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British Section
AS and A level subject brochure
Course details from
September 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction __________________________________________ 3
How to develop good study skills _______________________ 4
Revision Ideas _______________________________________ 5 ART ________________________________________________ 6 BIOLOGY ____________________________________________ 7 CHEMISTRY _________________________________________ 8 ECONOMICS _________________________________________ 9 ENGLISH LITERATURE _______________________________ 10 FRENCH ________________________________________ 11/12 GEOGRAPHY _______________________________________ 13 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS _________________________ 14 HISTORY ___________________________________________ 15 HISTORY OF ART ____________________________________ 16 ITALIAN ____________________________________________ 17 MATHS ____________________________________________ 18 PHYSICS ___________________________________________ 19 SPANISH ___________________________________________ 20 University destinations ________________________________ 21 Examination Results June 2014 _____________________ 22-23
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Introduction
The study of a subject at A/S or A2 level can be considerably different from that same subject at GCSE. The British Section has therefore produced this booklet with details of the programme of study for each subject offered, which we hope will be useful as the students make their choices. In PAL 5 subjects are studied – French, plus 4 other subjects chosen by the student. If in any doubt about particular requirements, e.g. for university courses, advice should be sought from the Tutor or Mr Zane. In TAL the number of subjects reduces to four, including French. Combinations of subjects are limited by the timetable, but we do all we can to meet the wishes of our students.
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How to develop good study skills
• Have a good study routine – go over work done during the day • Learn from your mistakes – find out where you went wrong • Find out how to improve – from friends and teachers • Use your time wisely – divide time evenly between your subjects • Don’t waste free time during the school day – ask for a study
room from Mme Feurtet or the Vie Scolaire or go to the library • Don’t work if you are over- tired - you won’t retain information • Identify key points, ideas, techniques – practise using them • Look, cover, check, write from memory – redo if you get it wrong • Have a folder for each subject – divide into topics • Use index cards to write key points of topics • Be organised with filing – avoid building up messy piles of paper • Highlight key information in colour - green for “I know this”,
orange for “I need to go over this again” and red for “Help!” • Develop a study timetable and stick to it • Set yourself short term goals – write them up and tick them off • Develop checklists of things you need to know and revisit them • Use a variety of study materials – revision guides, internet,
textbooks • Find a good learning technique and stick to it if it works for you • Read round the subject – find articles, newspapers • Find the right place to work in – distraction free and quiet • Turn off electronic devices unless you need them for work • Ensure you are clear about exam requirements e.g. what you need
to know for an A* and put the key elements into any work regularly – use the exam board specification materials
• Work with a friend or family member to help you remember • Work in timed conditions at times for essays or past papers • Improve your timing – develop exam technique
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Revision Ideas
1. Arrange a working group meeting of friends doing the same subject. You will
be able to teach one another. Ask Mme Feurtet or the Vie Scolaire for a free room.
2. Work with a friend to do revision.
3. Get someone at home to test you.
4. Use post‐it notes to plaster your walls, the mirror, the fridge and even the
toilet door with key facts and words.
5. Create mind maps to link key ideas.
6. Create A3 posters to highlight key points and use colour.
7. Record oral/key ideas on MP3. Playback before going to sleep.
8. Develop memory techniques. Put knowledge in a certain building e.g. the British Section building. Allocate ideas to particular rooms to help you remember them.
9. Use symbols, codes, abbreviations in bright colours in large fonts and display
prominently.
10. Write notes. Highlight in pink things to do again and in green things you remember.
11. Draw up a revision timetable.
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday08.00 French Chemistry 09.00 Maths etc etc
12. Put in times when you can revise. Give yourself breaks. Put fewer slots in at first and then increase as you get more time. Reward yourself with a little treat after a period of revision
IDEA 1
Idea 4 Idea 5 Idea 6
Idea 2 Idea 3
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ART (AQA 1202B, 2202B)
Exam codes and exam papers: ARTB1 (AS) ARB3 (A2) ARB4 (A2) ARTB2 (AS) Percentage in examinations: 60% Percentage in controlled assessment: 40% Topics taught: Fine Art, Drawing and Painting Skills taught: Observation, Analysis, Perspective, Tone, Colour, History of Painting and Sculpture Textbook: “Story of Art” – E.H. Gombrich Useful websites: www.tate.org.uk www.vam.ac.uk www.nationalgallery.org.uk Other information: Continuous assessment Workshop in local galleries: National Portrait Gallery, Wallace Collection, V&A Museum
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BIOLOGY (Edexcel 8BI01, 9BI01)
Exam Code: 8BIO1 (AS) 9BIO1 (A2) Exam codes and exam papers: AS Unit 1 lifestyle, transport, genes and health 6BIO1 Unit 2 development, plants and the environment 6BIO2 Unit 3 practical biology and research skills 6BIO3 A2 Unit 4 the natural environment and species survival 6BIO4 Unit 5 energy, exercise and coordination 6BIO5 Unit 6 practical biology and investigative skills 6BIO6 Percentage in examinations: AS Unit 1 – 40% Unit 2 – 40% (Unit 3 – 20%) A2 Unit 4 – 40% Unit 5 – 40% (Unit 6 – 20%) Textbook: Students will be informed of which textbooks to get. Other information: Unit 3 and 6 are a research topic and practical investigation (respectively), and are marked internally and assessed/moderated externally.
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CHEMISTRY (Edexcel 8CH01, 9CH01)
Exam codes and exam papers: 6CH01 Unit 1 The core principles of Chemistry (AS) 6CH02 Unit 2 Application of core principle of Chemistry (AS) 6CH03 Chemistry Laboratory Skills 1 (AS) 6CH04 General principles of Chemistry I Unit 4 (A2) 6CH05 General principles of Chemistry II Unit 5 (A2) 6CH06 Chemistry Laboratory Skills II (A2) Percentage in examinations: 80% Percentage in controlled assessment: 20% Topics taught: AS Energetics Bonds Calculations Polarisation Environmental Chemistry Redox, group 2 and 7 Kinetics Equilibria A2 Transition metals Organic Chemistry (Nitrogen and Benzene Chemistry) Rates Equilibria Entropy Redox Skills taught: Laboratory skills, develop basic skills of formulae writing and calculating chemical quantities. Detailed understanding of electronic configuration and bonding. Explaining reactions by exploring the nature and effect of bonding and intermolecular forces. Quantitative study of kinetics: ability to predict quantitatively the direction and the extent of chemical change. Application of previous knowledge; understanding of organic chemistry, how to do the synthesis of chemicals: Improve further their laboratory skills. Textbook: Any A level text book as long as it follows the Edexcel syllabus, G. FACER for example. Useful websites: Edexcel.com and others given in the lesson depending on the topics.
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ECONOMICS (Edexcel 8ECO1, 9ECO1)
Exam Code: AS 8ECO1 A2 9ECO1 Exam codes and exam papers: Unit 1 Competitive Markets 6ECO1 Unit 2 Managing the Economy 6ECO1 Unit 3 Business Economics and Economic Efficiency 6ECO3 Unit 4 The Global Economy 6ECO4 Percentage in examinations: 100% Percentage in controlled assessment: 0% Topics taught: The market economy International and development economics Market failure Business economics Macroeconomics Skills taught: Problem solving skills, skills of analysis and evaluation, oral and written skills, ability to connect theory with “real world” issues Textbook: Economics by Alain Anderton Dictionary of Economics by Nancy Wall Useful websites: www.tutor2u.net www.bized.ac.uk
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ENGLISH LITERATURE
(OCR H071, H471) Exam codes and exam papers: AS F661 Poetry and Prose
F662 Coursework A2 F663 Drama and Poetry pre–1800 F664 Texts in Time Percentage in examinations: 60% Percentage in coursework: 40% Topics taught: F661 - The Great Gatsby; Selected Poems of Wilfred Owen F662 – The History Boys; Oleanna; Translations F663 – Dr Faustus; Selected Poems of John Donne; Othello F664 – At the Same Time (Susan Sontag); All the Pretty Horses (Cormac McCarthy) Poems (Elizabeth Bishop) Skills taught: Analysis of structure, form and language: How structure form and language shape meaning. How context can illuminate texts. Evaluation of critical perspectives. Constructing and supporting an argument. Textbook: OCR Dr Faustus OCR John Donne OCR AS Poetry Anthology OCR Anthology of literary criticism New Cambridge Shakespeare Othello Useful websites: OCR.org.uk (course outline/ past papers) Other information: AS coursework deadline: March A2 coursework deadline: February
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First Language French IGCSE (Taken in PAL) Exam board: Cambridge International examinations Exam Code: 0501 Exam codes and exam papers: papers 1 (reading) and 2 (writing) Percentage in examinations: 100% Skills taught: Reading skills: to show precise understanding of extended texts, to recognise the relationship of ideas, to evaluate effectiveness and draw inferences. Students will be taught how to compare, analyse, synthesise and to recognise and respond to more sophisticated linguistic devices. Writing skills: to show a wider and more varied sense of different styles to interest, inform and convince, to show a clear sense of audience, to demonstrate a sophisticated use of vocabulary and structures, to demonstrate accuracy in spelling, to write accurate complex and varied sentences in well-constructed paragraphs using imaginative and varied vocabulary. Useful websites: Examination board: www.cie.org.uk French television: www.tf1.fr/live http://www.france3.fr http://www.france24.com/fr Radio: www.franceinter.fr/player http://www.franceinfo.fr http://www.franceculture.fr Newspapers: www.lemonde.fr www.lefigaro.fr www.liberation.fr www.lequipe.fr Poetry: http://www.poesie-francaise.fr/les-grands-classiques Songs: http://top100fr.wordpress.com Cinema:www.cinetrafic.fr/film-francais Books: www.livrespourtous.com Other information: Students will benefit from regular reading of French novels and quality newspapers and magazines
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FRENCH (AQA 2650)
Exam board: AQA Exam Code: 2650 Exam codes and exam papers: Unit 1 French 1 Listening Reading and Writing (AS) Unit 2 Speaking Test (AS) Unit 3 French 3 Listening Reading and Writing (A2) Unit 4 FRE4T/V Speaking test (A2) Percentage in examinations: 100% Percentage in controlled assessment: N/A Topics taught: AS Les medias, la culture populaire, une vie saine, la famille et les relations personnelles A2 Environment, the multicultural society, contemporary social issues. + choice of 2 cultural topics amongst a target language speaking region/ community. A period in the 20th Century, an author, a dramatist, or poet, a director, architect, musician or painter Skills taught: Communication, information technology; working with others, improving own learning and performance, problem solving. European dimension – Environmental Education – Avoidance of Bias Textbook: AQA French A2: Student’s Book. Nelson Hornes Les dossiers de l’actualite – Phosphore, Ca m’intéresse Harrop’s English/French dictionary Useful websites: www.leconjugeur.com www.reverso.net www.lexilogos.com www.tv5.org www.bbc.co.uk www.radiofrance.fr www.realfrench.net www.wordreference.com www.ados.fr www.ipsos.fr
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GEOGRAPHY
(AQA 2030) Exam codes and exam papers: GEOG1 Physical and Human Geography AS GEOG2 Geographical Skills AS GEOG3 Contemporary Geographical issues A2 GEOG4A Geography Fieldwork Investigation A2 Percentage in examinations: 100% Topics taught: AS – Rivers, Floods and Management, Population, Food Supply Issues, Cold Environments A2 – Plate Tectonics and Associated Hazards, World Cities, Contemporary Conflicts and Challenges Skills taught: Basic Geographical skills and Literary Skills, Investigative, Cartographic, Graphical, ICT and Statistical Skills Textbook: AS - AQA AS Geography Published by Philip Allan Updates ISBN : 978-0-340-84611-4 Essential Geography Skills by Darren Christian ISBN : 978-1-4085-0333-1 A2 - AQA A2 Geography Published by Philip Allan Updates ISBN : 978-0-340-84612-1 + Geography Review Magazine (Ordered through Teacher) Useful websites: www.aqa.org.uk A specific list will be given at the start of each topic Other information: There will be a residential fieldwork trip to Snowdonia in the spring for the AS students which is compulsory, similarly there will be a residential fieldtrip during the A2 year either to Dorset or possibly the Barcelona Field Studies Centre. Fieldwork completed is assessed by exams in both years. Geography is a flexible academic subject which provides entry to a variety of both arts and science subjects as it includes a wide range of skills and topics about the world around us.
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GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
(OCR H095, H495)
Exam codes and exam papers: H095 AS - F851 - F852 H495 A2 - F853 - F855 Percentage in examinations: 100% Percentage in controlled assessment: n/a Topics taught: The politics of the United Kingdom and European Union in PAL. The politics of the USA and broad world trends in TAL. Skills taught: Evaluation and analysis of Institutions; Political Ideas and Concepts; Current Affairs; Domestic and International Politics Textbook: OCR AS and A-Level Government and Politics Other information: Proposed trip to Washington and New York in TAL and to Brussels in PAL. A good element in PPE and all students interested in social sciences.
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HISTORY
(Edexcel 8 H101/9HI01)
Exam codes and exam papers: Unit 1 Historical Themes (Options C6+C7) Unit 2 British Depth Studies (B2) Unit 3 Depth Studies and Controversies (D1) Unit 4 Coursework (CW21) Percentage in examinations: 80% Percentage in controlled assessment: 20% Topics taught: Colonization and Decolonization in Africa Poverty and Public Health in Victorian Britain Germany 1900-45 British India 1845-1947 Skills taught: Source analysis, Evaluating and Argumentation, Independent Research Textbook: AS texts: Robert Carr “British Africa 1882 - 1902 Martin Meredith “State of Africa” Rosemary Rees “¨Poverty and Public Health” A2 texts: Richard Evans: “Third Reich in Power” and “Third Reich at War” Judith Brown “Modern India” Useful websites: www.britishempire.co.uk/article www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/history www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education www.victorianweb.org/history www.edexcel.org Other information: Unit 4 (A2) coursework submitted at turn of January Supporting Study Trip to India in February half-term University course possibilities include Law, Journalism, International Relations and Anthropology
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HISTORY OF ART (Critical and Contextual Studies) (Edexcel 8CC01, 9CC01)
Exam codes and exam papers: 6CC01 (AS) 6CC03 (A2) 6CC02 (AS) 6CC04 (A2) Percentage in examinations: 50% Percentage in controlled assessment: 50% Topics taught: Pupils learn how to analyse works and put them in social and historical context. Themes studied are landscape, the human figure, colour, movement, abstraction, myth, the nude, symbolism, technique and other themes. Architecture and design are also studied to some extent. Skills taught: The unit aims to deepen students’ understanding of contextual studies and to develop ideas, experiment, develop and apply skills, research, record, analyse, review, create and present outcomes.
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ITALIAN (Edexcel)
Exam codes and exam papers: Unit 1 6IN01 Unit 3 6IN02 Unit 2 6IN02/01 Unit 4 6IN04/01 Percentage in examinations: 100% Percentage in controlled assessment: n/ a Topics taught: AS: Youth culture and concerns Lifestyle : health and fitness The world around us Education and employment A2: Customs tradition and beliefs National and International events Literature and Arts Skills taught: How to practice translations; speaking for discussion/debates; analysing texts, articles from newspapers Textbook: “La prova Orale 2”, Italian grammar for A level Useful websites: www.focus.it www.radio.rai.it www.repubblica.it www.italicarai.it
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MATHEMATICS (Edexcel 8371, 9371)
Exam unit codes and exam papers to be taken: In PAL: In TAL: 6663 Core 1 6665 Core 3 6664 Core 2 6666 Core 4 6677 Mechanics 1 6683 Statistics 1 Percentage in trial examinations: 100% Percentage in coursework or controlled assessment: None Topics taught: Pure: Algebra, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, sequences, logarithms, vectors, and numerical methods. Applied: Mechanics: Forces, statistics, dynamics, kinematics, moments, momentum. Statistics: Regression, correlation, random variables, normal distribution, probability. Skills taught: Problem solving, logical thinking, data handling, data analysis. Textbooks: Selected from Edexcel's GCE Mathematics (2008) Specification Series Useful websites: www.edexcel.com Any other information: Pupils studying Further Maths study the 6 units for A-Level Maths in PAL and then study an additional 6 units (3 Further Pure and 3 Further Applied) in TAL.
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PHYSICS (Edexcel 8PH01, 9PH01)
Exam codes and exam papers: Unit 1 Physics on the go 6PH01 (AS) Unit 2 Physics at work 6PH02 (AS) Unit 3 Exploding Physics 6PH03 (AS) Unit 4 Physics on the Move 6PH04 (A2) Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse 6PH05 (A2) Unit 6 Experimental Physics 6PH06 (A2) Percentage in examinations: 2x40% = 80% Percentage in controlled assessment: 20% Topics taught: AS Mechanics, materials, waves, d.c., electricity, nature of light A2 Further Mechanics, Electric and Magnetic fields, Particle Physics, Thermal energy, Nuclear decay, Oscillation, Astrophysics and Cosmology Skills taught: Apply concepts, develop arguments, plan scientific tasks, quantitative skills, work in groups Textbook: Various AS & A2 books for Edexcel Physics published Useful websites: Edexcel website Other information: Unit 3 is assessed by means of an experiment that is founded on a physics based visit or a case study of an application of Physics which takes place in February and March.
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SPANISH (Edexcel 8SP01, 9SP01)
Exam codes and exam papers: Unit 1 Spoken Expression and Response (6SP01) (AS) Unit 2 Understanding and Written (6SP02) (AS) Unit 3 Understanding and Spoken (6SP03) (A2) Unit 4 Research Understanding and Written (6SP04) (A2) Percentage in examinations: 100% Percentage in controlled assessment: n/a Topics taught: AS Youth Culture and Concerns Lifestyle Health and Fitness The World Around us Education and Employment A2 Customs and Tradition Beliefs and Religions National and International events (Past Present and Future) Literature and the Arts Skills taught: Speaking Listening Reading and Comprehension Writing Textbook: Edexcel Spanish For A level Publisher: Hodder
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TAL University Destinations 2014
Ansell Nicholas Manchester Politics Asselin Paul‐Arthur University of Pennsylvania USA
Brooks Sasha Manchester Chemical Engineering
Charlton‐Jones Alexandra Bristol English Condon Max Bristol Chemistry Cragoe Emilienne Lancaster Psychology
Cullen Jafaar Habiba KCL French with English
D'Angour Adrien Manchester Biology Debs Hadi Rhode Island School of Design USA
Dooner Maksim Surrey Electronic engineering
De Beaumont Manon University of the Arts Fashion Mgmt
Faure Beaulieu Nina Oxford Biological Sciences
Forestier Charlotte Exeter Medical SciencesGiangreco Angelica University of Virginia USA Goodfellow Flora Glasgow Film with Politics
Hamid Mohamed KCL International Relations
Hannay Juliette Lancaster Business Studies
Hodgkins Lucinda York English Literature
Hudson Maiko University of the Arts Prosthetics
Husband Isabel Cambridge Modern/Medieval Langs
Johnson Samar Bristol Medical Microbiology
Kani Zuri RHL Geology Latham Sophie Bristol Law with French Lavenir Fabrice Southampton Mech Engineering
Le Joncour Raoul Manchester Business with French
Liatis Alexis McGill Canada
Louffok Anais Exeter Philosophy and Italian
Mathieu Sebastien Santa Clara USA Montelongo‐Davis Stefan Bristol Mathematics Sagnier Natasha Kent Criminology/Sociology
Strange Olivia Sheffield Maths with French Venturi Allegra NYU USA Gap Years Blake George D'Angour Adrien Sattin Felix
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LYCÉE CHARLES DE GAULLE - BRITISH SECTION
PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS ~ JUNE 2014
GCSE Results TOTAL A* A B C D E U
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
59 5 18 19 14 3 0 0
ENGLISH LITERATURE
59 9 12 23 13 2 0 0
GERMAN 8 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 ITALIAN 10 6 1 3 0 0 0 0 RUSSIAN 9 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 SPANISH 32 15 11 4 2 0 0 0 LATIN 8 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 MATHS 60 27 24 5 4 0 0 0 PHYSICS 52 34 10 6 2 0 0 0 CHEMISTRY 45 29 13 1 2 0 0 0 BIOLOGY 46 29 10 4 1 1 1 0 HISTORY 35 8 9 11 5 2 0 0 GEOGRAPHY 51 12 14 9 12 4 0 0 ART 16 0 1 9 3 3 0 0 TOTAL 491 190 129 97 58 15 1 0 PERCENTAGE 38.7 26.3 19.8 11.8 3.1 0.2 0
2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 A*/A
65% A*A
69% A*A
66.5% A*A
62.5% A*A
59.6% A*A
66.0% B
19.8 B
20.2% B
19% B
21.4% B
22% B
20.2% C
11.8% C
6.5% C
12.3% C
10.7% C
14.6% C
10.7% 96.6% 95.7% 97.8% 94.6% 96.2% 96.9%
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A Level Results 2014 TOTAL A* A B C D E U
BIOLOGY 8 2 0 3 1 0 1 1 CHEMISTRY 9 0 4 4 1 0 0 0 ECONOMICS 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 HISTORY 7 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 ITALIAN 6 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 PHYSICS 7 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 MATHS 19 10 5 2 2 0 0 0 FURTHER MATHS 6 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 SPANISH 6 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 ENGLISH 11 1 3 3 3 1 0 0 GOV& POL 7 0 0 3 1 2 0 1 GEOGRAPHY 4 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 HISTORY OF ART 5 0 2 1 2 0 0 0 ART 5 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 FRENCH 52 6 30 15 2 0 0 0 TOTAL 154 21 65 42 22 3 1 2 PERCENTAGE 13.6 42.2 27.5 14.3 1.9 0.6 1.3
2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
A*13.6% A*21.4% A* 14.7 % A* 15.2% A* 14.5% A 42.2% A 36.3% A 30.9% A 49.1% A 45% A 57.7% B 27.2% B 23.2% B 34.8% B 22.8% B 23% B 19.9% C 14.3% C 14.3% C 12.3% C 7.6% C 7.6% C 12.8% = 97.3% = 95.2% = 92.7 % = 94.7% = 90.1% = 90.4%
A-E 98.7% A-E:98.8% A-E:99.5% A-E: 100 % A-E: 100 % A-E:1 00%
A-S Level Results
TOTAL A B C D E UBIOLOGY 17 3 7 2 2 2 1 CHEMISTRY 24 16 4 2 1 1 0 ECONOMICS 15 2 5 7 1 0 0 HISTORY 15 1 9 1 1 1 2 ITALIAN 7 2 5 0 0 0 0 PHYSICS 19 9 2 4 2 1 1 SPANISH 13 3 8 2 0 0 0 MATHS 50 22 11 5 7 3 2 FURTHER MATHS 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 ENGLISH 19 4 10 3 1 0 1 GOV& POL 9 0 1 2 1 3 2 GEOGRAPHY 9 1 0 3 4 0 1 HISTORY OF ART 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 ART 10 5 4 0 1 0 0 FRENCH 65 56 6 3 0 0 0 LATIN 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 287 133 73 39 21 11 10 PERCENTAGE 46.3 25.4 13.6 7.3 3.8 3.5
2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
A 46.3% A 48.5% A 54.9% A 41.9 % A 48.7% A 47.7 % B 25.4% B13.6% B 21.3% B 23.9% B 18.7% B 22.0% C 13.6% C 17% C 12.6% C 14.6% C 12% C 14.2% = 85.3% = 79.1% = 88.8% = 80.4% = 79.4% = 83.9% A-E:96.5% A-E:91.8 % A-E: 98% A-E: 96.3% A-E: 95% A-E: 95.4%
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