GCE ‘A’ Levels : General Paper Programme
Year 5 & 6 IP and JC 1 & 2
What is the GCE ‘A’ Levels: General Paper Programme?
The General Paper aims to develop critical thinking skills as well as the skills requisite to construct comprehensive arguments and to communicate ideas using clear and accurate language. Global, regional and local issues of significance are explored, providing students with the foundation they need in order to navigate our fast-paced world. Students will gain from the breadth of knowledge and depth of thinking that they will be exposed to in order to render them mature, independent thinkers and compelling writers.
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Topics Covered
Essay
- Issues drawn from across disciplines
- Issues of local interest and global concern
- Use of language for impact
Essay
- Issues drawn from across disciplines
- Issues of local interest and global concern
- Use of language for impact
Use of English (graded holistically)
- Grammar – accuracy & consistency
- Using vocabulary in context
Comprehension
- Understanding current affairs and concerns across a wide variety of topics
- Addressing questions based on vocabulary and inference
- Questions requiring students to use their own words
Application Question
- Identifying author’s arguments
- Crafting Critical Responses
Curio’s Additional Topics
- Critical Response to stimulus
- Research skills
How does the Curio Programme Work?
A Curio subscription comes with a full package of tools designed to help you learn everything you need and beyond in order to excel in a subject, not just once a week, but with full access throughout the week, anytime you need a coach.
During an Online Video Lesson:
- In-depth analysis of a topic by a Curio coach
- Addressing of various question types commonly seen in tests & exams
- Practice, practice, practice
During the Week:
By the end of a session, students will have the answers to the questions posed during the online lesson, as well as a selection of questions to continue practising throughout the week. Students can hand in their answers at any time via their Google classrooms. Additional practices will be graded and returned before the following week’s lesson.
Key Features of the Curio Programme
Unlimited Marking & Feedback
Complimentary Initial Consultation
Access to Revision & Study Notes
Access to a Supportive Community of Learners
Additional Practice Papers Provided
Access to a Curio Coach all Year
Choose a Plan that Fits Your Needs
There are 3 plans to choose from, Independent, Huddle and Focus. Independent students will have a dedicated coach who will provide marking and feedback without weekly lessons. Huddle group students will meet a coach 1x a week for 1.5 hours online. They are comfortable learning in groups of 8. Focus group students will meet a coach 1x a week for 2 hours online. They are comfortable learning in groups of 5.
Practice Papers and consistent feedback are provided throughout the week for all students.
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