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Subject combination choice
The following choices are available in the Wingate Sixth for entrants in 2007. You may only study one subject from each block:
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This can be taken
to AS or A level. It is intended to provide students with an introduction to
the world of business. It enables them to study a range of topics covering the
internal/external structures and environments that shape the business community.
Topics include: organisations, competition, human resources, marketing, finance
and strategic planning.
There are six units, three per year.
London (Edexcel) Board
Entry requirements: No specific requirements but students are expected to have at least 5 IGCSEs at grade of C or above.
AS and A
level will be completed in two years.
There are six units, three per year.
London (Edexcel) Board.
Entry requirements: C or above at GCSE but a B is preferable. C or above at GCSE Maths is also required.
Chemistry
AS level in
one year and A level in two years.
There are six units, three per year.
London (Edexcel) Board
Entry requirements: C or above at GCSE but a B is preferable. C or above at GCSE Maths is also required.
English – AS Language and AS /A2 Literature
It is
possible to study for two separate AS levels over the two years (one AS each
year) or convert AS Literature into an A Level in the second year (thus
achieving one and a half A levels). For September 20086 to June 20079
AS Language
will be studied first.
This course is not modular. Cambridge
International Examinations.
Entry requirements: B or above at IGCSE.
French
This course
combines grammar study, social and political elements, French film and
literature studies. Students are examined on their ability to converse,
understand spoken and written French and are expected to write in a variety of
styles, sometimes including factual information that they have researched.
There are six units, three
per year. London
(Edexcel) Board
Entry requirements: C or above at GCSE but a B is preferable.
ICT - Applied Information and Communication Technology
This course is offered at AS and A level. There are two practical online test of 2 hours 30 minutes (60%) and two written exams of 1hour 15 minutes (40%).
At AS Level
1. ICT systems including portable communication devices
2. How organisations use ICT – Part 1
3. Impact of ICT on society – Part 1
4. Systems life cycle
At A2 Level
5. How organisations use ICT – Part 2
6. Impact of ICT on society – Part 2
7. Computer networks
This course is not modular. Cambridge International Examinations.
Entry requirements: Standard Level Pass at Cambridge International Diploma in IT Skills, C or above from any ICT related (I)GCSE or C or above at Maths (I)GCSE.
A 2-year course which includes AS Mathematics at the end of Year 12.
The course consists of six units.
Four Pure Maths units, 2 in Y12 and 2 in Y13 (Covering: Algebra, Calculus, Co-ordinate geometry, Functions, Graphs, Logarithms, Numerical methods, Proof, Sequences, Trigonometry, and Vectors.)
One Decision Maths unit taken in Y12 or 13 (Covering: Algorithms, Algorithms on networks and graphs, The route inspection problem, Critical path analysis, Linear programming
and Matchings.) This option will be taught in 2008.
One
unit Statistics taken in Y13
or 12
(Covering:
Mathematical models in probability
and statistics, Representation and summary of data, Probability, Correlation and
regression, Discrete random variables and The Normal distribution.)
London (Edexcel) Board
Entry Requirements: Maths (I)GCSE grade C, but a B is desirable
In the first
year (AS) students embark on Core Studies, analysing and evaluating a selection
of significant psychological treatises. The second year (A2) comprises of
Specialist Studies in specific psychological areas.
This course is not modular. Cambridge International Examinations.
Entry requirements: No specific requirements but students are expected to have at least 5 IGCSEs at grade of C or above.
Spanish
Students may take AS or A level depending on proficiency level and standards of previous learning. Since these lessons will take place at the same time as Year 11 Spanish, students will also be able to slot int
o an IGCSE or beginners group. Note that all of these exams (depending on the standard reached by the student) can be taken after one year of study.This course is not modular. Cambridge International Examinations.
Entry requirements: Staff will assess the appropriate level for each student.
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