Class of 2020! 8 ½ terms 34 months 488 lessons (ish) A guide to English Class of 2020! 8 ½ terms 34 months 488 lessons (ish)

Results 53.1% students achieved Grade 9-5 8.25% achieved Grade 9-8 9 students achieved Double Grade 9!

English Language Paper 1 = Explorations in creative reading and writing (80 marks) Section A (40 marks) reading response and analysis to a fiction text Section B ( 40 marks) Creative writing Paper 2 = Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives Section A (40 marks) reading response, analysis and comparison to two non-fiction texts Section B (40 marks) Non-fiction writing

English Language Speaking and Listening Graded as PASS, MERIT, DISTINCTION Is printed on results page but does not contribute to marks Individual presentation 5-10 minutes Usually completed in Y10

English Literature Paper 1 = Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel 1h45 Section A = Romeo and Juliet (34 marks) Section B = A Christmas Carol (30 marks) Paper 2 = Modern texts and poetry 2h15 Section A = An Inspector Calls (34 marks) Section B = Poetry Anthology (30 marks) Section C = Unseen Poetry (32 marks)

Year 9 Language and Literature not taught separately. Reading, writing and speaking and listening skills embedded into all Schemes of Work. Students will be equipped with all the skills necessary to tackle GCSE in Y10. Enrichment and independent learning encouraged throughout Y9 and KS4.

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Robert Graves Head of Science Science Curriculum 2017-18 Robert Graves Head of Science

Science curriculum GCSE 9-1 Examining body: AQA Combined Science : Trilogy (8684) Biology (8461) Chemistry (4402) Physics (8463)

Combined Science: Trilogy (8684) Biology subject content Cell Biology Organisation Infection and response Bioenergetics Homeostasis and response Inheritance, variation and evolution Ecology Key ideas Chemistry subject content Atomic structure and the periodic table Bonding, structure and the properties of matter Chemical changes Energy changes The rate and extent of chemical change Organic chemistry Chemistry of the atmosphere Using resources Key ideas Physics subject content Energy Electricity Particle model of matter Atomic structure Forces Waves Magnetism and electromagnetism Key ideas http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/specifications/AQA-8464-SP-2016.PDF

Assessment weightings Paper Time Raw mark Scaling factor Maximum scaled mark Biology paper 1 1 hr 15 min 70 x1 Biology paper 2 Chemistry paper 1 Chemistry paper 2 Physics paper 1 Physics paper 2 Total 420 Please note that practical skills are no longer assessed as controlled assessments. These skills will now be assessed as part of the written paper.

Entries and awarding grades Students have to sit all foundation tier or all higher tier as part of the award. The qualification will be graded on a 17 point scale; 1-1 to 9-9 where 9-9 is the best grade. A student taking foundation tier will be able to achieve between 1-1 and 5-5 A student taking higher tier will be awarded a grade within the range 4-4 and 9-9 Students who just fail to reach the minimum standard for the for higher will be awarded a 4-3 any thing lower will be grade U (unclassified)

Separate Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics Biology subject content Cell Biology Organisation Infection and response Bioenergetics Homeostasis and response Inheritance, variation and evolution Ecology Key ideas Chemistry subject content Atomic structure and the periodic table Bonding, structure and the properties of matter Chemical changes Energy changes The rate and extent of chemical change Organic chemistry Chemistry of the atmosphere Using resources Key ideas Physics subject content Energy Electricity Particle model of matter Atomic structure Forces Waves Magnetism and electromagnetism Space physics (separate only) Key ideas The topics are mostly the same with the expectation of Physics where there is an additional topic. The depth of understanding is increased and the way in which it is assessed in to greater depth http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/specifications

Assessment weightings Paper Time Raw mark Scaling factor Maximum scaled mark Biology paper 1 1hr 45 min 100 x1 Biology paper 2 Chemistry paper 1 Chemistry paper 2 Physics paper 1 Physics paper 2 Total 200 per subject Please note that practical skill are no longer assessed as controlled assessments. These skills will now be assessed as part of the written paper.

Entries and awarding grades Students have to sit all foundation tier or all higher tier as part of the award. The qualification will be graded on a 9 point scale; 1-9 where 9 is the best grade. A student taking foundation tier will be able to achieve between 1-5 A student taking higher tier will be awarded a grade within the range 4-9 Students who just fail to reach the minimum standard for the for higher will be awarded a 3 any thing lower will be grade U (unclassified)

A guide to Maths

Results 76 % students achieved Grade 9-4 12.4 % achieved Grade 9-8 90+ students enrolled on A level maths / mathematical studies 30+ students enrolled on A level further maths

Maths GCSE Paper 1 = Non - calculator (80 marks) Paper 2 = Calculator (80 marks) Paper 3 = Calculator (80 marks) Foundation = grades 5 - 1 Core maths that students will require for the future and building skills for transition to higher Higher = grades 9 – 4 Extension topics, ideal for students wishing to stay in further education studying maths related subjects Decisions on tiers are made in year 11

Revision guides

Scheme of Learning 3 year scheme

Homework and Mathswatch Star sheets Mathswatch – videos and follow up quiz How to log on www.vlemathswatch.co.uk user@samuelwhitbread grape1

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