Sir John Talbot's School Options Booklet 2021

Options 2021

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Options 2021

Choosing subject options for Year 9 can be challenging. This is an important decision for students and is easy to feel overwhelmed by the choice. That’s why it’s important that students think carefully about what they enjoy, what they’re good at and what they might like to study after GCSEs. Along with the compulsory core subjects, we encourage students to choose a broad, balanced mixture so that their future choices are as wide as possible.

The aim of this booklet is to provide an overview of what’s on offer.

Please take time to read all the information carefully and contact teaching staff if you have any questions. Students will be able to discuss option preferences and will receive further information on subjects during their normal lessons, assemblies and in Tutor Time. You can also find more information on our website at sirjohntalbots.co.uk/options2021.

As you will see from this booklet, we offer a broad range of options at GCSE in addition to the compulsory core subjects. We advise students to play to their strengths and choose subjects they know they will enjoy and are good at, whilst maintaining a broad and balanced curriculum.

We want to help them ensure they develop the essential skills needed both at university, on apprenticeships or in the world of work.

Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Form Tutor if you have any questions through this process.

Tim Stonall Head of School

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Key dates FEBRUARY

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Thursday 4th February Options 2021 information online Visit our website for information and guidance on Year 10 and 11 options sirjohntalbots.co.uk/options 2021

Friday 26th February Deadline for options forms Spring Term Consultation period takes place Summer Term Options confirmation letters sent home If there are any questions regarding this process then these should be directed to tutors in the first instance, who will be fully informed about the process and who can support their students.

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Talk to us

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The following staff are available to speak to both students and parents/carers throughout the options process.

Claire Turner Deputy Headteacher turner.c@sjt.mmat.org.uk

Craig Campbell Director of Digital Enterprise campbell.c@sjt.mmat.org.uk

Penny Brown Associate Deputy Headteacher brown.p@sjt.mmat.org.uk

Emma Brinkworth Director of Humanities brinkworth.e@@sjt.mmat.org.uk

Jim Taylor Assistant Headteacher taylor.j@sjt.mmat.org.uk

Rachael Clarke Director of ICAT clarke.r@sjt.mmat.org.uk

Helen Apperley Assistant Headteacher apperley.h@sjt.mmat.org.uk

Felix Hughes Director of Performing Arts hughes.f@sjt.mmat.org.uk

Amy Brown Pastoral Lead brown.a@sjt.mmat.org.uk

Muriel Couturier Director of Modern Foreign Languages couturier.m@sjt.mmat.org.uk

Cathy Barnett Director of English barnett.c@sjt.mmat.org.uk Adam Kay Director of Mathematics kay.a@sjt.mmat.org.uk Rachael Milne Director of Science milne.r@sjt.mmat.org.uk

Rachel Unwin SENCO unwin.r@sjt.mmat.org.uk Meg Murphy Careers and Inspiration Officer murphy.m@sjt.mmat.org.uk

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Key Stage 4 courses When students enter Year 10 in September 2021 they move into Key Stage 4, the final part of their compulsory school education.

At the end of this two-year period, public examinations are taken.

The National Curriculum requires all students to study the following subjects throughout Key Stage 4 (although not necessarily to GCSE level):

• English • Mathematics • Science • Physical Education • Religious Education There is also a requirement to maintain a balanced curriculum through to the age of 16. Our school curriculum for Key Stage 4 is intended to combine this important principle of balance together with a degree of flexibility and choice. This booklet aims to explain how this applies to each student in Year 9. It is also intended to act as a handbook for future reference.

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Optional courses: 3D Design I Art I Business Studies I Computer Science I Design & Technology I Drama I Food Preparation & Nutrition I Geography I History I Music I Photography I Physical Education I Separate Science I Spanish I Sport Studies

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General information All students study five core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education and Religious Education. All students will study a Humanities subject, either History or Geography.

They will then choose to study up to two additional option subjects.

For selected students, a language can lead to the English Baccalaureate, a measure of student achievement where students must achieve a good pass in English, Mathematics, two Sciences, a Modern Foreign Language and a Humanities subject.

All examination subjects studied can lead to a recognised qualification at Level One or Level Two of the National Qualification Framework meaning that students will follow eight academic courses with the possibility of up to ten or more GCSE passes or equivalent.

Methods of assessment vary considerably between courses. You can find specific details on each subject’s page in this booklet. For further information, please visit The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Authority’s website www.qca.org.uk

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Qualifications GCSE qualifications • Graded 9–1.

• Accepted by all post-16 providers depending on the grade achieved and the suitability of the course content for future study.

• An academic focus with one examination at the end.

• Some subjects have coursework.

Technical qualifications • Graded Distinction* to U. • Accepted by all post-16 providers depending on the grade achieved and the suitability of the course content for future study.

• A vocational focus: all courses are assessed through a series of internally assessed tasks and one external examination which have one re-take opportunity.

• All subjects have examination assessment tasks to complete in school time which make up part of the final grade.

Grading structure explained: OLD GCSE grading structure

A* A

BC

DEFG

U

NEW GCSE grading structure

9 8 7

6 5 4

3 2 1

U

Technical qualification grading structure

D* D

M P

D* D M P

U

Level 2

Level 1

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Course descriptions Compulsory core subjects:

Optional subjects:

English

3D Design

Mathematics

Art

Science

Business Studies

Physical Education

Computer Science

Religious Education

Design & Technology

History

Drama

OR

Food Preparation & Nutrition Geography

Music Photography Physical Education Separate Science Spanish Sport Studies

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Compulsory core subjects

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English What is involved?

You will learn to further develop your skills in the following areas: • Reading a wide range of texts, fluently and with good understanding, from 1789 to the present day • Reading critically, and using knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve your own writing • Expressing your views, presenting arguments and writing creatively • Using grammar correctly, punctuating and spelling accurately • Listening to and understanding spoken language, and using spoken Standard English effectively

Assessment Every student will sit both GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature, both of which are graded 9–1.

GCSE English Language will feature two written examination papers worth 100% of the qualification. 50% of the qualification assesses reading skills and 50% of the qualification assesses writing skills. Students will also have to complete a speaking and listening task throughout the course.

GCSE English Literature will also feature two written examination papers worth 100% of the qualification. These will cover pre-19th century texts, post-19th century texts and a Shakespeare play.

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Mathematics What is involved?

GCSE Mathematics aims to enable you to enjoy and become confident in using and applying mathematical techniques. You will learn to develop your skills in the following areas: • Number • Algebra • Ratio and Proportion • Geometry and Measures • Statistics and Probability

Qualifications available There are two tiers of GCSE examination – Foundation and Higher.

The Foundation exam allows a student to gain the new GCSE grade of 5–1 .

The Higher exam allows a student to gain the new GCSE grade of 9–4.

Assessment GCSE Maths is examined by written papers at the end of the two-year course.

There are three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator.

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Science What is involved?

Scientific study gives us an understanding of the world and helps us explore how science affects our everyday lives. You will study Biology, Chemistry and Physics. All students will follow this course unless they opt for the separate science course. The course: • leads to two 2 GCSE qualifications, awarded at the end of Year 11 • highlights the scientific process and the implications of Science for Society • provides a balanced Science curriculum ensuring appropriate knowledge and skills for progression to AS Science subjects in the Sixth Form Biology Topics: Cell Biology, Organisation, Infection and response, Bioenergetics, Homeostasis and response, Inheritance, Variation and Ecology.

Chemistry Topics: Atomic structure and the periodic table, Bonding and the structure of matter, Quantitative chemistry, Chemical changes, Energy changes, The rate and extent of chemical change, Organic analysis, Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere and Using resources.

Physics Topics: Forces, Energy, Waves, Electricity, Magnetism and electromagnetism, Particle model of matter and Atomic structure and radioactivity.

Assessment This course has separate examinations in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in May/June of Year 11. There are two examinations in each subject area, each comprising a specific set of topics. Each examination is 1 hour 15 minutes long and is worth 70 marks.

Students will complete compulsory practical experiments during the course and each examination may feature some questions relating to them.

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Physical Education (PE) What is involved?

Physical Education (PE) is a core subject and all students undertake 1 hour per week in both Year 10 and Year 11.

The aim of the course is to encourage students to improve their tactical knowledge, consolidate their skill base, take part in further physical activity outside school and to follow a healthy lifestyle.

Within the hours allocated in Year 11, students are given time to work on their individual fitness and play in team and individual games. The time is spent on activities with the emphasis on participation and enjoyment.

Some students may use core PE to enhance their GCSE practical grades.

In Year 11, students are able to focus on their individual fitness and play in team and individual games. Our emphasis on participation and enjoyment means that PE is an inclusive subject; some students may use core PE to enhance their GCSE practical grades.

Qualifications available Statutory core PE. has no qualification. Students are able to select PE as an additional qualification course as one of their option choices.

Assessment Students’ individual progress in core PE will be monitored by teaching staff during lessons and all students are expected to participate fully.

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Religious Education What is involved?

Students will learn about moral and life issues and human relationships from a variety of different perspectives, both religious and non-religious.

The topics covered are: Component 1: Study of Religions • Christianity and Islam – beliefs and teachings • Christianity and Islam – practices Component 2: Thematic Studies • Religion and life • Religion, crime and punishment • Religion, peace and conflict • Religion, human rights and social justice

Qualifications available GCSE grade 9–1.

Assessment Two exams, both at the end of Year 11.

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Geography (or History) What is involved?

Geography makes up part of the offer for the English Baccalaureate. This GCSE course follows the AQA specification. It provides the opportunity to consider geography-related issues on regional, national and global scales.

The students will also participate in two fieldwork enquiry days.

The areas studied are: • Physical Geography – Tectonic hazards, weather hazards, climate change, tropical rainforests, hot deserts, coasts and rivers • Human Geography – urbanisation, sustainable cities, economic development, changing UK economy, resource and food management • Geographical applications • Geographical skills

Assessment Unit 1: Living with the Physical Environment • Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes (35% of GCSE) • This paper will cover: the challenge of natural hazards; Physical landscapes in the UK; The living world; Geographical skills Unit 2: Challenges in the Human Environment • Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes (35% of GCSE) • This paper will cover: Urban issues and challenges; The changing economic world; The challenge of resource management; Geographical skills Unit 3: Geographical applications • Written examination: 1 hour 15 minutes (30% of GCSE) • This paper will cover: Issue evaluation; Fieldwork; Geographical skills

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History (or Geography) What is involved?

History makes up part of the offer for the English Baccalaureate.

This GCSE course follows the Edexcel specification. It offers a broad and diverse study of the history of Britain and the wider world and gives students skills that will support progression to further study of the subject.

Topics studied: • Superpower relations and cold war • Henry VIII and His Ministers 1509–1540 • Weimar and Nazi Germany with depth topic – Britain on the Western front • Medicine and Britain, 1250–present

Assessment Paper 1: Thematic study and historic environment • The examination is 1 hour and 15 minutes. The question paper is out of 52 marks and is worth 30% of the overall qualification Paper 2: Period study and British In-Depth study • The examination is 1 hour and 45 minutes. The question paper is out of 64 marks and is worth 40% of the overall qualification Paper 3: Modern In-Depth study • The examination is 1 hour and 20 minutes. The question paper is out of 52 marks and is worth 30% of the overall qualification

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3D Design What is involved?

GCSE 3D Design is a broad and flexible course. It’s really important that you have a passion for the subject and a desire to know more about historical and contemporary design, and how to use materials and processes to develop and express your own ideas. This course will give you the skills to enjoy, and engage with design throughout your life.

You will develop your visual skills and build a portfolio of work by completing a wide range of activities and in-depth assignments. Throughout the course, you will: • develop and explore ideas • select and experiment with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes • record your ideas, observations and insights • present personal and meaningful responses

Assessment Students are required to produce a portfolio (60% of marks available) and complete a final set task (40%).

The portfolio of work will be developed from personal or centre-devised starting points. The focus is on including work that shows exploration, research, acquisition of techniques and skills. Students will have 45 hours to complete their portfolio.

For the final set task students select one question from an early release question paper to which they produce a personal response. Students will be given ten hours of controlled time in which to work on developing their ideas to outcome.

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Art What is involved?

It is hoped that students opting to follow the GCSE Art course will enjoy the opportunity to develop their creative, observation, organisational, critical and communication skills through the practical study of one or more art and craft techniques. A widening understanding of cultural, historical art and material properties should develop as the course progresses to both enrich and stimulate personal ideas and outcomes.

During the course students need to develop and demonstrate an ability to: • observe and record information from natural or man-made forms • work independently • use materials and processes in a systematic and disciplined manner • compose the visual elements of tone, colour texture, line form and space in a creative and imaginative manner • sustain a chosen study from conception to realisation • identify characteristics of Art and relate these to their own work or social context and make critical judgements where necessary

Assessment Students are required to produce a portfolio (60% of marks available) and complete a final set task (40%).

The portfolio of work will be developed from personal or centre-devised starting points. The focus is on including work that shows exploration, research, acquisition of techniques and skills. Students will have 45 hours to complete their portfolio.

For the final set task students select one question from an early release question paper to which they produce a personal response. Students will be given ten hours of controlled time in which to work on developing their ideas to outcome.

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Business Studies What is involved?

You will be introduced to the world of small businesses and will look at what makes someone a successful business person and the qualities and skills they use. You will find out how to develop an idea and spot an opportunity as well as the processes to turn that into a successful business.

You will understand how to make a business effective, and how a business needs and uses money. You will also see how the world around us affects small businesses and all the people involved.

You will learn more about how small businesses are developed and discover how businesses promote themselves and keep their customers happy.

You will explore how businesses manage both their finances and the people who work for them. Where possible we try and deliver the course in a practical way.

• Theme 1: Business activity, marketing and people • Theme 2: Operations, finance and influences on business

Assessment • Theme 1: 1 hour 30 minute examination, 80 marks, 50% of qualification • Theme 2: 1 hour 30 minute examination, 80 marks, 50% of qualification

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Computer Science What is involved?

Computer Science GCSE fosters young people’s creativity and inventiveness.

Students will learn valuable thinking and programming skills that are extremely attractive in the modern workplace. They will solve problems by using a deep understanding of computational thinking and how to apply it.

By the end of the course students will: • Have developed an understanding and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation.

• Be able to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including designing, writing and debugging programs.

• Be able to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically.

• Have gained an understanding of the components that make up digital systems, and how they communicate with one another and with other systems.

• Have developed an understanding of the impacts of digital technology to the individual and to wider society.

• Be able apply mathematical skills relevant to Computer Science.

Qualifications available GCSE level grade 9–1.

Assessment There are two components to the final qualification each worth 50%; Computer systems and Computational thinking and algorithms which are assessed via written paper.

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Design & Technology What is involved?

The Design & Technology course at GCSE provides students with an opportunity to be creative when designing and making products, problem solving, learning practical skills and using a large range of tools, machines and materials.

Taking this option will allow students the opportunity to practically explore many areas of design technology as well as producing a fully functioning major project.

Materials can include wood, metal, plastics, fabric and many modern materials.

Qualifications available GCSE grade 9–1.

Assessment Design and Technology is split 50%/50% between a coursework portfolio with major project and the external examination. Students will be required to complete a coursework design portfolio in year 11 and manufacture their product before sitting their final examination.

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Drama What is involved?

The WJEC Eduqas GCSE in Drama is an exciting, inspiring and practical course. The specification promotes involvement in and enjoyment of drama, as performers and/or designers. Additionally, it provides opportunities to attend live theatre performances and to develop skills as informed and thoughtful audience members.

You have the option to work practically as performers and/or designers in Components 1 and 2. You will investigate a practitioner or genre of drama, work collaboratively to develop ideas to communicate meaning and experiment with dramatic conventions and techniques to create a piece of original theatre. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the performance of an extract from a play text.

You will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of drama, including your interpretation of texts for performance, in a written examination. However, in preparation for this assessment, learners are encouraged to study their chosen text practically as a performer, designer and director.

If you love expressing yourself in a fun and creative way, enjoy working with others, have a passion for stage productions, want to develop your confidence and are enthusiastic about writing and producing plays then GCSE Drama is definitely for you!

Assessment There are three core elements: • Component 1: Devising Theatre (Coursework, performance and evaluation, using drama to explore a theme, 40%) • Component 2: Performing from Texts (Performance examination, using sections of text, 20%) • Component 3: Interpreting Theatre (Written examination, set text and live theatre review, 40%)

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Food Preparation & Nutrition What is involved?

Food Preparation & Nutrition GCSE is an exciting and creative course which focuses on practical cooking skills and developing a greater understanding of nutrition, food provenance and the working characteristics of food materials. You will learn about British and international culinary traditions, food security and safety.

Food preparation skills are integrated into five core topics: • Food, nutrition and health • Food science • Food safety • Food choice • Food provenance

Qualifications available GCSE grades 9–1.

Assessment Written exam: Food preparation and nutrition (50%) Theoretical knowledge of food preparation and nutrition from the 5 core topics.

Non-exam assessment (NEA): (50%) Practical investigations are a compulsory element of this NEA task.

• Task 1: Food investigation You will understand the working characteristics, functional and chemical properties of ingredients.

• Task 2: Food preparation assessment You will prepare, cook and present a final menu of three dishes within a single period of no more than three hours, planning in advance how this will be achieved.

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Music What is involved?

The Eduqas GCSE Music qualification is a mix of theory and practical work that is based around the three core areas of music; Listening, Performing & Composing.

GCSE Music is a practical course with 60% of the final grade generated through compositions and performances. As Music is part of the Faculty for Expressive Arts & Sports, the course is designed to develop creative, social, practical, technical and confidence skills as well as creating exciting opportunities to showcase your work around the School and in the community.

In order to do GCSE Music students need to be able to play an instrument or sing. You do not need to be a graded musician to do the GCSE course but you will need to demonstrate a dedication and enthusiasm for improvement through practice.

During Year 9 the course will focus on developing personal musical skills and enhancing the studies undertaken in Years 7 and 8. Over the three-year course, teaching will aim to foster a growing appreciation and enjoyment of music making both on an individual and group basis. This is achieved through active participation in performing, listening and composing.

Assessment There are three core components of work: • Component 1: Understanding Music (Examination: 40%) • Component 2: Performing Music (Coursework: One solo, one group, 30%) • Component 3: Composing Music (Coursework: Two compositions, 30%)

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Photography What is involved?

In Photography GCSE you learn to explore areas of lens-based and light-based photography. This could include work created using film, video, digital imaging or light sensitive materials. You will learn how to use a range of photographic styles, including portraiture and still-life, as well as learning to manipulate and edit images using Serif. Encouraging your own creativity can lead you to great ideas in your other subjects too.

As part of the course you will also visit galleries, museums, photography workshops and studios.

Many students go on to higher education within the Art and Design sector including A Level and Foundation courses in Sixth Form.

Qualifications available GCSE grade 9–1.

Assessment Students are required to produce a portfolio (60% of marks available) and complete a final set task (40%).

The portfolio of work will be developed from personal or centre-devised starting points. The focus is on including work that shows exploration, research, acquisition of techniques and skills. Students will have 45 hours to complete their portfolio.

For the final set task students select one question from an early release question paper to which they produce a personal response. Students will be given ten hours of controlled time in which to work on developing their ideas to outcome.

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Physical Education Students will either follow the GCSE PE course or may be guided into the new Cambridge National qualification in Sports Studies. PE staff will make this judgement.

GCSE PE For a minimum of one hour each week, students will participate in a number of sporting activities as a performer and will be graded by PE staff.

Kit is compulsory for these practical lessons. It is an advantage if students have a good practical ability prior to opting for this course. The majority of marks are awarded for practical activities meaning that students who do not attend school PE clubs or play sport outside of school will struggle to achieve high grades.

Qualifications available Level 2 GCSE 9–1 equivalent.

Assessment • 40% internally assessed practical • 60% end of course final exams

Cambridge National Sport Studies Level 2 GCSE 9–1 equivalent.

Assessment • Exam 1: Socio-cultural issues and sport psychology • Exam 2: Physical factors affecting performance.

• One practical unit is not performance assessed – ability is not an advantage. Then Assessment 30% internally assessed practical with 10% coursework

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Separate Science What is involved?

Scientific study gives us an understanding of the world and helps us explore how science affects our everyday lives. If choosing this option, you will study Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in more depth than covered in the combined science GCSE. This will better prepare you for those seeking to do A level sciences.

To follow three separate sciences is an academically demanding course, requiring high levels of ability. Only students who are enthusiastic and motivated in attitude towards science will be allowed to follow the separate sciences course.

Students should talk to their science teacher and to Mr Mannion, Director of Science, if they are planning on selecting this as an option.

Qualifications available • 1 GCSE grade 9–1 in Biology following AQA GCSE Biology • 1 GCSE grade 9–1 in Chemistry following AQA GCSE Chemistry • 1 GCSE grade 9–1 in Physics following AQA GCSE Physics

Assessment There are six written exam papers, all of which are taken in the summer exam period of Year 11.

• 2 x Biology • 2 x Chemistry • 2 x Physics Each of these exams is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

There is no controlled assessment and so 100% of the qualification is based on these exams.

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Spanish What is involved?

The aim of studying Spanish at GCSE is to enable students to develop their ability to communicate in Spanish and to understand a variety of authentic materials including excerpts from literature in the target language. For those wishing to study a language at A Level, this course leads smoothly into Advanced Level study.

Qualifications available GCSE grade 9–1.

Assessment The course is linear, meaning that all four skills are assessed in final exams at the end of Year 11. Students will be entered at either foundation tier (grades 1–5) or higher tier (grades 4–9). All four components must be taken at the same tier of entry.

Listening: 25% of total GCSE marks (35 minutes at foundation tier or 45 minutes at higher tier). There will be a range of question types, some in English, some in the target language.

Speaking: 25% of total GCSE marks (12 minutes of preparation time, then 7 to 9-minute exam at foundation tier or 10–12 minutes at higher tier. This will include a photo card discussion, a role play exercise and a conversation.

Reading: 25% of total GCSE marks (1 hour at foundation tier or 1 hour 15 minutes at higher tier). This will include a range of materials from across the subject content, a literature extract and a short translation.

Writing: 25% of total GCSE marks (1 hour 15 minutes at foundation tier or 1 hour 30 minutes at higher tier). This will include several tasks ranging in difficulty and a translation from English into the target language.

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Sport Studies What is involved?

This is a vocationally-related qualification that takes an engaging, practical and inspiring approach to learning and assessment. The Cambridge National in Sport Studies provides students with a broad knowledge and understanding of different aspects of sports studies, from looking at contemporary issues in sport and the relationship between sport and the media to developing the practical skills essential for progression into the sports industry.

The Cambridge National in Sport Studies take a more sector-based focus, whilst also encompassing some core sport/Physical Education themes.

Students have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge about different types of sport and physical activity, skills development and sports leadership to their own practical performance. They will learn about contemporary issues in sport such as funding, participation, ethics and role models, and sport and the media. Students will develop an appreciation of the importance of sport locally and nationally, different ways of being involved in sport and of how this shapes the sports industry.

Assessment Four units each making up 25% of your grade: • Contemporary issues in sport An external 1-hour examination • Developing sport skills Practical performance in an individual or team sport and officiating in one of these sports • Sports leadership Planning, delivering and reviewing a 30 minute coaching session • Developing skills in outdoor activities Developing knowledge of the different types of OAA activities and participating in bouldering and archery

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Notes

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What’s next?

Once you have narrowed down your options to a list of possibilities, the next step is to complete your option preference form and return by Friday 26th February 2021.

Where possible this survey should be completed with parental guidance.

If internet access is not available at home please see your Tutor who will arrange access.

The survey must be completed by Friday 26th February. After this time it will be closed.

Students are reminded that the we will endeavour to deliver individual student preferences, but this cannot always be guaranteed.

Further support on how to complete the options survey please visit our website at sirjohntalbots.co.uk/options2021.

If you are still in doubt about what is the best choice for you, please do not hesitate to ask for help from your Tutor or Progress Leader.

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