Upload
others
View
3
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Key Stage 4 Options 2016-19
In search of personal excellence!
Manshead School
Tonight's Format
• Information about what option choices and process?
• Departments will then present information about their courses.
In search of personal excellence!
Manshead School
Why change?
In search of personal excellence!
Manshead School
The National Context: GCSE Reform 1. GCSE’s are more difficult2.“Linear” replace “Modular” examinations3. Many other schools locally and nationally have already made this change
Why change?
In search of personal excellence!
Manshead School
• Post Ofsted review• First year we have had a year 8 • Students studying subjects they have
chosen will be better motivated in year 9• 3 years means departments have more
time to build key skills and more time to cover content
Key Stage 4 Options 2016-19
Year 8 Options -a three year KS4Timetable to change at September not May half term
In search of personal excellence!
Manshead School
Pathway Allocation
In search of personal excellence!
Manshead School
Based on KS2 average level Current performance
Why have Pathways been allocated?
In search of personal excellen
Manshead School
• To ensure students can succeed and achieve the highest possible grades
• To ensure that the widest possible choices are available after year 11
In search of personal excellence!
Manshead School
Every student will study these subjects.
GCSE examination at the end of Year 11 Other Subjects
English Language
English Literature
Maths
Double Science
Ethics
Core PE
Personal Development Education
Computing/ICT
Core Subjects
Key Stage 4 Options 2016-19
Pathway 1:2 Options from A and B2 Options from A, B and C
In search of personal excellence!
Manshead School
Pathway 2:1 Options from A or B3 Options from A, B and CTailored options for selected pupils
Option Blocks
In search of personal excellence!
Manshead School
AGeographyHistory
BSpanishFrench
CArtMusicDramaDance3D DesignTextilesFood and Nutrition Health & Social CareMediaBusiness StudiesPEGraphicsComputer Science
In search of personal excellen
Manshead School
Five themes:
• Identity and culture• Local area,holiday and travel• School• Future aspirations, study and work• International and global dimension.
Five skills:
• Listening• Speaking• Reading• Writing• Translating
Success criteria:
• Deduce meaning of unfamiliar phrases• Understand and use a variety of tenses• Recognise and respond to key information• Ask and answer questions• Understand and express complex opinions• Justify opinions• Manipulate complex forms• Describe and narrate
MFL
Vocabulary:
• 5000 words at Higher• 3000 words at Foundation
Geography• Exam Board = AQA
• There is a single tier of assessment covering Grades 1-9.
• The GCSE is 100% examination.
• Question types in each section - multiple choice, short structured questions,
photo interpretation/description, interpretation of maps on different scales, data
response, longer extended writing responses.
• Unit 1: Living with the Physical Environment - 1hr 30min examination (35%)
• Unit 2: Challenges in the Human Environment – 1hr 30min examination (35%)
• Unit 3: Geographical Applications - 1hr and 15min examination (30%)
• Skills will be assessed in all three written exams. Ordnance Survey maps or
other map extracts may be used in any of the three exams.
Unit 1: Living with the Physical Environment - 1hr 30min examination (35%)• Natural Hazards• The Living World• Physical Landscapes in the UK
Unit 2: Challenges in the Human Environment – 1hr 30min examination (35%) • Urban issues and challenges• The changing economic world• The challenges of resource management
Unit 3: Geographical Applications - 1hr and 15min examination (30%)• Section A - Issue Evaluation• Section B – Fieldwork
Course Structure
History.
• Exam Board = Edexcel
• 4 Key Elements to the course – Covering both British and World History.
• 3 Exams – all tested at end of Year 11.
• Exams largely test knowledge of the topics – although there is some source work within the exams as well.
• No Coursework.
Unit Title
Medicine in Britain 1250 to present and the British sector of the Western front 1914-18
Worth 30%
Henry VIII and his Ministers 1509-40
*Worth 20%
Superpower relations and the Cold War 1941-90.
*Worth 20%
Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-39
Worth 30%
Why choose Computer Science?Engaging and contemporaryOCR have talked to companies like Microsoft, Google and Cisco, organisations like Computing At School (CAS), plus teachers and academics.
• Component 01 – Computer Systems
• An examined unit and makes up 40% of the assessment total.
• Component 02 – Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming
• A written exam, focused on computational thinking and algorithms. Students will be tested on the elements of computational thinking and logic. They are principally assessed as to their ability to write, correct and improve algorithms.
• Component 03 – Programming Project (non-exam assessment)
• This component is the non-exam assessment where candidates will be challenged by a range of exciting and engaging tasks to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned.
Choosing the right PE course at Manshead
Sport BTEC
Course
WeightingTopic Area Assessment Method
36%Fitness and Body
Systems
Exam
Out of 90
1h 45m
24%Health and
Performance
Exam
Out of 70
1h 15m
30%Practical
Performance
Three sports
One team activity
One individual activity
One free choice from either activity
10%Personal Exercise
Programme
Students will design and carry out an 8 week training
programme to improve an aspect of their
performance/fitness
GCSE PEThe GCSE PE course will give students four hours a fortnight to cover both the theory and practical elements
Unit Core (mandatory) Assessment method
1 Fitness for Sport and Exercise External (1hr exam)
2 Practical Sports Performance Internal
3 The Mind and Sports Performance Internal
5 Training for Personal Fitness Internal
A BTEC First Award in Sport is a vocational, sport related course. You will learn by completing a range of projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands
Thinking of studying a BTEC in Health and Social Care?In this presentation you’ll find
20
Working in the health and social care sectorThe skills and knowledge you need
What you’ll learn studying a BTEC
Why choose a BTEC? Recognised by universities and employers
Your journey through education Succeed with BTEC
A ‘real world’ approach
to learning
Where can BTEC take youYour career choices with a BTEC
Who can help me?Ask your teacher and find out more
Working in the Health and Social Care sector The Skills you need
21
Alongside your health and social care skills, you’ll need:
Making use of the internet for research
Working with others to expand knowledge
Supporting people with a diverse range of needs
Digital skills
Teamwork skills
Communication skills
A ‘real world’ approach to learning
22
BTECs let you present your work in a way that suits your style and makes the best of what you produce
Using role play to demonstrate good communication skills
Giving a presentation to an audience
Producing witness statements
With BTEC, you'll be assessed throughout the course, on a range of assignments, rather than in one final exam
• You will develop an understanding of business concepts, business terminology, business objectives, the integrated nature of business activity and the impact of business on individuals and wider society.
• You will develop as enterprising individuals with the ability to think commercially and creatively to demonstrate business acumen, and draw on evidence to make informed business decisions and solve business problems.
• You will develop as effective and independent students, and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds.
• You will investigate and analyse real business opportunities and issues to construct well- argued, well-evidenced, balanced and structured arguments, demonstrating their depth and breadth of understanding of business.
Exam board: WJEC
In WJEC GCSE Business Studies, the following units are delivered:
• The Business Framework – Why and how businesses start and the different types of businesses?
• Businesses and their Customers – How do businesses find out what customers want and how they can deliver it?
• Producing Goods and Services – what are the different ways that businesses can make goods and services? What impacts their production decisions?
• Human Resource Planning – how and why do businesses recruit new staff? How can business motivate their staff??
• The External Environment - what external factors affect businesses e.g. political, economical, social, technological and environmental changes?
• Business Finance and Control – how do business get financial backing to start up and how do they monitor their finances once they are up and running?
Exam board: WJEC
Written Paper 75% (2 hours)
• One paper at the end of Year 11
Controlled Assessment (25%)
• In Year 11, you will undertake a research project and will be required to write a report on your findings.• The research is completed over a 6 week period.• You are then required to write a 2000 word report in a 3 hour controlled assessment.
Choosing the right Performing Arts course at Manshead
Drama
Components Assessment Method
1 Critical Appreciation of Dance Exam
1 Set Work Practical performance
3 Practical Performance in Duo/Trio Practical performance
4 Choreography Practical performance
DanceGCSE Dance course is underpinned by three key elements: Performing, Choreography and Appreciation.
Unit Assessment method
1 Devised PerformancePractical Performance
Performance Report
2 Performance from a text Externally assessed
3 Written Exam External
GCSE course where pupils have:-
• an opportunity to develop improvisation and acting skills.
• consider plays in more detail and perform part of a script
• learn how to present plays
What is GCSE Music?
Perform Compose Listen What can studying Music do?
GCSE Music
30% - You have to play an instrument or sing – lessons help 30% - Learn to write Music– Use technology – in any style40% - Learn about different styles of Music – From Baroque to
Star Wars to Samba
Develops language and reasoning
Helps memory
Promotes pride in workImproves co-ordination
Sense of achievement
Engagement in School
Success socially
Emotional development
Top Universities like Musicians
Listening skills
Teaches discipline
Develops the imagination
Can be relaxing
Develops creative thinking
Prep for creative industries
Develops teamwork
Builds confidenceDevelop responsible risk taking
GCSE ART
GCSE ART
GCSE ART
ChoicesArt and Design: Graphic Communication Art and Design: Textile DesignArt Design: Three‐Dimensional Design
Year 9- Workshop style skills based projectsYear 10 – Refinement of skills to develop within their own specialism through projectsYear 11- Student Set project to demonstrate skills + Externally set project in specialism
Imagine the world without designers?
Design and Technology: Food and Nutrition
ChoicesArt and Design: Graphic Communication
Students are required to work in one or more areas:
LetteringBook artCharacter designPoster designColour applicationPackagingIllustrationGame designAnimationFormal elementsAdvertising Design for print
Signage All practical courses will involve a minimal financial contribution towards the materials
Students are required to work in one or more areas:
Repeat printingDecorative techniquesFashion designSurface patternInterior designFormal elementsConstructed textiles Dyed fabrics Printed fabrics Stitched and/or embellished textiles
Art and Design: Textile Design
All practical courses will involve a minimal financial contribution towards the materials
Students are required to work in one or more areas:
Set designArchitectureCeramicsSculptureProduct designJewelleryFormal elementsArchitectural design Interior design Exhibition design
Environmental/landscape design
Art Design: Three‐Dimensional Design
All practical courses will involve a minimal financial contribution towards the materials
Would you like to cook like Heston? Or even Jamie?
Learn how to prepare, cook and serve food in a safe and practical environment. You will learn about diet, the science behind food and where food really comes from.
ChoicesDesign and Technology: Food and Nutrition
Students are required to investigate the following areas:
Cooking and food preparationPrinciples of nutritionDiet and good healthThe science of foodOrigin of food stuffs
50% practical50% Theory
Assessment Outline
Written exam
Practical assessment 1
The Food Investigation AssessmentA scientific food investigation which will assess the learner’s knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to scientific principles underlying the preparation and cooking of food
Practical assessment 2
The Food Preparation AssessmentPrepare, cook and present a menu which assesses the learner’s knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food. These assessments will be externally set
Students are expected to purchase and supply their own ingredients for every practical lesson
GCSE Media Studies
The GCSE Media Studies course allows students to develop an understanding of:
• Media products such as film, television, radio and online media
• Audiences and how they use media
• Organisations and how/why they make media
Students get the opportunity to develop practical skills in video production and desktop publishing.
• The course is currently 60% practical and 40% exam (although this may change under the current Government)
Information about Subjects
In search of personal excellence!
Manshead School
Website: Curriculum/Year 9/10/11 Options 2016-2018
Timeframe Year 821st April Options Evening
Departments talk to year 8 pupils in assemblies4th May Year 8 Parent Information evening13th May Year 8 Option forms completed
Manshead School
In search of personal excellence!