Year 13 by Sawtry Village Academy

Single- unit 14- Physiological disorders, investigations, treatment and care (coursework unit)

15kgoodwin — 2022-01-25 14:43:48 UTC

In this unit you will research and learn about the causes and effects of physiological disorders. The physiological disorders are your own choices. you would also have to investigate a diagnosis of your physiological disorders, you would have to work out a treatment plan to help with the treatment of your disorders.

Single- Unit 2- Working in health and social care (exam unit)

15kgoodwin — 2022-01-25 14:45:37 UTC

In this unit you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of people who work in the health and social care sector, the roles of organizations in health and social care, and working with people with specific needs in the health and social care sector. Once all of the learning is complete you will be doing revision up until your exam.

Unit 8- promoting public health

Obaxter13 — 2022-02-07 15:12:11 UTC

This unit will give you an understanding of the aims of public health policy. You will explore how patterns of health and ill health of the population are monitored and how this leads to the development of public health policy. You will consider factors affecting health locally and nationally.
You will consider different methods of promoting and protecting public health. You will develop an appreciation of the barriers to be overcome with promoting public health and ways of making people aware of public health issues. You will gain a greater understanding of how healthcare professionals and government agencies use public health initiatives to encourage individuals to change their behaviour in relation to their health.

15cdunstone — 2022-02-07 15:55:15 UTC

The first topic you will cover in year 13 is exercise physiology (topic 4). You will gain understanding on the effects of diet and nutrition on performance, including the different types of vitamins and fats. This will lead into learning how to prepare for performance including the benefits of warming up and cooling down, all to help prevent injury.

15cdunstone — 2022-02-07 16:04:45 UTC

Topic 5 is all about biomechanical movement. You will cover newtons 3 laws of linear motion as well as angular motion and projectile motion, all explaining the ways in which we move.

15cdunstone — 2022-02-07 16:46:26 UTC

Topic 6 is a big topic all about sports psychology. Here you will enrich your understanding on the effect of different personalities, anxiety levels, arousal levels, aggression levels and motivation levels on sporting performance. You will also study the stress management techniques in order to control these factors and the importance of leadership, goal setting and group dynamics.

Unit 4- Assignment B + C

Obaxter13 — 2022-02-07 17:04:31 UTC

After your January exam, you will begin pre-production for your actual short horror film. This includes a risk assessment, casting, scripting, location scouting, storyboarding etc.

15cdunstone — 2022-02-07 19:29:33 UTC

The final topic you will study ranges from the characteristics and functions of physical activity, to the laws in sport including ethics, violence and drug use. You will also recover the impact of commercialisation and the 'golden triangle' as studied during GCSE PE.

Photosynthesis and Respiration

15rlane — 2022-02-08 13:14:10 UTC

The first topic you will cover in year 13 is photosynthesis and respiration. During this topic, you will gain a deeper understanding of the process of photosynthesis, including the role of different enzymes and coenzymes within the process. You will additionally develop your knowledge on the stages of respiration that include the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation.

Energy, Ecosystems and Nitrogen Cycles

15rlane — 2022-02-08 13:27:17 UTC

This topic looks further into energy, while also investigating the nitrogen cycle. You are able to gain to deeper understanding of ecosystems and the definitions that are included in this topic.

Responses, Receptors, Neurones and Synapses

15rlane — 2022-02-08 13:30:53 UTC

This topic provides you with an understanding of synapses and synaptic transmission. It covers the movement of neurotransmitters, how the body responds to its environment and an in depth overview of neurones and their role within the body.

Muscles and Homeostasis

15rlane — 2022-02-08 13:35:35 UTC

During this topic, you will develop on your understanding of the structure of muscles and their function within the body. Homeostasis covers the chemical reactions in the body and the reactions that take place in order to keep the body functioning.

Genetics

15rlane — 2022-02-08 13:41:42 UTC

During this topic, you will investigate genes and their inheritance within the human race. It covers the probability that you will pass on specific genes to offspring, particularly focusing on definitions such as polygenic, homozygous, heterozygous, recessive and dominant in relation to alleles.

Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems

15rlane — 2022-02-08 13:48:49 UTC

This topic follows on from the previous topic on ecosystems, while developing on your understanding of populations and evolution. You will learn about reproductive isolation which leads on from geographical isolation and, as a result, introduces new species.

Stem Cells, Mutations, Gene Regulation and Cancer

15rlane — 2022-02-08 13:57:48 UTC

The focus changes in this topic to genetic mutations and cancer, where you will cover specific types of mutations, like deletion and substitution, as well as the consequences of them in the sequence of genes. Stem cells are also a main focus for this topic, which can differentiate into specialised cells in the body. You will also investigate the ethics of stem cells and look into the debate of using embryonic stem cells over one’s taken from bone marrow.

Rate Equations and KP (Teacher 1 ) -Term 1 & 2

15esmith — 2022-02-08 20:11:32 UTC

It includes order of reaction of reactants, overall order of reaction and forming rate equations. Also includes a practical regarding rate of reactions.

Isomerism and carbonyl compounds (Teacher 2) - Term 1 & 2

15esmith — 2022-02-08 20:12:34 UTC

This is the second major organic topic you do in your Chemistry A-Level. It builds on your knowledge from year 12 but expands further, learning new compounds.

Thermodynamics (Teacher 1)- Term 1

15esmith — 2022-02-08 20:14:57 UTC

This topic is about the energy needed to initiate chemical reactions.

Aromatic Chemistry (Teacher 2)- Term 2

15esmith — 2022-02-08 20:15:34 UTC

It includes bonding and structure of benzene the electrophilic substitution mechanism and how the electrophile is prepared.

Amines (Teacher 2) - Term 3

15esmith — 2022-02-08 20:17:52 UTC

It includes definitions, naming, preparation of amines, base properties and aromatic amines.

Electrode potentials and cells (Teacher 1) - Term 3

15esmith — 2022-02-08 20:19:05 UTC

It includes apparatus needed to measure electrode potentials, standard hydrogen electrode, calculating EMF and standard conditions.

Acids, bases and buffers (Teacher 1)- Term 2 & 3

15esmith — 2022-02-08 20:20:41 UTC

It includes Bronsted-Lowry definitions of acids and bases, pH calculations, how Kw is derived and how to calculate pH of water and strong bases.

Organic Synthesis (Teacher 2) - Term 3

15esmith — 2022-02-08 20:21:48 UTC

It includes the theory behind it, the use of TMS and deuterated solvents and how to interpret carbon-13 spectra.

Transition metals (Teacher 1) - Term 4

15esmith — 2022-02-08 20:23:50 UTC

Period 3 (Teacher 2) - Term 4

15esmith — 2022-02-08 20:26:00 UTC

Properties, uses and reactions of period 3 elements.

Half Term 1: Introduction to business, Business objectives and strategy, Change

15aguest — 2022-02-10 19:59:22 UTC

The first topic of year 13 business is introduction to business which recaps from year 12 and goes into greater detail on topics like franchises and franchisees, as well as learning about business size, and how these differ internationally. Business objectives is also revisited in half term one, and covers subsections like corporate social responsibility, mission statements and contingency planning; students will then apply their knowledge to real business scenarios. The final half term topic change includes learning the difference between internal and external causes of change, change management, and how these can affect business activity.

Half Term 2: Business objectives and strategy, Accounting and finance, financial accounting

15aguest — 2022-02-10 19:59:51 UTC

In half term 2 students will continue the large topic of business objectives and strategies by learning about models of strategic choice, opportunity cost, forecasting and decision trees. Accounting and finance includes reviewing year 12 content and students developing their learning by learning accounting concepts, contribution, and revisiting break even analysis and cash flow forecasting. Financial accounting links in with finance and includes looking at statements of financial position from which students will do independent study to research documents from real businesses.

Half Term 3: The marketing strategy, Customer needs

15aguest — 2022-02-10 20:00:07 UTC

The marketing strategy involves developing knowledge on the marketing mix, and learning about each 'P' in depth and evaluating the importance of product, price, place and promotion on each independent business. The next topic of customer needs involves explaining what is meant by normal distribution, standard deviation and then learning about ways businesses can anticipate customer needs through the use of models and market research.

Half Term 4: HRM, Operations management, Productive efficiency

15aguest — 2022-02-10 20:00:40 UTC

Human resource management includes students learning about organisation within a business and how this can affect the communication between employees and the workforce motivation; from this, students will study appraisal, workforce performance and employer/employee relations. The next topic is operations management which involves studying external influences (such as ethical and environmental factors), methods of production, internal and external quality standards, and stock control. Productive efficiency refers to the consideration of the relationship between inputs and outputs; this includes calculating workforce performance, added value, capacity utilisation, as well as studying lean production.

Half Term 5: External influences

15aguest — 2022-02-10 20:00:58 UTC

The final topic of year 13 A level business is external influences, which relates to any force outside the business influencing business activity; this includes students learning about market forces, the global context of business, international trade and free trade, economic factors, as well as the European Union. After finishing the A level content, teachers will then work with students to improve exam technique in preparation for their summer A level examinations.

Introduction to Year 13 Psychology

15kbolland — 2022-02-17 16:24:14 UTC

This covers multiple topics, from biopsychology, relationships, schizophrenia and forensic psychology. There is also plenty of retrieval practice from Year 12 topics.

Biopsychology

15kbolland — 2022-02-17 16:32:26 UTC

Focuses on the nervous and endocrine system, localisation of function in the brain, plasticity and functional recovery after trauma to the brain and split brain research. This topic is based around a more biological aspect but the core understanding of the biology for this, has been built in year 12 lessons and is recapped before looking specifically at the brain so you are not dropped in at the deep end.

Research Methods

15kbolland — 2022-02-17 16:37:11 UTC

Everything from year 12 is recapped constantly as this is a double weighted section. This includes some correlation work, reliability, validity, statistical testing, probability and significance, parametric testing, tests of correlation and association. Some of these will have been touched upon in AS Core Maths and some in Biology.

Issues and Debates

15kbolland — 2022-02-17 16:45:55 UTC

Everything on this topic features in Paper 3 but can be applied throughout the other topics when evaluating to gain more AO3 marks. This is taught at the end of Year 12 but will be constantly referred to throughout the course, using examples from all the other sections we have studied. It covers; gender and culture bias, free will and determinism, the nature-nurture debate, holism and reductionism, idiographic and nomothetic approaches and ethical implications on research studies.

Relationships

15kbolland — 2022-02-17 16:50:34 UTC

This covers various factors affecting our attraction to other people. Then focusing on 4 theories of romantic relationships and then online relationships in social media and lastly, parasocial relationships.

Schizophrenia

15kbolland — 2022-02-17 16:56:51 UTC

This topic explores schizophrenia and how it's classified and diagnosed also looking at biological and psychological explanations for it. In addition to this, we also cover biological therapies for schizophrenia (drug therapy) and psychological treatments (CBTp).

Forensic Psychology

15kbolland — 2022-02-17 17:00:28 UTC

This focuses on; offender profiling, biological and psychological explanations of offending behaviour and dealing with offending behaviour (custodial sentencing, behaviour modification and anger management).

Non exam assessment: Topic based essay

15bhollingdale — 2022-02-19 11:50:22 UTC

Students begin at the end of year 12 and finish at the start of year 13 an Independent essay that is focused on the historical period of the Tudors.

Exam planning

15mdurston — 2022-03-01 11:54:45 UTC

Planning the product to be made in the external exam, this is completely separate from the product made in the major project. It has a smaller planning time and is made with the two day making time in mind, and is often simpler than the major project product.

Unit 3-Sustainability of an Individual’s Finance and Unit 4-Sustainability of the FinancialServices System

15gluscombe — 2022-03-01 14:07:05 UTC

In year 13, students will study for the Diploma in Financial Studies. This consolidates the curriculum aims of the certificate. In terms of syllabus content of the Certificate in Financial Studies to include areas such as sustainability in the wider financial services system, and the long-term effect of debt.

Personal Investigation

15epike — 2022-03-11 17:37:18 UTC

You will continue working on your personal investigation you began in February of Year 12, until the deadline which is usually at the end of January. You will need to decide on a creative way to exhibit/ present your work by the end of your investigation which links to all the work you have completed over the 12 month period.

Externally Set Task- Exam

15epike — 2022-03-11 17:46:48 UTC

Your exam paper, which is worth 40% of your overall A Level Photography grade, will be released on the 1st of February in Year 13 and will conclude with a 15 hour exam in May (which will be spread out over three days). You will be given a brief which will tell you the topic you have been given and need to research for the remainder of the year. To do this you will need to explore a wide variety of work produced by different artists and understand the differences in their methods, approaches, purposes and intentions, for examples, ethical, cultural, aesthetic and moral. In your exam you will need to present/ create your own style of work which links back to the brief you have been given.

Introduction to Year 13 Geography

15jmatthews — 2022-03-12 11:18:42 UTC

This covers multiple topics including the continuation of Water Cycle and Water Insecurity and Superpowers, to the Carbon Cycle and Energy Security and Health, Human Rights And Intervention. You will also complete a piece of independent research on a physical or human topic area of your choice and complete a 2 day field trip to gain data for this project.

Water Cycle and Water Insecurity

15jmatthews — 2022-03-12 11:20:00 UTC

Water plays a key role in supporting life on earth. The water cycle operates at a variety of spatial scales and also at short- and long-term timescales, from global to local. Physical processes control the circulation of water between the stores on land, in the oceans, in the cryosphere, and the atmosphere. Changes to the most important stores of water are a result of both physical and human processes. Water insecurity is becoming a global issue with serious consequences and there is a range of different approaches to managing water supply.

Superpowers

15jmatthews — 2022-03-12 11:23:10 UTC

Superpowers can be developed by a number of characteristics. The pattern of dominance has changed over time. Superpowers and emerging superpowers have a very significant impact on the global economy, global politics and the environment. The spheres of influence between these powers are frequently contested, resulting in geopolitical implications.

Carbon Cycle and Energy Insecurity

15jmatthews — 2022-03-12 11:31:16 UTC

A balanced carbon cycle is important in maintaining planetary health. You will learn about the physical processes that control the movement of carbon, that changes to the most important stores of carbon and carbon fluxes are a result of physical and human processes and that reliance on fossil fuels has caused significant changes to carbon stores and contributed to climate change resulting from anthropogenic carbon emissions. You will learn how the role of feedbacks in and between the two cycles, provide a context for developing an understanding of climate change and how Anthropogenic climate change poses a serious threat to the health of the planet

Health, Human Rights and Intervention

15jmatthews — 2022-03-12 11:32:38 UTC

You will learn that Traditional definitions of development are being challenged by broader definitions based on environmental, social and political quality of life. That there are variations in the norms and laws of both national and global institutions that impact on decisions made on a local to global scale. These decisions lead to a wide range of geopolitical interventions via international and national policies, from development aid through to military campaigns. You will learn the impacts of geopolitical interventions on both human health and wellbeing and that human rights is variable and contested which can lead to increasing inequalities and injustice.

NEA- Non Examined Assessment

15jmatthews — 2022-03-12 11:39:46 UTC

The NEA is an independent research project that you complete throughout your Year 13 course and is based on a human of physical topic of your choice.
It consists of 5 sections-
Introduction - set out your hypothesis/ question, explaining some of the theory behind your chosen subject and the general location of your study
Methodology - Describe each of your primary data collection methods and discuss any potential problems or strengths with your chosen data collection methods.
presentation and Analysis - Once you’ve established how to present your data (graph, table, list) you must describe the pattern shown by each graph or presentation method.
Critical Evaluation - You must evaluate the usefulness and truthfulness of your data and provide a balanced view on your investigation
Conclusion - Discuss the wider findings of your investigation and refer back to your original question.

Contextual study

15sbaig — 2022-03-13 19:37:17 UTC

In year 13 students must create a final thorough research project into an artist or subject matter which has inspired their work throughout the a level. A question is generated which students must answer in their research for example, ‘how does Francis Bacon portray the theme of identity in his work?’. The essay should be around 3,000 words and include an introduction, biography, analysis of work/subject matter and a conclusion of what you found. Students then present this in a creative way that links with the rest of their previous work.

Personal investigation

15sbaig — 2022-03-13 19:42:37 UTC

In students personal investigation students now start to create from all their previous work/ contextual study. This gets students ready for their final exam. During this time all criteria of AO1, AO2, AO3 and AO4 are brought together. Students have creative freedom to make pieces, studies and photo shoots under their chosen title.

Final exam

15sbaig — 2022-03-13 19:46:43 UTC

At the end of year 13 students have a final exam to create their final outcome within 15 hours. This brings together everything researched during personal investigations. It finishes off the a level giving students a chance to create something ambitious that links with all their previous work.

Half Term 1:

15osykes — 2022-03-24 14:55:59 UTC

Miss Hay

Chapter 1: Algebraic Methods
- 1.2 Algebraic Fractions
- 1.3/1.4 Partial Fractions
- 1.5 Algebraic Division
Chapter 8: Parametric Equations
Chapter 9: Differentiation
- 9.1 Differentiating sinx & cosx
- 9.2 Differentiating exponentials & logarithms
- 9.3 The chain rule
- 9.4 The produce rule
- 9.5 The quotient rule

Mr Baldaro

Chapter 5: Radians
Chapter 6: Trigonometric Functions
Chapter 2: Functions & Graphs

Half Term 2:

15osykes — 2022-03-24 14:56:42 UTC

Miss Hay

Chapter 9: Differentiation
- Continued from last half term
Chapter 11 Integration

Mr Baldaro

Chapter 2: Functions & Graphs Ctd
Chapter 7: Trig & Modelling
Chapter 12: Vectors

Half Term 3:

15osykes — 2022-03-24 14:56:52 UTC

Year 13 mock exams will take place at the start of this half term.

Miss Hay

Mock Exams
Chapter 3 Sequences & Series
Chapter 10: Numerical Methods
- 10.1 Locating Roots
- 10.2 Iteration
- 10.3 Newton-Raphson Method
- 10.4 Applications to Modelling

Mrs McCulloch

Mock Exams

Start Mechanics:

Chapter 4: Moments
Chapter 5: Forces & Friction

Half Term 4:

15osykes — 2022-03-24 14:57:00 UTC

Miss Hay

Proof

Start Statistics

Chapter 1: Regression, Correlation & Hypothesis Testing
Chapter 2: Conditional Probability
Chapter 3: Normal Distribution

Mr Baldaro

Chapter 6: Projectiles Ctd
Chapter 7: Applications of Forces

Half Term 5:

15osykes — 2022-03-24 14:57:10 UTC

Miss Hay

Chapter 3: Normal Distribution Ctd
Revision

Mrs McCulloch

Chapter 8: Further Kinematics
Revision

Half Term 6: Examinations

15osykes — 2022-03-24 14:57:18 UTC

The provisional exam timetable for summer 2024 can be found at this link.

Gravitational and Electric fields (half-term 1)

jvillar13 — 2022-06-24 11:21:10 UTC

Learn about the big and small in respect to gravitational and electric fields. How to calculate them and how they are affected by outside factors.

Magnetic fields and EM induction (half term 2)

jvillar13 — 2022-06-24 11:21:33 UTC

Build on GCSE magnetic fields, learning about flux density, EM induction, how transformers work and various other applications of magnetic fields.

Capacitance (half term 2)

jvillar13 — 2022-06-24 11:23:06 UTC

Use your knowledge of electricity to learn how we store energy to either be released very quickly, or very slowly.

Thermal Physics (half term 3)

jvillar13 — 2022-06-24 11:23:31 UTC

This is your chemistry/physics crossover topic, looking into thermodynamics, how pressure, volumes and temperatures are related and all the applications that go with this.

Nuclear (half term 3)

jvillar13 — 2022-06-24 11:23:52 UTC

Go more in depth into particle physics from year 12, looking into what holds atoms together, fission and fusion and the famous equation E=mc^2

Option module B: Medical physics (half term 4)

jvillar13 — 2022-06-24 11:24:52 UTC

Option module B is the alternative optional module offered at SVA, which consists of areas of medical physics you would not have learnt about at GCSE. The module cover areas from the eye and ear, to MRI and CT scanners and radiotherapy.

Option module A: Astrophysics (half term 4)

jvillar13 — 2022-06-24 11:25:06 UTC

Option module A is Astrophysics, which is the preferred optional module offered at SVA . Build on what you learnt at GCSE and delve deeper into stars, learn how telescopes work, the structure of the Universe, discovering exoplanets and more.

Paper 2: Section A

rorpwoodprice — 2022-07-01 10:06:39 UTC

Elements of Crime: Unseen extracts

In the first part of Paper 2 in Year 13, students will have to analyse a short unseen extract for elements of crime writing. The focus will be on the significance of these different elements. These elements can include:

the type of the crime text itself, whether it is detective fiction, a post-modern novel, a revenge

tragedy, an account of a life lost to crime

the settings that are created as backdrops for criminal action and for the pursuit of the perpetrators

of crime: both places and times will be significant here

the nature of the crimes and the criminals, the criminals’ motives and actions
the inclusion of violence, murder, theft, betrayal
the detection of the criminal and the investigation that leads to his or her capture or punishment
how far there is a moral purpose and restoration of order
guilt and remorse, confession and the desire for forgiveness
the creation of the criminal and their nemesis, the typical detective hero
the sense that there will be a resolution and the criminal will be punished
the victims of crime and the inclusion of suffering
the central motifs of love, money, danger and death
punishment, justice, retribution, injustice, accusation, the legal system, criminal trials and courtroom

dramas, imprisonment, death

the structural patterning of the text as it moves through a series of crises to some sense of order
the specific focus on plotting
the way that language is used in the world that is created; there may be use of a criminal register,

legal register, police register

the way that crime writing is used to comment on society, particularly the representation of society at

particular historical periods

ultimately, how crime stories affect audiences and readers, creating suspense, repugnance,

excitement and relief.

Paper 2: Brighton Rock

rorpwoodprice — 2022-07-01 10:07:32 UTC

20th century novel study: elements of crime

Brighton Rock is the story of the leader of a backstreet razor gang in 1930s Brighton. The novel deals with murder, fear, pursuit and retribution. Students will explore the book through the lens of crime writing. The novel focuses on transgressions against established order and the specific breaking of national, social, religious and moral laws. The focus in this component is on ‘Elements of Crime’ and students will consider the significance of elements that exist in the text. Students will explore the setting as a backdrop for criminal action and analyse the importance of language, structure, characterisation, imagery, symbolism and narrative voice. They will also analyse the nature of crime and criminal motivation and how the characters are developed. Students will research and explore a range of ideas in relation to 1930s Britain including: British values; religious beliefs; attitudes to sex; expectations of men; Heaven and Hel; violence and danger and class representation.

Paper 2: When Will There Be Good News

rorpwoodprice — 2022-07-01 10:08:58 UTC

21st century novel study: elements of crime

Students will study a 21st century post-modern crime text. They will explore how Atkinson both embraces and subverts the genre. Students will consider the presentation of three different detective types: the Private Eye, The Police Detective and the Amateur Detective. They will explore concepts of justice; how victims and victimhood are portrayed; detection procedural elements and the representation of the criminal.

The set text will be explore within the social and historical context of its creation and explore how values of right and wrong are seen by elements of contemporary society. They will draw on their knowledge of how world faiths (particularly Catholicism) interpret ideas of guilt and how these influence literature.

Students will be prepared for answering questions specifically relating to the set text and using the set text as evidence of elements of crime.

Paper 2: Crime Poetry Selection

rorpwoodprice — 2022-07-01 10:10:47 UTC

Pre 20th Century Crime Poetry.
Crabbe, Browning, Wilde

In this unit students study literary heritage texts that feature elements of crime. They explore how the themes in these texts link and how they relate to those studied in the set novels.
Students begin by exploring the narrative poem 'Peter Grimes' and consider how Grimes' villainy is presented, the reaction of society to his crimes and Crabbes moral message as Grimes is punished by the supernatural world. They then explore three Browning poems, 'My Last Duchess', 'Porphyria's Lover', and 'The Laboratory.' Here the representation of the psychology of the criminal is explored and students consider the way Browning's poetic style is used to create dark and sinister dramatic monologues. Finally, students explore Wilde's 'Ballad of Reading Gaol' here they consider who or what is the real criminal; the true victim and how Wilde's use of poetic devices conveys the futility and monotony of the Victorian penal system. Students then consider how the individual poems, the collection as a whole and the range of set texts illuminates elements of crime writing using this to explore a range of examination questions.

Exam Questions by Topic

lhay14 — 2022-07-14 11:18:34 UTC

https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/newalevel.html (scroll down to A2 topics)

https://naikermaths.com/year-2-a-level-pure/

Specification

lhay14 — 2022-07-14 11:19:46 UTC

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/mathematics-2017.html

(Breadth Study: PART 2)- Tsarist and Communist Russia 1855-1964

tmccleary1 — 2022-07-15 09:20:25 UTC

In your second year of A-Level study, students will continue to learn for the examined units that they started in year 12.

For your breadth study, students will examine how the Communists consolidated their power and control in Russia, examining leaders such as Lenin and Stalin, and investigating things such as the Red Terror and the Stalin’s Purges. Additionally, they will also examine how the USSR changed after Stalin’s death. Finally ending their studies of the Russia course in 1964 with Khrushchev’s fall from power.

Part 2 of the A-Level Breath Study is broken down to as follows;

The Soviet Union, 1917–1964

1. The emergence of Communist dictatorship, 1917–1941

2. The Stalinist dictatorship and reaction, 1941–1964

(Depth Study: PART 2)- The Making of Modern Britain 1951-2007.

tmccleary1 — 2022-07-15 09:28:01 UTC

In the students final year of the depth study in the Britain side of the course, they will examine how Britain develops between 1979 and 2007.

During these years they will examine the impact of Thatcherism and deregulation, which includes understanding the impact of things like the miners’ strike and the Falklands. They will also learn about the fall of Thatcher, the Government of Major, the rise of social liberalism as well as learning about the changes in Britain’s relationship with Europe and the realignment of the Labour Party. Finally, students will end the course by examining the rise of New Labour, investigating the roles of Blair and Brown, as well as trying to understand Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the USA, Britain’s military interventions overseas and the ‘war on terror’.

Part 2 of the A-Level Depth Study is broken down to as follows;

Modern Britain, 1979–2007

1. The impact of Thatcherism, 1979–1987
2. Towards a new Consensus, 1987–1997
3. The Era of New Labour, 1997–2007

Major Project (Continued)

dhughes108 — 2022-07-19 06:26:20 UTC

The Personal Investigation is worth 60% of the examination and consists of two integrated constituent parts:

1- A major in-depth critical, practical and theoretical investigative project/portfolio and outcome/s based on themes and subject matter that have personal significance;

2- An extended written element of 1000 words minimum, which may contain images and texts and must clearly relate to practical and theoretical work using an appropriate working vocabulary and specialist terminology.

•Both the practical/theoretical work and the written element will be assessed together using the assessment objectives. Learners will be required to select, evaluate and present their work for assessment.

•The Personal Investigation will be determined by the learner and teacher, assessed by the teacher and externally moderated.

Exam Project (40%)

dhughes108 — 2022-07-19 06:35:25 UTC

Your exam paper, which is worth 40% of your overall A Level 3D Design grade, will be released on the 1st of February in Year 13 and will conclude with a 15 hour exam in May (which will be spread out over three days). You will be given a brief which will tell you the topic you have been given and need to research for the remainder of the year. To do this you will need to explore a wide variety of work produced by different artists and understand the differences in their methods, approaches, purposes and intentions, for examples, ethical, cultural, aesthetic and moral. In your exam you will need to present/ create your own style of work which links back to the brief you have been given.

What is Core Maths?

lhay14 — 2022-08-31 23:25:30 UTC

Core Maths is a level 3 qualification which is equivalent to half an A Level. Sixth Form students can choose to study Core Maths as one of their enrichment options. They will have one lesson a week of maths throughout year 12 and 13. At the end of the course they will sit two 90 minute exams. Students are allowed to use calculators in both exams.

Some universities have shown their recognition of Core Maths by giving reduced offers for admissions to some of their degree courses. Some universities also accept Core Maths in lieu of a student not achieving a required grade in GCSE maths. Click here for further details.

Core Maths develops the quantitative and problem-solving skills so highly valued by employers. Click here for further details on why Core Maths matters to employers.

Studying Core Maths helps students to develop both their ability and confidence with the mathematical content of other level 3 courses that they may be taking. Subjects which a significant statistical content are geography, sciences, social sciences and business studies.

The specification for Core Maths can be found here. At SVA students study option 2A: Statistical Techniques.

Video Tutorials & Past Papers

lhay14 — 2022-08-31 23:25:45 UTC

The majority of the paper 1 content is covered in the following video tutorials: Data analysis & Tax & National Insurance

The main topics on paper 2 are Normal Distribution & Confidence Intervals. Video tutorials on these topics can be found here.

Past papers can be found here. Please note that at SVA students sit paper 1 and paper 2A.

In the following posts you can find a detailed break down of the topics covered in the course.

Paper 1: Maths for Personal Finance

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1. Numerical Calculations

substituting numerical values into formulae, spreadsheets and financial expressions
using conventional notation for priority of operations, including brackets, powers, roots and reciprocals
applying and interpreting limits of accuracy, specifying simple error intervals due to truncation or rounding
finding approximate solutions to problems in financial contexts

2. Percentages

interpreting percentages and percentage changes as a fraction or a decimal and interpreting these multiplicatively
expressing one quantity as a percentage of another
comparing two quantities using percentages
working with percentages over 100%
solving problems involving percentage change
- including percentage increase/decrease and original value problems
- including simple and compound interest

3. Interest Rates

simple and compound interest
Annual Equivalent Rate (AER)
savings and investments

4. Repayments & the Cost of Credit

Student loans and mortgages
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

5. Graphical Representation

plotting points to create graphs and interpreting results from graphs in financial contexts

6. Taxation

income tax, National Insurance, Value Added Tax (VAT)

7. Solutions to Financial Problems

the effect of inflation
- Retail Price Index (RPI) & Consumer Price Index (CPI)
setting up, solving and interpreting the solutions to financial problems, including those that involve compound interest using iterative methods
currency exchange rates including commission
budgeting

Paper 1: Estimation

lhay14 — 2022-08-31 23:26:31 UTC

1. The Modelling Cycle

Representing a situation mathematically, making assumptions and simplifications
- Students will engage in the tackling of 'open' mathematical problem-solving where there may not be a clear single approach or 'correct' answer
Selecting and using appropriate mathematical
Interpreting results in the context of a given problem techniques for problems and situations
Evaluating methods and solutions including how they may have been affected by assumptions made

2. Fermi Estimation

Making fast, rough estimates of quantities which are either difficult or impossible to measure directly

Paper 2: Normal Distribution

lhay14 — 2022-08-31 23:26:43 UTC

1. Properties of the Normal Distribution

knowledge that this is a symmetrical distribution and that the area underneath the normal ‘bell’ shaped curve represents probability
- Knowledge that approximately 23 of observations lie within 1 standard deviation of the mean and that approximately 95% of observations lie within 2 standard deviations of the mean

2. Notation

use of the notation N(μ,σ2) to describe a normal distribution in terms of mean and standard deviation
- use of the notation N(0, 1) for the standardised normal distribution with mean = 0 and standard deviation = 1

3. Calculating Probabilities

Using a calculator or tables to find probabilities for normally distributed data with known mean and standard deviation
- The finding of an unknown mean or standard deviation by making use of percentage points will not be required

Paper 2: Population & Sample

lhay14 — 2022-08-31 23:26:54 UTC

1. Population & Sample

understanding what is meant by the term ‘population’ in statistical terms
developing ideas of sampling to include the concept of a simple random sample from a population

2. The Mean of Sample Size n

knowing that the mean of a sample is called a ‘point estimate’ for the mean of the population
- appreciating that accuracy is likely to be improved by increasing the sample size

3. Confidence Intervals

Confidence intervals for the mean of a normally distributed population of known variance using (σ^2)/n
- Confidence intervals will always be symmetrical
- The confidence level required and the sample size will always be stated

Unit 8 - Responding to a Commission - External Unit EXAM

cwheeler61 — 2022-09-08 09:11:03 UTC

From September we begin our work towards the Unit 8 exam - Responding to a Commission; this entails responding to a brief set by Pearson in December. In preparation, we introduce the unit and do a walk through a mock together to understand the requirements of the exam. There's a rationale, pitch, proposal and treatment to produce and students have to plan a promotional video based on the brief. This unit does incorporate a lot learnt form Year 12 and informs the rest of the work needed for Unit 4 and 10 also.

Unit 10 - assignments B + C

cwheeler61 — 2022-09-08 10:25:36 UTC

Once all of the pre-production planning and preparation is complete, students will film and create sound assets. They will then use Premier Pro to edit their final films for submissions. They work as a team to plan and film but all edit individual films to be graded and end the year with an exciting practical production. They will then evaluate and produce a director's commentary on the final edit which evaluates their production and produce the final Unit 4 - assignment D and the BTEC course is complete!

Unit 2 - Cyber Security and Incident Management

gajayi — 2022-09-09 11:01:47 UTC

In this unit, you will examine the many types of cyber security attacks, the vulnerabilities in networked systems and the techniques that can be used to defend an organisation’s networked systems. You will examine scenarios and explain appropriate protection measures for networked systems. You will also look at the forensic methods used to investigate cyber security incidents and analyse the suitability of those methods for a given scenario. etc. This unit will help prepare you for IT courses in higher education. The unit is externally assessed by a 2 hours exam worth about 30% of the overall qualification.

Unit 4 – Relational Database Development

gajayi — 2022-09-09 11:06:15 UTC

In this unit, you will examine the structure of data and how an efficient data design follows through into an effective, useful database. You will investigate database management systems (DBMS) and apply practical skills in designing and developing a database within a given DBMS. This unit will provide you with the knowledge, and skills needed for progression on to higher education programmes in Information Technology. The unit is internally assessed by controlled assessment tasks and is worth about 20% of the overall qualification.

Personal investigation - 60%

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Brainstorm, brief/starting point (personal to student)
Image board x 3 and analysis
First hand drawings, using a wide range of media x 6 pages
Artist/designer research x 6
Visits or interview x 2
Development of research and extensive sampling (using a wide range of skills)
Extended essay 3000 words compare and contracts designers work
Statement of intent
Collections x 3
Development of chosen design
Sampling for final outcome
Prototype
Realise outcome
Evaluation of outcome and project

Exam - 40%

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Show discrimination in reviewing ideas as work develops. Establish a clear working relationship between working methods and outcomes by documenting significant steps so that final outcomes do not emerge without evidence of the creative process
Record ideas, first-hand observations, insights and judgments by any suitable means, such as sketches, illustrations, free-arm embroidered studies, test pieces and written notes that are relevant to personal intentions.
Present personal, imaginative final outcomes, together with selective evidence of thinking and production processes, that effectively realise the student’s stated intentions or a design brief and demonstrate critical understanding of visual and, where appropriate, other forms of communication

Department Intent

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· To develop a passion and understanding of the world of Business and Finance

· To provide students with the skills and knowledge required to flourish in a globally dynamic environment

Department Intent

gkennedy34 — 2023-06-06 13:31:39 UTC

· To develop a passion and understanding of the world of Business and Finance

· To provide students with the skills and knowledge to develop financial confidence to become (and remain) financially literate and financially stable

Further mechanics (half-term 1)

smoore322 — 2023-09-10 10:34:05 UTC

We start A2 Physics looking at circular motion and simple harmonic motion. Find out how rollercoasters work and how cars can go as fast as they can around bends.

Examinations

smoore322 — 2023-09-10 10:46:06 UTC

Candidates sit three written papers, each of 2 hours duration in the summer examinations window at the end of year 13. Paper 1, worth 85 marks, covers year 12 content plus section 6.1 (periodic motion). Paper 2, also worth 85 marks, covers year 13 content with assumed knowledge from year 12. Paper 3 is worth 80 marks and covers practical skills and data analysis followed by questions on the option topic.

Enrichment Activities

lhay14 — 2023-09-13 21:16:09 UTC

Here you can find links to weekly maths videos & resources for next steps (university admissions tests information & UCAS support for STEM subjects).

Past Papers

lhay14 — 2023-09-13 21:40:18 UTC

Past papers can be found at the following site (scroll down for AS papers):
https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/alevelpapers.html

Practice Papers can be found at the following site:
https://crashmaths.com/a-level-practice-papers-edexcel/

acliftonattfi — 2023-10-19 14:13:59 UTC

In Year 13 Sociology develops the theoretical knowledge gained in Year 12 and applies it to wider, more diverse topics. In Year 12 the foundations are learnt and applied to topics students have experience of - Family and Education. In Year 13 this knowledge is applied to Crime and Deviance and Global Development.

Extended writing is key as is synopticity and it is important students continue to practice extended writing in timed conditions using the structure provided, showing how prior knowledge fits with their new learning.

In Year 13 we study:

Global Development - here students explore the concept of progress and improvements in nations, focusing on economic, social, and political aspects. We examine the areas of theories of development, global inequality, war and conflict, aid and trade as well as social indicators of development. This topic provides a framework for understanding the complex dynamics of global inequalities and the processes of change and improvement in the world's nations

Crime and Deviance - again we apply sociological theories to explain crime and deviance as well as explore gender, social class and ethnicity and their link to crime and deviance. This area also focuses on globalisation and the impact this has on crime, linking in the role of the media and control and punishment. In summary, the Crime and Deviance unit in A-Level sociology provides a comprehensive overview of the social and political aspects of crime and deviance, exploring its causes, consequences, and the various ways in which society responds to it