Interesting results from a revamp of our school options for Years 10-11
(GCSE)
Our boys now do eight core GCSE's (Eng., Eng Lit; Maths; French; Phy; Chem:
Biol + Hist/Latin) and can then choose two from Economics; Geog; Music;
German; DesignTech; Greek
140 boys in a five class year group. Geography compulsory until this year's
new options choice system.
Our numbers for the GCSE Economics course have hovered around 36-46 over the
last 5 years (two sets) from which 25-30 go onto A level + another 10-15 who
have not taken it at GCSE.
Options choices for September 98
Economics 66
Geography 52
German 33
DT 43
We would have had 80+ taking it but a large group will opt for Economics in
the Vi Form having taken alternative options in Years 10 & 11. (3 sets now
required!)
Geoff
RGS Newcastle Economics Web
http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/geoff.riley/
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