Logos School Curriculum - Grade 11
Mathematics (Extended)- Textbooks
- Essential Mathematics For Camb IGCSE (9780199128747)
- Casio Fx-85Gtplus Scientific Calculator (Solar) (9781973000334)
- Assesment: Students are given classwork questions to finish for homework during each week
Separate homework worksheets are given on a regular basis
Tests are given every two weeks on the work covered since the previous test
Tests 70%, Homework 30%
- Term 1: Trigonometry and Pythagoras' Theorem
Finding angles and sides for right angled triangles
Pythagoras' Theorem
Bearings
Calculating bearings and writing them as three figure numbers
Practical applications of Trigonometry and Pythagoras' Theorem
Three dimensional Trigonometry
Probability
Describing the probability of an event using a scale from 0 to 1
Determining the probability of a single event occurring
Calculating the relative frequency from experimental data
Using possibility diagrams for combined events
Constructing tree diagrams
Using tree diagrams for dependent and independent events
Functions
Using and understanding function notation
Composite functions
Inverse functions
Sets
Using set language and set notation
Using Venn Diagrams
- Term 2: Similar Shapes
Understanding the idea of congruency
Rules to identify congruent triangles
Calculating unknown sides for similar shapes
Using scale factors to find the area and volume of similar shapes
Shape and Space
Finding the surface area and volume of pyramids, cones and spheres
Algebra
Solving quadratic equations by completing the square
Solving Linear Inequalities
Constructing triangles using a ruler and compass
Constructing angle bisectors
Constructing perpendicular bisectors
Construction and Loci
Statistics
Calculating the average and range for a set of data
Understanding the differences between discrete and continuous data
Representing discrete data using bar charts, pictograms and pie charts
Constructing frequency tables and diagrams for continuous data
Plotting Scatter Diagrams and using them to comment on correlation
Constructing grouped frequency tables
Plotting cummulative frequency diagrams
Determining the median, upper quartile, lower quartile and interquartile range from a cummulative frequency diagram
Drawing Histograms
Vectors
Vector notation
Addition and subtraction of vectors
Solving problems in 2D using vector geometry
- Term 3: Exponential Graphs
Plotting and interpreting exponential graphs
Rational and Irrational Numbers
Classify numbers as being rational or irrational
Direct and Inverse Proportion
Variation
Writing expressions for variables that vary directly and inversely
Circle Theorems
Understand and use circle theorems to finding missing angles
Trigonometry
Using the sine and cosine rule for non-right angled triangles
Sine/cosine ratios up to 180 degrees
Matrices
Addition, subtraction and multiplication of matrices
Finding the determinant of a matrix
Finding the inverse of a matrix
Transformations
Translations, Rotations, Reflections and Enlargements
Using matrices to represent and determine transformations
Sequences
Finding the nth term for a given sequence (linear and non-linear)
Understanding and using different sequence notation
- Other: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580)
- Mathematics (Core)
- Textbooks
- Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics A Student Book 1 (9780435966911)
- Maths Jotter (9555042507716)
- Casio Fx-85Gtplus Scientific Calculator (Solar) (9781973000334)
- Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A Practice Book 1 (9780435044169)
- Assesment: Term 1:Tests: 65%, homework assignments:30%,Class Participation:5%
Term 2:Tests:65%, homework/Past Papers:30% ,Class Participation:5%
Term 3: Tests:65%, Past Papers: 30%, ,Class Participation:5%
- Term 1: Shape and Space: Sin/Cosine ratios
Handling Data: Frequency tables and Mean/Median/Mode
Numbers: Inverse percentage/Upper & Lower pound/Estimating using standard form.
Algebra: Changing the subject of a Formula
Quadtratic Graphs: Solving quadratic equations using the graph.
- Term 2: Shape and Space: Circles/ Similar Triangles/ Pythagoras Theorem.
Numbers: Proportion/Simple recurring decimals.
Algebra: Multiplying Brackets/Factorising quadratic equations.
Sequences: Formula for Sequences.
- Term 3: Shape and Space: Basic Transformation.
Revision of Grade 10 material. Starting with Unit 1
Past Paper Practice
- Other: EdExcel IGCSE Mathematics A 4MA0
- 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 : unit 4
Reading comprehension; collating texts,analysing style,vocabulary building and advanced punctuation skills.
Response writing; spelling,viewpoints,collating and ordering information,reports and articles.
Continuous Writing; Narrative,character,voice,viewpoint. Unit 5 not applicable.
Workbook : units 7-9 vocabulary,synonyms,past tenses,relative clauses,prepositions,sentence punctuation,summary,dialogue and news report.
Homophones,appeal letter and journal entry.
Inference,narrative devices and punctuating speech.Encyclopedia entry and diary form.
Past papers : in class 2013 May June papers 2 and 3. 2013 October November papers 2 and 3
Skills taught in; directed writing,summary and effectiveness of writing for paper 2.
Skills taught in; viewpoints,narrative and descriptive writing for paper 3
- Term 2: Textbook; Revision exercises as homeworks only.
Workbook; units 10-12 prepositions,conditionals,grammatical structures,articles,stories and information leaflets.
Vocabulary,synonyms,sentence structures,writer's effects and paraphrasing.
Journals,letters,emails and magazine articles.
Identifying bias,factsheets,summary and letters.
Examination practice in class; June 2014 papers 2 and 3 and November 2014 papers 2 and 3. Skills taught; summary,directed writing,points and effectiveness of writing.
- Term 3: Complete specimen papers for papers 2 and 3.
Revision; punctuation,spelling,vocabulary,summary points,inferences,effectiveness of writing,viewpoints,narrative essay and descriptive essay.
Exam techniques; writing style and checking structure. Timing skills for each question.
Tests; Mock Exams in January (papers 2 and 3)
Homework: 1-2 per week plus reading
- Other: Cambridge IGCSE 0500 Extended Course:
Paper 2 Reading passages
Paper 3 Directed Writing and Composition
- Geography
- Textbook: Complete Geography Cambridge IGCSE (9780199129317)
- Assesment: Regular tests
Weekly quizzes
IGCSE past paper questions
Tests will be set at IGCSE standard from January
Term grade composed of classwork and homework (20%), tests and quizzes (70%) and participation (10%)
- Term 1: Weather:
Weather instruments- how they work, where they are placed in the weather station and why
Using and interpreting graphs and diagrams showing weather and climate data
Cloud types
Weather hazards - tropical storms and droughts
Climate and Vegetation:
Characteristics of equatorial and hot desert climates
Factors that affect these climates
Climate graphs
Characteristics of tropical rainforest and hot desert ecosystems
Development:
Development indicators
Inequalities within and between countries
Employment structures and levels of development
Globalisation- impacts
- Term 2: Map Skills: grid references, direction, distance, gradient, bearing, contour lines
Food production:
Main features of an agricultural system
Commercial, subsistence, arable, pastoral, mixed, intensive and extensive farming
Causes and effects of food shortages
Industry:
Understanding an industrial system
Manufacturing, processing, assembly and high technology industry
Factors influencing the location of industry
Tourism:
Growth of tourism
Benefits and disadvantages of tourism
Sustainable tourism
- Term 3: Energy:
Renewable and non-renewable
Benefits and disadvantages of nuclear power and renewable sources
Water:
Methods of water supply (reservoirs, cams etc)
Management of water supplies to ensure sufficient, clean access
Environmental risks of economic development:
Threats to the environment as a result of development
Sustainable management
Resource conservation
- Other: Cambridge Syllabus: 0460
Field trip: river study at Germasogeia Dam or a beach study at Curium Beach
- Geography (Core)
- Textbook: Complete Geography Cambridge IGCSE (9780199129317)
- Assesment: Regular tests
Weekly quizzes
IGCSE past paper questions
Tests will be set at IGCSE standard from January
Term grade composed of classwork and homework (20%), tests and quizzes (70%) and participation (10%)
- Term 1: Weather:
Weather instruments- how they work, where they are placed in the weather station and why
Using and interpreting graphs and diagrams showing weather and climate data
Cloud types
Weather hazards - tropical storms and droughts
Climate and Vegetation:
Characteristics of equatorial and hot desert climates
Factors that affect these climates
Climate graphs
Characteristics of tropical rainforest and hot desert ecosystems
Development:
Development indicators
Inequalities within and between countries
Employment structures and levels of development
Globalisation- impacts
- Term 2: Map Skills: grid references, direction, distance, gradient, bearing, contour lines
Food production:
Main features of an agricultural system
Commercial, subsistence, arable, pastoral, mixed, intensive and extensive farming
Causes and effects of food shortages
Industry:
Understanding an industrial system
Manufacturing, processing, assembly and high technology industry
Factors influencing the location of industry
Tourism:
Growth of tourism
Benefits and disadvantages of tourism
Sustainable tourism
- Term 3: Energy:
Renewable and non-renewable
Benefits and disadvantages of nuclear power and renewable sources
Water:
Methods of water supply (reservoirs, cams etc)
Management of water supplies to ensure sufficient, clean access
Environmental risks of economic development:
Threats to the environment as a result of development
Sustainable management
Resource conservation
- Other: Cambridge Syllabus: 0460
Field trip: river study at Germasogeia Dam or a beach study at Curium Beach
- I.T.
- Textbook: Complete ICTFor IGCSE (9780199129065)
- 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 facilities such as reply, forward, copies, 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
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 Data Manipulation
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 6
The effects of using ICT
Copyright
Computer viruses and how a computer system can be protected against them
Identify different examples of where microprocessors are used in the home
Understand how ICT has impacted our personal and business lives
The internet and its structure
The internet and associated security issues
Health problems associated with prolonged use of ICT
Chapter 7a
How ICT is used in everyday life
The effects of ICT on communication
Interactive communication applications
Data handling and measurement applications
Control applications
Modelling applications
- Term 2: Practical Classes
Output Data - This unit covers the following areas: saving documents and objects printing documents and objects
Data Analysis - The use of spreadsheet software to model scenarios including: creating a model layout entering text entering numeric data entering formulae using functions copying formulae or functions selecting subsets of data (AND and OR) adjusting numeric data format and cell sizes
saving model layout and formulae printing the data model displaying formulae printing the test model displaying values printing extracts.
Theory Classes
Chapter 7b
Work-related ICT applications and their effects
Batch, online and real-time processing
The internet, email, fax and other electronic communication types
The use of ICT in manufacturing
The use of ICT for financial services
Booking systems
Expert systems and their application (e.g. medicine)
The use of ICT in libraries
The use of ICT in retail environments
Chapter 8
Systems analysis and design
The steps involved in developing a computer system, including the following
Research
Recording and analysing information to identify a clients needs
Design
Development and testing
Implementation
Documentation
Evaluation
- Term 3: Practical Classes
Website Authoring - This unit covers the following areas: locating information from a web site
downloading information from a web site setting up external style sheets for use on all pages
create styles ( h1, h2, h3, p, li ) specify font attributes apply style creation of web pages
creating links; text link graphic link links within the same page links to the other pages
external sites insert image alter image attributes use of tables specify borders merge cells
editing of pages saving web pages printing web pages.
Presentation Authoring -This unit covers the following areas:
The use of presentation authoring software to: create presentation pages use a master slide
use font styles use headings use bullet points use colour insert graphics resize, position and crop graphic use text boxes embedding charts edit pages use build facilities use transition facilities save the presentation print speaker's reference copy print handouts.
Theory Classes
Revision of the course material
Past Paper practise questions
- Other: Cambridge Syllabus code: 0417
- IT Theory
- Textbook: Complete ICTFor IGCSE (9780199129065)
- 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 facilities such as reply, forward, copies, 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
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 Data Manipulation
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 6
The effects of using ICT
Copyright
Computer viruses and how a computer system can be protected against them
Identify different examples of where microprocessors are used in the home
Understand how ICT has impacted our personal and business lives
The internet and its structure
The internet and associated security issues
Health problems associated with prolonged use of ICT
Chapter 7a
How ICT is used in everyday life
The effects of ICT on communication
Interactive communication applications
Data handling and measurement applications
Control applications
Modelling applications
- Term 2: Practical Classes
Output Data - This unit covers the following areas: saving documents and objects printing documents and objects
Data Analysis - The use of spreadsheet software to model scenarios including: creating a model layout entering text entering numeric data entering formulae using functions copying formulae or functions selecting subsets of data (AND and OR) adjusting numeric data format and cell sizes
saving model layout and formulae printing the data model displaying formulae printing the test model displaying values printing extracts.
Theory Classes
Chapter 7b
Work-related ICT applications and their effects
Batch, online and real-time processing
The internet, email, fax and other electronic communication types
The use of ICT in manufacturing
The use of ICT for financial services
Booking systems
Expert systems and their application (e.g. medicine)
The use of ICT in libraries
The use of ICT in retail environments
Chapter 8
Systems analysis and design
The steps involved in developing a computer system, including the following
Research
Recording and analysing information to identify a clients needs
Design
Development and testing
Implementation
Documentation
Evaluation
- Term 3: Practical Classes
Website Authoring - This unit covers the following areas: locating information from a web site
downloading information from a web site setting up external style sheets for use on all pages
create styles ( h1, h2, h3, p, li ) specify font attributes apply style creation of web pages
creating links; text link graphic link links within the same page links to the other pages
external sites insert image alter image attributes use of tables specify borders merge cells
editing of pages saving web pages printing web pages.
Presentation Authoring -This unit covers the following areas:
The use of presentation authoring software to: create presentation pages use a master slide
use font styles use headings use bullet points use colour insert graphics resize, position and crop graphic use text boxes embedding charts edit pages use build facilities use transition facilities save the presentation print speaker's reference copy print handouts.
Theory Classes
Revision of the course material
Past Paper practise questions
- Other: Cambridge Syllabus code: 0417
- French
- Textbooks
- Edexcel GCSE French (9781846904844)
- Edexcel French Workbook (9781973000280)
- 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 6
Pocket money and jobs
Talking about part-time employment
Discussing different types of jobs
Applying for jobs
Discussing problems at work
Talking about work experience
Module 7
Talking about holiday venues
Talking about the weather
Hotels and travelling
- Term 2: Module 7 (cont.)
Making holiday plans
Talking about a holiday
Describing a destination
Eating out
More about holidays
Describing a past holiday
Module 8
Talking about food and drink
Parts of the body and saying where it hurts
Talking about what is wrong with you
Healthy lifestyle
Discussing about addiction and other problems
Family relationships
- Term 3: Module 9
World issues
Problems in your area
Discussing the environment
Environmental projects
Understanding news stories
General revision
Listening practice
Speaking practice
Writing practice (using tenses and timeframes)
- Other: Edexcel International GCSE in French (4FR0)
- Greek
- Assesment: Four to five test per term:65%
Homework:20%
Participation:15%
- Term 1: A) Grammar
A)Glossa
1) Omonima - Paronima
2) Paragogi Lexeon
3) Composition
B)Ekfrasi-Ekthesi
Xenomania
Ithikes axies
Katanalosi
C)Kimena Neoellinikis Logotechnias
Neoteri Logotechnia
I Pezografia tou Mesopolemou
D)Past papers:translations from Greek to English and vice versa
- Term 2: A)Grammar
1) Sinonima - Antonima
2) Epirrimatiki Prodiorismi
3) Connecting sentences
B) Ekfrasi - ekthesi
Hasma geneon
Anergia
I apostoli tou Ellinismou
C)Past papers:translations from Greek to English and vice versa
- Term 3: A)Grammar
1) Direct and indirect speech
2) Idioms
3) Logies & Laikes lexis
B)Ekfrasi-Ekthesi
Psigagogia
Ikologia
Anthrobima dikeomata
C)Past papers:translations from Greek to English and vice versa
- Other: EdExcel Modern Greek GCSE 4MG0
- 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. Developing personal fitness programs.
Netball skills and tactics developed. New passes and drills taught.
- Term 2: Football/Volleyball (depending on availability. Skills will be developed. Team teaching will be implemented.
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: Game practise will be developed. Umpiring will be taught and practised.
- 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
- Textbooks
- The Cold War And After (9780340814796)
- Modern World History To GCSE (9780199134236)
- Assesment: Tests- 65%
Homework/Classwork (including participation in class)- 35%
- Term 1: The Early Cold War
Why did the war-time alliance break apart?
What changed between the Yalta and Potsdam Conferences?
To what extent were both East and West responsible for the Cold War?
How did the West respond to the spread of communism?
The Truman Doctrine and Marshall Aid
- Term 2: Cold War crises: Berlin, Korea, Cuba, Vietnam, Hungary and Czechoslovakia
Why did the Berlin blockade happen?
How effectively did the USA control the spread of communism?
Why was the USA involved in Vietnam and Korea?
Why was there resistance to Soviet control in Hungary and Czechoslovakia and how similar were the events.
Past Papers
Exam Revision
- Term 3: The Collapse of Communist Europe
Why did communist control of Eastern Europe come to an end.
Why did Events in the Gulf War matter, c.1970-2000?
The causes, course and consequence of the Gulf War.
Exam Revision
- Other: This is the second 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 last 10 chapters of the Gospel of Luke. Students should have an understanding of the life of Jesus Christ as notated by Luke.
- Term 1: Luke 15-18 This includes
-5 Parables
-The lost sheep, coin, and son
-The unfair manager
-The unfair judge
-The Pharisee and the Tax collector
-The 10 pounds
- Term 2: Luke 19-22 This includes
-The last week of the life of Jesus
-Jesus enters Jerusalem
-Jesus enemies
-Future events Explained
-Judas plans to betray Jesus
-The last supper
-Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane
-Jesus arrested
- Term 3: Students will be responsible for giving presentations on approximately one-half of a chapter. They will explain the text prepare and mark a test on the material covered.
Luke 22-24
-The trials of Jesus
-The crucifixion of Jesus
-The burial of Jesus
-The Resurrection of Jesus
-Jesus appears to his disciples
- 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
- Textbook: Songs of Ourselves: Volume 2 (9781107447790)
- Assesment: Homeworks 50% Tests 50%
- Term 1: Text : Songs of Ourselves
14 poems from volume 2
Content: figures of speech,metaphor,simile,personification,alliteration,onomatopoeia,rhyme,rhythm
Sonnet form,octave,sestet,punctuation and poet's attitude to theme.
student response to poems.
Essay and context questions: structure,poetical devices,student response.
All 14 poems must be studied.
texts may not be taken into the exam.
REVISION
The Merchant of Venice
Essay skills in context and essay. 5 per term prepared in class and written at home.
- Term 2: Text: 8 poems and 8 passages to be studied and techniques taught for unseen analysis.
Content: genre of poem or passage,theme,mood,tone,character,dialogue,punctuation,sentence structure,diction,writer's response,student's response,word order,alliteration,simile metaphor,alliteration,onomatopoeia,rhyme,inference and style.
Respond sensitively to the poem or passage,use the text or poem to answer the question,communicate informed personal response and show the deeper implications and attitudes of the passage/poem.
REVISION
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Context and essay skills taught and past paper practice
- Term 3: Revision of poetry and unseen techniques.
Revision of The Merchant of Venice and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Examination techniques and modal answers.
Questions on all texts set in class time.
- Other: Cambridge IGCSE 0486
Extra assignments and reading will be set for students who will sit the Cambridge examination.
- Physics
- Textbook: Cambridge IGCSE Physics SB + Cd-Rom (9780521757737)
- Assesment: Homework: 20%
Tests: 80%
- Term 1: Light - Reflecting light, refraction of light, total internal reflection, lenses
Spectra - Dispersion of light, the electromagnetic spectrum
Magnetism - Permanent magnets, magnetic fields
Static electricity - charging and discharging, explaining static electricity in relation to electron movement
- Term 2: Electrical Quantities - Current in electric circuits, electrical resistance, electricity and energy
Electrical Circuits - circuit components, combination of resistors, series and parallel circuits, electronic circuits (transistors, transducers, capacitors), electrical safety
Electromagnetic Forces - The magnetic effect of a current, how electric motors are constructed, forces on a current-carrying conductor, cathode rays
- Term 3: Electromagnetic induction - Generating electricity, power lines and transformers, how transformers work
The nuclear atom - Atomic structure, protons, neutrons and electrons
Radioactivity - Background radiation, radioactive particles (alpha, beta and gamma), radioactive decay and half-life, using radioisotopes
- Other: Students complete various experiments and projects throughout the year.
IGCSE Cambridge Syllabus 0625
Core and Extended students are taught the same content but have different tests.
- Physics (Core)
- Textbook: Cambridge IGCSE Physics SB + Cd-Rom (9780521757737)
- Assesment: Homework: 20%
Tests: 80%
- Term 1: Light - Reflecting light, refraction of light, total internal reflection, lenses
Spectra - Dispersion of light, the electromagnetic spectrum
Magnetism - Permanent magnets, magnetic fields
Static electricity - charging and discharging, explaining static electricity in relation to electron movement
- Term 2: Electrical Quantities - Current in electric circuits, electrical resistance, electricity and energy
Electrical Circuits - circuit components, combination of resistors, series and parallel circuits, electronic circuits (transistors, transducers, capacitors), electrical safety
Electromagnetic Forces - The magnetic effect of a current, how electric motors are constructed, forces on a current-carrying conductor, cathode rays
- Term 3: Electromagnetic induction - Generating electricity, power lines and transformers, how transformers work
The nuclear atom - Atomic structure, protons, neutrons and electrons
Radioactivity - Background radiation, radioactive particles (alpha, beta and gamma), radioactive decay and half-life, using radioisotopes
- Other: Students complete various experiments and projects throughout the year.
IGCSE Cambridge Syllabus 0625
Core and Extended students are taught the same content but have different tests.
- Biology
- Textbooks
- IGCSE Biology Workbook (9780521124430)
- IGCSE Biology Sb 2nd Ed (9780521147798)
- Cambridge IGCSE Biology Workbook (9781471807268)
- Assesment:
- Term 1: Growth and development, Inheritance, Energy flow.
- Term 2: Food chains and food webs (emphasis on examples occurring locally), Nutrient Cycle, Mock exam revision.
- Term 3: Population size, Human influences on the ecosystem, Exam revision.
- Chemistry
- Textbook: Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE (9780199138784)
- Assesment: Tests - 70%
Homework - 30%
- Term 1: 1. Reversible reactions and equilibrium
- What is a reversible reaction?
- Equilibrium and Dynamic equilibrium
- Factors affecting the position of equilibrium in a reaction (Le Chatelier's Principle)
- The manufacture of ammonia by the Haber Process
- The uses of ammonia
- Making ammonia in the laboratory
- Fertilisers
- The manufacture of sulphuric acid by the Contact Process (Chapter 18)
2. Water and Air
- Uses of water
- Chemical test for water
- Purification of water
- The different components of air
- Uses of oxygen and nitrogen
- Pollution (its causes and effects)
- The Carbon Cycle
- Global Warming and Greenhouse gases
3. Some non-metal elements and compounds
- The uses of limestone
4. The Periodic Table
- Groups and Periods in the Periodic Table
- The division between metals and non-metals
- The properties and trends of the Group I elements
- The properties and trends of the Group VII elements
- The properties of the transition metals
- The properties and trends of the Group 0 elements
- Trends across Period 3
- Term 2: 5. Acids and Bases
- Definitions of Acids and Alkalis
- Strong and Weak acids and alkalis
- Examples of indicators
- Common reactions of acids
- Common reactions of bases
- Neutralisation reactions and ionic equations
- Acidic, Basic, Neutral and Amphoteric Oxides
6. Preparing Salts
- Making a soluble salt from an acid
- Making a soluble salt from an insoluble reagent
- Making an insoluble salt by precipitation
7. Identifying ions and gases in the lab
- Tests for selected cations
- Tests for selected anions
- Tests for selected gases
8. Metals
- How alloys are made and their properties
- The reactivity series
- Extracting metals depending on their place in the reactivity series
- Extraction Iron and Zinc
- Uses of metals
- Rust and Corrosion and methods of preventing them
- Term 3: 9. Organic Compounds and Fuels
- The refining of crude oil by fractional distillation
- The uses of the different fractions of crude oil
10. Families of Organic Compounds
- For alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and carboxylic acids
- Naming
- Properties
- Drawing
- Common reactions
- The features of a Homologous series
- Structural isomerism
11. Synthetic Polymers
- Definition of a polymer and monomer
- Addition polymerisation
- Condensation polymerisation
- Pollution caused by plastic
12. Natural Macromolecules
- For proteins, carbohydrates and fats
- Monomers
- How they link together
- Examples
- How they are broken down
- Hydrolysis in the laboratory
Revision of All topics covered in Grades 10 and 11
- Other: Students complete various experiments and projects throughout the year.
IGCSE Cambridge Syllabus 0620
Core and Extended students are taught the same content but have different tests.
- Chemistry (Core)
- Textbook: Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE (9780199138784)
- Assesment: Tests - 70%
Homework - 30%
- Term 1: 1. Reversible reactions and equilibrium
- What is a reversible reaction?
- Equilibrium and Dynamic equilibrium
- Factors affecting the position of equilibrium in a reaction (Le Chatelier's Principle)
- The manufacture of ammonia by the Haber Process
- The uses of ammonia
- Making ammonia in the laboratory
- Fertilisers
- The manufacture of sulphuric acid by the Contact Process (Chapter 18)
2. Water and Air
- Uses of water
- Chemical test for water
- Purification of water
- The different components of air
- Uses of oxygen and nitrogen
- Pollution (its causes and effects)
- The Carbon Cycle
- Global Warming and Greenhouse gases
3. Some non-metal elements and compounds
- The uses of limestone
4. The Periodic Table
- Groups and Periods in the Periodic Table
- The division between metals and non-metals
- The properties and trends of the Group I elements
- The properties and trends of the Group VII elements
- The properties of the transition metals
- The properties and trends of the Group 0 elements
- Trends across Period 3
- Term 2: 5. Acids and Bases
- Definitions of Acids and Alkalis
- Strong and Weak acids and alkalis
- Examples of indicators
- Common reactions of acids
- Common reactions of bases
- Neutralisation reactions and ionic equations
- Acidic, Basic, Neutral and Amphoteric Oxides
6. Preparing Salts
- Making a soluble salt from an acid
- Making a soluble salt from an insoluble reagent
- Making an insoluble salt by precipitation
7. Identifying ions and gases in the lab
- Tests for selected cations
- Tests for selected anions
- Tests for selected gases
8. Metals
- How alloys are made and their properties
- The reactivity series
- Extracting metals depending on their place in the reactivity series
- Extraction Iron and Zinc
- Uses of metals
- Rust and Corrosion and methods of preventing them
- Term 3: 9. Organic Compounds and Fuels
- The refining of crude oil by fractional distillation
- The uses of the different fractions of crude oil
10. Families of Organic Compounds
- For alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and carboxylic acids
- Naming
- Properties
- Drawing
- Common reactions
- The features of a Homologous series
- Structural isomerism
11. Synthetic Polymers
- Definition of a polymer and monomer
- Addition polymerisation
- Condensation polymerisation
- Pollution caused by plastic
12. Natural Macromolecules
- For proteins, carbohydrates and fats
- Monomers
- How they link together
- Examples
- How they are broken down
- Hydrolysis in the laboratory
Revision of All topics covered in Grades 10 and 11
- Other: Students complete various experiments and projects throughout the year.
IGCSE Cambridge Syllabus 0620
Core and Extended students are taught the same content but have different tests.
- 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: Students will learn proper form from a professional instructor in Swimming. Or will learn the basic understanding of Weight Training.
Students will learn basic serving and volleying skills in Tennis.
- Term 2: Students will learn basic dribbling, lay-ups, shooting and defending in Basketball.
Students will learn basic serving and how to bump, set and spike in Volleyball.
- Term 3: In preparation for sports day students will be practicing running, throwing and jumping skills in General Athletics.
Students will learn basic dribbling and ball handling skills in Football.
- Art
- Assesment: Two portfolios one for coursework and one for exam
GCSE Exam at the end of the year
- Term 1: Beginning of Term decide on the topic and preferred media for each student for their coursework.
Choose appropriate work from Grade 10 to go in the portfolio
Aim to finish the coursework portfolio by Christmas
- Term 2: Start working on the exam portfolio and work towards that until April if time permits students will be able to enhance or improve their portfolio for coursework
- Term 3: Complete Exam Portfolio and take the GCSE exam
- Other: Encourage individual personal work: set personal targets and goals
Develop informed aesthetic judgment
Encourage strong outcomes
Encourage use of sketchbooks
Edexcel GCSE Art and Design 2AD01
- Business Studies
- Textbook: Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (4th Ed.) (9781444176582)
- Assesment: Term 1:Tests: 65%, homework assignments:10%, Project:20%, Class Participation:5%
Term 2:Tests:65%, homework/Past Papers:15% , Project:15%, Class Participation:5%
Term 3: Tests:65%, Past Papers: 30%, ,Class Participation:5%
- Term 1: The Market and Marketing: SWOT analysis and the objectives of Marketing.
Market Research- Primary and Secondary research, how to design a questionnaire.
Presentation of Information which include, Charts and Graphs.
The Marketing Mix: Product and Packaging- The Product Life Cycle, the importance of Branding and Product development.
- Term 2: The Marketing Mix: Price: Pricing Strategies.
The Marketing Mix: Promotion- Advertising, Promotion, Customer Service.
The Marketing Mix: Place. It includes Channels of Distribution.
Factors Affecting Production- Productivity, Stock Control and Methods of Production.
- Term 3: Factors Affecting Location. This includes location of a Manufacturing and Retailing businesses.
Business in the International Community: Exchange Rate, Globalisation and Multnational Companies.
- Other: Cambridge IGCSE 0450
- GCSE PE
- Textbooks
- Edexcel GCSE PE Student Book (9781846903724)
- Revise Edexcel: GCSE Physical Education Revision Workbook (9781446903636)
- Assesment: Practical Assessment takes place following each sport block.
Theory Assessment takes place in the form of end of unit tests, and definition/key terms tests, and homework.
IGCSE Grading
-4 activities will be assessed in grade 11 (60%) (video of performance)
-Theory exam (40%)
- Term 1: Practical Assessment: Personal exercise programs (PEPs)and Football
Theory:
- A healthy active lifestyle and the cardiovascular system.
- A healthy active lifestyle and the respiratory system.
- Term 2: Practical Assessment: Netball, and Athletics.
Theory:
- A healthy active lifestyle and the muscular system.
- A healthy active lifestyle and the skeletal system.
- Term 3: Practical Assessment: Rounders and Tennis
Theory:
- Analysis of Performance interview preparation
- Course revision
- Personal Exercise Program write up
- Other: Edexcel GCSE PE (2PE01)
- E.S.L.
- Textbooks
- IGCSE English as a Second Language Coursebook2 (9780521736008)
- IGCSE English as a Second Language Workbook 2 (9780521736039)
- Assesment: 3 tests per term (reading, writing, speaking, listening) = 65%
6 weekly homework assignments per term= 35%
- Term 1: Coursebook and Workbook: Part 3 (Units 13-16)
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
Listening: Listen to CD and practice exam-type questions
Speaking: Develop vocabulary and confidence to discuss various topics in everyday life fluently and accurately.
EXAM FOCUS: Reading Comprehension, Form Filling and Notes
- Term 2: Coursebook and Workbook: Part 4 (Units 17-20)
Reading: text language, email, information text, advice texts
Writing: summary, article, argumentative/discursive essay
Speaking: Develop vocabulary and confidence to discuss various topics in everyday life fluently and accurately.
Listening: Listen to CD and practice exam-type questions
EXAM FOCUS: Note-taking, summary writing
- Term 3: Focus on exam revision, practice and preparation.
Revise any areas for the exam in which students are weak or not confident.
Practice reading exam-style passages and answering questions.
Practice exam-style writing assignments: note-taking, summaries, formal and informal letters, argumentative/discursive essays.
Practice exam-style listening tests
Practice exam-style speaking interviews.
EXAM FOCUS: Article writing and letter writing
- Other: Cambridge IGCSE 0511
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