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It covers the structure of GCSEs and vocational courses, including key assessment methods and grading. The brochure also explains the English Baccalaureate (Ebacc), the subjects required to achieve it, and how to plan future learning and careers when selecting options.","BEYOND YEAR 9:  \nOption Choices  \nContents  \nMoving into key stage 4 1  \nQualification Types 2  \nOption Offer 3  \nCurriculum Pathways 4—5  \nThe English Baccalaureate 6  \nOption Choice Process 7  \nWhere do I start? 8  \nInformation, Advice & Guidance 9-12  \nAdvice about Careers 13  \nTHE COMPULSORY CORE  \nGCSE English-Language and Literature 14  \nGCSE Mathematics 15  \nGCSE Science—Combined 16  \nCore Physical Education 17  \nPSHE 18  \nModern Languages 19  \nOptions  \nHumanities and social studies subjects  \nGCSE Geography 20  \nGCSE History 21  \nGCSE Religious Studies 22  \nCreative Arts Subjects  \nGCSE Fine Art 23  \nBTEC Art and Design 24  \nGCSE Drama 25  \nGCSE Music 26  \nDesign and Technology Subjects  \nGCSE DT-Electronic Design and Engineering 27  \nGCSE DT-Product Design and Engineering 28  \nGCSE DT-Textiles 29  \nICT and Computing Subjects  \nGCSE Computer Science 30  \nCreative iMedia 31  \nInformation Technology 32  \nAdditional Options  \nGCSE Business Studies 33  \nBTEC Technical Award in Enterprise 34  \nGCSE Triple Science-Biology, Chemistry and Physics 35  \nGCSE Physical Education 36  \nCambridge National in Sports Studies 37  \nWJEC Award Hospitality & Catering 38  \nBTEC Health and Social Care 39  \nFrequently Asked Questions 40  \nMoving into Key Stage 4  \nRead this book carefully and talk to:  \n􀀁 Your subject teachers  \n􀀁 Your Tutor  \n􀀁 Your Head of House  \n􀀁 Your Parents/carers  \n1  \nUnderstanding the different types of  \nqualifications  \nGCSEs  \nGCSEs are widely available to all 14–19 students, although there is no lower or upper age limit. GCSEs are qualifications at Level 2 in the National Qualification Framework.  \nMain features of GCSEs:  \n􀀁 Content is developed by exam boards and the government.  \n􀀁 Assessment is mainly by exam with other types of assessment only used where there are essential skills to be tested (PE, Art etc.) .  \n􀀁 Courses are designed for two years of study – no longer divided into modules with students taking all their exams at the end of the course.  \n􀀁 Resit opportunities are only available in November for English and Maths.  \n􀀁 A grading system of 9 to 1, with 9 being the top grade. Grade 5 will be regarded as a strong pass grade (currently equivalent to a high C/low  \nB) and a 4 is classed as a standard pass (currently equivalent to a grade C) . 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