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Bayside Comprehensive
School Gibraltar
OPTIONS: Course Booklet
Years 10 & 11 (KS4)
2015– 2017
‘We make our choices. Then our
choices make us.’ Anne FrankCHOOSING YOUR OPTIONS
YEAR 10 & 11:
In September 2015 you will start a two year course. You have already completed the ‘choosing
your options’ booklet in PSHE. You will now have to make your final choices.
It is important for you to know that you can come and discuss your choices. You can discuss
choices with your Form Tutor or Year Tutor, Mr Celecia. You can also speak to the Senior
Teachers, Mrs Marsden and Mrs Benitez or the Deputy Heads, Mrs Lester or Ms Noguera.
Bayside offers a range of courses. We realise that there are some of you who prefer more
academic subjects and others who prefer practical subjects. We aim to help you choose the best
combination of subjects.
From pages 5-39 you will find details about each subject. We encourage you to look at this
information with your parents/guardians. If you want more information you can look at the following
websites which are general links to the exam boards where you can download the specification
documents:
www.aqa.org.uk – www.edexcel.com – www.ocr.org.uk
FURTHER STUDIES
Entry requirements for subjects currently available at AS/A2 are provided, at the back of this
booklet (See Appendix A on page 40). This will help you to make a more informed choice about
your progression after Year 11. Alternative opportunities are available at the Gibraltar College of
Further Education. You and your parents/guardians will be addressed by members of the College
at the end of Year 11 to explain further.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 2SUBJECTS OFFERED
Compulsory Subjects:
Students will follow a course in all of these subjects:
COURSES
English
Mathematics
Core Science
Religious Education
Spanish
Games
PSHE
*English Literature is not a separate option but done within normal GCSE English lessons.
We aim to have as many students as possible doing Language and Literature, but this will
be dependent on your ability and potential.
* If you do not currently study RE you will not be required to follow an RE course in Year
10&11.
Optional Subjects:
Students will choose to follow a course in 3 of these subjects*:
COURSES
Additional Science
Art & Design
Business Studies
Certificate of Personal
Effectiveness
Design Technology
Drama
Employability
Food Studies
French
Geography
History
Home Economics
ICT
ICT: Functional Skills
Music
Photography
Physical Education
Sociology
Study Support*
*Study Support is an option aimed at students who require extra help with their other
subjects.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 3Important Notes:
• We will make every effort to accommodate your choices. However, please note that in
some cases this may not be possible. For example, we may not be able to offer a course if
there is not enough interest in the subject.
• We encourage you to give your options choices a great deal of thought. Changing options
is possible but not recommended.
• You may also find that some subjects are full and the change may not be possible.
• No options can be changed after the 2nd October 2015
In summary you will do:
Compulsory Maths English RE Spanish Core
Science
Games PSHE
(non-exam) (non-exam)
Options Option A Option B Option C
:
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 4ENGLISH LANGUAGE
AQA Specification GCSE (8700)
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/specifications/AQA-8700-SP-2015.PDF
Introduction
The GCSE English Language encourages students to achieve the following:
• read fluently, and with good understanding, a wide range of texts from the 19th, 20th and
21st
• centuries, including literature and literary non-fiction as well as other writing such as
reviews and
journalism.
• read and evaluate texts critically and make comparisons between texts.
• summarise and synthesise information or ideas from texts.
• use knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve their own writing.
• write effectively and coherently using Standard English appropriately.
• use grammar correctly and punctuate and spell accurately.
• acquire and apply a wide vocabulary, alongside a knowledge and understanding of
grammatical
• terminology, and linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language.
• listen to and understand spoken language and use spoken Standard English effectively.
Specification Content/ Examinations
The above skills will be assessed at the end of Year 11.
The English Language exam consists of two papers, taken at the end of Year 11. There is also a
Speaking and Listening module but this does not influence the final grade.
Paper 1, Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing, looks at how writers use narrative and
descriptive techniques to engage the interest of readers. Section A will focus on one literature
fiction text. Section B is a writing section where pupils will have to choose between a descriptive
or narrative piece of writing.
Length of exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
80 marks
50% of GCSE
Paper 2, Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives, looks at how different writers present a similar
topic over time. This exam is also divided into two sections. Section A is a reading section and
Section B asks pupils to present a viewpoint.
Length of exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
80 marks
50% of GCSE
Other Information
This is Core Subject taken by all students.
It is important to note that homework will be set on a regular basis.
This GCSE follows the NEW GCSE Grading system 9 -1 (A**- G)
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 5ENGLISH LITERATURE
AQA Specification GCSE (8702)
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/specifications/AQA-8702-SP-2015-V1-1.PDF
Introduction
This course encourages students to develop their knowledge and skills in reading, writing and
critical thinking. Through literature students have a chance to develop culturally and read a wide
range of literary texts.
Specification Content/ Examinations
GCSE English Literature is divided into two papers and both papers are examined at the end of
Year 11.
Paper 1, Shakespeare and the 19th-Century Novel
This consists of a written exam [1 hour 45 Minutes] which is worth 40% of the final grade. In
Section A, students will answer a question on a Shakespeare play. It will require them to write in
detail about an extract from the play and about the play as a whole. Section B explores a 19th
century novel. Here, pupils will be required to write about an extract in detail and then about the
novel as a whole.
Paper 2, Modern Texts and Poetry
This paper is worth 60% of the final grade and the written exam lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The paper is divided into 3 sections:
Section A – Modern Texts - Students will answer a question on their chosen novel or drama.
Section B – Poetry – students will answer one comparative question on an unnamed poem and
one that belongs to the Anthology.
Section C – Unseen Poetry – Students will answer one question on an unseen poem and one
question comparing this poem with a second unseen poem.
Other Information/ Entry Requirements
It is important to note that this course is not an option. Pupils who embark on this course
will be selected by their subject teachers.
Homework will be set on a regular basis.
All assessments are closed book and all exams taken place at the end of Year 11
This GCSE follows the NEW GCSE Grading system 9 -1 (A**- G)
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 6MATHEMATICS
OCR Specification A GCSE (J560)
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-mathematics-j560-from-2015/
Introduction
Mathematics is a CORE subject and is taken by all students. The course will provide students
with an understanding of mathematics and the opportunity to acquire a valuable qualification often
requested by employers. It has been designed to meet the needs of the National Curriculum and
to provide skills that will be useful in later life.
The course is appropriate to candidates requiring a general qualification in Mathematics and is
suitable for anyone wishing to progress to GCE A-level or other similar courses.
Specification Content/Examination
Learners are entered for either Foundation tier (Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3) or Higher tier
(Paper 4, Paper 5 and Paper 6).
Assessment
Qualification Overview Overview
Foundation Tier Grades
5 to 1
Paper 1 (Foundation
Tier) Written Paper 33.33%
J560/01 100 marks of total
1 hour 30 mins GCSE
Calculator permitted
Paper 2 (Foundation
Tier) Written Paper 33.33%
J560/02 100 marks of total
1 hour 30 mins GCSE
Calculators not
permitted
Paper 3 (Foundation
Tier) Written Paper 33.33%
J560/03 100 marks of total
1 hour 30 mins GCSE
Calculator permitted
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 7Assessment
Qualification Overview Overview
Higher Tier Grades 9 to
4
Paper 4 (Higher Tier) Written Paper 33.33%
J560/04 100 marks of total
1 hour 30 mins GCSE
Calculator permitted
Paper 5 (Higher Tier) Written Paper 33.33%
J560/05 100 marks of total
1 hour 30 mins GCSE
Calculators not
permitted
Paper 6 (Higher Tier) Written Paper 33.33%
J560/06 100 marks of total
1 hour 30 mins GCSE
Calculator permitted
Other Information
This GCSE follows the NEW GCSE Grading system 9 -1 (A**- G)
Alternative Course Routes
Entry Level Certificate or ASDAN Mathematics Short Course
The Entry Level Certificate or/and Asdan Course is for those students who would find following a
GCSE course in mathematics too demanding, at this stage.
Entry Level Certificate
This is a unit based specification with students required to complete eight units of work. In each
unit there is a focus on the basic skills that learners need to function in society and to be prepared
for further study at GSCE level or equivalent. Throughout the course, learners will have
opportunities to apply their mathematical skills in relevant contexts such as managing money and
dealing with measures as well as engaging in problem solving activities at an appropriate and
accessible level.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 8SCIENCE
AQA Specifications :SCIENCE A (Core) GCSE (4405) &
ADDITIONAL SCIENCE GCSE (4408)
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4405-W-SP-14.PDF
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-ADDSCI-W-SP-14.PDF
Introduction
We offer two different science courses for our GCSE students to cater for their different needs and
preferences. They are the following:
1. Core Science - One GCSE qualification
2. Core Science plus Additional Science (Referred to simply as Additional
Science)- Two GCSE qualifications
The current GCSE science specifications attach great importance to the knowledge, skills
and understanding of how science works in the world at large, as well as in the laboratory.
The aim of this is to:
• Generate more enthusiasm for science
• Make science more interesting and relevant
• Make science more accessible
Specific Content/Examination
1. GCSE CORE SCIENCE
Composed of three content units:
• BL1 One Biology unit
• CH1 One Chemistry unit
• PH1 One Physics unit
• Plus internal assessment of investigative skills. (Year 10 and Year 11)
2. CORE SCIENCE & ADDITIONAL SCIENCE
Composed of six content units:
• BL1 and BL2 Two Biology units
• CH1 and CH2 Two Chemistry units
• PH1 and PH2 Two Physics units
• Plus internal assessment of investigative skills for Core and Additional Science
respectively.
Other Information
Please note that these two science courses (i.e. Core and Additional Science) are completely
independent of each other.
Alternative Course Routes
Students who find the GCSE Core Science difficult may be offered the ASDAN Science Short
Course as an Alternative.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 9RELIGIOUS STUDIES
AQA Specification A GCSE (4050)
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4050-W-SP-14.PDF
Introduction
This is one of the subjects of the core curriculum.
The course offered in Years 10 and 11, which leads to GCSE examinations in Religious Studies, is
open to all students and does not presuppose faith: it is designed to be accessible to persons of
any religious persuasion or none. No prior learning or level of attainment is necessary for
candidates to undertake a course of study based on this specification. Questions, schemes and
assignments will not require of any student a predetermined opinion that he may not share.
The course’s aims and learning outcomes are as follows:
• To encourage students to be inspired and moved by following a broad, relevant and
worthwhile course of study that challenges young people and equips them to lead
constructive lives in the modern world.
• This specification enables students to:
• adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion;
• explore Christianity and its beliefs, reflect upon fundamental questions, engage with them
intellectually and respond personally;
• enhance their spiritual and moral development, and contribute to their health and well-being;
• enhance their personal, social and cultural development, their understanding of different
cultures locally, nationally and in the wider world to contribute to social and community
cohesion;
• develop their interest and enthusiasm for the study of religion, and relate it to the wider world;
• reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning.
Specification Content / Examination
AQA Specification A – Full Course 4052
The Full Course will consist of two units of study: namely, Unit 1 Christianity taught in Year 11
and Unit 2 Christianity: Ethics, which is studied in Year 10. The areas covered in Unit 2
Christianity Ethics (405002), will look at the Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Protestant
perspective in topics like, for example, Euthanasia, the use of medical technology, sexual
relationships; drugs; marriage; prejudice and discrimination; the environment; world poverty; war
and peace including, for example, Just War theory, crime and punishment.
Similarly, the areas covered in Unit 1 Christianity 405001 during Year 11, will include, for
example, the Protestant, Roman Catholic and Orthodox perspective on topics like places of
worship; ceremonies of commitment like baptism, confirmation pilgrimage; the Bible; public and
private worship; Holy Communion and festivals.
The Full Course is examined by two written examinations, one for each unit studied, which
are taken at the end of Year 11 during the months of either May or June. These written
examinations have a duration of one hour and thirty minutes each. There is no coursework
component for the GCSE Full Course. There is a single tier of entry which means that all students
who are entered for this course will sit the same examinations and may obtain grades from the A*
to U range.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 10AQA Specification A – Short Course 4051 The Short Course is intended for pupils who are finding the demands of GCSE work too difficult and will enable these students to perform at GCSE level with a reduced workload. The scheme of assessment for the GCSE Short Course comprises one unit; namely, Unit 2 Christianity: Ethics (405002). The Short Course is examined solely by one written examination of one hour and thirty minutes duration. There is no coursework component for the GCSE Short Course and as with the Full Course pupils may obtain grades from the A* to U range. Other Information For further information please go to http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/religious- studies/gcse/religious-studies-a-4050 and in particular pages 9 – 12 of the course specification. Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 11
SPANISH
OCR Specification GCSE (J732)
http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/82560-specification.pdf
Introduction
All students in Year 10 & 11 take Spanish. The course aims to develop listening, speaking,
reading and writing skills in the language. These four language skills form the basis of the GCSE
examination in Spanish.
Listening - the ability to understand & respond to spoken Spanish
Speaking - the ability to use Spanish effectively for purposes of practical communication
Reading - the ability to read, understand & respond to written Spanish
Writing - the ability to communicate in writing
Students who are not native speakers are withdrawn from mainstream Spanish lessons and taught
in different ability groups, better geared to the needs of the non-native users of the language. They
will also sit the GCSE examination.
Specification Content/Examination
BREAK-DOWN OF COURSE:
• Unit 1 – A721 Listening = 20% of the total GCSE marks.
• Unit 2 – A722 Speaking = 30% of the total GCSE marks.
• Unit 3 – A723 Reading = 20% of the total GCSE marks.
• Unit 4 – A724 Writing = 30 % of the total GCSE marks.
Students will be taking controlled assessments in Year 10 and Year 11. Students who are non-
native speakers are advised to purchase a set of verb tables to help them with the controlled
assessments.
Other Information
Homework will be set on a regular basis. Students are recommended to study grammar points
covered in class regularly at home, in order to keep up with the course.
Useful links and resources:
www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z4dqxnb
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/spanish/
www.bbc.co.uk/language/spanish/
http://conjugator.reverso.net/conjugation-spanish.html
Collins verb tables and dictionary
Alternative Course Routes
Students who may not be suitable for the GCSE Spanish course will be offered can be offered a
Languages Short Course via ASDAN.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 12ART AND DESIGN
AQA Specification GCSE (4200)
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4200-W-SP-14.PDF
Introduction
This course aims to encourage students to develop creative and imaginative powers and the
practical skills to express ideas and experiences in art, craft and design. It provides a foundation
for studies at GCE level. It also allows students to pursue their personal interests within the
subject. The specification on offer allows students to produce work in both two and three
dimensional forms.
Specification Content/Examination
In the first part of the course students undertake a modular approach based on focused tasks
aimed at developing, investigating and recording critical skills. Experimentation with media and
processes such as print making, sculpture and computer graphics, including the use of digital
cameras, is encouraged.
What does the assessment consist of:
a) A portfolio of work, leading to more than one outcome - 60% of the final GCSE grade.
b) 10 hour practical test in Year 11 - 40% of the final GCSE grade.
Other Information
Students opting for the subject should have both an interest in art and also some drawing and
painting ability.
Alternative Course Routes
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 13BUSINESS STUDIES
AQA Specification GCSE (4133)
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4130-W-SP-14.PDF
Introduction
Why choose GCSE Business Studies
• This new course adds further value to an extremely valuable and established subject within
the school. It offers students a chance to enter a field of study they have not covered at
Key Stage 3.
• Gibraltar’s main industry being the Finance Centre makes Business Studies and its
application in the workplace extremely valuable, equipping them for their future careers..
• The course provides students with an understanding of the commercial world and how
finance is rated and used by the government.
• It encourages students to consider the practical application of business concepts.
• It will obviously provide progression to ‘A’ level Business Studies.
Specification Content/Examination
The new Business Studies GCSE follows a modular structure
Unit 1 -Setting up a Business
Content – Starting a Business, Marketing, Finance, People in Business,
Operations Management.
Examination – Written – 1 hour - 40% of final mark
Unit 2 -Growing as a Business
Content – The Business Organisations, Marketing, Finance, People in Business,
Operations Management.
Examination – Written – 1 hour- 35% of final marks
Unit 3 -Investigating Business
Examination – Controlled Assessment (Coursework)-25% of final mark
Other Information
It is essential that you understand the demands of this subject so you should seek advice from a Business
Studies teacher who will explain the course content further and show you relevant materials.
During the GCSE course, both summative and formative assessments are used to assess the progress of
the student. If the course is proving to be too challenging you can opt or be recommended to change to the
GCSE Business Studies (Short Course). This is the equivalent of half a GCSE.
Any career in business, marketing, management, retailing, finance or economics is possible
Alternative Course Routes
• GCSE Business Studies (Short Course) or Employability below.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 14CERTIFICATE OF PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS
COPE- ASDAN- LEVEL 1 OR 2
FILE:///C:/USERS/USER/DOWNLOADS/COPEL1L2_JAN15_WEBFLYER.PDF
Introduction
The Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE) is ASDAN's flagship qualification and offers an
imaginative way of accrediting young people’s curriculum enrichment and extra-curricular
activities, allowing centres to certificate a wide range of personal qualities, skills and
achievements, as well as introducing new activities and challenges.
The aims of the qualification are to enable candidates:
• to develop and demonstrate a range of personal, key and employability skills leading to personal
effectiveness
• to broaden their experience and manage learning through the enrichment activities provided by
the ASDAN challenges
• to receive formal recognition and accreditation for the above.
This is a nationally recognised qualification where Level 1 COPE is equivalent to a E/F Grade at
GCSE and Level 2 a B Grade at GCSE.
Specification Content/Examination
CoPE offers students the opportunity to develop a number of skills needed for life long learning.
These skills are assessed through a number of activities – for example:
Problem Solving - students need to organise their own work experience and reflect on the
difficulties faced in doing this
Working with others - to demonstrate their ability to work in groups effectively, students are asked
to work in teams to raise money for charity or to organise a school trip. This year our students
raised £800 for The GBC open day and they have organised a trip to Ronda.
Research skills - success in this area requires students to identify a question for research, design
and administer questionnaires and make conclusions from their findings. Some of the questions
recently researched are - which Chinese meal is a favourite for Gibraltarians? What is the most
common injury for 15 to 18 year old football players?
Improving own learning - this is probably the most important of skills. By working through a series
of exercises students are helped to understand their individual learning styles.
Participating in discussions and presentations - students are often challenged when developing
both these skills. After researching different topics, e.g. Holocaust, abortion students are asked to
deliver a power point presentation to the class and a discussion then follows. Students who
perform well in this area are able to present well reasoned arguments and are able to support their
opinions with facts.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 15Challenges can come from 12 modules within the Student Booklet under the following areas of study • Communication • Citizenship and Community • Sport and Leisure • Independent Living • The Environment • Vocational Preparation • Health and Fitness • Work Related Learning and Enterprise • Science and Technology • International Links • Expressive Arts • Beliefs and Values Students can choose the challenges that suit their strengths, which make for an interesting and varied course and they will build a Portfolio of Evidence as they complete various challenges. Other Information THIS COURSE DOES NOT HAVE AN EXAMINATION- IT IS ASSESSED VIA THE PORTFOLIO WORK DEVELOPED OVER THE 2 YEARS. Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 16
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
AQA Design and Technology: Resistant Materials GCSE (4750)
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4560-W-SP-14.PDF
Introduction
This specification is designed to encourage candidates to design and make products with
creativity and originality, using a range of materials and techniques. Candidates will be enthused
and challenged by a range of practical activities. A working knowledge of wood, metal, plastics
and composite materials, as well as other materials, will be developed.
The use of new technologies is encouraged in this specification. The new specification is designed
to foster awareness amongst candidates, of the need to consider sustainability and the
environmental impact of their design. Full credit will be given to candidates who undertake
innovative work, including projects with a very high CAD/CAM content.
Specification Content/Examination
In Year Ten the course is structured as follows:
One lesson is devoted to theory work and homework.
One lesson is devoted to the production of design folders.
One lesson is devoted to the manufacture of 3D outcomes.
In Year Eleven, pupils are prepared to meet the final course requirements of:
40% Theory. Tested by a two hour written examination.
60% Design Folder and Practical outcome.
This is also an academic subject. The practical element is only 30% of the allocated time
(1 out of 3 lessons.)
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 17Other Information Pupils need to understand that the course carries substantial homework content. Most weeks they will have questions to complete at home related to the theory covered that week. Added to this they will also have ongoing Design Folder work to complete at home linked to the practical outcomes being done at the time. Alternative Course Routes ELC Design Technology: Students may be entered for this course if they are unable to meet the demands of the full GCSE Specification Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 18
DRAMA
AQA Specification GCSE (4240)
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4240-W-SP-14.PDF
Introduction
GCSE Drama is not just for students who want to be actors. Universities and employers value a
background in Drama because of the personal and social skills the subject helps you to develop.
Succeeding in Drama shows the following:
• That you can work effectively as part of a team
• That you can work to deadlines
• That you can communicate clearly with people
• That you are confident about speaking in public
• That you have an imaginative and creative mind
These skills are all valuable in any area of higher education and/or employment.
Specification Content/Examination
The GCSE Drama course consists of two forms of assessment:
• 60% coursework This measures your ability to respond to source material, devise and
develop a performance piece, contribute to rehearsals and discussions, evaluate your
progress and perform in front of an audience.
• 40% written exam The exam asks you to show your understanding of well-known set texts
and to evaluate a live performance you have watched.
Other Information
At Bayside, we explore a number of theatre styles, including Theatre-In-Education, Devising and
Acting. You will take part in a number of performances and will develop an advanced
understanding of many drama techniques.
Success in GCSE Drama can lead to the A-Level Theatre Studies or Performance Studies
courses currently available to Bayside students.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 19EMPLOYABILITY
ASDAN CERTIFICATE-LEVEL 1 OR 2
http://www.asdan.org.uk/courses/qualifications/employability
Introduction
The Employability qualifications at Entry 2 and 3 and Levels 1 to 3 are nationally recognised
qualifications available in the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). They are credit based
with a choice of units.
Candidates achieve Employability qualifications by completing a number of core and additional
units at the appropriate level. Each unit is credit rated: 6 credits are required for an Award
qualification and 15 credits are required for a Certificate qualification. One credit is broadly
equivalent to 10 hours of learning time. Single-unit accreditation is also available. Evidence of
completed units must be collated in a portfolio of evidence, which documents candidates’ work-
related activities and experiences.
Specification Content/Examination
This is a vocational structured course aimed at helping students understand how businesses work
as well as what type of work they would be expected to carry out in a Business Administration
environment.
The course emphasises employability skills for the Business sector by teaching skills that students
will find relevant and beneficial when seeking employment
During this two year course students will study most of the following units:
• Team working
• Learning through work experience
• Career exploration
• Enterprise skills
• Rights and responsibilities at work
• Applying for a job
• Health and safety in the workplace
• Planning and reviewing learning
• Tackling problems
• Customer service
• Working with numbers
There is no final examination- this is continually assessed through the above Units covered.
Students will produce a portfolio of evidence, which will be assessed and moderated by ASDAN
certified moderators.
Other Information
Students gain increased confidence and self esteem; effective work and social skills; an
understanding of how a business operates; and the ability to work with adults outside the home or
school environment.
Students will be required to spend one afternoon a week on work experience in order to gain their
employability skills and evidence for their portfolio.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 20FRENCH
OCR Specification GCSE (J730)
http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/82560-specification.pdf
‘If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his
language, that goes to his heart.’
Nelson Mandela
Introduction
The GCSE French course will allow you to further develop your competence in the language in order to
progress from beginner to intermediate level. You will be able to understand the language in different
contexts and acquire the skills to communicate effectively.
Why choose French for your options?
• get ready for life in a multilingual world
• have a better chance to get a good job
• improve your English and Maths
• improve your chances of entry into university
• have a better chance to study or work abroad
• improve your communication and social skills
• get more out of travel to other countries
• enjoy and appreciate other cultures
• make friends all around the world
• a very high pass rate A*- C in Bayside (85% over the past four years)
Specification Content/Examination
What does the GCSE involve?
Unit 1 Listening Exam 20% Unit 2 Speaking Controlled Assessment 30%
Unit 3 Reading Exam 20% Unit 4 Writing Controlled Assessment 30%
Assessment of these skills will be as follows:
Listening and Reading skills: there are examination papers for Foundation Tier and for Higher Tier. You
can take a combination of Foundation Tier and Higher Tier units to match your abilities.
Speaking and Writing skills: there are no exams and no tiers of entry for these. These are assessed
through controlled tasks completed during the course.
Other Information
In the GCSE course you will continue to follow the Boardworks audiovisual course that is used in Years 8
and 9. This is delivered through interactive Power Point presentations in class which, as you already know,
are also accessible to you at home on the Doddle website. You will regularly be set homework tasks online
on Doddle. These will often involve interactive audiovisual assessments which you will be able to repeat as
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 21many times as necessary in order to ensure progress. By logging into your Doddle account you will also
have access to revision material on every single aspect covered for the GCSE, which will provide you with
excellent opportunities for independent study.
Thanks to the new technologies it has never been so easy to learn a foreign language, hence the name
Doddle for this very practical and useful resource. However, this does not mean that you do not have to
work hard. What it means is that you have the latest and best tools at your disposal to learn a language
successfully, in an enjoyable and stimulating manner, if you are prepared to put in the time and effort
required.
What will be expected of you at GCSE?
You will be required to:
• listen and respond to spoken French
• perform role-plays and do oral presentations
• read and respond to written French
• write emails, blogs, stories, letters, articles and accounts in French
• keep good, neat, organised notes on language and grammar
• read and listen to French regularly at home and look up new words that you come across
• revise your notes regularly in order to learn what you have covered before moving on to the next
topic or grammar point
• use online resources such as Doddle and Linguascope on a regular basis to enhance your
language learning
Please note that if you are learning Spanish as a foreign language or are also opting for GCSE Italian you
need to consult the Head of Modern Foreign Languages before opting for French.
Useful websites:
https://www.doddlelearn.co.uk/french
http://www.linguascope.com/preview/
http://www.wordreference.com/
Alternative Course Routes
There is the possibility of taking a Short Course in GCSE French Written Language or Spoken Language.
These would be equivalent to half a GCSE and would allow students to take either the Reading and Writing
Units or the Listening and Speaking Units, depending on where their personal strengths lie.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 22FOOD STUDIES
OCR Entry Level Certificate - Food Studies
http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/76422-specification.pdf
Introduction
This entry level certificate is aimed at students who are interested in the more practical aspects of
Home Economics.
The focus of the specification content closely follows that of Home Economics: Food and
Nutrition (J431).
Specification Content/Examination
Assessment:
Students will complete
Short Task 1 Short Task 2 Food Design Task
Internally assessed Internally assessed Internally assessed
20 marks 20 marks 60 marks
20% of the qualification 20% of the qualification 60% of the qualification
Task set by centre Task set by centre Based upon a theme set by
Candidates plan and make a Candidates plan and make a OCR
dish of their choice and dish of their choice and Candidates research, plan,
evaluate their work. evaluate their work. design and make
a themed dish, and evaluate
their work
In addition to the 40 hours internal assessment, there should also be further teaching time
to increase candidates’ depth of knowledge, understanding and development of skills in
preparation for the supervised internal assessment.
Practical activities will enable candidates to acquire knowledge and experience of the
subject content in:
Nutrition and Health
Food preparation and cooking
Research, designing, planning and evaluation skills
Other Information/ Alternative Course Routes
In addition to this course students will also work towards the ASDAN Foodwise Certificate which
works well as a parallel course. Therefore in addition to The Level 1 Qualification they also gain
the ASDAN Foodwise Certificate.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 23GEOGRAPHY
AQA Specification A GCSE (9030)
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4240-W-SP-14.PDF
Introduction
Modern geography is a subject about the relationship between the human and physical
environment at a variety of scales from the local to the global.
Geography AQA is designed to provide students following GCSE Geography with a course
that develops a sound understanding and knowledge of geographical themes, issues and skills.
A people-environment theme has been adopted throughout the specification highlighting the
importance of this interaction and its management.
The examination consists of 2 written papers for each of the two tiers – Foundation (C-G) and
Higher (A*-D) and a coursework.
Specification Content/Examination
Unit One : Physical Geography. Written Paper – 1hr 30 mins. – 37.5% of total marks.
• The Restless Earth
• Challenge of Weather and Climate
• Water on the Land
Unit 2: Human Geography. Written Paper – 1hr 30 mins. – 37.5% of the total marks.
• Population Change
• The Development Gap
• Tourism
Unit 3: Local Fieldwork Investigation Controlled coursework assessment, 2000 words, 20 hours
during school time – 25% of the total marks.
The Restless Earth • The Earth’s crust is unstable and creates hazards.
• The study of plates, volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis.
• The effects and responses of people living in areas affected by
tectonic processes.
Challenge of • Characteristics of the British Climate and the effects of depressions
Weather and and anticyclones.
Climate • Global climate change – the evidence for and against
consequences and possible responses.
• Tropical Storms.
Water on the Land • Rivers as agents of erosion and the landforms created.
• Floods – cases and solutions.
• Management strategies of river basins.
• Fieldwork to a nearby river is part of the course.
Population Change • World population change.
• Strategies to control population growth.
• Ageing population – problems and solutions.
• Migration.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 24The Development • Contrasts in world development – measures of development
Gap • World trade patterns.
• Aid
Tourism • Global growth of tourism.
• Management of tourism.
• Advantages and disadvantages of tourism to an area
• Sustainable tourism
Other Information
There is a day trip to the Rio Hozgarganta in the second year of this subject and so students will
need valid passports to attend this trip.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 25HISTORY
AQA Specification A GCSE (9040)
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-9040-W-SP-14.PDF
Introduction
Why should you take History GCSE and why is it such a useful subject?
History is accessible to all pupils and the class teachers offer their recommendations in the
Year 9 reports and parents’ evening. The main requirements are an enjoyment of the
subject and a positive attitude to learning.
In History you learn how to analyse sources; to weigh up evidence; to detect bias and
inconsistencies, and to draw conclusions. You also learn how to use your knowledge to
construct clear, balanced and convincing arguments. These skills are very useful in
careers such as law. History is not compulsory for law students but is highly recommended
because it develops similar skills.
Specification Content/Examination
GCSE History at Bayside consists of three units, each with a distinct aim:
Year Medicine Written paper in 1 hour 45 minutes The aim of 35%
10 through this unit is to study development over a long period
time of time. We investigate the main changes in
medical and health care from prehistoric times to
the present day in an attempt to understand what
factors brought about these changes and why they
happened when they did.
History Controlled assessment 25%
around us: It is all too easy in our study of History to ignore
King’s the rich legacy of the past that lies right under
Bastion our own noses. The aim of ‘History Around Us’ is
to stimulate an interest in, and an appreciation of,
local history. In this unit we visit King's Bastion and
study the reasons why it was built and the part it
played in the defence of Gibraltar, particularly
during the Great Siege.
Year Germany Written paper in 1 hour 45 minutes This unit 40%
11 1919-1945 seeks to offer students the opportunity to study a
short period of History in detail. We examine
conditions in Germany in the period after the First
World War as a basis for explaining the rise to
power of the Nazis. We investigate the role of Hitler
and analyse the impact of Nazism on Germany.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 26Other Information
A STUDENT’S VIEW OF HISTORY
“Every child is born a captive to his age. History emancipates the individual from the
shackles of his time – it enlightens and enables the mind by showing that the concerns of
this age are not the highest of concerns, that the achievements of this age are not the
greatest of achievements, and most of all, that the spirit of this age may be no closer to the
truth than any other”. Luke Perera, former Bayside student.
Alternative Course Routes:
OCR Entry Level Certificate
http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/67553-specification.pdf
Entry Level History R434
Task 1: 50% Internally assessed, externally moderated.
Portfolio
Three pieces of work
testing all 3 assessment
objectives
Task 2: 50% Internally assessed, externally moderated.
Study of an
Individual One piece of work
divided into two parts:
(i) biography,
(ii) explanation and analysis.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 27HOME ECONOMICS (FOOD AND NUTRITION)
OCR Specification GCSE (J431)
http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/75824-specification.pdf
Introduction
HOME ECONOMICS is an interesting subject which has a practical basis. The course prepares
the student for living in today’s multicultural and changing society. It places emphasis on
management of resources (through practical exercises) and on informed decision-making to meet
the needs of the many different individuals in society (e.g. diabetics, the elderly, teenagers,
vegetarians, the disabled). This course is especially useful for many careers in, for example, retail,
food, catering, hotel management and marketing.
Specification Content/Examination
The course consists of three sections:
UNIT B001: Food & Nutrition: Short Tasks (3).
. Controlled assessment.
. 3 tasks – demonstrating different practical & investigative skills.
. 7 hours per task.
. 30% of final mark. (10% per task)
UNIT B002: Food Study Task:
. Controlled assessment.
. Theme set by OCR.
. 22 hours.
. 30% of final mark.
UNIT B003: Principles of Food & Nutrition:
. Written examination - 1 hr 30 mins = 40% of final mark.
. Areas covered: - Nutrition and Health
- Food Commodities
- Meal Planning
- Food Preparation and Cooking
- Food Safety and Preservation.
- Consumer education.
Other Information
Student will carry out practical tasks throughout the year to learn necessary skills and put theory
into practice – some will be investigative tasks.
Students must take note that a great part of this course involves challenging theory.
It is not just a practical cookery course.
Alternative Course Routes
See Food Studies
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 28INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
Edexcel Specification GCSE (2IT01)
http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/GCSE2010/GCSE_ICT_Spec_2012.pdf
Introduction
We live in a world that is changing at breathtaking speed – the way we work, play, shop and
communicate has changed dramatically in the last few years – and all this is due to ICT. ICT
stands for INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION technology.
To reflect these changes, the school introduced a completely new Specification in September
2012. Students who opt for this course will be starting a study programme that is relevant,
practical, engaging but demanding.
The course is designed to get students to solve realistic and practical problems with the use of
ICT. Students will be encouraged to develop their ability to work independently, using the practical
tools and the knowledge and skills which they will develop over the two-year course.
Specification Content/Examination
The course is the Edexcel Single Award (the equivalent of one GCSE) and consists of 2 Units:
ASSESSMENT:
• Unit 1 – Living in a Digital World (40% of the total marks)
Assessed by a 1½ hour exam in June 2014.
• Unit 2 – Using Digital Tools (60% of the total marks)
Controlled Assessment* started in Year 11.
* A Controlled Assessment is a task which is given to each student who will be required to solve
a problem by using ICT.
The task is set by the examining board, marked by his teacher and moderated by the board. It
replaces coursework.
Other Information
• Please note that this course does not include Programming or Games Design of any
type.
Alternative Course Routes
See ICT: Functional Skills
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 29ICT - CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY- ENTRY LEVELS 1- 3
Edexcel Specification (8918)
http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/Entry%20Level%20Certificate/70219_uk_qual
s_elc_8918_70219.PDF
Introduction
Students who want to learn the practical skills rather than the theory of ICT are suited to this
course
There is no written theory exam. Instead, students complete a practical “Controlled Assessment”
over a period of time, under the guidance of their teacher.
Students will complete Entry Level 1 in Year 10 and Entry Level 2 in Year 11. In some cases
students can access Level 3.
There is one Controlled Assessment at each level.
Specification Content/Examination
Students will learn how to use the programs that are widely used in the workplace and in leisure
time. The skills that students will learn will involve word-processing, spreadsheets, databases,
image-editing and web-based programs.
Students will be expected to show their ability to:
• Use ICT systems.
• Find and select information from the internet and other sources.
• Develop, present and communicate information.
All tasks will be set in realistic contexts relating to life, learning and work. This will help students to
apply their knowledge, skills and understanding in order to participate and progress in everyday
life, education, training and employment.
Other Information
Entry Level 1 is equivalent to a GCSE Grade E/F, Level 2 to a Grade B and Level 3 to and A/A*
Alternative Course Routes
See GCSE ICT
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 30ITALIAN
Edexcel Specification GCSE (2IN01)
http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/GCSE%20New%20GCSE/UG033589_GCSE_Li
n_Italian_spec_Iss4_print.pdf
‘A different language is a different vision of life’
Federico Fellini
Introduction
The GCSE Italian course will allow you to develop your competence in the language up to
intermediate level. You will be able to understand the language in different contexts and acquire
the skills to communicate effectively.
Why choose Italian for your options?
• get ready for life in a multilingual world
• have a better chance to get a good job
• improve your English and Maths
• improve your chances of entry into university
• have a better chance to study or work abroad
• improve your communication and social skills
• get more out of travel to other countries
• enjoy and appreciate other cultures
• make friends all around the world
• a very high pass rate A*- C in Bayside (90% over the past four years)
Specification Content/Examination
What does the GCSE involve?
Unit 1 Listening Exam 20% Unit 2 Speaking Controlled Assessment 30%
Unit 3 Reading Exam 20% Unit 4 Writing Controlled Assessment 30%
Assessment of these skills will be as follows:
Listening and Reading skills: there are examination papers for Foundation Tier and for Higher
Tier. You can take a combination of Foundation Tier and Higher Tier units to match your abilities.
Speaking and Writing skills: there are no tiers of entry for these, they are differentiated by
outcome. These are assessed through controlled tasks completed during the course.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 31Other Information
Although you have only studied Italian for a number of weeks in Year 9 as part of a taster course,
it is perfectly possible to learn enough Italian during this two year course, for you to achieve a
good pass at GCSE. All the language learning skills you have already acquired whist studying
French, will help you when learning Italian. Furthermore, given that there are some similarities
between Italian and Spanish, those of you who speak Spanish will have an added advantage.
What will be expected of you at GCSE?
You will be required to:
• listen and respond to spoken Italian
• perform role-plays and do oral presentations
• read and respond to written Italian
• write stories, letters, articles and accounts in Italian
• keep good, neat, organised notes on language and grammar
• read and listen to Italian regularly at home and look up new words that you come across
• revise your notes regularly in order to learn what you have covered before moving on to the
next topic or grammar point
• use online resources such as Linguascope on a regular basis to enhance your language
learning
Please note that if you are learning Spanish as a foreign language or are also opting for GCSE
French you need to consult the Head of Modern Foreign Languages before opting for Italian.
Useful websites:
http://www.linguascope.com/preview/
http://www.wordreference.com/
Alternative Course Routes
There is the possibility of taking a Short Course in GCSE Italian Written Language or Spoken
Language. These would be equivalent to half a GCSE and would allow students to take either the
Reading and Writing Units or the Listening and Speaking Units, depending on where their
personal strengths lie.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 32MUSIC
Edexcel Specification GCSE (2MU01)
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/music-2009.html
Introduction
GCSE Music is an increasingly popular and enjoyable course here at Bayside. Students who take
this option are not just those few who are thinking of being music teachers or rock stars! Instead
this subject also attracts pupils who either: have a general interest in music, would like to gain the
unique skills that can only be learned through music, would benefit from taking a creative subject
to balance out their options or all of the above.
Specification Content/Examinations
The course is divided up into three sections; Unit 1 - Performing (30%), Unit 2 - Composing (30%)
and Unit 3 - Music Listening and Appraising (40%).
In the performing unit you will need to do two performances; a solo performance and a group
performance. These will be internally assessed. Both are usually recorded in Year 11.
For composition you will do 2 compositions using Logic Pro on the iMac computers. There will be
10 hours controlled assessment for each composition and both will be internally assessed. One
composition is usually completed at the end of Year 10 and the other at the beginning of Year 11.
In the Listening and Appraising unit, you will study 12 set works from a variety of styles and
genres, including Mozart, West Side Story, Jeff Buckley and Indian Raga. There will be an exam
at the end of Year 11.
Other Information
It is not essential that you can play an instrument if you chose GCSE Music. However it is vital that
you are prepared to practice regularly to become proficient in your chosen instrument.
For most pupils, work on composition coursework has to be done in school, as they do not have
the equipment at home. This means that you need to be prepared to come in outside of lesson
time to work on your composition.
Regular written homework will also be given to support the listening and appraising unit.
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 33PHOTOGRAPHY (Photography: lens-based and light-based media)
AQA Specification GCSE (4206)
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4200-W-SP-14.PDF
Introduction
Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences exploring a range of lens based and light
based media, techniques and processes including both traditional and new technologies.
The course involves practical and theoretical work, were pupils will have to show an understanding
of different styles, genres and traditions.
Specification Content/Examination
Unit 1: Portfolio of work
Pupils will work in ONE or MORE areas of study such as those mentioned below. They may
overlap and combine in some areas:
(a) Portraiture
(b) Landscape Photography (built or natural environment)
(c) Still Life photography (working from natural or manufactured objects)
(d) Documentary photography, photo journalism, narrative photography, reportage
(e) Fine Art Photography
(f) Photography involving a moving image
(g) New media photography such as computer manipulated photography
Unit 1 Assessment:
- No Time limit
- Marked over 4 different objectives
- 60% of GCSE
Unit 2: Externally Set Task (Responding to an externally set task)
- Preparatory period & 10 Hours supervised time exam
- Marked over 4 different objectives
- 40% of GCSE
Other Information
THIS SUBJECT CANNOT BE TAKEN WITH ART AND DESIGN
Bayside Comprehensive School – Options 2015-2017 34PHYSICAL EDUCATION
AQA Specification GCSE (4890)
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4890-W-SP-14.PDF
Introduction
The GCSE PE Course requires students to demonstrate a good level of physical and theoretical
performance. Students will experience a wide range of activities and thus empower themselves
with many key/life skills (for example, activity knowledge, communication, leadership, organisation
etc…) considered valuable for their development in the subject.
This GCSE course is designed to:
♦ develop an understanding of how the human body performs;
♦ encourage a desire to participate (safely) in a range of physical activities;
♦ help students acquire skills which can be used in the different physical activities they
will be assessed in;
♦ improve the students’ understanding of the social development and importance of
physical exercise.
Specification Content/Examination
The 2-year course consists of practical (60%) and theoretical (40%) components. Pupils will be
assessed practically on four AQA approved sports. The theoretical exam includes multiple choice
questions, short answer questions and scenario based questions – pupils are allowed 1hour
30min to complete the exam. The weekly periods allocated to this subject will be based upon two
periods of practical, one period of theoretical work in year 10, two in year 11 and one period of
reinforcement held at lunchtimes. Activities will be assessed by teachers and moderated by AQA.
They can choose a variety of roles to be assessed on; these include player performer, organiser,
leader/coach, choreographer or official.
GCSE - COURSE OUTLINE
Students will be required to produce at least one homework a week based on the
theoretical work covered.
1. Students have to attend theoretical lessons where they will study areas of human
performance i.e. anatomy, physiology, training and fitness, injury, skills etc and
contemporary issues i.e. politics, sponsorship, media etc.
2. Students have to complete a controlled assessment coursework (Key Process C).
Pupils are expected to analyse their performance in a selected sport.
3. Students will also be assessed practically and theoretically in another five areas for
each of the activities covered:
i. Technical ability of various skills.
ii. Performance (effectiveness in a competitive situation).
iii. Ability to show an understanding of the rules and regulations of activities.
iv. Ability to observe a performance, analyse and evaluate.
v. Ability to referee/umpire.
Other Information
Students will be allowed to undertake sports which are not catered for in school, as long as they
are within the list of approved sports on the AQA specification. For example: rowing, skiing, boxing
etc...
PE teachers will assess external sports via visits or video evidence.
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