Assessment & Reporting Schedule for 2020/2021 GCS
Year |
2nd Year |
Year Head(s) |
Michael Heavey |
Parent Teacher Meeting(s) |
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Continuous Assessment Period(s) |
Throughout academic year. |
Class Based Assessments (CBAs) |
See below |
Examinations |
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Online Reports expected |
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Block for Completion | ||
English |
Oral Communication Students are given an opportunity to choose a topic or issue that is of interest or importance to them and to carry out research and then present it to the class. |
Mar 8 – Mar 26 |
Science |
Extended Experimental Investigation Students will; formulate a scientific hypothesis, plan and conduct an experimental investigation to test their hypotheses, generate and analyse primary data, and reflect on the process, with guidance by the teacher. |
Jan 25 – Feb 12 |
Business |
Business in Action Business in Action comprises four stages: conducting research, evaluating information, developing action plans and reporting findings. |
Apr 12 - Apr 30 |
Art |
From Process to Realisation Students choose to work from one of a range of given themes to develop their ideas and create a realised work. |
TBA – Mar 26 The start date is yet to be decided by the NCCA / SEC |
French |
Oral Communication Students will communicate using the format of an interview, role-play, presentation or conversation in response to stimulus material |
Apr 26 - May 14 |
Maths |
Mathematical Investigation A student will over a three-week period, follow the Problem-solving cycle to investigate a mathematical problem. |
Feb 22 – Mar 12 |
Home Ec |
Creative Textiles Students will produce evidence of the application of the design brief process to one of the following options: Make a creative textile item for an individual or the home OR Recycle or upcycle a creative textile item for an individual or the home |
Nov 2 – Dec 18 |
History |
The Past in My Place The Past in My Place allows students to experience history at a personal level through the study of an issue, event, theme or person relating to their locality. Students will create a display based on local history. |
Jan 25 – Feb 12 |
Geography |
Geography in the News Geography in the News provides opportunities for students to engage in practical, authentic learning experiences that reflect the relevance of the study of geography to the world around them. Structured inquiry through a response to recent geographical event(s). |
May 4 - May 17 |
Music |
Composition Portfolio Students will produce compositions over time to include in their portfolio. From this they will submit two final pieces for assessment. |
Apr 12 – Apr 30 |
Graphics |
Communicating through sketching Students will be provided with the opportunity to develop their skills to become competent in communicating through sketching. Students will be asked to graphically communicate their ideas using two-dimensional and three-dimensional sketching techniques in response to a chosen stimulus theme. |
Jan 6 – Jan 27 |
Woodwork |
Wood science in our environment Students will explore a wood science-related issue within a local/global context. They will analyse the information/data collected, evaluate and present the findings of their research of the issue they have investigated. |
Jan 6 – Jan 27 |
Metalwork |
Engineering in Action Students will individually or collaboratively, explore the applications of engineering in the world around them. They will investigate real life applications of the principles and processes of engineering and will communicate their findings through any appropriate media. |
Apr 12 – Apr 30 |
CBA 1
To be completed by Second Year Students
Submission Dates 2020 - 2021
Dec 18th Home Ec. April 30th Music
Jan 27th Woodwork April 30th Business
Jan 27th Graphics April 30th Metalwork
Feb 12th History May 14th French
Feb 12th Science May 17th Geography
Mar 12th Maths
Mar 26th English
Mar 26th Art
Please Note : CBA 1 in Gaeilge is completed in third year