Arabic (First Language)
3 chapters
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1
Paper 1: Reading, Summary and Grammar
3 classes
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2
Paper 2: Writing
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3
Topic areas
10 classes
Youth matters
Education
Media
Culture
Sport and leisure
Travel and tourism
Business, work and employment
Environment
Health
Technology
Accounting
5 chapters
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1
The accounting environment
4 classes
Types of business organisation
Accounting concepts
Use of technology in accounting
Professional ethics
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2
Introduction to bookkeeping
7 classes
Business documentation
Books of original entry
Ledger accounting
Capital expenditure and revenue expenditure
Depreciation
Irrecoverable debts
Other receivables and payables
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3
Introduction to control processes
4 classes
Trial balance
Control accounts
Correction of errors
Bank reconciliation statements
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4
The preparation of financial statements
5 classes
Financial statements of a sole trader
Financial statements of a partnership
Incomplete records
The calculation and interpretation of accounting ratios
Financial statements of a manufacturer
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5
Accounting for end of period adjustments
4 classes
Application of accounting concepts
Depreciation
Irrecoverable debts
Other receivables and payables
Art and Design
5 chapters
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1
Fine Art (4FA1)
7 classes
Drawing
Lens-/light-based media
Mixed media
Printing
Painting
Sculpture
Drawing and other materials processes
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2
Graphic Communication (4GC1)
10 classes
Advertising
Communication graphics
Design for print
Illustration
Interactive design, including web, app and game
Multi-media
Package design
Signage
Typography
Drawing and other materials processes
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3
Photography (4PY1)
7 classes
Documentary photography
Photojournalism
Studio photography
Location photography
Experimental imagery
Moving image: film, video and animation
Drawing and other materials processes
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4
Textile Design (4TE1)
8 classes
Constructed textiles
Digital textiles
Dyed fabrics
Printed fabrics
Fashion design
Soft furnishings
Stitched and/or embellished textiles
Drawing and other materials processes
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5
Three-dimensional Design (4TD1)
9 classes
Architectural design
Interior design
Product design
Environmental/landscape design
Sculpture
Design for theatre, film and television
Jewellery and body adornment
Ceramics
Drawing and other materials processes
Bangla
5 chapters
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1
Home and abroad
5 classes
Life in the town and rural life
Holidays, tourist information and directions
Services (e.g. bank, post office)
Customs
Everyday life, traditions and communities
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2
Education and employment
5 classes
School life and routine
School rules and pressures
School trips, events and exchanges
Work, careers and volunteering
Future plans
▶
3
Personal life and relationships
5 classes
House and home
Daily routines and helping at home
Role models
Relationships with family and friends
Childhood
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4
The world around us
5 classes
Environmental issues
Weather and climate
Travel and transport
The media
Information and communication technology
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5
Social activities, fitness and health
5 classes
Special occasions
Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise
Shopping and money matters
Accidents, injuries, common ailments and health issues
Food and drink
Biology
5 chapters
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1
The nature and variety of living organisms
2 classes
Characteristics of living organisms
Variety of living organisms
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2
Structure and functions in living organisms
10 classes
Level of organisation
Cell structure
Biological molecules
Movement of substances into and out of cells
Nutrition
Respiration
Gas exchange
Transport
Excretion
Co-ordination and response
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3
Reproduction and inheritance
2 classes
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4
Ecology and the environment
4 classes
The organism in the environment
Feeding relationships
Cycles within ecosystems
Human influences on the environment
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5
Use of biological resources
4 classes
Food production
Selective breeding
Genetic modification (genetic engineering)
Cloning
Bangladesh Studies
9 chapters
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1
Towards Bengali independence (1947–1975)
4 classes
Problems facing Pakistan (1947–48)
The uneven state (1947–1970)
The War of Liberation (1971)
Problems faced by the Republic of Bangladesh (1971–1975)
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2
Early Bengal (AD 600–c.1538)
4 classes
Early kingdoms in Bengal (AD 600–1206)
Pre-Sultanate Bengal
Sufis and Sufism
Bengal under the Sultanate
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3
The Mughal Empire (c.1550–1764)
4 classes
Resistance to the Mughals
The Mughals in Bengal
The Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb and his successors (c1658–1761)
The end of the Mughals and the arrival of the British (c1608–1757)
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4
Bengal under British rule (1764–1911)
4 classes
The British in Bengal
The War of Independence (1857)
Bengal in the 19th century
The first partition of Bengal (1905–1911)
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5
The road to partition (1909–1947)
4 classes
First attempts at reform (1909–16)
Reform, reaction and repression (1919–27)
The Pakistan Movement: limited progress (1927–1939)
The Pakistan Movement: from stalemate to partition (1935–47)
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6
Bangladesh: establishing the new country (1975–2001)
4 classes
Political developments (1975–2001)
Bangladesh in world affairs
The heritage and culture of Bangladesh
Language and literature developments in Bangladesh
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A
The Physical Environment
4 classes
Location, climate and biomes
Tectonic and glacial processes and landforms, and geophysical hazards
Relief, drainage and hydro-meteorological hazards
Natural resources and their exploitation
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B
The Human Environment
4 classes
Bangladesh’s economy: the primary sector and the need for food security
Bangladesh economy secondary, tertiary/quaternary sectors and transport systems
Globalisation including (transnational corporations) TNCs, can cause rapid change for economies such as Bangladesh
The challenges of economic development for Bangladesh
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C
Challenges for Bangladesh
4 classes
Indicators of development, population patterns and trends
Quality of life in rural Bangladesh: challenges of life in rural communities
Quality of life in urban Bangladesh: challenges of life in urban communities
Present and future impacts of climate change on the people, economy and environment of Bangladesh and possible mitigation strategies
Business
5 chapters
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1
Business activity and influences on business
8 classes
Business objectives
Types of organisations
Classification of businesses
Decisions on location
Business and the international economy
Government objectives and policies
External factors
What makes a business successful?
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2
People in business
5 classes
Internal and external communication
Recruitment and selection process
Training
Motivation and rewards
Organisation structure and employees
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3
Business finance
5 classes
Business finance – sources
Cash flow forecasting
Costs and break-even analysis
Financial documents
Accounts analysis
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4
Marketing
3 classes
Market research
The market
The marketing mix
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5
Business operations
4 classes
Economies and diseconomies of scale
Production
Factors of production
Quality
Chemistry
4 chapters
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1
Principles of chemistry
9 classes
States of matter
Elements, compounds and mixtures
Atomic structure
The Periodic Table
Chemical formulae, equations and calculations
Ionic bonding
Covalent bonding
Metallic bonding
Electrolysis
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2
Inorganic chemistry
8 classes
Group 1 (alkali metals) – lithium, sodium and potassium
Group 7 (halogens) – chlorine, bromine and iodine
Gases in the atmosphere
Reactivity series
Extraction and uses of metals
Acids, alkalis and titrations
Acids, bases and salt preparations
Chemical tests
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3
Physical chemistry
3 classes
Energetics
Rates of reaction
Reversible reactions and equilibria
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4
Organic chemistry
8 classes
Introduction
Crude oil
Alkanes
Alkenes
Alcohols
Carboxylic acids
Esters
Synthetic polymers
Commerce
4 chapters
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1
Commercial Operations
7 classes
Production
Buying and selling
Commercial enterprises
Retail
Wholesale
Ecommerce
International trade
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2
Commercial Risks
4 classes
Insurance
Consumer protection legislation
Trade
Bad debts
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3
Finance for Commerce
6 classes
Financial institutions to support commerce
Sources of finance
Methods of payment
Commercial calculations
Measuring commercial performance
Improving commercial performance
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4
Aids for Commerce
7 classes
Communications
Transport
Warehousing
Promotion
Trading documents
Types of consumer credit
Aids to exports
Chinese
5 chapters
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A
Home and abroad
5 classes
Life in the town and rural life
Holidays, tourist information and directions
Services (e.g. bank, post office)
Customs
Everyday life, traditions and communities
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B
Education and employment
5 classes
School life and routine
School rules and pressures
School trips, events and exchanges
Work, careers and volunteering
Future plans
▶
C
Personal life and relationships
5 classes
House and home
Daily routines and helping at home
Role models
Relationships with family and friends
Childhood
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D
The world around us
5 classes
Environmental issues
Weather and climate
Travel and transport
The media
Information and communication technology
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E
Social activities, fitness and health
5 classes
Special occasions
Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise
Shopping and money matters
Accidents, injuries, common ailments and health issues
Food and drink
Computer Science
6 chapters
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1
Problem solving
2 classes
Algorithms
Decomposition and abstraction
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2
Programming
6 classes
Develop code
Constructs
Data types and structures
Input/output
Operators
Subprograms
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3
Data
4 classes
Binary
Data representation
Data storage and compression
Encryption
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4
Computers
5 classes
Machines and computational modelling
Hardware
Logic
Software
Programming languages
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5
Communication and the internet
3 classes
Networks
Network security
The internet and the world wide web
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6
The bigger picture
1 class
Emerging trends, issues and impact
English Language A
4 chapters
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1
Non-fiction Texts and Transactional Writing (examined)
2 classes
Non-fiction texts
Transactional Writing
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2
Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing (examined)
2 classes
Poetry and Prose Texts
Imaginative Writing
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3
Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing (non-examined assessment)
2 classes
Poetry and Prose Texts
Imaginative Writing
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4
Spoken Language Endorsement (optional)
English Language B
2 chapters
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1
Reading and Writing (examined)
3 classes
Reading
Reading and Writing
Writing
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2
Spoken Language endorsement (optional)
Economics
4 chapters
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1
The market system
6 classes
The economic problem
Economic assumptions
Demand, supply and market equilibrium
Elasticity
The mixed economy
Externalities
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2
Business economics
6 classes
Production
Productivity and division of labour
Business costs, revenues and profit
Business competition
The labour market
Government intervention
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3
Government and the economy
3 classes
Macroeconomic objectives
Government policies
Relationships between objectives and policies
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4
The global economy
3 classes
Globalisation
International trade
Exchange rates
English as a Second Language
5 chapters
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1
Myself and Others
3 classes
Hobbies and leisure time
Homes
Family, friends and relationships
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2
Travel and Tourism
3 classes
Transport and accommodation
Tourist activities
Travel destinations and reason for travelling
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3
Education
3 classes
School life
Future education plans
ICT (Information and communication technology)
▶
4
Employment
3 classes
Part-time and voluntary work
Future employment plans
Job applications
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5
Global Issues
3 classes
The Environment
Equality
The Media
English Literature
3 chapters
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1
Poetry and Modern Prose (examined)
3 classes
Unseen poetry
Anthology poetry
Modern prose
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2
Modern Drama and Literary Heritage Texts (examined)
2 classes
Modern drama
Literary heritage texts
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3
Modern Drama and Literary Heritage Texts (non-examined)
2 classes
Modern drama
Literary heritage texts
French
5 chapters
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A
Home and abroad
5 classes
Life in the town and rural life
Holidays, tourist information and directions
Services (e.g. bank, post office)
Customs
Everyday life, traditions and communities
▶
B
Education and employment
5 classes
School life and routine
School rules and pressures
School trips, events and exchanges
Work, careers and volunteering
Future plans
▶
C
Personal life and relationships
5 classes
House and home
Daily routines and helping at home
Role models
Relationships with family and friends
Childhood
▶
D
The world around us
5 classes
Environmental issues
Weather and climate
Travel and transport
The media
Information and communication technology
▶
E
Social activities, fitness and health
5 classes
Special occasions
Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise
Shopping and money matters
Accidents, injuries, common ailments and health issues
Food and drink
Geography
9 chapters
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1
River environments
3 classes
The world’s water supply is contained in a closed system – the hydrological cycle
Physical processes give rise to characteristic river landforms
River environments are of great importance to people and need to be sustainably managed
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2
Coastal environments
3 classes
Physical processes and human intervention give rise to characteristic coastal landforms
Distinctive ecosystems develop along particular stretches of coastline
Coastal environments are of great importance to people and need to be sustainably managed
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3
Hazardous environments
3 classes
Some places are more hazardous than others
Hazards have an impact on people and the environment
Earthquakes present a hazard to many people and need to be managed carefully
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4
Economic activity and energy
3 classes
The relative importance of different economic sectors and the location of economic activity varies spatially, and changes over time
The growth and decline of different economic sectors has resulted in a range of impacts and possible resource issues
Countries increasingly experience an energy gap and therefore seek energy security by developing a balanced energy mix and sustainable energy use
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5
Rural environments
3 classes
Rural environments are natural ecosystems that are exploited by human activities
Rural environments have contrasting physical, social and economic characteristics and are experiencing significant changes
Rural environments need to adapt to be socially, economically and environmentally sustainable
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6
Urban environments
3 classes
A growing percentage of the world’s population lives in urban areas
Cities face a range of social and environmental challenges resulting from rapid growth and resource demands
Different strategies can be used to manage social, economic and environmental challenges in a sustainable manner
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7
Fragile environments and climate change
3 classes
Fragile environments are under threat from desertification, deforestation and global climate change
There are various impacts of desertification, deforestation and climate change on fragile environments
The responses to desertification, deforestation and climate change vary depending on a country’s level of development
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8
Globalisation and migration
3 classes
Globalisation is creating a more connected world, with increased movements of goods (trade) and people (migration and tourism) worldwide
The impacts of globalisation vary on a global scale
The responses to increased migration and tourism vary depending on a country’s level of development
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9
Development and human welfare
3 classes
Definitions of development and human welfare vary, as do attempts to measure it
The level of development and human welfare varies globally and has had a range of consequences
A range of sustainable strategies is required to address uneven levels of development and human welfare
Greek (First Language)
3 chapters
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1
Paper 1: Reading, Summary and Grammar
3 classes
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2
Paper 2: Writing
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3
Topic areas
10 classes
Youth matters
Education
Media
Culture
Sport and leisure
Travel and tourism
Business, work and employment
Environment
Health
Technology
Global Citizenship
5 chapters
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A
Citizenship Community Action Project
6 classes
Identifying a citizenship community action project
Undertaking primary and secondary research
Represent their own and different points of view
Plan the action
Apply skills of collaboration, negotiation and influence as they deliver the activity
Critically evaluate their learning and the impact of the action
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1
Politics and Governance
5 classes
Democracy, state and sovereignty
Systems of government
Human rights
International law
Citizenship in action
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2
Economic Development and the Environment
6 classes
The process of economic development
The role of international organisations
Protecting the environment
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The growth of regionalisation
Citizenship in action
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3
Culture and Community
6 classes
Global and national cultures
Identity and migration
Social attitudes and changing lifestyles
Global language and communication
Cultural change in emerging economies
Citizenship in action
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4
Technology
6 classes
Technology and economic development
Technology and communities
Technology, politics and citizenship
Technology, energy and climate change
Social media, identities and freedoms
Citizenship in action
German
5 chapters
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A
Home and abroad
5 classes
Life in the town and rural life
Holidays, tourist information and directions
Services (e.g. bank, post office)
Customs
Everyday life, traditions and communities
▶
B
Education and employment
5 classes
School life and routine
School rules and pressures
School trips, events and exchanges
Work, careers and volunteering
Future plans
▶
C
Personal life and relationships
5 classes
House and home
Daily routines and helping at home
Role models
Relationships with family and friends
Childhood
▶
D
The world around us
5 classes
Environmental issues
Weather and climate
Travel and transport
The media
Information and communication technology
▶
E
Social activities, fitness and health
5 classes
Special occasions
Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise
Shopping and money matters
Accidents, injuries, common ailments and health issues
Food and drink
Human Biology
12 chapters
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1
Cells and tissues
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2
Biological molecules
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3
Movement of substances into and out of cells
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4
Bones, muscles and joints
·
5
Coordination
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6
Nutrition and energy
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7
Respiration
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8
Gas exchange
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9
Internal transport
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10
Homeostatic mechanisms
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11
Reproduction and heredity
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12
Disease
History
21 chapters
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1
The French Revolution, c1780–99
5 classes
The origins of the Revolution, c1780–87
Short-term causes of the Revolution: from Assembly of Notables to Estates General, 1787–89
Developments 1789–92
Convention and Terror, 1792–94
Directory and First Consul – the fall of Robespierre to the rise of Napoleon, 1794–99
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2
Development of a nation: unification of Italy, 1848–70
5 classes
The 1848 Revolutions in the Italian states
Developments in Piedmont, 1849–54
The defeat of Austria, 1854–59
Garibaldi and the Papal States
Venice and Rome and the extent of unification by 1870
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3
Germany: development of dictatorship, 1918–45
5 classes
The establishment of the Weimar Republic and its early problems
The recovery of Germany, 1924–29
The rise of Hitler and the Nazis to January 1933
Nazi Germany 1933–39
Germany and the occupied territories during the Second World War
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4
Colonial rule and the nationalist challenge in India, 1919–47
5 classes
The Rowlatt Acts, Amritsar and the Government of India Act, 1919
Gandhi and Congress, 1919–27
Key developments, 1927–39
The impact of the Second World War on India
Communal violence, independence and partition, 1945–47
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5
Dictatorship and conflict in the USSR, 1924–53
5 classes
The leadership struggle, 1924–29
Five-year Plans and collectivisation
Purges, show trials, the cult of Stalin and the revision of history
Life in the Soviet Union, 1924–41
The Second World War and after, 1941–53
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6
A world divided: superpower relations, 1943–72
5 classes
Reasons for the Cold War
Early developments in the Cold War, 1945–49
The Cold War in the 1950s
Three crises: Berlin, Cuba and Czechoslovakia
The Thaw and moves towards Détente, 1963–72
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7
A divided union: civil rights in the USA, 1945–74
5 classes
The Red Scare and McCarthyism
Civil rights in the 1950s
The impact of civil rights protests, 1960–74
Other protest movements: students, women, anti–Vietnam
Nixon and Watergate
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8
South Africa: from union to the end of apartheid, 1948–94
5 classes
Setting up apartheid, 1948–54
The growth of apartheid, 1955–59
Resisting apartheid, 1955–78
PW Botha – response to resistance, 1978–90
Dismantling Apartheid, 1990–94
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A1
The origins and course of the First World War, 1905–18
5 classes
The alliance system and international rivalry, 1905–14
The growth of tension in Europe, 1905–14
The Schlieffen Plan and deadlock on the Western Front
The war at sea and Gallipoli
The defeat of Germany
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A2
Russia and the Soviet Union, 1905–24
5 classes
Tsarist rule in Russia, 1905–14
Opposition to Tsarist rule 1914–17: the impact of war and the February Revolution
Provisional Government and the Bolshevik Revolution
The Bolshevik consolidation of power and the Civil War
War Communism and the New Economic Policy (NEP)
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A3
The USA, 1918–41
5 classes
The Roaring Twenties
Increased social tensions in the 1920s
The USA in Depression, 1929–33
Roosevelt and the New Deal, 1933–41
The Opposition to the New Deal
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A4
The Vietnam Conflict, 1945–75
5 classes
The struggle against France for independence, 1945–54
US policy and intervention, 1954–64
Confrontation in the Vietnam War, escalation 1964–68
Nixon and Ford’s policies – Vietnamisation, peace talks and Communist victory, 1969–75
The impact of conflict on civilians in Vietnam and attitudes in the USA
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A5
East Germany, 1958–90
5 classes
The Berlin Wall crisis, 1958–63
Stabilisation and control: the GDR, 1962–87
Life in the GDR – social change, 1962–87
Ostpolitik – relations with the Federal Republic, 1969–87
The Peaceful Revolution, 1987–90
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B1
America: from new nation to divided union, 1783–1877
5 classes
Building a new nation, 1783–1809
Westward expansion and Native American removal, 1803–49
Slavery, the South and the causes of secession, 1850–61
Civil War and the end of slavery, 1861–65
A More Perfect Union? 1865–77
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B2
Changes in medicine, c1848–c1948
5 classes
Progress in the mid-19th century; Nightingale, Chadwick, Snow and Simpson
Discovery and development, 1860–75; Lister and Pasteur
Accelerating change, 1875–1905; Ehrlich, Koch and chemistry
Government action and war, 1905–20
Advances in medicine, surgery and public health 1920–48; the NHS
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B3
Japan in transformation, 1853–1945
5 classes
Japan opening up to China and the West, 1853–67
Transformation, 1867–1895
An emerging power, 1895–1919
Political and economic challenges, 1919–31
Depression, empire and collapse, 1931–45
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B4
China: conflict, crisis and change, 1900–89
5 classes
The fall of the Qing, Warlordism and chaos, 1900–34
The triumph of Mao and the CCP, 1934–49
Change under Mao, 1949–63
The Cultural Revolution and its impact, 1965–76
China, 1976–89
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B5
The changing role of international organisations: the league and the UN, 1919–c2011
5 classes
The creation and successes of the League, 1919–29
The League challenged, 1930–39
Setting up the United Nations Organisation and its work to 1964
The UN challenged, 1967–89
The UN at bay, 1990–2011
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B6
The changing nature of warfare and international conflict, 1919–2011
5 classes
The changing nature of warfare, 1919–39
Changing methods of warfare by land, air and sea, 1939–45
New forms of conflict – nuclear and guerrilla war versus conventional war, 1945–75
Conventional war and the development of ‘new’ wars, 1976–2000
Changing methods of warfare at the beginning of the 21st century, 2000–2011
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B7
The Middle East: conflict, crisis and change, 1917–2012
5 classes
Build up of tension in Palestine, 1917–46
The creation of Israel, the war of 1948–49 and the Suez Crisis of 1956
Tension and conflict, 1956–73
Diplomacy, peace then wider war, 1973–83
The attempts to find a lasting peace, 1987–2012
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B8
Diversity, rights and equality in Britain, 1914–2010
5 classes
The fight for recognition, 1914-1928
The impact of Depression and war, 1928-45
Consequences of war and the end of empire, 1944-62
Changes in civil rights, c1962-1986
Changes in opportunity and culture, 1986-2010
Islamic Studies
3 chapters
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A
The life, teachings and achievements of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
9 classes
Personal aspects of the Prophet’s (pbuh) life
The Revelation of the Qur’an
The Prophethood of Muhammad (pbuh)
Opposition and Hijrah
The Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh)
Teachings and example of the Prophet (pbuh) on specific issues of justice and equality
The Prophet (pbuh) as leader
Battles fought by the Prophet (pbuh)
The Prophet’s (pbuh) final acts and his achievements
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B
The key beliefs, practices and features of the early Muslim community founded by the Prophet (pbuh)
9 classes
The nature of belief in Allah
Risalah
The holy books of Islam
al-Qadr
Akhirah
Malaikah
Shari’ah
Islamic etiquette, attitude and manners
The early leaders of the Muslim community
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C
Living the Muslim life today
9 classes
Shahadah
Salah
Sawm
Zakah and Khums
Hajj
Jihad
Islamic festivals
Marriage and the family
Muslim citizenship and religious and political leadership
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
6 chapters
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1
Digital Devices
8 classes
Types of digital devices
Features of digital devices
Software
Types of peripheral devices – input and output
Types of peripheral devices – storage
Memory
Processors
ICT systems to meet specified needs
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2
Connectivity
5 classes
Types of digital communications
Factors influencing the choice of digital communication in a network
Requirements for connecting to a network, including the internet
Benefits of using a LAN/home network
Securing data on a network, including the internet
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3
Operating Online
9 classes
Potential risks to data and personal information when information is transmitted and stored digitally
Impact of the internet on individuals
Online working from home
Impact of the internet on organisations
Impact of the internet on society
Types of online communities
Use of online communities
Implications of the use of digital technologies
Availability of information online and the use of online information
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4
Online Goods and Services
3 classes
Types of services
Impact of online services
Online software
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5
Applying Information and Communication Technology
4 classes
Software applications
Data and information
Using software applications
Reviewing outcomes
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6
Software Skills
7 classes
Word processing
Database management
Spreadsheet
Web authoring
Presentation
Graphics
File management
Mathematics A
6 chapters
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1
Numbers and the number system
11 classes
Integers
Fractions
Decimals
Powers and roots
Set language and notation
Percentages
Ratio and proportion
Degree of accuracy
Standard form
Applying number
Electronic calculators
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2
Equations, formulae and identities
8 classes
Use of symbols
Algebraic manipulation
Expressions and formulae
Linear equations
Proportion
Simultaneous linear equations
Quadratic equations
Inequalities
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3
Sequences, functions and graphs
4 classes
Sequences
Function notation
Graphs
Calculus
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4
Geometry and trigonometry
11 classes
Angles, lines and triangles
Polygons
Symmetry
Measures
Construction
Circle properties
Geometrical reasoning
Trigonometry and Pythagoras’ theorem
Mensuration
3D shapes and volume
Similarity
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5
Vectors and transformation geometry
2 classes
Vectors
Transformation geometry
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6
Statistics and probability
3 classes
Graphical representation of data
Statistical measures
Probability
Mathematics B
10 chapters
·
1
Number
·
2
Sets
·
3
Algebra
·
4
Functions
·
5
Matrices
·
6
Geometry
·
7
Mensuration
·
8
Vectors and transformation geometry
·
9
Trigonometry
·
10
Statistics and probability
Pakistan Studies
9 chapters
▶
1
The emergence of Pakistan (1927–1971)
4 classes
The Pakistan Movement: Limited progress (1924–1939)
The Pakistan Movement: from stalemate to success (1935–47)
The new country established, Pakistan (1947–51)
Pakistan: reform, consolidation and martial law (1951–71)
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2
The pre-Mughal and Mughal period (c700–1784)
4 classes
The spread of Islam to the sub-continent (c700–1600)
The early Mughal emperors (c1526–1658)
The Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb and his successors (c1658–1761)
The end of the Mughals and the arrival of the British (c1608–1784)
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3
British expansion and rule (c1783–1898)
4 classes
The spread of Islam (up to 1840)
British conquests and rule (c1784–1885)
The War of Independence (1857)
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (1817–1898)
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4
The growth of political awareness and British reform (1883–c1927)
4 classes
The growth of political awareness (1883–1911)
First attempts at reform (1909–16)
Reform, reaction and repression (1919–27)
The Khilafat movement (1919–1924)
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5
Consolidating the new nation (1971–2013)
4 classes
The civil war (1971)
Economic and social developments (1971–1999)
The promotion of Urdu and national languages
Pakistan in the 21st century
▶
6
Pakistan’s role in world affairs (1947–1999)
4 classes
Pakistan’s relationship with India
East or West: Pakistan’s relations with the USA
Pakistan’s relations with the rest of the world
Pakistan’s membership of world organisations
▶
A
The Physical Environment
4 classes
Location, climate and biomes
Tectonic and glacial processes and landforms, and geophysical hazards
Relief, drainage and hydro-meteorological hazards
Natural resources and their exploitation
▶
B
The Human Environment
4 classes
Pakistan’s economy: the primary sector and the need for food security
Pakistan economy secondary, tertiary/quaternary sectors and transport systems
Globalisation, including (transnational corporations) TNCS, can cause rapid change for economies such as Pakistan
The challenges of economic development for Pakistan
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C
Challenges for Pakistan
4 classes
Indicators of development, population patterns and trends
Quality of life in rural Pakistan: challenges of life in rural communities
Quality of life in urban Pakistan: challenges of life in urban communities
Present and future impacts of climate change on the people, economy and environment of Pakistan and possible mitigation strategies
Physics
8 chapters
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1
Forces and motion
3 classes
Units
Movement and position
Forces, movement, shape and momentum
▶
2
Electricity
4 classes
Units
Mains electricity
Energy and voltage in circuits
Electric charge
▶
3
Waves
4 classes
Units
Properties of waves
The electromagnetic spectrum
Light and sound
▶
4
Energy resources and energy transfers
4 classes
Units
Energy transfers
Work and power
Energy resources and electricity generation
▶
5
Solids, liquids and gases
4 classes
Units
Density and pressure
Change of state
Ideal gas molecules
▶
6
Magnetism and electromagnetism
4 classes
Units
Magnetism
Electromagnetism
Electromagnetic induction
▶
7
Radioactivity and particles
3 classes
Units
Radioactivity
Fission and fusion
▶
8
Astrophysics
4 classes
Units
Motion in the universe
Stellar evolution
Cosmology
Further Pure Mathematics
10 chapters
·
1
Logarithmic functions and indices
·
2
The quadratic function
·
3
Identities and inequalities
·
4
Graphs
·
5
Series
·
6
The binomial series
·
7
Scalar and vector quantities
·
8
Rectangular Cartesian coordinates
·
9
Calculus
·
10
Trigonometry
Religious Studies
7 chapters
▶
P1-1
The universe, creation and the place of human beings
7 classes
The universe and the place of human beings
Human nature and the human condition
Selfishness, greed, ignorance and sin
Free will, determinism and predestination
Ultimate reality
Belief, uncertainty and unbelief
The problem of evil and suffering
▶
P1-2
Life and death
8 classes
Death and life after death
The meaning and purpose of life
Sanctity of life, abortion and euthanasia
Human relationships
Marriage and partnership
Divorce and remarriage
Family structures and responsibilities
Childlessness and celibacy
▶
P1-3
Peace and conflict
6 classes
Conflict and war
Peace, reconciliation and forgiveness
Bullying
Sin and crime
Punishment
Capital punishment
▶
P1-4
Rights, equality and social justice
5 classes
Human rights
Equal rights and equal opportunities
The multi-ethnic society and racial harmony
The multi-faith society and interfaith relationships
Relationships between rich and poor
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P2-1
Origins and their impact on the community: founders, texts and other sources of authority
·
P2-2
Celebration and pilgrimage
·
P2-3
Worship and practice
Science Double Award
17 chapters
▶
B1
The nature and variety of living organisms
2 classes
Characteristics of living organisms
Variety of living organisms
▶
B2
Structure and functions in living organisms
10 classes
Level of organisation
Cell structure
Biological molecules
Movement of substances into and out of cells
Nutrition
Respiration
Gas exchange
Transport
Excretion
Co-ordination and response
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B3
Reproduction and inheritance
2 classes
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B4
Ecology and the environment
4 classes
The organism in the environment
Feeding relationships
Cycles within ecosystems
Human influences on the environment
▶
B5
Use of biological resources
3 classes
Food production
Selective breeding
Genetic modification (genetic engineering)
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C1
Principles of chemistry
7 classes
States of matter
Elements, compounds and mixtures
Atomic structure
The Periodic Table
Chemical formulae, equations and calculations
Ionic bonding
Covalent bonding
▶
C2
Inorganic chemistry
7 classes
Group 1 (alkali metals) – lithium, sodium and potassium
Group 7 (halogens) – chlorine, bromine and iodine
Gases in the atmosphere
Reactivity series
Acids, alkalis and titrations
Acids, bases and salt preparations
Chemical tests
▶
C3
Physical chemistry
3 classes
Energetics
Rates of reaction
Reversible reactions and equilibria
▶
C4
Organic chemistry
5 classes
Introduction
Crude oil
Alkanes
Alkenes
Synthetic polymers
▶
P1
Forces and motion
3 classes
Units
Movement and position
Forces, movement, shape and momentum
▶
P2
Electricity
3 classes
Units
Mains electricity
Energy and voltage in circuits
▶
P3
Waves
4 classes
Units
Properties of waves
The electromagnetic spectrum
Light and sound
▶
P4
Energy resources and energy transfers
3 classes
Units
Energy transfers
Work and power
▶
P5
Solids, liquids and gases
3 classes
Units
Density and pressure
Ideal gas molecules
▶
P6
Magnetism and electromagnetism
4 classes
Units
Magnetism
Electromagnetism
Electromagnetic induction
▶
P7
Radioactivity and particles
3 classes
Units
Radioactivity
Fission and fusion
▶
P8
Astrophysics
3 classes
Units
Motion in the universe
Stellar evolution
Sinhala
5 chapters
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1
Home and abroad
5 classes
Life in the town and rural life
Holidays, tourist information and directions
Services (e.g. bank, post office)
Customs
Everyday life, traditions and communities
▶
2
Education and employment
5 classes
School life and routine
School rules and pressures
School trips, events and exchanges
Work, careers and volunteering
Future plans
▶
3
Personal life and relationships
5 classes
House and home
Daily routines and helping at home
Role models
Relationships with family and friends
Childhood
▶
4
The world around us
5 classes
Environmental issues
Weather and climate
Travel and transport
The media
Information and communication technology
▶
5
Social activities, fitness and health
5 classes
Special occasions
Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise
Shopping and money matters
Accidents, injuries, common ailments and health issues
Food and drink
Spanish
5 chapters
▶
A
Home and abroad
5 classes
Life in the town and rural life
Holidays, tourist information and directions
Services (e.g. bank, post office)
Customs
Everyday life, traditions and communities
▶
B
Education and employment
5 classes
School life and routine
School rules and pressures
School trips, events and exchanges
Work, careers and volunteering
Future plans
▶
C
Personal life and relationships
5 classes
House and home
Daily routines and helping at home
Role models
Relationships with family and friends
Childhood
▶
D
The world around us
5 classes
Environmental issues
Weather and climate
Travel and transport
The media
Information and communication technology
▶
E
Social activities, fitness and health
5 classes
Special occasions
Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise
Shopping and money matters
Accidents, injuries, common ailments and health issues
Food and drink
Science Single Award
17 chapters
▶
B1
The nature and variety of living organisms
2 classes
Characteristics of living organisms
Variety of living organisms
▶
B2
Structure and functions in living organisms
8 classes
Level of organisation
Cell structure
Biological molecules
Movement of substances into and out of cells
Nutrition
Respiration
Gas exchange
Transport
▶
B3
Reproduction and inheritance
2 classes
▶
B4
Ecology and the environment
3 classes
The organism in the environment
Feeding relationships
Cycles within ecosystems
▶
B5
Use of biological resources
2 classes
Food production
Genetic modification (genetic engineering)
▶
C1
Principles of chemistry
7 classes
States of matter
Elements, compounds and mixtures
Atomic structure
The Periodic Table
Chemical formulae and equations
Ionic bonding
Covalent bonding
▶
C2
Inorganic chemistry
6 classes
Group 1 (alkali metals) – lithium, sodium and potassium
Group 7 (halogens) – chlorine, bromine and iodine
Gases in the atmosphere
Reactivity series
Acids and alkalis
Chemical tests
▶
C3
Physical chemistry
2 classes
Energetics
Rates of reaction
▶
C4
Organic chemistry
5 classes
Introduction
Crude oil
Alkanes
Alkenes
Synthetic polymers
▶
P1
Forces and motion
3 classes
Units
Movement and position
Forces and movement
▶
P2
Electricity
3 classes
Units
Mains electricity
Current and voltage in circuits
▶
P3
Waves
4 classes
Units
Properties of waves
The electromagnetic spectrum
Light and sound
▶
P4
Energy resources and energy transfers
3 classes
Units
Energy transfers
Work and power
▶
P5
Solids, liquids and gases
3 classes
Units
Density and pressure
Ideal gas molecules
▶
P6
Magnetism and electromagnetism
3 classes
Units
Magnetism
Electromagnetism
▶
P7
Radioactivity and particles
3 classes
Units
Radioactivity
Fission and fusion
▶
P8
Astrophysics
3 classes
Units
Motion in the universe
Stellar evolution
Swahili
5 chapters
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1
Home and abroad
5 classes
Life in the town and rural life
Holidays, tourist information and directions
Services (e.g. bank, post office)
Customs
Everyday life, traditions and communities
▶
2
Education and employment
5 classes
School life and routine
School rules and pressures
School trips, events and exchanges
Work, careers and volunteering
Future plans
▶
3
Personal life and relationships
5 classes
House and home
Daily routines and helping at home
Role models
Relationships with family and friends
Childhood
▶
4
The world around us
5 classes
Environmental issues
Weather and climate
Travel and transport
The media
Information and communication technology
▶
5
Social activities, fitness and health
5 classes
Special occasions
Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise
Shopping and money matters
Accidents, injuries, common ailments and health issues
Food and drink
Tamil
5 chapters
▶
1
Home and abroad
5 classes
Life in the town and rural life
Holidays, tourist information and directions
Services (e.g. bank, post office)
Customs
Everyday life, traditions and communities
▶
2
Education and employment
5 classes
School life and routine
School rules and pressures
School trips, events and exchanges
Work, careers and volunteering
Future plans
▶
3
Personal life and relationships
5 classes
House and home
Daily routines and helping at home
Role models
Relationships with family and friends
Childhood
▶
4
The world around us
5 classes
Environmental issues
Weather and climate
Travel and transport
The media
Information and communication technology
▶
5
Social activities, fitness and health
5 classes
Special occasions
Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise
Shopping and money matters
Accidents, injuries, common ailments and health issues
Food and drink