BroughtonBroughton HallHall CatholicCatholic HighHigh SchoolSchool YEARYEAR 99 ELECTIVESELECTIVES National Curriculum Key Stage 4 Broughton Hall High School, A Technology College www.broughtonhall.com INDEXINDEX 3— 4 Introduction 5— 6 Key Stage 4 Electives CORE SUBJECTS 7 English Language 8 English Literature 9 Mathematics 10 Science Core & Additional 11 Spanish 12 Religious Studies 13 Physical Education (non GCSE) ELECTIVES SUBJECTS 14 Art & Design – BTEC Extended Certificate – Design Crafts 15 Art & Design – BTEC Extended Certificate – Graphics Focus 16 Art & Design – BTEC Extended Certificate – Textile Focus 17 Art & Design - GCSE 18 Business Studies – GCSE & BTEC 19 Catering 20 Computing 21 Dance 22 Drama 23 Food Technology 24 French 25 & 26 Geography 27 History 28 ICT 29 Media Studies 30 Music 31 Physical Education 32 Product Design 33 BTEC First Certificate in Sport 34 Further Additional Science 35 Textile Technology NON-EXAMINATION COURSES 36 PSHE (Personal Wellbeing/Financial Management) INFORMATION 37 Information & Guidance Broughton Hall High School, A Technology College 2 www.broughtonhall.com INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION KEYKEY STAGESTAGE 44 This academic year sees the fifth cohort of Year 9 pupils working towards a Year 9 Diploma. The aim of this diploma is to make student’s learning more relevant and to prepare students for the decisions they now have to make regarding their studies at KS4. We hope the diploma so far has given them the opportunity to recognise their areas of individual interest, abilities and strengths, so that they can now make informed decisions about their future with guidance from their teachers and parents. Our curriculum model is sufficiently broad to afford pupils the opportunity not only to study English, Mathematics and Science, but also a modern foreign language and a humanity. Some of our most able Scientists will have the opportunity to study Further Additional Science. At the end of year 11 successful candidates will gain three separate GCSE’s in Science. Those students who are capable linguists will be given the opportunity to study a second language. The decisions made will help to develop individual interests and abilities and may impact on pathways taken at 16+. Consequently, careful consideration should be given to the choices you are about to make. In making your choices you should consider: Which subjects interest you most? If you have the ability to succeed in these subjects? Does the assessment style of these subjects suit you as a learner? How will this choice of subjects impact on future career choices? Have you made a personal decision or have you been influenced by friends’ choices? Broughton Hall High School, A Technology College 3 www.broughtonhall.com Read this booklet carefully and seek out the guidance of staff and parents. In making your choices you need to be aware that some subjects are only open to a limited number of pupils dependent on ability, aptitude and prior experience. If a subject is oversubscribed, ability in that subject and attitude to work, as well as attendance will be taken into consideration when selecting pupils. Equally, if the number of pupils for a particular subject is very low, the class will not be offered. Mr Preston Deputy Head Teacher or Miss Connolly Director of Learning are happy to deal with any queries regarding the Curriculum. Broughton Hall High School, A Technology College 4 www.broughtonhall.com KEYKEY STAGESTAGE 44 ELECTIVESELECTIVES 20152015 -- 20162016 In years 7-9 all pupils studied the same subjects as required by the National Curriculum. During years 10 and 11 some subjects are still compulsory but others are optional. THE CORE These subjects are compulsory. They include:- Religious Education English Language & Literature Mathematics Core Science & Additional Science Spanish/Applied Technology/History or Geography General Physical Education Careers Education and Guidance Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) The Electives System is made up of pathways and free choices. There are Four main pathways. 1. Further Additional Science Pathway 2. Traditional Pathway 3. Humanities Pathway 4. The Applied Pathway Elective Subjects *Applied subjects available ICT* French Art & Design* Product Design History Dance Catering Geography Drama Physical Education* Music Computing Studies Food Business Studies* Textiles 1. FURTHER ADDITIONAL SCIENCES PATHWAY This pathway allows students to study a third science—Further Additional Science. They will also study Spanish. All other Electives will be open to them for their final choice. 2. TRADITIONAL PATHWAY Students will study Spanish GCSE and have two electives they may choose. This choice will encompass all subjects offered. (excluding further additional Science) Broughton Hall High School, A Technology College 5 www.broughtonhall.com 3. HUMANITIES PATHWAY Students may choose between History, Geography and Spanish. In Addition they will choose 2 Electives from across the full range of subjects offered excluding Further Adiitional Science. 4. THE APPLIED PATHWAY A smaller number of pupils are likely to select this pathway. It is for those students who enjoy a range of subjects. They are likely to prefer a more practical, hands on approach to learning and benefit from continuous assessment/coursework rather than end of module examinations. Pupils are able to select ONE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY subject and TWO ELECTIVES From a range of subjects. Mr Preston Deputy Head Teacher or Miss Connolly of Learning is happy to deal with any other enquiries regarding curriculum choices in Key Stage 4. Broughton Hall High School, A Technology College 6 www.broughtonhall.com ENGLISHENGLISH LANGUAGELANGUAGE EXAM BOARD : AQA EXAMINATION : 100% Grades Available 1-9 Written Examination Two exams Paper 1 1hr 45 minutes Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 50% Paper 2 1hr 45 minutes Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 50% Students will draw upon a range of texts as reading stimulus and engage with creative as well as real and relevant contexts. In paper 1, pupils will read and respond to a literature fiction text in section A and complete a descriptive or narrative writing task in section B. Its genre will be prose fiction and will include extracts from novels and short stories. Preparation for the exam will focus on openings, endings, narrative perspectives, character, descriptive passages and atmospheric descriptions. In paper 2, pupils will read and compare two texts, one of which will be a non fiction text and one literary non-fiction text. Choice of genre will include high quality journalism, articles, reports, essays, travel writing, accounts, sketches, letters, diaries, autobiography and biographical passages or other appropriate non-fiction and literary non- fiction forms. This specification will ensure that students can read fluently and write effectively. Students will be able to demonstrate a confident control of Standard English and write grammatically correct sentences, deploying figurative language and analysing texts. This is a demanding yet fulfilling course as pupils will be taught how to analyse language in high quality texts and develop critical thinking skills. For further information on this qualification please contact: Ms K Poulton. Broughton Hall High School, A Technology College 7 www.broughtonhall.com ENGLISHENGLISH LITERATURELITERATURE EXAM BOARD: AQA EXAMINATION: 100% Grades Available 1-9 Written Examinations Paper 1 1hr 45 minutes: Shakespeare and the 19th century novel 40% Paper 2 2hr 15 minutes: Modern texts and poetry 60% COURSE DESCRIPTION Pupils will study a whole Shakespeare play and in the exam will be required to write in detail about an extract and then to write about the play as a whole. Pupils will study either Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth or The Merchant of Venice. They will also study a 19th century novel and answer a question about a specific extract and show an understanding of the novel as a whole. The choice of texts is extensive and challenging and includes classics such as Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, A Christmas Carol and The Sign of Four. Pupils will study a selection of poems from a poetry anthology based on the themes of either Conflict or Relationships. In the exam, pupils will be required to write about two of these poems in detail, commenting on language, structure and thematic links. Pupils will also be required to respond to two unseen poems. Pupils will also study a modern text, for example An Inspector Calls. In the exam pupils will answer one question based on the themes, characters and ideas explored in the play. This literature course provides ample opportunities for pupils to engage with a range of demanding texts and will develop and refine their comprehension and critical reading skills. For further information on this qualification please contact: Ms K Poulton. Broughton Hall High School, A Technology College 8 www.broughtonhall.com MATHEMATICSMATHEMATICS EXAM BOARD: EDEXCEL Linear Course Course code : 1MA1 Available online at edexcel.org.uk Also available on website for free past papers and solutions App available for downloads EXAMINATION: MATHEMATICS NEW SPECIFICATION 2015 Higher Grades 4 - 9 Foundation Grades 1- 5 Year 10 Objectives studied include: Ratio & proportion, sequences, graphs, equations and inequalities, similar shapes, transformations, collecting and analysing data. Year 11 Objectives studied include: Indices, surds, simultaneous equations, quadratic equations, Pythagoras Theorem, Trigonometry, circle theorems,