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Year 12

Curriculum Information

ENGLISH

Autumn Term 1 Autumn Term 2 Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2 Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2

Areas of study

Poetic Voices – Seamus Heaney

Initial reading of “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood in preparation for further study

Remembered Places – Paris Anthology (study of a wide range of non-fiction and literary non-fiction texts)

Imagined Worlds – Prose element: “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood.

Remembered Places – Paris Anthology: Re-creative writing and commentary.

Revision and exam preparation

Introduction to year 2 – the non-exam assessment (NEA), its structure & methodologies, and undertake wide reading in order to select a focus for independent investigation

Key assessments

A range of formative tasks building to exam- style analytical responses on single poems and anthology texts.

exam-style comparative poetry assessment task.

exam-style comparative task using Paris anthology texts,

Poetry Mock – Heaney comparative

Full mock -Paris Anthology (comparative analysis, re-creative writing and commentary)

Prose study (“The Handmaids Tale”) exam-style response

Remembered Places (Paris) exam intervention

AS Terminal Exams

Homework set

Homework set weekly. In addition to set homework, students are required to conduct independent study and wider reading to broaden and deepen their knowledge and understanding of course materials.

Other useful information

We deliver the AQA specification for the combined English Language and Literature (7706). We offer the AS as a separate course which exams at the end of Year 12. Further information regarding the course can be found on the AQA website, through the link below: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/as-and-a-level/english-language-and-literature-7706-7707

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/as-and-a-level/english-language-and-literature-7706-7707

MATHS Year 12 AS Level

Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term

Areas of study

Algebra and functions: Algebraic expressions – basic algebraic manipulation, indices and surds Quadratic functions – factorising, solving, graphs and the discriminants Equations – quadratic/linear simultaneous Inequalities – linear and quadratic (including graphical solutions) Graphs – cubic, quartic and reciprocal Transformations – transforming graphs – f(x) notation Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane: Straight-line graphs, parallel/perpendicular, length and area problems Circles – equation of a circle, geometric problems on a grid Further algebra: Algebraic division, factor theorem and proof The binomial expansion Trigonometry: Trigonometric ratios and graphs Trigonometric identities and equations Vectors (2D): Definitions, magnitude/direction, addition and scalar multiplication

Data presentation and interpretation Calculation and interpretation of measures of location; Calculation and interpretation of measures of variation; Understand and use coding Interpret diagrams for single-variable data; Interpret scatter diagrams and regression lines; Recognise and interpret outliers; Draw simple conclusions from statistical problems Probability: Mutually exclusive events; Independent events Statistical distributions: Use discrete distributions to model real-world situations; Identify the discrete uniform distribution; Calculate probabilities using the binomial distribution (calculator use expected) Statistical hypothesis testing Language of hypothesis testing; Significance levels Carry out hypothesis tests involving the binomial distribution Quantities and units in mechanics Introduction to mathematical modelling and standard S.I. units of length, time and mass Definitions of force, velocity, speed, acceleration and weight and displacement; Vector and scalar quantities Kinematics 1 (constant acceleration)

Revision and testing Exam practice

Position vectors, distance between two points, geometric problems Differentiation: Definition, differentiating polynomials, second derivatives Gradients, tangents, normals, maxima and minima Integration: Definition as opposite of differentiation, indefinite integrals of xn Definite integrals and areas under curves Exponentials and logarithms: Exponential functions and natural logarithms Statistical sampling Introduction to sampling terminology; Advantages and disadvantages of sampling Understand and use sampling techniques; Compare sampling techniques in context

Graphical representation of velocity, acceleration and displacement Motion in a straight line under constant acceleration; suvat formulae for constant acceleration; Vertical motion under gravity Forces & Newton’s laws Newton’s first law, force diagrams, equilibrium, introduction to i, j system Newton’s second law, ‘F = ma’, connected particles, Newton’s third law: equilibrium, problems involving smooth pulleys Kinematics 2 (variable acceleration) Variable force; Calculus to determine rates of change for kinematics Use of integration for kinematics problems

Key assessments

Students are expected to continuously self-assess their work. There are three formal assessments a year and assessments will occur continuously throughout the year often at the end of each unit of work. In the summer past papers are used to prepare students for their examinations.

Homework set

Homework is set every week. We use www.mymaths.co.uk as a homework resource, for which student has their own user name and password. Students will also be issued with textbook for written tasks.

YEAR 12/13 GCSE Retake. We run a class to offer students the opportunity to resit their GCSE Mathematics in November and June in order to improve their grades, normally to achieve a grade 4.

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/

CHEMISTRY Autumn Term 1 Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2 Summer Term 1

Areas of study

Physical Chemistry

- Atomic structure

- Amount of substance

- Bonding

- Energetics

Organic Chemistry

- Introduction to organic chemistry

- Alkanes

- Halogenoalkanes

- Alkenes

- Alcohols

Physical Chemistry

- Kinetics (required practical)

- Equilibria (required practical)

- Oxidation, reduction and redox

reactions

Inorganic Chemistry

- Periodicity

- Group 2, the Alkaline Earth Metals

- Group 7 (17), the Halogens

Organic Chemistry

- Organic analysis


Required practicals are carried out

throughout the year, with a total of 6

being assessed against 5 core

competencies. Required practicals make

up at least 15% of the total marks in the A-

level.

Students can begin to work towards their

A level by grasping the basic concepts of

thermodynamics and nomenclature in

organic chemistry.

Key assessments

Each topic is assessed using end of

chapter formative assessments

Mock 1 – Physical

Chemistry (1hr30)

Mock 2 – Physical

and Organic

Chemistry (1hr30)

Each topic is

assessed using

end of chapter

formative

assessments

AS Terminal Exams

Paper 1 – Physical and Inorganic

Chemistry (1 hr 30, 50% AS grade)

Paper 2 – Physical and Organic

Chemistry (1 hr 30, 50% AS grade)

Homework set Homework set weekly. In addition to set homework, students are required to conduct independent study and wider

reading to broaden and deepen their knowledge and understanding of course materials.

PHYSICS Autumn Term 1 Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2 Summer Term 1

Areas of study

Particles and radiation

- Matter and radiation

- Quarks and leptons

- Quantum phenomena

Mechanics and materials

- Forces in equilibrium

- On the move

- Newton’s laws of motion

- Force and momentum

- Work, energy and power

Particles and radiation

- Waves

- Optics

Mechanics and materials

- Materials

Electricity

- Electric current

- DC circuits



throughout the year, with a total of 6 being

assessed against 5 core competencies.

Required practicals make up at least 15% of

the total marks in the A-level.

Key assessments



Mock 1 – Paper 1

(1hr30)

Mock 2 –Paper 2

(1hr30)

Each topic is

assessed using

end of chapter

formative

assessments

AS Terminal Exams

Paper 1 – (1 hr 30, 50% AS grade)




Other useful

information

We deliver the AQA specification for AS physics (7407). We offer the AS physics as a separate course which is examined at the end of Year 12. If students continue their studies in Year 13, the Year 12 AS grades does not count towards the final A-level grade. Further information regarding the course can be found on the AQA website, through the link below: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408

BIOLOGY Autumn Term 1 Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2 Summer Term 1

Areas of study

Biological molecules

- Biological molecules

- Nucleic acids

Cells

- Cell structure

- Transport across cell membranes

- Cell recognition and the immune

system

Organisms exchange substances with

their environment

- Exchange

- Mass transport

Genetic information, variation and

relationships between organisms

- DNA, genes and protein synthesis

- Genetic diversity

- Biodiversity



throughout the year, with a total of 6 being

assessed against 5 core competencies.

Required practicals make up at least 15% of

the total marks in the A-level.

Key assessments



Mock 1 – (1hr30)

Mock 2 – (1hr30)

Each topic is

assessed using

end of chapter

formative

assessments

AS Terminal Exams





Other useful

information

We deliver the AQA specification for AS biology (7401). We offer the AS biology as a separate course which is examined at the end of Year 12. If students continue their studies in Year 13, the Year 12 AS grades does not count towards the final A-level grade. Further information regarding the course can be found on the AQA website, through the link below: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/biology-7401-7402

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/biology-7401-7402

Computer Science

Autumn Term 1

Autumn Term 2

Spring Term 1

Spring Term 2

Summer Term 1

Summer Term 2

Areas of Study The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices. Software and software development. Coursework task.

The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices. Programming. Exchanging Data. Data Types, data structures and algorithms. Coursework task.

Programming Legal, Moral, ethical and cultural issues. Software and software development. Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms. Coursework task.

Algorithms. Elements of computational thinking. Problem solving and programming.

Algorithms. Elements of computational thinking. Problem solving and programming.

Key Assessments

Homework Set

Is set every week and published on https://sce.itslearning.com and in the Parent Portal.


Homework is to be done in pen in their homework book and printed work will not be accepted.

https://sce.itslearning.com/

AS HISTORY

AUTUMN TERM 1

AUTUMN TERM 2

SPRING TERM 1

SPRING TERM 2

SUMMER TERM 1

SUMMER TERM 2

Areas of study

Component 2S The Making of Modern Britain 1951-1979

Start Year 13 Courses after

AS Exams

Component 1L The Quest for Political Stability 1871-1929

Component 3 - Historical Investigation The Fall of the Tsars 1801-1917

Key Assessments

Mock Exam

Exam Board

AQA

Homework

Twice a week

Other Information

BTEC MUSIC

At key stage five, Music follows the Level 2 BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma in Music Performance.

Year One Focus Assessment Method

Unit 30: Pop Music in Practice

This unit is designed to enable learners to expand their knowledge of pop music grounded in practical experience of rehearsing and performing relevant works. Learners will know different styles and genres of pop music and how pop music has developed through different eras. Learners will then be able to perform their own compositions and works of others relative to the styles and genres studied.

A magazine article ‘The Development of Pop Music from the 1950’s to the Present Day’

A performance of four of your own compositions (6 – 10 mins)

A performance of four stylistically accurate cover versions (6 – 10 mins)

Unit 23: Music Performance Techniques

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to develop their techniques for both solo and group performances, from practice through to performance.

Practice Diary

AV Evidence

Tutor Observations

A / V evidence

Unit 40: Working and Developing as a Musical Ensemble

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ abilities to work together in musical ensembles

Presentation to be videotaped

Tutor observation

Video log of meetings

Questionnaires

Video diary

Rehearsal diary

Video of final performance

Audience survey

Evaluation

Sociology A Level

Sociology is the study of how people create society through their relationships, and the ways in which society shapes people's behaviour

and ideas. In short, it is a study of human behaviour.

Students will develop an essential knowledge and understanding of key aspects of sociological thought and method. In additional, skills

in critical thinking, analysis and evaluation will be encouraged. While the main focus will be on modern Britain, cross-cultural comparisons

will be an important reference for understanding our own society.

Examination is by three external exams:

Year One

Paper 1: Education with Research methods and methods in context. We examine the role of education in society and the extent

to which principles of equality of opportunity are effective. Other issues include the impact of the National Curriculum and other more

recent education policy. We also investigate the techniques and methods used in conducting research as well as developing an

understanding of research methods.

Option Paper 2: The family. We examine the extent of the changing position of the family in UK society and draw upon cross-cultural

comparisons.

Paper Three: Crime & Deviance. The impact of crime and deviance on society are explored. Students will consider the agencies of

social control and analyse a range of policies designed to tackle the problem.

Paper One and Three: Theory and Methods. Students are engaged in active theoretical debate as well as developing their

understanding of sociological research methods.

Further information can be obtained from Mrs J Kassai, subject leader, and the AQA exam board http://www.aqa.org.uk/

http://www.aqa.org.uk/

BTEC National BUSINESS

Autumn Term 1

Autumn Term 2

Spring Term 1

Spring Term 2

Summer Term 1

Summer Term 2

Areas of Study

Unit 1: Exploring Business Learning Aims A-D (coursework unit – worth 25% of final grade)

Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign (controlled assessment: 3 hours – worth 25% of final grade)

Unit 1: Exploring Business Learning Aims E (coursework unit – worth 25% of final grade)

Key Assessments Ongoing coursework assessments

Exam board Pearson (Edexcel) – website for information is www.edexcel.com.

Homework Once a week

BTEC NATIONAL LEVEL 3 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Autumn Term 1

Autumn Term 2

Spring Term 1

Spring Term 2

Summer Term 1

Summer Term 2

Areas Of

study

Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development

Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs

Key Assessments

Unit 1 is externally assessed. Students sit a 1 hr 30m examination during the summer term. The examination is set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Unit 5 is internally assessed i.e. students must complete an assignment which meets the requirements of the

assessment criteria for that particular unit. Assignments are graded Pass, Merit or Distinction and Distinction *.

Exam Board Pearson Edexcel

ART – Year 12 GCE ART COURSEWORK

AUTUMN TERM SPRING TERM SUMMER TERM

Areas of study Students work on a number of projects based on a range of artists.

Students continue to work on a range of projects. A final project based on Rene Magritte is started. This is a 6-8 week project and is a fore runner to the lengthy personal investigation.

Personal Investigation is started. This is a 2 term project during which students explore in depth a theme of their choice.

Key assessments

Coursework development and homeworks are continually assessed throughout the year.

Homework During terms 1 and 2 Students produce homework based on the artists in focus. During term 3 the focus is linked to their individual projects.

AS RESISTANT MATERIALS

Autumn Term 1 Autumn Term 2 Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2 Summer Term 1 Summer Term

2

Product Design

Theory work: Metals – ferrous, alloys, micro-structure, heat treatments, polymers. (thermos and thermosetting) woods (hard and soft) faults, methods of construction and microstructure. Coursework: Students complete Section A and begin Section B.

Theory work: Composite and laminate materials (types, applications and process), components (threads, rivets, gears, bearings and cams). CAD CAM Coursework: Students complete Section C and begin Section D

Theory work: Joining materials (welding, brazing, wood joints, knock down fittings, chemicals, adhesives and fusion). Coursework: Students complete Section D and begin Section E

Theory work: Processing materials (lathes, routers, mills, lasers, shearing, stamping, forging, turning, casting, spark erosion, grinding, thermoforming plastics). Coursework: Students working to complete Section E

Theory work: Industrial practices (Just in Time, total quality management, quality control) jigs and templates, external quality standards, the role of D&T activities in society. Coursework: Students to complete Section F and ready for final assessment.

Theory work: Final revision sessions for Exams.

Key assessments

Coursework Assessment: Section A QWF 1: Metals and polymers.

Coursework Assessment: Section B & C QWF2: Woods and composites QWF 3: Components

Coursework Assessment: Section D QWF 4: CAD CAM & Joining materials.

Final Assessment of all coursework (inc. E & F) QWF 5: Processing & finishing materials. QWF 6: Product Manufacture QWF 7: Design in practice.

Homework set Weekly


AS Resistant Materials Technology students complete a coursework project and study the theory of materials, processes and industrial practice. Theory work and coursework account for 50% each of the AS grade. Theory work and coursework run concurrently throughout the year. Three lessons per week are devoted to coursework and 2 per week to theory work. Feedback on those assessed pieces are given via Quality Written Feedback (QWF).

A Level Religious Studies

Exam Board : OCR What will I learn about? In this course we will be asking questions such as: ‘What is the value of human life?', and exploring contemporary issues such as sex and sexuality. The Course (Year 1): Philosophy of Religion: Ancient philosophical influences, soul, mind and body, life after death, religious experience, Existence of God, challenges to belief. Religion and Ethics: Normative ethical theories, applied ethics and ethical language. Developments in Christian Thought: Human nature and the purpose of life, the self and immortality, knowledge and revelation of God, the Bible, the nature of Jesus Christ and presentations of Jesus Christ. Developments in Christian Thought: Variations in belief, religious wisdom and authority, processes which shape religious identity, social and historical development in theology and religious thought, the relationship between religion and society.

The Course (Year 2): Philosophy of Religion: Religious language, Attributes of God Religion and Ethics: Meta Ethics, Conscience, Sexual Ethics Developments in Christian Thought: Religious Pluralism in the Church and society, gender and the Church, gender and society. The challenge of secularism. Liberation theology and Marx. Assessment 100% external written examination Unit 1: Philosophy of Religion Unit 2: Religion and Ethics Unit 3: Developments in Christian Thought

For further information please contact Mrs. J. Kassai, subject leader.

GERMAN

Theme 1: Aspects of German-speaking society

Unit 1 – Familie im Wandel

Language Grammar Skills Page Assessment

Einführung 8

1.1 Discuss relationships and possible problems within a family

Use the present tense, including modal verbs

Read a literary extract

10 FA

Card and Speaking Questions

Translation

FINAL

Unit 1 L/R/W/S

1.2 Understand the changing roles and expectations for partnership in recent history

Use the perfect tense Discuss advantages and disadvantages

14

1.3 Discuss a variety of possible forms of family life

Understand correct word formation

Discuss issues relating to the family

18

Wiederholung Discuss visual information 22

Vokabeln 26

Unit 2 – Die digitale Welt


Einführung 28

2.1 Discuss how you use the internet Use the correct word order (inversion, Time- Manner-Place)

Understand compound words

30 FA


Translation

FINAL

UNIT 2

2.2 Talk about the benefits and dangers of social networks

Use prepositions with cases

Interpret and explain figures and statistics

34

2.3 Discuss digital society and its future developments

Use the future tense and the present tense with a future expression of time

Talk about possible developments and predictions

38

Wiederholung Take your time when speaking 42 L/R/W/S

Vokabeln 46

Unit 3 – Jugendkultur: Mode, Musik und Fernsehen


Einführung 48

3.1 Discuss fashion and the importance of image

Use pronouns Respond to a poem 50 FA


Translation

FINAL

UNIT 3

L/R/W/S

3.2 Talk about different types of music

Use cases with verbs Express your opinion

54

3.3 Talk about different types of television programmes

Use the imperative Use connectives 58

Wiederholung Cope with not finding the right word

62

Vokabeln 66

Theme 2: Artistic culture in the German-speaking world

Unit 4 – Feste und Traditionen


Einführung 68

4.1 Describe and explain the roots and origins of festivals in Germany

Use the passive with werden Use the imperfect tense

Translate into German

70 FA


Translation

FINAL

UNIT 4

L/R/W/S

4.2 Discuss the social and economic importance of festivals and traditions in Germany

Use separable and inseparable verbs

Answer questions in German

74

4.3 Explore the diversity of festivals and traditions in German-speaking countries

Use reflexive verbs

Summarise a reading passage

78

Wiederholung Answer comprehension questions

82

Vokabeln 86

Unit 5 – Kunst und Architektur


Einführung 88

5.1 Discuss the influence and role of art and architecture today

Use correct word order in subordinate clauses

Give a presentation or a talk

90 FA


Translation

5.2 Discuss how contemporary architecture and art shape our everyday life

Use comparatives and superlatives

Express reactions and emotions

94

5.3 Discuss developments in art and architecture from past to present

Use the pluperfect tense

Improve your answers

98

and into the future

UNIT 5

L/R/W/S

Wiederholung Effective note-taking while listening

102

Vokabeln 106

Unit 6 – Das Berliner Kulturleben damals und heute


Einführung 108

6.1 Discuss the influence of political events on Berlin and debate an historic tour through the city

Use adjectival endings

Speak persuasively

110 FA


Translation

UNIT 6

L/R/W/S

6.2 Discuss the role of culture in Berlin today and plan a cultural weekend

Use infinitive constructions with and without zu

Listen for detail 114

6.3 Discuss aspects and challenges of life in a multicultural city

Use the imperfect subjunctive in conditional clauses

Translate from German into English

118

Wiederholung Use synonyms and antonyms to improve your language

122

Vokabeln 126

Film- und Literaturdossier

Filmdossier: Analyse eines deutschsprachigen Films

Discussing theme, character, technique and sociocultural context in cinema, and learn key vocabulary for analysing films.

A case study of Die Fetten Jahre sind vorbei

128 Assessment

FA

Mini essays

FINAL

EXAM STYLE QUESTIONS

Literaturdossier: Analyse eines literarischen Textes

Discussing theme, character, social and literary techniques, and learn key vocabulary for analysing texts.

A case study of Der Vorleser.

132

Writing an essay about a film or a literary text

A guide to structuring a response to an essay question on a literary text or film.

136

GCE AS FILM STUDIES

SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT

Component 1: American film Written examination: 1½ hours 35% of qualification This component assesses knowledge and understanding of three American films. Section A: Hollywood 1930-1990 (comparative study) One two-part question, requiring reference to two Hollywood films, one produced between 1930 and 1960 and the other between 1961 and 1990. There is a choice of question in the second part. Section B: Contemporary American independent film One two-part question, requiring reference to one contemporary American independent film (produced after 2010). There is a choice of questions in the second part.

Component 2: European film Written examination: 1½ hours 35% of qualification This component assesses knowledge and understanding of two British films and one non-English language European film. Section A: British film (two-film study) One two-part question, requiring reference to two recent British films. There is a choice of question in the second part. Section B: Non-English language European film One two-part question, requiring reference to one non-English language European film. There is a choice of questions in the second part.

Component 3: Production Non-exam assessment 30% of qualification This component assesses one production and its accompanying evaluative analysis. Production (20%)

construction (2½ to 3½ minutes)

narrative construction of between 1200 and 1400 words plus a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section from the screenplay (approximately 1½ minutes' screen time, corresponding to approximately 15 storyboard shots). Evaluative analysis (10%)

-1250 words) of the production in comparison with other professionally produced films or screenplays.

Hairdressing and creative Makeup Curriculum Information: Key Stage 5

Key Stage Five Hairdressing and creative Makeup Curriculum: At Key Stage 5 the Curriculum and choice of qualification is bespoke to each individual learners need. Students will have an individual interview, assessment and induction. A Course will then be tailored to each students time table, commitment level, previous experience, interest, educational need, learning style and career goal. Students will work to their own capability, pace, style and progression. They will have a choice of assessment method and teaching and learning style. Students will agree when they would like to be assessed and encouraged to set their own SMART targets and objectives. All students will get the opportunity to develop leader and mentoring skills by peer mentoring and project managing.

PE BTEC LEVEL 3

Autumn Term 1 Autumn Term 2 Spring Term 1 Spring Term 2 Summer Term 1 Summer Term 2

Areas of study

Unit 1 Anatomy & Physiology Unit 2 Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport &Wellbeing

Key Assessments

Unit 1 Anatomy & Physiology – written exam 1.5 hours Unit 2 Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport &Wellbeing – seen synoptic assessment as a case study presented two weeks before a written exam of 2 hours

Homework set

At least once a week

Exam board & syllabus number

Edexcel/PEARSON BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE (360) NQF:3 code VFG75


The course requires a high level of independent learning

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