Year 10 GCSE INFORMATION BOOKLET

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1 Year 10 GCSE INFORMATION BOOKLET

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3 CONTENTS PAGE Subject Page Number Introduction 1 Art 2 Business Studies 3 Computer Science 4 Drama 5 English Language 6 / 7 English Literature 8 Food Technology 9 Geography 10/ 11 Graphics 12 History 13 ICT 14 Maths 15 MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) 16 Music 17 PE 18 / 19 Performing Arts (BTEC) 20 / 21 Resistant Materials 22 Science Exam Dates Science (Triple Award Science) 24 / 25 Additional Award Science 26 / 27 Sport (BTEC) 28 / 29 Work Experience 30

4 GCSE INFORMATION BOOKLET This booklet has been designed to provide you with information about what your children are doing during each term and its importance in relation to their qualifications. It has not been possible to personalise each booklet so you will need to highlight the courses your son/daughter is taking. A number of subjects (most notably Science) have different pathways so make sure you highlight the relevant one. It is also a good idea to make a note of the names of your child s subject teachers. You will find information about when each course is completing controlled assessment (coursework) and when the exams are for each course. It will also allow you to see the balance of exams vs coursework for each course (i.e. GCSE Graphic Design GCSE is 60% controlled assessment and 40% final exam). Controlled Assessments Virtually all coursework has been replaced by Controlled Assessment. This means that students are given a set amount of lesson time to prepare for a piece of work. Once the preparation phase is over, the students will complete the coursework task in test conditions in school lesson time. Students are not allowed to take their work home to complete it. The opportunity to re-do or catch up the work is severely restricted. Given that the Controlled Assessments comprise a significant percentage of many GCSE courses, attendance every day at school is vital for success in Year 10 and 11. Whom can you contact about any concerns? If you are concerned about how your son/daughter is doing in one subject, the best person to contact is the subject teacher directly by phone or . If you feel that is inappropriate or your concerns are about more than one subject you should contact the Community Leader for your son/daughter s Community. They are: Broadwater: Heene: Salvington: Tarring: Amanda Jakes (ajakes@worthinghigh.net) Stuart Townsend (stownsend@worthinghigh.net) Lee Hardwick (lhardwick@worthinghigh.net) Mostefa Beda (mbeda@worthingh.net) Mock Exams Please note that all subjects regularly set mock exams throughout Y10 and Y11. The purpose of these is to gauge each student s progress against their target grades. Mock exams are vital in helping students prepare properly for formal external exams. 1

5 GCSE Art Examined by: AQA 40% exam and 60% coursework The coursework is split into two projects: the first is based on animals and decorative patterns, and the second on portraiture and identity. The exam itself consists of a self-led project that culminates in a 10 hour controlled test where a final outcome is produced. Exam/Coursework Dates and Times: Unit 1 Coursework (2 projects) September (Year 10) to December (Year 11) Unit 2 Exam January (Year11) to May (Year 11) BTEC Art Examined by: Edexcel The coursework is split into 4 vocational projects. The BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Art and Design consists of four vocational units, they are as follows: Unit 1- The Great Escape This is a project that explores areas such as product design and graphic design in the context of the travel industry. Unit 2 Externally Set Task The Externally Set Task is very similar to the exam in GCSE Art. It consists of a period of research that culminates in a final outcome (which is carried out in exam conditions over 2 days). Students are able to select a project from a number of vocational scenarios. Unit 3 and Unit 4 Alien Invasion Students are tasked with designing and making an Alien for an Episode of Dr Who. Unit 3 explores the 2 dimensional aspects of their task and unit 4 the 3 dimensional elements. Staff Contacts: Mr R Talbot (Leader of Art): Mr R Whitaker: rtalbot@worthinghigh.net rwhitaker@worthinghigh.net 2

6 Unit 1 Introduction to Small Business GCSE Business Studies This paper is worth 25% of the final grade multiple choice exam Time: 45min Unit 2 Investigating a Small Business - Controlled Assessment Students will be given a list of controlled assessment tasks to choose from. The tasks will be based on the topics from Unit 1. The total time for the controlled assessment will be 9 hours. This will be completed during lessons in the Spring Term of Year 10. The assessment is worth 25% of the final GCSE grade. Unit 3 Building a Business This paper is worth 50% of the final GCSE grade. Time: 1 ½ hours Questions: The paper is broken down into 3 sections: Section A consists of multiple choice and short answer questions. Students are normally advised to answer all questions and spend 40 minutes on completing them. Section B consists of short and extended answer questions based upon a case study at the start of the section. Students may be asked to analyse some financial data such as a cash flow forecast or a break even chart. Students are normally advised to answer all questions and spend 30 minutes on completing this section. Section C is very similar to section B as it consists of short and extended answer questions based upon a case study at the start of the section. Students are normally advised to answer all questions and spend 20 minutes on completing this section. When revising students can use their class notes and the Revise Edexcel GCSE Business book and remember to go online (remote login) and access the Moodle for past papers and mark schemes. Completing a past paper and then marking it using the mark scheme is an excellent way to improve your exam technique and your knowledge. Students will need a calculator for both exams. Staff Contact: Miss S Ayres: sayres@worthinghigh.net 3

7 GCSE Computer Science What is included in this course? This exciting GCSE gives you an excellent opportunity to investigate how computers work and how they re used, and to develop computer programming and problem-solving skills. You ll also do some fascinating in-depth research and practical work. For example, some of the current investigations look at JavaScript, encryption and assembly language programming. How will I be assessed? Unit (A45)1 - Computer systems and programming (A45)2 - Practical investigation (A45)3 - Programming project Assessment method Written paper 40% of the qualification Controlled assessment 30% of the qualification Controlled assessment 30% of the qualification Question paper that includes a mixture of short and long answer questions, some of which will require candidates to write program code. Candidates carry out a practical investigation of a topic chosen from a set of options supplied by the exam board. Candidates create solutions to computing tasks from a set of options supplied by the exam board. Should I take this course? If you take a GCSE in Computing and then go on to study the subject at A Level or university, you could have an advantage over fellow students who are picking up the subject at these higher levels. The increasing importance of information technologies means that there is likely to be a growing demand for professionals who are qualified in this field. The course is also an excellent preparation if you want to study or work in areas that use the skills you will develop, especially where they re applied to technical problems. These areas include engineering, financial and resource management, science and medicine. Are there any costs involved? Are there any excursions? A revision guide and workbook will be useful. Internet access is also very helpful. None have been specifically planned at present. Staff Contact: Mr P Slaughter: pslaughter@worthinghigh.net 4

8 GCSE Drama Examined by: AQA 60% controlled assessment (the two best assessment grades will be selected) 40% written exam Autumn Term Year 10: Introduction to GCSE Drama. This includes working with everyone in the group, sampling the different option choices and building their knowledge and understanding of different genres and styles. They will then take part in a teacher-led devised performance as a whole group at the end of term. Spring Term Year 10: Devised Thematic Unit. Students work in groups to devise their own pieces of Drama using a stimulus material provided by their teacher. They will be expected to keep detailed written notes of every lesson in preparation for their written exam. The performance will be assessed and could go towards their final grade. Summer Term Year 10: Acting script extracts. Students will work in small groups to produce extracts of scripts chosen to suit the individuals in the group. Students will take part in practical workshops to develop their roles and will need to keep written notes of the work that they do. This performance will also be assessed and could go towards their final grade. Autumn Term Year 11: Theatre in Education. Students work in groups to produce a piece of theatre in education which will be performed to students in local primary and middle schools. This could be scripted or devised work and will count as their third piece of controlled coursework. They will be expected to keep detailed written notes of every lesson in preparation for their written exam. Spring Term Year 11: Devised Thematic/ Acting. Students will have the opportunity to revisit one of these units with a different topic, specifically suited to them, to increase their mark for their final assessed piece of work. Some students in this unit will be externally moderated. Summer Term Year 11: Exam preparation Exam Coursework Dates and Times: Devised Thematic Unit Controlled Assessment Spring Term (Year 10) Acting script extracts Controlled Assessment Summer Term (Year 10) Theatre in Education Controlled Assessment Autumn Term (Year 11) Devised Thematic/ Acting Spring Term (Year 11) Exam June (Year 11) Staff Contact: Mrs Hunwick (Leader of Drama): chunwick@worthinghigh.net 5

9 GCSE English Language Examinations: AQA English Language Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing Section A: Reading (literary fiction) Section B: Writing (descriptive/narrative) AQA English Language Paper 2: Writers Viewpoints and Perspectives Section A: Reading (non-fiction and literary non-fiction) Section B: Writing (presenting a viewpoint) 1hr 45 mins: 50% 1hr 45 mins: 50% Summer 2017 Summer 2017 Other Information: Ways to support at home: Spelling, punctuation and grammar are increasingly important in the GCSE English qualifications. Students will also be examined on their technical accuracy in some other subjects (such as the humanities GCSE qualifications). Encouraging students to proofread their homework from all subjects and check the accuracy of SPaG is extremely important. Reading for pleasure is very important. Students are required to bring a reading book into school every day. Talking to them about what they are reading and encouraging them to think about how the writing is crafted to entertain a reader will help develop personal, critical responses to texts. Reading non-fiction is also useful. Students need to be reading a variety of news articles and considering how they are structured. Revision Materials: There are many revision guides now on sale for the new GCSE English. If purchasing a revision guide, it is important to look for one that is current (first teaching in 2015) and one that is AQA approved (there will be a label on the cover stating this). The following books have already been approved: Collins: AQA GCSE English Language and English Literature: ISBN Cambridge University Press: GCSE English Language for AQA Student Book Oxford University Press: AQA GCSE English Language Student Book 1: Developing the skills for learning and assessment: ISBN

10 Staff Contacts: Miss A Griffiths (AHT: Leader of English): agriffiths@worthinghigh.net Miss L Brugnoli (KS3 Co-ordinator): lbrugnoli@worthinghigh.net Mrs L Loney: lloney@worthinghigh.net Mrs C King: cking@worthinghigh.net Mrs S Cole: scole@worthinghigh.net Mrs N Bureau: nbureau@worthinghigh.net Miss N Hoad: nhoad@worthinghigh.net We are always happy to discuss your child s progress or any other concerns you may have so please do not hesitate to contact us. 7

11 GCSE English Literature Examinations: English Literature Paper 1 (Shakespeare and the 19 th -Century Novel) English Literature Paper 2 (Modern Texts and Poetry) 40% 1hr 45mins 60% 2hr 15mins Summer 2017 Summer 2017 Other Information: Set Texts: We provide copies of the set texts in lessons but it may be useful for students to have their own copies for reference at home and for revision purposes. The texts that your son/daughter will study will depend on the class that they are in. Texts for the current y10 classes are as follows: 10x1/10y1: Lord of the Flies (Modern text), Macbeth (Shakespeare), Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (19 th Century novel) 10x2/10y2: Lord of the Flies (Modern text), Macbeth (Shakespeare), Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (19 th Century novel) 10x3/10y3: An Inspector Calls (Modern text), Macbeth (Shakespeare), A Christmas Carol (19 th Century novel). Revision Materials: There are many revision guides now on sale for the new GCSE English. If purchasing a revision guide, it is important to look for one that is current (first teaching in 2015) and one that is AQA approved (there will be a label on the cover stating this). We would recommend the Cambridge University Press AQA GCSE English Literature Student Books which give useful revision notes and activities to help study of the set texts. If you do decide to purchase any of the revision guides, make sure you check which texts your son/daughter is studying as per the information above. BBC Bitesize also has some helpful materials for these set texts online and free of charge ( Staff Contacts: Miss A Griffiths (AHT: Leader of English): agriffiths@worthinghigh.net Miss L Brugnoli (KS3 Co-ordinator): lbrugnoli@worthinghigh.net Mrs L Loney: lloney@worthinghigh.net Mrs C King: cking@worthinghigh.net Mrs S Cole: scole@worthinghigh.net Mrs N Bureau: nbureau@worthinghigh.net Miss N Hoad: nhoad@worthinghigh.net 8

12 GCSE Food Technology Examined by: Edexcel 60% Controlled Assessment 40% Exam In year 10 students will design, test and experiment with a range of food products. By the end of the course students will know about health and nutrition, hygienic practices, food preparation, food production, food preservation, domestic and industrial equipment, labelling and packaging, product and sensory analysis and quality control. Controlled assessment Towards the end of year 10 students will complete their Making Project. This is 50% of their controlled assessment. They will be given a specification that they must design a range of dishes for. They will plan one of them in detail and cook three dishes in exam conditions. This part of the controlled assessment and consists of approximately five A3 pages. The remaining 50% of the controlled assessment, the Designing Project, will be started just before the summer break (This will allow students to complete their research over the summer). The students must pick one of the given themes to focus on. They must design, make and evaluate a range of foods for their theme. This part of the assessment consists of approximately 15 A3 pages. In total, it is expected that students should spend approximately 40 hours on their controlled assessment. Exam Students will take their written exam in the summer of year 11. The exam is 1 ½ hours long. It will consist of multiple-choice, short answer and extended-writing questions. Controlled Assessment Dates and Times: Exam: Summer (Year 11) Controlled assessment: Making project - Spring / Summer (Year 10) Design project - Summer (Year 10) - February (Year 11) Staff Contacts: Ms M Swinbank (Leader of Design and Technology): Mrs S Hurley: Mrs J Blendell: mswinbank@worthinghigh.net shurley@worthinghigh.net jblendell@worthinghigh.net 9

13 GCSE Geography Examined by: AQA Specification A (Linear) 9030 Year 10: The Coastal Zone: The students begin their GCSE Geography course in the September of Year 10 by looking at the coastal zone, exploring the processes that shape the UK s coastlines and the landforms that ultimately result. Students will grapple with the threat of sea level rise and its potential consequences for those living in low lying areas. The Restless Earth: The students move on to examine the physical processes which shape and shake our planet. The unit will examine the causes, consequences and possible responses to a variety of tectonic events, including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and super volcanoes. Water on the Land: Students will undertake a unit looking at river processes and landforms. They will find out how a river changes from its source to its mouth and how fluctuating amounts of water result in life changing consequences for those living along its rivers banks. Controlled Assessment: Students will begin their Controlled Assessment. The assessment, which stipulates a total of 20 hours of work spent under exam conditions, will commence following a compulsory fieldwork visit to Chichester city centre. On completion the Controlled Assessment will be marked and a provisional grade returned to the students. Students are supported throughout their controlled assessment and often achieve a grade in excess of their target grade. Final assessments: Unit 1 Physical Geography Written exam paper 1 hour 30 minutes 37.5% Unit 2 Human Geography Written exam paper 1 hour 30 minutes 37.5% Year 10 students collecting their data in Chichester. 10

14 Year 11: Population Change: Population issues provide the early focus of Year 11, with students examining the issue of rapid population growth, its impacts and consequences. They will also be challenged over the topic of migration, needing to grapple with the reasons why people migrate as well as its impacts on their lives. The Development Gap: This unit is hugely important for students to appreciate their place in the world. They will explore the global inequality that exists and investigate the reasons for such disparities. Finally, the unit will examine the options available to alleviate such variations in quality of life on Earth. Tourism: The course is completed with a look at the topic of tourism. The unit explores our growing obsession with travel and its social, environmental and economic consequences. The unit explores a wealth of tourist destinations, from those close to home, to those in far off lands. Revision & Exam preparation: The taught content is supplemented throughout Year 10 and 11 with exam skills & technique to help the students reach their full potential in their final exams in the summer of Year 11. As well as this, time is specifically set aside for the students to revise the full course prior to the exams with an emphasis on the application of knowledge to past exam papers in order to develop the students exam technique. Tracking progress: To maximise the students progress, the Geography department teach core exam techniques integrally throughout each of the 6 topics. The students are regularly given the chance to apply their knowledge and understanding to past exam paper questions. Each topic has a mid-unit assessment, and an end of unit assessment which consists of past exam paper questions. The Geography department is committed to enabling each student to reach their personal best, and use regular feedback and appropriate interventions to make this possible. Staff Contacts: Assessment dates: Controlled Assessment - Summer of Year 10 Mock exam - Summer of Year 10 Mock exam - December of Year 11 Final Exam (unit 1) - May/June of Year 11 Final Exam (unit 2) - May/June of Year 11 Mrs C Conrad (Leader of Geography): cconrad@worthinghigh.net Mr L Hardwick: lhardwick@worthinghigh.net Mrs A Gannaway: agannaway@worthinghigh.net Ms L Sinsbury: lsinsbury@worthinghigh.net 11

15 GCSE Graphics Examined by: AQA 40% Exam 60% Controlled Assessment (of which 60% is folder work and 40% is a final practical piece). Autumn Term (Year 10 ) Students complete a graphic illustration project and then a mini-gcse board game project with an emphasis on making skills. Spring Term (Year 10) Students produce a range of pop-up cards, a perfume/aftershave bottle and accompanying folder work. The board game, cards and bottle give students a taste of their GCSE project options. Smaller projects include research tasks on influential designers and modern printing and finishing processes. Summer Term (Year 10) Students begin their GCSE coursework which takes them through Year 11. GCSE controlled assessment begins with students choosing projects from: Pop-up book Race and chase style board game Exam & Controlled Assessment Dates and Times: Controlled assessment: Summer (Year 10) to Spring (Year 11) Exam: June (Year 11) Staff Contacts: Ms M Swinbank (Leader of Design and Technology): Mrs S Hurley: Mrs J Blendell: mswinbank@worthinghigh.net shurley@worthinghigh.net jblendell@worthinghigh.net 12

16 GCSE History Examined by: OCR 75% exam based 25% Controlled Assessment Autumn and Spring Term Year 10 Students study Medicine through time. Progress is assessed by frequent exam questions and formative assessments. Autumn Term Year 11 Students study Nazi Germany. This is completed in the Autumn Term of year 11. Progress is assessed by frequent exam questions and formative assessment. Summer term Year 10 and first half of Autumn Term Year 11 Students study the development of Brighton for their Controlled Assessment. They have to complete one essay of 2000 words maximum under controlled test conditions. The essay is written over five hours with sources that students must refer to. The essay is worth 50 marks and counts for 25% of the total exam. Second half of Spring Term Year 11 Exam preparation and revision for paper 1 and paper 2 Exam/Coursework Dates and Times: Development of Brighton (Controlled Assessment): Summer (Year 10) /Autumn (Year 11) Nazi Germany and Medicine through Time Exam: June (Year 11) Public Health source paper exam taken from Medicine: June (Year 11) Through Time Content Staff Contacts: Mrs J Grindel (Leader of History): jgrindel@worthinghigh.net Mr D Sax: dsax@worthinghigh.net 13

17 GCSE ICT Examined by: Edexcel 60% coursework 40% exam based Every student is expected to pass the Single Award (1xGCSE). Year 10 In year 10 students will begin the Controlled Assessment Brief (CAB) for Unit 2. This controlled assessment brief has to be completed in lessons and is accessed through a separate ICT exam account which each student has already been provided with. The CAB has to be fully completed by December Year 11 From January 2017, Year 11 students will begin to gain the knowledge and understanding in order to prepare for the exam based assessment. Students will also cover theory work as part of the coursework and also during theory lessons. Exam/Coursework Dates and Times: Controlled Assessment Unit 2 (all students) Deadline: December (Year 11) Exam Unit 1 (all students) June (Year 11) Staff Contact: Mr M Hillier: mhillier@worthinghigh.net 14

18 GCSE Mathematics Examined by: Edexcel 100% exam - Linear Foundation (Grade 1-5) and Higher Paper (Grade 4-9) There are 3 papers. Paper A, is a non-calculator paper of 1hr 30min duration and Papers B & C, are calculator papers, also of 1hr 30min duration. Progress is assessed by past paper exam questions within the schools half-termly assessment program. Exam Dates: Final entry June (Year 11) GCSE Statistics Examined by: AQA Foundation & Higher 25% Controlled Assessment 75% exam Exam/Controlled Assessment Dates: Coursework and controlled assessment February and March (Year 11) Exam June (Year 11) Exam preparation: Students can prepare fully for the linear examinations by completing practice exam papers & workbooks prior to the exams as part of their revision schedule, in addition to homework set in class. These papers & workbooks can be bought on line and through the school. Mark schemes are available so that on completion, students can check their progress. Revision materials, such as workbooks, revision guides and CDs are available from the CGP and Collins publishers. It is imperative that all students studying maths have a scientific calculator that they are confident using throughout their two year course. Staff Contacts: Mrs. C Raynor (Leader of Maths): Miss A Baker: Mrs. A Chaplain: Mrs. S Fuller: Mrs. B Leeds: Mrs. A Champion: craynor@worthinghigh.net abaker@worthinghigh.net achaplain@worthinghigh.net sfuller@worthinghigh.net bleeds@worthinghigh.net achampion@worthinghigh.net 15

19 GCSE MFL (French /German/Spanish) Examined by: WJEC 60% Controlled Assessment 40% Exam based Students learn and develop four skill areas throughout the course Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading. Writing is examined by producing two pieces of coursework of between 250 to 300 words. Speaking is examined by completing two tasks (presentation and conversation) with their class teacher. Listening and reading are both examined by exam at the end of Year 11. Exam/Controlled Assessment Dates: Written Controlled Assessment 1 (15%) Autumn Term (Year 10) words Written Controlled Assessment 2 (15%) Spring Term (Year 10) words Speaking Controlled Assessment 1 (15%) Summer Term (Year 11) Conversation Speaking Controlled Assessment 2 (15%) Autumn Term (Year 11) Presentation and conversation Exam Dates: Listening Exam (20%) May (Year 11) Reading Exam (20%) May (Year 11) IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT STUDENTS SPEND A MINIMUM OF ONE HOUR EVERY WEEK REVISING NEW VOCABULARY IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR EXAMS. Please help your son/daughter by testing them regularly. Students should also regularly practise reading texts out loud in the language they are studying. This will help them to develop their comprehension skills and help them to grow in confidence. Additional links to useful websites and resources are on the school VLE Staff Contacts: Miss I Karonen (Leader of MFL): ikaronen@worthinghigh.net Mr M Beda: mbeda@worthinghigh.net Miss S Bryant: sbryant@worthinghigh.net Mr D Jones: djones@worthinghigh.net 16

20 GCSE Music Examined by: OCR 60% Controlled Assessment 40% Exam based Students learn and develop three skill areas throughout the course Performing, Composing and Listening. Performances and compositions are assessed through the two integrated units and a creative task exam. Listening is examined in a terminal exam at the end of Year 11. Recordings of performances for submission can be done at any point in the course with the agreement of the Music Department. Exam/Controlled Assessment Dates: Unit B352 Creative Portfolio (30%) Log and Evaluation: (5%) Summer Term (Year 10) The Evaluation should not exceed 200 words Composition 2 (10%) Summer Term (Year 10) Ensemble Performance (15%) Spring Term (Year 11) Unit B351 Integrated Assignment (30%) Solo Performing (15%) Autumn Term (Year 11) Commentary (5%) Autumn Term (Year 11) Composition 1 (10%) Spring Term (Year 11) Unit B353 The Creative Task Exam (20%) April (Year 11) Unit B354 - The Listening Exam (20%) June (Year 11) The ability to perform confidently and fluently on a musical instrument or voice is essential. A regular weekly practice of chosen Solo and Ensemble pieces is crucial. Students must familiarise themselves with and be confident in the use of key musical vocabulary such as appropriate Italian terms. The ability to use musical notation is also required in the exam. Staff Contacts: Mr D Martin (Leader of Music): dmartin@worthinghigh.net Mr A Parkinson: aparkinson@worthinghigh.net 17

21 GCSE Physical Education Examined by: Unit 1: Theory of PE = 40% (final formal written examination) Unit 2.1: Practical Activities = 48% (controlled practical assessment of four sports/activities) Unit 2.2: Analysis of Performance = 12% (controlled assessment) Course Outline for Theory: Year 10 Autumn Term: Sept Dec Practical: Students will study 1 activity/sport each half term Theory: Students will study section 1.1: Healthy, active lifestyles Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions & controlled activities. Spring Term: Jan March Practical: Students will study 1 activity/sport and fitness in preparation for their coursework Theory: Students will study section 1.1: Healthy, active lifestyles Controlled Assessment: Students will start completing their personal exercise programmes (Spring term 2) Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions & controlled activities. Summer Term: April July Practical: Students will study an athletics module and complete their personal exercise programmes Controlled Assessment: Students will complete their personal exercise programmes Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions, mocks & controlled activities. 18

22 Year 11 Autumn Term: Sept Dec Practical: Students will study 1 activity/sport each half term Theory: Students will study section 1.1: Healthy, active lifestyles and 1.2: Your healthy, active body Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions, mocks & controlled activities. Spring Term: Jan March Theory: Students will study section 1.1: Healthy, active lifestyles and 1.2: Your healthy, active body. Students will start a revision programme. Controlled Assessment: Students will complete their formal analysis of performance 15 minute oral examinations Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions & controlled activities. Summer Term: April June Students will prepare for their formal written paper and continue with the revision programme. Exam/ coursework dates and times: Unit 2.2: Analysis of Performance Personal Exercise Programme July (Year 10) Unit 2.2: Analysis of Performance: Oral Exam March (Year 11) Unit 2.1: Practical Assessment April/May (Year 11) Unit 1: Theory formal examination June (Year 11) Staff Contacts: Miss M Field (Leader of PE): mfield@worthinghigh.net Mr S Townsend: stownsend@worthinghigh.net Mr P Gill: pgill@worthinghigh.net Miss A Strudwick: astrudwick@worthinghigh.net Mr R Morris: rmorris@worthinghigh.net We are always happy to discuss your child s progress or any other concerns you may have; please do not hesitate to contact me. 19

23 BTEC Performing Arts (Dance) BTEC Level 2 First Award in Performing Arts (Dance) Examined by: Edexcel Overview: The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Award in Performing Arts (Dance) is a TWO year course taught throughout year 10 and year 11. The course consists of two compulsory units plus one additional, specialist unit. Compulsory units the following units must be studied: Unit 1 Individual Showcase and Unit 2 Preparation, Performance and Production Additional Specialist Unit: Unit 4 Dance Skills Coursework Dates and Times: Continual assessment throughout the two year course, as outlined below: Year 10 Autumn to Summer Term (Sept July. 2016): Unit 4 Practical dance skills and theory elements (internally assessed) Year 11 Autumn to Spring Term (Sept Feb. 2017): Unit 2 Unit 2 Preparation, Performance and Production (internally assessed) Spring to Summer Term (March May 2017): Unit 1 Individual Showcase: practical and theory elements (externally assessed) 20

24 KEY POINTS: The BTEC Performing Arts (Dance) course is equivalent to one GCSE (grades A* - C) i.e. PASS = 1x C, MERIT = 1x B, DISTINCTION = 1x A, DISTINCTION* = 1x A* Students will study THREE units of work with specific assessment/grading criteria to complete, involving practical and theoretical elements of dance. A grading scale of PASS, MERIT OR DISTINCTION is applied to all assignments and all units. Points will be awarded to a learner who has achieved the learning outcomes of the unit. The awarded points will help to determine their unit grade AND their final grade Each student must achieve a minimum of a PASS in every unit studied to gain the qualification therefore organisation, motivation, commitment and enthusiasm are essential. Staff contact: Miss A Strudwick: astrudwick@worthinghigh.net I am always happy to discuss your child s progress or any other concerns you may have; please do not hesitate to contact me through the main switchboard ( ) or by . 21

25 GCSE Resistant Materials Examined by: AQA 60% Exam 40% Controlled Assessment Autumn Term Year 10 Students complete a focused practical task, during which they will learn a variety of new practical skills. Spring Term Year 10 Students will design and make a lamp using architecture as a creative form of inspiration. This will be a practice timed design and make project in preparation for their GCSE controlled assessment. Summer Term Year 10 Their GCSE Controlled Assessment starts. 1. Research starts 2. Creative designing takes place using the sculptures at Goodwood Sculpture Park as inspiration. 3. Prototype and development of design. Autumn/Spring Year 11 Students continue with their controlled assessment concentrating on the making. Exam & Controlled Assessment Dates and Times: Controlled assessment: Summer (Year 10) to Spring (Year 11) Exam: June (Year 11) Staff Contacts: Ms M Swinbank (Leader of Design and Technology): Mrs S Hurley: Mrs J Blendell: mswinbank@worthinghigh.net shurley@worthinghigh.net jblendell@worthinghigh.net 22

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27 GCSE Science Triple Award Science (3 GCSE Equivalent) Examined by: AQA 75% exam based; 25% Centre assessed unit [ISA]; controlled assessment equivalent Autumn term: Year 10 Students will study the unit one content in each of the three Separate sciences. Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions & controlled activities. Spring term: Year 10 Students continue to study the unit one content until the internal exams in March. They will complete their first formal ISA & then start the unit two content. Unit 1 mocks internal Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions, mocks & controlled activities. Summer term: Year 10 Students continue to study the unit two content in each of the three separate sciences. They carry out a formal ISA for each of the three Separate sciences. Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions & controlled activities. Autumn term: Year 11 Students complete the unit two content in each of the three separate sciences. Progress is assessed by mock examinations for Units 1 +2 for each Science. Spring term: Year 11 Students will study the unit three content in each of the three separate sciences. Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions & controlled activities. They will complete their second formal ISA. Students will carry out Mocks for all 3 units in all 3 subjects. Summer term: Year 11 Students complete revision for all 3 units in the three separate sciences. They will prepare for their Final NINE formal examinations. 24

28 Triple Science Exam/Coursework dates & times: Unit 1 mock exams Spring Term 2016 Unit 2 ISAs (all subjects) May 2016 Unit mocks (all subjects) Spring Term 2017 Unit 3 ISAs (all subjects) March 2017 Unit 1, mocks (all subjects) April 2017 All nine formal exams May 2017 Staff Contacts: Miss Davis (AHT: Leader of Science): Mrs J Hlynianski (Deputy Leader of Science): Mrs D Bayford: Mr T Flower: Mrs J McHale: Miss F Timms: Miss H Schuler: hdavis@worthinghigh.net jhlynianski@worthinghigh.net dbayford@worthinghigh.net tflower@worthinghigh.net jmchale@worthinghigh.net ftimms@worthinghigh.net hschuler@worthinghigh.net 25

29 GCSE Science Additional Award Science (2 GCSE Equivalent) Examined by: AQA 75% exam based; 25% Centre assessed unit [ISA]; controlled assessment equivalent Autumn term: Year 10 Students will study the unit one content in Biology until November. They will carry out a first ISA. Students will start to study the unit one content in Physics and Chemistry. Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions & controlled activities. Spring term: Year 10 Students will sit a Biology Unit 1 mock exam. Students continue to study the unit one content in Physics and Chemistry. They will complete two more formal ISA exams in Physics and Chemistry. Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions & controlled activities. They will sit mocks for all Unit 1 exams in April. Summer term: Year 10 Students continue to study and revise Unit 1 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students take all three external formal unit one exams in May. Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions & controlled activities. Core Science GCSE Grades are given to all. Autumn term: Year 11 Students will study the unit two content in Biology till November. They will carry out a first Additional Biology ISA. Students will start to study the unit two content in Physics and Chemistry. Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions & controlled activities 26

30 Spring term: Year 10 Students will sit a Biology Unit 2 mock exam. Students continue to study the unit two content in Physics and Chemistry. They will complete two more formal Additional ISA exams in Physics and Chemistry. Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions & controlled activities. They will sit mocks for all Unit 2 exams in April. Summer term: Year 10 Students continue to study and revise Unit 2 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics Students take all three external formal unit two exams in May. Progress is assessed by a series of past paper questions & controlled activities. Additional Science GCSE Grades are given to all. Exam/Coursework dates & times: Unit 1 ISA Biology October 2015 Unit 1 Biology Mock Spring term 2016 Unit 1 Physics and Chemistry ISA March 2016 Unit 1 mock exams March 2016 Unit 1 Core Exams May 2016 Unit 2 Additional Biology ISA November 2016 Unit 2 Biology Mock Spring term 2017 Unit 2 Physics ISA + Chemistry ISA March 2017 Unit 2 Mocks March 2017 All Unit 2 Additional Formal Exams May 2017 Staff Contacts: Miss Davis (AHT: Leader of Science): hdavis@worthinghigh.net Mrs J Hlynianski (Deputy Leader of Science): jhlynianski@worthinghigh.net Mrs D Bayford: dbayford@worthinghigh.net Mr T Flower: tflower@worthinghigh.net Mrs J McHale: jmchale@worthinghigh.net Miss F Timms: ftimms@worthinghigh.net Miss H Schuler: hschuler@worthinghigh.net 27

31 BTEC SPORT BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sport Examined by: Edexcel 75% coursework (internally assessed). 25% online exam Unit 1 only (externally assessed by Edexcel). Overview: The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sport is a TWO year course taught throughout year 10 and year 11. The course consists of two compulsory units plus two additional, specialist units. Candidates must pass all four units to achieve a Level 2 qualification. Compulsory units the following units must be studied: Unit 1 Fitness for Sport and Exercise and Unit 2 Practical Sports Performance Additional Specialist Units two Units of study: Unit 3 The Mind and Sports Performance and Unit 6 Leading Sports Activities Coursework Dates and Times: Continual assessment throughout the two year course, as outlined below: Year 10 Autumn to Spring Term (Sept Feb. 2014): Unit 2 Practical Sports Performance: practical and theory elements (internally assessed) Spring to Summer Term (March July 2014): Unit 1 Fitness for Sport and Exercise: practical and theory followed by online test (externally assessed by Edexcel, sat at WHS) Year 11 Autumn to Spring Term (Sept Feb. 2015): Unit 3 The Mind and Sports Performance: practical and theory elements (internally assessed) Spring to Summer Term (March May 2015): Unit 6 Leading Sports Activities: practical and theory elements (internally assessed) 28

32 KEY POINTS: The BTEC Sport course is equivalent to one GCSE (grades A* - C) i.e. PASS = 1x C, MERIT = 1x B, DISTINCTION = 1x A, DISTINCTION* = 1x A* Students will study FOUR units of work with specific assessment/grading criteria to complete, involving practical and theoretical elements of sport. A grading scale of PASS, MERIT OR DISTINCTION is applied to all assignments and all units. Points will be awarded to a learner who has achieved the learning outcomes of the unit. The awarded points will help to determine their unit grade AND their final grade Each student must achieve a minimum of a PASS in every unit studied to gain the qualification therefore organisation, motivation, commitment and enthusiasm are essential. Staff Contact: Mr P Gill: pgill@worthinghigh.net I am always happy to discuss your child s progress or any other concerns you may have; please do not hesitate to contact me through the main switchboard ( ) or by . 29

33 Year 10 Work Experience Programme Worthing High School s Work Experience programme is vitally important to your child s future and involves all students in Year 10. The school s programme is designed to begin to equip your child to take advantage of opportunities in an increasingly competitive work place. It also aims to raise the profile of Worthing High School students amongst employers. Work experience provides the opportunity to explore the world of work and make decisions on possible further education and career paths. This opportunity can provide an initial link to a future employer and will also assist in building personal confidence and discovering qualities students never knew they had. Further information about the process and finding places will be sent home with students shortly. Please discuss with your child what career areas they are interested in. They will be able to make three choices. It will then be my responsibility to talk with your child about these and arrange a suitable placement where they will be able to do their work experience week. We have an extensive database of placements and contacts and will endeavour to match with one of their choices. All the places we use have been checked to ensure that all the necessary health and safety insurances are in place. If you have a personal contact who can offer a placement this would be extremely helpful. But this would be subject to a health and safety pre-placement check. Please be aware that any potential placements outside of the West Sussex area, may not be approved, or involve a cost which will have to be passed on to parents. Work Experience week will be: MONDAY 4 JULY FRIDAY 8 JULY 2016 Staff Contact: Miss Millar (Careers Adviser/Co-ordinator for Work Experience): emillar@worthinghigh.net 30