S3 Broad General Education
All pupils at Prestwick Academy have an entitlement to a broad general education from S1-S3 which will support them in developing their values and beliefs and enable them to:
· achieve the highest possible levels of literacy, numeracy and cognitive skills;
· develop skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work;
· develop their knowledge and understanding of society, the world and Scotland's place in it;
· experience challenge and success so that they can develop well-informed views and act responsibly.
Young people are also encouraged to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle and are equipped with the skills needed for planning their future lives and careers.
Assessment
A range of assessment approaches will be used to reflect the breadth, challenge and application of learning and the wide range of knowledge and understanding, skills, attributes and capabilities, which are being developed in the broad general education from S1-S3. Assessment is fit for purpose and teachers gather a range of evidence to reflect the kind of learning taking place.
Qualification Equivalent
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework:
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is designing new qualifications which will help young people demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attributes they have gained in the broad general education from S1-S3. The new National Qualifications will be available in schools from August 2013 onwards.
Further information can be found in the following files.
· achieve the highest possible levels of literacy, numeracy and cognitive skills;
· develop skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work;
· develop their knowledge and understanding of society, the world and Scotland's place in it;
· experience challenge and success so that they can develop well-informed views and act responsibly.
Young people are also encouraged to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle and are equipped with the skills needed for planning their future lives and careers.
Assessment
A range of assessment approaches will be used to reflect the breadth, challenge and application of learning and the wide range of knowledge and understanding, skills, attributes and capabilities, which are being developed in the broad general education from S1-S3. Assessment is fit for purpose and teachers gather a range of evidence to reflect the kind of learning taking place.
Qualification Equivalent
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework:
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is designing new qualifications which will help young people demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attributes they have gained in the broad general education from S1-S3. The new National Qualifications will be available in schools from August 2013 onwards.
Further information can be found in the following files.
Options Choices
English and Mathematics have 4 periods weekly. The subjects in columns 3 to 6 and PE each have 2 periods weekly. In addition every pupil will have a period of PSE, a SfL period and a period of Religious and Moral Education.
Every pupil must choose in:
Column 3 - two subjects with one being a recommended as a language (L)
Column 4 - two subjects
Column 5 - two subjects
Column 6 - four subjects, recommending at least one Expressive Arts (EA) and one Technologies (T)
Every pupil must choose in:
Column 3 - two subjects with one being a recommended as a language (L)
Column 4 - two subjects
Column 5 - two subjects
Column 6 - four subjects, recommending at least one Expressive Arts (EA) and one Technologies (T)
Further Information can be found in the following files.
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Subject Specific Information
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Admin and IT
Biology - Health, First Aid & Fitness
Chemistry - Analytical with Lab Skills
Craft
French
History
Mathematics National 5 (See Below)
Music with Technology
Physics
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Art
Biology
Chemistry
English
Geography
Home Economics
Modern Studies
PE - Dance
Spanish
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ASDAN
Business
Computing
Foods of the World
Graphics
Mathematics National 4 (See Below)
Music with Performing
Physics - Everyday Physics
Travel & Tourism
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Mathematics National 4 and National 5
The majority of pupils have been working through Curriculum for Excellence level 3, with some pupils working through level 2, in preparation for National 4 and National 5 Maths. Most classes are now working on some level 4 work and a decision as to which National award they will be presented for will take place after an assessment in early May.
