iLowerSecondary

Qualification aims and objectives

•The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:

● become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, giving them the ability to recall and apply complex formulae, terminology and facts with increasing speed and accuracy; this includes varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that students develop conceptual understanding

● demonstrate detailed understanding of complex mathematical procedures consistently, apply and use terminology, facts and notations, apply detailed understanding of complex mathematical procedures, notations and concepts to a given context

● present and organise data in a variety of forms with limited guidance, interpret information from graphs, tables, charts and lists and draw conclusions. Use a logical approach to generate efficient strategies to solve problems by translating problems into a series of mathematical processes

● solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.

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International GCSEs

Qualification aims and objectives

•The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:

• understanding and use of written forms of the target language, in a range of familiar and practical contexts, and for a variety of purposes

• understanding and use of the spoken forms of the target language, in a range of familiar and practical contexts, and for a variety of purposes

• the ability to communicate effectively in the target language through writing, using a range of vocabulary and structures

• the ability to communicate effectively in the target language through speaking, using a range of vocabulary and structures

• knowledge and understanding of the target language grammar and its practical application

• knowledge and understanding of countries and communities where the target language is spoken • positive attitudes towards modern foreign language learning

• a suitable foundation for further study of the target language, or another language.

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GCSEs

Qualification aims and objectives

•The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:

● develop their ability to communicate confidently and coherently with native speakers in speech and writing, conveying what they want to say with increasing accuracy

● express and develop thoughts and ideas spontaneously and fluently

● listen to and understand clearly articulated, standard speech at near normal speed

● deepen their knowledge about how language works and enrich their vocabulary in order for them to increase their independent use and understanding of extended language in a wide range of contexts

● acquire new knowledge, skills and ways of thinking through the ability to understand and respond to a rich range of authentic spoken and written material, adapted and abridged, as appropriate, including literary texts

● develop awareness and understanding of the culture and identity of the countries and communities where the language is spoken

● be encouraged to make appropriate links to other areas of the curriculum to enable bilingual and deeper learning, where the language may become a medium for constructing and applying knowledge

● develop language-learning skills both for immediate use and to prepare them for further language study and use in school, higher education or employment

● develop language strategies, including repair strategies.