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KS4

1.Why learn a Foreign Language?
2.Course Outline
3.Grade descriptors
4.The 4 GCSE themes
5.Schemes of Work – Overview for Y10 and Y11
6.The Coursework element
7.The GCSE Speaking Examination
8.General Examination Information
9.Student Support Nights
10.Careers using Languages

Year 10 & 11

Course Content:-
Students of all abilities can succeed in learning a foreign language and MFL study provides practice in many key skills. Students develop essential literacy, numeracy, ICT and communication skills. They also develop presentation, memorising and problem solving skills and their ability to work with others. MFL learners improve their performance through learning to effectively plan, redraft and use reference material. MFL study not only helps Students appreciate and understand our diverse society of different cultures, religions and languages but also helps develop creativity, thinking skills and the ability to express ideas, attitudes and opinions.

Students opt to study either German or French depending on the language studied at KS3.

At KS4 Students build upon the skills and knowledge acquired at KS3. A variety of topics and contexts are the vehicle to ensure Students progress in language learning and have the opportunity to reapply what they have learnt in terms of grammatical structures, vocabulary and skills. They become independent in their use of language and consolidate and revise existing structures while extending knowledge and skills and also acquiring new language. Equal emphasis is placed on developing the four skill areas and there are exams at foundation or higher level in the 4 skill areas:

All Students are encouraged to develop the necessary skills in independent study and they will be required to purchase a dictionary and the relevant revision guide. An audio cassette is also needed for speaking tasks. Students are provided with a workbook linked to the coursebook and a Study and Coursework Guide and Revision Guide produced by the subject area. Homework forms an integral part of the learning process and is differentiated according to the level of the class or individuals and groups within a class. There are both reinforcement and extension activities. At least one written homework should be given each week and additional learning homework is encouraged. Homework is in addition to any coursework preparation.

Form of Assessment:-
Students are entered for either Foundation or Higher level in each of the four skill areas.
Each skill area is worth 25% of the total mark. The skills of listening, reading and speaking are assessed by a final examination in Yr11. Writing is assessed through 3 pieces of coursework produced throughout Yrs 10 and 11 and not a final exam. Foundation level pieces will be 80-100 words and Higher level pieces will be 100-125 words. In coursework Students may use reference material to support their work and it is completed by Christmas of Yr11 which allows Students to begin a thorough revision and exam preparation schedule from January onwards. Speaking exams are held in May of Yr11 prior to the listening and reading papers and the examination content for this is pre-prepared. Students are entered for either Foundation or Higher level in each of the four skill areas.

Special Information:-
The subject area carries out internal progress reviews and target setting to ensure that all Students are making appropriate progress. There are also regular course book unit exams based on GCSE papers to keep teachers, Students and parents aware of progress made. aware of progress made.

 

 

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