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“Parents have the greatest influence on the achievement of young people through supporting their learning in the home rather than supporting activities in the school. It is their support of learning within the home environment that makes the maximum difference to achievement.” Sui-Chu and Willms, (1996)
Parents’ Information
Evening (Year 10)
Thursday 17th September 2015
5pm and 6:30pm in Lady Mabel Hall
Year 11 Contacts Heads of House: Churchill: Miss Melody Franklin: Miss McNulty Turing: Mrs Thompson Rowling: Mr Morton Nightingale: Miss Henchley Pastoral Support Managers: Churchill: Mrs Foster Franklin: Mr Cater Turing: Mrs Brown Rowling: Miss Travis Nightingale: Ms Young Senior Exams Officer: Miss Gillott For subject enquiries please contact the Head of Department or your child’s class Mentor.
Deputy Headteacher: Miss Evans ([email protected]) Assistant Headteacher: Miss R Sutcliffe ([email protected])
School Tel: 0114 2461156
How can you support your child?
- Provide your child with a quiet place to study, away from distractions - Help to establish routines of doing homework and planning study time - Ensure good attendance and punctuality - Avoid booking holidays in term time - Highlight key dates on the calendar - Be aware of your child’s timetable - Understand course structures and exam requirements - Show an interest in the different subjects by having conversations about
learning - Buy revision guides if possible - Read and sign student planners - Read through homework - Provide access to the internet, but check that hours are not being spent on
Facebook etc - Encourage good study habits - Encourage a balance of work and play
- Suggest going on SAM learning or MyMaths if “I’ve got no homework.”
https://www.samlearning.com
Revision Hub
To access the school’s Revision Hub navigate to the school’s website at
http://www.ecclesfield-school.com and then browse to Parents > Support your
child
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Maths Watch VLE https://www.mathswatchvle.com/ Centre ID – ecclesfield Username – student username e.g. bsmith4 (old user name from last year) Password - mathswatchpupil
www.MyMaths.co.uk
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Guidance for Parents
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/secondary_support
GCSE POD
1) Log on to http://www.gcsepod.com Click the login button in the top right of the page
2) Enter your username (from last year) e.g. asmith4 and the password ‘gcsepod’ here and then click Login
The user name is the one you had last year if you registered with GCSE Pod
2015 -16 Y10 and Y11 Study Support Timetable
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Maths (Higher) P201,P202,P203, P204,P206,P209, P212, P213. Maths (Foundation) P209, P214
Art W312 lunchtime and after school Drama exam rehearsals (Jan onwards). Music K214 (BTEC) Science C209(wk2 only) RE C307 (GCSE) German GCSE grades A-A* P117
Spanish GCSE grades C-A* P117
ICT/Computing/ECDL C305, P304, C311, W309
Drama exam rehearsals (Jan onwards). Art W307 & W302 lunchtime
Drama exam rehearsals (Jan onwards). ICT C305
Maths (Higher) P202, P203, P204, P206, P213. Maths (Foundation) P202 & P212 English (Foundation) K113
English (Higher) K114 Drama exam rehearsals (Jan onwards). History P302
Music K214 (GCSE and BTEC) French GCSE grades C-A*P102 ICT and Computing C305, P304, C311
Geography P306
Business GCSE P104
Maths (Higher) P202
Drama exam rehearsals (Jan onwards). Art W307 & W302 Drama exam rehearsals (Jan onwards). Music lunchtime K214
German GCSE grades D-C P117
ICT C305
D&T (all GCSE and BTec) Food / Textiles /RM /GP /Electronics and Engineering Coursework catch up in subject teaching rooms Business GCSE P104
Health GCSE & BTEC C312
Science C207 Triple
Drama exam rehearsals (Jan onwards). Music K214 (BTEC & GCSE) ICT C305
Making the most of EVERY Opportunity!! Full details will be put on the school website
Year 10 Key Dates 2015-16
17th September 2015 Parents’ Information Evening 7th October 2015 Reports Sent Home
26th – 30th October 2015 Half Term
11th November 2015 Careers Opportunities Evening
2nd December 2015 Reports Sent Home
2nd March 2016 Reports Sent Home
17th March 2016 Parents’ Evening 25th April – 6th March 2016 School Exams
4th June 2016 Reports Sent Home
27th June – 8th July 2016 Work experience
The successful student...
- has an excellent attendance record
- is prepared everyday – bag, equipment, books, planner
- understands what each of the courses needs them to do and knows the exam dates
- uses the school planner for organisation and gets it signed weekly by a parent or carer
- does 1-2 hours of homework each night
- prepares for the controlled assessments
- makes good use of the teacher support (lunchtime activities,
after school classes, asks for help)
- is ready for exams – revising and doing past papers
- uses the internet sites recommended and the school MLE
- gets involved in extra-curricular activities
- takes responsibility for their learning
- aims high and doesn’t give up when the going gets tough!
- isn’t shy of working hard
- gets sleep and eats healthily
... doesn’t spend hours at a time on social network sites or playing on Playstations and XBoxes!
SUBJECT: GCSE English Language/Literature Exam Board: WJEC No: 4170/4200
COURSE CONTENT Y10 students will undertake a combined Language / Literature GCSE course leading to two GCSEs.
Term Content Unit Assessment
September – October 2014
Understanding the Writer’s Craft Studying fiction extracts from 19th, 20th and 21st century. Creating our own pieces of descriptive/narrative writing.
English Lang Paper 1
English Lang Paper 1
November – December 2013
Studying Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Studying the novel in preparation
for the Y11 Literature exam.
*Students will need to have their
own copies of the novel for
revision purposes.
English Lit Paper 1 Section B
English Lit Paper 1 Section B mock
January – February 2014
Non-fiction – reading and writing skills
English Lang Paper 2
English Lang Paper 2
February – April 2014
Studying fiction Revision of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Revision of the Writer’s Craft
English Literature Paper 1 Section B English Lang Paper 1
English Literature Paper 1 Section B English Lang Paper 1
April – June 2014
Macbeth
English Literature Paper 1 Section A
English Literature Paper 1 Section A
June – July 2014
Understanding the plot of Macbeth and exploring the key themes and characters. Developing our writing to describe skills.
English Lang Paper 1B
English Lang Paper 1B
Students will also complete Speaking and Listening assessments over the course of the year. The grades your child achieves for these will be reported separately by the exam board when they receive their results at the end of Y11. School Contact Details: Please make your child’s classroom teacher your first point of contact.
SUBJECT: GCSE Mathematics Exam Board: TBC Exam code: TBC
COURSE CONTENT
Students sit 3 exam papers at either Higher or Foundation Tier. Each paper is 90 minutes long. Paper 1 is a non-calculator paper and for paper 2 and 3 a calculator is essential. The topics of number, algebra, shape and statistics can be on either paper. Questions will also involve using mathematical equipment, problem solving and everyday applications of mathematics. New content will be included in this maths GCSE and more questions on pupils ability to problem solve and reason within mathematics will be on the exams.
Y10 THE PICTURE AHEAD Assessment Week beginning 2nd November in lesson assessment Week beginning 25th January in lesson assessment Week beginning 25th April whole school mock exams Week beginning 13th June in lesson assessment Useful Revision Guides These can all be ordered for you by the school and are sold at a discount. Alternatively you could purchase them from a bookshop or online where they will cost a little more. Higher revision guides cost £5.50 and foundation revision guides cost £5. Useful Websites www.aqa.org.uk www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize www.mymaths.co.uk School Contact Details: Please make your child’s classroom teacher your first point of contact. Email: [email protected]
SUBJECT: (GCSE Core Science) Exam Board: AQA Exam code:4405
COURSE CONTENT
AQA Core Route through Science 2015 – 2016 (Exam 2017) On completion of this course your child will achieve 1 GCSE in science. This year every set apart from triple are taking this route. The Core route through science provides a good basic knowledge of science by studying a single unit from each of the core sciences.
Y10 THE PICTURE AHEAD Assessment
Biology 1 – Written exam paper in May/June 2017– 1 hour worth 60 marks – 25%. This paper contains both structured and closed questions; at least one question will assess quality of written communication in a science context. • Chemistry 1 – Written exam paper in May/June 2017– 1 hour worth 60 marks – 25%. This paper contains both structured and closed questions; at least one question will assess quality of written communication in a science context. • Physics 1 – Written exam paper in May/June 2017– 1 hour worth 60 marks – 25%. This paper contains both structured and closed questions; at least one question will assess quality of written communication in a science context. • ISA (Investigative Skills Assignment) –worth 50 marks – 25% The ISA will take place in January 2016. The ISA will consist of 2 written assessments plus several hours of practical work / data processing work. All pupils will be off timetable for one day to complete a science ISA. Key Dates May 2017 Biology 1 REAL GCSE EXAM* May 2017 Chemistry 1 REAL GCSE EXAM* May 2017 Physics 1 REAL GCSE EXAM* June 2017 Biology 2 REAL GCSE EXAM* June 2017 Chemistry 2 REAL GCSE EXAM* June 201 Physics 2 REAL GCSE EXAM* Y10 ISAs - January 2016 Pupils taken off timetable all day, complete Y10 core ISA with their science teacher. Y10 whole school exams start 25th April 2016 – these are mock exams in the hall. Pupils have an assessment every half term.
Useful Revision Guides Mr Darby is the member of science staff to contact with any revision guide queries. His contact details are [email protected] School Contact Details: Email, phone number: [email protected]
SUBJECT: (GCSE Triple Science) Exam Board: AQA Exam code: 4401/4402/4403
COURSE CONTENT
AQA Triple Route through Science 2015 – 2017 This route through science provides 9 teaching and learning units. This course is broken down into 3 Biology, 3 Chemistry and 3 Physics units that each has an Investigative Skills Assignment. This course provides a firm foundation for progression to AS and A-level and is worth one GCSE per science subject i.e. Biology 1, 2, 3 with a Biology ISA is worth one GCSE. Your child will leave school with 3 separate GCSEs in Science.
Y10 THE PICTURE AHEAD
Assessment Biology Paper 1, 2 and 3 – 3 separate written exam papers, each paper is 1 hour and worth 60 marks –
25%. The papers contain structured and closed questions and at least one question in each paper will assess the quality of written communication in a science context
Biology ISA - (Investigative Skills Assignment) –6 to 10 lessons each ISA is worth 50 marks and 25% each. The Biology ISA will consist of 2 written assessments plus several lessons for practical work and data processing.
Chemistry • Paper 1, 2 and 3 – 3 separate written exam papers, each paper is 1 hour and worth 60 marks –
25%. The papers contain structured and closed questions and at least one question in each paper will assess the quality of written communication in a science context
• Chemistry ISA - (Investigative Skills Assignment) –6 to 10 lessons each ISA is worth 50 marks and 25% each. The Chemistry ISA will consist of 2 written assessments plus several lessons for practical work and data processing.
Physics • Paper 1, 2 and 3 – 3 separate written exam papers, each paper is 1 hour and worth 60 marks –
25%. The papers contain structured and closed questions and at least one question in each paper will assess the quality of written communication in a science context
• Physics ISA - (Investigative Skills Assignment) –6 to 10 lessons each ISA is worth 50 marks and 25% each. The Physics ISA will consist of 2 written assessments plus several lessons for practical work and data processing.
Key Dates May 2017 Biology 1 REAL GCSE EXAM* May 2017 Chemistry 1 REAL GCSE EXAM* May 2017 Physics 1 REAL GCSE EXAM* June 2017 Biology 2 REAL GCSE EXAM* June 2017 Chemistry 2 REAL GCSE EXAM* June 201 Physics 2 REAL GCSE EXAM* Y10 whole school exams start 25th April 2016 – these are mock exams in the hall. Pupils have an assessment every half term. Useful Revision Guides Mr Darby is the member of science staff to contact with any revision guide queries. His contact details are [email protected] School Contact Details: Email, [email protected] (Curriculum Leader)
SUBJECT: GCSE Art (Fine Art) Exam Board: AQA Number: 4202
COURSE CONTENT
Summary The full GCSE Art qualification compromises of 60% coursework and 40% external examination. The Y10 GCSE course focussed on the coursework portfolio and a school examination that replicates the Y11 external examination taken at the end of Y11. Coursework: is made up of two units and is based on Controlled Assessment and makes up 60% of the final grade. This work continues into Y11: The Unit 1: My World: Objects. Themes: Collections, World Issues, Natural Forms, Food (students choose ONE). The Unit 2: My World: Environment. Themes: Culture, Pattern, Colour, Realism (students choose ONE). The School Exam (wk 13th June) This includes: 4 weeks of preparation. 3 hours school exam and that are assessed as part of the coursework at the end of the GCSE. There are 4 Assessment Criteria. Each is marked out of 20 (A mark of 80 would constitute an A*). AO1: Develop ideas through studying other Artists (Artist links) AO2: Refinement of ideas through experimentation & exploring a range of media (experimentation). AO3: Produce a range of studies that show your intentions (ideas & observations). AO4: Producing a final outcome that shows clear links with Artists’, crafts people (realisation/final piece). YEAR 10 Autumn Term: Coursework – Unit 1 My world Spring Term: Coursework - Complete Unit 1 My World objects and start Unit 2 My World Environment Summer Term: Coursework – Unit 2 and School Exam (3 hour exam) Resources: The department produces GCSE Art resources that are available on the school’s MLE School Contact Details: Please make your child’s classroom teacher your first point of contact. Email: [email protected]
SUBJECT: GCSE Business Studies Exam Board: OCR Exam code: J253
COURSE CONTENT
Course content and method of assessment Unit A291 Marketing and Enterprise (25%) This unit is an internally assessed and externally moderated (Controlled Assessment) The assessment will be completed during lesson time in June, July and September 2016. The assessment will cover the following: Market Research and data collection The marketing mix
Marketing in the wider business environment Enterprise and the entrepreneur The business plan Unit A292 Business and People (25%) This unit is assessed by a 1 hour externally assessed unseen examination in May 2017. The exam is made up of compulsory short answer questions on the following topics: The structure of business activity
The need for business activity Business ownership, trading organisations, growth and location The workforce in business
Employment and retention Organisation and communication Unit A293 Production, Finance and the External Business Environment (50%) This unit is assessed by a 1 hour 30 minute externally assessed examination based on pre-released case study material in May 2017. The unit covers the following: • Using and managing resources to produce goods and services. • Financial information and decision making
Y10 THE PICTURE AHEAD
Assessment Key Dates A292 Mock Exam w/c 29th February 2016 A291 Investigation 1 completed w/c 23rd May 2016 A291 Investigation 2 completed w/c 11th July 2016 Useful Revision Guides OCR GCSE Business Studies by Neil Denby ISBN 978-1444107784 (approx £7.99) CGP GCSE Business Studies Revision Guide – (BUHR42) ISBN 978 1 84762 314 0 (approx £4.50) CGP GCSE Business Studies Complete Revision & Practice – (BUHS43) ISBN978 1 84762 414 7 (approx £10.99)
Useful Websites http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/business/ http://www.bized.co.uk/ http://www.businessstudiesonline.co.uk/live/ School Contact Details: Beth Hughes Lead Teacher of Business and Enterprise Tel: 01142461156 Email: [email protected]
SUBJECT: GCSE Computing Exam Board: OCR
COURSE CONTENT
GCSE Computing equips students with the knowledge of how computers work and provides practical programming skills. The course is mainly theory based but has two elements of class-based controlled assessment work in years 10 and 11. The course breaks down as follows: Year 10 – Controlled assessment (30%) This is a practical investigation where students build or adapt a computer system such as contact form on a web page. They must conduct research so that they can explain how the code works and write new code to perform new functions. In previous years the languages used have been HTML and JavaScript. Year 11 – Controlled assessment (30%) Students write code in order to create a computer program that solves a problem. In previous years students have used the Python programming language in this assessment module. Year 11 – Exam (40%) Exam theory covers topics such as:
Computing fundamentals (What makes a computer system?/ Standards) Hardware (CPU/Fetch execute cycle/Types of memory) Software (System utilities/Open source Vs Proprietary Vs Off the shelf)
Data representation (Binary/Hexadecimal/Adding binary numbers/Character sets) Networks (Network hardware/IP & MAC Addressing/File types) Databases (Relational databases/Validation/Verification/Queries/Redundancy) Programming (Interpreting and creating flowcharts and pseudo code to solve problems) For a full breakdown of the content visit the Teach-ict.com link that is listed in the resources below.
YEAR 10
Coursework runs for approximately 20 hours in year 10. The remainder of this time is taken learning computing theory. Useful Websites:
http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_computing - This link takes you to the GCSE Computing page where each of the sections are matched up with the sections in the exam board’s specification. This is an excellent resource for revision and further reading.
www.codeacademy.com – Students can learn to program in the Python language that we will be using in lessons through this website. It is highly recommended that students teach themselves to program on this course. They will be taught how to program in classes but, as with learning a musical instrument, practice improves performance.
Book 1: OCR Computing for GCSE by Sean O’Byrne and George Rouse. This book is matched to the course specification and covers the content set by the exam board.
Book 2: My revision notes - OCR Computing for GCSE by Sean O’Byrne and George Rouse. This book is more lightweight than the first and is ideal to revise from.
School Contact Details: Curriculum Leader: Mr King Email :- [email protected]
SUBJECT: GCSE Drama Exam Board: Edexcel No: 2DRO1
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT ONE (30% of the final grade, marked by the classroom teacher). In Unit One, students will practically explore the theme of Madness, using the Strategies, Medium and Elements taught when they first begin the course. Students will study a range of different stimuli and then create practical work based on the themes and issues of this. Students are marked on everything they do in the classroom and will be scored out of 40 by their teacher. Pupils will then write a documentary response, under exam conditions in which they explain what they did in the classroom and why they made the decisions they did. This is marked out of 20, giving students a total score out of 60. UNIT TWO (30% of the final grade, marked by the classroom teacher) In Unit Two, students will study the play ‘Too Much Punch for Judy’ by Mark Wheeller. We will look at the themes and issues surrounding the play, along with the characters and the style. Students will practically explore the text using the Strategies, Medium and Elements of Drama. Students are marked on everything they do in the classroom and will be scored out of 30 by their teacher. Pupils will then write a documentary response, under exam conditions in which they explain what they did in the classroom and why they made the decisions they did. This is marked out of 10. During Unit Two we will also take the students to see a Live Performance, with the students writing a review of the show and the impact it had on them under exam conditions. This will be marked out of 20, giving students a total score out of 60. UNIT THREE (40% of the final grade, marked by an external examiner) Students will work in groups of 3-6 and create a final performance lasting around 20 minutes to be performed to a visiting examiner. The drama must be based on a word issued by the examination board and demonstrate all the skills they have learnt over the two year course. Students are marked out of 80.
YEAR 10 Strategies, Medium and Elements – students will initially study the strategies, medium and elements of drama to ensure that they fully understand what it takes to succeed at GCSE drama. They will be issued with a drama logbook, which clearly illustrates what each definition means and how to achieve the best mark when applying them to their work. The book also indicates how students can improve their GCSE grade and contains important exam criteria. Students who achieve an A*/A will know this book inside out and should always have it available during the course. Mock Unit (Hillsborough) – students will explore the themes and issues of the Hillsborough disaster in April 1989 through practical work in the classroom. Students will be given another drama logbook, which is tailored to help the pupils achieve as a high a mark as possible. Students who succeed will complete this in detail and follow the advice it contains. They will be awarded a mark out of 40 and given detailed feedback on how to improve this mark in the real Unit One. Students will complete the written response to this practical work under exam conditions, during their drama lessons. They will be allowed to have their drama logbooks with them when completing the written work; students with detailed logbooks often score the highest marks. This written work will be marked out of 20 and again the students will be given clear, written feedback on how to improve their final score. This will take place from January to February. Practitioners – Students will learn about a variety of different drama practitioners and the styles of drama they are associated with. This is in preparation for the controlled assessments. The students will also create a mock performance at the end of the topic, marked out of 80 in preparation for Unit Three. Unit Two (Too much punch for Judy) – Students will explore the themes and issues of the play ‘Too Much Punch for Judy’ through practical work in the classroom. Students will be given another drama logbook, which is tailored to help the pupils achieve as a high a mark as possible. Students who succeed will complete this in detail and follow the advice it contains. They will be awarded a mark out of 30 and given detailed feedback on how to improve this mark during Unit Three. Students will complete the written response to this practical work under exam conditions during their drama lessons. A well-detailed logbook will usually help students score the highest mark. This written work will be marked out of10. Students will also complete a 2000 word response to a piece of live theatre they have seen. This will be marked out of 10
School Contact: The drama department can be contacted by parents and students via Email [email protected] or Twitter - @EccoDrama
SUBJECT: BCS Level 2 ECDL Certificate in ICT Application Skills Exam Board: BCS
COURSE CONTENT
MANDATORY UNITS
YEAR 11
Students in Y10 will complete all of the above 4 Units and will be tested online.
Useful Websites: Ecclesfield School Learning Gateway – http://portal.learnsheffield.com (BCS L2 ECDL Certificate in ICT)
School Contact Details: Curriculum Leader: Mr King Email :- [email protected]
SUBJECT: BTEC Engineering Exam Board: Edexcel
COURSE CONTENT Y10 and Y11 The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC’s in Engineering have been designed to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required in the engineering sector and to focus on: • Providing opportunities for engineering employees to achieve a nationally-recognised Level 2
vocationally-specific qualification, giving learners opportunities to enter employment in the engineering sector or to progress to further education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Engineering.
• Giving learners opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities
and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life providing education and training in the areas of electronics, maintenance and manufacturing which is directly relevant to the changing needs of employees, employers and the professions.
• Providing learners with the necessary knowledge and skills concerning health and safety, the
environment, legislation, and customer care in the engineering sector providing knowledge. As the course is an A*-C equivalent course pupils need Level 5 in Mathematics and Science in Y9. The opportunities for girls in Engineering are far reaching and we would encourage them to consider this option.
Assessment Grades are Pass=C, Merit=B, Distinction=A and Distinction*=A* The final grade is determined through the completion of two exam units, and a selection of units giving a wide and varied understanding of engineering. Resources: All students must be aware that they will be responsible for the cost, organisation and collection of materials and drawing equipment used within lessons. We ask that a contribution of £15 be made for the use of materials and equipment within BTEC coursework. Useful Websites: www.technologystudent.com students.autodesk.com/ http://www.edexcel.com/quals/diploma/engineering/Pages/default.aspx School Contact Details: Please make your child’s classroom teacher your first point of contact. Email: d&[email protected]
SUBJECT:GCSE D&T – Food Technology Exam Board: AQA
COURSE CONTENT
Year 10 Students begin by working through 5 modules covering practical and theory work in the following areas:
1. Basic methods – Cakes, Pastries, Bread, Sauces, Balanced Meals – including product design and
experimentation 2. Materials and components – structure and properties of food, Nutrients and sensory analysis 3. Food Product Design – meal planning, labelling, preservation, additives and food production 4. Basic Systems and Control – practical investigations, scientific principles of cooking, risk factors 5. Ethical issues – Food miles, Sustainability, Fairtrade
Year 11
In Year 11, students are assessed on both a written paper and a coursework project, during which they will be given a design brief and asked to design and make a new product(s)
• 60% Coursework (40 hours) -
Consisting of: Design folder = 20% and Practical making = 40% • 40% Exam (2 hours)
The first question will be based on a prep paper with a theme – this is set by the exam board and issued on 1st March in Y11
Resources: All students must be aware that they will be responsible for the cost, organisation and collection of ingredients needed for this subject area. Ingredients cannot be directly sourced by the school; however key ingredients are stored in case of emergencies. Useful Revision Guides: Books can all be ordered for you by the school and are sold at a discount. Alternatively you could purchase them from a bookshop or online quoting the ISBN code where they will cost a little more. Useful Books:
GCSE Essentials Food Technology Revision Guide – Letts – RRP £4.99 (available in school at a reduced cost.
GCSE Design & Technology Food Technology AQA Revision Guide – Richard Parsons – RRP £5.95
Useful Websites: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/dandt www.technologystudent.com www.bbc.co.uk/food School Contact Details: Please make your child’s classroom teacher your first point of contact. Email: d&t @eccoschool.com
SUBJECT:GCSE D&T – Graphic Products Exam Board: AQA
COURSE CONTENT Year 10 Students begin by working through several modules covering practical and theory work in the following areas:
1. Typography, Freehand Sketching, Rendering – Including Logo creation, working drawings,
Orthographic Projections, Perspective drawing 2. Packaging – Design and Materials 3. Materials and Equipment 4. Key Designers - Research and Presentations 5. Product Analysis – Including product design and market research, using anthropometric and
ergonomic data 6. Printing and Product Production - Printing methods and Scales of Production, Injection
Moulding, Extrusion, Vacuum Forming, Blow Moulding 7. CAD/CAM – Along with freehand sketching, Industrial CAD/CAM Year 11 In Year 11, students are assessed on both a written paper and a coursework project, during which they will be given a design brief and asked to design and make a new product(s) 60% Coursework (40 hours) - Consisting of: Design folder = 20% and Practical making = 40% 40% Exam (2 hours) The first question will be based on a prep paper with a theme – this is set by the exam board and issued on 1st March in Y11 Resources: All students must be aware that they will be responsible for the cost, organisation and collection of materials and drawing equipment used within lessons. We ask that a contribution of £15 be made for the use of materials and equipment within GCSE coursework.
Useful Revision Guides: Books can all be ordered for you by the school and are sold at a discount. Alternatively you could purchase them from a bookshop or online quoting the ISBN code where they will cost a little more.
Useful Books: GCSE Essentials Graphic Products Revision Guide – Letts – RRP £4.99 (available in school at a
reduced cost) GCSE Design & Technology Graphic Products AQA Revision Guide – Richard Parsons – RRP
£5.95 Useful Websites: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/dandt www.technologystudent.com www.designandtech.com/graphics/
School Contact Details: Please make your child’s classroom teacher your first point of contact. Email: d&t @eccoschool.com
SUBJECT:GCSE D&T – Textiles Technology Exam Board: AQA
COURSE CONTENT Year 10 Students begin by working through a variety of modules covering practical and theory work in the following areas: 1. Basic sewing and construction skills – beginning by developing confidence on the sewing machine,
we then go on to look at specialist equipment such as the over locker and computerised embroidery machine. Focussed practical tasks will be used to develop the individuals making skills
2. Materials and components – structure and properties of fabrics, how to use the most appropriate components and fabrics for textile products
3. Decoration and embellishment – Tie dye, Batik, Embroidery, Printing, Appliqué, patchwork etc 4. Industrial Systems and Control – practical investigations, principles of manufacturing, “real World”
issues of the Textile Industry and Health and Safety in the workplace 5. Ethical issues –Sustainability, Fair-trade, Recycling etc It is important to note that there will also be a substantial quantity of theory to cover – this is not just a course about “sewing” therefore students must be prepared to complete written tasks as well as the practical ones
Year 11 In Year 11, students are assessed on both a written paper and a coursework project, during which they will be given a design brief and asked to design and make a new product(s) 60% Coursework (40 hours) - Consisting of: Design folder = 20% and Practical making = 40% 40% Exam (2 hours) The first question will be based on a prep paper with a theme – this is set by the exam board and issued on 1st March in Y11 the remaining paper covers a variety of questions covering the afore mentioned modules Resources: Students will be responsible for the cost, organisation and collection of fabrics and components needed for major projects in this subject area. Basic equipment and sample fabrics are supplied by school for students to produce practice samples It is strongly recommended that students purchase the equipment pack that has been sourced and assembled for them at a reduced cost of £15 (these are available from Miss Wade) Useful Revision Guides: Books can all be ordered for you by the school and are sold at a discount. Alternatively you could purchase them from a bookshop or online quoting the ISBN code where they will cost a little more. Useful Books:
GCSE Essentials Textiles Technology Revision Guide – Letts – RRP £4.99 (available in school at a reduced cost.
GCSE Design & Technology Textiles Technology (text book) – Denise Davies (Nelson Thornes)
Useful Websites: http://textiles4u.wikispaces.com www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/dandt www.technologystudent.com School Contact Details: Please make your child’s classroom teacher your first point of contact. Email: d&t @eccoschool.com
SUBJECT:GCSE D&T – Resistant Materials Exam Board: AQA
COURSE CONTENT Year 10 Students begin by working through several modules covering practical and theory work in the following areas. The course will involve:
Basic to advanced material processing skills with a variety of tools and machinery. Modelling development – using sustainable materials Designing skills and quality presentation of work Using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) Lazer cutting/etching, Sublimation printing, vinyl cutting and CNC machining
Year 11 In Year 11, students are assessed on both a written paper and a coursework project, during which they will be given a design brief and asked to design and make a new product(s)
60% Coursework (40 hours) - Consisting of: Design folder = 20% and Practical making (typically making furniture)= 40% 40% Exam (2 hours) The first question will be based on a prep paper with a theme – this is set by the exam board and issued on 1st March in Y11 Resources: All students must be aware that they will be responsible for the cost, organisation and collection of materials and drawing equipment used within lessons. We ask that a contribution of £15 be made for the use of materials and equipment within GCSE coursework.
Useful Revision Guides: Books can all be ordered for you by the school and are sold at a discount. Alternatively you could purchase them from a bookshop or online quoting the ISBN code where they will cost a little more. Useful Books:
GCSE Essentials Resistant Materials Revision Guide – Letts – RRP £4.99 (available in school at a reduced cost)
GCSE Design & Technology Resistant Materials AQA Revision Guide – Richard Parsons – RRP £5.95
Useful Websites: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/dandt www.technologystudent.com www.designandtech.com/ School Contact Details: Please make your child’s classroom teacher your first point of contact. Email: d&t @eccoschool.com
SUBJECT: GCSE Geography Exam Board: OCR No: B Spec J385
COURSE CONTENT 4 Themes: Rivers and Coasts Natural Hazards Population and Settlement Economic Developments
EXAMINATIONS
Controlled Assessment; students will complete their Fieldwork Focus during Y10. The Fieldwork Focus will concentrate on Coasts and involves students writing a report of 2,000 words. The Fieldwork Focus is worth 25% of the overall grade. Sustainable Decision Making Exercise – SDME. This exam is worth 25% of the overall grade. This exam will be in either May/June 2017. This exam will be based on the topic of Population and Settlement. The exam duration is 1 h 30 min. Key Themes Exam; this exam is worth 50% of the overall grade. This exam will be in either May/June 2017. The main topics will be Economic Development, Natural Hazards and Rivers and Coasts. Marks are awarded for spelling, punctuation and grammar. This exam is 1 h 45 min.
WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN Y10? Natural Hazards Economic Development Coasts Controlled Assessment (25%) Key Dates: The controlled Assessment dates are 12th and 13th April (students to attend one date only). The report will be written in an ICT suite beginning on 9th May 2016 until July 15th (excluding the two weeks of Work Experience). Useful Revision Guides: Revision books can be ordered for you by the school. Please ask your class teacher for more information and an application form or alternatively all books can be purchased from Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/) Heinneman OCR GCSE Geography B Student Book Heinneman OCR GCSE Geography B Student Toolkit CGP Revision Guide OCR B Brian Greasley & Jane Ferretti: OCR B GCSE Revision Guide (recommended) Philip Allan: 2 Edition OCR B Geography Oxford Geography OCR B (recommended)
Useful Websites: BBC Bitesize Geography http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/11_16/site/geography.shtml School MLE Geography (Here students can find the PowerPoint presentations used in lessons) School Contact Details: Please make your son/daughters classroom teacher your first point of contact. Email address: [email protected] (Lead Teacher) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (Curriculum Leader)
SUBJECT: BTEC HEALTH AND SOCIAL Exam Board: EDEXCEL
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT 1-Exam on personal growth and development. UNIT 2- Values in health and social care UNIT 3- Effective communication in health and social care UNIT 6-The impact of nutrition on health Each unit is worth 25% of the overall grade. Unit 1 is externally assessed by a written exam. All other units are internally assessed and externally verified.
Y10 THE PICTURE AHEAD Assessment: Unit 3 -3 internally assessed pieces of work done in class. Unit 1-external exam taken in summer term
Key Dates: Unit 3 –all work completed by February half term Unit 1- exam sat in May 2016 Useful Revision Guides: BTEC Health and social care text book
Useful Websites: www.edexcel.com School Contact Details: Email: [email protected]
SUBJECT: GCSE History Exam Board: OCR No: J415
COURSE CONTENT
Unit A954: Study in Development (Medicine Through Time) + Study in Depth (Germany c. 1919-1945) Unit A955: Historical Source Investigation – Public Health In Britain. Unit A953: Controlled Assessment - History Around Us: Kenilworth Castle
YEAR 10 Medicine Through Time (Development Study) Students will investigate the changes and continuities that have taken place in medicine over time, from prehistoric times right up to the 21st century. - What caused people to be healthy or unhealthy? - Who provided medical care? - What caused treatments to remain the same over time? - What was public health like? - What ideas did people have about the causes of illness and the treatments needed to cure them? Controlled Assessment: Kenilworth Castle (25%) The Controlled Assessment will take place at the end of Y10. Students will be visiting Kenilworth Castle in April and analysing the changes that have taken place over time. Key dates The Controlled Assessment (25%) will be completed in class April – July 2016 in Y10. Students will take
both the Paper 1 and Paper 2 examination at the end of Y11.
Useful Revision Guides: My Revision Notes OCR (A) GCSE Schools History Project (Available on amazon.co.uk ISBN: 1444158546) GCSE Schools History Project Revision Guide (Available on amazon.co.uk ISBN: 184762281X) OCR GCSE History A Schools History Project: Medicine Through Time: Student Book (Available on amazon.co.uk ISBN: 0435501402)
Podcasts: Historical Association (student membership required): www.history.org.uk BBC Podcasts: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts History Extra: www.historyextra.com/podcasts Useful Websites: BBC Bitesize: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/shp/ School History: http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/revision/germany.shtml Learning Zone Class Clips: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/ School Contact Details: Please make your son/daughter’s classroom teacher your first point of contact. Email address: [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] Curriculum Leader: [email protected]
SUBJECT:GCSE ICT Exam Board: AQA Number: 4520
COURSE CONTENT
Unit 1: Information & Communication technology exam (40% of the total marks) 1 ½ hour written exam – externally assessed in 2016.
Unit 2: Unit 2: Controlled assessment (30% of the total marks) This is the year 10 coursework that is completed in lessons. Internally assessed and verified externally. This involves solving two ICT problems that have been set by the exam board. The ICT problems can involve presentations, websites, spreadsheets, databases and desktop publishing. Candidates are required to design and implement an ICT solution for a problem and record the process of making it. They then need to test and evaluate it. Unit 3: Practical problem solving in ICT (30% of the total marks) This is the year 11 coursework project that is completed in lessons. Internally assessed and verified externally.
YEAR 10
Controlled assessment coursework commences in September 2015 and runs through 2016. An internal school mock exam takes place during the Yr 10 exam window in April 2016.
Useful Revision Guides:
The following revision guides are recommended by the exam board: AQA GCSE Information and Communication Technology The Essential Guide (ISBN: 9781408505847) Publisher: Nelson Thornes GCSE ICT for AQA Student Book (ISBN: 0435446037) Publisher: Heinemann Useful Websites: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/gcse_ict_home.html School Contact Details: Curriculum Leader: Mr King Email :- [email protected]
SUBJECT:GCSE Media Studies Exam Board: AQA Number: 4810
COURSE CONTENT
Internal Assessment - Controlled Assignments Unit 2: Understanding the Media 60% of the final grade is completed in lesson time. Students complete three controlled assessments (two written assignments and a practical production) 1 Introduction to the Media (Yr 10) Deadline December 2015 2 Cross-Media Study (Yr 10) Deadline Easter 2016 3 Practical Production and Evaluation (Students will choose one production assignment from the areas listed below. This assignment will be completed in Yr11) Deadline December 2016 • Moving Image • Radio and Sound • New and Digital Media/Web-based Technology • Print • Advertising and Marketing • Promotion of Music The controlled assessments constitute 60% of the total GCSE and are based on continual assessment in lesson time. External Assessment - Examination Unit 1 (exam paper) Investigating the Media (1hr 20mins, 60 marks) 40% of the final grade is a written paper examination based on the pre-released topic ‘Television Game Shows’ and taken in the Summer of Year 11 (2017)
Resources: The department produces GCSE Media resources that are available on the school’s MLE. AQA GCSE Media Studies Student Book ISBN: 978 1-4085-0411-6
School Contact Details: Please make your child’s classroom teacher your first point of contact. Email: [email protected] [email protected]
SUBJECT: GCSE MFL Exam Board: AQA No: 4655/4665/4695
COURSE CONTENT Unit 1: Listening (20%)
Sat in May/June of Year 11 and externally assessed (please see exams timetable) Students are entered for either Foundation (30 mins, max grade C) OR Higher (50 mins) Students listen to a CD and answer questions in English. Exam conducted in either MFL classrooms or Lady Mabel Hall Unit 2: Reading (20%) Sat in May/June of Year 11 and externally assessed (please see exams timetable)
Students are entered for either Foundation (30 mins, maximum grade C) OR Higher paper (50 mins) Students read texts and answer questions in English. Students are able to sit one higher and one foundation paper if they wish or two higher/two foundation papers. This will be decided in January of Yr 11 in consultation with students, staff and home and in consideration of already completed Controlled Assessment. Unit 3: Speaking (30%)
2x speaking assessments. Each test will last between 4-6 minutes and will be conducted by your child’s MFL teacher.
Assessments are written, conducted and marked internally by the Languages department and moderated by AQA.
Students receive their exam task approx. 3 weeks before exam week and are allowed 6 hours preparation time in class/at home. During this time, they are allowed to revise from books/dictionaries etc.
Unit 4: Writing (30%)
2 x writing assessments. Each piece should be approx. 300 words in the Target Language. Tasks are written and conducted by MFL teachers however they are marked externally. Students receive their exam task approx. 3 weeks before exam week and are allowed 6 hours
preparation time in class/at home. They then have one hour in class in which to write up their exam. They are only to use a dictionary during this time.
KEY DATES: Please remember, in most cases your child should have already completed one speaking and one written exam. Please contact us if you have any questions/concerns
W/C 15TH February 2016: Speaking exam 1 (You child’s teacher will arrange an individual appointment during this week for the exam)
W/C 13th June 2016: Writing exam 1 (The final hour will be during this week in an MFL lesson) Some Students may have to re-sit a written or spoken piece. Home will be contacted if this is the case and this will take place in February/March 2017 time. Listening and Reading – to be conducted in May/June 2017
Useful tools: http://www.cgpbooks.co.uk www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mfl
School contact: Please feel free to email us with any questions/support Curriculum Leader for Languages Arion Quaynor Email [email protected] or via Twitter @Eccomfl
SUBJECT: BTEC MUSIC Exam Board: Edexcel No:HCC51
COURSE CONTENT
BTEC First Award in Music Level 2 In Year 10, students will study the following units:
Unit 1: The Music Industry (25%) mandatory unit – Externally Assessed Unit 3: Introducing Live Sound (25%)
YEAR 10 Unit 1: The Music Industry – Exam approx. May 2015 This unit will allow learners to gain a good understanding of the scope of the music industry with a view to getting work in and using the organisations that exist. They will investigate music organisations to find out about the work they do and how they relate to and rely on one another. Learners will also be given the opportunity to find out about the people who work in these organisations, from performers to people who work in technical, production and administrative roles. This unit is assessed externally although learners will create a portfolio of work which will act as a revision aid for the exam. Unit 3: Introducing Live Sound Learners must complete and submit the 3 graded assignments associated with this unit of work: Learning Aim A – “Acoustic Night – Planning the Event” Learners are assessed by submitting a planning portfolio which will include stage plans, live sound requirements for the concert, schedules for set up etc. Submission date – 13th November 2015 Learning Aim B - “Acoustic Night – Health and Safety” Learners must prepare ‘legally’ for the concert. They must produce a detailed risk assessment which shows their understanding of the major and minor hazards, recommend actions to minimise risk and show references to the associated health and safety legislation. – Submission date – 13th January 2016 Learning aim C: “Acoustic Night – The Gig” Learners will provide the sound for the annual BTEC Charity concert. They must produce a portfolio of evidence such as annotated photographs, stage plans et al. Submission date – 4th March 2016. During this course any student who has fallen behind with assessed tasks will be asked to attend coursework catch up sessions on Wednesday’s after school. Resources: The Music department produces BTEC resources for each unit of work studied and also produces a large variety of ensemble resources each term – resources are available by speaking to your music teacher, via the school MLE or the Central resources area of the school network. Useful websites: www.numu.org.uk www.careersinmusic.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onemusic/industry www.ucas.ac.uk
School Contact Details: Please make your child’s classroom teacher your first point of contact. Mrs C. Power: [email protected] Curriculum Leader for Music Tweet us @EccoMuso
SUBJECT: GCSE MUSIC Exam Board: AQA Number: 4270
COURSE CONTENT
Unit 1: Listening to and Appraising Music 20% of the total marks
1 hour written exam – externally assessed in May 2016
Unit 2: Composing and Appraising Music One Composition 10% and an Appraisal 10%
Students have up to 20 hours of Controlled Assessment in which to
complete one composition. This must be undertaken as an individual
exercise under supervision. Students have a fixed 2 hour controlled
assessment time to write their detailed appraisal of their composition.
Their composition will need to be linked to the strand of “Western
Classical Tradition”.
Unit 3: Performing Music 40% of the total marks
Each candidate should perform two different pieces: a) an ‘Individual Performance’ or Technology-based performance b) one ‘Group Performance’, lasting no more than five minutes
Unit 4: Composing Music 20% of the total marks
Students have up to 25 hours of Controlled Assessment in which to complete one composition. This must be undertaken as an individual exercise under informal supervision
AQA GCSE MUSIC – YEAR 10
11th March 2016 Submission of PowerPlus (Unit 4) composition. 1 solo should
also be recorded by this date.
27th May 2016 Students should have recorded TWO solo performances and one ensemble performance
There will also be a variety of home learning and formative deadlines which will be set throughout the year. Pupils are expected to adhere to these deadlines and if there are any issues at all they need to speak to their Music Teacher or the Curriculum Leader promptly. Useful Revision Guides: are available to purchase in the Music Department Books can all be ordered for you by the school and are sold at a discount. Alternatively you could purchase them from a bookshop or online quoting the ISBN code where they will cost a little more. CGP Revision Guide (MUHR42) ISBN 9781847623669 CGP Areas of Study book (MUAR42) ISBN 9781847623713 Rhinegold AQA GCSE Music Revision Guide (RHG331) ISBN 9781907447167 School Produced resources the Music Department provide a wide range of resources to accompany all the Areas of Study that are essential to AQA GCSE Music – they can be found on the school MLE and are freely available to all music students. School Contact Details: Please make your child’s classroom teacher your first point of contact. Email: Mr D. Corker [email protected] Mrs C. Power - Curriculum Leader for Music: [email protected] Tweet us @EccoMuso
SUBJECT: GCSE PE Exam Board: Edexcel No: 2PEO1
COURSE CONTENT Theory - 40% C
Section 1.1 Healthy, active lifestyles Section 1.2 Your healthy active body Course work- 12% Personal Exercise Portfolio (PEP) o Done through practical and control assessments o Written portfolio to be produced as evidence Analysis of performance (AOP) o Students analyse their own and others performance in a sport of their choice o Written piece to be produced as evidence Practical-48% Each candidate will perform in four sports from at least two categories. Staff will recommend which sports in which students are most likely to excel. The final assessment will take place in April or May in Year 11 during a practical exam week. The assessments in all the sports can take place at any time during the course. In order to do well in this component of the course, students will be encouraged to join sports teams, and should also participate in as many extra-curricular activities and competitions as possible. Students who do not already take part in sport outside school will get support during lessons; however those who do have often achieved more successful GCSE grades. A member of the PE department will visit external training venues or a video may be provided if a student is to be assessed in a sport that is not accessible at school. YEAR 10 Theory: Students will cover section 1.1 in Year 10
PEP-Students should have completed their Personal Exercise Programmes by January 2016 AOP- Students will start their Analysis of Performance in September 2016 Resources: The department will provide all sports equipment, exercise books and revision resources. S112 (PE department computer suite) will be available at lunchtimes and after school every day. Useful Revision Guides: Will be provided by the PE department in Year 11 Useful Websites: Teach PE:www.teachpe.com
BBC GCSE bite size:www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/ BBC Sport: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport International Olympic Committee http://www.olympic.org/ Sport England http://www.sportengland.org/ London 2012: http://www.london2012.com/ Football: http://www.thefa.com/ Netball: http://www.englandnetball.co.uk/
Tennis: http://www.lta.org.uk/ Cricket: http://www.ecb.co.uk/ Hockey: http://www.englandhockey.co.uk/ Rugby: http://www.irb.com/ Badminton: http://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/splash.asp Gymnastics: http://www.british-gymnastics.org/ Swimming: http://www.swimming.org/britishswimming/
School Contact Details: Please make your child’s classroom teacher your first point of contact.
SUBJECT: GCSE RE: Philosophy and Ethics Exam Board: OCR No:J621
COURSE CONTENT The specification aims to enable students to:
adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of Philosophy and Ethics. explore religions and beliefs, reflect on fundamental questions, and engage with them
intellectually and respond personally.
enhance their spiritual and moral development, and contribute to their health and wellbeing.
enhance their personal, social and cultural development, their understanding of different cultures locally, nationally and in the wider world, and contribute to social and community cohesion.
develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for, the study of Philosophy and Ethics, and relate it to the wider world.
reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning. Students will study for 2 exam papers shown below. The examinations include 6 topics and students have to answer questions on 4 topics. Philosophy
Belief about Deity – Nature of God, Belief in God and Miracles
Religious and Spiritual Experience – Places and Styles of Worship
The End of Life – Body and Soul, Beliefs about life after death
Ethics
Religion and Equality – Racism, Sexism, Other Religions and forgiveness
Religion Peace and Justice – War, Pacifism, Crime and Punishment, Social Injustice Religion and the Media – Censorship and Freedom of Speech, Relationship with and
Use of the Media
In Year 11
The RE internal school exam will be taken in December of Year 11. GCSE RE: Philosophy and Ethics unit exam dates are yet to be confirmed and are taken as four one hour exams. Resources: All revision material can be found on the MLE. Useful Revision Guides: Revision guides can be downloaded from the MLE. Useful Websites: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize School Contact Details: Please make your child’s classroom teacher your first point of contact.
SUBJECT: BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport Exam Board: Edexcel No:BME55
COURSE CONTENT
Unit 1: Fitness testing and training - Examination Unit 2: Practical sport – Internally Assessed Unit 5: Development of Personal Fitness – Internally Assessed Unit 6: Leading a sports activity – Internally Assessed Students must complete their booklets within the deadlines given in order to achieve the Extended Certificate in Sport. Students are encouraged to join sports teams, participate in extra-curricular activities and help out at as many competitions as possible. Students who do not already take part in any form of sport outside school will get support during lessons, however those who do, have often achieved more successful BTEC Grades.
YEAR 10
Unit 1 September 2015 –December 2016 Unit 2 September 2016 – June 2017 Unit 5 January – July 2016 Unit 6 September 2016 – June 2017 Academic Year Plan (Dates may be subject to changes) Useful Revision Guides: Students will be provided with the text books and booklets at school Resources: S112 computer suite will be available every lunch time and after school. Useful Websites:
Teach PE:www.teachpe.com Edexcel : http://www.edexcel.com/quals/firsts10/sport/Pages/default.aspx BBC GCSE bite size:www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/ BBC Sport: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport
International Olympic Committee http://www.olympic.org/ Sport England http://www.sportengland.org/ London 2012: http://www.london2012.com/ Football: http://www.thefa.com/ Netball: http://www.englandnetball.co.uk/
Tennis: http://www.lta.org.uk/ Cricket: http://www.ecb.co.uk/ Hockey: http://www.englandhockey.co.uk/ Rugby: http://www.irb.com/ Badminton: http://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/splash.asp School Contact Details: Please make your child’s classroom teacher your first point of contact.
SUBJECT: BTEC First Award in Travel & Tourism Exam Board: Edexcel No:600/6512/6
COURSE CONTENT
Unit 1: The UK Travel and Tourism Sector (Examination) In this unit you will: A understand the UK travel and tourism sector and its importance to the UK economy B know about the industries, and key organisations, within the travel and tourism sector, their roles and interrelationships C understand the role of consumer technology in the travel and tourism sector.
Unit 2: UK Travel and Tourism Destinations (Internally Assessed Coursework) In this unit you will: A know UK travel and tourism destinations and gateways B investigate the appeal of UK tourism destinations for different types of visitors C plan UK holidays to meet the needs of different visitors.
Unit 4: International Travel and Tourism Destinations (Internally Assessed Coursework) In this unit you will: A know the major international travel and tourism destinations and gateways B investigate the appeal of international travel and tourism destinations to different Types of visitor C be able to plan international travel to meet the needs of visitors. Unit 5: Factors affecting Worldwide Travel and Tourism (Internally Assessed Coursework). In this unit you will: A investigate how climate, and worldwide time, can affect the appeal of worldwide destinations B understand influential factors on worldwide travel and tourism destinations.
YEAR 10 Unit 1 - Exam date May 2016 Revision - 30/04/16 Unit 2 A - Final Hand in 23/10/15 Unit 2 B - Final hand in 13/11/15 Unit 2 C - Final hand in 15/01/16
Year 11 Unit 4 TBC Unit 5 TBC Resources: Students will have access every lesson to ICT in room K226. Additionally, they will have opportunities to access the new resource centre (Aspects) in Chapeltown and visit Hays Travel agency where appropriate. Useful Revision Guides: Students will have access to text books, atlases and booklets Useful Websites: Edexcel - http://www.edexcel.com/quals/firsts2012/travel-tourism/Pages/default.aspx Online Atlas - http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm Visit Britian - http://www.visitbritain.com/en/Travel-tips/Traveller-tips/Tourist-information-centres.htm UK Tourist Information - http://www.touristinformationcentres.com/ Streetmap - http://www.streetmap.co.uk/
School Contact Details: Mrs Rees – Room K226
YEAR 10 Controlled Assessments Calendar 2015-16
English ICT GCSE ECDL Maths SCIENCE Triple Science MFL PE
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Y10 Core ISA day, pupils taken
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MFL oral exams. 15th Feb
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Mar Task 2 Design and
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Assessment of learning and progress check for Biology,
chemistry and Physics
April Theory Lessons In
Preparation For Year 10 Mock Exam
May Task 2 Design and
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Feedback To Mock Exams
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biology, physics and chemistry papers
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Assessment of learning and
progress check for Biology, chemistry and Physics
YEAR 10 Controlled Assessments Calendar 2015-16 - continued
Art Btec H&S Business Music Travel
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Geography History D&T subjects
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Practical skills work with Mr Salt (4 weeks)
Unit 7 with Mr Salt to February half term
Nov Unit 2 . Engineering Only Unit 7 (PST)
Dec Exploring
health social care and
early years
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Project 1 deadline
Engineering Only Unit 7 (PST) then Unit 1 starts (PST) in
preparation for exam in May
Jan Jan to April - skills building
Engineering Only Unit 7 (PST)
Feb Engineering Only
Unit 7 (PST) then Unit 1 starts (PST) in preparation for exam in May
Mar 11th march 1 solo to be recorded and
unit 4 composition due
Engineering Only Unit 1 (PST)
April 12th & 13th April
controlled assessment trip.
18th,19th 20th April
Controlled Assessment Trip to Kenilworth
Castle. Start Controlled Assessment
work.
Exams (2hr paper in all areas)
Engineering Only Unit 1 (PST)
May 9.5.16: Mock Exam prep
starts in class.
Exam in May
27th May 2 solos to be recorded and
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9th May until July 15th -
Controlled Assessment write
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All D&T areas to start CA tasks Research area. Engineering Only
Unit 1 Exam early May (date TBC) and Unit 7 completion up to the end of the year
June 15.6.16: Mock Exam Periods
1,2,3.
Exam in mid-June
Exam in June
Deadline 26th June. Research Engineering Only
Unit 7
July Development section planning for September /
October during lessons and Summer Holidays Enginnering Only
Unit 7