Transcript St Wilfrid’s Project

Year 9 Curriculum
Information
Year 9 Transition into year 10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejbNVWES4LI
Available qualifications
GCSEs – examination focus
BTEC courses – coursework focus
ASDAN – vocational coursework focus
Core
Subjects
KS4 Curriculum
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English Language
English Literature
Mathematics
Science Core
Science Additional
RE
PE
PSHE/SMSC
Modular
v
linear
courses
Linear v Modular courses
Modular courses
In the past GCSE assessment was like jumping
from one lily pad to another – gaining marks in small
bitesize chunks, with the opportunity to go back to resit.
All modules were distinct and limited in content
and assessment.
Linear courses
Now the GCSE assessment is mainly at the end of the two year course. This means
there is a need for deeper learning, regular practice of skills and recall in
committing to memory large amounts of information.
Focus on Progress of all students
The Government has introduced new performance
measures for Schools and Academies.
These new measures assess the progress made by each
child from the initial level they enter secondary school, to
the one they have at the end of Year 11.
Eventually all attainment will be measured in numbers as
student move up the levels ladder each year.
GCSE English and Mathematics
• Priority must be given to passing English
and Mathematics
• (Most courses in further education and
career choices ask for passes in English
and Maths)
• Additional lessons may be provided where
this is needed.
• This reduces option subjects from 4 to 3 for
some students.
New GCSEs
English, English Literature and Mathematics
Year 9 are the first group being prepared to take the
new GCSEs in English Language, English Literature
and Mathematics. Grades will be awarded in numbers
rather than letters.
Approximate equivalent grades
9=A** 8=A* 7=A 6=B 5=C+ 4=C 3=D/E 2=F/G 1=G 0=U
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English Baccalaureate
Subject combination:
English
Mathematics
Science or Computing
Plus One of the Humanities: Geog or History
And a Modern Foreign Lang: German or French
Encouraging students to study a
modern foreign language
 Students from across the UK will have a qualification profile with
GCSEs from the Ebacc group of subjects, including a modern foreign
language
 There is evidence that studying a foreign language enhances students
cognitive ability and gives the autonomous brain function a work out.
 The new exams with the assessment all at the end of the two year
course will require memory work and the regular practice of language
learning will encourage this.
 Once a pupil has learned one language it is easier to learn another.
 Lots of Universities look favourably on those students who have
studied a foreign language and encourage students to do a third year
abroad – which is supported by grants from the EU through the
Erasmus scheme.
Ebacc Qualification
PE
RE
Science
Mathematics
English
A
Core Subjects for All
B
C
Geography
Art and Design
Textiles
History
Asdan Units
Food Technology
German
Business Studies
Dance
French
Drama
History
Computing
Product Design
Asdan Units
Sociology
Geography
Health and Social
Care
Graphics
(Engineering Btec)
Photography
Child Development
ICT
ECDL ICT
Computing
Music
History
Sports GCSE
Sport Single Award
(BTEC)
Geography
D
Computing
French
Geography
German
History
Science Triple Award
An option must be
chosen from Column A
RE
PE
Science
Mathematics
English
A
Core Subjects for
All
Geography
History
German
French
Computing
Asdan Units
B
Art and Design
Asdan Units
Business Studies
Drama
Product Design
Sociology
Graphics
(Engineering Btec)
Photography
Computing
History
Geography
C
Textiles
Food Technology
Dance
History
Geography
Health and Social Care
Child Development
ICT
ECDL ICT
Music
Sports GCSE
Sport (BTEC)
D
Computing
French
Geography
German
History
Science Triple Award
Not allowed to
choose 2 from 1 block
Geography
History
German
French
RE
PE
Science
Mathematics
English
A
Core Subjects for All
Computing
Asdan Units
B
Art and Design
Asdan Units
Business Studies
Drama
Product Design
Sociology
Graphics
(Engineering Btec)
Photography
Computing
History
Geography
C
Textiles
Food Technology
Dance
History
Geography
ICT
Child Development
Health and Social Care
ECDL ICT
Music
Sports GCSE
Sport (BTEC)
D
Computing
French
Geography
German
History
Science Triple Award
Further Guidance and advice
BTEC
ASDAN
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS courses
Btec courses and Asdan units give students the chance
to progress at their own rate and as they are based on
coursework they do not present the hurdle to
achievement which external examinations can pose for
some.
Statistically those students with Special educational
needs move through the relevant levels well.
Year 9 Careers
information, advice and guidance
•Investment in IAG in tutorials, theme days, with
speakers and opportunities to explore relevant
websites. Also Connexions interviews regarding
post 16 options
•Planning for a week of work
experience in Year 10.
Year 9 Options Pathway
•Options week where all students will be informed
by KS3 subjects of the options at GCSE
•Taster day where students will be able to sample
subjects not taught at KS3
•Completion of a ‘Passport’ for each
subject and an assembly giving
guidance on how to choose your options.
Next Step
•Begin to think about the benefits of taking the
Ebacc option for your child.
•Knowing that each student will have to take either
History, Geography, French or German – begin to
think which subject(s) your child might like to take
next year.
•Begin looking at Post 16 information and checking
whether a GCSE subject is a requirement for your
child to be able to study the subject of their choice
at A level.
Finally..
On the 19th January you will be invited to the Year 9
Options evening with your son or daughter to
discuss the subjects with staff and begin the process
of finalising GCSE choices.
We are committed to providing a curriculum which
meets each child’s needs, maximises their
attainment and allows them to move on to the next
stage in their academic, personal and spiritual
journey.