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Method of Assessment Unit 1 is an external exam in January. Units 2 and 3 are coursework; 66% of the course is coursework. Year 13 – A2 Unit 4: Business Development. For this module you will prepare a detailed plan for a business start up. The scenario is that you have inherited £10,000 to start your own business. You will produce a plan which is sufficiently detailed, to submit to a bank for a loan / account application. Unit 5: Marketing Decisions. This module covers theories about marketing such as how the external environment affects marketing decisions and how firms get the best mix of products. During the module you will study and assess the marketing campaigns of many large businesses. Unit 6: Managing & Development People. In this module you must work together as a team to organise an event. You will also be looking at how businesses motivate their staff and the effectiveness of your training. As part of your coursework, you will need to prepare your own career plan for the next 5 years.. Method of Assessment Unit 5 is an exam to be taken in January. Units 4 and 6 are coursework; 66% of the course is coursework. Unit 4 is assessed in controlled conditions during April / May. Additional Information - This course is strongly focussed on investigating real businesses. - Students will have the opportunity to investigate all aspects of running a business, including writing a business plan for starting a business. - Students who have already taken GCSE Business Studies or Applied Business Studies should have at least a C Grade in that subject to take the course. - There will be some calculations and written reports as part of the assessment so it is recommended that students will have at least a C Grade in English and Maths to succeed in the course. CHEMISTRY Subject Leader: Dr H Kyriacou The course offers accessible and engaging material, and focuses on the integration of How Science Works to help students understand the underlying principles of science. They also provide plenty of worked examples and exam-style questions to demonstrate how to approach complex questions. The Student Books include not only How Science Works boxes, and content integrated into the main text, but also have a number of whole spreads dedicated to covering the How Science Works aspects of the new material, helping students to gain an appreciation for this new element of the course. Year 12 - AS Unit Type Unit information Assessment Method AS AS AS Mandatory F321: Atoms, Bonds and Groups - Atoms and Reactions - Electrons, Bonding & Structure - The Periodic Table Mandatory F322: Chains, Energy and Resources - Basic Concepts & Hydrocarbons - Alcohols, Halogenoalkanes & Analysis - Energy Mandatory F323: Practical Skills in Chemistry 1 - AS internal assessment 1 hour exam AS - 30% A Level - 15% 1 hour 45 min written exam AS - 50% A Level - 25% Internal assessment AS - 20% A Level 10% OPPORTUNITY AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL 10
Year 13 - A2 Unit Type Unit information Assessment Method A2 A2 A2 Mandatory F324: Rings, Polymers and Analysis - Rings, Acids and Amines - Polymers and Synthesis Analysis Mandatory F325: Equilibria, Energetics and Elements - Rates, Equilibrium and pH - Energy - Transition Elements Mandatory F326: Practical Skills in Chemistry 2 - A2 internal assessment 1 hour written exam A Level - 15% 1 hour 45 min written exam A Level - 25% Internal assessment A Level 10% Entry Requirements A minimum of a grade B in Chemistry or BB (Dual award) in Science DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY: PRODUCT DESIGN Curriculum Leader: Mrs H Duke The 3D Product Design course has been designed to encourage candidates to take a broad view of design and technology, to develop their capacity to design and make products and to appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacture and marketing. Year 12 - AS Unit 1 – Theory paper – Materials, Components and Application. 50% of AS (25% of A Level) Method of Assessment 2 Hour written paper based on knowledge of materials and components, as well as designing skills. Unit 2 - Learning through Designing and Making. 50% of AS (25% of A Level) This is a design and make unit where knowledge of the AS subject content applied to the design and making of the candidates own projects. Students will make a practical outcome and submit an electronic design folio which demonstrates the stages of the design process. Year 13 – A2 Unit 3 – Design and Manufacture 25% of A Level Method of Assessment 2 hour written paper based primarily on the Design and Manufacture, as well as designing skills. Unit 4 – Design and Making Practice 25% of A Level Candidates choose a major project which they design and manufacture in School. The product is usually constructed from a variety of materials which demonstrates the students' practical skill level. Students will submit an electronic design folio which demonstrates the stages of the design process. What careers will come from taking this course? 3D design could take you into a number of exciting career paths. Of course there's product or automotive design, as well as computer generated animation. Computer Aided Design (CAD) for industrial products. This course takes you into architecture, teaching, manufacturing, advertising and engineering. OPPORTUNITY AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL 11
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