Y EAR 9 E NGLISH
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YEAR 9 M AT H
Cambridge
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IGCSE
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.
A STA Reading, Montego Bay, Jamaica Education Coordinator: lindsay.asta@gmail.com http://www.learnthenewway.com/connect/login/index.php
Reading Focus: Tom Sawyer/ Great Expectations & Macbeth/ 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 students to express themselves and emerge as balanced individuals.
S CIEN CE :
Spanish development includes: description of hobbies, travel, and experiences. Spanish classes in year 9 reinforce grammar and encourage written and oral participation.
Chemistry
Spanish, Latin & Art
The Cambridge Classics Project is used to guide the development of Latin grammar, vocabulary, and literature skills.
Activities in Art classes include: painting, carving natural objects, and completing drawing activities that improve visual thinking.
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Biology
Physics
BUS IN ES S :
Accounting Business Studies Economics
H ISTORY & GE OG RA PHY: History: Middle Ages (teacher's choice) Modern: USA/Russia (students' choices) Geography: Population Dynamics & Settlement