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ISM
IGCSE Curriculum Outline Guide
2018-19
Learner Profile
The Cambridge IGCSE approach supports the ‘ISM Guiding Principles’, helping us to
develop students who are:
Confident
Responsible
Reflective
Innovative
Engaged
Recognition
Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for
14 to 16 year olds
The IGCSE offers sound preparation for the rigour of IB
IGCSE requirements for entrance into the IB
Diploma Programme at ISM
Students who are admitted to the IB Diploma Programme at ISM must have achieved
A* - C passes in at least five IGCSE examinations which should include English
Language and/or Literature, one other Language, Mathematics, Science and a
Humanities subject.1st LANGUAGE ENGLISH IGCSE & ENGLISH LITERATURE IGCSE
APPROXIMATE ORDER OF STUDY YEAR 10 AND 11
Yr 10 Term 1 Students refine how they write reflectively and
discursively and improve the planning, drafting
Language - Personal and autobiographical and redrafting process, developing their
writing writing skills in terms of content, voice and
style. Introduction to literary analysis and the
Literature – study of a drama text chosen by genre of drama.
teachers eg An Inspector Calls by JBPriestley ,
All My Sons – A Miller , etc Outcome – Autobiography/Personal writing,
discursive essay and articles, directed writing,
Language – debate of issues eg the Internet or critical literature essay on the play, creative
homeschooling, discussion, discursive and writing on the play (autobiographical/diary),
argumentative writing. Introduction to drama activities and presentations, oral work.
directed writing tasks, language analysis and
summary. Yr 10 Assessment – October – IGCSE Reading
passages Paper. Ongoing assessment (essays,
Introduction to IGCSE Language Paper – presentations, reading comprehension)
Reading Passages.
Yr 10 Term 2 Students refine how to analyse novels and
poetry, using the appropriate literary
Literature – study of a novel chosen by terminology and structuring effective
teachers eg Of Mice and men/Cannery Row - literature essays on these two literary genres.
J.Steinbeck, Lord of the Flies - W.Golding , The Students develop the skills for effective
Curious Incient of the Dog in the Night-Time- descriptive and narrative writing – they will
M. Haddon study and explore some short stories and good
examples of descriptive writing.
Literature – study of poetry eg War Poetry or Outcome – Literature essays on the novel and
Love Poetry poetry, creative writing – own poetry, own
short story and descriptive writing, oral
Introduction to the Literature Unseen Paper – presentations
studying a range of poems and prose extracts
– literature essay and critical analysis Yr 10 assessment – February – IGCSE Directed
Writing and Composition Paper.
Language – Narrative, reflective and
descriptive writing styles and introduction to
IGCSE Language
Paper 3 – Directed Writing and CompositionYr 10 Term 3 Students apply all their literary analysis skills
acquired to date to study their poetry set text
Literature – study of exam Set Text 1 – poetry – some of the 14 set poems from Songs of
– 'Songs of Ourselves' anthology (8/15 poems) Ourselves
or Carol An Duffy (8/15 selected poems)
Refinement of literature essays and Outcome
introduction to the passage-based question Oral presentations; literature essays,
passaged-based questions
Language – Continual development of writing
skills – learning the conventions of a variety of Yr 10 Assessment – April – Literature Unseen
written texts – articles, reports, speeches, Paper
interviews, journals, dialogues etc
Yr 10 Exams – June -1) Literature - Poetry –
Literature essay on Songs of Ourselves
Anthology 2) Literature Unseen paper
3) Language – Reading Passages Exam
Yr 11 Terms 1 and 2
Further consolidation of interpretation and
1) Literature – study of Set Text 3 – novel (Cry, critical analysis of literary texts – with a focus
The Beloved Country- A.Paton or The Secret on the literary genres of drama and novels.
River- K. Grenville 2) Literature:completion of
poems Outcome
Strong focus on Unseen Exam – forming Exam practice of past papers
interpretations of prose/poetry under exam Consolidation of literature questions – Essays
conditions and passage based questions and effectively
Strong focus on exam preparation for all 4 interpreting unseen literary texts
exams – practice and refinement of all the
different types of exam questions, planning Mock Exams – January – all 4 exam papers
and checking in exams, timing in exams etc.
Year 11 Term 3
3) Literature – study of Set Text 2 Drama – A
View from The Bridge – A Miller or The
Winslow Boy- T.Rattigan
4) Revision of all Literature texts and Language
papers.
Assessment, Exams, and Homework Ongoing integration of skills
Assessment Breakdown –Final exam papers This curriculum outline gives an approximate
Language – 2 x 2hr exams sequential order although this order could be
changed to meet the specific learning needs
1) Reading Passages – extended response, and interests of different groups – especially
language analysis, and summary – 50% the units of language work.2) Directed Writing and Composition –
discursive task followed by a composition In addition it needs to be remembered that
either narrative or descriptive style – 50% many skills are integrated and developed
Literature – 1 x 90 min exam and 1 x 2hr exam throughout every aspect of the course during
Assessment Breakdown –Final exam papers every term such as : improving technical
Literature – 2 x 2hr exams accuracy, using correct grammar, development
of vocabulary, oral skills, learning how to
1) Poetry and Prose – 2 essays on novel discuss and debate effectively, delivery of
(closed book) and poems studied as exam effective oral presentations, drama skills,
texts – choice of literature essay or passage- drafting and redrafting, good habits of
based questions (closed book) – (90 min exam) independent reading, efficient proofreading,
- 50% inference and interpretation, critical thinking
and analysis, acquisition of literary
2)Drama (45 mins) and Unseen (I hr 15 mins) terminology, literary analysis, acquisition of
I essay on the play studied (open book) and 1 different writing styles, meeting targets on the
essay on choice of unseen poem or prose AR Reading Programme (Yr 10)
extract – 50%
Homework
This is a crucial part of the course and students
are expected to be spending at least two hours
per week on homework. Set homework tasks
include a variety of activities from reading,
research, preparation of oral presentations, to
written assignments and essays, drafting and
redrafting. In addition, students are expected
to read widely in their own time – the
equivalent of at least 20 mins per day in Yr 10
and more in Yr 11.FIRST LANGUAGE FRENCH IGCSE / 2018.19
YEAR 10 YEAR 11
Term 1: Term 1:
Literature: Bel Ami – G. de Maupassant G1 Literature: 1984- G. Orwell G1
La ferme des animaux G.Orwell G2 La ferme des animaux G.Orwell G2
Exam preparation: Consolidation: Reading comprehension
Paper 1 and Paper 2 Narration
Reading comprehension Description
Introduction to Narration and Description Comparative commentary
Themes for discussions through a selection of Themes for discussions through a selection of
literary and non-literary texts: literary and non-literary texts: Justice, power,
Media, School, Family liberty
Homework:
Reading comprehension, drafting, redrafting and Term 2: from January to April
writing in different styles, grammar practice, and (IGCSE Mother Tongue exams start in May)
preparation for oral presentations.
Assessments:
description of characters and settings, questions Themes for discussion and writing through a
about plot, characters, narrative techniques, and selection of literary and non-literary texts
other creative writing assessments, dictées and Medical
grammar tests, oral assessments. Contemporary aspects of France and
francophone world
Revision of all tenses and grammatical Law, order and duty of a citizen
structures (within grammar exercises and in The world of leisure, studies and work
context) throughout the year.
Term 2:
From January to April
Preparation for the IGCSE Foreign Language
Exam Revision of Writing techniques in preparation
(IGCSE FL exams start in May) for the exam (throughout the year)
Comparative analysis of texts
Introduction to the Comparative commentary Argumentative Essays
How to extract, compare and select Descriptive and Narrative Writing
information from two texts (literary and Revision of grammatical structures (use
non-literary taken from past papers) of correct moods and tenses,
How to write in a concise and summary agreements, linking words, punctuation,
form spelling)Themes for discussions through a selection of Homework:
literary and non-literary texts: Learn specific vocabulary related to topics,
Environment, Travelling, Tourism grammar exercises, independent reading
(literature and current events) reading
Homework: comprehension with questions, comparative
Reading comprehension, and writing letters and commentary, research about specific issues in
dialogs, grammar practice, preparation for oral preparation for argumentative essays.
presentations.
Assessments:
Assessments: Quizzes on specific vocabulary, grammar points,
Analysing literary texts (passage based dictées, reading comprehension, all types of
questions), quizzes and tests about the novel. writing
More extensive writing based on past papers
questions, oral presentations. Practice with Past papers:
Paper 1 = reading comprehension test and
Revision of all tenses and grammatical comparative commentary (50%)
structures (within grammar exercises and in
Paper 2 = essay writing : two 350 to 500 words
context) throughout the year.
essays (50%)
Term 3:
Introduction to Argumentative Speech and
Writing
Convincing others and choosing precise
examples
Structuring the argumentation effectively
Press and images: analysis of information
Themes for discussions through a selection of
literary and non-literary texts:
Health, Youth, family and relations
Assessments:
Debating, argumentative writing, quizzes,
reading comprehension, and tests.
Revision of all tenses and grammatical
structures (within grammar exercises and in
context) throughout the year.
Textbook: TextoCollège 3e - Livre unique Textbook : TextoCollège 3e - Livre unique
Hachette Education. Hachette Education.
Grammaire :Grammaire Cle Int 450 Niveau Grammaire :Grammaire Cle Int 450 Niveau
avancé – CLE International avancé – CLE InternationalA variety of texts, newspapers, magazine articles, A variety of texts, newspapers, magazines’ videos, films and internet resources are used to articles, videos, films and internet resources are support the textbook. used to support the textbook.
FIRST LANGUAGE IGCSE GERMAN 2018 - 2020
YEAR 10 YEAR 11
Term 1 Term 1
Literature: comprehension and text analysis of Literature: comprehension and text analysis of
novels novels
Text Text
DE ZANGER, Jan: Dann eben mit Gewalt KELLER, Gottfried: Kleider machen Leute
Grammar Grammar
- Expression of different time levels Revision of grammatical structures and specific
- Individual training of grammar, spelling vocabulary
and expression
Resources:
Resources: Klipp und Klar Übungsgrammatik
Klipp und Klar Übungsgrammatik Grundstufe/Mittelstufe, Sag’s richtig,
Grundstufe/Mittelstufe, Sag’s richtig, Internet ressources
Internet resources Internet (www.dw.de)
Zwischendurch mal... Landeskunde; Newspaper
and Internet articles Argumentative essay training
On the following topics: Contemporary aspects
Homework: of Germany; Young people; Law and order;
Reading, text analysis and reading Urban and rural life; Sport
comprehension, summary, creative writing Expressing ones opinion
training, research and vocabulary training, Convincing others and choosing precise
grammar and orthography exercises examples
Structuring the argumentation
Assessment: effectively
Written assignments (a portfolio with creative
writing texts and a summary), reading Homework:
comprehension tests, oral assessment during Reading, text analysis and reading
lessons, grammar and spelling tests comprehension, creative writing training,
argumentative essay, research and vocabulary
training, grammar and orthography exercises
Term 2
Assessment:
Literature: comprehension and text analysis of Written assignments (creative writing texts and
short stories and newspaper articles argumentative essay, reading comprehension
tests), oral assessment during lessons, Past
Text: papers
SPINNER, Kaspar H.: Geschichten 9/10 Short MOK exam
stories of the 19th and 20th century
Creative writing: Term 2 Characteristics of writing a description
Characteristics of writing a story Analysis of texts, comparison and summary:
Creating own texts considering the How to extract relevant information of a
specific characteristics text
How to prepare a summary of two texts
Texts: Write a summary of two different texts
Sample texts for description and stories about the same topic
Internet articles, extracts out of books
Resources:
Grammar Zwischendurch mal... Landeskunde; Newspaper
Syntax: different connections of and Internet articles, Presse und Sprache
sentences
Grammar:
Resources: Individual revision of the most important
Klipp und Klar Übungsgrammatik grammar/orthography rules and vocabulary
Grundstufe/Mittelstufe, Sag’s richtig, training
Presse und Sprache,
Internet ressources Resources:
Klipp und Klar Übungsgrammatik
Homework: Grundstufe/Mittelstufe, Sag’s richtig,
Reading, text analysis and reading Internet ressources
comprehension, argumentative writing training,
research and vocabulary training, grammar and Past papers
orthography exercises
Homework:
Assessment: Reading, text analysis and reading
Written assignments (creative writing texts, comprehension, creative writing training,
reading comprehension tests), oral assessment research and vocabulary training, grammar and
during lessons, grammar and orthography tests orthography exercises
Assessment:
Term 3 Written assignments (creative writing texts,
reading comprehension tests), oral assessment
Argumentative essay during lessons, grammar and vocabulary tests,
Expressing one’s opinion Past papers
Convincing others and choosing precise
examples
Structuring the argumentation Term 3
effectively
Past papers, revision and preparation for the
Texts: exam
Up-to-date texts of newspapers
Internet articles, extracts out of books
Grammar:
Individual grammar and orthographytraining Resources: Klipp und Klar Übungsgrammatik Grundstufe/Mittelstufe Zwischendurch mal... Landeskunde; Newspaper and Internet articles Homework: Reading, text analysis and reading comprehension, creative writing training, research and vocabulary training, grammar and orthography exercises Assessment: Written assignments (creative writing texts, argumentation, reading comprehension tests), oral assessment during lessons, grammar and orthography tests
FIRST LANGUAGE RUSSIAN IGCSE 2018-2020
Year 10 Year 11
Term 1 Term 1
A.S. Pushkin, Eugene Onegin Reading of different short texts from Russian
Eugene Onegin as an “encyclopedia of Russian classical and modern literature.
life” in 19th century:
- Russian aristocracy in 19th century Revision of syntaxes and grammatical
- Elements of Russian folklore structures (within grammar exercises and in
- Pushkin between Romanticism and Realism. context)
Rules and figures of speech Assessment:
Characteristic of lyric poetry - IGCSE past papers
“Onegin stanza” - Reading comprehension
- Comparison of two texts
Revision of syntaxes and grammatical - Argumentative essay (Contemporary
structures (within grammar exercises and in aspects of Russia; young people; Law and
context) order; urban and rural life; sport;
technological innovations)
Homework: - Narrative writing
- Poetry learning - Descriptive writing
- Reading comprehension - Mock exam in January 2015
- Grammar exercises
- Research about Russian society of 19th Homework:
century - Reading comprehension
- Analysis of essay themes
Assessment: - Grammar exercises
- Poetry recitation
- Reading comprehension Term 2
- Narrative essay with elements of
description Argumentative essay
- Argumentative essay Technique and practice through past papers
- Oral presentation
- Grammar test Narrative writing
- Listening test Technique and practice through IGCSE past
papers
Term 2
M.A. Bulgakov, Dog’s heart Descriptive writing
Technique and practice through IGCSE past
History of Romanov dynasty and Russian papers
revolution.
Characteristics of fantastic and satiric
novel. Comparison of two texts
Technique and practice through past papers.Homework :
- Biography Assessment:
- Reading comprehension - IGCSE past papers
- Research about Russian revolution - Reading comprehension
- Grammar exersises - Comparison of two texts
- Argumentative essay (Contemporary
Assessment : aspects of Russia; Young people; Law
- History questions writing and order; Urban and rural life; Sport)
- Reading comprehension - Technological innovations
- Argumentative essay - Narrative essay
- Oral presentation - Descriptive essay
- Grammar test
- Listening test Homework:
- Reading comprehension
- Analysis of essay themes
Term 3 - Grammar exercises
A. Belyayev, Professor Dowell’s Head Term 3
Theme: does science fiction become Argumentative essay
reality? Technique and practice through past papers
Characteristics of science-fiction story.
Narrative writing
Homework : Technique and practice through IGCSE past
- Science and technology folder with papers
research
- Reading comprehension Descriptive writing
- Grammar exersises Technique and practice through IGCSE past
papers
Assessment :
- Science and technology oral Comparison of two texts
presentation Technique and practice through IGCSE past
- Reading comprehension papers
- Argumentative essay
- Oral presentation Assessment:
- Grammar test - IGCSE past papers
- Listening test - Reading comprehension
- - Comparison of two texts
Resources - Argumentative essay (Contemporary
A.S. Pushkin, Eugene Onegin aspects of Russia; Young people; Law
M.A. Bulgakov, Dog’s heart and order; Urban and rural life; Sport)
Belyayev Professor Dowell’s Head - Technological innovations
- Narrative essay
Русский язык 10 класс. Коровина и др.
- Descriptive essay
A variety of texts, newspapers, magazines’
Homework:
articles, videos, films and internet resources are
- Reading comprehension
used to support the textbook.- Analysis of essay themes - Grammar exercises Resources: Manual: Русский язык 9 класс. Коровина и др. IGCSE past papers A variety of texts, newspapers, magazines’ articles, videos, films and internet resources are used to support the textbook.
FIRST LANGUAGE ITALIAN IGCSE 2018-2019
Year 10 Italian Mother Tongue Year 11 Italian Mother Tongue
Study of the language and civilization: Study of the language and civilization:
Term 1 Term 1
Recount events and personal experiences, Italy and Italians: character, customs and
describe people and feelings, express opinions traditions, common places and stereotypes.
and emotions. Texts studied: newspaper article, Texts studied: article, radio broadcast.
radio news broadcast. Global issues: pollution, climate change, energy
Tourism in Italy: main destinations, leisure saving, sustainable development.
activities, traditions and folklore. Describe Everyday life: urban traffic, cycle tracks,
places, talk about holidays. Food, typical local separate collection of waste, recycling, water
products. Make assumptions, give advice and waste.
suggestions. Texts studied: travel brochure, Texts studied: article, leaflet, radio broadcast,
tourist guide, traffic bulletin. interview.
Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B1” Units 0, 1, 2. Family and social changes: extended and mixed
families, civil partnership, maternity and
Term 2 paternity leave, immigration, racial prejudices
and stereotypes.
Leisure, social networks and media, sport and Texts studied: article, statistics, interview.
shows. Convince someone to do something, Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B2” Units 0, 1, 2.
express agreement and disagreement, talk
about one’s passion for sport, describe a show, Term 2
interview people. Texts studied: interview,
survey. Communication and media: radio, television,
Job and careers: types of jobs, role and newspapers, internet, social media; the impact
importance of job, unemployment, professional of the media on everyday life and social
qualities, rules. Give suggestions and express relationships.
opinions about one’s job. Texts studied: article, talk show, review.
Texts studied: interview, radio broadcast, Italian cultural heritage: visual arts, natural
newspaper article. landscapes, archeology, art festivals. Italian
Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B1” Units 3, 4. contribution to world culture, Italian Nobel
prizes.
Term 3 Texts studied: presentation, report, interview.
Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B2” Units 3, 4.
Social and family relationships: traditional family
and new types of families, friendship, Term 3
neighbourhood, associations for commoninterest or joint purpose, altruism and Italy and Italians yesterday and today:
selfishness. Complain and protest about - food consumption, products and places,
something, express disappointment, state one’s shopping habits, collective purchase
case. groups, consumer awareness, pros and
Gender roles and stereotypes: express one’s cons of fast-food;
opinions and talk about one’s experience. - entertainment, cultural consumption,
Texts studied: interview, letter, blog. cinema.
Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B1” Unit 5. Texts studied: article, film review, interview.
Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B2” Unit 5.
Throughout the year
Throughout the year
Reading skills: the bildungsroman
Reading for gist and detail, note taking and Reading skills:
highlighting, reading for inference. Reading and analysis of a literary text in order to
Resources: develop language skills and an appreciation of
F. Geda “Nel mare ci sono i coccodrilli”. the language. The text will be a point of
departure for learners to embark on activities to
Reading Comprehension: learning and stimulate critical and aesthetic responses.
practicing reading comprehension skills (pre-IB). Resources:
Resources: "Verso l'Invalsi" B. Severgnini “La testa degli Italiani”
Writing skills Reading Comprehension: learning and
Text planning, organisation and development, practicing reading comprehension skills (pre-IB).
proof reading. Descriptive, narrative and Resources: "Verso l'Invalsi"
argumentative writing: newspaper article,
letter, diary, interview, dialogue, essay. Writing skills
Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B1” andText planning, organisation and development,
proof reading (focus on structure, openings and
supplementary materials provided by teacher.
closings).
Speaking skills Descriptive, narrative and argumentative
Oral presentations, debates, etc. based on writing: newspaper article, letter, diary, essay,
current affair topics. report.
Resources: supplied by teacher, movies, Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B2” and
documentaries. supplementary materials supplied by teacher.
Grammar features: Speaking skills
Conditional, subjunctive, relative pronouns, Oral presentations, debates, etc. based on
phrasal verbs, sequence of sentences, direct and current affair topics.
reported speech, hypothetical clauses, Resources: newspapers, movies,
impersonal structures, coordinate and documentaries.
subordinate conjunctions.Resources: “La lingua italiana e le sue regole” Grammar features:
and supplementary materials supplied by Sequence of sentences, passive structures,
teacher. impersonal structures, reported speech,
coordinate and subordinate clauses.
Homework: Resources: supplied by teacher.
Reading comprehension questions
Summaries, essays Homework:
Grammar and vocaulary exercises Reading comprehension questions
Summaries, essays
Assessment: Grammar and vocaulary exercises
Standardized tests
Reading comprehension tests Assessment:
Essays Standardized tests
Grammar tests Reading comprehension tests
Essays
Grammar tests
Italian Mother Tongue ISM examination:
Paper 1 Essay writing
Paper 2 Reading comprehension
Paper 3 Oral expressionFRENCH FOREIGN LANGUAGE
YEAR 10 YEAR 11
Term 1 Term 1
Chapitre 1/ Jeunesse sans frontière General health & addictions
- talk about yourself, describe people, talk
about your family, talk about special understand and discuss information
occasions about common holiday ailments and
- asking questions, present tense, treatment
adjectives, reflexive verbs, possessive consult a chemist
adjectives use the present participle to present 2
things that happened at the same time
Chapitre 2/ En ville et à la campagne make an appointment at the doctor’s or
- find out about France, descriptions of dentist’s describing symptoms
towns, directions, public transports, talk exchange information and opinions
about countryside, and theme parks, talk about drugs, smoking, alcohol and
about recent events addiction
- the pronoun “y”, negative expressions,
perfect tense with “être” et “avoir”
Leisure
Assessments:
spelling and vocab tests talk about leisure activities, music, sports
and events, discuss TV programs, talk
oral presentations
about books and reading, talk about
Listening
films and cinema, talk about past events
reading comprehension tests
jouer + à/de, adverbs, making
creative writing tests
comparisons, using the superlative,
understanding COD, the pluperfect tense
Homework:
Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises,
Term 2
independent reading, written tasks.
Holidays
Term 2
exchange information about different
types of holiday
Chapitre 3: Bon séjour
seek information about hotel
- talk about future plans, ask for help and
accommodation
make requests, describing journeys, talk
about your home, talk about home tasks, the future tense, the conditional, using
compare life in different countries future, present and past tense, using
- future tense, using “if” in simple and après avoir + past infinitive
complex sentences, conditional tense
(present), “emphatic” pronouns, Assessments:
reflexive verbs in the perfect tense. Oral reports, written tests (vocabulary,
verbs, reading comprehension, narrative
writing)Chapitre 4: Une semaine typique End of unit tests
- talk about school life, compare school
systems, talk about how things used to HOMEWORK:
be, talk about shopping, discuss clothing Vocabulary and verbs to learn.
and fashion, discover some French Grammar exercises, texts to read,
famous people prepare arguments for a debate, finalise
- imperfect tense, demonstrative a written or oral project.
pronouns, “quel, lequel”
Term 2
Assessments:
spelling and vocab tests Environment
oral presentations find out some general facts about the
Listening world
reading comprehension tests climate change and natural disasters
creative writing tests talk about pollution in towns and cities
Discuss every day behaviour and what
Homework can be done
Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises,
independent reading, written tasks
Global Issues
Term 3 Discuss some world problems
find out about the Red Cross and the Red
Chapitre 5: Bon appétit Crescent
- talk about food and specialities, discuss talk about charitable organisations
healthy food, talk about shops and
services, book a table and order food
Assessments
- the pronoun “en”, direct and indirect
Pass papers
pronouns, perfect and imperfect tenses,
End of Units tests. Vocabulary to learn,
“passé et futur proche”
grammar exercises, independent
-
reading, written tasks
Chapitre 6: Ça m’intéresse
- talk about leisure activities, music, sports
HOMEWORK
and events, discuss TV programs, talk
about books and reading, talk about Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises,
films and cinema, talk about past events independent reading, written tasks
- jouer + à/de, adverbs, making Past papers
comparisons, using the superlative,
understanding COD, the pluperfect tense Term 3
Assessments: Preparation and revisions for the IGCSE exams
spelling and vocab tests
oral presentations
Listening
reading comprehension tests
creative writing tests
Homework:Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises,
independent reading, written tasks
Revision of all tenses studied and
grammatical structures (within grammar
exercises and in context) throughout the
year.
Visits to the local community, Monaco
and France, to enhance the program and
“make” French a living tool.
Textbooks: .Textbooks:
Total Tricolore 4 Nelson Thornes (new Total Tricolore 4 Nelson Thornes (new version)
version) Grammar in action 4
Grammar in action 4 Grammaire « bleue » CLE International
Grammaire « bleue » CLE International Gudule "La bibliothécaire" (LV group)
SPANISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Year 10 IGCSE Foreign Language Year 11 IGCSE Foreign Language
Term 1 Vocabulary and topics:
TERM 1 Vocabulary and topics: (for oral, listening, reading and writing skills)
(for oral, listening, reading and writing skills) Unit 1. La ropa, la moda y la salud.
Unit 2. En el restaurante.
TEMA 9 VIAJES
Unit 3. La agencia de viajes.
Reflexionar sobre el significado de viajar. Unit 4. El el hotel
Hablar sobre viajes y hábitos culturales. Grammar : Present (Regular and irregular),
Imperfect tense, Perfect tense and Future
Organizar por escrito un viaje con la clase.
Written tasks:
TEMA 10 LA EDUCACION Write a letter ( formal /informal)
Write a description
Reflexionar sobre la importancia de la
Write a short story
educación.
Write about an event (present, past and
Valorar las características de un buen alumno. future tense)
Hablar sobre otras formas de educarse.
Elaborar un decálogo del buen profesorTEMA 11 CONSUMO; LA ROPA
Assessments:
Valorar qué es el consumo responsable. Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations,
La ropa; materiales, medidas, precios,
accesorios y complementos, lugares de listening and reading comprehension tests,
compras. creative writing tests
El papel de la moda en los jóvenes. Grammar text, oral assessment during lessons,
orthography tests
TEMA 12 EL TRABAJO
Reflexionar sobre la importancia del trabajo. Homework:
Valorar aptitudes y habilidades para un trabajo. Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises,
Valorar la formación para el futuro laboral independent reading, written task, listening
Saber escribir sobre las habilidades personales. exercises
Grammar: Present (Regular and irregular), Term 2 Vocabulary and topics:
Past (Imperfecto, Pasado perfecto, Pasado (for oral, listening, reading and writing skills)
simple) and Future.
Unit 5. Tiempo Libre, costumbres y
Written tasks:
fiestas.
§ Write a letter ( formal /informal) Unit 6. La rutina.
§ Ask questions (written) Unit 7. Una vida saludable.
§ Newspaper headlines. Writing a letter to a
newspaper. Grammar : Subjunctive, Verbs followed by
Write a dialogue infinitive, Revision of all tenses and grammatical
structures, coordinate and subordinate.
Assessments: Written tasks (revision):
Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations,
listening and reading comprehension tests,
creative writing tests Write a letter ( formal /informal)
Grammar text, oral assessment during lessons, Write a description and a short story.
orthography tests Write about an event (present, past and
future tense)
Homework:
Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises,
independent reading, written task, listening Assessments:
exercises Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations,
listening and reading comprehension tests,
creative writing tests
TERM 2 Vocabulary and topics:
(for oral, listening, reading and writing skills) Grammar text, oral assessment during lessons,
orthography tests
TEMA 13 SALUD
El cuerpo y la salud física MOCK exam
La mente, la salud mental Paper 3 (Oral Test IGCSE)
Vida sana
Preparation and practice for exams:
TEMA 14 COMUNICACION IGCSE Spanish Foreign Language Past Papers
La prensa escrita: su poder
La radio y la televisión; diferentes programas ycontenidos Homework:
Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises,
TEMA 15 MEDIO AMBIENTE independent reading, written task, listening
Estado actual del medio ambiente exercises
Los recursos naturales en el mundo hispano
La educación medio ambiental Term 3 Vocabulary and topics:
(for oral, listening, reading and writing skills)
Grammar : Obligation. Present, Past and Unit 8. Revision.
Future (II)
Written tasks: Grammar:
Write a letter (formal /informal) Imperative
Ask questions (written) Conditional
Newspaper headlines. Writing a letter to a Subjunctive.
newspaper. Revision of all tenses and grammatical
Write a dialogue structures
Coordinate and subordinate.
Assessments:
Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations,
listening and reading comprehension tests, Written tasks (continuation):
creative writing tests
Grammar text, oral assessment during lessons, Write a letter ( formal /informal)
orthography tests Write a description
Homework: Write a short story
Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, Write about an event (present, past and
independent reading, written task, listening future tense)
exercises
Assessments:
TERM 3 Vocabulary and topics:
(for oral, listening, reading and writing skills) Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations,
listening and reading comprehension tests,
TEMA 16 ARTE creative writing tests
Principales manifestaciones culturales hispanas: Grammar text, oral assessment during lessons,
pintura, literatura, música, escultura,
arquitectura... orthography tests Preparation and practice for
exams:
IGCSE Spanish Foreign Language Past Papers
PREPARACION DEL VIAJE A ESPAÑA
IGCSE Spanish as Foreign Language Paper 1, 2
Grammar: Passive voice se.
Verbs followed by infinitive and 4
Have / must.
Homework:
Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises,
Written tasks: independent reading, written task, listening
§ Write a letter (formal /informal)
exercises
§ Ask questions (written)
§ Newspaper headlines. Writing a letter to a
newspaper.
Write a dialogue
Assessments:Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations,
listening and reading comprehension tests,
creative writing tests
Grammar text, oral assessment during lessons,
orthography tests
Homework:
Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises,
independent reading, written task, listening
exercises
Textbooks:
Textbooks: Past Paper. Spanish Foreign Language
IGCSE
DIVERSO Libro del Alumno
Grammar Book. USO de la Gramatica.
DIVERSO Libro de Ejercicios
A variety of texts, newspapers, magazine
Grammar Book. USO Gramática.
articles, video, films and internet resources are
A variety of texts, newspapers, magazine used to support the textbook.
articles, video, films and internet resources are
used to support the textbook.
IGCSE GEOGRAPHY
Year 10 Year 11
Textbooks: Class sets available of New Wider
World (Nelson) and Complete Geography for
Cambridge IGCSE (Oxford)
Year 10 Year 11Term 1: Term 1:
Population and migration: How and why do Energy and water: To include renewable and
populations change in size? (BRs, DRs and non-renewable resources, the siting of power
migration in MEDCs and LEDCs). The stations and the issues of water as a diminishing
consequences of population growth and resource. Global warming.
different population structures. The impact of
HIV/AIDS. Population density and distribution. Earthquakes and volcanoes: Plate tectonics,
including earthquakes, volcanoes, fold
Weather, climate and natural vegetation mountains and tsunamis, their causes and
Weather and climate to include the different effects.
types of measuring instruments, and the
characteristics of the tropical rainforest and Settlements and Urbanisation: Site, situation
tropical desert climate types. The vegetation of and function of both urban and rural
these two ecosystems. Human impact on both settlements, hierarchy and sphere of influence.
the TRF and tropical deserts. Urban land use zones Urban problems (traffic
congestion, pollution, housing shortages shanty
Term 2: towns etc), their causes and solutions.
Food production: Different types of farming, Environmental impact of urbanization and urban
and the farm as a system. Small-scale sprawl.
subsistence farming and large-scale commercial
farming. The causes and effects of food Term 2:
shortages and soil erosion. Coasts: Coastal environments, marine processes
and landforms including the causes and effects
Industry: Employment structures. Industry as a of coastal management schemes.
system and industrial waste and pollution. High
technology industries and manufacturing
industry. The siting of factories/industrial plants. Tourism: The benefits and disadvantages of the
growth of this industry. Sustainable
Term 3: Rivers development.
The processes of weathering and erosion. River
systems, processes and landforms, including the
causes and impact of flooding, HEP schemes and Assessment: Assessment is based on structured
dams. questions that reflect typical exam questions.
Field Trip: Cevennes National Park
Exams:
Paper 1, 1 hour 45 minutes, 45%
Paper 2, 1 hour 30 minutes, 27.5%
Paper 4, 1 hour 30 minutes, 27.5%
Textbooks: Class sets available of New Wider
World (Nelson) and Complete Geography for
Cambridge IGCSE (Oxford)IGCSE HISTORY
Year 10 Year 11
Term 1: Term 1:
CORE TOPIC: To what extent was the League of CORE TOPIC: Who was to blame for the Cold
Nations a success? How successful was the War? Why did the USA-USSR alliance begin to
League in the 1920s? How far did weaknesses in break down in 1945? How had the USSR gained
the League's organisation make failure control of Eastern Europe by 1948? How did the
inevitable? How far did the Depression make USA react to Soviet expansionism? What were
the work of the League more difficult? How the consequences of the Berlin Blockade? Who
successful was the League in the 1930s? was the more to blame for starting the Cold
War, the USA or the USSR?
CORE TOPIC: Why had international peace
collapsed by 1939? What were the long-term CORE TOPIC: How effectively did the USA
consequences of the peace treaties of 1919-23? prevent the spread of Communism? This Key
What were the consequences of the failures of Question will be explored through case studies
the League in the 1930s? How far was Hitler's of the following:
foreign policy to blame for the outbreak of war America and events in Korea, 1950-53
in 1939? Was the policy of appeasement America and events in Cuba, 1959-62
justified? How important was the Nazi-Soviet American involvement in Vietnam
Pact? Why did Britain and France declare war on
Germany in September 1939? Term 2:
CORE TOPIC: How secure was the USSR’s
Term 2: control over Eastern Europe, 1948-1989? Why
Depth Study: Russia, 1905–41 was there opposition to Soviet control in
1 Why did the Tsarist regime collapse in 1917? Hungary in 1956 and Czechoslovakia in 1968,
and how did the USSR react to this opposition?
Focus Points
How similar were events in Hungary in 1956 and
• How well did the Tsarist regime deal with the in Czechoslovakia in 1968? Why was the Berlin
difficulties of ruling Russia up to 1914? Wall built in 1961? What was the significance of
'Solidarity' in Poland for the decline of Soviet
• How did the Tsar survive the 1905 Revolution? influence in Eastern Europe? How far was
Gorbachev personally responsible for the
• How far was the Tsar weakened by the First
collapse of Soviet control over Eastern Europe?
World War?
• Why was the revolution of March 1917 CORE TOPIC: Why did events in the Gulf
successful? matter, 1970-2000? Why was Saddam Hussein
able to come to power in Iraq? What was the
2 How did the Bolsheviks gain power, and how nature of Saddam Hussein’s rule in Iraq? Whydid they consolidate their rule? was there a revolution in Iran in 1979? What
were the causes and consequences of the Iran-
Focus Points Iraq War, 1980-88? Why did the First Gulf War
• How effectively did the Provisional take place?
Government rule Russia in 1917?
• Why were the Bolsheviks able to seize power
in November 1917? EXAMS
Cambridge IGCSE History students take three
• Why did the Bolsheviks win the Civil War? components. All students will have the following
• How far was the New Economic Policy a exams.
success? Component 1
Candidates answer two questions from section
3 How did Stalin gain and hold on to power? A (core content) and one question from section
B (depth study). All questions are structured
Focus Points essays.
• Why did Stalin, and not Trotsky, emerge as This part of the examination is worth 60 marks.
Lenin’s successor? (40%) of the overall grade.
Exam duration. 2 hours.
• Why did Stalin launch the Purges?
Component 2
• What methods did Stalin use to control the
Candidates answer six ‘source based’ questions
Soviet Union? on a prescribed topic taken from the core
• How complete was Stalin’s control over the content.
Soviet Union by 1941? This examination is worth 50 marks. (33% of
the overall grade.) Exam duration. 2 hours.
Term 3:
Depth Study: Russia, 1905–41 Component 4: Alternative to coursework
4 What was the impact of Stalin’s economic Candidates answer one question on the Depth
policies? study (40 marks; 27% of overall grade).
Exam duration. 1 hour.
Focus Points
• Why did Stalin introduce the Five-Year Plans? Homework and Assessment
Assessment is based on the different type of
• Why did Stalin introduce collectivisation? questions found in each of the three papers:
structured essay questions in Paper 1,
• How successful were Stalin’s economic
structured source analysis questions in Paper 2,
changes? and essay questions in Paper 4. During each unit
• How were the Soviet people affected by these students will have the opportunity to practice
changes? the different styles of questions and at the end
of each unit there will an assessment in the
form of past paper questions.
CORE TOPIC: Who was to blame for the Cold Homework will often take the form of reading
War? Why did the USA-USSR alliance begin to and revision in preparation for an assessment,
break down in 1945? How had the USSR gained or for an in class quiz to establish depth of
control of Eastern Europe by 1948? How did the factual knowledge, Students might be givenUSA react to Soviet expansionism? What were exercises to practice their source analysis and the consequences of the Berlin Blockade? Who evaluation and check their understanding of the was the more to blame for starting the Cold units. War, the USA or the USSR? TEXTBOOKS Year 10 students have Modern World History by Ben Walsh (Hodder) Year 11 students have 20th Century History for Cambridge IGCSE (OUP).
IGCSE COORDINATED SCIENCE / DOUBLE AWARD:(0654)
BIOLOGY
Year 10 Year 11
Term 1 Term 1
B1 Characteristics of living organisms B6 Respiration
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration, Gas
B2 Cells exchange
Cell structure and movement in and out of cells
B7 Coordination and Response
B3 Biological molecules Nervous control in humans, Hormones, Trophic
responses, Homeostasis
B6 Animal nutrition
Diet, ailmentary canal, digestion. B8 Reproduction
Asexual and sexual reproduction, sexual
B4 Enzymes reproduction in plants, sexual reproduction in
humans;
Term 2
Term 2 Mock Exams in January
Plants B9 Inheritance
Chromosome ad genes, cell division,
monohybrid inheritance, variation and selection
B4
Plant nutrition, Transport
Term 3 Assessment:
B6 Respiration Paper 1/2 (30% of total marks) (45 minutes)
6.1 Aerobic & Anaerobic respiration Core/extended A multiple-choice paper
6.2 Gas exchange consisting of 40 items of the four-choice type.
Paper 3 (50% of total marks) (2 hours)
Core curriculum – Grades C to G available
Paper 4 (50% of total marks) (2 hours)
Extended curriculum – Grades A* to G available
Paper 6 (20% of total marks)
Alternative to Practical (1hr30min) – a written
paper designed to test familiarity with
laboratory based procedures.
Homework: Book Used:
Practice IGCSE examination questions. Paper 6 Cambridge IGCSE – Combined and Co-ordinated
practical questions. Research task. Extended Sciences Coursebook (Cambridge University
reading. Laboratory reports. Press) David SangCambridge IGCSE – Combined and Co-ordinated
Biology Workbook (Cambridge University Press)
Mary Jones
Biology for Cambridge IGCSE Revision Guide
(Y10)
IGCSE CHEMISTRY
Year 10 YEAR 11
Term 1 Term 1
C10 Metals
C1 The particulate nature of matter Properties of metals, The Reactivity series,
Extraction of metals, Uses of metals
C3 Atoms, elements and compounds
Physical and chemical changes, Elements, C12 Sulfur
compounds and mixtures, Atomic structure and Production of sulfuric acid, The Contact Process
the Periodic Table, Ions and ionic bonds,
Molecules and covalent bonds, Giant structures C5 Electricity and chemistry
C4 Stoichiometry C6 Chemical energetics, Energetics of a reaction
Finding formula of given compounds, Balancing
equations, The mole concept C7 Chemical reactions Speed of reaction, Redox
reactions
C11 Air and water Water,
Air , Nitrogen and fertilisers , The Haber
process, Carbon dioxide and methane
Term 2 Term 2
C9 Periodic Table January 2019 Mock exams
Periodic trends, Group properties, Transition
elements, Noble gases C14 Organic Chemistry
Names of compounds, Homologous series,
C2 Experimental techniques Alkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols, Carboxylic acids,
Methods of separation and purification Polymers, Natural and Synthetic polymers
including
Revisions Past papers practice
Term 3 Assessment:
C8 Acids, bases and salts
The characteristic properties of acids and bases Paper 1/2 (30% of total marks) (45 minutes)Types of oxides Core/extended A multiple-choice paper
Preparation of salts consisting of 40 items of the four-choice type.
Identification of ions and gases Paper 3 (50% of total marks) (2 hours)
Core curriculum – Grades C to G available
C10 Metals Paper 4 (50% of total marks) (2 hours)
Properties of metals, The Reactivity series, Extended curriculum – Grades A* to G available
Extraction of metals, Uses of metals Paper 6 (20% of total marks)
Alternative to Practical (1hr30min) – a written
C13 Carbonates paper designed to test familiarity with
laboratory based procedures.
Homework: Book Used:
Practice IGCSE examination questions. Paper 6 Cambridge IGCSE – Combined and Co-ordinated
practical questions. Research task. Laboratory Sciences Coursebook (Cambridge University
reports. Extended reading. Press) David Sang
Cambridge IGCSE – Combined and Co-ordinated
Sciences Chemistry Workbook (Cambridge
University Press) Richard Harwood, Ian Lodge
Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE Revision GuideIGCSE PHYSICS
YEAR 10 YEAR 11
Term 1 Term 1
P1 Motion P5 Electricity and Magnetism
Length and Time Magnetism
Mass and Weight Charge
Motion Electrical Quantities
Density Resistance
Forces
P6 Electric Circuits
P2 Work, Energy and Power Circuit Diagrams
Work Series and Parallel
Energy Electrical Energy
Power Dangers of Electricity
Energy Resources
Term 2 Term 2
P3 Thermal Physics January 2017 Mock exams
Kinetic Model of Matter
Pressure Changes P7 Electromagnetic Effects
Thermal Properties Motors
Measurement of Temperature Electromagnetic Induction
Conduction Transformers
Convection
Radiation P8 Atomic Physics
Nuclear Atom
Radioactivity
Half Life
Revisions Past papers practice and exam
preparation.
Term 3 Final Assessment
Paper 1/2 (30% of total marks) (45 minutes)
P4 Waves Core/extended A multiple-choice paper
General Wave Properties consisting of 40 items of the four-choice type.
Light Paper 3 (50% of total marks) (2 hours)
Lenses Core curriculum – Grades C to G available
Electromagnetic Spectrum Paper 4 (50% of total marks) (2 hours) Sound Extended curriculum – Grades A* to G available
Paper 6 (20% of total marks)
Alternative to Practical (1hr30min) – a written
paper designed to test familiarity with
laboratory based procedures.
Homework Book used:
Practice examination questions, Paper 6 Cambridge IGCSE – Combined and Co-ordinated
practical questions, research task. Laboratory Sciences Coursebook (Cambridge University
reports. Press) David Sang
Cambridge IGCSE – Combined and Co-ordinated
Sciences Physics Workbook (Cambridge
University Press) David SangIGCSE MATHEMATICS
YEAR 10
Core Extended
Term 1 Term 1
Number and Sets Algebraic expressions, Formulae and
Algebra (Expressions & Equations) rearranging
Lines, Angles & Polygons Simultaneous Equations
Algebra (Expansion & Factorising) Expansion and Factoring
Graphs, Charts & Tables Algebraic Fractions
Investigation(s) Quadratic Equations
Number, Factors and Multiples
Term 2 Ratio and Proportion
Exponents Fractions and percentages, growth and decay
Formulae & Inequalities
Simultaneous Equations Term 2
Pythagoras’ Theorem Surds and Indices
Length & Area Speed and Distance
Arithmetic Sequences
Investigation(s) Functions and Graphs
Equations and Inequalities, Graphing
Term 3 Angles and Shape
Surface Area & Volume Pythagoras, including 3D
Coordinate Geometry Area and Volume, including 3D
Statistics – Discrete Data
Investigation(s) Term 3
The straight Line
Textbook: Cambridge IGCSE International Functions
Mathematics (0607) Core, Haese and Harris Variation and Modelling
Textbook: Cambridge IGCSE International
Mathematics (0607) Extended, Haese and Harris
Assessment:
Homework is set on a regular basis in order to develop a sense of routine and responsibility for the
students’ individual work. This is corrected and plays a crucial role in the child’s preparation for the
more formal assessments outlined below.
Regular topic tests are set, and model the final exam, often using past IGCSE Exam questions.
End of year exam End of year exam
Two 90 min papers– One with and one without Two 90 min papers– One with and one without
Calculator Calculator
Short questions (knowledge and Short questions (knowledge and
understanding) understanding)
Longer questions (reasoning and Longer questions (reasoning and
application) application)
Investigation Question Investigation/ Modeling questionsYEAR 11
Core Extended
Term 1 Term 1
Coordinates and Straight Lines Trigonometry
Trigonometry Further Trigonometry
Analysis of Discrete Data Further Functions
Algebraic Fractions Exponential functions and Equations
Continuous Data Logarithms
Similarity Algebraic Fractions
Introduction to Functions
Review of Class 10 Topics Term 2
Probability
Term 2 Analysis of discrete data
Transformation Geometry Continuous Data
Variable analysis Two variable Analysis
Further Functions Vectors
Probability Transformation Geometry
Sequences
Circle Geometry
Review of Class 10 Topics Term 3
Sets
Term 3 Linear programming
Revision, involving extensive use of past papers Revision, involving extensive use of past papers
Textbook: Cambridge IGCSE International Textbook: Cambridge IGCSE International
Mathematics (0607) Core, Haese and Harris Mathematics (0607) Extended, Haese and Harris
Assessment
Homework is set on a regular basis in order to develop a sense of routine and responsibility for the
students’ individual work. This is corrected and plays a crucial role in the child’s preparation for the
more formal assessments outlined below.
Regular topic tests are set, and model the final exam, often using past IGCSE Exam questions.
Students will undertake a Mock IGCSE Exam in Trimester 2.
End of course examination End of course examination
Paper 1 (25%): No Calculator, short Paper 2 (20%): No calculator, short
questions (Knowledge and questions (Knowledge and
understanding), 45 min understanding), 45 min
Paper 3 (60%): Calculator, long questions Paper 4 (60%): Calculator, long questions
(Reasoning and application),1 hr 45 min (Reasoning and application), 2 hrs 15
Paper 5 (15%): Calculator, (One min
investigation task), 1 hour Paper 6 (20%): Calculator, (One
modelling and one investigation task),
1hr 30 minIGCSE VISUAL ARTS
APPROXIMATE ORDER OF STUDY YEARS 10 and 11
Year 10, Term 1: Investigating sources for inspiration
Recording and analysing information from direct
Understanding the creative process through the observation
development of ideas Developing Ideas through the visual arts
Explanation of the two components sketchbook
Getting to know the assessment criteria Discussing the organisation and relationships of
visual forms
The Elements and Principles of Design Selecting and controlling media
Using personal vision to present
Tonal Expressive Portraits Using digital technology to manipulate images
The above skills will be developed throughout
the course
Year 10, Term 2: Explanation of Assessment Objectives and
Introduction to COMPONENT 1: Coursework: Course requirements for Components 1&2
Emphasis on the process:
This is an internally set assignment, marked by AO1 Record
Cambridge. Record ideas, observations and insights relevant
There are two parts to this component: to intentions as work progresses
a portfolio and AO2 Explore
Explore and select appropriate resources, media,
a final outcome.
materials, techniques and processes
Candidates can choose to work in any of AO3 Develop
the areas of study and should explore a Develop ideas through investigation,
theme, producing a portfolio of work that demonstrating critical understanding
leads to a resolved final outcome. AO4 Present
Candidates may, but do not have to, Present a personal and coherent response that
explore the same area of study for their realises intentions and demonstrates an
Externally Set Assignment. understanding of visual language
First-hand studies from primary sources
such as visits to local galleries, tourist
attractions or areas of interest, or contact
with visiting speakers, local artists, Locating an exhibition to explore and an artist to
designers or craftspeople should be work with, which their coursework can be
included during the course where compared, contrasted, inspired and enriched.
possible.
Year 10, Term 3 Work through a range of materials and
Continued development of Component 1, processes under the umbrella of Painting and
Coursework Portfolio Related Media:
Painting and drawingGraphic media
Print making
Digital media
*Sculpture, fashion and textiles and game
design may also be included
Year 11, Term 1 Presentations of coursework completed over
1st Half: the summer in Group Crit
Consolidation and completion of Component 1 Use peer assessment and self-reflection
Coursework. throughout the entire process of creating.
Consolidation of skills.
2nd Half: Up to 4 A2 (both sides) sheets of preparatory
Introduction to Component 2, Externally set studies with written analysis and annotation +
assignment.. completed outcome.
Brainstorming exam titles, planning and
development of preliminary research and
studies.
Year 11, Term 2
At least 10 weeks for process work to be
developed and finished from which the final
exam will be based.
Record ideas, observations and insights relevant
to intentions as work progresses, exploring and
selecting appropriate resources, materials and
techniques.
Year 11, Term 3 Completed over two sessions of 4 hours.
Up to 2 A2 sheets (both sides) of preparatory
8 hour final exam studies + final outcome.
Homework assignments will consist of practical
work such as drawing from observation, taking
photographs for source material, research on
artists and visits to local galleries.You can also read
