Curriculum Overview 2024/2025
Specification GCSE Art - Edexcel Assessment Grid Written Annotation Guide Student Guide GCSE Art & Design Edexcel GCSE and GCE 2014 (pearson.com) Year 9: Completion of their first, more structured, coursework project inspired by Self-Portraiture. They will work through drawings, artist research and responses and development of their ideas before creating a final clay portrait bust. Year 10: Starting their second coursework project, students will choose their own thematic and material focus but work through the same steps in terms of drawings, artist research and responses, development and then the creation of a final piece. Year 11: Students will continue working on their coursework project until January when the exam theme is released, at which point they will create a third and final project. This exam project works through drawings, artist research and responses and development. Finally, in a 10-hour (2 day) exam, students will complete their final piece for this project. Coursework, Personal Portfolio (Component 1) – 60% Each of the following assessment objectives are worth 25% of the total 60%: A01 – develop A02 – explore A03 – record A04 – final outcome Externally set assignment (Component 2) – 40% Each of the following assessment objectives are worth 25% of the total 40%: A01 – develop A02 – explore A03 – record A04 – final outcome (completed in exam) Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification Biology A Triple Science Collins OCR Biology - in one revision & practice (available in repro) CGP GCSE Biology for OCR gateway (grade 9-1) https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zrkw2hv https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/gcse-science-revision/ocr-past-papers/ https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=freesciencelessons&FORM=HDRSC3 OCR Gateway Biology A ( 9-1) J247 Higher https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/234594-specification-accredited-gcse-gateway-sciencesuite-biology-a-j247.pdf Year 9: B1: Cell level system B2: Scaling up CS7: Practical skills Year 10: B3: Organism level systems and B4: Community level systems CS7: Practical skills Year 11: B5: Genes, inheritance & selection B6: Global challenges CS7: Practical skills Paper 3 -Biology - 50%: 1 hour 45 mins (Assesses content from topics B1-B3 and CS7) Paper 4 Biology - 50%: 1 hour 45 mins (Assesses content from topics B4–B6 and CS7, with assumed knowledge of B1–B3) The best revision guides: The best revision websites: Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification GCSE Business - AQA Your exercise book GCSE AQA Business for the Grade 9-1 Course CGP. (Available to order in reprographics for £5.99) Practice paper pack. (Available to order in Y11 from reprographics for £3.00) BBC Bitesize Tutor2u - GCSE AQA - GCSE Business https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/business/gcse/business-8132 Year 9: Business in the real world and Human resources Year 10: Marketing and Finance Year 11: Influences on Business and Operations management The course is assessed in two written exams: Paper 1: Influences of operation and HRM on business activity – 50% Paper 2: Influences of marketing and finance on business activity – 50% The best revision guides: The best revision websites: Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification Chemistry A Triple Science Collins OCR Chemistry- in one revision & practice (available in repro) CGP GCSE Chemistry science for OCR gateway (grade 9-1) https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zrkw2hv https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/gcse-science-revision/ocr-past-papers/ https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=freesciencelessons&FORM=HDRSC3 OCR Gateway Chemistry A ( 9-1) J248 Higher https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/234598-specification-accredited-gcse-gateway-sciencesuite-chemistry-a-j248.pdf Year 9: C1: Particles C2: Elements, compounds & mixtures CS7: Practical skills Year 10: C3: Chemical reactions C4: Predicting & identifying reactions & products CS7: Practical skills Year 11: C5: Monitoring & controlling chemical reactions C6 Global challenges CS7: Practical skills Paper 3 -Chemistry - 50%: 1 hour 45 mins (Assesses content from topics C1-C3 and CS7) Paper 4 –Chemistry- 50% :1 hour 45 mins (Assesses content from topics C4–C6 and CS7, with assumed knowledge of C1–C3) The best revision guides: The best revision websites: Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification GCSE Citizenship - Edexcel 1 hour and 45 minutes 50% of the qualification 80 marks Assessment overview Section A Questions are focused on specification Theme A: Living together in the UK. Section B Questions are focused on specification Theme B: Democracy at work in the UK. Section C Questions are focused on specification Theme C: Law and justice. Section D Extended-response questions related to two or more of specification Themes A–C. 1 hour and 45 minutes 50% of the qualification 80 marks Assessment overview Section A Questions relate to the students’ own citizenship action, as specified in specification Theme E: Taking citizenship action. Section B Questions require students to comment on others’ actions and relate to specification Theme D: Power and influence. Section C Questions are focused on specification Theme D. Edexcel - GCSE Citizenship https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/Citizenship%20Studies/2016/ Specification%20and%20sample%20assessments/Specification_GCSE_L1L2_in_Citizenship.pdf Year 9: Theme A living together in the UK Theme B Democracy at work in the UK Year 10: Theme B Democracy at work in the UK Theme C Law and justice Year 11: Theme D Power and influence Theme E Taking Citizenship action Exam preparation Paper 1 Written examination: Paper 2 Written examination: Course Content Assessment
GCSE Citizenship - Edexcel Textbook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Citizenship-Today-EdexcelStudents/dp/0008162921/ref=asc_df_0008162921/?tag=googshopuk21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310775890077&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6199332559820 09755&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=904591 7&hvtargid=pla-637272284152&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 Revision guide: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pearson-Edexcel-Citizenship-RevisionWorkbook/dp/1292268166/ref=asc_df_1292268166/?tag=googshopuk21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=256266022931&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8846770152456 666993&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=90459 17&hvtargid=pla-763010145000&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 Revision material: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z3ckjxs Should read a range of news websites including Guardian, Telegraph, BBC. List of Resources
Specification Combined Science Collins OCR Combined Science - in one revision & practice (available in repro) CGP GCSE Combined science for OCR gateway ( grade 9-1 ) https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zrkw2hv https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/gcse-science-revision/ocr-past-papers/ https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=freesciencelessons&FORM=HDRSC3 OCR Gateway Combined Science A ( 9-1) J250 http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/234596-specification-accredited-gcse-gateway-sciencesuite-combined-science-a-j250.pdf Year 9: B1: Cell level system and B2: Scaling up C1: Particles and C2: Elements, compounds & mixtures P1: Matter and P2: Forces CS7: Practical skills Year 10: B3: Organism level systems and B4: Community level systems C3: Chemical reactions and C4: Predicting & identifying reactions & products P3: Electricity & magnetism and P4: Waves & radioactivity CS7: Practical skills Year 11: B5: Genes, inheritance & selection and B6: Global challenges C5: Monitoring & controlling chemical reactions and C6 Global challenges P5: Energy and P6: Global challenges CS7: Practical skills Paper 1 -Biology - 16.7% (Assesses content from topics B1-B3 and CS7) Paper 2- Biology - 16.7% (Assesses content from topics B4–B6 and CS, with assumed knowledge of B1–B3) Paper 3 -Chemistry - 16.7% (Assesses content from topics C1-C3 and CS7) Paper 4 –Chemistry- 16.7% (Assesses content from topics C4–C6 and CS7, with assumed knowledge of C1–C3) Paper 5 –Physics-16.7% (Assesses content from topics P4–P6 and CS7, with assumed knowledge of P1–P3) Paper 6 –Physics – (16.7% Assesses content from topics P4–P6 and CS7, with assumed knowledge of P1–P3) The best revision guides: The best revision websites: Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification Computer Science GCSE Your exercise books Revision Guide OCR GCSE by Pearson (repro £5) Revision workbook OCR GCSE by Pearson (repro £5) https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z34k7ty http://www.teach-ict.com/2016/GCSE_Computing/OCR_J276/OCR_J276_home.html S:\ICT\Computer Science 9-1 GCSE (great resources here including exam papers/mark-schemes) OCR – GCSE Computer Science https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/computer-science-j277-from-2020/ Year 9: Systems architecture, computer systems: hardware; systems software; logic gates, data representation binary, hexadecimal, denary, networks, ethical, cultural and environmental concerns. Year 10: Algorithms, computational thinking, problem solving, Boolean logic, programming challenges, revisiting all theory topics; practise NEA Year 11: Programming NEA, more data types and structures, programming languages revisited, revision of all content ready for exams – using practise exam papers, mark-schemes, examiner reports. Paper 1 – Computer Systems 50% Paper 2 – Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Problem Solving 50% NEA – Programming project – 20 timetabled hours – no marks but formal requirement. Helps with Paper 2 which is all algorithms and problem solving The best books: The best online resources: Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification ICT – Creative iMedia – OCR Cambridge Nationals S:\ICT\Creative iMedia\ Adobe Fireworks and Adobe Dreamweaver software http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/fireworks.html http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/dreamweaver.html https://www.thoughtco.com/graphic-design-4133467 http://www.graphics.com/ www.clipart-design.com OCR – Cambridge Nationals – Creative iMedia https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/creative-imedia-level-1-2award-certificate-j807-j817/ Year 9: Skills-building, graphic design and web design – Adobe Fireworks and Dreamweaver, practice projects. Year 10: Creating graphic design project, R082. Creating interactive multimedia products project, R087. Year 11: Exam preparation R081 – pre-production skills. Final project – designing a multipage website R085, summer exam R081. R082, R087, R085 units 25% each R081 pre-production skills exam – 25% The best online resources: Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Year 9: Introduction to Devising, introduction to Theatre Practitioners, introduction to script work. Year 10: Study of the set text, live theatre analysis, Component 1 coursework (devised performances). Year 11: Component 2 coursework (scripted performances), study of the set text, live theatre analysis. Specification GCSE Drama – Eduqas Eduqas – GCSE Drama https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/drama-gcse/#tab_overview Course Content Assessment a realisation of their piece of devised theatre a portfolio of supporting evidence an evaluation of the final performance or design. Component 1: Devising Theatre Non-exam assessment: Internally assessed, externally moderated 40% of qualification Learners will be assessed on either acting or design. Learners participate in the creation, development and performance of a piece of devised theatre using either the techniques of an influential theatre practitioner or a genre, in response to a stimulus set by WJEC. Learners must produce: Component 2: Performing from a Text Non-exam assessment: Externally assessed by a visiting examiner 20% of qualification Learners will be assessed on either acting or design. Learners study two extracts from the same performance text chosen by the centre. Learners participate in one performance using sections of text from both extracts. Component 3: Interpreting Theatre Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 40% of qualification Section A: Set Text for assessment up to and including 2023 A series of questions on one set text from a choice of five: 1. The Tempest, William Shakespeare 2. The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Bertolt Brecht 3. Hard to Swallow, Mark Wheeller 4. War Horse, Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford 5. DNA, Dennis Kelly.
GCSE Drama – Eduqas Section A: Set Text for assessment from 2024 onwards A series of questions on one set text from a choice of seven: 1. Macbeth William Shakespeare 2. An Inspector Calls J.B. Priestley 3. Find Me Olwen Wymark 4. Noughts & Crosses Malorie Blackman 5. Refugee Boy Benjamin Zephaniah 6. I Love You Mum – I Promise I Won’t Die Mark Wheeller 7. The IT Vivienne Franzmann. Section B: Live Theatre Review One question, from a choice of two, requiring analysis and evaluation of a given aspect of a live theatre production seen during the course. Textbooks can be found here: https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/drama-gcse/? sub_nav_level=books#tab_resources Students are provided with copies of the set text in lessons. A list of potential set texts is listed above. List of Resources
Specification GCSE Economics - AQA Your exercise book CGP – AQA – GSCE Economics revision guide (Available to order in reprographics for £5.99) https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-microeconomics/ https://courses.lumenlearning.com/macroeconomics/ http://www.dineshbakshi.com/economics http://mrtarneconomics.weebly.com/gcse-economics.html https://getrevising.co.uk/resources/level/gcse/subjects/economics AQA – GCSE Economics https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/economics/gcse/economics-8136 Year 9: Economic foundations, Resource allocation, How prices are determined, Production, costs, revenue and profit. Year 10: Competitive and concentrated markets, Market failure, Introduction to the national economy, Government objectives. Year 11: How the government manages the economy, International trade and the global economy, The role of money and financial markets. The course is assessed in two written exams: Paper 1 – How markets work – 50% Paper 2 – How the economy works – 50% The best revision guides: Textbook: OCR GCSE (9-1) Economics Bancroft, Riches, Kingston Useful websites and resources: Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification GCSE English Language - Edexcel Study selections from a range of prose fiction. Develop skills to analyse and evaluate 19th-century fiction extracts. Develop imaginative writing skills to engage the reader. Study a range of 20th- and 21st-century non-fiction texts (including literary non-fiction). Develop skills to analyse, evaluate and compare non-fiction extracts. Develop transactional writing skills for a variety of forms, purposes and audiences. Revision of content and skills for both Language papers, focus on imaginative writing and transactional writing skills. GCSE English Language - Edexcel - BBC Bitesize Seneca - English Language: Edexcel GCSE CGP – Edexcel - GCSE English Language Revision guide Free eBooks | Project Gutenberg Useful for 19th Century texts for Paper 1 The Guardian Useful for 20th and 21st Century texts for Paper 2 The Telegraph Useful for 20th and 21st Century texts for Paper 2 Edexcel – English Language https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/english-language2015.html Year 10: Overview of content Paper 1 Overview of content – Paper 2 Use spelling, punctuation and grammar accurately Spoken Language Endorsement – developing spoken language skills Year 11: English Language exams: Component 1: Fiction and Imaginative Writing (40% of total GCSE) Component 2: Non-fiction and Transactional Writing (60% of total GCSE) NEA: Spoken Language Endorsement Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification GCSE English Literature - Edexcel Shakespeare play – Macbeth, A 19th Century novel – Jekyll and Hyde or Frankenstein A post-1914 British play or novel – Options are Lord of the Flies (William Golding), An Inspector Calls (J.B Priestley) or The Empress (Tanika Gupta) Revision of the key texts from Year 10 and skills used to analyse how language, form, structure and context of texts can create meaning and effects. Develop comparison skills for poetry specifically GCSE English Literature - BBC Bitesize Seneca - Edexcel An Inspector Calls Seneca - Edexcel Macbeth Seneca - Edexcel Lord of the Flies Seneca - Edexcel Poetry Relationships CGP – Edexcel - GCSE English Literature Revision guides Free eBooks | Project Gutenberg Useful for 19th Century texts Edexcel – English Literature https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/english-literature2015.html Year 10: Study of three key texts: Develop skills to analyse how the language, form, structure and context of texts can create meanings and effects and develop skills to maintain a critical style and informed personal response. Year 11: Study of a poetry collection from the Pearson Poetry Anthology English Literature exams: Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (50% of total GCSE) Component 2: 19th Century Novel and Poetry since 1789 (50% of total GCSE) Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Year 9: Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise – Topic 1: Components of Fitness and Principles of Training; Topic 2: Fitness Training Methods; Topic 3 – Fitness Testing. Unit 2 – Practical Performance in Sport – Topic 1: Rules, Regulations and Scoring systems; Topic 2: Practical Performance; Topic 3: Evaluation Year 10: Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise – See above. Unit 3 – Applying the Principles of Personal Training – Topic 1: Designing a Personal Fitness Training Programme; Topic 2: Musculoskeletal and Cardiovascular Systems; Topic 3: Practical Performance; Topic 4: - Evaluation Year 11: Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise – See above. Unit 6 – Leading Sports Activities – Topic 1: Attributes and Responsibilities of a Successful Sports Leader; Topic 2: Undertaking and Planning of Sporting Activities; Topic 3: Evaluation Specification BTEC First Sport – Pearson Pearson – BTEC First Sport https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/BTECFirsts/Sport/2012/Specification-and-sampleassessments/9781446936368_BTECFIRST_AWD_SPORT_SPEC_ISS4.pdf Course Content Assessment BTEC Level 2 Firsts in Sport – Second Edition BTEC First Award Sport Student Book BTEC First in Sport Revision Guide Unit 1 – External Online Assessment: 25% Unit 2 – Internal Assessment compromising of three learning aims: 25% Unit 3 – Internal Assessment compromising of four learning aims: 25% Unit 6 – Internal Assessment compromising of three learning aims: 25% https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/BTECFirsts/Sport/2012/Specification-and-sampleassessments/9781446936368_BTECFIRST_AWD_SPORT_SPEC_ISS4.pdf List of Resources
Specification GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition - Eduqas Illuminate – Food Preparation and Nutrition – Textbook CGP – Eduqas - Food Preparation and Nutrition – Revision guide https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/food-preparation-and-nutrition/ Recipes - http://www.bbc.co.uk/food www.allrecipes.co.uk Examination question bank - http://www.wjec.co.uk/question-bank/ Nutritional requirements - http://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthyliving/resources/nutritionrequirements.html Eduqas – Food Preparation and Nutrition https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/food-preparation-and-nutrition/ Year 9: Food preparation and cooking skills. Working hygienically and safely in a kitchen. Principles of nutrition. Ingredient function and basic understanding of food science terms. Knowledge of ingredients and food provenance. Sensory testing and evaluating. Year 10: In depth look at food commodities covering provenance, how commodity is grown/reared and processed, classification, nutritional values, dietary considerations, food science, hygiene, safety and storage. Year 11: NEA assessment 1 and 2. Exam preparation. Principles of Food Preparation and Nutrition – written examination – 50% Food Preparation and Nutrition in Action – NEA 1 - The Food Investigation Assessment – 15% Food Preparation and Nutrition in Action – NEA 2 - The Food Preparation Assessment – 35% Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification GCSE French - Pearson Edexcel CGP -Revision guide/workbook available via sQuid & Reprographics The Language Gym - https://uk.language-gym.com Quizlet - https://quizlet.com/en-gb/students BBC bitesize - https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/z9dqxnb French educational news site - https://www.1jour1actu.com https://www.memrise.com/courses/english/french https://www.duolingo.com Examination past papers for practice - https://www.wjec.co.uk/students/past-papers/ https://www.aqa.org.uk/find-past-papers-and-mark-schemes Pearson Edexcel – French https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/french-2016.html All students will study for the 3-year GCSE French exam as part of the EBACC qualification. Year 9: GCSE Foundation year – Theme 1 Identity & Culture. Topics to include: Who am I?/ Daily life/ Cultural life. Year 10: Theme 2 Local area, holiday and travel. Topics to include: Holidays/Travel and tourist transactions/Town, region and country. Theme 3: School. Topics to include: What school is like/ School activities. Year 11: Theme 4 Future aspirations, study & work. Topics to include: Using languages beyond the classroom/Ambitions/Work. Theme 5 International and global dimension. Topics to include: Bringing the world together/Environmental issues. Paper 1 – Listening & understanding – 25% Paper 2 – Speaking – 25% Paper 3 -Reading & understanding – 25% Paper 4 – Writing in French – 25% All papers are externally assessed, but the speaking exam is conducted in school and then externally assessed. Students will be entered into either Foundation or Higher level. Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification GCSE Geography – AQA Your exercise book GCSE AQA Geography for the Grade 9-1 Course CGP. (Available to order in reprographics for £5.99). Practice paper pack. (Available to order in Y11 from reprographics for £3.00). Cool Geography: https://www.coolgeography.co.uk/ S-Cool: https://s-cool.co.uk/gcse/geography AQA – GCSE Geography Year 9: Climate change, Weather Hazards, Changing Economic World, Coasts. Year 10: Cold Environments, Resource Management, UK Physical Environments, Rivers, River Tillingbourne enquiry. Year 11: Urban Issues, Fieldwork Skills, Ecosystems, Tectonics, Pre-release. The course is assessed in three written exams: Paper 1: Living with the physical environment – 35% of GCSE Paper 2: Challenges in the human environment – 35% of GCSE Paper 3: Geographical applications – 30% of GCSE The best revision guides: The best revision websites: Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification GCSE History - Edexcel Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-1939 (Paper 3). Students will begin with their Modern Depth study looking at Weimar Germany before focusing on the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party. They will then learn about how Hitler turned Germany into a dictatorship, before learning about life in Nazi Germany Crime and Punishment through time, 1000-present day (Paper 1). Students will then begin their thematic study, focusing on crime, punishment and law enforcement from the year 1000 to the present day. Crime and Punishment through time, 1000-present day (Paper 1). Students will continue their thematic study, focusing on crime, punishment and law enforcement from the year 1000 to the present day. This will also include their historic environment study. This focuses on crime, policing and the inner city in Whitechapel, c1870-c1900. Henry VIII and his ministers, 1509-1540 (Paper 2). Students will move on to their British depth study, studying Henry VIII, his ministers and the changes to religion during this period. Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941-1991 (Paper 2). Students will study their final paper, the Period study, over the course of Year 11. This will focus on the relationship between the USA and the USSR and the key events of the Cold War. Your exercise book Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Revision Guides CGP GCSE Edexcel History Revision Guides GCSE Edexcel History Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zw4bv4j Pearson Edexcel – GCSE History Year 9: Year 10: Year 11: This course is assessed in three written exams: Paper 1: Crime and Punishment through time, c1000-present - 30% Paper 2: Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941-91, Henry VIII and his ministers, 1509-40 - 40% Paper 3: Modern Depth Study: Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-39 - 30% The best revision guides: Useful Links: Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification GCSE Maths - Edexcel Edexcel - GCSE Maths https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/mathematics/2015/specificati on-and-sample-assesment/gcse-maths-2015-specification.pdf Year 9: Higher and Foundation tier: Number and Measure; Algebra – the Basics; Fractions, Decimals and Percentage; Ratio and Proportion; Introduction to Surds; Scale Drawings and Bearings; Inequalities; Statistics; Sequences; Straight Line Graphs; Perimeter, Area and Circles; Scatter Graphs; Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry. Year 10 : Foundation tier: Construction and Loci; Indices and Standard Form; Compound Measures; 3D Forms, Surface, Area and Volume; Probability; Geometric Transformations; Quadratics, Cubics and Simultaneous Equations. Higher tier: Constructions and Loci; Further Algebra; Further Fractions, Decimals and Percentage; Standard Form; Compound Measures and Kinematics; Accuracy and Bounds; 3D Forms, Surface Area and Volume; Real Life Graphs; Linear Geometry; Probability; Further Graphs; Inequalities; Direct and Inverse Proportion; Transforming Functions; Further Functions; Representing and Interpreting Data; Geometric Transformations; Similarity and Congruence in 2D and 3D; Further Trigonometry. Year 11: Foundation tier: Vectors; Direct and Inverse Proportion; Similarity and Congruence in 3D. The remaining lessons are used for exam preparation and revisiting content covered in Years 9 and 10. Higher tier: Real Life Graphs; Linear Geometry; Probability; Further Graphs; Inequalities; Direct and Inverse Proportion; Transforming Functions; Further Functions; Representing and Interpreting Data; Geometric Transformations; Similarity and Congruence in 2D and 3D; Further Trigonometry; Circle Theorems and Geometry; Vectors and Geometric Proof. The remaining lessons are used for exam preparation and revisiting content covered in Years 9 and 10. Course Content Assessment
GCSE Maths - Edexcel Non-Calculator assessment 1 hour and 30 minutes (both Foundation and Higher tier papers) 80 marks Calculator assessment 1 hour and 30 minutes (both Foundation and Higher tier papers) 80 marks Calculator assessment 1 hour and 30 minutes (both Foundation and Higher tier papers) 80 marks https://www.drfrostmaths.com https://corbettmaths.com/ https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/ https://keshmathstakeaway.wordpress.com/about/ https://justmaths.co.uk/2015/12/21/9-1-exam-questions-by-topic-higher-tier/ https://justmaths.co.uk/2015/11/29/9-1-exam-questions-by-topic-foundation-version-2/ Paper 1 Written examination: Paper 2 Written examination: Paper 3 Written examination: Content in all of GCSE maths can be examined in any of the three papers. Students are examined on a range of question types, focusing on mathematical fluency, mathematical reasoning and problem solving skills. Textbook: Higher tier: https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/secondary-books/gcse/maths/mhn43-maths-for-gcse-and-igcse%C2%AEtextbook,-higher Foundation tier: https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/secondary-books/gcse/maths/mfn43-maths-for-gcse-textbook-foundation Revision guide: Higher tier: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maths-Higher-Revision-Practice-Collins/dp/0008112525/ref=sr_1_2? keywords=collins+gcse+maths+revision&qid=1637938404&qsid=260-0582605-9000367&sr=82&sres=000835975X%2C0008112525%2C0008359768%2C0008164193%2C0008164185%2C0008112 509%2C0008316252%2C0008112495%2C0008317674%2C0008110360%2C0008321485%2C0008227 357%2C0008242348%2C0008242372%2C0008282684%2C0008242364&srpt=ABIS_BOOK Foundation tier: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edexcel-Foundation-Revision-PracticeCollins/dp/0008112495/ref=pd_sbs_3/260-0582605-9000367?pd_rd_w=aHAVb&pf_rd_p=b3232d541e37-435b-b370-81046eef630a&pf_rd_r=8X2P9VGZWNZMRG87BGBS&pd_rd_r=9fab5086-3691-4615a012-eb9cb164429f&pd_rd_wg=OM02u&pd_rd_i=0008112495&psc=1 Revision material: Assessment List of Resources
Specification GCSE Music – Eduqas Total duration of performances: 4-6 minutes Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated A minimum of two pieces, one of which must be an ensemble performance of at least one minute duration. The other piece(s) may be either solo and/or ensemble. One of the pieces performed must link to an area of study of the learner’s choice. Eduqas GCSE Music https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/music-gcse/#tab_overview Year 9: Term 1: elements of music 1 Term 2: elements of music 2 Term 3: elements of music 3 Term 4a: AoS1 - forms and devices Term 4b: AoS4 – popular music (rock & pop) Term 5: AoS4 – popular music (fusions) Year 10: Term 1: AoS1 – forms and devices Term 2: AoS1 – forms and devices (including set work) Term 3: AoS2 – music for ensemble Term 4a: ‘free composition’ – AoS4 – popular music Term 4b: ‘free composition’ – AoS4 – popular music Term 5: AoS3 – film music Year 11: Term 1: AoS1 – forms and devices and ‘set composition’. Solo performance recorded. Term 2: AoS2 – music for ensemble and ‘set composition’. Ensemble performance recorded. Term 3: AoS3 – film music Term 4a: AoS4 – popular music Term 4b: revision of all topics Component 1: Performing (30% of qualification) Course Content Assessment
GCSE Music – Eduqas Total duration of compositions: 3-6 minutes Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated Two compositions, one of which must be in response to a brief set by WJEC. Learners will choose one brief from a choice of four, each one linked to a different area of study. The briefs will be released during the first week of September in the academic year in which the assessment is to be taken. The second composition is a free composition for which learners set their own brief. This component is assessed via a listening examination. Eight questions in total, two on each of the four areas of study. Area of study 1: Musical Forms and Devices Area of study 2: Music for Ensemble Area of study 3: Film Music Area of study 4: Popular Music Two of the eight questions are based on extracts set by WJEC. Component 2: Composing (30% of qualification) Component 3: Appraising Written examination: 1 hour 15 minutes (40% of qualification) Revision guide: https://www.illuminatepublishing.com/product/wjec-eduqas-gcse-music-revision-guiderevised-edition List of Resources
Specification GCSE Physical Education - Edexcel Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physical Education Pearson Textbook https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physicaleducation-2016.html CGP GCSE Edexcel Physical Education Exam Practice Workbook CGP GCSE Edexcel Physical Education The Revision Guide Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physical Education Revision Guide Pearson Edexel – Physical Education https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education2016.html Year 9: Component 1: Fitness and Body Systems – Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology; Topic 2: Movement analysis; Topic 3: Physical Training Year 10: Component 2: Health and Performance – Topic 1: Health, fitness and well-being; Topic 2: Sports psychology; Topic 3: Socio-cultural influences Year 11: Exam preparation: theory and practical aspects of the course Component 1 – 36%; 90 marks; One hour forty-five minutes. Component 2 – 24%; 70 marks; One hour fifteen minutes Practical Performance – 30%: one team activity (10%); one individual activity (10%); one team OR individual activity (10%); 105 marks in total. Personal Exercise Programme (PEP) – 10%; 20 marks; 1500 word project to plan, carry out and analyse a training programme. Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification Physics A Triple Science Collins OCR Combined Science - in one revision & practice (available in repro) CGP GCSE Combined science for OCR gateway (grade 9-1) https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zrkw2hv https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/gcse-science-revision/ocr-past-papers/ https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=freesciencelessons&FORM=HDRSC3 OCR Gateway Physics A ( 9-1) J249 Higher https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/234600-specification-accredited-gcse-gateway-sciencesuite-physics-a-j249.pdf Year 9: P1: Matter P2: Forces CS7: Practical skills Year 10: P3: Electricity & magnetism P4: Waves & radioactivity CS7: Practical skills Year 11: P5: Energy P6: Global challenges CS7: Practical skills Paper 3 –Physics 50%: 1 hour 45 mins (Assesses content from topics P1-P4 and CS7, with assumed knowledge of P1–P3). Paper 4 –Physics 50%:1 hour 45 mins (Assesses content from topics P5–P8 and CS7, with assumed knowledge of P1–P4). The best revision guides: The best revision websites: Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification GCSE Psychology - OCR https://www.learnyay.co.uk/psychology/gcse-psychology/past-papers/ ocr/2018-past-papers/ Revision websites: www.scool.co.uk www.simplypsychology.org www.thestudentroom.co.uk OCR – GCSE Psychology https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/psychology-j203-from-2017/ Year 9: Criminal Psychology, Research Methods and Development. Year 10: Psychological Problems and Sleep and Dreaming. Exam preparation and writing 13 markers. Year 11: Social Influence and Memory. Exam preparation. Paper 1 - Studies and applications in psychology 1 (01) 90 marks. Content overview: Criminal Psychology, Development, Psychological Problems, Research Methods. Written paper -1 hour 30 minutes 50% of total GCSE Paper 2- Studies and applications in psychology 2 (02) 90 marks. Content overview: Social Influence, Memory, Sleep and Dreaming, Research Methods. Written paper- 1 hour 30 minutes 50% of total GCSE Textbook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/OCR-GCSE-Psychology-MarkBillingham/dp/1471899578/ref=asc_df_1471899578/?tag=googshopuk21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310831412334&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7164645366785 399645&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=90459 17&hvtargid=pla-592685426524&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 Revision guide: https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/subjects/psychology/products/14-16/my-revisionnotes-ocr-gcse-(9-1)-psychology Examination question bank: Course Content Assessment List of Resources
Specification GCSE Religious Studies AQA Christianity: https://www.amazon.co.uk/GCSE-Religious-Studies-AQAChristianity/dp/0198370334 Islam: https://www.amazon.co.uk/GCSE-Religious-Studies-AQAIslam/dp/0198370342/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=0198370342&psc=1 Revision guide: https://www.amazon.co.uk/AQA-GCSE-Religious-StudiesChristianity/dp/0198422830/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/257-5036443-4787538? pd_rd_w=kMVkk&pf_rd_p=c7ea61ca-7168-47e3-9c8bd84748f5b23c&pf_rd_r=APAXSH92XYBWSDMGNQFR&pd_rd_r=5f9a6429-6b3647ce-a198-981458a1388e&pd_rd_wg=SBKMb&pd_rd_i=0198422830&psc=1 Revision website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zjgx47h Religious Studies GCSE (Islam and Christianity and Themes A, B, D and E) https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/rs/specifications/AQA-8062-SP-2016.PDF Year 9: Islam: Beliefs and Teachings, Islam: Practices. Year 10: Christianity: Beliefs and Teachings, Christianity: Practices. Year 11: Thematic Studies: Relationships and Families, Religion and Life, Religion, Peace and Conflict, Religion, Crime and Punishment. 100% Assessment Based Paper 1 – Study of Religions (Islam and Christianity) 50% of the final grade. Content overview: Islam: Beliefs and Teachings Islam: Practices Christianity: Beliefs and Teachings Christianity: Practices Paper 2- Thematic Studies. 50% of the final grade. Content overview: Theme A: Relationships and Families Theme B: Religion and Life Theme D: Religion, Peace and Conflict Theme E: Religion, Crime and Punishment Textbooks: Course Content Assessment List of Resources
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