Transcript Core Curriculum

YEAR 9 GCSE Options
2015-2017
Issues to consider
6th January 2015
THE COMPULSORY SUBJECTS EXAMINED
English Language
English Literature
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
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THE COMPULSORY SUBJECTSNOT EXAMINED
Personal, Social & Health Education
Careers & Work Related Learning
PE & Games
The Enrichment Programme
OPTIONAL CURRICULUM (1)
Art
Computer Science
Design & Technology: Resistant Materials
French
Geography
German
History
Information Technology
Music
OPTIONAL CURRICULUM (2)
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Select three subjects
Two reserve subjects
Only one of Computer Science or
Information Technology
Parents will be contacted if we are
unable to offer students their
preferred three choices
Deadline for receipt of option forms
FRIDAY, 6TH FEBRUARY 2015
OPTIONAL CURRICULUM (3)
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
The
opportunity to complete the
bronze award is offered to all
students in Year 10.
The opportunity to complete the
silver award in Year 11 is available
to those students who have
completed the bronze award in Year
10.
OPTIONAL CURRICULUM (4)
Enrichment Programme
Students study three, ten week
courses during both of years 10 & 11.
Courses offered during the current
academic year include Cooking,
Photography, Greek & Roman culture,
Philosophy, Politics & Ethics, Radio,
International Film & Sports Leadership
Award
POINTS TO CONSIDER (1)
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All students are strongly encouraged
to follow a broad curriculum which will
include a modern foreign language, a
humanity & and one other subject.
All students are strongly encouraged
to study one foreign language.
All GCSE subjects are two year linear
courses with assessment taking place
at the end of Year 11.
POINTS TO CONSIDER (2)
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Students should appreciate that
Geography & History and Modern
Foreign Languages are regarded as
facilitating subjects by the Russell
Group of Universities along with
English, Maths & the three sciences.
POINTS TO CONSIDER (3)
The English Baccalaureate
requires students to have
achieved A*-C passes in English
Language, Mathematics, two
sciences, a foreign language and
humanity (Geography or History)
 The English Baccalaureate is not
a qualification.
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POINTS TO CONSIDER (4)
At
present no university uses the
English Baccalaureate as part of
its entry requirement.
Entry to the sixth form does not
require students to have achieved
the English Baccalaureate.
Points to consider (5)
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Be aware of the changing national
approach towards qualificationsgreater rigour & higher standards.
Taking examinations at the end of a
two year course with no opportunities
to re-sit is very different to taking a
number of smaller examinations over
the course of two years with the
opportunity to re-sit.
Points to consider (6)
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Be aware of how you will be
assessed in each of your subjects.
Assessment outside of the
examination room-what, how &
value.
In school examinations in Year 10 &
mock examinations in Year 11.
CONCLUSION (1)
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Have some idea of where you are
heading-the conversation must start
now.
This the beginning of a four year
process where you will make a series
of choices which will ultimately
determine your working life.
CONCLUSION (2)
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Keep in mind the sixth form entry
requirements-A GCSE grade A or A*
in the subjects that you wish to study
at A-Level.
Remember that with the move to two
year linear A-Level courses your
GCSE results will assume greater
importance in your university
application.
CONCLUSION (3)
Be
honest with yourself
Discuss widely
Put in the time
Take ownership
CONCLUSION(4)
Approaching this process as advised
will enhance your chances of securing
at least an “A” grade and hopefully
better in all of your subjects.