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MUTIARA INTERNATIONAL
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
CURRICULUM GUIDE
TERM 3, 2014-15
YEAR 11
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This Senior School Curriculum guide goes an outline of the topics
and content being studied by your child /children for the coming
term.
We believe strongly in a partnership between parents and teachers
to support the education at your child / children.
The information included in this guide is one way at connecting
home and school.
Thank you
Helen Swan
Head of School
This Curriculum Guide is intended to give you a snapshot of what
is being taught this term in the various subjects your children are
studying.
We sincerely hope that you will find this information useful in
supporting your children to attain academic excellence.
Michael Bradfield
Head of Curriculum
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Head of School
: Ms. Helen Swan
Dep. Head of School : Mr. Jehabar Sadiq
Head of Curriculum : Mr. Michael Bradfield
Examinations Officer& SIMS Coordinator: Mr. Shahul
Science & Mathematics
Head of Department - Ms. Raj Mahal
Mathematics
Mr. Shahul/Mr. Raj/Mr. Ivan
Biology
Ms. Radhika/Ms. Josebell
Chemistry
Ms. Radhika
Physics
Mr. Raj
Science
Ms. Wan Mariam/Ms. Josebell
English
Head of Department - Datin Christie
English
Ms. Angie/ Ms. Valery/Datin Christie
English Literature
Ms. Angie
Modern Languages
Head of Department – Ms. Mariam
Bahasa Malaysia
Ms. Azleen/Ms. Asma /Mr. Rodney
Communication Malay
Ms. Azleen /Ms. Wan Mariam/Ms Abbhi
Mandarin
Ms. Mariam
French
Ms. Sybille
Arabic
Dr Houcine
Islamic Studies (whole school)
Head of Department - Mr. Ali Maskur
Islamic Studies
Mr. Ali
Humanities
Head of Department – Mr. Matthew
Kennedy
Geography
Mr. Che Abas
History
Mr. Matthew
Cultural Studies
Ms. Azleen/ /Ms. Angie
ICT (whole school)
Head of Department - Ms. Kuna
ICT
Ms. Kuna/Mr. Justin
Business Studies
Mr. Jehabar /Mr. Justin
Accounting
Mr. Jehabar
Creative Arts (whole school)
Head of Department - Ms. Jackie
Art & Design
Ms. Jackie/Mr. Ajesh
Music
Ms. Farisya
Drama
Mr. Ajesh
Community Arts
Mr. Ajesh/Ms. Hannah
P.E. (whole school)
Head of Department - Mr. Rodney
PE
Mr. Rodney/Ms. Hannah /Ms. Stephanie
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ICT
Revision of Topics
ACCOUNTING
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Payroll Accounting
The Role of Information Technology and Professional
Ethics
Revision of chapters in the text book
Working on the past IGCSE Examination Papers and
Internal Examination Papers
BUSINESS STUDIES
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Revision of chapters in the text book
Working on the past IGCSE Examination Papers and
Internal Examination Papers
ENGLISH FIRST LANGUAGE
Reading Passages
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Pupils select and organize material for answering questions.
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They write information in a more concise form, taking care
to use own words.
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Pupils take note of command words in the question, to
ensure the correct and precise response.
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Pupils will attempt and practice past year IGCSE papers.
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Directed writing
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Pupils continue further practice on presenting and
transforming information, with particular emphasis on
persuasive style of writing.
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Pupils will continue to: write dialogue, friendly letter,
complaint letter, advice letter, speech, newspaper report
and magazine article.
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They will practice past year IGCSE papers.
Continuous Writing
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Pupils continue with further practice of the skills of
Descriptive Writing: To develop ideas and images, to
describe complex atmospheres with
a range of details.
They are to provide an overall structure, through devices
such as movements of the writer, or the creation of
atmosphere or tension.
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Next, pupils will explore and come up with ideas for
Narrative Writing. The specific tasks that they will learn
are how to create an appropriate setting, original plot and
life-like characters.
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Pupils will attempt and practice exam-style essay topics.
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ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE
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Writing – expressing your opinion
Writing – complaint letter
Listening – identifying keywords
Reading – understanding a text
Speaking – giving responses
Revision – IGCSE papers
ENGLISH LITERATURE
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Revision
MATHEMATICS
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Revision of all topics
Emphasis on Transformation Geometry, Geometry And
Trigonometry
AO MATHEMATICS
1. Revision on all Topics
2. Answering Past year Papers
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BIOLOGY
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Revision of year 10 work
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Revision of year 11 work
(with the use of Past year papers.)
CHEMISTRY
Revision
 Stoichiometry
 Redox reactions
 Organic Chemistry
 Energetics of a reaction
PHYSICS
Revision of all topics:Emphasis on
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Electricity
Electromagnetism
Waves
Thermal Energy
ISLAMIC STUDIES
The year 11 pupils will discuss on the Islamic issues such as
poverty in Islamic countries, Jihad, Islamic travel etiquettes and
religious tolerance.
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MANDARIN
Final revision for IGCSE examination.
FRENCH
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To developing exam strategies in the four skills (speaking,
reading, writing and listening)
HISTORY
Revision of Topics
GEOGRAPHY
Revision and past papers
 Revision of all units
 Past papers
Geographic skills
 Using geographic instruments
 Map skills
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Athletics
Running
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Sprinting and Sprint Starts
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Relays
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Distance Running
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Lead-Ups
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Techniques
Jumping
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Long Jump
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High Jump
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Techniques
Throwing
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Shot Put
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Discus
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Javelin
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Technique
Touch Rugby
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Body conditioning
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Basic Skills
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Skills Application
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ART & DESIGN
1. Complete IGCSE’s preparatory studies for examination
VISION
Discovering Potential, Learning to Care,
Respecting Differences
MISSION
To be a ‘smart’ international school that ensures:
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Resources to enable teaching for learning
Dynamic teachers and staff
A culture of excellence
Promotion of understanding and respect for all
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To provide a recognized international curriculum and a
comprehensive co-curricular programme.
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To develop individual students potential and enhance
aptitude and talent in a caring and purposeful environment.
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To provide a technologically advanced environment that
supports the eco-friendly atmosphere of the school.
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The above will develop quality learners who will have the
skills to face the challenges of an ever changing future.
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CLIENTS CHARTER
~ Our Promises ~
Mutiara International Grammar School will:
Seek to be a vibrant school, which provides a transformative
experience, developing to the full each pupil’s intellectual,
artistic, sporting, emotional and socio-cultural potential.
Ensure that each pupil grows to understand that serving and
caring for others brings the highest rewards in life.
Provide a multi-faith foundation, open to and respectful of
everyone regardless of difference in gender, race, culture,
belief, values, age and needs.
Commit to provide an international outlook. We encourage
mutual respect, support and collaboration between all adults
and children, both within the school and the wider community.
Provide a secure, caring, happy and stimulating environment
for all our pupils.
Maintain a high standard of education, keeping in line with the
requirements of the national curriculum.
Lot 707, Jalan Kerja Ayer Lama, Ampang Jaya
68000 Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Tel: (603) 4252 1452 / 4257 8678 Fax: (603) 4252 3452
Email: [email protected] Website: www.migs.edu.my
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