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It summarizes what has been covered in Year 9, then details Year 10 course content for AQA English Literature clusters and set texts, including poetry and drama study, alongside AQA Language paper 1 and paper 2 coverage. It also specifies maths tier arrangements, core topic areas, exam paper expectations, and revision resources, then lists Year 10 science topics by term with required practical emphasis and assessment approach.","Subject: GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Exam Board: AQA  \nSpec: 8700 and 8702  \nOVERVIEW OF THE COURSE:  \nAll Y10 students will complete a GCSE qualification in English Language and English Literature. At the end of Y11, there will be four examinations in total (two for each GCSE), which will determine the students’ grades.  \nWhat have they already covered in Y9?  \nStudents studied some of the GCSE English Literature texts in Y9, such as An Inspector Calls and the war poems from the AQA English Literature Anthology. Most pupils also completed their GCSE Spoken Language component of the GCSE English Language. There will be an opportunity to re-sit / catch-upon this in Y10.  \nYEAR 10 COURSE CONTENT  \n\n| Scheme of learning 1 | GCSE English Literature: Power and Conflict cluster from the AQA Poetry Anthology. Focus on the Victorian and Romantic poems. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Scheme of learning 2 | GCSE English Literature: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. |\n| Scheme of learning 3 | GCSE English Language: Paper 1-Fiction |\n| Scheme of learning 4 | GCSE English Literature: Macbeth |\n|  | GCSE English Language: Paper 2 – Non-fiction |\n\nAssessment and Examinations in Y10  \nYour teacher will assess your learning in a range of ways in and between lessons. The assessments listed below are ones which your teacher will ask you to complete independently and use to help track your progress against your target grade.  \nScheme of learning 1: Poetry  \nHow is X presented in the poem Y?  \nHow is X presented in the poem Y and one other poem from the anthology?  \nScheme of learning 2: A Christmas Carol  \nExam style question completed each fortnight. These will increase in length and complexity over the Scheme of Learning.  \nScheme of learning 3: Language Paper One  \nYou will complete a full GCSE English Language Paper One.  \nScheme of learning 4: Macbeth  \nExam style question once each fortnight.  \nScheme of learning 5: Language Paper Two  \nYou will complete a full GCSE English Language Paper Two.  \nYour School Exams in the summer term will assess your learning throughout Year 10 and will cover a range of Literature and Language content.  \nUseful Websites:  \nPlease refer to your Student Planner for a comprehensive list.  \nSchool Contact Details:  \nPlease make your son/daughter’s classroom teacher is your first point of contact.  \nEmail address: Initial+[surname@eccoschool.com](surname@eccoschool.com)  \nHead of Department: [astevens@eccoschool.com](astevens@eccoschool.com)  \nLead Teacher: [adinnigan@eccoschool.com](adinnigan@eccoschool.com)  \nSUBJECT: GCSE MATHS (9-1) Exam Board: Edexcel No: 1MA1  \nCOURSE CONTENT  \nStudents will sit three exam papers at either higher or foundation tier at the end of Y11 . Paper 1 is a non-calculator paper and for paper 2 and 3 a calculator is essential.  \nThe topics of number, algebra, shape, ratio and proportion and statistics can be on all of the papers.  \nQuestions will also involve using mathematical equipment, problem solving and everyday applications of mathematics.  \nYEAR 10  \nWeek beginning 7th October Week beginning 27th January  \nWeek beginning 13th April School Mock exams (3 papers for maths)  \nClass teachers will discuss the appropriate entries with individual students.  \nRevision Guides:  \nThese can all be ordered for you by the school and are sold at a discount. Alternatively you could purchase them from a bookshop or online where they will cost a little more.  \nRevision guide and workbook all in one. £5.50 from the maths office.  \nUseful Websites:  \n[www://hegartymaths.com](www://hegartymaths.com)  \n[http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/gcsetakeaway.htm](http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/gcsetakeaway.htm)  \n[www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize](www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize)  \n[www.mymaths.co.uk](www.mymaths.co.uk)  \n[www.onmaths.com/](www.onmaths.com/)  \n[corbettmaths.com](corbettmaths.com)  \n[www.youtube.com](www.youtube.com)  \nSchool Contact Details:  \nPlease make your child’s classroom teacher your fir","cbCaimT0jViYDZEi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimT0jViYDZEi","pdf",372269,1,19,"English","en",105,"# Overview of the course\n## English Language and Literature (AQA 8700/8702)\n## Year 10 course content (schemes of learning)\n## Assessment and examinations in Year 10\n## GCSE Maths (9-1) (Edexcel 1MA1)\n## GCSE Trilogy (Combined Science) (AQA 8464)\n## Required practicals and Year 10 science topics","[{\"question\":\"What GCSE qualifications do Year 10 students complete in English, Maths, and Science?\",\"answer\":\"All Year 10 students complete GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature, sit GCSE Maths (9-1) at the end of Year 11, and study GCSE Trilogy (Combined Science) with three sciences covered through required practicals.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main learning focuses for Year 10 English Literature and English Language?\",\"answer\":\"English Literature focuses on the Power and Conflict cluster from the AQA Poetry Anthology and set texts including A Christmas Carol and Macbeth. 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