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Contents Teacher Assessed Grades ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Timeline......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Art .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Biology ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Business ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Chemistry ................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Computer Science .................................................................................................................................................... 14 Design and Technology............................................................................................................................................ 16 Drama .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18 English Language ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 English Literature ...................................................................................................................................................... 20 Food Preparation & Nutrition................................................................................................................................ 21 French .......................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Geography .................................................................................................................................................................. 24 German ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26 History......................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Mathematics (Higher) ............................................................................................................................................... 29 Mathematics (Foundation)....................................................................................................................................... 31 Music ............................................................................................................................................................................ 33 Physical Education ..................................................................................................................................................... 35 Physics ......................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Religious Studies ........................................................................................................................................................ 39 Science Combined Trilogy (Higher) ..................................................................................................................... 41 Science Combined Trilogy (Foundation) ............................................................................................................. 44 Spanish ......................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Results Day ................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Introduction Dear Parents and Students, In response to the disruption to education, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the government decided that there would be no GCSE or A-level examinations in summer 2021. Following a consultation process it was concluded that schools were best placed to judge the performance of their students and as such exam boards will award grades based on teacher assessment this summer. Students and parents will no doubt have been anxious about this process and how it will affect their grades and progression into further and higher education. Unfortunately, the Department for Education, Ofqual and the exam boards have been slow in releasing guidance about the process and this has heightened concern. In determining the process by which the school will assess students and to ensure the credibility of the grades awarded by the exam boards it is our overriding aim that; the grades awarded are an accurate reflection of a student’s current performance all students have an equal opportunity to perform at their highest standard no student will be disadvantaged in any way by the evidence selected for assessment Each teacher assessed grade will be a professional judgement, balanced on different sources of evidence and data. Students will be notified in advance of the evidence that each subject intends to use in making these judgements. The primary evidence will be based on short tests and non-examination assessment (NEA) for those subjects to which it applies. These tests will take place between 4th – 28th May (inclusive). These tests will be an objective method of determining the subject knowledge, skills and abilities that a student would normally gain by studying the full course and hence will produce reliable evidence for the exam boards. The tests will only cover specific topics from within each subject specification and will only include topics that have been taught in the classroom. This booklet outlines the topics and skills that will be assessed by these tests so that students are able to direct their studies and seek support from their teachers where necessary. An alternate timetable will run during this period and it may be the case that students will be expected to study at home at certain times. Further details on specific dates and times of tests will be sent in due course. We are expecting further guidance from Ofqual at the end of this month along with support materials from the exam boards. The latest information from the DfE is that these support materials will be available to schools from the end of March and the general public after the Easter holiday. Following the assessment period, a detailed grading process will be carried out by each department. This will be subject to rigorous multi-layered internal and external quality assurance procedures to ensure that the final grades issued by the exam boards meet the aims set out at the start of this letter. It is essential that staff are not approached by students or parents on the matter of the grading process. Such actions could be seen by Ofqual as an attempt to interfere with the grading process and may lead to a malpractice investigation and potentially a change in the grades awarded. We recognise the concerns of all students and parents surrounding the implementation of teacher assessed grades and we will endeavour to keep you regularly updated throughout the whole process. Yours sincerely Mrs A Stott Deputy Headteacher
Timeline What’s happening and when? Teacher assessments will replace exams in summer 2021. This applies to assessments for GCSEs and A-levels, as well as some vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs). What's the timeline? End of March – exam boards will release optional assessment materials on all subjects (except art and design) May 4th – 28th Students will be assessed in their various subjects Before 18th June – Teachers will mark and moderate tests and consider additional evidence before deciding on a Teacher Assessed Grade. There will also be a period of internal quality assurance 18th June - deadline for the school to submit student results to exam boards June and July - exam boards will conduct external quality assurance by checking evidence for a sample of schools and subjects. It'll also follow up on any concerns it has about schools' internal quality assurance processes 10th August - A-level and Level 3 BTEC results day 12th August - GCSE results day After results are released – there will be a window for students to appeal if they think their grade is incorrect.
Art Teacher Assessed Grades in Art will be based on the coursework they have submitted over the last two years. There is no art examination this year, 100% of the student’s mark will be based on the students’ coursework submission. Students’ best work will be compiled into a Digital portfolio of evidence which will be presented as a PowerPoint, this will be submitted for marking to the Art Department by 6th May. A selection of the students’ portfolios will then be submitted to Edxecel for external moderation as it would be normally. From the beginning of Year 10 students at Coloma complete three units of coursework, all of which address the four Assessment Objectives (AO’s). This ensures that students’ have a complete body of work that shows progression in skill and ability while addressing all assessment objectives. Students have completed two of these units and are currently working on the third which should be completed and submitted by 6THMay The areas that students will be assessed on are: AO1- Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources. AO2 –Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes. AO3- Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses. AO4- Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.
Biology Teacher Assessed Grades for Biology will include evidence from two equally weighted tests. Test 1: Duration: 45 mins Total mark: 45 Test 2: Duration: 45 mins Total mark: 45 Both tests have 50% weighting. All content from the AQA GCSE Biology textbook/Kerboodle: Test 1 Content & Structure: B1.1 World of microscopes B3.5 Factors affecting enzyme action B1.3 Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells B3.6 How the digestive system works B1.4 Specialisation in animal cells B3.7 Making digestion efficient B1.5 Specialisation in plant cells B4.6 Tissues and organs in plants B1.6 Diffusion B4.7 Transport systems in plants B1.7 Osmosis B4.8 Evaporation and transpiration B1.8 Osmosis in plants B4.9 Factors affecting transpiration B1.9 Active transport B5.2 Pathogens and disease B1.10 Exchanging materials B5.9 Human defence responses B2.1 Cell division B5.10 More about plant diseases B3.1 Tissues and organs B5.11 Plant defence responses B3.3 The chemistry of food B6.1 Vaccination B3.4 Catalysts and enzymes B6.2 Antibiotics and painkillers B6.4 Developing drugs Question types Skills Assessed Multiple choice, structured, closed Demonstrate knowledge and short answer and open response. understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific techniques and procedures. Apply knowledge and understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures Analyse information and ideas to: interpret and evaluate; make judgments and draw conclusions; develop and improve experimental procedures.
Test 2 Content & Structure: B8.1 Photosynthesis B13.10 Screening for genetic disorders B8.2 The rate of photosynthesis B14.1 Variation B8.3 How plants use glucose B14.2 Evolution by natural selection B8.4 Making the most of photosynthesis B14.5 Cloning B13.1 Types of reproduction B14.6 Adult cell cloning B13.2 Cell division in sexual reproduction B16.3 Distribution and abundance B13.3 The best of both worlds B16.4 Competition in animals B13.7 Inheritance in action B16.5 Competition in plants B13.8 More about genetics B16.7 Adaptation in animals B13.9 Inherited disorders B16.8 Adaptation in plants Question types Skills Assessed Multiple choice, structured, closed short Demonstrate knowledge and answer and open response. understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific techniques and procedures. Apply knowledge and understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures Analyse information and ideas to: interpret and evaluate; make judgments and draw conclusions; develop and improve experimental procedures.
Business GCSE Teacher Assessed Grades for Business will include evidence from two equally weighted tests. There will be two assessments which will last for 40 minutes each. Each assessment has a 50% weighting. For each assessment, you will be given: 5 multiple choice questions 1 three mark question 1 four mark question 1 six mark question 1 nine mark question Total marks: 27 GCSE Business Assessment 2021 Revision List Test Content: You must focus your revision on the key areas below: 3.1.2 Business ownership Understand the different legal structures that Test 1 & Sole traders businesses adopt Test 2 Partnerships Analyse the benefits and drawbacks of each legal Private Limited Companies structure Public Limited Companies Understand the concept of limited liability Not for Profit organisations Evaluate which legal structure would be most appropriate for a variety of business examples 3.1.7 Expanding a business Understand the benefits of growth in terms of unit Test 1 & Economies and costs advantages due to economies of scale and Test 2 diseconomies of scale drawbacks of growth due to diseconomies of scale. Understand the meaning of purchasing and technical economies of scale. Calculate and interpret average unit costs. 3.2.3 The economic climate Students should be able to demonstrate and Test 1 & on businesses understand how businesses might be affected by Test 2 changes in the rate of interest. How fluctuating interest rates can affect businesses Students should be able to Identify how and why that rely on overdrafts and businesses might be affected by changes in levels of loans for finance. employment. How fluctuating interest rates can affect consumer Students should be able to discuss how demand for and business spending. products and services may change as incomes fluctuate. Level of employment Consumer spending 3.2.6 Competitive Understand the risks the business face and the reasons Test 1 & environment why all businesses face uncertainty. Test 2 Uncertainty and risks businesses face
3.3.1 Production processes Be familiar with job and flow production methods and Test 1 Methods of production understand when each is appropriate. Job Flow Efficiency in production How production might be made more efficient by the Test 1 Lean production use of lean production techniques Just in time (JIT) 3.3.2 The role of Evaluate the use of managing stock using JIT to a given Test 1 procurement business. Managing stock The benefits of reduced costs must be balanced Just in time against the cost of more frequent deliveries and lost Just in case purchasing economies of scale. The benefits of having spare stock to satisfy demand balanced against the cost of holding buffer stock. 3.3.4 Good customer Understand the sales process. Test 1 service Methods of good service: Product knowledge Customer engagement (creating a positive experience for the customer) Post sales service (e.g. user training, help lines, servicing). Benefits of good customer service including: Increase in customer satisfaction Customer loyalty Increased spend Profitability Dangers of poor customer service including: Dissatisfied customers Poor reputation via word of mouth Reduction in revenue 3.4.1 Organisational Understand Internal organisational structures, span of Test 1 structures control, chain of command, delayering and delegation. Centralisation and decentralisation Understand why businesses have internal organisational structures, including an understanding of different job roles and responsibilities throughout the business. The impact that having a tall or flat organisational structure has on how business is managed. How organisational structure may affect the different ways of communication.
3.4.2 Recruitment and Understand the difference between internal and Test 1 selection of employees external recruitment and the benefits and drawbacks of each approach. The need for recruitment and selection of employees Outline the main stages in the recruitment and selection process, including an understanding of job analysis, job description, person specification and selection methods. Analyse the benefits of having an effective recruitment and selection process for a business including high productivity, high quality output or customer service and staff retention. 3.4.4 Training Explain the benefits of training employees for a Test 1 business, including increased productivity, ability to Importance of training the deal with changes in technology, increased motivation, workforce staff retention, production of higher quality goods and good customer service. Types of training undertaken by businesses Understand the methods of training undertaken by businesses including induction training, on-the-job training, and off-the-job training. Explain the benefits of induction training. Analyse the benefits and drawbacks of on-the-job and off-the-job training and evaluate which would be the most appropriate method for a variety of businesses. 3.5.3 The purpose and Understand why businesses conduct market research, Test 2 methods of market research such as to identify market opportunities and to get a Purpose of market research better insight into their customers and competitors. Collect information about: Demand Competition Target market Methods of market research Understand the difference between qualitative and Test 2 to include primary and quantitative market research. secondary: Questionnaires Identify the benefits and drawbacks for various market Surveys research techniques and select the best method for a Interviews given business. Focus groups Internet research Printed press e.g. newspapers 3.5.4 The elements of the Understanding of the main features of pricing methods Test 2 marketing mix and the impact they will have on a business including: Price skimming Price penetration Competitive pricing Loss leader Cost-plus
Product portfolio Understand how and why businesses might broaden Test 2 and balance their product portfolio using the Boston matrix. Be able to identify and explain the full categories of the Boston matrix. 3.6.2 Cash flow Understand the consequences of cash flow problems Test 2 Importance of cash to and the effect of a positive cash flow businesses Interpreting cash flow Understand how and why cash flow forecasts are forecasts constructed. Difference between cash and profit Complete and interpret sections of a cashflow forecast (this includes an understanding of cash inflows, net cash flow and the opening and closing balance. Students are not expected to be able to construct an entire cash flow forecast). Evaluate possible solutions to cash flow problems, including re-scheduling payment overdrafts, reducing cash inflow, increasing cash inflow and finding new sources of finance. 3.6.3 Financial terms and Understand the difference between variable costs, Test 2 calculations fixed costs and total costs. Basic financial terms Basic financial calculations Understand the concept of revenue, costs, profits and Break-even loss. Be able to calculate revenue, total costs, profit/loss. Understand the meaning of the term break-even output and interpret break-even charts. Identify the break-even level of output and margin of safety from a break-even chart. Evaluate the use of using break-even analysis to a business.
Chemistry Teacher Assessed Grades for Chemistry will include evidence from two equally weighted tests. Test 1: Duration: 45 mins Total mark: 45 Test 2: Duration: 45mins Total mark: 45 Test Content: Test 1 Content: Test 2 Content: C1 Atomic structure C3 Structure and bonding C1.2 Chemical equations C3.1 States of matter C1.6 Structure of the atom C3.2 Atoms in ions C1.7 Ions, atoms, and isotopes C3.3 Ionic bonding C1.8 Electronic structures C3.4 Giant ionic structures C4 Chemical calculations C3.5 Covalent bonding C4.1 Relative masses and moles C3.6 Simple molecules C4.2 Equations and calculations C3.7 Giant covalent structures C4.3 From masses to balanced equations C3.8 Fullerenes and graphene C4.4 Yield of a chemical reaction C3.9 Bonding in metals C4.5 Atom economy C3.10 Giant metallic structures C4.6 Expressing concentrations C3.11 Nanoparticles C4.7 Titrations C3.12 Applications of nanoparticles C4.8 Titration calculations C8 Rates and equilibrium C4.9 Volumes of gases C8.1 Rate of reaction C7 Energy changes C8.2 Collision theory and surface area C7.1 Exothermic and endothermic reactions C8.3 The effect of temperature C7.2 Using energy transfers from reactions C8.4 The effect of concentration or pressure C7.3 Reaction profiles C8.5 The effect of catalysts C9 Crude oil and fuels C9.1 Hydrocarbons C9.2 Fractional distillation of oil C9.3 Burning hydrocarbon fuels C9.4 Cracking hydrocarbons C10 Organic reactions C10.1 Reactions of the alkenes
Test Structure: Question types Skills Assessed Multiple choice, structured, closed short Demonstrate knowledge and answer and open response. understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific techniques and procedures. Apply knowledge and understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures Analyse information and ideas to: interpret and evaluate; make judgments and draw conclusions; develop and improve experimental procedures.
Computer Science Teacher Assessed Grades in Computer Science will include evidence from two equally weighted tests. Test 1 – Duration: 35 mins Test 2 – Duration: 35 mins Total mark: 25 Total mark: 25 All content from the GCSE Computer Science Specification J276/01 Test 1 Content 1.1 Systems Architecture a. The purpose of the CPU. b. Von Neumann Architecture: o MAR (Memory Address Register) o MDR (Memory Data Register) o Program Counter o Accumulator c. Common CPU Components and their function: o ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) o CU (Control Unit) o Cache d. The function of the CPU as fetch and execute instructions stored in memory e. How common characteristics of CPUs affect their performance: o Clock speed o Cache size o Number of cores f. Embedded systems: o Purpose of embedded systems o Examples of embedded systems 1.4 Wired and wireless networks a. Types of networks: o LAN (Local Area Network) o WAN (Wide Area Network) b. Factors that affect the performance of networks c. The different roles of computers in a client-server and peer-to-peer network d. The hardware needed to connect stand-alone computers into a Local Area Network: o Wireless Access Points o Routers/Switches o NIC (Network Interface Controller/Card) o Transmission media e. The internet as a worldwide collection of computer networks: o DNS (Domain Name Server) o Hosting o The Cloud f. The concept of virtual networks
Test 2 Content 2.2 Programming Techniques a. The use of variables, constants, operators, inputs, outputs and assignments b. The use of the three basic programming constructs used to control the flow of a program: o Sequence o Selection o Iteration (count and condition controlled loops) c. The use of basic string manipulation d. The use of basic file handling operations: o Open o Read o Write o Close e. The use of records to store data f. The use of SQL to search for data g. The use of arrays (or equivalent) when solving problems, including both one and two dimensional arrays h. How to use sub programs (functions and parameters) to produce structured code i. The use of data types: o Integer o Real o Boolean o Character and string o Casting j. The common arithmetic operators k. The common Boolean operators
Design and Technology Teacher Assessed Grades for Design & Technology will include evidence from two equally weighted tests and a non-examined component (NEA). Test 1 – Duration: 35 mins Test 2 – Duration: 35 mins Total mark: 30 Total mark: 33 Mark Allocation Test 1 25% Test 2 25% NEA 50% Content from the AQA Design Technology GCSE Specification Test 1 Content: 3.1.1 - Sustainability 3.1.4 - Systems approach to designing 3.1.1 - Environment 3.1.5 - Mechanical devices 3.1.1 - How the critical evaluation of new 3.1.6.1 - Paper and boards and emerging technologies informs - Natural and manufactured timbers design decisions - Polymers 3.1.2 - Fossil fuels 3.2.8 - Specialist techniques and processes 3.1.2 - Renewable energy 3.3 - Designing and making principles: 3.1.2 - Batteries Quality control Test 1 Structure: Question Types: Skills Assessed 7 x 1 mark: multiple choice Knowledge 3 x 2 mark Costing Knowledge of properties of materials Knowledge of industrial practice 1 x 3 mark: Knowledge of forces 1 x 6 mark: Describe and identify Knowledge of equipment and processes 1 x 8 mark: Analyse and evaluate Research and analysis of environmental issues relating to the subject
Test 2 Content: 3.1.1 - New and emerging technologies: 3.2.9 - Surface treatments and finishes Culture 3.3 - Designing and making principles Society 3.3.4 - Design strategies 3.1.3.2 - Material properties 3.3.5 - Communication of design ideas 3.2.1 - Selection of materials and composites Test 2 Structure: Question Types: Skills Assessed 1 x 2 marks Maths: Calculation 4 x 3 marks Maths: Calculation Knowledge: Surface finishes Prototyping 2 x 4 marks (analyse and evaluate) Knowledge: Specifications and suitability Inclusion and safety 1 x 5 marks Communication of design ideas 1 x 6 marks (discuss and suggest) Knowledge and research
Drama Teacher Assessed Grades for Drama will include evidence from one test and two non- examined components (NEA). Test 1 – Duration: 35 mins Total mark: 20 NEA 1 – Devising Drama (Devised NEA 2 – Texts in Practice (Scripted Monologue + Devising Log Monologue) Mark Allocation/weighting Test 1 40% NEA - Devising Drama 40% NEA - Texts in Practice 20% Test 1 Content: from the AQA GCSE Drama Specification Component 1: Understanding Drama – Set Text 3.1.1. Knowledge and Understanding Characteristics of performance text and dramatic work. • genre • the creation of mood and atmosphere • structure • the development of pace and rhythm • character • dramatic climax • form • stage directions • style • the practical demands of the text. • language • the social, cultural and historical context in • sub-text which the performance text is set • character motivation and interaction Test 1 Structure: Question Type Skills Assessed One essay style question from a choice Knowledge of the set text. of two based on an extract from the Understanding and practical application of acting set text BLOOD BROTHERS. OR design skill relating to the extract and to the play as a whole. Acting – Performing a role Understanding of performance skills: - vocal and physical interpretation of character • use of performance space and spatial relationships on stage • relationships - performers and audience Design – Technical skill to support Understanding of one technical skill: - performance • the design of set and props • the design of costume including hair and makeup
English Language Teacher Assessed Grades for English Language will include evidence from two equally weighted tests. Test 1 – will be based on Reading Paper 1 and will consist of: One 4 mark question information retrieval Q1 One 8 mark question analysis of language Q2 One 8 mark question analysis of structure Q3 One 20 mark question all skills evaluation Q4 Example paper https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes/2017/june/AQA-87001- QP-JUN17.PDF Total mark: 40 Duration: 1 hour Test 2 – will be based on Writing Paper 1 and will consist of: One extended writing question Q5 (24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy) You will have a choice of a descriptive or narrative option Total marks: 40 Duration: 45 minutes
English Literature Teacher Assessed Grades for English Literature will include evidence from two equally weighted tests. Tests in English Literature will be based on Literature Paper 1 Shakespeare and the 19th Century novel See example https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes/2018/june/AQA- 87021-QP-JUN18.PDF Test 1 – will be based on Macbeth and will consist of an extract related to Lady Macbeth Total marks: 30 Duration: 35 minutes Test 2 – will be on your 19th Century novel Total marks: 30 Duration: 35 minutes
Food Preparation & Nutrition Teacher Assessed Grades for Food Preparation & Nutrition will include evidence from two equally weighted tests and a non-examined component (NEA). Test 1 – Duration: 35 mins Test 2 – Duration: 35 mins Total mark: 30 Total mark: 20 Mark Allocation Test 1 25% Test 2 25% NEA 50% Content from the AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition specification Test 1 Content: 3.2.1.1 - Protein 3.3.2.3 - Fats and Oils: Emulsification & 3.2.1.3 - Carbohydrates aeration 3.2.2.1 - Vitamins 3.3.2.5 - Raising agents: Mechanical 3.3.1.2 - Selecting appropriate cooking 3.5.1.3 - Food labelling methods 3.5.3 - Sensory evaluation 3.3.2.1 - Carbohydrates: Dry methods 3.6.1.2 - Food and the environment: Organic 3.2.2.3 - Water food. 3.3.1.1 - Why food is cooked: How heat is 3.6.1.2 - Food and the environment: Food transferred to food waste 3.3.2.1 - Proteins: Coagulation and 3.6.1.3 - Sustainability of food denaturation Test 1 Structure: Question Types: Skills Assessed 10 x 1 mark: multiple choice Knowledge. 1 x 3 mark Knowledge of hydration and function of water in the diet. 3 x 4 mark: Describe, suggest & Evaluation and application of results in industry explain Research and analysis of ecological and environmental conditions Research and discuss environmental impact and sustainability of food. 1 x 5 mark: Describe Knowledge: Functional and chemical properties of food
Test 2 Content: 3.2.3.4 - Diet, nutrition and health: Diabetes 3.5.1.1 - Factors which influence food choice 3.6.1.1 - Food sources: Organic and conventional farming Test 2 Structure: Question Types: Open ended questions Skills Assessed 1 x 8 marks (analyse and evaluate) Knowledge: How diet can affect health and how nutritional needs change in relation to health risks. 2 x 6 marks (discuss and suggest) Knowledge and research: Explain, justify and suggest cost and income in relation to food choice. Research and comparing lifestyle choices.
French Teacher Assessed Grades in French will include evidence from two equally weighted tests. Test 1: Reading Paper Duration: 50 mins Test 2: Writing Paper Duration: 50 mins Test Content: Speciation sub-themes to be covered for French GCSE Family Free time Healthy and Unhealthy Eating + Charity work School Reading Paper Variety of reading exercises – multiple choice, answering in target 50 mins language and English (38%) 50% + Translation into English (12%) Writing Paper Writing of 1 essay of at least 90 words responding to 4 bullet points. 50 mins A more developed response of at least 150 words is likely to attract 50% higher marks. Choice of 3 essay tasks. (32%) + Translation of certain sentences (with grammatical features) from English into the target language. (18%)
Geography Teacher Assessed Grades for Geography will include evidence from two equally weighted tests. Test 1 – Duration: 45 mins Test 2 – Duration: 45 mins Total mark: 40 Total mark: 40 All content from the AQA Geography GCSE Specification Test 1 Content: 3.1.1 Section A: The challenge of natural hazards 3.1.1.1 Natural hazards 3.1.2.3 Hot deserts 3.1.1.2 Tectonic hazards 3.1.3 Section C: Physical landscapes in the 3.1.2 Section B: The living world UK 3.1.2.1 Ecosystems 3.1.3.2 Coastal landscapes in the UK 3.1.2.2 Tropical rainforests Test 1 Structure: Question Types Skills Assessed 1 x 1 mark A03 1x 2 mark AO3 3 x multiple choice A03, A04 1 x 4 mark A01, A02 2 x 6 marks A02, A03 2 x 9 mark A01, A02, A03 Test 2 Content: 3.2 Challenges in the human environment 3.2.3 Section C: The challenge of resource 3.2.1 Section A: Urban issues and challenges management 3.2.3.1 Resource management 3.2.3.3 Water Test 2 Structure: Question Types Skills Assessed 2 x 1 mark A01 1 x 2 mark A01, A02 3 x multiple choice A04 1 x 3 mark A02 3 x 6 mark A01, A02, A03 & A02, A04 & A01, A02 1 x 9 mark (+ 3 SPaG) A01, A02, A03
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES AO1: Demonstrate knowledge of locations, places, processes, environments and different scales AO2: Demonstrate geographical understanding of: concepts and how they are used in relation to places, environments and processes; the interrelationships between places, environments and processes AO3: Apply knowledge and understanding to interpret, analyse and evaluate geographical information and issues to make judgements AO4: Select, adapt and use a variety of skills and techniques to investigate questions and issues and communicate findings
German Teacher Assessed Grades in German will include evidence from two equally weighted tests. Test 1: Reading Paper Duration: 50 mins Test 2: Writing Paper Duration: 50 mins Test Content: Speciation sub-themes to be covered for German GCSE Family Free time Healthy and Unhealthy Eating School Reading Paper Variety of reading exercises – multiple choice, answering in target 50 mins language and English (38%) 50% + Translation into English (12%) Writing Paper Writing of 1 essay of at least 90 words responding to 4 bullet points. 50 mins A more developed response of at least 150 words is likely to attract 50% higher marks. Choice of 3 essay tasks. (32%) + Translation of certain sentences (with grammatical features) from English into the target language. (18%)
History Teacher Assessed Grades for History will include evidence from two equally weighted tests. Test 1 – Duration: 45 mins Test 2 – Duration: 45 mins Total mark: 24 Total mark: 24 All content from the Edexcel GCSE Test 1 Content: Crime and Punishment through time c, 1000-1700 1000-1500: Crime and punishment in Medieval England Nature and Changing definitions of criminal activity: Anglo-Saxon, Norman or Early medieval and Later Medieval The nature of law enforcement and punishment: Anglo-Saxon, Norman or Early medieval and Later Medieval Case Study on the Church 1500-1700: Crime and Punishment in early modern England Nature and Changing definitions of criminal activity 1500-1700 The nature of law enforcement and punishment 1500-1700 Case Studies on the Gunpowder Plot and on Witchcraft Test 1 Structure: Question Types Skills Assessed 1 X 16 mark A decision to make between two choices. Extended writing Wide range of knowledge applied, including the case studies. (analysis, argument Arguments are analysed and compared to form a chain of reasoning with an evaluation, end judgement. Judgement) Clear sense of how factors interlink to show awareness of connections 2 X 4 mark Ability to show skills of change and continuity or similarity and difference (Change and between two time periods using specific knowledge. Continuity question)
Test 2 Content: Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 The origins of the Republic, 1918-1919 The early challenges to the Weimar Republic 1919-23 The recovery of the Republic 1924-1929 Changes in Society 1924-29 Early development of the Nazi Party,1920–22 The Munich Putsch and the lean years,1923–29 The growth in support for the Nazis, 1929–32 How Hitler became Chancellor, 1932–33 The creation of a dictatorship, 1933–34 Test 2 Structure: Question Types Skills Assessed 1 X 12 mark Extended writing in which causation is the key skill being developed and Explain why supported by specific knowledge question) 1 x 8 mark source Source analysis skills (provenance) supported by specific knowledge question 1 x 4 mark Ability to infer (surmise) evidence from an unknown source and to select inference appropriate material to support it. question
Mathematics (Higher) Teacher Assessed Grades in Mathematics will include evidence from two equally weighted tests. Test 1 – Duration: 45 mins – Non-calculator paper Total mark: 35 Test 2 – Duration: 45 mins – Calculator paper Total mark: 35 Content and Structure Number Ratio and Proportion Upper and Lower Bounds Using ratio for recipe questions Surds Value for Money Indices, negative Indices and fractional Exchanging Money Indices Algebra Sharing Using Ratio Solving linear equations and inequalities Introduction to Proportion Factorise quadratic expression Direct and Inverse Proportion Solve quadratic equations by Factoring, completing the square and quadratic Geometry and Measures formula Solve simultaneous equations Pythagoras' Theorem Finding the equations of a straight line Trigonometry, Exact Trigonometric values Surface Area and Volume of a Prism, Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Spheres, Pyramids, Cones and Frustums Iteration Statistics & Probability Rearranging formulae Frequency Tables and Diagrams Algebraic fractions Histograms Algebraic Proof Averages from a Table Inverse functions Cumulative Frequency and Box Plots Composite functions Venn Diagrams Probability
Question Types Skills Assessed A mixture of 2 3, 4 and 5-mark questions Construct chains of reasoning to asking about the elements of Maths with achieve a given result relation to a set work. Demonstrate and apply Mathematical knowledge
Mathematics (Foundation) Teacher Assessed Grades in Mathematics will include evidence from two equally weighted tests. Test 1 – Duration: 45 mins – Non-calculator paper Total mark: 35 Test 2 – Duration: 45 mins – Calculator paper Total mark: 35 Content and Structure Number Geometry and Measures Multiplying and Dividing Decimals Pythagoras' Theorem Rounding and Estimating Trigonometry and Exact Trigonometric values Changing terminating decimals to fractions Metric Conversions Converting between Fractions, Decimals and Surface Area of a prism Percentages Ordering Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Volume of a prism Reflections, Rotations, Translations and Increase/Decrease by a Percentage Enlargements Percentage Change and Reverse Percentage Plans and Elevations Problems Algebra Bisecting an Angle and Bisecting a Line Solving Equations and inequalities Constructing Perpendiculars - From any Point Expanding Single and Double Brackets Draw a Triangle Using Compasses Factorising and Solving Quadratics Loci Area of a Circle and Circumference of a Solve simultaneous equations Circle Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs Sectors of a Circle Finding the Equation of a Straight Line - Statistics & Probability y=mx+c Ratio and Proportion Frequency Tables and Diagrams Using ratio for recipe questions Representing Data - Stem and leaf Value for Money Averages from a Table Exchanging Money Venn Diagrams Sharing Using Ratio Probability
Question Types Skills Assessed A mixture of 2 3, 4 and 5-mark questions Construct chains of reasoning to asking about the elements of Maths with achieve a given result relation to a set work. Demonstrate and apply Mathematical knowledge
Music Teacher Assessed Grades for Music will include evidence from two tests and two non- examined components (NEA). Test 1 – Duration: 35 mins NEA 1 – Performance (3 mins) Total mark: 24 Total mark: 30 Test 2 – Duration: 30 mins NEA 2 – Composition (1 mins) Total mark: 12 Total mark: 30 All content from Edexcel Music Specification Mark Allocation Component Weighting Raw Marks Scaling Factor Scaling Mark Mini Tests 40% 36 1.11 40 Performance 30% 30 1 30 Composition 30% 30 1 30 All content – from the Edexcel Music Specification Test 1 AO3 - Demonstrate and apply musical knowledge AO4 - Use analytical and appraising skills to make evaluative and critical judgements about music Question Types Skills Assessed 2 x Set work question Demonstrate and apply musical A mixture of 1, 2, and 3-mark questions knowledge asking about the elements of music with relation to a set work. I x unfamiliar listening Use analytical and appraising skills to A mixture of 1, 2, and 3-mark questions make evaluative and asking about the elements of music with critical judgements about music relation to an unfamiliar piece of music
Test 2 AO4 - Use analytical and appraising skills to make evaluative and critical judgements about music Question Types Skills Assessed 1 x 12-mark essay Use analytical and appraising skills to make evaluative and critical judgements about music NEA 1 AO1 - Perform with technical control, expression and Interpretation Question Types Skills Assessed 1 x 3-minute performance Interpret musical ideas through performing, with technical and expressive control and an understanding of style and context. NEA 2 AO2 - Compose and develop musical ideas with technical control and coherence Question Types Skills Assessed 1 x 1-minute composition Compose and develop musical ideas with technical control and coherence.
Physical Education Teacher Assessed Grades for Physical Education will include evidence from two equally weighted tests, a non-examined component (NEA) and a Practical Sports Performance assessment. Test 1 – Duration: 35 mins Test 2 – Duration: 35 mins Total mark: 25 Total mark: 25 Mark Allocation/weighting Test 1 30% Test 2 30% Written NEA 10% Practical Sports Performances 30% All content from the AQA Physical Education GCSE Specification Test 1 Content: 3.1.1.1 The structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system Muscles of the body How the major muscles and muscle groups of the body work antagonistically on the major joints of the skeleton to affect movement in physical activity at the major movable joints 3.1.1.2 The structure and functions of the cardio-respiratory system Gaseous exchange Blood vessels 3.1.1.3 Anaerobic and aerobic exercise Understanding the terms aerobic exercise (in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic exercise (in the absence of enough oxygen) 3.1.2.2 Planes and Axes of movement Identification of the relevant planes (frontal, transverse, sagittal) and axes (longitudinal, transverse, sagittal) of movement used whilst performing sporting actions 3.1.3.2 The components of fitness, benefits for sport and how fitness is measured and improved The components of fitness Linking sports and physical activity to the required components of fitness Demonstration of how data is collected for fitness testing 3.1.3.3 The principles of training and their application to personal exercise/training programmes Types of training Identification of the advantages and disadvantages (the effects on the body) of training types linked to specific aims
Test 1 Structure: Question Types Skills Assessed 2 x multiple choice Knowledge AO1 1 x data 1 mark Knowledge and use of data AO1 1 x 2 mark (justify) Knowledge AO1, AO2 1 x 6 mark (state and explain) Knowledge applied to the sporting action AO1, AO2 1 x 4 mark 1 x 4 mark (describe) Knowledge applied to specific sports AO1, AO2 1 x 6 mark (analysis) Knowledge applied to sports. Analysed to demonstrate reasoning. i.e. This means that …… This is good because …… It is clear that… The use of… AO1, AO2, AO3 Test 2 Content: 3.2.1.1 Classification of skills (basic/complex, open/closed) Classifications of skill 3.2.1.2 The use of goal setting and SMART targets to improve and/or optimise performance The use and evaluation of setting performance and outcome goals in sporting examples The use of SMART targets to improve and/or optimise performance 3.2.2.2 Commercialisation of physical activity and sport Commercialisation 3.2.2.3 Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport Prohibited substances Drugs subject to certain restrictions (beta blockers) Which type of performers may use different types of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) with sporting examples The advantages and disadvantages for the performer of taking PEDs The disadvantages to the sport/event of performers taking PEDs 3.2.3.3 Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration Reasons for maintaining water balance (hydration) Test 2 Structure: Question Types Skills Assessed 2 x multiple choice Interpretation of data AO1 1 x identify Knowledge AO1 1 x 4 mark identify and apply Knowledge and application to the sporting scenario AO1 AO2 2 x 4 mark (state and explain) Knowledge applied to the sporting scenario AO1 AO2 1 x 4 mark describe Knowledge applied to specific sports AO1 AO2 1 x 6 mark (evaluation) A decision to make between two choices. Knowledge applied to the case study. Analysed to form a chain of reasoning with an end judgement. AO1 AO2 AO3
Physics Teacher Assessed Grades for Physical Education will include evidence from two equally weighted tests. Both tests have 50% weighting. All content from the AQA GCSE Physics Specification and Kerboodle text book. Test 1: 45 mins Test 2: 45 mins Total mark:45 Total mark: 45 Test 1 Content: P1 Conservation and Dissipation of Energy P1.1 Changes in energy stores Test 2 Content: P1.2 Conservation of energy P1.3 Energy and work P6 Conservation and Dissipation of Energy P1.5 Kinetic energy and elastic energy stores P6.1 Density P1.6 Energy dissipation P6.2 States of matter P1.7 Energy and efficiency P6.3 Changes of state P1.8 Electrical appliances P6.4 Internal energy P1.9 Energy and power P6.5 Specific latent heat P3 Energy Resources P6.6 Gas pressure and temperature P3.1 Energy transfer by conduction P6.7 Gas pressure and volume P3.2 Energy from wind and water P12 Wave Properties P3.3 Power from the sun and the Earth P12.1 The nature of waves P3.4 Energy and the environment P12.2 The properties of waves P3.5 Big energy issues P12.3 Reflection and refraction P4 Electric Circuits P12.4 More about waves P4.1 Electrical charges and fields P12.5 Sounds waves P4.2 Current and charge P12.6 The uses of ultrasound P4.3 Potential difference and resistance P12.7 Seismic waves P4.4 Component characteristics P13 Electromagnetic Waves P4.5 Series circuits P13.1 The electromagnetic spectrum P4.6 Parallel circuits P13.2 Light, infared, microwaves and P14 Light radio waves P14.1 Reflection of light P13.3 Communications P14.2 Refraction of light P13.4 UV, X-rays and gamma rays P14.3 Light and colour P13.5 X-rays in medicine P14.4 Lenses P14.5 Using lenses
Test Structure: Question types Skills Assessed Multiple choice, structured, closed short Demonstrate knowledge and answer and open response. understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific techniques and procedures. Apply knowledge and understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures Analyse information and ideas to: interpret and evaluate; make judgments and draw conclusions; develop and improve experimental procedures.
Religious Studies Teacher Assessed Grades in Religious Studies will include evidence from two tests. Test 1 – Duration: 35 mins Test 2 – Duration: 35 mins Total mark: 36 + 3 SPaG Total mark: 36 + 3 SPaG Content: From AQA Religious Studies Specification B (8063) Test 1 content: 3.1.3 – The Triune God, Mission and Prayer Forms of expression – music and the glory of God Beliefs and teachings Sources of authority Practices Theme A – Religion, Relationships and Family Theme C – Religion, Human Rights and Social Justice. Test 2 content: 3.2.1.2 - Judaism Beliefs and teachings: Key beliefs The Covenant and the Mitzvot Practices The synagogue and worship Family life and festivals Structure: Both tests will have the same structure Question Type Skills Assessed AO1:1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion 2 x 1 mark question and belief, including beliefs, practices and sources of authority. AO1:1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion 2 x 2 mark question and belief, including beliefs, practices and sources of authority. AO1:3 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion 2 x 4 mark question and belief, including similarities and differences within and/or between religions and beliefs. AO1:1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion 2 x 5 mark question and belief, including beliefs, practices and sources of authority AO2: Analyse and evaluate aspects of religion and belief, 1 x 12 mark question including their significance and influence.
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG): Spelling, punctuation and grammar will be assessed in 12 mark questions against the following criteria: Level Performance Descriptor Marks Awarded High performance • Learners spell and punctuate with consistent accuracy 3 • Learners use rules of grammar with effective control of meaning overall • Learners use a wide range of specialist terms as appropriate. Intermediate • Learners spell and punctuate with considerable 2 performance accuracy • Learners use rules of grammar with general control of meaning overall • Learners use a good range of specialist terms as appropriate. Threshold • Learners spell and punctuate with reasonable 1 performance accuracy • Learners use rules of grammar with some control of meaning and any errors do not significantly hinder meaning overall • Learners use a limited range of specialist terms as appropriate. No marks • The learner writes nothing 0 awarded • The learner’s response does not relate to the question • The learner’s achievement in SPaG does not reach the threshold performance level, for example errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar severely hinder meaning.
Science Combined Trilogy (Higher) Teacher Assessed Grades in Combined Science (Trilogy) will include evidence from six equally weighted tests. All tests will last 30 mins. There will be two tests in each science each with a total mark of 30 marks. All content for all tests can be found in AQA GCSE Biology/Chemistry/Physics text books and Kerboodle. All tests will have the same structure: Question types Skills Assessed Multiple choice, structured, closed short Demonstrate knowledge and answer and open response. understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific techniques and procedures. Apply knowledge and understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures Analyse information and ideas to: interpret and evaluate; make judgments and draw conclusions; develop and improve experimental procedures.
Biology Biology Test 1 Content Biology Test 2 Content: B1.1 World of microscopes B5.9 Human defence responses B1.2 Animal and plant cells B6.1 Vaccination B1.3 Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells B11.5 Human reproduction B1.4 Specialisation in animal cells B11.6 Hormones and menstrual cycle B1.5 Specialisation in plant cells B11.7 Artificial control of fertility B1.6 Diffusion B11.8 Infertility treatments (IVF) B1.7 Osmosis B13.1 Types of reproduction B1.8 Osmosis in plants B13.2 Cell division in sexual reproduction B1.9 Active transport B13.7 Inheritance in action B1.10 Exchanging materials B13.8 More about genetics B2.1 Cell division B13.9 Inherited disorders B3.1 Tissues and organs B14.2 Evolution by natural selection B3.2 The human digestive system B14.3 Selective breeding B3.3 The chemistry of food B16.3 Distribution and abundance B3.4 Catalysts and enzymes B16.4 Competition in animals B3.5 Factors affecting enzyme action B16.5 Competition in plants B3.6 How the digestive system works B16.7 Adaptation in animals B3.7 Making digestion efficient B16.8 Adaptation in plants Chemistry Test 1 Content: Test 2 Content: C1 Atomic structure C7 Energy changes C1.2 Chemical equations C7.1 Exothermic and endothermic reactions C1.6 Structure of the atom C8 Rates and equilibrium C1.7 Ions, atoms, and isotopes C8.1 Rate of reaction C1.8 Electronic structures C8.2 Collision theory and surface area C3 Structure and bonding C8.3 The effect of temperature C3.1 States of matter C8.4 The effect of concentration or pressure C3.2 Atoms in ions C8.5 The effect of catalysts C3.3 Ionic bonding C9 Crude oil and fuels C3.4 Giant ionic structures C9.1 Hydrocarbons C3.5 Covalent bonding C9.2 Fractional distillation of oil C3.6 Simple molecules C9.3 Burning hydrocarbon fuels C3.7 Giant covalent structures C9.4 Cracking hydrocarbons C3.8 Fullerenes and graphene C3.9 Bonding in metals C3.10 Giant metallic structures C4 Chemical calculations C4.1 Relative masses and moles C4.2 Equations and calculations C4.3 From masses to balanced equations C4.6 Expressing concentrations
Physics Test 1 Content: Test 2 Content: P1 Conservation and Dissipation of P6 Conservation and Dissipation of Energy Energy P1.1 Changes in energy stores P6.1 Density P1.2 Conservation of energy P6.2 States of matter P1.3 Energy and work P6.3 Changes of state P1.5 Kinetic energy and elastic energy stores P6.4 Internal energy P1.6 Energy dissipation P6.5 Specific latent heat P1.7 Energy and efficiency P6.6 Gas pressure and temperature P1.8 Electrical appliances P1.9 Energy and power P12 Wave Properties P3 Energy Resources P12.1 The nature of waves P3.1 Energy transfer by conduction P12.2 The properties of waves P3.2 Energy from wind and water P12.3 Reflection and refraction P3.3 Power from the sun and the Earth P12.4 More about waves P3.4 Energy and the environment P3.5 Big energy issues P4 Electric Circuits P4.2 Current and charge P4.3 Potential difference and resistance P4.4 Component characteristics P4.5 Series circuits P4.6 Parallel circuits
Science Combined Trilogy (Foundation) Teacher Assessed Grades in Combined Science (Trilogy) will include evidence from six equally weighted tests. All tests will last 30 mins. There will be two tests in each science each with a total mark of 30 marks. All content for all tests can be found in AQA GCSE Biology/Chemistry/Physics text books and Kerboodle. All tests will have the same structure: Question types Skills Assessed Multiple choice, structured, closed short Demonstrate knowledge and answer and open response. understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific techniques and procedures. Apply knowledge and understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures Analyse information and ideas to: interpret and evaluate; make judgments and draw conclusions; develop and improve experimental procedures.
Biology Test 1 Content: Test 2: Content B1.1 World of microscopes B5.9 Human defence responses B1.2 Animal and plant cells B6.1 Vaccination B1.4 Specialisation in animal cells B11.5 Human reproduction B1.5 Specialisation in plant cells B11.7 Artificial control of fertility B1.6 Diffusion B13.7 Inheritance in action B1.7 Osmosis B13.8 More about genetics B1.8 Osmosis in plants B13.9 Inherited disorders B1.9 Active transport B14.2 Evolution by natural selection B1.10 Exchanging materials B14.3 Selective breeding B2.1 Cell division B16.2 Organisms in their environment B3.1 Tissues and organs B16.3 Distribution and abundance B3.2 The human digestive system B16.4 Competition in animals B3.3 The chemistry of food B16.5 Competition in plants B3.4 Catalysts and enzymes B16.7 Adaptation in animals B3.5 Factors affecting enzyme action B16.8 Adaptation in plants B3.6 How the digestive system works B3.7 Making digestion efficient Chemistry Test 1 Content: Test 2 Content: C1 Atomic structure C7 Energy changes C1.2 Chemical equations C7.1 Exothermic and endothermic reactions C1.6 Structure of the atom C8 Rates and equilibrium C1.7 Ions, atoms, and isotopes C8.1 Rate of reaction C1.8 Electronic structures C8.2 Collision theory and surface area C3 Structure and bonding C8.3 The effect of temperature C3.1 States of matter C8.4 The effect of concentration or pressure C3.2 Atoms in ions C8.5 The effect of catalysts C3.3 Ionic bonding C9 Crude oil and fuels C3.4 Giant ionic structures C9.1 Hydrocarbons C3.5 Covalent bonding C9.2 Fractional distillation of oil C3.6 Simple molecules C9.3 Burning hydrocarbon fuels C3.7 Giant covalent structures C9.4 Cracking hydrocarbons C3.8 Fullerenes and graphene C3.9 Bonding in metals C3.10 Giant metallic structures C4 Chemical calculations C4.1 Relative masses and moles
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