Year 11 Information

Examination Board: AQA Assessment: 100% examination

 

Paper 1 – Written examination 1 hour and 45 minutes 50%

• Topics 1–4: Cell biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics.

Paper 2 – Written examination 1 hour and 45 minutes 50%

• Topics 5–7: Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology.

 

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Examination Board: AQA Assessment: 100% examination

 

Paper 1 – Written examination 1 hour and 45 minutes 50%

• Topics 1–5: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry, Chemical changes; and Energy changes.

Paper 2 – Written examination 1 hour and 45 minutes 50%

• Topics 6–10: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources.

 

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There are six papers: two biology, two chemistry and two physics. Each of the papers will assess knowledge and understanding from distinct topic areas.

 

Biology Paper 1 – Written examination 1 hour and 15 minutes 16.7%

• Topics 1–4: Cell biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics.

Biology Paper 2 – Written examination 1 hour and 15 minutes 16.7%

• Topics 5–7: Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology.

 

Chemistry Paper 1 – Written examination 1 hour and 15 minutes 16.7%

• Topics 1–5: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry, Chemical changes; and Energy changes.

Chemistry Paper 2 – Written examination 1 hour and 15 minutes 16.7%

• Topics 6–10: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources.

 

Physics Paper 1 – Written examination 11 hour and 15 minutes 16.7%

• Topics 1-4: Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure.

Physics Paper 2 – Written examination 1 hour and 15 minutes 16.7%

• Topics 5-7: Forces; Waves; Magnetism and electromagnetism.

 

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Examination Board: OCR: 100% examination.

 

Paper 1-Written examination 1 hour and 30 minutes 50%

• Systems architecture; memory and storage; computer networks; connections and protocols; network security; systems software; ethical; legal; cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology.

Paper 2-Written examination 1 hour and 30 minutes 50%

• Algorithms; Programming fundamentals; Producing robust programs; Boolean logic; Programming languages and Integrated Development Environments.

 

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Examination Board: Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE: 50% examination and 50% coursework

 

Component 1-Written examination 1 hour and 45 minutes 50%

• The written examination consists of two sections. Section A is assessed on the core content of the design Technology course. Section B is assessed on the Timber material category.
• The content is divided into two sections: core content and material categories. The core content provides students with a breadth of study across Design Technology and the material categories will be based on the material used for Component 2.

Component 2-Non exam assessment throughout Year 11 50%

• Students will undertake a project based on a contextual challenge released a year before certification. The project will test students’ skills in investigating, designing, making and evaluating a prototype of a product. Tasks will be internally assessed and externally moderated. The marks are awarded for each part as follows. Investigate (16 marks), Design (42 marks), Make (36 marks), & Evaluate (6 marks).

 

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Examination Board: AQA Assessment: 100% examination

All texts used in both Language exams are from the 19th, 20th or 21st century.

 

Paper 1 – Written examination 1 hour and 45 minutes 50%

• Language paper 1 focuses on a fiction text. Students are required to answer four questions that focus on the language and structure of the text and then will complete either a descriptive or narrative piece of creative writing using a stimulus provided.

Paper 2 – Written examination 1 hour and 45 minutes 50%

• Language paper 2 focuses on two non-fiction texts. Students are required to answer four questions that focus on aspects of the two texts and then will complete a piece of writing designed to showcase a viewpoint.

Paper 3 – Non-exam assessment – speaking and listening. Class based assessment

• The non-examined assessment requires students to give a formal speech or presentation. As part of this presentation or speech, they are required to respond to questions regarding their chosen content.

 

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Examination Board: AQA Assessment: 100% examination

 

Paper 1 – Written examination 1 hour and 45 minutes 40%

• ‘Macbeth’ – Learners will be expected to comment on Shakespeare’s use of language, structure and form and show an understanding of key themes, characters, and ideas within the text.
• ‘An Inspector Calls’ – Learners will comment on the use of language, structure and form in a text that, whilst on the surface may appear to be a simple detective story, poses deeper questions about social responsibility and our duty to our fellow man.

Paper 2 – Written examination 2 hours and 15 minutes 60%

• ‘A Christmas Carol’ – students will engage with the context of the Victorian era and use their understanding of another time period to influence the way they interpret characters, plotlines, themes and ideas in a story that challenges perceptions of poverty.
• Poetry-Students will study 15 poems from the AQA ‘Power and Conflict’ cluster. These span the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Students are also required to develop their ability to analyse and compare previously unseen poetry.

 

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Power and conflict poetry

 

An Inspector Calls

 

A Christmas Carol

 

Macbeth

Exam Board: AQA

 

Unit 1 – Listening written paper 25%

• Foundation Listening written paper 35 minutes or Higher Listening written paper 45 minutes

Unit 2 – Speaking (non-exam) 25%

• Foundation Speaking (non-exam) 7-9 minutes or Higher Speaking (non-exam) 10-12 minutes

Unit 3 – Reading written paper 25%

• Foundation Reading written paper 45 minutes or Higher Reading written paper 1 hour

Unit 4 – Writing written paper 25%

• Foundation writing written paper 1 hour 10 minutes or Higher Writing written paper 1 hour 15 minutes

 

Overview of Content:

• Theme 1: People and lifestyle · Identity and relationships with others · Healthy living and lifestyle · Education and work
• Theme 2: Popular culture · Free time activities · Customs, festivals and celebrations · Celebrity culture
• Theme 3: Communication and the world around us · Travel and tourism, including places of interest · Media and technology · The environment and where people live

 

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Exam Board: Edexcel Specification B: 100% Examination

 

Paper 1 Unit 1  Global Geographical Issues – Written examination 1 hour 30 minutes 37.5%

• Topic 1: Hazardous Earth
• Topic 2: Development dynamics
• Topic 3: Challenges of an urbanising world

Paper 2 Unit 2  UK Geographical Issues – 1 hour 30 minutes 37.5%

• Topic 4: The UK’s evolving physical landscape – including sub-topics 4A: Coastal change and conflict and 4B: River processes and pressures.
• Topic 5: The UK’s evolving human landscape – including a Case Study – Dynamic UK cities.
• Topic 6: Geographical investigations – including one physical fieldwork investigation and one human fieldwork investigation linked to Topics 4 and 5

Paper 3 Unit 3  People and Environment Issues – 1 hour 30 minutes 25%

• Topic 7: People and the biosphere
• Topic 8: Forests under threat
• Topic 9: Consuming energy resources

 

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Exam Board: AQA- 100% Written Examination

 

Paper 1 – Understanding the Modern World (international) – Written examination 2 hours 50%

• America, 1920-1973: Opportunity and inequality: How and Why are the Interpretations Different / How convincing are the Interpretations ; Description of two problems faced by a group or person; How did an event or person affect the lives of a specific group of Americans and Essay Question  – which of the two bullet-points had more of an impact
• Conflict and Tension between East and West 1945-1972: How does the Source support or criticise a group or event; How useful are the Sources and provenance for a historian studying a specific event;  Narrative Account of an event and how it caused tension and Essay Question – how far do you agree with the statement.

Paper 2 – Shaping the nation (Britain)- Written examination 2 hours 50%

• Britain, Health and the people: c1000 to the present day: How useful are the Sources and provenance for a historian studying a specific event; Explanation of the significance of a person or event; How are two different time periods or diseases similar or different; and Essay Question – is the named factor the biggest reason for change in treatment/ public health / surgery (must refer to different factors and time periods)
• Medieval England – the reign of Edward I, 1272–1307: How convincing is the Interpretation; Explanation of the significance of an event or person; Narrative Account on how an event or part of society affected people; Essay Question – how far do you agree with the statement on the known historic environment (this year the focus is on the castles of North Wales)

Exam board: Edexcel: 100% Examination

 

All papers could include the following content:

Number, Algebra, Ratio, proportion and rates of change, Geometry and measures, Probability and Statistics.

 

Paper 1 – Written examination 1 hour and 30 minutes 33.3%

• Students will not have access to a calculator.

Paper 2 – Written examination 1 hour and 30 minutes 33.3%

• Students have access to a calculator.

Paper 3 – Written examination 1 hour and 30 minutes 33.3%

• Students have access to a calculator.

 

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Exam Board: WJEC/Eduqas 70% Written Examination 30% Coursework

 

Paper 1 Component 1: Exploring the Media- Written examination 1 hour and 30 minutes 40%

• This section assesses media language and representation in relation to two of the following print media forms: magazines, marketing (film posters), newspapers, or print advertisements

Paper 2 Component 2: Understanding Media Forms & Products Written examination 1 hour and 30 minutes 30%

• This component assesses all areas of the theoretical framework and contexts of the media in relation to television and music.

Component 3: Creating Media Products –Non-exam assessment (coursework)

• An individual media production for an intended audience in response to a choice of briefs set by WJEC, applying knowledge and understanding of media language and representation.

 

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Examination Board: AQA Assessment: 100%  written examination

 

Paper 1 – Written examination 1 hour and 45 minutes 50%

• Topics 1-4: Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure.

Paper 2 – Written examination 1 hour and 45 minutes 50%

• Topics 5-8: Forces; Waves; Magnetism and electromagnetism; and Space physics.

 

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Exam Board: AQA

 

Unit 1 – Listening written paper 25%

• Foundation Listening written paper 35 minutes or Higher Listening written paper 45 minutes

Unit 2 – Speaking (non-exam) 25%

• Foundation Speaking (non-exam) 7-9 minutes or Higher Speaking (non-exam) 10-12 minutes

Unit 3 – Reading written paper 25%

• Foundation Reading written paper 45 minutes or Higher Reading written paper 1 hour

Unit 4 – Writing written paper 25%

• Foundation writing written paper 1 hour 10 minutes or Higher Writing written paper 1 hour 15 minutes

 

Overview of Content:

• Theme 1: People and lifestyle · Identity and relationships with others · Healthy living and lifestyle · Education and work
• Theme 2: Popular culture · Free time activities · Customs, festivals and celebrations · Celebrity culture
• Theme 3: Communication and the world around us · Travel and tourism, including places of interest · Media and technology · The environment and where people live

 

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