Sixth Form Course Booklet 2013 - Bromsgrove School

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WARNING It is our intention to run all the courses listed in this booklet, and to offer most combinations of subjects. However, we cannot guarantee all possible subject combinations, particularly where very few pupils have opted for a particular subject. We will be able to inform pupils by the end of May of what is and is not possible, provided we are given all provisional subject choices by 18 th February. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SIXTH FORM For automatic entry into the Sixth Form a minimum of eight grade Bs at GCSE (if students fall short of this mark by gaining some C grades, an equivalent number of higher grades in other subjects is acceptable) is required. Most of our pupils work towards achieving the IB Diploma or four AS Levels. Slightly above the eight B grade hurdle and certainly below it a different programme of study may be more appropriate and each case will be considered individually. Ideally pupils will gain at least a grade A at GCSE in a subject (or a related subject) they wish to study at IB Higher Level or for AS, and certainly they should not score less than a B grade. To ensure pupils have a strong enough base from which to study a science subject with confidence in the Sixth Form they should have at least a B grade in the relevant GCSE science subject and should in addition have gained at least a B grade on the highest of the science units which they have taken. Likewise Higher Level or A level Mathematics will ideally be studied by those who at GCSE have proved they have a strong base in the subject by having sat a Higher Tier paper. Those wishing to study BTEC National Certificate in Sport should have clear evidence that they are able to manage their time effectively when undertaking coursework. We stress that each case will be considered on its merits and advice will be given to individuals to ensure that their best interests are well served. Wherever possible we will tailor courses to individual needs but ultimately we will not set pupils up with programmes of study which they seem unlikely to be able to cope with successfully. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UPPER SIXTH Progression from the Lower Sixth AS course to the Upper Sixth A2 course is almost always automatic. Our typical pupils are strong academically and are near the top of the ability range nationally, and IB Diploma students are locked in to a two year course. However, if pupils have struggled to cope with AS courses, they will gain little from trying to tackle still more demanding A2 ones. A half of the total A level mark is carried over from the AS and it is therefore essential that students take the AS course extremely seriously and see A and B grades as their target. Pupils who have scored poorly in their AS levels may be advised to take advantage of the flexibility of the A level system and switch their programme of study midstream to maximize their university choices. Premier universities and high demand courses such as Medicine and Law expect to see mostly A grade AS Levels on their entry forms and certainly nothing less than a B. We expect pupils to gain at least a C grade at AS level in order to take the subject forward to the A2 stage. Students should be aware that the A2 programme in the Upper Sixth is very challenging and that they will struggle if the Lower Sixth year was spent cruising. It is possible to retake AS units at the end of the Upper Sixth course, but this can be disruptive and result in far less focus on the much more difficult A2 units. To avoid disappointment, A level pupils would be wise to simply work hard in the Lower Sixth to secure A and B grades at AS level. 5
EAL ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Students who speak English as an additional language will have access to support from specialist EAL teachers both in the subject classroom and in discrete support lessons outside normal curriculum time. The support will focus on improving their skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Our international students following the IB Diploma will gain an English qualification within this programme, whilst our A Level pupils will gain an additional qualification in English alongside their A Level subjects. EAL SUPPORT WITHIN THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME Whilst a high degree of competence in English is assumed for all students, it is recognized that the analysis of literary texts in A1 English will present a particular challenge for students working in a second or additional language, especially if they have not studied English literature previously. Comprehensive support will be provided for these students. EAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE FOLLOWING THE A LEVEL ROUTE IELTS (International English Language Testing System) IELTS is recognized by universities across the UK and most Lower Sixth form students at Bromsgrove follow a preparation course for this examination Four separate components develop and assess proficiency in the English language skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking Students are entered for IELTS in May of the Lower Sixth: by then, they have had almost a full academic year of preparation in an English speaking environment and this gives them the best chance of attaining a good score Students who need to improve their IELTS scores are able to re-take IELTS in February of the Upper Sixth Students are strongly advised not to take IELTS at any other times Universities vary widely in the IELTS offers they make, so this always needs careful checking. With each IELTS component being scored from 1 (lowest) to 9 (highest), a 6.5 average (with no component lower than 6.0) is often seen as a minimum requirement, but linguistically challenging courses at popular universities may seek an IELTS score of 7.5 (with no component lower than 7.0). For more information contact Mrs C Bentham 6
Page 1 and 2: R E G I BROMSGROVE SCHOOL The Sixth
Page 3 and 4: The A level/BTEC programme The Sixt
Page 5 and 6: THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIP
Page 7: FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING S
Page 12 and 13: THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PRO
Page 14: THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE The Theory of K
Page 17 and 18: SUBJECT GROUP 1: ENGLISH A AND GERM
Page 19 and 20: German A Language and Literature, H
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Page 23 and 24: Spanish ab initio, SL The course is
Page 25 and 26: SUBJECT GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SO
Page 27 and 28: Geography, SL and HL Geography as p
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Page 33 and 34: Owing to the nature of mathematical
Page 35 and 36: SUBJECT GROUP 6: ARTS Visual Arts (
Page 37 and 38: RECOMMENDED IB SUBJECT CHOICES FOR
Page 40 and 41: THE A LEVEL/BTEC PROGRAMME 37
Page 42 and 43: A LEVEL AND BTEC SUBJECTS 39
Page 44 and 45: CONTENT OF THE COURSE UNITS AS Unit
Page 46 and 47: CONTENT OF THE COURSE UNITS AS Unit
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Page 50 and 51: One mandatory unit Unit 7 Strategic
Page 52 and 53: Unit F335: Chemistry by Design Unit
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A2 level Unit 3 6GR03 4 6GR04 Title
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AS LEVEL 6DR01 Unit 1 Exploration o
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A final compulsory unit: Unit 5 The
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A2 LEVEL F663 Drama and poetry pre-
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METHODS OF ASSESSMENT AS: Paper 1 W
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A2 Unit 3: Representation in the US
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CONTINUITY BETWEEN GCSE AND AS You
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APPROPRIATE SUBJECTS TO ACCOMPANY L
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Mathematics A
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METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Each further m
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Unit 3: Unit 4: Unit 5: Unit 6: Per
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Unit 3: Unit 4: Options: Historical
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APPROPRIATE SUBJECTS TO ACCOMPANY P
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ETHICAL THEORY How do we make moral
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Unit 15 Unit 17 Unit 18 Unit 22 Ins
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RECOMMENDED AS/A LEVEL SUBJECT CHOI
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