1. Ellesmere Park High School Logistics Curriculum Information Key Stage 3 Maths Key Stage 4 Maths Useful Links – Maths Key Stage 3 Computing Business Studies Key Stage 4 Computing Useful Links - ICT

2. Ellesmere Park High School Maths At Ellesmere Park All of our staff are committed to teaching Maths in ways that will help children to appreciate the beauty of the subject. We strive to help pupils understand Mathematics rather than memorising it. We feel that this approach better prepares young people for a world where an ability to solve problems, manipulate figures and use the day to day skills associated with money and time is invaluable. All students are taught in sets throughout their 5 years. Logistics Curriculum Information

3. Ellesmere Park High School Key Stage 3 Maths During Key Stage 3, students follow a staged curriculum which is suited to the progress of each individual student. Topics Include: Sequence Expressions & Formulae Coordinates, Lines & Angles Shapes, Perimeter & Area Symmetry & Transformations Averages & range Charts & Graphs Probability Multiples, Factors & Negative Numbers Ration & Proportion Times Tables Fractions, Decimals & Percentages Logistics Curriculum Information

4. Ellesmere Park High School Key Stage 4 Maths In Maths at Key Stage 4, students follow the Pearson Edexcel Mathematics Suite of examinations. From Summer 2017, GCSE English will use the 1 – 9 grading scale. The new examinations will be through the Pearson Edexcel Mathematics syllabus. Logistics Curriculum Information

5. Ellesmere Park High School Key Stage 4 Maths What will I Study? Each year is based around a different set of topics that provide a broad and balanced curriculum in Maths. Assessment will cover the following content headings Number Algebra Ratio, proportion and rates of change Geometry and measures Probability Statistics Logistics Curriculum Information

6. Ellesmere Park High School Maths – Useful Links www.mathswatchvle.comwww.mathswatchvle.com (Login Required) www.mymaths.co.ukwww.mymaths.co.uk (Login Required) www.emaths.co.uk www.corbettmaths.com www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/maths www.uk.ixl.com/math/ www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/maths www.schoolworkout.co.uk/GCSE.htm www.mrbartonmaths.com/pupils.htm Logistics Curriculum Information

7. Logistics Ellesmere Park High School Key Stage 3 Computing Computing is an integral part of our curriculum offer and as such all students follow a computing based course in all year groups. In Year 7, students are introduced to computing through the following topics: E-safety – How to spot and prevent cyberbullying. Getting to know you – App development. Shakespeare comic strip – Using Storyboard that and cloud computing. Analysing Data – British Monarchs and Dinosaur data processing. Binary and control. Blockly Versus Python – Graphics based programming and text based programming. Curriculum Information

8. Logistics Ellesmere Park High School Key Stage 3 Computing Computing is an integral part of our curriculum offer and as such all students follow a computing based course in all year groups. In Year 8, students’ knowledge base is broadened through the following topics: E-safety – How to stay safe online. Do aliens exist? – Research project. Scratch – Graphics based programming game design. HTML pages – Web authoring. Technology – Hardware and software. Fair cop – Create and interrogate a database. Curriculum Information

9. Logistics Ellesmere Park High School Key Stage 3 Computing Computing is an integral part of our curriculum offer and as such all students follow a computing based course in all year groups. In Year 9, we prepare students for their Key Stage 4 programme of study through the following topics: E- safety – The Dangers of Sexting. App development and Python – Programming an app. Computer systems – How systems are developed and maintained. Security and binary – Code breaking. The following websites are useful for supporting Key Stage 3 Computing: www.educationquizzes.com www.reviseict.co.uk/ks3/ Curriculum Information

10. Logistics Ellesmere Park High School Key Stage 4 Business Studies BTEC Business Studies at Ellesmere Park High School is designed for students to learn the skills required skills for running a business, such as: managing money, advertising and employing staff. There are many types of business in the UK, ranging from small firms owned and run by just one self-employed person, through to large companies which employ thousands of staff all over the world. BTEC Business Studies gives an insight into these aspects and many more so that pupils are able to visualise and plan for their own business in the future. Curriculum Information

11. Logistics Ellesmere Park High School Key Stage 4 Computing Computing is an integral part of our curriculum offer and as such all students follow a computing based course in all year groups. Students in Years 10 and 11follow the Pearson Edexcel ICT Syllabus. Students follow a course designed around four key topics: Unit 1: Living in a Digital World Unit 2: Using Digital Tools Unit 3: Exploring Digital Design Unit 4: Creating Digital Products All candidates produce a piece of controlled assessment based around a scenario set by the exam board. Curriculum Information

12. Logistics Ellesmere Park High School Key Stage 4 Computing – Extra Support Useful Websites: www.reviseict.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk www.revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/ict www.teach-ict.com/gcsehome.html We also offer Tech Club for Girls and Tech Club for Boys. Curriculum Information