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COMPULSORY CORE SUBJECTSSUBJECT CONTENT NOTESEnglishIn English Language you will improve yourreading, wring and speaking & listeningskills.In English Literature you will study poetry,prose and drama.Most students will take both GCSE EnglishLanguage and GCSE English Literature.GCSE English Language is required formost future courses and careers.A small number of students will follow theGCSE English course which will count asone GCSE.An Entry Level Cerficate is also available.MathemacsThe course covers 4 strands over 2 exams:• Number & algebra• Shape, space & measure• Handling data• Using and applying.You will improve your logic, funconal andproblem-solving skills.GCSE Mathemacs is required for mostcourses and careers.The GCSE exams are linear, which meansthat they are both taken at the end ofYear 11. Some students may also beencouraged to take a GCSE in Stascsalongside their Mathemacs GCSE. Thisis parcularly useful for those who areconsidering studying Mathemacs atpost-16 level.SciencePhysicalEducaonMost students will follow a two-yearcourse which will lead to 2 GCSEs inScience at the end of Year 11.You may, alternavely, take Triple Science(3 GCSEs) studied in the core plus oneopon if you reach Level 6 in Key Stage 3Science.The course is designed to build yourself-esteem, fitness and teamwork. Itcovers a range of skills and acvies,including less common areas such as yogaand maral arts.There are important GCSE exams in Juneof Year 10, which will decide the grade ofthe first GCSE in Science. Further exams atthe end of Year 11 will decide the grade ofthe second GCSE.A small number of students will beselected to take the Cambridge Naonalscourse as an alternave to AddionalScience in Year 11.Sports Leader Award 1 & 2 are taken inmetabled compulsory PE lessons and donot count as an opon choice.PersonalDevelopmentProgrammeThis course will incorporate a wide varietyof topics, offering a range of learningopportunies:• Cizenship Educaon• Personal, Health and Social Educaon• Financial Educaon• Careers and Work-Related Learning.This course is designed to supportthe development and well-being ofall students, preparing them to play afulfilling adult role in society.01284 761393 www.king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk/Parents/Key Stage 4 Opons 8
OPTIONAL COURSESFinal hints on making choices:• Aim for a broad range of choices• If you are uncertain about whether two courses will go together, please talk to the course teachers,your tutor or College Team.Courses we offer:ENTITLEMENT AREA COURSE QUALIFICATION GUIDANCE NOTESCultural LearningApplied Business Studies Applied GCSE Counts as 1 choiceBusiness Studies GCSE Counts as 1 choiceEconomics GCSE Counts as 1 choiceFrench GCSE Counts as 1 choiceGeography GCSE Counts as 1 choiceGerman GCSE Counts as 1 choiceHistory GCSE Counts as 1 choice –select which opon youwant to studyPhilosophy & Ethics GCSE Counts as 1 choicePsychology GCSE Counts as 1 choiceSociology GCSE Counts as 1 choiceSpanish GCSE Counts as 1 choiceCreave LearningArt GCSE Counts as 1 choiceDance GCSE Counts as 1 choiceDrama GCSE Counts as 1 choiceMedia Studies GCSE Counts as 1 choiceMusic GCSE Counts as 1 choicePhysical Educaon GCSE Counts as 1 choiceTexles GCSE Counts as 1 choiceContinued overleaf....01284 761393 www.king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk/Parents/Key Stage 4 Opons 9
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