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Redborne Upper School

Controlled Assessment

Key Stage

2015/16

Academic Excellence Shared Values Outstanding Education

Contents Page Page 1 - What is controlled assessment

- Supervision Page 3 - Resources

Page 4 - Year 10 & Year 11 Information

Page 5 - Ratio of external examination to controlled assessment

Page 6 - Current Y10 controlled assessment mapping sheet

Page 7 - Current Y11 controlled assessment mapping sheet

Page 8 - English Language Page 9 - English Literature

Page 10 - First Language English Page 11 - Mathematics

Page 12 - Art & Design / Fine Art

Page 13 - Biology

Page 14 - Business Studies

Page 15 - Business Communication & Systems

Page 16 - Catering

Page 17 - Chemistry

Page 18 - Child Development Page 19 - Agriculture

Page 20 - Computer Science

Page 21 - Creative iMedia

Page 22 - Dance Page 23 - Drama

Page 24 - Electronic Products

Page 25 - Environmental & Land Based Science

Page 26 - French Page 27 - P.E.

Page 28 - Geography

Page 29 - German

Page 30 - Graphic Products

Page 31 - History

Page 32 - Hospitality

Page 33 - GCSE ICT

Page 34 - ICT Cambridge Nationals Page 35 - Latin Language & Roman Civilisation

Page 36 - Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE)

Page 37 - Music

Page 38 - Physics

Page 39 - Product Design

Page 40 - Religious Studies

Page 41 - Science Additional Page 42 - Science Cambridge Nationals

Page 43 - Science Core Page 44 - Spanish

Page 45-46 - Sport Studies

Page 47 - Textiles

Page 48 - Malpractice

Page 49-53 - Information for candidates

1

What is controlled assessment?

Controlled assessment measures subject-specific skills that may not necessarily be

tested by timed written papers.

What is the controlled assessment process?

There are three levels of control:

• high

• medium

• limited

A different level of control may apply at each of the three stages:

• task setting

• task taking

• task marking

The task-taking stage may involve two sub-stages requiring different levels of control.

For example, in science subjects:

• research and data collection requires limited control • evaluation requires high control

The level of control for each stage/sub-stage is set by the qualifications regulators so

that there is consistency between the awarding bodies.

2

What does formal supervision (high level of control) actually involve?

The use of resources is tightly prescribed. The centre must ensure that:

• all candidates are within direct sight of the supervisor throughout the session(s)

• display materials which might provide assistance are removed or covered

• there is no access to e-mail, the internet or mobile phones

• candidates complete their work independently

• interaction with other candidates does not occur • no assistance of any description is provided

What does informal supervision (medium level of control) actually involve?

Candidates do not need to be directly supervised at all times. The use of resources,

including the internet, is not tightly prescribed. Centres should always check the

subject-specific requirements issued by the awarding body. The centre must ensure

that:

• all candidates participate in the assessment

• there is sufficient supervision to ensure that work can be authenticated • the work that an individual candidate submits for assessment is his/her own

What does limited supervision (limited level of control) actually involve?

Work may be completed outside of the centre without direct supervision. Where

limited control is specified, candidates may normally:

• have unlimited access to electronic and printed resources

• use the internet without restriction • work in groups

All GCSEs will be sat in the Summer term.

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What resources are allowed under each level of control?

High control (formal supervision)

• The use of resources is always tightly

prescribed and normally restricted to the

candidate‟s preparatory notes. • Access to the internet is not permitted. • If the specification allows candidates to

bring their own computers or other electronic devices into formally supervised

sessions, appropriate checks must be carried out to ensure that all material stored on the

devices is permissible.

Medium control (informal

supervision)

• Candidates normally have unrestricted

access to resources available at the centre

and via the internet. There are some

exceptions.

Centres should refer to specifications or subject-specific guidance.

Limited control (limited

supervision)

• In many subjects candidates will need to

gather information from published sources

when researching and planning their tasks.

• Candidates are allowed unrestricted access

to the internet and any electronic and printed resources available to them.

Colour Key - Colour key used for each subject.

High Control (formal supervision)

Medium control (informal supervision)

Limited control (limited supervision)

No Controlled Assessment

4

This booklet contains information about controlled assessment

for all subjects in key stage 4 at Redborne:

Year 10 information is coloured lilac

September 2015 – July 2017

Year 11 information is coloured buff

September 2015 – July 2016

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GCSEs fall into the below groups:

100% external examination 60% external examination (40% controlled assessment)

100% controlled assessment 40% external examination (60% controlled assessment)

75% external examination (25% controlled

assessment)

25% external examination (75% controlled assessment)

Ratio of external examination to controlled assessment

100% external examination

100% controlled

assessment


25% controlled assessment







Mathematics

CoPE

English Literature

Edexcel

Music BTEC iGCSE First

Language English

English Language

Edexcel

Latin Language & Roman

Civilisation

City & Guilds

Agriculture

Business Studies

Creative iMedia

Music

Religious Studies

Business

Communication &

Systems

ICT Cambridge

Nationals

Computer Science

English Language

AQA

Biology Science Cambridge

Nationals

Textiles

English Literature

AQA

Chemistry

Cambridge National Certificate in Sport

Studies

Electronic Products

Geography Hospitality

History Spanish

Physics Graphic Products

Science Additional Product Design

Science Core Catering

Child Development

Drama

French

P.E.

German

Dance

Art & Design/Fine Art

Environmental & Land Based Science

GCSE

ICT

Controlled Assessment Tips

Meet the deadlines that your teacher gives you. Remember – your teachers are there to

guide you. Although they cannot give you direct assistance, they can help you sort out any

problems before it is too late.

Look after your work and keep it safe. Do not leave it lying around and do not share it with

your classmates. If it is stored on the computer network, keep your password secure. Collect all copies from the printer and destroy those you do not need.

Do not be tempted to use essays from online essay banks – this is cheating. Electronic tools

used by awarding bodies can detect this sort of copying.

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English Language No Controlled Assessment in Year 10

English Literature No Controlled Assessment in Year 10

Mathematics No Controlled Assessment in Year 10

Art and Design Throughout Year 10

Biology Varies according to class

Business Studies No Controlled Assessment in Year 10

Business Communication and Systems No Controlled Assessment in Year 10

Catering Chemistry Varies according to class

Child Development City and Guilds Agriculture Throughout Year 10

Computer Science Creative iMedia Cambridge Nationals Throughout Year 10

Dance No Controlled Assessment in Year 10

Drama Electronic Products

Environmental and Land Based Science No Controlled Assessment in Year 10

French Throughout Year 10

P.E Throughout Year 10

GCSE ICT Throughout Year 10

Geography German Throughout Year 10

Graphic Products History No Controlled Assessment in Year 10

Hospitality Latin Language & Roman Civilisation No Controlled Assessment in Year 10

Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE) Throughout Year 10

Music Music BTEC Throughout Year 10

Physics Varies according to class

Product Design Religious Studies No Controlled Assessment in Year 10

Science Additional Varies according to class

Science Cambridge Nationals On‐going throughout Year 10

Science Core Varies according to class

Spanish Throughout Year 10

Cambridge National Certificate in Sports Studies Throughout Year 10

Textiles

Controlled Assessment / coursework taking place in that subject at that time

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Current Year 11 September 2015 ‐ July 2016

Sep‐1

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5

Dec‐1

5

Jan‐1

6

Feb‐1

6

Mar‐1

6

Apr‐

16

May‐1

6

Jun‐1

6

Jul‐1

6

English Language English Literature

iGCSE First Language English Mathematics No Controlled Assessment

Art and Design / Fine Art Throughout Year 11

Biology Varies according to class

Business Studies Business Communication and Systems

Catering Chemistry Varies according to class

Child Development City and Guilds Agriculture Throughout Year 11

Computer Science Creative iMedia Cambridge Nationals

Dance Drama

Electronic Products Environmental and Land Based Science

French Throughout Year 11

PE Throughout Year 11

Geography No Controlled Assessment

German Throughout Year 11

Graphic Products History

Hospitality ICT Cambridge Nationals

Latin Language & Roman Civilisation No Controlled Assessment

Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE) Throughout Year 11

Music Music BTEC Throughout Year 11

Physics Varies according to class

Product Design Religious Studies No Controlled Assessment

Science Additional Varies according to class

Science Cambridge Nationals Completed in Year 10

Science Core Varies according to class

Spanish Throughout Year 11

Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate in Sports Studies On‐going throughout Year 11

Textiles

Controlled Assessment / coursework taking place in that subject at that time

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Year 10

AQA English Language

Controlled Assessment %

Approximate Date of Assessments

Approximate Time Allocation

Exam %

Date of Exam

NIL

N/A

N/A

100%

Exam will be taken in May/June 2017

Year 11

Edexcel English Language




Exam %

Date of Exam

40%

Completed in Autumn Term 2014 –

Autumn Term 2015

Approximately 4 hours per assessment. 60%


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Year 10

AQA English Literature




Exam %

Date of Exam

NIL

N/A

N/A

100% Exam will be taken in either May/June

2017

Year 11

Edexcel English Literature




25%

Completed in Autumn Term 2014 –

Spring Term 2015 Approximately 4 hours per assessment

Exam %

Date of Exam

75%


Additional Information

Year 11 will be completing the Edexcel GCSE qualification in English

Language and Literature which is a combination of 40% Controlled Assessment

and 60% examination.

Year 10 will follow the AQA qualification in English Language and Literature

which is 100% exam.

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CIE iGCSE First Language English (Level 2 Certificate) – Year 11 only

Coursework %



Speaking and Listening Exam%

40%

Half termly from Autumn Term 2015 –

Spring Term 2016

3 assessments with approximately 4 – 6

hours per assessment. 20%

April/May 2016

Exam %

Date of Exam

40%

Exam will be taken in May 2016


Selected students in Year 11 have completed GCSE English Literature in the

Summer of Year 10. There may be opportunities to re-sit this exam in Year 11.

Students who have completed GCSE English Literature will follow the CIE

iGCSE (Level 2 Certificate) in English Language.

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Year 10


Mathematics

Nil



Exam % Date of Exam

N/A

N/A 100% Exam will be taken in June 2017

Year 11


Mathematics

Nil

Approximate Date of Assessments Approximate Time Allocation

Exam %

Date of Exam

N/A

N/A 100% Exam will be taken in June 2016


Most students in set 1 in year 11 will be sitting a level 2 qualification in further

maths in addition in June 2016. Students having extra numeracy lessons in year 10

will sit a level 1 number and measure qualification in May 2016.

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Year 10


Portfolio Exam

Art & Design

60%

40%


Date of Exam

May 2017

Exam will be taken in 2017

Year 11

Art & Design / Fine Art


Portfolio Exam

60%

40%


Date of Exam

Coursework 7th

December and May 2015

Exam dates are April 26th

, 27th and 28th


Unit 1 – All work is produced under controlled conditions with assessment carried

out over Year 10 – Year 11.

QDCA recommends approximately 15 hours of controlled assessment for every

20% of the marks available in each GCSE unit. As 60% of the total marks are

awarded for Unit 1, the Personal Portfolio, approximately 45 hours would be

required. The specification (page 34) points out that the suggested figure of 45

hours for Unit 1 is for learning hours. This time should not include teacher

direction, demonstration, preparation of workspaces or materials, clearing or

storage of work. So, taking a three-term year in Year 10, removing preparation

time, clearing up time, work experience, absence, etc., and adding this to the time

allowed in Year 11, with similar disruption for exams, teacher input

(demonstration/direction, preparation of space and materials), it is quite likely that

over the time available for a GCSE course, 45 hours approximately will have been

used by candidates to actually produce Personal Portfolio work in the art

classroom or studio.

The period of sustained focus (10 hour production of final piece) to be in May

2015.

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Biology Year 10




Exam %

Date of Exam

25%

One in Year 10 varies according to

class.

5 hours

75%


Biology

Year 11




Exam %

Date of Exam

25%


class.

5 hours

75%

Exam will be taken in Summer 2016


The students will normally complete more than one assessed task; the best result

will count towards the final GCSE.

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Business Studies

Year 10




Exam %

Date of Exam

25%

September – November 2016

6 weeks of research and 3 hours for

analysis and evaluation report.

75%


Business Studies Year 11




Exam %

Date of Exam

25%


6 weeks of research and 3 hours for

analysis and evaluation report.

75%


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Business Communication and Systems

Year 10




Exam %

Date of Exam

25%


Research over 5 weeks plus 5 lessons

write up time.

75%

Unit 8 theory written paper

Unit 9 practical computer paper


Business Communication and Systems Year 11




Exam %

Date of Exam

25%

Autumn 2015

Research over 5 weeks plus 5 lessons

write up time.

75%

Unit 8 theory written paper

Unit 9 practical computer paper


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Year 10



Catering

60%

March-June 2016

Approximate Time Allocation 15 hours

Exam %

Date of Exam

40%



PRACTICAL EXAMS (as part of CA) Year 10 Controlled Assessment Task One

(Practical Element)

MAY 2016 *These dates will be confirmed in a letter to parents.

Each exam is 2½ hrs and students are examined in groups of 8.

Year 11



Catering

60%

November and January-February


Exam %

Date of Exam

40% Written Examination (this can be

taken as a traditional written paper or as

an e-assessment) Exam will be taken in June 2016


The planning and evaluation sections of the controlled assessment are completed

during normal lesson time during Mid-November to February. The final deadline

date for all written work is during March 2016.

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Chemistry

Year 10




Exam %

Date of Exam

25%


class.

5 hours

75%


Chemistry Year 11




Exam %

Date of Exam

25%


class.

5 hours

75%





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Year 10


Child Development

30%

Approximate Date of Assessments Task 1 – Completed June/July 2015

Task 2 – November 2015

Task 3 – February 2016

Task 4 – April 2016


Date of Exam

7 hours per task

Exam will be taken in Year 11

Year 11


Child Development

30%



3 hours per fortnight. September –

February. 22 hours

Exam %

Date of Exam

40%



For the Child Study students will complete research based activities at home and

write up their work during class time. The students will be required to complete

six child observations and record evidence for each observation. Work

completed during lessons will be under the guidelines of „Low Level of Control‟.

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Year 10

City & Guilds Agriculture Level 2




Exam % Date of Exam

50%

Throughout Year 10

N/A

Nil

N/A

Year 11

City & Guilds Agriculture Level 2




Exam % Date of Exam

50%

Throughout Year 11

N/A

Nil

N/A

20

GCSE Computer Science Year 10

Year 10




Exam %

Date of Exam

60%

May 2016 and February 2017

Approximately 50 hours (2 tasks of 25

hours each)

40%


GCSE Computer Science Year 11

Year 11




Exam %

Date of Exam

60%

June 2015 and February 2016

Approximately 50 hours (2 tasks of 25

hours each)

40%


Additional Information for both Years 10 and 11

Students will be working through a range of computer science areas such as:

constants, variables and data types, program flow control, procedures and

functions, scope of variables, constants, functions and procedures, error

handling, handling external data, computer structure, algorithms, data

representation, software development life cycle, testing and database concepts.

The practical programming language is Python.

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Creative iMedia Cambridge Nationals Year 10 Year 10

Coursework %

Date to submit coursework

Exam %

Date of Exam

75%

March 2017

25%


Creative iMedia Cambridge Nationals Year 11 Year 11

Coursework %


Exam %

Date of Exam

75%

March 2016

25%


Additional Information for both Years 10 and 11

The aim is for learners to understand the basics of digital graphics editing for the

creative and digital media sector. They will learn where and why digital

graphics are used and what techniques are involved in their creation. This unit

will develop learners‟ understanding of the client brief, time frames, deadlines

and preparation techniques as part of the planning and creation process.

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Dance

Year 10

Exam %

20% Unit 2 Set Dance: „Find It‟

Set Dance (practical examination)

Recorded Summer 2016, externally

marked in Summer 2017

Dance

Year 11







Exam %

Date of Exam

15% Unit 4a Solo Composition

Assessed by teacher:

October/November 2015

Moderated Summer 2016

11-12 hours

25% Unit 4B Choreography for group

20% Unit 3 Performance in a group

Assessed by teacher January to

March 2016

Moderated in Spring term

(March/April) 2016

Unit 4B - 24-25 hours

Unit 3 - 15 hours

20% Written paper

Unit 1 Written paper

June 2016, externally marked


Written work in dance is interspersed with practical work throughout Years 10 and

11. Unit 2 Set Dance 20% in Year 10 is submitted for final examination/award in

the Summer of Year 11 via video. All other practical assessments are to be

performed „live‟ and assessed by teacher and moderator during the moderation day

which usually takes place before Easter of Year 11 (subject to moderator

availability).

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Year 10




Year 11



Drama

43%

Practical & Written coursework

October – May.

12 hours of practical assessment (2x6

hour units); written assessments vary in

length.

Drama

17% (2000 word essay – Play Review)

September – October


Exam %

Date of Exam

10 hours of lesson time, plus attendance

at a performance by a visiting theatre

company.

40% - Practical acting exam, externally

marked. Rehearsals Dec 2015 to May 2016.


The written work in Drama is interspersed with practical work throughout Year

10.

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Electronic Products

Year 10




Exam %

Date of Exam

60%

July 2016 – February 2017

45 hours

40%

Exam will be taken in June 2017

Electronic Products

Year 11




Exam %

Date of Exam

60%

July 2015 – February 2016

45 hours

40%



The Controlled Assessment tests the students‟ ability to design, manufacture and

test an electronic product based around a theme set by the exam board. Products

must include a circuit board and a case. Past projects have ranged through

electronic games, timing circuits, money boxes and sci-fi props.

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Year 10




Approximate time Allocation

30%

June 2017

25hrs

Exam %

Date of Exam

N/A

Exam in Year 11

Year 11




30% June 2016


Exam %

Date of Exam

25hrs

40%


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Year 10


Approximate date of assessments

Approximate time allocation

Exam %

Date of Exam

French

Speaking 30% & Writing 30%

Throughout years 10 and 11 Each Speaking assessment lasts

between 4 and 6 minutes; each Writing

assessment lasts 60 minutes Listening 20% Reading 20%


Additional Information 1

st half of Term One in year 10=Listening assessment

2nd

half of Term One in year 10=Controlled Writing assessment (on school)

1st

half of Term Two in year 10= Controlled Speaking assessment (presentation on chores and

pocket money)

2nd

half of Term Two in year 10=Listening assessment

1st

half of Term Three in year 10 =Mock Listening and Reading assessments

1st half of Term Three in year 10=Controlled Writing assessment (on book/film review).

2nd

half of Term Three in year 10= Reading assessment

French Year 11


Approximate Date of Assessments Approximate Time Allocation

Exam %

Date of Exam

Speaking 30% & Writing 30%

Throughout year 11

Each Speaking assessment lasts between

4 and 6 minutes; each Writing

assessment lasts 60 minutes Listening 20% Reading 20%


Additional Information 1

st half of Term One in year 11-French Controlled Speaking assessment (picture based on work

experience)

2nd

half of Term One in year 11-French Controlled Writing assessment (on a past holiday)

2nd

half of Term One in year 11=Mock Listening and Reading assessments

1st

half of Term Two in year 11-=French Controlled Speaking assessment (open interaction on a

hotel and area)

2nd

half of Term Two in year 11=Catch-up Controlled Assessments and further examination

practice in Listening and Reading assessments.

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Year 10


GCSE P.E

60%

Approximate Date of Assessments Throughout Year 10

Approximate Time Allocation Practical assessments take place over

the year. Time allocated to each activity

will be dependent on the content

outlined in the specification

Exam %

Date of Exam

Year 11


40%


GCSE P.E

60%

Approximate Date of Assessments Throughout Year 11.

Approximate Time Allocation Practical assessments take place over

the year. Time allocated to each activity

will be dependent on the content

outlined in the specification

Exam %

Date of Exam

40%



The practical controlled assessment (48%) is based on physical performances and

will be marked by the subject teacher using the criteria that have been set out by

examining board. Estimated grades will be given for all practical activities that have

been undertaken and then final grades will be awarded after internal and external

moderation. The written controlled assessment (12%) is in the form of an analysis

where students will observe analyse and evaluate one of their top sporting

performances.

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Geography

Year 10




Research (Limited Level)

Introduction, Methodology and Data

Presentation (Limited Level)

Interpretation, Conclusion and

Evaluation (High Level)

Total

25%

March/April/May 2016

4 hours

10 hours

6 hours

20 hours

Geography

Year 11

Exam %

Exam time

Date of Exam

Physical Geography 37.5%

Human Geography 37.5%

1 hour 30 minutes per exam



March – fieldwork trip (all students must complete primary data collection).

If students miss the fieldwork day, it would be necessary to collect data

independently and in the student‟s own time. Lesson time missed due to absence

will need to be made up in supervised afterschool sessions.

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Year 10



German

Speaking 30% Writing 30 %

2 speaking and 2 writing assessments to

be conducted during Year 10.

Approximate Time Allocation Up to 6 hours supervised preparation

Writing: one hour test

Speaking: 4–6 minute test

Exam %

Date of Exam

Year 11



Listening 20% Reading 20%


German

Speaking 30% Writing 30 %

4 further assessments to be conducted

during Year 11, to include one retake

assessment. These will be a

combination of writing and speaking

depending on individual performance.

Approximate Time Allocation Up to 6 hours supervised preparation

Writing: one hour test

Speaking: 4–6 minute test

Exam %

Date of Exam Listening 20% Reading 20%



Once the task has been set and the preparation time begins, students may not have any help at all at home from parents, siblings or friends. Students may not take

their draft home to learn, but they may do more general revision from their exercise book or a revision guide at home. Students are not permitted to write all

or part of a draft at home and bring it into school – the draft must be produced under supervision in school, in order to ensure that it is the student‟s own work.

Students and teachers need to sign a form to confirm this before submitting the work to the examination board.

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Graphic Products

Year 10




Date of Exam

30%

April - July 2016

20 hours


Graphic Products

Year 11




Date of Exam

30%

September – February 2016

40%


Additional Information The Controlled Assessment is based on students designing a 3D graphical piece

from set themes given by the exam board. Products can range from pop-up mailer

to point of sale displays and will use a range of materials and manufacturing

processes.

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Year 10



History

25%

Autumn Term of Year 11

Approximate Time Allocation 2 hours prep, 8 hours write up.

Exam %

Date of Exam

Year 11



Paper 1- Cold war and Russia – 45%

Paper 2 – British depth study – 30%


History

25%

Autumn Term

Approximate Time Allocation 2 hours prep, 8 hours write up.

Exam %

Date of Exam

Paper 1- Cold war and Russia – 45%

Paper 2 – British depth study – 30%



October Year 11 - Begin task - draft and write answer in 10 hours of lesson time.

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Year 10


Hospitality

60%

Approximate Date of Assessments October 2015-January 2016


Exam %

Date of Exam


taken as a traditional written paper or

as an e-assessment)



Students complete a mock “Event” during January-April 2015. During this time

they learn about each of the assessment objectives for the controlled assessment.

This is a 40 hour task and the majority of tasks are completed during normal

lesson time.

Year 11


Hospitality

60%

Approximate Date of Assessments October 2015-January 2016


Exam %

Date of Exam


taken as a traditional written paper or as

an e-assessment) Exam will be taken in June 2016


Most of the tasks for the Event are completed during normal lesson time.

33

GCSE ICT Year 10 Year 10

Coursework %


Exam %

Date of Exam

60%

July 2016

40%



Students broaden and enhance their ICT skills and capability, by working with a

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

range of contexts. They learn to reflect critically on their own and others‟ use of

ICT and to adopt safe, secure and responsible practice.

The unit is internally assessed under controlled conditions. Students must

complete a controlled assessment task provided by Edexcel within 40 hours.

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Year 11

ICT Cambridge Nationals




Coursework%


Exam re-sit %

Date of Exam

25% December 2015

20 hours prep, 10 hours under

controlled assessment conditions 50%

March 2016

25%



Students will be working through a range of ICT areas: Emails, internet searching,

data handling, data modelling and producing professional business documents.

The controlled task will test the students‟ ability to interpret and produce work

based around the theme set by the exam board.

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Year 10

Latin Language & Roman Civilisation




Exam %

Date of Exam

Nil

N/A

N/A 100%

Roman Civilisation 33%


Year 11

Latin Language & Roman Civilisation




Exam %

Date of Exam

Nil

N/A

N/A 100%

Latin Language 67%


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Certificate of Personal Effectiveness

Tasks are to be completed in line with 6 key skills. Students can complete the

CoPE Level 1 or Level 2 award, evidencing their portfolio from coursework in

other subjects.

Students will also complete other work towards a Level 1 or Level 2. In addition,

there are challenges to complete from the CoPE handbook.

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Year 10




Music

15%

Composition 1 June/July 2016 10 hours

Year 11




Music

45%

Composition 2 January/February

Performance 1 Autumn Term

Performance 2 The week before Easter 10 hours (plus the recording sessions)

Exam %

Date of Exam

Year 10

Coursework %

Exam %

Date of Exam

Year 11

40%


Music BTEC

25%

Unit 7 – introduction to sequencing this

is done in 60GLH 25%

Unit 1 – The music industry (30GLH)

Exam will be taken in May 2016. Re-sits

in 2017

Music BTEC

Coursework % 50%

Unit 2 – Musical Projects (30GLH) Unit 6 – Multi-track recording (60GLH)


Re-sit opportunities for Unit 1 exam in January and May

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Physics

Year 10




Exam %

Date of Exam

25%


class.

5 hours

75%


Physics

Year 11




Exam %

Date of Exam

25%


class.

5 hours

75%





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Product Design

Year 10




Date of Exam

30%

April – September 2016

20 hours


Product Design

Year 11




Exam %

Date of Exam

30%

September – February 2016

20 hours

40%



The Controlled Assessment is completed across two modules. One focusing upon

designing and prototyping and the other on manufacturing, testing and marketing.

Students are encouraged to choose themes for their work which they have a

personal interest in.

interest in.

40

Year 10


Religious Studies

Nil


Approximate Time Allocation N/A

N/A

Exam %

Date of Exam

100% Philosophy and Ethics papers

1,2,3,4.


Year 11


Religious Studies

Nil



N/A

Exam %

Date of Exam

100% Philosophy and Ethnics papers

1,2,3,4. Exam will be taken in May/June 2016

41

Science Additional

Year 10




Exam %

Date of Exam

25%

One in Year 10 varies according to class

5 hours

75%


Science Additional

Year 11




Exam %

Date of Exam

25%

One in Year 11 varies according to class

5 hours

75%



Only one Controlled Assessment needs to be completed. The best effort counts

towards the final GCSE grade. Three exams will be taken in Year 11.

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Year 10

Science Cambridge Nationals



75%

On-going throughout Year 10


Exam %

Date of Exam

25%



There are nine assessment tasks which should be completed during Years 9 & 10.

The work during year 11 will cover the examined content of the course. The level

of control during the completion of the tasks is limited and following initial

assessment of tasks, students should be aiming to make improvements to their

work. There is a limit to the number of times improvements can be made.

Year 11

Science Cambridge Nationals



75% Completed in Year 10


Exam %

Date of Exam

25%


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Science Core Year

Year 10




Exam %

Date of Exam

25%


class

5 hours

75%


Science Core Year

Year 11




Exam %

Date of Exam

25%


class

5 hours

75%


(except a small number of students who

completed exam in Summer 2015)




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Year 10



Spanish

Speaking 30% Writing 30%

Approximately 3 writing and 3 speaking

assessments to be conducted

throughout Year 10 and 11. We aim to

do at least 1 speaking and 1 writing

during Year 10.

Approximate Time Allocation 1- 2 weeks preparation

Exam %

Date of Exam

Year 11





Spanish

Speaking 30% Writing 30%

Approximately 3 writing and 3 speaking

assessments to be conducted

throughout Year 10 and Year 11. We

aim to cover 2 speaking and up to 2

writing assessments during Year 11.

Approximate Time Allocation 1- 2 weeks preparation

Exam %

Date of Exam



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Year 10

Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate in

Sport Studies




75% Throughout Years 10 and 11

Time allocated to each assessment

objective will be dependent on the

content of the specification

Exam % 25% - Unit RO51 – Contemporary

issues in sport

Date of Exam Exam will be taken in 2016


A portfolio of evidence must be completed by the end of April 2017. Over the

course of the two year programme four units will be completed, with one of these

being a written examination. This is most likely to be taken at the end of Year 10.

Each unit is assessed by a number of individual assignments and the content of the

assessments will depend on the unit that is being covered. If students do not

complete every unit, they may achieve unit accreditation but obviously not the full

qualification.

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Year 11

Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate in

Sport Studies




100% On-going throughout Years 10 and 11

Time allocated to each assessment

objective will be dependent on the

content of the specification

Exam % Unit RO51 – Contemporary issues in

sport (if not completed in Year 10 or a

re-sit is required)

Date of Exam

If required - January or May 2016


A portfolio of evidence must be completed by the end of April 2016. Over the

course of the two year programme four units will have been completed, with one

of these being a written examination. This is most likely to be taken at the end of

Year 10 but if for any reason students missed this opportunity or a re-sit is

required, the examination can be taken in either January or May 2016. Each unit is

assessed by a number of individual assignments and the content of the assessments

will depend on the unit that is being covered. If students do not complete every

unit, they may achieve unit accreditation but obviously not the full qualification.

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Textiles

Year 10




30%

December 2015 – May 2016

20 hours

Textiles

Year 11




Exam %

Date of Exam

30%

October 2015 – March 2016

20 hours

40%

Exam will be taken on 24th

May 2016

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Controlled assessment: malpractice

In the context of controlled assessment, candidates must not:

• submit work which is not their own

• lend work to other candidates or allow other candidates to copy their work

• allow other candidates to have access to their own independently sourced material • assist other candidates to produce work

• use books, the internet or other sources without acknowledgement or attribution

• submit work that has been word processed by a third party without

acknowledgement

Candidates are not prohibited from lending text books or other resources to one

another but they must not plagiarise others‟ research.

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AQA City & Guilds CCEA OCR Pearson WJEC

Information for candidates For written examinations – effective from 1 September 2015

This document has been written to help you. Read it carefully and follow the instructions. If there is anything you do not understand, especially which calculator you may use, ask your

teacher.

A Regulations – Make sure you understand the rules

1 Be on time for all your exams. If you are late, your work might not be accepted.

2 Do not become involved in any unfair or dishonest practice during the exam.

3 If you try to cheat, or break the rules in any way, you could be disqualified from all your subjects.

4 You must not take into the exam room:

• notes; • potential technological/web enabled sources of information such as an iPod, an iWatch, a mobile phone, a

MP3/4 player or a wrist watch which has a data storage device.

Any pencil cases taken into the exam room must be see-through.

Remember: possession of unauthorised material is breaking the rules, even if you do not intend to use it, and you will be subject to penalty and possible disqualification.

5 Do not use correcting pens, fluid or tape, erasable pens, highlighters or gel pens in your answers.

6 Do not talk to or try to communicate with, or disturb other candidates once the exam has started.

7 You must not write inappropriate, obscene or offensive material.

8 If you leave the exam room unaccompanied by an invigilator before the exam has finished, you will not be allowed to return.

9 Do not borrow anything from another candidate during the exam.

B Information – Make sure you attend your exams and bring what you need

1 Know the dates and times of all your exams.

2 Arrive at least ten minutes before the start of each exam.

3 If you arrive late for an exam, report to the invigilator running the exam.

4 If you arrive more than one hour after the published starting time for the exam, you may not be allowed to take it.

5 Only take into the exam room the pens, pencils, erasers and any other equipment which you need for the exam.

6 You must write in black ink. Coloured pencils or inks may only be used for diagrams, maps, charts, etc. unless the instructions printed on the front of the question paper state otherwise.

C Calculators, Dictionaries and Computer Spell-checkers

1 You may use a calculator unless you are told otherwise.

2 If you use a calculator:

• make sure it works properly; check that the batteries are working properly; • clear anything stored in it; • remove any parts such as cases, lids or covers which have printed instructions or formulas; • do not bring into the exam room any operating instructions or prepared programs.

3 Do not use a dictionary or computer spell checker unless you are told otherwise.

D Instructions during the exam

1 Always listen to the invigilator. Follow their instructions at all times.

2 Tell the invigilator at once if:

• you think you have not been given the right question paper or all of the materials listed on the front of the paper; • the question paper is incomplete or badly printed.

3 Read carefully and follow the instructions printed on the question paper and/or on the answer booklet.

4 Fill in all the details required on the front of the question paper and/or the answer booklet before you start the exam. Make sure you fill these details in on any additional answer sheets that you use.

5 Remember to write your answers within the designated sections of the answer booklet.

6 Do your rough work on the proper exam stationery. Cross it through and hand it in with your answers. Make sure you add your candidate details to any additional answer sheets that you use.

E Advice and assistance

1 If on the day of the exam you feel that your work may be affected by ill health or any other reason, tell the invigilator.

2 Put up your hand during the exam if:

• you have a problem and are in doubt about what you should do; • you do not feel well; • you need more paper.

3 You must not ask for, and will not be given, any explanation of the questions.

F At the end of the exam

1 If you have used more than one answer booklet and/or any loose sheets of paper, place them in the correct order. Remember to fasten them together with a treasury tag before you leave. Make sure you add your candidate details to any additional answer sheets that you use.

2 Do not leave the exam room until told to do so by the invigilator.

3 Do not take from the exam room any stationery. This includes the question paper, answer booklets used or unused, rough work or any other materials provided for the exam.

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Information for candidates Guidelines when referring to examinations/assessments through the

Internet This document has been written to help you. Please read it carefully.

We all like to share our experiences when taking examinations. However, it is important to consider

what you say. Your comments may lead to an investigation for malpractice and result in the

application of a penalty.

Awarding bodies monitor social media and websites. They do not wish to see candidates jeopardise

their marks or grades as there are significant consequences for anyone caught breaching the rules for

examinations, controlled assessment or coursework.

The rules are set by the Joint Council for QualificationsCIC (JCQCIC) on behalf of all the awarding

bodies and can be found at: http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/malpractice

Examples of statements or activities that will lead to a malpractice investigation include:

• copying or allowing work to be copied – i.e. posting written work on social networking sites

prior to an examination/assessment; • collusion: working collaboratively with other candidates beyond what is permitted;

• allowing others to help produce your work or helping others with theirs;

• being in possession of confidential material in advance of the examination;

• exchanging, obtaining, receiving or passing on information by any means of communication

(even if just attempting to);

• passing on rumours of exam content from another candidate.

This list is not exhaustive. Other instances of candidate malpractice may be considered

by an awarding body.

If you are found guilty of breaching any of these rules you could find yourself facing:

• a warning;

• the loss of marks for a section, component or unit;

• disqualification from a unit, all units or qualifications; or

• a ban from sitting exams for a set period of time.

You must familiarise yourself with the rules:

http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/information-for-candidates-documents

Take care to avoid possible malpractice and the application of a penalty.

JCQcic 2014

lty.

http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/malpractice

http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/information-for-candidates-documents

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Information for candidates For on-screen tests - effective from 1 September 2015

This document has been written to help you. Read it carefully and

follow the instructions. If there is anything you do not understand, ask your teacher.

A Regulations – Make sure you understand the rules

1 Be on time for your on-screen test(s). If you are late, your work might not be accepted.

2 Do not become involved in any unfair or dishonest practice during the on-screen test.

3 If you try to cheat, or break the rules in any way, you could be disqualified from all your subjects.

4 Only take into the exam room the materials and equipment which are allowed.

5 You must not take into the exam room:

• notes; • potential technological/web enabled sources of information such as an iPod, an iWatch, a mobile phone, a

MP3/4 player or a wrist watch which has a data storage device.

Unless you are told otherwise, you must not have access to:

• the Internet, e-mail, data stored on the hard drive, or portable storage media such as floppy disks, CDs and memory sticks;

• pre-prepared templates.

Remember: possession of unauthorised material is breaking the rules, even if you do not intend to use it, and you will be subject to penalty and possible disqualification.

6 Do not talk to or try to communicate with or disturb other candidates once the on-screen test has started.

7 If you leave the exam room unaccompanied by an invigilator before the on-screen test has finished, you will not be allowed to return.

8 Do not borrow anything from another candidate during the on-screen test.

B Information – Make sure you attend your on-screen test and bring what you need

1 Know the date and time of your on-screen test(s).

2 Arrive at least ten minutes before the start of your on-screen test.

3 If you arrive late for an on-screen test, report to the invigilator running the test.

4 If you arrive more than one hour after the published starting time for the on-screen test, you may not be allowed to take it.

5 Your centre will inform you of any equipment which you may need for the on-screen test.

C Calculators, Dictionaries and Computer Spell-checkers

1 You may use a calculator unless you are told otherwise.

2 If you use a calculator:

• make sure it works properly; check that the batteries are working properly; • clear anything stored in it; • remove any parts such as cases, lids or covers which have printed instructions or formulas; • do not bring into the examination room any operating instructions or prepared programs.

3 Do not use a dictionary or computer spell checker unless you are told otherwise.

D Instructions during the on-screen test

1 Always listen to the invigilator. Follow their instructions at all times.

2 Tell the invigilator at once if:

• you have been entered for the wrong on-screen test; • the on-screen test is in another candidate‘s name; • you experience system delays or any other IT irregularities.

3 You may be given a question paper or the instructions may be on-screen. In either case, read carefully and follow the instructions.

E Advice and assistance

1 If on the day of the on-screen test you feel that your work may be affected by ill health or any other reason, tell the invigilator.

2 Put up your hand during the on-screen test if:

• you have a problem with your computer and are in doubt about what you should do; • you do not feel well.

3 You must not ask for, and will not be given, any explanation of the questions.

F At the end of the on-screen test

1 Ensure that the software closes at the end of the on-screen test.

2 If you are required to print off work outside the time allowed for the on-screen test, ensure that you collect your own work. You must not share your work with other candidates. Make sure that another candidate does not collect your printout(s).

3 Do not leave the exam room until told to do so by the invigilator.

4 Do not take from the exam room any stationery.

This includes rough work, printouts or any other materials provided for the on-screen test.

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This notice has been produced on behalf of:

AQA, CCEA, OCR, Pearson and WJEC

Information for candidates - controlled assessments This document tells you about some things that you must and must not do when you are completing your work.

When you submit any work for marking, you will be asked to sign an authentication statement confirming that you have read and followed these regulations.

If there is anything that you do not understand, you must ask your teacher or lecturer.

Controlled assessment will provide you with an opportunity to do some independent research into a topic. The research you do may involve looking for information in published sources such as textbooks,

encyclopedias, journals, TV, radio, and on the internet. Using information from published sources (including the internet) as the basis for your assignment is a

good way to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of a subject. You must take care how you use this material though - you cannot copy it and claim it as your own work.

The regulations state that:

“the work which you submit for assessment must be your own”;

“you must not copy from someone else or allow another candidate to copy from you”.

If you use the same wording as a published source, you must place quotation marks around the

passage and state where it came from. This is called ―referencing‖. You must make sure that you give detailed references for everything in your work which is not in your own words. A reference from a printed book or journal should show the name of the author, the year of publication and the page number, for example: (Morrison, 2000, pg.29).

For material taken from the internet, your reference should show the date when the material was downloaded and must show the precise web page, not the search engine used to locate it. This can be

copied from the address line. For example:

(http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/16/sosteacher/history/49766.shtml), downloaded 5 February 2016.

You may be required to include a bibliography at the end of your work. Your teacher or lecturer will tell you whether a bibliography is necessary. Where required, your bibliography must list the full

details of publications you have used in your research, even where these are not directly referred to, for example: Morrison, A. (2000) ‗Mary, Queen of Scots‘, London: Weston Press.

If you copy the words or ideas of others and don’t show your sources in references and a bibliography, this will be considered as cheating.

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Preparing your work – good practice

If you receive help and guidance from someone other than your teacher, you must tell your teacher who will then record the nature of the assistance given to you.

If you worked as part of a group on an assignment, for example, undertaking field research, you must each write up your own account of the assignment. Even if the data you have is the same, the description of how that data was obtained and the conclusions you draw from it should be in your own words.

You must meet the deadlines that your teacher gives you. Remember - your teachers are there to guide you. Although they cannot give you direct assistance, they can help you to sort out any

problems before it is too late. Take care of your work and keep it safe. Don‘t leave it lying around where your classmates can find it.

You must always keep your work secure and confidential whilst you are preparing it; do not share it

with your classmates. If it is stored on the computer network, keep your password secure. Collect all

copies from the printer and destroy those you don‘t need. Don‘t be tempted to use essays from on-line essay banks — this is cheating. Electronic tools used by awarding bodies can detect this sort of copying.

You must not write inappropriate, offensive or obscene material.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism involves taking someone else‘s words, thoughts or ideas and trying to pass them off as your

own. It is a form of cheating which is taken very seriously. Don‘t think you won‘t be caught; there are many ways to detect plagiarism

Markers can spot changes in the style of writing and use of language

Markers are highly experienced subject specialists who are very familiar with work on the topic

concerned — they may have read the source you are using (or even marked the essay you have copied from!).

Internet search engines and specialised computer software can be used to match phrases or pieces

of text with original sources and to detect changes in the grammar and style of writing or punctuation.

Penalties for breaking the regulations

If your work is submitted and it is discovered that you have broken the regulations, one of the following penalties will be applied:

The piece of work will be awarded zero marks; You will also be disqualified from that unit for the examination series in questions;

You will be disqualified from the whole subject for that examination series;

You will be disqualified from all subjects and barred from entering again for a period of time. Your

awarding body will decide which penalty is appropriate

REMEMBER – IT’S YOUR QUALIFICATION SO IT NEEDS TO BE YOUR OWN WORK

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