Academic Year 2018-2019

Year 12 Curriculum

Year 12 Curriculum

The long term curriculum plans present an overview of the topics covered each half term. They also provide information on the nature of the assessments and offer suggestions on extra resources which can be used to support learning. It is important to emphasise that these plans are working documents and departments actively use them as a guide to plan the teaching and assessments throughout the year. However, departments are also flexible enough to respond to the needs of the learners.

Art Specification Name: Edexcel A Level in Art and Design (Syllabus pathway 8FA0 - Fine Art) http://bit.ly/2Cak9f0

Autumn 1 2018

Component 1 Personal Investigation Research and Development Part of the specification it relates to: Component 1

Supporting materials: Dependent on each individual candidate’s personal area of interest Assessment: Folder of preparatory work Essay Reflective Journal

Autumn 2 2018

Component 1 Personal Investigation Research, Development, Experimentation Part of the specification it relates to: Component 1

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Folder of preparatory work Essay Reflective Journal

Spring 1 2019

Component 1 Personal Investigation Final Piece Part of the specification it relates to: Component 1

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Final outcome

Spring 2 2019

Component 2 Externally Set Assignment Research, Development, Experimentation Part of the specification it relates to: Component 2

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Folder of preparatory work Reflective Journal

Summer 2019

Component 2 Externally Set Assignment Final Piece Part of the specification it relates to: Component 2

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Folder of preparatory work Essay Reflective Journal Final outcome

Biology Specification Name: AQA A Level in Biology (7401) http://bit.ly/2oz6Ek9

Autumn 2018

Section one- Biological molecules (1) Section two- Cell structure (3), Transport across membranes (4), Cell recognition and immune system (5) RP: Investigation into the effect of a named variable on the rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction RP: Preparation of stained squashes of cells from plant root tips RP: Identify the water potential of a plant tissue RP: Effect of named variable on permeability of cell surface membrane Part of the specification it relates to: 3.1 Biological molecules 3.2 Cells

Supporting materials: AQA text book, Advanced Biology: principles and application, doodle Assessment: Homework, Section Tests Required practicals

Spring 2019

Section one- Nucleic acids (2) Section three – exchange (6), mass transport (7), Section 4 – DNA, genes and protein synthesis (8), Genetic diversity (9), Biodiversity (10) RP: Dissection of animal or plant gas exchange or mass transport system or of organ within such a system RP: Use of aseptic techniques to investigate the effect of antimicrobial substances on microbial growth Part of the specification it relates to: 3.1 Biological molecules 3.3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment 3.4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Mock Homework Section Test Required practical

Summer 2019

Revision Exams On return- Section 5 photosynthesis (11), Respiration Part of the specification it relates to: 3.5 Energy transfers in and between organisms

Supporting materials: AQA text book, Advanced Biology: principles and application, doodle, section revision booklets Assessment: Homework GCE

Business Studies Specification Name: Edexcel AS Level in Business (8BS0) http://bit.ly/2yluAcI Please note that the teaching of the topics may vary depending on the distribution of classes between teachers

Autumn 1 2018

Marketing & People Meeting Customer Needs The Market Marketing Mix Part of the specification it relates to: Theme 1

Supporting materials: Textbook Department twitter Quality daily newspaper Lesson Handouts BBC news Assessment: Short Answer Qs Data Response Qs Past Papers Essays AFL .

Autumn 2 2018

Marketing And People Managing People Entrepreneurs & Leaders Part of the specification it relates to: Theme 1

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: See above

Spring 1 2019

Managing Business Activity Raising Finance Financial Planning Managing Finance

Part of the specification it relates to: Theme 2

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: See above

Spring 2 2019

Managing Business Activity Resource Management External Influences

Part of the specification it relates to: Theme 2

Supporting Materials: See above Assessment: See above

Summer 2019

Revision Part of the specification it relates to: Themes 1 - 2

Supporting Materials: See above Assessment: See above

Chemistry Specification Name: AQA AS Level in Chemistry (7404) http://bit.ly/2ixM95o

Autumn 2018

Physical: C1 Atomic Structure C2 Amount of Substance C3 Bonding C4 Energetics Required Practical 1: Make up a volumetric solution and carry out a simple acid–base titration Organic: C11 Introduction to organic chemistry C12 Alkanes C13 Halogenoalkanes C14 Alkenes C15 Alcohols Part of the specification it relates to: 3.1.1 - 3.1.4.2 3.3.1 - 3.3.6.1

Supporting materials: Textbook Exampro Kerboodle Doddle Assessment: Homework Tests Practical Write ups

Chemistry cont. Specification Name: AQA AS Level in Chemistry (7404) http://bit.ly/2ixM95o

Spring 2019

Physical: C4 Energetics C5 Kinetics C6 Equilibria Required Practical 2: Measurement of an enthalpy change Required Practical 3: Investigation of how the rate of a reaction changes with temperature Organic: C15 Alcohols C16 Organic Analysis Required Practical 5: Distillation of a product from a reaction Required practical 6: Tests for alcohol, aldehyde, alkene and carboxylic acid Inorganic: C8 Periodicity Part of the specification it relates to: 3.1.4- 3.1.6 3.3.5 -3.3.6 3.2.1

Supporting materials: Textbook Exampro Kerboodle Doddle Assessment: Mock Examination Homework Tests Practical Write ups

Summer 2019

Physical: C6 Equilibria C7 Oxidation, Reduction, Redox Reactions Inorganic: C9 Group 2 C10 Group 7 Required Practical 4: Carry out simple test-tube reactions to identify: cations – Group 2, NH4 + and anions – Group 7 (halide ions), OH– , CO3 2–, SO4 2– Exam Revision Part of the specification it relates to: 3.1.6 3.1.7 3.2.2 3.3.3

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Homework Tests Practical Write ups

Classical Civilisation Specification Name: OCR A Level Classical Civilisation (H008) http://bit.ly/2j1QITX

Autumn 2018

The World of the Hero: The Odyssey by Homer Plot Character Themes Writers Purpose Language and Structural devices Culture and the Arts: Greek Theatre Intro to tragedy The Frogs The Bacchae Oedipus Part of the specification it relates to: Papers 1 and 3

Supporting Materials: In Search of the Greeks: Renshaw Youtube: The Odyssey The Odyssey: Cliff Notes: Baldwin Dr Michael Scott DVD OCR Text book Playtexts NT website Assessment: Mock Examinations January, Papers 1 and 2 1 hours 30 minutes each

Spring 2019

The Odyssey / Greek Theatre Part of the specification it relates to: Papers 1 and 2

Supporting Materials: See above Assessment: Mock Examinations Easter 1 hour 30 minutes each

Summer 2019

Revision: The Odyssey / Greek Theatre & exam practice Part of the specification it relates to: Papers 1 and 2

Supporting Materials: See above Assessment: Formal essay: What part do the Gods play in Odysseus’ return to Ithaca / How far does the Frogs satirise contemporary Athenian politics?

Design Technology – Product Design Specification Name: Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Design and Technology (Product Design) (9DT0) https://bit.ly/2C6FMgd

Autumn 2018

Topic 1: Materials Topic 2: Performance characteristics of materials Topic 3: Processes and techniques Topic 4: Digital technologies

+ Skills Stick practical and booklet

Supporting materials: www.technologystudent.com www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zfr9wmn www.youcarrot.com http://www.design-technology.org/ http://www.mr-dt.com/ Assessment: Focused Practical Tasks Home work Extended questioning

Spring 2019

Topic 5: Factors influencing the development of products Topic 6: Effects of technological developments Topic 7: Potential hazards and risk assessment

+ Mini NEA project

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Focused Practical Tasks Home work Extended questioning

Summer 2019

Exam Prep Post exams we start looking at the A Level contents, Topic 8: Features of manufacturing industries Topic 9: Designing for maintenance and the cleaner environment Introduce the Non Examined Assessment (Project A Level)

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Focused Practical Tasks Home work Extended questioning Exam

Drama Specification Name: OCR A Level in Drama and Theatre (H459) http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/242650-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-drama-and-theatre-h459.pdf

Autumn 2018

Practitioners Students will practically explore the work and concepts of practitioners set by the exam board. Students will then select 2 and explore a play using these two styles. This will then feed into a 2000 word research report which will be sent to the exam board in year 13.

Supporting materials: https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zbckjxs http://bit.ly/2nMhRwi Assessment: Students are continually assessed and given feedback during the course of the term. Students will also write a 2000 word research report.

Spring 2019

Devising Students will begin devising a performance on a topic of their choice using influences of the practitioner of their choice. This will be performed in front of an audience and sent to the exam board.-Students are continually assessed and given feedback during the course of the term. Students will also write a 2000 word research report.

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Students are continually assessed and given feedback during the course of the term. Building to a final assessment performance.

Summer 2019

Portfolio Students will create a portfolio showing what they have learnt through the devising process.

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Students are continually assessed and given feedback during the course of the term. Practice written exams.

Economics

Specification Name: Edexcel AS Level in Economics A https://bit.ly/2AB1RGV Please note that the teaching of the topics may vary depending on the distribution of classes between teachers

Autumn 1 2018

Introduction to Markets & Market Failure Nature of economics How markets work Part of the specification it relates to: Theme 1

Supporting materials: Textbook Dept twitter Quality daily newspaper Lesson Handouts BBC news Assessment: Short Answer Qs Data Response Qs Past Papers Essays AFL

Autumn 2 2018

Introduction to Markets & Market Failure

Market failure Government intervention in a market Part of the specification it relates to: Theme 1

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: See above

Spring 1 2019

The UK Economy Performance & Policies

Measures of economic performance Aggregate demand Aggregate supply Part of the specification it relates to: Theme 2

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: See above

Spring 2 2019

The UK Economy Performance & Policies

National Income Economic growth Macroeconomic objectives and policy Part of the specification it relates to: Theme 2

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: See above

Summer 2019

Revision Part of the specification it relates to: Theme 1 and 2

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: See above

English Literature Specification Name: Edexcel AS English Literature http://bit.ly/2pp2gnm

Autumn

Teacher 1 A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams

• Genre (tragedy) • Context (historical, social, literary, political and

economic) • Writer’s craft • Characterisation • Themes • Dramatic conventions • Critical interpretations

Teacher 2 Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry

• Poetic devices • Form and structure • Themes • Attitudes and values • Explore connections between texts • Language and imagery • between texts • Language and imagery Part of the specification it relates to: Paper 1: AS English Literature Poetry and Drama 60% of Literature grade

Supporting materials: York Notes: A Streetcar Named Desire Understanding Poems of the Decade for A level Edexcel Poetry (2nd Edition): Gavin's Guide to the 20 set poems for 2018 and 2019 students taking English Literature Assessment: Practice exam questions

English Literature Specification Name: Edexcel AS English Literature http://bit.ly/2pp2gnm

Spring 2019

Teacher 1 The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

• Context • Characterisation • Writer’s craft • Themes • Authorial intent • Exploring connections between texts

Teacher 2 Dracula by Bram Stoker

• Context • Characterisation • Writer’s craft • Themes • Authorial intent • Exploring connections between texts

Part of the specification it relates to: Paper 2: AS English Literature Prose 40% of Literature grade

Supporting materials: York Notes: The Picture of Dorian Gray and Dracula Assessment: Practice exam questions

Summer 2019

Revision Paper 1: • A Streetcar Named Desire • Poems of the Decade Paper 2: • The Picture of Dorian Gray • Dracula

Teacher 1 Begin preparation for coursework (The Handmaid’s Tale) • Research • Context • Characterisation • Writer’s craft • Themes • Authorial intent • Exploring connections between texts Teacher 2 English Romantic Verse Part of the specification it relates to: Additional practice papers Practice essays

Supporting materials: Extra practice exam questions available from your teacher. Assessment: Additional practice papers Preparation for Year 13

French Specification Name: AQA A Level French (7652) Specification link: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/french/specifications/AQA-7652-SP-2016.PDF

Autumn 1 2018

Theme 1 - Aspects of French Speaking Society Unit 1: “La famille en voie de changement”

• Trends in marriage and other forms of partnership • Merits and problems of different family structures • relationships between generations and problems that

can arise Unit 2: “La cyber-société”

• How technology has transformed everyday life • The dangers of digital technology • Different users of digital technology and possible

future developments

Supporting materials: AQA A level French text book AQA past papers and specimen materials Kerboodle reading and listening materials Current authentic resources (eg newspaper articles) Assessment – End of topic test covering all 4 language based skills.

Autumn 2 2018

Unit 3: “Le rôle du bénévolat” • Examination of the voluntary sector in France and the

range of work volunteers provide • The benefits of voluntary work for those that are

helped and how beneficiaries help • Benefits of voluntary work for those that do it and for

society as a whole Film – “La Haine”

Supporting materials: See above Assessment essay: Mock examination (exam style questions on topics covered)

Spring 1 2019

Theme 2 – Artistic culture in the French Speaking world

Unit 4: “Une culture fière de son patrimoine”

• Understand the notion of heritage and its preservation on a regional and national scale

• The ways in which some of the country’s most famous heritage sites market themselves

• How heritage impacts upon and is guided by culture in society Film – “La Haine”

Supporting materials: See above Assessment essay: End of topic test covering all 4 language based skills.

French cont. Specification Name: AQA A Level French (7652) Specification link: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/french/specifications/AQA-7652-SP-2016.PDF

Spring 2 2019

Unit 5: “La musique francophone contemporaine” • The Popularity of contemporary francophone music and

its diversity of genre and style • The listeners of contemporary French music, how

often and by what means • The threats to contemporary French music and how it

might be safeguarded Film – “La Haine

Supporting materials: Assessment:

Summer 1 2019

Unit 6: “Le septième art” • A variety of aspects of French cinema • Major development in the evolution of French cinema

from its beginnings until the present day • The continuing popularity of French cinema and film

festivals Film – “La Haine”

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: End of topic test covering all 4 language based skills

Summer 2 2019

Revision of all units and grammar Revision of film

Part of the specification it relates to: See above

Supporting materials: See above and AQA past papers and specimen materials. Assessment: End of topic test covering all 4 language based skills. Examination (3 papers) take place in May and June

Summer 1 2019

Unit 6: “Le septième art” • A variety of aspects of French cinema • Major development in the evolution of French cinema

from its beginnings until the present day • The continuing popularity of French cinema and film

festivals Film – “La Haine”

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: End of topic test covering all 4 language based skills

Geography Specification Name: OCR A Level in Geography: H481 http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-geography-h081-h481-from-2016/

Autumn 2018

Glaciated Landscapes • How can glaciated landscapes be viewed as systems? • How are glacial landforms developed? • How do glacial landforms evolve over time as climate

changes? • How does human activity cause change within glaciated

and periglacial landscape systems? Changing Spaces; Making Places • What’s in a place? • How do we understand place? • How does economic change influence patterns of social

inequality in places? • Who are the players that influence economic change in

places? • How are places created through placemaking

processes?

Part of the specification it relates to: Glaciated Landscapes - Physical Systems Paper Changing Spaces; Making Places - Human Interactions Paper

Assessment: A range of key term tests, practice exam questions, presentations and essays

Spring 2019

Earth’s Life Support Systems • How important are water and carbon to life on Earth? • How do the water and carbon cycles operate in

contrasting locations? • How much change occurs over time in the water and

carbon cycles? • To what extent are the water and carbon cycles linked?

Power and Borders • What is meant by sovereignty and territorial integrity? • What are the contemporary challenges to sovereign

state authority? • What is the role of global governance in conflict? • How effective is global governance of sovereignty and

territorial integrity? Part of the specification it relates to: Earth’s Life Support Systems - Physical Systems Paper Power and Borders - Human Interactions Paper

Assessment: See above

Geography cont. Specification Name: OCR A Level in Geography: H481 http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-geography-h081-h481-from-2016/

Summer 2019

Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) (Investigative Geography) completion Investigative geography (04/05) gives learners the opportunity to undertake an independent investigation which is of particular interest to them, which can be related to any area of the specification. An independent investigation in A Level Geography provides learners with the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and abilities which are applicable not only to study in Higher Education but also within the world of work and life, which, amongst others, include: • the structure and enquiry process • extended writing • innovation in investigating and presenting data • self-directed study • research techniques • making synoptic links between the real world,

geographical theory, the learners own research and the specification.

The independent investigation will consist of a written report which will assess the process of enquiry and investigation. The report must be an independent investigation but data collection can be conducted within a group. The independent investigation must: • be based on a question or issue defined and developed

by the learner individually to address aims, questions and/or hypotheses relating to any part of the specification

• incorporate data and/or evidence from field investigations collected individually or in groups

• draw on learner’s own field data and, if relevant, secondary data sourced by the learner

• require the learner independently to contextualise, analyse and summarise findings and data

• involve the individual drawing of conclusions and their communication by means of extended writing and the presentation of relevant data.

Assessment: End of Year Internal Exams NEA monitoring and mentoring

Geography cont. Specification Name: OCR A Level in Geography: H481 http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-geography-h081-h481-from-2016/

Summer 2019 cont.

The report must contain a clear structure and continuous prose, and if the report includes digital material then this must be referenced to or evidenced through weblinks and/or screenshots. The report must include the collection of primary and secondary data. Primary data is defined here as unmanipulated data, either collected in the field or a raw dataset. Learning hours are not specified because the process of writing the report is an iterative and independent process, however a length of between 3000 and 4000 words is recommended. Each learner will work at their own pace and time should be made available to explain to learners what is required before they undertake the initial stages of research. Investigative geography (04/05) is internally assessed and externally moderated. The independent investigation will be marked by the centre using the marking criteria grid provided by OCR

History Specification Name: OCR A-level History http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/170128-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-history-a-h505.pdf

Autumn 2018

Thematic Study: Civil Rights in the USA 1865–1992 African Americans Their position in 1865; the role of African Americans in gaining civil rights; the roles of Federal (Presidents, Congress and Supreme Court) and State governments in the struggle; the role of anti and pro-civil rights groups; the Civil Rights Movement to 1992. Trade Unions and Labour Rights Union and Labour rights in 1865; the impact of New Immigration and industrialisation on union development; the role of Federal governments in supporting and opposing union and labour rights; the impact of the World Wars on union and labour rights; the significance of the 1960s; Chavez and the UFW; significance of the Reagan era. Topic based essay: A 3000–4000 word essay on a topic of each student’s individual choice- preparation and reading Part of the specification it relates to: Thematic study and historical interpretations: (unit group 3)- 40% of the overall grade Topic based essay- 20% of the overall grade

Supporting materials: Access to History: Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992 for OCR- Nicholas Fellows My Revision Notes: OCR A-level History: Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992 Assessment: Past examination questions are set both for practice, and to assess students’ progress

History cont. Specification Name: OCR A-level History http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/170128-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-history-a-h505.pdf

Spring

2019 Thematic Study: Civil Rights in the USA 1865–1992 Native Americans Their position in 1865; the impact of the Plains Wars (1854–1877); the impact of the Dawes Act 1887, of the acquisition of US citizenship 1924, of the New Deal, of the American Indian Movement in the 1960s and 1970s; Native Americans and the Supreme Court; Native American pressure groups. Women Their position in 1865; the impact on women’s rights of the campaign for prohibition; the campaign for women’s suffrage; the New Deal; the World Wars; the rise of feminism and its opponents, Roe v Wade 1973, the campaign for the Equal Rights Amendment; changing economic and employment opportunities. Topic based essay: A 3000–4000 word essay on a topic of each student’s individual choice- preparation and write-up Part of the specification it relates to: Thematic study and historical interpretations: (unit group 3)- 40% of the overall grade Topic based essay- 20% of the overall grade

Supporting materials: OCR A Level History A: Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992- David Paterson Assessment: Year 13 mock examination Past examination questions are set both for practice, and to assess students’ progress

Summer 2 2019

Revision and exam preparation Part of the specification it relates to: Thematic study and historical interpretations: (unit group 3)- 40% of the overall grade

Supporting materials: My Revision Notes: OCR A-level History: Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992 -Mike Wells Assessment: Past examination questions set under timed conditions in class Topic based essays to be assessed and graded

Pure Mathematics Specification Name: Edexcel AS GCE in Mathematics 8MA0 (Compulsory) https://bit.ly/2I7hsx6

Autumn 1

2018

• Algebraic Expressions, • Indices And Surds • Quadratic Functions • Simultaneous Eqns • Simultaneous Inequalities • Inequalities/Graphs • Graphs/Transformations • Transformations/Straight Line Graphs • Straight Line Graphs/Circles

Supporting materials/ websites: Edexcel Pure Maths Year 1/AS text book, Pearsonschools.co.uk/p1maths Assessment: Test

Autumn 2 2018

• Circles • Algebraic Methods • Binomial Expansion • Trig Ratios • Trig Identities • Trig Equations

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Test

Spring 1 2019

• Identities • Trig Equations • Differentiation • Vectors

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Mocks

Spring 2 2019

• Vectors • Integration

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Test

Summer 1 2019

• Exponentials • Logarithms • Revision practice

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Test

Summer 2 2019

• Public Exam • Start Year 13 Work When Students Return After

External Exams

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Public Examination Paper (2 Hours)

Mathematics – Applied Module: Statistics and Mechanics Specification Name: Edexcel AS GCE in Mathematics 8MA0 (Compulsory) https://bit.ly/2I7hsx6

Autumn 1 2018

Mechanics Quantities And Units In Mechanics • Modelling • Kinematics -Graphs Kinematics -Suvat

Supporting materials/ websites: Edexcel Statistics And Mechanics Year 1/AS Textbook Physicsandmathstutor.Com Assessment: Test

Autumn 2 2018

Mechanics : • Force Diagrams • Equilibrium I & J System

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Test

Spring 1 2019

MOCKS Mechanics : • Connected Particles • Pulleys Statistics • Sampling • Data Presentation & Interpretation • Correlation • Probability

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Mocks

Spring 2 2019

Statistics • Discrete Distributions • Hypothesis Testing

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Test

Summer 1 2019

Statistics • Hypothesis Testing

Mechanics • Variable Forces • Rates Of Change • Integration For Kinematics Problems • Exam Revision

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Test

Summer 2 2019

• Public Exam •

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: One examination paper (1hr 15) 37.5% of AS

Further Mathematics - Core Specification Name: AS GCE Level in Further Mathematics 8FM0 http://bit.ly/2o0TDlw

Autumn 1 2018

Complex Numbers • Solving any quadratic equation with real coefficients • Solving cubic or quartic equations with real coefficients • Adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing complex

numbers in the form x + iy with x and y real • Complex conjugates

Argand Diagrams • Cartesian to mod-arg conversion • Multiplying and dividing complex numbers in modulus

argand form • Construct and interpretation of simple loci in the

argand diagram

Supporting materials: Edexcel Core Pure Mathematics Book 1/AS solutionbank ActiveBook

Autumn 2 2018

Series • Sums of natural numbers • Sums of squares and cubes

Roots Of Ploynomials • Roots of quadratics, cubics & quartics • Linear transformations of roots

Volumes Of Revolution • Volumes of revolution around the x-axis • Volumes of revolution around the y-axis • Adding and subtracting volumes • Modelling with volumes of revolution

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Test

Spring 1 2019

Mock Exams Matrices • Adding, subtracting and multiplying matrices • Zero matrix • Identity matrix • Using matrices to represent linear transformations in

2-D • Successive transformations • Single transformations in 3-D Linear Transformations • Linear transformations in 2-D • Reflections and rotations • Enlargements and stretches • Successive transformations • Linear transformations in 3-D • The inverse of a linear transformation

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Mock

Further Mathematics - Core Specification Name: AS GCE Level in Further Mathematics 8FM0 http://bit.ly/2o0TDlw

Spring 2019

Proof By Induction • Proof by mathematical induction • Proving divisibility results • Proving statements involving matrices

Vectors • Equation of a line in 3-D • Equation of a plane in 3-D • Scalar product • Calculating the angle between a line and a plane • Points of intersection • Finding perpendiculars

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Test

Summer 2019

• Exam Practice • Public Exam

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Practice exams

Further Mathematics – Decision and Mechanics Specification Name: AS GCE in Further Mathematics, Option 2H: Decision and Mechanics 8FM0 http://bit.ly/2iWc7OC

Autumn 1 2018

Decision • Algorithms • Graphs and networks • Algorithms on networks • Route Inspection, Chinese Postman problem

Supporting materials/ websites: Exexcel M1 Testbook M1 Solutionbank Examsolutions.net Physicsandmathstutor.com Assessment: Test

Autumn 2 2018

• Critical path analysis • Linear programming • Matchings • Prim’s and Kruskal’s algorithm

Supporting materials/ websites: See above

Spring 1 2019

• Mocks • Mechanics • Momentum • Impulse

Supporting materials/ websites: See above Assessment: Mock

Spring 2 2019

• Work, Energy and Power • Elastic collisions in one dimension

Supporting materials/ websites: See above Assessment: Test

Summer 2019

• Examination Practice • Public Exam

Supporting materials/ websites: See above Assessment: Past paper exam

Music Specification Name: Edexcel A Level in Music 9MU0 http://bit.ly/2C1v1eb

Autumn 2018

Introduction to AS Level Music Requirements of Components 1,2 and 3 Component 1 - Performing • Pupils make preparations for their recital (6 minutes

minimum) and should be making plans with their instrumental teachers as to their chosen repertoire.

Component 2 – Composing • Pupils begin with some compositional exercises,

focusing on the genre selected for their composition 1 which will follow a set brief. These lead into a more extensive piece.

Component 3 - Appraising • Study of Set Work - ‘Batman Returns’ - D.Elfman • Study of Set Work - ‘The Duchess’ R.Portman • Study of Set Work - ‘Cantata Ein feste Burg ist unser

Gott’ JS. Bach • Study of Set Work - ‘Die Zauberflote’ W.A Mozart

Study of Set Work - ‘Caña Quema’ La Familia Valera Miranda

Aural dictation practice Wider listening - Pupils have a list of suggested pieces to extend their understanding of the set work genres but should also source pieces of their own for independent listening and analysis practice. Part of the specification it relates to: Components 1,2 and 3

Supporting materials/ websites: Rhinegold - AS Level Revision Guide Rhinegold - AS Level Study Guide Rhinegold Dictionary of Music in Sound Rhinegold Harmony Workbook Cambridge Assignments - History of Music Listening and Error spotting Ear Tests (Student Resources folder on Desktop in Mac Room - iTunes) Classic FM and BBC Radio 3 Zig-Zag Study Support Guides Assessment: • Practice exam questions are set at

the end of each set work. • Pupils are given feedback as to areas

for improvement through specific target setting.

• Aural dictation tests are taken • Pupils are assessed on individual

presentations showing their understanding of musical periods and genres.

• Compositions are monitored and ongoing feedback given.

Music cont. Specification Name: Edexcel A Level in Music 9MU0 http://bit.ly/2C1v1eb

Spring 2019

Component 1 - Performing Pupils continue independent preparations for their recital. Component 2- Composing Pupils continue with and complete Composition 1 and begin Composition 2 which is to a set brief, or a free choice option. Component 3 - Appraising • Study of Set Work - ‘Concerto in D Minor’ Vivaldi • Study of Set Work - Piano Trio in G Minor

(C.Schumann) • Study of Set Work - ‘Back In The Day’ C. Pine • Study of Set Work - ‘Hounds of Love’ K.Bush • Study of Set Work - ‘Estampes No.1 and 2’ C.Debussy Aural dictation practice Wider listening - as per Autumn Part of the specification it relates to: See above

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: As for Term 1, plus; • Mock Examination for Component

3. • A ‘Working at’ grade is awarded for

Component 2.

Summer 2019

Component 1 - Performing • Pupils finalise their recitals and run through these at an

informal lunchtime concert. The recital can be recorded from 1st March but must be submitted by 30th April at the latest.

Component 2- Composing • Pupils finalise both compositions and submit by 30th

April at the latest.

Component 3 - Appraising • Study of Set Work -‘Three Dances for Two Prepared

Pianos’ J.Cage • Study of Set Work - Petals K.Saariaho

Revision of set works and practice questions. Aural dictation practice Wider listening - as for term 1

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: • Component 3 examination

Physical Education Specification Name: AQA AS Level in Physical Education 7581 http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/pe/specifications/AQA-7581-SP-2016.PDF

Autumn 1 2018

Anatomy and Physiology: • Cardiovascular system • Neuromuscular system Skill Acquisition: • Characteristics of skill • Theories of learning Sport Psychology: • Personality • Arousal Part of the specification it relates to: Theoretical knowledge for exam.

Supporting materials/ websites: • AQA A-Level PE for Year 1 and AS

book 1. • AQA Website for AS and A-Level

course • AQA A-Level PE for A-Level Year 2. • Revision guides Assessment: Ongoing summative and formative assessment.

Autumn 2 2018

• The respiratory system • Theories of learning continued • Anxiety in sport • Aggression • Motivation • Cohesion

Part of the specification it relates to: Theoretical knowledge for exam. NEA = 30% A-Level i.e. practical performance with analysis and evaluation.

Supporting materials: See above Assessment essay: Coursework input and deadlines set. Non Examined Assessment (NEA) input. Collection of evidence.

Spring 1 2019

• The muscular skeletal system & analysis of movement. • Biomechanical movement • Globalisation of sport • Sport on society and vice versa. • Goal setting

Part of the specification it relates to: Theoretical knowledge for exam. 2 hour question paper worth 70% of overall grade.

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Mock Exam for AS and A2 candidates. Continuation of NEA. AS paper is 1 x 2 hours. A2 candidates to sit 2 x 2 hour papers.

Physical Education cont. Specification Name: AQA AS Level in Physical Education 7581 http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/pe/specifications/AQA-7581-SP-2016.PDF

Spring 2 2019

• Biomechanical principles and levers. • The role of technology in physical activity and sport. • Diet and nutrition • Training methods

Part of the specification it relates to: Theoretical knowledge for exam.

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Moderation focus AS: Paper 1 – Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport A2: Paper 1 – Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Paper 2 – Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport.

Summer 2019

• Catch up and revision topics. • Exam technique and practice questions • Review AS exam. Introduce A2 Coursework and begin

A-Level course if applicable Part of the specification it relates to: Theoretical knowledge for exam. Coursework element

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: AS Exam 2 hours A2 exams: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each 2 hours.

Physics Specification Name: AQA A-level Physics 7407 http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/physics/specifications/AQA-7407-7408-SP-2015.PDF

Autumn 2018

3.1 Measurements and their errors 3.1.1 Use of SI units and their prefixes 3.1.2 Limitation of physical measurements 3.1.3 Estimation of Physical Quantities 3.2 Particles and radiation 3.2.1.1 Constituents of the atom 3.2.1.2 Stable and unstable nuclei 3.2.1.3 Particles, antiparticles and photons 3.2.1.4 Particle interactions 3.2.1.5 Classification of particles 3.2.1.6 Quarks and antiquarks 3.2.1.7 Applications of conservation laws 3.2.2 Electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena 3.2.2.1 The photoelectric effect 3.2.2.2 Collisions of electrons with atoms 3.2.2.3 Energy levels and photon emission 3.2.2.4 Wave-particle duality 3.5 Electricity 3.5.1.1 Basics of electricity 3.5.1.2 Current-voltage characteristics 3.5.1.3 Resistivity 3.5.1.4 Circuits 3.5.1.5 Potential divider 3.5.1.6 Electromotive force and internal resistance

Part of the specification it relates to: 3.1, 3.2, 3.5

Supporting materials: • Physics and Maths tutor • BBC Bitesize • Doddle • Kerboodle • Twig • AQA • Cyber Physics

Assessment: Summative assessment in each of the taught topics

Physics cont. Specification Name: AQA A-level Physics 7407 http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/physics/specifications/AQA-7407-7408-SP-2015.PDF

Spring 2019

3.3 Waves 3.3.1 Progressive and stationary waves 3.3.1.2 Longitudinal and transverse waves 3.3.1.3 Principle of superposition of waves and formation of stationary waves 3.3.2 Refraction, diffraction and interference 3.3.2.1 Interference 3.3.2.2 Diffraction 3.3.2.3 Refraction at a plane surface 3.4 Mechanics and materials 3.4.1.1 Scalars and vectors 3.4.1.2 Moments 3.4.1.3 Motion along a straight line 3.4.1.4 Projectile motion 3.4.1.5 Newton’s laws of motion 3.4.1.6 Momentum 3.4.1.7 Work, energy and power 3.4.1.8 Conservation of energy 3.4.2.1 Bulk properties of solids 3.4.2.2 The Young modulus Part of the specification it relates to: 3.3, 3.4

Supporting materials: See above

Assessment: Mock examinations, Summative assessment in each of the taught topics

Summer 2019

Revision and exam technique. Complete any of the topics that were not finished from the last half term. After AS exam 3.6.1 Periodic motion 3.6.1.1 Circular motion 3.6.1.2 Simple harmonic motion (SHM) 3.6.1.3 Simple harmonic systems 3.6.1.4 Forced vibrations and resonance Part of the specification it relates to: 3.6.1

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: AS Level examination, Summative assessment in each of the taught topics

Politics Specification Name: Edexcel AS Level in Politics http://bit.ly/2DHMDfP

Autumn 2018

UK Politics 1. Democracy and Participation Representative and direct democracy

Pressure groups and other influences Rights in context 2. Political parties Established political parties. Emerging and minor UK political parties. UK political parties in context. UK Government The UK constitution Nature and sources of the UK constitution The constitution since 1997 Devolution and debates on further reform 2. Parliament The House of Commons and House of Lords The legislative process Parliament and the Executive Part of the specification it relates to: Component 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas(33% of the overall mark) Component 2: UK Government and Non-Core Political Ideas (33% of the overall mark)

Supporting materials: Edexcel AS/A Politics (published by Pearson) www.alevelpolitics.com National newspapers and websites e.g. www.guardian.co.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics https://www.politico.com/ Assessment: Past examination questions are set both for practice, and to assess students’ progress.

Politics cont. Specification Name: Edexcel AS Level in Politics http://bit.ly/2DHMDfP

Spring 2019

UK Politics 3 Electoral systems Different electoral systems. Referendums and how they are used Electoral system analysis. UK Government 3. Prime Minister and Executive The role and powers of the Executive Ministerial responsibility The Prime Minister and the Cabinet 4. Relations between branches The Supreme Court The Executive and Parliament The EU and UK government Part of the specification it relates to: Component 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas(33% of the overall mark) Component 3: Comparative Politics: the USA (33% of the overall mark)

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Year 12 mock examination. Past examination questions are set both for practice, and to assess students’ progress.

Summer 2019

UK Politics 4 Voting behaviour and the media Case studies of three key general elections. The influence of the media. Government and Politics of the USA 1. US Constitutionalism and federalism Nature and Principles of the US Constitution The main characteristics of US federalism Interpretations and debates Part of the specification it relates to: Component 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas(33% of the overall mark) Component 3: Comparative Politics: the USA (33% of the overall mark)

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: Past examination questions are set both for practice, and to assess students’ progress .

Psychology Specification Name: AQA A-level Psychology 7182 https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/as-and-a-level/psychology-7181-7182

Autumn 1 2018

Social Influence Memory Research Methods

Supporting materials: AQA Textbook; AQA teaching resources; Exampro. Assessment: Exam questions Homework essays End-of-unit test

Autumn 2 2018

Memory contd Attachment Research Methods

Supporting materials: AQA Textbook; AQA teaching resources; Exampro. Assessment: Exam questions Homework essays End-of-unit test

Spring 1 2019

Approaches in Psychology Research Methods

Supporting materials: AQA Textbook; AQA teaching resources; Exampro. Assessment: Exam questions Homework essays End-of-unit test

Spring 2 2019

Psychopathology Biopsychology Research Methods

Supporting materials: AQA Textbook; AQA teaching resources; Exampro. Assessment: Exam questions Homework essays End-of-unit test

Summer 2019

Biopsychology contd Research Methods Revision Educational Trip/ Research Project

Supporting materials: AQA Textbook; AQA teaching resources; Exampro. Assessment: Exam questions Homework essays End-of-unit test Research Project End-of-year exam: Paper 1 and Paper 2

Religious Studies Specification Name: OCR AS Level in Religious Studies (H173) http://bit.ly/2ARDgKN

Autumn 2018

Philosophy • Ancient Philosophical Influences • Soul, Mind, Body Ethical Theories • Natural Law Theory • Utilitarianism • Kantian Ethics Developments in Christian Thought • Augustine’s Teachings on Human Nature • Death and the After Life Part of the specification it relates to: Philosophy of Religion

Supporting materials: Religion Studies for OCR AS Level Book Assessment: End of unit assessment OCR Exam past paper

Spring 2019

Philosophy • Arguments based on Observation • Arguments based on reason Ethical Theories • Situation Ethics • Euthanasia Developments in Christian Thought • Knowledge of Gods Existence • Jesus the Person • Christian Moral Principles Part of the specification it relates to: Religion and Ethics

Supporting materials: Religion Studies for OCR AS Level Book Assessment: End of unit assessment OCR Exam past paper

Summer 2019

Philosophy • Religious Experience • The Problem of Evil Ethical Theories • Business Ethics Developments in Christian Thought • Christian Moral Principles • Christian moral actions Part of the specification it relates to: Development in Christian Theology

Supporting materials: Religion Studies for OCR A2 Level Book Assessment: End of unit assessment OCR Exam past paper .

Spanish Specification Name: AQA AS Level in Spanish 7691 http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/spanish/specifications/AQA-7691-SP-2016.PDF

Autumn 1 2018

Theme 1 - Aspects of Hispanic Society

Unit 1: Traditional and modern values

• The differences in famiy life, past and present

• Religious traditions in the Hispanic world and the influence of Catholicism

• The institution of marriage in Spain and the divorce rate

• Different types of family

Film – Las trece rosas

Part of the specification it relates to: Topic work – Paper 1 (Listening, reading and writing) Paper 3 – (Speaking) Film – Paper 2 (Writing)

Supporting materials: AQA A level Spanish text book Kerboodle reading and listening materials Current authentic resources (eg newspaper articles) www.languagesonline.org.uk www.cambio16.com/ www.elpais.es www.bookrags.com/studyguide-housebernardaalba Assessment – writing a report: End of topic test covering all 4 language based skills.

Autumn 2 2018

Theme 1 - Aspects of Hispanic Society Unit 2: Cyberspace • The uses of the internet - positive and negative features • New technologies • Different uses of smartphones and their influence today Unit 3: Equal rights • The changes and improvements in women’s rights in

Spain • Women’s opinions about their status in society today • The opinions and experiences of LGBT communities in

Latin America Film – Las trece rosas Part of the specification it relates to: See above

Supporting materials: See above Assessment essay: Mock examination (exam style questions on topics covered)

Spanish cont. Specification Name: AQA AS Level in Spanish 7691 http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/spanish/specifications/AQA-7691-SP-2016.PDF

Spring 1 2019

Theme 2 – Artistic culture in the Hispanic world Unit 4: The influence of idols

The influence of musicians in the Spanish-speaking world Hispanic sporting role models and their influence The influence of celebrities in Hispanic countries

Film – Las trece rosas Part of the specification it relates to: See above

Supporting materials: See above Assessment essay: End of topic test covering all 4 language based skills.

Spring 2 2019

Theme 2 – Artistic culture in the Hispanic world Unit 5: Spain’s regional identify

Holy Week festivities in Spain The world of bullfighting The gastronomy of Spain The official languages of Spain and their importance

Film – Las trece rosas Part of the specification it relates to: See above

Supporting materials: See above Assessment: End of topic test covering all 4 language based skills.

Summer 2019

Theme 2 – Artistic culture in the Hispanic world Unit 6: Cultural heritage The Spanish conquest of Peru and the location of Machu Picchu The work of Mexican artists The variety and importance of Arabic architecture in Spain Flamenco, tango and other music styles in the Hispanic world Film – Las trece rosas Revision of all units and grammar Revision of film – Las trece rosas

Part of the specification it relates to: See above

Supporting materials: See above and AQA past papers and specimen materials. Assessment: End of topic test covering all 4 language based skills. Examination (3 papers) take place in May and June