Logos School Curriculum - Grade 10
Mathematics (Core)- Textbooks
- Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics A Student Book 1 (9780435966911)
- Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A Practice Book 1 (9780435044169)
- Casio Fx-85Gtplus Scientific Calculator (Solar) (9781973000334)
- Assesment: Minimum of three tests per term - 65%
Homework, assigned 1-2 times a week - 35%
Homework grade can consist of Coursework assignments, which may contribute 25% towards term grade (i.e. tests - 65%, coursework - 25%, homework - 10%)
- Term 1: Number 1
Simplifying fractions
Directed numbers and order of operations
Percentages
Standard form with positive indices
Significant figures and decimal places
Algebra 1
Simplifying algebraic expressions
Solving equations
Algebra 2
Simplifying fractions
Solving equations
Using formulae
Inequalities
Number 2
Four rules of fractions
Ratio
Positive integer powers of numbers
Direct proportion
Shape and space 1
Basic principles
Constructions
Loci
- Term 2: Graphs 1
Gradient of a straight line
Straight line graphs
Graphs 2
Simultaneous equations
Inequalities
Shape and Space 4
Similar triangles
Pythagoras' theorem
Number 3
Compound percentages
Multiples, factors and primes
HCF (Highest Common Factors)
LCM (Lowest Common Multiples)
Calculator work
- Term 3: Algebra 3
Simple factorising
Further simplifying of fractions
Equations with fractions
Simultaneous equations
Algebra 4
Change of subject
Using formulae
Shape and Space 2
Tangent ratio
Shape and Space 3
Sine and cosine ratios
Handling data 2
Statistical investigation
Collecting data
Frequency tables
Averages
Displaying data
- Other: EdExcel IGCSE Mathematics A 4MA0
- Mathematics (Extended)
- Textbooks
- Essential Mathematics For Camb IGCSE (9780199128747)
- Casio Fx-85Gtplus Scientific Calculator (Solar) (9781973000334)
- Assesment: Tests - 70%
Homework - 30%
Homework is assigned regularly on the topics covered in class
- Term 1: Number
- Order of Operation (BIDMAS)
- Directed Numbers (Working with positive and negative numbers)
- Multiples, Factors, Primes, Squares and Cubes
- Finding the Lowest Common Multiple and the Highest Common Factor
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division involving fractions
- Significant Figures and Decimal Places
- Estimation
Algebra
- Simplifying algebraic expressions
- Solving Linear Equations
-Constructing Formula
- Substitution into formulae
- Manipulating algebraic fractions
- Rearranging formulae
Shape and Space
-Symmetry
- Pythagoras Theorem
- Perimeter and area (For rectangles, parallelograms, trapeziums, triangles and compound shapes made up of a combination of these shapes)
- Angle properties (Parallel lines, angles at a point, angles on a straight line, angles in a triangle)
- Polygons (finding the size of interior and exterior angles)
Algebra
- Laws of Indices
- Solving Simultaneous Equations (three different methods)
- Term 2: Algebra
- Expanding double brackets
- Factorising
- Solving quadratic equations by factorisation
Number
- Percentages (expressing a number as a percentage of another number, percentage increase and decrease, percentage profit and loss)
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Standard Form (Writing numbers in standard form and calculations involving numbers in standard form)
- Direct and inverse proportion
- Ratios (dividing a quantity in a given ratio)
- Increase and decrease in a given ratio
- Speed, distance and time (including average speed)
- Distance-time graphs (interpreting graphs and finding the speed)
- Speed-time graphs (interpreting graphs and finding distance travelled and acceleration)
- Upper and lower bounds
- Term 3: Algebra
- Solving quadratic equations using the formula
- The general equation of a straight line
Number
- Gradients and straight line graphs
- Solving linear inequalities
- Representing linear inequalities on graphs
-Solving problems using Linear Programming
- Quadratic graphs (Plotting curves, finding the gradient by drawing tangents, practical applications)
- Other: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580)
- English Language
- Textbooks
- Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Coursebook (9781107657823)
- Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Workbook (9781107695771)
- Assesment: Homeworks 30% Tests 70%
- Term 1: Textbook : units 1-2 skills in passages, reading and directed writing.
Composition practice (350-450 words)
Reading comprehension skills in: Skimming,scanning.summary points and making notes.selecting material for summary questions.
Writing: Journals and letters. Writing descriptive and informative compositions using adjectives and imagery.Essay structure developed.
Workbook : units 1-3 focus on vocabulary,parts of speech,passive voice and writing magazine articles.
Writing articles,speeches and summaries.
Spelling and punctuation skills developed with application in letter writing.
- Term 2: Textbook: unit 3
Reading Comprehension: expanding notes and sentence structure. Extend vocabulary levels. A look at effectiveness of writing. Collating texts and analysing styles. Advanced punctuation. Writing publicity material and drawing inferences.
Writing: Narrative essay plot,setting and atmosphere.
Workbook: apostrophes,semicolons,vocabulary,spelling,speech marks
and prefixes.
Parts of speech,commas,sentence structures,fact and opinion and writer's effects.
Synonyms
Reading articles: dialogue,persuasive letters,summaries,complaint letters,news reports, emails and understanding plot.
- Term 3: Revision of all skills in directed writing and composition.
Textbook : units 1-4
Workbook : units 1-6
Focus on: vocabulary levels,accuracy in written work,style,summary skills
letter styles and articles.
- Other: Cambridge IGCSE 0500 Extended Course
- Geography
- Textbook: Complete Geography Cambridge IGCSE (9780199129317)
- Assesment: Regular tests
Weekly quizzes
Term grade composed of classwork and homework (20%), quizzes (10%), tests (60%) and participation (10%)
- Term 1: Population and Migration:
distribution and density
population structures
population policies: China's One Child Policy, Iran, India, Sweden
Ageing populations
Reasons for migration
Types of migration
Settlement:
hierarchy of settlements
Site and situation
Factors that influence settlement location
Rural settlement patterns
Urbanisation in developed and developing countries: characteristics, problems and attempted solutions
- Term 2: Plate Tectonics:
Structure of the Earth
Earthquakes and volcanoes - causes and effects
Types of plate margins
Landforms associated with plate boundaries
Weathering:
Physical, chemical and biological
Factors that affect weathering
- Term 3: Map Skills:
Review 4 and 6 figure references, scale, direction
Introduce gradient, bearing, contour lines, land use, using OS maps
River processes
parts of a river
calculating discharge
Types of erosion - attrition, abrasion, hydraulic action, solution
Landforms associated with rivers
Changes in landforms over time
Flooding - physical and human causes
Marine processes
wave characteristics and formation
marine erosion, transportation and deposition
landforms and how they change over time
coral reefs
- Other: IGSCE Syllabus: Cambridge 0460
Field trip: river study at Germasogeia Dam
- I.T.
- Textbook: Collins Cambridge IGCSE ? Cambridge IGCSE ICT (9780008120979)
- Assesment: Theory tests (40%) Paper1.
Practical Tests (60%) Paper 2 & 3.
- Term 1: Practical Classes
Communication - The use of e-mail to: receive messages, send messages using: reply, forward, cc & bcc create new messages receive files as attachments and save them send files as attachments
The use of the Internet to: locate information on a specified website search for information using a search engine download and save information
Theory Classes
Chapter 1
Types and components of computer systems
Hardware and Software, components of a computer system, operating systems and different types of computer
Chapter 2
Input and output devices
Identify different types of hardware as being input or output devices and being aware of where they are used.
Advantages and disadvantages of input and output devices in different circumstances.
- Term 2: Practical Classes
Document Production - The use of word processing software to: load/open files enter and edit text place and manipulate images incorporate data from other sources set the page size set the page orientation set the top, bottom, left and right margins set columns set and handle page, section and column breaks create and edit headers and footers set fonts emphasise text format text including lists insert and edit tables set line spacing set alignment (fully justified, left aligned, right aligned and centred) indent text proof read and correct documents using spell check facilities
Theory Classes
Chapter 3
Storage devices and media
Describe common examples of backing storage media
Identify where these may be used and the different methods of accessing each example (serial, sequential, direct and random access)
Chapter 4
Computer networks
Routers
WiFi and bluetooth
Advantages and disadvantages of networks
Network security
Local and Wide Area Networks
- Term 3: Practical Classes
Data Manipulation - The use of database software to: accurately enter data load/open stored data import data define database record structures format fields sort data (alphabetical/numeric, ascending/descending) select data by specified criteria (AND/OR/NOT) use arithmetic operations / numeric functions to perform calculations save data for use in text-based document produce reports with specified fields, titles and layout export a report for use in another package produce graphs and charts with specified data series label and manipulate graphs and charts
print reports.
Integration -The use of the operating system, word processor and other applications software to:
import and place text import and place data files import and place graphics files and other objects
Theory Classes
Chapter 5
Data types
Identify different data types (boolean, alphanumeric, numeric and date)
Selecting the correct data type for different purposes
Database structure
Analogue and digital data and their interconversion
- Other: Cambridge IGCSE Information Technology (0417)
- IT Theory
- Textbook: Collins Cambridge IGCSE ? Cambridge IGCSE ICT (9780008120979)
- Assesment: Theory tests (40%) Paper1.
Practical Tests (60%) Paper 2 & 3.
- Term 1: Practical Classes
Communication - The use of e-mail to: receive messages, send messages using: reply, forward, cc & bcc create new messages receive files as attachments and save them send files as attachments
The use of the Internet to: locate information on a specified website search for information using a search engine download and save information
Theory Classes
Chapter 1
Types and components of computer systems
Hardware and Software, components of a computer system, operating systems and different types of computer
Chapter 2
Input and output devices
Identify different types of hardware as being input or output devices and being aware of where they are used.
Advantages and disadvantages of input and output devices in different circumstances.
- Term 2: Practical Classes
Document Production - The use of word processing software to: load/open files enter and edit text place and manipulate images incorporate data from other sources set the page size set the page orientation set the top, bottom, left and right margins set columns set and handle page, section and column breaks create and edit headers and footers set fonts emphasise text format text including lists insert and edit tables set line spacing set alignment (fully justified, left aligned, right aligned and centred) indent text proof read and correct documents using spell check facilities
Theory Classes
Chapter 3
Storage devices and media
Describe common examples of backing storage media
Identify where these may be used and the different methods of accessing each example (serial, sequential, direct and random access)
Chapter 4
Computer networks
Routers
WiFi and bluetooth
Advantages and disadvantages of networks
Network security
Local and Wide Area Networks
- Term 3: Practical Classes
Data Manipulation - The use of database software to: accurately enter data load/open stored data import data define database record structures format fields sort data (alphabetical/numeric, ascending/descending) select data by specified criteria (AND/OR/NOT) use arithmetic operations / numeric functions to perform calculations save data for use in text-based document produce reports with specified fields, titles and layout export a report for use in another package produce graphs and charts with specified data series label and manipulate graphs and charts
print reports.
Integration -The use of the operating system, word processor and other applications software to:
import and place text import and place data files import and place graphics files and other objects
Theory Classes
Chapter 5
Data types
Identify different data types (boolean, alphanumeric, numeric and date)
Selecting the correct data type for different purposes
Database structure
Analogue and digital data and their interconversion
- Other: Cambridge IGCSE Information Technology (0417)
- French
- Textbooks
- Edexcel GCSE French (9781846904844)
- Edexcel GCSE French Exercise Bk Pk (9781846904868)
- Assesment: Weekly vocabulary quizzes and assignments (20% of term Grade)
Tests at the middle and/or end of each unit (80% term grade)
- Term 1: Module 1
Talking about yourself and other people
Saying what you do and don't like to do
Talking about your parents and what jobs they do
Talking about your friends
Sports and leisure activities
Talking about famous sportspeople
Talking about your main hobby
Module 2
Discussing TV and cinema
Arranging to go out
Explaining why you can't do something
Describing what you did
Describing what you saw or read
Describing a sporting event
Talking aobut new technology
- Term 2: Module 3
Finding the way
Describing the location of a place
Advantages and disadvantages of where you live
Comparing where you used to live and where you live now
Life in a French speaking country
Talking about a town and local area
Module 4
Shopping for food or clothes
Making plans
Making travel arrangements
Talking about shopping for clothes
Describing special occasions
Talking about fashion
- Term 3: Module 5
Expressions of time
School uniform
Talking about schools
A day at school
Comparing schools in Britain and France
School rules and pressures
Talking about plans for the future
Talking about a recent school trip
General grammar revision
Tenses revision
Understanding and using timeframes
- Other: Edexcel International GCSE in French (4FR0)
- Greek
- Textbooks
- ένα παιδί μετράει τ?άστρα (9789603447689)
- Έκφραση έκθεση για το γενικό λύκειο (9789600614626)
- κειμενα νεοελληνικης λογοτεχνιας α΄λυκειου (9789600614992)
- Assesment: five or six tests each term 65%
Homework 25%
Participation 10%
- Term 1: A)Ekfrasi-Ekthesi
1) Limitation of language
2) Variation of language
3) Optikes tis glossas
B) Keimena Neoellinikis Logotechnias
Proti periodos
- Paraloges
- Akritika tragouthia
-To epos tou Digeni Akrita
C)Lierature book
Literature book:Aioliki gi:Ilia Venezi
- Term 2: A)Ekfrasi-Ekthesi
1)Creative language
2)Specific use of language
B)Kimena Neoellinikis Logotechnias
Defteri periodos
Georgios Chortatsis
Vitsentzos Kornaros
C)Literature book
- Term 3: Ekfrasi-Ekthesi
-Organising speech
-Learning of foreign languag
B)kimena Neoellinikis Logotechnias
Triti periodos
-Eptanisiaki Sholi
-Athinaiki Sholi
C)Literature book
- Other: Greek is taught 5 periods a week:2 periods of Literature book,2 periods of Kimena Neoellinikis Logotechnias,1 period of Ekfrasi-Ekthesi.
GCSE Starts in Grade 11
- Girls P.E.
- Assesment: Continual assessment and fitness testing.
- Term 1: Fitness training using various methods of training, including Interval training, Continuous training and Circuit training. Principles of training will be more relevant, especially progressive overload.
Netball skills will be developed and improved. Game tactics and refereeing will be taught.
- Term 2: Football/Volleyball (depending on availability). Skills will be developed and improved. Game tactics will be taught.
Athletics - Sprint and middle distance training and tactics. Long and triple jump training.
- Term 3: Rounders: Learning and developing throwing, catching, batting, bowling and fielding skills.
Tennis/Cricket: Developing ground strokes (forehand and backhand), and learning the overarm serve.
- Other: Throughout the year:
- use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents through team and individual games.
- develop their technique and improve their performance in various sports and activities.
- analyse their performances compared to previous ones.
- History
- Textbook: 20th Century History For Cambridge IGCSE (9780199136360)
- Assesment: Tests- 65%
Homework/Classwork (including participation in class)- 35%
- Term 1: Peacemaking 1919 to 1920- Students will learn the details of the peace treaties. They will learn about the motives of those involved. They will consider the issue of fairness with regard to the treaty of Versailles. Students will study a variety of sources with different opinions about the sources. They will learn to compare and evaluate the sources.
They will study the short and long-term effects of the treaty.
The League of Nations 1919 to 1936- Students will learn about the attempts to create peace through the League of Nations. Exam skills will be praticed as they consider how successful the League was in achieving the aim of peace in the 1920s (and in the long run). They will also consider the issue of why the League of Nations was not more successful.
They will also study the recovery of the Republic after 1923, but will be encouraged to look deeper to see the under-lying weaknesses in Germany.
The rise of the Nazis- Students will study the origins, beliefs and rise of the Nazi Party. They will look at the reasons why Hitler was able to come power. They will consider the character of Hitler. His use of propaganda and violence. They will evaluate the impact of other circumstances and people in helping Hitler into power. They will discuss the issue of when democracy finally died in Germany.
- Term 2: The Weimar Republic- Students will begin a depth study on Germany between the wars by learning about the newly established democracy known as the Weimar Republic. They will learn about the early difficulties for the new democratic government. They will learn about the Right and Left of politics and especially the extremist groups and their attempts to take power. Students will consider why the Republic survived these early problems, including Hyperinflation and the Spartacist revolt. They will look in some detail at the Munich Putsch and discuss why it failed. There will also be a source study investigating conflicting evidence with regard to the Putsch. Students will consider, agreement, disagreement, bias, reliability, usefulness and proof.
Nazi Germany: Government, The Police State, Religion, Opposition, Propaganda,
The students will learn about how Hitler managed to establish and maintain control over Germany. Students will learn about the impact of the Reichstag fire and will consider conflicting evidence regarding its cause. They will also learn why the enabling Act was signed and how Hitler removed his political rivals.
Students will look at the police state, including groups such as the Gestapo and the SS and how they were used to control Germany.
- Term 3: We will look at the the Nazi attitude to Religion and Nazi efforts to control the church.
They will learn about the extent to which their was opposition to the Nazis and how the Nazis dealt with opposition.
Students will look at the variety of methods of propaganda used by the Nazis and consider its effect upon the German people.
Students will study the Nazi views on the role of women and their methods for achieving their goals.
Students will learn about the methods used to attract, indoctrinate and control Germany's young people, specifically through schools and the Hitler Youth movement.
The Road to the Second World War: We will study the foreign policy aims of Hitler and the extent to which he achieved his aims between 1933 and 1939. Students will consider the extent to which the policy of appeasement by Britain and France, was justified.
Exam Revision
- Other: This is the first year of the two year IGCSE History course from Cambridge International Examinations. The syllabus code is 0470.
The aims of Cambridge IGCSE History are to:
stimulate an interest in and enthusiasm for learning about the past
promote the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of individuals, people and societies in the past
ensure that learners' knowledge is rooted in an understanding of the nature and use of historical
evidence
promote an understanding of key historical concepts: cause and consequence, change and continuity,
and similarity and difference
provide a sound basis for further study and the pursuit of personal interest
encourage international understanding
encourage the development of historical skills, including investigation, analysis, evaluation and
communication skills.
- Bible Knowledge
- Assesment: Tests are given every 2 Chapters and consist of approximately 70% of the term grade. Homework assignments will be 20% of the grade and in class quizzes or other out of class projects make up the other 10%. An IGCSE level course.
Over the course of the year we will cover the first 14 chapters of the Gospel of Luke. Students should have an understanding of the life of Jesus Christ as notated by Luke.
- Term 1: Luke 1-4 This includes
-Birth of John the Baptist
-Birth of Jesus
-Baptism of Jesus
-The 3 temptations
-Jesus' declaration of Him as the Messiah
-Beginning of Jesus' public ministry
- Term 2: Luke 5-8 This includes
-Choosing of the 12 Disciples
-Jesus declares himself to be Lord of the Sabbath
-Healing of the Centurion's servant
-Jesus commends John the Baptist
-The anointing of Jesus by the sinful woman
-Importance of women in the ministry of Jesus
-The parable of the sower and the seed
-Demon possessed man from Gadarenes
-Healing of the woman with the issue of blood
-Rising of the dead of Jairus' daughter
- Term 3: Luke 9-14 This includes
-Jesus sends out the 12 Disciples
-The feeding of the 5000
-Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ of God
-Jesus appears in Glory
-Jesus leaves Galilee for the last time
-7 Parables
The Good Samaritan
The friend who kept asking
The rich fool
The fig tree
The small seed
The yeast
The great feast
- Other: Cambridge O-level Religious Studies (Bible Knowledge) 2048
The O-Level syllabus will be covered over a 3 year period (grades 10-12). Students will be prepared to take the Exam in Grade 12.
- English Literature
- Textbooks
- Merchant of Venice (9780198328674)
- No Longer at Ease (9780141191553)
- Assesment: Homeworks 50% Tests 50%
- Term 1:
Text; The Merchant of Venice Shakespeare
Acts 1-5; knowledge of content,quotations and vocabulary
understanding of characters,relationships,situations and themes.
response to writer's use of language including intentions and methods
personal response
Content further includes: vocabulary,figures of speech,punctuation,blank verse,prose,antithesis,lists,repetition,important quotations.
Essay writing: structure and content,using the text to respond to a question,using quotations accurately,starting and ending the essay effectively.
Context : structure,mood,tone,diction,imagery,lists,repetition,character and plot.
- Term 2: Text: No Longer at Ease Achebe
Background to the writer and story as notes.
study of text includes: character,relationships,situations and themes.
intentions and methods of writer
detail and quotation
Response to the text in essay and context questions.
content further includes: vocabulary,attitudes of characters,description,punctuation,structure of chapters,inferences.
Essay writing: responding to the question with relevant details including quotations.
Structure and length of response.
Context: using the text to answer the question using relevant material. use of grammar,punctuation and sentence structure must be accurate.
- Term 3: Revision of 2 texts:plot,structure,character,Shakespeare terminology,important quotations and text details.
Research notes with essay techniques and preparation for June exam.
Tests ; 4 (emphasis on timing)
Homework: Essay and context questions set weekly.
Examination : Paper 1 one question 45 minutes
Paper 3 one question 45 minutes
- Other: Cambridge IGCSE 0486
Students sit 3 papers at the end of year 11:
Component 1 : Poetry and Prose (2 questions 2 texts ) 1hr30
Component 3 : Drama (1 question 1 text) 45 mins (open book)
Component 4 : Unseen (1 question) 1hr 15
Revision will be set for summer for students taking the Cambridge exam the following June.
- Physics
- Textbooks
- Complete Physics for Cambridge IGCSE (9780199138777)
- Physics Jotter (9555042506665)
- Assesment: Homework and worksheets: 20%
Assignments: 10%
Tests and Quizzes 70%
- Term 1: Making measurements - Measuring length and volume, improving precision in measurements, density and measuring time
Describing Motion - Understanding speed, distance against time graphs, understanding acceleration, calculating acceleration
Forces and Motion - Force, mass and acceleration, mass, weight and gravity, terminal velocity, scalars and vectors
Turning effects of forces - The moment of a force, calculating moments, stability and centre of mass
- Term 2: Forces and matter - Forces acting on solids, stretching springs, Hooke's law, pressure
Energy transformations and energy transfers - Forms of energy, energy conversions, conservation of energy, energy calculations
Energy resources - Renewable and non-renewable energy resources, energy and the sun
Work and Power - Calculating work done, power, calculating power
- Term 3: The kinetic model of matter - States of matter, the kinetic model of matter, forces and the kinetic theory, gases and the kinetic theory, Boyle's Law
Thermal properties of matter - Temperature and temperature scales, thermal expansion, thermal capacity, specific heat capacity, latent heat
Thermal energy transfers - conduction, convection, radiation, consequences of energy transfer
Sound - making sounds, speed of sound, sound waves, how sound travels
Properties of waves - describing waves, speed, frequency and wavelength, reflection and refraction of waves, diffraction of waves
- Other: Students complete various experiments and projects throughout the year.
IGCSE Cambridge Syllabus 0625
- Biology
- Textbooks
- Cambridge IGCSE Biology Workbook (9781471807268)
- Cambridge IGCSE Biology (9781444176469)
- Assesment: Tests (75% of mark)
-test after each unit
-approximately 4 units each term
Homework (25% of mark)
-h/w will be set at various times and involve a variety of assignments
- Term 1: Classification, Cell structure, Osmosis, Enzymes, Nutrition, Digestion,
- Term 2: Plant structure, nutrition, and transport, Circulation, Respiration,
- Term 3: Excretion, Reproduction, Exam Revision
- Chemistry
- Textbooks
- Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE (9780199138784)
- Physics Jotter (9555042506665)
- Assesment: Test - 70%
Homework - 30%
- Term 1: 1. Substances are made up of particles
- Particle arrangement in solids, liquids and gases
- Evidence for particles
- Changes of state (explained using kinetic theory)
- Heating and Cooling curves
- Diffusion (inc. the effect of temperature and molecular mass on the rate)
2. Experimental Technique
- Apparatus for taking measurements in the laboratory
- Purity and Impurities
- Definitions for solutions
- Separation techniques (filtration, evaporation, distillation and crystallisation)
- Paper Chromatography
3. Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
- The structure of the atom (protons, electrons and neutrons)
- Isotopes
- Uses of radioactive isotopes
- Electron configuration and the arrangement of the Periodic Table
4. Bonding and Structure
- Elements, compounds and mixtures
- Atoms and Ions
- Metals and non-metals
- Ionic bonding
- Covalent bonding
- Simple molecular compounds
- Macromolecules (Diamond, Graphite and Silica)
- Metallic bonding and its relation to the properties of metals
- Term 2: 5. Ratios and amounts, in reactions
- Writing word equations
- Writing balanced chemical equations
- State symbols in chemical equations
- Calculating the relative molecular mass
- Calculating the relative formula mass
- Using equations to calculate reacting masses (inc. limiting reagents)
6. The mole
- The concept of a mole
- Using percentage composition data to find the empirical formula
- Using the empirical formula and relative molecular mass to determine the molecular formula of a compound
- Calculations involving masses
- Calculations involving solutions to find concentration and volume
- Calculations involving moles of reacting gases
- Calculating the percentage yield from a reaction
- Calculating percentage purity
7. Redox Reactions (Reduction and Oxidation)
- Describe redox reactions in terms of the gain and loss of oxygen
- Describe redox reactions in terms of the gain and loss of hydrogen
- Describe redox reactions Redox in terms of the gain and loss of electrons
- Oxidation states
- Identify redox reaactions from changes in oxidation state
- Common oxidising agents
- Common reducing agents
- Term 3: 8. Electricity and Chemical Change
- Understand the difference between Conductors and Insulators in terms of their ability to carry a current
- Identify the components of an electrolysis experiment
- Identify an electrolyte and explain its ability to conduct electricity
- Define Electrolysis
- Identify the products of electrolysis for a molten ionic compound
- Identify the products of electrolysis for a dilute solution of an ionic compound
- Identify the products of electrolysis for a concentrated solution of an ionic compound
- Identify the reactions that take place at the anode and cathode during electrolysis
- Write half equations to describe redox reactions
- Explain the effects of electrodes made from different materials and when different materials are used
- Uses of electrolysis in industry
- Explain how electrolysis can be used for Electroplating
- Explain how electrolysis is used to refine Copper
- Describe the electrolysis of brine and the products formed
- Describe how aluminium is extracted from bauxite by electrolysis
9. Energy changes in reactions
- Identify reactions as being exothermic or endothermic
- Draw energy level diagrams for exothermic and endothermic reactions
- Calculating the energy change of reactions from bond enthalpy values
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using different fuels as a source of energy;
- Fossil fuels
- Hydrogen
- Nuclear fuels
- Simple cells, batteries and fuel cells
10. Rates of Reaction
- Explain the concept of rate of reaction
- Identify several experimental techniques for measuring the rate of a reaction
- Explain the effect of concentration, temperature, surface area and catalysts on the rate of a reaction
- Explain the role of catalysts in a reaction
- Use Collision theory to explain the changes to the rate of reaction from the factors listed above
- Give examples of reactions involving light (photosynthesis and photographic film)
- Other: Students complete various experiments and projects throughout the year.
IGCSE Cambridge Syllabus 0620
- Boys P.E.
- Assesment: Students are tested at the end of every sport section. Depending on the week they are tested every 5-6 weeks. They are tested on their ability to perform sport skills learned in the weeks prior
- Term 1: Basic dribbling and ball handling skills in Football.
Basic serving and volleying skills in Tennis.
- Term 2: Basic dribbling, lay-ups, shooting and defending in Basketball.
Basic serving and how to bump, set and spike in Volleyball.
- Term 3: Preparation for sports day - running, throwing and jumping skills in General Athletics.
Either Proper swimming form (taught by a professional instructor)
or Basic understanding of Weight Training.
- Art
- Assesment: a few art projects each term(75% of grade)
check sketchbooks weekly (25% of grade)
- Term 1: Introduce the students to the Art and Design GCSE Syllabus and give them their options.
Throughout the year give out a variety of projects covering each of the following areas of art:
Painting and Related Media
Three-dimensional Studies
Printmaking
Graphic Communication
Fashion Illustration
Photography
Project 1: Shattered Images
Choose a subject matter and make it disappear into the background using lines and shading
Cubism influence
Elements of Art: Value and Line
Shattered Images handout
Project 2: Still Life
2 projects one realistic one in any style they prefer
To enhance their drawing and 3D skills
Elements of Art: Space/ Perspective Shape/Form
Set up and still life in the classroom
Project 3: Logo Design
to enhance their graphic skills
small handout with project requirements
- Term 2: Project 4: Clay pinch and coil pots
To enhance their 3D skills
Clay carving cutting tools and paints later on
Project 5: Portraits
Drawing each other in class just faces
final outcome: one realistic portrait and one in the style of their own choice( caricature, cubist, comic, silhouette etc)
Project 6: Painting an Emotion
Art element: Color
talk about artist whose painting reflect a strong emotion
Project 7: Textile design
Using repeated patterns create your own textile design possible Greek patterns to have cultural influence too
- Term 3: Project 8: Printmaking
Use an organic element to create a piece
Art element: Texture
Project 9: Artist Profile
Find an artist/ architecture/art style
Write a Report
Do an artwork influenced by your report
- Other: General Objectives:
Understand and Apply the Elements of Art
Understand and Apply the Principles of Art and Design
Use media effectively
Find your favorite artist/artist art/art style
Learn to research, experiment, and develop
Encourage use of Sketchbooks
Edexcel GCSE Art and Design 2AD01
- Business Studies
- Textbook: Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (4th Ed.) (9781444176582)
- Assesment: Students are tested per unit.They also receive minimum of 2 homework assignments per term. Term 2 includes a project.
Term 1 and 3: Tests 60%, homework assignments:30%, Class Participation:10%
Term 2: Tests 60%, homework assignments:15%, Project:20%, Class Participation:5%
- Term 1: Chapter 1: Business Activity
- the concept of needs, wants, scarcity, opportunity costs; factors of production; specialisation; added value concept
Chapter 2: Classification of businesses
- primary, secondary and tertiary production; public sector and private sector
Chapter 3: Enterprise, business growth and size
- importance of enterprise; entrepreneurship; business size; mergers and takeovers
Chapter 4: Types of business organisation
- forms of business in private and public sectors and its advantages and disadvantages; business organisations in public sector
Chapter 5: Business objectives and stakeholder objectives
- business objectives; stakeholder interests and objectives; potential conflict between objectives
Chapter 27: Environmental and ethical issues
- business effect on environment; sustainable development; concern for environment and pressure groups effect on business; ethical issues
- Term 2: Chapter 6: Motivating workers
- motivation theories; motivational workers; job satisfaction
Chapter 7: Organisation and management
- organisational charts; simple hierarchical structures; role of management; leadership styles; trade union
Chapter 8: Recruitment, selection and training of workers
- Human Resources; recruitment and selection; part-time vs. full-time; redundancy; legal controls
Chapter 9: Internal and external communication
- effective communication; types and methods of communication; barriers to communication
Chapter 18: Costs, scale of production and break-even analysis
- business costs; types of costs; economies of scale; break-even charts and analysis
Chapter 26: Government economic objectives and policies
- government economic objectives; business cycle; tax and fiscal policies
- Term 3: Chapter 21: Business finance: needs and sources
- short and long term finance; micro-finance; sources of finance;
Chapter 22: Cash flow forecasting and working capital
- cash flow; working capital
Chapter 23: Income statements
- accounting records; gross, retained and net profit;income statement
Chapter 24: Balance Sheets
- elements of balance sheets; assets and liabilities;
Chapter 25: Analysis of accounts
- interpret financial statements; profitability ratios; liquidity ratios
- Other: Cambridge IGCSE 0450
- GCSE PE
- Textbooks
- Edexcel GCSE PE Student Book (9781846903724)
- Revise Edexcel: GCSE Physical Education Revision Workbook (9781446903636)
- Assesment: Practical assessments of four chosen sports. End of Unit testing, practise papers and mock tests.
- Term 1: Practical: Rounders & Fitness training
Theory:
- Healthy, active lifestyles and how they could benefit you.
- Influences on your healthy, active lifestyle.
- Exercise and fitness as part of your healthy, active lifestyle (Health related Exercise, Skill related fitness)
- Physical activity as part of your healthy active lifestyle (Principles of training and goal setting.)
- Term 2: Practical: Football & Netball
Theory:
- Methods of training
- The exercise session (comparing and analysing training sessions.)
- Your personal health and well being (Diet and Drugs)
- Term 3: Practical: Athletics & Volleyball
Theory:
- Risk assessment and prevention of injuries
- Analysis of Performance
- Other: Edexcel GCSE PE (2PE01)
- E.S.L.
- Textbooks
- Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Coursebook (9781107669628)
- Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Workbook (9781107672024)
- Assesment: 4 tests per term (including reading, writing, listening) = 65%
6 weekly homework assignments per term = 35%
- Term 1: Coursebook and Workbook: Part 1 (Units 1-5)
Develop IGCSE ESL standard in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Reading: reading srategies (skim and scan), read graphs, read various information texts and answer comprehension questions
Writing: vocabulary development, informal letters, expressing preferences and opinions
* Set and achieve personal goals for improvement in writing (focus on spelling, grammar, paragraphs)
Speaking: Develop vocabulary and confidence to discuss various topics in everyday life comfortably.
Listening: Listen to CD and practice exam-type questions
- Term 2: Coursebook and Workbook: Part 2 (Units 6-10)
Develop IGCSE ESL standard in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Reading: read for detail, read various information texts and answer comprehension questions
Writing: vocabulary development, formal letters, summary writing, note-taking
* Set and achieve personal goals for improvement in writing (focus on spelling, grammar, paragraphs)
Speaking: Develop vocabulary and confidence to discuss various topics in everyday life comfortably.
Listening: Listen to CD and practice exam-type questions
- Term 3: Coursebook and Workbook: Part 3 (Units 11-12) plus revision of year's work for final exam
Develop IGCSE ESL standard in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Reading: read information texts and biographical texts
Writing: diary entries, proper paragraphs, article, make notes, summary writing
Speaking: Develop vocabulary and confidence to discuss various topics in everyday life comfortably.
Listening: Listen to CD and practice exam-type questions
- Other: Cambridge IGCSE 0511
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