AO1: Use and apply standard techniques (Higher 40%, Foundation 50%) To accurately carry out procedures or tasks requiring multiple steps. AO2: Reason and communicate mathematically (Higher 30%, Foundation 25%) Construct chains of reasoning to achieve a given result; Presenting arguments and proofs. AO3: Solve problems in unfamiliar contexts (Higher 30%, Foundation 25%) Make and use connections between different parts of mathematics; Translate problems to a series of mathematical processes. Why study Mathematics? Mathematics plays a vital, often unseen, role in many aspects of modern life. As society becomes technologically dependent, there will be an increasing requirement for people with a high level of mathematical training. Analytical and quantitative skills are sought by a wide range of employers. A qualification in Mathematics provides you with a broad range of skills in problem solving, logical reasoning and flexible thinking. Mathematics is an exciting and challenging subject which continues to develop at a rapid rate across many research areas. Taking a real world problem and creating and applying mathematical models to aid understanding is often hugely satisfying and rewarding. Media Studies Course Description GCSE Media Studies is a challenging diverse course that focuses on analysing all aspects of the media world around us, including journalism, film and the history of advertising. Assessment Structure Paper 1 Three media theories to study: industries – study of the media industry includes ownership; sponsorship; licencing; regulations and regulators. audiences – study of media audiences includes market research; fans; fandom; social classification. representations – study of representation includes identity; stereotypes; bias; prejudice; values; culture; beliefs. You will answer multiple choice, short answer and extended response essay style questions. Paper 2 Two media theories to study: language and semiotics – study of language and semiotics includes narrative techniques; codes and conventions of genres and formats; intertextuality. context – the study of context includes social, historical and political context in which aspects of media are created and received.
AO1: Use and apply standard techniques (Higher 40%, Foundation 50%) To accurately carry out procedures or tasks requiring multiple steps. AO2: Reason and communicate mathematically (Higher 30%, Foundation 25%) Construct chains of reasoning to achieve a given result; Presenting arguments and proofs. AO3: Solve problems in unfamiliar contexts (Higher 30%, Foundation 25%) Make and use connections between different parts of mathematics; Translate problems to a series of mathematical processes. Why study Mathematics? Mathematics plays a vital, often unseen, role in many aspects of modern life. As society becomes technologically dependent, there will be an increasing requirement for people with a high level of mathematical training. Analytical and quantitative skills are sought by a wide range of employers. A qualification in Mathematics provides you with a broad range of skills in problem solving, logical reasoning and flexible thinking. Mathematics is an exciting and challenging subject which continues to develop at a rapid rate across many research areas. Taking a real world problem and creating and applying mathematical models to aid understanding is often hugely satisfying and rewarding. Media Studies Course Description GCSE Media Studies is a challenging diverse course that focuses on analysing all aspects of the media world around us, including journalism, film and the history of advertising. Assessment Structure Paper 1 Three media theories to study: industries – study of the media industry includes ownership; sponsorship; licencing; regulations and regulators. audiences – study of media audiences includes market research; fans; fandom; social classification. representations – study of representation includes identity; stereotypes; bias; prejudice; values; culture; beliefs. You will answer multiple choice, short answer and extended response essay style questions. Paper 2 Two media theories to study: language and semiotics – study of language and semiotics includes narrative techniques; codes and conventions of genres and formats; intertextuality. context – the study of context includes social, historical and political context in which aspects of media are created and received.