problem-solving skills and managing conflict.
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▫ Protecting oneself and others from acts of violence: where to find help, National help and/or safety promotion programmes.
World of Work: Subject Choice
Study and career funding providers. ▫ Plan for own lifelong learning: goal-setting for lifelong learning.
Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities: Peace promotion & Ethics in Sport Link with the Olimpics theme
Contributions of various religions in promoting peace. Sport ethics in all physical activities.
Development of Self in Society: Challenging Situations
Challenging situations: depression, grief, loss, trauma and crisis. ▫ Causes of depression, grief, loss, trauma and crisis. ▫ Counterproductive coping techniques: using alcohol and drugs. ▫ Problem-solving and
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decision-making skills: strategies to respond to emotions in challenging situations.
Grade: 9 Yearly Plan: IGCSE Art and Design
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*Units of Study are used to cover the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for Grade 9 Art and Design: http://www.cie.org.uk/
UNITS of STUDY
KEY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
I. Drawing
• Students learn basic concept of drawing; continuous line drawing, left hand drawing, blind drawing.
• Students develop an ability to record from direct observation and personal experience
• Students develop confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of achievement in the practice of drawing.
II. Printmaking
• Students learn different printmaking techniques. • Experience how to use printing tools. • Use the vocabulary of art to describe, explain, and classify the
information in works of art. • Manipulate the elements of art and the principles of design to create
art. • Use personal interpretation of observations to create art. • Discuss relevant Artists and techniques.
III. Landscape
• Students record and analyse information from direct observation. • Students investigate and research a variety of appropriate sources. • Students understand aesthetic considerations and some historical or
cultural knowledge. • Students develop confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of achievement in
the practice of painting.
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IV. Still-life • Students will learn about the history of art looking at different genres
and key words and concepts. • Students will produce an A1 size of Still-life timeline. • Students record and analyse information from direct observation.
V. Environmental/architectural design • Students will be able to show a development of ideas through
appropriate processes. • Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding through the
use of spatial design in an environmental/architectural context in either public or private spaces.
• Students will be able to show personal vision and commitment through an interpretative and creative response
VI. Photography, digital and lens-based media
• Students learn photography skills and techniques. • Understand the conventions of photography and genres. • Students demonstrate an expressive and interpretative artistic response
to the visual world.
*Course will include instruction on writing, researching and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.
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*Units of Study are used to cover the IGCSE Standards for Grade 9 Physical Education:
For more info refer to: IGCSE Cambridge Website Grade 9 IGCSE students must choose four activities from a minimum of two of the four categories against which they will be assessed. Students will participate in a number of sports and games but will only be assessed on their chosen four.
Games Soccer, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Floor Hockey, Rugby, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Dance Latin Dance, Dance Choreography
Athletic Activities
Cross Country Running, Cycling, Track and Field Athletics, Weight Training for fitness
Outdoor Activities
Mountain Hiking, Orienteering and Survival Training, Rock Climbing
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Students will also learn the following content:
UNITS of STUDY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes
Unit 1: Factors Affecting Performance
● Skill ● Motivation and Mental Preparation ● Skeleton and Joints ● Muscles and Tendons ● Circulatory and Respiratory Systems ● Fitness ● Physique ● Drugs
Unit 2: Health and Safety Training
● Health ● Diet ● Games: Safe Practice ● Injuries ● Exercise and Training ● Effect of Exercise on the heart, circulatory and respiratory systems
Unit 3: Reasons and
Opportunities for Participation in Physical Activity
● Leisure and Recreation ● Facilities, participation, excellence ● Global Events ● Media ● Access to Sport