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Curriculum Booklet Year 11

2016 - 2019

Curriculum Booklet – Year 11 2

Contents

1. Introduction

2. Aims of the Year 11 curriculum

3. Year Overview

4. Subjects studied, number of periods, teaching groups

5. Targets and Progress:

6. Core subject Details:

Content/Programme of Study

Method of Assessment

Important Dates

Support at Home

Additional support in school.

7. Option subject details

Content/Programme of Study


Important Dates

Support at Home

Additional support in school.

8. School Activities – clubs and society events 9. Cross Curricular themed days

10. CEAIG

Feedback


Y11 Curriculum Information 2016 - 2019

1. Introduction

This booklet has been produced to provide you with information about your child’s learning in school during the current academic year. It provides information about each subject studied, how progress will be measured, extra-curricular opportunities etc. Your child’s chances of a successful education will be greatest where an effective three-way partnership between pupil, parent and school is established. This booklet is an important tool for developing and maintaining that partnership. The more information you have about how your child is learning and what she/he is learning, the more you are able to support and enhance the learning. This may be through support with homework, discussion, identifying relevant books, websites and television programmes or through family outings.

2. Aims of the Year 11 curriculum The Year 11 curriculum very much allows time for pupils to prioritise core and Ebbac subjects. Pupils follow a much narrower curriculum and are allocated more lesson time in each of the subjects. This allows pupils to prioritise, particularly in English, maths and science. Having taken two or three early GCSE options they can build on this experience and success throughout year 11. The Year 11 PSHCE curriculum allows structured time for pupils to think about their next steps after Bowland. Lessons are used for college and apprenticeship discussions, creating a CV, interview techniques etc. The core PE curriculum focuses on developing a healthy body and healthy mind; supporting pupils through this final year of study at Bowland. Opportunities are provided for pupils to look at a range of different activities such as use of a professional gym, boxing, climbing in order to develop a passion for sport outside of school.

3. Overview Year 11 is a very important year in your child’s education, culminating in their final GCSE examinations. We are aware that it can be a stressful time and it is our aim to guide and support each student in order for them to achieve the best results possible, enabling them to enter further or higher education or the world of work with the ideal start. We value the individual success of each student and will make every effort to ensure that opportunities are not missed. Year 11 is led by Mr Gleave, Key Stage 4 Welfare and Progress Manager and form tutors. There are four tutor groups:

10 Benedict

10 Curnock

10 Lister

10 Walker Year 11 pupils meet their form tutors at the start of each day, structured as follows:

Monday Form time / planner signing and checking

Tuesday Assembly

Wednesday Form time / organisational skills form focus

Thursday Assembly

Friday Form time / society points In order to achieve this objective many subjects offer further opportunities for students to access extra help during lunchtimes and after school. A copy of the timetable of extra classes will be posted on the website as soon as the information is collated. This will usually be at the start of the spring term.


A mentoring scheme will help some students to focus more clearly on revision skills and exam techniques as well as helping them to meet homework and coursework deadlines. Mentoring groups meet with a member of the teaching team each week and are given extra targeted support. Mentoring begins in November and we appreciate input from parents at each stage of this process. In January we run a Mock Results Day which offers a “practice run-through” of the often frightening process which GCSE results day can become. Following this we will organise a day when students will have an individual interview with a member of the teaching team to discuss strategies for the forthcoming months. If at any time you would like assistance in supporting your child through the revision and examination period or wish to discuss their progress further then please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

4. Subjects Studied 2016/17 and 2017/18

Subject Lessons (/48) groups

English 8 sets 1 and 2 9 sets 3, 4 and 5

5 sets

Maths 8 sets 1 and 2 9 sets 3, 4 and 5

5 sets

Science (or substitute) 12 sets 1 and 2 10 sets 3, 4 and 5

5 sets

Physical Education (core) 3 4 groups

PSHE 2 4 groups

OPTION 4 5 5

OPTION 5 (Intensive) 10 5

2018/19

Subject Lessons (/48) groups

English 9 sets 1 and 2 10 sets 3, 4 and 5

5 sets

Maths 9 sets 1 and 2 10 sets 3, 4 and 5

5 sets

Science (or substitute) 12 sets 1 and 2 10 sets 3, 4 and 5

5 sets

Physical Education (core) 4 4 groups

PSHE 2 4 groups

OPTION 3 6 5

OPTION 4 6 5


5. Targets and Progress By the start of Y11 teachers have a number of indicators as to the minimum GCSE grade pupils should be aiming for. These include their CAT score from Y7, their end of key stage 3 level and the progress made during key stage 3. Knowledge about expected rates of progress and the data mentioned above are used to set targets for all of our pupils. We do not drum these targets into pupils’ heads, as this can be counterproductive. However, teachers monitor progress carefully against these targets and use plan lessons accordingly that will move pupils on to the next levels. Written and verbal feedback should usually include comments about what a pupil has done well and what they need to consider in order to make good progress. Parents are informed of progress against these targets in the full report. Of course, individual pupils’ progress at different rates and a huge range of factors influence this rate of progress. The vast majority of our pupils make progress at better than national means, so we usually set more challenging targets. These targets are reviewed by subject teachers regularly. If a pupil is making excellent progress, the target will be revised upwards. When pupils do not meet their target in a number of subjects we need to explore the reasons why. There are a range of support strategies that we will employ to try to ensure individual pupils make good progress, and it is in these circumstances that the partnership between parents and school is most important. Available evidence strongly suggests that pupils should be praised for their efforts rather than the levels or grades they achieve. We can only ask that pupils try their hardest. We will generally report on pupils’ attitude to learning – how positive they are and how hard they work – via the ‘tracker’ every term, but we will only report on their attainment (i.e. their subject level or grade) once each year. A positive tracker report should be celebrated wholeheartedly – especially if it indicates that a child’s overall attitude to learning is improving.


6. Core Curriculum Subject: English Group Arrangements: 5 Sets

Content or Programme of Study All pupils will take two GCSEs:

GCSE English Literature Content:

Study of a Shakespeare play

Study of a 19th-century novel

Study of a modern drama text

Study of poetry the poetry anthology

Study of unseen poetry External Examination Paper 1

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes

64 marks

40% of GCSE Paper 1 Section A Shakespeare Paper 1 Section B The 19

th century novel

External Examination Paper 2


96 marks

60% of GCSE Paper 2 Section A

Modern drama text Paper 2 Section B Poetry anthology Paper 2 Section C

Unseen poetry

GCSE English Language

Content:

Study of literature fiction texts

Study of descriptive and narrative writing

Study of literary non-fiction texts

Study of non-fiction texts

Study of writing to present a viewpoint

Study of presenting, responding to questions, using standard English

External Examination Paper 1


80 marks

50% of GCSE Paper 1 Section A - Reading One literature fiction text Paper 1 Section B – Writing

Descriptive or narrative writing Paper 2


80 marks

50% of GCSE Paper 2 Section A - Reading One non-fiction text and one literary non-fiction text Paper 2 Section B – Writing Writing to present a viewpoint Spoken Language Endorsement Marked by teacher

Method of Assessment and/or Coursework

Regular assessment of exam practice

Spoken Language Endorsement assessed by teacher

External examinations.


Important Dates Year 11 Mock examinations week beginning 28.11.16 Trip to Poetry Live, Manchester – 06.03.17 Saturday School – 20.05.17 (TBC) Revision School during half-term – 02.06.17 (TBC)

Support at Home Encourage regular reading practice which covers both fiction and non-fiction texts. Additional Support in school and/or resources

- Skills clinics at lunchtime

- Revision classes

- Resources to support preparation for GCSE examinations can be found on Moodle

- Study guides can be purchased from school.

Additional Information

Students will need their own copy of the set exam texts for annotation - these can be purchased from school or a bookshop.

Exam Body Website: www.aqa.org.uk

http://www.aqa.org.uk/


Subject: Maths Group Arrangements: 5 Sets

band

band________

Content or Programme of Study

GCSE (9-1) Foundation GCSE (9-1) Higher

Unit 1 Number Unit 1 Number

Unit 2 Algebra Unit 2 Algebra

Unit 3 Graphs, tables and charts Unit 3 Interpreting and representing data

Unit 4 Fractions and percentages Unit 4 Fractions, ratio and proportion

Unit 5 Equations, inequalities and sequences Unit 5 Angles and trigonometry

Unit 6 Angles Unit 6 Graphs

Unit 7 Averages and range Unit 7 Area and volume

Unit 8 Perimeter, area and volume 1 Unit 8 Transformation and constructions

Unit 9 Graphs Unit 9 Equations and inequalities

Unit 10 Transformations Unit 10 Probability

Unit 11 Ratio and proportion Unit 11 Multiplicative reasoning

Unit 12 Right-angled triangles Unit 12 Similarly and congruence

Unit 13 Probability Unit 13 More trigonometry

Unit 14 Multiplicative reasoning Unit 14 Further statistics

Unit 15 Constructions, loci and bearings Unit 15 Equations and graphs

Unit 16 Quadratic equations and graphs Unit 16 Circle theorems

Unit 17 Perimeter, area and volume 2 Unit 17 More algebra

Unit 18 Fractions, indices and standard form Unit 18 Vectors and geometric proof

Unit 19 Congruence, similarity and vectors Unit 19 Proportion and graphs

Unit 20 More algebra

Method of Assessment Tests each half term. End of year exam in May/June. Mock exam Y11 December.

Important Dates

Assessments normally take place towards the end of each half term

Support at Home www.activelearn.co.uk www.mymaths.co.uk Additional Support in school and/or resources Maths help is available every lunchtime and after school revision sessions.

Additional Information Extra revision/support material can be purchased through the Maths Department. Exam Body Website: www.edexcel.org.uk

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

http://www.edexcel.org.uk/


Subject: Triple Science: Group Arrangements: Sets 1 and 2 GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics

Content or Programme of Study GCSE Biology The content for AQA GCSE Biology can be found here: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-BIOL-W-SP-14.PDF Pupils study three biology units (B1, B2 and B3) during the 2 year course.

Each biology unit is assessed by a 1 hour written. Each of these three exams is worth 25% of the final GCSE grade

The controlled assessment element of GCSE Biology contributes the remaining 25% to the final award. In science GCSEs the controlled assessments are called Investigative Skills Assignments (ISA).

GCSE Chemistry The content for AQA GCSE Chemistry can be found here: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4402-W-SP-14.PDF Pupils study three chemistry units (C1, C2 and C3) during the 2 year course.

Each chemistry unit is assessed by a 1 hour written. Each of these three exams is worth 25% of the final GCSE grade

The controlled assessment element of GCSE Chemistry contributes the remaining 25% to the final award. In science GCSEs the controlled assessments are called Investigative Skills Assignments (ISA).

GCSE Physics The content for AQA GCSE Physics can be found here: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-PHYS-W-SP-14.PDF Pupils study three physics units (P1, P2 and P3) during the 2 year course.

Each physics unit is assessed by a 1 hour written. Each of these three exams is worth 25% of the final GCSE grade

The controlled assessment element of GCSE Physics contributes the remaining 25% to the final award. In science GCSEs the controlled assessments are called Investigative Skills Assignments (ISA).


An ISA consists of two written exams based on a practical activity. ISAs are ‘controlled assessments’ so the exams and practical work are completed during normal science lessons. ISAs contribute 25% of the marks for each science GCSE.

Important dates

Mock exams will take place in December.

The B1, C1 and P1 exams are in May 2017

The B2, B3, C2, C3, P2 and P3 exams are all in June 2017

Additional Support in school and/or resources

Lunchtime ‘tutorials’ run throughout Year 11. After school revision sessions usually start after Christmas. Lonsdale science revision guides can be ordered through school.

Additional Information Exam Body Website: www.aqa.org.uk/students-and-parents.php BBC bitesize: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa

http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-BIOL-W-SP-14.PDF

http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-BIOL-W-SP-14.PDF

http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4402-W-SP-14.PDF


http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-PHYS-W-SP-14.PDF

http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-PHYS-W-SP-14.PDF

http://www.aqa.org.uk/students-and-parents.php

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


Subject: GCSE Science Group Arrangements: Sets 3,4 & 5 In 2016/2017 pupils in Year 11 Sets 3, 4 and 5 will take the GCSE Science and GCSE Additional Science exams

Content or Programme of Study The content for AQA GCSE Additional Science can be found here: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4405-W-SP-14.PDF There are four elements of GCSE Science:

Biology 1– keeping healthy, nerves and hormones, the use and abuse of drugs, adaptations, environmental change, energy and biomass, decay, genetic variation, evolution.

Chemistry 1 – fundamental ides in chemistry, limestone, metals, crude oil and fuels, plant oils, Earth and its atmosphere.

Physics 1 – heat, energy and efficiency, electrical appliances, generating electricity, uses of waves.

Investigative Skills Assignments (ISAs) - two written assessments plus one or two lessons for practical work and data processing.

Method of Assessment 2

Biology 1: one hour written paper at the end of Year 11. The mark from this exam is worth 25% of the final grade.

Chemistry 1: one hour written paper at the end of Year 11. The mark from this exam is worth 25% of the final grade.

Physics 1: one hour written paper at the end of Year 11. The mark from this exam is worth 25% of the final grade

ISA – the mark for this controlled assessment (completed in class) is worth 25% of the final grade.

Important Dates

The GCSE Science exams are in May 2017

Support Moodle – lots of resources and links to websites Lonsdale/Collins Science Revision Guides – these can be ordered through school. Additional Support in school and/or resources Lunchtime ‘tutorials’ run throughout Year 11. After school revision sessions usually start after Christmas.

Additional Information Exam Body Website: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse


http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse


Subject: GCSE Additional Science Group Arrangements: Sets 3,4 & 5

Content or Programme of Study The content for AQA GCSE Additional Science can be found here: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-ADDSCI-W-SP-14.PDF There are four elements of GCSE Additional Science:

Biology 2 – cells, plant biology, enzymes, respiration, genetics Chemistry 2 – structure of the atom, bonding, chemical reactions, rates of reaction, solutions Physics 2 – motion, momentum, static electricity, electrical circuits, radioactivity Investigative Skills Assignments (ISAs) - two written assessments plus one or two lessons for

practical work and data processing

Method of Assessment and/or Coursework2

Biology 2: one hour written paper at the end of Year 11. The mark from this exam is worth 25% of the final grade.

Chemistry 2: one hour written paper at the end of Year 11. The mark from this exam is worth 25% of the final grade.

Physics 2: one hour written paper at the end of Year 11. The mark from this exam is worth 25% of the final grade

ISA – the mark for this controlled assessment (completed in class) is worth 25% of the final grade.

Important Dates

ISAs will happen during in science lessons during the week staring 14th November 2016 and the week starting 16th January 2017.

The GCSE Additional Science exams are in June 2017 Support Moodle – lots of resources and links to websites Lonsdale/Collins Science Revision Guides – these can be ordered through school. Additional Support in school and/or resources Lunchtime ‘tutorials’ run throughout Year 11. After school revision sessions usually start after Christmas.

Additional Information Exam Body Website: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse

http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-ADDSCI-W-SP-14.PDF

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse


Subject: Core PE Group Arrangements: Mixed ability


Pupils in Year 11 get the opportunity to be involved in a range of activities that develop personal fitness and promotes an active, healthy lifestyle. All pupils will receive 3 hours of PE a fortnight (not including GCSE PE).

Pupils will participate in a wide range of sports which include:

Football

Rugby

Aerobics

Badminton

Netball

Volleyball

Non-contact boxing

Climbing – at Roefield Leisure Centre

Gymnasium- at Roefield Leisure Centre Within a number of lessons pupils have the opportunity to visit Roefield Leisure Centre in order to widen

their learning opportunities in sports such as climbing and the gym.


Teacher assessment.

Important Dates Calendar assessment dates.

Support at home Ensure son/daughter remembers full PE kit on a regular basis. Emphasise the benefits of regular activity as part of a fit and healthy lifestyle Additional Support in school and/or resources

Comprehensive extra-curricular programme run at lunch times and after school.

Additional Information External coaches/providers may be used at times to extend the curriculum on offer.


Subject: Citizenship & PSHE Group Arrangements: Mixed Ability Groups

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Content or Programme of Study Students will follow the programme of study outlined below:

Careers Action Planning

Barclays WorkSkills (Topics 9-15)

SRE 2 – Sex in Society

Participation in School Council Elections

Charities: Participation in form activities.


Students will be assessed upon their participation, knowledge, understanding and effort. They will take part in self-assessment and peer assessment activities. Pupils will complete a series of assessed activities throughout the year.

Support

Parents should discuss moral issues and current affairs with their children. They should actively encourage their children to watch or listen to news programmes. Additional Support in school and/or resources Students should make use of the library and internet and school ICT resources

Additional Information Active Citizenship is a key element of Bowland’s whole school ethos and so we encourage pupils to take part in charitable work and fundraising.


Subject: Religious Education Group Arrangements: Whole year

Content or Programme of Study Students undertake their study on two collapsed timetable days. The focus of the ‘Religion & Ethics Day’ are: Religion: Violence & Conflict … (Does religion cause conflicts...?) Visit to places of worship These days are to give the opportunity for students to engage with people of faith from different denominations and religions and those of no religious beliefs. A key objective of these days is for students to develop questioning skills and appreciate the skill of in depth questioning. So they do not rely upon a first answer but appreciate that a question does not always lead to a satisfactory answer but poses a further question or questions. It is hoped that considering these ultimate questions during these days will have a positive impact upon questioning skill in all subjects. The two hour long lessons in the afternoon will be in the format of a question time called ‘The Big Questions.’ This question and answer forum will give them the opportunity to question and respond to the views of a selected panel composed from various faiths and issue related groups.

The ‘Places of Worship Visit’ will give students the opportunity to further question people of faith.

Method of Assessment and/or Coursework Students will complete self-assessments.

Important Dates 29

th September 2016 Religion: Violence & Conflict … (Does religion cause conflicts...?)

7th

February 2017 Visit: Places of Worship

Support Throughout the year students should discuss moral issues and current affairs at home. Parents/carers should actively encourage their children to watch or listen to news programmes for related religious content. Additional Support in school and/or resources

Students should make use of the library, internet and school ICT resources. Students should read through and discuss at home information in the study distributed material before each event.


Religious Education at Bowland is taught from an experiential aspect to provide students with the opportunity to ‘learn from’ as well as ‘about’ religion.


7. Option subjects Subject: Geography Group Arrangements: Option

Content or Programme of Study The GCSE Geography syllabus that the school follows is AQA specification A. The units that are studied in Year 11 are listed below:

1. Completion of the Controlled Assessment Investigation.

2. The Development Gap – to understand how we measure development and how we can reduce global inequalities. The pupils will study key features such as the EU, and the expanse of Chinese production, building on the knowledge that they gained at the end of Key Stage 3.

3. Globalisation – To understand how globalisation has changed manufacturing and services

worldwide.

4. Revision – Once the syllabus teaching has been completed the pupils will work on revision skills and exam techniques in preparation for the examination series in June.

Method of Assessment and/or Coursework There are three main methods of assessment in Year 11.

1. The successful completion of the controlled assessment of the Syllabus 2. The Mock examination in December (additional end of unit examination are provided) 3. The GCSE terminal examinations in June.

The two units studied in this academic year are examined externally at the end of June and constitute 37.5% of the overall grade.

Important Dates The Controlled Assessment needs to be completed by the end of November

Support Revision guides are available to buy from the Geography Department. Each pupil has been provided with a ‘Kerboodle’ username and password which allows them to access the resources from the website. These resources are directed linked to the syllabus main textbook. Additional Support in school and/or resources

At least one Geography teacher is available at lunchtime for support and there are several resources linked to the units available on the school website.

Additional Information The key to success is based around revision of the topics and the successful completion of the coursework to a high standard. Exam Body Website: www.aqa.org.uk www.kerboodle.com


http://www.kerboodle.com/


Subject: History Group Arrangements: Option

Content or Programme of Study The pupils study the 2 year AQA course ‘GCSE’ Modern World. Unit one: International Relations in the 20

th Century

This unit allows pupils to explore the origins of international conflicts in the 20th Century such as the

origins of WW2 or the Cold War. The external examination is taken at the end of year 11 (worth 37.5% of the total grade). The exam:

Pupils will be required to answer 9 questions in the exam from 3 different topics.

The exam will test knowledge, analytical skills and the ability to analyse sources.

Unit two: 20th

Century Depth Study

This unit allows pupils to explore in depth national or regional issues and developments throughout the 20

th Century. Topics include: USA: The Roaring 20’s, Hitler’s Germany and the Civil Rights Movement in

the USA. The external examination is taken at the end of year 11 (worth 37.5% of the total grade). The exam:

This paper is divided into three sections. Pupils answer three exam questions from section A, two questions from section B and two questions from section C.

The exam will test knowledge, analytical skills & the ability to analyse sources. Unit three: Historical enquiry British History (Controlled assessment)

Pupils undertake an extended piece of writing within class.

Pupils are taught the historical detail of a 20th

century topic area & evaluate a wide range of sources to consider how the past has been interpreted in different ways.

Pupils will have the opportunity to find their own historical sources and will keep a research diary as the enquiry progresses.

Taught course/research may begin in year 10 but the final write up takes place in year 11.

Method of Assessment and/or Controlled Assessment Throughout the year the pupils are assessed using past examination papers and specific GCSE questions. The exam units studied this academic year are examined externally at the end of Y11 in the form of 2 exam papers which constitute 37.5% each of the overall grade. Controlled assessment starts in the second half of the summer term and accounts for 25% of the overall grade. Controlled assessment is in the form of a written extended essay answering two questions using historical sources.

Additional Information Exam Body Website: www.aqa.org.uk BBC Bitesize: http://www.bbc.uk/schools/gcsebitesize

Support

History drop in sessions run regularly at lunchtimes throughout the year.

Revision guides available to purchase from the department.

Extra lunchtime & afterschool clinics for the purposes of revision in the run up to exams.

Moodle pages on Bowland School Website



Subject: Modern Foreign Languages Group Arrangement: Option French/German/Spanish

Content or Programme of Study French, German and Spanish – GCSE language exam courses are divided into three themes covered over two years (full course) or one year (intensive course). The themes are split into the following topics in Year 11: 1. Global Issues: Environment, poverty, homelessness. 2. Travel and Tourism: Holidays and travel, the weather, problems, complaints, regions of the target language country, stereotypes. 3. My Studies / Life at School: Subjects, opinions, teachers, problems, school day, uniform, stress, ideal school, future study, university, finding a job. 4. Education Post-16 / Jobs and Careers: Jobs, ideal jobs, the working day, future job plans

Pupils will undertake speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks in each of the above topics. Pupils will have the opportunity to complete specification exam tasks in preparation for terminal examinations.

A great deal of emphasis will be placed on verbal communication, asking and answering questions, grammar and syntax, translating to and from the target language and being able to recognise language in a wide variety of contexts, including authentic sources.


All skills are tested regularly by the class teacher and there is a terminal examination at the end of year 11. This will be a formal exam in each skill: Listening – Higher or Foundation level* Reading - Higher or Foundation level* Writing - Higher or Foundation level* (questions at different levels, translation and a choice of longer questions) Speaking - Higher or Foundation level* (role play / picture card and translation) * Only one tier of entry is possible for all combined skills. No combination of Foundation and Higher between skills is permitted.

Important Dates Assessments will be spread throughout the course. Terminal examinations will be carried out in the summer term of the same academic year.

Support Support through extended learning and assessments will be a vital part of GCSE. Additional Support in school and/or resources

In school, extra help classes, particularly for speaking, will be offered most lunchtimes and after school by arrangement. GCSE AQA Revision Guides will be offered to pupils at a reduced cost. All pupils are expected to have their own dictionary.

Additional Information Exam Body Website: www.aqa.org.uk www.wordreference.co.uk


http://www.wordreference.co.uk/


Subject: GCSE PE Group Arrangements: Option


Completion of the AQA GCSE PE syllabus started in Year 10. A decision on whether a pupil will follow the single or double award will be made just after Christmas in Year 11. Theoretical concepts covered include:

Physiological factors Affecting Performance

Psychological Factors Affecting Performance

Technological Developments

Risk Assessment and First Aid

School and Physical Education

Sponsorship

Media

Social and Cultural Aspects

Influence of National Providers Practical Sports Covered

Tower Wood Residential – Canoeing/Mountain Biking/Mountaineering

Table-Tennis

Rounders

Badminton

Circuit training

External sports option

Method of Assessment and/or Coursework End of Unit Assessments, and Mock Exam. Final GCSE Exam Practical controlled assessment

Important Dates

Mock Exam (December) Release of Scenario in preparation for GCSE Exam (January) Practical Moderation (April) Final GCSE Exam (May)

Support at Home Ensure son/daughter is placing the necessary amount of time into homework/revision/coursework and that they place time into playing their four chosen sports to be assessed on practically. Additional Support in school and/or resources Extensive extra-curricular programme. Revision sessions start after February half term of year 11


Exam Body Website: www.aqa.org.uk



Subject: Computing Group Arrangements: Option

Content or Programme of Study Pupils follow the OCR Computing Course

The course is broken down into 3 units. The first unit looks at the study of computer systems and programming. This covers the body of knowledge about computer systems on which the examination will be based. Pupils study computing hardware and software and develop an understanding of binary. They investigate the use of databases and how computers communicate on a network and via the internet. A considerable amount of class time is dedicated to developing an understanding of programming using languages such as Python, Visual Basic and LMC. These skills are developed through the practical investigation task which forms unit 2 and the Programming Project which forms unit 3.


Unit title and description Assessment and duration Weighting

Unit A451: Computer systems and programming This unit covers the body of knowledge about computer systems on which the examination will be based.

1 hour 30 minutes Written paper 80 marks

40%

Unit A452: Practical investigation An investigative computing task, chosen from a list provided by OCR.

Investigative task. 45 marks

30%

Unit A453: Programming Project Design, develop and test a solution to a problem within the OCR-set scenario.

Controlled assessment Programming task. 45 marks

30%

Important Dates Completion of A453 – Programming Project by 27

th January 2017

Completion of A452 – Research Project by 20th March 2017

Examination 7th June 2017

Support

BBC Bitesize Additional Support in school and/or resources

After school ICT – Every Tuesday 3.30 – 5.00pm. Room 10 ICT facilities available every break and lunchtime

Additional Information Exam Body Website: www.ocr.org.uk/gcsecomputing


Subject: Media Studies Group Arrangements: Option

band band________

Content or Programme of Study Students will study different types of media texts such as films, news, sport on TV, CDs and comics. Throughout the course, they will complete a range of activities including deconstructing still and moving media texts and analysing their findings. They will plan for and create their own media texts, e.g. Music video, short film and web pages. The will analyse the construction of newspapers, magazines and comics and understand the codes and conventions used and how our genre expectations are met.

Method of Assessment and/or Coursework 40% External assessment –. Examination 5

th June 2017 based on Newspapers and Radio News.

60% controlled assessment – three tasks: Two textual investigations One media production task - Magazine front cover and contents page task

Important Dates All controlled assessments to be completed by 20

th March 2017.

Support at Home

Resources on Moodle Additional Support in school and/or resources

CGP WJEC Media Studies Revision Guides WJEC Media Studies Course Book


Exam Body Website: www.wjec.org.uk

http://www.wjec.org.uk/


Subject: Hospitality Group Arrangements: Option

__________


The Hospitality GCSE follows the WJEC specification. Areas of study are

The hospitality industry

Types of service provided and related client groups

Job roles, employment opportunities and relevant training

Menu planning, preparation and presentation

Planning for functions and events

Costing menus and events

Customer care

Standards of service

Communication and teamwork

Environmental considerations


Event based task - 60% of final GCSE – pupils plan and carry out an event of their choice. They will be assessed on their catering skills and customer care. A written log is produced to accompany the event. Written paper ‘Hospitality and the Customer’ – 1 hr 15 mins, 40% of final GCSE

Important Dates Final written paper, summer term. Dates to be advised. Completion and hand in of written element of event based task – Easter 2017

Support at Home Extended Learning is set most weeks to support classroom work. This can be research, recording, evaluating, designing or development work. Pupils should use the past papers available on Moodle to revise and practice their exam technique in preparation for the written paper. Pupils should be encouraged to take an interest in the area of study by watching TV programmes such as Masterchef, The Hotel Inspector etc and observing methods of service and customer care when on holiday or eating out. Pupils are required to sell tickets for their event based task and such rely heavily on the support of family and staff. Parents and carers are encouraged to attend these events to support their child.


It is essential to remember ingredients for practical sessions. This is an intensive GCSE meaning that ingredients will usually be required every week. Exam Body Website: www.wjec.co.uk

http://www.wjec.co.uk/


8. Clubs and Activities

Sport

Football Badminton Rounders Aerobics

Basketball Netball Gymnastics

Athletics Trampolining Short Tennis

Table tennis Cricket Cross Country

The Arts

Choir Instrumental Drama

Dance School show Creative writing

Other

ICT Library Homework Technical

Society events

Arts Festival Swimming Gala Badminton

Football Cricket Rounders

9. Cross-curricular themed days Annual challenge day. During each academic year a whole school challenge day is timetabled. The challenge day has a theme and examples of these are below:

British Values Day China Education Day (in line with our Chinese school partnership) Global Challenge Day

Teachers and pupils are joined by outside agencies to take part in activities that will challenge their skills, knowledge and thinking. Year 11 pupils take part ……. RE days Pupils in Year 10 and 11 take part in an active learning RE curriculum over set days within the school calendar. These days have a clear focus on religious and moral issues. There are five days scheduled over the two year programme. Four of these are entitled ‘The Big Question’ and have a strong focus on debate and discussion. The fifth day sees pupils visiting number of religious worship sites in the local community to actively learn about a variety of faiths.

10. CEAIG

Careers and ‘next step’ guidance is delivered to Year 11 pupils in the following ways:

Specific PSHCE schemes of work including finalising of Bowland Record of Achievement. Assemblies, including college and sixth form presentations from local providers, training providers

and apprenticeship opportunities. BRAG event. The fundamental objective of the event is to help pupils obtain impartial careers

information and enable them to make well-informed and realistic decisions about their futures beyond school, whether in further education or employment. The event is held as a collaborative with the other Ribble Valley High Schools.

Taster days at colleges and work placements for identified pupils. One to one appointments with the careers advisor including practical help with application forms and

letter writing. Meet the Expert programme. Members of the Bowland alumni and other industry experts visit

Bowland to speak about their chosen career and training routes into work. These informal presentations take place over a lunch time with pupils able to ‘drop in’ to find out more.


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