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Autumn Term Assessments

In order to support your learning, we have listed the internal assessments that are planned for the autumn term. Please revise for these assessments at home, using the revision materials provided on the VLE and from your individual teachers. Information regarding formal mock exams will be provided separately.

Below are the upcoming assessments for the forthcoming two week period for ALL year groups. Individual year groups can be found at the bottom of the page.

 

Upcoming Assessments

Week Beginning 14th October
Y7 Maths Progress Assessment 1. 7A - Thurs 17th p2, 7B -  Fri 18th p5 Y7 English – War: Writing to Describe Assessment
Y7 & 8 French – Module 1 Listening, Reading & Writing Y8 Geography Knowledge Test. Unit 1- Natural Hazards
Y9 French – Module 1 (Units 1-3) Listening, Reading & Writing Y9

Psychology Topic B assessment. The date of this assessment may change – please speak to your class teacher for further details.

Y9 Business Studies – Ownership and Aspects of Finance Mid Topic Assessment Y11 Biology Paper 2 Mock Exam
Y11 Psychology Topic D assessment. The date of this assessment may change – please speak to your class teacher for further details. Y11 History Key topic 1 exam – Paper 1, Section B Whitechapel England
Y11 15th October, p5: Maths Progress Assessment 1 (to be held in the hall)

Week Beginning 21st October
Y9

History Key topic 1 exam – Paper 1 Section A, Crime and Punishment through time

Y10

BTEC Sport – Fitness for Sport and Exercise End of unit test

Design and Technology Paper, 1hr

Y10 History Knowledge Test – Paper 2b, Anglo Saxon Society KT1 Y10 English – 'An Inspector Calls‘, Literature Assessment
Y11 25th October: BTEC Sport Practical Sport Coursework Completion
Y7-11 Each half term – Project work is holistically marked in Art, Performing Art and Photography to emulate the GCSE process

 

Year 7 Assessments

 

 

Week Beginning

Subject & Type of Assessment

Brief Summary of Content
14th October Maths Progress Assessment 1
7A half - Thursday 17th Period 2
7B half - Friday 18th Period 5		 Foundation and Higher (Non calculator):  place value, priority of operations, rounding, multiplying, adding, subtracting, dividing, negative numbers, factors, multiples, primes, powers, roots, estimating.
14th October English – War - Writing to Describe Assessment Students are to create a piece of descriptive writing inspired by an image linking to WW2 and lives of young people during this time.
14th October French: Module 1 (Listening, Reading & Writing) Talking about brothers, sisters and age, describing a classroom, talking about likes and dislikes, describing yourself and others, saying what you do.
4th November Geography - End of unit exam Unit 1- Coasts.
4th & 11th November Art and Design Observational recording exam/ assessment.
11th November Core PE - Practical based assessment Assessed on skills, tactics and techniques of the sport they have just completed – Netball, Dodgeball, Football and Trampolining.
11th November End of Chemistry Test C1.1 The Particle Model, C1.2 Elements and  Compounds, C1.3 Separation Techniques, C1.4 The Periodic Table
11th November Computing: Intro to school system & E-safety Skill building and E-safety
18th November History End of unit exam Unit 1-Anglo Saxon and Norman Britain.
16th December Core PE - Practical based assessment Assessed on skills, tactics and techniques of the sport they have just completed – Dodgeball/VX, Orienteering, Trampolining and Football.
16th December French: Module 2 Listening, Reading & Writing Saying what you think of your school subjects and why, talking about what you wear to school, talking about your school day.
Each term Performing Art and Photography projects Project work is holistically marked to emulate the GCSE process

 

Year 8 Assessments

 

 

Week Beginning

Subject & Type of Assessment

Brief Summary of Content
16th September English- Survival- Reading Assessment- Q1 and Q3 Students are to read one non-fiction text and to analyse the effects of the language and methods used by the writer to reveal their thoughts and feelings on a particular topic.
23rd September

Maths Progress assessment

Friday 27th, Period 5

Foundation and Higher (Non calculator):  place value, priority of operations, rounding, multiplying, adding, subtracting, dividing, negative numbers, factors, multiples, primes, powers, roots, estimating.

30th September Core PE - Practical based assessment

Assessed on skills, tactics and techniques of the sport they have just completed – Football and Trampolining.
30th September End of Chemistry Test C2.1 Reactions, C2.2 Acids and Alkalis, C2.3 Metal Reactions, C2.4  The Earth.
14th October Geography Knowledge Test Unit 1- Natural Hazards.
14th October French: Module 1 Listening, Reading & Writing

Talking about school holidays, describing a visit to a theme park, saying where you went and how, past tens.

4th November History Knowledge Test Unit 1- Weimar and Nazi Germany.
11th November Core PE - Practical based assessment Assessed on skills, tactics and techniques of the sport they have just completed – Netball, Handball, Trampolining Dodgeball, Basketball and Rugby.
2nd & 9th December Art and Design Observational recording exam/ assessment.
16th December Computing Spreadsheets & Apps for good Formulae and app interfaces.
16th December Core PE - Practical based assessment Assessed on skills, tactics and techniques of the sport they have just completed – Dodgeball, basketball, Netball, Handball and Rugby
Each term Performing Art and Photography projects Project work is holistically marked to emulate the GCSE process.

 

Year 9 Assessments

 

 

Week Beginning

Subject & Type of Assessment

Brief Summary of Content
16th September Media Studies Uses and Gratifications- Film trailers

Paper 2 Question 3 identify media theory View a trailer and identify the use of media theory.
16th September Biology: CB1-2 Mid-Unit Assessment CB1 Key Concepts (Cells, Enzymes, Transport), CB2 Growth (Mitosis, Stem Cells, Neurotransmission).
30th Septembery Core PE - Practical based assessment

Assessed on skills, tactics and techniques of the sport they have just completed – Football, Trampolining and Dodgeball.
7th October Maths Progress Assessment 1

Friday 11th Period 4

 Foundation (Non Calculator): Basic calculations, decimal calculations, place value, factors and multiples, powers and roots, index notation, prime factors, simplifying algebraic expressions, expanding brackets, substitution
Higher (Non Calculator): Basic calculations, place value, decimals, estimating, rounding, prime factors, indices, powers, roots, standard form, surds, simplifying algebraic expressions, expanding brackets, substitution.
7th October Food Prep and Nutrition Written Paper 1hr Written exam to assess theory knowledge that has been learnt during the current term.
14th October Business Studies – Ownership and Aspects of Finance Mid Topic Assessment This exam will assess students on topics covered up to this date.  Topics include, Business Ownership, Why Business Ideas come about, Risk & Reward, Profit & Loss and Cash Flow Forecasting.  Mrs Mayers classes (11E and 11F) will also be assessed on External Influences e.g. Interest Rates.
14th October French: Module 1 (Units 1-3) Listening, Reading & Writing Talking about friends, family relationships and making arrangements to go out.
14th October Psychology Topic B assessment Memory and information processing, short and long term memory, understanding amnesia, reconstructive memory (Bartlett), multi-store model of memory (Atkinson and Shiffrin), Studies - Bartlett - War of the ghosts, Peterson and Peterson. ISSUES and DEBATES - Reductionism and holism debate.
21st October History Paper 1-Section A Crime and Punishment through time.
4th November English- 'A Christmas Carol'- Literature Assessment Students are to read a small extract taken from the novel they've been studying and to complete an extended essay answer using PETAL paragraphs to respond to the question provided.
11th November Core PE - Practical based assessment Assessed on skills, tactics and techniques of the sport they have just completed – Netball, Handball, Trampolining and Fitness.
11th November Biology: CB1-5 End of Unit Papers CB1 Key Concepts, CB2 Growth, CB3 Genetics, CB4 Evolution, CB5 Health and Disease.
18th November Geography - End of unit exam Resource Management and Food.
18th November Media Studies Music websites Paper 2 Question 4 Analyse the representation of a homepage from a current music performer.
25th November History Knowledge Test Key topic 2- Crime and Punishment.
9th December Art and Design Microscopia end of term assessment.
16th December Core PE Practical assessment Assessed on skills, tactics and techniques of the sport they have just completed – Fitness, Handball, Football.
16th December HSC coursework deadline Human life span development Part 1.
Each half term Performing Art and Photography projects Project work is holistically marked to emulate the GCSE process

 

Year 10 Assessments

 

 

Each termArt, Performing Art and Photography projectsProject work is holistically marked to emulate the GCSE process

Week Beginning

Subject & Type of Assessment

Brief Summary of Content
23rd September Media Studies Uses and Gratifications- Film trailers Paper 2 Question 3 identify media theory View a trailer and identify the use of media theory.
25th September BTEC Sport - Fitness for Sport and Exercise End of unit test Components of Fitness and testing.
30th September Core PE - Practical based assessment Assessed on skills, tactics, techniques and umpiring of the sport they have just completed – Football Dodgeball and Basketball.
30th September Science (Physics) Mid-unit assessmnet: CP7 Work and Power, CP8 More about forces, CP9 Electricity.
30th September Psychology Topic B assessment Memory and information processing, short and long term memory, understanding amnesia, reconstructive memory (Bartlett), multi-store model of memory (Atkinson and Shiffrin), Studies - Bartlett - War of the ghosts, Peterson and Peterson. ISSUES and DEBATES - Reductionism and holism debate.
7th October Business Studies Multiple Topic Assessment This exam will assess pupils on a range of topics covered since Sept in Year 10 and topics covered in Year 9 - Business Ownership, Finance, Stakeholders and External Influences.
21st October History Knowledge Test Paper 2b- Anglo Saxon Society KT1.
21st October BTEC Sport - Fitness for Sport and Exercise End of unit test Components of Fitness, testing and methods of training.
21st October English- 'An Inspector Calls'- Literature Assessment Students are to write an extended essay answer using PETAL paragraphs to respond to a question about a key theme or character from the play they've been studying. They will not be given an extract for this question.
11th November Media Studies Industry and Audience Paper 1 Question 3 The Archers A series of questions on regulation, funding, public service broadcasting and audiences.
11th November Core PE - Practical based assessment Assessed on skills, tactics, techniques and umpiring of the sport they have just completed – Fitness, Bench ball, VX.
18th November BTEC Sport - Fitness for Sport and Exercise End of unit test Components of Fitness, testing, methods of training and principles of training.
2nd December RE- End of Unit Assessment Islam: Peace and Conflict
2nd December Art and Design Decayed and Distressed surfaces assessment.
9th December BTEC Sport - Fitness for Sport and Exercise Full exam Components of Fitness, testing, methods of training and principles of training
9th December ICT Completion of Component 1 - LAB The Project Plan
16th December Core PE - Practical based assessment Assessed on skills, tactics, techniques and umpiring of the sport they have just completed – Handball, Football, Netball and Bench ball
16th December Science (Biology) CB7 Hormones, CB8 Transport
16th December H&SC coursework deadline C1 aim A Human life span development .
Each term Performing Art and Photography projects Project work is holistically marked to emulate the GCSE process

 

Year 11 Assessments

 

 

Week Beginning

Subject & Type of Assessment

Brief Summary of Content
23rd September History Mock exam Paper 1-Section A Crime and Punishment through time.
30th September English Language Paper 2, Question 4- Writer's Perspective Students are to read two non-fiction texts and identify and compare the differing perspectives that each writer presents, whilst analysing the effect of the language and methods used by both.
30th September Core PE - Practical based assessment Assessed on skills, tactics, techniques and umpiring of the sport they have just completed – Netball Football Dodgeball, Basketball and Badminton.
30th September Design and Technology Paper 1hr Written exam to assess theory knowledge that has been learnt during the current term.
2nd - 9th October Geography - Mock exam 1 hour 30 mins, Paper 1, Ecosystems, Natural hazards, Coasts and Rivers.
7th October Business Studies – Paper 1 Mock Exam Investigating small business

This exam will assess students on all aspects of Theme 1 - topics include sources of finance, market segmentation, cash flow forecasting etc.
7th October French: Module 8 (Units 1-3) Listening, Reading & Writing & Listening & Reading Mock Higher: Discussing problems facing the world, talking about protecting the environment, discussing ethic shopping, volunteering and big events Foundation: Discussing the weather and natural disasters, talking about protecting the environment, discussing ethical shopping, volunteering and big events. Using 3 time frames.
7th October ICT Completion of Component 1 - LAC Stadium information system user interface.
14th October History - Key Topic 1 exam Paper 1-Section B Whitechapel England.
14th October

Biology Paper 2 Mock Exam

CB6 Photosynthesis, CB7 Hormones, CB8 Transport, CB9 Ecosystems.
14th October Psychology Topic D assessment The structure & functioning of the brain, the lateralisation of functions in the hemispheres, the role of the central nervous system & how neurones and synapses interact, the impact of neurological damage on cognitions & behaviour, neurological studies by Damasio (94 & Sperry (68), Issues & Debates - how the study of Psychology has changed over time.
15th October

Maths Progress Assessment 1
(to be held in the hall)

 Higher (Calculator): Units 1 - 12 (Number, Algebra, Interpreting and representing data, Fractions, ratio and percentages, Angles and trigonometry, Graphs, Area and Volume, Transformations, Equations and inequalities, Probability, Compound Measure and Ratio, Similarity and Congruence).
Foundation (Calculator): Units 1 - 12 (Number, Algebra, Graphs, tables and charts, Fractions and percentages, Equations, inequalities and sequences, Angles, Averages and range, Perimeter, area and volume, Transformations, Ratio, Right Angled Triangles).
25th October BTEC Sport Practical Sport Coursework Completion Practically demonstrate skills, techniques and tactics for two sports.
11th November Food Prep. and Nutrition Written Paper 1hr Written exam to assess theory knowledge that has been learnt during the current term.
11th November Speaking Mock Exam
11th November Core PE - Practical based assessment Assessed on skills, tactics, techniques and umpiring of the sport they have just completed – on Fitness, Basketball, Badminton, Football.
25th November ICT Completion of Component 2 - LAA Data Collection and Analysis.
25th November History Key Topic 1 exam Paper 3- Problems of Weimar Germany 1919-1929
25th November Chemistry Paper 4 Mock Exam CC3 Atomic Models, CC4 The Periodic Table, CC5 Ionic Bonding, CC6 Covalent Bonding, CC7 Molecular Compounds, CC9 Calculations involving Masses, CC10 Electrolysis, CC11 Extracting Metals, CC12 Equilibria, CC13 Groups of the Periodic Table, CC14 Rates, CC15 Energy Changes, CC16 Fuels, CC17 The Earth's Early Atmosphere
25th November H&SC Component 3 part A – Health and wellbeing.
2nd - 16th December Art and Design/ Photography Art and Design and Photography Assessment objective 4 final outcome.
16th December Core PE - Practical based assessment Assessed on skills, tactics, techniques and umpiring of the sport they have just completed – Football, Netball, Handball, Dodgeball
16th December

1. HSC coursework deadline

2. Component 3 part B

1. C2 aim A – Health and social care services.

 

2. Health indicators.

20th December BTEC Sport Practical Sport Coursework Completion Rules, regulations and scoring systems of two sports and an individual sports review.
Each half term Performing Art and Photography projects Project work is holistically marked to emulate the GCSE process.