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SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDINGS: Students will develop an ability to record from direct
observation and personal experience; an ability to identify and solve problems in visual
and/or other forms. Students will continue to develop their creativity, visual awareness,
critical and cultural understanding and construct an imaginative, creative and persona
response. Students will engage and experiment with a range of media, materials and
techniques, including new media and technologies. Students will experience working in
relevant framework and exploration of manipulative skills necessary to form, compose and
communicate in 2D/3D. Students will become investigative, analytical, experimental,
interpretative, practical, technical and expressive skills, which aid effective and independent
learning. Fostering a life-long appreciation and enjoyment of Art and Design.
CONTENT: Candidates are encouraged to work from direct observation and explore the
use of tone, colour, composition, materials and context. Work can either be representational
or more imaginative and interpretive.
RESOURCES: Pencils, pastels and charcoal. Watercolour, acrylic and oil paint. Printing inks,
indian ink and a variety of 3D materials.
ASSESSMENT:
* Component 1: externally assessed broad-based assignment with final 8-hours exam (50%)
* Component 4: Coursework assignment (50%)
* Produce a portfolio of up to four sheets (eight sides maximum size A2)
* Produce a final outcome (maximum size A2)
Assessment Criteria:
* AO1: Record Ideas
* AO2: Explore and Select
* AO3: Investigate and Develop Ideas
* AO4: Present a personal and Coherent Response
CONTACT PERSON:
Mr A Lloyd
alexander.lloyd@ismonaco.com
CREATIVE ARTS
IGCSE Drama (0411)
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SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDINGS:
Students will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of drama through
practical and theoretical study and come to understand the role of the actor, director and
designer in creating a piece of theatre. Students will develop their acting skills, both
individually and in groups, and through devising original drama. These skills will help
students to communicate feelings and ideas to an audience, as well as foster understanding
of the performance process and enable students to evaluate the various stages of the
process. Ultimately, encouraging an appreciation and life-long enjoyment of Drama.
CONTENT:
Through practical and theoretical study, students develop an understanding and enjoyment
of drama, developing group and individual skills and studying ways to communicate ideas
and feelings to an audience. Students will work with:
Students develop their individual and group performance skills, the demonstration of which
forms part of the final assessment.
RESOURCES:
OUP: Complete Drama for Cambridge IGCSE (2016)
A range of play scripts, videos, powerpoints, workbooks, etc.
ASSESSMENT:
* Component 1: externally marked written exam (40%)
* Component 2: Coursework (60%)
* One individual performance based on an extract from a play
* One group performance based on an extract from a play
* One group performance based on an original devised piece
CONTACT PERSON:
Miss C Arcus
carmel.arcus@ismonaco.com
IGCSE
1st Language English
English Literature
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SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDINGS
Language
understand and respond to what they hear, read and experience
communicate accurately, appropriately, confidently and effectively
enjoy and appreciate a variety of language
work with information and ideas in other areas of study, for example,
by developing skills of analysis, synthesis and the drawing of inferences
promote candidates’ personal development and an understanding of themselves and others.
Literature
• enjoy the experience of reading literature
• understand and respond to literary texts in different forms and from different periods and cultures
• communicate an informed personal response appropriately and effectively
• appreciate different ways in which writers achieve their effects
• experience literature’s contribution to aesthetic, imaginative and intellectual growth
• demonstrate clear critical/analytical understanding of the author’s intentions and the text’s deeper
implications and the attitudes it displays
• make much well-selected reference to the text
• respond sensitively and in detail to the way language works in the text
• communicate a considered and reflective personal response to the text.
st st
IGCSE 1 Language Coursebook IGCSE 1 Language Coursebook
An Inspector Calls Poetry anthology (set text)
Of Mice and Men The Secret River or Cry, the Beloved
Lord of the Flies Country (set text)
Short Stories A View from the Bridge (set text)
Poetry anthology (IGCSE set text)
Dept: Simon Thom (HoD), Carmel Arcus, Keith Oxley, William McAllister, Aaron McCarthy, Helen Whelan
FRENCH IGCSE
Mother Tongue/ Foreign Language
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SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDINGS:
In Secondary School French students are offered different exams according to their level in
French
The skills that will be developped are : Listening / Speaking / Reading / Writing
To get to these skills the students will acquire knowledge of specific language items
such as : Grammar / Vocabulary/ Characteristic features of particular text types…
The students will use these skills in order to develop the following skills : discribing,
sharing ideas (through texts and orally), critical thinking, expansion of vocabulary,
media awareness and literacy…
Following the ISM Mission statement , in French we ensure that your child becomes
academically successful, internationally minded and able to communicate effectively
through French to be well prepared for the challenges of an ever-changing world.
CONTENT:
Students will be taught the skills and understandings listed above through the adequate and
appropriate IGCSE curriculum.
ASSESSMENT:
IGCSE French Mother Tongue Paper 1 : Reading/comprehension + Comparison between 2
texts
Paper 2 : Narrative/descritive writing + Argumentative writing
CONTACT PERSON:
Mrs Céline NOCLAIN
celine.noclain@ismonaco.com
HUMANITIES
IGCSE Geography
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CONTENT
The syllabus is divided into three themes which have been designed to develop an understanding of
both the natural and the human environment:
1. Population and settlement (Population, Migration and Settlement)
2. The natural environment (Rivers, Coasts, Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Weather and Climate)
3. Economic development (Energy, Water, Industry, Development, Food Production, Tourism and
Environmental risks of economic development)
ASSESSMENT
The candidates will take three final exam papers:
CONTACT PERSON/S:
The Blue Lagoon, Iceland Miss Helen Pugh
helen.pugh@ismonaco.com
HUMANITIES
IGCSE History
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CONTENT:
Theory Practical
1. Types and components of computer systems 11. File management
2. Input and output devices 12. Images
3. Storage devices and media 13. Layout
4. Networks and the effects of using them 14. Styles
5. The effects of using IT 15. Proofing
6. ICT applications 16. Graphs and Charts
7. The systems life cycle 17. Document Production
8. Safety and security 18. Data Manipulation
9. Audience 19. Presentations
10. Communication 20. Data analysis
21. Website Authoring
ASSESSMENT:
Theory Test 1 Practical Test 1 Practical Test 2
Written test on all chapters Computer based assessment Computer based assessment
2 Hours – 40% using Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Web design,
Databases & Presentations Image editing
2 hours 30 Mins – 30% 2 hours 30 Mins – 30%
CONTACT PERSON/S:
ICT Leader of Learning ICT Teacher
Miss Hannah Gettel Mr Peter Heslin
hannah.gettel@ismonaco.com peter.heslin@ismonaco.com
IGCSE Languages
Russian 1st (0516),German 1st (0505),
Spanish Foreign language (0530)
Italian
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SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDINGS:
Through studying Russian 1st and German 1st and Italian, students will develop the ability to
communicate accurately, appropriately and effectively in writing and to understand and respond
appropriately to what they read. Students will develop skills of a more general application (e.g.
analysis, synthesis, drawing of inferences). All students will read novels from the target language
writers.
Through studying Spanish Foreign language, students will develop the ability to communicate
effectively using the target language and develop awareness of the nature of language and
language learning. Students will form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required
for progression to work or further study, either in the target language or another subject area.
CONTENT:
Russian 1st, German 1st, Italian Spanish Foreign Language
All candidates should be able to: The subject content is organized around five broad
• show a more precise understanding of extended texts Topic areas which provide contexts for the
• recognize the relationship of ideas acquisition of vocabulary and the study of grammar
• evaluate effectiveness, draw inferences, compare, and structures. Through the study of these Topic
analyze, synthesize areas, candidates gain insight into target language
• show a wider and more varied sense of different countries and communities.
styles to interest, inform or convince the reader The Topic areas are:
• show a clear sense of audience
Everyday activities
• demonstrate a sophisticated use of vocabulary and
structures Personal and social life
• demonstrate accuracy in punctuation and spelling The world around us
• write accurate complex sentences The world of work
The international world.
ASSESSMENT:
Russian 1st, German 1st, Italian Spanish Foreign Language
Paper 1 Reading Comprehension (2 h) 50% Paper 1 Listening (45 min) 25%
Paper 2 Writing (2h) 50% Paper 2 Reading (1h) 25%
Paper 3 Individual Oral (15 min) 25%
Paper 4 Writing (1h15) 25%
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SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDINGS:
At ISM the IGCSE Mathematics curriculum offers a rigorous and challenging program, and students are
encouraged to develop resilience, confidence and the ability to analyse questions, selecting an
appropriate mathematical technique and then communicating their findings in the language of
mathematics.
CONTENT:
(Detailed overviews of the IGCSE Curriculum can be found on ISM website)
RESOURCES:
IGCSE for the International Student (Haese and Harris) –Extended and Core, with ebook access
Myimaths Online tool
Graphing Calculator
ASSESSMENT:
Students undertake both formative and summative assessments
Ideas and concepts are consolidated through class work and homework. All homework is
reviewed through teacher input or peer assessment, with written or oral feedback
Students will sit summative topic tests, with the aim of becoming increasingly familiar with
IGCSE style questions.
Students take a summative End of Year test in June of Year 10
Students take a Mock IGCSE exam in Year 11.
Paper 1 Paper 2
Short response questions Short Response Questions
No calculator No Calculator
25% of final Grade 20% of final grade
Paper 3 Paper 4
Medium to Long Response Questions Medium to Long Response Questions
Graphing Calculator required Graphing Calculator required
60% of final grade 60% of final grade
Paper 5 Paper 6
One investigation One investigation and one modeling
Graphing Calculator required Graphing Calculator required
15% of final grade 20% of final grade
CONTACT PERSON/S:
Mr Tarlochan Manak tarlochan.manak@ismonaco.com
Ms Celia Dupont celia.dupont@ismonaco.com
Ms Jenny Carter jenny.carter@ismonaco.com
Ms Karen Pepper karen.pepper@ismonaco.com
Mrs Shawna Parks Shawna.parks@ismonaco.com
CREATIVE ARTS
IGCSE Music (0410)
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SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDINGS:
Students will have the opportunity to study both the practical and theoretical aspects of
Music. It is designed to enable students to listen to, perform and compose music,
encouraging aesthetic and emotional development, self-discipline and, importantly,
creativity. As a result, students enhance their appreciation and enjoyment of music, an
achievement that forms an ideal foundation for future study and enhances lifelong musical
enjoyment.
CONTENT:
Students study music of all styles; each style is placed in its historical and cultural contest,
and students are encouraged to be perceptive, sensitive and critical when listening.
RESOURCES:
IGCSE Revision Booklet
ABRSM Music Theory in Practice Grade 5
ASSESSMENT:
* Component 1: externally marked listening exam (40%)
* Component 2: Performing Coursework (30%)
* One solo performance
* One ensemble performance
* Component 3: Composing Coursework (30%)
* Two contrasting compositions
CONTACT PERSON/S:
Ms Z-L Dina
zoe.bridel@ismonaco.com
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
IGCSE Physical Education
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SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDINGS:
Students will have the opportunity to study both the practical and theoretical aspects of
physical education. It is designed to encourage enjoyment in physical activity by providing
learners with an opportunity to take part in a range of physical activities and develop an
understanding of effective and safe physical performance. This helps learners to develop an
appreciation of the necessity for sound understanding of the principles, practices and
training that underpin improved performance, better health and well-being.
CONTENT:
RESOURCES:
ASSESSMENT:
Final exam taken at the end of year 11 (1h45mins) - 50% of total marks
Students choose to be assessed in four practical activities from at least two of the
seven categories listed - 50% of total marks
CONTACT PERSON/S:
CONTENT:
ASSESSMENT:
Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1hrs) 30% Paper 2 Multiple Choice (1hrs) 30%
Paper 3 Short Answers and Structured Questions Paper 4 Short Answers and Structured Questions
(2hrs) 50% (2hrs) 50%
Paper 6 Alternative to Practical (1hrs30min) 20% Paper 6 Alternative to Practical (1hrs30min) 20%