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Year 9 Options 2015
QUALIFICATIONS - OLD “GCSE”
• Graded A* to G
• D to G = Level one qualification
• A* to C = Level two qualification
• Some GCSEs have tiered papers
• Controlled assessments count between 20%
and 60% towards the overall grade.
• Terminal examination taken at the end of two
years (double science- Core in year 10
Additional in Year 11)
QUALIFICATIONS - NEW “GCSE”
• Will Eventually be Graded 1 to 9
• Some GCSEs will still have tiered papers
• No controlled assessments (except in practical
subjects)
• Terminal examination taken at the end of two
years.
NEW GRADES FOR ENGLISH AND MATHS
Grade New points
9
A* 8
A 7
B 6
C 5
D 4
E 3
F 2
G 1
U 0
4
QUALIFICATIONS “VOCATIONAL”
• BTECs
• GCSE equivalents
• Level one = D to G equivalent
• Level two = A* to C equivalent
• Graded Pass, Merit, Distinction
• Coursework units
• One exam unit
KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM
Core
• English Language
• English Literature
• Maths
• Science (Double)
• Languages (9N1 only)
• Humanities (History or Geography)
• PE
• ICT
• Religious Studies
• CZ/Careers/PSHE (Taught in Themed Days)
• Compulsory Subjects taken by all pupils
OPTION AIMS
To provide a broad and balanced selection of courses with recognised qualifications that offer a variety of progression routes both in further education and employment
OPTION SUBJECTS
GCSE Art & Design
GCSE Expressive Arts
GCSE Music
GCSE Drama
GCSE 2nd MFL
GCSE Media Studies
GCSE Business Studies
GCSE Geography
GCSE Computing
GCSE History
GCSE Triple Science
GCSE PE
D&T Resistant Materials
D&T Graphics
D&T Textiles
GCSE Catering
BTEC Sport
Pupils select 2 – 3 subjects from the list below, depending on their chosen pathway
PATHWAYS
Green Pathway
•Recommended for pupils working to level 6b and 7a at Key Stage 3
•Pupils who perform well in tests and examinations
•Pupils looking to progress to A levels and then university.
Blue Pathway
•Recommended for pupils working between levels 4a and 6c at Key Stage 3
•Pupils who prefer a mix of project work, teacher assessments and examinations
•Pupils thinking of apprenticeships or vocational courses at college leading to employment, retaining the option to go to university at a later stage.
Red Pathway
•Recommended for pupils working at levels 3c and 4c at Key Stage 3
•Pupils who prefer to be assessed in the classroom as they complete their assignments
•Pupils thinking of doing level one and level two courses at college leading to employment trainee schemes.
PATHWAYS
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Pupils will spend a third of their time studying Options subjects.
• What subjects are you good at?
• What subjects do you enjoy?
• What type of work is involved?
• Do you know enough about the subjects?
• What do your parents think?
• Who else can you talk to?
• What is a good balance of subjects?
OPTIONS FORM
OPTIONS FORM – SECTION 1
OPTIONS FORM - SECTION 2
OPTIONS FORM – SECTION 2
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OPTIONS FORM – SECTION 3
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IMPORTANT DATE
Return options forms by
Monday 16th March 2015