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GCSE Curriculum
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GCSE glossary
• Begun 2015
- English Edexcel (new format)
• Modular/Linear– England and English boards – all linear (no modules)
– Wales and WJEC – modular available
• Two tiers in some– Foundation
– Higher
• Coursework– ‘Controlled assessment’, supervised in class
• IGCSE– ‘International’ GCSE; linear and no coursework in most
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GCSE grades
• Available Grades A* - G (Higher tier : A* - D Foundation Tier : C - G)
These grades will be for Science who are to remain with
Welsh Board
1 -9 (For all other GCSEs and IGCSE’s)
• ‘Pass’ level C/4
• Benchmark 5 GCSEs A* - C or 4 - 9
• Sixth Form Subjects At least Grade B/6
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Science at GCSE
• Dual Award (7 Units)
• Physics = P1 + P2
• Biology = B1 + B2
• Chemistry = C 1 + C2
• + Practical Assessment = 10%
• Separate sciences = Ph+Bio+C
• Each is a separate, standalone qualification.
• Physics = Unit 1 + Unit 2
• Biology = Unit 1 + Unit 2
• Chemistry = Unit 1 + Unit 2
• + Practical Examination = 10% of each qualification
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Learning Support
• Learning support is for pupils with an identified
specific learning difficulty
• Once they’ve met JCQ Access Arrangements
Criteria they may be entitled to:
– Extra time
– Readers
– Scribes
– School word processors
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RPS Curriculum
English Language
Mathematics
Religion and Life course (1 lesson, non examined)
Dual Science
Science (Triple)
Option w – French/Spanish/LS/EFL
Option x – Humanity/Creative/Practical
Option y – Humanity/Creative/Practical/LS
Option z – Humanity/Creative/Practical
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RPS Curriculum
RPS core curriculum delivers 8 GCSEs
RPS extended curriculum delivers up to 11 GCSEs
plus Additional Maths
This would include English Literature, Triple Award
Science and Welsh (co-curricular)
Top universities want 7/8 A/A* GCSEs
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Option subjects
• Art
• Business Studies
• Design Technology
• Drama
• English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
• Engineering
• French
• Geography (IGCSE)
• History (IGCSE)
• Home Economics (food and nutrition)
• Learning Support (LS)
• Music
• PE
• Religious Studies
• Spanish
• Welsh*
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Making Options Choices
• A balance of subjects is recommended
• Look at how the subjects are examined: exam or
coursework?
• How do my choices fit within the ‘blocks’
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Timeline
• Individual interviews with Head of Middle School/Tutors to start the Options process
• March1. Options presentation to pupils
2. Options presentation to parents
3. Parents’ Evening discussions
4. Pupil discussion with parents
April1. Choices form signed and returned by Wednesday 3rd April
• April onwardsLate submission choices or changes of heart will be limited by set size restrictions
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Option blocks
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