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Year 11

GCSE

Subject

Breakdown

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Welcome

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to the Year 11 team which involves parents, carers, Year 11 mentors,

subject teachers, Ms Green and myself.

This is such an exciting, challenging and crucial time for our Year 11 students. They

recently experienced some excellent work placements at the end of Year 10 and

returned to the Academy ready to continue with their successes, to build on the

solid foundations they have already laid for themselves and to begin the final part

of this journey.

The students have made a brilliant and encouraging start to Year 11, full of

positivity and promise. They are working with their teachers and are focussed as

well as keen to maintain a confident and competent attitude to learning. We

encourage them to maintain these high standards throughout the academic year.

We will do whatever it takes to ensure that their learning, expectations, well-being

and daily experiences are of a high standard and quality. We expect our students

also to attend regularly and punctually, to work with us, to co-operate and to

communicate with us at every given opportunity.

Already we are committed to creating a year 11 ethos which reflects our year

group, our goals, ambitions, high expectations and our individuality.

We are really excited about their future here and I look forward to being a part of

the partnership. Promises have been made by Year 11 students as well as staff,

with the expectation that when we reflect on the year, that we would have not only

have successfully achieved our promises, but that we would have surpassed them.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Carmen K. Patel

Head of Year 11

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Subjects

ICT 4

Art & Design 5

Business Studies 6

Citizenship 7

Drama 8

English Language & English Literature 9

Food Technology 10

Geography 11

Graphics 12

History 13

Mathematics 14

Additional Mathematics 15

Modern Languages: French or Spanish 16

Music 17

Physical Education 18

Religious Education 19

Resistant Materials 20

Core Science 21

Additional Science 22

Further Additional Science 23

Textiles 24

Contacts 25

Year 11 Calendar Overview 27

Contents

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ICT Exam Board

Edexcel GCSE in ICT

Assessment & Assessment Dates

To include all mocks, controlled assessments (does not need to be exact)

All assessments will happen in the final 2 weeks of every half term

Course Content

The Edexcel GCSE in ICT comprises two units, Units 1 and 2.

Unit 1 is 40% of the total GCSE

In this unit students explore how digital technology impacts on the lives of individuals, organisations and

society. Students will learn about current and emerging digital technologies and the issues raised by their

use in a range of contexts (learning and earning, leisure, shopping and money management, health and

wellbeing and on the move). Students will develop awareness of the risks that are inherent in using ICT

and the features of safe, secure and responsible practice.

Unit 2 is 60% of the total GCSE

This is a practical unit. Students broaden and enhance their ICT skills and capability. Students will work

with a range of digital tools and techniques to produce effective ICT solutions in a range of contexts.

Students will learn to reflect critically on their own and others’ use of ICT and to adopt safe, secure and

responsible practice.

Websites & additional learning resources

WWW.ICT10.CO.UK

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Art & Design Exam Board

AQA GCSE Art and Design Fine Art


Students have been a set a project to be completed by their return from the Autumn half term break. The

work produced will count towards their GCSE coursework.

A mock exam will be sat approximately just before or after the Autumn half term break (date to be con-

firmed).

A two day, end of year exam will take place in May (date to be confirmed). Students will be given the

Course Content

Students are graded on their coursework, a portfolio of work that indicates their skill, talent and

knowledge, and an externally set task that is set in the February of year 11. Students are required to

produce prep work and a final outcome which will be completed during the two day final exam in May.

There are four Assessment Objectives: Develop, Refine, Record and Present. Each AO is work 20 marks,

giving a total of 80 marks that may be awarded. The assessment objective’s are used to grade the

coursework and externally set task separately. Coursework and the externally set task are worth 60% and

40% or a student's final grade respectively.

Students are currently working on a mock exam project which will contribute to their coursework. The

deadline for this is just after the Autumn half term break. In the second half of the Autumn term they will do

another short coursework project before starting the externally set task in February.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

1. Stay on top of your work. Complete tasks quickly when they are set and don’t allow yourself to fall

behind.

2. Do more than is asked. It is better to have a lot of work and only submit the best, that have too little.


Students should use an A3 sketchbook to record their development. Other materials

and equipment can be bought from the school art department. Lots of books are

also available in the art department to look at and reference.

BBC bitesize offers tips, video and advice

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

Student Art Guide has lots of tips and exemplar work to show

students what they can aspire to do.

http://www.studentartguide.com/

The TATE websites have excellent resources

and information on artists.

http://www.tate.org.uk/

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The three units of the course will be assessed through examinations and controlled assessments detailed

for each unit below:

Unit 1. 1 Hour exam worth 40% of final grade.

Unit 2. 1 Hour exam worth 35% of final grade.

Unit 3. Controlled Assessment based on Unit 1. This work is set by the exam board and carried

out under exam conditions. Worth 25% of final grade. The Controlled Assessment will be carried out

in October 2013.

Business Studies Exam Board

AQA Business Studies.

Websites & additional learning resource

Use the AQA revision booklet - excellent for breaking down all key topics and provides

examination questions to practice at home. From Christmas students will be bringing

these books home to revise from. It is encouraged that they spend half hour every

evening reading, revising and practicing the examination questions.

Course Content

The course consists of three units to be studied and tested over the 2 years.

Unit 1. Setting Up a Business.

Unit 2. Growing As a Business.

Unit 3. Investigating Business. This is the controlled assessment.

The course provides opportunities for learners to acquire subject knowledge, to understand how a

business operates and how the government plays an active part in the commercial world. This course

prepares students for the world of work and encourages them to explore events that have an effect on the

world’s economy.

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Citizenship Exam Board

Edexcel - GCSE full course Citizenship.


There are two Controlled Assessment requirements for this course. The first piece of work is on the

Issue of Re-cycling and is worth 30% of the final mark. (This piece of work will be finished off by the end

of September 2013). The second piece of work will be on Crime Awareness and is worth 30% of the final

mark. This piece of work will be written up in the first week of December 2013. The external assessment

will be two examination papers sat at the end of the year, in May 2014. The final exam dates are:

Paper 1 - Citizenship Today—Wednesday 14th of May (AM)

Paper 2—Citizenship in context—Monday 19th of May (PM)

Course Content

Paper 1 comprises three themes;

1. Rights and Responsibilities

2. Power, politics and the media.

3. The global community.

Paper 2 comprises 3 options from which the students select one:

1. Environmental change and sustainable development.

2. Changing communities: social and cultural identities.

3. Influencing and changing decisions in society and government.


There is a comprehensive list of resources and past papers on the VLE. If you attempt

past papers aim to get feedback from you teacher of how to improve.

Useful websites : www.bbc.co.uk/schools/citizenx, www. cnduk.org,

www. Oxfam.org.uk,

In addition you should be using the revision guide on the website

to familiarise yourself with the structure of the examination

questions.

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Drama Exam Board

AQA GCSE Drama


Unit 2 — Performance Exam 1

30% of the final grade: October/November 2013 (TBC). Consists of a formally assessed rehearsal process

and a final performance for an invited audience.

Unit 2 — Performance Exam 2

30% of the final grade: February/March 2014 (TBC). Consists of a formally assessed rehearsal process

and a final performance for an invited audience.

Unit 1— 1hr 30mins written examination May 2014

40% of the final GCSE grade

Course Content

Unit 2—Performance Exams

There are two performance exams that make up 60% of the final GCSE Grade. The marks are awarded to

students based on their commitment, effort and focus during a planned 6-8 week rehearsal process and their

performance on the night to the audience. The performance on the night needs to show that students are

able to use a wide and detailed range of performance skills to communicate effectively to the audience. The

key to success in the performance exams is the rehearsal process. The assessment criteria demand a well

rehearsed piece of theatre. One of the performance exams will be a piece of theatre created by the students

from scratch, the other will be the students’ interpretation of a script.

Unit 1—Written Exam

The written exam is the students’ chance to communicate their practical exploration of Drama. There are 3

sections in the written exam:

Section A— Four short answer questions about practical work the students have personally taken part

in during the GCSE.

Section B— Two essay style questions about a play the students have studied from a practical

perspective.

Section C— An essay style review of a live piece of theatre the students have seen and studied

during the course.

The key to success in the written exam is keeping a detailed “Actor’s Journal” of the practical work, theatre

trips and play studied as these notes become the students’ revision notes. Quality of Written Communication

and the confident use of the language of theatre are essential to achieve the highest grades.


Students will be able to purchase a visual learning/revision guide supporting their understanding

and confident use of the language of theatre.

The Drama pages of the VLE will offer students past papers and mark schemes

to support their preparation for the written exam.

BBC Bitesize Drama http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/drama/

Resource packs and websites will be available for the

live theatre studied when the plays are chosen.

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English Language and English Literature English Language and English Literature

Exam Board

Students follow the EDEXCEL specification for GCSE Literature and the Cambridge IGCSE for English

Language.

This means that all students receive two GCSE qualifications in English.


EDEXCEL Literature Controlled Assessment (completed in Year 10)

25% of the final grade is made up of two controlled assessment pieces.

IGCSE Coursework (completed in Year 10)

40% of the final grade is made up of three different written pieces.

Examinations

Edexcel Literature: There are two examinations, one worth 50% (understanding prose) and the other worth 25%

(understanding poetry) of the final grade. These exams will take place in May/June 2015.

IGCSE Language: There is one written exam, worth 40% of the final mark.

Course Content

What will I be studying in English Language and English Literature?

Speaking and listening skills: presenting to an audience, developing discussion skills.

Understanding spoken and written texts and writing creatively.

Reading and writing non-fiction texts.

Exploring poetry across time.

The study of modern prose and drama.

Prose from a range of cultures.

Developing exam technique and skills

A Shakespeare play and texts from the English literary heritage.


Further information, including sample examination papers, can be obtained from :

http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-english-first-

language-uk-0522/ and http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/english/literature/

Pages/default.aspx

Revision websites:

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEp3SR3KaDzg8jSe

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Food Technology Exam Board

AQA GCSE Food Technology


To include all mocks, controlled assessments (does not need to be exact)

Students must complete a controlled assessment task, worth 60% of the overall GCSE, by the first week

in January.

On 1st February the Preparation sheet is sent to the school from AQA and the teacher will then have one

month to assess the information and produce a range of examination preparation information.

On 1st March the Preparation sheet can be given out to the students. Exam preparation will start in

earnest. Exam is a 2 hour paper and worth 40% of the GCSE grade.

As well as a weekly intervention session after school for all students, there will be targeted students who

will need extra sessions to secure the C or above grade.

Course Content

The course is made up of 2 units: Controlled assessment 60%, exam 40%

Controlled Assessment Unit - practical based write up started at the beginning of Year 10 and completed

by the first term of Year 11.

Exam Unit - 2 hour written exam, 25% of marks based on a particular theme, set by AQA, 75% on general

knowledge of Food—

Designing and making food products, studying nutrition and healthy eating, manufacturing of food prod-

ucts, research, health and safety and quality control, packaging and food labelling, CAD/CAM, equipment

used in food manufacturing.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

1. Revision must be constant throughout the year and not just prior to exams. Set aside and hour a

week to revise the content you have been learning in lessons

2. High quality controlled assessment, aim to gain the maximum amount of marks for this as it is worth

60% of the overall GCSE grade

3. Attend intervention session held after school.

4. Complete as many past paper questions as possible to ensure you can answer all

types of question


CGP GCSE D & T Food Technology AQA Specification Revision booklet—excellent

revision booklet, broken down into all of the key areas. Shows exam style

questions—linked to AQA. Can be obtained from WH Smiths, main book

stores or internet BBC Bitesize—Good recap and quizzes for students

to practice their knowledge:

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

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Geography Exam Board

AQA A Specification


All examinations (terminal and SDME) are at the end of year 11.

Controlled Assessment (worth 25% of the overall grade) completed by Autumn 1 of year 11.

75% over 2 examinations. 1x human Geography exam and 1 physical Geography exam. These

are equally weighted.

Mock exams (human and physical) will take place from February until exams.

Course Content

Human Geography topics;

Changing Urban Environments/Population

The Development Gap

Tourism

Physical Geography topics;

Water on Land

Restless Earth

Coastal Zone

TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

1. Revise continually.

2. Complete all homework.

3. Practise writing extended answers.

4. Attend intervention sessions.

5. Complete past paper questions.

6. Learn case studies


Students will be able to purchase revision guides from the Academy.

BBC Bitesize—Good recap and quizzes for students to practise their

knowledge www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/gcse/geography

S-Cool—Good website but not ordered by Specification so

check content before using www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/

geography

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Graphic Products Exam Board

AQA Design and Technology Graphics.


Controlled Assessment

Students will be expected to produce one major project, which will constitute the controlled assessment

element. Students will be required to produce an A3 design folder and a 3D model to show their final

design.

Assessment Weighting is 60% for the controlled assignment. Controlled assessment must be handed in

no later than February 10th 2014.

Examination

The examination is 40% of the final grade. The written paper is two hours long.

Course Content

What will I be studying in Graphics?

Design and technology product graphics is a design based course that enables students to be

creative through the designing and modelling of new products and artefacts.

Students will learn new drawing and rendering techniques in order that they can express their ideas

realistically. This will involve working with new mediums such as pastels, and studio markers.

Students are also taught to develop their skills in computer-aided design and computer aided

manufacture (CAD and CAD CAM).

The particular software packages taught are, Pro-Desk top for three dimensional CAD work, sketch

up 8 and 2D Design for CAD and CAD CAM. General use of the computer is also encouraged as it

enables

students to enhance the presentation of their work.

Following the whole course develops skills such as designing, planning, problem solving

and practical skills.

The course encourages students to think for themselves, so that they are able to

organise change and adapt their strategies.

All students are encouraged to attend the intervention session planned for the

October half term.

Websites & additional learning resource

WWW.technologystudent.com

Use the AQA revision booklet - excellent for breaking down

all key topics and provides examination questions to

practice at home. From Christmas students will be

bringing these books home to revise from. It is

encouraged that they spend half hour every

evening reading, revising and practising the

examination questions.

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History Exam Board


Students will sit three exams at the end of Year 11.

Mock examinations will be held in December 2014 (USA 1910-1929 & Germany 1919-1991) & March

2015(Russia 1905-1924)

Any Controlled Assessment Improvements will be completed during the Autumn Term.

End of Year exam dates: USA 1910-1929— 1st June 2015 Russia 1905-1924—10th June 2015

Germany 1919-1991—16th June 2015

All papers are 1hour 15 minutes in length.

Course Content

The course is made up of 4 units each worth 25%:

Controlled Assessment Unit —All students have completed these. Students who are required to make

further improvements will be notified and expected to complete these during the first term of Year 11

USA 1910-1929: —Students have completed the study of this unit. They will be examined upon it in June

2015.

Germany 1919-1991:— Students have completed their study of this unit. They will be examined upon it

in June

Russia 1905-1924:— Students have examined the situation in Russia in 1905, the character of Tsarist

rule and the reasons why the tsar was forced to abdicate in 1917. Students are still to study the two

revolutions of 1917, why the Bolsheviks gained power, the Russian Civil War and life in Russia under the

rule of Lenin and the Bolsheviks.. They will be examined on this in June 2015.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS



2. Complete all homework set—homework will not only help you recap key knowledge but also learn

the skills necessary to access the higher marks in the examinations

3. Practise writing answers to questions worth 5 marks or above—this is usually what stops

students from achieving their very best


5. Students will be provided with booklets containing examination questions.

Which they should use as part of their preparations


A revision guides is available: http://www.hodderplus.co.uk/myrevisionnotes/gcse-history/wjec/index.asp

BBC Bitesize—Good recap for students to review their knowledge

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

Both good for USA & Russia. Coverage of Germany is less comprehensive.

WJEC have promised to provide additional resources for Germany.

The department will also provide additional support material for it and the other

units.

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Mathematics Exam Board

All students will follow the EdExcel GCSE linear syllabus.


Assessment will be by differentiated papers as follows:- FOUNDATION LEVEL G - C

HIGHER LEVEL E – A*

Examination

Paper 1 Foundation Level 1 hour 45 minutes June 2015

Higher level 1 hour 45 minutes June 2015

Paper 2 Foundation level 1 hour 45 minutes June 2015

Higher level 1 hour 45 minutes June 2015

Additional Mathematics (Available only to students in Set 1)

Paper 1 2 hours June 2015

A GCSE Paper graded as a GCE

Course Content

The course covers aspects of number, algebra, geometry, shape and data handling.

Paper 1 is a non-calculator paper and

Paper 2 is a calculator paper.


Edexcel revision guides and workbooks are available from the Mathematics Department at school at a

cost of £2 each There are separate guides for Foundation and Higher . My Maths DVD,s are available at a

cost of £4 each OCR revision guides can be ordered on request

Suggested websites:

www.mymaths.co.uk;

www.bitesize.co.uk/maths/gcse

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Additional Mathematics The Course

All students will follow the OCR linear syllabus.

Assessment

Assessment will be by one two hour written Examination

Paper 1 2 hours June 2014

This course is being followed by all students who have already achieved a grade of A/A* at GCSE

Mathematics. It will give them a second qualification in Mathematics. It is a link between GCSE and the C1

paper at GCE.

Course Content

The course covers aspects of number, algebra, and geometry. It will particularly develop the students’ skill

in algebra by introducing concepts such as differentiation and integration.

Career Prospects/Transferrable Skills

Mathematics is an essential life-skill. Every career path will require you to have a good standard of

Mathematics/Numeracy.

Here are some careers for which Mathematics is essential:

Financial consultant

Accountant

Actuarial services

Economics

Scientific research

Teaching

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Modern Languages: French and Spanish

Exam Board

AQA GCSE FRENCH 4655 and SPANISH 4695


The GCSE French and Spanish courses test the following four skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.

Pupils will sit examinations at the end of Year 11 in Listening (20%) and Reading (20%) and will prepare two

controlled assessment tasks in Speaking (30%) and Writing (30%).

Exam dates are as follows:-

French - Listening - 12th May 2014 pm Reading - 12th May 2014 pm

Spanish - Listening - 14th May 2014 pm Reading - 14th May 2014 pm

Controlled assessments in Speaking and Writing will be carried out during the Autumn and Spring terms.

Course Content

The course covers a broad range of topics which are taught through four themes—Lifestyle, Leisure,

Home and Environment and Work and Education.

Pupils will practise all four skills through class work and homework activities throughout the course.

Students will also prepare further for the exams by learning vocabulary from a booklet provided and by

practising past papers.

Controlled Assessments will be executed in three stages

How can I support my child?

Provide a French/Spanish dictionary.

Encourage them to revise little and often and to make revision cards and other aids.

Encourage them to practise exam style tasks using the websites below.

Ensure all homework is completed thoroughly and to the best of the student’s ability.


Purchase a revision guide and dictionary.

www.aqa.org.uk - Specification 4655 (French) / 4695 (Spanish)

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/bitesize

www.worldreference.com (on-line dictionary)

www.wildfrench.co.uk

www.targetlanguage.co.uk

www.languagesonline.org.uk

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Music Exam Board OCR GCSE Music

Assessment & Assessment Dates Unit 1: My Instrument. 30%

One solo performance, an evaluation of performance. By End of Autumn term 1 2014

Composition for your instrument/voice. By December 2014

Unit 2: Shared Music. 30%

One group performance. By December 2014.

Composition for 2 or more instruments. Written log and evaluation. By End of Spring Term 1 2015

Unit 3: Creative Task Exam 20% May 2015.

45 Minute exam in which students create a short piece of music from a given starting point.

Unit 4: Listening Exam 20% June 2015

90 minute exam in which students listen and answer questions based on different styles of music studied

throughout the year

Course Content Area of Study 1: My Instrument. 30%

Students will complete the following pieces of controlled assessment:

Solo Performance on a instrument of their choice. 15%

Written evaluation of performance 5%

Composition for their own instrument 10%

Area of Study 2: Shared Music 30%

Students will complete the following pieces of controlled assessment:

Group Performance. 15%

Composition based on a style of dance music 10%

Written log and evaluation of composition 5%

Students will also learn the context and music features of various styles of music performed in

groups in preparation for the listening exam.

Area of Study 3: Dance Music

Students will learn the context and music features of various styles of music dance music in

preparation for the listening exam.

Area of Study 4: Descriptive Music.

Students will learn the music features of various styles of descriptive music and film

music in preparation for the listening exam.


All the styles of music have examples on youtube to listen to.

OCR GCSE Music Student Book published by Pearson—

has detailed notes on each style of music covered.

BBC Bitesize website.—KS4 Music.

Revision Guide by Mrs Richardson (to be emailed

to all students)

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Accredited PE Exam Board

Edexcel GCSE Physical Education. (Short course and Full Course)


Controlled Assessment

Unit 1 – Examination 40%

Unit 1 is externally assessed through a written examination paper of 1 hour and 30 minutes. This will contribute a

maximum of 40% towards your total marks. (Short course 1 hour paper) May 2015.

Examination

Unit 2 – Controlled Assessment 60% (2 sports assessed for short course and 4 sports for the full course)

Unit 2 is assessed in two sections. The PEP (Personal Exercise Programme) and Practical performances are

moderated in May 2015.

Course Content

What do I need to know, or be able to do, before taking this course?

The course builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills established in Key Stage 3 Physical

Education. It will give you exciting opportunities to be involved in a number of different physical activities,

promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. You can perform in one or all of the following roles: player,

participant, leader or official. You should have an interest in physical education and sport, enjoy being

active and appreciate the benefits of keeping fit and healthy.

What will I learn?

You will:

Develop your knowledge and practical skills in a range of physical activities

Examine the effects of exercise and how training can improve performance

Find ways to improve your own performances in a variety of roles

Leadership skills, organisation, planning, communication and teamwork through the

medium of dance


The Revise Edexcel GCSE Physical education, unit 1 theory of PE,

by PEARSON Publications can be purchased from the PE

department or online at Amazon.co.uk.

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Religious Education Exam Board

WJEC GCSE Religious Studies Full Course (Specification B)


There are no Controlled Assessments or coursework requirements for this course. The assessment will be

two external papers sat at the end of the year, each paper is worth 50% each of the full GCSE.

A mock assessment will take place every six weeks in the classroom.

The final exam dates are

Paper 1 - Life Issues 1hour 45 minutes on Monday 12th May 2014.

Paper 2 - Human Experience 1 hour 45 minutes on Wednesday 4th June 2014.

Course Content

Paper 1 comprises of four units

1. Relationships—Marriage, divorce, cohabitation, adultery, contraception, sex, family, love.

2. Our World—Creation, environment, stewardship, animal rights.

3. Looking for meaning—The nature of God, death, afterlife, faith.

4. Is it Fair? - Prejudice, discrimination, charity, wealth, injustice.

Paper 2 comprises of four units

1. Religion and Conflict—War and Peace, reconciliation.

2. Religion and Medicine—Embryology, transplants, IVF, euthanasia, abortion, suicide, quality and the sanctity

of life.

3. Religious Expression– Pilgrimage, interfaith dialogue, pilgrimage, symbolism.

4. Authority - Religion and the State – Law, community, conscience, human rights, justice, duty.

The themes outlines will be focusing on Christianity and Islam only.


There is a comprehensive list of resources and past papers on the VLE. If you attempt past papers aim to get

feedback from you teacher of how to improve.

If you use books and websites independently ensure you cover Islam and Christianity on only the ten

units listed above.

Reading a quality newspaper and watching the news and current affairs programmes are

also an invaluable learning resource.

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

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Resistant Materials Exam Board

AQA Design and Technology Resistant Materials


Students must complete a controlled assessment task which consists of a design folder worth 40% of the

GCSE and a practical piece worth 20%. The design folder must be completed by February 2015 and the

practical completed by December 2014.

The examination which is a 2 hour paper is worth 40% of the GCSE. The mock examination will be taken

in January.

The theme for the design questions in the examination is issued to students in March.

There will be weekly intervention sessions aimed at aiding the completion of the controlled assessments.

Course Content

In the controlled assessments students learn how to design products for a client of their choice. They

must research existing products and endeavour to be as creative as possible in their ideas. They will

also learn different practical techniques and processes when carrying out practical work, with the aim of

producing a product that is finished to a professional standard. Students are also required to test the

product against the original specification and carry out a detailed evaluation of its performance.

These design processes are also needed for the examination, where design questions are set to test a

students creativity and knowledge .

They will learn about materials, tools and processes and gain knowledge on the developing ways in which

designers and engineers are endeavouring to protect the environment.

Tips to achieve the best grades. Ensure that the design folder and practical work is completed

to the highest possible standard and that all sections of the portfolio are completed. Practise designing by

sketching out five creative designs for different objects. Attend all of the intervention classes.


Websites

BBC Bitesize

Technology student .com

Book

AQA design technology, Resistant Materials Technolgy.ISBN 978-1-4085-0273-0

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Core Science Exam Board

Edexcel GCSE Science


Students will sit exams at the end of Year 11. Students will sit numerous assessment during the school

year.

Practice Assessments to be held Week Beginning: 13th October, 15th December and 23rd February

Controlled Assessments will be completed by students in 11a3 and 11a4 afterschool before October Half

term. Students in 11a5 and 11a6 will complete them in class. Mock exam period will be held in Spring 2

(March 2014) where students will be tested in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Mock exams will be held straight after Easter—WB 20th April

End of Year exam dates: Biology — 132h May 15, Chemistry 1—14th May 15, Physics 1—20th May 15

Course Content


Controlled Assessment Unit —Practical based write up completed in class for 11a5 an 11a6, an after-

school for any other students

Biology 1: Core Unit— Influences on Life: Classification, variation and inheritance, Responses to a

changing environment, and problems and solutions to a changing environment

Chemistry 1: Core Unit— Chemistry in our world: The Earth's sea and atmosphere, Materials from earth,

Acids, Obtaining and using metals, Fuels.

Physics 2: Core Unit— Universal Physics: Visible Light and the Solar System, The Electromagnetic Spec-

trum, Waves and the Universe, Waves and the earth, Generation and Transmission of Electricity.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS




the skills necessary on the new exam papers

3. Practise writing answers to 6 mark questions—this is usually what stops students from achieving

their very best


5. Complete as many past paper questions as possible to ensure you can answer

all types of question


Students will be able to purchase revision guides from the Academy in September

for a small fee (much less than they can be purchased for in book shops)

BBC Bitesize—Good recap and quizzes for students to practice their knowledge

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

S-Cool—Good website but not ordered by Specification so check

content before using http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse

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Additional Science Exam Board

Edexcel GCSE Additional Science



year.


Controlled Assessments were started by students at the end of Year 10. They will be finished in Interven-

tion afterschool prior to October half term


End of Year exam dates: Biology 2— 5th June 15, Chemistry 2—9th June 14, Physics 2—12th June 14.

Course Content


Controlled Assessment Unit —see above

Biology 2: Additional Unit—The Components of Life. Builds on the learning students did in their Core Sci-

ence and looks into different body systems, genetic structure, photosynthesis and plant systems,

Chemistry 2: Additional Unit— Discovering Chemistry. Students learn about the structure of different at-

oms and elements and how this affects their interaction with each other and the world around

Physics 2: Additional Unit— Physics for your Future: Students learn in depth about Electricity and Energy,

how different forces act and about what radiation is and its role in Science and Society.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS






their very best


5. Complete as many past paper questions as possible to ensure you can answer all types of

question


Students will be able to purchase revision guides from the Academy in September

for a small fee (much less than they can be purchased for in book shops)

BBC Bitesize—Good recap and quizzes for students to practice their

knowledge http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_

edexcel/

S-Cool—Good website but not ordered by Specification so

check content before using http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse

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Further Additional Science Exam Board

Edexcel GCSE Further Additional Science



year.


Controlled Assessments were completed by students at the end of Year 10. These will be finished off in

Intervention afterschool prior to October Half Term.


End of Year exam dates: Biology 3 — 16th June 14, Chemistry 3—19th June 14 Physics 3—23rd June 14

Course Content


Controlled Assessment Unit —See above

Biology 3: Further Additional Unit— Using Biology: Control Systems, Behaviour and Biotechnology

Chemistry 3: Further Additional Unit— Chemistry in Action: Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis,

Electrolytic Processes, Gases, Equilibria and Ammonia, Organic Chemsitry

Physics 3: Further Additional Unit— Applications of Physics: Radiation and treatment in Medicine,

X-Rays and ECGs, Production, uses and risks of ionising radiation from radioactive sources, Motion of

particles, Kinetic Theory and gases.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS






their very best


5. Complete as many past paper questions as possible to ensure you can answer all types of question


Students will be able to purchase revision guides from the Academy in September for a small

fee (much less than they can be purchased for in book shops)

BBC Bitesize—Good recap and quizzes for students to practice their knowledge

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

S-Cool—Good website but not ordered by Specification so check content

before using http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse

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Textiles Exam Board

AQA Textiles Technology 4570


Students sit their theory exams at the end of Year 11, this is a 2 hour paper.

Controlled Assessment will be completed by February 2014 with the make being completed by the end of

December 2013.

Mock exam period will be held in Spring 2 (March 2014)

End of Year exam date: 23rd May 2014

Course Content

The course is made up of 2 units. The controlled assessment is worth 60% and the theory exam is worth

40%

Controlled Assessment Unit — This consists of an A3 portfolio of Research, designs, development ,

testing and evaluations there is also a made product to compliment the folder from a series of tasks sent

from the exam board.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS





3. Attend intervention session , and make sure that the controlled assessment is up to date and each

piece is on a C or above grade.

4. Complete as many past paper questions as possible to ensure you can answer all types of

question.


getrevising.co.uk › Textiles

www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/gcse/design/textiles

textiles4u.wikispaces.com/

AQA GCSE Design and Technology: Textiles Technology by

Denise Davies.

GCSE Essentials Textiles Technology Revision Guide.

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Contacts Ms Green

Deputy Principal

[email protected]

Mrs Patel

Family Leader for Year 11

[email protected]

Mr Guard

Head of English

[email protected]

Mrs Goodwin

Head of Maths

[email protected]

Ms Smith

Head of Science, Year 11 Mentor

[email protected]

Ms Dadswell

Humanities Learning Zone Leader

[email protected]

Ms Wilson

Expressive Arts Learning Zone Leader

[email protected]

Mr Attenborough

Year 11 Mentor, Head of PE

[email protected]

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Contacts Ms Fox

Year 11 Mentor, Teacher of Science, Honour Role Coordinator

[email protected]

Ms Whyte

Year 11 Mentor, Teacher of English

[email protected]

Mrs Booth

Year 11 Mentor, Teacher of Textiles

[email protected]

Mr Van Gelder Year 11 Mentor, Teacher of Science

[email protected]

Mrs Elvin Exams Officer

[email protected]

Mrs Gallagher Well-being Coordinator

[email protected]

Mrs Millard Attendance Officer

[email protected]

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Year 11 Calendar Overview Year 11 Surgery: Every Thursday and Friday ( 3pm – 4pm) – S 19

Here there will be discussion sessions, help and support with homework/ coursework.

Term Key Dates & Tasks

Autumn 1 Year 11 information evening 11

th September 6:30-8:30

Open Evenings Coulsdon College Sat 18

th October

Reigate College Mon 29th September

East Surry 13th September & 4

th October

English coursework catch up Assessments w/b 13

th October

Intervention during half term for selected students Young Enterprise Launch

Autumn 2 Issue of new predicted grades w/b 10

th November

19th November cause for concern evening

Mock Exams w/b 8th December

Full reports issued w/b 15th December

Applications for college to be completed

Spring 1 Issue of new predicted grades w/b 12

th January

Year 11 Parents Evening 22nd

January Mock exams w/b 9

th February

Half term intervention College interview begin

Spring 2

Issue of new predicted grades w/b 2nd

March Easter intervention

Summer 1

Issue of new predicted grades w/b 20th April

Exams start w/b 5th May

Students full time at the Academy until May half term

Summer 2 Students to attend for intervention & exams only London Challenge Project – July & August

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We strive for excellence through a holistic educational

journey that will transform the lives of every learner and the

communities that we serve.

As an Oasis Academy we will be an outstanding, vibrant learning

community that develops the skills required for an ever-changing

world and a hunger for life-long learning.

We are a loving family who has the highest expectations and

aspirations for all, working together to overcome barriers to

success and fulfilment.

We celebrate every person as a unique individual. Through our

passion, commitment and innovation we nurture, challenge and

guide learners to excel in a life of limitless potential.

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