GCSE Options 2017 - The Island Free School
GCSE options 2017
2 THE ISLAND FREE SCHOOL‘THE BAD NEWS ISTIME FLIES.THE GOOD NEWS ISYOU’RE THE PILOT.’MICHAEL ALTHSULERIt seems only yesterday that you all arrivedfor the first day of year 7 all fresh faced andexcited. Yet time has slipped by and we mustnow begin to prepare you for the next phase ofyour education.For the first two years of secondary schoolyou have followed a broad range of academicsubjects and now, as you enter Key StageFour, you will for the first time have a say in thesubjects you wish to study for the next threeyears.In September you will return to school, blazerson, ready to begin your GCSE programmeof study. We will then have three years toprepare you for public examinations in eachof these subjects at the end of year 11. Publicexamination is really important. Achieving goodgrades increases your options in life mostimmediately with regard to entry into 6th formand later into university. We therefore do all wecan to ensure all TIFS pupils perform to theirpotential.The first step on this journey is choosing the rightsubjects for your success. As you are aware,all pupils study for the English Baccalaureate(Maths, English (Literature and Language),Double Science, either History or Geographyand a Language). Pupils will also study for twooptional GCSE subjects. Extra GCSEs will beoffered as part of the extra-curricular programmethroughout Key Stage Four.The process for choosing the right GCSEsubjects is outlined in this booklet and, asalways, your mentor is there to support youevery step of the way.Kind regards,Mr S. BoydHeadmaster
3GCSE OPTIONSGCSE ENGLISHLITERATURE &LANGUAGEExam Board: AQAWhat will I learn?English GCSE will encourage studentsto read a greater range of challengingliterature and non fiction texts.English Literature:Subject Content Shakespeare and the 19th Centurynovel Modern texts and poetryEnglish Language:Subject Content Explorations in creative reading andwriting Writers’ viewpoints andperspectives Non-exam assessment.How will I be assessed?English Literature:All assessments are closed book, endof course terminal exams.Two papers will be sat focusingon Shakespeare and 19th CenturyLiterature, the other focusing on themodern text and poetry.English Language:All texts in the examination will beunseen. Examinations focus on theability to read and interpret a variety oftexts as well as writing for a range ofaudiences.Are there any entryrequirements?No, although reading a wide variety oftexts will benefit the study of a widerange of materials.Where could it lead?A-Levels in English and furtheruniversity study. A wide variety ofcareers including journalism, creativewriting, teaching.What would complement thiscourse?GCSE Latin, Drama.GCSE MATHEMATICSExam Board: EdexcelWhat will I learn?Students will learn to use and applya range of standard techniques,involving recall and an abilityto accurately carry out routineprocedures. They will also beexpected to develop higher-level skillssuch as reasoning, interpretation andcommunication on the one hand,and solving problems in context onthe other. At least half the marks areawarded to these higher level skills,i.e. being able to use maths to solvetypical “real-world” problems.How will I be assessed?100% examination at the end of thecourse.Three exam papers, one noncalculator and two calculator, each 1h30m.Are there any entryrequirements?No, maths is compulsory.Where could it lead?A-Level in Maths or Further Maths.The subject is an essential part ofmany courses and future careers,especially in science and engineering.What would complement thiscourse?Sciences, especially Physics.
4 THE ISLAND FREE SCHOOLGCSE COMBINED SCIENCECOURSEExam Board: AQAWhat will I learn?GCSE Combined Science providesthe foundations for understandingthe material world. Scientificunderstanding is changing our livesand is vital to the world’s futureprosperity. All learners will be taughtessential aspects of the knowledge,methods, processes and uses ofscience.Practical work is an intrinsic partof science and practical skills willcontinue to be developed throughoutthis course. There are 16 practicalsthat all pupils will carry out and writeup during the course as elementsfrom a number of the practicals will beassessed in the written examinations.How will I be assessed?Students will be entered foreither Foundation or Higher tierexaminations.There are four exams in total. Twocovering Life and EnvironmentalScience and two covering PhysicalSciences.All of the papers are 1hour and45minutes in length. Questionstyles include multiple choice,structured, closed and open shortanswer questions, with emphasis onknowledge and application.Are there any entryrequirements?No.Where could it lead?Many jobs require a scientificbackground for example medicine,engineering, dentistry, research posts.What would complement thiscourse?Geology and PE.TRIPLE SCIENCEExam Board: AQAWhat will I learn?Studying the separate Sciences ofBiology, Chemistry and Physics meansthat students will cover more contentand to a greater depth than the GCSEcombined Science course. The tripleScience course will provide excellentpreparation for AS and A-Level studies.There are two examinations foreach discipline, each exam is 1hour45minutes long.Practical work is an intrinsic partof science and practical skills willcontinue to be developed throughoutthis course. There are 8 practicalsin each subject that students willcarry out and write up during thecourse. Elements from the designatedpracticals will be assessed in thewritten examinations.How will I be assessed?Each of the Science disciplines canbe examined in either Foundation orHigher tier.Are there any entryrequirements?No entry requirements, but a goodlevel of numeracy and literacy isessential.Each paper will assess knowledgeand understanding from differenttopics to assess students on theirscientific ability.Where could it lead?Triple Science is essential if pupilsare thinking of a job connectedto Science, medicine, dentistry,veterinary work, engineering.What would complement thiscourse?Geology and PE.
5GCSE OPTIONSGCSE GEOGRAPHY BINVESTIGATING GEOGRAPHICALSKILLSExam Board: Edexcel GCSEWhat will I learn?There are three parts to the course:1. Global Geographical Issues:Hazardous Earth: tropical storms,earthquakes and volcanoes.Development dynamics: why aresome countries richer than others?Challenges of an urbanising world:how have cities changed and whatare the issues in a ‘megacity’?2. UK Geographical Issues:The UK’s evolving physical landscapeHow do coasts change and howdoes this cause conflict?The UK’s evolving human landscapeHow have cities in the UK changed?Fieldwork – there are twocompulsory field trips, one humanand one physical.3. People and EnvironmentalIssues:Making Geographical DecisionsPeople and the biosphere(environment and ecosystems),Forests under threat and consumingenergy resources.How will I be assessed?3 x 1.5-hour exams at the end of theYear 11.Are there any entryrequirements?No.Where could it lead?A levels in Geography, Geology,Environmental Science. BTEC inTravel and TourismWhat would complement thiscourse?Geology and History.Skills you will need to develop willbe map skills, graphical (graph) skillsas well as numerical and statistical(maths) skills.GCSE HISTORYExam Board: EdexcelWhat will I learn?The specification that we will befollowing asks historical questions thatencourage students to investigate keyideas and develop skills in enquiry andinvestigation from the three coursecomponentslisted below. Thematic study and historicenvironment: Medicine in Britainc1250-present and the Britishsector of the Western Front, 191418: injuries, treatment and thetrenches. Part of this involves a sitevisit Period study and British depthstudy: The depth studies will beeither Anglo-Saxon and NormanEngland, c1060–88 or Henry VIIIand his ministers, 1509–40 andThe American West, c1835-c1895 Modern depth study: Weimar andNazi Germany 1919-39How will I be assessed?Each part of the course has aseparate exam at the end of the Year11. Skills to be developed will besource work skills, looking at historicalsites, developing your knowledge andunderstanding of topics studied atKS3.Are there any entryrequirements?No.Where could it lead?A levels in History, Politics and Law.The skills developed lend themselvesto:Careers in law, politics, civil service,police service etcWhat would complement thiscourse?GCSE Geography, English. and Latin.
6 THE ISLAND FREE SCHOOLGCSE GEOLOGYExam Board: WJECWhat will I learn?1. The formation of minerals;igneous rocks; sedimentary rocks;metamorphic rocks; deformation ofrocks by folding and faulting.2. How the landscape is formed bypast and present processes andhow humans modify it by mining andquarrying.3. Plate tectonics, global temperatureand sea level change.4. The formation of the Earth, theorigin and development of life and themovement of Britain from the equatorto its current position.5. Earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides,tsunamis; level of hazard risk andaccurate prediction; human impacton climate change; great fossil finds;planning, quarrying and landfill.6. Oil and gas prospecting;mining and mineral prospecting;hydrogeology – dams and usingunderground water; environmentalgeoscience – waste disposal, pollutedwater, soil; geotechnical work –constructing dams, road cuttings,tunnels.How will I be assessed?Written Examination Paper: 75%Controlled Internal Assessment: 25%Where could it lead?Careers in the mining industry,oil and gas exploration, hazardevaluation, water supply, geologicalmapping, engineering, geochemistry,geophysics, palaeontology, study ofclimate change.What would complement thiscourse?Science, Geography.Are there any entryrequirements?Good scientific knowledge.GCSE LATINExam Board: WJEC EduqasWhat will I learn?You will continue learning Latinthrough the Cambridge Latin Course,working up to Book V. Just as withthe Cambridge Latin Course the TheWJEC Eduqas GCSE in Latin aimsto provide a foundation in linguisticand cultural competence, enablinglearners to gain knowledge andunderstanding of the Roman worldthrough reading and responding to itslanguage and literature.How will I be assessed?Written examination 1: 1 hour 30minutes (50%):Section A – A range of shortcomprehension questions testingunderstanding of a storyline (55%).Translation of a passage from Latin toEnglish (35%).Section B – Translation from Englishto Latin and Grammar work (10%)Written examination 2: 1 hour 15minutes (30%)Latin Literature and sources openbook assessmentWritten examination 3: 1 hour(20%)A prescribed topic of RomanCivilisationAre there any entryrequirements?You must have achieved 60% or moreon the end of Book I test.Be willing to revise regularly andwork hard out of the classroom onvocabulary and grammar.Where could it lead?Students graduating in Classics andLatin progress to careers in diversefields ranging from languages, law,medicine, journalism and heritage.What would complement thiscourse?History and Sciences.
7GCSE OPTIONSGCSE FRENCHExam Board: AQAWhat will I learn?You will be immersed in the Frenchlanguage through the four languagelearning skills: reading, writing,speaking and listening.The course is examined by AQA andbuilds on the course that we havebeen following in Year 8. Languagelearning will be supported with coursematerials such as textbooks andaudio/visual software.We will focus on how the languageworks through a variety of currentthemes. As part of the courseyou should be prepared to attendresidential trips in France.How will I be assessed?GCSE French has a FoundationTier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier(grades 4–9). Students must take allfour question papers at the same tier.The papers are:Paper 1: Listening (25% of GCSE)Paper 2: Speaking (25% of GCSE)Paper 3: Reading (25% of GCSE)Paper 4: Writing (25% of GCSE)Where could it lead?Students with a Modern ForeignLanguage could train in interpreting,translating, teaching (UK and abroad),journalism, international work.What would complement thiscourse?Latin.Are there any entryrequirements?You will need to have the discipline towork on all four areas of the languageboth in school and outside of school.GCSE ART & DESIGN(GRAPHICCOMMUNICATION)Exam Board: AQAWhat will I learn?How to use industry standardsoftware such as Adobe Illustratorand Photoshop to produce,illustrations packaging design, designfor print and advertising.How will I be assessed?Unit 1 - Portfolio Coursework 60%You will create a portfolio of work,which demonstrates to the examineryour working process (via sketches,notes, studies etc.) as well as thefinal products. You must evaluateand make informed connections withthe work of professional graphicsdesigners. The themes are set by theteacher but you are encouraged tomake a personal response.Unit 2 - Externally Set Assignment40%You will be given a theme by theexam board and you will producepreparatory work prior to the finalproduct. The exam takes place duringa 10 hour period.Both units are marked by the teacherand moderated by AQA through aModeration visit to the School.Are there any entryrequirements?You should be creative, independentand imaginative. You should havean interest in expressing your ideasusing a variety of media includingcomputers.Where could it lead?You may continue to study at Alevel, which can lead to a degreein various areas of Art and Design,for example Architecture, Interior,Graphic or Product Design, Fashion,Photography, Graphic Design andFine Art.What would complement thiscourse?Art combines well with almost anysubject. The discipline of independentstudy and thought is an extremelyuseful one to acquire.
8 THE ISLAND FREE SCHOOLDESIGN & TECHNOLOGYTEXTILESExam Board: AQAWhat will I learn?You will learn basic textiles skills,using a variety of hand and machinetechniques. This will includedesigning; researching, manufacturingand evaluating textiles products fromstart to finish. You will be able tomodify and create your own patternsto work from.The coursework is marked by theteacher and moderated by an AQAmoderator.How will I be assessed?Unit 1 - Portfolio Coursework 60%:This consists of a single design andmake activity selected from a range ofboard set tasks.Unit 2 – Written Exam 40%:A two hour written exam with adesign element and theory basedquestions.Where could it lead?You may continue to study at A Level,which can lead to a degree in variousareas of design, for example FashionDesigner, Blogger, Costume Designerand Print Designer.What would complement thiscourse?Textiles combines well with all artbased courses and drama.Are there any entryrequirements?You should be creative, independentand imaginative. You should have aninterest in fashion.GCSE ART & DESIGN(PHOTOGRAPHY)Exam Board: AQAWhat will I learn?You will learn about a variety ofphotographic media, techniques andprocesses including video, traditional(chemical) and digital media.How will I be assessed?Unit 1 - Portfolio Coursework 60%:You will create a portfolio of work,which demonstrates to the examineryour working process (via sketches,notes, studies etc.) as well as thefinal products. You must evaluateand make informed connectionswith the work of professional artistsand photographers. The themesare set by the teacher but you areencouraged to make a personalresponse.Unit 2 - Externally Set Assignment40%: You will given a theme by theexam board and you will producepreparatory work prior to the finalproduct. The exam takes place duringa 10 hour period.Are there any entryrequirements?A desire to explore ideas andexperiment with photographictechniques both in the darkroom andusing computer software. Accessout of school to a DSLR camera andimaging software such as AdobePhotoshop Elements is essential.Where could it lead?Potential careers in pressphotography, editing, advertising,fashion photography or styling, thefilm industry or forensic science.What would complement thiscourse?Photography may offer a highlycreative, technical and hands-onalternative to other subjects you maybe studying at GCSE.
9GCSE OPTIONSGCSE ART & DESIGN(FINE ART)Exam Board: AQAWhat will I learnYou will be introduced to a varietyof materials and techniques and willlearn about artists’ work throughresearch and gallery visits.How will I be assessed?Unit 1 – Portfolio Coursework 60%:You will create a portfolio of work,demonstrating your working process(via sketches, notes, studies etc.)as well as the final products. Youmust evaluate your art and makeinformed connections with the workof professional artists and designers.The themes are set by the teacherbut you are encouraged to make apersonal response.Unit 2 – Externally Set Assignment40%: You will be given a theme bythe exam board and you will producepreparatory work which culminates ina final piece made during a 10 hourperiod (usually over 2 days).Are there any entryrequirements?You should be creative, independentand imaginative. You want to expressyour ideas and take risks using a varietyof materials.Where could it lead?You may continue to study at Alevel, which can lead to a degreein various areas of Art and Design,for example Architecture, Interior,Graphic or Product Design, Fashion,Photography, Graphic Design andFine Art.What would complement thiscourse?Art combines well with almost anysubject. The discipline of independentstudy and thought is an extremelyuseful one to acquire.GCSE DRAMAExam Board: OCRWhat will I learnGCSE Drama is an excitingopportunity to explore the subjectfrom a range of perspectivesby creating your own originalperformance work, by performingthe work of published playwrights;as theatre reviewers, developingyour own thoughts on what makesdrama and theatre successful; and ascreative artists building and bringinga character to life through explorationand rehearsal.How will I be assessed?The course is made up of three units:60%- Non-exam assessmentsUnit 1- Devising Drama – creatingyour own piece of original Dramausing a given starting point.Unit 2- Text Performance – thestudy and performance of extracts ofa script.Both of these units are supported witha written portfolio.40%- Exam assessmentUnit 3- Written exam 1hr 30minsThe exam will assess studentsknowledge and understandingof a further script and to review aperformance they have seen duringthe course.Are there any entryrequirements?No but an interest in performing iskey as you will be assessed on yourperformance skills in your practicalwork. Your teacher will have a 1-1conversation with you about this priorto the course starting if necessary.Where could it lead?A-level in Drama and Theatre StudiesUniversity study or Drama Schoolprogression routesWhat would complement thiscourse?GCSE Dance, Music, English.
10 THE ISLAND FREE SCHOOLGCSE DANCEExam Board: AQAWhat will I learn?Dance is a powerful and empoweringform of non-verbal communicationand it is both physical and expressive.Dance develops creative, imaginative,physical, emotional and intellectualcapacities. Through the GCSE courseyou will focus on the three key areasof performance, choreography anddance appreciation. You will exploreset professional pieces of dance aswell as having a critical appreciationof your own work. You will have theopportunity to perform solo work aswell as working on duets, trios andgroup pieces. You will be able tochoose the style of dance you wishto perform and choreograph within,providing it meets the assessmentcriteria.How will I be assessed?Component 1- Performance andChoreography(60%- internally marked, externallymoderated)Component 2- Dance Appreciation(40%- Written Exam- 1hr 30mins)What would complement thiscourse?GCSE PE, Drama, Music.Are there any entryrequirements?Suitability for the course will beconsidered on an individual basis.Where could it lead?A-Level DanceUniversity Study or Dance schoolprogression route.GCSE MUSICExam Board: EDEXCELWhat will I learn? To develop and demonstrate yourmusicianship through performing,composing and appraising To perform as part of an ensemble To compose freely and to a setbrief To demonstrate knowledge andunderstanding of musical elements,musical contexts and musicallanguage through the study of 4areas of music including: Instrumental Music 1700 – 1820 Vocal Music Music for Stage and Screen Fusions.How will I be assessed? Performing30% internally assessed; externallymoderated. Composing30% internally assessed; externallymoderated. Listening Exam(1hr 45min) based on the4 areas of music studied40% externally assessed.Are there any entryrequirements?You should be at least a Grade 2standard on an instrument or singing.Where could it lead?Sixth Form Courses A-LevelMusic, BTEC Music, Platform One,Performing Arts Courses and avariety of careers from composing toperforming.What would complement thiscourse?Drama GCSE.
11GCSE OPTIONSGCSE PEExam Board: AQAWhat will I learn? Applied anatomy & physiology:- The structure & function of thecardio-respiratory system- Structure and function of themusculoskeletal system Types of training How to optimise training & preventinjury Sport psychology:- Use of goal setting to enhanceperformance- How arousal affects performance- Develop knowledge onpersonality types and how thesesuit different sports. Socio-cultural influences:- Types of sponsorship & themedia- Positive & negative effects oftechnology- Ethical issues in sport.How will I be assessed? Two 1 hour 15 mins exams evenlyweighted at 30% each. (60%) Practically assessed in 3activities (30%) Analysing and evaluatingperformance (10%)Are there any entryrequirements?A love and passion for both thepractical and theoretical side of sport.Where could it lead?A level PE; BTEC courses including:Sport and coaching, sport andexercise science, personal training,outdoor education.What would complement thiscourse?Double or triple GCSE Science.
12 THE ISLAND FREE SCHOOLGCSE COURSESELECTIONPLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO YOUR MENTOR BYFRIDAY 12TH FEBRUARYStudent NameMentor GroupCORE CURRICULUMAll students will take the following GCSE courses:3 English Literature and Language3 Maths3 Science (Double)CORE OPTIONSStudents must pick one subject from each of the following boxes.Please select one from the following(please tick):Please select one from the following(please tick):HistoryGeographyLatinFrenchFURTHER OPTIONSStudents must pick a further two options, one from each box.Please select one from the following(please e ArtGeologyPlease select one from the following(please tick):HistoryGeographyDanceDramaMusicPEGraphic CommunicationPhotographyTriple Science
GCSE French has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). Students must take all four question papers at the same tier. The papers are: Paper 1: Listening (25% of GCSE) Paper 2: Speaking (25% of GCSE) Paper 3: Reading (25% of GCSE) Paper 4: Writing (25% of
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