ART AND DESIGN FINE ART GCSE
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Mr Raine Curriculum Area Leader, Art
COURSE OVERVIEW Students are studying WJEC Art and Design `Fine Art` All students will gain a GCSE with a Fine Art endorsement. Students will produce a portfolio of work as coursework, selected from a range of set project themes as well as completing an exam project. Year 10 Students will complete skill building activities leading to a number of set project themes from which they will select work that shows evidence of meeting the assessment objectives. This work will be presented as a portfolio of evidence. Year 11 All students continue with their candidate portfolio coursework projects up until Christmas of their Year 11 course. Themes for coursework projects are set but still open to student interpretation and interests and will all contain: Contextual Understanding - Artist Reference, Reflective Recording - Observational drawings and digital ideas, Creative Making Ideas and experimentation and Personal Presentation - a final piece of work. EXAMINATIONS From January of year 11 students will work on an art project selected from a number of choices produced by the exam board and will include the same assessment objectives contained in their coursework .The final piece for this project is produced under exam conditions over ten hours. The exam accounts for 40% of the final GCSE grade. CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT Coursework projects are produced over 60% of classroom time. This time is under medium controlled conditions, meaning that teacher advice and guidance is allowed throughout this time. The Externally set assignment is given 40% of time. SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Art and Design. Below is a table outlining the marks and grade boundaries for GCSE Portfolio and Externally Set task. Grade Portfolio - Overall marks needed to gain a grade out of 120 Externally Set Task Exam – Overall marks needed to gain a grade out of 80 Overall marks required to gain a grade out of 200.
A* 108
A 96
B 84
C 72
D 60
E 48
F 36
G 24
72
64
56
48
40
32
24
16
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
ART AND DESIGN FINE ART GCSE Mr Raine Curriculum Area Leader, Art
REVISION Revision will take the form of practice and preparation for coursework and exam projects for the Art and Design -`Fine Art`. Guidance will be given to all students during Year 10 that will assist them in meeting the exam board criteria. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Lunchtime, after school booster sessions and regular Saturday school sessions are timetabled throughout the year, these are on a voluntary basis for the most part though if a student is underachieving or falling behind then they become compulsory.
HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN ART AND DESIGN Encourage your child to practice their art skills by drawing objects, copying pictures and drawing from their imagination. Encourage your child to try a range of different art materials and practice with these – different types of paints, pastels and different types of pencils are a good foundation. Find out about your child’s GCSE art project – what theme it is based upon and what ideas they have for it. Take your child to Art galleries and museums to see works of Art first hand. USEFUL RESOURCES Visit the WJEC Exam Board website for detailed information on the course. Use the drop down menus to select GCSE, Art & Design.
http://www.wjec.co.uk/ The BBC Bitesize website offers excellent advice http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art/ Students are encouraged to use the Art Dept at lunchtimes to work on their tasks. They may also access our new PC Suite to aid in their research and analysis work. Resources are available from the school’s learning portal, Kaleidos, for pupils to use. All pupils have access to this.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
ART AND DESIGN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION GCSE
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Mr Raine Curriculum Area Leader, Art
COURSE OVERVIEW Students are studying WJEC Art and Design `Graphic Communication` All students will gain a GCSE with a Graphic Communication endorsement. Students will produce a portfolio of work as coursework, selected from a range of set project themes as well as completing an exam project. Year 10 Students will complete skill building activities leading to a number of set project themes from which they will select work that shows evidence of meeting the assessment objectives. This work will be presented as a portfolio of evidence. Year 11 All students continue with their candidate portfolio coursework projects up until Christmas of their Year 11 course. Themes for coursework projects are set but still open to student interpretation and interests and will all contain: Contextual Understanding – Graphic designer Reference, Reflective Recording – Recording drawn ideas, designing fonts and digital drawn work, Creative Making - Ideas and experimentation and Personal Presentation - a final piece of Graphic design work. EXAMINATIONS From January of year 11 students will work on an Graphic design project selected from a number of choices produced by the exam board and will include the same assessment objectives contained in their coursework .The final piece for this project is produced under exam conditions over ten hours. The exam accounts for 40% of the final GCSE grade. CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT Coursework projects are produced over 60% of classroom time. This time is under medium controlled conditions, meaning that teacher advice and guidance is allowed throughout this time. The Externally set assignment is given 40% of time. SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Graphic Design. Below is a table outlining the marks and grade boundaries for GCSE Portfolio and Externally Set task. Grade Portfolio - Overall marks needed to gain a grade out of 120 Externally Set Task Exam – Overall marks needed to gain a grade out of 80 Overall marks required to gain a grade out of 200.
A* 108
A 96
B 84
C 72
D 60
E 48
F 36
G 24
72
64
56
48
40
32
24
16
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
ART AND DESIGN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION GCSE Mr Raine Curriculum Area Leader, Art
REVISION Revision will take the form of practice and preparation for coursework and exam projects for the Art and Design -`Graphic Communication`. Guidance will be given to all students during Year 10 that will assist them in meeting the exam board criteria. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Lunchtime, after school booster sessions and regular Saturday school sessions are timetabled throughout the year, these are on a voluntary basis for the most part though if a student is underachieving or falling behind then they become compulsory. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN ART AND DESIGN Encourage your child to practice their art skills by drawing objects, copying pictures and drawing from their imagination. If you have access to Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator; encourage your child to try a range of different techniques using online tutorials to assist them. Find out about your child’s GCSE Graphic design project – what theme it is based upon and what ideas they have for it. Take your child to Art galleries and museums to see works of Art and Graphic Design first hand. USEFUL RESOURCES Visit the WJEC Exam Board website for detailed information on the course. Use the drop down menus to select GCSE, Art & Design.
http://www.wjec.co.uk/ The BBC Bitesize website offers excellent advice http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art/ Students are encouraged to use the Art Department at lunchtimes to work on their tasks. They may also access our PC Suite to aid in their research and analysis work. Resources are available from the school’s learning portal, Kaleidos, for pupils to use. All pupils have access to this.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
BTEC Level 2 First Award in Business JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Mr Zaman Curriculum Area Leader, Business Studies
COURSE OVERVIEW Business is at the heart of the economy from major corporations to small and medium enterprises. Each provides a vital input into communities, creates income, provides wealth and invests in innovation and creativity. The BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Business provides students with a broad foundation of knowledge required for further study in business including different types of business, Career planning and the role of enterprise in business. Working on your projects will involve you in research, surveys, interviews and presentations. You will use computers to write your projects and present your work. You will be encouraged to take responsibility for your own work and you will need to work as a co-operative member of your group. The 4 units you will study are 1 Enterprise in the Business World 2 Finance for Business 3. Recruitment, Selection and Employment 4. Principles of Customer Service
Unit 2 is exam based and units 1, 3 and 4 are coursework based. EXAMINATIONS Unit 2 – Finance for Business is externally assessed using an onscreen test. Edexcel sets and marks the test. Students must pass this test in order to achieve a Level 2 qualification. The test is 1 hour long. SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Business. The new BTEC Firsts are a level 2 qualification, graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction*. However some learners who fail or are unable to achieve a full Pass at Level 2, Have the opportunity to gain a level 1 qualification. Points are awarded for each unit Level 1 Pass – 6 points Level 2 Pass – 12 points Level 2 Merit – 18 points Level 2 Distinction – 24 points In order to get a Level 2 pass students must achieve at least 48 points in total. In addition to 48 points. Students must get at least 24 points from Units 1 and 2. A level 2 Pass grade is equivalent to a C grade at GCSE. REVISION Course work catch up sessions are regularly held to help you child keep up to date with their work OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Students have the opportunity to take part in the Enterprise team programme and all students participate in the highly successful stock market challenge
BTEC Level 2 First Award in Business JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Mr Zaman Curriculum Area Leader, Business Studies
HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN BTEC BUSINESS Please encourage your child to meet deadlines and encourage them to research for their coursework at home and to read around the subject. Please encourage your child to attend the coursework catch up sessions USEFUL RESOURCES Various GCSE and Vocational Business textbooks
Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
BUSINESS STUDIES GCSE Mr Zaman Curriculum Area Leader, Business Studies
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
COURSE OVERVIEW AND EXAMINATIONS Students follow the OCR GCSE Business Studies specification which is made up of three mandatory units. Two units are externally assessed (exams) and one unit is internally assessed (controlled assessment) and externally moderated. Each unit is comprised of separate content: Unit 1 Marketing and Enterprise This unit is assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the exam board (Controlled Assessment – a report which is carried out in a controlled environment within the school). This counts towards 25% of the total GCSE marks. Unit 2 Business and People This unit is externally assessed (unseen examination). This is a 1 hour written exam paper and counts towards 25% of the total GCSE marks. Unit 3 Production, Finance and the External Business Environment This unit is externally assessed (examination based on pre-released case study stimulus material). This is a 1 hour 30 min exam paper and counts towards 50% of the total GCSE mark. Year 10 – they will study Unit 2 in Year 10 and complete most of their controlled assessment. Year 11- They will complete their controlled assessment by October and then begin studying their final unit. CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT The controlled assessment is set by the exam board and will be based on the Marketing and Enterprise topic. Students will be undertaking research and applying their knowledge to a marketing scenario. This is worth 25% of the total mark SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Business studies. Below is a table outlining the grade boundaries for GCSE. Grade % of overall marks needed to gain a grade
A* 90
A 80
B 70
C 60
D 50
E 40
F 30
G 20
REVISION: Revision classes will be held after school in the run up to exams after school. Revision days are also held in the school holidays to prepare students for exams. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Students have the opportunity to take part in the Enterprise team programme and all students participate in the highly successful stock market challenge
BUSINESS STUDIES GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Mr Zaman Curriculum Area Leader, Business Studies
HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN BUSINESS STUDIES • Encourage him/her to read newspapers, news websites and watch TV news to follow global events and develop an understanding of business and the economy. • Check they are completing their homework and controlled assessment deadlines. • Encourage them to attend after school revision classes and controlled assessment catch up sessions. USEFUL RESOURCES OCR Business studies for GCSE (textbook). This website www.businessstudiesonline.co.uk has a number of resources, notes and interactive quizzes and business games to make learning fun. For general revision the BBC Bitesize website is very useful: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
CITIZENSHIP GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Ms Lawrence Curriculum Area Leader, PDE
CITIZENSHIP - AQA GCSE full course What will l learn? In Year 10, you will undertake a group project to raise awareness of a pressure group or a charity that aims to make a difference to an issue that you are interested in. In the past students have chosen to focus on child soldiers, racism, identity and stereotyping, the environment, animal rights, human rights and child poverty. In Year 11, you will undertake an additional project to take action on that issue yourself. This could involve volunteering your time, raising money, interviewing others, using the media or organising a guest speaker. To help you to do all of this, we will cover topics such as:-
what others have done to take effective action in the past, your rights and responsibilities, how you can use politicians and voting to change things, understanding other people and the communities that we live in, current issues in the law and how the courts work, how we can use the media to influence others and its power to influence others, a range of global issues such as fair trade, the environment, poverty and what the UK and other organisations are doing about this.
How will I learn? Controlled Assessment – 60% This is a full course GCSE. You will undertake 2 pieces of controlled assessment, which is completed in class under the supervision of your teacher. Combined, these are worth 60% of your grade in total. Examination – 40%You will also sit two, 1 hour exams. These combined will make up the remaining 40% of your grade. What can this lead on to? A Level options: The analytical skills that you develop will mean that you will be better prepared for A Level study. You can also choose to take an AS level qualification in Citizenship earning you UCAS points for university. The course will also help if you plan to go onto college, taking a public services qualifications. Who Should I Contact For Further Information? Miss Lawrence, Mrs McCracken and Mr Finn.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
AQA GCSE Computer Science JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Mr Kent Curriculum Area Leader, ICT & Computing
COURSE OVERVIEW, CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATION The course name and number is: GCSE Computer Science (4512) This certificate course is equivalent to a single GCSE grade A*- G
Component 1 – Practical programming Approximately 50 hours of controlled assessment (2 tasks of 25 hours each) 60% of the marks Internally assessed, externally moderated. Different tasks will be provided by AQA each year. Each student should complete two tasks from a choice of four. Working independently students demonstrate their ability to code a solution to a given problem. The tasks will be set in engaging and relevant contexts, eg gaming, web, mobile phone applications. Tasks may be completed and submitted on paper or electronically (saved to CD and posted to the moderator). Plus: Component 2 – Computing fundamentals 1 hour 30 minutes examination 40% of the marks Externally assessed. Either a paper-based or on-screen version. All questions will be compulsory and will be taken from across the subject content. This component will include a range of types of questions from very short to extended answer.
SUCCESS CRITERIA Once known every student will know their target grade and be encouraged work to at least this standard. Below is a table ooutlining the grade boundaries for GCSE. Grade A* A B C D E F G % of marks 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 needed
HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Please encourage your child to meet deadlines and encourage them to research for their coursework at home and to read around the subject. Having a computer at home with access to the internet would be beneficial to this course Talk to him/her about what they are learning each week. Ask him/her to show you the website of the online Dynamic-Learning resource.
STAFF CONTACT Mr R Kent
[email protected]
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DANCE : LEVEL 2 BTEC JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Miss Jeal Curriculum Area Leader, PE
COURSE OVERVIEW The BTEC Performing Arts course is highly practical, where students are assessed on their practical dance performance in a number of different dance styles. This course is equivalent to one GCSE at Grade A*- D. They will have the opportunity to study the following dance styles throughout the two years, however depending on the strengths of the group, different dance styles/ units could be chosen to accommodate these. Year 10 – Pupils will study the following units: Unit 4: Dance Skills (Internally Assessed) This unit is all about developing your versatility as a dancer. Pupils will be encouraged to develop both physical and performance skills to help become a more stronger and flexible dancer. Pupils will explore a variety of dance styles within workshop style lessons learning short sequences leading to a final showcase to demonstrate the skills acquired. Students need to be prepared to learn different dance styles that may be new to them. Unit 2: Preparation and Performance (Internally Assessed) Students will learn how to develop a performance piece as a member of a fictional performance company. Students will take on the responsibilities of a performer and will prepare and produce a performance carrying out tasks that are appropriate to their role. Year 11 - Pupils will study one more additional unit and also have time to develop their performance in previous dance works in order to continue to improve their grade. Unit 1: Individual Showcase (Externally Assessed) Pupils will acquire and develop skills that will prepare them for applying for potential employment or further training opportunities. This unit covers what to include within a letter of application and how to prepare audition pieces or presentations that demonstrate relevant skills and knowledge. Pupils will then submit and perform their audition material to be externally assessed. EXAMINATIONS There is no final written exam. All students are assessed throughout the two years by their practical performance in each dance style. However there are written tasks, in the form of a log book and a weekly self -evaluation. These contribute to the final marks awarded for each unit. Pupils will also be externally assessed within their final unit. SUCCESS CRITERIA Each assignment will be graded as one of the following: Level 1 Level 2 Pass Level 2 Merit Level 2 Distinction
2 points 4 Points 6 Points 8 Points
DANCE : LEVEL 2 BTEC Miss Jeal Curriculum Area Leader, PE
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
The number of points per unit is multiplied by each 10 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) the unit is worth, which will give you a total number of points at the end of the course. An example of how the 2 year course might pan out is shown in the table below: Unit 4 Dance Skills 2 Preparation and Performance 1 Individual Showcase Qualification grade totals
GRADE U Level 1 Level 2 Pass Level 2 Merit Level 2 Distinction Level 2 Distinction*
GLH 60 30
Grade Merit Pass
Grade points 6 4
Points per unit 6 x 6 = 36 3 x 4 = 12
30 120
Distinction
8
3 x 8= 24 72
POINTS 0 24 48 66 84 90
GCSE EQUIVALENT U D C B A A*
EXTRA PRACTICE & REHEARSAL In order to get the best grades possible, it is essential that the student recognizes the need for extra practice and rehearsal in their own time and be willing to work hard and improve their practical performance at lunch time and after school. Students must also be motivated to attend additional opportunities offered to them, such as technical classes after school. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN BTEC PERFORMING ARTS: DANCE Stress the importance and commitment of additional practice and rehearsal in order to improve their practical performance. Stress that he/she will be learning a variety of different dance styles which may be new to them and push them out of their comfort zones. Encourage him/her to get involved in other dance opportunities outside of school. Ask him/her to show you movement phrases that they have been working on in lesson time.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
MERIT
DRAMA GCSE Mrs Brace Curriculum Area Leader, Drama
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
COURSE OVERVIEW Students follow the OCR GCSE Drama specification. Students will gather knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre and related skills, and of the social, historical and cultural influences that inform the way drama is devised and structured. Text content is studied and used for the prime purpose of creating practical drama with critical or literary theory and an understanding of text focusing on the same purpose. Students will use content and knowledge of drama processes and forms to interpret text, and to devise their own drama. Evaluation is part of the process of generating material, defining performance and coming to an understanding of issues and content studied, leading to candidates reviewing their practice, developing new insights and creating new practical drama. Students will use their own cultural references and be introduced to a variety of texts, written and visual, devised and published. In doing this, candidates will be making sense of the world they live in, and will develop understanding of the varying social, historical and cultural contexts in which drama operates; they will be expected to evaluate their own performance and that of others in this wider context. They will acquire the ability to develop drama outcomes using a variety of appropriate terminology, utilising the knowledge and understanding developed through the course of study. Year 10 and 11 Areas of study are learnt through practical and theoretical approaches to text and stimuli. All four approaches to theatre; performer, director, designer and devisor are explored. In year 11 students are developing their skills further by exploring the areas of designer and devisor in more detail as well as the role of performer and director. . EXAMINATIONS May (Year 11) Unit A583: From Concept to Creation CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT March – July (Year 10) September – December (Year 11)
Unit A581: From Page to Stage Unit A582: Drama in the Making
SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Drama. Below is a table outlining the grade boundaries for GCSE. Grade Overall marks needed to gain a grade
A* 180
A 160
B 140
C 120
D 100
E 80
F 60
G 40
DRAMA GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Mrs Brace Curriculum Area Leader, Drama
REVISION Rooms are available each week for revision and catch up. After school 3.05-4.05. Days are flexible to fit in with revision sessions in other lessons. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Regular theatre visits. External theatre companies and practitioners visit to show performances and run workshops. Drama club meets each week and can help students develop their performance skills. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN DRAMA Support by checking homework and coursework deadlines. Visits to the theatre. Listen to them practice lines and character development. USEFUL RESOURCES BBC Bitesize The National Theatre Website Any theatre website to view performances. You Tube is an excellent source of performance material – students work is often shown. Text book : OCR Drama GCSE – Cross and Reynolds
Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
ENGLISH GCSE Mrs Phillips
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Curriculum Area Leader, English
English GCSE: Students are studying for two GCSEs in English: English Language English Literature GCSE English Language: Students study skills in reading, writing and speaking and listening. Assessed in two exams at the end of Year 11: Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing
Paper 2: Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives
Non-examination Assessment: Spoken Language
What's assessed
What's assessed
What's assessed
Section A: Reading one literature fiction text
Section A: Reading one non-fiction text and one literary non-fiction text
presenting responding to questions and feedback use of Standard English
Section B: Writing descriptive or narrative writing
Section B: Writing writing to present a viewpoint
Assessed
Assessed
written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 80 marks 50% of GCSE
written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 80 marks 50% of GCSE
Assessed teacher set throughout course marked by teacher separate endorsement (0% weighting of GCSE)
GCSE English Literature: Students study of a range of literature including poetry, prose and Shakespeare. Assessed in two exams at the end of Year 11: Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19thcentury novel What's assessed
Paper 2: Modern texts and poetry
Shakespeare plays The 19th-century novel
Modern prose or drama texts The poetry anthology Unseen poetry
What's assessed
How it's assessed How it's assessed written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 64 marks 40% of GCSE
written exam: 2 hour 15 minutes 96 marks 60% of GCSE
ENGLISH GCSE Mrs Phillips
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Curriculum Area Leader, English
OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Booster and revision sessions will be available in Years 10 and 11. These will be advertised as and when appropriate. Students can also get involved in Film Club which gives them an opportunity to make their own films and enter them into the Peterborough OSCARs.
HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN ENGLISH -
Encourage your child to read regularly – this could be newspapers, magazines, novels or plays. Help them revise for their exam by encouraging them to write practise answers (timings are important so keep an eye on the clock!). You could also test them on important characters and themes in Romeo and Juliet and Of Mice and Men. York notes also provide excellent revision books for literature.
In addition, the BBC’s Bitesize website provides some useful Of Mice and Men and Romeo and Juliet revision activities in their English Literature section: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/
Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course
English Language
Paper 1 – 50% Paper 2 – 50% Spoken Language (renamed S&L) – separate award
Macbeth/ Romeo and Juliet The Sign of Four- Sherlock Holmes
An Inspector Calls OR Blood Brothers OR Animal Farm
English Literature
Paper 1 – 40% Paper 2 – 60%
FOOD TECHNOLOGY GCSE Mrs Outar Curriculum Area Leader, D&T
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
COURSE OVERVIEW Students studying OCR GCSE Food Technology J302 consists of three units. Year 10 –Students will study unit A525 and A521. A525 Sustainability and technical aspects of designing and making – This unit of work focuses on student’s knowledge and understanding of sustainability, environmental concerns, cultural, moral and social issues as well as understanding the underpinning, the design and manufacture of food products e.g. the composition, structure and properties of food and the importance of a balanced diet. A521 Student’s will need to identify a starting point that is associated with the published theme. For example, if the chosen theme is ‘Special Diet’ a student may decide to design and trial a product suitable for a coeliac. There must be a clear focus on nutrition in the work produced for this unit. Candidates then undertake research associated with the specific product before establishing their own design brief and detailed specification for an improved or similarly functioning product. They then develop their design and use trialling and testing before making and testing their prototype and evaluating the making process. Throughout the task, the candidate will record research and design developments using a portfolio to include photographs. Year 11- Students will continue with unit A525, complete A521 and start A523. A523 In this unit, Student’s will be expected to further develop their skills and abilities gained while undertaking Unit A521 in order to design and make a creative and quality product. The type of project selected needs to be challenging but realistic in terms of the resources and time available Student’s need to demonstrate their ability to plan, develop creative and original design ideas and carry out a range of practical activities. Student’s will be expected to critically evaluate their ideas against the design specification to identify, with reasons, the chosen design. EXAMINATIONS Unit A525 accounts for 40% of GCSE grade (20% each). CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT Units A521 and A523 is coursework based .They account for 60% of the final GCSE grade. SUCCESS CRITERIA All students are aware of their target grades for Food Technology. Below is a table outlining the grade boundaries for GCSE. Grade % of overall marks needed to gain a grade
A* 90
A 80
B 70
C 60
D 50
E 40
F 30
G 20
FOOD TECHNOLOGY GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Mrs Outar Curriculum Area Leader, D&T
REVISION Revision sessions are held in the spring term of Year 11 in lessons and after school. The students are given a text book-OCR Design &Technology for GCSE Food Technology which has information about each unit and exam style questions. There are also sections giving detailed guidance and examples for coursework units. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Homework help is available and coursework sessions are held once a week after school from summer term of Year 10 until the end of May in Year 11. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY Students should be informing parents what ingredients they will require for practical sessions in advance. There will be times where they will need to purchase dishes to carry out sensory testing for their coursework. An important part of their coursework will be primary research such as questionnaires, visiting supermarkets to evaluate brand products and your opinions after tasting what they have made. Encourage your child to read articles, watch programmes about new developments in food and the relationship between food and health. Students should be undertaking a great deal of research, planning & preparation for their controlled assessment. Please examine their work and ask questions to encourage deeper knowledge and understanding. USEFUL RESOURCES Text book provided Good food magazine BBC Bitesize Websites: www.food.gov.uk www.eatwell.gov.uk www.5aday.nhs.uk www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/healthyliving www.sustainablefood.com
Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
GEOGRAPHY GCSE Miss Jones Acting Curriculum Area Leader, Geography
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
COURSE OVERVIEW Pupils are studying AQA GCSE in Geography A Pupils will study three different units. Unit 1 and 2 each require 3 topics to be studied over the 2 year course. Unit 3 is a controlled assessment on one of these 6 topics. Unit 1 Physical Geography
Modules
Assessment
Whilst the selected unit options may change, we currently study the following three units for this paper:
Exam *– 1 hr 30 mins
Percentage of GCSE 37.5 %
The Restless Earth – the study of tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes. Water on the Land – this involves the study of fluvial processes, flooding and its management, and the need to satisfy an increasing demand for water in the twenty-first century. Living World- the study of different ecosystems, where you find them, what they are like and how they can be managed. 2 Human Geography
3 Local Fieldwork Investigation
Tourism – the study of the growth of tourism and the advantages and disadvantages of such growth; you will learn what is needed to ensure sustainability of this industry moving in to the future. Changing Urban Environments- the study of the issues faced in both richer and poorer parts of the world, how these can be managed, as well as sustainable urban living. Population Change – the study of changing populations over time, the impacts of such changes, and the associated movements of people from place to place. Whilst it is subject to changes this tends to be on the Changing Urban Environment topic; we currently conduct a 1 day fieldtrip to the CBD of Peterborough. The controlled assessment takes approximately 20 hours of teaching time surrounding the trip. The write up is expected to be around 2000 words and is completed under both low level and high levels of supervision.
Exam * – 1 hr 30 mins
37.5 %
Controlled Assessment (2000 words)
25
*There are two tiers of assessment: Foundation (G-C) and Higher (D-A*)
SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Geography. Below is a table outlining the grade boundaries for GCSE Geography. Grade % of overall marks needed to gain a grade
A* 90
A 80
B 70
C 60
D 50
E 40
F 30
G 20
GEOGRAPHY GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Miss Jones Acting Curriculum Area Leader, Geography
REVISION Revision booklets will be made available for pupils for Units 1 and 2. Booster and revision sessions will be available throughout Year 11 for all pupils to attend. These will be timetabled after school and on Saturdays. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES FIELDTRIPS We currently undertake a field study to a local urban area to collect information for Unit 3. We expect all pupils to attend. This will not be a residential trip. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES We will have opportunities for extra-curricular activities over the two GCSE years. Details will be added to the Year 10 and 11 noticeboards. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN GEOGRAPHY Encourage him/her to read newspapers, news websites and watch TV news to follow global events and develop up to date case studies. Test him/her about specific details regarding case studies. Take him/her to the fieldwork site to complete follow up work. Ask him/her to explain theories/issues and examples to you and ask questions to encourage deeper knowledge and understanding. USEFUL RESOURCES We use a range of textbooks during the Units; There are a variety of textbooks and revision guides that have been specifically written for the AQA syllabus A. GCSE Geography AQA A textbook Published by (left) Nelson Thornes (right) Oxford University Press Cost: approx. £20 from new Must be published after 2009 syllabus review.
GCSE Geography AQA A revision guide Published by (left) CGP (right) Phillip Allen Cost: approx. £7 from new Must be published after 2009 syllabus review.
Use the AQA website for more in depth details on the course and also advice for pupils: www.aqa.com For general revision the BBC Bitesize website is very useful: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE OCR CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL Mrs C Collins Lead for ‘Health & social care’
COURSE OVERVIEW Students in our area undertake a variety of topics to provide insights into to the work and people who access services in the Health & Social sector. The courses that we offer provide students with the opportunity to gain a qualification that allows them to develop academically and link theory to practice/field of work. The course is graded pass to distinction at level 1 and pass to distinction* at level 2. This qualification will be useful for anyone who is possibly interested in a career in the Health sector, Social care sector or childcare sector or indeed working with people. THE COURSE IS DIVIDED INTO UNITS You are required to study 4 units over the course of the two academic years. 2 units in year 10 Both coursework 2 units in year 11 One external exam One coursework UNIT CONTENTS Unit 1. Essential Values of Care for use with individuals in care External Exam Unit 2 Communicating with individuals in Health & Social Care Coursework & practical assessment Unit 3 Using basic first aid procedures Coursework. & practical assessment. Unit 7. Creative activities to support individuals in a Health & Social Care or early year’s settings. Coursework & practical assessment
EXAMINATIONS An external examination is a compulsory element of the programme. Unit 1 is the only exam based unit & this will be taken in yr.11.
COURSEWORK. Coursework is broken down into tasks- with deadlines for submission. Failure to meet deadlines will have a major impact on student’s chances of success. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Students are required to undertake work experience as part of their programme. This will help your child gain vital experience to support their studies. Each student will be required to undertake compulsory set tasks to meet qualification assessment requirements in work experience. The work experience will be undertaken as part of the main work experience placement undertaken by all yr. 10 students and is required to be in a health or social care or early year’s setting. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD ON THE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE COURSE
Encourage your child to read newspapers, news websites and watch TV news to follow global events and developments in the Care and early year’s sectors. All students should be undertaking a great deal of research, planning and preparation for coursework at home. Question your child about their preparation and examine their work and ask questions to encourage deeper knowledge and understanding. Ask your child about the materials available to support their studies on KITE. All coursework is submitted through KITE. They will also receive feedback that will guide them on improvements they can make to the work in preparation for final submission and grading.
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE OCR CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL Mrs C Collins Lead for ‘Health & social care’
USEFUL RESOURCES Kite is a vital resource which will support all Pupils. It provides additional resources and materials, in particular links to relevant web sites and programmes that will aid learning. Computer access at home is vital you’re your son/daughter to achieve their potential
Lunch Time and after school clubs run most days and all staff are very willing to provide individual or group tutorials as required. Saturday schools run as various points in the year for upgrading of work. Use the OCR Websites for more in depth details on the course and also advice for pupils.
Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Collins should you wish to discuss the course or would like more information.
All students will study EDEXCEL Modern World History A Some students will study OCR Ancient History in Year 10
Modern World Units: 1) International Relations 1945-1990 2) Germany 1918-1939 3) Britain 1906-1928 4) Controlled Assessment: Civil Rights in America
Ancient History: 1) The Greeks at War: Persia and Athens 2) Hannibal and the Roman Empire 3) Agrippina and the Mad Emperors
YEAR 10 HISTORY REVISION TIPS How to help your child get the grade you want 1) Spend 30 minutes a week testing your child on the content for the exam. 2) Practice past questions – these can be downloaded from our web-page – www.jackhunthistory.com 3) Look at exemplar answers with your child – explore how they could improve their own answers. 4) Create revision flash-cards or mind-maps using software like www.examtime.com 5) Download revision guide from our web-page. 6) Print out a checklist from our web-page. Use this to prioritise your child’s learning so that they concentrate on the topics they struggle with. 7) Read/Watch/Listen to the articles, videos and podcasts available on our webpage 8) Buy a revision guide – We recommend Edexcel GCSE Modern World History Revision Guide 2nd edition (Updated for new exam available from 24th September 2014. ISBN 978-1471831720)
Success Criteria: Us
A* 90%
A 80%
B 70%
C 60%
D 50%
E 40%
F 30%
G 20%
Useful Resources: Ancient History: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-ancient-history-j151-j051-from-2012/ (Support materials) Modern World History: http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/GCSE%20New%20GCSE/GCSE_History_A_for_2013_SAMs.pdf
4) Controlled Assessment: Egyptian society
Catch up sessions Every Wednesday 3.05-3.25
Revision websites bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/mwh
johndclare.net/ jackhunthistory.com kitelearning
EXAM DATES (Ancient History students Only) Paper 1: Greeks at War - 4th June 2015 Paper 2: Hannibal (Punic Wars) – 12th June 2015 Paper 3: Women in Politics (Agrippina) – 15th June 2015 All exams 25% (Controlled Assessment 25%)
MATHEMATICS GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Mr Young Curriculum Area Leader, Mathematics
COURSE OVERVIEW Students follow the AQA Linear GCSE Mathematics specification 8300 which they start in Year 9. During this time, the students will have been regularly assessed to ascertain the appropriate level of entry for the GCSE terminal examination in the final term of Year 11. Year 10 – The syllabus content covered in Year 9, will be revisited by progressing to the next grade. The content is equally weighted covering Statistics and Probability, Number and Algebra, Geometry and Measures and Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change. Functional elements are embedded in the course to ensure that students have the skills they need to use mathematics in real life contexts. As in Year 9 the students will be regularly assessed, at least half termly, to monitor the progress of each individual student. Year 11 – Students continue into Year 11 following the Foundation or Higher course as appropriate. This will have been determined throughout Year 9 and 10 according to their attainment in the regular progress tests. The students will be externally assessed with THREE written papers: Foundation (grades 1 – 5 available) 3 x 1 hour 30 minute papers Higher (grades 4 - 9 available) 3 x 1 hour 30 minute papers Each paper contains 80 marks
EXAMINATIONS Paper % of GCSE 1 Non Calculator 2 Calculator 3 Calculator
Topics covered
Examination date
Statistics & Probability, Number & Algebra, Geometry & Measures, Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change
June 2017
There is no coursework element for this specification. SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Mathematics. Grade boundaries for each examination series vary and are published along with the results each summer.
HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN MATHEMATICS Encourage students to be appropriately prepared for their mathematics lessons, with calculators and geometric equipment as well as the basics of pen, pencil and ruler. We recommend that students do an extra 20-30 minutes per day of practice questions. The following are websites that provide valuable help and guidance and should be used throughout the course. Students should use their my maths password to access all materials (Centre ID – jackhunt) www.mymaths.co.uk – Homework will be regularly set, but the guidance is also very useful www.mathswatchvle.com – Very useful site, which consists of walk through video explanations from all areas of the course.
MATHEMATICS GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Mr Young Curriculum Area Leader, Mathematics
REVISION The department holds regular revision sessions on Tuesdays after school. All students are welcome. The school provides a significant quantity of revision materials in good time before the examination to allow sufficient preparation and practice:
Packs of practice papers relevant to the paper (calculator or non calculator) and level of entry. Work books relevant to this specification which cover the content of the linear course. Further practice questions and topics are available in the Tuesday revision sessions. Booster packs on www.mymaths.co.uk. Regular classroom assessments which allow students to measure their progress towards target grades. Additional resources available on the VLE
Do not leave revision until the week or two before the exam! USEFUL RESOURCES Edexcel also produce practice books which students can use for revision and extra work.
Make sure you purchase the correct tier, Higher or Foundation. Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
MUSIC GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Mrs Sargent Curriculum Area Leader, Music
COURSE OVERVIEW Pupils are studying OCR GCSE Music. Within this GCSE there are four assessed integrated units; My Music (B351), Practical portfolio (B352), Creative task (B353), and Listening, and Appraising (B354). The criteria for these are met through students studying their instrument in depth within the areas of study shown below. AoS1 – My Music (Spotlight on My Instrument) AoS2 – Shared Music (Musical Relationships and Roles within Romantic Song, Pop Ballads, Classical Concerto, Jazz, Indian Classical Music, Gamelan, Baroque and Classical Chamber Music, The great Choral Classics and African A Cappella singing) AoS3 – Music for Dance (Waltz, Tango, Salsa, American Line Dance, Reel, Jig, Bhangra, Disco and Club Dance). AoS4 – Descriptive Music (Programme Music since 1820 and Film Music) YEAR 10 - Students study their own instrument in depth in ‘My Music’. This includes, research, performing, and composing using different styles and techniques. This is taught by exploring different types of music linked to the listening examination (AoS, 2, 3, and 4) as well as an introduction to music theory. Reading and writing music on a stave, using music technology, and stylistic features are also taught in year 10. Unit B351 - Students are asked to work with their instrumental teachers throughout the year to research their instrument, prepare a solo performance, evaluate their performance, and compose using similar techniques. 10 hours controlled assessment for composition forms part of My Music portfolio and 4 hours controlled assessment makes up the written part of this module. The performance can be recorded and re-recorded at any point during the course but first recording is due by 4th April 2014. YEAR 11 - Students prepare their practical portfolio and study more in depth features for AoS 2, 3, and 4. This continually prepares them for the listening exam and well as develops their individual musicianship. Unit B352 – Students are asked to continue working with their instrumental teachers to prepare an ensemble performance. This unit is similar to Unit 1, with a performance and written work linking performing to listening and appraising, but the composition must be linked to AoS 3 or 4. Controlled Assessment is similar to that in unit B351 studied in year 10. EXAMINATIONS Unit B353: 45 minute performing and composing exam (20%) taken April of year 11. Unit B354: Listening and appraising exam (20%) taken at the end of Year 11. CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT Unit B351: Solo performance (15%), One Composition (10%) and commentary (5%) Unit B352: Ensemble performance (15%), Composition (10%), Log and Evaluation (5%). Controlled Assessment accounts for 60% of the GCSE Music course. SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Music. Below is a table outlining the grade boundaries for GCSE.
MUSIC GCSE Mrs Sargent Curriculum Area Leader, Music
JACK HUNT SCHOOL Grade % of overall marks needed to gain a grade
A* 90
A 80
B 70
C 60
D 50
E 40
F 30
G 20
REVISION Revision guides are available for students in Year 11 and are specific to the OCR exam board. All revision materials are also uploaded to Kite for students to use. Revision/catch-up sessions are also available throughout the course on a Wednesday 3:15-4:15. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Students are encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities to support their performance development. There are a number of ensembles available for students to join, as well as practice spaces for bands to rehearse if booked in advance. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN MUSIC Encourage him/her to practise regularly every week/day if possible. Ask him/her to choose a piece to perform early on so that they get lots of rehearsal time. You could listen to this too as encouragement. Encourage him/her to listen to styles of music linked to the exam. Test him/her on facts/dates/key composers linked to the exam. Ask him/her to let you hear their compositions between controlled assessment lessons. USEFUL RESOURCES There are not many text books published for Music as much of the course is practical based. However, the Rhinegold OCR GCSE Music Study Guide is specifically designed for this course.
You can use the OCR website for in depth details on the course and also advice for pupils: www.ocr.org.uk For more general revision the BBC Bitesize website is very useful: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/Music All lesson resources are also available for students to access/download from the school’s learning portal, Kite. Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION GCSE Miss Jeal Curriculum Area Leader, PE
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
COURSE OVERVIEW The syllabus offered for GCSE Physical Education is split into three elements: 1. Practical Performance: Be able to demonstrate physical performance (50% of the overall marks for the course) Students must be assessed in four practical activities from the following six National Curriculum categories of:
Games (Invasion/Net, Striking and Fielding) Gymnastic Activities
Dance Athletic Activities Fitness Activities
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities Swimming
Students will be encouraged to improve their ability to: a) Plan and evaluate physical activities b) Analyse and improve physical activity c) Improve their knowledge (rules and tactics), skills, performance and understanding d) Take on a Leadership and Coaching role within the practical activity 2.
Demonstrate an ability to analyse and improve their own and others performance (10% of the overall marks for the course) Students analyse the performance of another performer commenting on strengths and weaknesses. Students will complete a written piece of coursework and take part in a personal exercise programme.
3.
PE Theory: (40% of the overall marks of the course) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: The factors affecting participation and performance The relationship between health, fitness and games Risk assessment in games Increase knowledge of school sport programmes and governing bodies Students will have 3 of their 5 lessons per fortnight in a classroom studying the theoretical component, therefore students must have a commitment to classroom based learning.
The course will test students equally on the theoretical side of Physical Education as well as the practical. Year 10 – In Year 10 students will complete a variety of practical activities based on the cohort of students’ expertise and where staff feel that students will be able to achieve their best possible grades. Usually including activities such as rounders, athletics, dodge ball, badminton, netball, football and fitness activities. Students will also start to complete some of the theoretical part of the syllabus, learning about topics such as reasons for taking part in sport, benefits of sport and exercise, local Government initiatives in sport, health and skill related fitness and methods of training. Students will also complete written course work based on completing a training programme and analysing an individual’s performance in a chosen sporting activity, worth 10% of the final grade.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION GCSE Miss Jeal Curriculum Area Leader, PE
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Year 11- In Year 11 students will continue to develop their expertise and skills in 4 chosen practical activities, developing as a performer and leader/coach. Students will also continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of the syllabus in preparation for the written exam. Learning about the effects of exercise on the body’s muscular, respiratory, skeletal and circulatory system. Developing their knowledge of diet, sports injuries and safety in sport. Students will be expected to develop their practical skills and expertise out of school hours in after school clubs and out of school clubs to enable them to reach their best possible practical grade. EXAMINATIONS Students will complete one written paper in May of the second year of the course (Year 11). This paper is worth 40% of the final grade and will test the students’ knowledge and understanding of the syllabus. Students will also complete a practical examination in school. An external moderator will come into school to watch students performing their chosen practical activities and to assess student performance. This usually takes place between March and April during Year 11. CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT Students will complete controlled assessment worth 10% of the final grade at the end of Year 10. They will need to complete all the work in school. Some students will have access to the computer suite if needed to conduct research and analyse data. SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for GCSE PE. Below is a table outlining the grade boundaries for GCSE PE. Grade Maximum mark - 200
A* 180
A 160
B 140
C 120
D 100
E 80
F 60
G 40
REVISION – GCSE PE revision sessions will start after February half term for those we feel need to start revising early in order to gain some additional help and support prior to the main revision sessions which will commence after the practical exam is completed. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES – After school PE clubs and fixtures take place throughout Years 10 and 11. Students are encouraged to take part in as many clubs as possible to enhance their skills in practical activities. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN PE Actively encourage them to take up the after school and lunch time clubs available. Go and play sport with your child at a local sports club to further support and enhance their learning. Find out when they have PE and support them by helping them to plan and pack suitable PE kit and trainers for these lessons. USEFUL RESOURCES - WEBSITES: www.sportengland.co.uk www.na.co.uk www.youthsporttrust.org www.aaa.co.uk www.fa.co.uk
www.rfu.co.uk www.ara.co.uk
Purchase a revision guide from the school shop for just £4.00. Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
PRODUCT DESIGN GCSE Mrs Outar Curriculum Area Leader, D&T
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
COURSE OVERVIEW Pupils are studying AQA Product Design. Pupils will study two units. Below is a brief overview of each unit. Please refer to the ‘Year 9 Choices: Dreams and Aspirations’ booklet for a full course outline. This can be found on the School Website. Year 10 – Pupils study preparation work for Unit 1 and 2. Unit 1 – Pupils study materials, manufacturing processes, sustainability, products in relation to consumers and new technologies, human factors, design and designers, product evolution and packaging. Unit 2 – Pupils complete projects which give them the skills ready for their controlled assessment, these are related to the design context. These include emphasis on; art and design movements, existing product analysis, packaging, research to enable design work, development of ideas, modelling, making and evaluation of work. Pupils begin their final controlled assessment project at the end of term two in Yr10, ready for completion by the end of term two in Yr11. Year 11- Pupils study Unit 1 and 2. Unit 1 – Pupils study quality control, quality assurance, tolerance when making, the production line process, printing processes, die cutting, design history, branding, ICT in manufacturing and revising all previous knowledge in more depth to enhance the knowledge needed for the exam. Unit 2 – Pupils complete their project folder, which will lead up to and produce evidence work ready for making a scaled product. EXAMINATIONS Unit 1 is exam based. Pupils will take a number of exams throughout Years 10 and Yr11 to give them good practice with the format and style of questioning in preparation for their final exam in the summer term. The exam counts for 40% of the GCSE Product Design course. It is a singled tiered examination. CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT Unit 2 is coursework based. Pupils will undertake a project, which includes a portfolio and a 3D product, this will be submitted in the spring term (before the Easter holidays). Controlled assessment accounts for 60% of the GCSE The portfolio is divided up into five criteria and they will be worked on at different times and deadlines will given for these to be completed. C1- Investigating the Design context. C2-Development of Design proposal. C3- Modelling and Making. C4- Testing and Evaluating. C5- Communication SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Product Design below is a table outlining the grade boundaries for GCSE. Grade % of overall marks needed to gain a grade
A* 90
A 80
B 70
C 60
D 50
E 40
F 30
G 20
PRODUCT DESIGN GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Mrs Outar Curriculum Area Leader, D&T
REVISION Pupils will receive a detailed revision list prior to all exams taken, mock and the final exam. There will also be sessions to support exam preparation leading up to the final exam in the summer term. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES We offer an after school club for all Product Design pupils every week, where pupils can catch up with work, or continue to progress their controlled assessment project within the workshop or ICT room. Pupils can also revise and gain support from staff regarding exam preparations. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN PRODUCT DESIGN Encourage him/her to attend the sessions after school. Ask him/her to explain what new terminology and theory based items they have explored to enhance more in depth understanding. Inspire him/her to research products in general to decide what style, design or technology they like and dislike, what is well designed and made, how and why. Motivate him/her to look at artists and designers work on the internet, in books, newspapers, magazines, exhibitions and museums to decide which they like and why. USEFUL RESOURCES We use a range of text books during the Units; however, there are two which have been specifically designed for this course: AQA GCSE Design and Technology: Product Design - Nelson Thornes Limited (2009) - ISBN 1408502763.
GCSE Essentials Product Design Revision Guide (Lonsdale Revision Guides) (2007) – ISBN 1906415552
Websites which can help are: http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/dandt/new/productoverview2.php?id=06&prev=06 (AQA exam board website). www.kerboodle.com www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/ (The resistant materials and graphics headings are good to review) www.technologystudent.com/ (The product design, resistant materials and graphics headings are good to review)
Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Mrs Rehman Curriculum Area Leader, RE
COURSE OVERVIEW Students will study a full Edexcel GCSE in Religious Education. Students will study four different topics at Year 10 focussing on Christianity and a further four topics in Year 11 focussing on Christianity and Islam. Below is a brief overview of each unit. Please refer to the ‘Year 9 Choices: Dreams and Aspirations’ booklet for a full course outline. This can be found on the School Website. In Year 10 you will study Unit 2: Religion and Life from the Perspective of Christianity 2.1 Believing in God – This section introduces philosophical arguments for the existence of God and investigates the nature of belief examining the arguments and ideas surround theism, atheism and agnosticism. 2.2 Matters of Life and Death – This section investigates the beliefs about life after death and how these affect decisions surrounding medical ethical issues such as abortion and euthanasia. It also considers the causes of world poverty and how Christians aim to alleviate this problem. 2.3 Marriage and The Family – This section investigates the social and religious attitudes towards family, marriage, divorce and sexual relationships including methods of contraception and Christian attitudes towards them. 2.4 Religion and Community Cohesion – This section examines attitudes towards sexism, racism, racial harmony and religious freedom from a historical, religious and modern day perspective, including ways in which the government and religions promote community cohesion. *Each section considers the impact the media, including the national press, television, film and radio programme, has upon the issues covered in this unit. In Year 11 you will study Unit 8 - Religion and Society from the Perspective of Christianity and Islam: 8.1 Religion: Rights and Responsibilities – This section investigates how Christians make moral decisions and the impact these decisions may have on issues such as Human Rights and genetic engineering. 8.2 Religion: Environment and Medical Issues – This section examines key environment issues, including global warming, pollution and scarcity of natural resources, and medical issues, including infertility treatments and transplant surgery, and considers the religious responses to these matters. 8.3 Religion: Peace and Conflict – This section investigates the concepts of pacifism, just war, and jihad in relation to modern day conflicts and considers how the UN and religious organisations aim to promote peace. It also considers religious attitudes towards issues of bullying and conflict within families. 8.4 Religion: Crime and Punishment – This section investigates the Christian and Muslim views on punishment and justice, including an in-depth discussion of Capital Punishment. It also considers the laws on drugs and alcohol and the possible impact on society and health. EXAMINATIONS GCSE Religious Education is 100% examination. Unit 2 : Religion and Life will be assessed by an examination which will last 1 hour 30 minutes. Unit 8: Religion and Society will be assessed by an examination which will last 1 hour 30 minutes, both of which, will take place in the summer term of Year 11. There are no higher or foundation tiers within Religious education, all students sit the same examinations.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GCSE Mrs Rehman Curriculum Area Leader, RE
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Religious Education. Below is a table outlining the grade boundaries for GCSE Religious Education. Grade % of overall marks needed to gain a grade
A* 90
A 80
B 70
C 60
D 50
E 40
F 30
G 20
REVISION Revision booklets are made available to all students for Units 2 and 8, these are also accessible to download and print from the VLE. PowerPoints and exam technique information are also available from here. Booster and revision sessions will be available from February for all students to attend after school. There is also the opportunity to attend a Saturday School also. OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES We will have many other opportunities for extra-curricular activities over the two GCSE years including a Philosophy for Children media club. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Encourage your child to read newspapers and look at websites to cut clippings about ethical issues to help with their knowledge about topics studied at GCSE. Encourage your child to watch the news to follow ethical and religious issues to help with their knowledge. After each topic studied at GCSE, your son or daughter will have an end of unit test in test conditions. It would be beneficial for your son or daughter to be tested on those key words and attitudes before their test to enhance their knowledge. Practice GCSE questions which are available from the revision guides to practice exam technique. Marking questions will help to increase exam knowledge. Ask your son or daughter to explain religious attitudes to ethical and religious issues studied including examples to encourage deeper knowledge and understanding USEFUL RESOURCES There are two books used within Religious Education which are specifically designed for this course.
EDEXCEL Religious Studies Religion and Life Christianity
www.edexcel.co.uk
EDEXCEL Religious Studies Religion and Society Christianity and Islam
www.bitesize.co.uk/religiouseducation
Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
SCIENCE GCSE Ms England - Curriculum Area Leader, Science Miss Holmes Pearce – KS4 Co-ordinator, Science
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
COURSE OVERVIEW Students are studying one of three routes through Science. All students will receive individual confirmation of when each exam is: Route 1 – AQA Triple Award Science (3 GCSE) Students study Biology, Chemistry and Physics over two years. Units for Biology B1
Year studied
% of GCSE
Topics covered
Exam Dates
9/10
25
17th May 2016
B2
10
25
B3
10
25
Practical exam for Biology
10
25
Units for Chemistry and Physics C1
Year studied
% of GCSE
Keeping Healthy Coordination and Control Medicine and Drugs Adaptation for survival Energy in biomass Variation, reproduction and new technology Evolution Cells, tissues and organs Organisms in the environment Enzymes Energy from respiration Simple inheritance in animals and plants Old and new species Exchange of materials Transporting materials Keeping internal conditions constant How humans can affect the environment This involves planning a practical, collecting data, analysing and interpreting the data and developing a hypothesis in light of outcome. Topics covered
9/11
25
C2
11
25
P1
9/11
25
P2
11
25
C3
11
25
P3
11
25
Practical exam for chemistry and Physics
11
25
Fundamental ideas Rocks and building materials Metals and their uses Crude oil and fuels Products from oil Plant oils Our changing planet Structure and bonding Structure and properties How much? Rates and energy Salts and electrolysis Energy transfer by heating Using energy Electrical energy Generating electricity Waves Electromagnetic waves Motion Forces Work, energy and momentum Current electricity Mains electricity Radioactivity Energy from the nucleus The periodic table Energy calculations Analysis and synthesis Organic chemistry Medical applications of physics Using physics to make this work Using magnetic fields to keep things moving This involves planning a practical, collecting data, analysing and interpreting the data and developing a hypothesis in light of outcome.
10th June 2016
10th June 2016
28th September – 12th October 2015 Exam Dates
May 2017
June 2017
May 2017
June 2017
June 2017
June 2017
Jan 2017
SCIENCE GCSE Ms England - Curriculum Area Leader, Science Miss Holmes Pearce – KS4 Co-ordinator, Science
JACK HUNT SCHOOL Route 2 – AQA Double Award Science (2 GCSE)
Students study Core (Science A) and Additional Science over two years. Units for Core (Science A) B1
Year studied
% of GCSE
Topics covered
Exam Dates
9/10
25
17th May 2016
C1
10
25
P1
10
25
Practical exam
10
25
Keeping Healthy Coordination and Control Medicine and Drugs Adaptation for survival Energy in biomass Variation, reproduction and new technology Evolution Fundamental ideas Rocks and building materials Metals and their uses Crude oil and fuels Products from oil Plant oils Our changing planet Energy transfer by heating Using energy Electrical energy Generating electricity Waves Electromagnetic waves This involves planning a practical, collecting data, analysing and interpreting the data and developing a hypothesis in light of outcome.
Units for Additional B2
Year studied
% of GCSE
Topics covered
Exam Dates
11
25
June 2017
C2
11
25
P2
11
25
Practical exam
11
25
Cells, tissues and organs Organisms in the environment Enzymes Energy from respiration Simple inheritance in animals and plants Old and new species Structure and bonding Structure and properties How much? Rates and energy Salts and electrolysis Motion Forces Work, energy and momentum Current electricity Mains electricity Radioactivity Energy from the nucleus This involves planning a practical, collecting data, analysing and interpreting the data and developing a hypothesis in light of outcome.
19th May 2016
25th May 2016
5th – 18th December 2016
June 2017
June 2017
Jan 2017
SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Science. Below is a table outlining the grades boundaries for Route 1 & 2. Grade % of overall UMS marks needed to gain a grade
A*
A
B
C
D
E
F
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
SCIENCE GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Ms England - Curriculum Area Leader, Science Miss Holmes Pearce – KS4 Co-ordinator, Science
RE- SITS Students will not have the option to re-sit. Entry for Exams Students for both routes will only sit the exams in 2016 if the department believes they will pass. If not all exams will be taken in the summer of 2017. REVISION How parents can help Encourage regular ‘revision’: Go through the work done in class each week. Help with revision test/ask questions to help your son/daughter check their understanding. Talk to your son/daughter about what they have been learning get them to explain it to you. Help them to plan their revision time leading up to the exams in January and June.
Resources to help with revision Revision Guide - students have the opportunity to purchase these via the school shop at a discounted price. Internet- GCSE Bitesize has revision notes, revision activities and revision tests. Past paper practice – students will be given access to past paper questions and mark Schemes. Mobile phone App – there is a Bitesize app to revision on the go. Kite – Revision PowerPoints, pod casts Doddle – Revision aids, quick tests, worksheets and lots more In House Revision Guides will be provided SCIENCE HELP Every Thursday after school in rooms 202, Plus extra revision sessions before exams.
Useful Websites Core Science Revision - www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa Additional Science revision -www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_aqa Past exam papers and mark schemes -http://web.aqa.org.uk/admin/qp-ms_gcse.php Triple science Yr11 - www.triplescience.org.uk/tripsci/chemistry/peritablreac Science videos - www.teachers.tv/subjects/secondary/science Various useful power points with audio function - www.skoool.com
Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the courses.
SOCIOLOGY GCSE JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Mrs Clifton-Attfield and Mrs C Law Curriculum Area Leaders, Sociology
COURSE OVERVIEW Pupils will study the OCR Sociology GCSE specification J696 Sociology is about the way society works and what makes people tick. In the course your child will examine the way people organise themselves to live or work together in groups for a variety of purposes, how they react to each other, keep order within their group or society, pass on their knowledge to future generations, provide protection for individuals or the group, settle disputes between individuals or groups by peaceful or violent methods etc. It is about the problems individuals and societies face and how such problems might be tackled. In Sociology your child will be asked to draw on their own experiences and opinions and to understand how these affect y life choices. Most of the material covered in the course will have direct relevance to everyday issues and the situations facing them after they leave school. Your child will learn a number of skills whilst studying this course. Problem solving, critical thinking and communication are top of these. They will also learn how to investigate a topic by collecting information from books and by conducting surveys and observations; how to present the results of their investigations in both a written and a spoken form; and how to interpret and analyse different types of evidence. The scheme of assessment consists of three written papers. Paper one is worth 25%; Paper two is worth 50% and paper three is worth 25%. Year 10 Introduction to course, sociology basics The Family Methodology Year 11 Crime and Deviance Education Pre release paper – Paper 3 EXAMINATIONS OCR Sociology GCSE J696 Unit 1 – B671 Sociology Basics. 1 hour written paper. Unit 2 – B672 Socialisation, Culture and Identity. 1 hour 30 mins written paper. Unit 3 - Applying Sociological Research Techniques. 1 hour written paper. CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT End of module tests are given at the end of each module. Although this does not count towards your child’s GCSE grade, it does give a clear indication of areas that need to be focussed on.
SOCIOLOGY GCSE Mrs Clifton-Attfield and Mrs C Law Curriculum Area Leaders, Sociology
JACK HUNT SCHOOL
SUCCESS CRITERIA All pupils are aware of their target grades for Sociology. Overleaf is a table outlining the grade boundaries for Sociology. Grade % of overall marks needed to gain a grade
A* 90
A 80
B 70
C 60
D 50
E 40
F 30
G 20
REVISION All revision booklets, past exam papers and model student’s answers are given in class and on the VLE. Regular revision sessions will be available after school in the run up to the exams. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN SOCIOLOGY Encourage your child to read the newspaper and watch the news. An awareness of current affairs will help them form an opinion on wider issues. Encourage your child to complete their homework and ask for help if it is needed or they are unsure of any class work. Encourage your child to be proactive, they are in control of their learning – if they need help ask, encourage them to use you to quiz them on definitions of terms and so on. USEFUL RESOURCES Your child will be issued with a revision booklet for each module that they will be examined in. These will also be available on the VLE. Although not necessary the text book we use is OCR GCSE Sociology: Student Book ISBN 978-0-435807-57-3 published by Heinemann
Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leaders (Mrs Clifton-Attfield and Mrs law) of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
SPORT: LEVEL 2 BTEC JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Miss Jeal Curriculum Area Leader, PE
COURSE OVERVIEW The BTEC First Award in Sport is a level 2 qualification that is equivalent to One GCSE grade A*-C. During the TWO year course candidates will follow 4 units which are assessed through an examination and coursework. They can achieve a Level 1 PASS, Level 2 PASS, Level 2 MERIT or Level 2 DISTINCTION in each unit and these are added together to make their final grade. Year 10 - During the first year students will follow the following units: Unit 1 – Fitness For Sport and Exercise Pupils will gain an understanding of the different components of fitness that are needed to achieve excellence in sport along with fitness testing, principles of training and methods of training. Unit 5 – Training For Personal Fitness Pupils will design and implement a 6 week training programme to achieve goals and objectives that they set themselves. They will plan this using knowledge from unit 1 keeping a training diary and reviewing the training programme after. Year 11- During the second year students will complete the following units: Unit 2 – Practical Sport Pupils will demonstrate their practical ability and understanding of 2 sports as well as explaining the rules, scoring systems and officials that operate within the sports. Unit 6 – Leading Sports Activities Pupils will learn the attributes associated with successful sports leadership. They will then undertake the planning and leading of a sports festival for primary school students and then finally they will review the event. ASSESSMENT For most units students are taught the course content and are then assessed through a mixture of practical observations and written coursework. However in unit 1 the students are assessed through an online exam that is one hour longs and has a maximum of 50 marks. Students achieve a level 1 Pass, level 2 Pass, level 2 Merit or level 2 Distinction for each unit depending on the different criteria they meet. SUCCESS CRITERIA Points are allocated according to the Grade you achieve for each unit and the learning hours allocated to that unit.
unclassified 0
Points per grade per 10 guided learning hours Level 1 Level 2 pass Level 2 merit 2 4 6
Level 2 distinction 8
Every unit the students cover have 30 guided learning hours so for example if a student was to achieve a level 2 merit in a unit there points would be: 6 x 3 = 18
SPORT: LEVEL 2 BTEC JACK HUNT SCHOOL
Miss Jeal Curriculum Area Leader, PE
OTHER CURRIULUM ACTIVITIES Pupils will complete the Level 2 Sports Leaders course in year 10, which will compliment and work towards criteria in Unit 6 for the primary festival. HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN THEIR BTEC SPORT COURSE Encourage him/her to read newspapers, sports websites and watch sports programmes to follow global events and develop up to date case studies. Test him/her about specific details regarding case studies. Encourage him/her to attend extra coursework catch up sessions. (most Thursdays after school) Ask him/her to explain theories/issues and examples to you and ask questions to encourage deeper knowledge and understanding. USEFUL RESOURCES We use a range of textbooks during the Units, however, there is one which has been specifically design for this course:
This is a student book that covers all aspects of the course over the 2 years. Mark Adams, Adam Gledhill, Pam Phillipo Published by Pearson
Please do not hesitate to contact the Curriculum Area Leader of this subject should you wish to discuss the course.
