year 9 options information what’s on offer in year 10 & 11
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Year 9 Options Information
What’s on offer in Year 10 & 11
9AH Mrs Ash Mon 17th March
9AW Mr Vekaria Thurs 20th March
9DA Mr Swift Mon 17th March
9DF Mr Sudbery Fri 21st March
9DP Mr Swift Mon 24th March & Tues 25th March
9NE Ms Besse Wed 19th March
9NI Mr Sutherland Mon 17th March
9SG Mrs Griffiths Mon 24th March
9SV Miss Palmer Wed 19th March
SEN students Mrs Williamson Tues 18th March & Wed 19th March
2nd interviews / absentees Mrs Clarke
Fri 21st March (p1-3), Thurs 27th March (p1-2) & Fri 28th March (p1-3)
DATES OF INTERVIEWS
CORE SUBJECTS
Up to 8 GCSEs without options: English English Literature or Media Studies Maths Statistics (taken in Y10) Science (2 or 3 GCSEs depending on pathway) PE (GCSE or BTEC)
Non examined – PSE (including IT & Citizenship)
GCSE Science
Two pathways: Dual Award Science = Core Science GCSE
+ Additional Science GCSE
OR Triple Science GCSE: separate Science
GCSEs (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) taken at the end of Y11) - to take triple you must take this as an optionSet 1 in each half year group should be taking
Triple and all others should be taking Dual
WHAT OPTIONS DO I HAVE?
4 GCSE subjects from a choice of 20 OR 3 GCSE subjects + Triple Science OR 3 GCSE subjects + Additional English/Study
Support
Different pathways in PE including Dance
Some students with special needs or on a Headstart
college course may do fewer subjects but only by
special arrangement
A BROAD, BALANCED CURRICULUM
Modern Foreign Language (French,
German or Spanish) Humanities (History, Geography, RS or
Sociology) Technology (Resistant Materials, Graphics, Food
Technology, Textiles, IT or Computer Science) Arts (Art, Music, Drama, Performing Arts, Dance
within PE this year) Plus ……. Business Studies, Economics, Child
Development)
English Baccalaureate (EBacc)
A performance measure for the school, not a qualification
Not compulsory, but Ofsted take it into account when inspecting schools
English, Maths, Science, History or Geography & a Language
We don’t chase points at Queens’
THE OPTION COLUMNS(plus Hairdressing option after school)
(A) (B) (C) (D)
FrenchGermanSpanishHistoryArtFood TechnologyGraphic ProductsTextilesResistant Materials
Additional English & Study Support (not a GCSE)
GeographyHistoryReligious StudiesFrenchGermanSpanishArtPerforming ArtsComputer Science
Triple ScienceGeographyDramaMusicFood TechnologyGraphic ProductsResistant MaterialsChild DevelopmentBusiness StudiesIT
ArtDramaMusicGeographyHistorySociologyReligious StudiesBusiness Studies/EconomicsComputer Science
Increased job opportunities
With the growth of the European Union, there is a much greater need for people who have a foreign language
60% of all UK trade is with non English-speaking countries
Learning a language can boost an average worker’s earnings by up to 20%
Multi-national companies like employees to have an MFL
Many universities like applicants to have an MFL
MFL Requirements
• All dual linguists must do an MFL
• Must achieve at least Level 5 by the end of Y9 if choosing MFL1
• Must achieve at least Level 6 by the end of Y9 if choosing MFL2
BUSINESS STUDIES
GCSE Business Studies is delivered over a period of two years
Students follow the Edexcel GCSE with Assessment comprising 2 units –
Year 10 – Unit 1 - Introduction to Small BusinessYear 11 – Unit 2 - Building a Business
25% is Controlled Assessment task75% is exam at end of Year 11
What does course entail ?Answers to questions such as- How do you start up a business ?- How do you make a business a
success ?
GCSE builds on TV programmes such as The Apprentice and The Dragon’s Den - with experience of real business at the heart of the course
Beyond GCSE ?
Department offers opportunities at A level in
- Economics
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Applied Business
Each course offers opportunities for workplace visits and overseas trips
Why choose Business Studies ?
• On average today’s student is predicted to change jobs 17 times in their career
• At least one of those changes could well involve setting up their own business
• A basic understanding of business principles will equip students whatever their choice of career
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
FoodGraphic ProductsResistant MaterialsTextiles
CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT
Takes the form of an extended project under teacher supervision
Over a period of 45 hours 60% is practical so students have approximately 27 hours
to make a product which fits a specific brief 40% is a design folder which shows the development of
their product from brief through to evaluation. Approximately 20 sides of A3 containing
photographic evidence of the finished product
as well as a record of its development during
making.
EXAMINATION
40% tests the theoretical aspects of the subject
Helped by a preparation sheet issued in March
None of the courses are solely
practical and students must be
prepared to do written work
IMPLICATIONS
Support from parents for the provision of fabric/materials and ingredients in Food - twice a week towards the end of the course
Organisation - bringing in design folder and practical materials when required
Meeting of deadlines so that the controlled assessment is completed in time
Requires commitment from the student
• A written paper (40%)• 2 controlled assessments (60%)
– 27 hours of supervised work
Must study and visit a child under the age of five at least 6
times over 6 months
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
COURSE CONTENTPlanning a familyPre-conceptual carePregnancyPreparations for the birth Birth
Care of the Child
Newborn babiesFeeding and nutritionHygieneMedical needs and childhood illness
Development of the Child
Physical DevelopmentIntellectual DevelopmentEmotional DevelopmentSocial Development
The Family
Exam 2 1/2 hours (25%) Controlled Assessment (75%)
Developing Web Products
Creative Multimedia
Graphic Design Computer Game Creation Web Site Authoring Data handling Further study at
University
Computer systems and programming
Written paper:Candidates answer all questions.1.5 hours80 marks40% of the qualification
Candidates answer all questions. Paper includes a mixture of short and long answer questions, some of which will require candidates to write program code.
Practical investigation
Controlled assessmentAn investigative taskApprox. 20 hours45 marks30% of the qualification
Candidates carry out a practical investigation of a topic chosen from a set of options supplied by OCR.
Programming project
Controlled assessmentApprox. 20 hours45 marks30% of the qualification
Candidates create solutions to computing tasks chosen from a set of options supplied by OCR.
Programming App creation (eg mobile devices) Games Business Applications
Systems Analysis Consultancy Networks – CCNA to CCIE Further study at University
Technical Types! User Friendly!
Programming Using applications
How the computer works Producing ‘Products’
ComputingComputer Science
CiDAIT
GCSE SociologySociology is the study of
culture, identity, inequality and social change
What do we study at GCSE?
Process of socialisation Norms, values, roles, status and
culture Copying/imitation, sanctions, role
models, Agencies of socialisation Family, School, Peers, Religion, Media,
Workplace Sociological research methods
Development of identities
Social class Identities Ethnic identities Age identities Gender identities How the agencies (family, media
etc) help us to learn identities
Students study 3 from 6 possible in depth topics
Family Education Mass Media Youth Work Crime and deviance Focus on social change, evidence for
inequality and difference and explanations/theories
The exam
3 exam papers taken at the end of Y11 No coursework Paper 1. 1 hour Paper 2. 1 hour 30 min Paper 3. 1 hour Paper 3 based on pre release material 2 research studies looked at in school
before the exam
Why study Sociology? New Interesting topics/ideas Helps you understand the world Challenges some ‘common sense’
assumptions about the world Helps you understand social change and
inequality Introduction to social theories a good
foundation for studying A level Politics, Psychology, RS, History and Sociology
Develops extending writing/essay and evaluation skills
Is Sociology hard?
Similar difficulty to history Some debate and discussion but you
must be prepared to write extended answers and do lots of note taking
Need to be organised having your own folders, plastic wallets and paper etc. No exercise books
You will be expected to study really hard Tough but enjoyable
Don’t pick sociology because you couldn’t think of anything else to do!
OPTIONS FORM
Options booklet final 2014-15\Page 31 Option Form.docx
CHOOSE CAREFULLY!
Think about: Strengths Enjoyment Future ambitions Further advice ….. You are not alone!
TIMESCALE
Mon 10th Mar – Assembly, Parents Information Eve & distribution of booklets
Mon 17th Mar – Individual interviews begin Fri 28th Mar – All options selected &
signed forms with interviewers April – Checking of choices June – Confirmation of allocated subjects
WHAT HAPPENS BETWEEN APRIL & JUNE?
Selections are recorded You will be asked to check they are correct Group sizes are looked at Staffing is decided Choices may need to be changed Some students will be re-interviewed Notification of your final subjects in writing Last minute changes
WHAT IF I CHANGE MY MIND?
Before getting confirmation form – bring a letter from parent/carer to Mrs Clarke
After confirmation of options but before end of Year 9 - bring the options change form or a letter from parent/carer to Mrs Clarke
Within the first 2 weeks of Year 10 - bring a letter from parent/carer and signed by your teacher to Mr Vekaria
In October or later – TOUGH! You’re too late.