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FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Setting
The classes are all mixed ability.
Assessment
We follow the AQA specification ( 4545 ) Design and Technology: Food Technology. This specification consists of 2 units which are assessed in year 11.
|
Unit |
Date taken |
Percentage of GCSE |
|
Unit 1 Written paper |
June in year 11 |
40% |
|
Unit 2 |
Approx 45 hours controlled assessment throughout year 11 |
60% |
There is a controlled assessment spread over 45 hours mainly in year 11. Consists of a single design and make activity from a range of board set tasks
Enrichment
For some students there will be an opportunity to take a Level 2 in Food Safety set by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Support
The Food department offer sessions to cover lost time in the controlled assessment. There is always a food technology teacher available for any extra help required.
Revision sessions are offered, at lunchtimes in the weeks before the examination
Useful websites
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/foodtech/
Home learning
Students should expect to be set at least one learning per week, which should take approximately 45 minutes to complete
Equipment/Ingredients
Students should bring ingredients necessary for the practical lessons
Subject Leader Contact
If you have any queries regarding Key stage 4 Food Technology please contact Ms M Robinson through the school office or via email, mrobinson
ladylumleys.net
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