English Language AQA Paper 1 reading revision: Students will read and revise their analytical and evaluative responses to a range of literature extracts in preparation for the exam.
English Literature Shakespeare’s Macbeth: Students will be consolidating their knowledge and understanding of the play whilst focusing on strengthening their analytical skills in preparation for their GCSE examination.
Poetry Anthology revision: Students will study poems that explore the theme of nature the anthology with a focus on key quotes, analysis and comparison in preparation for their GCSE examination.
Mathematics Foundation Geometry review: Students will recap; area and circumference of a circle, all angle rules including interior and exterior angles of polygons, Pythagoras Theorem and trigonometry.
Linear graphs: Students will learn to recognise the difference between linear and non-linear graphs. They will be able to identify the gradient and y intercept from the equation and find the equation of the line in different scenarios.
Mathematics Higher Circle Theorems: Students will learn to recognise, apply and prove the standard circle theorems.
Linear and non-linear graphs: Students will learn to recognise the difference between linear and non-linear graphs. They will be able to identify the gradient and y intercept from the equation and find the equation of the line in different scenarios. Students will learn how to find parallel and perpendicular lines. They will learn the trapezium rule for calculating the area under a curve and how to find the gradient of a curve at a given point.
Biology Homeostasis and Response: Students will look at how the body maintains a balance through different homeostatic mechanisms. They will learn the structure of the nervous system and how we respond to stimuli.
Creative/ narrative writing revision: Students will develop their narrative writing in preparation for the English Language exam by experimenting with a variety of narrative structures and devices.
A Christmas carol revision: Revising the key themes and characters of the novella in preparation for the exam.
Poetry Anthology revision: Students will study poems that explore the theme of nature the anthology with a focus on key quotes, analysis and comparison in preparation for their GCSE examination.
Chemistry Using Resources: Students will study how in order to operate
Probability: Students will learn to draw and interpret probability trees for both unconditional and conditional events.
Sequences: Students will learn the difference between linear, geometric, Fiobnacci and quadratic sequences. They will be able to continue the sequences and find the nth term rule for a linear sequence.
Non-Linear graphs: Students will learn how to plot and recognise different non-linear graphs. They will use quadratic graphs to solve a quadratic equation.
Probability: Students will learn to draw and interpret probability trees for both unconditional and conditional events.
Sequences: Students will learn the difference between linear, geometric, Fibonacci and quadratic sequences. They will be able to continue the sequences and find the nth term rule for a linear and quadratic sequence.
Homeostasis and Response (continued): Students will study the endocrine system and learn how hormones control our blood glucose levels, metabolism and growth. Students will learn about the hormones in our reproductive systems; covering both contraception and fertility/IVF. Students will learn how IVF embryo screening can be used to reduce the inheritance of genetic disorders (studied in Year 10).
Quantitative chemistry revisited: Students will learn how to calculate the
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sustainably, chemists need to minimise the use of limited resources, use of energy, waste produced and environmental impact.
Physics Waves: Students will study the language and terms used to describe transverse and longitudinal waves with examples of each and how the properties can be described and explained using the correct vocabulary. Students will study the electromagnetic spectrum and how wavelength and frequency change from radio ways to gamma ray and how these properties influence the uses and the dangers of electromagnetic waves.
relative formula mass of a compound. Pupils will look at the practicality of conservation of mass and subsequently balancing simple equations. Students will learn how to use balanced symbol equations to calculate masses of reactants and products. Students will know how to calculate the concentration of solutions.
Magnetism and Electromagnetism (Triple Science): Students will the look at the interaction between these fields to produce solenoid, electromagnets and motors (Higher Tier and Separates only work).
Space Physics (Triple Science): formation of the Solar system, planets, satellites, life of a star and red-shift. Combined Science - Revision: Students will be recalling and recapping the topics studied in years 9 and 10 with an emphasis on exam technique and developing connections between the topics covered and mathematical skills.
Physical Education Students will apply skills – knowledge, respect, leadership, officiating, communication, confidence and resilience for life beyond school to actively engage in a number of differentiating opportunities through a variety of roles.
Pathways include:
Pathway 1 Football
Pathway 2 Badminton/Yoga
Pathway 1 Rugby/Netball
Pathway 2 Yoga/Badminton/Table Tennis/ Fitness
Geography Urban Issues: Students will prepare for their GCSE fieldwork by continuing to look at urban change across the globe, with a focus on Liverpool and Rio de Janeiro. Coasts: Students will study UK landscapes, including how coastal areas are changed by geographical processes, and how humans can intervene and manage coastal landscapes.
History Weimar and Nazi Germany: Students will look at Germany during the period 1918-1938. Students will investigate how Hitler came to power and look at the key features of Nazi rule in Germany.
Religious Studies Component 1: themes - Issues of life and death: Students will explore different beliefs over: Creation, Abortion, Euthanasia and death.
Spanish Ciudades (Theme: Holidays, local area and travel)
Students will revisit key concepts from KS3 and develop their knowledge of how to describe where they live and their wider region. They will be exposed to higher level vocabulary and geographical terminology. Students will focus on using key verbs such as ser, tener and haber in different tenses as well as develop their pronunciation of key verbs.
Component 1: themes - Good and Evil: Students will explore various beliefs about what it is to be good and evil, crime, and the death penalty.
De costumbre (Theme: Identity and culture)
Students will revisit key festivals around the Spanish speaking world, with a special focus on Christmas in Spanish speaking countries and Día de los Muertos. They will also prepare for speaking mock exams and revisit questions connected to all five GCSE themes. Art AO4 PRESENT
Students present a conclusive piece of work or series of final pieces for their Coursework Portfolio. A single image can be chosen as a final piece
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but this is not essential. Students should demonstrate a sound response and sophisticated conclusion to all objectives. Their response should be informed by AO1 and should clearly show experimentation and refinement.
Food Preparation & Nutrition
Non-Examination Assessment 1 – The Food Investigation Assessment: Students will conduct a series of scientific food investigations in response to a given brief which will assess the learner's knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to scientific principles underlying the preparation and cooking of food. Students will research and plan the task, investigate the working characteristics, function and chemical properties of ingredients through practical experimentation and use the findings to achieve a particular result before analysing and evaluating the task.
Computer Science Computer, networks, connections & protocols: Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the types of network, the different roles of computers in a client-server and a peer-to peer network, the hardware needed in a LAN, the internet, topologies, modes of connection, encryption, IP addressing, standards, common protocols and the concept of layers.
Sports Studies Sport and the media: In this unit you will understand the different sides of a range of media sources and apply real life examples to show the nature of the relationship between media and sport. You will also learn how rapid development in technology is enabling sport to be viewed, replayed and discussed whenever and wherever the spectator wants. You will then develop your ability to evaluate and interpret the different ways in which sport is represented by the media.
Topics include:
o Topic 1: Different sources of media that cover sport
o Topic 2: Positive effects of the media in sport
Non-Examination Assessment 2 – The Food Preparation Assessment: Students will demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to the planning, preparation, cooking, presentation of food and application of nutrition related to the chosen assessment task.
Network security: Students will explore a range of threats to computer systems and identifying and preventing vulnerabilities.
Sport and the media: In this unit you will understand the different sides of a range of media sources and apply real life examples to show the nature of the relationship between media and sport. You will also learn how rapid development in technology is enabling sport to be viewed, replayed and discussed whenever and wherever the spectator wants. You will then develop your ability to evaluate and interpret the different ways in which sport is represented by the media.
Topics include:
o Topic 3: Negative effects of the media in sport.
Contemporary issues in sport: By completing this unit you will understand a range of topical and contemporary issues in sport, including learning about participation levels and barriers to completing sporting activities. You will also learn how participation is impacted by the promotion of values and ethical behaviour, about the role of high-profile sporting events, the role of national governing bodies and how technology is used in within sport.
Topics include:
o Topic 1: Issues which affect participation in sport
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Drama Component 2 - Process of creating devised drama: Students will be given a range of stimuli and will explore these through the Initial response to the stimulus, Developing Ideas, themes, settings, Research findings, understanding their Dramatic aims and intentions. Students will then practically explore their ideas in response to the stimuli and produce their own unique piece of Drama within their groups.
Devising Log: Students will learn how to write a devising log and document their journey through the devising process. Students will write about how they developed and refined ideas and those of the group. Students will be able to write how they developed and refined the piece in rehearsal, how they developed and refined their own theatrical skills during the devising process and their response to feedback and how they as individual used their refined theatrical skills and ideas in the final piece.
Music Set Piece 2: Students will look at our second set piece, Bach’s Badinerie. Students will listen and appraise the piece before evaluating the different musical techniques within it. Students will develop their knowledge of the baroque genre and the context behind the piece.
o Topic 2: The role of sport in promoting values
Analysis and evaluation - Log books – Section 3: Students will be able to Analyse and evaluate how far they developed their theatrical skills, the benefits they brought to the pair/group and the way in which they positively shaped the outcome, the overall impact they had as individuals and further development.
Component 3 - Texts in Practice: Students will begin to explore a variety of texts for component 3 through practical workshops, exploring monologues and duologues from texts that could be performed for their exam. Students will begin to select 2 key extracts for component 3 and study the play in detail to gain a deeper understanding of the roles they will perform or how they will create the technical elements of the performance if working as a designer. Students will develop their physical and vocal skills to apply to their character in preparation for their practical exam.
The History of Music: Students will revisit the three periods of music history- Baroque, Classical and Romantic. Students will develop their listening skills and practice answering exam style questions in response to an unheard piece of classical music. Students will continue developing their musical theory knowledge, continuing to read and write scores and identifying key signatures and dynamic markings.
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Subject Spring Term
English Language Non-fiction Reading: Students will read and compare two pieces of non-fiction from across different eras. In line with the GCSE English Language criteria, reading skills include selecting and retrieving, analysing language and structure; synthesising and comparing information.
English Literature An Inspector Calls revision: The unit will look at revising the tier 2 vocabulary, key themes and characters in preparation for the exam.
Poetry Anthology revision: Students will study poems that explore the theme of love, loss and grief from the anthology with a focus on key quotes, analysis and comparison in preparation for their GCSE examination.
Mathematics Foundation Similarity and Congruence: Students will learn the difference between similarity and congruence and be able to find missing sides using scale factors.
Transformations: Students will recap basic transformations, enlargements, rotations, reflections and translations. They will learn how to describe combinations of transformations.
Mathematics Higher Similarity and Congruence: Students will learn the difference between similarity and congruence and be able to set up formal geometric proofs. Students will learn how area and volume are calculated for similar objects.
Transformations: Students will recap basic transformations, enlargements, rotations, reflections and translations. They will use this knowledge to transform graphs.
Biology Homeostasis and Response continued (Triple Science): Students will study the brain structure and function and the structures of the eye and how the eye focuses. Students will also learn how body temperature is controlled through the thermoregulatory centre and how the kidneys maintain water balance. Finally, students will learn about plant hormones.
Variation and Evolution (Combined Science): Students will study the evolution of organisms and the evidence which supports this theory. They will learn how we classify organisms and how classification systems have changed over time as our understanding of cells/inheritance/DNA has developed.
Non-fiction writing: Students will revise and practice the conventions of transactional writing; revise their spelling, punctuation and grammar; and developing an understanding of how these forms can be used to appropriately communicate to an audience.
Unseen Poetry Revision: Students will analyse and compare the themes, language and structure of a collection of previously unstudied poems from different centuries. Macbeth revision- Students will focus on revising the plot, dramatic conventions, themes and characters from a range of key extracts in preparation for their GCSE examination.
Vectors: Students will learn how to draw and calculate with column vectors.
Vectors: Students will learn how to draw, calculate and construct proofs of both column and geometric vectors.
Variation and Evolution (Triple Science): Students will study the evolution of organisms and the evidence which supports this theory. They will learn how we classify organisms and how classification systems have changed over time as our understanding of cells/inheritance/DNA has developed. Ecology (Combined Science): Students will learn how water and carbon are recycled in the environment; part of this work includes studying decomposition. The ecology topic finishes with global issues such as loss of biodiversity through deforestation and global warming.
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Chemistry Revision: Students will be recalling and recapping the topics studied in years 9 and 10 with an emphasis on exam technique and developing connections between the topics covered and mathematical skills. Students following the Triple Science will also be incorporating additional content as required.
Physics Revision: Students will be recalling and recapping the topics studied in years 9 and 10 with an emphasis on exam technique and developing connections between the topics covered and mathematical skills. Students following the Triple Science will also be incorporating additional content as required.
Physical Education Students will apply skills – knowledge, respect, leadership, officiating, communication, confidence and resilience for life beyond school to actively engage in a number of differentiating opportunities through a variety of roles.
Pathways include:
Pathway 1 Netball/Handball
Pathway 2 Table Tennis/ Fitness
Pathway 1 Handball/ Basketball
Pathway 2 Table Tennis/ Fitness/Exercise to music/ Orienteering
Geography The Living World: Students will delve into the ecosystems of the globe, with a focus on the amazon rainforest and the USA’s western deserts. They will look to understand how humans have exploited the natural resources of these areas and how they can be protected further.
History Weimar and Nazi Germany: Students will look at Germany during the period 1918-1938. Students will investigate how Hitler came to power and look at the key features of Nazi rule in Germany.
Religious Studies Human Rights – Students will investigate all aspects of Human rights, including social injustice and radicalisation and religious expression
Spanish ¡A currar! (Theme: Future aspirations, study and work): Students will revisit jobs and part time roles from KS3. They will also discuss the different professional qualities required for a variety of roles as well as expressing their future academic and professional plans. They will revisit key grammatical concepts such as the immediate future and conditional.
Art GCSE Exam: Students will be given their exam papers and from their selection of question they will produce an exam project. All standard Assessment Objectives must be completed.
Food Preparation & Nutrition Non-Examination Assessment 2 – The Food Preparation Assessment: Students will prepare, cook and present a final menu of two dishes within a single period of no more than three hours, planning in advance how this will be achieved.
Computer Science Boolean Logic: Students will develop a deeper understanding of logic gates and circuits. They will draw logical circuits, practise logical statement notation and complete truth tables.
The American West: Students will look at how the west coast of America was developed and the impact that this had on Native American Indians.
Revision of all topics. Focus on linking two religions studied to the thematic topics
Hacía un mundo mejor (Theme – International and Global Dimension): Students will learn to discuss the environment and a range of global issues, such as healthy lifestyles, local actions and natural disasters. They will consolidate their knowledge of key grammatical concepts, vocabulary and phonics.
GCSE Exam: Students should demonstrate a sound response and sophisticated conclusion to all objectives. The mounting of work for the moderation process will also begin.
Preparation for Written Examination: Students will engage in a robust retrieval and revision programme ahead of the written examination. Students will cover content in relation to 2 of the key themes of the course: Food nutrition & health and Food science.
Systems Software: Students will develop an understanding of the purpose and functionality of operating systems and the purpose and functionality of utility software.
Sports Studies Contemporary issues in sport: By completing this unit you will Contemporary issues in sport: By completing this unit you will understand
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understand a range of topical and contemporary issues in sport, including learning about participation levels and barriers to completing sporting activities. You will also learn how participation is impacted by the promotion of values and ethical behaviour, about the role of high-profile sporting events, the role of national governing bodies and how technology is used in within sport.
Topics include:
o Topic 3: The implications of hosting a major sporting event for a city or country
o Topic 4: The role National Governing Bodies (NGBs) play in the development of their sport
a range of topical and contemporary issues in sport, including learning about participation levels and barriers to completing sporting activities. You will also learn how participation is impacted by the promotion of values and ethical behaviour, about the role of high-profile sporting events, the role of national governing bodies and how technology is used in within sport.
Topics include:
o Topic 5: The use of technology in sport.
Drama
Music
Component 3 - Texts in Practice - Practical Exam: Students will begin to explore a variety of texts for component 3 through practical workshops, exploring monologues and duologues from texts that could be performed for their exam. Students will begin to select 2 key extracts for component 3 and study the play in detail to gain a deeper understanding of the roles they will perform or how they will create the technical elements of the performance if working as a designer. Students will develop their physical and vocal skills to apply to their character in preparation for their practical exam (Date TBC early January).
Composing to a Brief: Students will focus on their compositions and composition logs. Students will use the DAW Logic Pro X to compose two compositions in response to two of their chosen briefs set by the exam board. Students will learn to compose and sequence with coherence and creative flare.
Preparation for written exam: Live theatre questions and model answers
Practical exploration of Blood Brothers and practise exam questions Revising knowledge and understanding of the theatre – stage positions, key terminology and roles and responsibilities.
Summer Term
Performances: Students will rehearse and record their final performances; a solo performance, following a chosen score, and an ensemble performance with the other students in the class. Students will analyse the scores and self-assess their performances before they are submitted.
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English Language Revision: Students to practice/ revise for examination dictated by their class teacher.
English Literature Revision: Students to practice/ revise for examination dictated by their class teacher.
Mathematics Revision: Teachers will deliver lessons appropriate to the class, drawing on the strengths and weaknesses identified during the Practice Exams and in class assessments.
Biology Ecology continued (Triple Science): Students will learn how water and carbon are recycled in the environment; part of this work includes studying decomposition. They will also study biomass and energy transfers, farming and fishing techniques, food security and biotechnology. The ecology topic finishes with global issues such as loss of biodiversity through deforestation and global warming.
Revision (Combined Science): Teachers will deliver lessons appropriate to the class in readiness for the GCSE exams, drawing on the strengths and weaknesses identified during the Practice Exams and in class assessments.
Chemistry Revision: Students to practice/ revise for examination dictated by their class teacher. Students in Triple Science will also be incorporating additional content as required.
Physics Revision: Students to practice/ revise for examination dictated by their class teacher. Students in Triple Science will also be incorporating additional content as required.
Physical Education Students will apply skills – knowledge, respect, leadership, officiating, communication, confidence and resilience for life beyond school to actively engage in a number of differentiating opportunities through a variety of roles.
Pathways include:
Pathway 1 Basketball
Pathway 2 Exercise to music/ Orienteering
Geography The challenge of resource management: Students will finish their GCSE studies by looking at global resources and understanding why food, energy and water are important. Then students will undertake a revision programme.
History The American West: Students will look at how the west coast of America was developed and the impact that this had on Native American Indians.
Weimar and Nazi Germany/American West - Revision and Recap: Students will undertake exam practice questions and will revisit the topics to ensure they have a sound grasp of the content.
Religious Studies Revision: Students will be revising the GCSE curriculum going over both Christianity and Islam. They will be revisiting Living the Christian Life before the exam.
Spanish Language revision skills and techniques: Students will be developing and refining linguistic skills for use in all skill areas. The focus will be on identifying areas students find most challenging and practising techniques in these areas. They will also revisit key concepts from different parts of the KS3 and KS4 curriculum to support them with their revision and skills development.
Art Students will produce a series of A1‘boards’ with all drawings and selected development and experimentation, plus final piece/s mounted and annotated.
Food Preparation & Nutrition Preparation for Written Examination: Students will engage in a robust retrieval and revision programme ahead of the written examination. Students will cover content in relation to 3 key themes of the course: Food safety, Food choice and Food provenance.
Computer Science Revision: Students will revise each unit to gain a greater depth of understanding. There will be lots of focus on exam style questions to increase confidence.
Sports Studies Revision: Students will revise a range of topical and contemporary issues in sport, including learning about participation levels and barriers to completing sporting activities. You will also learn how participation is impacted by the promotion of values and ethical behaviour, about the role of high-profile sporting events, the role of national governing bodies and how technology is used in within sport. Topics include:
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o Topic 1: Issues which affect participation in sport
o Topic 2: The role of sport in promoting values
o Topic 3: The implications of hosting a major sporting event for a city or country
o Topic 4: The role National Governing Bodies (NGBs) play in the development of their sport
o Topic 5: The use of technology in sport.
Drama Revision: Live theatre questions and model answers, practical exploration of Blood Brothers and practise exam questions and revising knowledge and understanding of the theatre – stage positions, key terminology, roles and responsibilities.
Music Revision: Students will revise both set pieces in preparation for the exam. Students will focus on their listening skills and knowledge of the four areas of study.
