GCSE Options

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GCSE Options
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Working for success and excellence

• At Key Stage 4

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Working for success and excellenceHow to achieve
it at GCSE

• Hard work
• Commitment
• Attendance
• Homework
• Coursework
• Working with teachers
• Taking responsibility
• Choosing the right GCSEs for you

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What are GCSEs?

• General Certificate of Secondary Education
• They last for two years.
• You have to complete coursework and sit exams.

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Why is choice important?

• If you choose something you enjoy you are more
  likely to be successful.
• You need to choose 3 subjects which you would
  like to study other than your core subjects.
• At the end of your GCSEs you will have lots of
  options. The GCSEs you choose could affect those
  options.

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Which subjects do I have to take?

• You have to take the core subjects which are
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Remember that many careers require at least a
  Grade C in these subjects

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What else do I have to take?

• Apart from your core subjects .
• Dont close doors by making your choice too
  narrow
• Your teachers will be able to tell you more about
  the options available to you.

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Which GCSEs do I need to take?

• Some subjects can not be studied at Advanced
  level unless you have studied them at GCSE level.
• French
• Art
• Drama in some schools
• Science subjects

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How do I choose?

• Choose courses and subjects that match your
  interests, abilities and talents.
• Choose the courses that will help you prepare for
  your future career.
• Try new subjects like Business
• Build upon your strengths and achieve success in
  the future.

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How do I decide?

• Find out as much as you can about the subjects
  you are thinking of taking.
• Think about what you enjoy and what you are good
  at.
• If you have any career ideas you will need to do
  a bit of research will you need a particular
  GCSE?

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Dont.

• Dont choose a subject because you have been told
  its easy it probably isn't.
• Dont choose a subject because your friend has
  chosen it you might not even be in the same
  class.
• Dont choose a subject just because you like the
  teacher they may not teach you next year.

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I like Design Technology

• CAD Draughtsperson
• Carpenter
• Designer Exhibition, Interior, Product, stage
  etc.
• Engineer
• Technician

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I like Foreign languages

• Air cabin Crew
• Immigration Officer
• Interpreter
• Bilingual Secretary
• Teacher
• Tour Manager

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I like history

• Archaeologist
• Conservation officer
• Museum Curator
• Teacher
• Tour Guide
• Make up Artist!

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What next?

• Talk to your teachers what do they think?
• Talk to your parents can they help you decide?
  But dont let them push you into a subject you
  dont enjoy.
• Do some research use the web and Connexions.