Y EAR 7 E NGLISH
A S TA
YEAR 7 M AT H Ratios
Cambridge
Percentages
IGCSE
Mental calculations with double digit numbers Algebra Geometry Access to http://www.ixl.com
The Academy of Science Technology and the Arts (ASTA) uses the University of Cambridge International Examinations preparation resources for Cambridge checkpoint exams.
These resources provide guidelines for what should be taught in English, Mathematics, Science, and ICT for years 7-9.
ASTA prepares students in years 9-11, 14 years and older, for Cambridge IGCSE.
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Reading Focus: 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea & A Midsummer Night's Dream Writing Focus: Paragraphs, Narrative Essays, Informative Essays and Argumentative Essays
BALANCE Critical Thinking, Graphic Design/Multimedia, Sports, and Group Counselling sessions encourage the children to express themselves and emerge as balanced individuals.
Spanish, Latin & Art
S CIEN CE :
Introduction: Biology
Spanish introduction includes: description of home, self, and family. Spanish classes in year 7, introduce grammar and encourage written and oral participation.
The Cambridge Classics Project is used to guide the introduction to Latin.
Activities in Art classes include: painting, carving natural objects, and completing drawing activities that improve visual thinking.
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Chemistry Physics BUS IN ES S ST UDI ES :
Introduction: People and Business
H ISTORY & GE OG RA PHY: History: Middle Ages (teacher's choice) Modern: USA, China, Germany, Russia, South Africa (students' choices) Geography: Earthquakes, Rivers, Volcanoes