Mathematics Mr Ward

Summer

Shape and Space 8 Vectors

Sequences Arithmetic sequences

Shape and Space 9 3D Trigonometry Use correct notation in proving geometric results using vectors Use established formulae to quickly find sums of sequences and solve problems Be able to solve 3D problems using trigonometry and Pythagoras’ theorem

SUMMER EXAMINATION

Algebra 9

Graphs 8 Simultaneous equations Proof

Solve cases involving non-linear equations Gradient of a curve Graph transformations Draw a tangent by eye

Coursework

N/A

Autumn

Suggested further reading:

How to Think like a Mathematician by Kevin Houston Does God play dice? by Ian Stewart The man who loved only numbers by Paul Hoffman Makers of Mathematics by Stuart Hollingdale

Spring Summer

Music

Aims and Objectives

The course aims to continue with the topics required for GCSE Music from Year 9, giving a broad overview of many different styles of music from different parts of the globe. Performance and Composition skills are also honed with the objective of preliminary work having been completed on much of the exam coursework by the end of the year.

Exam Board: AQA

Web link: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/music/gcse/music-8271 Course Code: 8271 Mock Exam dates: March year 11

Week/ Term Task

Study: Contemporary Latin Music Study: Music of Broadway 1950s1990s

Autumn

Study: Rock Music of 1960s+70s

Study: Fusion Music incorporating African and/or Caribbean music

Description

Including Buena Vista Social Club and study of the set work Santana Supernatural Including West Side Story, Grease, Sweeney Todd Including Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Beach Boys, and study of the set work Beatles Sergeant Pepper

Including Bob Marley Legend, Paul Simon Graceland

Pupils should be able to

Identify the key features of Contemporary Latin Music.

Identify the key features of Broadway Music of the 1950s-90s.

Identify the key features of Rock Music of 1960s-70s.

Identify the key features of fusion music incorporating African/Caribbean music

Spring

Summer

Performance: Solo and Ensemble Two performances to be recorded, one solo and ensemble.

Composition: Pop song begins Preliminary work on structure, chord sequences and melodies.

Study: Orchestral Music of Copland Including Appalachian Spring and Rodeo

Study: Blues Music 1920-50 Study: Orchestral Music of Kodaly and Bartok Including Bessie Smith, Blind Willie McTell, Robert Jonson

Including Concerto for Orchestra and the Set Work Hary Janos.

Performance: Solo One solo performance to be recorded.

Composition: Pop Song completion Study: British Music of Arnold, Britten, Maxwell-Davies, Tavener Performance: Ensemble

Composition: Minimalism Completion of first draft of pop song, to be complete by the end of term. Including Peter Grimes, The Lamb, Orkney Wedding with Sunrise, Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra One ensemble performance to be recorded, before half term. Compose a minimalist work, first draft to be complete by the end of term. Perform to a high standard and both peer and self-assess effectively. Create a structured plan for a pop song and a chorus with potential for expansion. Identify the key features of Copland’s Orchestral style. Identify the key features of Blues Music 1920-50.

Identify the key features of the Orchestral Music of Kodaly and Bartok.

Perform to a high standard and both peer and self-assess effectively.

Recognise what makes a good pop song and emulate this in their own work.

Identify the key features of British Classical Music of the last 100 years.

Perform to a high standard and both peer and self-assess effectively. Create a structured plan for a minimalist piece and complete at least one major section.