GCSE Subject Choices and Curriculum Information for Key Stage 4
Explore the GCSE subject choices for 2022-2024, compulsory subjects, modern language options, science curriculum details, assessment types, and further subject options for Key Stage 4. Get insights on career implications, A-level choices, and additional subjects to enhance your learning experience.
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GCSE Subject Choice 2022-2024
SUBJECT CHOICES 2022 - 24 GCSE Information Booklets on website Subject assessments Parent Teacher Meeting Careers call back if required Careers advice to each class Information from subject teachers
KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM 10 GCSEs in TOTAL
KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM COMPULSORY SUBJECTS English Literature English Language Religious Studies Mathematics
KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM AT LEAST ONE MODERN LANGUAGE French Spanish German
KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM SCIENCE Involves all three sciences The equivalent of 2 GCSEs Double Award Science Keeps GCSE & A Level options open Same topics - less detailed content: solid preparation for A Level Or at least one of the following: Biology Chemistry Physics
Your aptitude for sciences Your A Level choices SCIENCE Career implications Double Award or 1, 2 or 3 Sciences?
KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM FURTHER OPTIONS Art & Design Biology Business Studies* Chemistry Further Mathematics* French Geography German History Food & Nutrition Digital Technology* Music Physical Education* Physics Spanish Technology *new subject for GCSE
KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM OTHER SUBJECTS Learning for Life and Work: Careers, Personal Development, Citizenship Study Skills PE and Games
TYPES OF ASSESSMENT AT GCSE CHECK THE GCSE BOOKLET CAREFULLY SOME CONTROLLED ASSESSMENTS MOSTLY PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS
THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS HAVE CONTROLLED ASSESSMENTS/ PRACTICAL ELEMENTS: Art & Design Business Studies English Language English Literature Food & Nutrition Digital Technology Music Physical Education Science Technology and Design
SOME CONSIDERATIONS . Looking ahead to A Level It is strongly recommended you have Further Maths if you wish to continue with Mathematics to A Level To study Biology at A Level you need to have some Chemistry at GCSE either as part of DA or GCSE Chemistry Pupils wishing to take Physics at A Level should consider Further Maths If considering Medicine, you need all 3 Sciences at GCSE, either through DA or as 3 separate Sciences If considering Engineering, think about taking Physics, Chemistry with Technology & Further Maths
SUBJECTS YOU CAN TAKE AT A LEVEL WITHOUT GCSE Business Studies Economics Geography Government & Politics Nutrition and Food Science Health and Social Care Moving Image Arts Physical Education Software Systems Development
KEY DATES Thu 24 February: Parent-teacher meetings via schoolcloud. Fri 25 February Tuesday 1 March: Call back from member of the Careers team, if you need further advice. Wed 2 March: Submission of Subject Choice forms.
IN CONCLUSION What do I enjoy? What can I see myself doing in the future? What am I good at?
