Subject Specific Expectations

ART

Biology


 Biology

Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback

The aim is for you to build up a body of work that will enable you to revise easily  

What will be expected of me in lessons? 

1) Safely and correctly using a range of equipment and materials.

2) Follow written instructions.

3) Write up experiments in the correct scientific format (introduction/aim/method/results/conclusion/discussion).

4) Make and record accurate, and precise, observations and measurements.

5) Present their results scientifically (table and graphs).

How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?

What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?

I am struggling with my prep and/or classwork. How can I access additional support when I’m in school? When I’m at home?

What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?

• Time: at least 1 hour per week.

- Reading and watching relevant material and making notes.

- Discussing relevant material with other A level biologists in the Biology forum or in person.

Where should I look for further guidance or materials to do this independent study?


Business Studies


Subject: Business 

Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback

What will be expected of me in lessons?

How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?

What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?

I am struggling with my prep and/or classwork. How can I access additional support when I’m in school? When I’m at home?

What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?

Where should I look for further guidance or materials to do this independent study?


Chemistry

Chemistry

Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback

The aim is for you to build up a body of work that will enable you to revise easily  

What will be expected of me in lessons? 

1) Safely and correctly using a range of equipment and materials.

2) Follow written instructions.

3) Write up experiments in the correct scientific format (introduction/aim/method/results/conclusion/discussion).

4) Make and record accurate, and precise, observations and measurements.

5) Present their results scientifically (table and graphs).

How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?

What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?

I am struggling with my prep and/or classwork. How can I access additional support when I’m in school? When I’m at home?

What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?

• Time: at least 1 hour per week.

- Reading and watching relevant material and making notes.

- Discussing relevant material with other A level biologists in the Biology forum or in person.

Where should I look for further guidance or materials to do this independent study?

Computing

Subject: Computing

Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback

What will be expected of me in lessons?

How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?

What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?

I am struggling with my prep and/or classwork. How can I access additional support when I’m in school? When I’m at home?

What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?

Where should I look for further guidance or materials to do this independent study?

Criminology


Subject: Criminology

Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback

What will be expected of me in lessons?

How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?

What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?

I am struggling with my prep and/or classwork. How can I access additional support when I’m in school? When I’m at home?

What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?

Where should I look for further guidance or materials to do this independent study?


Drama & Theatre Studies

DT Design

English Language


Subject: English Language

Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback


The aim is for you to build up a body of work that will enable you to revise easily  

What will be expected of me in lessons?


How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?



 What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?


I am struggling with my prep and/or classwork. How can I access additional support when I’m in school? When I’m at home?

What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?

Where should I look for further guidance or materials to do this independent study?

English Literature


Subject: English Literature

Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback

What will be expected of me in lessons?

How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?

 

What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?

I am struggling with my prep and/or classwork. How can I access additional support when I’m in school? When I’m at home?


What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?

Where should I look for further guidance or materials to do this independent study?

Food Science & Nutrition

Geography


Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback

The aim is for you to build up a body of work that will enable you to revise easily  


What will be expected of me in lessons?


How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?

What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?

 

I am struggling with my prep and/or classwork. How can I access additional support when I’m in school? When I’m at home?

What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?

• Time: at least 1 hour per week.

- Reading and watching relevant material and making notes.


Where should I look for further guidance or materials to do this independent study?



Geology

Subject: Geology

Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback

The aim is for you to build up a body of work that will enable you to revise easily  

§   You should either use hardback folders or exercise books to keep notes as directed by teachers.  

§   Your’ notes should include an outline of the specification and some form of tracking sheet to help you understand the progress you are making  

§   Outline of key dates for Internal and external assessments

§   Notes should be dated and in the case of folders correctly filed.  

§   Your tests/exams should be kept together.  

§   You should avoid writing on loose paper that is then just put in a bag.  

§   You will be expected to show teachers your notes on a regular basis and receive regular feedback on them.  

§   If you fail to keep a “decent” set of notes you will be given an opportunity to resolve the situation. If that fails you will be referred to your Form Tutor and HoD and HoY. 

§   You will be given a “lab book” to record key practicals in and this should be kept in school unless told otherwise. All practical work and recording of results, methods and analysis of these practicals should be carried out as requested.

§   You will also be given a field notebook that you will need to take with you on all field work, this may be kept in school

§   You are expected to purchase or borrow, with a deposit, the required textbook for the course. 

 

 

What will be expected of me in lessons? 

§   Be on time for all lessons.

§   Be curious and take pride in all your work

§   Be Respectful, behave in a way that supports my own and others learning.

§   Be Resilient and keep trying even if you find things difficult

§   Be confident by offering valid and well considered contributions to lessons

§   Be the best Version of Yourself and set high expectations of yourself and follow advice on how to improve your work.

§   Be Focussed, engaged and enthusiastic

§   You should be checking your own understanding throughout the lessons and be active in seeking help when required. Furthermore, you should be asking questions to extend your understanding and knowledge.

§   Students must be able to work independently in all practical sessions to the standard of the CPAC competencies (OCR experimental skills):

1) Safely and correctly using a range of equipment and materials.

2) Follow written instructions.

3) Write up experiments in the correct scientific format (introduction/aim/method/results/conclusion/discussion).

4) Make and record accurate, and precise, observations and measurements.

5) Present their results scientifically (table and graphs).

 

 

How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?

§    Approx. 3 hours per week

 

 

What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?

§   Experimental write ups

§   Exam questions/ theory questions

§   Research projects

§   Reading ahead of a topic and reviewing previous lesson (then taking action if full understanding is not acquired)

§   Field work in urban areas


History

Mathematics

Media Studies


Subject: Media

Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback

What will be expected of me in lessons?

How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?

 What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?

I am struggling with my prep and/or classwork. How can I access additional support when I’m in school? When I’m at home?

What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?

Where should I look for further guidance or materials to do this independent study?

Modern Languages


Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback

The aim is for you to build up a body of work that will enable you to revise easily  

What will be expected of me in lessons?

How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?


 What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?


Questions for both skills will target main points, gist and detail and will include the need to infer meaning. 


I am struggling with my prep and/or classwork. How can I access additional support when I’m in school? When I’m at home?

What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?

Where should I look for further guidance or materials to do this independent study?


Photography

Physical Education


Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback

The aim is for you to build up a body of work that will enable you to revise easily.  Students are expected to: 

What will be expected of me in lessons?

How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?

 

What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?


(Guidance on the filming requirements, formatting the evidence, tips for filming specific sporting activities and to label your footage can be found on the PE Google Classroom page)

I am struggling with my prep and/or classwork. How can I access additional support when I’m in school? When I’m at home?



What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?


Where should I look for further guidance or materials to do this independent study?


Physics


Subject: Physics

Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback

The aim is for you to build up a body of work that will enable you to revise easily  

What will be expected of me in lessons? 

1) Safely and correctly using a range of equipment and materials.

2) Follow written instructions.

3) Write up experiments in the correct scientific format (introduction/aim/method/results/conclusion/discussion).

4) Make and record accurate, and precise, observations and measurements.

5) Present their results scientifically (table and graphs).

How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?

What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?

I am struggling with my prep and/or classwork. How can I access additional support when I’m in school? When I’m at home?

What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?

• Time: at least 1 hour per week.

- Reading and watching relevant material and making notes.

- Discussing relevant material with other A level Physics students in the Physics forum or in person.

Where should I look for further guidance or materials to do this independent study?


Politics

Psychology


Subject: Psychology

Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback



What will be expected of me in lessons?



How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?


What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?


I am struggling with my prep and/or classwork. How can I access additional support when I’m in school? When I’m at home?


                         At school





What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?

• Time: at least 1 hour per week.

- Reading and watching relevant material and making notes.

- Discussing relevant material with other A level psychology students..


What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?



Where should I look for further guidance or materials to do this independent study?


Sociology


Subject: Sociology

Sixth Form Presentation and Feedback


What will be expected of me in lessons?


How much prep work will I be expected to do outside my lessons?


 What sort of tasks will I be asked to complete?

I am struggling with my prep and/or classwork. How can I access additional support when I’m in school? When I’m at home?

                          At school:



At home:



What sort of additional, independent study should I be doing? How long should I be spending on this?



Where should I look for further guidance or materials to do this independent study?