Year 11 Information Evening

Science

Double science • Your son will sit 6 papers

2 x Biology

2 x physics

2 x Chemistry

Each paper being 1hr 15 minutes each

Revision resources: (check your emails as an email has been sent by the science department)

• AQA website

• Online version of the textbooks

• Fronter

• Revision guides and workbooks

• GCSE Pod

• Video summaries by topic: ‘freesciencelessons’

ESSENTIAL!LEARN ALL 26 PHYSICS EQUATIONS

CORE PRACTICALS are a main focus of the exam they NEED to be watching them online and LEARNING them.

Triple science • Your son will sit 6 papers

2 x Biology

2 x physics

2 x Chemistry

Each paper being 1hr 45 minutes each

Revision resources: (check your emails as an email has been sent by the science department)

• AQA website

• Online version of the textbooks

• Fronter

• Revision guides and workbooks

• GCSE Pod

• Video summaries by topic: ‘freesciencelessons’

ESSENTIAL!LEARN ALL 26 PHYSICS EQUATIONS

CORE PRACTICALS are a main focus of the exam they NEED to be watching them online and LEARNING them.

English

AQA Exams• Specification: AQA English Language (8700) and English Literature (8702)

• Language Paper 1- Fiction- 1 hour 45 min (80 Marks)

• Language Paper 2- Non Fiction- 1 hour 45 minutes (80 Marks)

• Literature Paper 1- Macbeth and A Christmas Carol- 1 hr 45 mins (64 marks)

• Literature Paper 2- An Inspector calls, Power and Conflict Poetry, Unseen Poetry- 2 hours 15 mins (96 marks)TIPS:• Students must have their own text that they can use to annotate and revise.• Students must focus in lessons to be able to make the best effort. Immaculate behaviour will lead to excellent results. • They will be given Study booklets on each topic, which is crucial revision material. • Students must ensure that all homework is completed on time.• Feedback with sample answers given for each assessment on every topic. • Students must practice exam style questions under timed conditions at home.

Other resources:

Websites:English Language:http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zr9d7ty

English Literature:http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zckw2hvMr Bruff A*-A poetry on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrbruffShmoop revision for all Literature texts: e.g http://www.shmoop.comhttp://www.sparknotes.com/

Books, Articles and other Resources:English Language: newspapers, reading regularly at home.English Literature: emagazine, York notes study guides.

Revision Guides (CGP) on all topics

available from Manor House on request at a discounted price

YEAR 11 ENGLISH COURSE STRUCTURE

TERM Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

TOPIC POETRY POETRY + LANG 1

REVISION

LIT PAPER 1

REVISION +

LANG PAPER 2

REVISION

REVISION OF

ALL PAPERS IN

PREP FOR

GCSE EXAMS

REVISION /

EXAMS

EXAMS

ASSESSMENT

/ MOCK

EXAMS

Lit Paper 2

(section B and

C only)

(1 hr 30)

Lit Paper 2 (whole

paper – A, B and C)

2hrs 15mins

Lit paper 1

(1hr 30)

Lang Paper 2

(1 hr 45)

RESOURCES

NEEDED

Poetry study

booklet

Poetry study

booklet

An Inspector Calls*Language Paper 1

study booklet

Macbeth*

A Christmas

Carol*Language

Paper 2 study

booklet

*Students should buy their own copy of the texts

Maths

Maths GCSE

• Specification AQA 8300 (9-1)• Higher Grades 9 to 4 available with an exceptional 3• Foundation Grades 5 to 1 available• The content roughly breaks down into 4 areas, Number, Algebra, Geometry

and Statistics.• Not all students are taught all content. What they are taught depends on

their ability.• They have 7 hours of lessons a fortnight and must do regular homework.• They should also do regular self study and revision to be successful.• Students are supported by a text book and Mymaths, both of which can be

viewed on line.

Religious Education

RE GCSE-Religious Studies-Specification B OverviewProvisional dates:Exam 1 Mon11/05/19 Exam 2Tuesday 19/05/19(Two mocks in December)

Two papers- 1 hr 45mins. 104 marks each.Exam 1 Christianity. Exam 2 Islam4 units in each exam, 24 marks each unit + 6 for Spag. 4 different types of exam questions (a, b, c & d).

a) 3 Marks one for each sentence writtenb) 4 marks… 2 marks for each reason explained (2 sentences)c) 5 marks 2 marks for each reason explained (2 sentences per reason) have to add (mention) a source of wisdom/authority.d) 12 marks Evaluation question (The $$$ Question)This answer requires a for and against debate in response to a quote. Student must put forward arguments for/against, and then evaluate- critically appraise these argument with a justified conclusion in response to the quote.

We will finish teaching the course by the end of Feb

Results 2019: 83% 4, 39% 7+

Support: All KS4 tasks in class are exam question based (PEQ’s). Homework's are exam or revision based. Two department made revision guides provided for students (also electronically) in Feb with extended and simple notes, revision grids, PEQ’s, mind maps, summary sections and GCSE pod focused tasks. (You will not find one better to buy!) After school revision and Saturdays start also in early Feb that supplement and support the topics in class. Mini revision pages distributed at end of units x 8 on each unit- with acronyms, mnemonics to aide learning.

AOB: Frequent and repetitive revision is paramount. Parents can use revision book to support students. All of the department are examiners.

Approx. Grade boundary 2020 /104:73 =9, 67=8, 61=7, 54=6, 48=4, 33=3, 2=22, 1= 18

MFL

French and GermanExams

4 exams – listening, reading, speaking and writing The speaking exam will take place either just before or just after the Easter holidays The listening, reading and writing exams will take place during the exam period

Homework Weekly homework:

vocabulary to learn 1 x worksheet with exam style questions 3 pages of the revision workbook (soon to be in stocked at Manor House for £3)

Revision Every Wednesday 3-4pm compulsory revision 6 Saturday revision sessions between January and May (dates will be emailed) MFL department will provide vocabulary booklets before half term covering all GCSE vocab

Geography

GCSE GEOGRAPHY EDEXCEL B 9-1

History

KS4 GCSE-AQATopics to be covered…

• Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950–1975

• Germany, 1890–1945: Democracy and dictatorship

• Britain: Power and the People 1100-2010

• British depth studies: Restoration England 1660-1685

Key Information• 2 papers, each 2 hours each

• Range of different exam skills including essay writing so therefore literacy is key to doing well

• AQA Revision guides are available but the best guides are the ones the department have produced, which can be found on Fronter.

• Students should now be compiling flashcard notes of content to help remember key details about each topic we study.

Economics

Economics

Media

CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION•BTEC TECHNICAL: LEVELS 1 AND 2

•A 3 PART COURSE, ACROSS TWO YEARS

COMPONENT 1 - complete

INVESTIGATING MEDIA PRODUCTS

All students achieved target grades or better

RESEARCHING AND ANALYSING FILM, TV, NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, GAMING,

ADVERISING, WEBSITES AND AUDIO PRODUCTS

COMPONENT 2 - in progress

DEVELOPING MEDIA SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES some

students to improve; parents will be made aware

LEARNING TO CREATE MEDIA PRODUCTS THROUGH ICT SOFTWARE, GROUP WORK

AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS

COMPONENT 3 – Examined in Jan and June

RESPONDING TO A BRIEF

Students are given a brief and have 9 hrs of exam time to

create a product.

Students not meeting TG in Jan can resit in June.

RESEARCHING, PLANNING, CREATING AND EVALUATING A

MEDIA PRODUCT IN EXAM CONDITIONS

AQA GCSE Media Studies – Key Info for Y11

NEA

• Plan, shoot and edit 60 advert for body spray

• All submissions are individual (not groups as with old spec.)

• Expectation is that students film outside of school (some equipment can be borrowed)

• Can be shot using smartphones/tablets/etc and uploaded directly to Fronter

• All raw footage is due by October half term

• 3 weeks of lessons in Autumn 2 devoted to editing and writing Statement of Intent

• Saturdays and after school sessions available

• Final deadline is Xmas Holiday

Exams

• 2 Papers sat in summer

• Students can be tested on any of the Study Products (18 in total)

• Revision starts in Spring 2

• Saturdays/after school sessions available for revision Spring 2 onwards

• Minimal support materials/past papers as yet as it is a new spec – updates to follow

• Areas of weakness include knowledge of theories, accurate use of key terms – these are easy to revise so why not start now?

• Resources increasingly available on Fronter

BTEC Business/Tech Award

Level 2 BTEC Tech Award (Business Studies)

Resources-Revise Tech Award (Pearsons)

GCSE PE/BTEC Sport

GCSE PEExams May/June 2020:

Unit 1 (36%) 1 hour 45

-Applied anatomy and physiology-Movement Analysis-Physical Training

Unit 2 (24%) 1 hour 15 -Health Fitness and Wellbeing-Sport Psychology -Socio Cultural influences

Coursework (10%) Due October 2019

-6 Week personal exercise programme

Practical (30%) Moderation April 2020

Resources-Revise Edexcel 9-1 GCSE PE Workbook & Revision Guide (Pearson)GCSE PE- Complete Revision and practice (CGP)

Level 2 BTEC Sport

MARKED Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*

• Unit 1 (Fitness for Sport and exercise)On screen test. Similar content to GCSE with some content which is more difficult. Some students will take the exam again in year 11

• Unit 2- Practical Sports Performance Coursework Completed in year 10Perform in sports then write up coursework on rules and regulations, analysing own performance

• Unit 6 – Sports Leadership Coursework due in Year 11Looking at the role of managers/ captains in sport. Leading small groups and looking at your strengths and areas to improve

• Unit 5- 6 week personal exercise programme. Written up . Coursework due in Year 11Resources-Revise level 2 BTEC Sport (CGP)

Computer Science / iMedia

GCSE Computer Science:Structure of the course: 2 x Theory papers (50 % weighting each).

20 hour programming project will be completed during lessons.

Exam dates: Paper 1: 11’th May 2020

Paper 2: 14’th May 2020

Recommended resources in addition to the textbook:

• Edexcel GCSE Computer Science Revision guide and workbook.

• Craig and Dave videos

• GCSE Pod

Tips

Begin revision early – prepare thoroughly for the December Mock exam

Complete past papers on Fronter.

Attend all Saturday school and revision sessions.

Code at least 2 hours a week at home – this will help students to answer

paper 2.

Creative iMediaStructure of the course:

3 x coursework units (each worth 25%).

1 hour 15 minute theory exam (worth 25%).

R082: Creating Digital Graphics: Students have already improved this

and it will be resubmitted to the exam board in November.

R086: Creating a Digital Animation: Deadline 10’th December.

R085: Creating a Multi Page Website: Deadline: 28’th February.

Exam dates: R081: 5’th June 2020.

Recommended resources:

Materials available on Fronter and the textbook.

Tips

Attend coursework catch up sessions on Thursdays after school in IT4.

Begin revision early – prepare thoroughly for the December Mock exam.

Complete past papers on Fronter.

Attend all Saturday school and revision sessions – dates to be confirmed.

Design & Technology

AQA GCSE Design Technology

8552

Reflective

learner

Year 11 Miss Bhaga

There are 3 main areas of learning in

Design Technology AQA:

• Core Technical Principles

• Specialist Technical Designing

• Designing and making Principles

How it is assessed:

• Written Exam (2 Hours) 100

marks- 50%

• NEA (Coursework) 100

marks- 50%

• Total scaled mark- 200

This qualification is linear. Linear means that

students will sit all their exams and submit all their

non-exam assessment at the end of the course.

Drama

AQA DRAMA GCSE

Coursework Deadline:

COMPONENT 3 - All students must learn the lines to their 2 contrasting monologues and

Duologues by October 23rd.

Parents should ensure that all students revise/learn their lines at home to meet this deadline.

2 Monologues per student – Each monologue should be 5 minutes in length or 2 Duologues

lasting 10 minutes each.

Structure of the Written Exam- 40% of the course ( 1hr 45 mins)80 marks in total

Section A -Four multiple choice questions (4 marks)

Section B - 4 questions on the set text Blood Brothers by Willy Russell.

Section C – 32 marks – 1 question on live Theatre ( The Rebellious Women of Wimbledon)

Preparatory work leading up to the Written Exam

All students should read / revise the set play. Copies can be purchased from the

Finance office at Rutlish.

Attend all revision sessions leading up to the exam. Letters have been sent to parents.

Complete and hand in all practice, exam- styled questions to class teacher on time.

Learn key quotes from the Rebellious Women of Wimbledon.