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The
Key Stage 4 Curriculum
The curriculum is made up of
compulsory and optional subjects.
Read about the
exams and what they mean.
>> The
curriculum for Year 11 2010/11
The curriculum for Year 10 2010/11
Compulsory Subjects
English |
Maths |
ICT |
Spanish |
Personal, Social and Health Education
PSHE |
Sports |
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Science (Double Award)
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Physics
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Chemistry
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Biology
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English
IGCSE English First Language
(Cambridge)
Students use a range of fiction and non-fiction resources. They learn to
analyse the key features of spoken and written English in order to
improve their reading, writing and comprehension skills.
The
exam is available at Extended and Core levels. The Extended level
consists of two examinations (each of two hours) at the end of Year 11.
At
Core level, students undertake written coursework and sit an examination
of 1 hour 45 minutes. However, any student who fails to complete the
coursework successfully will sit a second examination of 2 hours.
IGCSE Second Language
English (Cambridge)
Students, for whom English is not a first language, will be given the
opportunity to take this exam in addition to, or instead of, the First
Language exam. Some students will sit this at the end of Year 10.
Extended and Core levels are available. There are three examinations:
speaking (20mins), listening (1 hour) and reading and writing (1 hour 45
or 2 hours).
The
lessons will be the same as for First Language but specific examination
preparation will be provided.
IGCSE English Literature
(Cambridge)
More able students will be
prepared for the Literature exam. Students will read, analyse and
respond to literary texts (prose, poetry and drama). They will be
expected to read more widely than the set books. There are two exams:
one of 2 hours 15 using the set books and a second of 1 hour 20 minutes
on an unseen text.
Mathematics
IGCSE (Edexcel)
We
continue to use SMP textbooks, this means that students will continue to
learn maths in the same way as in Year 9. Use of a calculator is
required throughout the course and students are expected to bring one to
every lesson.
Everyone will study number and number systems, sets, algebra, sequences,
graphs, geometry, measurement, transformations, statistics and
probability. More able students will also study standard form,
functions, calculus and vectors.
The
course is delivered at two levels: Higher and Foundation.
All
students sit two 2 hour papers.
ICT
Information and Communication Technology
IGCSE (Edexcel)
The
course aims to encourage the exploration and study of ICT in a variety of
contexts: home, community, business, industry, recreation and education.
Students will have the opportunity to acquire competence, ability and
critical skills through the implementation, use and evaluation of a range
of ICT systems. Students can develop their interests in, enjoyment of
and critical reflections on ICT as an integral part of modern society.
There
are two exam papers each worth 50% of the marks.
A written paper lasting 1 hour 30 and a practical computer based test
lasting 3 hours.
Science
IGCSE (Edexcel) Double Award
The
course covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics and students gain two
identical grades. The course is divided into units of work covering each
of the science subjects separately.
In
Biology, students learn about: nature & variety of living organisms,
structure & function in living organisms, reproduction & inheritance,
ecology & the environment and use of biological resources.
In
Chemistry: principles of chemistry, chemistry of the elements,
organic chemistry, physical chemistry and chemistry in society.
In
Physics: forces & motion, electricity, waves, energy resources &
transfer, solids, liquids & gasses, magnetism & electromagnetism and
radioactivity & particles.
The
course is examined at one level. All students sit 3 papers, one in each
science subject. The papers are each 2 hours long.
All
students sit five papers; one on each science subject and a further two
testing your understanding of how to interpret the results of
experiments.
We
anticipate that most students will sit the Science (Double Award) IGCSE
however; more able students will be able to sit IGCSE in all 3
science subjects separately. These students will sit a further three
extension papers each of one hour long. Less able students will
concentrate on just one science subject in Year 11. They will sit just
one core paper and one extension paper in their particular science
subject.
Spanish
Students will follow a
course appropriate to their level of Spanish.
IGCSE (Cambridge) or GCSE (Edexcel)
Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills in four areas:
listening, speaking, reading and writing. They will be able to use the
language reasonably accurately in formal and informal situations.
They
will learn more about grammar. They will also gain insight into the
culture and civilization of the countries where Spanish is spoken.
Students in the Top Set will sit the Cambridge IGCSE Extended level at
the end of Year 10. There are 4 exams: Speaking (15 minutes), reading
and writing (1 hour 30), listening (45 minutes) and continuous writing (1
hour 15).
Those
students aiming to take Spanish at the end of Year 11 will sit either
IGCSE (Cambridge) or GCSE (London) depending on their level of competence
with the language. The London exam is offered at Foundation and Higher
levels.
Spanish
AS (Edexcel)
This
is taken by students in the Top Set at the end of Year 11.
The
exam rewards students for their ability to converse in Spanish on a
general topic area that they have chosen in advance and to understand and
convey their understanding of Spanish language texts and recordings.
Students will need to demonstrate that they can engage in a discussion
in Spanish that relates to a chosen general topic area and allied
subtopics. In addition, students will need to produce an essay to
demonstrate an ability to manipulate the Spanish language in continuous
writing. Students will be expected to recognise and use the Spanish
language in a variety of contexts and in relation to a prescribed range
of general topic areas.
The
topic areas are:
Youth
culture and concerns,
Lifestyle: health and fitness,
The
world around us: travel, tourism, environmental issues and the
Spanish-speaking world,
Education and employment.
In addition, during Year 11
students in the top set will continue to develop their use of Spanish
through reading and writing tasks in line with the standard of Spanish
expected in a Spanish School. These skills will be assessed towards the
end of Year 11 through an internally set exam. Students will have to
manipulate the language accurately in spoken and written forms. They
will have to respond to texts drawn from a variety of sources for example
magazines and newspapers. They will study grammar and the culture and
civilization of countries where Spanish is spoken.
Students who wish to
proceed to study A Level Spanish can complete the A2 course needed for A
level either at Wingate or elsewhere. There are two more units to be
taken to achieve the full A Level.
PSHE
This course is designed to
help students develop as individuals. It covers careers education,
health education, sex education, drugs education, study skills and target
setting. Students will work in groups as well as individually and make
use of ICT resources to provide information. Some of the lessons will be
delivered to single sex groups. Students will be encouraged to take part
in discussion and learn how to explain their point of view.
There is no exam in
this subject.
Sports
Students have a lesson a
week of physical activity. We believe that it is important to develop a
healthy body through regular exercise.
There is no exam in
this subject.
Options
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Option Block A |
Option Block H |
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 Leisure
& Tourism
 French
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 Geography
 History
(Both
these subjects include units of work for the Spanish
Certificate of Convalidation)
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Option Block A
You may only study one of
these subjects.
French
IGCSE (Cambridge)
Students will continue to develop their skills in listening, reading,
speaking and writing. They will study the language in the context of:
Personal and Social Life; The World Around Us; The World of Work; The
International World; and Health and Fitness. They will also develop their
understanding of French grammar and gain insight into the culture and
geography of French-speaking countries.
The
examination is offered at Extended and Core level. There are 4 exams:
Speaking (15 minutes); Listening (45 minutes); Reading and Directed
Writing (1hour 30); and (Extended Level Only) Writing (1 hour 15)
Students should choose this subject if they wish to develop strong
communication and literacy skills, enjoy learning languages and made good
progress in French at Key Stage 3.
Leisure & Tourism
GCSE (London)
This
is a new qualification being offered this year and is a mixture of
external examinations and internal school controlled assessment tasks.
The qualification will enable students to
develop an understanding of the
contribution that leisure and tourism makes to society and the economy.
Students will also study sustainable development and environmental issues
that are relevant to tourism.
There is a
business element to the qualification and this means that it is suitable
for those who may be thinking of a career in tourism or who plan a more
business focused approach to their career.
A
minimum of two visits to local attractions and facilities are required as
part of the course. Students will be expected to gather evidence and
conduct research during these visits and this will be used in the
controlled assessment tasks.
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Unit 1
Overview of
content
The nature of the
leisure and tourism industry
Introduction to
business operations in leisure and tourism
Factors
influencing customer choice
Introduction to
destinations, impacts and sustainability
Unit 1 is
assessed through a one-hour examination paper.
The paper will
consist of multiple-choice, short-answer and extended-writing style
questions.
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Unit 2
Overview of
content
Visitor
attractions, leisure facilities and tourist destinations
Customer choice
Providing service
for differing customer types and needs
Employment
opportunities in leisure and tourism
Unit 2 is
internally assessed under controlled conditions. |
Option Block H
You may only study one of
these subjects.
These subjects includes
Humanities units for the Spanish Certificate of Convalidation.
History
IGCSE (London)
This
course gives students opportunities to
•
acquire knowledge and
understanding of selected periods and/or aspects of history, exploring
the significance of historical events, people, changes and issues.
•
use historical
sources critically, in their context, recording significant information
and reaching conclusions.
•
organize and communicate their knowledge and understanding of history.
•
draw conclusions and
make historical judgements.
The
particular areas of study are:
A Divided Union? Civil Rights in the USA, 1945-74.
McCarthyism and Civil Rights, Impact of the cold war, The Red scare,
Civil rights in the 1950s, Martin Luther King, Black Power, Kennedy and
the New Frontier, Johnson and the Great Society, The women’s movement,
Protest movements; students and Vietnam, Nixon and Watergate.
A Divided
World, Superpower relations 1945-1962
Reasons for the Cold War
Early developments in the Cold War, 1945-49
The Cold War in the 1950s
The Berlin Crisis of 1961
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The USA,
1917-1929
The
Roaring Twenties, Advertising and consumerism, New forms of
entertainment, Prohibition, Gangsterism,
Hollywood.
Changes
in Medicine c1845-c1945
Medical knowledge and understanding in the mid-nineteenth century
Changes in surgery
and in understanding in the causes of disease.
Changes in hospital treatment and the role of women in medicine.
Developments in public health provision
The
importance of the two world wars in bringing about change
There
is one examination of 2 hours 30.
Geography
IGCSE (Cambridge)
The
course covers three broad themes which are designed to develop an
understanding of both the natural and the human environment:
1
Population and Settlement,
2 The
Natural Environment,
3
Economic Development and the Use of Resources.
These
themes are studied with reference to local, regional and international
case studies. Understanding is furthered through studying varied
resources such as maps, drawings, photographs, diagrams, texts and
statistics.
There
are four exams:
One of
1 hour 45, two of 1 hour 30 and a computer-based test taken online.
Additional Subject
This subject may be taken
on Saturday mornings for an additional fee. The cost of the course will
be subsidised by the school
Art:
GCSE Art and Design (Edexcel)
Students will explore a variety of drawing, painting, sculpture and
related media (in both two and three dimensions) in order to develop
their creative skills. Their work may be representational, interpretive
or imaginative but the use of a sketchbook to show development of ideas
is essential. The course is comprised of a series of projects. Each
project will need to include reference to art and design from other
cultures or history.
There is one examination of
10 hours sat over two days. Coursework is also required. 60% of the
final mark is awarded for coursework and 40% for the controlled test.
Students who have
demonstrated enthusiasm, commitment, creativity and imagination at Key
Stage 3 will find this a suitable choice for them.
The curriculum for Year 11
2010/11
Compulsory
Subjects
Students
have to study the compulsory subjects
English
IGCSE English First Language
(Cambridge)
Students use a range of
fiction and non-fiction resources. They learn to analyse the key
features of spoken and written English in order to improve their reading,
writing and comprehension skills.
The exam is available at
Extended and Core levels. The Extended level consists of two
examinations (each of two hours) at the end of Year 11.
At Core level, students
undertake written coursework and sit an examination of 1 hour 45
minutes. However, any student who fails to complete the coursework
successfully will sit a second examination of 2 hours.
IGCSE Second Language English
(Cambridge)
Students, for whom English
is not a first language, will be given the opportunity to take this exam
in addition to, or instead of, the First Language exam. Some students
will sit this at the end of Year 10. Extended and Core levels are
available. There are three examinations: speaking (20mins), listening (1
hour) and reading and writing (1 hour 45 or 2 hours).
The lessons will be the same
as for First Language but specific examination preparation will be
provided.
IGCSE
English Literature (Cambridge)
More able students will be
prepared for the Literature exam. Students will read, analyse and
respond to literary texts (prose, poetry and drama). They will be
expected to read more widely than the set books. There are two exams:
one of 2 hours 15 using the set books and a second of 1 hour 20 minutes
on an unseen text.
Mathematics
IGCSE (London)
We continue to use SMP textbooks,
this means that students will continue to learn maths in the same way as in Year
9. Use of a calculator is encouraged throughout the course and students are
expected to bring one to every lesson.
Everyone will study number and
number systems, sets, algebra, sequences, graphs, geometry, measurement,
transformations, statistics and probability. More able students will also
study standard form, functions, calculus and vectors.
The course is delivered at two
levels Higher and Foundation.
All students sit two 2 hour
papers. Calculators may be used on both papers.
Spanish
Students will follow a course
appropriate to their level of Spanish.
Spanish AS (London) Unit 1
Spoken Expression and Response.
This is taken by students in
the Top Set at the end of Year 11.
This unit rewards students for their
ability to converse in Spanish on a general topic area that they have
chosen in advance. Students will need to demonstrate that they can engage
in a discussion in Spanish that relates to a chosen general topic area
and allied subtopics.
Students will be expected to give
relevant and appropriate information, convey opinions, interact and
respond to a range of questions.
In addition, during Year 11
students in the top set will continue to develop their use of Spanish
through reading and writing tasks in line with the standard of Spanish
expected in a Spanish School. These skills will be assessed towards the
end of Year 11 through an internally set exam. Students will have to
manipulate the language accurately in spoken and written forms. They
will have to respond to texts drawn from a variety of sources for example
magazines and newspapers. They will study grammar and the culture and
civilization of countries where Spanish is spoken.
Students who wish to
proceed to study A Level Spanish can complete the second unit if the AS
course at the end of Year 12, either at Wingate or elsewhere. There are
two more units to be taken in Year 13 to achieve the full A Level.
IGCSE (Cambridge) or GCSE (London)
Students will have the
opportunity to develop their skills in four areas: listening, speaking,
reading and writing. They will be able to use the language reasonably
accurately in formal and informal situations.
They will learn more about
grammar. They will also gain insight into the culture and civilization
of the countries where Spanish is spoken.
Teachers will advise
students on which exam is best suited to each person.
The Cambridge exam is
offered at two levels Core and Extended. There are 4 exams. Speaking
(15 minutes), reading and writing (1 hour 30), listening (45 minutes) and
for Extended only continuous writing (1 hour 15).
The London exam is offered
at Foundation and Higher levels. There are also four examinations.
Speaking (10 minutes), reading (45 minutes or 1 hour), listening (35 or
45 minutes) and writing (50 minutes or 1 hour).
ICT
IGCSE
London)
The course aims to encourage
the exploration and study of ICT in a variety of contexts: home,
community, business, industry, recreation and education. Students will
have the opportunity to acquire competence, ability and critical skills
through the implementation, use and evaluation of a range of ICT systems.
Students can develop their interests in, enjoyment of and critical
reflections on ICT as an integral part of modern society.
There are two exam papers
each worth 50% of the marks.
A written paper lasting 1 hour 30 and a practical computer based test
lasting 3 hours.
PSHE
This course is designed to
help students develop as individuals. It covers careers education,
health education, study skills and target setting. Students will work in
groups as well as individually and make use of the computer to provide
information. Students will be encouraged to take part in discussion and
learn how to explain their point of view.
There
is no exam in this subject.
Sports
Students have a period a
week of physical activity. We believe that it is important to develop a
healthy body through regular exercise.
There is no exam in this
subject.
Options
Year 11
20101/11
There are four option blocks.
Students choose 1 subject from each block.
Option Blocks
A
Biology
IGCSE (London)
Biology is an interesting
and inspiring course suitable for those for whom it is a final
qualification and those who require a sound basis for further study. The
course includes aspects of modern biology appropriate for the 21st
century.
Students will learn about:
The
nature and variety of living organisms.
Structures and functions in living organisms.
Reproduction and inheritance.
Ecology and the environment.
The
use of biology resources.
The
exam is offered at Foundation and Higher levels
There
are 2 papers Theory 1 hour 30 or 2 hours plus the Alternative to
Coursework paper 1 hour 15.
Art
GCSE Art (London)
Students will be encouraged
to explore a variety of drawing, painting and related media in order to
develop your creative skills. Their work may be representational,
interpretive or imaginative but the use of a sketchbook to show
development of ideas is essential. The course is comprised of a series
of projects. Each project will need to include reference to art and
design from other cultures or history.
There is one examination of
10 hours sat over two days. Coursework is also required. Each is worth
50% of the marks.
Students who have
demonstrated enthusiasm, enjoyment, commitment, creativity and
imagination at Key Stage 3 will find this a suitable choice for them.
Option Blocks B
Physics
IGCSE (London)
Physics will be taught as an exciting and stimulating subject. It is
ever more important that young people know how the physical worlds around
them operates. Physics is the key to being confident in handling the
environment as an adult.
Students will learn about:
Forces
and motion.
Electricity.
Waves.
Energy
resources and energy transfer.
Solids, liquids and gases.
Magnetism and electromagnetism.
Radioactivity and particles.
All
topics will be taught with direct relevance to the every day lives of our
future citizens, as well as a foundation for further study.
The
exam is offered at Foundation and Higher levels
There
are 2 papers Theory 1 hour 30 or 2 hours plus the Alternative to
Coursework paper 1 hour 15.
Leisure
& Tourism
GCSE (London)
This is a new qualification
being offered this year and is a mixture of external examinations and
internal school controlled assessment tasks. The qualification will
enable students to develop an
understanding of the contribution that leisure and tourism makes to
society and the economy. Students will also study sustainable
development and environmental issues that are relevant to tourism.
There is a business element to the
qualification and this means that it is suitable for those who may be
thinking of a career in tourism or who plan a more business focused
approach to their career.
A
minimum of two visits to local attractions and facilities are required as
part of the course. Students will be expected to gather evidence and
conduct research during these visits and this will be used in the
controlled assessment tasks.
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Unit 1
Overview of
content
The nature of the
leisure and tourism industry
Introduction to
business operations in leisure and tourism
Factors
influencing customer choice
Introduction to
destinations, impacts and sustainability
Unit 1 is
assessed through a one-hour examination paper.
The paper will
consist of multiple-choice, short-answer and extended-writing style
questions.
|
Unit 2
Overview of
content
Visitor
attractions, leisure facilities and tourist destinations
Customer choice
Providing service
for differing customer types and needs
Employment
opportunities in leisure and tourism
Unit 2 is
internally assessed under controlled conditions. |
Option Blocks C
Chemistry
IGCSE (London)
The
Chemistry course is comprehensive and relevant to modern life. It is
suitable for those wanting a final qualification and those who require a
sound basis for further study.
Students will learn:
The
principles of Chemistry.
Atoms
and atomic structure.
Chemistry of the elements.
Organic Chemistry.
Physical Chemistry.
Chemistry in society.
The
exam is offered at Foundation and Higher levels
There
are 2 papers Theory 1 hour 30 or 2 hours plus the Alternative to
Coursework paper 1 hour 15.
French
IGCSE (Cambridge)
Students will continue to
develop their skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing. They
will study the language in the context of: Personal and Social Life; The
World Around Us; The World of Work; The International World; and Health
and Fitness. They will also develop their understanding of French grammar
and gain insight into the culture and geography of French-speaking
countries.
The examination is offered
at Extended and Core level. There are 4 exams: Speaking (15 minutes);
Listening (45 minutes); Reading and Directed Writing (1hour 30); and
(Extended Level Only) Writing (1 hour 15)
Students should choose this
subject if they wish to develop strong communication and literacy skills,
enjoy learning languages and made good progress in French at Key Stage 3.
Physical Education
IGCSE (Cambridge)
This course is designed to
challenge students both mentally and physically. The theory side of the
course is 2 hours per week and students will learn about the anatomy,
physiology, exercise and training, sport and leisure and factors
affecting the body.
Students will develop their
performance in various sports (Football, Basketball, Rounders, Athletics
and Netball), learn the rules and tactics of each game as well as
learning to analyse their own performance as well as that of others.
50% of the final mark will
be from knowledge and performance in 4 sports; 40% will be from an exam
of 1hr 45; and 10% from written projects and analysis of performance
ability
If you have an interest in
how the body and mind works, like to learn about sports and are a good
games player, this course is for you.
It is
not designed for students who just want more football!
Students should choose this subject
if they enjoy learning languages and made good progress at French at Key Stage
3.
Option Block H
You may only study one of these
subjects.
Both these subject include the
units of work for the Spanish Certificate of Convalidation
History
IGCSE (London)
This course gives students
opportunities to
•
acquire knowledge and
understanding of selected periods and/or aspects of history, exploring
the significance of historical events, people, changes and issues.
•
use historical sources
critically, in their context, recording significant information and
reaching conclusions.
•
organize and
communicate their knowledge and understanding of history.
•
draw conclusions and make
historical judgements.
The particular areas of
study are:
A Divided Union? Civil
Rights in the USA, 1945-74.
McCarthyism and Civil Rights, Impact of the cold war, The Red scare,
Civil rights in the 1950s, Martin Luther King, Black Power, Kennedy and
the New Frontier, Johnson and the Great Society, The women’s movement,
Protest movements; students and Vietnam, Nixon and Watergate.
A Divided World,
Superpower relations 1945-1962
Reasons for the Cold War
Early developments in the Cold War, 1945-49
The Cold War in the 1950s
The Berlin Crisis of 1961
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The USA, 1917-1929
The Roaring Twenties,
Advertising and consumerism, New forms of entertainment, Prohibition,
Gangsterism, Hollywood.
Changes in Medicine
c1845-c1945
Medical knowledge and understanding in the mid -nineteenth century
Changes in surgery and in understanding in the causes of disease
Changes in hospital treatment and the role of women in medicine
Developments in public health provision
The importance of the two world wars in bringing about change
There is one examination of
2 hours 30.
Geography
IGCSE (Cambridge)
The course covers three
broad themes which are designed to develop an understanding of both the
natural and the human environment:
1
Population and Settlement,
2 The
Natural Environment,
3
Economic Development and the Use of Resources.
These themes are studied
with reference to local, regional and international case studies.
Understanding is furthered through studying varied resources such as
maps, drawings, photographs, diagrams, texts and statistics.
There are three exams. One of 1 hour 45
minutes and two of 1 hour 30 minutes
The exams and what they mean
Three
different types of examinations are offered at Wingate for Key Stage 4.
GCSE
(General Certificate of Secondary Education).
These are the same exams as sat in the UK. Grades range from A* to G, but C and
above are most valued.
IGCSE
(International General Certificate of Secondary Education).
These are the international version
of the GCSE.
Some exams have tiered papers.
The terms “Core” and “Foundation” tiers are used to describe exams in which the
highest grade that can be gained is a C. “Extended” and “Higher” indicate
that grades A* to E can be achieved.
AS
GCE (Advanced Subsidiary General Certificate of Education)
AS exams are normally taken at the
end of Year 12. Some students will sit AS Spanish at the end of Year 11.
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