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Technology Year 7
Students are taught in mixed ability tutor groups. They broadly follow the Key Stage 3 ICT framework, and in Year 7 the scheme of work covers the following areas:
- Logging into a network and managing a user area
- E-mailing
- Desktop Publishing
- Modelling using Spreadsheets
- Using data and information sources
- Data Handling
- Control and Monitoring
Students are encouraged to use their skills within other lessons and at home.
Information Technology Year 8
Students are taught in mixed ability tutor groups. They broadly follow the Key Stage 3 ICT framework, and in Year 8 the scheme of work covers the following areas; Handling Data; Searching out unbiased sources of data; Using spreadsheets to model/simulate; Public Information Systems; Publishing on the Web.
Information Technology Year 9
Students are taught in mixed ability tutor groups. They broadly follow the Key Stage 3 ICT framework, and in Year 9 the scheme of work covers the following areas; Handling Data; Searching out unbiased sources of data; Using spreadsheets to model/simulate; Public Information Systems; Publishing on the Web.
Information Technology Year 11
Students are taught in mixed ability groups. By the end of year 11, students will be familiar with the use of most office application software. They will use skills learnt on these applications to create a working solution to a problem set by the school. At the end of the course, students should understand how to follow the full systems life cycle approach to problem solution.
Single Award GCSE ICT Year 10.
Students are taught in mixed ability groups. By the end of year 10, students will be familiar with the use of most office application software. They will use skills learnt on these applications to create a working solution to a problem set by the school. At the end of the year students should understand how to follow the full systems life cycle approach to problem solution.
Double Award GCSE ICT
Key Stage 3 ICT for Able, Gifted and Talented
A number of students will be offered the chance to do the Applied GCSE ICT (Double Award) in Years 8 and 9. This will be based on CAT and SAT attainment scores and teacher assessment of the students in Year 7. The student will follow the same course as laid out in the Applied GCSE course for Years 10 and 11. The students will be taught this as an extra curricular activity, either in Activity Time or after school.
Year 10 and Year 11 Applied GCSE ICT Double Award
Students who take this course will gain an understanding of software and hardware and their use within organisations and in society. They will develop skills and knowledge in the application and use of ICT based systems and solutions and have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way.
The course is split into three units:
Unit 1: ICT Tools and Applications
In this unit you will develop business documents and learn how to use a variety of ICT applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation and multimedia software. You will need to understand file management and standard ways of working and how to use ICT in a legal and secure way. You will need to access the Internet and communicate using e-mail.
Unit 2: ICT Systems and Organisations
You will investigate how ICT components and systems meet the needs of organisations. You will gain practical experience of how ICT systems are designed and implemented.
Unit 3: ICT and Society
In this unit you will learn how ICT affects everyday life and society. You will find out the meaning of terms such as ISDN, ASDL, SMS and WAP. You will discover how modern society uses the new technologies such as Internet, digital broadcasting and DVD.
Applied GCE ICT
Applied ICT Year 12
Applied ICT aims to produce effective, discerning ICT users who can select and use appropriate ICT tools and techniques to help them carry out investigations, capture and handle data, solve problems, make decisions and present and communicate information. Students will be aware of the benefits and drawbacks of ICT and its impact on the way in which people live their lives.
Students are expected to build and maintain an e-portfolio as a showcase for their achievements. The skills acquired through study for the AS level in Applied ICT will support further study in any subject area.
Applied ICT Year 13
At A2 Level we introduce the students to key aspects of the ICT practitioner role, including; system design and installation; software development; website design and management; technical support networks and communications; working with end users. This course is ideal for any student looking to move on to degrees and BTEC Higher National Diplomas in related subjects such as ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Multimedia, Software Engineering, Computer Networking, e-Business and Information Management.
Computing Year 12
AS Computer Science.
In the first year, students will complete 3 modules, all of which are externally assessed by the examination board. Students develop skills in programming and databases and are expected to further develop their own skills in other applications. Modules 1 and 2 consider the theory behind how we use computers to process data, and how we can set up different computer systems to satisfy the differing needs of individuals and companies. Module 3 is a board set assignment, which helps the students develop the skills required to see a project through the stages of the systems life cycle.
Computing Year 13
A2 Computer Science.
In the second year of this course, students further develop their knowledge of the theory behind how we use computers to process data, and how we can set up different computer systems to satisfy the differing needs of individuals and companies. The students are required to complete a large practical project, which clearly shows the examiner that the student can fully specify, design and implement a system for a real user. The project will show the students full ability in either programming or software application development, and is worth 33% of the overall grade.
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Science | Biology | Chemistry | Physics
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Year 7
Students are taught in mixed ability groups. They follow a scheme of work that introduces the Science National Curriculum for Key Stage 3 by developing key ideas and enhancing practical and problem solving skills. Topics covered are Cells, Reproduction, Environment, Variation and Classification, Acids and Alkalis, Simple Chemical Reactions, Particles, Solutions, Energy, Electricity, Forces and The Solar System.
Assessment is done formatively and using topic tests which have specific National Curriculum levels associated with each grade. Scientific Investigation is taught alongside the topics and as separate assessed practical experiments. All teaching takes place in fully equipped laboratories by specialist staff. At the start of the year students learn safety rules for the laboratory that they must subsequently follow.
Science Year 8
From 2007 students at St. Bart's will sit their Science KS3 SATs in Year 8. In order to give them the best preparation for this they are set in groups according to ability and they follow a scheme of work that builds on what is taught in Year 7. Key ideas are developed and extended, essential complex work is covered. By taking the SATs in Year 8 students start preparation for their GCSEs a year early, hence high ability students can be extended at an earlier stage.
Assessment is done formatively and using topic tests which have specific National Curriculum levels associated with each grade. Scientific Investigation is taught alongside the topics and as separate assessed practical experiments to give the students background for the 'How Science Works' element of GCSE. All teaching takes place in fully equipped laboratories by specialist staff.
Science Year 9 2006-7
Year 9 Science is taught to pupils in 3 ability bands. The course completes the Science National Curriculum for Key Stage 3 and builds on the foundation laid in Years 7 and 8. Assessment is done formatively and using topic tests which have specific National Curriculum levels associated with each grade. Skills in Scientific Investigation are being developed throughout the course and there are opportunities to assess these skills in particular experiments. All teaching takes place in fully equipped laboratories by specialist staff.
Science Year 10
In Year 10 of AQA's GCSE Specification A students complete modules in; Human Biology, Evolution and the Environment, Products from Rocks, Oils and the Changing World, Energy and Energy Resources and Radiation and the Universe.
These modules are externally examined three times during the year giving the student 75% of their first Science GCSE grade.
An Investigative Skills Assessment (ISA) will also be completed and externally examined on two occasions during this year. This is worth the final 25% of the first GCSE Science grade. This is a very large proportion of the grade and it is essential for student success that this is completed to the highest standard possible.
Science Year 11 2006-7
In Year 11 of GCSE Science, students will complete AQA's Additional Science course. This will give them a second GCSE Science grade.
Students will be examined at Foundation or Higher tier level based on their Year 10 results. The examinations are at the school year's end with three 45 minute written exams in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Each exam is worth 25% (a total of 75%) of the students' Year 11 GCSE grade. The final 25% of their grade is in the form of an Investigative Skills Assessment (ISA) which will also be completed and externally examined on two occasions during this year. This is a very large proportion of the grade and it is essential for student success that this is completed to the highest standard possible.
Biology Year 9
The year 9 Biology builds on the basic concepts developed during years 7 and 8. Topics covered during the year include: Human Biology, Environment, Plant Biology and Inheritance. Assessment is done formatively and by topic tests; consequently, students should know their current level. Students will carry out assessed practicals and there are opportunities to develop the necessary skills during the year.
Biology Year 11
There are 2 Modules taught for the Year 11 course: The Environment and Inheritance and Selection. These combined make up about 17% of the overall course. There are 2 terminal module papers that test these modules plus the Year 10 modules so it is imperative that all students revise their Year 10 work as well as their Year 11 work. Assessed practicals are an essential part of Science and these will also account for 25% of the final mark.
Biology Year 12
There are 3 modules in L6 each of which will have a 1 hour terminal exam:
Core principles which includes:
- Biochemistry, cell biology, enzymes, digestion and gas exchange
- Genes and genetic engineering which includes:
- DNA structure and function, reproduction and applications of gene technology
- Physiology and transport which includes:
- transport systems in animals and plan
There are regular pretests and tests throughout the course which are used to give students a good assessment of their progress and possible final grade.
Students carry out practical coursework which is worth 15% of the final grade.
Biology L6G Year 12
Human Physiology and Health GCSE.
This one year Science GCSE is aimed at the 16-plus age range. The main aspects include Human Systems, Human Health, Diseases and the Environment.
One examination (80%) and coursework (20%) form the main body of assessment. The course is suitable for those wishing to plan a career in a sport or health profession and/or those wishing to progress to AS Biology or other Advanced Level courses.
Biology Year 13
There are 3 modules in U6 each of which will have a terminal exam:
Energy Control and Continuity (1.5hr paper) which covers respiration, photosynthesis, homeostasis,nervous system, muscles, inheritance, variation, evolution and classification.
Environment (1.25 hr paper) much of which was covered on the Field Course and includes ecosystems, energy flow and human impact on the environment.
Applied Ecology (2.25 hr paper) much of which was covered on the Field Course and includes sampling techniques, adaptations, agriculture, fisheries and conservation. The final paper includes a significant synoptic element which expects that students have a thorough knowledge of both upper and lower sixth material. Students should revise accordingly.
Chemistry Year 9
Year 9 Chemistry is taught to students in three ability bands. It builds on the foundation laid in Years 7 and 8. Topics covered during the year are: Elements Mixtures and Compounds, Acids Bases and Salts, The Periodic Table and Rocks and Metals.
Assessment is done formatively and using topic tests which have specific National Curriculum levels associated with each grade. Skills in Scientific Investigation are being developed throughout the course and there are opportunities to assess these skills in particular experiments. All teaching takes place in fully equipped laboratories by specialist staff. Computing Year.
Chemistry Year 11
In the final year of GCSE Double Award Modular Science the Chemistry modules are: Patterns of Chemical Change and Structure and Bonding. The first introduces the Mole Concept, Energetics, Reaction Kinetics, Equilibria and the Nitrogen Cycle. The second develops the ideas of Atomic structure, Bonding, Periodicity and Reaction Equations. There are no externally set module exams during the year but internal assessments enable teachers to monitor progress of students during the course and help students to prepare for the examinations in June when all modules are examined. Coursework takes the form of assessed practical and associated written work. It is a very large component of Year 11 Chemistry and it is imperative that this is completed to schedule.
Chemistry Year 12
AQA Specification 5421. AS Chemistry is broken down into three module areas: Atomic Structure, Bonding and Periodicity; Foundation Physical and Inorganic Chemistry and Introduction to Organic Chemistry. Each teaching group is taught by two members of staff. Module 1 is taught entirely by one teacher and Module 3 by the other. Module 2 is shared between both. Practical skills are developed throughout the course through experimental work. At the end of the course there are three written papers, one for each module. There is also a practical examination involving a practical exercise and exercises in planning analysis and evaluation.
Chemistry Year 13
AQA Specification 6421. A2 Chemistry is broken down into two taught module areas: Further Physical and Organic Chemistry and Thermodynamics and Further Inorganic Chemistry. There is also a Synoptic element which encompasses aspects of both AS and A2 module. Each teaching group is taught by two members of staff. Module 4 is taught entirely by one member of and Module 5 by the other. Practical skills are developed throughout the course through experimental work. At the end of the course there are three written papers, one for each module and a Multiple Choice Synoptic paper. There is also a practical examination involving a practical exercise and exercises in planning analysis and evaluation.
Physics Year 9
Year 9 Physics is taught to students in 3 ability bands. It builds on the foundation laid in years 7 and 8. Topics covered during the year are : Forces and Pressure, Forces and Speed, Energy and Electricity and Earth and Space. Assessment is done formatively and using topic tests which have specific National Curriculum levels associated with each grade. Skills in Scientific Investigation are being developed throughout the course and there are opportunities to assess these skills in particular experiments. All teaching takes place in fully equipped laboratories by specialist staff.
Physics Year 11
In the final year of GCSE Double Award Modular Science the Physics modules are: Waves and Radiation and Forces. The first covers the behaviour of light and sound waves; the electromagnetic spectrum; the uses of different types of electromagnetic wave; and radioactivity. The second includes topics on force, speed, acceleration and kinetic energy; the behaviour of planets and satellites; and the origin of the Universe and life cycle of stars. There are no externally set module exams during the year, but internal assessments enable teachers to monitor progress of students during the course and help students to prepare for the examinations in June when all modules are examined. Coursework takes the form of assessed practical and associated written work. It is a very large component of Year 11 Physics and it is imperative that this is completed to schedule.
Physics Year 12
In Year 12 students follow the Advancing Physics AS course, based on the OCR specification supported by the Institute of Physics.
The course is organised in a series of topics, which teaches the underlying Physics concepts in the context of their relevance to applications in engineering and business. These topics include Communications (imaging, sensing and signalling); Materials (testing material properties and the structure of materials); Wave and Quantum Behaviour (waves, light and photons); Space and Time (position, speed, acceleration, and the mechanics of motion). Knowledge is tested in final exams, which account for 70% of the total marks.
Coursework consists of 3 tasks: a practical project on instrumentation; a presentation on the properties and uses of a material; a data analysis project. These account for the remaining 30% of the marks.
Physics Year 13
In Year 13 students follow the Advancing Physics A2 course, based on the OCR specification supported by the Institute of Physics.
The course is a series of topics, which teach underlying physics concepts in the context of engineering and scientific research. These topics include Models and Rules (exponential decay, oscillations, motion of planets, the properties of the Universe); Matter in Extremes (kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamics, temperature); Fields (electromagnetic machines, electric and gravitational fields); Fundamental Particles (atoms, the nucleus, electrons, radiation); Advances in Physics (case studies on applications of physics). Final exams account for 70% of the total marks. Coursework (30%) consists of: a practical project on an aspect of physics chosen by the student; a written report which extends the student's knowledge and understanding beyond the basic syllabus.
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