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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 1 EXAMINATION BOARDS & GRADING ................................................................... 2 TIERING .................................................................................................................... 3 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS English ...................................................................................................................... 5 Mathemathics ............................................................................................................ 7 Mathematics – Statistics ............................................................................................ 9 Combined Science ................................................................................................... 11 Triple Science .......................................................................................................... 12 OPTIONAL SUBJECTS – GCSE Art ............................................................................................................................ 13 Business .................................................................................................................. 14 CIDA ........................................................................................................................ 16 Child Learning & Development ................................................................................ 18 Computer Science ................................................................................................... 19 French, German and Spanish ................................................................................. 21 Geography .............................................................................................................. 23 History ..................................................................................................................... 24 Music ....................................................................................................................... 25 Physical Education .................................................................................................. 26 Design & Technology: Resistant Materials & Textiles ............................................. 27 Food Preparation & Nutrition ................................................................................... 28 Religious Education ................................................................................................. 30 JCQ Information for candidates for Written Exams .................................................. 31 What to do if you are ill on exam dates .................................................................... 32 Special Considerations ............................................................................................ 33

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TOTTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL PARENT'S GUIDE TO GCSE Dear Parent/Guardian

This guide to Key Stage Four Programmes and General Certificate of Education (GCSE) aims to explain and hopefully demystify the complexities of the school curriculum programme to students from the age of fourteen to sixteen at Tottington High School.

The onset of year ten marks the beginning of Key Stage Four i.e. a two year period which covers the final phase of secondary schooling. There are two statutory demands placed on students at this time: (1) To complete Years Ten and Eleven of the National Curriculum (2) To study for, and partake in, a number of GCSE Examinations and vocational qualifications.

Concurrent to this, students are expected to grow as individuals in preparation for adult life as active members of society.

Key Stage Four and GCSE will place greater demands on students, with an emphasis on the need for competency in planning and organisational capabilities. Some courses will often require students to compile a 'folio' of work - perhaps a collection of art work, a fieldwork study or musical compositions.

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Telephone: Fax: Website:

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The subjects studied at Key Stage Four fall into two categories i.e. compulsory subjects and optional subjects. The compulsory subjects are English, Mathematics, and Science. In addition, students study a curricular programme which includes Sex Education, Games and Careers Education/Work Related Learning. Mathematicians will complete GCSE Statistics at the end of Year 10 and GCSE Mathematics at the end of Year Eleven, giving students two mathematics qualifications.

The optional subjects include Art, Geography, History, Physical Education, French German, Spanish, Business Studies, Music, Food Preparation & Nutrition, D&T, Child Learning & Development, Computing, CIDA and Religious Studies.

All courses issued by examination boards have been approved by the Department for Education (DfE). The GCSE courses studied at Tottington High School follow syllabuses offered by the following Exam Boards: AQA (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance). Art & Design, D&T Resistant Materials, D&T Textiles, Food Preparation & Nutrition, English Literature, French, German, Spanish, Geography and Music. Pearson (formally Edexcel) Mathematics, Science, Business, Religious Education, CIDA, Physical Education and History. Eduqas (Subsidiary of WJEC) English Language OCR Child Learning & Development

New GCSE’s will be *graded. Grades 9-1 with 9 being the top grade, this will replace the existing

grades A*-G. Vocational qualifications at Level 2 are the equivalent of GCSE A-C

Since Key Stage 4 covers a wide range of ability and achievement, there may be different levels or tiers of examination papers.

Foundation Tier Covering grades 1 – 5

Higher Tier Covering grades 4 - 9

EXAMINATION BOARDS

NEW GRADING SYSTEM 9 – 1 All Subjects

TIERING

VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CIDA and Child Development Level 1/2

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So how does the new GCSE grade map across the existing GCSE grades of A*- G?. Broadly speaking, the same proportion of students will get grade 4 and above as currently get grade C and above, and the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as currently achieve a grade A and above.

The following table provides a summary of the tiering arrangements for subjects studied at Key Stage 4.

SUBJECT

No of Tiers

Subject

No of Tiers

English/ English Literature 1 Geography 1

Mathematics 2 German 2

Science (Combined and Triple) 2 History 1

Art & Design 1 CIDA 1

Business 1 Music 1

D&T: Resistant Materials & Textiles

1 Religious Education 1

Food Preparation & Nutrition 1 Statistics 2

French 2 Spanish 2

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Child Learning & Development 1 Physical Education 1

Computer Studies 1

The information which follows provides greater detail of GCSE subject requirements. Should you have any queries or concerns regarding the contents of this booklet or subject specific issues please do not hesitate to contact the school. Mr B Duffy Headteacher

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English……………………. Compulsory

GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE GCSE English language will: be 100% examination; allocate 20% of the marks for the written exams to accurate spelling, punctuation and

grammar; be untiered; be graded 9 to 1 be fully linear with assessments available in the summer series; have spoken language skills assessed - but this will not contribute to the overall grade.

EDUQAS English Language C700QSL

Code Activity Date of Assessment

Assessment method Value

Component 1

Section A Reading prose Section B Prose Writing

June 2019

1 hour 45

mins exam

40%

Component 2

Section A Reading Non-fiction Section B Two non-fiction/ persuasive writing tasks

June 2019

1x 2 hour Exam

60%

Component 3 One speech TBC Teacher assessment 0

From September 2015, English Literature will: be 100% examination be untiered

• be graded 9-1 • be fully linear • be ‘closed book’ exams

EDUQAS (WJEC) ENGLISH LANGUAGE & AQA ENGLISH

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Most students will study GCSE English Literature as well as language, with the exception of two sets.

AQA English Literature 8702

Code Activity Date of

Assessment Assessment method

Value

Paper 1 Shakespeare and

the nineteenth century novel

June 2019

1 hour 45 mins exam

40%

Paper 2 Modern texts and poetry June 2019 2 hours & 15 mins exam 60%

CONTACT: MRS D DOLMAN : HEAD OF ENGLISH FACULTY

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Mathematics……………………. Compulsory

GCSE Mathematics will be graded 9-1. This specification offers a traditional linear route to GCSE Mathematics comprising of three terminal examination papers.

THREE EXAMINATION PAPERS Weighting 33.3% 33.3% 33.3%

Higher Tier - Grade 4 to 9 (Grade 3 allowed) Foundation Tier – Grade 1 to 5

Paper 1 Non-calculator

1 hour 30 minutes Foundation or Higher Tier

Paper 2 With

calculator 1 hour 30 minutes

Foundation or Higher Tier

Paper 3 With calculator 1 hour 30 minutes

Foundation or Higher Tier

Students will be taught the knowledge, skills and understanding contained in this specification through:

a) extending mental and written calculation strategies and using efficient procedures confidently to calculate with integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion

b) solving a range of familiar and unfamiliar problems, including those drawn from real-life contexts and other areas of the curriculum

c) activities that provide frequent opportunities to discuss their work, to develop reasoning and understanding and to explain their reasoning and strategies

d) activities focused on developing short chains of deductive reasoning and correct use of the ‘=’ sign

Pearson GCSE in Mathematics (Linear) (1MA1)

Summary of scheme of assessment

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e) activities in which they carry out practical work with geometrical objects, visualise them and work with them mentally

f) practical work in which they draw inferences from data, consider how statistics are used in real life to make informed decisions, and recognise the difference between meaningful and misleading representations of data

g) activities focused on the major ideas of statistics, including using appropriate populations and representative samples, using different measurement scales, using probability as a measure of uncertainty, using randomness and variability, reducing bias in sampling and measuring, and using inference to make decisions

h) substantial use of tasks focused on using appropriate ICT (for example spreadsheets, databases, geometry or graphic packages), using calculators correctly and efficiently, and knowing when not to use a calculator.

Students will be taught the knowledge, skills and understanding contained in this specification through: a) activities that ensure they become familiar with and confident using standard

procedures for the range of calculations appropriate to this level of study b) solving familiar and unfamiliar problems in a range of numerical, algebraic and

graphical contexts and in open-ended and closed form c) using standard notations for decimals, fractions, percentages, ratio and indices d) activities that show how algebra, as an extension of number using symbols, gives

precise form to mathematical relationships and calculations e) activities in which they progress from using definitions and short chains of reasoning to

understanding and formulating proofs in algebra and geometry f) a sequence of practical activities that address increasingly demanding statistical

problems in which they draw inferences from data and consider the uses of statistics in society

g) choosing appropriate ICT tools and using these to solve numerical and graphical problems, to represent and manipulate geometrical configurations and to present and analyse data.

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This specification widens the provision for Key Stage 4 students and beyond in mathematically related subjects. The assessment comprises one written exam paper and controlled assessment.

The principal aim of this course is to increase students. Awareness of the role accurate statistical representations, calculations, reasoning and interpretation can play in their lives.

This specification comprises the following subject content: 1 Planning and data collection

Planning a line of enquiry or investigation

Types of data

Census and sample data

Sampling techniques

Collecting or obtaining data

2 Processing, representing and analysing data

Methods of tabulation

Diagrams and similar forms of representation

Measures of central tendency

Measure of dispersion

Summary statistics

Scatter diagrams, correlation and regression

Time series

Quality assurance

Estimation 3 Reasoning, interpreting and discussing results

Inference and other reasoning

Interpretation and conclusions

Communication of reasoning

Pearson GCSE in Statistics (2ST01)

INTRODUCTION

SUMMARY OF THE SPECIFICATION CONTENT

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4 Probability Definitions and calculations

Discrete probability distributions

The written papers will, over a period of time, include questions on all of the above content but may not cover all in any one examination.

PAPER 1F PAPER 1H CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT

1 hour 30 minutes

Foundation Tier (G-C)

Section A: Short questions Section B: Longer questions

2 Hours

Higher Tier (D-A*) Section A: Short questions

Section B: Longer questions Paper 2: (Both Tiers)

Teacher marked controlled

assessment consists of ONE MAJOR PROJECT

AO1 Analyse the suitability of a potential line of enquiry or statistical problem, plan an

appropriate strategy, describe and use suitable methods to collect and select data.

AO2 Analyse and interpret data in a form suitable to solve statistical and probability problems.

AO3 Perform relevant computations and calculations using the facts and language of

statistics and probability correctly.

AO4 Analyse written and statistical evidence to identify inferences, deductions, conclusions and interpretations of statistical information

EXAMINATION PAPER 75%: (EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT) Controlled Assessment : 25%

Foundation Tier: (G -C)

CONTACT: MR P WILKINSON : HEAD OF MATHEMATICS FACULTY

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Combined Science……………………. Compulsory

GCSE Combined Science can lead to two GCSE (9-1) qualifications. The GCSE combined science course covers the three main subject areas biology, chemistry and physics. Students will study and be assessed on two units of biology, two of chemistry and two of physics which will lead to two separate GCSE grades.

The course is completely linear, so all the examinations are taken at the end of Year 11. There are six examinations each of 1 hour 10 minutes (two biology, two chemistry and two physics). These are available at foundation tier and higher tier. Students must complete all assessments in the same tier. There are a core set of practicals that will need to be completed but no marks are required by the examination board. The examination papers will test aspects of the practical work done during the course. Students will receive two GCSE grades for combined science each between 9-1.

Biology Unit 1 Exam Paper

1hr 10


1hr 10

Biology Practical Assessment

Chemistry Unit 1 Exam Paper

1hr 10


1hr 10

Chemistry Practical Assessment

Physics Unit 1 Exam Paper

1hr 10


1hr 10

Physics Practical Assessment

PEARSON GCSE in Combined Science (1SC0)

Assessment Structure

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Triple Science……………………. Compulsory

Compulsory The Triple science programme offers extension units for biology, chemistry and physics which turns

the combined science qualifications into separate GCSE 9-1 qualifications in biology, chemistry &

physics.

The course is linear with all 6 papers taken at the end of Year 11. Each paper

is 1 hour 45 minutes. These are available at foundation tier and higher tier. Students

must complete all assessments in the same tier. There are a core set of practicals that will need to

be done by the end of the course but no marks are reported to the exam board. The examination

papers will test aspects of the practical work done over the 2 years. Students will receive one

GCSE grade for biology, chemistry and physics each between 9-1.

BIOLOGY

1BI0 CHEMISTRY

1CH0 PHYSICS

1PH0


1hr 45


1hr 45


1hr 45


1hr 45


1hr 45


1hr 45

Biology Practical Assessment

Chemistry Practical Assessment

Physics Practical Assessment

PEARSON GCSE: Triple Science

Assessment Structure

CONTACT: MR K Platt: HEAD OF SCIENCE FACULTY

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Art & Design …………………….

GCSE Art & Design will be graded 9-1.

Regular End of Project Assessments and tutorials to set individual targets. Continuous Assessment on all elements of Coursework from the start of Year 10. A Mock Examination Project in Year 11. Presentation of three major Coursework Projects for Assessment by the end of February

in Year 11. A ten hour Practical Examination, Final Assignment to be completed by Easter in Year

Eleven. Exhibitions of work and external Moderation in May

Access to the Art Rooms during lunchtimes is encouraged. (Under teacher supervision). After school Workshops are arranged over two or three nights a week. Working with Artists in Residence to enhance and develop your work.

A sturdy folder, minimum size A2, to keep all your work safely from the start of the course.

(Requested in the summer term). Basic Art equipment to allow you to work creatively at home. Sketchbooks and Work Journals.

QUALIFICATION AWARDING BODY

TITLE

ENTRY TIERS COURSEWORK TERMINAL TASK

GCSE AQA Art &

Design ONE TIER 60% 40%

AQA: ART & DESIGN (8201)


EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITES

WHAT WILL I NEED?

CONTACT: MRS L ARTHINGTON : HEAD OF ART & DESIGN

OPTIONAL SUBJECT

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Business…………………….

In GCSE Business, you will learn about how the world of business works and its relevance to almost every aspect of modern society. Amongst other topics, you will learn about planning, finance, marketing and economics and discover some of the methods and techniques used to analyse an organisation’s performance.

Students will follow the Edexcel GCSE Business. The qualification is split into two themes. Theme 1: Investigating Small Business Theme 1 comprises of five topic areas. Topic 1.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship – You are introduced to the dynamic nature of business in relation to how and why business ideas come about. You will also explore the impact of risk and reward on business activity and the role of entrepreneurship. Topic 1.2 Spotting a business opportunity – You will explore how new and small businesses identify opportunities through understanding customer needs and conducting market research. You will also understand how competition impacts a business. Topic 1.3 Putting a business idea into practice – This topic focuses on making a business idea happen through identifying aims and objectives and concentrating on the financial aspects. Topic 1.4 Making the business effective – You will learn about a range of factors that impact on the success of the business, including location, the marketing mix and the business plan. Topic 1.5 Understanding external influences on business – You will learn about a range of factors, many of which are outside of the immediate control of the business, such as stakeholders, technology, legislation and the economy. Theme 2: Building a Business Theme 2 comprises five topic areas. Topic 2.1 Growing the business – In this topic you will learn the methods of growth and how and why business aims and objectives change as businesses evolve. The impact of globalisation and the ethical and environmental questions facing businesses are explored. Topic 2.2 Making marketing decisions – In this topic you will explore how each element of the marketing mix is managed and used to inform and make business decisions in a competitive marketplace. Topic 2.3 Making operational decisions – This topic focuses on meeting customer needs

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WHAT WILL I LEARN ABOUT IN BUSINESS?

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through the design, supply, quality and sales decisions a business makes. Topic 2.4 Making financial decisions – In this topic you will understand the tools that a business has to support financial decision making, including ratio analysis and the use and limitation of a range of financial information. Topic 2.5 Making human resource decisions – In this topic you will learn about why people are an important element of business. You will understand the decisions business make relating to organisational structure, recruitment, training and motivation need to be made to influence business activity. These aspects are considered in this final topic.

Application of knowledge and ability to understand, organise and interpret information, evaluate, present, ICT, Numeracy, communication, leadership and teamwork.

Business skills are essential for success in employment and provide fundamental knowledge required by employers, in addition to providing transferable skills for future study.

Year 10 Method of assessment % of total marks

Theme 1: Investigating Small Businesses Written exam 50%

Year 11

Method of assessment % of total marks

Theme 2: Building a business Written exam 50%

QUALIFICATION AWARDING

BODY TITLE ENTRY TIERS EXAM

GCSE EDEXCEL BUSINESS SINGLE TIER

GRADE 9-1 100%

WHAT SKILLS WILL I GAIN?

WHAT DO EMPLOYERS THINK ABOUT BUSINESS?


CONTACT: MISS A SELDON : HEAD OF BUSINESS MR J DAVIDSON : HEAD OF ICT FACULTY

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CIDA…………………….

The Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in Digital Applications(CiDA) is taught over 120 guided learning hours (GLH) and comprises two units. Grades are issued at A*, A, B and C.

Unit 1

This unit aims to give you the knowledge and skills you need to produce attention grabbing web products using web authoring software, multimedia assets and navigation features. You will demonstrate your ability to design, build and test a web product in a practical computer-based examination set by Pearson.

The topics you will cover are:

1.1 Audience and purpose 1.2 Client briefs and the project lifecycle 1.3 Site structure 1.4 Consistency 1.5 Composition and page design 1.6 Accessibility 1.7 Content selection and preparation 1.8 Coding 1.9 Testing 1.10 Evaluation

Unit 2

This unit aims to give you the skills to use the tools and techniques provided by multimedia authoring software to design and create effective multimedia products for specified purposes and audiences.

You will investigate a range of existing multimedia products to find out how different components are used to convey a particular message. You will discover that you like some of these products more than others and you will need to consider why this is the case.

Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in Digital Applications

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Once you have a good understanding of the possibilities offered by multimedia, you will learn how to design multimedia products of your own. This will involve detailed designs setting out exactly how you want each screen to look, the components you need and how the user will interact with the product.

In some cases, you will be able to use existing components but you will also need to know how to create new components yourself, such as recording a sound or taking a photograph.

Finally, you will learn how to combine all the components you have collected into a multimedia product and how to test it thoroughly, making any necessary changes as a result of feedback.

You will demonstrate your ability to plan, design, build and test interactive multimedia products through your work on a major project set by Edexcel. This will include the development of an e-portfolio that exhibits your achievements and is in itself an effective multimedia product. The topics you will cover are:

2.1 Investigating multimedia products 2.2 Designing multimedia products 2.3 Collecting and creating digital assets 2.4 Developing multimedia products 2.5 Prototyping and testing 2.6 Distribution 2.7 Product review 2.8 Presenting multimedia products in an e-portfolio 2.9 Standard ways of working

Units Method of Assessment % of marks

Unit1: Developing Web Products 2hr 30min Practical computer-based examination.

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Unit 2: Creative Multimedia 30 hours Board set summative project 75


BODY TITLE ENTRY TIERS PROJECT PRACTICAL

EXAM Level 2

Certificate PEARSON Certificate in Digital

Applications SINGLE TIER 75% 25%


CONTACT: MR J DAVIDSON : HEAD OF ICT FACULTY

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Child Learning & Development……………….

Regular end of unit assessments and tutorials to set individual targets.

Continuous Assessment on all elements of the NEA from the start of Year 10.

A Mock Examination in Year 10.

Two Non examined assessment units. This is made up of a research task and a child

study.

All pupils must have access to a child aged 0-10 years. They will to visit and observe this child over a period of six months. This is a compulsory part of the course.

One hour thirty minutes written exam. Questions will be a mixture of multiple choice and both short and long answer questions

Access to the Technology rooms during lunchtimes is encouraged. (Under teacher

supervision).

After school Workshops are arranged over two or three nights a week.

Qualification Awarding Body Title Code NEA Exam

Cambridge National Level

1/2

OCR

Child Development

J818 Unit 1 25%

Unit 2 25%

50%

CONTACT: MISS J POSTLE : TEACHER OF TECHNOLOGY

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Computer Science…………………….

This new GCSE will be graded 9-1.

Students who take this optional GCSE in Computing Science will want to extend their understanding of the technology behind the digital world in which we live.

They will want to know how computers work, what hardware and software actually do and want to learn programming skills that they can then use to solve computer based problems. There will be a focus on Python 3 to create high level console applications along with the function of low level programming, through conceptual models and the use of assembly code programming.

Throughout the course you will develop skills in:

Problem solving • Algorithms • Decomposition and abstraction

Programming

• Developing code • Constructs • Data types and structures • Inputs/outputs • Operators • Subprograms

Data

• Binary • Data representation • Data storage and compression • Databases

Computers

• Machines and computational modelling • Hardware • Logic • Software • Programming languages

PEARSON: COMPUTER SCIENCE 1CP1

WHY STUDY COMPUTING?

WHAT WILL I LEARN IN COMPUTING?

OPTIONAL SUBJECT

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Communication and the internet

• Networks • Network security • The internet and the world wide web

The bigger picture

• Emerging trends, issues and impact

You will develop skills in managing computer based projects, database design and use, programming using Python 3. Throughout the course there is an emphasis on problem solving techniques and this is an underpinning element throughout the three assessments

There is currently a shortfall in the number of well skilled IT professionals with the workforce. This course is specifically designed to deliver the sort of high level skills that might lead to a successful career in the area. This course proves is the best first step towards A Level Computer Science touching on all the key areas that are covered in greater depth within the A Level course.

Paper 1: Principles of Computer Science

40% of the total GCSE 1 hour 40 minutes written paper

All Topics

Paper 2: Application of Computational Thinking 40% of the total GCSE 2 hours written paper

Main focus on Topics 1 and 2, but may draw on all other topics

Computer Science Project

20% of the total GCSE Controlled Assessment Approx 20 hours

A designed, tested and refined program, and a written report

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SKILLS I WILL GAIN?

WHAT DO EMPLOYERS THINK ABOUT COMPUTING?


CONTACT: MR J DAVIDSON : HEAD OF ICT

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French, German & Spanish …………………….

New GCSE Languages will be graded 9-1.

You will be assessed in each of the four language skills at the end of Year 11. With the new exam, if you are entered as a Foundation candidate, you will do the Foundation paper in all 4 skills. Equally, if you are entered as a Higher candidate, you will be entered for Higher for all 4 skills. There is no mixing and matching.

1. Listening: Worth 25% of the final GCSE Grade Written exam - 35 minutes (Foundation Tier), 45 minutes (Higher Tier) 40 marks (Foundation Tier), 50 marks (Higher Tier) Set and marked by AQA Some questions and answers in English, some in the language studied.

2. Reading: Worth 25% of the final GCSE grade Written exam: 45 minutes (Foundation Tier), 1 hour (Higher Tier) 60 marks (for each of Foundation Tier and Higher Tier) Set and marked by AQA Some questions and answers in the language studied, some in

English This paper will also include a translation out of the language studied

into English

3. Speaking: Worth 25% of the final GCSE grade Terminal speaking test including role-play, photo card description and an

extended conversation based on two topics: Role-play – 15 marks- 2 mins at Foundation Tier; 2 mins at Higher Photo card – 15 marks-2 mins at Foundation Tier; 3 mins at Higher Conversation– 30 marks-3–5 mins at Foundation; 5–7 mins at Higher Conducted by the Teacher and marked by AQA

AQA: MFL QUALIFICATIONS: FRENCH (8658), GERMAN (8668), SPANISH (8698)


OPTIONAL SUBJECT

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4. Writing: Worth 25% of the final GCSE grade A written exam- 1 hour (Foundation Tier), 1 hour 15 minutes (Higher Tier) 50 marks at Foundation Tier and 60 marks at Higher Tier Set and marked by AQA Some questions and answers in the language studied, some in English This paper will also include a translation out of English into the language

studied.


TITLE ENTRY TIERS

FINAL EXAM

GCSE

AQA

FRENCH/ GERMAN/ SPANISH

HIGHER OR FOUNDATION:

GRADE 9-1

LISTENING:

25% READING: 25% SPEAKING 25%

WRITING 25%

CONTACT: MRS C CATTERALL : HEAD OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

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Geography …………………….

GCSE Geography will be graded 9-1.

In Geography, you will be an active learner who will experience the subject in a variety of different ways, from constructing models to explain the formation of waterfalls to debating on whether the Amazon Rainforest should be opened up to commercial tourism. You will be expected to research information using a variety of different sources, conduct geographical enquiries, make decisions on current and controversial issues and undertake a practical fieldwork enquiry. You will also learn to use information including maps and graphs

Paper 1: 35%: Living with the physical environment Written paper, maximum 88 marks (35%).Topics examined at the end of year 11. Duration of examination: 1 hour 30 minutes. Paper 2: 35%: Challenges in the human environment Written paper, maximum 88 marks (35%). Topics examined at the end of year 11. Duration of examination: 1 hour 30 minutes. Paper 3: 30%: Geographical applications Written exam: maximum 76 marks. Topics examined at the end of year 11. Duration of examination: 1 hour 15 minutes. Geographical skills – will be examined in all three papers


TITLE PAPER 1

PAPER 2

PAPER 3

GCSE AQA GEOGRAPHY 35% 35% 30%

AQA: GEOGRAPHY (8035)

HOW WILL I LEARN ABOUT THIS SUBJECT?


CONTACT: Mr A RASHUD : HEAD OF GEOGRAPHY

OPTIONAL SUBJECT

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History …………………….

The new History GCSE will be graded 9-1. The course offers a wide choice of examined study options to teach in its specification. The examined options chosen for this course are listed below.

PAPER 1: THEMATIC STUDY AND HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT

Option 10: Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000-present and Whitechapel, c1870-c1900: crime, policing and the inner city

30% of the total marks

1 hour 15 minutes.

PAPER 2: PERIOD STUDY AND BRITISH DEPTH STUDY

This paper is divided into 2 sections.

Section A Option 27: Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941-91

Section B

Option B4: Early Elizabethan England, 1558-88 (Tudor Option)


1 hour 45 minutes

PAPER 3: MODERN DEPTH STUDY

Option 31: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39


1hr 20 minutes

PEARSON: HISTORY 1HI0

CONTACT: MRS M ASHBURNER: HEAD OF HISTORY

OPTIONAL SUBJECT

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Music …………………….

GCSE Music will be graded 9-1.

Most students opting for Music at GCSE will already play an instrument and be having individual lessons. It is hoped that you will be willing to contribute to the musical life of the school in terms of ensembles. It is expected that you will spend time at home practicing your instrument and using the Music Department facilities at breaktime, lunchtime and after school particularly for composition. We have a varied programme of musical experiences provided within and beyond the school environment.

There are THREE units which will be assessed from the new draft specification:

Performing Music - External Assessment 30% Candidates are required to perform throughout the course and will two recordings for final assessment; one SOLO performance and one ENSEMBLE performance.

Composing Music – Controlled Assessment 30% A ‘free choice’ composition. Candidates should explore instrumental combinations and capabilities, within the chosen style or genre.

Listening Examination Paper (1hr 30 mins) 40% - Completed in June Year 11 A written exam paper assessing knowledge and understanding of the Areas of study. Candidates respond to excerpts of music chosen from the three strands of learning.


BODY TITLE ENTRY TIERS CONTROLLED

ASSESSMENT EXTERNAL

ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM

GCSE AQA

MUSIC

ONE TIER 9 - 1

30%

30%

40%

AQA: GCSE MUSIC (8271)

EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES


CONTACT: MR HINDLE, HEAD OF MUSIC MR R FAULKNER: HEAD OF CREATIVE ARTS FACULTY

OPTIONAL SUBJECT

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Physical Education ……………………………….

GCSE Physical Education will be graded 9-1. The qualification now consists of 2 written theory papers, a Practical Performance Assessment and a Personal Exercise Programme Assessment.

A range of school teams in the major sports of Football, Netball, Cricket, Cross- country, Athletics, Basketball and Badminton. Clubs run throughout the year and selection for school teams is based on attendance at these clubs.

The course is divided into Theory and Practical activities.

The Theory Component is assessed by two written examinations: (60%) The Practical Activities are assessed by Controlled Assessment (30%). At the end of

the Course students must choose THREE activities. One must be a team activity (eg football/ netball) One must be an individual activity (eg trampolining/ Athletics) The final activity can be a free choice.

Personal Exercise programme internally marked (10%) o Aim and planning analysis o Carrying out and monitoring the PEP o Evaluation of the PEP


BODY TITLE ENTRY

TIERS PRACTICAL

PEP FINAL EXAM 2

PAPERS

GCSE

PEARSON

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

ONE TIER ENTRY

9-1

30%

10%

60%

PEARSON: GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1PE0)



CONTACT: MR R FAULKNER: HEAD OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

OPTIONAL SUBJECT

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Design & Technology …………………….

GCSE Design & Technology will be graded 9-1.

Regular End of Project Assessments and tutorials to set individual targets.

Continuous Assessment on all elements of the NEA from the start of Year 10.

A Mock Examination in Year 10.

A 35 hour non-examined assessment. This is made up of a design and practical task

Two hour written exam. Questions will be a mixture of multiple choice and both short

and long answer questions

Pupils need to have a knowledge of both areas of technology. This gives them the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of materials and finishes.

Access to the Technology rooms during lunchtimes is encouraged. (Under teacher

supervision).

After school Workshops are arranged over two or three nights a week.

QUALIFICATION AWARDING BODY TITLE Code NEA Exam

GCSE AQA

Design & Technology

8552 50% 50%

OPTIONAL SUBJECT

AQA: Design & Technology 8552 Textiles and Resistant Materials



CONTACT: MR M Holden: HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY FACULTY

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Food Preparation & Nutrition…………........

This new GCSE is graded 9-1. Is an exciting and creative course which focuses on practical cooking skills to ensure you develop a thorough understanding of nutrition, food provenance and the working characteristics of food materials.

At its heart, this qualification focuses on nurturing your practical cookery skills to give you a strong understanding of nutrition.

You will learn about the following 5 topics:

1. Food, nutrition and health 2. Food science 3. Food safety 4. Food choice 5. Food provenance.

Alongside the following practical skills: 1. Food preparation skills 2. Food preparation and cooking techniques

The range of food and ingredients studied will reflect the recommended guidelines for a healthy diet based on the main food commodity groups.

Food groups include:

bread, cereals, flour, oats, rice, potatoes and pasta fruit and vegetables (fresh, frozen, dried, canned and juiced) milk, cheese and yoghurt meat, fish, eggs, soya, tofu, beans, nuts and seeds butter, oil, margarine, sugar and syrup

AQA: FOOD PREPARATION & NUTRITION (8585)

OPTIONAL SUBJECT

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PAPER 1: FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION (50%) What's assessed Theoretical knowledge of food preparation and nutrition from Sections 1 to 5 above. • 50% of GCSE How it's assessed • Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes • 100 marks

Questions • Multiple choice questions (20 marks) • Five questions each with a number of sub questions (80 marks)

NON-EXAM ASSESSMENT (NEA) (50%)

TASK 1 - FOOD INVESTIGATION (15%) Students produce a report of between 1500 - 2000 words. The report will include research into ‘how ingredients work and why’, document their practical investigation and draw conclusions. The report could include a variety of communication methods including charts, graphs and diagrams. The report must include photographic evidence which supports the investigation. TASK 2 - FOOD PREPARATION ASSESSMENT (35%) Students will prepare, cook and present a final menu of three dishes within a single period of no more than three hours, planning in advance how this will be achieved. They will produce a concise portfolio (not exceeding 15 A4 pages) including photographic evidence of the three final dishes. Students will include: Evidence of research and analysis of their chosen task. Evidence of trialing dishes,including demonstration of different technical skills. The outcomes of the trialing will be used to justify the choice of dishes for the final menu. There is the expectation that candidates will not simply re-make the same three dishes. Evidence of planning, preparation, cooking and presenting a menu of the three dishes. Analysis and evaluation of the nutritional, cost and sensory properties of the three dishes. The NEA assessment is to be carried out under supervised conditions.

QUALIFICATION AWARDING BODY TITLE ONE TIER

NEA NEA FINAL EXAM TASK 1 TASK 2

GCSE

AQA

FOOD PREPARATION AND

NUTRITION

9 - 1

15%

35%

50%


CONTACT: MR M HOLDEN: HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY

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Religious Education……………………….

GCSE Religious Studies Specification B will be graded 9-1.

There will be extra sessions for eligible students to enable them to gain the best Grade they can. We have a varied programme of Religious Educational experiences provided within and beyond the school environment.

PAPER 1: RELIGION AND ETHICS – 1HR 45

Specification B ‘Beliefs in Action’ – Area of Study 1 - Religion and Ethics based on a study of Christianity. Including the following topics: Matters of Life & Death e.g. abortion, euthanasia Believing in God e.g. creation theories, miracles Marriage & the Family e.g. Christian marriage, divorce,

contraception Living the Religious Life e.g. prayer, charity and pilgrimage

To be taught

during year 10.

To be examined

summer year 11.

50% of marks

PAPER 2: RELIGION, PEACE AND CONFLICT – 1HR 45

Specification B ‘Beliefs in Action’ – Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace and Conflict based on a study of Islam. Including the following topics:

Believing in God e.g. Allah, evil & suffering Peace and Conflict e.g. war, weapons Crime and Punishment e.g. death sentence, drugs. Living the Religious Life e.g. the Five Pillars of Islam

To be taught

during year 11.

To be examined

summer year 11.

50% of marks

PEARSON: RELIGIOUS STUDIES (1RB0)



CONTACT: MS N SESTANOVIC : HEAD OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

OPTIONAL SUBJECT

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AQA City & Guilds CCEA OCR Pearson WJEC Information for candidates

For written examinations – effective from 1 September 2017 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, a

mobile phone, a MP3/4 player, a smartwatch 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,

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 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 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 clearly and 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;

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 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 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 supplementary answer sheets, place them in the

correct order. Place any loose additional answer sheets inside your answer booklet. 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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WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE ILL ON THE DAY OF AN EXAM If you are ill and are unable to attend an exam

it is vital you phone the school first thing in the morning (01204 882327) to inform us.

You must also obtain a note from your doctor detailing the reason for non-attendance. There is the possibility of submitting this note to the Examinations Board to ask for special consideration. The Board looks at this in conjunction with other exam marks from the student in that particular subject, coursework marks and mock exam marks. This will then sometimes enable them to adjust the mark and grade accordingly

If you are feeling unwell, but still able to travel, we suggest you come to

the exam and we can assess the situation then. In most cases it is better to take the exam if you can.

If in doubt – PHONE THE SCHOOL

If you do not attend an exam without a valid reason, it is possible that you will be charged for that exam.

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WHAT IS SPECIAL CONSIDERATION? There is a lot of misunderstanding about Special Consideration. Special Consideration

can be given to candidates who are present for the examination but are at a disadvantage. The size of the allowance given depends on the timing, nature and extent of the illness or misfortune.

THE MAXIMUM ALLOWANCE GIVEN WILL BE 5% of the total raw marks available in

the component concerned, including controlled assessment/coursework. 5% is only given in exceptional circumstances i.e. death of a parent, or the candidate is terminally ill. The majority of special consideration cases are awarded 2% of the total marks. Each case is assessed individually by the awarding body.

BELOW ARE EXTRACTS TAKEN FROM THE JCQ SPECIAL CONSIDERATION GUIDANCE FOR EXAM OFFICERS:-

Special consideration can only seek to go some way to assist a candidate affected by a potentially wide range of difficulties, emotional or physical, which may influence performance in examinations. It cannot remove the difficulty faced by the candidate. There will be situations where candidates should not be entered for an examination. Only minor adjustments can be made to the mark awarded because to do more than this would jeopardise the standard of the examination.

All examinations are measuring what a candidate knows and can do. The overall grades awarded must reflect the level of attainment demonstrated in the examination. The grades awarded do not necessarily reflect the candidate’s true level of ability if attainment has been considerably affected over a long period of time.

It is not necessarily the case that the grade issued will match the estimated/forecast grade. Where long term circumstances have prevented the candidate from reaching the competence standards it may not be possible to make an adjustment.

Special consideration cannot be applied in a cumulative fashion, e.g. on the basis of a domestic crisis at the time of the examination and the candidate suffering from a viral illness.

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