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Welcome to our Parents’ Information Evening.

 We hope you have an informative

and interesting evening.

The KS4 CurriculumThe KS4 Curriculum Core Subjects – all students study these subjectsCore Subjects – all students study these subjects

– English Language and LiteratureEnglish Language and Literature– MathematicsMathematics– Science: Double Science or Biology/Chemistry/PhysicsScience: Double Science or Biology/Chemistry/Physics– Technology (DT Food / DT Product Design)Technology (DT Food / DT Product Design)– Religious Education Religious Education – Information Technology (AiDA)Information Technology (AiDA)– PE …(Core PE which is PE …(Core PE which is not examinednot examined))– Citizenship (Citizenship (Not examinedNot examined))

– All of the examined subjects above have coursework…All of the examined subjects above have coursework………except Religious Education and Mathematicsexcept Religious Education and Mathematics

Optional SubjectsOptional SubjectsStudents choose 3 fromStudents choose 3 from

1.1. PEPE

2.2. BTEC SportBTEC Sport

3.3. DramaDrama

4.4. MusicMusic

5.5. BTEC Performing Arts BTEC Performing Arts

6.6. Business StudiesBusiness Studies

7.7. BTEC BusinessBTEC Business

8.8. GeographyGeography

All of these subjects All of these subjects have courseworkhave coursework

9.9. Art Art **

10. History10. History

11. Textiles 11. Textiles **

12. Photography 12. Photography **

13. BTEC Children’s13. BTEC Children’s Care Care

14.14. FrenchFrench

15.15. GermanGerman

* A maximum of 2 of these * A maximum of 2 of these subjectssubjects

BTEC First CertificateBTEC First Certificate

Equivalent to Equivalent to 2 passes at GCSE2 passes at GCSE at grades A*-C. at grades A*-C.

Provide a more Provide a more vocational, practical vocational, practical approach.approach.

Good for students who prefer Good for students who prefer continual continual assessment assessment rather than a final examination.rather than a final examination.

100% coursework.100% coursework.

Not allowed to take more than 2 BTEC courses.Not allowed to take more than 2 BTEC courses.

Weighting of courseworkWeighting of coursework

Varies from Varies from 20% - 100%20% - 100%

With 10+ GCSE’s/BTEC’s – With 10+ GCSE’s/BTEC’s – careful planning!careful planning!

Record GCSE resultsRecord GCSE results – successful strategies. – successful strategies.

This eveningThis evening

Some special advice from Some special advice from Subject Leaders Subject Leaders in the school.in the school.

Some general advice on what you can do Some general advice on what you can do to support your children.to support your children.

((Mr Holdsworth – Year LeaderMr Holdsworth – Year Leader))

Plagiarism and CheatingPlagiarism and Cheating

You can encourage your child to do well and You can encourage your child to do well and provide them with access to resource materialsprovide them with access to resource materials. .

You must not put pen to paper You must not put pen to paper - you must not - you must not write the coursework! write the coursework!

You can discuss the project with them but you You can discuss the project with them but you must not give direct advice on what they should must not give direct advice on what they should or should not writeor should not write..

Students can refer to research, quotations or Students can refer to research, quotations or evidence but evidence but they must list their sourcesthey must list their sources. The . The sources could be anything – books, internet sources could be anything – books, internet sites, television programmes.sites, television programmes.

Students Students must not plagiarise, copy or purchase must not plagiarise, copy or purchase essays or collude with anyone elseessays or collude with anyone else. This is . This is considered to be cheating and could lead to your considered to be cheating and could lead to your son or daughter being son or daughter being disqualifieddisqualified..

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Coursework Timetable

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Science in Year 10Science in Year 10

2009-102009-10

The CoursesThe Courses

All students are studying AQA Science courses.All students are studying AQA Science courses. The majority are studying Science A this year The majority are studying Science A this year

and will move on to Additional Science in Year and will move on to Additional Science in Year 11. A small group will study Additional Applied 11. A small group will study Additional Applied Science in Year 11.Science in Year 11.

Approximately 40% of the year are studying the Approximately 40% of the year are studying the 3 separate sciences over the 2 years.3 separate sciences over the 2 years.

Assessment Assessment

AllAll students will sit 6 x 30min multiple students will sit 6 x 30min multiple choice tests during choice tests during Year 10Year 10, 3 (Biology 1b, , 3 (Biology 1b, Chem 1a, Phys 1a) in November , 2 in Chem 1a, Phys 1a) in November , 2 in March (Chem 1b, Phys 1b)and 1(Bio 1a) March (Chem 1b, Phys 1b)and 1(Bio 1a) in June.in June.

In addition there will be a Centre-In addition there will be a Centre-assessed unit (25%) based on normal assessed unit (25%) based on normal class practical workclass practical work

CourseworkCoursework

Not really coursework!Not really coursework! Carried out in lessons.Carried out in lessons. Practical skills assessed (PSA)Practical skills assessed (PSA) Exam Board set investigative activity Exam Board set investigative activity

(ISA), carried out in 1 lesson and then (ISA), carried out in 1 lesson and then questions on it in the next.questions on it in the next.

www.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcseswww.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses

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GCSE MathematicsGCSE Mathematics

GCSE Mathematics B (4307). GCSE Mathematics B (4307).

This syllabus has no coursework This syllabus has no coursework elements. It is examination only.elements. It is examination only.

Foundation gives grades (C to G) Foundation gives grades (C to G)

and Higher (A* to D).and Higher (A* to D).

  

ModulesModules

Module 1  (Data Handling) – Module 1  (Data Handling) – 1313thth Nov Y10 Nov Y10

Written Paper 18% of total assessmentWritten Paper 18% of total assessment Module 3 (Number) – June Y10Module 3 (Number) – June Y10

Written Paper 27% of total assessmentWritten Paper 27% of total assessment Module 5 (Algebra, Shape) – June Y11Module 5 (Algebra, Shape) – June Y11

Written Paper 55% of total assessmentWritten Paper 55% of total assessment

KLPKLP

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English and English English and English LiteratureLiterature

GCSE CourseworkGCSE Coursework

English 1: Speaking and ListeningEnglish 1: Speaking and Listening20% of final grade20% of final grade

Three tasks Three tasks Throughout Years 10 Throughout Years 10

and up to Spring Year and up to Spring Year 1111

1.1. Individual extended Individual extended contribution – usually a contribution – usually a talktalk

2.2. Drama based activityDrama based activity

3.3. Group interactionGroup interaction

English 2: Reading and WritingEnglish 2: Reading and Writing20% of final grade20% of final grade

1.1. MediaMedia

2.2. Original writingOriginal writing

3.3. Prose text *Prose text *

4.4. Shakespeare *Shakespeare *

*also assessed for English Literature*also assessed for English Literature

English LiteratureEnglish Literature30% of final grade30% of final grade

(3)(3) Prose text *Prose text *

(4)(4) Shakespeare *Shakespeare *

5 C205 C20thth Drama Drama

*also assessed for English *also assessed for English

Organisation of written courseworkOrganisation of written coursework Topics and precise timings set by class teachers. Topics and precise timings set by class teachers. Most of Year 10 lesson and homework spent on Most of Year 10 lesson and homework spent on

courseworkcoursework Students given a ‘top sheet’ for each unit which Students given a ‘top sheet’ for each unit which

explains assessment objectivesexplains assessment objectives Clear guidelines are given in class (task and title Clear guidelines are given in class (task and title

details, what needs covering, expected word count etc)details, what needs covering, expected word count etc) Interim deadlines for each unit are given by class Interim deadlines for each unit are given by class

teachers – a date by which first draft must be handed teachers – a date by which first draft must be handed in and a subsequent date by which the final piece must in and a subsequent date by which the final piece must be completed.be completed.

Final deadline: January 2011Final deadline: January 2011

What to watch out forWhat to watch out for

Students find it much more difficult to Students find it much more difficult to catch up once they have fallen behindcatch up once they have fallen behind

Plagiarism – guidelines for using Plagiarism – guidelines for using secondary texts and internet sites must be secondary texts and internet sites must be adhered to. Guidance has been given and adhered to. Guidance has been given and is on display in classroomsis on display in classrooms

One piece needs to be handwrittenOne piece needs to be handwritten

How can we help?How can we help?

If students fall behind, get in contact!If students fall behind, get in contact! Provide a memory stickProvide a memory stick Use the coursework booklet Use the coursework booklet

Design & TechnologyDesign & Technology

Product Design

Food Technology

Design & TechnologyDesign & Technology

AQA Product Design AQA Product Design (4 lessons a fortnight)(4 lessons a fortnight) OCR Food Technology OCR Food Technology (4 lessons a fortnight)(4 lessons a fortnight) Homework 1 hour per weekHomework 1 hour per week

Exam40%

Coursework60%

PRODUCT DESIGNPRODUCT DESIGN ““TThe generation, development, & testing he generation, development, & testing of of a physical object or a physical object or

service”.service”. Develop creativity and entrepreneurial skillsDevelop creativity and entrepreneurial skills Apply knowledge and understanding to a range of research, design, Apply knowledge and understanding to a range of research, design,

planning and making activities.planning and making activities. Produce high quality productsProduce high quality products Understanding design influences from a historical perspective .Understanding design influences from a historical perspective . Develop an understanding of industrial practicesDevelop an understanding of industrial practices Use the computer to enhance their design & manufacture their workUse the computer to enhance their design & manufacture their work

SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENTSUMMARY OF ASSESSMENTWritten Paper: (2 Hours) Written Paper: (2 Hours) 40% 40% of the total marks. of the total marks. Summer 2010Summer 2010 One paper with two sections:One paper with two sections:

Section ASection A A design question based on theme/context (supplied before the exam)A design question based on theme/context (supplied before the exam)

Section BSection B Covers all aspects of the specification contentCovers all aspects of the specification content

Coursework (approx 45 hours) Coursework (approx 45 hours) 60%60% of the total marks. of the total marks. Summer 2011Summer 2011 A single design-and-make activity selected from a choice of A single design-and-make activity selected from a choice of set tasksset tasks.. The development of a manufactured outcome and concise design folder The development of a manufactured outcome and concise design folder

““The fresh approach to the science, manufacturing, and handling of The fresh approach to the science, manufacturing, and handling of foods”foods”

Identify how cultural issues have an influence on food products Identify how cultural issues have an influence on food products lifestyles. lifestyles.

Understand how sustainabliity impacts on the manufacture of foodUnderstand how sustainabliity impacts on the manufacture of food Use drawing techniques & ICT to document informationUse drawing techniques & ICT to document information Identify trends in existing products Identify trends in existing products Produce a detailed specification Produce a detailed specification Modelling/trialling techniques to aid product development Modelling/trialling techniques to aid product development Use ICT/nutritional analysis Use ICT/nutritional analysis Record chosen design ideasRecord chosen design ideas

Food TechnologyFood Technology

SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENTSUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT Internal assessment = 60%, external assessment = 40%, Internal assessment = 60%, external assessment = 40%, Examinations will be sat Examinations will be sat January & June 2011 January & June 2011

4 UNITS4 UNITS Introduction to designing and making Introduction to designing and making

(Folio/practical – 30% - 20hours -Ye(Folio/practical – 30% - 20hours -Year 10)ar 10) Sustainable design Sustainable design

(January exam - 20% - 1 hr exam – Year 10)(January exam - 20% - 1 hr exam – Year 10) Making quality products Making quality products

(Folio/practical - 30% - 20 hours - Year 11)(Folio/practical - 30% - 20 hours - Year 11) Technical aspects of designing and making Technical aspects of designing and making

(June exam - 20% -1 hr 15mins – Year 11)(June exam - 20% -1 hr 15mins – Year 11)

What can we do?What can we do?

Coursework catch up sessions:Coursework catch up sessions: Exemplar coursework KLPExemplar coursework KLP If students fall behind, get in contact!If students fall behind, get in contact! Use of coursework booklet Use of coursework booklet Students can access /practise examination Students can access /practise examination

questions from the net. E.g.questions from the net. E.g.Technology Technology student.com, exam boardstudent.com, exam board

Contents

1. What is Information Communication Technology (ICT)?

2. Course Content

3. Timetable and Facilities

What is ICT?

• ICT is the use of computers to process and present information

• ICT also incorporates the use of generic software packages such as:

• Word Processing

• Web Design

• Spreadsheets

• Databases

• Presentation Software

Course Content• The full course AiDA (Award In Digital Applications) is

equivalent to one GCSEs

• Students will be expected to “Take Control” of their own work 1

• pieces of coursework and NO Exam

• Planning

• Diaries

• Meeting deadlines

• Working at home and in school

Coursework Requirements

110 Pages

75 Pages

• The full course is 4 lessons over a 2 week timetable

• Students will be expected to do at least 1 hour homework a week

Facilities• 500+ computers available for use

• It would be helpful to have a computer at home but not essential

Timetable

Ten Top TipsTen Top Tips

1. Don’t leave it late1. Don’t leave it late

2. Plan Ahead2. Plan Ahead

Use a wall planner Use a wall planner showing deadlinesshowing deadlines

3. 3. Set up a working Set up a working areaarea

No distractions!No distractions!

4. 4. Hit interim deadlines Hit interim deadlines

to get feedback to get feedback

5. 5. Know the Know the assessment criteria. assessment criteria.

6. 6. Provide access to a Provide access to a computer and the computer and the InternetInternet

7. 7. Prioritise CourseworkPrioritise Coursework

8. 8. Work-Life balance! Work-Life balance!

9. 9. Finish all coursework Finish all coursework early so that you begin early so that you begin preparations for preparations for exams.exams.

10. 10. Don’t be afraid to Don’t be afraid to ask ask for helpfor help

Our Subject Leaders in Attendance this evening are :

Ms Penny Anderson – EnglishMr Daniel Carey - MathematicsMs Bethan Riddick – ScienceMr John Batchelor– TechnologyMr James Russell – ICTMiss Georgina Rebello – Foreign LanguagesMr John Goodchild – GeographyMiss Felicity Preece – HistoryMs Sarah Hobbs – Art & TextilesMrs Christina White - PhotographyMr Martin Lee – Business Studies & BTEC BusinessMrs Laura Davies – Music & BTEC Performing ArtsMr Simon Shorrock -Drama & BTEC Performing ArtsMr Carl Bennett – Physical Education & BTEC SportMrs Carrie Prosser– BTEC Children’s Care