2. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
CONTENTS
AS & A Level Subjects:
English AS Literature
3
Mathematics
5
Biology; Chemistry; Physics
7
Art
10
Business Studies
11
Geography
12
German
13
History
14
Music
15
Physical Education
17
Psychology
18
Sociology
19
3-D Design
20
Asignaturas Optativas Españolas:
Matemáticas y Matemáticas Aplicadas a las Ciencias Sociales
21
Biología; Química
23
Dibujo Técnico
25
Economía
26
Geografía
27
A Level Spanish
28
Optional / Opcional:
Certificate of Advanced English
29
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YEAR 12
AS & A2 SUBJECTS:
ENGLISH AS LITERATURE
Head of Department: Stephen Miller
Exam Board: AQA English Literature Specification B
Course contents:
Term One
Poetry: Keats / W H Auden
Drama: Twelfth Night
(Shakespeare)
The Importance of Being
Earnest (Oscar Wilde)
Term Two
Drama: Twelfth Night (Shakespeare)
The Importance of Being Earnest
(Oscar Wilde)
Novel: The Great Gatsby (F. Scott
Fitzgerald)
The Kite Runner (Khaled Hosseini)
Term Three
Poetry: Keats /
Auden
Revision
Mock Exam
Assessment:
Assessment in AS English Literature is ongoing throughout all English Literature lessons
and homework. Students’ understanding and skills are assessed through a range of
methods, including class discussion, drama activities, written work and the plenary part of
lessons. Each term, there will be some assessment in controlled conditions as well as
extended essays, which may be set for completion in class or at home.
In Key Stage 5, work is assessed according to the AQA criteria for AS English Literature, with
pass grades ranging from A* to E. In year 12, we expect students to be attaining a minimum
of an E grade in line with the exam board criteria.
AS level Coursework is set during the first term and is completed early in term two. This
comprises two written essays, which account for 40% of the overall mark for AS. Students
are allowed to submit ONE draft version, which the teacher will mark closely and provide
detailed verbal feedback on. The second version of the essay is the final version. Rigorous
application of the examination board’s policy for plagiarism is applied at both stages of the
submission and students must sign a legally binding form to confirm that the contents of the
essay are their own and that references have been properly acknowledged. Coursework is
thoroughly standardized within school and is then moderated by the exam board.
The final examination for AS English Literature takes place in May of Year 12.
Homework: Homework is given regularly and will include preparatory reading,
exploration of text, essay writing and coursework. Homework forms a supplement to skills
learned in class, or to further independent thought on issues arising from texts or classroom
discussion. It allows a teacher to assess the extent to which a pupil has grasped the contents
of the particular area of study. It is also the policy of the department to set homework in the
approach to exams that prepares the pupils specifically for the skills they will be examined
in.
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Teachers need to be aware of any Home Tutors used by students as some communication
with the tutor is useful to all parties. Also, occasional work in examination conditions will be
set in order to establish how well the student works independently.
Web Pages:. www.bbc.co.uk/education/revision
www.englishbiz.co.uk
www.sparknotes.com
www.cliffsnotes.com
www.s-cool.co.uk
www.universalteacher.org.uk
www.schmoop.com
Recommendations: The following texts are very useful for background reading and
research:
The Casebook series (Palgrave)
York Notes Advanced Literature Guides (on the booklist)
The McMillan Master Guides
Longman Critical Essays
Research into ‘comedy’ as a genre of writing will be highly beneficial in writing the
coursework.
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5. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
MATHEMATICS AS
Head of Department: Kevin Worthington
Exam Board: Edexcel
Text Books:
Heinemann Modular Mathematics for Edexcel
•
Core Mathematics 1
•
Core Mathematics 2
•
Statistics 1 / Mechanics 1
Course contents:
All students take units Core 1 and Core 2.
The third unit will be either Statistics 1 or Mechanics 1.
Term One
Module C1:
Algebra & functions
Quadratic Functions
Equations /Inequalities
Curve Sketching
Coordinate Geometry
Arithmetic Series
Differentiation
Integration
Module C2:
Algebra and Functions
Sine and Cosine Rules
Term Two
Module C2:
Exponentials and Logs
Co-ordinate Geometry
Binomial Expansion
Radians and applications
Geometric Sequences
Trigonometric Graphs
Differentiation
Term Three
Module C2:
Trig. Identities and Equations
Integration
Module S1:
Summary of Data
Representation of Data
Probability
Correlation
Regression
OR
Module M1:
Kinematics of a Particle
Dynamics of a Particle
Statics of a Particle
Module S1:
Discrete Random Variables
The Normal Distribution
OR
Module M1:
Moments
Vectors in Mechanics
Coursework AS Mathematics does not have a coursework component.
Internal Exams:
Regular internal exams will take place, along with a mock exam in
January.
External Exams: Module C1 - 1½ hours, Non-Calculator; & Modules C2 and S1 / M1 – 1 ½
hours each, May/June
Homework: Homework will generally be set every lesson and should be a minimum of ½
hour. This will increase in intensity close to exam periods. In addition, all students should
be reviewing and revising their work on an ongoing basis.
Number of lessons per two-week cycle: 12
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Assessment Policy: Regular assessment through exams and homework will take place
throughout the year. Work will be marked against criteria of the Edexcel exam board.
Useful Web Pages:
www.s-cool.co.uk
www.mathsrevision.net
www.mymaths.co.uk
www.examsolutions.co.uk
Recommendations: There are many revision guides available for Edexcel AS Level
Mathematics. These should be used in conjunction with the dedicated “Revise” books which
match the text books.
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7. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
BIOLOGY
Head of Department: William Kemball
Exam Board: Edexcel AS
Course Contents:
Term One
Term Two
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Lifestyle, Health & Risk
The voice of the genome
Genes & Health
Term Three
Biodiversity and Natural
resources
Revision
Internal Exams: There will be a mock examination in January.
External Exams: Unit 1 & Unit 2 examinations in May. Unit 3 is a piece of written
coursework (2000 words) also due in May.
Homework: Students will be set 2 pieces of homework per week. Students should always
study the previous lessons using notes and their textbook.
Coursework will dominate homework in term 2 and continual effort is needed
Assessment Policy: Based upon topic tests and mock examinations only.
Web Page:
www.bbc.co.uk /education/asguru/biology
Number of lessons per two-week cycle: 12
Recommendations: Consistent efforts throughout the course will produce better results
than crammed revision before tests.
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8. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
CHEMISTRY
Head of Department: Stephanie Boyko
Exam Board: Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Chemistry: Course number; 8CH01
Course contents:
Term One
Formulae, equations and
amounts of substance
Energetics
Term Two
Further Bonding
Term Three
Redox
Atomic structure and the
periodic table.
The periodic table groups 2 and
7
Kinetics and Equilibria
Introduction to Bonding
Organic chemistry and
instrumental techniques
Green Chemistry
Introductory organic chemistry
Revision and
Practical Skills
Internal Exams: There will be a mock internal examination for the students in January 2014.
External Exams: Students take the following Edexcel Board examinations - paper 1 (6CHO1)
and Paper 2 (6CHO2) examination in June 2013. Unit (6CHO7) is an external written
assessment of practical skills which is carried out at the end of the year.
Homework: A minimum of two assignments per week.
Assessment Policy: A graded test will be given every four to six weeks. Students will also be
given regular synoptic style questions to evaluate their understanding of some concepts.
Recommendations: Students need to make sure that they apply themselves thoroughly to
class work, homework and further reading in order to keep up with the considerable workload in
AS chemistry.
Suggested reading:
Head Start to AS Level Chemistry (Paperback) by Richard Parsons
Calculations in AS / A Level Chemistry (Paperback) by Jim Clark
Web Pages: www.edexcel-international.org/quals/gce/chemistry/as/8080/
www.alevelchemistry.co.uk
www.s-cool.co.uk
www.chemguide.co.uk
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9. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
PHYSICS
Head of Department:
Stuart Ogilvie
Exam Board: Edexcel
Course contents:
Term One
Mechanics
Materials
Term Two
Waves
DC electricity
Term Three
Nature of light
Practical skills
Revision
Internal Exams: Mock exams to be taken in January, continuous internal assessment to be
done with the use of short tests at the end of each topic.
External Exams:
Unit 1: Physics on the go
Unit 2: Physics at Work
Unit 3: Exploring Physics (International Centres)
Homework: Pupils will be given homework at least twice a week with the expectation that
reading and further study is taking place without prompting.
Recommendations: Consistent efforts throughout the course will produce better results
than crammed revision before tests. AS Revision guides are specified on the book list and are
important for revision purposes.
Web Pages:
www.caxtoncollegetic.com
www.s-cool.co.uk
www.iop.org
www.antonine-education.co.uk
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10. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
ART
Head of Department: Liz Edwards
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
Course contents: Students use colour, form, texture, pattern and different materials and
processes to communicate what they see, feel and think. It allows the students to discover the
richness and variety found in Art and Design allowing them to go on to express themselves in an
individual way. In particular we aim to develop student confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of
achievement in the practice of Art and Design. Understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of
the visual arts have the power to enrich our personal and public lives.
Term One
Growth and Decay
Term Two
Growth and Decay
External exam Preparation
Term Three
External Exam
Coursework: The deadline for the completion of coursework is 1 February, 2014.
External Exams: The external 8 hour art exam will be conducted over two days, under exam
conditions set by Edexcel. Coursework 60% (unit 1) & Exam (unit2) 40% (8 hours in exam
conditions following on from approximately 6 weeks of preparatory work, as in GCSE).
Assessment Policy: AS Art & Design builds on the achievements at GCSE and applies the
same Assessment Criteria, though in greater depth, with an expectation for pupils to think
more independently about visual communication.
Currently, pupils studying Art at AS, have only one term of coursework prior to the
commencement of the preparatory period, for the externally set exam. This first term is used to
focus on the most effective ways to approach a given theme; both for personal satisfaction,
working with individual strengths and effectively addressing the assessment criteria.
Previous exam themes will be used as starting points for the coursework.
Homework: Homework is issued and marked every week, and it forms important links with
class work. As the year goes on homework is focused more on the completion of coursework
pieces, and the development of the sketchbook. It is vital that students understand that
‘everything’ they do over the 1 year course will be marked, and as such may affect their grade.
Web Pages: For artist research: www.the-artists.org
www.artcyclopedia.com
www.finesite.webart.ru
www.tate.org.uk
Recommendations: Encourage students to draw from ’direct observation’ as much as possible;
this will help to develop their skills and confidence in many other areas. Encourage students to
visit art galleries and exhibitions to enhance their understanding of the work of artists,
craftspeople and designers. Visits to universities and organizing relevant work experience are
recommended to those considering art as a possible career path.
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11. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
BUSINESS STUDIES
Head of Department: Les Golding
Exam Board:
Edexcel
Course contents:
Unit 1 – Developing New Business Ideas
Unit 2a: Managing the Business
Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs
Marketing plan
Identifying a business opportunity
Managing the provision process
Evaluating a business opportunity
How does a company budget
efficiently?
Managing other people
Economic considerations
Financing the new business idea and putting it
into practice
Measuring the potential success of a business
idea
Putting a business idea into practice
Internal Exams: Twice every term after completing main topic areas.
External exams: 2 x Examinations of 1 hour 15 minutes in two sections.
Section A: supported multiple-choice questions.
Section B: questions based on data.
Homework: 2/3 set per week, to be handed in next lesson. Late homework is unacceptable
and results in a low effort grade.
Assessment Policy: Continual assessment, through case studies, class work and homework
to test understanding of each topic, combined with term tests which will account for 33% of
the term grade.
Web Pages:
www.businessstudiesonline.co.uk
www.tutor2u.net, www.news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/default.stm
www.bized.ac.uk
www.caxtoncollege.tic.com (Moodle Page)
Recommendations: It is essential for students to read around the subject, whilst also
watching and reporting upon business news to be conversant with events and businesses in
the UK and overseas. This material will be the subject of class discuss in relation to studies.
Students are encouraged to share any personal experience of business with students to give
them real-life examples of what they are studying. Students are also advised to access the CD
Rom that comes with their recommended text book and complete the activities regularly
“Our imagination is 10 times more potent than our willpower.” -Tony Robbins
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12. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
GEOGRAPHY
Head of Department:
Exam Board:
Jo Mattingley-Nunn
Edexcel AS
Course contents:
Term One
Going Global
Term Two
World At Risk
Crowded Coasts
Re-branding Places
Term Three
Revision
Internal Exams: January mock exam
External Exams: Sat in May.Paper1 –Global Challenges– 1 hour 3
Paper 2- Geographical Investigations – 1 hour, 15 mins.
Homework: Set when and as necessary
Assessment Policy: Unit specific past paper and terminology testing.
Web Pages:
www.esminfo.prenhall.com/science/geoanimations/animations/ 35_VolcanicAct.html
www.edexcel.org.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/11_16/site/geography.shtm
Recommendations: Keep an eye on current affairs relating to the course on the internet.
The BBC website is very good for this. Always encourage your child to ask if unsure of
anything.
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YEAR 12
GERMAN
Head of Department:
Exam Board:
Melissa Baxter
Edexcel
Course contents:
Term One
Term Two
Bridging the Gap
The World around Us
Youth Culture & Concerns:
Relationships; Drink; Drugs; Sex
Transport
Youth Culture & Concerns: Music;
Fashion; Technology
Lifestyle, Health & Fitness: Sport &
exercise
Lifestyle, Health/Fitness: Food &
diet
Lifestyle, Health/Fitness: Health
issues; smoking; skin cancer; health
services
Term Three
The World of
Work
Exam techniques &
Practice for the Oral
exam
The Environment
Education: Schooling &
higher education
Education policy &
student issues
Revision
External Exams: After having chosen a preferred topic area, students do one oral
examination in April lasting 8 – 10 minutes (30% of AS grade). The remaining 70% is
assessed through formal examination in Listening, Reading & Writing in the May/June
assessment session.
Homework: In addition to regular written homework, students are expected to note and
learn vocabulary independently on a regular basis. They are expected to learn grammar
concepts in preparation for class tests and research topics independently in the foreign
language.
Assessment Policy: Students are assessed throughout the year in listening, speaking,
reading and writing. In term 2 students sit a mock AS examination which contributes to
their term 2 grade (50%). They will also complete regular vocabulary tests.
Web Pages:
For language skills:
For research:
www.nthuleen.com
www.goethe.de
www.focus.de
www.stern.de
www.spiegel.de
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you
talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” - Nelson Mandela
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14. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
HISTORY
Head of Department: Jeanette Nugent
Exam Board: Edexcel
Course contents:
Term One
Term Two
Term Three
Henry VIII: Authority, Nation &
Religion, 1509-1540
Henry VIII: Authority, Nation
& Religion, 1509 – 1540
Henry VIII, 1509 - 1540
Russia in Revolution, 1881-1924:
From Autocracy to Dictatorship
Stalin’s Russia, 1925-1953
Stalin’s Russia, 1925 1953
Revision
Homework: Homework will be set twice a week and will normally involve 1 hours work. A
discipline procedure is in place for those students who continually fail to hand in homework.
Assessment Policy: In Year 12 there are tests and exam practices after each unit. There
are also formal assessments at the end of the first and second terms covering the relevant
topics. Most of the formal tests will take the form of past papers from CIE. There will also be
a mock exam either at the end of term one or at the beginning of the second term.
Exams: Two written examinations of 1 hour 20 mins. Unit 1 students are required to
answer two questions worth 30 marks each. This will be 50% of the AS mark. Unit 2
students are required to answer two source based questions of 20 and 40 marks respectively.
This will be 50% of the AS mark. Both exams will be taken in the summer term.
Web Pages:
www.edexcel.co.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/history/
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk
www.schoolhistory.co.uk
www.historyonthenet.com
www.historylearningsite.co.uk
Recommendations: All students should be encouraged to take an active interest in
history. This may include being taken to historical sites, watching historical films and
documentaries and talking to family members about historical events and people. In
addition the reading of newspapers is encouraged as it helps with teaching various historical
skills such as source evaluation and interpretations. Revision guides can also be obtained for
the main course content.
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15. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
MUSIC
Head of Department: Gerry Paci
Exam Board: Edexcel
Course contents:
At both Advanced Subsidiary Levels (AS) and A2, students experience all three main musical
disciplines of performing, composing and listening and understanding. Though out the three
terms students will continuously study all three areas and will develop performance skills
(solo and/or ensemble), compose music and learn about harmony (the basics at AS and
stylistic studies at A2).
They will build up their aural and analytical skills by studying selections from the New
Anthology of Music and wider listening.
Term One
Combined study of Units 1,2
&3 (Performing Music,
Composing & Developing
Musical Understanding)
Term Two
Term Three
Combined study of Units 1,2
&3 (Performing Music,
Composing & Developing
Musical Understanding)
Combined study of Units 1,2
&3
EXAMINATION PERIOD
AS Course Outline:
UNIT 1 – PERFORMING MUSIC
ASSESSED INTERNALLY
5 – 6 MINUTES as a soloist and/or part of an ensemble -any instrument/any voice.
30% (AS), 15% (full A level)
UNIT 2 – COMPOSING
ASSESSED EXTERNALLY
Create a 3 minute composition in response to a choice of briefs provided by the exam board.
Write a CD programme note describing aspects of the composition and the influences of
other music on it.
30% (AS), 15% (full A level)
UNIT 3 – DEVELOPING MUSICAL UNDERSTANDING
ASSESSED EXTERNALLY
Listening to familiar music and understanding how it works.
Section A – Listening – extracts of music played and answer questions about features heard.
Section B – Investigating Musical Styles
Both these sections require study of works from an Anthology
Section C – Understanding Chords and Lines – identifying harmonic and tonal features, and
then applying knowledge to completion of a short score for
SATB
Use of a keyboard is allowed
ASSESSMENT - 2 hour examination
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40% (AS), 20% (full A level)
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Homework: Students will be set at least two homework task per week which will include
both performance and composition based.
Assessment Policy: Work is continuously assessed throughout the year and students are
given fixed dated for recitals and submissions of compositions.
Number of lessons per two-week cycle: 12
Web Pages:
www.themusicland.co.uk
www.choraleguide.com
Recommended Reading:
Edited by J Winterson — The New Anthology of Music (Peters, 2000) (used
for the Listening, aural & analysis elements of the course)
Benham H — A Student’s Guide to Harmony and Counterpoint
(Rhinegold, 2006)
Benham H and Wightman A — Listening Tests for Students: Edexcel
A2 Music Specification, Book 1 (Rhinegold, 2005)
Benham H and Wightman A — Listening Tests for Students: Edexcel
A2 Music Specification, Book 2 (Rhinegold, 2005)
Bowman D — Rhinegold Dictionary of Music in Sound (Rhinegold, 2000)
Cole B — The Composer’s Handbook (Schott, 1996)
Cole B — The Pop Composer’s Handbook (Schott, 2006)
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17. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Head of Department: Sheryl Howells
Exam board: Edexcel
Course contents: These activities are subject to change depending on the availability of
facilities.
Term One
Term Two
Term Three
Theory; healthy lifestyle and sociology
Practical; coursework (practical component)
Assessment Policy
Practical: This unit is internally assessed, through a portfolio of evidence Students must
complete four tasks through independent research into the structure, provision and analysis
of physical activity. Students will have the chance to develop their performance in two
chosen roles from a choice of three (performer, leader and official) and record their
performance over a period of time. They will then undertake a study into the provision for all
three roles at a local level, followed by a study of the provision for one role at the national
level. Lastly, they will produce an analysis of their performances in the first task.
This practical section will account for 50% of the AS and 25% of the total A level.
Theory: The assessment of this unit is through a 1 hour and 30 minute examination paper
which is set and marked by Edexcel. The paper will be a question-and-answer booklet. The
paper will consist of short-answer and extended-writing type questions.
The course covers what constitutes a healthy and active lifestyle. Students will investigate
how the body responds and adapts to exercise, the components of physical and skill fitness
and different methods of fitness training. The rationale behind carrying out fitness
assessments and the protocols associated with recognised fitness tests will also be
considered. Students will also learn how to develop their knowledge and understanding of
how competitive sport has developed over time .and how a lifelong involvement in sport is
encouraged.
This theory section will account for 50% of the AS and 25% of the total A level.
Recommendations: It is advised that students read around and research the subject area
covered in class by reading newspapers and the internet.
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18. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
AS PSYCHOLOGY
Head of Department: Claire Brunell
Exam Board: AQA (Assessment & Qualifications Alliance)
Course contents:
Term One
Memory and Attachment
Research methods
Term Two
Social Psychology;
Stress
Term Three
Abnormality;
external exams
External Exams: There are two exams in June:
PSYA1 (90 minutes, 50% of the AS mark)
PSYA2 (90 minutes, 50% of the AS mark)
Homework: Homework will be set each week. It is important that students complete all
homework tasks as the tasks are designed to consolidate learning in the classroom. Students
who want to succeed at AS Psychology must be working hard inside and outside of the
lessons.
Assessment Policy: There will be regular assessments throughout each term. There will
be regular opportunities for students to practice past exam papers. Students will also be
tested at the end of each unit. They will have the opportunity for a mock exam for both
PSYA1 and PSYA2.
Web Pages:
www.aqa.org.uk
www.bps.org.uk
Recommendations:
Students should show an active interest in research on human behaviour and should be able
to critically evaluate the research. They should sign up to the free research digest from the
British Psychological Society (www.bps.org.uk) so they can keep up to date with interesting
and informative developments in psychology, particularly up-to-date research that relates
directly with what we are studying in class.
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19. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
SOCIOLOGY
Head of Department: J J Wisden
Exam Board:
Course contents: Year 12
Term One
Families and Households:
The relationship of the
family to the social structure
and social change – with
reference to social policies
and the economy
Term Two
Education and Sociological
Methods: The role and
purpose of education,
including vocational training
in contemporary society
Term Three
Sociological Methods:
Quantitative and Qualitative
methods of research design,
sources of data, including
questionnaires, interviews and
observation
External Exams: There will be two exams; 40% of the AS level is a written paper for one hour
on the Family Unit. The second exam is worth 60% of the AS level and is for two hours. There is
no coursework.
Assessment Policy: There will be regular assessment throughout each term. There will be
regular opportunities for students to practice past exam papers and develop their essay writing
skills. Students will also complete short assessments at the end of each unit.
Web Pages:
- www.sociology.org.uk
- www.sociologystuff.com
- www.s-cool.co.uk
- www.chrisgarner.clara.net/sls1/home (sociology learning support)
Recommendations:
Haralambos, M and Holborne (2007) Sociology: Themes and Perspectives: The big
blue bible – contains everything you would need to know for the AS and A2. However the
language at times may prove inaccessible although you definitely dip into it when researching
your essays.
Haralambos, M, Richardson, J, Taylor, P and Yeo A (2003) Sociology in Focus for
AQA AS Level: A good, inexpensive companion for AS (you will need to consult other texts
though, as the depth is sometimes a bit limited).
Pilkington, A, J, Taylor, P and Yeo A (2003) Sociology in Focus for AQA A2 Level
Holborne, M and Langley, P (2005) Themes and Perspective: Student Handbook:
This is an excellent version of Haralambos & Holborne book above. It's basically "boiled down"
to bullet points which makes it shorter (and therefore cheaper) and easy to study from.
Taylor, P, Richardson, J, Yeo, A, Marsh I, Trobe, K and Pilkington, A (2000)
Sociology in Focus: More detailed than SIF for AQA AS/A2 although you may need to read
it in conjunction with the specification to sift through to find the information you need.
Moore, S et al (2002) Sociology for AS: A good, inexpensive companion for AS (you will
need to consult other texts though, as the depth is sometimes a bit limited).
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20. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
3-D DESIGN
Head of Department: Katia Blankenstein
Exam Board: AQA – Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
Course Content:
Term One
Materials, components and
application.
Term Two
Hand and commercial
processing.
Term Three
Design, environment and
ergonomics.
Design methodology 1
Design methodology 2
Design methodology 3
Introduction to learning
through designing and
making.
Learning through
designing and making.
Finalisation and submission
of coursework.
At AS level candidates should develop an understanding of the physical and mechanical
properties of a broad range of materials and components. They should understand why these
are used in specific applications with particular emphasis on the life-cycle of products
including manufacture, use and disposal. Candidates should have a good understanding of the
methods by which materials and components can be manipulated to manufacture products.
Through study and first-hand experience in practical project work, candidates will also
develop knowledge of the health and safety issues relevant to working with materials.
Coursework projects may also provide an opportunity for students to learn about the use of
computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacture (CAM), and the use of basic
quality control measures. In addition to this, through study and detailed analysis of a wide
range of products, candidates should begin to develop knowledge and understanding of the
broader issues for the designer such as: environmental sustainability of products and their
manufacture, ergonomic and anthropometrics, inclusive design, and consumer safety.
AS Award 1551
Prod 1 — Materials, Components and Application
• 50% of AS, 25% of A Level
• 2 hour written paper (80 marks)
• Based primarily on Materials and Components.
Prod 2 — Learning Through Designing and Making
• 50% of AS, 25% of A Level
• Coursework — approx 50 hours (80 marks)
• Written (or electronic) design portfolio and a manufactured outcome.
• Coursework may take a number of forms: a simple design-and-make project, two
smaller projects or a portfolio of work.
Internal Exams: Mock written exams in January.
Homework: Any work that is not completed in class is to be completed for homework. One
piece of homework will be given weekly. Students will be required to complete a
comprehensive design and make piece of coursework both during lessons and at home.
Recommended Reading: (Available at the Caxton Library)
1. The Laws of Simplicity - J. Maeda.
2. The Brand Gap - Marty Neumeier.
3. Materials for Inspirational Design - Chris Lefteri.
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21. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
SPANISH OPTIONAL SUBJECTS:
MATEMÁTICAS CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGÍA
Coordinadora del Departamento: Isabel Miñana / Ramón Díaz
Contenidos del Curso:
Primer Trimestre
Números reales
Segundo Trimestre
Geometría analítica en el
plano
Tercer Trimestre
Límites y continuidad
Ecuaciones y sistemas
Lugares geométricos y cónicas
Funciones exponenciales,
logarítmicas y
trigonométricas
Trigonometría
Funciones
Derivadas
Números complejos
Exámenes Internos: Se realizarán 3 exámenes trimestrales, algunos exámenes “control” de
conocimientos.
Exámenes Externos: El examen de selectividad UNED que se realiza en Year 13.
Deberes: Los alumnos tendrán ejercicios de deberes todos los días para adquirir la agilidad
requerida por la asignatura.
Sistema de Evaluación: Existen tres trimestres que ponderan un 33% cada uno sobre la nota
final del curso.
La nota trimestral se dividirá en un 40% de trabajos para hacer en casa y controles intermedios,
y un 60% en el examen trimestral. Para aprobar cada trimestre será necesario obtener
un 5 como mínimo en el examen trimestral.
En caso de no aprobar el curso, el alumno deberá presentarse a un examen de suficiencia a
finales de Agosto o principios de Septiembre.
Páginas Web: Las siguientes páginas deben ser utilizadas por los alumnos:
- www.uned.es
- www.lasmatematicas.es
- www.masmates.com
Nº de clases cada ciclo de dos semanas: 10
Observaciones: El curso será eminentemente práctico; ejercicios en clase con un claro
objetivo: preparación de niveles básicos requeridos en el Selectivo.
Recomendaciones: Es muy importante utilizar el libro de texto, al final de cada tema hay
ejercicios de autoevaluación, y en el CD incluido en el libro se encuentra amplio material de
especial interés para el alumno.
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22. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
MATEMÁTICAS APLICADAS A LAS CIENCIAS SOCIALES
Coordinadora del Departamento: Isabel Miñana / Ramón Díaz
Contenidos del Curso:
Primer Trimestre
Números Reales
Álgebra
Funciones Elementales
Segundo Trimestre
Funciones Elementales,
Exponenciales, Logarítmicas y
Trigonométricas
Límites de Funciones.
Continuidad y Ramas infinitas
Iniciación al cálculo de
Derivadas. Aplicaciones
Tercer Trimestre
Estadística
Distribuciones de
Probabilidad
Exámenes Internos: Se realizarán 3 exámenes trimestrales; algunos exámenes “control” de
conocimientos y el examen de suficiencia en Mayo (si fuera necesario).
Exámenes Externos: El examen de selectividad UNED que se realiza en Year 13.
Deberes: Los alumnos tendrán ejercicios de deberes todos los días para adquirir la agilidad
requerida por la asignatura.
Sistema de Evaluación: Existen tres trimestres que ponderan un 33% cada uno sobre la nota
final del curso.
La nota trimestral se dividirá en un 40% de trabajos para hacer en casa y controles intermedios,
y un 60% en el examen trimestral. Para aprobar cada trimestre será necesario obtener
un 5 como mínimo en el examen trimestral.
En caso de no aprobar el curso, el alumno deberá presentarse a un examen de suficiencia a
finales de Agosto o principios de Septiembre.
Páginas Web: Las siguientes páginas deben ser utilizadas por los alumnos:
- www.uned.es
- www.lasmatematicas.es
- www.masmates.com
Nº de clases cada ciclo de dos semanas: 10
Observaciones: El curso será eminentemente práctico; ejercicios en clase con un claro
objetivo: preparación de niveles básicos requeridos en el Selectivo.
Recomendaciones: Es muy importante utilizar el libro de texto, al final de cada tema hay
ejercicios de autoevaluación, y en el CD incluido en el libro se encuentra amplio material de
especial interés para el alumno.
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23. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
BIOLOGÍA
Coordinadora del Departamento: Isabel Miñana / Teresa Vila
Junta Examinadora: SELECTIVIDAD UNED
Contenido del curso:
Bloque I: LA BASE FÍSICO-QUÍMICA DE LA VIDA
Primer Trimestre
Segundo Trimestre
Tercer Trimestre
Bioelementos y biomoléculas
Los lípidos.
Los ácidos nucleicos.
inorgánicas.
Las proteínas.
Biología molecular.
Los glúcidos.
Trabajo de Clase: Realización de glosarios, resúmenes, dibujos y esquemas que permiten una
mejor fijación de los conceptos.
Exámenes Internos: Controles de cada tema, exámenes trimestrales y en caso necesario existe
un examen de recuperación en agosto.
Deberes: Cuestiones teóricas y problemas
Sistema de Evaluación: Para aprobar, habrá que sacar como mínimo un cinco de media de
los exámenes realizados en cada trimestre.
En las notas trimestrales: se valorará en un 80% los conocimientos, un 20% los procedimientos y
las actitudes.
Nº de clases cada ciclo de dos semanas: 10
Páginas Web:
•
•
Caxton College Learning Plattform (Moodle): El alumno puede hacer consultas y
encontrar más material que le facilitará el estudio de la asignatura.
Durante el curso se citan diferentes páginas donde existen portales de instituciones
científicas, etc.
o www.uned.es
o recursostic.educacion.es/ciencias/biosfera/web/profesor/2bachillerato/1.htm
o www.lourdesluengo.es/biologia/biologia1.html
Recomendaciones: Es importante la claridad expositiva. Se espera respuestas concretas que
se ciñan a las cuestiones preguntadas. La extensión de la respuesta no influye en la puntuación,
incluso a menudo supone un aumento de posibilidades de cometer errores importantes.
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24. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
QUÍMICA
Coordinadora del Departamento: Isabel Miñana / Teresa Vila
Junta Examinadora: SELECTIVIDAD UNED
Contenido del curso:
Primer Trimestre
Formulación y nomenclatura de
compuestos inorgánicos IUPAC.
Segundo Trimestre
Química del Carbono.
Tercer Trimestre
Estequiometría de las
reacciones.
Cálculos.
Trabajo de Clase: Resolución de ejercicios y aplicación de los conocimientos teóricos
adquiridos.
Exámenes Internos: Controles, exámenes trimestrales y en caso necesario existe un
examen de recuperación en agosto.
Deberes: Cuestiones teóricas y problemas
Sistema de Evaluación: Para aprobar, habrá que sacar como mínimo un cinco de media
de los exámenes realizados en cada trimestre.
En las notas trimestrales: se valorará en un 80% los conocimientos, un 20% los procedimientos y
las actitudes.
Nº de clases cada ciclo de dos semanas: 10
Páginas Web:
•
•
Caxton College Learning Plattform (Moodle): El alumno puede hacer consultas y
encontrar más material que le facilitará el estudio de la asignatura.
Durante el curso se citan diferentes páginas donde existen applets (simulaciones
interactivas), portales de instituciones científicas, etc.
o www.uned.es
o fresno.pntic.mec.es/~fgutie6/quimica2/index.htm
Recomendaciones: En la orientación para el estudio de la asignatura, el alumno debe
fijarse en los objetivos específicos de aprendizaje al principio de cada tema. Esto permite
tener una visión general de lo que se va a estudiar y saber qué resultados se pretenden.
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25. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
DIBUJO TÉCNICO
Coordinadora del Departamento: Isabel Miñana / Gonzalo Pons
Contenidos del Curso:
Primer Trimestre
Segundo Trimestre
Tercer Trimestre
Introducción Sist. Diédrico:
Métodos, figuras.
Introducción Sistema
Caballera
Introducción Sistema
Axonométrico
Geometría Plana
Normalización y Acotación
Exámenes Internos: Existen 3 trimestres. Habrá controles al finalizar cada bloque temático o
tema y 3 exámenes trimestrales. El trabajo y la actitud del alumno en clase también será
evaluado.
Deberes: Los alumnos tendrán ejercicios de deberes:
• Diariamente: prácticas de los contenidos explicados en clase
• Semanalmente: láminas donde se valorará la presentación, precisión, corrección y
puntualidad de la entrega.
• Trimestralmente: fólder con apuntes y contenidos teóricos.
Sistema de Evaluación: Para aprobar, habrá que sacar como mínimo un cinco de media en
los exámenes realizados en cada trimestre. En caso de no obtener un cinco en uno o más
trimestres, se recuperará cada uno de los trimestres suspendidos mediante los exámenes de
suficiencia, previamente notificados a los alumnos cuando se fije su fecha.
Los exámenes tienen un valor del 60% de la nota. Los trabajos un 35% y la actitud y participación
en clase un 5%
Páginas Web: Las siguientes páginas deben ser utilizadas por los alumnos:
- www.uned.es
Nº de clases cada ciclo de dos semanas: 10
Observaciones: El curso será eminentemente práctico; ejercicios en clase con un claro
objetivo: preparación de niveles básicos requeridos para la superación con éxito del examen de
Selectividad del siguiente año.
Recomendaciones: Se requiere una serie de materiales para las clases: portaminas, juego de
escuadras (no biseladas), compás y regla numerada.
Tan importante es el material para la asignatura como su cuidado y mantenimiento por parte del
alumno.
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26. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
ECONOMÍA
Coordinadora del Departamento: Isabel Miñana / Álvaro Tomás
Contenidos del Curso:
Primer Trimestre
Función de la empresa en la
economía: componentes,
teorías.
Segundo Trimestre
El Entorno de la empresa:
DAFO
Estrategia empresarial.
Responsabilidad Social.
Clases y formas de empresa.
Desarrollo de la empresa:
localización y crecimiento.
Especialización o
diversificación. Crecimiento
interno y externo.
Tercer Trimestre
La función Productiva: tipos,
costes, ingresos, beneficios.
Umbral de rentabilidad.
Productividad, eficiencia e
innovación.
Gestión de la Calidad.
Gestión de inventarios.
Exámenes internos: Evaluación continua, para ello se realizará exámenes parciales al
terminar cada uno de los bloques de contenido. Al final de cada trimestre realizaremos un
examen de recuperación para los alumnos que no obtengan los conocimientos mínimos.
Sistema de Evaluación: Cada trimestre supondrá un 30% de la nota final. El 10% restante se
obtendrá mediante la asistencia, participación y actitud en clase.
Páginas Web: - www.ecomur.com
- www.ecobachillerato.com
Nº de clases cada ciclo de dos semanas:
8.
Recomendaciones: Es muy interesante que el alumno se familiarice con el vocabulario
económico-empresarial, por lo que es recomendable que lea prensa económica y escuche alguna
tertulia de economía en radio.
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27. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
GEOGRAFÍA
Coordinadora del Departamento: Isabel Miñana
Contenidos del Curso: Geografía 2 Bachillerato Santillana.
Primer Trimestre
Introducción general a la
Geografía de España:
situación geoestratégica de
España en el mundo.
España en Europa: la Unión
Europea.
Segundo Trimestre
España en el mundo: la
globalización.
La España física:
- Relieve.
- Hidrografía.
Tercer Trimestre
Clima.
Suelos y Vegetación.
Trabajo durante el Curso: El objeto principal es aprender a trabajar la geografía como una
ciencia útil que permite comprender las realidades y los problemas cotidianos, valorando sus
aspectos positivos y negativos y permitiendo desarrollar la empatía de los alumnos y su
capacidad crítica.
Se les recomendará, a lo largo del curso, a seguir la actualidad a través de los medios de
comunicación, visualizar reportajes, películas, programas de TV y hacer visitas relacionadas
con temas geográficos.
Exámenes Externos: Examen PAU en junio de Year 13.
Deberes: Quincenal o semanalmente, se pedirán ejercicios relacionados con los temas que se
estén trabajando. Seguirán el modelo de ejercicio tipo de la prueba de Selectividad. En los
periodos de vacaciones se dará un dossier de trabajo para que el alumno revise los contenidos
trabajados en clase de forma más amplia y profunda.
Sistema de Evaluación:
Tests (vocabulario) los controles (de cada unidad) y exámenes de evaluación, trimestrales y
finales.
Se valorarán la realización y la calidad de los deberes, así como cualquier tipo de trabajo de
investigación o proyecto; La asistencia puntual a clase con el material requerido; Y una actitud
positiva y participativa.
Páginas Web:
- www.uned.es
- www.europa.eu
- www.club.telepolis.com/geografo/indice.htm.
- www.geografia.laguia2000.com/
Recomendaciones: Manejar con frecuencia un atlas, tanto físico como temático.
Interesarse por las noticias en los medios de comunicación audiovisual y la prensa escrita.
Revisar los contenidos vistos en clase cada semana y realizar las actividades relacionadas con
los temas que se van trabajando.
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28. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
A LEVEL SPANISH
Coordinadora del Departamento: Mar González
Junta Examinadora: Edexcel (A2 Spanish) y Cambridge International Examinations (AS Lit)
Contenidos del Curso:
Primer Trimestre
Segundo Trimestre
Tercer Trimestre
Examen del Paper 3
ensayo
Preparación paper 4
“El concierto de San Ovidio”
Práctica paper 4
Práctica de Exámenes Orales
Práctica paper 4
“Pedro Páramo”:
lectura y escenificación de la
obra
Práctica de Paper 3:
Ensayo.
Repaso de las obras
literarias estudiadas durante
el curso
“Bodas de Sangre”
Paper 3, Traducciones
Examen paper 4
Como agua para chocolate
“Nada”
Mock (examen simulacro) de
Literatura
Práctica paper 4
Deberes: Los alumnos tendrán deber de A level Spanish una vez cada dos semanas.
Sistema de Evaluación: La nota final del trimestre será la media de las notas de los trabajos
realizados durante el mismo.
La nota global del curso será la media de los tres trimestres
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29. CAXTON COLLEGE
YEAR 12
OPTIONAL SUBJECT / ASIGNATURA OPCIONAL:
CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED ENGLISH (CAE)
Head of Department: Stephen Miller
Exam Board: Cambridge
Course contents:
Term One
Units 1 – 5 from “Objective
CAE”
Term Two
Units 6 – 10 from “Objective
CAE”
Term Three
Units 11 - 14 from
“Objective CAE”
Exam practice
Homework: Students will be set at least one homework task per week.
Assessment Policy: All work is marked in line with the advice and exemplar of the
examination boards. Continual assessment will take place throughout the year, and there
will be an external examination in May/June of 2012 for Year 12 students.
The external exam consists of 5 papers, which will test students’ skills in the following areas:
Reading (1 hour & 15 minutes); Writing (1 hour & 30 minutes); Use of English (1 hour);
Listening (40 minutes); and Speaking (and interview lasting approximately 15 minutes).
Web Pages: www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
www.cambridgeesol.org
Recommendations: The following texts are very useful for background reading and
research:
Cambridge International Dictionary of English
Practical English Usage – P Swan
English Grammar in Use - Cambridge - Murphy
Top Tips for CAE – Cambridge ESOL (Self-study book with CD-ROM)
Grammar and Vocabulary for CAE/CPE – R Side, G Wellman
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