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LIST OF SUBJECTSArt and Design Information & Communication Technology
The following subjects are available only at Rugby High School. Lawrence Sheriff School students are reminded that they may only study 1 subject at Rugby High School. GCSE entry requirements have to be met for each of these subjects and places are limited on some courses. AS and A Level
AS level students have to produce one unit of coursework and a final eight hour practical examination unit. Alongside this students also have to complete a programme of critical and historical studies and produce a work journal. At A level students produce one problem solving unit of their choice which includes practical work as well as a dissertation of approximately 3,000 to 5,000 words. They conclude their A-Level by completing a final twelve hour practical examination unit and a work journal. Previous candidates have achieved direct entry onto Further Education courses such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Product & Transport Design, Graphic Design and Fine Art. Others enrol onto Foundation courses which lead them onto BA (Hons) Degrees in various Art and Design fields. Past students have won the LTI National Taxi design competition and have had work displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Entry requirements: GCSE Art back to top AS and A Level Biology at LSS
Biology is an exciting and dynamic subject that gives students an intense understanding of the world around them as well as a clinical appreciation of how their bodies work; and what happens when they go wrong. A considerable amount of the material studied was actually at the forefront of scientific research just a few years ago. Academic requirements There is considerable evidence to show that only students with the highest grades at GCSE go on to achieve good grades in A level Biology. This is reflected in our entry requirements which need students to achieve the following:
Personal requirements
The course - OCR
Lessons will involve a balance of teacher led activity, independent learning, experimental work and group work. A residential field trip is also a crucial component of the course. It is expected that students will spend 5 hours a week studying the subject in their own time (including homework). The department welcomes all those who meet the criteria and are passionate about the subject. For further information please contact Dr. Usha Dheer
AS and A level AQA
What will I learn on this A level course? How to develop a critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value; The internal workings and management organisations; The process of decision- making in a dynamic external environment; How business behaviour can be influenced by a range of stakeholder groups. How businesses are affected by external influences; Techniques to analyse and solve business problems; The importance of setting objectives.
What kind of student is suitable for this course? This course will appeal to students who:
What could I go onto at the end of my course? Students with AS or A level Business Studies have access to a wide range of possible career and university opportunities. You learn a variety of transferable skills throughout the course such as application, analysis and evaluation. You can start a career in business with a very good idea of how the business world operates. Business Studies combines well with a range of social sciences, humanities and mathematics subjects to lead to university subjects in areas such as Business, Economics, Law and Accountancy. AS BUSINESS STUDIES Unit 1- Planning and Financing a Business Introduction to Business Studies, overview of activities involved in setting up a small business and essential financial concepts. Unit 2- Managing a Business This unit covers finance, people operations management and the market and competition. A2 BUSINESS STUDIES
Unit 3- Strategies for Success Financial strategies and accounts, marketing strategies, operations strategies and human resource strategies. Unit 4- The Business environment and managing change Mission, aims and objectives, external influences and managing change. For a detailed look at the course contents go to www.aqa.org.uk
AS and A Level AQA A Level Chemistry leads directly on from GCSE Additional Science (Double Award) or GCSE Chemistry. Pupils are able to join the course having studied any exam board’s course at GCSE. In the past couple of years we have seen a significant increase in demand for this subject. A pupil who has the desire and ability to achieve an A-C at A Level should gain at least a B at GCSE. We will accept pupils who achieve a B at GCSE Additional Science but only if there is space in the groups. The course itself is taught over six lessons a week by two members of staff. There are six modules entitled: Unit 1 – Foundation Chemistry Unit 2 – Chemistry In Action Unit 3 – Investigative and Practical Skills in AS Chemistry Unit 4 – Kinetics, Equilibria and Organic Chemistry Unit 5 - Energetics, Redox and Inorganic Chemistry Unit 6 – Investigative and Practical Skills in A2 Chemistry
For further information about the content of the course please refer to the AQA website: http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce/chemistry_new.php (website address correct at time of writing, please note that this is the NEW GCE A Level for first examination in 2010) The course is taught with a variety of teaching methods, not least practical skills and analysis. The internally assessed practical element of the course counts for 10% and is assessed on a ongoing basis through the two years. As well as course books, pupils will be provided with a CD-ROM of past papers and notes. The CD also contains video clips, software packages and links to useful websites. The primary responsibility for learning the material lies with the pupils. Teachers are there to guide pupils through the course but not to spoon feed. Homework and classwork will be set on a regular basis and pupils who are serious about top grades are expected to spend about five hours a week on the course in their own time. The Chemistry staff have consistently gone out of their way to help pupils through the course, providing extra help if needed. Over the past couple of years the department has had pupils go on to study at many of the top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, Nottingham and Warwick for courses as varied as Medicine, Geology, Law and Chemistry. We are confident that if pupils come prepared to learn then Chemistry is an A Level that opens many doors into Universities and the workplace beyond. The subject is there to be enjoyed and a great developer of the mind. The analysis and problem solving skills associated with this course will turn into great study skills for life. We are passionate about our subject and the course offered, we look forward to welcoming all of you that have the desire to learn.
AS and A2 Levels offered. New syllabus beginning in Sept 2008
The new Computing syllabus has an emphasis on Computational Thinking, the kind of reasoning used by both humans and machines. Thinking computationally means breaking down computing problems into constituent elements and then designing and building computable solutions. The emphasis on abstract thinking, general problem solving, algorithmic and mathematical reasoning make this course a good foundation for meeting the future challenges of the modern scientific and engineering based world. The specification is summarised as follows: AS:
A2:
Good communication and analytical skills are essential, as well as demonstrating an interest in computer programming and problem solving as opposed to just using applications software. Students should have A grade in either Maths or Science and a B grade in English. Evidence of prior knowledge of using computers is required as students with limited computer using skills will not be able to gain full benefit from the start of the course. Computing is suitable for students wishing to follow a career in a range of science based subjects, including Computer science and engineering. It is also suitable for a future in business or law. This is a new course which incorporates a range of changes to the previous syllabus, making the content up to date and clearly distinct from ICT and Applied ICT. There is minimal overlap between these syllabuses in the subject content. Students who wish to acquire advanced skills in using applications software, rather than writing programs should study the subject content of Applied ICT, which is also offered at LSS.
AS LEVEL AND A LEVEL Critical Thinking is becoming recognised as one of the ‘Core Skills’ that is needed for the study of other subjects. Developing the skill can help students improve their performance in the other subjects that they study.
Critical Thinking is concerned with arguments and the way that people try to show that their opinion is superior to someone else’s. The early lessons guide students through the stages of examining reasoning and looking for underlying assumptions in an argument. They learn to identify strengths and weaknesses in arguments and how to improve their own.
We sometimes read in the newspapers or hear on the news about an incident which is expected to excite the interest of the public. The incident is invariably reported in several different ways by different media. In Critical Thinking we examine the evidence provided by bystanders and other witnesses to the event. We try to draw a conclusion based on the credibility of the evidence we have access to.
In the second year of study we tackle issues which raise dilemmas which need to be resolved. Examples from the recent news are the arming of the police force or the availability of organ transplants to patients with self-inflicted illnesses.
The subject is taught as an option in the sixth form enrichment period. One lesson is teacher led and students are expected to develop skills in their own time.
Essential entry requirements for the course are the determination to engage in constructive thinking, usually assessed through the achievement of approx 50 GCSE points in the top 8 GCSEs for each student. Students planning a career in medicine or the law, and students contemplating applying to Oxbridge to further their studies are advised to study Critical Thinking as it is highly valued as a differentiating subject between high-scoring candidates. A former student has commented that "the skils learnt studing Critical Thinking contributed to my success in my Oxford University Interview".
AS and A Level EDEXCEL
Product Design AS (Advanced Subsidiary) There are two units of assessment, one unit is assessed by internal marking and external moderation and one unit is externally assessed by examination. Units of assessment
Assessment for Unit 1: Product Development
Assessment for Unit 2: Knowledge and Understanding of Product Design
A2 There are two units of assessment, one unit is externally assessed by examination and one unit is assessed by internal marking and external moderation. Units of assessment
Assessment for Unit 3: Further Study of Product Design
Assessment for Unit 4: Commercial Product Development
AS and A Level
From 2008 we will be following the new AQA Drama and Theatre Studies A-Level, the outline of which is below. The course is delivered in partnership with Harris School where some teaching takes place. The course is lead by practical work wherever possible and lessons follow a workshop format. If you have any questions about the course then please contact James Harris, Head of Drama. AS outline Candidates will gain a knowledge and understanding of theatre practice through their own engagement with the medium as both participant and informed audience member. Candidates will develop performance and/or production skills appropriate to the creation and realisation of drama and theatre. The AS specification has 2 units: Unit 1: Live Theatre Production Seen and Prescribed Play Topic list
Assessment
One question to be answered from each of two sections: Unit 2: Presentation of an Extract from a Play Topic list
Assessment
Performance by a group of an extract from a published play. The assessment also includes candidates' preparatory and development work and supporting notes.
A2 outline At A2, the specification provides candidates with the opportunity to develop skills and extend and apply knowledge gained at AS level. Candidates will demonstrate a more advanced level of performance and/or production skills alongside the ability to think independently, make judgements and refine their work in the light of research. They will also demonstrate the ability to analyse the ways in which different performance and production elements are brought together to create theatre. The A2 specification has 2 units: Unit 3: Further Prescribed Plays including Pre-Twentieth Century Topic list
Assessment
Study of two further set plays. One question to be answered from each of two sections: Section A: pre-twentieth century plays and Section B: twentieth century or contemporary plays. Unit 4: Presentation of Devised Drama Topic list
Assessment
Performance by a group of devised drama. The assessment also includes candidates' preparatory and development work and supporting notes. N.B. If lessons are timetabled at Harris School for the start or end of the school day then students are expected to make their own travel arrangements to and from the Harris. AS and A Level EDEXCEL
What do I need to know or be able to do before taking this course? You do not need to have studied Economics at GCSE in order to take the course. It is important that you have an interest in economic affairs and a desire to explore why and how the study of Economics contributes to an understanding of the modern world. What will I learn on this course? How to develop an understanding of economic concepts and theories through critical consideration of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life. How to apply economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts and to appreciate their value and limitations in explaining real world phenomena. How to analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of the government within it. How to participate effectively in society as a citizen, producer and consumer. What kind of student is this course suitable for Students must have a B grade in English at GCSE. A grade B in Maths is also desirable. This course will appeal to students who: Wish to pursue a career in an economics related profession; Enjoy studying a subject that affects their own everyday lives; Want to keep their options open- Economics can be combined with a wide range of social sciences and humanities subjects. What do I get at the end of my course? Students with AS or A level Economics have access to a wide range of possible career and University opportunities. You learn and use a variety of transferable skills throughout the course, such as:
The skills and knowledge gained on the course are recognised by employers, universities and colleges as being of great value. Economics can lead to university courses in such areas as Law, Business, Accounting, Politics and, of course Economics. AS ECONOMICS Unit 1: Competitive Markets-How they work and why they fail. An introduction into the nature of economics and examines how the price mechanism allocates resources. It analyses the nature of market failure, its causes and possible policy remedies. Unit 2: Managing the Economy Key measures of economic performance and the main objectives and instruments of economic policy. Students should be able to use basic Aggregate Demand and Supply analysis to develop an understanding of the Macro economy. A2 ECONOMICS Unit 3: Business Economics and Economic Efficiency Examines how the pricing and nature of competition between firms is affected by the number and size of market participants. Unit 4: The Global Economy Trends and developments in the global economy over the last ten years. For a detailed look at the subject content go to www.edexcel.org.uk
AS and A2 The electronic age is upon us. No matter what your proposed career you will invariably be using electronics in some form whether it is a computer, communications or instrumentation.
Electronics is taught in a practical, hands-on manner with theoretical work being backed up with extensive and integrated practical work. We do not use electronic kits and worksheets. All circuits are made on prototyping boards with actual components that give you a feel for 'real' electronics. This also gives you the opportunity to develop your own ideas and to extend and modify many standard circuits. We have a range of microprocessor and circuit simulation software so that circuits and software can be developed and tested before the systems are built. Don't be put off if you have not done any electronics before. Many students start this subject from scratch in year 12 and the teaching takes account of this. However, after a few weeks, you will be designing and building complex circuits with confidence. If you have an interest in electronics or you fancy a change from the more traditional school subjects you studied at GCSE, then electronics could be the subject for you. This subject delivers real challenges and rewards. The nation is desperately short of skilled electronic engineers and, by developing an interest and gaining electronics qualifications at this stage, you could be opening the door to a successful and rewarding career. Even those who do not intend to pursue a career in electronics will find that the skills they acquire in terms of numeracy, precision, interpretation, simulation, logic and problem solving by taking this course will be very much in demand by future employers. The electronics specification has been updated for first teaching from September 2008 and much of the content, for example the new section on microcontrollers, is at the cutting edge of modern technology. The AS course consists of 3 units: Simple Digital Systems includes Digital from Analogue, Pulses, Logic Systems Signal Processors includes Storing signals, Negative feedback, Counting pulses, Amplifying audio and Microcontrollers Investigating Electronic Circuits involves three short tasks which involves the designing, testing and evaluating a digital circuit, an analogue circuit that uses an op-amp and a microcontroller circuit in which the microcontroller has been programmed using a flowchart . Investigating Electronic Circuits carries 27% of the overall mark for AS level with the other two units counting for 36.5% each. The A2 course consists of three units A2 Units: Electronic Control Systems includes MOSFET Circuits, Digital Processing, Servo Control and Microcontroller Systems ; Communication Systems involves Video Displays, Modulating Carriers, Frequency Division Multiplexing and Time Division Multiplexing and Build and Investigate Electronic Circuits involves making a single project in which candidates design, build, test and analyse a circuit that serves a useful purpose. As with the AS, Build and Investigate Electronic Circuits carries 27% of the overall mark for A2 level with the other two units counting for 36.5% each. Full guidance and support is offered to students while they are undertaking their projects and this part of the course is considered by students to be very rewarding. While the approach taken to the teaching of electronics avoids complex mathematics, confidence in using the basic electrical formulae taught in science at GCSE is assumed and so the basic GCSE requirements for students wishing to study electronics is at least a B in mathematics and a B in science. There is no requirement to study either mathematics or science at AS level if you wish to take this subject.
AS and A2 AQA Specification B
The English language is fascinating and the more you find out about it and how it works, the more interesting it gets. If you are interested in learning more about the structures and functions of language and about language change and variation, this is the subject for you. You will need to be good at and enjoy taking a ‘scientific’ approach, as your study of language will involve collecting, describing, classifying and analysing data, and testing how things work. You will have to learn a lot of new terminology, concepts and frameworks for the study of language.
(English Language A level is quite unlike GCSE English or GCSE English Literature. At GCSE level in English you will have learnt to be an effective user of language, but English Language A level involves the systematic study of written and spoken English, something that is hardly touched on at GCSE level. If you enjoy reading fiction and want to study the language used in novels, poetry or drama, A level English Literature would be a better choice. Of the two A levels, A level English Literature is the most like GCSE.)
This will be a demanding subject to take up in year 12 and will only be available if you have at least a B grade in English and English Literature. High levels of attainment in other subjects such as science and foreign languages would also be an advantage.
Two teachers will share the teaching of the group.
AS level Unit 1 Introduction to the Study of Language (35% AS, 17.5%A level) 1 hour 30 minute exam taken in June 2008 This Unit is a general introduction to the study of the functions and structures of language, using a variety of texts. You will be introduced to the central concepts and the elements of language study so that you can identify, describe and discuss the diversity of uses and contexts for both written and spoken language in a systematic way. Unit 2 Language and Social Contexts (35% AS, 17.5%A level) 1 hour 30 minute exam taken in June 2008 This Unit builds on Unit 1 and focuses on the interconnection between features of language in use and two different specific social contexts, such as Dialects of the British Isles , Language and Technology and Language and Occupational Groups. Unit 3 Original Writing (30% AS, 15%A level) Coursework:final selections submitted in Spring Term 2008 This Unit develops your expertise as a writer, writing for different specified purposes and audiences. You can choose tasks that reflect your own interests, to produce two pieces of original writing for real audiences, accompanied by a commentary showing your understanding of the issues and concepts relating to language use in your work.
A level Unit 4 Investigating Language (15%A level) Coursework:investigation submitted Spring Term 2009 In this Unit you apply your knowledge of conceptual frameworks, gained in Units 1 and 2, to a research project of your own choice, completing a detailed investigation of a variety of language data.
Unit 5 Editorial Writing (15%A level) 2 hour 30 minute exam taken January 2009 This Unit develops your ability to construct a new text from a variety of sources It is an editorial exercise in writing for different audiences and purposes, building on the skills acquired in Unit 3.
Unit 6 Language Development (20%A level) 2 hour exam taken in June 2009 This synoptic Unit focuses on two specific areas of language study: Language Change and Language Acquisition.
AS and A2 AQA Specification A This course will appeal to those who enjoy the study of prose, poetry and drama texts. You will not only enjoy reading, but will also be interested in exploring how writers communicate with readers and how readers respond to texts. We would like everyone to have attained at least a B grade in GCSE English and English Literature before starting the course, as these grades suggest that you should be able to cope with the reading, analysis and writing required.
Two teachers share the teaching of each of the groups.
Each year the exam board offers a choice of texts for each Unit of Study. Your teachers select the texts to be studied at this centre, according not only to their own areas of expertise and interest, but also using their experience of what will appeal to and be accessible to our students.
AS level Unit 1 The Modern Novel (30% AS, 15%A level) Exam: January 2008 You will study one 20 th century novel in detail and in the one hour ‘closed text’ exam will answer one of two questions in essay form.
Unit 2 Shakespeare (30% AS, 15%A level) Exam June 2008 You will study one Shakespeare play, not studied before at KS3 or GCSE, and in the one hour exam will answer one question in essay form. This is an ‘open text’ exam; you will take your annotated text into the exam and use it when writing your essay, so you will not have to remember quotations off by heart.
Unit 3 Texts in Context (40% AS, 20%A level) Exam: June 2008 You will study one drama text and one collection of poetry; one of these texts will be a 20 th century text and one pre-20 th century. In the two hour exam you will answer one of two questions on each text. This is an ‘open text’ exam; you will take your annotated texts into the exam and use them when writing your essays, so you will not have to remember quotations off by heart.
A level Unit 4 Texts in Time (15%A level) Exam: January 2009 You will study one drama text written before 1770 and one collection of poetry written before 1900. In the two hour ‘closed text’ exam you will answer one of two questions on each text studied.
Unit 5 Literary Connections (15%A level) Exam June 2009 You apply what you learnt in Unit 1, about how to study a novel, to a pair of novels that you will compare aspects of in a one and a half hour open text exam. Unit 6 Reading for Meaning (20%A level) Exam in June 2009 This three hour exam paper tests all the skills and knowledge acquired over the two year course by requiring you to answer one question, in two parts, on a selection of about five poems and extracts from prose and drama texts, which you will see for the first time in the exam. These poems and extracts will be selected from those written during or about the First World War and we prepare for this paper by looking at a wide variety of text types from different periods, but you are expected to do a lot of reading and research on your own too.
At AS and A level we study relatively few texts, compared to GCSE for example, in a great deal of detail, so this course should appeal to you if you want to explore every aspect of a text and get to know it very well indeed. Another major difference between AS level and GCSE is the amount of time and effort you will have to put into your studies. Much of your success will depend on your being interested enough to go away and do your own research, wider reading and investigation, to supplement the taught lessons. In this subject you will need to articulate your own well-informed opinions about texts, arguing your case with close reference to the evidence in the texts, so discussion and debate are a central part of lessons, in addition to written work.
The department has a very good record of preparing students for further study of Literature and related subjects at some of the country’s most highly esteemed higher education institutions. However, the subject is obviously not tied into any narrow career choices. The skills of close accurate reading, analysis and the ability to argue a case and debate are invaluable in most careers at some point or another, not to mention the social and personal benefits arising from an intimate knowledge of at least some of what literature has to offer.
AS Level Unit 1:Content: Culture, Morality, Arts and Humanities Written Paper 1¼ hours 1/3 of the total AS marks This unit assesses Module 1 of the AS Subject Content. It consists of an objective test component (Question 1) and a structured writing component (Question 2).
Question 1 Material for comprehension, analysis and evaluation in objective test format drawn from one or more of the topic areas in AS Module 1. Question 2 Structured questions requiring written responses and based on the subject matter of the Question 1 material Unit 2:Content: Science, Mathematics and Technology Written Paper 1¼ hours 1/3 of the total AS marks 50 marks
Question 1 Material for comprehension, analysis and evaluation in objective test format drawn from one or more of the topic areas in AS Module 2. Mathematical problems for solution (requiring multi-stage calculations) in objective test format. Unit 3:Content: Society, Politics and the Economy Written Paper 1¼ hours 1/3 of the total AS marks 50 marks
A single structured writing component assessing the Unit 3 subject content.
Students who have already done an AS level in General Studies have the opportunity to complete the two year course by sitting the A2 examination, which is valued by universities as showing a desirable breadth of skills and knowledge. A2 Level Unit 4: Culture, Morality, Arts and Humanities Written paper, 1 1/2 hours (45 marks) Question1:Objective test questions testing comprehension of a foreign language. Question 2:an essay based on the Unit 4 subject content.
Unit 5: Science, Mathematics and Technology Written paper, 1 1/2 hours (45 marks) Question 1: Objective test questions (with extracts and diagrams provided) on a spatial and mechanical relations. Question 2: an essay based on the Unit 5 subject content.
Unit 6:Society, Politics and the Economy Written paper, 1 1/4 hours (60 marks) Questions based on Case Study source material, examining a major issue drawn from the Unit 6 subject content.
back to top OCR Geography A-level Syllabus A
The students all follow the 4 units listed in the table below. At AS, the Physical paper is made up of 4 topics – rivers, coasts, hot environments and cold environments. The Human paper looks at topics of urban/rural change, energy and tourism. Local-based fieldwork will be carried out at the end of year 12 in preparation for the upper sixth.
A2 starts off with a residential week in North Wales to introduce the new modules and involves practical fieldwork as part of the Geographical skills unit. Further topics of economic and environmental issues are also followed later in the year.
Results at A2 are consistently above the school average (e.g. 2007 100% pass rate and 75% A/B from 32 students). Student numbers continue to be high enough to justify two groups. Many of our A-level students go on to courses in Geography and related courses at degree level (over half the group in 2007).
World Challenge Expeditions
The Geography department also run month-long, bi-annual expeditions through World Challenge. Previous destinations include Peru 2000, Canada 2002, India 2004 and Tanzania 2006. 50 students are currently preparing for their trip to Chile in the summer of 2008.
This subject is available as an A2 course in year 12 and is only available to students who took the AS Government and Politics Course in Years 10 and 11 at Lawrence Sheriff. Both AS and A2 Politics are available at Rugby High School for those students who have an interest in taking the AS course in year 12.
A2 Government and Politics at Lawrence Sheriff follows the AQA Specification and consists of 3 modules:
Gov 4 – Comparative UK/USA Government Gov 5 – The Politics of the USA Gov 8 – The Synoptic Module
AS and A Level Aims of the Course The aims of History at AS and A Level are to provide students with the opportunity to study History in length and breadth as well as in depth, develop expertise in a variety of historical skills, promote knowledge and understanding of periods and events and communicate this through effective oral and written work.
Career Opportunities History is a highly respected academic discipline for university entrance and leads on to a wide variety of career options. History AS and A Level provides skills useful in any career – including scientific ones – and especially so in the legal profession, the media, the civil service and local government, the armed forces, librarianship, museum and archival services, teaching and almost any career that involves a management capacity. Of course, History is also interesting for its own sake and one of the best reasons for choosing it is because a student has genuine interest in the subject.
At Lawrence Sheriff, the entry requirement to AS and A Level is at least a B grade in the subject at GCSE.
Course Outline The course centres around English, British and european History, considering continuity and change over time with a depth study from a range of historical perspectives. It is based around 6 modules of study, 3 at AS and 3 at A2 (the latter is required for the full A Level).
AS Level The first 3 modules taken in Year 12 cover the AS segment of the course and cover two main periods of dramatic change and development affecting English and later British History and European and World History: 1 A Period Study in English History: 2 A Document Study: The English Civil War 1637 – 1649 (40%) 3 A Period Study on European History: Europe 1890 – 1945 : Russia 1894 – 1917 (30%)
Assessment All 3 modules are examined in June. The length of the examinations are 45 minutes each for the period study modules and 1 hour for the document study module.
Completion of the modules leads to the AS Level. This also accounts for 50% of the marks towards the full A Level for those who continue on to A2.
A2 The second 3 modules taken in Year 13 for A2 (and the full A Level) offer a more varied and flexible approach which builds on the studies at AS and allows the candidate to pursue a personal interest within broad guidelines: 4 A Historical Investigation - A depth study of a key personality or event in English or European History: Assessment The historical investigation and the themed study modules are both examined in June and are both 1 hour 30 minutes examinations. The independent investigation module is produced in the candidate’s own time and submitted to the board for external marking.
Completion of the A2 course leads to the full A Level qualification.
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
(Applied ICT) The Applied ICT course offers a vocational approach and leads to an AS and A level in Applied ICT. There is an emphasis on portfolio work. It is an ideal course for those students who want a broad background in Information and Communication Technology which will allow them to progress to further or higher education, training or employment. Students should have good basic ICT skills, but no other prior knowledge is required.
Aims of the course To develop: • an understanding of the impact of information and communication technology on society and organisations • an awareness of the economic, social and ethical implications of the use of information and communication technology • the ability to analyse critically the use of information technology systems • the ability to analyse problems that could be solved or tasks that could be completed with the use of information and communication technology, and to identify how information and communication technology can be used to solve these problems • problem solving skills through the practical application of information and communication technology • interpersonal skills necessary for communicating and working with others • the ability to reflect critically on the effectiveness of solutions created and personal performance • the ability to adopt standard ways of working • the ability to work independently. Outline of the course and assessment: In year 12 students will cover
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