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KEY STAGE 4 OPTIONS. 2015 - 17. CORE SUBJECTS. OPTIONS. When selecting your options, you will choose another 4 subjects, giving you a total of 9 GCSEs (or equivalent). Construction is a double option and will Count for 2 options. What are BTECs?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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KEY STAGE 4 OPTIONS
2015 - 17
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CORE SUBJECTSYou will study:
Number of GCSEs(or equivalent)
English Language & Literature 2
Maths 1
Science 2
PE -
Total 5
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When selecting your options, you willchoose another 4 subjects, giving you atotal of 9 GCSEs (or equivalent).
Construction is a double option and willCount for 2 options.
OPTIONS
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What are BTECs?
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BTEC – THE NATIONALLY RECOGNISED VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR SCHOOLS, SIXTH FORMS, COLLEGES AND THE WORKING WORLD
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WHY BTECs WORK?
Encourage skills development
Empower learnersUse locally devised
assignmentsLink theory and real-
work situationsDevelop practical
skills and knowledge
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THE BTEC DIFFERENCE
Preparation for the world of work
Learner appealPaceProgression“Hands on” learning
styleOngoing assessment
delivers year–round motivation
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BTEC SKILLS FOR THE WORLD OF WORK.
Team Building, Teamwork and Collaboration
Presentation SkillsICT SkillsCommunication Skills –
Written and Oral Initiative and Self-
directionLeadership and
InfluenceSocial Skills
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SCIENCE
Triple Science• Achieve 3 GCSEs:•Biology•Chemistry•Physics
• 2 Subjects studied in Core Science – third science to be taken as part of options process.
•Students must have achieved a Level 6c in their latest report and must achieve a Level 7 in April 2015.
Core Science
Achieve 2 GCSEs
Elements of Biology,Chemistry & Physics are covered in Core Science.
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EBacc √Arts GCSE(Max pick
1)√
Technology GCSE
(Max pick 1)√ GCSE √ GCSE √ GCSE √
BTEC(Max 2 picks)
√
Geography
Art Food Computing
ORICT
Drama RE Business
History Photography
GraphicsHealth & SC
Sociology Dance
French Textiles Resistant Materials
Business Studies
Media Music
Spanish
Child Development
PE Triple Science √
Public Services
Foundation Learning
Asdan HumanitiesVIP
Computing (Entry Level)
Language Skills Construction 2 options
How do I choose Triple Science?
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WHAT QUESTIONS SHOULD YOU ASK YOURSELF?
What do I like doing?How do I like to learn? What am I good at?Have I got any ideas about what I would
like to do in the future?What are they?
If you know what career you want to follow, research the qualifications
needed and work backwards.
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MAKING YOUR CHOICES.Rules to follow:
You may only choose Triple Science if you are currently and consistently performing at L6.
If you choose BTEC Business, you should NOT choose Business Studies. You should ONLY take ONE of Art, Photography or Textiles. You should ONLY take ONE Technology subject. You should ONLY take Spanish if you have studied it in Year 9. You should NOT choose more than 2 BTEC subjects. Many of the ‘top’ universities require a modern language at GCSE – but this
does not apply to all universities and all courses. It is important that you researches this.
If you don’t know what you want to do in the future, it is important that you study a range of different subjects.
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Pick & Mix
Depending on your ability and preferredlearning style you can pick the subjects to match your strengths and interest.
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EBacc
If your MEL is Level 5+ you are advised to take
the EBacc pathway:
You MUST choose History OR Geography.
You MUST choose French OR Spanish.
You can choose and 2 other subjects.
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EBacc √Arts GCSE(Max pick
1)√
Technology GCSE
(Max pick 1)√ GCSE √ GCSE √ GCSE √
BTEC(Max 2 picks)
√
Geography
Art Food Computing
ORICT
Drama RE Business
History √ Photography
Graphics √Health & SC
Sociology√
Dance
French Textiles Resistant Materials
Business Studies
Media Music
Spanish
√Child Development
PE Triple Science
Public Services
Foundation Learning
Asdan HumanitiesVIP
Computing (Entry Level)
Language Skills Construction 2 options
EBacc
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Open Group
You can choose any 4 subjects.
You may only take a maximum of 2 BTECs.
We would encourage you to take a balance of practical and theory based subjects.
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Open Group
EBacc √Arts GCSE(Max pick
1)√
Technology GCSE
(Max pick 1)√ GCSE √ GCSE √ GCSE √
BTEC(Max 2 picks)
√
Geography
Art Food Computing
OR
ICT
Drama RE Business
History Photography √ GraphicsHealth & SC
Sociology Dance
French √ Textiles Resistant Materials
Business Studies √
Media Music√
Spanish
Child Development
PE Triple Science
Public Services
Foundation Learning
Asdan HumanitiesVIP
Computing (Entry Level)
Language Skills Construction 2 options
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Foundation Learning
This is suitable for you if you have learningdifficulties or are at an early stage of learningEnglish.
You may take all Foundation Learning subjects or
you may combine some with GCSEs or BTECsaccording to your interests and talents.
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EBacc √Arts GCSE(Max pick
1)√
Technology GCSE
(Max pick 1)√ GCSE √ GCSE √ GCSE √
BTEC(Max 2 picks)
√
Geography
Art Food Computing
OR
ICT
Drama RE Business
History Photography GraphicsHealth & SC
Sociology Dance
French Textiles Resistant Materials
Business Studies
Media Music
Spanish
Child Development
PE√
Triple Science
Public Services
Foundation Learning
Asdan√
HumanitiesVIP
Computing (Entry Level)
Language Skills Construction√
Foundation Learning
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VIPRun by the Business Education Partnership (BEP) -designed for students who, for whatever reason, would benefit from a one day work placement per week.
Students complete the Option Form as normal (total of 4 choices) but also tick VIP.
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TIMETABLEMonday 13 October Option Assembly
Monday 20 OctoberBand A
Tuesday 21 OctoberBand B
KS4 Taster Lessons
Tuesday 4 NovemberOptions Evening
for Parents and Students (7.00 p.m. start)
Tuesday 11 NovemberCurriculum Evening
Option Forms will be handed out and completed at this time.Mrs Adam & SLT will be available to discuss any issues or concerns.
Monday 24 – Thursday 27November Options Interview with SLT.
Friday 28 November Option Forms to be returned to Ms L Campbell