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Winchmore School

2016-2017

YEAR 11 Course Expectations

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ART & DESIGN

KS4 COURSE EXPECTATIONS [YEAR 11] COURSE STRUCTURE

The GCSE Art & Design courses are structured in 2 units:

Unit 1 PERSONAL PORTFOLIO IN ART & DESIGN = coursework component worth 60%

Unit 2 EXTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT = exam project component worth 40%

UNIT 1 PERSONAL PORTFOLIO IN ART & DESIGN

All work from the start of the course to be reviewed, refined, added to and completed by the

start of the ESA (externally Set Assignment). 1ST FEBRUARY

UNIT 2 EXTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT

The ESA will be handed out on the 1ST FEBRUARY. Preparation work to be completed by the

10 hours sustained focus exam (used to create the final piece). Once the exam is completed NO

additional work can be added to the Assignment. 10 hour exam in APRIL.

EXHIBITION & MODERATION

The exhibition is the DEADLINE. All coursework to be displayed and your ESA will be returned

to display. Internal and external moderation will occur. JUNE.

Specific dates will be given by your art teacher.

RESOURCES/HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

Your child will have a clear project brief with individual tasks and deadlines for unit 1 and 2.

Their teacher will also give them clear guidelines on how to improve their work to gain higher

marks. Pupils will be expected to complete homework and attend art clubs at lunch or after

school. The teachers will keep you updated on their progress and contact you with any

concerns.

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ART & DESIGN – GRAPHIC

COMMUNICATION


The GCSE Art & Design courses are structured in 2 units:

Unit 1 PERSONAL PORTFOLIO IN ART & DESIGN = coursework component worth 60%

Unit 2 EXTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT = exam project component worth 40%

UNIT 1 PERSONAL PORTFOLIO IN ART & DESIGN

All work from the start of the course to be reviewed, refined, added to and completed by the

start of the ESA (externally Set Assignment). 1ST FEBRUARY

UNIT 2 EXTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT

The ESA will be handed out on the 1ST FEBRUARY. Preparation work to be completed by the

10 hours sustained focus exam (used to create the final piece). Once the exam is completed NO

additional work can be added to the Assignment. 10 hour exam in APRIL.

EXHIBITION & MODERATION

The exhibition is the DEADLINE. All coursework to be displayed and your ESA will be returned

to display. Internal and external moderation will occur. JUNE.

Specific dates will be given by your art teacher.


Your child will have a clear project brief with individual tasks and deadlines for unit 1 and 2.

Their teacher will also give them clear guidelines on how to improve their work to gain higher

marks. Pupils will be expected to complete homework and attend art clubs at lunch or after

school. The teachers will keep you updated on their progress and contact you with any

concerns.

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GCSE BUSINESS&ECONOMICS KS4 COURSE EXPECTATIONS [YEAR 11]

COURSE STRUCTURE

The GCSE Business and Economics course is structured in 4 units:

Unit 1: Introduction to Business

Unit 2: Controlled Assessment (carried out end of year 10, edited start of year 11) Worth 25%

of final grade

Unit 3 Building a Business

Unit 5: Introduction to Economic Environment

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT DEADLINES

Unit 2 – Controlled Assessment

Final Hand in Date: 25th November 2016

KEY EXAM DATES

10th October – Mock Exam Week

12th December – Mock Exam Week

28th Feb – Mock Exam Week


A GCSE Revision Guide and Workbook can be purchased from Parent Pay for £5

Past Papers and Revision Material available through student shared area on the school

interface

Digital version of textbooks used throughout year 10 and 11 are accessible online at:

http://www.businessed.co.uk/index.php/home/activities/gcse-activities/edexcel-gcse-

activities

Activities and key term resources are accessible at:

Http://www.businessstudiesonline.co.uk/gcsebusiness/activities/activitymenu.htm

http://www.businessed.co.uk/index.php/home/activities/gcse-activities/edexcel-gcse-activities

http://www.businessed.co.uk/index.php/home/activities/gcse-activities/edexcel-gcse-activities

http://www.businessstudiesonline.co.uk/gcsebusiness/activities/activitymenu.htm

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COMPUTING


The GCSE computing course is structured in 3 units:

Unit A451 [Computer Systems and Programming]: Written Exam worth 40%

Unit A452 [Practical Investigation]: Controlled Assessment worth 30%

Unit A453 [Programming Project]: Controlled Assessment worth 30%


Unit 2 – A452 Controlled Assessment

Completed in Year 10. Final Hand in Date: Friday 30th September 2016

Unit 3 – A453 Controlled Assessment

Hand in Date: Friday 10th February

KEY EXAM DATES

12th of December – Mock Exam Week


A451 Exam - 17th June 2017 [Worth 40%]


A GCSE Revision Guide can be purchased from Parent Pay for £2

http://www.cambridgegcsecomputing.org/

Past Papers and Revision Material available through student’s Edmodo account


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DANCE


The GCSE Dance course is structured in 2 components:

COMPONENT 1 [Performance and choreography]: Total component 60%

COMPONENT 2 [Dance Appreciation]: Total Component 40%

ASSESSED WORK

Performance • Set phrases through a solo performance (approximately one minute in duration) • Duet/trio performance (three minutes in a dance which is a maximum of five minutes in

duration) Choreography

Solo or group choreography – a solo (two to two and a half minutes) or a group dance for two

to five dancers (three to three and a half minutes)

Theoretical Knowledge

• Students will study 6 professional and current dance works

• Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes

KEY EXAM DATES


Moderation will take place in the Spring term of 2017

Students will have regular assessments on performance, choreography or theoretical

understanding each half term.



Dance Library located in Dance Studio 2 and School Library

Regularly check dance folders

Attend dance opportunities/trips on offer throughout the 2 year course

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DRAMA


The GCSE Drama course is structured in 3 units:

Unit 1 [Drama Exploration]: 6 x 1 hour practical lessons that are filmed + 1 X 2,000 word

written controlled assessment (documentary response) – worth 30%

Unit 2 [Exploring Play Texts]: 6 x 1 hour practical lessons that are filmed + 1 X 1,000 word

written controlled assessment (documentary response) + 1 x 2,000 review – worth 30%

Unit 3 [Drama Performance]: Practical examination – worth 40%


Unit 1 – Drama Exploration Controlled Assessment

Hand in Date for 2,000 documentary response – Friday December 16th 2016

Unit 2 – Exploring Play Texts Controlled Assessment

Hand in Date for Review: Friday October 21st 2016

Hand in Date for 1,000 documentary response: Friday May 26th 2017

KEY EXAM DATES

Feb-March – Unit 3 Practical Exam (date to be confirmed) worth 40%


Key terminology and theory can be revised at

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zbckjxs

Students will be given computer time 1 day a week until 5pm with teacher present.

Please contact drama department for day.

From November, students will be expected to rehearse after school at least 2 times a

week in preparation for their examination in Feb-March time. Please allow your child to

do so in order for them to achieve the highest practical mark possible. Failure to do so

will impact on their progress significantly.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zbckjxs

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ENGLISH

KS4 COURSE EXPECTATIONS [YEAR 11] COURSE STRUCTURE - ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Examination Board: AQA

English Language (8700) – 100 % Written Examinations

For the award of the GCSE in English Language students must complete all three assessments:

Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing (1 hr 45 mins) 50% of GCSE

Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives (1 hr 45 mins) 50% of GCSE

Non –examination Assessment: Spoken Language (separate endorsement, compulsory and

0% weighting of GCSE).

COURSE STRUCTURE – ENGLISH LITERATURE

Examination Board: AQA

English Literature (8702) – 100 % Written Examinations

All assessments are closed book: any stimulus materials required will be provided as part of the

assessment. All assessments are compulsory.

Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel (1 hr 45 mins) 50% of GSCE

Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry (2 hrs 15 mins) 50% of GCSE

KEY EXAM DATES




May / June 2017 GCSE Examinations


CPG Revision books (available on amazon) Ensure to have title of text studied in class.

York Note books (available on amazon)

www.aqa.co.uk – Specimen materials and support packs

www.bitesize.co.uk – revision materials / ways to revise

Ensure that students keep all materials given to them by their classroom teachers to use for

revision

http://www.aqa.co.uk/

http://www.bitesize.co.uk/

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FOOD TECHNOLOGY


The GCSE computing course is structured in 2 Units

Unit One- 45451 Design Technology: Food Technology Written Exam (Worth 40%)

Unit Two- 45451 Design and Making Practice Controlled assessment (Worth 60%)



Started in Year 10, and to be completed in year March

Hand in one- November 14th

Hand in two- February 6th

Finally Hand in- March 27th

KEY EXAM DATES



45451 Exam- Monday 5th June (Worth 40%)


Past Papers and Revision Material available on AQA website

Lonsdale- GCSE Design & Technology-Food Technology- Revision Guide (available on

amazon, WHSmiths.)

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GEOGRAPHY


The GCSE Geography course is structured in 3 units:

Unit B561 [Sustainable Decision Making Exercise]: Written Exam worth 25%

Unit B562 [Geographical Enquiry]: Controlled Assessment worth 25%

Unit B563 [Key Geographical Themes]: Written Exam worth 50%


Unit B562 Controlled Assessment

Completed in Year 11 Autumn term. Data collection on 27th and 28th September 2016.

Final Hand in Date: Friday 25th November 2016

KEY EXAM DATES




22nd May 2017 - B561 Exam – SDME [Worth 25%]

6th June 2017 - B563 Exam – Key Themes [Worth 50%]


Encourage your child to use the websites listed below:

http://www.doddlelearn.co.uk

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zkw76sg

http://www.geographypods.com/ocr-b-terminal-exam-revision.html

http://www.geographypods.com/revision-sheets.html

Revision material will be given out in class, but additional GCSE Revision Guides for

OCR B GCSE Geography can be purchased in shops or online.

http://www.doddlelearn.co.uk/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zkw76sg

http://www.geographypods.com/ocr-b-terminal-exam-revision.html

http://www.geographypods.com/revision-sheets.html

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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE


The BTEC Health and Social Care course is structured in 3 units:

Unit 1 [Human Lifespan Development]: Externally assessed Written Exam worth 25%

1 Core and 1 optional unit, together worth 75%

Unit 2 [Health and Social Care Values]: Internally assessed assignment

Unit 5 [Promoting Health and Wellbeing]: Internally assessed assignment

ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

Unit 2 – [Health and Social Care Values]:

Completed in Year 11. Final Hand in Date: Friday 16th December 2016

Unit 5 – [Promoting Health and Wellbeing]:

Hand in Date: Friday 24th February 2017

KEY EXAM DATES

12th of December – Mock Exam

28th February – Mock Exam

May 2017 (Date TBC) [Worth 25%]


BTEC Health and Social Care Diploma: C.Morris & V.Michie

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/health-and-social-care-

2012-nqf.html

Past Papers and Revision Material available in T3 or through student’s Edmodo account

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HISTORY


The GCSE History course is structured in 4 units:

Unit 1 [International Relations: The Era of the Cold War 1943–1991]: Written Exam worth

25%

Unit 2 Modern World Depth Study Option 2A [Germany 1918–39]: Written Exam worth 25%

Unit 3 Modern World Source Enquiry Option 3B [War and the transformation of British

society c1931–51]: Written Exam worth 25%

Unit 4 Representations of History Option CA6 [Civil rights and protest in the USA 1945–

70]: Controlled Assessment worth 25%


Unit 4 Representations of History Option CA6 Civil rights and protest in the USA 1945–70

Controlled Assessment

Completed in Year 11 Autumn term.

KEY EXAM DATES



5 June 2017 - Unit 1 Exam – International Relations: The Era of the Cold War 1943–1991

[Worth 25%]

14 June 2017 – Unit 2 Exam – Modern World Depth Study Option 2A Germany 1918–39

[Worth 25%]

20 June 2017 – Unit 3 exam - Modern World Source Enquiry Option 3B [War and the

transformation of British society c1931–51 [Worth 25%]



http://www.doddlelearn.co.uk

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zqpcv4j


Edexcel Modern World History A GCSE (2009) can be purchased in shops or online.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zqpcv4j

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ICT


The GCSE computing course is structured in 3 units:

Unit 1 (40%) [Living in a Digital World]: Written Exam worth 40%

Unit 2 [Using Digital Tools]: Controlled Assessment worth 60%


Unit 2 [Using Digital Tools]: Controlled Assessment

Activity 1 & Spreadsheet Model for Activity 2 was completed in Year 10.

Activity 2 Final Deadline: 3rd-7th October 2016

Activity 3 Final Deadline: 2nd December 2016

Activity 4 CAB Completion Final Deadline: 6th-10th February 2016

CAB Final Hand in Date: Friday 10th February

KEY EXAM DATES



Unit 1 Exam - 18th May 2017 [Worth 40%]


A GCSE Revision Guide can be purchased from Parent Pay for £2 & a workbook for an

additional £2 http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/ict/unit_2/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/ict/Unit_1/Pages/default.aspx


http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/ict/unit_2/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/ict/Unit_1/Pages/default.aspx

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MATHS KS4 COURSE EXPECTATIONS [YEAR 11]

COURSE STRUCTURE

100% examination which comprises of: -three papers which are equally weighted. Paper one

will be non-calculator, paper two and three will be calculator. Pupils will be given one hour and

30 minutes to complete each paper.

Possible Grades achievable by level)

HIGHER: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (with 9 being the highest)

FOUNDATION: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (with 5 being the highest)

The tier of examination entry is based upon attainment and progress made by the students

and not by the set they are in.

KEY EXAM DATES





Scientific calculator (which is not programmable or that can do algebra) and a

geometry set.

Students will be expected to complete 1½ hours of Maths homework every week.

Useful Websites:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize http://www.emaths.co.uk

http://www.emaths.org http://www.mymaths.co.uk

http://www.gcsemathspastpapers.com http://ngfl.gov.org

Edexcel GCSE Mathematics A Linear Higher or Foundation course from Collins.

Textbooks are used in class and homework. The relevant book depends on your tier on

entry. All of the books can be ordered at any good book shops.

Edexcel GCSE Maths Foundation ISBN 978-0-19-835150-4

Edexcel GCSE Maths Higher ISBN 978-0-19-835151-1

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize

http://www.emaths.co.uk/

http://www.emaths.org/

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/

http://www.gcsemathspastpapers.com/

http://ngfl.gov.org/

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MEDIA


The GCSE media course is structured into 3 units:

Unit B321 [Individual Media Studies Portfolio]: Controlled Assessment worth 30%

Unit B323 [Textual Analysis –Print] Written Exam worth 40%

Unit B324 [Production Portfolio in Media Studies]: Controlled Assessment worth 30%



Work begun in Year 10. Final Hand in Date: 21st October 2016 [worth 30%]


Hand in Date: 31st March 2017 [worth 30%]

KEY EXAM DATES



B324 Exam - June 2017 [Worth 40%]


Support sessions offered after school to complete Controlled Assessment [rm88].

Past Papers and Revision Material available from Mr Sim.

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MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES


The GCSE MFL course (French/German/Spanish) is structured in 3 units:

Unit 1 [Listening]: Exam worth 20%

Unit 2 [Speaking]: 2 x Controlled Assessment worth a total of 30%

Unit 3 [Reading]: Exam worth 20%

Unit 4 [Writing]: 2 x Controlled Assessment worth a total of 30%


Unit 1 - Speaking Controlled Assessment

First speaking assessment completed in Year 10. Second assessment to be completed before

Christmas.

Unit 4 – Written Controlled Assessment

First written assessment completed in Year 10. Second assessment to be completed before

Feb 2017.

KEY EXAM DATES




French Exam – 16th May 2017[Worth 40%]

Spanish Exam 19th May 2017 [Worth 40%]

German Exam 7th June 2017 [Worth 40%]


www.linguascope.co.uk


http://www.linguascope.co.uk/

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MUSIC


The GCSE Music course is structured in 4 Units that are completed in Years 10 & 11:

Unit B351 – Integrated Tasks: Controlled assessment; a solo performance, composition and

commentary (A0S1) [30%]

Unit B352 – Practical Portfolio: Controlled assessment; performance,

composition/arrangement and a log & evaluation (A0S2) [30%]

Unit B353 – Creative Task: A timed composition task under exam conditions [20%]

Unit B354 – Listening Test: A written paper assessing knowledge and understanding of Areas

of Study 2, 3 and 4 [20%]


Unit B352 – Practical Portfolio Final hand in date: Friday 24th March 2017

KEY EXAM DATES

March – May 2017 (exact date TBC) – Unit B353 Creative Task Exam

19th April 2017 – Year 10 Music Recital

June 2017 (exact date TBC) – Unit B354 Listening Test


Download Spotify and set up a free account for your child. Follow the Areas of Study

playlists set up by their teacher and listen regularly

Keep track of your child’s PERI lesson planner and ensure they attend all lessons.

Support their practice at home

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpf3cdm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpf3cdm

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GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION


The GCSE Physical Education course is structured in 2 units:

Unit 5PE01 [The Theory of Physical Education]: Written Exam worth 40%

Unit 5PE02 [Performance in Physical Education]: Controlled Assessments worth 60%


Unit 5PE02 – [Section 2.1: Practical Performance] Controlled Assessment

Completed in practical PE lessons in Year 10 and 11. Externally moderated in Spring 2017

Unit 5PE02 – [Analysis of Performance] Controlled Assessment

Completed in Year 11. Must be available for external moderation in Spring 2017

KEY EXAM DATES

14th of October – Mock Exam

Spring 2017 (date TBA) – Mock Exam

5PE01 Exam - 19th May 2017 [Worth 40%]


A GCSE Revision Guide can be purchased from Parent Pay

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-

2016.news.html?facets=news-all


http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-2016.news.html?facets=news-all

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-2016.news.html?facets=news-all

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PRODUCT DESIGN


The GCSE Product Design course is structured in 2 units:

Unit 1: Written Paper (45551 ) : Written Exam worth 40%

Unit 2: Design and Making Practice (45552) Controlled Assessment worth 60%


Unit 2: Design and Making Practice (45552)

Completed in Year 11. Final Hand in Date: Wednesday 1st March 2017

KEY EXAM DATES



Unit 1: Written Paper (45551 ) - June 2017 [Worth 40%]


A GCSE Product Design Revision Guide can be purchased on amazon for £5.95

http://www.technologystudent.com

Past Papers and Revision Material available through student’s google account

http://www.technologystudent.com/

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION


The GCSE RE course is structured in 2 units:

Unit 1 (5RS01) Religion and Life: Believing in God, Matters of life and Death, Marriage and the

Family, Community Cohesion.

Written exam worth 50%

Unit 2 (5RS08) Religion and Society: Rights and Responsibilities, Environment and Medical

Issues, Peace and Conflict, Crime and Punishment.

Written exam worth 50%

KEY EXAM DATES




15th May 2017 - 5RS01 Exam – Religion and Life [Worth 50%]

17th June 2017 - 5RS08 Exam – Religion and Society [Worth 50%]



http://www.doddlelearn.co.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zb48q6f


Religious Education can be purchased in shops or online.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zb48q6f

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ROCK SCHOOL: PERFORMANCE AND

TECHNOLOGY PATHWAYS


The Rock School course is structured in 3 modules across Year 10 and Year 11. Each module

consists of several projects. There is no written exam for Rock School:

Performance Pathway Technology Pathway

Covered in Year 10

Listening to Music Listening to Music

Instrumental Study Using a Keyboard with a DAW

Year 11 Live Music Performance Live Sound Recording


Live Music Performance

Completed in Year 11. Final Hand in Date: Friday 24th March 2017

Live Sound Recording

Completed in Year 11. Final Hand in Date: Friday 24th March 2017

KEY EXAM DATES

Whilst there is no written exam for Rock School, students are encouraged to perform at or

record the following events as part of their modules:

29th November 2016 – Music Café

28th February 2017 – Yr 11 Recital (controlled assessment)

28th March 2017 – Spring Music Concert


Download Spotify and set up a free account for your child

Keep track of your child’s PERI lesson planner and ensure they attend all lessons.

Support their practice at home.

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TEXTILES


The GCSE Textile course is structured in 2 units:

Unit 1 - Personal Portfolio in Art and Design: Controlled Assessment worth 60%

Unit 2 - Externally Set Assignment in Art and Design: Externally set and internally assessed

worth 40%



Started in Year 10. Final Hand in Date: May 2017

KEY EXAM DATES

December 2016 (TBC) – Mock Exam 2 X 5 hour timed practical exams

May 2017 (TBC) – Exam 2 X 5 hour timed practical exams

June 2017 (TBC) – Exhibition in Main Hall

July 6th 2017 – School Fashion Show


Useful websites:

https://www.vam.ac.uk/

http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern

http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows

If you have a sewing machine at home any practice you can give your child will help

their progress overall on the course.

Homework tasks are usually set in sketchbooks and students are expected to keep up

to date with them in their own time.

https://www.vam.ac.uk/

http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern

http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows

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SCIENCE


The GCSE Additional science course is structured in 4 units:

B2 – 25%

C2 – 25%

P2 – 25%

ISA – 25%

The GCSE Core science course is structured in 4 units: (Some year 11 pupils have already sat

this GCSE)

B1 – 25%

C1 – 25%

P1 – 25%

ISA – 25%

KEY EXAM DATES

B1 - Tuesday 16th May pm

C1 - Thursday 18th May am

P1 - Wednesday 24th May pm

B2 - Friday 9th June pm

C2 - Wednesday 14th June am

P2 - Friday 16th June am


A GCSE Revision Guide can be purchased from Parent Pay for £4

Resources are available via the science revision Edmodo page

Past Papers (£3.50) and Revision flash cards (£2) can be purchased from Parent Pay.


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