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Post 16 Curriculum
Autumn 2017
Post 16 Steve’s Class
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Second Half Term |
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Mathematics (Resit GCSE)
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Basic Number Measures and Scale Drawing Charts, Tables and Averages Angles Number Properties Approximations |
Decimals and Fractions Linear Graphs Expressions and Formulae Ratio, Speed and Proportion Perimeter and Area Transformations |
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Mathematics (Functional Skills) |
Whole Numbers and Decimals Recording Data Fractions, Decimals and Percentages |
Ratio Understanding Data Statistical Methods |
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English Language
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Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing.
Reading.
Develop confidence/skills in: · Reading extract from prose Lit text · Organization, Language, Structure · Focusing on openings, endings, narrative perspectives and points of view, narrative or descriptive passages, character, atmospheric descriptions and approaches. |
Writing.
Develop confidence/skills in: · Using a written prompt or visual image related to the topic of the reading text in Section A. · Producing own writing using, shaping, crafting a variety of language devices.
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ICT
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Fundamentals of algorithms – Examine algorithms and their relation to computational thinking. Devise algorithms for simple to complex procedures. Programming – Introduction and development of Python programming skills, preparation for NEA (non-exam assessment) taken the following academic year. Fundamentals of Data representation |
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PSHE |
Maintain a healthy diet, especially on a budget Recognise common mental health issues. Recognise mental health issues in others and be able to offer or find support for those experiencing difficulties with their mental health Work alongside those with mental health issues and know how (and when) to provide support. |
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PE
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Invasion Games
Students will develop on the skills previously learnt and will continue to develop technique. They will · look at working as a team to develop tactics to outwit their opposition. · look at various invasion games i.e. Football, Basketball, Netball · learn the key terminology and use correctly use the correct skills and techniques needed to invade the opposition’s half |
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PE (GCSE) |
Students will lean – - How to build and maintain a healthy active lifestyle - The Musculo – Skeletal system - Injuries and Performance enhancing drugs |
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Psychology A level |
Relationships: · The evolutionary explanation for partner preference · Factors affecting attraction in romantic relationships · Duck’s phase model of relationship breakdown · Virtual relationships in social media · Parasocial relationships |
Stress: · The physiological state of stress · The role of stress in illness · Sources of stress · Physiological measures of stress
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Swimming |
Freestyle, backstroke and front crawl breathing streamlining body position and rotation endurance reach |
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BTEC Art and Design |
Painting Colour Theory- · Introduction to the colour theory, tones and tints, through the practical application of mixing colour and tone. Mixing and using colours, tones, tints, shades from the primary, secondary, tertiary and complementary colours. Experimenting with texture creating a collage colour wheels and creating a large repeat patterned art piece using the 12 colours of the colour wheel. Investigating formal elements, investigating line, tone, shape as well as colour.
Drawing Observation – Introduction to the different formal elements and a wide range of materials, techniques and mark-making processes used in the creation of art. Learners will undergo a practical exercise centred around observational drawing of natural and manmade forms and of geometric shapes. |
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BTEC Digital Media |
Unit 1 – Digital Media Sectors and Audiences Analogue and Digital Products Media Sectors Media Products and Processes Digital Media Platforms and Devices Multimedia Technology and Consumption |
Unit 2 – Planning and Pitching a Digital Media Product Digital Media Products Media Product Pitch Brief Generating Pitch Ideas Planning a Pitch Pitch Formats and Communication |
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BTEC Music
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Unit 1 Music Industry. Understand different types of organisations that make up the music industry and understanding job roles in the music industry.
Unit 4 Introducing Music Composition: Exploring creative stimuli to meet a brief. Develop, extend and shape music for performances and present compositions appropriately.
Unit 5 Introducing Music Performance: developing music performance skills and reviewing practice. Learning to use music performance skills within rehearsal and performance. |
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BTEC Sport |
Unit One Students will learn – - Principles of training - Different types of training - Fitness tests Components of skill and health related fitness |
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BTEC Cooking |
First half term Breakfast items including a focus on eggs. Health and safety in the Kitchen. Different types of fruit. Types of bacon and how it is produced. |
Second half term Lunch time recipes: Sandwiches, Baked potatoes Soup etc. |
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BTEC Work Skills |
Numeracy Skills |
Numeracy Skills |
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Unit 26 Students will learn to create tailored and functional CV’s and covering letter’s that are well presented, accurate and appropriate for the job application. They will: · understand the purpose for a CV and cover letter, how to research and gather relevant information that should be included in them. · know the importance of references. · focus on writing personal statements and key skills that are relevant and matched to specific employers’ vacancies to give them the best possible chances of composing appropriate documents as a selling tool to potential employers. |
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