YEAR 11
Course Information
January 2014
Subject:
Exam Board:
English/English Language
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Tuesday 3rd June (am)
Higher and Foundation
Unit 1 4171
1 hour
Reading and understanding 2 non-fiction based texts.
Answering 4 questions.
40 marks
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Tuesday 3rd June (am)
Higher and Foundation
Unit 2 4172
1 hour
Writing 2 non-fiction based tasks – letter, speech, report, review, leaflet, article.
Assesses written skills – spelling, sentence structure, paragraphs, punctuation.
40 marks
WJEC
Subject:
Exam Board:
English Literature
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20th May (am)
Higher and Foundation
4201
2 hours
Section A – 1 hour - 20%
Close reading of an extract from set text (10 marks).
Extended essay on set text (20 marks)
Section B – 1 hour - 15%
Guided response to two unseen poems, including comparison (20 marks)
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22nd May (pm)
Higher and Foundation
4202
2 hours
Section A – 1 hour - ‘An Inspector Calls’ or ‘Hobson’s Choice’ - 20%
Close reading of an extract from set text (10 marks).
Extended essay on set text (20 marks)
Section B – 1 hour - ‘About a Boy’- 20%
Close reading of an extract from set text (10 marks).
Extended essay on set text (20 marks)
WJEC
Subject:
Exam Syllabus
Date of exam:
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Mathematics
EDEXCEL
Monday 9th June (am) 2014 (non calculator)
Friday 13th June (am) 2014 (calculator)
Higher
Foundation
1MA0 1H
1MA0 1F
1MA0 2H
1MA0 2F
1 ¾ hours
1 ¾ hours
141 topics
134 topics
It used to be very difficult for students to revise for GCSE Maths; however the Maths
department have recorded 243 revision clips. They explain every single topic at grades
A*to G. Because Maths can only really be learnt by ‘doing it’, each clip contains questions
for student to have a go at – there are then worked answers for them to check. Students
can access the clips by logging on to www.mathswatchvle.com and using the details
which they have already been given.
In addition, prior to the exam, students will be given a six week revision schedule which,
day by day, will guide them through which clips to watch and do.
How can parents help?
Method 1 (draconian): Sit with them each evening and watch them go through the revision
clips as outlined on the schedule. In particular, ensure they really do have a go at the
questions.
Method 2 (more practical): Support them, feed them, encourage them, be gently curious
about how they are getting on.
Subject:
Course
Content:
Science
Additional Science.
A written exam, based on these units:
B4 – Homeostasis
B5 – Growth and development
B6 – Brain and mind
A written exam, based on these units:
C4 – Chemical patterns
C5 – Chemicals of the environment
C6 – Chemical synthesis
BTEC
(Principles and or Applications)
Assignments to be completed
throughout the school year.
All assignments are criteria based.
Criteria given at Pass, Merit and
Distinction level.
One exam
Separate Sciences.
9 exams (3 per subject) on the
following units:
Biology: 1) B1 B2 B3
2) B4 B5 B6
3) B7
Chemistry: 1) C1 C2 C3
2) C4 C5 C6
3) C7
A written exam, based on these units:
P4 – Explaining motion.
P5 – Electric circuits.
P6 – Wave model of radiation.
Physics: 1) P1 P2 P3
2) P4 P5 P6
3) P7
Exams worth 75% of total marks. All exams take place
in the June series of 2014
Controlled Assessment – one
investigation – worth 25% of total
marks for each subject
Controlled Assessment – one investigation – worth
25% of total marks
Coursework still Yes (by a few).
to be completed:
Yes
Yes (underway)
Dates for
Coursework
completion:
March 25th 2014
May 12th 2014
March 25th 2014
Exam Syllabus
OCR 21st Century Science
EDEXCEL BTEC
OCR
Subject:
Food Technology
Exam Syllabus
AQA Design & Technology (Food Technology)
Date of exam:
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Tuesday 3rd June 2014 PM
All students sit one tier of entry
45451
2 hours
The exam has 2 sections (total 120 marks.)
SECTION A (30 marks)
This section requires students to design and develop ideas based upon the design theme
given by the AQA exam board.
Students should research the design theme and come up with design ideas prior to the
exam, including the recipe and method for designs. Students may be asked to develop
their ideas, so preparation is needed for this. Preparation materials cannot be taken into
the exam itself.
SECTION B (90 marks)
This section contains a range of questions based on what has been covered in the course
such as functional and nutritional properties of food, effects of combining ingredients and
the interaction of foods during preparation and cooking, the importance of proportions on
the structure, shape and volume of mixtures, the effects of acids and alkalis, the use of
standard components in food processing, the stages in the development of a food
prototype, labeling, packaging, product information and codes of practice, the use, need
and effect of additives, the impact and effect of using a range of different equipment,
storage of food and food products, manufacturing and large scale production and
technological developments.
Students are required to attend all lessons up until their exam. The teacher will take them
through a series of planned preparation exercises to help them interpret the exam
questions and prepare model answers. Teachers will be adding resources to the VLE
regularly. Students can access professional bought in resources such as Boardworks (via
the VLE). They should also look at bbc.bitesize and use revision guides.
Subject:
Graphic Products
Exam Syllabus
AQA Design & Technology (Graphic Products)
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
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Wednesday 11th June (pm)
All students sit one tier of entry
45501
2 hours
The exam has 2 sections (total 120 marks.)
SECTION A (30 marks)
This section requires students to come up with design and development ideas based upon
a set theme which is released at the beginning of March. Students should research this
subject area and come up with some design ideas prior to the exam. Preparation materials
cannot be taken into the exam itself.
SECTION B (90 marks)
This section contains a range of graphic design and technology questions: materials,
manufacture, processes, health and safety, environment, sustainability.
Students are required to attend all lessons up until their exam. The teacher will take them
through a series of planned preparation exercises to help them interpret the exam
questions and prepare model answers. Students can also access professional bought in
resources such as Boardworks (copies of which have been provided on a memory stick).
Students will find a wealth of graphic design revision support materials on
www.technologystudent.com and www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize /design/graphics/
Subject:
ICT
Exam Syllabus
EDEXCEL
Course Content:
Students have already undertaken 2, 100% coursework GCSE’s in ICT.
This GCSE is made up of two units to give a Single Award GCSE. It has one exam paper, Living in
a Digital World worth 40% of the total marks, and one controlled assessment, Using Digital Tools
(coursework) work 60%.
Unit 1 – students explore how digital technology impacts on the lives of individuals, organisation and
society. Students learn about current and emerging digital technologies and the issues raised by
their use in a range of contexts.
Unit 2 – This is a practical unit. They work with a range of digital tools and techniques to produce
effective ICT solutions in a range of contexts
Date of examination
Wednesday 14 May 2014 (am)
Coursework still to be completed:
Yes
Dates for Coursework completion:
February 2014
Subject:
Resistant Materials
Exam Syllabus
AQA Design & Technology (Resistant Materials)
Date of exam:
10th June 2014 (pm)
Tier:
All students sit one tier of entry
Paper Number:
45601
Length of exam:
2 hours
Content of paper, topics, unit
titles, focus of questions,
other relevant information:
The exam has 2 sections (total 120 marks.)
SECTION A (30 marks)
This section requires students to come up with design and development ideas based upon the theme of:The transporting and holding of small items.
The ‘Art Deco’ style.
Students should research this subject area and come up with some design ideas prior to the exam.
Preparation materials cannot be taken into the exam itself.
SECTION B (90 marks)
This section contains a range of design and technology questions: materials, manufacture, processes, health
and safety.
Content of paper, topics, unit
titles, focus of questions,
other relevant information:
Students are required to attend all lessons up until their exam. The teacher will take them through a series of
planned preparation exercises to help them interpret the exam questions and prepare model answers.
Teachers will be adding resources and videos to the VLE regularly. The D&T department has invested
heavily to support students. Students can access professional bought in resources such as Boardworks (via
the VLE), Birchfield (via the VLE from the interactive link). Students will find a wealth of support materials on
www.technologystudent.com and bbc.bitesize.
Candidates are expected to show their understanding of:
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the physical and mechanical properties of a range of materials and components
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the broader issues for the designer including the environmental sustainability of products and their
manufacture
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methods in which materials and components can be manipulated to manufacture products
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health and safety issues relevant to working with materials
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computer aided design and computer aided manufacture (CAD/CAM)
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ergonomics and anthropometrics, inclusive design and consumer safety
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the life cycle of products including manufacture, use and functional aspects and final disposal
Subject:
Textiles Technology
Exam Syllabus
AQA Design & Technology (Textiles Technology)
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
questions, other relevant information:
23rd May 2014 pm
All students sit one tier of entry
45701
2 hours
The exam has 2 sections (total 120 marks)
SECTION A (30 marks)
This section requires students to come up with design and development ideas based upon
an outlined theme and context set by the exam board. On March 1st students will have
access to the preparation sheet issued by the exam board detailing the theme and context
of the design question. This will then allow students to prepare design development work
prior to the exam.
SECTION B (90 marks)
This section contains a range of textiles, design and technology questions: materials,
components, fibres and fabrics, finishing processes, design and market influences, product
analysis, social, cultural, moral, health and safety and environmental issues and effects,
manufacture, processes, production planning and ICT (CAD/CAM).
Students are required to attend all lessons up until their exam. The teacher will take them
through a series of planned preparation exercises to help them interpret the exam
questions and prepare model answers. Students can access revision resources such as
Boardworks (via the VLE), Birchfield (via the VLE) www.bbc/bitesize and GCSE Essentials
Textiles Technology Revision Guide/workbook.
Subject:
BTEC Engineering
Exam Syllabus
EDEXCEL BTEC First Extended Certificate
Course Content:
All internal assessment – no exams
Unit 1. Working safely and effectively in Engineering
Unit 2. Interpreting& using Engineering information
Unit 10: Using Computer Aided drawing techniques in Engineering
Unit 14: Selecting & using secondary machining techniques
Coursework still to be completed:
Yes
Dates for Coursework completion:
May 2014
Subject:
Geography
Exam Syllabus
WJEC Syllabus B
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
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Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
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Tuesday 13th May (pm)
Foundation
424101
1 hour
Theme 1 - Challenges of Living in the Built
Environment
Theme 2 - People and Natural World
Interactions
Tuesday 13th May (pm)
Higher
424102
1 hour
Theme 1 - Challenges of Living in the Built
Environment
Theme 2 - People and Natural World
Interactions
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
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questions, other relevant information:
Thursday May 22nd (am)
Foundation
424201
2 hours
Theme 3 - People, Work and Development
Problem Solving Exercise
Thursday May 22nd (am)
Higher
424202
2 hours
Theme 3 - People, Work and Development
Problem Solving Exercise
Subject:
History
Exam Syllabus
Edexcel A: Modern World History
Date of exam:
Tier:
Friday 16th May (am)
N/A
Friday 23rd May (am)
N/A
Monday 2nd June (pm)
N/A
Paper Number:
5HAO1
5HAO2A
5HAO3A
Length of exam:
75 minutes
75 minutes
75 minutes
Content of paper, topics, unit
titles, focus of questions, other
relevant information:
Unit 1: Peace and War International
Relations c1900-1939
Unit 2 Modern world Depth Study:
Germany 1918-1939
Unit 3A Source Enquiry: War and the
transformation of British Society c19031928
Section 1: Why did war break out?
International rivalry 1900–14
Key topic 1: the Weimar Republic
Section 2: The peace settlement
1918–28
Key topic 2: Hitler and the Rise of the
Nazis
Key topic 3: The Nazi Dictatorship
Section 3: Why did war break out?
International relations 1929–39
Key topic 4: Nazi Domestic Policies
Key Topic 1:The liberals, votes for
Women and Social Reform
Key topic 2:The Part Played by the
British on the Western Front
Key Topic 3: The home front and Social
Chang:
Key Topic 4:Economic and Social
Change 1918-1928
Subject:
RE
Exam Syllabus
AQA
Date of exam:
Paper 1, Religion and life Issues 15th May
Paper 2, Religion and Morality 20th May
N/A
43910001
1 ½ hours
Paper 1: Animal Rights, Planet Earth, Prejudice, Early life (abortion), War & Peace.
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
questions, other relevant information:
Paper 2: Matters of Life (medical ethics), Elderly and Death, Drug Abuse, Crime &
Punishment, World Poverty.
Subject:
BTEC Travel and Tourism
Exam Syllabus
Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Travel and
Tourism
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
questions, other relevant information:
6th June 2014 (pm)
N/A - All students sit one tier of entry
21474E
1 hour
Unit 1 – The Travel and Tourism Sector
This exam consists of both long and short, theory based questions.
Subject:
BTEC Health & Social Care
Exam Syllabus
EDEXCEL BTEC First Extended Certificate
Course Content:
All internal assessment – no exams
Unit 1. Communication in health & Social Care
Unit 2. Human Lifespan Development
Unit 3. The Impact of Diet on Health
Unit 4. Ensuring Safe environments in Health & Social Care
Coursework still to be completed:
Yes
Dates for Coursework completion:
May 2014
Subject:
French
Exam Syllabus
EDEXCEL
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
questions, other relevant information:
Monday 12th May (pm)
Foundation Listening
5FR01
25 minutes + 5 minutes reading time
Listening. All topics covered. Focus on
question words and instructions,
concentrate on key words.
Monday 13th May (pm)
Higher Listening
5FR01
35 minutes + 5 minutes reading time
Listening. All topics covered. Focus on
question words and instructions, concentrate
on key words.
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
questions, other relevant information:
Monday 12th May (pm)
Foundation Reading
5FR03
35 minutes
Reading. All topics covered. Focus on
question words and instructions,
concentrate on key words.
Monday 12th May (pm)
Higher Reading
5FR03
50 minutes
Reading. All topics covered. Focus on
question words and instructions,
concentrate on key words.
Subject:
German
Exam Syllabus
EDEXCEL
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
questions, other relevant information:
Monday 19th May (am)
Foundation Listening
5GN01
25 minutes + 5 minutes reading time
Listening. All topics covered. Focus on
question words and instructions,
concentrate on key words.
Monday 19th May (am)
Higher Listening
5GN01
35 minutes + 5 minutes reading time
Listening. All topics covered. Focus on
question words and instructions,
concentrate on key words.
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
questions, other relevant information:
Monday 19th May (am)
Foundation Reading
5GN03
35 minutes
Reading. All topics covered. Focus on
question words and instructions,
concentrate on key words.
Monday 19th May (am)
Higher Reading
5GN03
50 minutes
Reading. All topics covered. Focus on
question words and instructions,
concentrate on key words.
Subject:
Spanish
Exam Syllabus
EDEXCEL
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
questions, other relevant information:
Wednesday 14th May (pm)
Foundation Listening
5GN01
25 minutes + 5 minutes reading time
Listening. All topics covered. Focus on
question words and instructions,
concentrate on key words.
Wednesday 14th May (pm)
Higher Listening
5GN01
35 minutes + 5 minutes reading time
Listening. All topics covered. Focus on
question words and instructions,
concentrate on key words.
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
questions, other relevant information:
Wednesday 14th May (pm)
Foundation Reading
5GN03
35 minutes
Reading. All topics covered. Focus on
question words and instructions,
concentrate on key words.
Wednesday 14th May (pm)
Higher Reading
5GN03
50 minutes
Reading. All topics covered. Focus on
question words and instructions,
concentrate on key words.
Subject:
Music
Exam Syllabus
EDEXCEL
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
questions, other relevant information:
Monday 24th May (am)
N/A
5MU0301
1 ½ hours
12 set works based on 4 areas of study:
Western Classical Music 1600 - 1899
Music in the Twentieth Century
Popular Music in Context
World Music
Questions asked on each extract:
Students will respond to eight questions based on listening to extracts and then writing an
essay on a set work.
Subject:
Art and Design (Fine Art)
Exam Syllabus
OCR
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
questions, other relevant information:
Prerelease Jan and exam is flexible calendared week beginning 7 th April
N/A
A121
10 Hours (Split over two days) 40%
12 prerelease set task art themes.
The pupils chose one set task and develop a project in preparation for the exam. Their
prep must show skill in four areas;
- AO1 Developing ideas and skills through contextual references.
- AO2 Refining ideas and skills.
- AO3 Recording from observation
- AO4 Personal response
AO4 is completed during the exam.
Portfolio (60%) is completed from September- December. This is delivered as coursework
in every lesson.
Subject:
Drama
Exam Syllabus
AQA
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
questions, other relevant information:
23rd May 2014
N/A
42401
1½ hours
Section A: Practical work completed during the course
Section B: Study and performance of a scripted play
Subject:
BTEC Performing Arts
Exam Syllabus
EDEXCEL BTEC First Extended Certificate
Course Content:
All assessment is on-going there are no exams
Acting Skills and Techniques
Performing Arts Production Process
Musical Theatre
Coursework still to be completed:
Yes
Dates for Coursework completion:
12th May 2014
Subject:
Media
Exam Syllabus
WJEC
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
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questions, other relevant information:
11th June 2014
N/A
43910001
2 ¼ hours
Section A: Thinking about the Media – Investigating. Topic: Television Drama (Crime).
Answer questions based on the source material, which will be visual. Prior knowledge of
theories and terminology will be tested.
Section B: Thinking about the Media – Planning. Topic 2: TV Drama Magazines. A range
of practical, creative tasks linked to the topic.
Candidates will need to have the following materials:
Pen, Pencil, Ruler, Eraser, Sharpener, Coloured Pens or Pencils
in order to complete the practical tasks successfully.
Subject:
Physical Education
Exam Syllabus
AQA
Date of exam:
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
questions, other relevant information:
Tuesday 14th May
N/A
48903
1 ½ hours
All GCSE PE theory.
Multiple choice answer section. Short answer section. Scenario.
Students must learn all basic facts, definitions, concepts etc. Other answers need students
to give specific example from sporting activities.
Scenario task requires pupils to link multiple aspects of the course in extended answers.
Subject:
BTEC Sport
Exam Syllabus
Edexcel
Date of coursework completion:
Tier:
Paper Number:
Length of exam:
Content of paper, topics, unit titles, focus of
questions, other relevant information:
May 2014
N/A
N/A
Coursework only
Ongoing assessment in Year 10 and 11