Dear Parents and Carers,
Subject: Year 11 GCSE Module 2 Curriculum Overview and Exam Boards
This module represents a crucial phase for our Year 11 cohort as students finalise their Non-Exam Assessments (NEA/coursework), complete final specification topics, and prepare for upcoming mock examinations. Every lesson between now and the final GCSE exams is vital to securing student success. Below is the complete curriculum outline and exam board specification list for Year 11 for this Module.
| Subject | Module Topics & Content Outline | Exam Board & Level |
| English Language | Language Paper 2 Preparation (Non-fiction text analysis and viewpoint writing). | AQA GCSE (9-1) |
| English Literature | Conflict Poetry Anthology study and Unseen Poetry comparative skills. | AQA GCSE (9-1) |
| Mathematics | Surface area of 3D shapes, Volume of prisms, Averages from frequency tables, Probability trees, Area of circles, Sector areas, and Arc lengths. | Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) |
| Combined Science | Radiation Poisoning (Physics – Radiation), Pharmacology & Formulations (Chemistry), and Fuels (Organic Chemistry). | AQA GCSE (9-1) |
| Biology (Triple) | Endocrinology and hormonal control systems. | AQA GCSE (9-1) |
| Chemistry (Triple) | Fuels and Plastics (Organic chemistry & polymer synthesis). | AQA GCSE (9-1) |
| Physics (Triple) | Electromagnetic (EM) Waves spectrum and practical applications. | AQA GCSE (9-1) |
| Geography | Development and Nigeria: Economic development, trade, urban change, and environmental impacts in a rapidly developing economy. | AQA GCSE (9-1) |
| History | Weimar and Nazi Germany (1918–1939): Weimar Republic challenges, Hitler’s rise to power, and life in Nazi Germany. | Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) |
| French | Environmental issues, global social challenges, and future career professions. | AQA GCSE (9-1) |
| Spanish | Environmental issues, social issues, and future career professions. | AQA GCSE (9-1) |
| Art & Design | Component 1 Portfolio Finalisation: In a Different Way / In the News. | AQA GCSE (9-1) |
| Photography | Exam-style mock project based on 4 chosen thematic prompts. | AQA GCSE (9-1) |
| Music | NEA completion and Component 1 final performance audio recordings. | WJEC Eduqas GCSE (9-1) |
| Drama | Devising Drama completion and Component 3 Texts in Practice preparation. | AQA GCSE (9-1) |
| Design & Technology | NEA Coursework: Development of Ideas (Section D). | AQA GCSE (9-1) |
| Health & Fitness | SMART Targets, Goal Setting, and NEA Coursework finalisation. | NCFE Technical Award |
| PSHE | Connecting with others, being a positive partner, maintaining healthy relationships, and overcoming challenges. | Non-examined Core Requirement |
Key Priorities for Year 11 Parents:
- NEA & Coursework Deadlines: Ensure your child adheres strictly to teacher feedback and submission deadlines for practical/coursework subjects (Art, Music, Drama, D&T, Health & Fitness).
- Past Exam Paper Practice: Encourage regular timed exam practice using official past papers from AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas, and NCFE.
- Targeted Revision: Encourage attendance at after-school intervention and subject revision workshops.
Thank you for your continued partnership during this crucial year.
Please reach out to the relevant college team if you require additional support for your child.
Kind regards,
Amy Garrad
(Assistant Head of Matisse College)
