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art and design fine art textiles photography biology business studies chemistry classical civilisation computing design technology product design resistant materials technology food technology drama and theatre studies economics english literature film studies french geography german government and politics history latin mathematics music music technology philosophy of religion and ethics physical education physics psychology spanish extended project 1 introduction this booklet outlines the content of courses offered by the school at sixth form level as courses are the first half of a full a level course and are worth half the ucas a level points in year 13 students will study three a2 courses choosing from the four studied at as level in year 12 students need to be successful in their as courses if they want to take a2 courses in year 13 when applications to universities are made during year 13 they will already know the as grades and are likely to base their decision on these as well as the predicted grades for the full a levels the combination of subjects that are taken at as level in year 12 and thereafter as a2 courses leading to full a levels in year 13 is very important and staff are available to advise on course details we expect most pupils to leave year 13 with three full a levels and one as level the as level being the subject not continued from year 12 as and a2 courses are normally taught for 6 lessons of 50 minutes duration all the courses assume students will also do substantial amounts of work in their own time ­ as a guide six hours per subject ­ and that they will organise themselves so that it all gets done academic life in king s sixth form is challenging but very rewarding there might even be some time left for a social life examination boards referred to in the following pages are 1 2 2 3 4 4 6 7 7 7 9 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 aqa ocr assessment and qualifications alliance edexcel edexcel foundation oxford cambridge and rsa examinations wjec welsh joint education committee.

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art and design aqa candidates will be introduced to a variety of experiences employing a range of media processes and techniques appropriate to the chosen option knowledge of art craft and design will be developed through research working from first hand experience and secondary resource material practical and analytical skills will also be developed candidates are required to participate actively in the course of study recognising and developing their own strengths in the subject and identifying and sustaining their own lines of enquiry candidates will choose one of the following options for as they must continue with the same option at a2 1 art and design ­ fine art practical and contextual/critical work associated with drawing painting and sculpture biology ocr study of this subject gives access to the large range of biology and biology-related university courses that are available as well as providing an essential qualification for most medicine and veterinary science courses it also provides a worthwhile academic qualification for students who have an interest in the subject but who do not intend to take the subject beyond as or a2 level the as and a2 courses each consist of three units two of these cover the theoretical parts of the course through teaching and practical work these are assessed through externally marked examinations the third unit practical skills in biology assesses a student s practical and investigative skills each practical skills assessment is divided into three parts a qualitative task a quantitative task and an evaluative task the investigations are set and moderated by the examination board but marked by the teaching staff course as title of module cells exchange and transport molecules biodiversity food and health practical skills in biology 1 method of assessment written examination 1 hour written examination 1 hour 45 minutes teacher assessed of marks 30 50 20 2 art and design ­ textiles practical and contextual/critical work associated with surface decoration and construction including printing dyeing batik appliqué quilting weaving and hand and machine embroidery 3 art and design ­ photography practical and contextual/critical work associated with chemical and digital techniques including black and white photography and photoshop course as title of module unit 1 unit 2 prerequisite course a2 title of module unit 3 unit 4 method of assessment coursework personal investigation 1000 ­ 3000 words externally set assignment of marks 25 25 method of assessment portfolio coursework externally set assignment minimum grade b in gcse art and design of marks 50 50 prerequisites at least a grade cc in higher tier gcse science or biology students who have gained a cc grade in foundation tier will be considered on an individual basis see also chemistry and/or physics and/or mathematics are the subjects that go best with biology but many students successfully combine non-science subjects with biology course a2 title of module communication homeostasis and energy control genomes and environment practical skills in biology 2 prerequisite method of assessment written examination 1 hour written examination 1 hour 45 minutes teacher assessed of marks 15 25 10 this course gives the appropriate foundation for further study of art and design or related subjects in higher education at least an e grade in as biology 1

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business studies aqa this course reveals the levers of business ­ what makes a firm succeed or fail it does cover some wider issues of economics but always from the firm s point of view there are six main areas of study marketing accounting and finance e.g market analysis strategy and tools such as pricing and promotion e.g budgeting company accounts and investments chemistry aqa course as the as course is well suited to those capable of understanding chemical concepts chemistry at this level and beyond is fascinating giving insight into the subject s role in the natural and technological world in which we live the course will be of value to the student wishing to pursue chemistry beyond gcse for just one year as part of a broad curriculum it will also provide a sound basis from which the student can go on for a further year and take the a level examination the result at as level contributes 50 of the marks at a level the course will provide part of the necessary background in the physical sciences for students who wish to pursue any of the biological sciences engineering mathematics medicine etc as their main interest at as level candidates are given a solid grounding in foundation chemistry some topics met at gcse are explored to a much greater depth together with the introduction of new concepts the introduction of practical skills assignments psa into the specification allows teachers to credit candidates for work done in routine class practicals assessment is linked to the work of the course and has moved away from formulaic testing among the many benefits this new specification is designed to encourage candidates to gain hands-on practical skills and data analysis skills appreciate how science works and its relevance beyond the laboratory develop an enthusiasm for chemistry demonstrate a synoptic understanding and study chemistry in a contemporary context title of module foundation chemistry chemistry in action method of assessment written examination 1 hour 15 minutes structured questions written examination 1 hour 45 minutes structured questions internal assessment a practical skills b either investigative skills assignment isa or externally marked practical assignment empa of marks 33 47 operations management e.g production and stock control people external influences objectives and strategy course as title of module planning and financing a business managing a business prerequisites method of assessment written examination 1 hour 15 minutes written examination 1 hour 30 minutes of marks 20 30 e.g the organisation of firms motivation leadership communication and planning e.g competition the economy society and technology e.g business planning and business growth grade c or better in english and mathematics it is not necessary to have taken business studies but a grade c is necessary if you have done so economics ­ if you are more interested in the broad theoretical picture of how business and the national economy work see also investigative and practical skills 20 course a2 title of module strategies for success business environment and managing change method of assessment written examination 1 hour 45 minutes written examination 1 hour 45 minutes of marks 25 25 topics explored will include atomic structure collision theory redox reactions halogens chemical bonds organic chemistry including haloalkanes and alkenes throughout the course there is a considerable amount of practical work occasionally this is done by demonstration but more often by an individual or group work the students are trained not only in manipulative skills but also in the analysing and evaluating of evidence and procedures and emphasis is placed upon the scientific approach to experimental work prerequisite see also students should have a minimum cc in double award science or an equivalent grade in gcse chemistry biology geography physics mathematics 2

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chemistry continued classical civilisation ocr course as european civilisation has its roots in the flowerings of greece and rome between 1500 bc and 400 ad this course gives you the opportunity to study aspects of the archaeology art history literature philosophy politics social history and religious ideas of the classical world you will learn to apply critical and evaluative skills to the study of literary and physical evidence you will develop your knowledge and understanding of these cultures and increase your awareness of similarities and differences between them and later cultures seeing how the spiritual cultural and moral ideas and priorities of past societies contrast with the modern world and contribute to it title of module method of assessment written examination 1 hour 45 minutes short and long structured questions written examination 1 hour 45 minutes short and long structured questions internal assessment of work carried out in the laboratory during the course of the year teacher assessment of a practical skills b either investigative skills assignment isa or externally marked practical assignment empa of marks 20 20 greek tragedy in its context greek historians prerequisite see also course a2 10 the a2 course offers you the choice to widen and deepen your study of literary and physical evidence from the classical world you will read and discuss a greater range of epic stories and of dramatic historical and artistic works building your skills of analysis and interpretation title of module art and architecture in the greek world comic drama in the ancient world method of assessment written examination 2 hours written examination 2 hours of marks 25 25 method of assessment written examination 1 hour 30 minutes written examination 1 hour 30 minutes of marks 50 50 course a2 at a2 level the specification develops the concepts of physical chemistry introduced at as together with new and unfamiliar topics these are pursued to a deep and challenging level amongst other topics candidates will study acids and bases nomenclature and isomerism in organic chemistry the carbonyl group amines polymers organic synthesis and analysis thermodynamics periodicity redox equilibria and transition metals throughout the course as for as there is a considerable amount of practical work and candidates will continue to be assessed through psa gaining credit for work done in routine class practicals the a2 specification has 3 units title of module kinetics equilibria and organic chemistry energetics redox and inorganic chemistry evidence of an enjoyment of reading an ability to write essays latin english history religious studies investigative and practical skills the course leads to an a level qualification which will enable the student to go on to degree level studies at university particularly in chemistry chemical engineering biochemistry medicine veterinary studies materials science geology and mathematics 3

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computing ocr gce computing gets on the inside of the single most powerful tool of the world we live in science technology manufacturing research medicine ­ you name it computing influences and affects everything we do there s a world out there just bursting with invention and opportunities and 90 of it is driven by a computer studying computing will help you develop a new range of skills from problem solving to information analysis and computational thinking the first part of the course as will explore the basics what is a computer what s programming and data all about how can a computer solve problems this is where you learn that programming has languages of its own instructing the computer to perform tasks from straightforward things to jobs of mind-boggling complexity you ll surf lots of stuff about systems hardware the internet and the design of websites the second year a2 leads to the more advanced and complicated things computers can do `techie stuff like operating system development software engineering and database design the great thing is because the technology moves as fast as you can study it there s always going to be new and interesting things to learn computing involves everyone in every walk of life so your career opportunities are endless if you study ict critical thinking and maths as well as computing you re sure to become very employable jobs like being a scientist an engineer a computer programmer or a medical scientist could be up for grabs then again you might fancy education teaching or it as an alternative career path course as title of module assessment method and weighting computing continued title of module description assessment method and weighting comp2 computer components the stored program concept and the internet fundamentals of computer systems hardware and software generations of programming language types of program translators fundamental hardware elements of computers logic gates and boolean algebra machine level architecture internal and external hardware functional characteristics of a processor the basic machine code operations of load add store instruction set components of a computer hardware devices the structure of the internet web page design consequences of uses of computing legal ethical social and economic issues 40 of as 20 of a level 1 hour written examination compulsory short answer questions course a2 title of module assessment method and weighting description description fundamentals of problem solving stages of problem solving finite state comp1 machines algorithm design problem solving fundamentals of programming programming features of imperative high level language data programming practice which explores data representation types procedures and functions data and structures and validation practical fundamentals of data representation exercise binary number system information coding schemes representing images sound and other data types systems development life cycle 60 of as 30 of a level 2 hour on-screen examination problem solving information hiding abstraction intractable problems comp3 turing machines backus-naur form bnf reverse problem polish notation solving programming concepts programming programming paradigms recursive operating techniques data structures and standard algorithms systems simulation databases real numbers and operating systems networking databases communications networking 30 of a level 2 hour 30 minutes written examination compulsory short and extended answer questions comp4 the computing practical project the project provides an opportunity to test the candidates understanding of the connections 20 of a between the different areas of computing it allows level candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and coursework understanding of the systems development life cycle internally the skills to be demonstrated include analysis design assessed and construction/implementation testing and evaluation moderated by aqa of a substantial computer-based task undertaken over an extended period 4

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design technology edexcel product design resistant materials technology edexcel if you like solving problems and designing and making products that are useful to you or someone else you will enjoy this course enormously it is highly practical backed up by an in-depth study of materials and processes including a broad understanding of how things are done in industry a wide range of products can be designed and manufactured within the course that range from the highly artistic to scientific and engineered solutions the focus of this course is the process of designing you will learn how to identify analyse and research problems develop a brief and specification generate and communicate your ideas select and develop your design proposals and then manufacture them to create usable working products that can be tested and evaluated you will use a wide range of materials and processes including hand tools machines and cnc equipment in addition you will also complete a design folder that will typically include research and analysis ideas development planning evidence of making evaluation and testing this will consist of 25-35 a3 sheets in a presentation folio course as title of module unit 1 portfolio of creative skills unit 2 design technology in practice course a2 method of assessment pupils will produce a portfolio with three distinct sections which will demonstrate their creativity and flair when investigating designing and making products internally assessed ­ 90 marks the assessment of this unit is through a 1 hour 30 minute examination paper set and marked by edexcel ­ 70 marks of marks design technology edexcel continued homework and independent study the recommended time you should spend on your homework is around 5 hours per week much of this time will be taken up with the production of your design portfolio but there will be written assignments as well the facilities of the department can be used outside normal timetabled lessons and you will be encouraged to spend some of your study time in the department prerequisite it is helpful but not necessary for candidates to have studied gcse design and technology or product design before commencing work on this specification candidates need to show a genuine interest and skill in designing and making products from a range of materials food technology aqa it is helpful but not necessary for candidates to have studied gcse design and technology or food and nutrition before commencing work on this specification aqa design and technology food will give you the opportunity to study nutrition and design and making in the human context candidates take a broad view of design and technology and food science and nutrition to develop their capacity to design and make products and to appreciate the complex relations between design materials manufacture and marketing for a2 candidates will gain an understanding of industrial and commercial practices within the area of food technology through a substantial piece of work based on developing a design solution from a product analysis the as specification has two units title of module food 1 method of assessment 2 hour written paper based primarily on materials and components and consisting of three sections coursework approx 50 hours of work a written or electronic design portfolio can be either a single design and make project two smaller projects of marks 50 of as 25 of a level 80 marks 50 of as 25 of a level 50 hours of work 80 marks 60 as 30 a2 40 as 20 a2 title of module unit 3 designing for the future method of assessment the assessment of this unit is through a 2 hour examination paper set and marked by edexcel ­ 70 marks pupils are given the opportunity to apply the skills they have acquired and developed throughout this course of study and to design and make a product of their choice which complies with the requirements of resistant materials technology internally assessed ­ 90 marks of marks 20 food 2 unit 4 commercial design 30 5

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design technology edexcel continued drama and theatre studies continued a2 offered depending on numbers title of module method of assessment of marks course a2 at a2 candidates are given 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 judgments 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 title of module 25 of a level 60 hours of work 85 marks unit 3 further prescribed plays including pre-twentieth century unit 4 presentation of devised drama unit 3 topic list method of assessment of marks food 3 based primarily on design and manufacture 25 of a level consisting of two sections candidates answer 2 hour written paper one question from each section plus a final 84 marks question from either section coursework approx 60 hours a written or electronic design portfolio manufacturing outcome a single substantial designing and making activity food 4 written paper 2hours 30 drama and theatre studies aqa 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 course as title of module unit 1 live theatre seen prescribed play unit 2 presentation of an extract from a play unit1 topic list method of assessment written examination 1hour and 30 minutes internally assessed and externally moderated performance of an extract from a published play the assessment also includes candidates preparatory and developmental work and supporting notes of marks internally assessed and externally moderated performance by a group of devised drama the assessment also includes candidates preparatory and developmental work and supporting notes 20 study of a set play with a choice and variety of pre-twentieth century plays study of a set play with a choice from a variety of twentieth century plays or contemporary drama unit 4 topic list working in groups to develop and present a devised drama performed in a theatrical style of their choice research into a theatrical style chosen by the group for their practical work 60 40 candidates personal response to live theatre seen during the course interpretation of a set play from a performance perspective unit 2 topic list working in groups to develop and present an extract from a published play chosen by candidates study of an influential director designer theatre company or other practitioner linked to the candidate s practical work 6

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economics ocr take economics at as/a2 level if you are interested in the world about you life and human nature and want to investigate how our system works economics contains elements of the arts and sciences so combines well with a wide range of other subjects it can lead to professional qualifications in business and finance as well as to degree courses in economics because it is topical ­ and because economists often disagree ­ it can also be controversial and you are encouraged to keep up with current issues in the newspapers and on television course as title of module markets in action national and international economy prerequisites method of assessment written examination 1 hour 30 minutes written examination 1 hour 30 minutes of marks 50 50 english literature continued course as title of module poetry and prose 1800-1945 literature post-1900 course a2 title of module drama and poetry pre-1800 texts in time method of assessment written exam paper coursework of marks 60 40 method of assessment written exam paper coursework of marks 60 40 grade c or better in english and mathematics it is not necessary to have taken business studies but a grade c is necessary if you have done so business studies if you are more interested in how businesses work it is possible to take both subjects film studies wjec the film studies course is designed to deepen students understanding appreciation and enjoyment of film the major art form of the twentieth century and a cultural form still of great significance at the beginning of the new millennium the course builds on the knowledge learners have developed informally since childhood they will study cinema as a medium as an art form and as a social and economic institution they will also engage with a wide range of different kinds of films developing skills of observation critical analysis and personal reflection there are opportunities for students to make a study of their personal choice of films and to use their creativity to develop materials which could be used in film production course as title of module exploring film form british and american film course a2 title of module film research and creative projects varieties of film experience issues and debates method of assessment internally assessed written examination 2 hours 45 minutes of marks 50 50 7 method of assessment internally assessed written examination 1 hour 30 minutes of marks 40 60 see also course a2 title of module economics of work and leisure the global economy method of assessment written examination 2 hours written examination 2 hours of marks 50 50 english literature ocr you should study english at as or a2 if you enjoy reading and you want to develop the kind of skills that english promotes skills which the workplace rates literacy eloquence independent thinking in addition to the lessons you will have the opportunity to attend plays talk to professional writers attend pre-university seminars on set texts and discover links between english and other areas of the curriculum such as history and art students are also encouraged to take part in extra curricular activities such as the production of school newspapers magazines and competitions five or more texts are studied in the as course and six in the a2 course texts studied will be novels plays and poems and they will have been written in various centuries ranging from pre1770 to the present day texts can also include performances of plays.

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french aqa sixth form french is an exciting challenge and incorporates language work with more cultural elements of the course such as french film music and literature satellite tv cd rom and dvd are just some of the modern teaching methods we employ all lessons are conducted in the language moreover students receive a one to one speaking lesson with a french native speaker and regular access to the state of the art digital language laboratory the french department organises a number of cultural events such as film showings theatre trips and quizzes students really enjoy the french work experience trip where they work for one week in a company of their choice course as title of module unit 1 unit 2 prerequisite course a2 you will develop a wider knowledge of vocabulary and linguistic structures and a deeper understanding of cultural aspects of francophone countries practical communication in contemporary french is at the core of the syllabus the course prepares you for a variety of french degree level courses based on language literature film and society as well as lessons with a native speaker there are french magazines and newspapers satellite television computer software and an extensive dvd and media library to help you polish your everyday french and to demonstrate how language usage varies in different contexts you will also have the chance to participate in our popular trip to brittany title of module unit 3 unit 4 method of assessment listening/reading/writing 2 hours 30 minutes speaking 35 minutes of marks 35 15 method of assessment listening/reading/writing 2 hours speaking 35 minutes good pass at french gcse of marks 70 of as 35 of a2 30 of as 15 of a2 geography aqa continued course as title of module unit 1 physical and human geography unit 2 applied geography prerequisite course a2 title of module unit 3 contemporary geographical issues unit 4 fieldwork method of assessment resource-based questions and essay written unit of marks 30 20 method of assessment stimulus response extended prose structured skills research/fieldwork of marks 70 of as 35 of a2 30 of as 15 of a2 a good gcse pass if geography has been taken at gcse german aqa with the biggest economy in europe germany is leading the way in the european union and in the fields of engineering economics and design coupled with a magnificent cultural heritage learning german in the sixth form is exciting and more relevant than ever the course incorporates language work with more cultural elements of the course such as german film music and literature satellite tv cd rom and dvd are just some of the modern teaching methods we employ all lessons are conducted in the language and students have regular access to the state of the art digital language laboratory students really enjoy the german work experience trip where they work for one week in a company of their choice course as title of module unit 1 method of assessment listening/reading/writing 2 hours speaking 35 minutes good pass at german gcse of marks 70 of as 35 of a2 30 of as 15 of a2 geography aqa the subject content is divided equally between natural and human environments studying the relationships which exist between people and their environment emphasis is placed on the acquisition of skills as well as knowledge the teaching focuses on an enquiry-based approach in which students are encouraged to be inquisitive and explore a range of questions and issues theoretical situations are tested in practice through ongoing fieldwork investigations and an annual residential fieldwork trip to flatford mill suffolk or snowdonia as geography can be considered an art and a science it has the potential to lead to a vast range of higher education and career opportunities unit 2 prerequisite course a2 you will develop a wider knowledge of vocabulary and linguistic structures and a deeper understanding of cultural aspects of german-speaking countries 9

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german continued history edexcel medieval and modern history the study of history will provide the individual with a better understanding of today s society by examining the past not only that it will develop a range of skills that are vital in both higher education and the workplace at this level students will engage in evidence based debates the analysis and evaluation of a variety of sources and seminar style presentations the new 2008 specification offers us the opportunity to engage with some fascinating topics and in many ways is less constrictive than the old course the tables below should be enough to whet the appetite of any one interested in history course as title of module method of assessment of marks practical communication in contemporary german is at the core of the syllabus the course prepares you for a variety of german degree level courses based on language literature film and society as well as lessons with a native speaker there are german magazines and newspapers satellite television computer software and an extensive dvd and media library to help you polish your everyday german and to demonstrate how language usage varies in different contexts title of module unit 3 unit 4 method of assessment listening/reading/writing 2 hours 30 minutes speaking 35 minutes of marks 35 15 government and politics edexcel as and a2 course whether we like it or not politics is unavoidable no matter our age the government of the day is making policies that will affect us both in the short-term and long-term politics is how we can manage the conflicts and disagreements that arise through differing group interests and views often centred on these decisions at king s we hope to develop students knowledge of current political affairs whilst exploring the dynamic nature of political parties and their ideologies the course aims to develop the research and communication skills needed to make coherent arguments and reach balanced conclusions title of module level assessment information written examination 1 hr 20 minutes two structured questions from a choice of 4 each question has a mark tariff of 5/10/25 marks written examination 1 hr 20 minutes one stimulus question from two one extended question from two unit 1 the norman conquest and its impact on england 1066-1135 the angevin empire 1154-1216 unit 2 the experience of warfare in britain crimea boer and world war i 1854-1929 written examination 1 hour 30 minutes as 50 a2 25 written examination 1 hour 30 minutes as 50 a2 25 course a2 students who wish to continue to a2 will be expected to achieve a good d grade or better at as title of module unit 3 a world divided superpower relations 1944-90 unit 4 historical enquiry crusading europe 1095-1204 prerequisite method of assessment written examination 2 hours of marks a2 60 unit 1 people and politics as unit 2 governing the uk as 2 extended essays a2 40 unit 3 key themes in political analysis uk political issues unit 4 extended themes in political analysis global political issues 10 a2 written examination 1 hr 30 minutes three questions from five one essay question from three written examination 1 hr 30 minutes three questions from five one essay question from three although students need not have studied history at gcse level it would be expected that potential candidates would have at least b grades in humanities related subjects e.g geography rs history a2

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latin ocr course as latin is not a `dead language the study of its language and literature is fascinating and rewarding in its own right but latin is alive beneath the surface of the modern world the influence of latin is as widespread today as the roman empire was dominant in the ancient world almost 80 of english words derive from latin french and spanish and the other romance languages owe their existence to latin world literature and film still turn to classical writers for inspiration the roman world has in many important ways shaped the institutions languages and ways of thought of europe and the west this course gives you the opportunity to study aspects of the language and literature of the classical world exploring the cultural political and social life of rome at significant periods in its history you will develop your understanding of language structures in classical latin you will begin to appreciate the beauty of this ancient language and you will read and respond to a selection of latin literature in the original considering the spiritual moral and cultural issues that emerge from the reading prerequisite title of module latin language latin verse and prose literature currently cicero and ovid see also course a2 the a2 course offers the chance to read in more depth the literature of the roman world increasing your ability to understand and respond to the different styles and agenda of a greater range of authors your grasp of structures vocabulary and idiom will be extended and you will have the option if you have the talent for it to write compositions in latin your exploration of cultural social and spiritual issues connected with your reading will become more sophisticated and you will gain a developing awareness of the impact of latin and rome on later literature language and culture and on the modern world in general pupils studying latin are included in any suitable excursions undertaken by classical civilisation title of module method of assessment of marks 25 25 a good grade in latin at gcse method of assessment written examination 1 hour 30 minutes written examination 1 hour 30 minutes of marks 50 50 mathematics ocr the benefits of an a level in mathematics are well known universities and employers appreciate the logical thinking and presentation skills that you learn and a recent article in the times newspaper pointed out that people with maths a level earn more than those with other a levels it also has a place as a `service subject in that people who go on and study sciences economics geography and psychology often find a level maths to be very useful the course consists of two thirds pure maths and one third applied maths as follows course as c1 core 1 the first of the pure maths modules builds on and recaps the harder ideas from gcse such as surds quadratics and polynomials it also introduces differentiation the second pure module brings in integration logarithms and trigonometry this applied maths module builds on the statistics content from gcse maths c2 core 2 s1 probability and statistics 1 course a2 c3 core 3 c4 core 4 the third pure module develops a formal understanding of functions and develops the differentiation further the final pure module has integration as its main focus but also looks at parametric equations and vectors an applied maths module looks at concepts such as forces velocity acceleration etc that you may be familiar with from physics classical civilisation history english religious studies modern languages m1 mechanics 1 all units count for 16.7 of the whole a level and are each assessed by a 90 minute written paper there is no coursework further mathematics students are also able to opt for further mathematics on top of their a level `single maths course the course is very flexible and usually consists of three more pure maths units introducing such topics as matrices complex numbers and group theory and three further applied units students wanting to do a degree in maths at any of the better universities should consider this course as should those considering natural sciences or engineering at oxbridge or imperial latin verse divided into prescribed literawritten examination 2 hours ture currently virgil and language latin prose divided into prescribed literawritten examination 2 hours ture currently tacitus and language 11

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music ocr there are three as units and three a2 units representing the three major activities involved in this qualification performing composing and listening/analysing · · performingisassessedbyvisitingexaminationthroughrecitalandashort viva voce composingisassessedthroughacentremarkedportfolio part of which is compiled under controlled conditions which is externally moderated listening/analysingisassessedbyanexternallysetandmarkedexamination · course as title of module method of assessment section a solo recital section b viva voce discussion section c extended performing one of ·performingonasecondinstrument ·furtherperformanceontherecital instrument in an ensemble or duet or as an accompaniment ·performingowncomposition ·improvisation of marks ocr assessed examination visiting examiner 40 as 20 a2 unit g351 performing music 1 120 marks unit g352 composing 1 90 marks section a the language of western tonal harmony exercises section b instrumental composition teacher assessed portfolio 30 as 15 a2 unit g353 introduction to historical study in music 90 marks timed examination paper section a aural extract from the period 1700 to 1830 or popular instrumental music from 1900 to the present day section b prescribed works two extracts ·18th/early19thcenturyorchestra ·jazz1920to1960 section c contextual study one essay from three 30 as 15 a2 12

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music continued music technology edexcel the majority of music produced today is brought to the listener via technology and the music technology course is aimed equally at musicians who wish to use technology to realise traditional music and those who wish to exploit its potential for realising new music prerequisite gcse music if taken and basic piano keyboard skills course a2 title of module unit g354 performing music 2 interpretation 120 marks method of assessment of marks ocr assessed section a recital solo ensemble examination visiting or accompanying examiner section b viva voce interpretative understanding 20 section a stylistic techniques exercises from one of twopart counterpoint of the late 16th century two-part baroque counterpoint chorale harmonisations in the style of js bach string quartets in the classical style keyboard accompaniments in early romantic style popular song serialism minimalism section b composition one of vocal setting of a text instrumental interpretation of a programme music for film/tv timed examination paper section a aural extract accompanied vocal music 1900 to 1945 section b prescribed topics two questions from three on one of the six topics ·song ·programmemusic ·musicforscreen ·musicandbelief ·musicforthestage ·post1945popularmusic in this course you will learn the skills to produce high-quality recordings of a range of musical performances produce accomplished musical performances in a range of musical styles using sequencing software and study the developments of music technology especially focusing on the changes in recording techniques course as title of module unit 1 one sequenced performance one multi-track recording one arrangement logbook of marks externally assessed coursework 35 externally assessed written examination 15 unit g355 composing 2 90 marks teacher assessed portfolio 15 unit 2 listening and analysing 1 hour 45 minutes examination course a2 title of module 15 unit 3 one sequenced integrated performance one multi-track recording one composition logbook unit g356 historical and analytical studies in music 90 marks of marks externally assessed coursework 30 externally assessed written examination 20 unit 4 analysing and producing 2 hour examination 13

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