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18/09/20

Fantastic to see some of our Year 9 Food students making Ratatouille! #foodfriday #learning #foodprep https://t.co/NyE4mbFNBu

18/09/20

We are very proud of the fundraising we do at Invicta, supporting many charities @MidKentMind #mentalhealth #Wellbeing https://t.co/aI64ipXsLy

18/09/20

Super proud of one of our VIAT siblings! #music #musicaward https://t.co/mVftisH8FN

17/09/20

Retweeted From The Female Lead

We're so excited to announce the arrival of The Female Lead's first-ever podcast! The Making Of... is an 8-part series launching next Wednesday. Subscribe today to be the first to listen: https://t.co/69QXykCSfQ https://t.co/N6c40CtG5m

17/09/20

Retweeted From UK Safer Internet Centre

We are delighted to announce the UK theme for Safer Internet Day 2021! This year the theme is: An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world https://t.co/P600VPi98H https://t.co/CHaQvSViNk

17/09/20

CyberCenturion is the perfect way to develop your technical skills and build strong foundations for a rewarding career in the cyber security industry. Miss Fenson will be inviting our students to enter a team @Cyberchallenge #cybersecurity https://t.co/BkuQJnXYUs

17/09/20

We are excited to announce that over the summer Invicta was accepted on to the Microsoft Showcase School Incubator Program. This acceptance shows Invicta’s continued commitment and drive to implementing innovative technology in our classrooms and community. #microsoft #schools https://t.co/a9K35PUbnk

16/09/20

In POP Core this afternoon, Lower School created class collages using individually designed hands with inclusivity and equality messages, as part of our diversity program under the heading 'we are all unique and beautiful, but together with are a masterpiece'.#Diversity #Equality https://t.co/Jxc5mHifk5

16/09/20

The Geography Department encourage you to watch this hard hitting documentary, to further develop your geography knowledge! https://t.co/2lZzxqifPu

15/09/20

A question from our Geography Department: How can Geography help meet the sustainable development goals? #geoscience #FoodForThought https://t.co/bIJQceAXG8

15/09/20

Year 11 Food Preparation and Nutrition students enjoyed their first Choux Pastry practical. The girls made Profiteroles and Éclairs whilst learning about food science and developing their high skills. #Foodie #TuesdayTreat https://t.co/2ta27HHvNq

15/09/20

We are excited to announce our 11+ Open Events for 2020. Use the link below to book your tickets! https://t.co/0P43MLFL8P https://t.co/d7fyi2wU9P

14/09/20

It is Sourdough September, if you didn't make sourdough in lockdown why not have a go now! Make a start by mixing strong flour and water and 'feeding it for a week'. Have a go and send us your pictures. #SourdoughSeptember #FoodTech #Foodie

14/09/20

We have the school photographers in today, with individual staff and student photos in full swing! #BackToSchool2020 #photography https://t.co/Lh1gGS2euu

14/09/20

Well done to Bethany-Kirstyn in 8V who has been awarded her Keeping Busy Participation Certificate! #KeepingBusy #Congratulations https://t.co/torqt5ZBjX

11/09/20

Year 12 have had a fun filled day of Team Building at the field today. Well done to the Senior Prefect Team for organising such a great day! #teambuilding #BackToSchool https://t.co/WfH3qrT4GD

11/09/20

Time to meet the next 4 forms, 7T, 7V, 7G and 7S! https://t.co/p5BNXfXRwX

10/09/20

It's time to meet our Year 7 Form Groups! Here is 7I, 7N, 7C and 7A with big smiles on their first week at Invicta. #BackToSchool #Year7 #Smile https://t.co/0J7dCGmhiu

10/09/20

Yesterday afternoon Mrs Alizadeh bottled the last of the summer honey, it is a lovely dark flavourful honey! #Honeybees https://t.co/08y9RTcgwH

09/09/20

What a lovely idea! Some great words to describe their day as well... #returntoschool https://t.co/jiBgcOHrEx

09/09/20

Well done to Ruth in 8V who has received her first Keeping Busy Certificate. Ruth received this certificate for her amazing photography skills over lockdown! #Congratulations #photooftheday #WildlifeWednesday https://t.co/UnotQSwE2P

09/09/20

Retweeted From Scott Reader

A great food day @invictagrammar @SamWilsonIFG @PamelaIFG #schoolfood https://t.co/tK4QKzuSnc

08/09/20

Well done to Renee in 8C who has been awarded her Silver Keeping Busy Certificate! #IsolationLife #Congratulations https://t.co/Q5QWuHgni7

08/09/20

We are so excited to find out we are judges for @royalsociety #YoungSciBooks this academic year. We cannot wait to get a group of discerning readers together very soon! #Reading

08/09/20

Congratulations to @SSTMaidstone on their opening day, and well done to Mr Heaton and his musicians for providing the musical accompaniment! #OpeningDay https://t.co/EGW4H4VAJS

08/09/20

Retweeted From Kent County Council

Some morning and afternoon bus services will change to become school-only services to make sure children can get to and from school. Check the timetable of your usual bus route, or use the Kent Connected app: https://t.co/zUM1cOc9un https://t.co/lOHeNcyPq0 https://t.co/NNSZDkB63Z

07/09/20

It has been lovely to welcome all our students back into school today. We really have missed having our classrooms and corridor full of learning and laughter. #BackToSchool

07/09/20

Students enjoying their lunch from our new Catering Company Cucina! @SchoolCatering #LunchTime #Cucina https://t.co/Zhyb6NiVRF

07/09/20

Lots of big smiles for our new Year 7's this morning on their First Day. We hope those smiles remain throughout your time here, and we look forward to watching you all do great things! #BackToSchool2020 #Empowerment #FirstDay #Smiles https://t.co/sFWuRYXQtJ

04/09/20

We have received this adorable video of Bubbles one of our sponsored @guidedogs. It is great to see how she is getting on! #GuideDogs #Progress #sponsor #puppylove https://t.co/zaJz6PC1qF

03/09/20

4 days to go before you get to taste the amazing food our new Catering Company Cucina have to offer you! #schoolsreopeninguk #BackToSchool #Cucina https://t.co/6bJZLLPs6M

02/09/20

Only 5 more days until our new Student Support Centre is open! We can’t wait for you all to see the changes... #ReturnToSchool2020 https://t.co/HG195HFEEi

02/09/20

Well done to Jemima in 8S who has received her Keeping Busy Participation Certificate! #Congratulations #KeepingBusy #IsolationLife https://t.co/ANSML3vaRm

01/09/20

Only 6 days left until we are all reunited again and our new Year 7’s and 12’s join our community! #Countdown #BackToSchool #TuesdayThoughts https://t.co/49jlsJgf4A

01/09/20

Congratulations to Hannah in 7T on winning our Summer Accelerated Reader Challenge having read and quizzed 12 books over the holiday. Well done everyone, 134 quizzes passed in total! @AccReader

28/08/20

Well done to Isabella in 7C who has been busy making masks! She has also made a ‘How To’ guide to help other students make their own! What a great idea? #IsolationLife #KeepingBusy https://t.co/9QQegXyAzg

27/08/20

Who remembers the amazing song Mr Masters wrote at the start of Lockdown? Can you spot your favourite teachers in the video? https://t.co/srqtrFNHUG #ThrowbackThursday #Throwback #LockdownLife

26/08/20

It’s #WorkoutWednesday! The sun is shining so now is the perfect time to complete a @LesMills workout! https://t.co/L97AAYTRZ9

25/08/20

True or false – fish can blink? #TuesdayTrivia #nature #Facts

25/08/20

Retweeted From SST Maidstone

Two weeks until we welcome our Founding Cohort to build our school community. We can’t wait!! https://t.co/Gm8zuNXSWC

The Sixth Form

A Personalised and Academic Sixth Form Curriculum

We design an academic Sixth Form curriculum to prepare our students for higher education - including study at Oxford, Cambridge, the Russell Group and other world class universities - and high quality employment. We offer a wide choice of 28 A level subjects, from Art and Design to Further Mathematics, from Music to Product Design 3D and many more.Click here for the latest Sixth Form Course Directory.
In addition, a large number of our Sixth Formers pursue the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification.

A level subjects on offer at Invicta Grammar School:

A-Level Art and Design

Subject: Art	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 units. Coursework 60%. Exam project 40%. Controlled assessment to be completed at the end of Year 13. 15 hrs.
Topics Covered	Observational drawing Tonal description Colour Theory Texture Colour mixing Watercolour Acrylic paint Sculpture Photoshop Printing – monoprinting, lino printing Photography Written analysis Artist research Conceptual development Life Drawing and anatomy
Recommended Extra Resources	Nelson Thornes GCE Art & Design Handbook
Recommended Reading List	Tate.co.uk NPG.co.uk Story of Art By E.H Gombrich – Phaidon The Shock of the New: Art and the Century of Change by Robert Hughes The 20th Century Art book By Phaidon Press Ltd The Art Book By Phaidon
Useful Tips	Ensure that ideas connect to your artist research. Produce your own reference imagery Develop your ideas thoroughly by exploring and experimenting with artist techniques. Ensure that all evidence is recorded within your portfolio.

Subject: Art	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 units. Coursework 60%. Exam project 40%. Controlled assessment to be completed at the end of Year 13. 15 hours.
Topics Covered	Observational drawing Tonal description Colour Theory Texture Colour mixing Watercolour Acrylic paint Sculpture Photoshop Printing – monoprinting, lino printing Photography Written analysis Artist research Conceptual development Life Drawing and anatomy
Recommended Extra Resources	Nelson Thornes GCE Art & Design Handbook Tate.co.uk NPG.co.uk
Recommended Reading List	Nelson Thornes GCE Art & Design Handbook Tate.co.uk NPG.co.uk Story of Art By E.H Gombrich – Phaidon The Shock of the New: Art and the Century of Change by Robert Hughes The 20th Century Art book By Phaidon Press Ltd The Art Book By Phaidon
Useful Tips	Ensure that ideas connect to your artist research. Produce your own reference imagery Develop your ideas thoroughly by exploring and experimenting with artist techniques. Ensure that all evidence is recorded within your portfolio.

A-Level Art Textiles

Subject: Art Textiles	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 15 hour practical exam at the end of Year 13 Portfolio to be completed Year 12 into Year 13
Topics Covered	Exploration of surface decoration techniques; printing, dyeing, weaving, knitting, stitching, embellishment, fabric manipulation and digital processes Drawing skills; experimentation considering visual and tactile elements such as colour, line, texture, shape and pattern Fashion Illustration techniques Use of contextual sources to inspire the development of ideas including: the work of artists, craftspeople or designers from contemporary and/or historical contexts, periods, societies and cultures
Recommended Extra Resources	You Tube – video clips of textile and art techniques Vogue.com
Recommended Reading List	Experimental Textiles, Kim Thittichai, Batsford Ltd 2009 Stitching the Textured Surface, Lynda Monk, D4daisy books 2009 Raising the surface with machine embroidery, Maggie Grey, London: Batsford 2004 Fabric textures and patterns, Elisabetta Drudi, The Peplin Press 2008 Connecting Art To Stitch, Sandra Meech, Batsford 2009 Pattern sourcebook: around the World: 250 patterns for projects and designs, Shigeki Nakamura, Rockport Publishers 2008
Useful Tips	Take inspiration from everything around you Record in a wide variety of ways – your own photography, collage, Computer Aided Design – it all counts

Subject: Art Textiles	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 15 hour practical exam at the end of Year 13 Portfolio to be completed by January of Year 13, including one extended piece of written work
Topics Covered	Exploration of surface decoration techniques; printing, dyeing, weaving, knitting, stitching, embellishment, fabric manipulation and digital processes Drawing skills; experimentation considering visual and tactile elements such as colour, line, texture, shape and pattern Fashion Illustration techniques Use of contextual sources to inspire the development of ideas including: the work of artists, craftspeople or designers from contemporary and/or historical contexts, periods, societies and cultures Extended writing skills
Recommended Extra Resources	You Tube – video clips of textile and art techniques Vogue.com
Recommended Reading List	Experimental Textiles, Kim Thittichai, Batsford Ltd 2009 Stitching the Textured Surface, Lynda Monk, D4daisy books 2009 Raising the surface with machine embroidery, Maggie Grey, London: Batsford 2004 Fabric textures and patterns, Elisabetta Drudi, The Peplin Press 2008 Connecting Art To Stitch, Sandra Meech, Batsford 2009 Pattern sourcebook: around the World: 250 patterns for projects and designs, Shigeki Nakamura, Rockport Publishers 2008
Useful Tips	Take inspiration from everything around you Record in a wide variety of ways – your own photography, collage, Computer Aided Design – it all counts

A-Level Biology

Subject: Biology	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 3 papers x 120 minutes at the end of Year 13 Paper 1 – Topics 1-4 Paper 2 – Topics 5-8 Paper 3 – Topics 1-8 including essay
Topics Covered	Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells, Structure, Movement in & out, cell division and immunity Topic 3: Organisms & exchange with their environment Topic 4: Genetic information and variation
Recommended Extra Resources	CGP AQA Revision guide and workbook Kerboodle TED talks Biozone Workbook
Recommended Reading List	The Selfish Gene The Blind Watchmaker. Unweaving the Rainbow Climbing Mount Improbable The Ancestor’s Tale Y: The Descent of Men In the Blood: God, Genes and Destiny Almost Like a Whale: The 'Origin of Species' Updated The Language of the genes Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters The Language of Genes Francis Crick: Discoverer of the Genetic Code Nature Via Nurture: Genes, Experience and What Makes Us Human DNA: The Secret of Life The Double Helix: Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA This Is Biology: The Science of the Living World The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat What A Plant Knows
Useful Tips	Complete examination practice on topics using old past papers and resources provided on student portal

Subject: Biology	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 3 papers x 120 minutes at the end of Year 13 Paper 1 – Topics 1-4 Paper 2 – Topics 5-8 Paper 3 – Topics 1-8 including essay
Topics Covered	Topic 5: Energy transfers in & between organisms. Topic 6: Organisms respond to environmental changes. Topic 7: Genetics, populations, evolution & ecosystems. Topic 8: The control of gene expression.
Recommended Extra Resources	CGP AQA Revision guide and workbook Kerboodle TED talks Biozone Workbook
Recommended Reading List	The Selfish Gene The Blind Watchmaker. Unweaving the Rainbow Climbing Mount Improbable The Ancestor’s Tale Y: The Descent of Men In the Blood: God, Genes and Destiny Almost Like a Whale: The 'Origin of Species' Updated The Language of the genes Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters The Language of Genes Francis Crick: Discoverer of the Genetic Code Nature Via Nurture: Genes, Experience and What Makes Us Human DNA: The Secret of Life The Double Helix: Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA This Is Biology: The Science of the Living World The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat What A Plant Knows
Useful tips	Complete examination practice on topics using old past papers and resources provided on student portal

A-Level Business Studies

Subject: Business	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board
Topics Covered	What is business? Managers, leadership and decision making Decision making to improve marketing performance Decision making to improve operational performance Decision making to improve financial performance Decision making to improve human resource performance
Recommended Extra Resources	CPG Revision Guide Tutor2u Website Business Review Keep up to date with news
Recommended Reading List	One Click: Jeff Bezos and the Rise of Amazon.com, Richard L. Brandt Capital, Thomas Piketty Positive thinking, Paul Ormerod The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer, Jeffrey Liker
Useful Tips	Flashcards for knowledge revision. Practise exam style questions frequently

Subject: Business	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 3 papers x 120 minutes at the end of Year 13 - each paper is 33.3% of qualification.
Topics Covered	Analysing the strategic position of a business Choosing strategic direction Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies Managing strategic change
Recommended Extra Resources	CPG Revision Guide Tutor2u Website Business Review Keep up to date with news
Recommended Reading List	One Click: Jeff Bezos and the Rise of Amazon.com, Richard L. Brandt Capital, Thomas Piketty Positive thinking, Paul Ormerod The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer, Jeffrey Liker
Useful Tips	Flashcards for knowledge revision. Practise exam style questions frequently

A-Level Chemistry

Subject: Chemistry	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	OCR A Chemistry 2 papers at end of Year 12 Breath in Chemistry (70 marks) 1 hour 30 minutes Depth in Chemistry (70 marks) 1 hour 30 minutes 15% of marks based on practical work 20% Mathematical requirement
Topics Covered	Module 1: Development of Practical skills in Chemistry Module 2: Foundations in Chemistry Module 3: Periodic Table and Energy Module 4: Core Organic Chemistry
Recommended Extra Resources	Revision Guides GCP Revision Books Hodder – My Revision Notes Workbooks Pearson – Revision workbooks (AS and A2) Hodder – Module Workbooks Recommended Websites Knockhard.org.uk Kerboodle.com Chemguide.co.uk learnch.org
Recommended Reading List	Why Chemical Reactions Happen James Keeler Curious Tales from Chemistry: The Last Alchemist in Paris and Other Episodes Lars Öhrström Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History Penny Le Couteur and Jay Burreson
Useful Tips	Review your work after each lesson, by reading through the class notes and textbook. Complete the learning grids. Use Kerboodle for study guides for each topic (chapter) and complete the end of topic questions. Practice and practice questions – use workbooks, end of topic questions and past papers.

Subject: Chemistry	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	OCR A Chemistry 3 papers at the end of Year 13 Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry(100 marks) 2 hours 15 minutes Synthesis and analytical techniques (100 marks) 2 hours 15 minutes Unified chemistry (70 marks) 1 hour 30 minutes 15% of marks based on practical work 20% Mathematical requirement Practical Endorsement
Topics Covered	Module 1: Development of Practical skills in Chemistry Module 5: Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements Module 6: Organic Chemistry and Analysis
Recommended Extra Resources	Revision Guides GCP Revision Books Hodder – My Revision Notes Workbooks Pearson – Revision workbooks (AS and A2) Hodder – Module Workbooks Recommended Websites Knockhard.org.uk Kerboodle.com Chemguide.co.uk learnch.org
Recommended Reading List	Why Chemical Reactions Happen James Keeler Curious Tales from Chemistry: The Last Alchemist in Paris and Other Episodes by Lars Öhrström Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History by Penny Le Couteur & Jay BurresonB Chemistry³: Introducing inorganic, organic and physical chemistry By Andrew Burrows, John Holman, Andrew Parsons, Gwen Pilling &,Gareth Price
Useful Tips	Review your work after each lesson, by reading through the class notes and textbook and complete the learning grids. Use Kerboodle for study guides for each topic (chapter) and complete the end of topic questions. Practice and practice questions – use workbooks, end of topic questions and past papers.

A-Level Classical Civilisation

Subject: Classical Civilisation	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	OCR Exam Board 3 Papers sat at the end of Year 13: World of the Hero 2 hours 30 mins. 40% Greek Theatre 1 hour 45 mins 30% Love and Relationships 1 hour 45 mins. 30% No coursework
Topics Covered	Homer’s Iliad/Odyssey Love and desire in Plato’s philosophy Virgil’s Aeneid Athenian Dramatic Festivals Sophocles’ Oedipus the King
Recommended Extra Resources	Recommended Websites http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk http://www.livius.org http://www.womenintheancientworld.com http://www.britishmuseum.org
Recommended Reading List	Range of fiction and non-fiction texts in the Reading Room in the Classical Civilisation section. (see Mr Giles for recommendations according to interests of student.) Omnibus magazines available in I14
Useful Tips	Wider Reading: wider viewing: ancient Rome and Greece have inspired artists, poets, novelists and film makers, so do a little research in the library, on the internet or and even on Youtube to find the living legacies of the classical world. Visit the British Museum. Their website has many tips on trails and routes to follow around the museum Go to the theatre

Subject: Classical Civilisation	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	OCR Exam Board 3 Papers sat at the end of Year 13: World of the Hero 2 hours 30 mins. 40% Greek Theatre 1 hour 45 mins 30% Love and Relationships 1 hour 45 mins. 30% No coursework
Topics Covered	Seneca and Stoic Philosophy Bacchae and Frogs: a study in ancient Comedy and Tragedy The love poetry of Sappho The Ars Amatoria of Ovid Revision
Recommended Extra Resources	Recommended Websites http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk http://www.livius.org http://www.womenintheancientworld.com http://www.britishmuseum.org
Recommended Reading List	Range of fiction and non-fiction texts in the Reading Room in the Classical Civilisation section. (see Mr Giles for recommendations according to interests of student.) Omnibus magazines available in I14
Useful Tips	Wider Reading: wider viewing: ancient Rome and Greece have inspired artists, poets, novelists and film makers, so do a little research in the library, on the internet or and even on Youtube to find the living legacies of the classical world. Visit the British Museum. Their website has many tips on trails and routes to follow around the museum Go to the theatre

A-Level Computer Science

Subject: Computer Science	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	OCR Computer Science 2 papers x 2.5 hours at the end of Year 13 – 40% each Programming project – 20%
Topics Covered	The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices Software and software development Exchanging data Data types, data structures and algorithms Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues Programming practise
Recommended Extra Resources	Textbook: OCR A Level Computer Science https://www.amazon.co.uk/Level-Computer-Science-George-Rouse/dp/1471839761/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549467945&sr=8-4&keywords=ocr+computer+science+textbook+a+level Textbook: PG Online AS and A Level Computer Science https://www.amazon.co.uk/OCR-AS-Level-Computer-Science/dp/1910523054/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549467945&sr=8-1&keywords=ocr+computer+science+textbook+a+level Revision guide: My Revision Notes OCR A level Computer Science https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revision-Notes-level-Computer-Science/dp/1471865835/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1549467945&sr=8-5&keywords=ocr+computer+science+textbook+a+level PG Online resources (on Student Portal) Website: Computer Science Unplugged Website: cs4fn
Recommended Reading List	Cs4fn magazines in M28 New Scientist magazine Computational Thinking, by Jeannette M. Wing The New Turing Omnibus by A Kee Dewdney Algorithmic Puzzles by Anany Levitin and Maria Levitin Crypto: How the Code Rebels Beat the Government Saving Privacy in the Digital Age by Steve Levy Computers Ltd : What They REALLY Can't Do: What They REALLY Can't Do by David Harel Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold Out of their Minds: The Lives and Discoveries of 15 Great Computer Scientists by Dennis Shasha and Cathy Lazere Algorithms Unlocked Paperback – 26 Mar 2013 by Thomas H. Cormen (Author) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0262518805/ ref=pd_sim_14_15?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=710S5TGVNGW61EJY88DJ But How Do It Know? - The Basic Principles of Computers for Everyone Paperback – 4 Jul 2009 by J Clark Scott (Author) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0615303765/ref=pd_sim_14_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=H0A40RNE8XB06CZWWRVP
Useful Tips	Redo questions from the previous topics without looking at the solution when revising. Make use of revision resources on Student Portal. Use Gap Analysis after each assessment to identify key areas to work on before the next assessment. Ask your teacher if you are not sure about something. Practise use of OOP when completing programming challenges.
Extra Curricular	Visit to Aspiration Digital conference to discover different routes possible for many career paths. Visit to Orbis Investment to explore internship opportunities for computer science graduates. Attend a careers pathway conference to investigate career opportunities within the digital industry. Subject hub. Bebras computational thinking competition. Attend a 'computer sceince in action' lecture

Subject: Computer Science	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	OCR Computer Science 2 papers x 2.5 hours at the end of Year 13 – 40% each Programming project – 20%
Topics Covered	Elements of computational thinking Problem solving and programming Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms NEA (Analysis of the problem, design of the solution, developing the solution, evaluation)
Recommended Extra Resources	Textbook: OCR A Level Computer Science https://www.amazon.co.uk/Level-Computer-Science-George-Rouse/dp/1471839761/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549467945&sr=8-4&keywords=ocr+computer+science+textbook+a+level Textbook: PG Online AS and A Level Computer Science https://www.amazon.co.uk/OCR-AS-Level-Computer-Science/dp/1910523054/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549467945&sr=8-1&keywords=ocr+computer+science+textbook+a+level Revision guide: My Revision Notes OCR A level Computer Science https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revision-Notes-level-Computer-Science/dp/1471865835/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1549467945&sr=8-5&keywords=ocr+computer+science+textbook+a+level PG Online resources (on Student Portal) Website: Computer Science Unplugged Website: cs4fn http://www.w3schools.com/ http://www.omnisecu.com/tcpip/tcpip-model.php http://stackoverflow.com/ https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb934498.aspx
Recommended Reading List	Computing with Quantum Cats: From Colossus to Qubits Paperback – 2 Jul 2015 by John Gribbin (Author) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0552779318/ ref=pd_sim_14_21?e=UTF8&psc=1&refRID= JXP99HBZZ0AWYBSN0W49 Quantum Computing since Democritus Paperback – 14 Mar 2013 by Scott Aaronson (Author) The GCHQ Puzzle Book Paperback – 20 Oct 2016 byGCHQ (Author) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0718185544/ref= pd_sim_14_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DA8HK7J280PG3KWVFQXK Computers Ltd : What They REALLY Can't Do: What They REALLY Can't Do by David Harel Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold Out of their Minds: The Lives and Discoveries of 15 Great Computer Scientists by Dennis Shasha and Cathy Lazere Algorithms Unlocked Paperback – 26 Mar 2013 byThomas H. Cormen
Useful tips	Redo questions from the previous topics without looking at the solution when revising. Make use of revision resources on Student Portal. Use Gap Analysis after each assessment to identify key areas to work on before the next assessment. Ask your teacher if you are not sure about something. Use Pixl 6 resources.
Extra Curricular	Visit to Aspiration Digital conference to discover different routes possible for many career paths. Visit to Orbis Investment to explore internship opportunities for computer science graduates. Attend a careers pathway conference to investigate career opportunities within the digital industry. Subject hub. Bebras computational thinking competition. Attend a 'computer sceince in action' lecture

A-Level Dance

Subject: Dance	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 1 Written paper 2 hours at the end of Year 13 – 50% Practical Performance Work – 50%
Topics Covered	Solo performance Group performance skills Group composition Set work – Rooster & Sutra Set area of study – Rambert Area of study (The independent contemporary dance scene in Britain)
Recommended Extra Resources	www.rambert.org www.east-man.be www.matthewbourne.com www.jasminvardimon.com www.akramkhancomapny.net
Recommended Reading List	Essential guide to Dance – Linda Ashley Reviews online The Intimate Act of Choreography Linda Blom Akram Khan Dancing New Interculturalism Sixteen years of Ballet Rambert Lionel Bradley Matthew Bourne and his Adventures in Dance – in conversation with Alastair Macauley Ballet and Modern Dance Susan Au Dance, Modernity and Culture Helen Thomas
Useful Tips	Revise topics as you go through the course. Do not leave it to last minute. There is never any homework – re-read your notes, annotate them and highlight areas for recapping. A level requires extra research and reading around the subject. You will not learn everything in the lesson – be prepared to put in some extra work yourself!

Subject: Dance	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA 1hr 30 written paper at end of Year 13. 1 solo performance in style of practitioner Group Choreography
Topics Covered	AAADT – Alvin Ailey, Jamison, Battle. Zero Degrees Akram Khan Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui Solo Performance Group composition
Recommended Extra Resources	AQA website www.alvinailey.org www.akramkhancompany.net www.east-man.be
Recommended Reading List	Alvin Ailey Autobiography Research papers available on Khans website Revelations resource pack (Library) Reviews from professional works found online and in journals in school library
Useful Tips	Think PEEL – Point, Evidence, Explain and Link! Every time you make a point, explain it and give examples from professional works – then link it back to the question. Choose your dancers for your choreography carefully – ensure they can perform to your requirements. Select a solo that suits your style – ensure you research your practitioner so you have a full understanding on how their piece should be performed.

A-Level Drama

Subject: Drama	Year 12 – A Level
Examination Information	OCR Exam Board Practitioners in Practice 120 marks 40% of total A Level Written portfolio and performance Preparation for Paper A: Analysing Performance 60 marks 20% of total A Level 2 hours 15 minutes Written paper Preparation for Paper B: Deconstructing Texts for Performance 60 marks 20% of total A Level 1 hour 45 minutes Written paper Introduction to Drama and Theatre and Skills development work Practitioner Study Complete research report Devising workshops and work on devised project Devised project rehearsals and performance Introduction to semiotics and themes . Read and workshop text 1 for Analysing performance. Approaching live theatre analysis Read and workshop text 2 for Analysing performance Read and workshop text for Exploring texts for performance
Topics Covered	Practitioner studies including Artaud /Brecht /Stanislavski and Frantic Assembly Research and practical exploration of practitioners Devise and perform original theatre Evaluate and analyse live theatre Study play texts from the point of view of a director, designer, performer and critic.
Recommended Extra Resources	Digital Theatre (National Theatre) NT Live https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/young-people (masterclasses/platforms/talks/courses for 16-21) https://www.franticassembly.co.uk Go to see as much theatre as possible https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/entry-pass The National Theatre offers an Entry pass for young people between 16-21 entitles you to £5 tickets Read The Stage newspaper https://www.dv8.co.uk http://www.shakespearesglobe.com (education/resources/performances/workshops)
Recommended Reading List	Katie Mitchell - The Directors Craft Frantic Assembly - Book of Devising Theatre Stanislavski - An Actor Prepares/ Building a Character/ Creating a Role Jean Benedetti – Stanislavski: An Introduction Augusto Boal - Games for Actor and Non Actors Peter Brook – The Empty Space Jean Benedetti- The Art of the Actor Patsy Rosenberg - The Actor Speaks Le Coq - The Moving Body The Complete Brecht Toolkit – Stephen Unwin The Complete Stanislavsky Toolkit – Bella Merlin OCR Drama and Theatre Studies Specification Antigone – Sophocles (Jean Anouilh) Cloud Nine – Caryl Churchill Earthquakes in London – Mike Bartlett Stockholm – Bryony Lavery Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Patrick Quentin/Stephen Sondheim The Crucible – Arthur Miller The Visit – Friedrich Durrenmatt Woza Albert! – Percy Mtwa/Mbongeni Ngema/Barney Simon
Useful Tips	Keep an ‘ideas journal’ to build up interesting images and articles. This can be invaluable for devising. Theatre reacts to the world around it so, make sure you do wider reading to understand the social, cultural, and historic events surrounding the lives of practitioners, the time period of plays studied and theatre movements.

Subject: Drama	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	Unit 2: Exploring and Performing Texts 60 marks 20% of total A Level Unit 3: Paper A: Analysing Performance 60 marks 20% of total A Level 2 hours 15 minutes Written paper Unit 4: Paper B: Deconstructing Texts for Performance 60 marks 20% of total A Level 1 hour 45 minutes Written paper Text performance workshops and rehearsals Text performance rehearsals and performance Read text for Deconstructing texts for performance Approaches to directing and the book Deconstructing texts for performance workshops Re-read texts for Analysing performance Workshops on exam texts and informal performances Exam preparation Papers 1 & 2 See live theatre performance for Section B Paper 1 Summer Exam
Topics Covered	Evaluate and analyse live theatre Study play texts from the point of view of a director, designer, performer and critic. Text analysis Analysis of Live theatre production Revision – structuring written examination answers
Recommended Extra Resources	Digital Theatre (National Theatre) NT Live https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/young-people (masterclasses/platforms/talks/courses for 16-21) https://www.franticassembly.co.uk Go to see as much theatre as possible https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/entry-pass The National Theatre offers an Entry pass for young people between 16-21 entitles you to £5 tickets Read The Stage newspaper http://www.shakespearesglobe.com (education/resources/performances/workshops)
Recommended Reading List	Katie Mitchell - The Directors Craft Frantic Assembly - Book of Devising Theatre Stanislavski - An Actor Prepares/ Building a Character/ Creating a Role Jean Benedetti – Stanislavski: An Introduction Augusto Boal - Games for Actor and Non Actors Peter Brook – The Empty Space Jean Benedetti- The Art of the Actor Patsy Rosenberg - The Actor Speaks Le Coq - The Moving Body The Complete Brecht Toolkit – Stephen Unwin The Complete Stanislavsky Toolkit – Bella Merlin OCR Drama and Theatre Studies Specification A Day in the Death of Joe Egg – Peter Nichols Caucasian Chalk Circle – Bertolt Brecht The House of Bernarda Alba – Federico Garcia Lorca King Lear – William Shakespeare
Useful Tips	Use Stanislavski’s relaxation techniques to help alleviate the build-up of tension, during revision. Prepare a detailed revision schedule, that reflects an appropriate ratio of marks available to time spent revising.

A-Level Economics

Subject: Economics

Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course

Examination Information

Edexcel Exam Board
3 papers x 2 hours at the end of Year 13:

Markets and business behaviour (microeconomics themes 1 and 3)
The national and global economy (macroeconomics themes 2 and 4)
Micro and macroeconomics (all four themes)

Topics Covered

Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure

Provides an introduction to microeconomics and the nature of economics, examining how the price mechanism allocates resources in markets and why market failure arises

Economics as a social science
The economic problem
Production possibility frontiers
Specialisation and division of labour
Types of economy
Rational decision making and alternative views of consumer behaviour
Demand, supply and the price mechanism
Elasticities
Indirect taxes and subsidies
Types of market failure: externalities, public goods and information gaps
Government intervention in markets
Government failure

Theme 2: The UK Economy – performance and policies

Provides an introduction to macroeconomics assessing the key measures of economic performance and the main objectives and instruments of UK economic policy

Measures of economic performance
Aggregate demand and aggregate supply
National income
Economic growth
Inflation
Unemployment
Balance of payments
Macroeconomic objectives
Government policies
Conflicts of policies

Recommended Extra Resources

Revision guides

Student Guide Theme 1 - Edexcel Economics A - Introduction to markets and market failure (Hodder Education 2015) ISBN 9781471843365
Student Guide Theme 2 - Edexcel Economics A - The UK economy, performance and policies (Hodder Education 2015) ISBN 9781471844089
Brewer Q and Cole R - My Revision notes Edexcel AS/A level year 1 Economics A (Hodder Education 2015)
Cramp P – Revision guide to A level year 1 and AS Economics (Anforme 2016)

Web sites:

pajholden videos
tutor2u.com
s-cool.co.uk
bankofengland.co.uk
hm-treasury.gov.uk
ons.gov.uk (office for national statistics)
budgetresposibility.org (office for budget responsibility)

A-Level English

Subject: English	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board 2 papers x 2 ¼ hours, 1 paper x 1hr 15 mins at the end of Year 13 – 80% 2500-3000 words coursework – 20% at the end of Year 13
Topics Covered	Contemporary poetry Other drama Prose comparison – two texts Shakespeare
Recommended Extra Resources	Websites linked to individual texts; university websites; Poetry Foundation; Poetry Society
Recommended Reading List	See KS5 reading list on the IGS website and on student portal
Useful Tips	Read widely around the subject of the texts; research historical, political, philosophical contexts and literary traditions linked to studied authors
Extra and Super Curricular	Aspire lectures University visits Screenings of studied texts Conferences Writing competitions

Subject: English	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board 2 papers x 2 ¼ hours, 1 paper x 1 hr 15 mins at the end of Year 13 – 80% 2500-3000 words coursework – 20% at the end of Year 13
Topics Covered	Named poet/poetry movement Coursework Revision of Y12 units
Recommended Extra Resources	Websites linked to individual texts; university websites; Poetry Foundation; Poetry Society
Recommended Reading List	See KS5 reading list on the IGS website and on student portal
Useful Tips	Read widely around the subject of the texts; research historical, political, philosophical contexts and literary traditions linked to studied authors
Extra and Super Curricular	Aspire lectures University visits Screenings of studied texts Conferences Writing competitions

A-Level Fashion and Textiles

Subject: Fashion and Textiles	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 1 paper x 120 minutes at the end of Year 12 Project portfolio to be completed throughout Year 12
Topics Covered	Analysing a task Primary and secondary research methods Product analysis Design specifications Designing a textile product & fashion illustration Computer Aided Design Fabric testing Pattern drafting Risk assessment Decorative textile techniques Construction methods Computer Aided Manufacturing Lay planning Planning for multiple production Quality assurance / control Testing made outcomes Evaluation of made outcomes Theory knowledge on; Fibres and Fabrics Yarns Fabric manufacture Development of design Finishing Processes Components Product Analysis Social, Cultural, Moral, Health and Safety and Environment Issues Processes and Manufacture Quality Assurance and Control Production Planning ICT
Recommended Extra Resources	You Tube – videos for textile decorative techniques Drapers Record
Recommended Reading List	Clothing Technology: from Fibre to Fashion, 21 Nov 2008, Hannelore, Hermeling, Hornberger & Kilgus Technology of Textile Properties, 1991, Taylor Techno Textiles: Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design, 1999, Braddock & O’Mahony The Fashion Book, 2001, Buttolph, Braun & Chapius
Useful Tiips	Practise as many past paper questions as possible and ensure to assess them to gain an understanding of the markscheme

Subject: Fashion and Textiles	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 1 paper x 120 minutes at the end of Year 13 Project portfolio to be completed throughout Year 13
Topics Covered	Analysing a task Primary and secondary research methods Product analysis Design specifications Designing a textile product & fashion illustration Computer Aided Design Fabric testing Pattern drafting Risk assessment Decorative textile techniques Construction methods Computer Aided Manufacturing Lay planning Planning for multiple production Quality assurance / control Testing made outcomes Evaluation of made outcomes Theory knowledge on; Fibres and Fabrics Yarns Fabric manufacture Development of design Design in practice – roles within the fashion industry Finishing Processes Components Product Analysis Social, Cultural, Moral, Health and Safety and Environment Issues Processes and Manufacture Quality Assurance and Control Production Planning ICT
Recommended Extra Resources	You Tube – videos for textile decorative techniques Drapers Record
Recommended Reading List	Clothing Technology: from Fibre to Fashion, 21 Nov 2008, Hannelore, Hermeling, Hornberger & Kilgus Technology of Textile Properties, 1991, Taylor Techno Textiles: Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design, 1999, Braddock & O’Mahony The Fashion Book, 2001, Buttolph, Braun & Chapius
Useful Tips	Practise as many past paper questions as possible and ensure to assess them to gain an understanding of the mark scheme

A-Level Film Studies

Subject: Film Studies	Year 12 – AS
Examination Information	OCR Exam Board Coursework – 50% 1 x 2 hour examination – 50%
Topics Covered	Coursework Research & Planning on blog 2 minute film opening Evaluation presentation Examination Representation: TV Drama Institutions: The Music Industry
Recommended Extra Resources	One Day
Recommended Reading List	The IFPI report The Media Magazine TV Dramas from BBC1/ITV/Channel 4 from within the last 5 years
Useful Tips	Practice identifying camera angles, editing techniques, sound and mise-en-scene from 1 minute You Tube videos (soaps/TV drama/films)

Subject: Media Studies	Year 13 – A2
Examination Information	OCR Exam Board Coursework – 50% 1 x 2 hour examination – 50%
Topics Covered	Coursework Research & Planning on blog Promotional package: teaser trailer, website and poster Evaluation presentation Examination Collective identity Theoretical concepts
Recommended Extra Resources	One Day
Recommended Reading List	The Media Magazine Undergraduate reading list: available from department
Useful Tips	Visit the BFI for film screenings or film making workshops Watch films from university ‘reading lists’ with accompanying critical essays

A-Level French

Subject: French	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA exam board Final exam at the end of the two year course (Year 13) Paper 1 : listening, reading and writing – 2 hours 30 – 50% of A-level Paper 2 : writing – 2 hours – 20% of A-level Paper 3 : speaking – 21-23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) – 30 % of A-level
Topics Covered	La famille - family Le patrimoine - heritage La cyber-société – cyber-society La musique - music Le bénévolat - volunteering Le cinema - cinema
Recommended Extra Resources	Recommended websites: http://www.psychologies.com/Famille http://www.restosducoeur.org/ http://www.service-civique.gouv.fr/ http://www.histoire-immigration.fr/ http://www.france-terre-asile.org/ www.sos-racisme.org http://www.fondation-abbe-pierre.fr/ http://www.lemonde.fr/idees/article/2013/02/14/ contre-la-recidive-des-alternatives-a-la-prison_1832640_3232.html http://www.peinedemort.org/peinedemort.php http://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/histoire/peinedemort/ http://patrimoine-de-france.com/ http://www.musique2france.com/ http://musique.ados.fr/ http://www.festival-cannes.com/fr.html http://www.ados.fr/ http://www.europe1.fr/ https://www.franceinter.fr/ http://www.rfi.fr/ http://www.franceinfo.fr/ http://www.feteducinema.com/ http://www.toutmoliere.net/ http://www.lemonde.fr/ http://www.lefigaro.fr/
Recommended Reading List	Molière, Le Tartuffe Voltaire, Candide Guy de Maupassant, Boule de suif et autres contes de guerre Albert Camus, L’étranger Françoise Sagan, Bonjour tristesse Claire Etcherelli, Elise ou la vraie vie Joseph Joffo, un sac de billes Faiza Guene, Kiffe kiffe demain Philippe Grimbert, Un secret Delphine de Vigan, No et moi
Useful Tips	Listen to the radio and read the newspaper on a weekly basis.
Extra / Super Curricular	•Lunchtime revision session •Listening club - Discover French culture/society through the study of songs wirtten in French. There will be the opportunity to sing to! •Film club - Tuesday after school

Subject: French	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA exam board Final exam at the end of the two year course (Year13) Paper 1 : listening, reading and writing – 2 hours 30 – 50% of A-level Paper 2 : writing – 2 hours – 20% of A-level Paper 3 : speaking – 21-23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) – 30 % of A-level
Topics Covered	Une société diverse – Positive features of a diverse society Quelle vie pour les marginalisés? Life for the marginalised La criminalité – How criminals are treated. La politique – Politics À qui le pouvoir? Who holds power? La politique et l’immigration – Politics and immigration Individual research project Revision from Year 1
Recommended Extra Resources	Recommended Websites http://www.l-eco.fr (15-20 years old) http://www.l-actu.fr (14-17 years old) Authentic newspapers for French teenage readers. Suitable to challenge any keen linguists who want to read for pleasure about what’s happening in the world. Open Yale course lecture : France since 1871 Gallica – France’s national digital library http://gallica.bnf.fr
Recommended Reading List	Marcel Pagnol - La Gloire de mon père Tahar Ben Jelloun, Les raisins de la galère Vercors, Le Silence de la mer David Bellos , Is that a fish in your ear ? Molière, Le Tartuffe Voltaire, Candide Guy de Maupassant, Boule de suif et autres contes de guerre Albert Camus, L’étranger Françoise Sagan, Bonjour tristesse Claire Etcherelli, Elise ou la vraie vie Joseph Joffo, un sac de billes Faiza Guene, Kiffe kiffe demain Philippe Grimbert, Un secret Delphine de Vigan, No et moi
Useful Tips	Listen to the radio and keep reading the newspaper on a weekly basis. Read other books from the set list published by the exam board Find out how you can get more involved with the Department and become our Academic Subject Hub Leader.
Extra / Super Curricular	•Lunchtime revision session •Listening club - Discover French culture/society through the study of songs wirtten in French. There will be the opportunity to sing to! •Film club - Tuesday after school

A-Level Further Maths

Subject: Maths	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Further Mathematics Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board 4 papers x 90 minutes at the end of Year 13. 100 % exam
Topics Covered	Algorithms Graphs and Networks Algorithms on Graphs Route Inspection The Travelling Salesman Problem Linear Programming The Simplex Algorithm Critical Path Analysis Proof Complex numbers Matrices Further algebra and functions Further calculus Further Vectors Polar coordinates Hyperbolic functions Differential equations
Recommended Extra Resources	Solomon worksheets on the portal Zigzag worksheets on the portal http://mathswebsite.com/ online tutorials CPG new A level revision guide (2017) Review and mixed exercises in the textbook. Past exam questions https://www.madasmaths.com/#
Recommended Reading List	How to Think like a Mathematician Kevin Houston (CUP, 2009) The MαTHβOOK Clifford A Pickover (Sterling, 2009) Mathematics: a very short introduction, Timothy Gowers (CUP, 2002) Solving Mathematical Problems Terence Tao (OUP, 2006) The Pleasures of Counting T.W. K ̈orner (CUP, 1996) Calculus for the Ambitious T.W. K ̈orner (CUP, 2014) What is Mathematics? R. Courant & H. Robbins (OUP, 1996) From Here to Infinity Ian Stewart (OUP, 1996) Archimedes’ Revenge P. Hoffman (Penguin, 1991) The Mathematical Experience P.J. Davis & R. Hersh (Penguin, 1990) Beyond Numeracy J. A. Paulos (Penguin, 1991) The Penguin Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Numbers D. Wells (Penguin,1997) New Applications of Mathematics C. Bondi (ed.) (Penguin, 1991) Reaching for Infinity S. Gibilisco (Tab/McGraw-Hill, 1990) The New Scientist Guide to Chaos N. Hall (ed.) (Penguin, 1991) Chaos J. Gleick (Minerva/Random House, 1997) Fractals. Images of Chaos H. Lauwerier (Penguin, 1991)
Useful Tips	Show all steps of your calculation as you can gain marks for your method. Review your revision homework’s Use the Solomon worksheets to practice any areas that you are unsure on. Make sure you understand the key concepts – don’t just learn the formulae.

Subject: Maths	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Further Mathematics Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board 4 papers x 90 minutes at the end of Year 13. 100% exam
Topics Covered	Further Calculus Further differential equations Coordinate systems Further vectors Further numerical methods Momentum and Impulse Work, Energy and Power Elastic, Springs and Strings Elastic Collisions in one dimension Elastic Collisions in two dimensions
Recommended Extra Resources	Solomon worksheets on the portal Zigzag worksheets on the portal http://mathswebsite.com/ online tutorials CPG new A level revision guide (2017) Review and mixed exercises in the textbook. Past exam questions https://www.madasmaths.com/#
Recommended Reading List	Advanced Problems in Mathematics S.T.C. Siklos (1996 and 2003) Mathematical Methods for Science Students G. Stephenson (Longman, 1973) Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering K F Riley, M P Hobson &S J Bence (Cambridge University Press 1998) A Concise Introduction to Pure Mathematics Martin Liebeck (Chapman& Hall/CRCMathematics) Groups: A Path to Geometry R.P. Burn (CUP, 1987) Yet Another Introduction to Analysis V. Bryant (CUP, 1990) A First Course in Mechanics Mary Lunn (OUP, 1991) Probability and Statistics M.R. Spiegel (Schaum’s outline series; McGraw-Hill, 1982) Algorithmics — The Spirit of Computing D. Harel (Addison-Wesley, 1992)
Useful Tips	Show all steps of your calculation as you can gain marks for your method. Review your revision homework’s Use the Solomon worksheets to practice any areas that you are unsure on. Make sure you understand the key concepts – don’t just learn the formulae.

A-Level Geography

Subject: Geography	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board 3 examination papers at the end of year 13 Paper 1 - Dynamic Landscapes, Physical Systems and Sustainability 135 minutes- 30% Paper 2- Dynamic Places, Human Systems and Geopolitics 135 minutes- 30% Paper 3 – Synoptic Investigation 135 minutes – 20% Non – Examined Assessment ( coursework ) – 20%
Topics Covered	Dynamic Landscapes – Tectonic Hazards and Coastal Landscapes. Dynamic Places – Globalisation and Regenerating Places. Fieldwork in Snowdonia
Recommended Extra Resources	CGP Revision Guide Hodder Education Student Guides
Recommended Reading List	BBC News (or other news website/broadsheet) Geography Review journal New Scientist The Economist RGS website National Geographic website Tim Marshall (2016) “Prisoners of Geography” Danny Dorling (2015) “Inequality and the 1%” Danny Dorling and Carl Lee ( 2016) “Geography : ideas in profile”
Useful Tips	Keep up to date with current events building up a store of small examples that will help justify or illustrate the points made in your answers.

Subject: Geography	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board 3 examination papers at the end of Year 13 Paper 1 - Dynamic Landscapes, Physical Systems and Sustainability 135 minutes- 30% Paper 2- Dynamic Places, Human Systems and Geopolitics 135 minutes- 30% Paper 3 – Synoptic Investigation 135 minutes – 20% Non – Examined Assessment ( coursework ) – 20%
Topics Covered	Physical Systems and Sustainability – water security, energy provision and climate change. Human Systems and Geopolitics – Superpowers, the development gap and human rights.
Recommended Extra Resources	CGP Revision Guide Hodder Education Student Guides
Recommended Reading List	BBC News (or other news website/broadsheet) Geography Review journal New Scientist The Economist RGS website National Geographic website Tim Marshall (2016) “Prisoners of Geography” Danny Dorling (2015) “Inequality and the 1%” Danny Dorling and Carl Lee ( 2016) “Geography : ideas in profile”
Useful Tips	Keep up to date with current events building up a store of small examples that will help justify or illustrate the points made in your answers.

A-Level German

Subject: German	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing: 2 hours and 30 minutes (50% of A-level) Paper 2 Writing: 2 hours (20% of A-level) Paper 3 Speaking: 21-23 minutes (30% of A-level) Individual research project (included in speaking exam) All papers completed at the end of Year 13
Topics Covered	Changing state of the family The digital world Youth culture: Fashion, music and television Festivals and traditions Art and architecture Cultural life in Berlin Analysis of a German Novel
Recommended Extra Resources	AQA German AS Grammar Workbook Aktion Grammatik!, John Klapper and Trudi McMahon Wort für Wort: New Advanced German Vocabulary, Paul Stocker http://german.net/ https://deutsch.lingolia.com/en/ http://www.canoo.net/ http://www.dw.com/de/deutsch-lernen/top-thema/s-8031 http://www.zdf.de/ZDFmediathek#/hauptnavigation/ startseite www.uk.diplo.de www.spiegel.de www.fluter.de
Recommended Reading List	Der Vorleser, Bernhard Schlink Die Verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum, Heinrich Böll Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder, Bertolt Brecht Der Besuch der alten Dame, Friedrich Dürrenmatt Andorra, Max Frisch Gedichte – Buch der Lieder, Heinrich Heine Zonenkinder, Jana Hensel Die Verwandlung, Franz Kafka Russendisko, Wladimir Kaminer Fundbüro, Siegfried Lenz A Concise History of Germany, Mary Fulbrook
Useful Tips	Regularly read and listen to the news in both German and English to gain an understanding of current affairs and issues. Listen to and watch German films and/or podcasts outside of the classroom to improve listening skills and broaden vocabulary. Learn vocabulary little and often to ensure it is being stored in your long-term memory, not forgetting to keep revisiting previous vocabulary lists. Always look up and make a note of new words you may have come across in classwork or at home. Try to attend various events and exhibitions relating to German-speaking countries to help broaden your knowledge of the countries where German is spoken. e.g. at the Goethe Institut in London Regularly practice typical speaking questions outside of the classroom with a friend without relying on pre-learnt answers Ensure you maintain well-organised notes on all the different topic areas. Create revision mind-maps or notes by topic as you go through the year. Try to take part in an exchange or trip to Germany or other German-speaking countries where possible.

Subject: German	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing: 2 hours and 30 minutes (50% of A-level) Paper 2 Writing: 2 hours (20% of A-level) Paper 3 Speaking: 21-23 minutes (30% of A-level) Individual research project (included in speaking exam) All papers completed at the end of Year 13
Topics Covered	Immigration Integration Racism Germany and the EU Politics and youth The Reunification of Germany and its consequences Analysis of a German Film
Recommended Extra Resources	AQA German AS Grammar Workbook Aktion Grammatik!, John Klapper and Trudi McMahon Wort für Wort: New Advanced German Vocabulary, Paul Stocker http://german.net/ https://deutsch.lingolia.com/en/ http://www.canoo.net/ http://www.dw.com/de/deutsch-lernen/top-thema/s-8031 http://www.zdf.de/ZDFmediathek#/hauptnavigation/ startseite www.uk.diplo.de www.spiegel.de www.fluter.de
Recommended Reading List	Der Vorleser, Bernhard Schlink Die Verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum, Heinrich Böll Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder, Bertolt Brecht Der Besuch der alten Dame, Friedrich Dürrenmatt Andorra, Max Frisch Gedichte – Buch der Lieder, Heinrich Heine Zonenkinder, Jana Hensel Die Verwandlung, Franz Kafka Russendisko, Wladimir Kaminer Fundbüro, Siegfried Lenz A Concise History of Germany, Mary Fulbrook
Useful Tips	Regularly read and listen to the news in both German and English to gain an understanding of current affairs and issues. Listen to and watch German films and/or podcasts outside of the classroom to improve listening skills and broaden vocabulary. Learn vocabulary little and often to ensure it is being stored in your long-term memory, not forgetting to keep revisiting previous vocabulary lists. Always look up and make a note of new words you may have come across in classwork or at home. Try to attend various events and exhibitions relating to German-speaking countries to help broaden your knowledge of the countries where German is spoken. e.g. at the Goethe Institut in London Regularly practice typical speaking questions outside of the classroom with a friend without relying on pre-learnt answers Ensure you maintain well-organised notes on all the different topic areas. Create revision mind-maps or notes by topic as you go through the year. Try to take part in an exchange or trip to Germany or other German-speaking countries where possible.

A-Level Government and Politics

Subject: Government and Politics	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 3 papers x 120 minutes at the end of Year 13
Topics Covered	Unit 1 is a study of British politics. The main areas of focus will be political parties, pressure groups, voting behaviour and elections. You will also study core political ideas such as socialism, liberalism and conservatism. Unit 2 is a study of British government. You will also study the roles of parliament, the cabinet, the Prime Minister, the civil service and the judicial system. The influence of the European Union on British politics will also be investigated. You will also study the concept of nationalism for this unit. Unit 3 is a study of American government and politics, focusing on areas such as the two main political parties, the election process, the roles of the Congress, President and the Supreme Court. The different powers and responsibilities of the federal and state governments are also considered. You will also be asked to compare the UK and US systems of government.
Recommended Extra Resources	Recommended Websites www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics www.politico.eu www.guardian.co.uk www.politics.co.uk www.telegraph.co.uk www.totalpolitics.com
Recommended Reading List	Hodder Politics Review AQA Government and Politics Peter Hennessey, the Prime Minister British prime Ministers, Robert Parker Who Governs Britain?, Anthony King The Trouble with Europe, Roger Bootle Essentails of UK Politics, Anthony Heywood The End of the Party, Andrew Rawnsley A Journey, Tony Blair
Useful Tips	Read news websites, blogs and broadsheet newspapers on a daily basis Avoid personal opinion in essay writing but strive for objectivity and balance. Follow us on Twitter

Subject: Government and Politics	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 3 papers x 120 minutes at the end of Year 13
Topics Covered	Unit 1 is a study of British politics. The main areas of focus will be political parties, pressure groups, voting behaviour and elections. You will also study core political ideas such as socialism, liberalism and conservatism. Unit 2 is a study of British government. You will also study the roles of parliament, the cabinet, the Prime Minister, the civil service and the judicial system. The influence of the European Union on British politics will also be investigated. You will also study the concept of nationalism for this unit. Unit 3 is a study of American government and politics, focusing on areas such as the two main political parties, the election process, the roles of the Congress, President and the Supreme Court. The different powers and responsibilities of the federal and state governments are also considered. You will also be asked to compare the UK and US systems of government.
Recommended Extra Resources	Recommended Websites www.politico.com www.washingtonpost.com www.nytimes.com www.whitehouse.gov www.house.gov www.senate.gov www.scotus.gov www.270towin.com www.realclearpolitics.com
Recommended Reading List	American Caesars, Nigel Hamilton American Politics, Richard Valelley US Presidential elections, Roddy Keenan Who Rules the World?, Noam Chomsky The Nine, the US Supreme Court, Jeffrey Toobin Supremely Partisan, the US Supreme Court, James Zirin
Useful Tips	Read news websites, blogs and broadsheet newspapers on a daily basis Avoid personal opinion in essay writing but strive for objectivity and balance. Follow us on Twitter

A-Level History

Subject: History	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board (7042) 2 papers x 150 minutes at the end of Year 13 – 40% each Coursework – one 4,500 essay by October of Year 13 – 20%
Topics Covered	Germany 1871-1929 Britain 1951-1979 Slavery and emancipation in the USA 1800-1900
Recommended Extra Resources	Recommended Websites http://schoolshistory.org.uk/ASLevel_History/ index.htm
Recommended Reading List	Kenneth M. Stampp, The Peculiar Institution: Slavery in the Antebellum South. Knopf, 1956 James Oakes, Slavery and Freedom: An Interpretation of the Old South. W.W. Norton & Company, 1998 Stanley Elkins, Slavery: A Problem in American Institution and Intellectual Life. University of Chicago Press, 1959. David Brion Davis, The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770- 1823. Cornell University Press, 1975. Matthew Mason, Slavery and Politics in the Early American Republic. The University of North,Carolina Press, 2008 Eric Foner. Forever Free: The Story of Emancipation and Reconstruction. Reprint. Vintage, 2006. Stephen Hahn, A Nation Under Our Feet: Black Political Struggles in the Rural South from Slavery to the Great Migration, Harvard University Press, 2003. Susan Eva O’Donovan, Becoming Free in the Cotton South. Harvard University Press, 2010
Useful Tips	Question the tone, context and provenance of historical sources. Apply contextual own knowledge to source analysis questions. Ensure balance, accuracy and depth in historical essays.

Subject: History	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board (7042) 2 papers x 150 minutes at the end of Year 13 – 40% each Coursework – one 3,500 essay by January of Year 13 – 20%
Topics Covered	Germany 1929-1991 Britain 1979-2007 Slavery and emancipation in the USA 1800-1900
Recommended Extra Resources	Recommended Websites http://schoolshistory.org.uk/ASLevel_History/ index.htmâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
Recommended Reading List	Kenneth M. Stampp, The Peculiar Institution: Slavery in the Antebellum South. Knopf, 1956 James Oakes, Slavery and Freedom: An Interpretation of the Old South. W.W. Norton & Company, 1998 Stanley Elkins, Slavery: A Problem in American Institution and Intellectual Life. University of Chicago Press, 1959. David Brion Davis, The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770- 1823. Cornell University Press, 1975. Matthew Mason, Slavery and Politics in the Early American Republic. The University of North,Carolina Press, 2008 Eric Foner. Forever Free: The Story of Emancipation and Reconstruction. Reprint. Vintage, 2006. Stephen Hahn, A Nation Under Our Feet: Black Political Struggles in the Rural South from Slavery to the Great Migration, Harvard University Press, 2003. Susan Eva O’Donovan, Becoming Free in the Cotton South. Harvard University Press, 2010
Useful Tips	Question the tone, context and provenance of historical sources. Apply contextual own knowledge to source analysis questions. Ensure balance, accuracy and depth in historical essays. Use a wide range of academic historical publications for the coursework essay.

A-Level Maths

Subject: Maths	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Mathematics Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board 3 x 120 minutes papers at the end of Year 13 100% exam
Topics Covered	Proof Algebra and functions Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane Sequences and series Trigonometry Exponentials and logarithms Differentiation Integration Vectors Statistical sampling Data presentation and interpretation Probability Statistical distributions Statistical hypothesis testing Quantities and units in mechanics Kinematics Forces and Newton’s laws
Recommended Extra Resources	Solomon worksheets on the portal Zigzag worksheets on the portal http://mathswebsite.com/ online tutorials CPG new A level revision guide (2017) Review and mixed exercises in the textbook. Past exam questions https://www.madasmaths.com/#
Recommended Reading List	How to Think like a Mathematician Kevin Houston (CUP, 2009) The MαTHβOOK Clifford A Pickover (Sterling, 2009) Mathematics: a very short introduction, Timothy Gowers (CUP, 2002) Solving Mathematical Problems Terence Tao (OUP, 2006) The Pleasures of Counting T.W. K ̈orner (CUP, 1996) Calculus for the Ambitious T.W. K ̈orner (CUP, 2014) What is Mathematics? R. Courant & H. Robbins (OUP, 1996) From Here to Infinity Ian Stewart (OUP, 1996) Archimedes’ Revenge P. Hoffman (Penguin, 1991) The Mathematical Experience P.J. Davis & R. Hersh (Penguin, 1990) Beyond Numeracy J. A. Paulos (Penguin, 1991) The Penguin Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Numbers D. Wells (Penguin,1997) New Applications of Mathematics C. Bondi (ed.) (Penguin, 1991) Reaching for Infinity S. Gibilisco (Tab/McGraw-Hill, 1990) The New Scientist Guide to Chaos N. Hall (ed.) (Penguin, 1991) Chaos J. Gleick (Minerva/Random House, 1997) Fractals. Images of Chaos H. Lauwerier (Penguin, 1991)
Useful Tips	Show all steps of your calculation as you can gain marks for your method. Review your revision homework’s Use the Solomon worksheets to practice any areas that you are unsure on. Make sure you understand the key concepts – don’t just learn the formulae.

Subject: Maths	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Mathematics Course
Examination Information	Edexcel Exam Board 3 x 2 hours papers 100% exam
Topics Covered	Proof Functions and modelling Series and sequences The Binomial theorem Trigonometry Parametric equations Differentiation Numerical methods Integration Vectors (3D) Regression and correlation Probability The normal distribution Application of kinematics Moments Forces at any angle Applications of forces Further kinematics
Recommended Extra Resources	Solomon worksheets on the portal Zigzag worksheets on the portal http://mathswebsite.com/ online tutorials CPG new A level revision guide (2017) Review and mixed exercises in the textbook. Past exam questions https://www.madasmaths.com/#
Recommended Reading List	Advanced Problems in Mathematics S.T.C. Siklos (1996 and 2003) Mathematical Methods for Science Students G. Stephenson (Longman, 1973) Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering K F Riley, M P Hobson &S J Bence (Cambridge University Press 1998) A Concise Introduction to Pure Mathematics Martin Liebeck (Chapman& Hall/CRCMathematics) Groups: A Path to Geometry R.P. Burn (CUP, 1987) Yet Another Introduction to Analysis V. Bryant (CUP, 1990) A First Course in Mechanics Mary Lunn (OUP, 1991) Probability and Statistics M.R. Spiegel (Schaum’s outline series; McGraw-Hill, 1982) Algorithmics — The Spirit of Computing D. Harel (Addison-Wesley, 1992)
Useful Tips	Show all steps of your calculation as you can gain marks for your method. Review your revision homework’s Use the Solomon worksheets to practice any areas that you are unsure on. Make sure you understand the key concepts – don’t just learn the formulae.

A-Level Music

Subject: Music	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course is AS
Examination Information	OCR 1 written paper (unheard) plus set works topics Recital (solo) 2 compositions (min time 4’30”)
	Daily quality newspaper Arts’ coverage BBC Music Magazine (available in School Library)
Recommended Extra Resources	Recommended Websites: Music on the Wen =b International; Slipped Disc Lebrecht
Recommended Reading List	Practice for at least 20 mins per day per instrument
Useful Tips	Practice for at least 20 mins per day per instrument

Subject: Music	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Solo Recital (12 mins) Composition/Harmony Exercises Historical Topic Set Work (essays) Aural tests (unheard)
Recommended Extra Resources	Rhinegold Revision Guide BBC Radio 3
Useful Tips	Eg: Redo questions from the previous topics without looking at the solution when revising.

A-Level Photography

Subject: Photography	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 units. Coursework 60%. Exam project 40%. Controlled assessment to be completed at the end of Year 13. 15 hrs.
Topics Covered	Composition Shutterspeed ISO Aperture Digital manipulation Manual manipulation Photoshop Written analysis Artist research Film development (wet) Print development (wet) Photograms Studio lighting Location photography Black light
Recommended Extra Resources	Nelson Thornes GCE Art & Design Handbook
Recommended Reading List	Ehrlich, R (1990) Tony Ray-Jones: A Retrospective View, Manchester, Cornerhouse Publications Parr, M & Walker, I (1997) The Last Resort: Photographs of New Brighton, London, Dewi Lewis Publishing. Beaumont, N & Sobieszek, R (1974) One Mind's Eye: The Portraits and Other Photographs of Arnold Newman, David R Godine Publishers. Evans, W (1985) Walker Evans at Work, London, Harper Collins Eggleston, W (1992) William Eggleston: Ancient and Modern, New York, Random House. Kruger, M (2003) Candida Hofer: A Monograph, London, Thames and Hudson
Useful Tips	Ensure that ideas connect to your artist research. Produce your own reference imagery Develop your ideas thoroughly by exploring and experimenting with artist techniques. Ensure that all evidence is recorded within your portfolio.

Subject: Photography	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 units. Coursework 60%. Exam project 40%. Controlled assessment to be completed at the end of Year 13. 15 hours.
Topics Covered	Composition Shutterspeed ISO Aperture Digital manipulation Manual manipulation Photoshop Written analysis Artist research Film development (wet) Print development (wet) Photograms Studio lighting Location photography Black light
Recommended Extra Resources	Nelson Thornes GCE Art & Design Handbook
Recommended Reading List	Ehrlich, R (1990) Tony Ray-Jones: A Retrospective View, Manchester, Cornerhouse Publications Parr, M & Walker, I (1997) The Last Resort: Photographs of New Brighton, London, Dewi Lewis Publishing. Beaumont, N & Sobieszek, R (1974) One Mind's Eye: The Portraits and Other Photographs of Arnold Newman, David R Godine Publishers. Evans, W (1985) Walker Evans at Work, London, Harper Collins Eggleston, W (1992) William Eggleston: Ancient and Modern, New York, Random House. Kruger, M (2003) Candida Hofer: A Monograph, London, Thames and Hudson
Useful Tips	Ensure that ideas connect to your artist research. Produce your own reference imagery Develop your ideas thoroughly by exploring and experimenting with artist techniques. Ensure that all evidence is recorded within your portfolio.

A-Level Physical Education

Subject: PE	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 papers x 120 minutes at the end of Year 13 – 70% Written analysis and evaluation on a sporting performance as well as an assessment as a performer or coach in a full sided version of one activity – 30%
Topics Covered	Paper 1 Applied anatomy and physiology Skill acquisition Sport and society Written analysis and evaluation of weaknesses of defensive skills and tactics and strategies of a sport of their choice.
Recommended Extra Resources	Watch “Panorama” programmes for topics such as Hooliganism in sport and Drugs in Sport. Watch the athlete profile documentaries that were based on the Olympic Athletes.
Recommended Reading List	Getting into physiotherapy course – James Barton Running Like A Girl – Alexandra Heminsley Your Pace or Mine? – Lisa Jackson
Useful Tips	Students should expose themselves to as much current sporting news and articles as possible in order to develop breadth in their knowledge. Students should consolidate their learning after everything lesson to ensure they are confident with the content.

Subject: PE	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 2 papers x 120 minutes at the end of Year 13 – 70% Written analysis and evaluation on a sporting performance as well as an assessment as a performer or coach in a full sided version of one activity – 30% Practical deadline for evidence is by October half term.
Topics Covered	Paper 2 Exercise physiology and biomechanics Sport psychology Sport and society and technology in sport Written analysis and evaluation of weaknesses of defensive skills and tactics and strategies of a sport of their choice. Practical moderation on one sport that the individual currently plays.
Recommended Extra Resources	Watch “Panorama” programmes for topics such as Hooliganism in sport and Drugs in Sport. Watch the athlete profile documentaries that were based on the Olympic Athletes.
Recommended Reading List	Getting into physiotherapy course – James Barton Running Like A Girl – Alexandra Heminsley Your Pace or Mine? – Lisa Jackson
Useful Tips	Students should expose themselves to as much current sporting news and articles as possible in order to develop breadth in their knowledge. Students should consolidate their learning after everything lesson to ensure they are confident with the content.
Super-curricular	Opportunity to attend University of Kent to learn about sports courses and gain more practical experience at degree level.

A-Level Physics

Subject: Physics	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	Exam Board; OCR 1 x Modelling Physics – 135 minutes – 37% 1 x Exploring Physics – 135 minutes – 37% 1 x Unified Physics – 90 minutes – 26% Practical Endorsement
Topics Covered	Section 1 – Forces and Motion Module 1 – Introduction to A Level Physics Module 2 – Motion Module 3 – Forces Module 4 – Energy Module 5 – Behaviour of Material Module 6 – Momentum Section 2 – Electricity and Magnetism Module 1 – Electricity and Circuits Section 3 – Waves and Particles Module 1 – Properties of Waves Module 2 – Standing Waves Module 4 – Particle and Nuclear Physics Pt. 1
Recommended Extra Resources	New A-Level Physics: OCR A Year 1 & 2 Complete Revision & Practice The Kahn Academy
Recommended Reading List	Seven Brief Lessons on Physics – Carlo Rovelli; Pengiun, 2016 The Universe in Your Hand; A Journey Through Space, Time and Beyond – Christophe Galfard; Macmillan, 2015 A Short History of Nearly Everything – Bill Bryson; Black Swan, 2016 Classical Mechanics; The Theoretical Minimum – Leonard Susskind and George Hrabovsky; Penguin, 2014 It’s Not Rocket Science – Ben Millar; Sphere, 2012 Big Bang; The Most Important Scientific Discovery of All Time and Why You Need to Know About It – Simon Singh; Harper Perennial, 2005
Useful Tips	Redo the assessed homework questions without looking at the solutions when revising. Review the class tests and any previous mock tests regularly. Review the Kerboodle resources and the questions from the online text books. Make use of youtube and the Kahn Academy website to review topics which you struggle with.
Extra Curricular	CERN Trip

Subject: Physics	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	Exam Board; OCR 1 x Modelling Physics – 135 minutes – 37% 1 x Exploring Physics – 135 minutes – 37% 1 x Unified Physics – 90 minutes – 26% Practical Endorsement
Topics Covered	Section 2 – Electricity and Magnetism Module 2 – Electric Fields Module 3 – Capacitors Module 4 – Electromagnetism Section 3 – Waves and Particles Module 3 – Simple Harmonic Motion Module 4 – Particle and Nuclear Physics Part 2 Module 5 – Medical Physics Section 4 – The Newtonian World and Astrophysics Module 1 – Ideal Gases Module 2 – Gravity Module 3 – Astrophysics Module 4 – Cosmology
Recommended Extra Resources	New A-Level Physics: OCR A Year 1 & 2 Complete Revision & Practice The Kahn Academy
Recommended Reading List	Professor Povey’s Perplexing Problems; Pre-University Physics and Maths Problems with Solutions – Thomas Povey; Oneworld Publications, 2015 Quantum; A Guide for the Perplexed – Jim Al-Khalili; Weidenfield and Nicholson, 2012 Why Does E=mc² – Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw; Pengiun, 2012 A Brief History of Time; From Big Bang to Black Holes – Stephen Hawking; Bantam, 2011 The Particle at the End of The Universe – Sean Carroll; Oneworld, 2012 Just Six Numbers; The Deep Forces that Shape our Universe – Martin Rees; Weidenfield and Nicholson, 1999 The 4-Percent Universe; Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and The Race to Discover the Rest of Reality – Richard Panek; Oneworld, 2012
Useful Tips	Redo the assessed homework questions without looking at the solutions when revising. Review the class tests and any previous mock tests regularly. Review the Kerboodle resources and the questions from the online text books. Make use of Youtube and the Kahn Academy website to review topics which you struggle with.
Extra Curricular	CERN Trip

A-Level Product Design (legacy)

Subject: Product Design 3D legacy)	Year 12
Examination Information	AQA Exam board Unit 1: 2 hour written paper, 50% of AS, 25% of A-level (80 marks) Unit 2: coursework, approx. 50 hours, 50% of AS and 25% of A-level. (80 marks)
Topics Covered	Natural Woods Man-made Boards Laminates and Veneers Ferrous Metals Non-Ferrous Metals Alloys Polymers Bio-degradable polymers Elastomers Compliant Materials Smart Materials Modern Materials Product Components Adhesives Fabrication Methods: Woods Metals Plastics Forming Methods: Woods Metals Plastics Composites Redistribution Methods Metals Cements Polymers Wasting Processes CAM processing Finishing Materials and Processes: Woods Metals Polymers Health and Safety Quality Control Design Specifications Developing Designs Model making Product Analysis Practical Skills Finishing Techniques
Recommended Extra Resources	Revision Guide AQA Design and Technology Product Design 3D AS/A2 Visit museums Go to design shows/galleries Recommended Websites: Watch tutorials on Youtube
Recommended Reading List	Against the Odds: An Autobiography – by James Dyson James Dyson History of Great Inventions – by James Dyson Making It – Manufacturing Techniques for Product Design – Chris Lefteri Cradle to Cradle. Remaking the Way we Make Things – by Michael Braungart and William McDonough
Useful Tips	Look at past papers and mark schemes, familiarise yourself with the key terminology expected in an A-level examination. Use the resources on the portal to support theory knowledge.

Subject: Product Design 3D (legacy)	Year 13
Examination Information	AQA exam board Unit 3: 2 hour written paper 25% of A-level (84 marks) Unit 4: coursework, approx. 60 hours 25% of A-level (85 marks)
Topics Covered	Major Developments in Technology A study of Manufactured Products and Systems Product Life Cycle The Influence of Design and Technology in Society Role of the Designer The Marketing Function Design Methods Design Process Safety Safety Legislation Communication Methods Illustration, Selection and use of Appropriate 2D/3D Techniques Enhancement Information Drawing Modelling Use of ICT in Design Development Human Needs Human Factors Quality Assurance and Quality Control The work of Past and Present Designers Copyright Protection Design Methods The Influence of Design and Technology in Society Product Development and Improvement Communication Methods Design and Human Context ICT applications Manufacturing Systems Product Development/Improvement Manufacturing Systems Safety Systems and Control Design Specifications Developing Designs Model making Product Analysis Practical Skills Finishing Techniques
Recommended Extra Resources	Revision Guide AQA Design and Technology Product Design 3D AS/A2 Visit museums Go to design shows/galleries Recommended Websites: Watch tutorials on Youtube
Recommended Reading List	Against the Odds: An Autobiography – by James Dyson James Dyson History of Great Inventions – by James Dyson Making It – Manufacturing Techniques for Product Design – Chris Lefteri Cradle to Cradle. Remaking the Way we Make Things – by Michael Braungart and William McDonough
Useful Tips	Use theory topic tasks on Portal and do further research outside of lessons. Do plenty of past papers and look at mark schemes. Exams are very different to Year 11 and 12 exams.

A-Level Psychology

Subject: Psychology	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	External examinations are taken in the second year of the course. Internal examinations: 3 papers x 90 minutes 1 research study
Topics Covered	Approaches in Psychology Biopsychology Social Influence Memory Attachment Psychopathology Research Methods Mathematics and Statistics NOTE: Research methods covered both in classroom sessions and during a three-day residential at the University of Kent , in July of Year 12.
Recommended Extra Resources	In addition to the two set text books: BPS Research Digest Neuroscience News New Scientist Course-related videos
Recommended Reading List	Opening Skinner Box – Lauren Slater Dibs in Search of Self – Virginia Axline Flowers for Algernon – Daniel Keyes The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time – Mark Haddon The Psychology of Harry Potter – Neil Mulholland
Useful Tips	Prepare well for class tutorials Keep assignments and notes up-to-date and organised Use all study resources available to you – not just those you like Engage in wider reading

Subject: Psychology	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Psychology A: 3 papers x 120 minutes No coursework
Topics Covered	Issues and Debates in Psychology Relationships Schizophrenia Aggression
Recommended Extra Resources	In addition to the two set text books: BPS Research Digest Neuroscience News New Scientist Course-related videos
Recommended Reading List	The Private Life of the Brain Rhythms of Life – Foster & Kreitzman We Need to Talk About Kevin – Lionel Shriver Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole – Ropper & Burrell The User Illusion – Tor Norretranders
Useful Tips	Prepare well for class tutorials Keep assignments and notes up-to-date and organised Use all study resources available to you – not just those you like Engage in wider reading

A-Level Spanish

Subject: Spanish	Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 3 papers at the end of Year 13 Paper One (2 hours 30 minutes): Listening, Reading, Translation into English and Translation into target language Paper Two (2 hours): Writing, two essays on set texts/films Paper 3 (21-23 minutes): oral exam, discussion of a sub-theme based on a stimulus card and presentation/discussion of individual research project)
Topics Covered	Aspects of Hispanic society: modern and traditional values, cyberpace, equal rights Artistic culture in the Hispanic world: modern day idols, Spanish regional identity, cultural heritage Set text or film
Recommended Extra Resources	Quizlet (application or website ideal for vocabulary revision) Kerboodle (online access to the set textbook with additional interactive resources) Wordreference.com (a useful online dictionary with verb conjugation tool) El País (newspaper)
Recommended Reading List	Federico García Lorca La casa de Bernarda Alba Gabriel García Márquez Crónica de una muerte anunciada Laura Esquivel Como agua para chocolate Ramón J. Sender Réquiem por un campesino español Carlos Ruiz Zafón La sombra del viento Isabel Allende La casa de los espíritus Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer Rimas Fernando Fernán-Gómez Las bicicletas son para el verano Luis de Castresana El otro árbol de Guernica Gabriel García Márquez El coronel no tiene quien le escriba
Useful Tips	Keep a note of all new vocabulary by family: can you deduce the noun and adjective from a verb, and vice versa? Stay informed: you will be required to have and show knowledge of the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Read newspapers and blogs and watch the Spanish news to stay up-to-date. Attend all speaking sessions . Make use of the activities available on Kerboodle to extend your learning outside of the classroom. Remember to plan and check back through your written work just as you would for other essay-based subjects.
Extra and Super Curricular	Mentoring opportunities for KS3-4. Buddy scheme with Year 11 classes. 1-to-1 speaking sessions with native speakers. Eurovicta. Theatre Trips. UKLO

Subject: Spanish	Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course
Examination Information	AQA Exam Board 3 papers at the end of Year 13 Paper One (2 hours 30 minutes): Listening, Reading, Translation into English and Translation into target language Paper Two (2 hours): Writing, two essays on set texts/films Paper 3 (21-23 minutes): oral exam, discussion of a sub-theme based on a stimulus card and presentation/discussion of individual research project)
Topics Covered	Multiculturalism in Hispanic society: immigration, racism, integration Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world: today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens; monarchies and dictatorships; popular movements Set text
Recommended Extra Resources	Quizlet (application or website ideal for vocabulary revision) Kerboodle (online access to the set textbook with additional interactive resources) Wordreference.com (a useful online dictionary with verb conjugation tool) El País (newspaper)
Recommended Reading List	Federico García Lorca La casa de Bernarda Alba Gabriel García Márquez Crónica de una muerte anunciada Laura Esquivel Como agua para chocolate Ramón J. Sender Réquiem por un campesino español Carlos Ruiz Zafón La sombra del viento Isabel Allende La casa de los espíritus Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer Rimas Fernando Fernán-Gómez Las bicicletas son para el verano Luis de Castresana El otro árbol de Guernica Gabriel García Márquez El coronel no tiene quien le escriba
Useful Tips	Keep a note of all new vocabulary by family: can you deduce the noun and adjective from a verb, and vice versa? Stay informed: you will be required to have and show knowledge of the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Read newspapers and blogs and watch the Spanish news to stay up-to-date. Attend all speaking sessions. Make use of the activities available on Kerboodle to extend your learning outside of the classroom. Remember to plan and check back through your written work just as you would for other essay-based subjects. Practise writing essays to time in preparation for the final exam.
Extra and Super Curricular	Mentoring opportunities for KS3-4. Buddy scheme with Year 11 classes. 1-to-1 speaking sessions with native speakers. Eurovicta. Theatre Trips. UKLO

A-Level Religious Studies

Year 12 Curriculum

Examination Information:

Eduqas examination board
3 x 2 hour papers at the end of Year 13
100% examination

Topics Covered

Component 1:

Study of Religion: Christianity

Theme 1

Religious figures and sacred texts

Jesus: his birth
Jesus: his resurrection
The Bible as a source of wisdom and authority in daily life

Theme 2

Religious concepts and religious life

Religious concepts - the nature of God
Religious concepts - the Trinity
Religious concepts - the Atonement

Theme 2

Religious concepts and religious life

Religious life - faith and works
Religious life - the community of believers
Religious life - key moral principles

Theme 4

Religious practices that shape religious identity

Religious identity through diversity in baptism
Religious identity through diversity in Eucharist
Religious identity through diversity in festivals

Component 2: Philosophy of Religion

Theme 1

Arguments for the Existence of God - inductive

Inductive arguments – cosmological
Inductive arguments – teleological
Challenges to inductive arguments

Theme 1

Arguments for the Existence of God - deductive

Deductive arguments – origins of the ontological argument
Deductive arguments – developments of the ontological argument
Challenges to the ontological argument

Theme 2

Challenges to religious belief

– the problem of evil and suffering

The problem of evil
Religious responses to the problem of evil (i) Augustinian type theodicy
Religious responses to the problem of evil (ii) Irenaean type theodicy

Theme 3

Religious experience

The nature of religious experience
Mystical experience
Challenges to the objectivity and authenticity of religious experience

Component 3: Religion and Ethics

Theme 1

Ethical Thought

Divine Command Theory
Virtue Theory
Ethical Egoism

Theme 2

Deontological Ethics: Natural Law

Thomas Aquinas’ Natural Law: laws and precepts as the basis of morality
Aquinas’ Natural Law” the role of virtues and goods in supporting moral behaviour
Aquinas’ Natural Law: application of the theory (abortion/voluntary euthanasia)

Theme 3

Teleological Ethics: Situation Ethics

Joseph Fletcher’s Situation Ethics: his rejection of other forms of ethics and his acceptance of agape as the basis for morality
Fletcher’s Situation Ethics: the principles as a means of assessing morality
Fletcher’s Situation Ethics: application of the theory (homosexual/polyamorous relationships)

Theme 3

Teleological Ethics: Utilitarianism

Classical Utilitarianism – Jeremy Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism: happiness as the basis of morality
John Stuart Mill’s development of Utilitarianism: types of pleasure, the harm principle and the use of rules
Utilitarianism: application of the theories (Act and Rule) (animal experiment/nuclear weapons)

Recommended Extra Resources

Recommended Reading List

Think(www.royalinstitutephilosophy.org/think/index.php)
The Philosopher’s Magazine (www.philosophersnet.com)
Philosophy Now (www.philosophynow.org)
Dialogue (www.dialogue.org.uk): for Philosophy of Religion and Ethics
Philosophy Compass (http://philosophy-compass.com): more in-depth survey articles

Useful Tips:

Apply contextual knowledge to analysis questions.
Ensure you personally engage with question being asked.
Ensure balance, accuracy and depth in essays.
Read widely around the subject of the texts; research religious, ethical, philosophical ideas and developments.
Stay informed – be aware of what is happening in the news and reflect on the views from various fronts.
Have an opinion!

Year 13 Curriculum

Examination Information:

Eduqas examination board
3 x 2 hour papers at the end of Year 13
100% examination

Topics Covered

Component 1:

Study of Religion: Christianity

Theme 1

Religious figures and sacred texts

The Bible as a source of wisdom and authority
The early church (in Acts of the Apostles)
Two views of Jesus

Theme 3

Significant social and historical developments in religious thought

Attitudes to wealth
Migration and Christianity in the UK
Feminist theology and the changing role of men and women

Theme 3

Significant social and historical developments in religious thought

Challenges from secularisation.
Challenges from science
Challenges from pluralism and diversity within a tradition

Theme 4

Religious practices that shape religious identity

Religious identity through unification
Religious identity through religious experience
Religious identity through response to poverty and injustice

Component 2: Philosophy of Religion

Theme 2

Challenges to religious belief - religious belief as a product of the human mind

Belief as a product of the human mind: Sigmund Freud
Religious Belief as a product of the human mind: Carl Jung
Issues relating to the rejection of religion – Atheism

Theme 3

Religious experience

The influence of religious experience on religious practice and faith
Different definitions of miracle
Contrasting views on the possibility of miracles: Hume & Swinburne

Theme 4

Religious Language

Inherent problems of religious language
Religious language as cognitive but meaningless
Religious language as non-cognitive and analogical

Theme 4

Religious Language

language as non-cognitive and symbolical
Religious language as non-cognitive and mythical
Religious language as a language game

Component 3: Religion and Ethics

Theme 1

Ethical Thought

Meta-ethical approaches – Naturalism
Meta-ethical approaches – Intuitionism
Meta-ethical approaches – Emotivism

Theme 2

Deontological Ethics: Natural Law

John Finnis’ development of Natural Law
Bernard Hoose’s Proportionalism
Finnis’ Natural Law and Hoose’s Proportionalism: application of the theory

Theme 4

Determinism and Free will:

Determinism

concepts of predestination: St Augustine and Calvin
Concepts of Determinism
The implications of predestination/determinism

Theme 4

Determinism and Free will:

Free will

Religious concepts of free will: Pelagius and Arminius
Concepts of libertarianism
The implications of libertarianism and free will

Recommended Extra Resources

Recommended Reading List

(www.royalinstitutephilosophy.org/think/index.php)
The Philosopher’s Magazine (www.philosophersnet.com)
Philosophy Now (www.philosophynow.org)
(www.dialogue.org.uk): for Philosophy of Religion and Ethics
Philosophy Compass (http://philosophy-compass.com): more in-depth survey articles

Useful Tips:

Apply contextual knowledge to analysis questions.
Ensure you personally engage with question being asked.
Ensure balance, accuracy and depth in essays.
Read widely around the subject of the texts; research religious, ethical, philosophical ideas and developments.
Stay informed – be aware of what is happening in the news and reflect on the views from various fronts.
Have an opinion!