GCSE Choices2016 - 2018

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Cover artwork by Becky Saunders

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION TO GCSEs 4ENGLISH LANGUAGE 5ENGLISH LITERATURE 6MATHEMATICS 7SCIENCE 8MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES 9RELIGIOUS STUDIES 10ART 11BUSINESS STUDIES 12DESIGN TECHNOLOGY: TEXTILES 13DRAMA 14FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTITION 15GEOGRAPHY 16HISTORY 17INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 18MUSIC 19PHYSICAL EDUCATION 20PLANNING SHEET 22

The school aims to provide a Key Stage 4 (GCSE) curriculum that includes a core of essential (compulsory) subjects and a range of choices, to enable each pupil to develop their individual abilities, interests and skills.

All pupils follow GCSE courses in the Luckley House School core subjects:

ENGLISH LANGUAGEENGLISH LITERATUREMATHEMATICSSCIENCE (flexibility is built into Science so that pupils achieve either two or three GCSE grades according to their aptitude in the subject)RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SHORT COURSE)A MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Most pupils select three additional GCSE courses, although sometimes they may opt to take only two. There is a range of thirteen subjects from which to make these choices. Since the humanities (History and Geography) are seen as facilitating subjects, we advise all pupils to consider taking at least one of these. Details of the available GCSE courses, including the methods and patterns of assessment are shown in this booklet. However, the school may withdraw a subject if numbers are too few to make a course educationally effective.

Latin is offered as an option at GCSE for those who have already started studying this subject. If a pupil wishes to study Latin, a request should be made at the foot of the planning sheet included in this booklet.

Where possible, Luckley House School acts as a centre for pupils wishing to take a GCSE in their mother tongue, where English is not their first language.

The Year 9 parents’ evening on 3 February 2016 will provide an opportunity for asking advice from specialist teachers about choices of optional subjects.

After the parents’ evening, we request that you complete the planning sheets included at the back of the booklet and return one copy to Mrs Gummery by 12 February 2016.

From these sheets, option blocks will be constructed from which the pupils will be able to make their final choices.

INTRODUCTION TO GCSEs

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GCSEs are in a period of transition, with English (Literature and Language) and Mathematics having changed from September 2015. Other subjects will be reformed over the next two to three years. Alongside the reformation of the contents and schemes of assessments of the GCSEs, the grades will be changing from the A* - G scale to a scale of 1 – 9 in which 9 is the highest grade. As this is a phased change, the examination boards will be awarding a mixture of numerical and letter grades. Please be assured that employers and further educational institutions will be made aware of the changes so that no candidates are disadvantaged.

As curriculum changes are finalised, this publication will be updated and will be available on our website.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Subject OverviewAll pupils will study English Language. This course allows you to demonstrate your ability in functional English, to investigate and analyse language and to experiment and use language creatively. It offers a skills-based approach, which will enable you to make original and individual responses to each element of assessment. You will be given the opportunity to explore the way language works and to understand and appreciate the way writers and speakers adapt their language to suit their audience and purpose.

Course ContentPaper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and WritingPupils are required to read and understand a range of fiction texts, identifying the writers’ crafts and transferring these skills into their own writing.

Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and PerspectivesPupils will explore a range of non-fiction texts, identifying the techniques and strategies used in the development of the writing. They will be required to write their own work according to the requirements of a number of different specific genres.

Find out more at: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/

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Course AimsThe course will enable pupils to:• read a wide range of texts, fluently and with good understanding;• read critically, and use knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve their own writing;• write effectively and coherently using Standard English appropriately;• use grammar correctly, punctuate and spell accurately;• acquire and apply a wide vocabulary, alongside a knowledge and understanding of grammatical terminology, and linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language;• listen to and understand spoken language, and use spoken Standard English effectively.

AssessmentThere are two different written exam papers, each lasting one hour and 45 minutes. Each paper will contain a reading and a writing section. Pupils will also need to carry out a formal presentation which will be filmed and assessed. Pupils will also be required to demonstrate presentation skills in a formal setting; listen and respond appropriately to spoken language, including to questions and feedback on presentations; and use spoken Standard English effectively in speeches and presentations. NB. Whilst this component is now non-exam, it is compulsory and will carry a level on pupils’ GCSE certificates.

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ENGLISH LITERATURE

Subject OverviewAll pupils will study English Literature. This course allows you to experience a range of Literature drawn from contemporary and modern texts, texts from across the globe and texts which have had a significant influence on our English literary and cultural heritage. You will be given the chance to study a modern text, i.e. post-1945, from which point a discernible shift in culture is evident. You will also learn to recognise that Literature has the power to cross cultures. The course takes a skills-based approach to the study of Literature, which will enable you to make original and individual responses to each element of assessment.

Course ContentPaper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th-century Novel.Pupils will study one Shakespeare text and one 19th-century novel. They will have one exam question on each.

Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry.Pupils will study one modern text and a section of poetry from an anthology. They will answer one exam question on the text, one exam question comparing two poems and one additional exam question on an unseen poem.

Find out more at: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-literature-8702

Course AimsThe course should encourage pupils to:• read a wide range of classic literature fluently and with

good understanding, and make connections across their reading;

• read in depth, critically and evaluatively, so that they are able to discuss and explain their understanding and ideas;

• develop the habit of reading widely and often;• appreciate the depth and power of the English literary

heritage;• write accurately, effectively and analytically about their

reading, using Standard English;• acquire and use a wide vocabulary, including the

grammatical terminology and other literary and linguistic terms they need to criticise and analyse what they read.

AssessmentThere are two written exams, one lasts one hour and 45 minutes and the other two hours and 15 minutes. The course is now 100% exam.

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MATHEMATICS

Subject OverviewAll pupils will study Mathematics. Studying Mathematics teaches you a range of key skills which will be valuable as you progress through every stage of your life. These skills include learning to: • break down problems into small steps in order to solve them using mathematical skills, logic and reason;• relate these skills to real-life situations;• develop the ability to use mathematical language and notation to justify answers.

Course ContentGCSE Mathematics covers a wide range of skills and areas as at Key Stage 3:

• Geometry & Measure• Statistics & Probability• Algebra• Number• Ratio & Proportion

ExtensionPupils who are expected to attain an 8/9 in GCSE Mathematics may also study for the AQA level 2 in Further Maths. This does not contain any coursework but does include elements of the Further Maths A level. Pupils who are interested in this opportunity may follow the course without committing to 13.2

Find out more at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gcse-mathematics-subject-content-and-assessment-objectives

Course AimsThe aim of the course is to help you to develop a positive attitude towards Mathematics and to encourage confidence, enjoyment and perseverance in the subject. Almost all higher education courses (and many employers) require a good grade in mathematics and therefore the subject is compulsory.

AssessmentPupils follow a linear course, examined at the end of Year 11. There is no controlled assessment or coursework element to Mathematics. There are two possible tiers of entry: Higher Tier (Grades 9-4) or Foundation Tier (Grades 5-1). It is expected that pupils will learn the Higher Tier syllabus, but the decision as to which tier of exam a pupil sits will be taken based on their performance during Year 10 and the early stages of Year 11.

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SCIENCE

Subject OverviewScience is a core subject and so compulsory for all pupils. It can be used for the Science component of the English Baccalaureate.

This course introduces you to fundamental ideas in scientific theory and helps you to learn practical skills through topical investigations.

Science is a fascinating subject which has inspired some of our pupils to go on to study Medicine, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Marine Biology and Biochemistry at university.

Course AimsThis course is suitable for pupils of all abilities and it encourages them to understand theoretical concepts alongside developing practical scientific skills.

We aim to sustain and develop an enjoyment of, and interest in, the scientific world. This includes looking at real world applications and evaluating their industrial and environmental impacts. Many go on to study this subject in the Sixth Form.

Course ContentThe course is composed of dual award (2 GCSEs) or separate sciences. Both routes require study of Biology, Chemistry and Physics to allow for progression to AS and A level courses.

If you would like to find out more about the Science specification, please visit the Edexcel website.

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/igcse/int-gcse11/science/Pages/more.aspx Assessment

Exams at the end of Year 11 make up 100% of the total mark.

At the end of the course pupils will either get three grades, for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or two grades for the double award.

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MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Subject OverviewAll pupils are expected to follow a Modern Foreign Language course in French, German or Spanish. Language study brings many benefits, such as building practical skills, developing intellect, and teaching you how to learn. Language study broadens experiences and encourages critical reflection, improving knowledge of your own language, whilst exposing you to modes of thought outside of your native language. It also teaches and encourages respect for others and ultimately makes you a better candidate for work and promotion.

Course ContentGCSEs in languages are changing and at the time of writing specifications are still at the draft stage.

Pupils will study familiar topics such as self, family and friends, school, future plans, employment, the local area, free time and travel and tourism. There will be some new aspects such as more emphasis on the culture of the target language speaking countries and communities.

Course AimsThe course aims to create a generation of confident communicators who can utilise their language skills creatively in any situation they might encounter in today’s modern world.

It brings languages to life as pupils apply their learning to real-world scenarios. There is also an opportunity to study the culture and history of the country of their chosen language(s) to gain a deeper understanding of it.

AssessmentAll GCSEs will be linear and all exams will take place at the end of the two year course. The four skill areas will have equal weighting.

Listening 25%, Speaking 25%, Reading 25%, Writing 25%

Translation from and into the foreign language will be assessed in the reading and writing exams.

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RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Subject OverviewReligious Studies is studied throughout Years 9 and 10 so that pupils will have the opportunity to sit the examination in Year 10 and gain the recognised and valuable qualification of a half GCSE.

You will learn about Religion and Life based on a study of Christianity and at least one other religion.

The skills developed through Religious Studies are relevant to a wide range of future studies and careers.

Course ContentPupils will study the relationship between religion and life in the UK.

The four units are:

• Unit 1: Believing in God

• Unit 2: Matters of life and death

• Unit 3: Marriage and the family

• Unit 4: Religion and community cohesion.

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/religious-studies-2009.html

Course AimsPupils develop an awareness of non-religious as well as religious responses to the issues, and learn to express their own views and evaluate alternative points of view.The specification makes a contribution towards coverage of the programme of study for Citizenship.

AssessmentThe exam consists of one written paper, lasting one hour 30 minutes.

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ART

Subject OverviewFine Art endorsement covers the following disciplines: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and alternative media; photography and digital manipulation.

Course ContentSubmissions for each portfolio contain supporting studies in the form of sketchbooks, pieces outside the sketchbook and final larger personal responses to the set themes, such as ‘Magnified Surface and Texture’ in Year 10 and ‘An Environmental Response’ in Year 11.

From these set themes, pupils generate and explore potential lines of enquiry using a large range of media including: oil and acrylic painting, printmaking, photography, darkroom photography and digital manipulation, mixed-media/three-dimensional materials, chalk pastel, charcoal, watercolour and ink.

Throughout Years 10 and 11, visiting galleries reinforces pupils’ understanding of critical art history and enables them to draw from live paintings, drawings and sculptures.

Find out more at: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/art-and-design-2016.html

It is essential that Art has been taken at GCSE in order to progress to Art A level.

Course AimsWork produced for this qualification endeavours to:• extend pupils’ language and manipulation of art materials in order to give form to their thinking and to effectively communicate feelings, meanings and ideas;• visualise pupils’ way of seeing the world through the investigation of set themes, that also encourages analytical and experimental skills;• increase independent thinking, self-discipline, perseverance and confidence; • increase an understanding of art, craft and design.

Assessment

CourseworkUnit 1: Personal portfolio in Art & Design - 60%

Exam at the end of Year 11Unit 2: Externally-set assignment in Art & Design - 40%

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BUSINESS STUDIES

Subject OverviewThink about the new top you bought last week: what businesses made it possible for you to be wearing it right now? Not just obvious ones like the shop and factory, but what about the cotton growers, the label makers, the delivery companies and the marketing professionals who persuaded you to buy it? Considering all those processes and people allows you begin to understand what Business Studies is about. Business principles and practices are used in every business and workplace, making Business Studies a valuable, interesting and useful GCSE to study.

Course ContentAs well as learning about the work of the traditional functions of business, marketing, finance, human resources and operations, we will also examine business activity from the point of view of a variety of perspectives, including globalisation, ethics, the macro-economy and the environment.

Unit 1: Marketing and Enterprise Unit 2: Business and People Unit 3: Production, Finance and the External Environment

Find out more at: www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-business-studies-j253-from-2012/

You do not have to study this course in order to study Economics A level in the Luckley Sixth Form.

Course AimsThis is a modern and stimulating specification which aims to give pupils an understanding of a wide range of issues facing UK businesses in the 21st century, and the many factors affecting business success and behaviour. Pupils will learn to apply business concepts and techniques across a range of types of organisation, gaining an appreciation of the critical roles people play in achieving business success. They will develop the confidence to calculate and interpret business data, and learn to use a critical approach to building arguments and making informed judgements.

AssessmentUnit 1: Controlled assessment - 10 hours in research and six hours writing a report - 25%Unit 2: Written one hour exam - data-response questions - 25%Unit 3: Written one and a half hour exam - questions based on pre-release material - 50%

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DESIGN TECHNOLOGY - TEXTILES

Subject OverviewA pupil with a keen interest in the fashion industry or interior design will enjoy studying GCSE Textiles Technology. Designing a product and seeing it as a 3D outcome is exciting. You will gain inspiration for new product design by looking at designers and their influences. You will be able to analyse the demands of a target market and design and produce products which match a particular need. An enquiring and open mind, an independent spirit and a willingness to take on new ideas are essential in order to study this subject. The world of fashion design is one that has many career opportunities and this course gives you the basic skills to take forward into further education.

Course ContentPupils are given the opportunity to design and develop products, produced using a wide range of textiles. You will develop skills of creativity and critical analysis to design and make high quality textiles products.

The focus of the course will be on fibres, fabrics, fashions and how other textiles products have evolved. The impact of future developments and sustainability issues on the world in which we live will also be considered.

Practical skills will concentrate on surface decoration techniques, methods of applying colour to textiles, fibre and fabric construction and manufacturing techniques involved in making textiles products and accessories.

Find out more at: www.ocr.org.uk/Images/82556-specification.pdf

Course AimsTextiles Technology enables pupils to develop a working knowledge of a wide range of textiles materials and components appropriate to modelling, prototyping and manufacturing. You will learn about design and market influences, processes and manufacture, environmental issues and the use of ICT in relation to the manufacturing of material products. You will be able to recognise the contribution you can make to the environment through careful consideration and selection of sustainable resources.

AssessmentThe GCSE is made up of three mandatory units. Pupils are required to complete two controlled assessment units. These are based on their chosen themes and will form 60% of the overall assessment. One further unit is assessed by an external exam and forms 40% of the overall assessment.

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DRAMA

Subject OverviewDrama is an exciting, creative and challenging course which develops understanding of a wide range of issues and themes. By exploring a variety of theatrical genres and styles, through theatre visits, workshops and practical work, you will analyse your own process and skills, both verbally and in written form, stimulating depth and breadth in your subsequent performance work. These skills of self-evaluation, communication and co-operation are invaluable in whatever career path you ultimately choose.

Course ContentCandidates are required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:• different genres and performance styles, both abstract and naturalistic, and from a range of historical perspectives;• the ways in which performers and designers communicate meaning to an audience;• a variety of stage and performance conventions;• appropriate drama terminology and how to use it;• how plays are constructed and realised through the study of play texts;• how to create, interpret and communicate meaning and characterisation;• the place of drama within its social, cultural and historical context.They will develop the ability to:• select, synthesize and apply performance and production skills;• acquire reflective and evaluative skills in response to a range of texts;• work collaboratively and creatively.

Find out more at: http://www.aqa.org.uk

Pupils do not have to study Drama at GCSE in order to take A level Drama and Theatre Studies.

Course AimsPupils will work imaginatively, creatively and collaboratively to generate, develop and communicate ideas. You will learn to evaluate your work and that of others and to develop and demonstrate a range of practical, creative and performance skills. This work will encourage you to consider and explore the ways in which Drama can help you to investigate and express views on social, historical and cultural influences in society.

AssessmentPractical work is worth 60% of the total mark. Candidates must present work for two controlled assessment options, one scripted and one non-scripted.

The externally examined written component (40% of the total mark) comprises two questions from a choice of: • devised performance work• scripted performance work • study of a live production seen.

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FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION

Subject OverviewThis is a brand new, exciting qualification that is relevant to the world of food today. This course aims to equip pupils with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to cook and apply the principles of food science, nutrition and healthy eating. The qualification will encourage pupils to cook and make informed decisions about a wide range of further learning, opportunities and career pathways as well as develop life skills that enable them to feed themselves and others affordably, now and in later life. The emphasis is on the development of strong practical cookery skills and techniques, as well as a good understanding of nutrition. Pupils will learn about the huge challenges that we face globally to supply the world with nutritious and safe food.

Course ContentThere are two practical tasks and one written paper.

The Food Investigation task assesses the scientific principles underlying the preparation and cooking of food.

The Food Preparation task assesses the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food.

The exam will assess theoretical knowledge of food preparation and nutrition based on five sections:

• Food, nutrition and health• Food science• Food safety• Food choice• Food provenance

Find out more at www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-food-preparation-and-nutrition-j309-from-2016/

Course AimsThis course aims to bring about real sustainable change, providing pupils with the expertise and skills to feed themselves and others better. It aims to create a healthier society and improve the nation’s cooking skills and could lead to careers in the food and hospitality industries

AssessmentThere is one food investigation task and one food preparation task. These account for 50% of the course.

There is also a one and a half hour written exam which accounts for 50% of the total marks. All the assessments are carried out at the end of Year 11.

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GEOGRAPHY

Subject OverviewYou will study Geography within a balanced framework of physical and human themes and will investigate the link between themes studied. You will travel the world from the classroom, exploring case studies in the United Kingdom, newly emerging economies and lower income countries. Topics of study include climate change, poverty, deprivation, global shifts in economic power and the challenge of sustainable resource use. You will be encouraged to understand your role in society by considering different viewpoints, values and attitudes.

Course ContentUnit 1: Living with the physical environmentSection A: The challenge of natural hazards Section B: Physical landscapes in the UK Section C: The living world

Unit 2: Challenges in the human environmentSection A: Urban issues and challenges Section B: The changing economic world Section C: The challenge of resource management

Unit 3: Geographical applicationsSection A: Issue evaluation Section B: Fieldwork Section C: Geographical skills

Find out more at: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse

It would be advisable for pupils to take GCSE Geography if they wish to study Geography at A level.

Course AimsThe aim of the course is that pupils will:• develop and extend their knowledge and

appreciation of locations, places, environments and processes;

• gain understanding of the interactions between people and environments;

• develop and extend their competence in a range of skills including those used in fieldwork;

• develop competence in applying sound enquiry and investigative approaches to questions and hypotheses;

• apply geographical knowledge, understanding, skills and approaches appropriately and creatively to real world contexts;

• develop well-evidenced arguments.

AssessmentUnit 1: Written exam - one hour 30 minutes - 35% Unit 2: Written exam - one hour 30 minutes - 35% Unit 3: Written exam - one hour - 30%

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HISTORY

Subject OverviewThis course covers some exciting and important periods of history from the modern and early modern period. Pupils will study topics in depth and breadth and will develop key skills in evaluating evidence, making supported arguments and analytical thinking that will help them to be well equipped for A levels, further study and careers. There will be opportunities to learn outside of the classroom during the course of the GCSE.

Course ContentPaper 1: Understanding the modern world

Section A: Period studies

• Germany, 1890–1945: Democracy and dictatorship

Section B: Wider world depth studies

• Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945–

1972

Paper 2: Shaping the nation

Section A: Thematic studies

• Britain: Health and the people: c1000 to present day

Section B: British depth studies including the historic

environment

• Elizabethan England, c1568–1603

Find out more at: www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/gcse/

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It would be advisable for pupils to take GCSE History

if they wish to study History at A level.

Course AimsThe History GCSE enables pupils to:• actively engage in the process of historical enquiry;• develop their knowledge and understanding of

selected periods, societies and aspects of history;• develop an awareness of how the past has been

represented, interpreted and accorded significance;• develop the ability to ask relevant questions about

the past and to investigate them;• organise and communicate their historical

knowledge and understanding;• recognise that their historical knowledge,

understanding and skills help them to understand the present.

AssessmentPaper 1: Written exam - one hour 45 mins - 50%Paper 2: Written exam - one hour 45 mins - 50%

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INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Subject OverviewICT is everywhere! In every aspect of our modern life we use and encounter ICT, when communicating, shopping or travelling. At times we are unaware it is there, for example CCTV, Phishing and viruses. This course is about the application of ICT; that is, how ICT is used in different areas of the world today. You will increase your knowledge and understanding of ICT, and ensure you have useful, practical and highly valued skills for the workplace.

Course ContentUnit 1: Systems and Applications in ICTThis is the ICT theory component of the course and is delivered during both Year 10 and Year 11, covering a wide spectrum of topics.

Year 10 - Unit 2: Practical Problem Solving in ICTThe exam board sets a realistic scenario with two problems that need solving. You will be required to follow the system lifecycle to enable you to solve the tasks. These tasks will be completed using one or more of the standard Office application packages.

Year 11 - Unit 3: The Assignment: Applying ICTThis gives you the opportunity to design a re-usable system that addresses a real-life problem. The work requires good problem-solving, analytical and report writing skills.

Find out more at: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4520-W-SP-14.PDF

Course AimsThe practical elements of the course ensure a full skill set is developed, which will guarantee that every pupil is prepared and confident in using ICT in any future subject choice or career. Emphasis is given to the development of transferable skills, such as thinking creatively, logically and critically and, in particular, to problem solving and collaborative working skills.

AssessmentUnit 1: Written 90 minute exam in Year 11 - 40% Unit 2: Controlled assessment in Year 10 - 30% Unit 3: Controlled assessment in Year 11 - 30%

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MUSIC

Subject OverviewIf you like listening to music, finding out how it was written, playing or even composing your own, then Music GCSE could be for you. You will study some of the greatest music ever written. The course covers pieces from the classical genre up to modern dance music, and from musicals on Broadway, to drumming music from sub-Saharan Africa. Performing a solo and an ensemble piece and composing some of your own music make up the rest of this course. Throughout the two years there will be plenty of opportunities to make music and to go to concerts, courses and conferences, both locally and in London. This course provides an excellent foundation for careers in the music business and shows that you can work methodically and with self-discipline.

Course ContentPerformingYou will have to perform at least two pieces, one of which must be part of an ensemble. The minimum time for both pieces must be four minutes.

ComposingYou will compose at least two pieces, one in response to a given brief and the other a piece of free composition. The pieces should together last not less than three minutes.AppraisingYou will learn about four Areas of Study, at least one of which must be based on Western Classical Music between 1650 – 1910 and at least one not based on Western Classical Music. You will be able to read and write staff notation and respond to unfamiliar music in the exam.

Find out more at: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/music-2016.html

It is advisable to take Music GCSE if you would like to study at A level.

Course AimsThis course will enable you to understand and appreciate a wide range of different types of music. Your critical and creative thinking skills will improve as will your aesthetic sensitivity and emotional awareness. You will also have a greater understanding of people from other cultures as a result of listening to their music.As an instrumentalist or singer, you will improve your performance skills as a soloist. Your ensemble skills will improve as you make music with other pupils in the group. You will investigate how music is put together and make up your own pieces, learning how to use computer programs to create and notate your compositions.

AssessmentListening and Appraising - externally marked - 40% Performing - internally marked and externally moderated - 30%Composing - internally marked and externally moderated - 30%

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Subject OverviewDo you want to maintain a good number of practical lessons in Year 10 and 11? Would you like to know how to develop an effective training programme and improve your fitness and/or performance? Or perhaps you want to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the cardio-respiratory system and how it affects your sport? GCSE Physical Education aims to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles through learning and understanding of the human body in relation to sporting activities.

Course ContentApplied Anatomy and Physiology - includes the struc-ture and functions of the muscular-skeletal system and the cardio-respiratory system.

Movement analysis - includes lever systems, planes and axis of movement.

Physical training - indepth study of health and fitness and the role that exercise plays in both.

Use of data - learn how to present and interpret data in relation to fitness, physical and sporting activities.

Find out more at: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-2016.html

It is essential that all pupils considering this course consult a member of the PE Department, as there is an emphasis on practical ability. An aptitude for science is also essential.

Course AimsYou will develop your knowledge of physical education and physical activity and understand the bearing they have on a balanced, healthy, active lifestyle. This will include understanding how and why people decide to take part in physical activity and to adopt healthy lifestyes. You will gain a thorough understanding of the working body in relation to performance.

AssessmentTheory Paper 1: one hour 45 mins - 36%Paper 2: one hour 15 mins - 24%

Practical Three practical activities: Any sports undertaken outside of school must be filmed and submitted to the PE Department by a specified date - 30%

CourseworkPersonal Exercise Programme -10%

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PLANNING SHEET (your copy)

PLEASE RETAIN THIS COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS

Name of Pupil........................................................................ Form

Preferred Pathway for KS4 (Please tick as appropriate)

CORE Subjects plus 3 choices

CORE Subjects plus 2 choices

A balanced curriculum would include a humanity and a practical/creative subject.

In addition to the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and RE, I will study:

FRENCH / GERMAN / SPANISH (please circle your main language choice)

and (preferred choices ranked 1, 2 and 3, with reserve choices 4 and 5)

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Drama -----------

Geography -----------

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German (Additional language) -----------

Spanish (Additional language) -----------

History -----------

ICT -----------

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