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3rd/4th Year Information Evening
ST AMBROSE COLLEGE
YEARS 3 & 4
INFORMATION EVENING
24/25 September 2019
Important Dates
Year 3 Parents’ Evening 4 February 2020
Year 4 Parents’ Evening 17 June 20203rd/4th Year Information Evening Exam Subject ART AND DESIGN Subject Leader Mr S Roderick Exam Specification AQA ART AND DESIGN – FINE ART OR PHOTOGRAPHY What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks? Most pupils will already have a GCSE Art pack and a good range of materials to complete the coursework component (60% of the final exam). Pupils also find that a ‘Pinterest’ account is an invaluable source of visual information and ideas. What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject? Pupils need to aim to work ahead of deadlines, thus allowing more time to improve work and improve subsequently grades. Pupils should look at previous pupils’ work and sketchbooks. Pupils should seek advice from older boys (working a lunch time each week in the Art room is a good opportunity for this). Pupils need to be proactive in asking “how do I improve this?”
3rd/4th Year Information Evening
Exam Subject
BIOLOGY
Subject Leader
Mrs L White
What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks?
Refer to student computer shared area.
Use of: BBC Bitesize
Seneca Learning
Kerboodle textbook
What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject?
Independently revisit topics regular.
Past exam questions (legacy and current) throughout the year independently.
Topics
3rd Year 4th Year
Cell structures Nervous system
Supplying the cell Endocrine system
Scaling up Homeostasis
Circulatory system Ecosystems
Plant transport
Respiration
Photosynthesis3rd/4th Year Information Evening Exam Subject CHEMISTRY - AQA Subject Leader Mr M Elwell Exam Specification AQA What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks? AQA Kerboodle Dynamic Learning CGP AQA Revision Guide What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject? Read through notes regularly Ask for help as soon as a problem arises Complete all homework Start revision early – make brief notes Practice with past paper questions Topics 3rd Year: Atomic Structure, Bonding, Rates of Reaction, Acids/Bases/Salts, Periodic Table 4th Year: Organic Chemistry, Calculations, Electrolysis, Energy changes, Redox
3rd/4th Year Information Evening
Exam Subject
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Subject Leader
Mr D Sweeney
Exam Specification
OCR GCSE Computer Science
https://www.ocr.org.uk/images/225975-specification-accredited-gcse-computer-science-j276.pdf
What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks?
CGP Book – New GCSE Computer Science OCR Complete Revision & Practice - Grade 9-1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Computer-Science-Complete-Revision-Practice/dp/1782948600
Craig and Dave YouTube videos
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCiOXwirraUAvkTPDWeeSqAKty3LAG37-
Programming Tutorials
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/vb.net/index.htm
Programming Tutorials and Tasks
On the shared area
What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject?
Students should download the free version of Visual Studio at home and practise
programming outside of lessons.
Students should attend catch up sessions on a Thursday after school if they need
help/support in any areas.
Take advantage of any mentoring that is set up and offered to them.3rd Year
Michaelmas Term Lent Term Trinity Term
7 Weeks – Half Term – 8 Weeks 5 Weeks – Half Term – 6 Weeks 6 Weeks – Half Term – 7 Weeks
7 Weeks 8 Weeks 5 Weeks 6 Weeks 6 Weeks 7 Weeks
Programming Programming Programming Programming Programming Internal Exam
Feedback (1)
Theory - 2.1 Algorithms Theory – 2.2. Theory – 2.4. Theory – 2.5. Translators Theory – 2.6. Data
Programming Computational Logic and Facilities of Representation Activities Week (1)
Theory - 2.2. Programming
techniques Languages
Techniques Theory – 2.2. Theory – 2.6. Data
Programming techniques Theory – 2.2. Representation
Revision (1)
Programming techniques
Programming
End of Unit Theory Test Programming Test #2
Programming Test #1 (IF Programming Test #3 (Wage
#1 (Loops) End of Unit Test #2
Statements and Data Calculator or Pizza Menu)
Types)
Internal Exam (1)
Theory to be covered before the end of year exam – Full details for each topic can be found in the spec:
2.1. Algorithms (Computational Thinking, Searching Algorithms, Sorting Algorithms, Interpret, correct and complete Algorithms)
2.2. Programming techniques (Variables & Constants, Programming Constructs, String Manipulation, File handling operations, Arrays, Functions and Procedures,
Data Types, Arithmetic Operators, Boolean Operators) – This will be taught throughout the year when these programming techniques are being taught.
2.4. Computational Logic (Computers and Binary Form, Logic Gates/Diagrams, Truth Tables, Boolean operators, Logical operators in truth tables, Computing
related mathematics)
2.5. Translators and Facilities of Languages (Programming Languages, Purposes of Translators, Characteristics of Translators, IDEs)
2.6. Data representation (Units, Numbers, Characters, Images, Sound, Compression)4th Year
Michaelmas Term Lent Term Trinity Term
7 Weeks – Half Term – 8 Weeks 5 Weeks – Half Term – 6 Weeks 6 Weeks – Half Term – 7 Weeks
7 Weeks 8 Weeks 5 Weeks 6 Weeks 6 weeks 7 Weeks
Theory - 2.3. Theory – 1.1. System Theory – 1.3. Secondary Theory – 1.4 Wired and Theory Internal Exam
Producing Robust Architecture Storage Wireless Networks Feedback
Revision (1)
Programs
Theory – 1.2. Memory Programming
Internal Exam (1)
Project
Programming
Programming Programming Programming with a small
Theory Test #1 practise programming
Programming Test #1 Theory Test #2
project
Theory Test #3
Theory to be covered before the end of year exam:
2.3. Producing Robust Programs (Defensive design considerations, Maintainability, Purpose of Testing, Types of Testing, Errors, Test Data)
1.1. Systems Architecture (CPU, Von Neumann, CPU components, Fetch Execute Cycle, Performance of CPU, Embedded Systems)
1.2. Memory (RAM & ROM, Purpose of RAM & ROM, Virtual Memory, Flash Memory)
1.3. Storage (Secondary Storage Need, Data Capacity and Requirements, Storage Types, Suitability and advantages and disadvantages of storage devices)
1.4. Wired and wireless networks (Types of Network, Factors affecting performance, Client Server & peer-to-peer, Hardware for networks, Internet, Virtual
Networks)3rd/4th Year Information Evening
Exam Subject
DRAMA
Subject Leader
Mrs L Taylor
Exam specification
AQA GCSE Drama
Topics include:
Devised drama
Scripted performances
Study of Live Productions
Study of set text
Study of theatre terminology
What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks?
Set Text: Blood Brothers Methuen modern classics
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama/gcse/drama-8261
AQA GCSE text book
BBC Bitesize
National Theatre (YouTube channels)
What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject?
Independently read and research topics before lessons.
Revise theatre terminology / roles in theatre.
Read and re-read Blood Brothers (6 times before final exam).
Research playwright’s intentions for BB, the time period and past productions use
this to support practical decisions.
Attend theatre trips organised by drama dept, and see theatre independently.
Ensure Live production notes are kept on each production seen.
Increase the level of detailed in description, analysis and evaluation of individual
moments in live production notes.
Prepare for final practical assessment by reading and researching plays
Ensure lines are learnt as early as possible.
Purchase and read AQA GCSE text book (can be resold to next year’s GCSE students)3rd/4th Year Information Evening Exam Subject DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Subject Leader Mr M Cook Exam specification AQA Design Technology (new specification 1 – 9) What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks? www.technologystudent.com New GCSE DT textbooks. Recommended is the Hodder textbook with the timber, plastic and metals focus for the Specialist Technical Principles. We can purchase these with a 20% discount through the department. What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject? Use the knowledge trackers provided by the DT department alongside the AQA specification to focus learning and self-study. Using the specification to focus revision topics is essential to achieve grades 7 – 9. Treat the NEA as an iterative design and make process and not linear. Research and evaluations should be evident throughout the project, not only carried out at the beginning of a project and evaluations at the end.
3rd/4th Year Information Evening Exam Subject ENGLISH LANGAUGE Subject Leader Mrs M Hill Exam specification AQA English Language What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks? KS4 Terminology sheet Past paper questions Marked exemplars BBC GCSE Bitesize Website What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject? Read a range of good quality fiction and non-fiction Be aware of the writer at work and try to identify audience and purpose Be sensitive to language and how it is used to achieve specific effects Plan extended written responses thoroughly Proof-read written work carefully to ensure accuracy Avoid reliance on spell-check to identify errors Get plenty of timed practice of past paper questions Topics Year 3: 'War and Conflict' anthology of fiction and non-fiction extracts (Paper 1 and 2, Section A) Writing to describe/ narrate (Paper 1, Section B) Writing to present a viewpoint (Paper 2, Section B) Year 4: 'Survival' anthology of non-fiction extracts (Paper 2, Section A) Writing to present a viewpoint (Paper 2, Section B) Revision of Paper 1, Sections A and B Spoken Language assessment
3rd/4th Year Information Evening Exam Subject ENGLISH LITERATURE Subject Leader Mrs M Hill Exam specification AQA English Literature What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks? Set texts: ‘Lord of the Flies’, ‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ and ‘Macbeth’ (available to purchase through us) Class notes/ annotation/ revision materials Marked exemplars of exam-style questions Study guides may be useful for revision but are no substitute for reading the text itself BBC GCSE Bitesize Website What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject? Read a range of good quality fiction to develop an appreciation of different styles/ genre Review class notes and annotation regularly to consolidate knowledge and understanding Re-read all literature set texts at least once and use cue cards to revise key themes/ ideas/ characters Revise literary terms to ensure that you are able to use them in your analysis Plan extended written responses thoroughly to ensure focus on the question Use marked exemplars to help you improve your own essay writing technique Topics Year 3: Unseen Poetry (Paper 2, Section B) Lord of the Flies (Paper 2, Section A) Year 4: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Paper 1, Section B) AQA poetry anthology: Power and Conflict (Paper 2, Section B)
3rd/4th Year Information Evening Exam Subject FRENCH Subject Leader Mr M Toal Exam specification EDUQAS Board What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks? Y3 – GCSE French Foundation Course book – access to hard copy in class Kerboodle – online copy of course book & extra resources and practice tasks & tests Y4 – GCSE French Higher Course Book (2 Years) Kerboodle – as above Vocab Express – online tool to build up vocabulary What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject? Regular learning of vocab (you cannot learn 1500 words at the end of the course). Solid knowledge and use of the 3 key tenses i) present ii) past iii) future. Aim to develop answers in speaking and writing tasks (use imagination). Full focus & participation in class as a language is a skill that needs regular practice Topics The topics covered over the 2 years include Lifestyle, Leisure, Home & Environment and Work and Education.
3rd/4th Year Information Evening Exam Subject GEOGRAPHY Subject Leader Mr A McFadden Exam specification Edexcel B What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks? Pearson Revision Guide: Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography B ISBN: 9781292133782 Pearson Workbook Guide: Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography B ISBN: 9781292133768 Pearson Revision Flash Cards: Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography B ISBN: 9781292182414 Revision Guide: CPG Grade 9-1 GCSE Geography Edexcel B: Investigating Geographical Issues ISBN: 9781782946212 Revision Guide & Practice: CPG New Grade 9-1 GCSE Geography Edexcel B Complete Revision & Practice ISBN: 9781789080919 Seneca Learning – search Edexcel B GCSE Geography in course title: app.senecalearning.com – search Edexcel B GCSE Geography. Course Directed YouTube clips BBC GCSE Bitesize Geography – Edexcel GCSE Geography https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zy3ptyc What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject? Make Revision Material: A3 Flip Learning Grids, Flash Cards, Mindmaps Learn Revision Material: Get tested or test your self-using topic headings Apply Revision: Complete Practice Questions form the Revision Guides Complete Feedback from Exams and additional Practice Papers Topics Topics for Year 3 Topics for Year 4 Foundation start to Geography UK Geography Paper 2: Coasts Paper 3: People and the Biosphere Global Paper 1: Development and Practice Paper for GCSE Grade UK Geography Paper 2: Urban Fieldwork Global Paper 1: Tectonics UK Geography Paper 2: Human Geography UK Geography Paper 2: Rivers UK Geography Paper 2: Rivers Fieldwork
3rd/4th Year Information Evening
Exam Subject
HISTORY
Subject Leader
Mrs G Scott
Exam specification
GCSE AQA 8145– The 3rd Year are currently studying conflict and tension 1894 – 1918 and will move
onto Germany 1890 – 1945.
The 4th Year are currently completing Germany 1890-1945 and will move on to the reign of Elizabeth
1st.
What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks?
Download an electronic version of “Understanding the Modern World” from Milk or
OneDrive.
AQA Website – GCSE code 8145
Paper 1 Conflict and Tension 1890 – 1914 / Germany 1890 - 1945
Paper 2 Britain Power and the People and Elizabeth 1
At 4th Year, you may wish to arrange a family visit to Kenilworth Castle, although
this is not a requirement.
What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject?
Keep your classwork/homework and assignments in good order.
Review notes on a week by week basis and ask for help if needed.
You may wish to purchase your own text books:
Power and the People: Alf Wilkinson code: ISBN 9781471861512
Elizabeth 1568 – 1603 by Wesley Royle code: 9781471864292
Understanding Modern World – Ferriby, Martin and
Walsh code: ISBN 9781471862946(this is hard copy
of the electronic textbook)
You may also wish to purchase the following revision guides:-
GCSE 9-1 AQA History ISBN 9781510404045 or Germany 1890 – 1945 Democracy
and Dictatorship Revision Guide & Workbook ISBN 9781292204765
Topics
3rd Year: Conflict and tension 1890-1918; Democracy and Dictatorship; Germany 1890-
1945
4th Year: Elizabeth I; Kenilworth Castle3rd/4th Year Information Evening Exam Subject LATIN Subject Leader Mr M Toal/ Mrs H Gonzalez/ Mr R Godfrey Exam specification OCR What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks? Siegel Books 2 and 3 Roman Britain and Myths and Beliefs (sources Options on GCSE, under review for 3rd Year) What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject? Know the noun, adjective and verb endings thoroughly through regular practice and self- testing. ‘Latin Tutorial’ on ‘YouTube’ provides very good grammar explanations. Topics The focus is on grammar, vocab and understanding Latin passages
3rd/4th Year Information Evening Exam Subject MATHEMATICS Subject Leader Mr A Chapman Exam specification All classes – Mathematics GCSE AQA 8300 Set 1 classes only – Certificate in further Maths AQA 8360 What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks? Websites: www.mymaths.co.uk (students have own log-in) www.corbettmaths.com CGP Revision guide & workbook (purchase through school) What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject? Practise lots of questions: Select a topic; try a selection of questions from either, exercise book, website or revision workbook. If can do the questions, move on to new topic. If can’t do the questions, use exercise book, website or revision guide to improve understanding of the topic, and then try some more questions. If still struggling, attend Friday lunch Maths Clinic for help or see a teacher.
3rd/4th Year Information Evening Exam Subject MUSIC Subject Leader Mr A Phillips Exam specification AQA What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks? CGP Exercise books – AQA Music Rhinegold GCSE AQA Music What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject? 30 minutes regular rehearsal at home each evening on their instruments Complete homework tasks Complete all tasks set and work independently on the computer software at lunch and break times. Attend extra-curricular activities including choir. Topics Y3 Intro to the course, Key aspects, Introduction to Composition (Music Software) Solo and Ensemble Skills Y4 AOS1 and 4 Western Classical Music including Set Works Submit free Composition, Solo and Ensemble recordings submitted via email.
3rd/4th Year Information Evening
Exam Subject
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Subject Leader
Mr M Fitzsimon
Exam specification
AQA Physical Education 8582
What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks?
Hodder Dynamic Learning
Username: AQAPEGCSETL
Password: student
Centre ID: 15776
Pupils provided with a syllabus of what they need to know, command words, homework
booklet, and will receive Topic on a page revision sheets.
What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject?
Use the Hodder Online Dynamic Learning:
Topic Power points
Self-test quizzes.
Topics
3rd Year - Applied Anatomy and physiology
Cardio Respiratory System
Aerobic and Anaerobic
Movement Analysis
4th Year - Physical training
Sports Psychology3rd/4th Year Information Evening Exam Subject PHYSICS Subject Leader Dr A Gardener Exam specification AQA Physics What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks? www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463 Useful: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa www.kerboodle.com -> AQA GCSE Sciences (9-1) -> Digital Book AQA Physics Third Edition [full online textbook]. Please use your log in or request assistance if you cannot log in. www.senecalearning.com/ www.physicsandmathstutor.com/physics-revision/gcse-aqa/ physicsnet.co.uk/gcse-physics What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject? 1. Learn required equations and correct units 2. Practice converting between units and rearranging equations 3. Regularly review work to ensure long-term recall. Topics Year 3 – Energy, Electricity and Space (Space topic will be dependent on time and may be covered in Year 5). Year 4 – Forces and Waves Year 5 – Particle Model, Atomic Structure & Magnetism and Electromagnetism
3rd/4th Year Information Evening
Exam Subject
SPANISH
Subject Leader
Mrs H Gonzalez
Exam specification
AQA
What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks?
Y3 – Mira 2 & 3 vocab books
Grammar booklets (given to class)
Y4 – GCSE AQA Spanish GCSE text book
Kerboodle Vocab Express
www.espanolextra.com
Booklets for speaking practice.
What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject?
Learn vocabulary after every lesson.
Review and learn all tenses and practice these regularly.
Practice speaking questions and role plays when given in class.
Extend written work to ensure 3 time frames and opinions are used confidently each time.
Topics
The topics covered over the 2 years include Lifestyle, Leisure, Home & Environment and
Work and Education.3rd/4th Year Information Evening
Exam Subject
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Subject Leader
Miss S McCrory
Exam specification
AQA Religious Studies B: Catholic Christianity and Judaism.
What resources are important for this subject e.g. websites/textbooks?
A course textbook will be provided for all pupils in Year 4. It would be helpful for
boys to purchase their own revision guide (AQA GCSE Religious Studies B: Catholic
Christianity with Islam and Judaism Revision Guide. ISBN: 0198422873)
What advice can you give to ensure students do well in this subject?
Read widely
Respond to feedback
Consider different perspectives with regard to key beliefs/teachings.
Be aware and able to support your understanding with reference to Scripture and Catholic
teaching.
Topics
3rd Year -
St Mark's Gospel, which specific reference to the following themes: the Kingdom
of God, the disregarded, faith and discipleship.
Sanctity of Life
Judaism: belief and teachings. (Chapter 9)
Judaism: practices. (Chapter 10)
4th Year -
The following themes from the Catholic Christianity component:
Creation
Incarnation
The Triune God
Redemption
The Kingdom of GodYou can also read
