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Key Stage 4

The Parent Handbook

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Subject Guide 2014-16

Key Stage 4 is the most important time of your child's time in school so far. The next two Years will provide plenty of challenges but by focussing on the right things and aiming high your child can achieve every success. This booklet provides an overview of the subjects that your child is studying and some information that we hope you will find useful about curriculum areas, but also about Key Stage 4 as a whole. For almost every subject within Key Stage 4, your child will be assessed by way of ex-amination. As you will see within the booklet, the percentage that this counts towards the final grade varies, but exams are the single most important element across the range of subjects. As such careful preparation before examinations, including internal tests and mocks, is vital. This includes effective revision beforehand, but also an under-standing of examination technique for each specific subject to ensure that your child applies their knowledge in the right way to gain the most marks. Almost all cours-es are linear in nature; this means all of the exams come at the end of Year 11 as-sessing learning from right throughout Years 10 and 11. Controlled Assessment (or coursework in some subject areas), is the other major con-tributor to final grades. However, unlike examinations, this is work that is completed during Years 10 and 11 in lessons and often at home. This provides your child the chance to enter the final examinations with a significant number of marks already un-der their belt. This is vital as with controlled assessment there is little 'unknown' as may be the case for examinations. It, therefore, provides the opportunity to shine before the exams evens start and can make a huge difference to students on the borderline be-tween two grades. Good organisation, time management, resilience and self motivation are critical to the success of controlled assessment .

What can students do to help themselves ?

Use your planner Record deadlines Note homework carefully Organise your time Do not leave things to the

last minute Ask your teacher for help and

advice Don’t let the work pile up so

it becomes unmanageable

What can parents do to help?

Encourage your son/daughter

to do the best they can. Check your child’s planner reg-

ularly Be aware of coursework and

controlled assessment dead-lines and encourage your child to meet those deadlines

Avoid taking holidays during school time

Ensure that the work produced is their own work

Introduction to Key Stage 4

Crawshaw Academy

KEY PERSONNEL

Pastoral Leader Key Stage 4 Mrs O Pattison

Achievement Leader Key Stage 4

Mr A Searle

SLT Link Key Stage 4 Mr R Ghosal

Form tutors

Your child's Form Tutor is often the first point of contact for general matters within Key Stage 4

Year 10 Administration Mrs M Wyspianski - 0113 3368540 Ext. 61525 madeline.wyspianski@crawshawschool.org.uk

The Learning/Academic Mentors We have a team of Mentors whose role is to support students, helping them identify bar-riers to learning and develop strategies to overcome them so that they can achieve their full potential. An example of this could be Learning Mentors would help resolve disputes between students. The Learning Mentors will liaise with parents, teaching staff and students in order to provide the appropriate support needed. Academic Mentors will deal with most issues in school to support academic learning. As an exam-ple they spend time working with students in lessons or in small groups in the Blue Base.

Mrs Fowler

Special Needs - SENCO Ms A Hewitt

Behavioural Manager

Mrs D Bell

Behavioural Issues Mr S Pugh

Attendance Improvement Officer

Miss K Simon

Family Support Worker Ms E Brown

Subject, Controlled Assessment and Coursework

Art Art & Design

Business Design Technology

English Language and Literature Child Development

Drama Geography

Health and Social Care History

ICT Languages

Maths Music P.E.

Integrated Studies Science

Study Plus

INDEPENDENT LEARNING/HOMEWORK– KS4

In Years 10 & 11 there are MINIMUM expectations of Independent learning/homework that should be set by subject areas. Every week students should get a task from Maths and MFL (French and Spanish) Every fortnight students should get a task from other subject areas. There is no maximum amount of homework that students may receive – subjects will set a level of homework that

is needed to help students succeed and achieve – this means that they may well get tasks set more than once a

fortnight.

What sort of tasks may there be? It can be anything appropriate to the subject: Exam preparation – past exam style questions; BTEC/coursework assignment completion; Research; Skills based work; Revision for tests / exams; Spellings / learning subject specific keywords Will it all be assessed? This depends on the nature of the task. Some work may be Teacher assessed whilst other work may be Self or Peer assessed with the chance to respond using green pen.

Because of the importance of learning outside of lessons in achieving success and the best outcomes, ALL

Independent Learning activities/Homework must be completed and are a minimum expectation.

The following pages contain subject, controlled assessment and coursework information. Students can identify times during Year 10 and 11 when they may be faced with the need to meet several deadlines in a short period of time.

GCSE FINE ART

Content Candidates are required to work in one or more area(s) of Fine Art, such as Painting and Drawing, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Land Art, Installation, Printmaking, Lens-based and/or light-based media and new media. Coursework—Final Deadline January 2016 60% of the total marks Marked out of 80 The portfolio should be selected from work undertaken during the course of study and must include more than one project. Controlled Test—February 2016—April 2016 40% of the total marks Marked out of 80 10 hours of sustained focused study. Students respond to their chosen starting point. Unlimited preparation time and 10 hours of supervised time. Interim coursework deadlines are set throughout the course. Independent study should be completed at home for at least an hour a week/2 hours a fortnight as set by the teacher.

BTEC FIRST AWARD IN ART & DESIGN

Guided Learning Hours = 120 hours This qualification is equivalent to 1 GCSE grade A* to C. Tutorials are given to students to help them gain accreditation. Students are required to keep to tight deadlines for successful completion of the course. Unit 1 Introduction to Specialist Pathways in Art & Design Students explore different types of media to ascertain their specialist pathway e.g. Graphics, Textiles, 2D and 3D visual communication. Unit 2 Creative Project in Art and Design This Unit will be externally set by Edexcel in the form of a paper. The paper will provide an overall theme and guidance on the interpretation of the theme as a brief in specialist disciplines. Units 3 & 4 Specialist Optional Units Students choose two additional Units to complete that they feel they are most interested in and where they can achieve their full potential.

BTEC BUSINESS COURSES

There are two options for students to follow in KS4 for Business

OPTION A: BTEC AWARD in BUSINESS 75% of this course is assessed internally via coursework. 25% is assessed externally via an onscreen test, under exam conditions, of one hour’s dura-tion. Work is assessed at Pass, Merit or Distinction level. There are two core/mandatory units: Unit 1: Enterprise in the Business World. Unit 2: Finance for Business – this is the externally assessed unit. Students will then complete a further 2 units from the following: Unit 3: Promoting a Brand Unit 4: Principles of Customer Service Unit 5: Sales and Personal Selling Unit 6: Introducing Retail Business Unit 7: Providing Business Support Unit 8: Recruitment, Selection and Employment

OPTION B: GCSE BUSINESS All students complete Units 1 and 2. Unit 1: Introduction to Small Business (worth 25%, assessed via a 45 min external written exam). Unit 2: Investigating Small Business (worth 25%, internally assessed over approximately four weeks, you will be given a list of controlled assessment tasks to choose from based on what you have studied in Unit 1). Students then complete Unit 3 (worth 50%, assessed via a 1hr 30 min exter-nal, written exam) to determine their final qualification. Unit 3: Building a Business (leads to a GCSE in Business Studies).

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Food Technology Product Design Controlled coursework is continuous during Years 10 and 11. You will have the chance to make improvements on your coursework up to the final deadline in February of Year 11. In order to achieve the best grade possible take note of the feedback given by teachers and meet the interim deadline set for the various components. Controlled assessment accounts for 60% of your final grade. Modules: Materials & Components Design & Manufacture Influences Processes and Manufacture You will be required to complete theory practice in the form of homework every two weeks—this is in preparation for your WRITTEN exam, which is worth 40% of your final grade

GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE The English Literature GCSE course gives students the opportunity to in-crease their wider reader of a variety of prose, poetry and drama. They will develop skills of analysis, research and developing interpretations with confidence. There are three units of study. Exams will be taken at the end of Year 11 and they will write essays for each question. Unit 1—Exploring Modern Texts (Exam) Modern Drama—An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley Exploring Cultures—Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck In the exam, students will answer one question on each text. Unit 2—Poetry Across Time (Exam) Students will study a variety of poems from an Anthology. The theme they will study is ‘Character and Voice’. In the exam students will also respond to an unseen poem, which they will have prepared for in lessons. Unit 3—The Significance of Shakespeare and the Literary Heritage (Controlled Assessment) Students will study the play Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare. They will explore this alongside selected poems by Robert Browning. While the final exams will take place at the end of Year 11, the teaching and preparation of this subject will largely be delivered during Year 10. They will study the following components during Year 10: Of Mice and Men An Inspector Calls Shakespeare and the Literary Heritage Controlled Assessment

GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE The iGCSE course assesses students’ reading and writing. The reading is more focused on non-fiction, in contrast to the English Literature course. The exam will be taken at the end of Year 11, although preparation and teaching will be delivered over Year 10 and Year 11.

Exam Component Students will answer questions based on two reading passages. They will answer questions which assess their comprehension and summarising skills, as well as their ability to interpret through writing creatively using the information given.

Coursework Component Candidates submit a coursework portfolio of three assignments, each of about 500–800 words. The assignments may be conducted in any order, and are: Assignment 1: informative, analytical and/or argumentative Assignment 2: descriptive and/or narrative Assignment 3: a response to a text or texts of approximately two sides of A4. Students respond to a non-fiction text by selecting, analysing and evaluating the content of the text. They may write in any appropriate form they wish.

Speaking and Listening Students will prepare a speech about a topic which they are interested in. They will deliver this speech to their teacher, who will then ask them questions. While the final exams are at the end of Year 11, the written coursework will be completed during Year 10. They will also get an opportunity to practise for the exam and experience a mock.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Two units of controlled assessments count for 60% of the final grade.

Interim details will be set throughout the controlled assessments. Modules titles include:- Parenthood

Pregnancy

Diet, Health & Care of a Child Development of the Child Support For The Parent & Child

Research Task Child Study

20% of final grade 40% of final grade

Approximately 7 hours Approximately 25 hours

May/June of Year 10 September – March of

Year 11

Research Study - This involves selecting an area from the module titles below to study in detail. Primary and secondary research methods will be used to gather information which is then analysed to select the most appropriate information which will be communicated to parents in booklet or Powerpoint format. Child Study - The student selects a child under 5 years of age to study over six months. They will observe changes in their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development through planning and carrying out a variety of monthly activities.

OCR GCSE DRAMA

GCSE drama students will complete three units over the duration of the course. To support these units of practical work students will also complete a written record of the drama process for each one. This is called a Working Record.

Working record

This is marked out of 20 for each unit.

Your working record is a succinct planning and reflection document; it should chart and reflect your work on your performance.

The evidence in your working record may contain notes, diagrams, sketches, CD or DVD evidence, continuous writing, storyboards, scenarios, photographs, drawings, excerpts of dialogue, designs, character notes, views and ideas of self and others, as appropriate.

Examples of format might be:

a) Between 8–12 sides A4

b) Between 3–5 minutes of CD or DVD commentary

c) About 700–1400 words of continuous prose

d) A mixture of elements from the above. The student’s working record will be completed in lesson time under controlled conditions (i.e. under your teacher’s supervision) and the document should not be taken home. You will be expected to complete other tasks at home such as learning lines, character development, research etc

GEOGRAPHY

The AQA B GCSE Geography course is split into three units with each unit studied in turn with exams at the end of Year 11.

Assessment UNIT 1: Managing Places in the 21st Century 37.5% 1hr 30 mins Exam June Y11 UNIT 2: Hostile World 37.5% 1hr 30 mins Exam June Y11 UNIT 3: Controlled Assessment

· Local Fieldwork Investigation 15% · Geographical Issue Investigation 10%

Controlled Assessment has now replaced coursework Students will undertake two controlled assessment tasks. 1) The first will be a Geographical Issue Investigation in which students will conduct research and planning on an issue and then complete a two hour task under a high level of control. This will take place during the Summer term of Year 10. 2) The second assessment, a Local investigation including fieldwork, will involve a one day field visit to collect data. The title and location will vary from year to year. Students will complete the initial elements of the project in class but the final sections will be completed over four hours under a high level of control. This will take place in the Summer term of Y10 and into the Autumn term of Yr11. Controlled Assessment makes up 25% of the overall GCSE grade.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

BTEC First in Health & Social Care is a vocational course offering essential health & social care knowledge. Assessment is through a variety of different coursework methods and an externally marked assessment. You will complete four units over the course. You must complete two core units & two optional units. Core units are: Unit 1 Human Lifespan Development (externally assessed) Unit 2 Health & Social Care Values Optional units are chosen from: Unit 3 Effective Communication in Health & Social Care Unit 4 Social Influences on Health & Wellbeing Unit 5 Promoting Health & Wellbeing Unit 6 The Impact of Nutrition on Health & Wellbeing Unit 7 Equality & Diversity in Health & Social Care Unit 8 Individual Rights in Health & Social Care The qualification grade is calculated across the whole qualification using a points-based scale. This means that the final grade will accurately reflect learner achievement & showcase their strengths. A problem with an individual unit, will not create a problem to overall achievement.

HISTORY

The linear nature of the course means that it is really important that students revisit and revise their work throughout the course. We will ensure that there is continuous assessment of Year 10 work even in Year 11.

There is no coursework in History, however you will take exams in Year 11; sit a controlled assessment and will be expected to prepare for it accordingly. The controlled assessment in Year 11 involves teaching time on the impact of the railways in Britain and in Pudsey and then a certain number of hours are given in school to ensure that this is completed as independently as possible. The exam topics are ‘Medicine and Public Health Through Time’ and ‘The American

Core ICT—(1 lesson every 2 weeks)

This qualification will lead to a Level 1/2 Cambridge National Award in ICT

Equivalent to GCSE short course

This course is made up of 2 units of work over the 2 year course. The grades of the course Range from Level 1 pass to Level 2 Distinction * Unit 1 understanding computer systems –this unit will give students an understanding of Computer systems. The majority of the work for this unit will take the form of a number of homework tasks coupled with research using a text book. Students will also research a number of case studies and prepare work to take into a 1 hour written ex-am. Student's will get the opportunity to carry out a number of practice exam preparation tasks. Unit 2 ICT Skills for Business—this is a will involve a practical centre assessed coursework task which will be carried out in lesson time. Some planning and preparation work will form part of homework tasks set. The aim of the Unit is to give students a range of ICT skills that will equip them to work in a business environment Students wishing to complete the level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate will have an option to carry out two additional units which will make the qualification up to the equivalent of a full GCSE .

Option ICT - (5 lessons every 2 weeks)

This qualification will lead to a Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate in Creative Imedia.

Equivalent to a full GCSE

The course is made up of 4 units of work over the 2 year course. The grades of the course Range from Level 1 pass to Level 2 Distinction * Unit 1 Pre production Skills - This is an exam based unit with a 1 hour written exam. There will be an element of pre exam preparation work to be carried out. The unit will involve the student learning about pre production skills used in the Creative and digital media sector. The following units will involve a practical centre assessed coursework task which will be carried out in lesson time. Some planning and preparation work will form part of homework tasks Unit 2 Creating Digital Graphics—students will learn the basics of digital graphics editing Unit 3 Creating a digital sound sequence—students will learn the basics of creating a digital sound sequence using sound editing software Unit 4 Creating a digital video sequence—students will learn the basics of using video editing software to create a short video

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES (G.C.S.E.)

French Spanish

Coursework makes up 60% of your final mark!! So it is vital you spend time on your homework and keep organised notes to help you!!!

Two pieces of written coursework must be produced under exam conditions. This is worth 30%. One piece will be completed each in Y10 and Y11. Two speaking pieces of coursework will be prepared

and assessed in Y10 and Y11. This is worth 30%. Preparation of coursework Up to six hours preparation in class — you can use all your notes and a dictionary Coursework must be learnt and reproduced using

only a dictionary for the writing element.

MATHS

We follow the Edexcel (1MA0) Linear Mathematics course with all sets.

* Examined in June of Year 11 * Areas covered: Probability, Statistics, Number, Algebra, Geometry and Measures * Paper 1 – calculator not allowed (1h 30mins) * Paper 2 – calculator allowed (1h 30mins)

Foundation Tier Grades available C – G Higher Tier Grades available A* - D Tier of entry will be decided in January of Year 11

There is no coursework or controlled assessment in mathematics!

MUSIC

The course is made up of three areas:

Performing; 40% (coursework)

You must perform as a soloist and as part of a group. You will work with your instrumental teacher and class teacher on suitable pieces.

Composing; 40% (coursework)

You will compose two pieces. One free choice and one set by the exam board.

Listening and Appraising; 20%

You will have a 1 hour exam which explores the five Areas of Study (AoS) through the three Strands of Learning:

All students will have instrumental lesson once a week. You will need to attend all your specialist Instrumental lessons and take on board the advice that the teachers give you. This will be essential in choosing the right pieces for your performances. Students are expected to take an active role in the extra curricular life of the department. This will involve some after school rehearsals.

The course is: 40% Theory (written exam 1 hour 30 mins),

12% Analysis of Performance and 48% Practical Performance.

The Practical Lessons in school time are preparation for a

final controlled assessment worth 48% Students are marked on their performances in four

different activities

It is important that students participate in the maximum number of sessions in order to be able to

complete each unit of work and students are expected to perform competitively in at least two of these

activities either by representing school or a local club

Students will need to complete a large written project in the Autumn Term of Year 10 which is based upon a practical Personal Exercise Programme.

During the Autumn Term of Year 11, students will need to

prepare for a question and answer interview on the analysis of their chosen sport. This is worth 12%

Students will have a number of practical lessons

including core PE lessons and so may need to have additional PE kit.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION G.C.S.E.

INTEGRATED STUDIES

Integrated Studies builds empathy, understanding and respect in a world

often characterised by diversity, conflict and change.

The subject provides a unique opportunity to learn about different cultures and their people in an open

and respectful way.

The course combines PSHE with Religious Studies. Detailed investigations into issues such as drugs, contraception, and euthanasia are studied. The

curriculum aims to expose the students to the varied opinions that people have on key issues.

Students are required to study two hours per week and some students will work towards a full GCSE in Religious Studies following the AQA specification B

specification. The qualification is highly respected by colleges and can make all the difference when pupils

are searching for sixth form places.

GCSE CORE SCIENCE (Y10)

Science is a double award subject following the OCR 21st Century Science Suite . In Year 10 students will complete the equivalent of one GCSE. There are 2 pieces of controlled assessment required for GCSE Core science which is worth 25% of the grade. The work is carried out under exam conditions in a specific time limit as per the OCR exam board regulations. It is marked by teachers, standardised and then it is externally moderated.

1. Data Analysis (12.5%) You will be assessed on your ability to plan, test analyse and evaluate a given scientific hypothesis related to the science modules studied in Y10.

2. Case Study (12.5%) The case study is related to an aspect of science that involves an element of controversy. You will be given some background information by the exam board and must then formulate a question, research both sides of the controversy and present your conclusion and recommendations. You will also be assessed on the reliability of your sources of information and how you reference them. Students may take their Core Science exams at the end of

Year 10

GCSE TRIPLE SCIENCE

This course is equivalent to three GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. For each GCSE there will be one piece of controlled assessment (three in total) that contributes 25% of each GCSE grade. You will be given some background information from the exam board related to one of your taught modules and will be assessed on your ability to:

· Formulate a testable hypothesis · Plan a strategy to test the hypothesis · Carry out a practical accurately · Analyse the primary data collected · Compare primary and secondary data from various sources · Describe trends in data using the correct scientific

knowledge and understanding

All examinations are taken at the end of Year 11.

STUDY PLUS This option is aimed at those students who feel that additional support at KS4 would benefit them. It may be that they would like to work on their literacy or numeracy skills, that they need support with their GCSE / Btec subjects or that taking the full complement of courses at KS4 might overwhelm them. Students will take part in a series of activities in the first instance to identify areas of strength and areas for development and a plan will be drawn up with the individual student. Students will then follow their own programme of work for part of the time and will be monitored across all their subjects their teachers will liaise with their subject teachers to identify and provide appropriate support. Students will also be encouraged to take part in activities which

will develop confidence, independence, resilience and teamwork,

for example undergo a work experience or take part in an

enterprise project which will culminate in them running an

enterprise activity in school.

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Tracking and Monitoring of Progress at Key Stage 4 At Crawshaw we want all students to be aspirational and achieve the best outcomes they possibly can. Targets provide students with an aspirational goal to aim for. They are not predicted grades, but are designed to stretch and challenge every individual student. Without aiming high, students will not achieve their full potential and as such the targets that they are provided give them an indication of the level we expect them to be striving to achieve. The minimum expectation will be based upon a number of factors including their performance at Key Stage 2 English and Maths and baseline tests early in Year 7. We will monitor a student’s progress towards these minimum expected outcomes throughout the year. Information will be collected half termly through the year and shared with students and parents. In addition to progress information, we will also provide parents and students with an Attitude to Learning score on a scale from 1 (Outstanding) to 5 (Serious Concern). This helps parents to understand the effort and ethic that their child is displaying within class and to their general work in addition to how they are achieving academically.

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STUDY SKILLS and HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN EXAMINATIONS

An important part of the process in Key Stage 4 is the support from Parents in helping students revise and prepare for examinations effectively. This can include working with your child to plan their revision and monitor how they are using their time; working with them to try out the range of strategies shown below, to help identify the most effective for them; helping provide a quiet place to study, where possible, free from distractions. This can happen whether it is for mid topic tests, mock exams or the real thing.

Effective revision – for this to happen, the 3 R’s need to be followed:

Simply reading class books is not sufficient nor effective. Top Tips for Parents to help their child revise:

1. Post-it notes and mind maps Post-it notes dotted around the house with facts written on them are a great revision tool. They're great for 'visual learners' and can be stuck on just about anything from the fridge to the bathroom mirror. Mind mapping is also useful to brainstorm information and help your teen remember the facts. Using bold colouring pens and big sheets of paper, mind mapping can help to break down complicated topics and pinpoint keywords. Start with a topic e.g. maths, draw branches from the word and add its key words e.g. percentages and key facts around it creating a web effect. 2. Revision books Revision books are available for each subject and break down each topic into bite-sized chunks and diagrams to make it easier for your teen to understand. They also have question and answer sections that you can go through with them, so it's worth investing in a good revision book for any subject your child finds hard.

The R What it means Suggested strategies Revising The amending, editing,

reworking and addition of notes.

Mind maps, revision cards, revision sheets

Reviewing The re-reading of notes for recall

Using your revision notes, rather than your original class books

Remem-bering

The recall and memo-rising of information - ACTIVE REVISION

Explain your work to someone else; Repeat notes aloud over and over again; Past pa-pers (for Y10)/ be tested by others; Record yourself and listen back

3. Use memory techniques like rhyming words We all know and love the alphabet song, which we sing to help us remember the letters of the alphabet. Well this is a perfect example of mnemonics, a revision technique that could help your teens remember difficult words, dates or names. 4. Use past papers for practice Past papers from previous exams are really useful revision tools. They can help your child to get a feel for the questions that could be asked, how they could answer them and organise their time during the exam. They could also use the past papers as practice exams under timed conditions. 5. In the zone Having their own space to revise in the house is so important. Make sure you create a dedicated area in the house that your teen can revise in without any distractions. If they share a bedroom with a younger sibling, see if you can time revision sessions when the other one is out of the house. 6. A study buddy Some teens may find it easier to work with their friends. This can be a good way of revising as they can they'll be able to their share notes and knowledge with each other and ask each other questions from revision books. 7. The importance of sleep One of the key ways to help concentration levels during revision is making sure they get the right amount of sleep, especially before an exam. 8. Revision timetable A timetable is a great way to keep on top of revision and map out what needs to be done and how long your teen has to do it in. Make sure they have a plan of action before they begin revising and work out exactly what topics they need to revise by looking at their exam specification, which they can get hold of from their teacher - there's no point revising a topic that won't be in the exam. Then sit down and design a revision timetable together so you know how much they

have to do. Don't forget to add in their social breaks to lighten the load!

SUBJECT PRICE

ENGLISH

GCSE AQA English – Understanding Non-Fiction Texts – Higher Level

£3.25

GCSE AQA English – Understanding Non-Fiction Texts – Foundation Level

£3.25

MATHS

Specification A Linear (Higher) £2.00

Specification A Linear (Foundation) £2.00

SCIENCE

GCSE Essentials OCR Science A £2.50

GCSE Essentials OCR Additional Applied Science £2.75

TRIPLE SCIENCE - Essentials

GCSE Biology A £2.50

GCSE Chemisty A £2.50

GCSE Physics A £2.50

LANGUAGES

GCSE French £3.00

GCSE Spanish £3.00

REVISION GUIDE BOOKS

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