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Maths Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information Mathematics teaches us a way of thinking. It provides the tools for making informed decisions throughout our lives both inside and out of the classroom. Success in mathematics is vital in being competitive when applying for college or apprenticeship places with either a grade 4 or 5 needed to secure most places. GCSE Mathematics content has been divided into six main areas: 1. Number 2. Algebra 3. Ratio, Proportion and rates of change 4. Geometry and measures 5. Probability 6. Statistics GCSE Mathematics is 100% prescribed content and so is the same across all exam boards. We use AQA for our GCSE assessment. All six areas are assessed via three end of course (i.e. at the end of Year 11) external examinations. There is no coursework element to the course therefore these examinations make up 100% of the assessment. Paper 1 is a non-calculator assessment whereas a calculator is allowed for Papers 2 and 3. All papers are 90 minutes in duration and contribute equally to the overall grade. There are two tiers of entry for GCSE Maths. Foundation covers grades 1-5 and Higher covers grades 3-9. A decision is made on which tier is most appropriate for each student on an individual basis. Students sit all three examinations at the same tier. Revision sites/guides Hegarty Maths (hegartymaths.com) Corbett Maths (corbettmaths.com) Maths Genie (mathsgenie.co.uk) Who can I get more information from? Tuesday Week A Teachers: Director of Studies - Miss C Lyth - claire.lyth@gro.mmat.co.uk and Deputy Director of Studies - Miss P Erskine - prue.erskine@gro.mmat.co.uk .
English Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information English Language (100% exam) 2 papers: Component 1—20th Century Literature Prose Reading and Creative Prose Writing. Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes. 40% of qualification. Component 2— 19th and 21st Century Non-Fiction Reading and Transactional/Persuasive Writing. Written examination: 2 hours. 60% of qualification English Literature (100% exam) 2 components (Shakespeare & Post-1914 Prose / 19th Century Prose & Unseen Poetry) split into 4 x 1-hour papers: Macbeth / An Inspector Calls / A Christmas Carol / Unseen Poetry. Revision sites/ guides Students should have their own copies of the Literature texts at home (An Inspector Calls, Macbeth and A Christmas Carol) and be re-reading them. They also have access to Digital Theatre+ to re-watch versions of An Inspector Calls & Macbeth, as well as a host of other resources. Due to the nature of the sheer volume of material to cover, in addition to homework, students should be revising for at least an hour (for each subject - Language and Literature) per week. Who can I get more information from? After school and intervention sessions - Wednesday, Week A to 4.15. Open to all with specific students requested. Teacher: David Rafferty - David.Rafferty@gro.mmat.co.uk
Science Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information Triple Science (100% exam):3 GCSE grades are awarded separately for performance in Biology, Chemistry and Physics individually. Exams last 1hour 45mins and comprises 100 marks. There are 2 exams for each subject. Trilogy Science (100% exam):2 GCSE grades awarded for combined performance in Biology, Chemistry and Physics Each exam lasts 1 hour 15 mins and comprises 75 marks. There are 6 exams in total - two each for Biology, Chemistry and Physics with the GCSE grades awarded based on the combined total of all exams. Revision sites/ guides Ezyscience—Every GCSE student has access to the online learning platform of Ezyscience. This provides support with every topic in Triple and Trilogy Science. Homework will regularly be set from this platform. Each student has an individual login and a page which details all upcoming and completed assignments with scores. https://www.ezyeducation.co.uk/ezyscience.html Kerboodle—Online text books accessible by all students. https://www.kerboodle.com/users/login Seneca—Online revision platform. https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/ Revision guides—We recommend the guides from Collins (pictured below) or CGP as an invaluable independent learning resource. Booster workbooks— Available for each course and set at three different levels, these are full pf practice questions designed top improve student performance and help students to reach the next grade. Who can I get more information from? Exam board—AQA. Syllabus links are below for each course. Biology (8461) - https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-8461 Chemistry (8462) - https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-8462 Physics (8463) - https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463 Combined Science Trilogy (8464) - https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464 Monday Week A and drop in sessions every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Teacher: Director of Studies - Mr Downie - keith.downie@gro.mmat.co.uk All Science staff teach the GCSE course and can be reached through their school emails.
Humanities Citizenship Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/citizenship/gcse/citizenship-studies-8100 Students sit two examination papers at the end of the course. Each lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes and is worth 50% of the GCSE. Paper 1: •Active citizenship •Politics and participation Paper 2: Revision sites/ guides •Life in modern Britain •BBC bitesize •Rights and responsibilities https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/z3ckjxs •Quizlet https://quizlet.com/en-gb •My revision notes revision book https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/mrn •Oak academy tutorials All subjects - Key Stage 4 - Oak National Academy (thenational.academy) •Exam revision questions on teams •Knowledge organisers on teams. •Revision guides on teams
Who can I get more information from? Week B: •Monday – SGR – D06 •Tuesday – JWF – C04 •Wednesday – NWA – D03 Teacher: Nicola Warrender - Nicola.Warrender@gro.mmat.co.uk
Humanities French Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/french/gcse/ Each of the four skills contributes towards the final GCSE grade in the following way: •Listening 25% •Reading 25% •Speaking 25% •Writing 25% The Reading and Writing exams will also include a translation question from the foreign language into English and vice versa. Revision sites/ guides •BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zfgnd6f •Quizlet https://quizlet.com/en-gb •CGP revision book https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/ •Memrise https://www.memrise.com/ Who can I get more information from? Week B: • Tuesday - KMA-D04 • Drop - in sessions on Friday pm
•My revision notes revision book https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/mrn •Oak academy tutorials All subjects - Key Stage 4 - Oak National Academy (thenational.academy) •Exam revision questions on teams •Knowledge organisers on teams. •Revision guides on teams
Teacher: Kathryn Martin - Kathryn.Martin@gro.mmat.co.uk
Humanities German Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information Each of the four skills contributes towards the final GCSE grade in the following way: •Listening 25% •Reading 25% •Speaking 25% •Writing 25% The Reading and Writing exams will also include a translation question from the foreign language into English and vice versa. Revision sites/ guides •BBC bitesize https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/z8j2tfr •Quizlet https://quizlet.com/en-gb •CGP revision book https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/ •Memrise https://www.memrise.com/ •My revision notes revision book https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/mrn •Oak academy tutorials All subjects - Key Stage 4 - Oak National Academy (thenational.academy) •Exam revision questions on teams •Knowledge organisers on teams. •Revision guides on teams Who can I get more information from? Week B: Wednesday – KMA –DO4 Teacher: Kathryn Martin - Kathryn.Martin@gro.mmat.co.uk
Humanities Geography Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-8035 Unit 1: Living with the Physical Environment •Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes (35% of GCSE) •This paper will cover: the challenge of natural hazards; Physical landscapes in the UK; The living world; Geographical skills Unit 2: Challenges in the Human Environment •Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes (35% of GCSE) •This paper will cover: Urban issues and challenges; The changing economic world; The challenge of resource management; Geographical skills Unit 3: Geographical applications •Written examination: 1 hour 15 minutes (30% of GCSE) •This paper will cover: Issue evaluation; Fieldwork; Geographical skills Revision sites/ guides •BBC bitesize https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zy3ptyc •Quizlet https://quizlet.com/en-gb •CGP revision book https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/ •My revision notes revision book https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/mrn Who can I get more information from? Week B: Monday – CGI – D08 Wednesday –CGR – D01 Teacher: Chloe Graff - Chloe.Graff@gro.mmat.co.uk
•Oak academy tutorials https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage4/subjects/geography •Seneca free learning for Geographers. https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/5a073d30-21f8-11e8-8c19619061cc7240/section/1abd8a10-21fa-11e8-8c19-619061cc7240/session •Exam revision questions on teams •Knowledge organisers on teams. •Revision guides on teams
Humanities continued History Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/history-2016.html •Medicine and Britain, 1250–Present •The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment and the trenches. The examination is 1 hour and 15 minutes. The question paper is out of 52 marks and is worth 30% of the overall qualification Paper 2: Period study and British In-Depth study •The reign of Henry VIII and his ministers, 1509–1547 •The American West, 1835–1895Paper 3: Modern In-Depth The examination is 1 hour and 45 minutes. The question paper is out of 64 marks and is worth 40% of the overall qualification Paper 3: Modern In-Depth study •Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918–39 •The examination is 1 hour and 20 minutes. Revision sites/ guides The question paper is out of 52 marks and is worth 30% of the overall qualification •BBC bitesize https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zw4bv4j •Quizlet https://quizlet.com/en-gb •CGP revision book https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/ •Edexcel revision book Who can I get more information from? Week B: Monday – EOB – D02
•Edexcel revision flashcards https://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/secondary/Revision/GCSE-Revision-new.aspx •My revision notes revision book https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/mrn •Oak academy tutorials All subjects - Key Stage 4 - Oak National Academy (thenational.academy) •Revision material on teams •Past paper exam questions
Wednesday – MSO – C05 Teachers: Matthew Shone - matthew.shone@gro.mmat.co.uk and Elizabeth O'Brien - Elizabeth.OBrien@gro.mmat.co.uk
Humanities continued Music Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/music/gcse/music-8271 There are three core components of work: Component 1: Understanding Music (Examination: 40%) Component 2: Performing Music (Coursework: One solo, one group, 30%) DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION IS FEB HALF TERM Component 3: Composing Music (Coursework: Two compositions, 30%) DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION IS FEB HALF TERM Revision sites/ guides •BBC bitesize https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zfwv7nb •Quizlet https://quizlet.com/en-gb •CGP revision book https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/ •Focus on Sound Grove.musicfirst.co.uk/ •My revision notes revision book https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/mrn •Revision material on teams •Past paper exam questions Who can I get more information from? Week B: Wednesday – EOB – D07 Teacher: Emma Brundrett - Emma.Brundrett@gro.mmat.co.uk
Humanities continued Psychology Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/gcse/psychology-8182 There will be two 1 hour 45 -minute examination papers, each worth 100 marks and representative of 50% of the final GCSE grade awarded. Paper 1: Cognition and Behaviour (Memory, Perception, Development and Research Methods) Paper 2: Social context and behaviour (Social influence, Language, Thought and Communication, Brain and Neuropsychology and Psychological Problems) Revision sites/ guides •Tutor2U https://www.tutor2u.net/psychology/reference/revision-quizzes •Collins https://collins.co.uk/pages/revision-gcse-ages-14-16?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj8KD4fuw9QIVUOrtCh1OHgB9EAAYAiAAEgLYs_D_BwE •Revision guide https://www.illuminatepublishing.com/product/aqa-psychology-for-gcse-revision-guide •My revision notes https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/psychology?l=151 •E-textbook Username: SGROVE6 Password: STUDENT6 https://illuminate.digital/aqapsychgcse/
•Exam revision questions on teams •Knowledge organisers on teams. •Revision guides on teams •Textbooks available for use
Who can I get more information from? Week B: Tuesday – ARA – D03 Teacher: Andrew Rayner - Andrew.Rayner@gro.mmat.co.uk
Art Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information Students must complete both components (01 and 02) to be awarded the OCR GCSE (9-1) in Art and Design. Component 01: Portfolio Students produce a portfolio of practical work showing their personal response to a set starting point, brief, scenario or stimulus. The portfolio may be presented in appropriate formats for the specification title they are following and chosen area of study, including sketchbooks, digital presentations, mounted sheets, maquettes, prototypes, animated work, scale models or illustrated written work. The portfolio must provide evidence that the student has met all four assessment objectives. Component 02: Externally set task N/A 2022 Students respond to one of five themes, each with a range of written and visual starting points and stimuli. Students research, plan and develop ideas for their response to the option they have chosen, which they must then realise within the ten-hour supervised time period Portfolio and external exam Portfolio (01) 120 marks 60% Externally set task (02) 10 hours 40% Revision sites/guides https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z6hs34j Who can I get more information from? Wednesday Week B Teacher: Mrs S Clarke - sarah.clarke@gro.mmat.co.uk
Business Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information Students will have a mock exam in November and March to help prepare them for the exams Exam techniques to specifically answer all questions will be taught in lessons
Who can I get more information from? Monday Week B Teachers: Mr C McStay - conor.mcstay@gro.mmat.co.uk Mr P Duerden - paul.duerden@gro.mmat.co.uk Revision sites/guides https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/business-2017.htm www.senecalearning.com www.businessed.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Child Development Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information Unit 1 and 2 coursework should be completed. This work will then be sent off to the exam board for moderation in February 2022. Unit 3 is the exam unit which will be completed on January 27th 2022 This qualification consists of 3 units: • Unit 1 and Unit 2 graded A*– D, assessed by an externally set, internally marked assessment task. Mandatory assessments for each unit will be subject to internal and external quality assurance • Unit 3 graded A*-D, assessed by an externally set and externally marked synoptic scenario based short answer examination (component TACDC). Revision sites/guides https://app.iachieve.org.uk/login Who can I get more information from? Teachers: Mrs A Roberts - amy.roberts@gro.mmat.co.uk and Mrs J Benson - jennifer.benson@gro.mmat.co.uk
Engineering Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information Autumn term Machining skills (R109) - Completed PPE examination prep - Completed Health & Safety – Completed
Spring term R110 – April 2022 R109 - Completed Summer term R112 – May 2022
Unit R110 OCR Cambridge National Students will study 4 unit areas Unit R109 – Engineering materials, processes & production Written paper 60 mins Unit R110 – Preparing and planning for manufacture Centre assessed, OCR moderated Revision sites/guides www.technologystudent.com
Unit R111 – Computer Aided Manufacture Centre assessed, OCR moderated – N/A 2022 leavers Unit R112 – Quality control of engineered products Centre assessed, OCR moderated
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/engineering-manufacture-level-1-2-award-certificate-j832-j842 Who can I get more information from? Tuesday Week B Teacher: Mr D Jones - darren.jones@gro.mmat.co.uk
Food Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information Unit 1 - The Hospitality and Catering Industry (Online Examination 40%) Learners apply their learning by considering all aspects of the vocational sector. They should acquire knowledge of all aspects of the industry and be able to propose new hospitality and catering provision for specific locations. Learners will be able to use their learning of different types of establishment and job roles to determine the best option. They will then apply their learning in relation to front of house and kitchen operations to determine how the proposed hospitality and catering provision will operate efficiently legally and financially viably whilst meeting the needs of their potential market. This unit provides a broad introduction to the vocational sector in a way that is purposeful and develops a range of transferable skills Unit 2 - Hospitality and Catering in Action (Coursework 60%) Learners apply their learning to safely prepare, cook and present nutritional dishes. They will draw on their learning of different types of provision and kitchen and front of house operations in Unit 1, as well as personal safety in their preparations. The content is relevant not only to employees within food production, but also those with a responsibility for food safety in the industry, nutritionists and managers and owners. This extends the learners appreciation of the whole vocational area beyond the kitchen environment. Students have received a CAG for their external exam in June 2021. Re-sits will be in June 2022 Students should continue to revise the content being delivered currently in lessons. Coursework deadline Unit 2 – April 2022 Revision sites/guides https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zdvb2sg Who can I get more information from? Monday Week B Teacher: Mrs E Rouse - emma.rouse@gro.mmat.co.uk
IT Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information R012: Understanding tools, techniques, methods and processes for technological solutions Students develop their knowledge and understanding of different hardware and software applications and the tools and techniques used to select, store, manipulate and present data. They also explore the various risks associated with the collection, storage and use of data, including legal, moral, ethical and security issues, and how such risks can be mitigated. R013: Developing technological solutions Students create a technological solution that processes data and communicates information, following the phases of the project life cycle using different hardware and software technologies to create an integrated technological solution. They develop practical skills such as carrying out a SWOT analysis, creating GANTT charts, developing online surveys, and presenting data through web-based technologies. Revision sites/guides Course Study Guide: Cambridge National Level 1/2 Certificate in Information Technologies Paperback – 23 Feb 2018 by Brian Gillinder (Author), Sonia Stuart (Author) ISBN-13: 978-1510423275 Cisco Networking Academy (www.netacad.com) Cisco introduction to Cybersecurity Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/information-technologies-level-1-2-j808/qualification-at-a-glance/ Who can I get more information from? Wednesday Week B Teachers: Mr D Pollard - dave.pollard@gro.mmat.co.uk and Mr P Duerden - paul.duerden@gro.mmat.co.uk
Sport Curriculum Key Content, Exam Format and Information Unit R053 Learning Outcome 1: Write a report explaining personal qualities, styles, roles and responsibilities associated with effective sports leadership. Learning Outcome 2: Plan a sport activity session, complete a risk assessment and write an emergency procedures report Learning Outcome 3: Deliver sport activity session. Practical assessment Learning Outcome 4: Evaluate own performance in delivering a sport activity session Unit R052 Learning Outcome 1: Be able to use skills, techniques and tactics/strategies/ compositional ideas as an individual performer in a sporting activity. Practical assessment Learning Outcome 2: Be able to use skills, techniques and tactics/strategies/ compositional ideas as a team performer in sporting activity. Practical assessment Learning Outcome 3: Be able to officiate in a sporting activity. Practical assessment Learning Outcome 4: Apply practice methods to support improvement in a sporting activity. Written report L01, L02 and L03 are practical assessments and will be completed during lesson time. Unit R053 Sports Leadership coursework must be completed by February half term. This work will then be sent off to the exam board for moderation. Unit R052 Developing sport skills coursework must be completed by Friday 29th April 2022. This work will then be sent off to the exam board for moderation on 15th May 2022. Who can I get more information from? Teachers: Mr D Littleford - david.littleford@gro.mmat.co.uk and Mr A Barber - andrew.barber@gro.mmat.co.uk
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