1. GCSE English GCSE Literature
2017 onwards

2. GCSE English & GCSE Literature
All students will be entered for both courses.
The highest grade achieved will count double in Progress 8 score – this may be in Language or in Literature.
Both courses will be taught simultaneously as the skills overlap.
Spoken Language (previously called Speaking and Listening) will be assessed and graded separately as Pass/Merit/Distinction.

3. English Literature 2 Exams. 100% exam at the end of the course. Texts:
Romeo and Juliet (begin teaching in Year 9 with theatre visit and study of text).
An Inspector Calls.
A Christmas Carol.
Poetry (seen and unseen).
Texts will be purchased through the school and available for students to buy.

4. English Language 2 Exams. 100% exam at the end of the course.
Both papers are unseen and test reading skills (comprehension & analysis) and writing skills.
Tests study on fiction and literary non-fiction (non-fiction with literary merit from last 200 years).

5. English Language and Literature
New Focus​
Students can no longer just learn sections of the text that have been covered in class. They are expected to do further research on topics done in lessons. The new information needs to be added to what was covered in class so that a student can now present various views / ideas on a topic. This allows for the exploration of one or more ideas and interpretations. ​

6. READING It is imperative that children read.
Non-negotiable to doing well in English.​

7. GCSE Mathematics
2017 onwards

8. GCSE – It’s Bigger Year 9 3 Hours 2015-2016 Year 10 4 Hours 2016-2017

9. More Content

10. It is Bigger

11. Assessment Objectives
There will be a greater emphasis on Problem Solving
Expected to show ALL working out
Communicate using SP&G and Mathematical Fluency

12. Formula Sheets

13. Assessment New GCSE Previous GCSE Higher Paper 1 2 Hours
Foundation Paper 1 1 ½ Hours
Foundation Paper 2 1 ½ Hours
New GCSE
Both Higher and Foundation Paper 1 1 ½ Hours Paper 2 1 ½ Hours Paper 3 1 ½ Hours

14. Grading

15. Higher GCSE Old GCSE A* - D New GCSE 4 - 9
30% Grade A and above 50% 7/8/9
Old Grade A and A*
15% A* 50% 7 / 8 / 9
15% A 50% 4 / 5 /6
20% B
20% C
30% D

16. Foundation GCSE Old GCSE New GCSE C - G 1 - 5
30% Grade D and above 50% 4 and 5
15% C 50% 3 / 4 / 5
15% D 50% 1 / 2 / 3
20% E
20% F
30% G

17. End of Unit Assessments
There are 19 Units in F and H (over 3 years).
You will be assessed at the end of each unit with a Unit Assessment.
This will be used to identify Strengths (and weaknesses).
Unit 1 Number Work
Unit 2 Algebra Work

18. End of Term Assessments

19. Being Prepared I need to bring these items to each lesson: 1.) 2.)
3.)
4.)
5.)
6.)
7.)
Exercise book
Calculator
Pens and pencils
Ruler
Protractor
Pair of compasses
Homework when necessary

20. Referral to Mr Gaskell as Head of Maths
Homework
Compulsory Set once a week
M-Points for work completed to highest standards.
C1 / C2 for:
Not completed
or Failure to Complete to an acceptable standard
Referral to Mr Gaskell as Head of Maths

21. Maths Surgery
The Maths Department are always willing to help students at break, lunch and afterschool.
Students can ask for help with their maths work in an informal setting.

22. MATHSWATCH DVDS AVAILABLE FROM RESOURCES FOR £4
MyMaths:
GCSE bitesize:
Have access to the internet in School LRC, B2 and D11.
MATHSWATCH DVDS AVAILABLE FROM RESOURCES FOR £4

23. GCSE Science

24. Combined Science Trilogy or Triple Science?

25. Triple Science
Taught at Welland Park in ability groups by specialist Physics, Chemistry and Biology teachers (3 teachers – 2 lessons of each science per week)
Recommended for higher level students (grade 5- and above at KS3 year 9)
6 exams – 1hr and 45 minutes each paper (2 Biology, 2 Chemistry, 2 Physics).Questions : multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response
28 required practicals
Excellent pathway for students who wish to study Science A Levels
100% of GCSE grade from examinations

26. Combined Science Trilogy
Taught at Welland Park in ability groups by specialist Physics, Chemistry and Biology teachers (3 teachers – 2 lessons of each science per week)
Mainly for foundation level students (below KS3 grade 5- in year 9) – worth 2 GCSEs
6 exams – 1hr and 15 minutes each paper (2 Biology, 2 Chemistry, 2 Physics). Questions : multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response
21 required practicals
100% of GCSE grade from examinations

27. Chemistry 1. Atomic structure and the periodic table 2
Chemistry 1. Atomic structure and the periodic table 2. Bonding, structure and the properties of matter 3. Quantitative chemistry 4. Chemical changes 5. Energy changes 6. The rate and extent of chemical change 7. Organic chemistry 8. Chemical analysis 9. Chemistry of the atmosphere Using resources

28. Physics 1. Forces 2. Energy 3. Waves 4. Electricity 5
Physics 1. Forces 2. Energy 3. Waves 4. Electricity 5. Magnetism and electromagnetism 6. Particle model of matter 7. Atomic structure 8. Space physics (Triple only)

29. Biology 1. Cell biology 2. Organisation 3. Infection and response 4
Biology 1. Cell biology 2. Organisation 3. Infection and response 4. Bioenergetics 5. Homeostasis and response 6. Inheritance, variation and evolution 7. Ecology

30. Department can offer: 1) Choice of Combined or Triple Science taught by specialist Physics, Chemistry and Biology teachers 2) Setting not mixed ability 3) Modern well equipped laboratories 4) Text books which you can access at home at no charge to parents