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Year 13 Ancient History -------------------------------------------
----OCR Ancient History AS/A-Level H007/ H407Director of Faculty: Mr M Retberg (email [email protected])Head of Subject: Mr D Midgley (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearGreek History: Depth study: The Society and Politics of Sparta.Roman History: Depth Study: The Flavian Emperors.In Year 13, students undertake a more focussed study of Ancient History using original sources, with a much greater emphasis on the evaluation of the nature of the source material.The study of the society and political structure of Sparta looks at, specifically how other Greeks tried to explain the often bizarre family, marriage and ruling practices of this most unusual state.The study of the Flavian Emperors looks at how a new dynasty established itself in Rome after the flaming disaster that was the fall of the Julio-Claudians. Again there is a much greater emphasis on evaluating the nature of the sources, especially how Roman writers such as Suetonius depicted the actions of each.Both strands have been chosen and are taught to draw comparison and review of content taught in the previous year in preparation for the terminal exam.
AssessmentsAll units are assessed by external examinations in summer exam series. Final A Level examinations will also assess material taught in year 12.
Key Dates All examinations take place in the summer exam series beginning in June.
HomeworkAll students will be regularly set a variety and range of appropriate homework and self-study tasks throughout the year for each unit studied.
Resources https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce/ancient-history-h007-h407-from-2017/ OCR A Level Ancient History text book (component 1: Greece, Component 2: Rome)
(Bloomsbury). Relevant source materials will be provided however copies of Thucydides: History of the
Peloponnesian War and Suetonius: 12 Caesars are still core texts All relevant teaching materials and resources are uploaded to a google drive which is
accessible via school email account.
YEAR
2018/19
How to prepare for September
Year 12 and 13 Art-------------------------------------------
---AQA A-Level Art and Design Fine ArtDirector of Faculty: Ms E Foster (email [email protected])Head of Subject: Mr J Davison (email [email protected])
A-level Art is a two year course. The personal investigationOn arrival Year 12 will complete the foundation phase of the course this will aim to build skills with workshop activities directly linked to the assessment criteria. This phase equates to the first half term. Students will then choose an independent question and produce a body of work leading towards an outcome in May of year 12. Following on from this students will produce an extended project leading on from their exploration in year 12. This body of work will represent the major part of their coursework. This will again lead to a final outcome. In addition they will complete a written component of 1000-3000 words which will sit alongside their coursework body.The Externally Set AssignmentQuestion papers are issued in February of Year 13. Students are required do 5 hours development work which may be a final outcome or preparation piece which will lead onto a later final piece. This is done under exam conditions over a 15 hour period.
Both Coursework and the exam are handed in and marked in May of year 13.
Assessments60% Coursework 40% Controlled test. Key Stage 5 assessment is in accordance with the A-level assessment objectives. This is done through individual tutorials. Set tasks are monitored and feedback is through written and verbal comment. Students are screened termly.
Key Dates Art exhibition is in July will showcase work from years 12 and 13.Coursework at KS5 is due in mid-May of year 13External tests take place between February and June of year 13
Home worksKey stage 5 homework is set at points during the course but all students are expected to independently work on their project for a minimum of 2 hours per week.
Other useful informationA-level drop in sessions are held after school/lunchtimes. Students will have a 6 th Form project room available to catch up on work in free periods.http://www.saatchigallery.com/www.manchestergalleries.orgwww.tate.org.uk/
Year 13 Chemistry ----------------------------------------
----AQA Chemistry Director of Faculty: Dr J Wild (email: [email protected]) Head of Subject: Miss E Woollaston (email: [email protected])
Topics studied this yearKinetics, Equilibria, Acids and Bases, Nomenclature and Isomerism in Organic Chemistry, Compounds Containing the Carbonyl Group, Aromatic Chemistry, Amines, Amino Acids, Polymers, Organic Synthesis and Analysis, Structure Determination, Thermodynamics, Periodicity, Redox Equilibria, Transition Metals, Reactions of Inorganic Compounds in Aqueous Solution
AssessmentsEach topic will be assessed and will reflect what students are to expect of the exams in Summer. The assessments will be used to inform the screenings and estimated grades submitted to UCAS and the exam board. Assessments that are done with a poor level of effort or have resulted in a below-target grade will be repeated. Appropriate intervention will be put in place for students whose assessments have highlighted difficulty with the subject.
Key Dates Provisional exam dates: Paper 1: 5th June 2018, 1.30pm, Paper 2: 12th June 2018, 1.30pm, Paper 3: 20th June 2018, 9am. All 2 hours long.
HomeworkTasks will be set weekly based on a combination of past exam paper questions, Tasks are designed to prepare for the lesson content and consolidate learning as well as stretching students by reading outside of the exam specification.
ResourcesExam board website: www.aqa.org.ukRecommended text books: AQA Chemistry A Level Year 2 Student Book (OUP Oxford, ISBN-13: 978-0198357711)
How to prepare for September Research the industrial methods of ester production. Explain how to name an ester. Explain and give examples of their uses in foods, perfumes and biodiesels.
Year 13 BTEC Business----------------------------------------
----EDEXCEL BTEC National Diploma in BusinessDirector of Faculty: Miss J Roberts (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearUnit 6: Principles of Management (External exam)Unit 4: Managing an EventUnit 5: International BusinessUnit 17: Digital Marketing
AssessmentsYou will be assessed regularly through internal coursework based assignments, along with external assessments, as indicated above. Assessments can include real-world tasks, tests, research, essays, projects, and investigations.Each unit will be graded, with an overall grade then achieved at the end of the year 13.
HomeworkStudents should expect homework for each unit at least once a week. Homework tasks will include written, practical and research tasks, along with elements of coursework assignments.
ResourcesStudents must purchase the ‘Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Business Book 2’ (ISBN: 9781292126258) to enable them to complete the course successfully.
Recommended magazines and journals are: BusinessToday (www.ukbusiness-today.co.uk) Business Review (Philip Allan for Hodder Education)
Students are advised to also study independently. The following websites provide valuable opportunities to strengthen their subject knowledge and understanding:
www.businessed.co.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpsvr82 http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business https://www.tutor2u.net/business
Revision guides can be purchased and are a further source of valuable independent study. Additional revision sessions will be timetabled at key examination times
Business----------------------------------------
----AQA A Level Business 7132Director of Faculty: Ms J Roberts (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year Analysing the strategic position of a business Choosing strategic direction Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies Managing strategic change
AssessmentsStudents will be assessed regularly through homework, rapid response knowledge tests, and more formal assessments each half term. At the end of year 13, three external examinations will be completed: Paper 1 - all subject content (33% of A-level), Paper 2 - all subject content (33% of A-level), and Paper 3 - all subject content (33% of A-level),
Key Dates Provisional examination dates are as follows:Paper 1: 24th May 2019Paper 2: 3rd June 2019Paper 3: 7th June 2019
HomeworkStudents should expect homework for each unit at least once a week and they may be required to access it through our online virtual Leaning Environment. Homework tasks will include written, practical and research tasks, along with examination questions and essays.
ResourcesIn addition to timetabled lessons students must also study independently; they are required to purchase the AQA endorsed textbook upon commencement of year 13 of the course (AQA A-level Business 2; Malcolm Surridge and Andrew Gillespie; ISBN: 9781471835780).
Recommended magazines and journals are: BusinessToday (www.ukbusiness-today.co.uk) Business Review (Philip Allan for Hodder Education)
The following websites also provide valuable opportunities to strengthen their subject knowledge and understanding. www.aqa.org.uk www.thetimes100.co.uk
www.tutor2u.net www.bbc.co.uk/news/business
www.bized.co.uk
Chemistry ----------------------------------------
----AQA Chemistry (7405)
Director of Faculty: Dr J Wild (email [email protected]) Head of Subject: Ms E Woollaston (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year Kinetics, Equilibria, Acids and Bases, Nomenclature and Isomerism in Organic Chemistry,
Compounds Containing the Carbonyl Group, Aromatic Chemistry, Amines, Amino Acids, Polymers, Organic Synthesis and Analysis, Structure Determination
Thermodynamics, Periodicity, Redox Equilibria, Transition Metals, Reactions of Inorganic Compounds in Aqueous Solution
AssessmentsEach topic will be assessed and will reflect what students are to expect of the exams in Summer. The assessments will be used to inform the screenings and estimated grades submitted to UCAS and the exam board. Assessments that are done with a poor level of effort or have resulted in a below-target grade will be repeated. Appropriate intervention will be put in place for students whose assessments have highlighted difficulty with the subject.
Key Dates Provisional exam dates: Paper 1, 13th June 2017, 1.30pm; Paper 2, 19th June 2017, 9am; Paper 3, 27th June 2017, 9am
HomeworkTasks will be set weekly based on a combination of past exam paper questions, DoddleLearn activities and research. Tasks are designed to prepare for the lesson content and consolidate learning as well as stretching students by reading outside of the exam specification.
ResourcesExam board website: www.aqa.org.ukRecommended text books: Nelson Thornes A2 Chemistry (ISBN: 978-0-7487-8279-6)
How to prepare for September 2016
Research the industrial methods of ester production. Explain how to name an ester. Explain and give examples of their uses in foods, perfumes and biodiesels.
Computer Science----------------------------------------
----AQA GCE A2 Computer Science 7517Director of Faculty: Mrs Moloney (email [email protected])Head of Computing: Mr R Grant ([email protected])
Topics studied this yearUnit 1 – ProgrammingIncludes: Advanced data structures Advanced Algorithms Regular languages Internet technologies Unit 2 – Computer Science TheoryIncludes: Fundamentals of databases OOP and functional approaches
AssessmentsUnit 1 - On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A-levelStudents answer a series of short questions and write/adapt/extend programs in an Electronic Answer DocumentPreliminary material, a skeleton program and, where appropriate, test data, will be released for use in the exam.Unit 2 - Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A-levelA series of short-answer and extended-answer questions.
Non-exam Assessment - 75 marks 20% of A-levelAssesses student's ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem
Key Dates Unit 1 and Unit 2Practice Exam – December 2018Mock Exam – February 2019Final Exam – May/June 2019
Homework
Homework will be set most weeks and will include worksheets based on topics being delivered in class
ResourcesText book – given at the start of the year
How to prepare for September Complete units 10, 11 and 12 on the ‘Code Academy’ Python course.Follow the “Java OOPS (Object Oriented Programming)” course on Udemy
BTEC Information Technology----------------------------------------
----Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Information TechnologyDirector of Faculty: Mrs V Moloney ([email protected])Head of Computing: Mr R Grant ([email protected])
Topics studied this yearUnit 3 - Information SystemsUnit 8 – E-CommerceUnit 30 – Digital Graphics
AssessmentsOngoing assessment marked internally with an external sample.
Key Dates Interim submission dates will be set throughout the year
HomeworkHomework will be completion and improvement of coursework pieces.
ResourcesInformation Technology Level 3 Book 1 and 2 (provided at the start of Year 12)
How to prepare for September Research and read around the topic of information systems with a focus on how information is used by organisations and what makes good information.
Drama & Theatre Studies----------------------------------------
----Edexcel GCE Drama and Theatre Studies 9DR0Director of Faculty: Ms C Wrigley (email [email protected])Head of Subject: Mr M King (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearComponent 2: Text in PerformanceStudents perform a monologue or duologue from another text, rehearsing and refining their performance/design realisations for an assessed performanceComponent 3: Theatre Makers in PracticeStudents are audience members for a live performance. They make and refine notes on the performance to answer an examined written response in Year 13.Students practically explore a set text, focusing on performance and design aspects.
AssessmentsComponent 2: Externally assessed, comprising of 2 performances to a visiting examiner in Year 13 (20%)Component 3: Written examination (40%)
Key Dates December 2018 – Mock exam performanceJanuary 2019 – Mock Component 3 examMarch 2019 – Component 2 examMay/June 2019 – Component 3 exam
HomeworkComponent 3 exam practice questionsExtra-curricular rehearsals for Component 2, including Sunday exam surgeries
Resourceswww.edexcel.comStanislavski: An Introduction - Jean Benedetti
Bertolt Brecht (Modern Dramatists) - Ronald SpeirsThe Cambridge Companion to Brecht (Cambridge Companions to Literature) - Peter Thomson (Editor), Glendyr Sacks (Editor)
How to prepare for September 2018Research and produce theatre notes from Greek tragedy to modern day, focusing on: Greek tragedy, Medieval Mystery Cycles, Elizabethan & Jacobean Theatre, Restoration Comedy, Melodrama, Naturalism, Absurdism/Expressionism, Realism, Post-modernism.
Economics ----------------------------------------
----AQA A level Economics 7136Director of Faculty: Miss J Roberts (email [email protected])Topics studied this year
Individual, firms, markets and market failure This part of the specification focuses on an advanced study of microeconomics by looking at costs of production, revenue curves, market structures, labour markets, wage determination, the distribution of income and wealth and government intervention. The national and international economy This builds on year 1 knowledge of macroeconomic policies and objectives by looking at the global and European context and assessing macroeconomic performance by investigating key indicators, as well as examining financial markets and monetary policy. AssessmentsStudents will be assessed regularly through homework, rapid response knowledge tests, and more formal assessments each half term. At the end of year 13, three external examinations will be completed: Paper 1 – Markets and market failure (33.3% of A-level), Paper 2 – The national and international economy (33.3% of A-Level) and Paper 3 – Economic principals and issues (33.3% of A-level).
Key Dates Provisional examination dates are as follows:Paper 1: 20th May 2019Paper 2: 23rd May 2019Paper 3: 4th June 2019
HomeworkStudents should expect homework for each unit at least once a week. Homework tasks will include written, practical and research tasks, along with examination questions and essays.
ResourcesIn addition to timetabled lessons students must also study independently; they are required to purchase the AQA endorsed textbook upon commencement of year 2 of the A-level (AQA Economics Student Book 2 Economics; Ray Powell and James Powell; Hodder Education; ISBN-13: 978-14718-2984-0).Recommended magazines and journals are: Economics Today (Anforme Limited) The Economist (http://www.economist.com/)The following websites also provide valuable opportunities to strengthen their subject knowledge and understanding: www.aqa.org.uk www.tutor2u.net www.bized.co.uk http://www.economist.com http://www.economicshelp.org
English Language --------------------------------------------
AQA English Language B (ENGB3, ENGB4)Director of Faculty: Mr I Smith (email [email protected])Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator: Dr B Moderate (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearCoursework Topics: Language Investigation ENGB4 Media Coursework ENGB4 20% of A Level Coursework – Internally assessed, and externally moderated by AQA (80 marks) Students need to produce two pieces: a language investigation and an informative media text (2500-3000
words)Examination Topics Developing Language ENGB3: Language Change / Child Language Acquisition (30% of A Level) 2 hour 30 minutes written examination (96 marks) Builds on AS knowledge and skills, with an additional focus on two new areas of language study: Child
Language Acquisition and Language Change
AssessmentsAutumn 1 - Assessed draft investigations for your main coursework piece. Short assessment review on knowledge of Language Change / Child Language AcquisitionAutumn 2 - Investigations for your main coursework piece. Media Coursework assessmentSpring 1 - Mock Examination. Internal Coursework DeadlineSpring 2 - Assessments on Language Change and Child Language AcquisitionSummer 1 - Examination RevisionSummer 2 - Examination Revision Key Dates Examination: Paper 1: 20th May 2019 amPaper 2: 4th June 2019 amNEA school final deadline: 25th March 2019
HomeworkWeekly homework on Research Investigation; Media; Child Language Acquisition and Language Change.
ResourcesThe Cambridge Encyclopaedia of the English Language by David Crystal Word of Mouth (Radio 4 iPlayer for investigation topics)http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/enduring-voices/talking-dictionaries/http://www2.let.uu.nl/UiL-OTS/Lexicon/http://www.bl.uk/learning/langlit/sounds/index.htmlhttp://www.ethnologue.com/http://www.glottopedia.org/index.php/Main_Pagehttp://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/culture/english-language/the-history-english-ten-minutesThe library at Parrs Wood is well stocked with English Language and Linguistics text books, including some quite recent ones.
How to prepare for September 2018Spend time focusing on the Language Investigation. Read around your chosen topic as much as you can and do some planning. You can also begin to gather data, if, for example, you are doing a corpus analysis. There are many resources online that can help you study in advance the key examination topics of Language Acquisition and Language Change which will help prepare you for September. You may also wish to revise your knowledge from AS, by, for example, testing your knowledge of frameworks and terms.
English Literature ----------------------------------------
----AQA A2 Literature B Director of Faculty: Mr I Smith ([email protected])Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator: Dr B Moderate ([email protected])
Topics studied this year:Coursework Creative Writing and Commentary based on theoretical reading of a text of student’s choice (10%)Poetry Essay (comparative) 10%Examination: Paper 1: Aspects of Tragedy 1771/a
Othello by William Shakespeare Richard II by William Shakespeare The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
Paper 2: Texts and Genres: Elements of Crime Writing Crime Poetry Anthology (Crabbe, Browning, Wilde) Brighton Rock by Graham Greene When Will There Be Good News by Kate Atkinson
AssessmentsAutumn 1 – Richard II essays; WWTBGN essays; NEA courseworkAutumn 2 – Crime poetry timed assessment; NEA courseworkSpring 1 – Mock ExaminationSpring 2 – Revision essays paper 1 and paper 2Summer 1 – Examination paper 1 and paper 2Summer 2 – n/a(Further details are in the student guide)
Key Dates Examination Paper 1: 17th May 2019Paper 2: 3rd June 2019
HomeworkHomework is set weekly (see curriculum map in student guide) will be flip learning, essay writing, revision.
Resourceswww.aqa.orghttp://www.sparknotes.com/lit/doctorfaustus/http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/cuckoo/Wednesday Key Skills / Enhancement Sessions at Lunchtime in SG6The ILC has a range of English Literature study materials available for students.
How to prepare for September 2019Advanced reading of all texts is recommended. Students should spend the summer developing more thorough understanding of the biography, context and works of their chosen poet in preparation for the Independent Reading Coursework. Sparknotes is one among many other useful online literature resources that can provide a useful adjunct to reading for pleasure. Revision using The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms is also recommended. Students should have read at least one EXTRA text from the recommended Gothic reading list, and have read through the booklet of extracts from the introductory course.
French----------------------------------------
----French AQA 2651Director of Faculty: Ms S White (email [email protected])Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator/ Head of Subject: Ms L Etchells (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year:Pollution, Energy, Protecting the Planet, Immigration, Racism, Integration, Social Issues, Law and Order, Science and TechnologyTheme 1: The work of an Author: Un sac de billes – Joseph JoffoTheme 2: The work of a cinema director: La Haine – Matthieu Kassovitz
Assessments Assessments will take place based on the units studied on a half-termly basis. These assessments
will involve tasks in all four skills areas - Listening/Reading/Writing/Speaking Assessed homework tasks will also be set on a regular basis throughout the year There will be a mock examination for both Papers – Mixed Skills and Speaking in February Further past papers will be completed during the final revision period, both in class and at home
Key Dates February – Mock examinationsMay – Final examinations (Speaking and Mixed Skills)
HomeworkHomework will be set after each lesson. Students will be expected to complete a range of tasks – comprehension exercises, essay writing, listening tasks and preparation for speaking tasks. You will be expected to spend two to three hours a week on your homework. Students will be expected to do supplementary reading to accompany the study of the Themes.
Resources www.aqa.org.uk Atouts 1 www.europeinfos.com www.mediajunior.com
www.frenchteacher.net www.jde.fr www.google.fr www.fr.yahoo.com www.ipsos.fr www.ados.fr www.lesclesjunior.com www.radionfrance.fr www.bbc.co.uk
www.bonjourdefrance.com www.tv5.org www.rfi.fr www.zut.org.uk www.linguascope.com www.realfrench.net www.CALL@Hull (provides links to a number of useful sites)
How to prepare for September Watch any French Language TV channels such as ARTE and TV5 Change the language on your favourite DVD to French Read magazines and books – we have provided a text booklet for you. Use the internet to get information on News and Current affairs in the French speaking world Get informed about issues which will be discussed next year Use Youtube to watch clips on key topics Go to a French speaking country – if you are lucky enough! Brush up your grammar knowledge with www.laits.utexas.edu/tex
Year 13 Mathematics ----------------------------------------
----Edexcel AS Mathematics 9MA0Director of Faculty: Mrs S. Anderson (email [email protected])Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator: Mr D Phillips (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearPapers 1 and 2 Pure Mathematics 1 (9MA0/01) and 2 (9MA0/02)
Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics 9MA0/03
ProofAlgebra and FunctionsCoordinate geometry in the x, y planeSequences and SeriesTrigonometryExponentials and LogarithmsDifferentiationIntegrationNumerical MethodsVectors
Section A: StatisticsStatistical SamplingData Presentation and InterpretationProbabilityStatistical distributionsStatistical Hypothesis Testing
Section B: MechanicsQuantities and units in MechanicsKinematicsForces and Newton’s LawsMoments
AssessmentsAll teaching groups will be given an assessment at the end of each topic with additional assessments taking place at the end of each half term.
Key Dates Paper 1: 05/06/19Paper 2: 12/06/19
www.frenchteacher.net www.jde.fr www.google.fr www.fr.yahoo.com www.ipsos.fr www.ados.fr www.lesclesjunior.com www.radionfrance.fr www.bbc.co.uk
Paper 3: 14/06/19
Provisional Exam Dates:
HomeworkAll teachings groups will be given at least two pieces of homework each week.
Resources https://www.pearson.com/uk www.mymaths.co.ukAll students will be expected to pay a small fee to access the online version of all text books. Hard copies will be available to loan on payment of a refundable deposit.
Year 13 Further Mathematics----------------------------------------
----Edexcel A Level Further Maths 9FM0Director of Faculty: Mrs S. Anderson(email [email protected])Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator: Mr D Phillips (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearPaper 1 and Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 1 (9FMO/01) and 2 (9FMO/02)
Paper 3: Further Mathematics Option 1
Paper 4: Further Mathematics Option 2
ProofComplex NumbersMatricesFurther Algebra and FunctionsFurther CalculusFurther VectorsPolar CoordinatesHyperbolic FunctionsDifferential equations
Further Mechanics 1Impulse and MomentumWork Energy and PowerElastic Collisions in one DimensionElastic Collisions in two DimensionsMotion in a circleCentres of mass of plane figuresFurther centres of massFurther DynamicsFurther Kinematics
Further Statistics 1Discrete Probability DistributionsPoisson and Binomial DistributionsGeometric and negative binomial distributionsHypothesis TestingCentral Limit TheoremChi Squared TestsProbability generating FunctionsQuality of tests
AssessmentsAll teaching groups will be given an assessment at the end of each topic with additional assessments taking place at the end of each half term.
Key Dates Paper 1: 03/06/19Paper 2: 06/06/19Paper 3: 13/06/19
HomeworkAll teachings groups will be given at least two pieces of homework each week.
Resources https://www.pearson.com/uk www.mymaths.co.uk
All students will be expected to pay a small fee to access the online version of all text books. Hard copies will be available to loan on payment of a refundable deposit.
Geography----------------------------------------
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German----------------------------------------
----GERMAN A2 LEVEL AQA 2661Director of Faculty: Ms S White (email [email protected])Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator/ Head of Subject: Mrs E. Garth (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year Cultural topics; Wolfgang Becker (Director) and Friedrich Dürrenmatt (Literature: Der Besuch der
alten Dame) Environment; pollution, energy and protecting the planet Contemporary Social Issues; wealth and poverty, law and order, impact of scientific progress The Multicultural Society; immigration, integration and racism
Assessments End of Unit Assessments in all 4 skill areas after each topic is completed. A2 Level past papers each term and for mock examinations. Mock speaking examinations each term. Timed essays each half term
Key Dates February-mock examination April/ May-A2 Speaking examination
May/June-A2 Paper Unit 3
HomeworkA range of homework tasks will be given by both teachers each week to include essays, listening tasks, reading comprehensions, oral presentations and reading around the topic areas. Revision of key vocabulary and grammar will also be a vital component of the homework. Expect to spend at least 4 hours per week on homework.
Resources www.aqa.org.uk AQA German A2 textbook Wort für Wort AS/ A2 vocabulary book Medium-large sized German dictionary http://www.languagesresources.co.uk http://www.20min.ch – news channel http://www.u2learn.com/a-level-german-revision.html http://DW.De – German news and TV channel http://www.goethe.de
How to prepare for September Revise all AS vocabulary carefully, especially higher level vocab Look over and revise all grammar points, especially tenses Keep up to date with current affairs, especially things that are happening in German speaking
countries. Keep a file of current articles which relate to the topic areas we are going to cover at A2! Complete work packs given on Cultural Topics Read the Dürrenmatt play- ‘Der Besuch der alten Dame’ and write a short synopsis Watch your favourite movie with German subtitles Go to a German speaking country if you get the chance!
Year 13 Health and Social Care Yr 2 Pearson Btec National Diploma Health and Social Care L3
(720 GLH 601/7194/7)
Director of Faculty: Miss S McCready ([email protected])Head of Subject: Ms S Hawksley (email [email protected])External Assessment = 46% Coursework assessment = 54%
Topics studied in Year 13Unit 4 – Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care (Synoptic supervised assessment) In this unit of 120 GLH, students receive a research article 6 weeks ahead of the exam. The students identify possible lines of enquiry and produce a literature search along with 4 sides of notes which they can take into the exam. The content covers:
Research methods Purpose of research Ethical considerations for future research Impact of research on services
Unit 5 – Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (synoptic unit) Internally assessed by coursework covering 90 GLH.The topics cover the following areas:
The principles, values, skills and ethics which underpin meeting the care and support needs of individuals
Supporting individuals to overcome challenges Working in partnership to support needs
Unit 8 – Promoting Public Health Internally assessed by coursework covering 90 GLHThe content covers
public health policy and recognition of changing needs
factors affecting health and impact on people how health is promoted to improve the health of the population health promotion campaigns and their impact on behaviours
Unit 11: Psychological Perspectives Internally assessed by coursework covering 60 GLH The topics cover the following areas:
How psychological perspectives contribute to the understanding of human development and behaviour
The contribution of psychological perspectives to the management and treatment of specific behaviours
How psychological perspectives are applied in settings that students attended for Unit 6.
AssessmentsStudents are regularly assessed through homework’s and t formal coursework assessments throughout the year. . Students will also sit a mock examination in November for Unit 4 and there will be an external exam for Unit 4 Part B (3 hours) in January following 14 hours of supervised/monitored study after Part A released material 6 weeks before exam date. Resits are available in May.
Key Dates Unit 1 Human Lifespan Development 11th Jan am 2019 and 15th May am 2019Unit 2 Working In Health and Social Care 14th Jan am and 22nd May am 2019Unit 4: Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care Part A: 26/11/2018 Part B: 09/01/2019 and Part A: 02/04/2019 Part B: 07/05/2019
HomeworkStudents will have 2 teachers and they will get one piece of homework per week from each teacher. Homework tasks will usually involve independent research, exam/essay questions and/or revision for in-class assessments. As well as completing the homework that is set each week, students will be expected to carry out their own self-directed, independent study in order to develop their knowledge.
Resources qualifications.pearson.com BTEC National Health and Social Care Revision Guide Pearson ISBN: 9781292230443 BTEC National Health and Social Care Student Book 2 Pearson C Aldworth ISBN: 9781292126029 Students will be provided with all teaching booklets and revision materials, however if you do wish to
purchase a textbook then the following book is recommended:
How to prepareStudents should prepare by keeping up to date with news about health and social care changes in the media (e.g., in newspapers, magazines and on TV documentaries). They could record their research in the form of a bibliography and consider campaigns to promote heath and their success.
Government & Politics --------------------------------------------
Edexcel A2 US Government and Politics (9PLO)Director of Faculty: Mr M Retberg (email [email protected])Head of Subject: Mr D Crawford (email d.crawford @parrswood.manchester.sch.uk)
Topics studied this yearPaper 2 – Non-core political ideas – FeminismPaper 3 – Government and politics of the USA - US Constitution and federalism, Congress,
US Presidency, Supreme Court and Civil Rights, Democracy and Participation, Comparative Approaches
AssessmentsPaper 1: Written examination: 2 hoursStudents are required to answer two evaluative essay questions, Q1 using a source. (30 marks each).Students are then required to answer one shorter essay question on political ideas from a choice of two (24 marks).Paper 2: Written examination: 2 hoursStudents are required to answer two evaluative essay questions, Q1 using a source. (30 marks each).Students are then required to answer one shorter essay question on a chosen political idea (24 marks).Paper 3: Written examination: 2 hoursStudents are required to answer two short answer questions (worth12 marks each)
Students are then required to answer TWO Evaluative essays from choice of 3 (30 marks each)
Key Dates Jan – Mock ExamsMay/June - Exams
HomeworkFollowing the school’s homework policy both teachers set regular and substantial tasks every week.
Resources Edexcel AS &A Level Politics - Pearson Useful websites - Edexcel.com
How to prepare for September 2019 Take an interest in US political events and any issues that affect the US for discussion and
debate Use the recent classroom work and materials at home to develop an understanding of how
the US political system works and what we will be studying in the coming academic year
Year 13 History ----------------------------------------
----Edexcel History A2 level spec 9HI01Director of Faculty: Mr M Retberg (email [email protected])Head of Subject: Mr D Midgley (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearUnit 3 Option D1; from Kaiser to Fuhrer, Germany 1900-1945This module is worth 30% of the final A level mark (60% of the A2) Germany 1900-45, in peace and war; aim to investigate historical interpretations and assess the significance of these; analysis of a controversy in History, Germany’s responsibility for the outbreak of the 1st World war.Unit 4 option ccw; coursework unit on reform, reaction and revolution in Russia, 1801-1917This module is worth 20% of the final A level mark (40% of the AS). This unit offers students the opportunity to develop their own enquiry into a fascinating period of pre-revolutionary Russia.
AssessmentsUnit 3 will be assessed by regular essay tasks.Coursework for Unit 4 by regular assessments, including reading and research tasks to develop the students’ individual enquiries.
Key Dates
January –Mock Examination Unit 3; Coursework Part A deadlineMarch - Coursework Part B deadlineMay/June – Examination Unit 3
HomeworkWill be set at regular intervals in both units, it may be individual or group –based tasks
Resources Edexcel.org Textbooks for all topics will be provided by the department
How to prepare for September Reading from the reading lists issued is essential to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of both units; Unit 4 requires independent research on an issue of your choosing within the topic studied. If you enjoy fiction try to read some historical fiction from the period.
Computer Science----------------------------------------
----.AQA GCE A2 Computer Science 7517Director of Faculty: Mrs Moloney (email [email protected])Head of Computing: Mr R Grant ([email protected])
Topics studied this yearUnit 1 – ProgrammingIncludes: Advanced data structures Advanced Algorithms Regular languages Internet technologies
Unit 2 – Computer Science TheoryIncludes: Fundamentals of databases OOP and functional approaches
AssessmentsUnit 1 - On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A-levelStudents answer a series of short questions and write/adapt/extend programs in an Electronic Answer Document
Preliminary material, a skeleton program and, where appropriate, test data, will be released for use in
the exam.
Unit 2 - Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A-levelA series of short-answer and extended-answer questions.
Non-exam Assessment - 75 marks 20% of A-levelAssesses student's ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem
Key Dates Unit 1 and Unit 2Practice Exam – December 2018Mock Exam – February 2019Final Exam – May/June 2019
HomeworkHomework will be set most weeks and will include worksheets based on topics being delivered in class
ResourcesText book – given at the start of the year
How to prepare for September Complete units 10, 11 and 12 on the ‘Code Academy’ Python course.Follow the “Java OOPS (Object Oriented Programming)” course on Udemy
Year 13BTEC Information Technology----------------------------------------
----Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Information Technology
Director of Faculty: Mrs V Moloney ([email protected])Head of Computing: Mr R Grant ([email protected])
Topics studied this yearUnit 3 - Information SystemsUnit 8 – E-CommerceUnit 30 – Digital Graphics
AssessmentsOngoing assessment marked internally with an external sample.
Key Dates
Interim submission dates will be set throughout the year
HomeworkHomework will be completion and improvement of coursework pieces.
ResourcesInformation Technology Level 3 Book 1 and 2 (provided at the start of Year 12)
How to prepare for September Research and read around the topic of information systems with a focus on how information is used by organisations and what makes good information.
Law ----------------------------------------
----OCR AS Law H134Director of Faculty: Ms J Roberts (email [email protected])This qualification is designed to develop knowledge and skills for the further study of law, and related subjects, such as business. Learners will develop their knowledge of the law in England, and an awareness of law in a European and global context. The course will enable learners to know and understand the changing nature of law.
Topics studied this yearH415/01 – The Legal System and Criminal Law This component introduces learners to the legal system. It also introduces learners to the concept of liability through an introduction to criminal law. This component is split into two sections, Section A: the legal system and Section B: criminal law.H415/02 – Law Making and the Law of Tort This component introduces learners to law making. It also introduces learners to the concept of liability through an introduction to the law of tort. This component is split into two sections, Section A: law making and Section B: the law of tort.
H415/03 – Further Law including the Law of ContractThis compulsory section focuses on the nature of law. Learners will explore the nature of law in a wider context and develop their understanding of how the law interacts with morality, justice, society and technology. They will consider the changing nature of law. Learners will be expected to bring together the different areas of knowledge
and understanding of the English legal system and the nature of law, legal rules and principles, concepts and issues from across the full course of studyAssessmentsStudents will be assessed regularly through homework, rapid response knowledge tests, and more formal assessments each half term. At the end of year 13, three external examinations will be completed: Component 01 – The Legal System and Criminal Law, Component 02 – Law Making and the Law of Tort and Component 3 – Further Law including the Law of Contract.
Key Dates Provisional examination dates are as follows:Component 01 (H415/1): 4 June 2019, Component 02 (H415/2):13 June 2019, H415/3):17 June 2019
HomeworkStudents should expect homework for each unit at least once a week Homework tasks will include written, practical and research tasks, along with practice examination questions and essays.
ResourcesIn addition to timetabled lessons students must also study independently; they are required to purchase the OCR endorsed textbook upon commencement of the course (OCR Law for A2, Jacqueline Martin; ISBN 978 -1 – 5104 -0177 -8). Law students are recommended to read a quality newspaper every day.
The following websites also provide valuable opportunities to strengthen their subject knowledge and understanding:a-level-law.com; www.lawmentor.com ; www.lawteacher.net ; The Law Bank – You Tube
Media Studies----------------------------------------
----AQA A Media Studies (7572)Director of Faculty: Mr I Smith (email [email protected])Head of Subject: Mr R Gledhill (email [email protected])
Topics studied this yearSeptember - October October – DecemberClose study products:The Daily Mail – Media industries and audiences.Billie Jean music video – Media language and representation.
Non-examination assessment
Close study products:Chicken – Media industries.The Surgery – Media industries and audiences.Oh Comely – All key concepts.No Offence – All key concepts.
Non-examination assessmentDecember - February February – EasterClose study products:Metroid: Prime 2 Echoes – All key concepts.The SIMs Freeplay – All key concepts.
Non-examination assessment
Close study products:Score – All key concepts.
Revision of AS Level close study products and exam skills.
Easter - May May - SummerRevision of AS Level close study products and exam skills.
Exams
Assessments 3 practice assessments for Components 1 and 2 Non Examination Assessment (30% of overall GCSE)
Key DatesSubmission dates for individual pieces of controlled assessments given by class teacher, with one piece of controlled assessment being completed by March.
HomeworkCombination of revision, topic based work, research and extension activities. Students are expected to spend at least two hours a week on homework/ coursework/revision for Media Studies. Coursework Catch-up Club/Revision Club in F24 after school each Tuesday.
Resources http://aqa.co.uk/qualifications/media-studies/AQA AS Media Studies: Study and Revision Guide
Music
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Physical Education----------------------------------------
---OCR A Level Unit H555/01 - Psychological factors affecting performanceOCR A Level Unit H555/02 – Psychological factors affecting performanceOCR A Level Unit H555/03 - Socio-cultural themes in Physical Education Director of Faculty: Ms S Glover (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year Exercise physiology Injury prevention Rehabilitation of injury Applied anatomy and physiology Energy for exercise Recovery, altitude and heat
Biomechanics Linear motion Angular motion Fluid mechanics and projectile motionSkill Acquisition Memory modelsSports Psychology Attribution in sport Confidence and self –efficacy in sports performance Leadership in sport Stress management to optimise performance Sport and society Ethics and deviance in sport Commercialisation and media Routes to sporting excellence in the UK Modern technology in sport Non Exam Assessment Evaluating and Improving performance - EPIP (Analysis of Performance)
Topics studied this year Practical Skills Performance (one sporting activity from one of the practical activities assessed in AS) Evaluation, appreciation and the improvement of performance (Analysis of Performance)Assessments
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3Assessment :Practical activities assessed using exam board assessment criteria C
I/2 term end of topic test- EC/ SMBexam style questions4, 5 and 6 marksH
Assessment :One practical activity chosen for assessment C
Introduction of verbal O&A of practical performance.EPCumulative I/2 term end of topic test- exam style questions EC /C SMB4, 5 and 6 marks. Introduction of 10 mark questions H
Practice mock exam EC/SMB/C
Assessment :Practical activity assessedECPractice AOP assessment filmedEC
Cumulative I/2 term end of topic test- exam style questions EC/C4, 5 and 6 marks. Consolidation of 10 mark questions H
Assessment :Cumulative I/2 term end of topic test- exam style questions EC/C
Final practical activity assessment. C / EC/SMB
AOP final assessmentEC/ C/SMB
Mock ExamEC/ C/SMB
Assessment :External Practical Moderation
Revision
Practice exam papers
Assessment :Year 12 reports
Key DatesDec End of Term Practice MockFebruary – Practical AssessmentFebruary – Final AOP assessmentApril – Final Mock Exam and ScreeningMay – External Practical ModerationMay/June – Final full examination
HomeworkOne homework to be set by each teacher, in each of the three subject areas, each week. Therefore, students will receive three pieces of homework per week.
Resources http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-physical-education-h154-h554/ OCR A level PE Student Book
How to prepare for September
Visit OCR website and familiarise with course content Download AOP analysis video and PowerPoint to familiarise with (found under presentations) Download all past papers and mark schemes Read around subject area
Year 13 Physics ----------------------------------------
----AQA Physics Spec ADirector of Faculty: Dr J Wild (email [email protected])Head of Subject: Mr D Blake (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year:
Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6Fields PhysicsFurther Mechanics
Nuclear PhysicsThermal PhysicsAstrophysics Option
Investigative and Practical Skills in A2 Physics
AssessmentsEach topic will be assessed and will reflect what students are to expect of the exams in Summer. The assessments will be used to inform the screenings and estimated grades submitted to the exam board. Assessments that are done with a poor level of effort or have resulted in a below-target grade will be repeated. Appropriate intervention will be put in place for students whose assessments have highlighted difficulty with the subject.
Key DatesUnit 4 - 20th June 2016 AM Unit 5 - 28th June 2016 AM Unit 6 - EMPA Practical Jan 2016 onwards
HomeworkTasks will be set weekly based on a combination of past exam paper questions, DoddleLearn activities, research and presentation preparation, and journal article reviews. Tasks are designed to prepare for the lesson content and consolidate learning as well as stretching students by reading outside of the exam specification.
ResourcesExam board website: www.aqa.org.ukRecommended text books: Advanced Physics for You (ISBN-13: 978-0748752966); A2 Physics A: Student Book (ISBN-13: 978-0748782819).
How to prepare for SeptemberIn year 13 you will study topics, which are covered in year 12; however the level of detail and application will obviously be harder. In order to prepare for year 12 you will need to know: Everything from year 12 and how to manipulate logarithms. It is therefore essential that you make sure you read over your year 12 notes in the summer.
Psychology ----------------------------------------
----AQA A Level Psychology (A Level = 7182) Director of Faculty: Miss S McCready ([email protected])Head of Subject: Mr J Ashton (email [email protected])
Exams this year:Paper 1 – Introductory topics in Psychology, worth 33% of your final A level grade.Paper 2 - Research Methods and Biopsychology; worth 33% of final A Level grade. Paper 3 – Cognition and Development, Schizophrenia, Forensic Psychology and Issues and Debates; worth 33% of your final A level grade. Topics studied this year:
Paper 1 – Introductory Topics in PsychologyThis paper is worth 33.3% of the A Level in Psychology. You will learn about the topics of memory, social influence, attachment and psychopathology. Some examples of the specific topics that you will cover are listed below:Memory - factors affecting the accuracy of eyewitness testimony; theories of forgetting.Social Influence – obedience; conformity; minority influenceAttachment – explanations of attachment; Bowlby’s theory of maternal deprivationPsychopathology – definitions of mental illness; causes and treatments of OCD, depression and phobias. All of the content for this paper will be delivered during year 12. Paper 2 – Psychology in contextThis paper is worth 33.3% of the A Level in Psychology. You will learn about various different approaches to explaining human behaviour (e.g., biological, cognitive and behaviourist, psychodynamic and humanistic) and how to compare these approaches. You will also learn about Biopsychology and half of this exam will be on Research Methods. Some of the content for this paper will be delivered during year 12. Paper 3 – Issues and Options in PsychologyThis paper is worth 33.3% of the A Level in Psychology. Everything in this unit will be delivered in Year 13. This paper consists of the following four sub-units:Issues and Debates in Psychology include: Gender and Culture in Psychology, Free Will and Determinism, The Nature Nurture Debate, Holism and Reductionism, Idiographic and Nomothetic, Ethical implications of research studies and theory including social sensitivity.Options in Psychology:Cognition and Development: Piaget’s theory of cognitive development; Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development; Baillargeon’s explanation of early infant abilities; the development of social cognition. Schizophrenia : classification of schizophrenia; Biological explanations; Psychological explanations; Drug therapy; Cognitive behaviour therapy; and stress-diathesis model.Forensic – Problems in defining crime measuring crime, offender profiling, Biological and Psychological explanations of offending behaviour, dealing with offending behaviour.AssessmentsPupils are regularly tested throughout the year. They will be given assessments throughout and at the end of each sub-unit in order to track progress closely. Students will also sit a mock examination in each of the units and there will be three external exams at the end of year 13 (Paper 1 = 2 hours; Paper 2 = 2 hours: Paper 3 = 2 hours).
Key Dates Paper 1 mock exam – January 2019 Paper 3 mock exam – January 2019 Paper 2 Mock – April 2019 Paper 3 external exam – 20th May (pm) – provisional Paper 1 external exam – 7th June 2018 (pm) - provisional Paper 2 external exam – 14th June 2018 (am) – provisional
HomeworkStudents will have 2 psychology teachers and they will get one piece of homework per week from each teacher. Homework tasks will usually involve independent research, exam/essay questions and/or revision for in-class assessments. As well as completing the homework that is set each week, students will be expected to carry out their own self-directed, independent study in order to develop their knowledge on key areas of the specification.
Resources aqa.co.uk (exam board website) bps.org.uk (the British Psychological Society website) Students will be provided with all teaching booklets and revision materials, however if you do wish to purchase
a textbook then the following books are recommended: 1. ‘AQA Psychology – For A Level Year 1 & AS – Flanagan, Berry, Jarvis and Liddle (Illuminate Publishing). 2. ‘AQA Psychology – For A Level Year 2 – Flanagan, Berry, Jarvis and Liddle (Illuminate Publishing). 3. ‘AQA Psychology – For A Level Year 2 – Jean Marc Lawton and Eleanor Willard (Illuminate Publishing).
How to prepare Students should prepare by completing two research tasks:1. To research 2 different explanations of schizophrenia and make brief notes (at least 2 sides of A4 paper) – you
might want to look at 1) Biological explanations: genetic vulnerability theory; dopamine hypothesis: neural correlates 2)Psychological explanations: family dysfunction: cognitive explanations ,dysfunctional thought processing.
2. To research 3 different theories of crime and make brief notes (at least 2 sides of A4 paper) – you might want to look at 1) The genetic vulnerability theory; 2) Social learning theory; 3) Subcultural theory.
Religious Studies ----------------------------------------
----Edexcel 9RS0Director of Faculty: Miss S McCready ([email protected])Head of Subject: Ms A White (email [email protected])RE is an inclusive subject accessible to students of any religious persuasion or none. It is not necessary to have taken Religious Studies at GCSE, although students who have a GCSE will find that the AS/A Level builds on their knowledge, understanding and skills. All that is required is a desire to find out more about religion and its role in society.
Topics studied this year
Paper 1: Philosophy of Religion4 Religious language4.1 Analogy and Symbol4.2 Verification and falsification debates 4.3 Language games5 Works of scholars5.1 Context to critiques of religious belief 5.2 A comparison between Bertrand Russell and Frederick Copleston 6 Influences of developments in religious belief6.1 Views about life after death across a range of religious traditions 6.2 Life after death 6.3 Religion and science debatesPaper 2: Religion and Ethics4 Ethical language4.1 Meta-ethics 4.2 The relationship between religion and morality5 Deontology, Virtue Ethics and the works of scholars5.1 A comparison of the work of Immanuel Kant and Aristotle with regard to Deontology and Virtue Ethics 6 Medical ethics: beginning and end of life issues6.1 Issues in medical ethics with a focus on beginning and end of life debates Paper 4: Islam4.1 The origins and features of Sunni and Shi’a Islam following the death of the Prophet Muhammad4.2 The meaning and importance of the Rightly Guided Caliphs 4.3 The martyrdom of Husain 4.4 Sufism 4.5 The relationship between Islam and science5 Works of scholars5.1 Comparative study of Jihad in the works of two scholars 6 Religion and society6.1 The challenges of multi-faith societies, pluralism, religious freedom and interfaith dialogue6.2 Gender and Islam6.3 Secularisation and the modern ‘Western’ world HomeworkHomework will usually be once a week. They will include independent research tasks, essays based on past paper questions, articles and information to read in preparation for a lesson, and group presentation tasks.
Key datesPaper 1 Philosophy of Religion Tues 4th June 2019 amPaper 2 Religion and Ethics Tues 11th June 2019 amPaper 4 Islam Weds 19th June 2019 am
Other useful informationwww.edexcel.org.uk
Sociology -------------------------------------------
-AQA AL Sociology 7192Director of Faculty: Miss S McCready ([email protected])Head of Subject: Ms J Bunyan ([email protected])
Topics studied this yearOver the course of the year, students will study two different units alongside one another which will be Beliefs in Society and Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods. In addition to this, students till revisit Education with Methods in Context and Families and Households and Research Methods from AS and will be expected to apply all topics in the examinations.
Education with Methods in Context This exciting unit covers the Role and purpose of education including vocational education and training in contemporary society, Differential educational achievement of social groups by social class, gender and ethnicity in contemporary society, Relationships and processes with particular reference to teacher/student relationships, student subcultures, the hidden curriculum, and the organisation of teaching and learning. Other topics will include the significance of social policies, including selection, comprehensivisation, marketization and privatisation for the understanding of the structure, role, impact and experience of education. Students will also learn to apply their knowledge of sociological research methods to the context of education. Families and Households This interesting and engaging unit covers topic content such as the Relationship of the family to the social structure and social change with particular reference to the economy and state policies, Changing patterns of Marriage Cohabitation, Separation and Divorce, Childbearing and the life course. Other topics include Diversity of the contemporary family and household structures, The nature and extent of changes in the family with reference to gender roles, domestic labour and power relationships, The nature of Childhood and changes in the status of children in the family and society and Demographic trends in the UK since the 1900’s, including reasons for changes in birth rates, death rates and family size. Students will also cover more postmodern topics such as the personal life perspective and will consider how the family helps to construct our identity formation and the meaning its members give to us. Beliefs in SocietyTopics of learning that will be covered in this very interesting unit are different theories of ideology, science and religion, including both Christian and non-Christian traditions, The relationship between religious belief and social change and stability, Religious organisations including cults, sects, denominations churches and New age movements and their relationship to religious and spiritual belief and practices. Other topics of learning are,the relationship between different social groups/spiritual organisations and movements, beliefs and practices and the significance of religion and religiosity in the contemporary world, including the nature and extent of secularisation in a global context. Crime and Deviance with Theory and MethodsThis interesting and engaging unit will engage learners in theoretical debate while encouraging an active involvement with the research process. Learners will learn to develop and foster a critical awareness of contemporary social processes and change, drawing together the knowledge understanding and skills learnt in different aspects of the course. This exciting unit covers Different theories of crime, deviance, social order and social control, The social distribution of crime and deviance by age, ethnicity ,gender, locality and class including recent trends in crime, Globalisation and crime in contemporary society; the mass media and crime; green crime; human rights and state crime. Other topics of study are Crime control, prevention and punishment, victims and the role of the criminal justice system and other agencies, The social study of suicide and its theoretical and methodological implications and The connections between sociological theory and methods and the study of crime and deviance.
AssessmentsStudents are regularly tested throughout the year. They will be given assessments throughout each unit based on their learning and will be assessed via short answer questions and through in- class, timed essays. Many assessments are based on previous exam questions and are essay focused and students will sit a Mock Examination to consolidate and review their learning in preparation for their Exams in May 2019. Paper 1: Education with Theory and MethodsThis unit comprises of a written paper of two hours. The paper consists of 80 marks and accounts for 33.3% of the A Level. For the Education section, students are to answer short mark questions and an essay worth 50 marks. For the Methods in Context section, students are expected to answer an essay question totalling 20 marks and for Theory and Methods, another essay question, totalling 10 marks. Paper 2: Families and Households and Beliefs in Society This unit is worth 33.3% of the A level and comprises of a 2 hour paper. The assessment consists of a written paper of 80 marks and students complete essay questions on both Family and Beliefs topics; both equalling to 40 marks each.Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods This unit is worth 33.3% of the A Level and comprises of a written paper of two hours. The assessment consists of a two hour written paper of 80 marks and students answer two compulsory questions, For the Crime and Deviance section, students will be expected to answer short mark questions and an essay worth 50 marks. For the Theory and Methods paper students will be expected to write an essay totalling 30 marks. All students will be expected to focus on developing a strong set of key skills such as developing their knowledge and understanding, application, analysis and evaluation.Key Dates Intervention Sessions-Wednesday afternoons, 3:15- 4:15pm in LG29 Revision Sessions-Thursday afternoons, 3.15-4.15pm in LG29 Exam Dates-June 2019
HomeworkStudents will be set regular homework to consolidate learning in class and to strengthen their knowledge and skills set required to pass the course. Homework tasks will be set such as research tasks, revision for tests and application activities and students will be given regular essays to complete in their own time in addition to completing them under timed conditions, in class.
Resources http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/sociology/as-and-a-level/sociology-2190 Haralambos and Holborn (2000), Sociology Themes and Perspectives, Fifth Edition, Harper Collins Publishers Webb et al (2009), A2 Sociology: The complete course for the AQA specification, Napier Press Browne et al (2014) Sociology for A2 AQA, Polity Press
How to prepare for September 2019 Come well equipped to the first lesson with a file, file dividers and plenty of stationery Keep up to date over the summer months in relation to Global issues through reading newspapers such as the Telegraph
and the Guardian and watching the News Familiarise yourself with Sociology Ferret on You tube. This link has a number of video clips to enable you to explore some
of the topics we will be studying http://www.youtube.com/user/SociologyFerret Visit http://www.podology.org.uk/ for podcasts, videos and articles covering a wide range of issues
Research a Cult of your choice from the list below and create a PowerPoint presentation on it which you will be asked to deliver when you return after the summer: Moonies Transcendental Mediation Scientology Church of Bible Understanding The Manson Family Aum Shinrikyo Restoration of the 10 Commandments Raelism Order of the Solar Temple Heaven’ s Gate Branch Dividians Unification Church
Spanish----------------------------------------
----AQA SPANISH A2 LEVEL 2696Director of Faculty: Ms S White (email [email protected])Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator/ Head of Subject: Ms D McVey (email [email protected])
Topics studied this year: Cultural topics; Pedro Almodovar and Eduardo Mendoza
Environment; pollution, energy and protecting the planet Contemporary Social Issues; wealth and poverty, law and order, impact of scientific progress The Multicultural Society; immigration, integration and racism
Assessments End of Unit Assessments on all 4 skill areas after each topic is completed. A2 Level past papers each term and for mock examinations. Mock speaking examinations each term. Timed essays each half term
Key Dates February-mock examinationApril/ May-A2 Speaking examinationMay/June-A2 Paper Unit 3
HomeworkA range of homework tasks will be given by both teachers each week to include essays, listening tasks, reading comprehensions, oral presentations and reading around the topic areas. Revision of key vocabulary and grammar will also be a vital component of the homework. Expect to spend at least 3 hours per week on homework.
Resources www.aqa.org.uk AQA Spanish A2 textbook Palabra Por Palabra vocab book Medium size Spanish dictionary http://www.languagesresources.co.uk http://www.ver-taal.com http://20minutos.tv www.bbc.co.uk/mundo www.rtve.es How to prepare for September Revise all A2 vocabulary carefully, especially higher level vocab Look over and revise all grammar points, especially tenses Keep up to date with current affairs, especially things that are happening in Spain or South America. Complete work packs given on Cultural Topics Watch your favourite movie with Spanish subtitles Go to a Spanish speaking country if you get the chance!!
Special Education Needs& Disabilities
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School SENCO: Ms R Sheldrake (email [email protected])
The SEND department is within the Inclusion Faculty. The department aims to raise achievement across the curriculum for students who have additional needs or disabilities, are vulnerable and need a little extra support in or outside the classroom.
We work within and beyond the classroom in partnership with subject, pastoral staff and parents to meet the individual needs of pupils from Years 7 through to Year 13.
For further information please see our website.
PARRS WOOD HIGH SCHOOLTerm Dates 2018-19
DAY DATE SCHOOL EVENTMonday 3rd September Training DayTuesday 4th September Training Day
Wednesday 5th September Term StartsFriday 19th October Term Ends
Monday – Friday 22nd – 26th October Half Term Break
Monday 29th October Term Starts
Friday 23rd November Training Day
Friday 21st December Term EndsMonday - Friday 24th December – 4th January 2019 Christmas Break
Monday 7th January Term Starts
Friday 15th February Term EndsMonday-Friday 18th February -22nd February Half Term Break
Monday 25th February Training DayTuesday 26th February Term StartsFriday 5th April Term Ends
Monday 8th April – 22nd April Easter Holiday
Tuesday 23rd April Term StartsMonday 6th May Bank HolidayFriday 24th May Term Ends
Monday – Friday 27th May – 31st May Half Term Break
Monday 3rd June Term Starts
Monday 1st July Training Day
Tuesday 23rd July Term Ends
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