The Skills for Success, underpinning the curriculum across the school, are essential for preparing the youngest through to the oldest students to thrive in and beyond Amity. At the centre of the Skills for Success are Wellbeing and Self-care and Motivation and Engagement. Wellbeing and Self-care recognises holistic development including emotional and mental health, both of which are addressed through robust pastoral systems and the additional provision offered by inclusion and school counsellors Alongside this, Amity recognises that motivation and engagement are pivotal factors in meaningful and successful learning, underpinning participation, achievement, and joy, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Agency, the ability to take initiative and drive one's learning, empowers students to be active participants in their educational journey Creativity fosters innovation,
encouraging students to approach challenges with fresh perspectives, enhancing problemsolving abilities. Critical thinking cultivates analytical skills, enabling students to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and adapt to diverse situations. Collaboration emphasises the importance of working harmoniously with others. By instilling effective teamwork, students develop interpersonal skills crucial for success in both academic and social spheres. Students equipped, motivated and engaged with these skills can manage stress, build resilience, and maintain overall well-being. Through Enterprise, students apply agency, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration to real-world scenarios, preparing them for future professional challenges.
Social Responsibility and Global Citizenship serve ‘to wrap around’ these skills in action Social Responsibility emphasises the ethical use of these skills, encouraging students to consider the impact of their actions on a broader societal scale This fosters a sense of empathy and community engagement. Being internationally minded adds a global dimension to these skills, preparing students for an interconnected world As an international school with over 70 nationalities, exposure to diverse perspectives promotes cultural awareness, fostering open-mindedness and adaptability supporting each school’s curriculum.
VISION, VALUES AND PURPOSES
VISION
Our curriculum is developed to be equitable, inclusive, and future thinking It combines knowledge and skills to ensure students have a basis upon which to successfully build
VALUES
Amity people are locally and globally minded citizens that are sensitive to the needs of others and proactively make a change to the world around them We value fostering community collaborations, developing selfworth, and human relationships.
PURPOSE
The curriculum at Amity provides a roadmap that is sequential and builds knowledge and skills along with enriching opportunities outside of the walls of the classroom. It is structured so that it fosters cohesion, is inclusive to all learners and promotes future readiness, while acknowledging the importance of local, national and global communities.
ACADEMICPHYSICAL EDUCATION
Exam Board:
Cambridge International
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
During term 1 of year 11
GCSE PE, students will cover the following chapters. Chapter 10 –social and cultural influences and chapter 8 – skills and acquisition. Students will continue to revise other units alongside these lessons in preparation for their exam at the end of the year
Students must continue to develop their skills for their four practical sports, ready for moderation days in term 2
Term 2
Specification link:Click Here
During term 2 of year 11 GCSE PE, students will cover the following chapters. Chapter 7 –training, chapter 9 –psychology and chapter 11 – ethics and other issues. Students will continue to revise other units alongside these lessons in preparation for their exam at the end of the year.
During term 2, our practical moderation day will take place. All filming content for their coursework component must be recorded and submitted to Ms Shelford or Mr King. The deadline for all submissions is at the end of February.
Assessment Methods
Term 3
During term 3, students will be preparing for the summer exam Lessons will consist of revision content to ensure they are ready for their written exam.
Students will be assessed at the end of every chapter to check for progress knowledge. During term 2, students will complete a number of practice papers in preparation for their summer exam.
Metaphor (from rhetoric) Literary biography I accompanied the books (modern poetry) The cartoon (short story) Self-esteem (article) Specialization (grammar) Confessions about reading and writing (article)
The Little Two (Writing a Literary Response)
Term 3
The novel The Sheikh and the Sea
Chapter one and two
History of numbers
Nominative, accusative and genitive pronouns Why do I love Sheikh Zayed?
The novel The Sheikh and the Sea Chapters three, four and five
The novel The Sheikh and the Sea, Chapters Six, Seven and Eight The novel The Sheikh and the Sea
Topic Quizzes: Quick checks for understanding, helping to catch gaps early and reinforce learning
End-of-Unit Tests: Assess overall grasp of a unit, guiding future teaching adjustments.
Main Assessments: Summative exams at term's end, evaluating cumulative knowledge for final grading.
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links: https://moe.alefed.com Quizizz
ART
Exam Board:
Pearson Edexcel
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
Personal PortfolioWorking to their chosen theme, students will be completing their final outcomes.
At this stage in the course, they may choose to revisit and improve earlier work now that their skills have honed. The students will be producing their sheets in digital or physical format to upload to the exam board.
Assessment Methods
Term 2
Exam Unit Preparation
Specification link:Click Here
Term 3
Practical Exam 10 Hours
Pearson will release the exam paper on the 2nd of January, and students will work on the new externally set theme. Students will have to work fast to produce a body of preparation work, the same amount as their Personal Portfolio in a much shorter space of time
In Art students are continuously assessed throughout the course against the Pearson marking assessment grid. The students will critique their own work, the work of their peers as well as receiving feedback from the teacher on how to improve their response to the assessment objectives. grid.
We will use a mixture of strategies to assess students such as quizzes, unit tests and exam style questions that show a student's knowledge and skill application in each unit of work. Pupils sit an end of topic tests for most units covered, in some instances we combined unit assessments.
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links:
All lesson PowerPoints are shared with students via Teams https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zpgcbk7
We also utilise an online learning resource called Seneca Learning, please use the link below to log in https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zpgcbk7
BUSINESSSTUDIES
Exam Board:
Pearson Edexcel
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
Students in this term will learn:
Classification of business
The importance of location in business
Globalisation and multinational business
The importance of MNCs
Exchange rates
Imports and exports
Government objectives and policies
External influences on business
Human resource management to include:
Communication and barriers to communication
Recruitment and training
Legal controls in the workplace
Motivation theories
Leadership styles and management
Organisational structures
Assessment Methods
Term 2
Specification link:Click Here
In Term 2 students move onto Operations management
Types of production
Economies and diseconomies of scale
Lean production
Quality in production
Aesthetics of products
A comprehensive revision program to prepare for the exams.
Term 3
In Term 3 students will continue with revision and exam practice
Students will sit mid-term tests and end of year tests which will be recorded and monitored
Students are given homework every week to consolidate learning for each topic taught. Revision and support sessions are provided through an after school CCA each week with Mrs Gorsia.
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links:
Students have access to books through the library and classroom Tutor2U provides additional help on topics.
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
In the first half of Term 1, students learn about selfreflection to discover their strengths, interests and employability skills. They will take a series of psychometric tests to help them explore and update their understanding of their traits, skills, preferences for work environment and match these with potential careers
The second half of Term 1 will be spent exploring the full range of possibilities that are open to the students by exploring university systems around the world. There will be a University Fair where students meet with university representatives and admission tutors from around the world Towards the end of Term 1, students will be invited to A Day in the Lift of a Sixth Former event The purpose of the event is for Year 11 students to listen to current Sixth Form students and meet with subject ambassadors to get a pre-view of the Sixth Form experience Students will then meet one-to-one with careers and university guidance counsellors to discuss their preferences and suitable pathways
CAREERS
Term 2
In the first half of Term 2, students will learn about how to manage career effectively by making the most of opportunities and learning from setbacks. These topics are purposed to support students in deciding their post-16 pathways
In the second half of Term 2, students will learn to create career opportunities by exploring volunteering and paid work. They will practice being proactive through building positive relationships with others to make connections for future job opportunities
Term 3
In the first half of Term 3, students will participate in a discussion about jobs versus higher education
The purpose of this discussion is to help students make informed decisions on their post-16 pathways that fit their asperations
The year will conclude with students learning to see the big picture by paying attention to how the economy, politics and society connect with their life and career. They will explore the future of the job market, considering the presence of AI technology
CHEMISTRY
Exam Board: OxfordAQA
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
- Energy changesin chemical reactions
- Exothermic and endothermic reactions
- Using energy transfersfrom reactions
- Energy and reversible reactions
- Comparing the energy released by fuels
- Energy transfersin solutions
- Energy level diagrams
- Bond dissociation energy calculations
- Chemical cells and batteries
- Fuel cells
Carbon compounds asfuels
-Hydrocarbons
- Fractional distillation
- Burning fuels & Alternative fuels
- Carbon compounds asfuels
- Hydrocarbons
- Other productsfrom crude oil
-Cracking hydrocarbons
- Making polymersfrom alkenes
- The properties of polymers
- New and useful polymers
- Plastic waste
- Alcohols, esters and carboxylic acids, their structures, properties and uses
Specification link:
Term 2
Final Prototype and Evaluation
With mock exams in the first two weeks of January, students review key theory before entering the final making phase They: Manufacture their final prototype using workshop techniques and CAM. Apply quality control measures and finish products to a high standard. Conduct thorough evaluations against design criteria, including thirdparty feedback Reflect on project outcomes and potential improvements.
Preparation continue to topics from years 9, 10, and 11 as part of a revision cycle along with practicing exam papers.
CHEMISTRY
We will use a mixture of strategies to assess students such as quizzes, unit tests and exam style questions that show a student's knowledge and skill application in each unit of work Pupils sit an end of topic tests for most units covered, in some instances we combined unit assessments Assessment Methods
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links:
All lesson PowerPoints are shared with students via Teams
For each topic, there is a Seneca assignment to help refresh the content and deepen understanding: Seneca Learning
Students will revisit topics from Y10 and Y11, complete mock exam papers and past papers This will be a cyclical process and will be guided by student performance in relation to target grades.
Assessment Methods
Term 3
Exam Revision:
Students will revisit topics from Y10 and Y11, complete mock exam papers and past papers. This will be a cyclical process and will be guided by student performance in relation to target grades
In Computer Science, students will undertake a series of both practical and written assessments. Where there is a programming element, students will be given a programming ‘problem’ to solve in that language. Each topic will have an end-of-topic assessment, as well as formative assessments throughout the teaching cycle, such as verbal discussions, homework and extension activities.
In the run-up to the final exams, lessons will consist of timed exam-style question practice, targeted revision, and review of key topics The focus will be on strengthening exam techniques, addressing any knowledge gaps, and building confidence to ensure students are wellprepared.
January Mock Exams
Final Exam
Pearson Edexcel
Exam Board:
Pearson Edexcel
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
NEA Design Development and Prototyping
Students advance from initial research and idea generation to developing and justifying final design proposals They:
Produce annotated design ideas, development sketches, and CAD models. Apply technical knowledge to justify material choices and manufacturing processes Use feedback and modelling to iterate and refine designs. Continue to integrate specification theory, especially around sustainability, environmental impacts, and manufacturing
Key Skills: Iterative design, CAD development, material testing, design justification, advanced communication
Specification link:
Term 2
Final Prototype and Evaluation
With mock exams in the first two weeks of January, students review key theory before entering the final making phase They: Manufacture their final prototype using workshop techniques and CAM. Apply quality control measures and finish products to a high standard. Conduct thorough evaluations against design criteria, including third-party feedback. Reflect on project outcomes and potential improvements.
Students prepare for the final written examination by: Reviewing all core and timber-specific content through revision tasks and practice questions. Linking theoretical knowledge to NEA experiences and past paper contexts. Revisiting topics such as smart materials, electronics, forces, energy, and sustainability.
Key Skills: Exam literacy, knowledge retrieval, application of technical concepts, time management.
Assessment Methods
Component 1 - Written Examination Overview:
The final exam consists of one written paper, which lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes This exam makes up 50% of the total qualification and is marked out of 100 marks. Students will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of the course content and apply their knowledge effectively.
The coursework component makes up 50% of the total qualification and is marked out of 100 marks. This assessment allows students to demonstrate their practical skills, creativity, and ability to apply design principles through a project-based approach.
Understanding Repertoire- devising unit coursework ready for exam performance end of Term 1 This will mean that pupils have completed 85/120 marks from their coursework. Set text 1 exploring Performing, Designing and Directing in prep for the written paper. The Mock is January school scheduled.The Examination June 2025 as per the CIE schedule.
Assessment Methods
Term 2
Specification link:Click Here
January mock and intensive preparation for the Group Scripted piece the final 35 marks Exam end of February to complete the MiB (Make it Better) reviewing the mock. Revision and refine ideas, performance plans, designs for the written Paper. Organising the analysis and evaluation of the devised piece to support Section C written paper
Term 3
Coursework completed. Preparation and revision ahead of the written exam May/June 2025 Set text plays 1 and 2 Practice questions revision pack provided. Section C writing about Devising – Time given in devising groups to collectively retrieve the key process points Analysing and evaluating their devised work.
At Drama GCSE there is significant practical coursework (60% of the course) pupils have already completed the monologue 35 marks. The devising 50 marks will be developed in Term 1. Term 2 the group scripted performance will be completed by end of February leaving extension work and revision of the 3 sections of the written paper.
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links:
Homework supported through TEAMS; all digital links embedded in the lessons Drama online library available www dramaonlinelibrary com and www digitaltheatreplus com
ENGLISHAS AFIRSTLANGUAGE
Exam Board:
Cambridge International
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
Students studying English First Language and English Literature will switch between the two courses over the year. Please see the table below for details
English as a First Language only students will review the skills of Paper 1 and 2 and target any areas of weakness in preparation for their mock exams. We will conduct timed assessments and refine students’ understanding of the mark scheme We will review the 6 different writing types, and practice each question, with an emphasis on the key question 1F and 2D in Paper 1.
Specification link: Click Here
Term 2
Following the mock examinations, students will reflect on their performance and begin their revision in earnest. Lessons will be tailored to the needs of the class to maximize opportunities for growth. A focus on Paper 2’s writing tasks is maintained across the term, exploring the various ways to improve marks in descriptive and narrative writing. Students also revisit Paper 1 periodically.
Term 3
In the run up to the exam, lessons will consist of timed practice questions and intensive writing workshops where teachers offer feedback on the various writing forms, including for Paper 2. Students study sample work from the exam board and work individually to identify how to make progress.
Students will sit their mock exams, and will reflect carefully on this process. In class assessments will closely follow the exam procedure, and will be undertaken periodically to develop the separate skills needed in Language and Literature. Assessment Methods Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links: https://www.savemyexams.com/igcse/english-language/
Exam Board:
Pearson Edexcel
ENGLISHLITERATURE
Specification link:Click Here
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
Students studying both Literature and Language will read and study Of Mice and Men in preparation for their Literature exam, developing their analytical and essay writing skills.
Term 2
Following the mock examinations, students will reflect on their performance and write an action plan for the Literature exam.
Literature students will study the last of their texts, the poetry anthology, and begin revision of Of Mice and Men. Practice will also take place for the unseen poetry question An emphasis is placed on finessing analytical skills and exam timings.
Term 3
In the run up to the exam, lessons will consist of timed practice questions and intensive writing workshops where teachers offer feedback on the various writing forms.
Students will sit their mock exams and will reflect carefully on this process. In class assessments will closely follow the exam procedure and will be undertaken periodically to develop the separate skills needed. Assessment Methods
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links:
https://www.sparknotes.com/ https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/International%20GCSE/English%20Literat ure/2016/Specification%20and%20sample%20assessments/International GCSE English Litera ture specification.pdf
Exam Board: OxfordAQA
ENGLISHASA SECONDLANGUAGE
Specification link:
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
In Term 1, Year 11 students will focus on social and global issues while improving listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Topics include volunteering, natural disasters, travel, tourism, and school life Students will engage in speaking tasks on travel experiences and social issues, read non-fiction texts, and practice listening exercises. Writing tasks will involve persuasive essays, advisory leaflets, emails, and descriptions of school life, while also refining exam strategies for assessments. techniques in preparation for assessments
Assessment Methods
Term 2
In Term 2, students will focus on education and careers while preparing for iGCSE exams They will practice all four language skills, with an emphasis on vocabulary and grammar. Reading and listening tasks will improve comprehension, while writing assignments, including picture descriptions, letters, blogs, and essays, will help expand vocabulary. Speaking activities will focus on using the PREP model (Point-Reason-ExamplePoint) and PALM structure (People-Action-LocationMood) to organize thoughts and communicate clearly
Term 3
In term 3, we will continue our focus on IGCSE exam preparation and exam strategies. Students will be working on refining their English language skills and academic English. Tasks provided will be in line with the three themes of the Oxford AQA IGCSE English Second Language exam:
- Theme one: Identity and culture
- Theme two: Local, national, international and global areas of interest
- Theme three: Current and future study and employment
Students will be asked to complete a range of listening, reading and writing tasks at B2 level as well as past exam papers. Tests and quizzes will include multiple choice, true/false and open-ended questions Speaking performance will be recorded and assessed according to IGCSE English Second Language exam mark scheme. Past papers will be marked according to exam mark schemes
Grammar and 4 language skills: (B2 level) https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/ and https://test-english.com/
FRENCH
Exam Board:
Pearson Edexcel
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
Theme: Local area, holiday and travel
Talking about holidays (past / present / future)
Booking and reviewing hotels, restaurants
Using the conditional Using demonstrative adjectives and pronouns
Using the plusperfect tense
Theme: School, future aspirations
Talking about school –vocabulary revision
Discussing school rules
Talking about school exchange
Discussing career choices
Discussing importance of the languages
Using imperative
Using direct object pronouns in the perfect tense
Term 2
This term we will be continuing our focus on GCSE exam preparation and technique. Our main areas will be writing, translation skills and speaking focused on different themes:
Theme: International and Global dimensions
Discussing problems facing the world
Talking about protecting the environment
Talking about volunteering jobs
Using the modal verbs
Using the passive Giving the arguments for and against
Term 3
This term we will prepare for the speaking test at the start of May and then look at in depth revision for listening/reading and writing There will be in class support and past paper practice and feedback
GEOGRAPHY
Exam Board:
Edexcel
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
Economic Activity, Energy, and Global Issues
Students begin the year by studying Economic Activity and Energy. They explore how economies develop and change, including China’s shift from primary to secondary industries, energy use in developed and developing countries with case studies such as Nepal and Qatar, and urban growth in Mumbai, analysing the positives and negatives of the informal economy The term then moves to Global Issues: Fragile Environments, where students examine the causes and impacts of deforestation in tropical rainforests and strategies for sustainable management. They also study desertification,
Specification link:
Here
Term 2
Fieldwork Investigations
Students complete both Physical and Human Geography fieldwork, which form an important part of their iGCSE exams: Physical fieldwork: A virtual study of a Kuwaiti coastline, assessing the effectiveness of coastal management strategies in preventing erosion Human fieldwork: A local investigation of Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi, exploring the economic and environmental impacts of recent development These projects develop practical enquiry skills, data analysis, and evidence-based evaluation
Term 3
Final Exam revision and preparation
GEOGRAPHY
Exam Board:
Cambridge International
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
identifying regions most at risk and evaluating how human and natural factors contribute to land degradation
Assessment Methods
Specification link:
Each unit will have a class test. Additionally, students will undertake routine past paper practice to inform their working grade
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links:
Students have access to their course textbook, unit booklets alongside BBC Bitesize, The GeographyAllTheWay revision website https://www.geographyalltheway.com/igcse geography.htm and The Geography Academy on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheGeographyAcademy
GERMAN
Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
The first half term is the GCSE topic of work . We look at past work experience Hopes for future study and professions. Understanding and writing CVs and references. We also explore the importance of language learning and its importance in the future. During the second half of term we look to the topic of Global dimension We look at the sub topic of the Environment, festivals and world activities, volunteering and good causes.
Term 2
This term we will be continuing our focus on GCSE exam preparation and technique
The first half of term will be a focus on developing Speaking test content and skills.
This will link into writing and translation skills and will include an in-depth and targetted grammar revision and vocabulary reinforcement.
Listening and reading practice will continue to be practised very regularly- looking at vocabulary and exam techniques.
Term 3
This will see the speaking test taking place at the beginning of May. The reading/listening and writing exams will occur as per the exam timetable.
Revision will be provided in class and through past papers
HISTORY
Exam Board:
Pearson Edexcel
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
Germany: 1918-45
The establishment of the Weimar Republic and its early problems
The recovery of Germany, 1924–29
Political changes in Germany to January 1933
Life in Germany 1933–39
Germany and the occupied territories during the Second World War
Term 2
A World DividedSuperpower Relations: 1943-72
- Reasons for the Cold War
- Early developments in the Cold War, 1945–49
- The Cold War in the 1950s
- Three crises: Berlin, Cuba and Czechoslovakia
- The Thaw and moves towards Détente, 1963–72
Term 3
Revision and Exam Preparation
In History we use a combination of assessment methods including our online resource ‘GCSEhistory.com’ which is used to set homework quizzes and track progress, in addition to practice exam questions and past papers. Assessment Methods
GCSE History by Clever Lili
IGCSEICT
Exam Board:
Cambridge International
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
Unit 20 – Spreadsheets
Unit 3 – Storage devices and media
Unit 4 – Networks and the effects of using them
Unit 21 – Website Authoring
Term 2
Unit 5 – The effects of using IT
Unit 6 – ICT applications
Specification link:Click Here
Term 3
Exam Revision:
Unit 7 – Systems life cycle
Unit 8 – Safety and security
Unit 9 – Audience
Unit 10- Communication
Exam Revision:
Students will revisit topics from Y10 and Y11, complete mock exam papers and past papers. This will be a cyclical process and will be guided by student performance in relation to target grades
Assessment Methods
Students will revisit topics from Y10 and Y11, complete mock exam papers and past papers This will be a cyclical process and will be guided by student performance in relation to target grades.
Please note the practical exams for IGCE will be around April 2025 and the theory will be in May 2025. Exact dates will be shared once the exam board has released them.
In ICT, students will complete a series of both practical and written assessments Where there are two practical elements, students will be given a task to complete to provide ICT solutions Each topic will have an end-of-topic assessment, as well as formative assessments throughout the teaching cycle, such as verbal discussions, homework and extension activities.
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links:
2023 November Paper 2, Cambridge 0417 ICT [IGCSE] (youtube.com)
All lesson materials are shared with students via OneNote, including PowerPoints, written tasks and past-exam questions and papers
ISLAMICNATIVE
Exam Board:
UAE- Ministry of Education
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
"Reason in Islam"
"Makki and Madani Quranic Verses" (referring to verses revealed in Mecca and Medina)
"Surah Al-Kahf (Chapter 18), Verses 1-8"
"Stages of the Collection of the Quran"
"The Companions of the Cave" (referring to the story of the young men in the cave in Surah Al-Kahf)
"Sakina, the Daughter of Hussein" (referring to an individual in Islamic history)
"Jurisprudential Schools" "Human Development in Islam"
"Endowment: Giving and Growth"
"Methodology of Thinking in Islam"
Assessment Methods
Term 2
The owner of 2 paradises
"The Prophetic Sunnah" (referring to the practices and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad)
"Etiquette of Dress" "Differences Among Jurists"
"The Prophet's Approach to Da'wah (Invitation to Islam)"
"The World is a Place of Work"
"Recording the Sunnah" (referring to the preservation of the practices and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad) "Chastity"
"Marriage Laws"
"The Prophet's Care for His Family"
Term 3
"Moses, the Prophet of God"
"Efforts of Scholars in Preserving the Sunnah" (referring to the traditions and practices of the Prophet Muhammad)
"Belief in the Unseen" "Obedience to the Ruler" "Dhul-Qarnayn: The Righteous Man" "Tolerance"
"Jihad in the Path of God" "Sheikh Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Mubarak" (referring to an individual) Jihad in the Cause of Allah 2
Sheikh Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz al Mubarak
Topic Quizzes: Quick checks for understanding, helping to catch gaps early and reinforce learning
End-of-Unit Tests: Assess overall grasp of a unit, guiding future teaching adjustments. Main Assessments: Summative exams at term's end, evaluating cumulative knowledge for final grading.
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links: https://www.houseofquran.com/quransys/qsys-ar.html
Exam Board:
UAE- Ministry of Education
ISLAMIC NON-NATIVE
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
Sūrat al-Kahf: 1-8 Makkan and Madinan
Qurʾān Reason and Intellect in Islam
The Islamic Juristic Sakīnah bint alḤusayn Prominent Muslim “The Companions of the Cave” Stages of the Collection of the Qurʾān
The Methodology of Thinking in Islam Endowments: Giving and Growth Human Development in Islam
Term 2
The World is a Place of Action The World is a Place of Action
Recording Sunnah
Recording Sunnah Chastity
Rulings on Marriage
Rulings on Marriage
The Prophet’s Method in Taking Care of His Family
The Owner of the Two Gardens
The Prophetic Sunnah Dressing Etiquette
Islamic Manners
Juristic Diversity and Disagreement
The Prophetic Method of Propagation (Daʿwah)
Term 3
Allah’s Prophet
Moses, PBUH
The scholars Efforts in Preserving
Sunnah
Faith in the Unseen Obedience of the Ruler
Dhul-Qarnayn, the Good Man
Tolerance
Jihad in the Cause of Allah (1)
Jihad in the Cause of Allah (2)
SheikhAhmed bin
Abdul Aziz Al Mubarak
For assessments we will follow ADEK guidelines. We'll use formative assessments like quizzes and discussions for ongoing progress and summative assessments such as exams and projects for overall mastery These assessments ensure comprehensive evaluation of student performance. Assessment Methods
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links:
https://myislam.org/
https://quran com/
MATHEMATICS
Exam Board:
Pearson Edexcel
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
In Term 1, we will cover the following topics.
Topics marked (F) will be studied by all students, while any topics not marked (F) are for Higher tier only and will not be covered by Foundation tier students
1. Quadratics (F)
Expanding brackets
Factorising
Difference of two squares
Problem solving
Quadratic graphs
2. Surds
Squares & cubes (F)
Irrational
Simplify surds
Rationalise the denominator
Problem solving
3. Probability (F)
Probability of one event
Sample space
Two way tables
Relative frequency
Tree diagrams (F/H)
Specification link: Click Here
Term 2
In term 2 we will cover the following topics.
Topics marked (F) will be studied by all students, while any topics not marked (F) are for Higher tier only and will not be covered by Foundation tier students
7. Fractions & Algebraic Fractions
Working with fractions (F)
Simplify algebraic fractions (F)
Add & subtract algebraic fractions (F/H)
Multiply & divide algebraic fractions (F/H)
8. Cumulative Frequency
Cumulative frequency graphs
9. Histograms
Averages (F)
Drawing histograms
Reading histograms
Term 3
In Term 3, we will cover topics mainly aimed at Higher tier students, while Foundation students will focus on consolidating their learning by revisiting key topics and addressing areas for improvement
15. Quadratics
Expanding triple brackets
Formula
Completing the square
16. Non Linear Graphs
Roots & intercepts
Further graphs
Solve non-linear equations graphically
Gradients
17. Vectors
Sums with vectors
Magnitude of vectors
Problem solving
18. Sequences
Nth term (F)
Notation
MATHEMATICS
Exam Board:
Pearson Edexcel
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
4. Decimals (F)
Fractions, decimals & percentages
Recurring decimals
5. Transformations (F)
Symmetry
Reflection
Rotation
Translation
Enlargement
6. Construction (F)
Triangles
Construction
Specification link: Click Here
Term 2
10. Pythagoras & Trigonometry
3D problems
Advance trigonometry
11. Circles & Sectors
Circles (F)
Arcs & sectors
12. Surface Area & Volume
Cuboids (F)
Prisms (F)
Convert units (F)
Harder shapes
13. Compound Measures (F)
Density & pressure
14. Sets & Venn
Diagrams
Set notation (F)
Venn diagrams (F/H)
Assessment Methods
Term 3
19. Proof
Proof by counter example (F)
Proof with algebra
20. Calculus
Differentiation
Gradients & turning points
Kinematics
Optimization
21. Functions
Function notation
Advanced notation
Domain & range
Composite functions
Inverse functions
22. Transforming Graphs & Functions
Transforming graphs
Trigonometric graphs
Students are assessed at the end of each half term on the topics they have studied so far. These assessments use exam-style questions to help prepare students for their IGCSE examinations. Teachers may also set progress checks during the term to monitor understanding and identify areas for improvement. Once all topics have been covered, lessons will focus on exam preparation, with students practising past papers to consolidate their knowledge and strengthen exam technique
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links:
https://www drfrost org/dashboard php
What are we learning each term?
We are looking at a “Growth Mindset”
What are the goals?
Are these possible? How can they be achieved?
Developing ideas, thinking and mind set towards the mocks.
Student reflection, practice. Teacher support
Assessment Methods
Deliberate practice and focused learning strategies
Student to reflect Teachers to review
How can we improvewhat practicalities need to be addressed
Reflection
Socratic questioning
Individual support/mentoring
This is not a formally assessed course, the learning that happens on this new course is geared towards helping students be successful in all of their other academic subjects.
Students study the key musical features of the World music styles set by CIE and begin to develop their critical listening skills to answer exam-based questions Students will work towards an ensemble performance and complete their second piece of composition coursework
Term 1b – World Music/Set Work
Students will continue to study key musical features of the World music styles set by CIE with their set focus on Chinese Music. Students will begin their set work study on Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto. Students will work towards an ensemble performance and complete their second piece of composition coursework.
Assessment Methods
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Term 2
Term 2a – Set Work Study and Coursework completion
Students will continue their musical analysis and study of Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto
Students will revise and edit both pieces of composition coursework.
Term 2b – Exam Revision and Coursework completion
Students will do past paper practice in preparation for the Listening exam
Coursework will be reviewed and moderated for exam board submission
Term 3
Students will do past paper practice in preparation for the Listening exam
Coursework will be reviewed and moderated for exam board submission.
In Music there will be an end of unit assessment usually based on performance and a skill quiz. Preparation time will be allocated within lesson time.
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links:
Homework supported through TEAMS; all digital links embedded in the lessons.
Term 1a – World Music
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
In Key Stage 4, all students will have the opportunity to select their pathway for PE. The two pathway's are Performance and Recreational. The sports within each pathway will be presented to students in the first week of each half term. Students are choosing the route to accelerate their sports performance, enjoyment of sport and enhancing their knowledge.
All students will have a four week sailing scheme of work during either term 1 or term 2.
Assessment Methods
Term 2
In Key Stage 4, all students will have the opportunity to select their pathway for PE. The two pathway's are Performance and Recreational. The sports within each pathway will be presented to students in the first week of each half term. Students are choosing the route to accelerate their sports performance, enjoyment of sport and enhancing their knowledge.
All students will have a four week sailing scheme of work during either term 1 or term 2.
Term 3
In Key Stage 4, all students will have the opportunity to select their pathway for PE. The two pathway's are Performance and Recreational. The sports within each pathway will be presented to students in the first week of each half term. Students are choosing the route to accelerate their sports performance, enjoyment of sport and enhancing their knowledge.
In PE, students will be assessed at the end of the term across their Physical Wellbeing, Skills and Technique, Understanding of Tactics and Attitude to Learning. Within each lesson students will identify what they have achieved by using the PE Amity 5.
PHYSICS
Exam Board: OxfordAQA
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
In Term 1, we cover Magnetism, Electromagnetism, Electricity, and Nuclear Physics, including topics like magnetic fields, electromagnets, the motor and generator effects, transformers, and AC. Students will study electrical power, energy, potential difference, atoms, radiation, and nuclear reactions, including half-life, alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, fission, fusion, and related issues.
Term 2
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In Term 2, we cover Space, including topics such as the solar system, the life cycle of a star, the expanding universe, and the Big Bang.
In this term, we will also focus on building exam skills through the completion of revision papers and topic-specific reviews Students will sit for a mock exam, providing an opportunity to assess their progress and identify areas for further improvement before the final exams
Assessment Methods
Term 3
In Term 3, students will focus on preparing for and sitting their external exams
We will use a mixture of strategies to assess students such as quizzes, unit tests and exam style questions that show a student's knowledge and skill application in each unit of work. Pupils sit an end of topic tests for most units covered, in some instances we combined unit assessments.
PHYSICS
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links:
All lesson PowerPoints are shared with students via Teams.
For each topic, there is a Seneca assignment to help refresh the content and deepen understanding: Seneca Learning.
For exam-style questions, we use Physics and Mathematics Tutor: Physics and Maths Tutor.
Save My Exams offers useful revision materials: Save My Exams.
For content understanding, we recommend GCSE Physics Online: GCSE Physics Online.
PSCHME
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
Term 1a:
Health and Wellbeing
Self-concept and thinking about ourselves
Resilience
Social Media
Making Decisions and Healthy Habits Careers
Term 1b:
Relationships
Understanding Different Types of Relationships
Effective Communication
Skills
Empathy and Compassion
Building Positive Peer Relationships Careers
Term 2a:
Term 2
Living in the Wider World:
Cultural Awareness and Global Citizenship
Digital Literacy and Online Safety
Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability
Career Aspirations and the World of Work
Term 2b:
Maintaining Physical Health and Fitness
The Importance of Sleep and Rest
Personal Hygiene and Disease Prevention Healthy Relationships with Food
Coping with Academic Pressure and Time Management Careers
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links:
Term 3
Term 3a:
Relationships: Developing Mutual
Respect in Relationships
The Role of Trust Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving in Relationships
The Impact of Peer Influence
Balancing Individuality and Group Dynamics
Role Models and Influences in Relationships
Term 3b:
Living in the Wider World: Developing Effective Study Habits and Time Management
Stress Management and Coping Strategies in Daily Life
The Role of Community Engagement and Volunteering
Financial Literacy Careers
BBC Bitesize – PSHE & Citizenship https://www bbc co uk/bitesize/subjects/z3ckjxs
YoungMinds https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Mind – Information for Young People https://www mind org uk/informationsupport/for-children-and-young-people/ Childline – Information and Advice
MoneySense – Financial Education Programme https://natwest.mymoneysense.com/ Skills You Need – Study Skills https://www skillsyouneed com/learn/study-skills html MindEd for Families https://mindedforfamilies.org.uk/
Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel
PSYCHOLOGY
Specification link:
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What are we learning each term?
Term 1
Topic: Development
The Developmental Psychology unit examines cognitive, social, and emotional development across life stages, from infancy to adulthood. It covers key theories by Piaget and Vygotsky, as well as the role of play and parenting in child development.
Topic: Social Influence
The Social Influence unit examines how social factors, like conformity and obedience, shape behavior. It also looks at authority, social change, and minority influence on group dynamics.
Assessment Methods
Term 2
Topic: Brain & Neuropsychology
The Brain & Neuropsychology unit examines brain structure, lateralisation, and brain damage, alongside neuropsychological theories and imaging techniques.
Topic: Sleep & Dreaming
The Sleep & Dreaming unit covers sleep stages, disorders, and dream functions, exploring theories like Freud's and the activation-synthesis model.
Term 3
Topic: Criminal Psychology
The Criminal Psychology unit explores the psychological explanations of criminal behavior, including biological and social influences, and the effectiveness of various crime prevention strategies. It also examines treatments and rehabilitation methods for offenders, focusing on how psychology can be applied to understand and reduce criminal activity. Final rehearsals and preparation for the exam Level 2 Grade 4 performance anthology choice and own choice Examinations. Monologues and duologues. Post exam Level 5 prep.
In Psy dents will complete a learning check half-way into each unit and an end of unit assessment once each unit has been completed. There will always be a minimum of two weeks between when students have been notified of when an assessment taking place and th chology, stue date the assessment takes place. There will also be practice essay questions that are completed in lesson time once students have covered the appropriate content
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links:
In Psychology, all lesson resources, revision materials and assessment materials are posted on the Teams page of the class, which all students have access to.
Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel
Specification link:
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
THEME 3: SCHOOL
Describing your school and rules
Comparing then and now
Talking about activities and achievements
Using negatives and object pronouns
THEME 4: FUTURE
ASPIRATIONS, STUDY & WORK
Talking about the importance of learning languages
Using the present and present continuous
Using saber y conocer
Discussing gap year
Revising the conditional
Talking about different jobs
Discussing job preferences
Assessment Methods
Term 2
This term, we will focus on GCSE exam preparation, covering writing, translation, and speaking across the following themes:
THEME 5: INTERNATIONAL & GLOBAL DIMENSIONS
Theme 1: Identity and culture
Theme 2: Local area, holidays and travel It will include an in-depth and targeted grammar revision and vocabulary reinforcement
Term 3
Term 3
This term we will be continuing our focus on GCSE exam preparation and technique. Our main areas will be writing, translation skills and speaking focused on different themes:
THEME 3: SCHOOL
THEME 4: FUTURE
Aspirations, study and work
It will include an in-depth and targeted grammar revision and vocabulary reinforcement
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links: https://www.pearsonactivelearn.com/ Click Here
Mock exams: Speaking (Themes 1,2 and 3 questions) and writing, listening and reading (past papers)
STUDYSKILLS
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
Term 2
Reflection pre-mocks Did the revision timetable work?
Was it realistic?
How could it be improved?
Exam day
Was I prepared?
Any shocks?
Exam technique will be reviewed
Reflection post mocks we will look at examiner feedback
We will look at mark schemes
We will review mind maps/memory techniques/flash cards
Term 3
Work / life balanceStaying healthy
Timetabling exams and revision
How to keep on track
Targeting support for yourself
Reflecting on what kind of learner you are Who can help Being honest
Putting your head down and doing all of it
Assessment Methods
There are no formal assessments in study skills as this course is designed to support students with developing study skills that aid them in fostering positive strategies for revision for all subjects
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links: Y11 Teams
Home - How To Study (how-to-study com)
TEXTILES
Exam
Board:
Pearson Edexcel
What are we learning each term?
Term 1
Personal PortfolioWorking on their chosen theme, students will be completing their final outcomes
At this stage in the course, they may choose to revisit and improve earlier work now that their skills have honed
The students will be producing their sheets in digital or physical format to upload to the exam board.
Assessment Methods
Term 2
Exam Unit Preparation.
Specification link:Click Here
Term 3
Practical Exam 10 Hours
Pearson will release the exam paper on the 2nd of January, and students will work on the new externally set theme. Students will have to work fast to produce a body of preparation work, the same amount as their Personal Portfolio in a much shorter space of time.
In Art students are continuously assessed throughout the course against the Pearson marking assessment grid.
The students will critique their own work, the work of their peers as well as receiving feedback from the teacher on how to improve their response to the assessment objectives. grid.
Start to interpret data on travel graphs and use this data to analyse trends.
Term 2
Features of worldwide destination
Case studies on overtourism and sustainable practices
Customer care and procedures
How countries deal with tourists and assist them
Hotel structures and different types of accommodation
Term 3
Procedures and processes among tourism boards
NGO’s
Sustainable tourism and how countries will adapt in the future to the increasing demand and number of tourists.
In Travel and Tourism students will complete a mini assessment at the end of the unit. There will also be practice exam questions throughout the unit incorporated into lessons Questions that are completed in lesson time once students have covered the appropriate content Assessment Methods
Digital Resource(s) & Useful Links:
In Travel and tourism, all lesson resources, revision materials and assessment materials are posted on the Teams page of the class, which all students have access to
