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Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION
SEPTEMBER 2020
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 History
Unit breakdown: 100% Exam
Unit 1 – Medicine & Surgery
Unit 2 –Tudor Depth Study – Elizabeth I
Unit 3 – Weimar and Nazi Germany
Changes to 2021 exams, due to impact of Covid-19, mean students will only need
to study three units rather than the usual four. Current year 11 students will not
need be examined on Superpower Relations. The weighting of each unit is
currently being reviewed by Pearson Edexcel and details are expected shortly.
Exam length:
Unit 1 – 1 hour 15 mins
Unit 2 – 55 mins
Unit 3 – 1 hour 20 mins
(Weighting of each unit is currently under review by the examining board due to
recently announced changes to 2021 exams)
Mock information: Students will sit three full mock papers.
Examination dates Summer 2021 (Provisional)
Unit 1 – 9th June
Unit 2 – 16th June
Unit 3 – 21st June
Important web links: https://www.gcsepod.com/
Recommended revision guides:
My Revision Notes: Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History
MEDICINE IN BRITAIN ISBN 1510403213
EARLY ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND ISBN 1510403248
WEIMAR AND NAZI GERMANY ISBN 1510403272
Class teachers - L Haysman, E Pegg, J Cleaves, R Elphick
Head of Department: Mr D Naughton
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
Paper 1 (1 hr 30 mins) Paper 2 (1 hr 30 mins) Paper 3 (1 hr 15 mins)
The Challenge of Natural
Hazards
The Living World
Option: Hot deserts
Physical Landscapes in the UK
Option 1: Coastal
Landscapes
Option 2: River
Landscapes
Urban Issues and Challenges
The Changing Economic World
The Challenge of Resource
Management
Option: Energy
Issue Evaluation (pre-release
material)
Geographical Skills
Year 11 GCSE Geography
Exam board:AQAExam Topics taught/studied:
Important Dates (provisional):Pre-release material available – March 2020Paper 1 Exam 28th May 2021 (am) 1hr 30minsPaper 2 Exam 11th June 2021 (am) 1hr 30 minsPaper 3 Exam 18th June 2020 (am) 1hr 15minsText book required:GCSE Geography AQA (Oxford University Press) – provided in lessons but not to take homeChanges made to course and exam due to covid-19 and lockdown:The students no longer need to take part in two different fieldwork activities. Fieldwork is normally part ofthe Paper 3 exam. There will be no questions in the paper 3 exam relating to the student’s OWN fieldwork,however, questions may be asked about general fieldwork practices, data and results which we will study inour classroom-based lessons.Revision sessions:We are not currently able to run any revision or intervention sessions before or after school. As thingsimprove, we will arrange theseRevision Guides available:(CGP) *New Grade 9-1 GCSE Geography AQA Complete Revision & Practice* - ordered in to/by school(Pearson) Revise AQA GCSE Geography Revision Guide(Pearson) Revise AQA GCSE Geography Revision Workbook(Oxford University Press) GCSE 9-1 Geography AQA Revision GuideOther information:The Geography GCSE is a linear course. There is no coursework. Students will receive preliminary materialjust before the Easter break 2021. This material will be studied and analysed in class and then examined aspart of the paper 3 exam, Issue Evaluation. Until the release date, the subject matter of this is unknown.All homework will be uploaded on to Microsoft Teams – please ensure this can be accessed from home.
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
OCR Entry Level Certificate – Geography
Assessment overview
1. Dynamic World 30 marks 30%. 1 house assessment
Our world: This topic encourages students to engage with their “local” place by
understanding who lives there and how it has changed over time. Students also explore
how the world is changing with a particular focus on megacities.
Destructive world: In this topic students will have the opportunity to explore tectonic and
flood hazards, particularly focusing on their causes and impacts. The case studies enable
students to investigate two places in a little more depth.
Resourceful world: Students have the chance to investigate why rainforests are so
important to the planet and people and how they are used. This topic discovers the
importance of food and energy in the UK as well as fairtrade for farmers in distant places.
2. Fieldwork notebook 30 marks 30%. Coursework
Students will need to complete fieldwork. A centre based question will be agree with
students once they have completed their work in term 1.
Previous example fieldwork notebook questions:
Where does our canteen food come from?
What happens to all the waste from our school
Personal project 40 marks 40%. Coursework
Students will complete a project on an area from the specification that they have found
interesting and would like to pursue. This will be agree with Mr Naughton after Fieldwork
notebook has been submitted.
Previous example projects:
Why does the world need tropical rainforests?
What is life like for a young person living in megacity?
Students must complete all tasks to be awarded the Entry Level Certificate in Geography.
The tasks are assessed by the centre and externally moderated by OCR
Class teachers – Mr D Naughton
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
GCSE Religious Studies (Ethics)
Exam board: AQA Spec A
Changes to exams: none announced so far
Revision resources: Recommended- My Revision Notes AQA GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies Specification A by Lesley Parry and Jan Hayes- NB: this does not include Sikhism topics and one is not available currently so we will provide you with a printed resource later this year.Use of memrise and GCSEpod are also recommended throughout the year. Assessments guidelines: No coursework, all exam. Two exams sat at the end of Year 11
(normally May) Exam 1 is on Christianity and Sikhism and lasts 1hr45 and Exam 2 is on the
Themes and lasts 1hr45. There will be 6 themes A-F on the Themes paper but you only need
to answer Themes A,B,D and E!
Expectations for the course: As with all your courses you will be expected to attend lessons
and engage in the learning. Following the behaviour policy and completing all work set. You
will be expected to complete all homework tasks and will be expected to revise throughout
the year. Memrise is a useful tool. All lessons completed during lockdown will be uploaded
onto Teams so you can catch up if you missed anything.
Essential equipment: Blue/black pen, red pen, glue stick, highlighters are also useful
General guidelines for the year: Follow instructions and work hard and you will succeed!
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
Cambridge Nationals – Creative iMedia (ICT)
Year 11This course has:•4 units in total.
•1 unit is an exam, worth 25% of their overall qualification
•3 units are coursework units, worth 75% of their overall qualification.
In year 10:•Students have successfully completed one coursework unit.
•Students began preparing for the exam just before lockdown.
•Most students continued to undertake learning for the exam during the lockdown period.
Because students did not get the opportunity to sit a mock exam before lockdown, there are no
CAGs we can use for the exam unit at the moment.
In year 11:•The plan is for students to complete the remaining two units of coursework (deadlines pending).
•Although OCR have not released official guidance on this as they are still waiting for guidance from Ofqual, they have told schools to “continue with their plans for year 11” and “if
all units cannot be completed, a grade will be generated for what is missing. Learners will not be at a disadvantage for being unable to complete the course due to time restrictions.” This does
not mean however that students can get away with not completing the coursework units, or
taking this situation lightly. It is highly unlikely we will have time for the exam, the completed 3
coursework units will play an extremely crucial role for calculating a CAG grade for the exam unit
for all students.
Reading materials to support coursework units:•https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revision-Notes-Cambridge-Nationals-
Pre-
production/dp/1471886689/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=creativ
e+imedia&qid=1600175839&sr=8-2
•https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cambridge-National-Level-Creative-
iMedia/dp/1510457208/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=creative+i
media&qid=1600175839&sr=8-1
Please note that OCR have not released official guidance on the
year 11 situation, they are waiting for Ofqual. All of this information
is subject to change. Updates will be provided if necessary.
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
Name of
Course:
BTEC Tech in Health and Social Care
L1/2
Name of
Course:
BTEC Tech in Health and Social Care
L1/2
Exam
board:
BTEC Pearson Exam
board:
BTEC Pearson
Component
1
Human Lifespan Development
Internal assessment of coursework.
Component
1
Human Lifespan Development
Internal assessment of coursework.
Component
2
Health and Social Care Services and
Values
Internal assessment of coursework.
Component
2
Health and Social Care Services and
Values
Internal assessment of coursework.
Component
3
Health and Well-Being
External Assessment - Examination
on Friday 5th February (am). Resit in
May
Exam length: 2 hours
Component
3
Health and Well-Being
External Assessment - Examination
on Friday 5th February (am). Resit in
May
Exam length: 2 hours
Mock
informatio
n:
Tests and mocks will take place in
lessons.
Mock
information
:
Tests and mocks will take place in
lessons.
Important
dates:
The exam is on the 5th February am
and in May (tba).
All coursework deadlines must be
adhered to.
Important
dates:
The exam is on the 5th February am
and in May (tba).
All coursework deadlines must be
adhered to.
Important
web links:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/
en/qualifications/btec-tech-
awards.html
Important
web links:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/e
n/qualifications/btec-tech-
awards.html
Key
Revision
Guides
Revise BTEC Tech Award Health and
Social Care Revision Guide
9781292245614
Key
Revision
Guides
Revise BTEC Tech Award Health and
Social Care Revision Guide
9781292245614
Revision
sessions:
TBA Revision
sessions:
TBA
Head of
Faculty:
Ms J Cleaves Head of
Faculty:
Ms J Cleaves
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
Name of
Course:
BTEC TECH Child Development Level 1/2 Name of
Course:
BTEC TECH Child Development Level 1/2
Exam
board:
BTEC Pearson Exam
board:
BTEC Pearson
Component
1
Children’s Growth and Development.
Internally assessed coursework.
Componen
t 1
Children’s Growth and Development.
Internally assessed coursework.
Component
2
Learning Through Play
Internally assessed coursework.
Componen
t 2
Learning Through Play
Internally assessed coursework.
Component
3
Supporting Children to Play, Learn and
Develop.
External Assessment - Examination on
Thursday 4th February (am). Resit in May
Exam length: 2 hours
Componen
t 3
Supporting Children to Play, Learn and
Develop.
External Assessment - Examination on
Thursday 4th February (am). Resit in May
Exam length: 2 hours
Mock
informatio
n:
Tests and mocks will take place in
lessons.
Mock
informatio
n:
Tests and mocks will take place in
lessons.
Important
dates:
The exam is on the 4th February 2021
am. There will also be a retake in May.
All coursework deadlines must be
adhered to.
Important
dates:
The exam is on 4th February 2021 am.
There will also be a retake in May.
All coursework deadlines must be
adhered to.
Important
web links:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/q
ualifications/btec-tech-awards/child-
development.html
Important
web links:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/q
ualifications/btec-tech-awards/child-
development.html
Key
Revision
Guides
No published revision guides available. Key
Revision
Guides
No published revision guides available.
Revision
sessions:
TBA Revision
sessions:
TBA
Head of
Faculty:
Ms J Cleaves Head of
Faculty:
Ms J Cleaves
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
BTEC TECH Award in Sport, Activity and
FitnessExam board - BTEC
Changes to course work/exams – Not known as yet
Revision resources – Revise BTEC TECH Award, Sport, Activity and Fitness –
Revision Guide
ISBN: 9781292327860 www.pearsonschools.co.uk
Assessments and coursework guidelines:
Component 1 – Internally assessed assignments 30% (Sept – March Y10)
Component 2 – Exam sat in January and May – 40% (April Y10 – January Y11)
Component 3 – Internally set assignments 30% (February Y11)
Expectations for the course – Students will complete all assignments to a Level 2
Pass standard as a minimum. Full participation in all lessons including full PE kit
for practical lessons
Essential equipment - Usual school equipment and PE kit
General guidelines for the year -
Keep up to date with your assignments
Keep up to date with your learning for the exam component
If you are concerned and need help please contact me at [email protected]
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
Information for Year 11 Music StudentsName of Course: BTEC L2 First Music Exam board: Pearson Edexcel
We are following the exam board guidelines and are working closely with Pearson Edexcel to ensure that you get the best result possible for your music qualification. I will continue to keep you informed of all
developments as they unfold. At present we have to socially distance in the classroom. Practical work can be conducted as a solo or a
duet within your year group bubble. Where possible you should record practical evidence at home as space in the department is limited at present. Please ensure you bring your music, lyrics and instruments with you where needed, as well as your own stationery. You have your own music folder to keep information in, but
most of your work will be completed electronically. All practical resources will need to be wiped down after use, including instruments and computers.
The main school procedures should be followed at all times within and around the department. Written work will be set to be completed on teams and can also be sent via email.
You will have regular mentor sessions with me to check on your progress and help you keep on track with your coursework. Unit breakdown:
Unit 5: Music Performance – Term 1Unit 4: Composing Music – Term 2
Unit 1: The Music Industry - External Exam (Term 3, Jan 2021) Unit 2: Delivering a Music Product - TBC
Internal units: (Unit 2, 4 and 5) This year, we are aiming to complete the work began last year for Unit 5: Performing Music
We will aim to complete this by the end of Term 1, October 2020We will start Unit 4: Composing Unit in Term 2.
We will await further advice for Unit 2: Delivering a Music Product.We are following the government guidelines and exploring alternative ways in which we can perform. We
also have significant practical evidence that was gathered prior to the school closure. External Units: The Music Industry (Unit 1)
Exam length: Unit 1 = I hr. You will complete a mock exam in November 2020. All revision resources can be found on Teams and also have been previously emailed to you. Students will be entered for the Unit 1 exam in January 2021
Important dates: As set by music staffExpectations: Back up your work, meet coursework deadlines and always do your best and be positive!
Head of Department: Miss Francis Resources are available on Teams and via Miss Francis; students can email me for anything they need.
Remember, we can always find solutions to the challenges we face at present.
Any questions, you can email me! [email protected]
Miss Francis
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
Year 11 Photography Dates and structure: •September: Refocus, Refresh, restart, Recovery•October Half Term – Jan: Independent project from a list of themes •February – April: Independent project 2 from a list of themes •April – May: Improve any coursework projects Information/Changes to exams:•AQA is the qualification/exam board. This year there will be NO EXAM for Art and Design courses and instead you will be marked solely on coursework. •This means you MUST put every effort into your coursework, improving and developing your work where possible for the best possible grade.•You can sign out cameras over weekends to take photographs.•Remember to: come to your lessons prepared! Do you need to bring in props etc for your photoshoots? •Homework is ongoing. You should be working on your PowerPoint projects at home/outside the classroom OR completing photoshoots to develop your projects further. •Additional Homework: will be set on Teams.Useful items to buy:•Your own SD card for the cameras •Your own USB memory stick to store work•Pritt Sticks for practical work Any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us:Miss George: [email protected] Blackburn: [email protected]
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
Year 11 Textiles Dates and structure: •September: Refocus, Refresh, Recovery•October Half Term – Jan: complete Aquatics project and final garment •February – April: Independent project from a list of themes •April – May: Improve any coursework projects Information/Changes to exams:•AQA is the qualification/exam board. This year there will be NO EXAM for Art and Design courses and instead you will be marked solely on coursework. •This means you MUST put every effort into your coursework, improving and developing your work where possible for the best possible grade.•Remember to: come to your lessons prepared! Do you need to bring in fabric or other materials to complete your garment? •Homework is ongoing. You should be using the SOW provided to keep up with work done in class and develop your projects further. •Additional Homework: will be set on Teams.Useful items to buy:•Your own sewing needles and threads•Beads and ribbons as necessary for your design•Your own set of water colours/colour pencils•Pritt Sticks for practical work Any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us:Ms Yssennagger: [email protected]
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
Year 11 Fine Art Dates and structure: •September: Refocus, Refresh, restart, Recovery•October Half Term – Jan: independent project which includes workshops •February – April: project continuation with final piece/pieces•April – May: Improve any coursework projects Information/Changes to exams:•AQA is the qualification/exam board. This year there will be NO EXAM for Art and Design courses and instead you will be marked solely on coursework. •Ensure all art work is brought back to school.•This means you MUST put every effort into your coursework, improving and developing your work where possible for the best possible grade.•Remember to: come to your lessons prepared! •Homework is ongoing which must link to your projects•Additional Homework: will be set on Teams.Useful items to buy:•Canvas or other specialist paper•Acrylic paint and set of brushes •2B or softer drawing pencils•Pritt Sticks Any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us:Mrs Boyce: [email protected] Murrin: [email protected]
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
Year 11 MediaDates and structure: •September: Refocus, Refresh, restart, Recovery and continue with Paper 1•October Half Term – Jan: Start Paper 2•February – April: Independent coursework•April – May: Improve any coursework projects and exam revision.Information/Changes to exams:•OCR is the qualification/exam board.•There are TWO exam papers:•Television and promoting media (01) worth 35%
•Music and news (02) worth 35%
•Coursework: Creating media (03) worth 30%
•Students must complete all components (01, 02 and 03) to be awarded the OCR
GCSE in Media Studies•This means you MUST put every effort into your exam preparation and coursework, improving and developing your work where possible for the best possible grade..•Remember to: come to your lessons prepared! •Homework is to catch up on any missed work not completed for Paper 1. Use your PLC checklist, what have you missed?•Additional Homework: will be set on Teams.Useful items to buy:Media studies revision guide: My Revision Notes: OCR GCSE (9–1) Media
Studies•Your own USB memory stick to store workAny questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us:Miss Watson: [email protected]
Year 11 2020-2021
GCSE OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020
Any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Haynes, acting head of year 11 [email protected]
