Applied
Business
EXAM
BOARD:
AQA
This course combines coursework and exams and covers a range of business topics including
human resources, operations management and external influences. It also develops knowledge on
business management, finance and marketing. Each coursework is a substantial project but it will
be broken down into subtasks with formal deadline set every two to three weeks.
ASSESSMENT
Year 1 – AS Level -3 modules
Course
Overview
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BUS1: Coursework: Investigating Business
BUS2: Coursework: Recruitment
BUS3: Exam: Business Finance (1 hour) completed in June
Year 2 – A Level -3 modules
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BUS8: Coursework: Business Planning
BUS10: Coursework: Promotional Campaign
BUS12: Exam: People in Business (1 hour) completed in June
Specification for subject content and module breakdown can be accessed here:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/business-studies/a-level/applied-business-8610
Useful
Websites
Past Papers and mark schemes can be accessed here:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/business-studies/a-level/applied-business-8610/past-papers-and-markschemes
Students can look at the websites for both Sainsbury’s and Bingham Day Nursery as they will be studying
these next year
Essential
text books
and reading
list
Summer
task
Applied Business by Malcom Surridge et al (Collins)
Very cheap if you buy directly from the website
Sections to read - Unit 1 and 2- this covers the first 2 pieces of coursework.
Task 1 - Students should look at the Sainsbury’s website as this is one they will be using for Unit 1 coursework.
They should complete the task (attached)
Task 2 - They can look at the Bingham day nursery website as this is the one they will be using for Unit 2
coursework. They should do a basic introduction to Bingham Day nursery including screen shots of the website
Getting to know the J Sainsbury’s corporate site
Home Page
1.
Name the headlines of the latest stories?
About Us
2. Name all the people on the board of directors?
3. What are the objectives for J Sainsbury’s?
4. For each objective copy one of their recent achievements for each objective?
5. How long have J Sainsbury been operating?
6.
Who is Sainsbury longest and established supplier?
7. What happened in the following years for Sainsbury’s?
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1989
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1994
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2012
8. What are J Sainsbury five values? (These are corporate social responsibility objectives)
9. What are the four components making up their business structure?
Investor centre
10. What is the current share price?
11. What was the profit after tax for 2010/2011 & 2009/2010?
Responsibility
12. What are the five values for J Sainsbury have?
13. For each value give an example how they achieve these values for the 20 by 20
sustainability plan?
14. Give an example for each value what their progress is to date? (Give one example)
Media
15. What events have JS held over the past year?
16. How can you connect with J Sainsbury’s through social media?
Suppliers
17. Who do J Sainsbury work in partnership with, give at least three examples?
18. How do JS ethically trade?
19. What is the working with Woodland trust?
Careers
20. What are the jobs within store management?
21. What programmes can graduate leaders apply to?
SUBJECT: Art &
Design
Unendorsed
EXAM BOARD:
AQA
Students will be encouraged to pursue their own lines of enquiry informed by
guided cultural, contemporary and historical references. They will explore different
types of art in a range of mediums such as Fine Art, Graffiti, Art Textiles, Digital Art
and Mixed Media 2D/3D. The style of work students produce will be exciting,
creative and contemporary. Students will show evidence of trying to extend their
own and others ways of seeing the world through individual thought, feelings and
observations.
Course
Overview
Pinterest is a good way to explore contemporary artists, techniques and other
students work (www.pinterest.com) Search for us on ArtTootHill – explore our
boards and create your own.
Useful
websites
1. Purchase a sketchbook from the Art Department from a wide
selection of sizes and prices for your coursework (you will require 2
in September, the main one for your coursework and an
accompanying book for recording skills from workshops and other
experimental work)
2. Complete initial research into one of the following areas, including
initial images from the internet (Google and/or Pinterest)
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Summer task
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Aging & Growth
Surfaces of Nature
Memories & Mementos
Changes to urban life
Decorative Design
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Complete your first few pages in your book making sure you have a title
page with initial imagery and key words exploring your chosen theme.
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Take relevant and interesting photographs exploring your chosen theme,
present these on your next page
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Research artists/designers that relate to your theme (see the examples on
Pinterest or on the sheet provided)
SUBJECT:
Biology
EXAM BOARD:
AQA
Course
Overview
The AS course looks at different types of biological organisms, how this variation is
brought about and explores how they function and survive in their environment.
Students will initially look at the structure of some human systems, the diseases
that can affect them and ways in which the body’s defence mechanisms work. At
the end of Year 12 students continuing with Biology at A2 level are invited on the
field trip to Wales which provides the exciting opportunity to study organisms in
their natural habitat of the sea shore. The A2 course extends and deepens
knowledge of Biology and introduces students to the innovative and rapidly
expanding areas of gene technology.
Year 1 – AS Level
Section 1: Biological molecules
Section 2: Cells
Section 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment
Section 4: Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
AQA Website: Specification outlines, past papers and mark schemes
Useful
websites
‘Heck notes for Biology’ (type into google) The website for this Grammar school
has comprehensive notes relating to the AQA specification.
Mrothery.co.uk An excellent website that can act as a revision tool.
Essential text
books and
reading list
CGP AS/A2 revision guides.
AQA Biology AS: Year 1 Student's Book. Glenn Toole and Susan Toole
NB ensure this is the book for the new specification ISBN: 978-0-19-835176-4
AS Level Biology for AQA: Student Book. Richard Parsons.
The CGP books can be purchased at a discounted rate from your Biology teachers in
September.
1. Purchase a revision guide/ workbook if you feel it will be useful.
2. Sign up to the following Edmodo group at:
www.edmodo.com Group code:ndg4bu
Summer task
On this page you will find a series of revision tasks followed by a quiz testing your
knowledge. These should be completed by September.
SUBJECT:
BTEC ICT
EXAM BOARD:
EDEXCEL
The BTEC ICT L3 course is a specialist qualification that focuses on particular
aspects of employment within the vocational sector. As such the award offers a
qualification which can extend study and provide vocational emphasis for learners.
They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to
prepare for employment. It is broadly equivalent to 2 GCE A-Levels and is graded
Pass, Merit or Distinction (P, M, D).
Typical units include:
Course
Overview
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Communication and Employability Skills for IT
Computer Systems
Information Systems
Advanced Database Skills
Advanced Spreadsheet Skills
Computer Animation
Impact of the Use of IT on Business Systems
Digital Graphics
Website Production and Management
Project Planning
Interactive Systems Authoring
The specification can be viewed here:
Useful
websites
Essential text
books and
reading list
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/it-2010.html
Useful Websites
http://www.btec.co.uk
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/
Some Research into these
topics will be beneficial:
 Computer Systems
 Digital Graphics
 Website Production
Technology
Comparisons Task
Almost everyone has a mobile phone. They come in all shapes and sizes.
The latest mobile phones are packed full of features which enable users to
do a lot of things whilst on the go.
Two of the current mobile leaders are the iPhone 6 and the Samsung S6.
They both have a lot of similar features, but differ in many different ways.
Task 1
Identify the specifications of the iPhone 6 and the Samsung S6
Take each specification and describe what each one is or what they mean
Description Sentence help
A description should use:
BTEC ICT
Summer task
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Full sentences
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a range of adjectives.
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Be clear for non specialists
Task 2
Compare each of the phones. Describe the similarities of each phone and
the differences between them.
Comparison Sentence help
1. The Samsung is similar to the iphone in the following
ways…..
2. An iphone has……. whereas the Samsung has……..
3. The Samsung is……… however the iphone is……….
4. The iphone is most suitable for……… but the Samsung
is……….
Task 3
Evaluate each of the phones and justify which one will be suitable for the
following people:
 A person who has never used a smart phone before. They have
limited ICT knowledge and tend to panic if something goes wrong.
 A person who has owned a range of different phones. Has used a
smart phone before. Has good ICT knowledge. Needs a phone that
can be fully customised to suit his needs.
SUBJECT:
BTEC Sport
EXAM BOARD:
EDEXCEL
Course
Overview
Our BTEC Sport courses prepare you perfectly for a wide variety of careers in the
health & fitness industry. They are valued by colleges, universities & employers
across the World. Through studying multiple units, you’ll develop a deep
understanding of sport & its application in the workplace; from psychology,
personal training & physiology to nutrition, performance analysis & injury. You’ll
also add vital transferrable skills to your CV like organisation, leadership,
communication and team work – key skills that universities and employers look
for. To compliment your breadth of experience, you’ll develop a coaching
proficiency through your reserved place on the ‘Level 2 Sports Leadership Award’
course & your dedicated work placement with the PE Department.
The specification can be viewed here:
Useful
websites
http://www.edexcel.com/quals/firsts2012/sport/Pages/Documents-cert-extcert.aspx
Useful Websites
www.btec.co.uk
http://www.topendsports.com/
Essential text
books and
reading list
Researching into these
topics will be beneficial:
 Anatomy & Physiology
 Health & Safety in Sport
 Fitness Testing & Health
Screening
 Psychology for Sport
 Sports Performance
 Technical & Tactical Skills
In Sport
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Summer task
Stay fit! You should be training three times per week.
Join a sports club or gym
(there is an excellent rate at Fitzy’s for Toot Hill College students)
Make sure you have a:
* complete stationary kit for completing coursework
* full sports kit & suitable footwear
* memory stick for transporting work to and from college
* large lever-arch file and subject dividers
* suitable bag for transporting kit and work to and from college
SUBJECT:
EXAM BOARD:
Chemistry
AQA
The course is broken up into the 3 main strands of Chemistry these are;
Physical chemistry – Atomic structure, Amount of substance, Bonding,
energetic , Kinetics, Chemical equilibria, Redox
Course Overview Organic chemistry – Intro to organic chemistry, Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes,
Alkenes, Alcohols, Organic analysis
Inorganic chemistry – Periodicity, Group 2 elements, Group 7 elements
http://www.chemguide.co.uk/
http://a-levelchemistry.co.uk/
Useful websites
This web page has links to other useful websites.
Textbook - AQA Chemistry A level Year 1 and AS 2nd Edition (ISBN 978-0-19835181-8)
Essential text
books and
reading list
Revision guide – CGP A-level Year 1 and AS Chemistry (ISBN – 978 1 78294
3211)
We also have a chemistry library with lots of books available for you to use
to widen and further develop your chemistry knowledge
You will be provided with a summer revision booklet to complete in
preparation for the A-level course
Summer task
SUBJECT:
GCE ICT
EXAM BOARD:
WJEC
Course
Overview
Useful
websites
Essential text
books and
reading list
In Year 12 you will study problem solving, designing programs, programming in
Visual Basic and the fundamentals of structured programming. Pupils will also
study number systems, stages of development of a hardware/software system as
well as logic gates, boolean algebra and the internal components of a computer. In
Year 13 pupils will look in more detail at hardware devices and systems, the
internet and networking, as well as how computers affect the way we work and
live. Pupils will also look at algorithms and data structures, the role of an operating
system as well as database design and implementation.Throughout both years
pupils will complete project work based on real business situations.
The specification can be viewed here:
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-computer-science-h046-h446from-2015/
Useful Websites
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/
http://www.codeacademy.com
http://www.smallbasic.com
If you have not studied Computing before I suggest you start with the following
textbook:
OCR Computing for GCSE Student's Book by Sean O’Byrne
In the induction lesson you were shown how to make use of the programming
language Small Basic. Over the summer, please work through the PowerPoints that
you have been given access to, attempting the tasks at the end of each chapter.
Summer task
Small Basic is available as a free download from the website www.smallbasic.com
The PowerPoints are also available by searching for the site: Wiki Small Basic
Portal
Once you have completed these PowerPoints you are to have a go at the task
below:
Create a program that will store the ingredients for a recipe.
• The program should ask the user to input:
• the number of people the recipe will serve
• a list of ingredients: item, quantity and units for example flour, 150, grams
• the program should store the recipe name, number of people and the list of
ingredients
with their quantities and units.
The user should be able to retrieve the recipe and have the ingredients
recalculated for a different
number of people.
• The program should ask the user to input the number of people.
• The program should output:
• the recipe name
• the new number of people
• the revised quantities with units for this number of people.
SUBJECT:
DRAMA
EXAM
BOARD:EDEXCEL
AS ASSESSMENT
Course
Overview
UNIT 1: EXPLORATION OF DRAMA AND THEATRE
(40% of AS, 20% of total A2 marks)
This internally assessed unit requires students to explore two contrasting play texts, in a
practical and active way. At least one of the plays will be explored in the light of a recognised
theatre practitioner.
A set of Exploration Notes based on individual research and response to the practical work
must be submitted. Students are also required to experience a live theatre performance and
submit an evaluation. The live theatre experience may be a performance of one of the
chosen play texts or a different play. All elements of this unit are internally assessed and
externally moderated.
UNIT 2: THEATRE TEXT IN PERFORMANCE
(60% of AS, 30% of total A2 marks)
This externally assessed unit contains two elements. It requires students to contribute to a
performance of a professionally published play by a known writer. Group sizes should not be
fewer than three or more than nine students and performance time should not be less than
15 minutes or more than 60 minutes.
Additionally, students must offer either a monologue or duologue from a different play to that
offered in the first section. Students may offer either acting or a design form. These may be
different in each of the two sections of the unit. Students shall also provide a concept of the
interpretation of their chosen roles or designs. This unit will be assessed under examination
conditions by a visiting examiner on a date negotiated with the centre.
www.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/drama/Pages/default.aspx
Useful websites
Essential text
books and
reading list
Wider Reading (for over the summer holidays and during Year 12):
The Theatre and its Double by Artaud
Research Antonin Artaud
Summer task
SUBJECT:
Economics
EXAM BOARD:
WJEC
Microeconomics:  Scarcity and choice  Demand and supply in product markets 
Demand and supply in labour markets  Resource allocation  Costs, revenues and
profits  Market structures  Market failure.
Course
Overview
Macroeconomics:  Macroeconomic theory  Macroeconomic objectives  Policy
instruments.
Global Economics:  International trade  Non-UK economies  Economic
development
http://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/economics/
Useful
websites
http://www.economicshelp.org/
http://www.economicsonline.co.uk/
http://gregmankiw.blogspot.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business
Essential text
books and
reading list
Essentials of Economics by John Sloman and Dean Garratt (please feel free to buy
an old edition of this book from Amazon.co.uk for as little as £0.01!)
New 2015 CGP A-Level Economics: Year 1 & 2 Complete Revision &
Practice (EKHR71)
Read the chapter hand out entitled TEN PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS.
Summer task
Answer the QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW (questions 1 -10) on the last page of the hand
out. Submit your answers in the first September lesson.
AQA AS and A Level English Combined
Course overview
On the AS course, you’ll focus on how stories are told in fictional prose, poetry and non-literary texts.
You’ll study a fantasy text, Dracula, and the poetry of Carol Ann Duffy. You’ll explore the ways that
place is represented by looking at people’s experiences of Paris over time and exercise your creative
skills and understanding of non-literary texts through re-creative writing.
In addition to this, at A Level, an exciting aspect to study is how conflict between people is presented
dramatically in plays like Arthur Miller’s All My Sons or Shakespeare’s Othello. Not forgetting
creativity, you’ll present these skills after exploring either a fiction text like The Great Gatsby or The
Kite Runner, or a non-fiction text like Into the Wild. You can tailor your interest in particular genres or
themes into a piece of independent coursework. You might want to analyse the language of song
lyrics or advertising and compare these with a text from a literary genre – poetry, prose or drama.
Useful websites
http://www.englicious.org/user/login Register yourself, for free, in order to test your knowledge of
linguistic terminology
http://www.universalteacher.org.uk/contents.htm#langa An introduction to linguistic study.
To aid your understanding of Dracula by Bram Stoker, please use the following websites:
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/dracula/
http://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/d/dracula/book-summary
http://www.bl.uk/romantics-and-victorians/articles/dracula
Essential reading

Dracula by Bram Stoker
Additional texts to read in order to get ahead, include:
 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott. Fitzgerald
 The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Summer task
Read Dracula by Bram Stoker and create a summary of each chapter which includes key plot points,
themes, and character observations.
AQA AS and A Level English Language
Course overview
In your first year, you will study for two examination papers.
Paper 1: Language and the Individual
You will explore textual variations and representations. You will analyse two texts linked by topic or
theme.
Paper 2: Language Varieties
You will write a discursive essay about language issues in relation to accent, dialect and sociolect,
exploring the way different groups are represented. You will then write creatively about language
issues for a non-specialist audience
Useful websites
http://www.englicious.org/user/login Register yourself, for free, in order to test your knowledge of
linguistic terminology
http://www.universalteacher.org.uk/contents.htm#langa An introduction to linguistic study.
http://englishlangsfx.blogspot.co.uk/ A wide range of up to date articles, video, and comments on
language in use.
http://research.ncl.ac.uk/decte/toon/ Links to examples of accent and dialect of the North East in
use and over time.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/voices/ Explore regional accents and dialects from across the British Isles.
http://www.bl.uk/learning/langlit/ Explore the evolution of the English Language.
Essential reading
There are no set texts for A Level Language as it’s the study of language in use. However, you may
wish to purchase a text book to support your studies. We recommend the OUP or CUP AQA AS and A
Level English Language student books.
Summer task
Sign up to englicious.org and revise the KS4 terms in order to build a foundation for language study.
Read the englang sfx blog regularly and download an article you have engaged with. Ensure you
write a 500 word response which summarises the key points of the article and your point of view in
relation to the key ideas.
SUBJECT:
EXAM BOARD:
English Lit
AQA Spec A
AS: Love Through the Ages
Course
Overview
At AS level students study a Shakespeare play; an anthology of poetry and
two prose texts. These texts will be chosen from a list of works that explore
the theme of Love Through the Ages. It is essential that students also read
widely outside lessons.
There are two exams at the end of the course: the first of these examines
students’ understanding of Shakespeare and poetry, and the second the
two prose texts, along with a piece of unseen prose.
A2: Texts in Shared Contexts
At A2 students will explore modern literature, linking texts closely to the
contexts within which they were produced. In addition to two
examinations, students will complete an extended essay of approximately
2,500 words, within which they will form their own comparative critical
study of two texts, with support from their teacher.
Useful
websites
www.aqa.org.uk
Students should endeavour to read a range of high quality literature.
Recommended writers include:
Essential text
books and
reading list
Margaret Atwood
Jane Austen
Charlotte Brontë
Emily Brontë
Caryl Churchill
Carol Ann Duffy
Sebastian Faulks
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Thomas Hardy
Sylvia Plath
Arundhati Roy
Tennessee Williams
‘An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory’ (Fourth edition) by Andrew
Bennett and Nicholas Royle is also a useful guide to wider literary studies.
Wider reading is an essential element to success on this course; students
must spend time over the summer exploring a wide range of challenging
literature and should come prepared to discuss their reading in September.
Summer task
TASK: Write an analysis of the presentation of the theme of love in a text of
your choice.
SUBJECT: EXAM BOARD: EDEXCEL
French
At AS Level, the following topics are studied:
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Youth Culture and Concerns (Music/ Relationships/ Technology)
Lifestyle, health and fitness (Sport/ Food/ Health issues)
Travel and tourism (Tourist Information/ Weather
Environmental issues (Recycling and Pollution)
Education and Employment (Education Policy/ World of Work)
You will be examined through two units:
UNIT 1: SPOKEN EXPRESSION AND RESPONSE (30% of total AS Marks)
Throughout the course, you study a range of topics with your class teacher and you will research, discuss and
debate topics in lessons. You will then choose a topic for your speaking exam. This is a speaking test which
lasts 8-10 minutes. Upon entering the exam, you are given a text related to your chosen topic. You have 15
minutes to read and prepare the text.
The exam is in two sections:
Section A, requires you to respond to four Edexcel-set questions on a text, related to your chosen general
topic area.
Course
Overview
Section B requires the teacher to engage you in a discussion that, although still relating to the same general
topic area and its linked subtopics, moves away from the main focus of the stimulus.
There are no role plays or presentations to prepare, but you are expected to give relevant and appropriate
information, convey opinions, interact and respond to a range of questions.
UNIT 2: UNDERSTANDING AND WRITTEN RESPONSE (70% of total AS Marks)
Useful
websites
This is listening, reading and writing all in one paper. You have to manage your own time so that all
questions are answered in the given time. You have control over your listening tracks and can listen to them
as many times as you want. There are 4 listening texts of various lengths, 3 reading texts of various lengths,
and the final question is a piece of writing. This is usually a letter or an article and you are given a stimulus in
the target language to give you some ideas. The general topic areas must be studied in preparation for this
paper.
In detail, this is a 2 hour 30 minute paper in 3 sections
Section A requires students to listen to a range of authentic recorded French language material and to
retrieve and convey information given in the recording by responding to a range of French language
questions.
Section B requires students to read authentic French language printed materials and to retrieve and convey
information by responding to a range of mainly French language test types.
Section C requires students to write 200-220 words in the form of a letter, report or article in French based
on a short French language stimulus.
www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french
Provides a variety of useful language resources including links to online French language
television news
www.europe1.fr
Online audio news archive with wider range of broadcast material
www.france2.fr
Similar coverage to Radio France
www.lemonde.fr
Le Monde newspaper
www.liberation.fr
Libération newspaper; current and past material
www.radiofrance.fr
Radio France: current affairs information in addition to programming
www.radiofrance.fr/chaines/france-info
Online audio news archive with search available by topic
http://fr.euronews.com/
Online news videos with transcripts
Essential
text books
and reading
list
The EDEXCEL French Grammar workbook and answer booklet. (Have this ready for September start)
501 French Verbs (Have this ready to use for September start)
Mot à Mot (Have this ready to use for September start)
Get one very large ring binder with 8 dividers. Bring to school on the first lesson back labelled as follows:
Youth Culture & Concerns
Lifestyle: health and fitness
The World Around Us
Education and Employment
Grammar
Vocabulary
Oral work & oral exam preparation
Summer
task
Why take
French?
Get one smaller ring binder in which you will keep the work from the last 2 weeks’ lessons and any work that
you have to hand in that week. After 2 weeks, all work is filed in the large ring binder at home. This will be
checked by your teacher every half term.
Grammar Revision Task to complete – this is not optional.
Go to http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/ (Tex’s French Grammar)
work your way through all the exercises on the following sections:
a. Present tense
b. Perfect tense
c. Future tense
d. Conditional tense
e. Imperfect tense
f. Adjectives
g. comparison of adjectives
h. superlatives
If it is a grammar point that you have particularly struggled with – print off the notes for reference and
place in the ‘grammar’ section of your folder for easy reference
You will extend and develop your knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary of the foreign
language through reading and listening to authentic foreign language materials, ranging from
magazines and video clips to films, and you will study aspects of the contemporary society, cultural
background and heritage of France which will enable you to develop your understanding of
European and worldwide current affairs.
You will have the opportunity to take part in exchanges, become a Language Ambassador and get
involved in the wider school community by supporting or teaching pupils in younger year groups,
organising competitions and enjoying regular trips to the Broadway cinema to see films in French.
We also run a joint trip to Paris with the History department to study the history of the French
Revolution. So why not get involved and broaden YOUR horizons!
SUBJECT:
Further
Mathematics
EXAM BOARD:
AQA
Further Pure Maths 1
Roots of Quadratic Equations, Complex Numbers, Inequalities, Matrices, Trigonometry,
Matrix Transformations, Linear Laws, Calculus, Series, Numerical Methods, Asymptotes and
Rational Functions, Parabolas, Ellipses and Hyperbolas.
Course
Overview
Mechanics 1
Kinematics in One and Two Dimensions, Forces, Newton’s Laws of
Motion, Connected Particles, Projectiles and Momentum.
Decision 2:
Allocation, Network Flows, Critical path analysis, Dynamic programming, The Simplex
Algorithm and Game theory.
Useful
websites
Essential text
books and
reading list
Summer task
http://www.furthermaths.org.uk/student_area/ - Further Maths Support Programme
www.aqa.org.uk - specification, past papers, exam formulae booklet
@toothillmaths – follow the Maths Department Twitter feed for news, information on exams,
and course related reading
http://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/ - support materials, free of charge. There are a variety of
resources - self study guides; test yourself diagnostics and exercises; video tutorials; iPod
and 3G mobile phone downloads; and case studies.
Resources are available on-line, and may be printed or downloaded.
http://plus.maths.org/content/ - Plus is an internet magazine written by the
Millenium Mathematics Project which aims to introduce readers to the beauty and the
practical applications of mathematics.
Advancing Maths for AQA - Further Pure Maths 1 (Heinemann ISBN 0-435-51334-6)
Advancing Maths for AQA - Mechanics 1 (Heinemann ISBN 978-0-435513-36-8)
Decision 2 for AQA by Stan Dolan (Cambridge University Press ISBN 978-0521619172)
In addition to the Summer task for Mathematics, students should investigate what is meant
by the square root of a negative number – where does this question lead you?
SUBJECT:
EXAM BOARD:
Course
Overview
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Geography
AQA
Units
Core AS – Population change and Rivers
These core units allow pupils to study two important geographical topics.
In population, pupils will explore the challenges associated with a growing
global population including investigations into how different countries at
different stages of development deal with population change. In Rivers,
geography students will gain a deeper understanding of how water shapes
our land culminating in a field trip to the Lake District to gain valuable
geographical skills and understanding
Option AS – Health issues and Glaciers
These 2 units offer a chance to study 2 brand new units to geography
students. In Health Issues pupils with discover how geography and health
are intrinsically linked with specific topics on HIV, Diabetes, Famine and
Obesity
In the Glaciers topic, you will have the chance to see how ice has shaped
our whole world, the incredible landforms they have left behind and how
human interaction is causing issues to these fragile environments
www.acegeography.com
www.peopleandplanet.org.uk
www.un.org
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook
www.worldmapper.com
www.gapminder.org
These are all suggestions (do not feel the need to buy)
Essential text
books and
reading list
AQA AS Geography - Barker, Redfern, Skinner
AQA A2 Geography - Barker, Redfern, Skinner Geography –
Contemporary Geographical Issues (A2 Unit 3) - Barker, Redfern, Skinner
AQA Geography A2 - Smith, Knill
Geographical Skills Including Fieldwork (AS Unit 2, A2 Unit 4) - Barker, Redfern,
Skinner Student Support Materials for Geography - AQA A2 Geography Unit 3:
Contemporary Geographical Issues - Banks, Howell Evans, Redfern
Using the GeographyReview Article by Dr Lynne Jones
Answer this question
Summer task
“In what ways is the low status of woman linked to persistent poverty and high
HIV/AIDS prevalence in Swaziland?”
SUBJECT:
GCE ICT
EXAM BOARD:
WJEC
This course encourages students to become discerning users of ICT, developing a
broad range of ICT skills and knowledge and understanding of ICT.
Course
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In Year 12 pupils learn to have an understanding of the consequences of using ICT
on individuals, organisations and society and of social, legal, ethical and other
considerations on the use of ICT.
In Year 13 pupils will learn an awareness of emerging technologies and an
appreciation of the potential impact these may have on individuals, organisations
and society.
Over both years pupils will learn the ability to apply skills, knowledge and
understanding of ICT in a range of contexts to solve problems.
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The specification can be viewed here:
http://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/qualificationresources.html?subject=ICT&level=GCEASA
Useful Websites
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/
Essential ICT for WJEC by Stephen Doyle
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Technology
Comparisons Task
Almost everyone has a mobile phone. They come in all shapes and sizes.
The latest mobile phones are packed full of features which enable users to
do a lot of things whilst on the go.
Two of the current mobile leaders are the iPhone 6 and the Samsung S6.
They both have a lot of similar features, but differ in many different ways.
Summer task
PTO
Task 1
Identify the specifications of the iPhone 6 and the Samsung S6
Take each specification and describe what each one is or what they mean
Description Sentence help
A description should use:

Full sentences
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a range of adjectives.
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Be clear for non specialists
Task 2
Compare each of the phones. Describe the similarities of each phone and
the differences between them.
Comparison Sentence help
5. The Samsung is similar to the iphone in the following
ways…..
6. An iphone has……. whereas the Samsung has……..
7. The Samsung is……… however the iphone is……….
8. The iphone is most suitable for……… but the Samsung
is……….
Task 3
Evaluate each of the phones and justify which one will be suitable for the
following people:
 A person who has never used a smart phone before. They have
limited ICT knowledge and tend to panic if something goes wrong.
 A person who has owned a range of different phones. Has used a
smart phone before. Has good ICT knowledge. Needs a phone that
can be fully customised to suit his needs.
SUBJECT: Law
EXAM BOARD:
OCR
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Unit 1. The English Legal System.
Looking into the structure of the legal system including the
structure of courts and legal profession as well as Police Powers
and Sentencing.
Unit 2. Sources of Law.
Looking at topics such as how the Law is developed and
reformed.
www.org.uk
www.lawteacher.net
www.homeoffice.uk
The English Legal System – J.Martin
Looking at the English Legal System – J.Martin
The Complete A-Z Law Handbook Gibbins.
Over the summer find out about the Court system in the UK and
produce a diagram of the criminal court hierarchy.
Summer task
SUBJECT:
Mathematics
EXAM BOARD:
AQA
Core 1
Surds, Coordinate Geometry of Straight Lines, Quadratics and their Graphs,
Polynomials, Factors, Remainders and Cubic Graphs, Simultaneous Equations and
Quadratic Inequalities, Coordinate Geometry of Circles, Differentiation,
Applications of Differentiation, Optimisation Problems, Integration.
Course
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Core 2
Indices, Further Differentiation, Further Integration and the Trapezium Rule,
Trigonometry, Simple Transformations of Graphs, Solving Trigonometrical
Equations, Factorials and Binomial Expansions, Sequences and Series, Radian
Measure, Further Trigonometry with Radians, Exponentials and Logarithms,
Geometric Series.
Statistics 1
Numerical Measures, Probability, Binomial Distribution, Normal Distribution, Confidence
Intervals, Correlation, Regression.
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reading list
www.aqa.org.uk - specification, past papers, exam formulae booklet.
@toothillmaths – follow the Maths Department Twitter feed for news, information on exams,
and course related reading.
http://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/ - support materials, free of charge. There are a variety of
resources - self study guides; test yourself diagnostics and exercises; video tutorials; iPod
and 3G mobile phone downloads; and case studies. Resources are available on-line, and
may be printed or downloaded.
http://plus.maths.org/content/ - Plus is an internet magazine written by the Millenium
Mathematics Project which aims to introduce readers to the beauty and the practical
applications of mathematics.
Advancing Maths for AQA - Pure Core 1 & 2 (Heinemann ISBN 0-435-51330-3)
Advancing Maths for AQA - Statistics 1 (Heinemann ISBN 0-435-51338-9)
Students must have strong skills in the following by the time they start the course in
September:
Number (real numbers, fractions and indices).
Summer task
Straight Line Graphs (y=mx+c, drawing, finding equations of straight lines).
Algebra (substitution, expanding and simplifying brackets and expressions, linear equations,
simultaneous equations, quadratic expressions, factorising quadratics, solving quadratic
equations, quadratic formula, rearranging formulae).
Circle Properties.
Trigonometry (SOH CAH TOA including 3D problems, sine rule, cosine rule).
It is expected that students complete the Alpha Workbooks booklet “Preparation for
AS/A Level Mathematics Workbook” prior to starting the course in September.
Students should bring their completed booklet to all lessons in the first term for use
as a reference resource.
This is available from the following website for £3.99 + £1.20 p&p.
http://alphaworkbooks.co.uk/online