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YEAR 11

Course Information

January 2014

Subject: English/English Language Exam Board: WJEC

Date of exam: Tuesday 3rd June (am)

Tier: Higher and Foundation

Paper Number: Unit 1 4171

Length of exam: 1 hour

Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of questions, other relevant information:

Reading and understanding 2 non-fiction based texts. Answering 4 questions. 40 marks

Date of exam: Tuesday 3rd June (am)


Paper Number: Unit 2 4172



Writing 2 non-fiction based tasks – letter, speech, report, review, leaflet, article. Assesses written skills – spelling, sentence structure, paragraphs, punctuation. 40 marks

Subject: English Literature Exam Board: WJEC

Date of exam: 20th May (am)


Paper Number: 4201

Length of exam: 2 hours


Section A – 1 hour - 20% Close reading of an extract from set text (10 marks). Extended essay on set text (20 marks) Section B – 1 hour - 15% Guided response to two unseen poems, including comparison (20 marks)

Date of exam: 22nd May (pm)


Paper Number: 4202



Section A – 1 hour - ‘An Inspector Calls’ or ‘Hobson’s Choice’ - 20% Close reading of an extract from set text (10 marks). Extended essay on set text (20 marks) Section B – 1 hour - ‘About a Boy’- 20% Close reading of an extract from set text (10 marks). Extended essay on set text (20 marks)

Subject: Mathematics

Exam Syllabus EDEXCEL

Date of exam: Monday 9th June (am) 2014 (non calculator) Friday 13th June (am) 2014 (calculator)

Tier: Higher Foundation

Paper Number: 1MA0 1H

1MA0 2H

1MA0 1F

1MA0 2F

Length of exam: 1 ¾ hours 1 ¾ hours

141 topics 134 topics


It used to be very difficult for students to revise for GCSE Maths; however the Maths department have recorded 243 revision clips. They explain every single topic at grades A*to G. Because Maths can only really be learnt by ‘doing it’, each clip contains questions for student to have a go at – there are then worked answers for them to check. Students can access the clips by logging on to www.mathswatchvle.com and using the details which they have already been given. In addition, prior to the exam, students will be given a six week revision schedule which, day by day, will guide them through which clips to watch and do.

How can parents help?

Method 1 (draconian): Sit with them each evening and watch them go through the revision clips as outlined on the schedule. In particular, ensure they really do have a go at the questions. Method 2 (more practical): Support them, feed them, encourage them, be gently curious about how they are getting on.

http://www.mathswatchvle.com/

Subject: Science

Course Content:

Additional Science. A written exam, based on these units: B4 – Homeostasis B5 – Growth and development B6 – Brain and mind A written exam, based on these units: C4 – Chemical patterns C5 – Chemicals of the environment C6 – Chemical synthesis A written exam, based on these units: P4 – Explaining motion. P5 – Electric circuits. P6 – Wave model of radiation. Exams worth 75% of total marks. All exams take place in the June series of 2014 Controlled Assessment – one investigation – worth 25% of total marks

BTEC (Principles and or Applications) Assignments to be completed throughout the school year. All assignments are criteria based. Criteria given at Pass, Merit and Distinction level. One exam

Separate Sciences. 9 exams (3 per subject) on the following units: Biology: 1) B1 B2 B3 2) B4 B5 B6 3) B7 Chemistry: 1) C1 C2 C3 2) C4 C5 C6 3) C7 Physics: 1) P1 P2 P3 2) P4 P5 P6 3) P7 Controlled Assessment – one investigation – worth 25% of total marks for each subject

Coursework still to be completed:

Yes (by a few). Yes Yes (underway)

Dates for Coursework completion:

March 25th 2014 May 12th 2014 March 25th 2014

Exam Syllabus OCR 21st Century Science EDEXCEL BTEC OCR

Subject: Food Technology Exam Syllabus AQA Design & Technology (Food Technology)

Date of exam: Tuesday 3rd June 2014 PM

Tier: All students sit one tier of entry

Paper Number: 45451



The exam has 2 sections (total 120 marks.) SECTION A (30 marks) This section requires students to design and develop ideas based upon the design theme given by the AQA exam board. Students should research the design theme and come up with design ideas prior to the exam, including the recipe and method for designs. Students may be asked to develop their ideas, so preparation is needed for this. Preparation materials cannot be taken into the exam itself. SECTION B (90 marks) This section contains a range of questions based on what has been covered in the course such as functional and nutritional properties of food, effects of combining ingredients and the interaction of foods during preparation and cooking, the importance of proportions on the structure, shape and volume of mixtures, the effects of acids and alkalis, the use of standard components in food processing, the stages in the development of a food prototype, labeling, packaging, product information and codes of practice, the use, need and effect of additives, the impact and effect of using a range of different equipment, storage of food and food products, manufacturing and large scale production and technological developments. Students are required to attend all lessons up until their exam. The teacher will take them through a series of planned preparation exercises to help them interpret the exam questions and prepare model answers. Teachers will be adding resources to the VLE regularly. Students can access professional bought in resources such as Boardworks (via the VLE). They should also look at bbc.bitesize and use revision guides.

Subject: Graphic Products Exam Syllabus AQA Design & Technology (Graphic Products)

Date of exam: Wednesday 11th June (pm)


Paper Number: 45501



The exam has 2 sections (total 120 marks.) SECTION A (30 marks) This section requires students to come up with design and development ideas based upon a set theme which is released at the beginning of March. Students should research this subject area and come up with some design ideas prior to the exam. Preparation materials cannot be taken into the exam itself. SECTION B (90 marks) This section contains a range of graphic design and technology questions: materials, manufacture, processes, health and safety, environment, sustainability. Students are required to attend all lessons up until their exam. The teacher will take them through a series of planned preparation exercises to help them interpret the exam questions and prepare model answers. Students can also access professional bought in resources such as Boardworks (copies of which have been provided on a memory stick). Students will find a wealth of graphic design revision support materials on www.technologystudent.com and www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize /design/graphics/

http://www.technologystudent.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/graphics/

Subject: ICT


Course Content: Students have already undertaken 2, 100% coursework GCSE’s in ICT. This GCSE is made up of two units to give a Single Award GCSE. It has one exam paper, Living in a Digital World worth 40% of the total marks, and one controlled assessment, Using Digital Tools (coursework) work 60%. Unit 1 – students explore how digital technology impacts on the lives of individuals, organisation and society. Students learn about current and emerging digital technologies and the issues raised by their use in a range of contexts. Unit 2 – This is a practical unit. They work with a range of digital tools and techniques to produce effective ICT solutions in a range of contexts

Date of examination Wednesday 14 May 2014 (am)

Coursework still to be completed: Yes

Dates for Coursework completion: February 2014

Subject: Resistant Materials

Exam Syllabus AQA Design & Technology (Resistant Materials)

Date of exam: 10th June 2014 (pm)


Paper Number: 45601



The exam has 2 sections (total 120 marks.) SECTION A (30 marks) This section requires students to come up with design and development ideas based upon the theme of:- The transporting and holding of small items. The ‘Art Deco’ style. Students should research this subject area and come up with some design ideas prior to the exam. Preparation materials cannot be taken into the exam itself. SECTION B (90 marks) This section contains a range of design and technology questions: materials, manufacture, processes, health and safety. Students are required to attend all lessons up until their exam. The teacher will take them through a series of planned preparation exercises to help them interpret the exam questions and prepare model answers. Teachers will be adding resources and videos to the VLE regularly. The D&T department has invested heavily to support students. Students can access professional bought in resources such as Boardworks (via the VLE), Birchfield (via the VLE from the interactive link). Students will find a wealth of support materials on www.technologystudent.com and bbc.bitesize.


Candidates are expected to show their understanding of: · the physical and mechanical properties of a range of materials and components · the broader issues for the designer including the environmental sustainability of products and their manufacture · methods in which materials and components can be manipulated to manufacture products · health and safety issues relevant to working with materials · computer aided design and computer aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) · ergonomics and anthropometrics, inclusive design and consumer safety · the life cycle of products including manufacture, use and functional aspects and final disposal

http://www.technologystudent.com/

Subject: Textiles Technology Exam Syllabus AQA Design & Technology (Textiles Technology)

Date of exam: 23rd May 2014 pm


Paper Number: 45701



The exam has 2 sections (total 120 marks) SECTION A (30 marks) This section requires students to come up with design and development ideas based upon an outlined theme and context set by the exam board. On March 1st students will have access to the preparation sheet issued by the exam board detailing the theme and context of the design question. This will then allow students to prepare design development work prior to the exam. SECTION B (90 marks) This section contains a range of textiles, design and technology questions: materials, components, fibres and fabrics, finishing processes, design and market influences, product analysis, social, cultural, moral, health and safety and environmental issues and effects, manufacture, processes, production planning and ICT (CAD/CAM). Students are required to attend all lessons up until their exam. The teacher will take them through a series of planned preparation exercises to help them interpret the exam questions and prepare model answers. Students can access revision resources such as Boardworks (via the VLE), Birchfield (via the VLE) www.bbc/bitesize and GCSE Essentials Textiles Technology Revision Guide/workbook.

http://www.bbc/bitesize

Subject: BTEC Engineering

Exam Syllabus EDEXCEL BTEC First Extended Certificate

Course Content: All internal assessment – no exams Unit 1. Working safely and effectively in Engineering Unit 2. Interpreting& using Engineering information Unit 10: Using Computer Aided drawing techniques in Engineering Unit 14: Selecting & using secondary machining techniques


Dates for Coursework completion: May 2014

Subject: Geography Exam Syllabus WJEC Syllabus B

Date of exam: Tuesday 13th May (pm) Tuesday 13th May (pm)

Tier: Foundation Higher

Paper Number: 424101 424102

Length of exam: 1 hour 1 hour


Theme 1 - Challenges of Living in the Built Environment Theme 2 - People and Natural World Interactions

Theme 1 - Challenges of Living in the Built Environment Theme 2 - People and Natural World Interactions

Date of exam: Thursday May 22nd (am) Thursday May 22nd (am)

Tier: Foundation Higher

Paper Number: 424201 424202

Length of exam: 2 hours 2 hours


Theme 3 - People, Work and Development Problem Solving Exercise

Theme 3 - People, Work and Development Problem Solving Exercise

Subject: History

Exam Syllabus Edexcel A: Modern World History

Date of exam: Friday 16th May (am) Friday 23rd May (am) Monday 2nd June (pm)

Tier: N/A N/A N/A

Paper Number: 5HAO1 5HAO2A 5HAO3A

Length of exam: 75 minutes 75 minutes 75 minutes


Unit 1: Peace and War International Relations c1900-1939

Section 1: Why did war break out? International rivalry 1900–14

Section 2: The peace settlement 1918–28 Section 3: Why did war break out? International relations 1929–39

Unit 2 Modern world Depth Study: Germany 1918-1939

Key topic 1: the Weimar Republic

Key topic 2: Hitler and the Rise of the Nazis

Key topic 3: The Nazi Dictatorship

Key topic 4: Nazi Domestic Policies

Unit 3A Source Enquiry: War and the transformation of British Society c1903-1928

Key Topic 1:The liberals, votes for Women and Social Reform

Key topic 2:The Part Played by the British on the Western Front

Key Topic 3: The home front and Social Chang:

Key Topic 4:Economic and Social Change 1918-1928

Subject: RE Exam Syllabus AQA

Date of exam: Paper 1, Religion and life Issues 15th May Paper 2, Religion and Morality 20th May

Tier: N/A

Paper Number: 43910001

Length of exam: 1 ½ hours


Paper 1: Animal Rights, Planet Earth, Prejudice, Early life (abortion), War & Peace. Paper 2: Matters of Life (medical ethics), Elderly and Death, Drug Abuse, Crime & Punishment, World Poverty.

Subject: BTEC Travel and Tourism Exam Syllabus Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Travel and

Tourism

Date of exam: 6th June 2014 (pm)

Tier: N/A - All students sit one tier of entry

Paper Number: 21474E



Unit 1 – The Travel and Tourism Sector This exam consists of both long and short, theory based questions.

Subject: BTEC Health & Social Care


Course Content: All internal assessment – no exams Unit 1. Communication in health & Social Care Unit 2. Human Lifespan Development Unit 3. The Impact of Diet on Health Unit 4. Ensuring Safe environments in Health & Social Care


Dates for Coursework completion: May 2014

Subject: French Exam Syllabus EDEXCEL

Date of exam: Monday 12th May (pm) Monday 13th May (pm)

Tier: Foundation Listening Higher Listening

Paper Number: 5FR01 5FR01

Length of exam: 25 minutes + 5 minutes reading time 35 minutes + 5 minutes reading time


Listening. All topics covered. Focus on question words and instructions, concentrate on key words.


Date of exam: Monday 12th May (pm) Monday 12th May (pm)

Tier: Foundation Reading Higher Reading

Paper Number: 5FR03 5FR03

Length of exam: 35 minutes 50 minutes


Reading. All topics covered. Focus on question words and instructions, concentrate on key words.


Subject: German Exam Syllabus EDEXCEL

Date of exam: Monday 19th May (am) Monday 19th May (am)


Paper Number: 5GN01 5GN01





Date of exam: Monday 19th May (am) Monday 19th May (am)







Subject: Spanish Exam Syllabus EDEXCEL

Date of exam: Wednesday 14th May (pm) Wednesday 14th May (pm)







Date of exam: Wednesday 14th May (pm) Wednesday 14th May (pm)







Subject: Music


Date of exam: Monday 24th May (am)

Tier: N/A

Paper Number: 5MU0301



12 set works based on 4 areas of study: Western Classical Music 1600 - 1899 Music in the Twentieth Century Popular Music in Context World Music

Questions asked on each extract: Students will respond to eight questions based on listening to extracts and then writing an essay on a set work.

Subject: Art and Design (Fine Art)

Exam Syllabus OCR

Date of exam: Prerelease Jan and exam is flexible calendared week beginning 7th April

Tier: N/A

Paper Number: A121

Length of exam: 10 Hours (Split over two days) 40%


12 prerelease set task art themes. The pupils chose one set task and develop a project in preparation for the exam. Their prep must show skill in four areas;

- AO1 Developing ideas and skills through contextual references. - AO2 Refining ideas and skills. - AO3 Recording from observation - AO4 Personal response AO4 is completed during the exam.

Portfolio (60%) is completed from September- December. This is delivered as coursework in every lesson.

Subject: Drama

Exam Syllabus AQA

Date of exam: 23rd May 2014

Tier: N/A

Paper Number: 42401

Length of exam: 1½ hours


Section A: Practical work completed during the course

Section B: Study and performance of a scripted play

Subject: BTEC Performing Arts


Course Content: All assessment is on-going there are no exams Acting Skills and Techniques Performing Arts Production Process Musical Theatre


Dates for Coursework completion: 12th May 2014

Subject: Media

Exam Syllabus WJEC

Date of exam: 11th June 2014

Tier: N/A

Paper Number: 43910001

Length of exam: 2 ¼ hours


Section A: Thinking about the Media – Investigating. Topic: Television Drama (Crime). Answer questions based on the source material, which will be visual. Prior knowledge of theories and terminology will be tested. Section B: Thinking about the Media – Planning. Topic 2: TV Drama Magazines. A range of practical, creative tasks linked to the topic. Candidates will need to have the following materials: Pen, Pencil, Ruler, Eraser, Sharpener, Coloured Pens or Pencils in order to complete the practical tasks successfully.

Subject: Physical Education Exam Syllabus AQA

Date of exam: Tuesday 14th May

Tier: N/A

Paper Number: 48903



All GCSE PE theory. Multiple choice answer section. Short answer section. Scenario. Students must learn all basic facts, definitions, concepts etc. Other answers need students to give specific example from sporting activities. Scenario task requires pupils to link multiple aspects of the course in extended answers.

Subject: BTEC Sport Exam Syllabus Edexcel

Date of coursework completion: May 2014

Tier: N/A

Paper Number: N/A

Length of exam: Coursework only


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