Year 13 curriculum booklet by Woodrush High

Woodrush High School Year 13 Curriculum Booklet

Staff Contact List Senior Leadership Team

Ms N Rancins Headteacher

Mr S Baker Deputy Headteacher

Mrs E Lawson Assistant Headteacher

Mr D Monk Assistant Headteacher

Ms S Taylor Assistant Headteacher

Mr M Sullivan Assistant Headteacher

Mrs C Sheppard Assistant Headteacher

Mrs J Jarvis Business Manager

Mr Cooper Student Development

Mrs Ashman Progress Leader

Mrs Snell Progress Leader

Sixth Form Staff

Mrs Kaur Head of Sixth Form

Personal Welfare and Intervention Co-ordinator:

Mrs Peters

Home School Agreement All schools are encouraged to have in place a Home School Agreement. Our Home School Agreement was originally formed in partnership with parents and, in recent years, it has been amended after parents have made some further useful and helpful suggestions. Please read the following information carefully and please keep this document in an accessible place during your son or daughter’s education at Woodrush High School.

Home School Agreement 1) Parent(s)/Guardian(s) will: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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See that my child maintains good attendance (96% and above) and arrives before 8.35am each day (apart from Wednesday morning where a later start of 8.55am is required); Ensure that my child is wearing the correct uniform as outlined in the school’s uniform policy; See that my child is properly equipped for school; Let the school know about any concerns or problems that might affect my child’s work or behaviour; Support the school’s aims, ethos, policies and guidelines for behaviour and bullying and encourage my child to follow them; Support and reinforce sanctions given by the school in terms of misbehaviour; Attend parents’ evening and discussions about my child’s progress; Inform the school when my child is absent from school on the first day of their absence; Agree any planned school absence by my child in advance with the school (term time holidays will not be authorised); Work in partnership with the school and outside agencies to support my child’s progress and wellbeing; Take an interest in my child’s school work, looking at their exercise books and the school’s virtual learning environment (FROG) regularly; Encourage my child to participate in the extra-curricular opportunities offered by the school; Acknowledge that, as a school, we do not advise that students bring mobile phones to school and we accept no liability for loss, damage or theft of mobile phones; Acknowledge that any communication with your child during the school day should be made through the school reception; Communicate with all staff at Woodrush High School in a respectful manner; Communicate any concerns about my child and their education or well-being at school through the appropriate pastoral channels and not on social media or online forums.

Staff will: Provide the best possible teaching and learning opportunities; Ensure the safety of every child is given priority and that a caring, safe and supportive environment is provided that promotes learning and well-being; Guide students towards becoming inquisitive, independent and taking ownership of their own learning; Reward students for their success; Contact parents if there is a problem with attendance, punctuality, uniform or equipment; 3

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Let parents know about any concerns or problems that affect their child’s work or behaviour; Ensure that lessons are not interrupted by poor behaviour; Report to parents on your child’s progress; Set, mark and monitor independent study and provide facilities for children to do independent study in school; Arrange parents’ evenings during which progress will be discussed; Keep parents informed about school activities through regular letters home, news sheets and notices about special events; Ensure that the school behaviour and bullying policies are consistently applied; Monitor pupils’ behaviour, taking fair and consistent action if necessary and informing parents/carers of any concerns; Help students leave school well prepared and ready to make the most of future career/educational opportunities; Listen to parents/guardians and work in partnership with them. Students will: Attend regularly and punctually and with a positive attitude; Come to school prepared to work, with the correct equipment and the correct uniform at all times, including at the beginning and the end of the school day; Respect other members of the Woodrush community; Accept that bullying, intolerance and discrimination are unacceptable in our school; Ensure they do not disrupt the learning of others; Follow staff instructions immediately without questioning; Ensure their mobile phone is switched off during the school day and kept out of sight; Conduct themselves appropriately in lessons, between lessons, during break, lunch and on their way to and from school; Ensure proper and safe use of the school ICT systems as outlined in the acceptable usage policy for ICT; Remain within the permitted recreational areas of the school during break and lunch times; Be positive ambassadors for the school at all times; Respect the environment of the school and other people’s property; Complete all work to the highest possible standard

Parent Signature:_______________________

Student Signature:__________________________

Headteacher: _________________________

Chair of Governors: _________________________

We require all parents and students to sign the Home School Agreement. Please be aware that advice from the Government, via the Department for Education (DFE), states that refusal to sign a school’s Home School Agreement does not provide exemption for any students from the rules outlined by the school. If you would like to discuss any issues arising from the following Home School Agreement then please do not hesitate to contact us. We believe this document fairly and reasonably outlines the expectations we have as a school from our staff, our students and our parents. The aim of our Home School Agreement is to encourage consistency, equality and fairness in all matters pertaining to the school.

Attendance Our aim as a school is for every child to have an attendance of 96% and above. Research has shown that students with poor attendance: • Get behind with work • Lose the thread of the topics being taught • Become demotivated when they return to school • Lose friendships • Miss out on important careers and guidance inputs • Miss out on extra-curricular opportunities • Are less likely to feel part of the school Parents/carers and students often become confused about what excellent attendance is. Woodrush has set out the following guide for parents/carers: 100% Outstanding 98 - 99% Excellent 95 - 97% Good 93 - 94% Requires Improvement 90 - 92% Cause for concern Below 90% Serious cause for concern Your child’s attendance is very important to us. We therefore politely request the following: Wherever possible, please do not make routine medical appointments during the school day. Holidays during term-time will not be authorised except in exceptional circumstances. If it is exceptional circumstances please put this in writing to the Head Teacher. Please remember a two week holiday in term-time means 50 hours of teaching missed and several homework’s too. Students often find it difficult to catch up with work missed. If your child cannot attend school, please take the following steps: Please contact the school’s attendance officer, Mrs Davies, on 01564 823777 Ext 7107 or email: jdavies@woodrushhigh.worcs.sch.uk . Please explain the reason for absence and give an estimate of how long your child is likely to be away from school. Send a note in on the first day your child returns to explain the reason for absence. In regards to punctuality to school, please be advised: That the first bell for school rings at 8.35am. Students are expected to be in their form rooms for morning registration or assembly by 8.40am. The student entrance to school closes at 8.40am. Any students arriving at school after this time will have to ring the buzzer for the main entrance and sign in late at Student Services. Any students that are late to school in the morning without a legitimate reason for their lateness will be issued with a thirty minute detention for that same evening after school. We will inform you of this detention via a text or a telephone call. If your child does have a legitimate reason then please ensure they are able to provide a note or a medical appointment card.

The Woodrush Way We continually work, at Woodrush, to reinforce the following: • • • • • • • • •

Learning is lifelong and must be of the highest quality it can be This takes place in a calm, supportive and disciplined environment We can all improve in what we do & must always strive to do so We embrace our own community and our role in the local area We respect individuals, their talents, qualities and needs We work to ensure equality of opportunity for all Everything we do is aimed to improve our students’ life chances We are all part of a big team, as students, staff, parents and value this Turn Up, Work Hard, Be Nice

In addition we work to: • • • • • • • • • •

Create an open environment where the aspiration is always towards excellence Help establish self-confidence, selfmotivation and self-discipline Provide a rich and simulating learning environment and a curriculum that meets the needs of all our learners Promote a capacity for independent learning and the motivation to use that capacity Offer a wide range of experiences beyond the formal curriculum Celebrate all excellence and achievements Prepare students for the opportunities and responsibilities of adult life and local and global citizenship Promote an active involvement in caring for the environment of the school, the local community and the wider world Encourage the interest and involvement of parents, governors, industry, commerce and the community in the life of the school and furthering the success of our students Promote a culture of innovation and development

Ladder of Referral

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Sixth form ladder of referral

•Staff can make student referrals for any of the following; •Failure to complete classwork to a good standard •Failure to complete Independent Study to a good standard. •Referrals are made by staff logging the reason in SIMS as a behaviour incident either as Classwork or Homework.

•Forms tutors will check their home screen on SIMS during PM registration and inform students that they have a referral and for which subject., these students will be sent to the Silent Study area by the form tutor. •Students with no referals that day will be allowed to leave at 3:00pm.

•Students sign in with the progress leader and spend 60 minutes rectifying the problem. If the work is completed they must still stay until 4pm and do revision or consolidation.

NB: Referrals can ONLY be made if a student has not completed their homework or classwork to acceptable standard. All other issues must be followed up as per the whole school behaviour policy. Students that have a period 6 and have a referrals will be rolled onto the next day. Any issues with students in the first instance is dealt by the classroom teacher or form tutor, these include; (C1) a) Dress code infringement b) Lateness to registration/lesson without valid documented reason c) Disrupting learning d) Lack of equipment/kit f) Mobile phone seen or heard g) Littering h) Speaking to staff inappropriately Staff should; a detention and inform both parents and form tutor. Log onto SIMS IftheSet issue is not resolved;

Referred to the HOF, who will set a detention and also have informed form tutor and parents.

If problem persists – form tutor is notified who will speak to the student and also make contact with parents.

If the problem still is not rectified inform the 6th progress leader and head of 6th form.

Rewards Rewards Woodrush High School has a proud culture of celebrating student success. Immediately in Year 7, students will have the opportunity to collect merits. These merits have electronic codes that can be inputted on-line and then transferred into various prizes. These include anything from stationary items to free prom tickets in Year 11. These merits are also totalled and contribute towards House competitions. Your child will also have the opportunity to collect badges that can be sewn onto their blazers. These badges are to acknowledge any specific achievements linked to certain subject areas, which may include anything linked to attainment, participation, effort or progress. Any successes or achievements in school are also celebrated during weekly Year group assemblies and termly House assemblies. We also hold awards events that parents are invited to attend. Merits Gold Award merit given by form tutors for exemplary behaviour and punctuality to lessons/registration over a half-term. This is also awarded to students for other noteworthy and significant achievements. The Gold Award merit has the value of 5 merits. Subject merits are awarded to students by subject teachers for things like excellent effort, progress or attitude to learning in lessons. This merit has the value of 1 merit.

Faculty

Mathematics

Subject

A-Level Further Mathematics

Year

Course Overview

Exam Board: Edexcel Units of study: Year 13 • Area of study 1 – Further Pure Mathematics: This is the study of pure mathematics. • Area of Study 2 – Mechanics: This is the study of applied mathematics. Assessment : Year 13 • Students study three modules Further Pure 2, Further Pure 3 and Mechanics 2. All three modules are equally weighted and 100% written exam. • These modules are then combined with the year 12 modules to form an A-Level Grade. Each of the six modules is equally weighted.

This year in Maths

Below is an overview of the course content for each module. Each module is assessed by 1 written exam. • Unit FP2 : Inequalities; series, first order differential equations; second order differential equations; further complex numbers, Maclaurin and Taylor series. • Unit FP3 : Further matrix algebra; vectors, hyperbolic functions; differentiation; integration, further coordinate systems.in a straight line or plane; centres of mass; work and energy; collisions; statics of rigid bodies. • M2 : Kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane; centres of mass; work and energy; collisions; statics of rigid bodies.

Independent Study expectation

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Students will receive weekly homework tasks to complete, this will generally consist of questions consolidating the work done in class that week. It is expected students are spending a minimum of 4 hours per week doing independent study. This may take the form of note taking, watching instructional videos, attempting additional questions or completing past papers. Depending on progress, some students may receive additional work to be completed over the course of a term to support their learning.

Faculty

Mathematics

Subject

A-Level Mathematics

Year

Course Overview

Exam Board: Edexcel Units of study: Year 13 • Area of study 1 – Core Mathematics: This is the study of pure mathematics. • Area of Study 2 – Statistics: This is the study of applied mathematics. Assessment : Year 13 • Students study three modules Core 3, Core 4 and Statistics 1. All three modules are equally weighted m and 100% written exam. • These modules are then combined with the year 12 modules to form an A-Level Grade. Each of the six modules is equally weighted.

This year in Mathematics

Below is an overview of the course content for each module. Each module is assessed at the end of the year by 1 written exam. Year 13 • Unit C3 : Algebra and functions; trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation; numerical methods. • Unit C4 : Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane; sequences and series; differentiation; integration; vectors. • Unit S1 : Mathematical models in probability and statistics; representation and summary of data; probability; correlation and regression; discrete random variables; discrete distributions; the Normal distribution.

Independent Study expectation

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Other Information

Students require a scientific calculator for the course. Useful websites. https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html http://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/ http://www.examsolutions.net/

Faculty

English

Subject

English Literature A-Level

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

Exam board: AQA • Units of study: Love Through the ages – Shakespeare and Poetry (‘Othello’ and pre-/ post-1900 love poetry); Love through the ages – Prose (‘Wuthering Heights’, ‘The Rotters’ Club’ and unseen prose); • World War I and its aftermath; • Non-exam assessment (coursework) comparing texts against a theme of your choice. How the course is assessed: • A-level – Students will sit two exams (3 hours + 2 hours 30 minutes) worth 75 marks each. They will also submit an essay completed at home as their non-exam assessment (coursework). • Paper 1 – Students will answer a thematic question on ‘Othello’, beginning with a printed extract and expanding out to the wider text. They will also answer a question on ‘unseen poetry’, comparing two unstudied poems according to a given theme or focus. Finally, students will compare two texts they have studied at AS level: one prose text (‘Wuthering Heights’ or ‘The Rotters’ Club’) and a poetry text (either the pre- or post-1900 poetry anthology). • Paper 2 – Students will answer an essay question on a set text (poetry/a play/ prose). They will also answer a question on the literary context of World War I, using the ‘unseen’ extract provided. Finally, students will write an extended response, comparing two texts they have studied in this module. • Non-exam Assessment – Students will write an essay comparing two texts (at least one to have been written before 1900) according to a theme or focus of their choice. They will be expected to draw upon others’ views about these texts, as well as formulating their own arguments in approximately 2500 words. Preparation for this assessment will take place at the end of Year 12, but it is worth noting that the majority of this piece will be written by students outside lessons

This year in English Literature

Students will build upon the foundations laid in Year 12 but will be expected to engage more confidently and regularly with secondary critical material. Students will also explore a variety of contexts around the set texts, including women’s roles in World War I. It is of vital importance for students to understand that the work done in scheduled lessons is only a fraction of what it takes to be a successful English Literature student: reading widely around the subject is essential and we will – of course – provide guidance towards suitable materials.

Independent Study expectation

Students will receive weekly independent study from each of their English Literature teachers. This will usually total around 4-5 hours per week and will consist of: research; the preparation of individual or group presentations; textual annotation and notetaking; exam question practice; and essay planning and writing. As aforementioned, this independent study will be set in conjunction with students’ reading of set literary and critical texts, as well as their own wider reading and the completion of their non-exam assessment (coursework).

Other Information

Useful websites to access: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/as-and-a-level/english-literature-a-7711-7712 http://literary-devices.com/ http://study.com/academy/topic/historical-cultural-critical-contexts-of-literature.html http://www.shakespeare-online.com/playanalysis/othello.html http://www.historytoday.com/ad-harvey/first-world-war-literature Revision guides to use: AQA A Level English Literature A Student Book by Luke McBratney ISBN 0198336004 Resources / materials needed for the subject: ‘Othello: The Moor of Venice’ – William Shakespeare; ‘Wuthering Heights’ – Emily Bronte; ‘The Rotters’ Club’ – Jonathan Coe.

A list of possible texts to be studied can be found on the website below (Option A: WWI and its Aftermath). Students will be informed of the specific texts to be studied before the summer break. http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/as-and-a-level/englishliterature-a-7711-7712/subject-content-a-level/texts-in-shared-contexts

Faculty

English

Subject

A Level Film Studies

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

Exam Board: WJEC A2: Unit 3 (FM3): Film research and creative projects (Internal Assessment – Coursework): - a small-scale research project - creative project 25% Unit 4 (FM4): Varieties of Film Experience (External Assessment – Exam) There are three sections to this 2¾ hours exam: Section A: World Cinema topics. Section B: Spectatorship topics. Section C: Single Film – Critical Study. 25%

This year in Film Studies

A-level Film Studies is not just limited to the study of generic categories of film. Other areas of study include: documentaries; German and Soviet Cinema from the 1920s; Holocaust Cinema and Emotional Response and a Critical Study of Fight Club. As well as analysing films, students also have the opportunity to complete a creative project over the year. This creative opportunity is a choice between scripting and filming and editing your own short film.

Independent Study expectation

Students are expected to watch a range of different films as part of their independent study. This films should range from different countries of origin, different genres and different historical periods. Students will also be given approximately 2-3 hours a week of independent study that will include: - Wider reading - Research tasks - Practice exams/analytical writing - Completion of coursework drafts

Other Information

Useful Resources: Books: ‘An Introduction to Film Studies – 4th Edition’ by Bill Nichols. ‘Film Studies AS: An Essential Introduction’ by S.C Benyahia ‘In a Lonely Street: film noir, gender, masculinity’ by Frank Krutnik ‘Introduction to Film’ by Nick Lacey, PALGRAVE MACMILLAN (2005) ‘A Level Film Studies for WJEC’ by Tanya Jones , Hodder Arnold (2005) ‘Stars’ by Richard Dyer (1980) ‘The Cinema Book’ by Pam Cook (1985) Websites: www.wjec.co.uk www.filmeducation.org.uk www.bfi.org.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/markkermode www.empireonline.com https://www.theguardian.com/film/series/peter-bradshaw-film-of-the-week

Faculty

English

Subject

Language and Literature

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

Students will follow the AQA English Language and Literature specification. 80% of the course will be assessed via external examination at the end of the two year course. The remaining 20% of the grade will be assessed through the completion of an extended coursework investigation. In year 12, students study an anthology of poetry as well as a prose novel for their examination Views and Voices which is worth 50% of the AS course. They also study a collection of non-fiction texts, through which they become competent with their linguistic analysis skills, as well as practising transformative writing. These two areas of study are assessed in their Unit 2 examination People and Places which is also worth 50% of the AS course. The results of the examinations taken in the summer of year 12 will not count towards the final A Level grade. They are however excellent indicator of potential achievement by the end of the two year course. In year 13, students will read a prose text which focusses on representation of society and practise producing their own original writing on the theme writing about society. They will also study a drama text. These topics will be assessed in the A Level paper 2 Exploring Conflict. In addition, students will revise the topics covered in year 12, for A Level paper 1 Telling Stories. Further to the two external examinations, the coursework investigation Making Connections will be completed within the Autumn term of year 13. Throughout all areas of the course, there will be a large emphasis on linguistic analysis skills, and as such students will need to learn and revise a wide range of relevant terminology. They will also address the structure and quality of their essay responses. The coursework will familiarise students with research and data collection/analysis skills which is relevant to future degree level study.

This year in Language and Literature

In year 13, students will study for two external examinations as well as completing a coursework investigation. For the Unit 1 examination Telling Stories, students will revisit the areas they studies in year 12: study and analysis of the Paris anthology; transformative writing; Frankenstein; and study of the poetry anthology. This unit will account for 40% of the final A Level grade. Students will also study a range of new content for the examination Exploring Conflict. For the section writing about society, students will read the novel The Great Gatsby and analyse how the writer uses language to: present people, their points of view and their relationships with others; shape the narrative structure and present events/time/places; reveal the speech and thought processes of the characters and narrator(s); use situations of conflict to express ideas about societies and their values. They will then use this knowledge to practise create their own original writing on this topic along with a critical commentary. Additionally, students will read Othello and examine how language is used to present conflict. This will include looking at how playwrights: represent natural speech features; use language to create distinctively different characters; show characters asserting power and positioning others via their language and behaviour; use the idea of conflict to create dynamic narratives and address the wider themes of the play. The Exploring Conflict examination will also account for 40% of the final A Level grade. As well as external examination, students will also complete a coursework investigation Making Connections which will account for the remaining 20% of their final grade. They will look at a range of analysis and research methods, before choosing a literary and a non-literary text which are linked by a theme or linguistic focus of their own interest. As well as being a continuation of the literary and linguistic analysis skills which have been covered throughout the course, students will encounter higher level skills such as critical research, data analysis, and writing in the style required of an investigation. All of these skills will ensure students are in good stead to approach tasks of a similar nature should they proceed to university level. Due to the weighting of the externally examined units, the coursework will be completed mainly outside of lessons and will be submitted in the Autumn term.

Independent Study expectation

Students will usually be set approximately two hours of formal independent study each week. This may include annotation of texts, practise essay responses, or independent reading and research. It is also expected that students will spend a further two hours consolidating and organising their class notes and revising any content which has been covered in lessons. Students will also have opportunities to submit further practise exam responses should they wish to receive feedback from their class teachers. During the coursework element of the course, it is expected that students complete the majority of the work outside of lesson. They will be set a series of deadlines so that teachers can effectively monitor progress and provide sufficient support and direction.

Other Information

Students will need to buy copies of set texts (but not of anthologies.) The texts being studied are subject to change and will be confirmed by their class teachers. Some resources such as past papers can be accessed on the AQA website. Students will also be given user accounts which will allow them to view their anthologies online. When studying for their coursework, students will be expected to read a range of texts as part of their research. This can include books on linguistic analysis or critical literary theory. This may also include online sources. Class teachers will recommend such texts based on each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area of interest.

Faculty

Science

Subject

Biology

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

Paper 1 - Biological Processes • 2 hours 15 minutes written exam • Modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 • 37% of A level Qualification Paper 2 - Biological Diversity • 2 hours 15 minutes written exam • Modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 • 37% of A level Qualification Paper 3 - Unified Biology • 1 hours 30 minutes written exam • Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 • 26% of A level Qualification

This year in Biology

Module 1: Development of practical skills in Biology o This unit will be taught through various practical activities included in the other units. You will be assessed on practical techniques by written questions in exams. Module 2: Foundations in Biology o Structure of the cell o Biological molecules (Water, carbohydrates, proteins and lipids) o DNA o Enzymes o Biological membranes o Cell division – Mitosis, meiosis, specialised cells and stem cells Module 3: Exchange and transport o Exchange surfaces and breathing (Mammals, fish and insects) o Transport systems in animals o Transport systems in plants Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease o Communicable diseases (Infections, immune response and vaccination) o Biodiversity and conservation o Classification and evolution Module 5: Communication, homeostasis and energy o Temperature regulation in different animals o Excretion and the kidney o Neurones and nervous impulses o Hormonal communication o Responses in plants and animals o Photosynthesis o Respiration Module 6: Genetics and ecosystems o Cellular control and regulating genes o Inheritance o Studying the genome o Cloning and biotechnology o Ecosystems o Populations and sustainability Practical Endorsement: As well as exams, students will be assessed on your practical skills frequently throughout the 2 years of the A-level course. Students receive a pass or fail grade based on these tasks, but it will not affect their overall grade, as this is only based on exams.

Independent Study expectation

Students will be expected to do pre-lesson reading each week in order to maximise the time that can be spent in lessons on more demanding concepts and application of knowledge. Examination questions will be given most lessons to assess how students are progressing.

Other Information

You will be provided with a text book for the course but this just covers the basics of the course. There is an expectation that students will use the internet to find their own sources of information

Faculty

Science

Subject

Chemistry

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

Paper 1 - Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry • 2 hours 15 minutes written exam • Modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 • 37% of A level Qualification Paper 2 - Synthesis and analytical techniques • 2 hours 15 minutes written exam • Modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 • 37% of A level Qualification Paper 3 - Unified Chemistry • 1 hours 30 minutes written exam • Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 • 26% of A level Qualification

This year in Chemistry

Module 1: Practical skills in Chemistry o This unit will be taught through various practical activities included in the other units. You will be assessed on practical techniques by written questions in exams. Module 2: Foundations in Chemistry o Atoms and reactions o Electrons, bonding and structure Module 3: The Periodic table and energy o The periodic table o Physical chemistry Module 4: Core organic chemistry o Hydrocarbons o Basic organic chemistry o Alcohols, halo alkanes and analysis Module 5: Physical chemistry and the transition elements o Rates, equilibrium and pH o Acids, bases and buffers o Energy o Enthalpy and entropy o Transition elements Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis o Aromatic compounds, carbonyls and acids o Nitrogen compounds, polymers and synthesis o Analysis and spectroscopy Practical Endorsement: As well as exams, students will be assessed on your practical skills frequently throughout the 2 years of the A-level course. Students receive a pass or fail grade based on these tasks, but it will not affect their overall grade, as this is only based on exams.

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Faculty

Science

Subject

Physics

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

OCR Physics A Paper 1 - Modelling Physics • 2 hours 15 minutes written exam • Modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 • 37% of A level Qualification Paper 2 - Exploring Physics • 2 hours 15 minutes written exam • Modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 • 37% of A level Qualification Paper 3 - Unified Physics • 1 hours 30 minutes written exam • Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 • 26% of A level Qualification

This year in Physics

Module 1: Practical skills in Physics o This unit will be taught through various practical activities included in the other units. You will be assessed on practical techniques by written questions in exams. Module 2: Foundations of Physics o Physical quantities, units and measurements o Nature of quantities Module 3: Forces and motion o Motion o Forces in action o Work, energy and power o Materials o Newton’s laws of motion Module 4: Electrons, waves and photons o Electricity: Charge and current o Electricity: Energy, power and resistance o Electricity: Electrical circuits o Waves o Quantum Physics Module 5: Newtonian World and Astrophysics o Thermal physics o Circular motion o Oscillations o Gravitational fields o Astrophysics and cosmology Module 6: Particles and medical physics o Capacitors o Electric fields o Electromagnetism o Nuclear and particle physics o Medical imaging Practical Endorsement: As well as exams, students will be assessed on your practical skills frequently throughout the 2 years of the A-level course. Students receive a pass or fail grade based on these tasks, but it will not affect their overall grade, as this is only based on exams.

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Faculty

Science

Subject

BTEC Science

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

Examination Board: Pearson/Edexcel Title: BTEC Advanced Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science Equivalence: 1 A-level This is the second year of the course and students will be completing the following units: Unit 4 Scientific practical techniques - Completed in Year 13 Unit 2 Working in the science industry - Completed in Year 13 Unit 11 Physiology of human body systems - Completed in Year 13

This year in BTEC Science

Students will complete assignment based for unit 4, following on from their workshop at Warwick University which involves analysis of quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques such as synthesis, titration and spectroscopy. Unit 2 will cover specific applications of science in industry such as health and safety, laboratory equipment and scientific communication. Unit 11 will cover the anatomy, physiology and pathology of several major body systems including: cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive.

Independent Study expectation

Students will be expected to complete assignment work after each lesson. This will involve research in preparation for lessons and also completion of work.

Other Information

Some helpful resources for the units to be completed can be found below Texts Foale S, Hocking S, Llewellyn R, Musa I, Patrick E, Rhodes P and Sorensen J – BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science Student Book (Pearson, 2010) ISBN 9781846906800 Atkinson C and Mariotte J – The Prep Room Organiser (Association for Science Education, 2003) ISBN 9780863572838 Journals CLEAPSS publications Laboratory News New Scientist Websites www.ase.org.uk The Association for Science Education www.explorer.bio-rad.com Bio Rad science education www.genetics.gsk.com/virtual.htm GlaxoSmithKline virtual tour of genetics laboratories www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/vlabs Howard Hughes Medical Institute virtual laboratory tours www.infomat.net/infomat/ CLEAPSS rd_staffroom/rd1 /database/cleapps www.iob.org.uk The Institute of Biology www.iop.org.uk The Institute of Physics www.istonline.org.uk Institute of Science Technology: Laboratory Handbook www.mhra.gov.uk Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency www.mond.org Society of Chemical Industry www.rsc.org The Royal Society of Chemistry www.scienceconsortium.co.uk The Science Consortium www.sciencelearningcentres.org.uk Science Learning Centre, London www.sep.org.uk Science Enhancement Programme www.york.ac.uk/org/ciec Chemical Industry Education Centre (CIEC) Unit 4 Scientific Practical Techniques Texts Foale S, Hocking S, Llewellyn R, Musa I, Patrick E, Rhodes P and Sorensen J – BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science Student Book (Pearson, 2010) ISBN 9781846906800 Coyne G S – The Laboratory Companion: A Practical Guide to Materials, Equipment and Technique (John Wiley & Sons, 2005) ISBN 9780471780861

Other Information

Dean J R et al – Practical Skills in Chemistry (Prentice Hall, 2001) ISBN 9780130280022 Dean J R et al – Practical Skills in Forensic Science (Prentice Hall, 2005) ISBN 9780131144002 Derenzo S E – Practical Interfacing in the Laboratory: Using a PC for Instrumentation, Data Analysis and Control (Cambridge University Press, 2003) ISBN 9780521815277 Jones A et al – Practical Skills in Biology, 3rd Edition (Prentice Hall, 2002) ISBN 9780130451415 Lawn R and Prichard E – Practical Laboratory Skills Training Guide: Measurement of Mass (The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2003) ISBN 9780854044634 Lintern M – Laboratory Skills for Science and Medicine: An Introduction (Radcliffe Medical Press, 2006) ISBN 9781846190162 Prichard E and Lawn R – Practical Laboratory Skills Training Guide: Measurement of pH (The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2003) ISBN 9780854044733 Prichard E and Lawn R – Practical Laboratory Skills Training Guide: Measurement of Volume (The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2003) ISBN 9780854044689 Reed R et al – Practical Skills in Biomolecular Science, 3rd Edition (Benjamin Cummings, 2007) ISBN 9780132391153 Journals BluSci Nature New Scientist Websites www.chemguide.co.uk/organicprops/esters/preparation.html Guide to esters www.rsc.org/education/teachers/learnnet/pdf/LearnNet/rsc/Aspirin_full.pdf A curriculum resource on aspirin www.virtlab.com/main.aspx A virtual laboratory Unit 11 Physiology of Human Body Systems Texts Adds J et al – Respiration and Coordination (Nelson Advanced Science: Biology Series) (Nelson Thornes, 2005) ISBN 9780748774890 Boyle M et al – Human Biology (Collins Advanced Science Series) (Collins Educational, 2002) ISBN 9780007135998 Fullick A – Body Systems and Health (Life Science In Depth) (Heinemann, 2006) ISBN 9781403475190 Johnson M D – Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, 3rd Edition (Benjamin Cummings, 2005) ISBN 9780805354348 Parkinson P – ‘A’ Level Human Biology: Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Human Biology (2000) ISBN 9781853568961 Parkinson P – ‘A’ Level Human Biology: Advanced GCE (A2) Human Biology (2000) ISBN 9781853568978 Pickering W R – A-level Advanced Human Biology Through Diagrams (Oxford University Press, 2001) ISBN 9780199141968 Simpkins J and Williams J I – Advanced Human Biology (Collins Educational, 1987) ISBN 9780003222906 Tortora G J – Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (John Wiley & Sons, 2005) ISBN 9780471718710 Tucker L – An Introductory Guide to Anatomy and Physiology (EMS Publishing, 2008) ISBN 9781903348284 Journals American Journal of Physiology Journal of Applied Physiology Journal of Exercise Physiology Journal of Physiology Open Physiology Journal Websites www.bbc.co.uk/health BBC Health www.biologyguide.net A-level revision site for Biology www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk NHS Direct patient information leaflets www.physoc.org The Physiological Society www.s-cool.co.uk GCSE and A-level revision site www.sedoparking.com/sciencepages.co.uk Science Pages – links

Faculty

Humanities

Subject

Government and Politics

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

Edexcel Government and Politics Unit 1 - People and Politics (AS level 25% of A Level) Unit 2 - Governing the UK (AS level 25% of A Level) Unit 3 - Topic C: Representative Processes in the USA. (A2 level 25% of A Level) Unit 4 - Topic C: Governing the USA. (A2 level 25% of A Level)

This year in Government and Politics

Unit 3 - This unit introduces students to key themes in political analysis. Student will study Topic C: Representative Processes in the USA. This topic looks at the representative processes of the US political system and considers their adequacy in terms of popular participation and full democracy. The four topics areas are • Elections and Voting • Political Parties • Pressure Groups • Racial and Ethnic Politics Unit 4 - This unit extends students’ understanding of key themes in political analysis. Students will study Topic C: Governing the USA. This topic examines the institutional framework of US government and considers the interrelationships between its legislative, executive and judicial processes and the health of US federalism. The four topic areas are • The Constitution • Congress • Presidency • Supreme Court

Homework / Independent Study expectation

Keeping up to date with current issues within American Politics Homework booklets containing a variety of past exam questions to be completed throughout the year.

Other Information

Suggested reading/further research Baker, T - Edexcel A2 Government & Politics Student Unit Guide: Representative Processes in the USA: Unit 3C (Philip Allan, 2012) Bennett A J — A2 US Government and Politics (Philip Allan, 2005) Online news websites

Faculty

Humanities

Subject

Geography

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

Exam Board: AQA Units of study and assessment: Unit 3 Contemporary geographical issues – worth 30% of A Level. 2 hour 30 minutes written examination 90 marks. Structured short and extended questions, plus an essay Unit 4 Geography Fieldwork Investigation – worth 20% of A Level. 1 hour 30 minutes written examination 60 marks. Structured short and extended questions based on students’ fieldwork investigation and fieldwork skills. All exams will be sat at the end of year 13.

This year in Geography

Students will study the following units: Unit 3 Contemporary geographical issues – This unit will cover the following four topics: - Plate tectonics – looking at the structure of the earth and the plate movements that lead to seismic and volcanic activity. It also involves looking at contrasting case studies of seismic and volcanic activity and their causes, impacts and management. - Ecosystems, challenge and change – Students will study the systems operating in ecosystems before looking at the ecosystems of deciduous woodlands and tropical rainforests. They will also look at ecosystems on a local and global scale. - World cities – This unit looks at the process of urbanisation, regeneration, retailing and sustainability of urban areas. - Contemporary conflict and challenges – This unit focuses on local conflicts such as HS2 and international conflicts. It also looks at multiculturalism, the issue of separatism and global poverty. Unit 4 Geography fieldwork investigation – students will need to plan, undertake and write up a piece of fieldwork. They will then be asked a range of question on general geographical skills as well as specific questions on their fieldwork investigation.

Homework / Independent Study expectation

Pupils will receive regular independent study which will usually present itself in the form of practise exam questions, research tasks or activities designed to consolidate and expand on classroom learning. They will also be expected to read around the topics they are studying.

Other Information

Key course textbooks - AQA A2 Geography - Skinner and Redfern – Philip Allen publishers - AQA A2 Geography - Smith and Knill – Oxford publishers

Faculty

Humanities

Subject

History

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

OCR A Level: A (H505) British period study and enquiry: (unit group 1): 25% of total marks British period study and enquiry (Y101-Y113) 50 marks 1 hour 30 minute paper Non-British period study: (unit group 2): 15% of total marks Non-British period study (Y201-Y224) 30 marks 1 hour paper Thematic study and historical interpretations: (unit group 3): 40% of total marks Thematic study and historical interpretations (Y301-Y321) 80 marks 2 hour 30 minute paper Topic based essay: (unit Y100): 20% of total marks 3000–4000 word essay (Y100/03 or 04) Non exam assessment 40 marks

This year in History

Thematic study and historical interpretations: (unit group 3): 40% of total marks Thematic study and historical interpretations (Y301-Y321) 80 marks 2 hour 30 minute paper Unit Y318: Russia and its Rulers 1855–1964: Overview topics: Choice of 2 questions out of 3 • The nature of government • The impact of dictatorial regimes on the economy and society of the Russian Empire and the USSR • Impact of war and revolution on the development of the Russian Empire and the USSR • Russia: Empire, nationalities and satellite states Depth topics: 1 set question based on historical sources • Alexander II’s domestic reforms • The Provisional Government • Khrushchev in power 1956–1964 Topic based essay: (unit Y100): 20% of total marks 3000–4000 word essay (Y100/03 or 04) Non exam assessment 40 marks Pupils complete one set question from a range of possible options. This is a piece of controlled assessment which must be completed as independent study following the teaching of subject knowledge on aspects of Britain 1930-97.

Independent Study expectation

Regular reading in this year is essential. Pupils will be provided with a reading list for each topic and such texts should be studied independently from other homework tasks.

Other Information

All additional materials will be given to pupils at the start of each unit. There will also be the opportunity to attend seminars delivered by University professors at two points in the year.

Faculty

Humanities

Subject

Psychology

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

The Year 13 AQA Psychology A-level course expands on the content taught in Year 12 and completion provides students with a full A-level qualification in this subject The course is assessed through three 2 hour exams which will be sat in June 2017. Each is worth 33.3% of the AS course and total of 96 marks are available in each.

This year in Psychology

Throughout the year students will review the content taught in Year 12 and expand on its content, learning new theory and research. Alongside this student will also delve deeper in the manner of psychological research; examining the methods used in more detail, assessing the ethical implications of research and quantitatively analysing data using inferential tests. New content for the year focuses on three units; The first of these is Relationships. In this unit students will be able to examine the nature of human relationships including theories surrounding their formation, maintenance and breakdown. We will also look at the evolutionary aspect of relationships and the manner in which relationships have changed in a modern era of social media and instant communication. The second new unit of study is that of Aggression. Here students will find out how psychology attempts to explain reasons for human aggressive behaviour, focusing on social, biological and evolutionary theories. They will also be able to understand what role the mass media plays in shaping aggressive tendency or attitudes. The final new unit investigates Stress; its physiological and mental impact, how it can be linked to illness and what can be done to reduce our personal experience of or reaction to stressful situations.

Independent Study expectation

Pupils will be expected to add to their class notes by reading around the topic areas and theories covered in each lesson. This expectation is much greater than that in Year 12 and committed reading is essential for high achievement in the subject. Pupils will also have to research various aspects of the course prior to lessons. Pupils will be set practise exam questions to answer. It is expected that pupils undertake wider investigation and reading on all modules outside of that set by the class teacher.

Other Information

There are several recommended texts for A-level Psychology. Key ones that we will use are ‘Illuminate AQA Psychology for A-level Year 2’ by Flanagan & Berry and the ‘Oxford Complete Companion for AQA Psychology A Level: Year 2‘ by Cardwell & McIlveen. It is also recommended that all students follow Mr Moss’ Twitter feed (@MrJMoss1) where they are informed about a range of useful websites, podcasts or TV programmes which will consolidate or expand their learning.

Faculty

Humanities

Subject

Sociology

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

The Year 13 AQA Sociology A-level course involves the study of compulsory content from Crime & Deviance, Education and Theory & Methods units. Optional units of Families & Households and the Mass Media will also be studied. The course is assessed through three 2 hour exams which will be sat in June 2017. Each is worth 33.3% of the AS course and total of 80 marks are available in each.

This year in Sociology

Throughout the year students will review the content taught in Year 12 and expand on its content, learning new theory and research. Alongside this students will also delve deeper in the manner of sociological research; examining the nature of science and the extent to which Sociology can be regarded as scientific. The relationship between theory & methods debates about subjectivity, objectivity and value freedom. The relationship between Sociology and social policy. New content for the year focuses on two units; The first of these is Crime and Deviance. In this unit students will be able to investigate sociological explanations for the occurrence and consequence of crime, with a specific focus on crime control and prevention. We will also look at how gender, ethnicity and social class all affect experience, involvement and punishment for criminal behaviour. The second new unit of study is that of the Mass Media. Here students will find out about media representations of age, social class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and disability. Sociological explanations of the new media and their understanding of the role of the media in contemporary society. Finally students will examine how factors like ownership, globalisation and popular culture all affect the media.

Independent Study expectation

Other Information

The core text for the AS Sociology is the Napier Press ‘AQA A-level Sociology Book Two by Webb and Westergaard. Students could also look at the Polity Press ‘Sociology for AQA Volume 2: 2nd-Year A Level’ by Browne and Blundell. It is also recommended that all students follow Mr Moss’ Twitter feed (@MrJMoss1) where they are informed about a range of useful websites, podcasts or TV programmes which will consolidate or expand their learning.

Faculty

Humanities

Subject

Health and Social Care

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

Which exam board: Edexcel Units of study: • Unit 7 – Positive Care Environments • Unit 8 – Promoting health and wellbeing • Unit 9 - Investigating disease How the course is assessed • Unit 1 is an external exam taken in June 2017. It is worth 40% of the final GCSE grade. • Unit 8 and 9 are pieces of coursework outlined by the exam board, marked by the teacher and moderated by the exam board in 2017. Both pieces are in the form of a written report. Course work is worth 60% of the final GCSE grade.

This year in Health and Social Care

The beginning of Year 13 will see students complete their research regarding the health issue they plan to focus on in their health promotion presentation. They will work together as a team to: plan and collect resources (a01); produce aims and objectives and decide on health models (A02); deliver the health presentation (A03); and produce a report which analyses and evaluates every aspect of the work they have undertaken (A04). In the second half of the autumn term students will learn about the structure and provision of services; meeting individual needs; practitioner roles and quality assurance and regulation. Students will prepare for a mock exam in January. In the spring term students will begin work for Unit 9 where they will produce a report on communicable and non-communicable diseases. Students will: research information on about the biological basis of the disease (A01); Compare and contrast the diseases and their distribution (A02); Analyse diagnosis, treatment and support (A03); and evaluate strategies for prevention (A04). In the summer term students will return to their revision of Unit 7 in preparation for their exam in June 2017.

Independent Study expectation

Individual research of specific topics related to health and wellbeing and diseases. Planning and drafting of course work. Case studies and exam questions Revision of Unit 7 work.

Other Information

Students will find it useful to bring a laptop to lessons to help with research and course work write ups. Students need to be aware of legislation in relation to Health and Social Care and keep up to date with what is happening in the news.

Faculty

Modern Foreign Languages

Subject

French and Spanish

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

AQA Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing (2 hours 30 minutes) 35% of A level - Reading and listening tasks on topics (Includes translation into and from English) - Essay on the film chosen for cultural topic Paper 2 Speaking (35 minutes) 15% of AS total - Stimulus card (on topics below) - 2 x 5 minutes questions and answers on both cultural topics

This year in French and Spanish

ENVIRONMENT • Pollution • Energy • Protecting the planet THE MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY • Immigration • Integration • Racism CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES • Wealth and poverty • Law and order • Impact of scientific and technological progress CULTURE • Film • Area of interest

Independent Study expectation

Students will have 1 hour of Independent study per 1 hour of lessons in school. Homework will consist of the following activities… • • • • • •

GRAMMAR - Nouns - Articles - Adjectives - Numerals - Adverbs - Quantifiers/intensifiers - Pronouns - Verbs - Prepositions - Conjunctions - Negation - Questions - Commands - Word order - Other constructions - Discourse markers

Vocabulary revision (from students’ handbook) Reading activities in booklets Listening activities in booklets Writing tasks: translation/ essays Grammar exercises Research tasks

In addition to independent study, we also recommend that pupils regularly do enrichment type activities as outlined below…

Other Information

As well as www.youtube.com being a hive of information, there are fantastic resources available online. We recommend the following websites for keeping up to date with news and current affairs French http://www.1jour1actu.com http://www.phosphore.com http://www.ados.fr Spanish https://www.newsinslowspanish.com Also there are some useful websites to support with the cultural elements of the course French http://www.institut-francais.org.uk http://www.cinema-francais.fr http://www.allocine.fr

Spanish http://www.rtve.es http://www.londonspanishfilmfestival.com http://www.cineario.com There are some excellent websites to help practice the grammar, reading and listening aspects of A level French http://www.s-cool.co.uk http://www.french-games.net http://www.zut.org.uk Spanish http://www.spanishrevision.co.uk http://conjuguemos.com

Faculty

Business and Computing

Subject

BTEC ICT

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

Students will study 3 internally assessed units this year: Unit 6 – Software Design & Development Unit 30 – Digital Graphics Unit 42 – Spreadsheet Modelling Students can achieve a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* grades.

This year in BTEC ICT

Unit 6: Software Design Development oThis unit will teach students how to program using a variety of languages such as Python, Java and HTML. Students will need to create their own programs to meet a particular requirement. Unit 30: Digital Graphics oThis unit will teach students the difference between different types of graphics. Students will need to create both bitmap and vector images for a given client. Students will also be taught how to manipulate images and how graphics have developed over the decades. Unit 42: Spreadsheet Modelling oThis unit will teach students advanced spreadsheet skills that can be used in a variety of contexts. They will learn various skills such as nested IF’s, data validation, conditional formatting, macros etc. as well as learning how to create technical documentation.

Independent Study expectation

Students are expected to manage their workload for the course. There are strict submission deadlines that need to be met and time management is essential to be successful. Students are also expected to undertake a minimum of 1hr a week independent study working on their units.

Faculty

Business and Computing

Subject

Business Studies

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

Students will study 3 internally assessed units this year: Unit 4 – Business Communication Unit 9 – Creative Product Promotion Unit 13 – Recruitment and selection in Business Students can achieve a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* grades.

This year in Business Studies

Unit 4: Business Communication o This unit will teach students that the collection and management of business information and the successful communication of that information throughout a business, is critical for the future prosperity of the organisation. Unit 9: Creative Product Promotion o This unit will teach students about the promotional mix and the related topics of buyer behaviour and branding, before going on to design their own small-scale promotional campaign. Unit 13: Recruitment and selection in Business o This unit will teach students about recruitment and the importance of ensuring that the best people are selected to work in organisations. They will study selection and recruitment techniques and will set up, and take part in, a selection interview.

Independent Study expectation

Faculty

Technology

Subject

Product Design

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

Candidates must have completed the AS units in Year 12 plus a further two units to complete A level Design and Technology. The A2 units will contribute 50% of the total Advanced marks. Year 13 builds upon the knowledge base gained in Year 12 and includes the requirement of the completion of a major project (the design briefs are set by the examination board [WJEC|) and a terminal examination.

This year in Product Design

You will have already gained a thorough knowledge and understanding of Design and Technology through the study of the ‘AS’ Level specification in Design and Technology and GCSE Product Design or Engineering. Topics studied this year include; • Human responsibility (developing an awareness of the designers social, moral, ethical and legal responsibilities) • Public interaction – Marketing and researching a product • Processes (developing students practical skills) • Production systems and control (this is section is about applying knowledge of production systems and control techniques to provide valid, relaiable data and information in order to manufacture quality goods) These build upon the ones studied at ‘AS’ Level; • Designing and innovation, Product Analysis ,Materials and components , Industrial and commercial practice ,Making Course break down Examination 40% of A2, 20% of A Level 2 ½ hour written paper The written paper includes 3 sections (A,B,C). Students will answer questions from each of the sections. The questions require students to demonstrate a greater depth of knowledge and understanding than at AS level. Coursework (Major Project) 60% of A2, 30% of A Level Coursework – approx. 60 hours (Designing 75, Planning and making 75 marks, total = 150 marks) These competencies at Advanced Level would demonstrate a greater depth and maturity to candidates’ designing and making skills, appropriate to an A Level qualification. Students are required to submit a single, substantial project for assessment in DT4. The project is to consist of a design folio, supported by a sketchbook and the associated product.A contribution to the cost of materials is to be expected especially if you decide to produce products which is large in size, or uses a range of materials which the Department does not hold in stock.

Independent Study expectation

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Other Information

Students should develop an interest in the theoretical aspect of the subject and continue their reading/watch Product Design and Engineering documentaries outside of the classroom and teaching times. Students should visit as many exhibitions, museum’s as possible to help develop their subject knowledge and appreciation of Product Design in society and a passion for the subject. Suggest the Design Museum, Science Museum, The Brunel Museum, London Transport Museum, British Motor Museum Attending after school workshops can improve progression and enjoyment of the subject (and is compulsory if lessons are missed due to absences). Homework will focus on the collection of research which will help in the development of the design and a prototype model (and again is compulsory during the early stages of the coursework project). Students should further practise the skills and techniques demonstrated in lessons, outside of the classroom and produce their own prototype artefacts. Programs such as GOOGLE SKETCHUP, 123DDESIGN, Photoshop, Autodesk, Auto CAD

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Students will need their own sketch books for this course and should invest in drawing materials such as graphic pencils, coloured pencils, fine liner pens and tools to be able to illustrate effectively. • Students should also invest in an A3 carry portfolio to carry their resources to and from home. Investing in a digital camera is important and students should have their own resources which will help them at home such as model making equipment. Useful websites : Access to the school Frog system, A login to an Edmodo account (a group share of resources, teaching activities and homework tasks), Pinterest University Product Design Department Pages, BBC ClipBank-Design and Technology (Engineering and Product Design), You Tube – Producttank (video clips about the process of developing ideas) Helpful books : Deconstructing Product Design by William Lidwell and Gerry Manacsa, A Level Product Design By Brian Evans and Will Potts (Nelson Thornes Press) – Recommended, OCR Design and Technology for A Level (Hodder Education) – WJEC do not currently publish a supporting text book and this one is a very detailed book and covers the requirements of the WJEC course, University Product Design Department Pages, BBC ClipBank-Design and Technology (Engineering and Product Design), You Tube – Producttank (video clips about the process of developing ideas)

Faculty

Creative Arts

Subject

Music

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

The BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Music (Performing) is made up of 6 units studied over two years. These units are primarily practical and there will be an expectation for time to be spent outside of lessons rehearsing and practicing. Each of the units has a similar format. There are criteria to describe what you need to do to achieve Pass, Merit or Distinction standard for each assignment and the unit overall. Each assignment will have: A scenario that sets out the role taken on as if you were employed in the creative industry. A list of grading criteria. These are what you will be assessed against and will have to meet to pass the assignment. A set of tasks that allow the student to meet all the grading criteria. A space for a deadline date that will be filled in at the start of the work on the assignment. A space to indicate the criteria met, along with a space for formative feedback from the teacher which will tell them what is needed to improve work to the next level.

This year in Music

Year 13 students will complete their final 3 units. Music Performance Techniques, Pop Music in Practice and a final Music Project. Within these units, students will develop and progress as musicians reflecting on and learning from their performances. Students will also be given a brief history of popular music and will be asked to compose pieces in a particular style and genre along with learning pieces from different eras. The final project will see the students plan, organise and perform in their own performance event, allowing students to improve their organisation skills along with their ensemble performance skills.

Independent Study expectation

Students will be asked to practice every week for at least 3 hours, along with writing a reflective practice log, this will ensure students are constantly reflecting on and improving their instrumental or vocal techniques. Students will also need to research and investigate artists and genres of music.

Other information

Students are encouraged to listen to a wide range of musical styles and genres, to extend and develop their musical horizons. Going to live performances is also beneficial to their experience.

Faculty

Creative Arts

Subject

Art Photography

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

A2 Art & Design/Photography Exam Board– Eduqas Personal Investigation (60%) –May - January 15 hr Exam (40%) –exam paper released on Feb 1st

This year in Photography

In A2 Photography: Throughout year 13, students will independently develop a Personal Investigation which must include a written element of 1000-3000 words. The Personal Investigation must reflect a personal journey, researching a starting point that should have breadth and depth. They will research photographers and techniques, experiment and refine ideas, record exciting and experimental imagery and produce a strong final outcome that reflects their journey. Students will receive an exam paper on Feb 1, They must choose a starting point to research in depth. They will have approximately 10 weeks to prepare research, then a 15 hour exam to produce a final outcome. Work will be assessed internally then an external moderator will come in and verify all marks.

Students will be assessed using the following criteria

AO1 Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. AO2 Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. AO3 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. AO4 Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements. The table below shows the weighting and marks available for each assessment objective of the qualification’s single component.

Independent Study expectation

Students across all of the subjects are expected to complete the same number of hours working independently as they have lessons in their subject. Due to the independent nature of the work involved, students will be expected to individually develop their idea in depth.

Other Information

Students will be expected to extend their learning and inform their ideas, by visiting exhibitions and galleries both locally and nationally if possible. Websites: Pinterest, Deviant Art, Flikr, Studentartguide, Saatchi Online, Tate.org Equipment: Equipment is supplied for any class work undertaken, but students are expected to buy sketchbooks for any projects and also have the facilities and equipment to work independently. A2 Photography students are expected to have access to a digital SLR camera in order to be more experimental and technical with their photographs. They would also benefit from having access to Photoshop or another editing package.

Faculty

Creative Arts

Subject

BTEC Art Extended Diploma

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

BTEC Extended Diploma â&#x20AC;&#x201C;equivalent to x3 Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Levels Exam Board - Edexcel 100% Coursework

This year in Art & Design

In BTEC Art & Design: Extended Diploma students over the 2 years are required to cover 18 units which are graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. In the second year of the BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design, you will start by looking at various techniques and processes within the medium of Printmaking. You will be asked to investigate five very different printmaking techniques, including Screenprinting and Linoprinting. You will explore each of the print processes in detail and understood how Printmaking fits in to Art History as a key development process. You will develop the various printing processes extensively and produced a final print idea that could be displayed in a penthouse apartment. As well as the Printmaking unit, you will also work on a Unit based solely on Art History, creating a timeline of movements and an understanding of where the influences for these movements originated. Other units covered this year are Fashion Visualisation, Experimental Photography as well as 3 units of your personal choice. The deadline for all BTEC units is June 2016. How Is My Work Assessed? Work is assessed continuously throughout the course. You will build up your grades in 18 BTEC units. Your work will also be assessed again at the end of the course when you stage an exhibition. Your teachers mark your work against published assessment criteria. An examiner from EDEXCEL will check the assessments each year. At the end of the course the marks you have been given for each unit are added up and you are then awarded a BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction

Independent Study expectation

Students across all of the subjects are expected to complete the same number of hours working independently as they have lessons in their subject. Due to the nature of the subject, students are expected to spend the majority of the year exploring ways to develop their ideas as in depth as possible. Students will be given 2 weeks once their work is submitted to review and re-submit their work.

Other Information

Faculty

Physical Education

Subject

Physical Education

Year

Year 13

Course Overview

Exam board: AQA Units of Study: PHED 3: Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport PHED 4: Optimising practical performance in a competitive situation Assessment: PHED 3: Written Examination (30% of A level qualification) A two hour written paper which is split into three areas of assessment; physiology, psychology and sociology of sport. PHED 4: Practical Assessment (20% of A level qualification) A practical video assessment and coursework project. Pupils are assessed in one sport only. The other 50% of the course has been assessed in year 12 and will contribute towards the final A level grade.

This year in A Level PE

Year 13 pupils will deepen their knowledge and understanding of sports physiology, psychology and sociology. Pupils will also practice their exam answering technique in preparation for their final exams. Pupils will be given classwork books and assessment folders at the beginning of the academic year. Pupils must ensure they complete all assessment work in their assessment books and performance learning checklists (PLCs) must be completed after each topic has been taught. PLCs will identify if pupils require more individualised learning plans. Pupils will require independent learning and they must be prepared to work outside the lessons provided. There will be no practical lessons although some theory will be taught through practical understanding. Pupils must dedicate a great deal of their independent learning time to their coursework project. They will receive feedback from their draft submission and they must submit their final draft before Easter. Practical footage must also be submitted before Easter. How will students be assessed? Students will be assessed often and frequently throughout Year 13 on their theoretical knowledge and understanding for topics. Students will be assessed by end of topic tests as well as half termly tests and will sit a mock exam after Christmas.

Independent Study expectation

• Weekly application of knowledge based tasks to consolidate learning • Completed past papers http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/as-and-alevel/physical-education-2580/past-papers-and-mark-schemes • Coursework project • Consolidate learning each week with the use of the mypeexam online tool http:// mypeexam.org/

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All students will benefit from a subscription to mypeexam Pupils would benefit from purchasing a revision guide for the AQA syllabus; https:// www.amazon.co.uk/Physical-Education-Student-Unit-Guide/dp/1444171917/ ref=sr_1_4/277-8778176-4701508?ie=UTF8&qid=1468235533&sr=8-4&keywords=p e+aqa+revision+guide Pupils should create their practical assessment videos on the I Movie app Pupils and parents can email kford@woodrushhigh.worcs.sch.uk for further information