LIBF Finance at Newhaven School
P16 Work Skills (LIBF Finance)
| Term | Unit | Assessment Pieces | Speaking & Listening | Literacy/Numeracy foci | Outcomes for students | Achievement and Enjoyment (Growth) | Opportunities for differentiation | Opportunities to apply and enrich learning |
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| Autumn 1 | Unit 1 – Finance, The Individual and society | End of Unit 1 Chapter Tests (Online) Chapters 1-6 Past papers for Unit 1 | Discussion of exam questions. Group work for revision word games / end of unit tests. | Literacy (Using key words when describing work) Numeracy (Charts and figures in revision material) | Understand the role of the citizen in the UK and the relationship between society and the individual. • Understand the difference between money and income. • Understand tax. • Understand the contribution of individuals and organisations to the economy of a country. | Complimenting (peer assessment of exam results Asking for help (from teacher or peers) Waiting (for help if class busy) | Work will be assessed at either Level 1 or Level 2 proficiency and the final level for entry will be decided after Spring 2. | Students can produce Powerpoints on a range of subjects to fit in with other subjects. |
| Autumn 2 | Unit 1 – Finance, The Individual and society | End of Unit 1 Chapter Tests (Online) Chapters 7-13 Past papers for Unit 1 | Discussion of exam questions. Group work for revision word games / end of unit tests. | Literacy (Using key words in Practise Exam questions) Numeracy (Further use of charts and figures in documents) | Understand the external factors that can impact on personal financial plans. Understand the concept of foreign exchange. Understand the concept of the personal life cycle. | Working in a group (group task set) Responding (to changes/improvements suggested by teacher) | Work will be assessed at either Level 1 or Level 2 proficiency and the final level for entry will be decided after Spring 2. | Students could word-process and assignments for English / Business / Arts Award. |
| Spring 1 | Unit 2 – Personal Money Management | End of Unit 2 Chapter Tests (Online) Chapters 1-6 Past papers for Unit 2 | Discussion of exam questions. Group work for revision word games / end of unit tests. | Literacy (Using key words when describing work) Numeracy (Charts and figures in revision material) | Understand the concept of financial planning. • Understand the key features of, and behaviours associated with, a balanced personal budget. • Understand the link between personal financial budgets and spending choices. • Understand the tools used in managing money. | To take turns (waiting turn before demonstrating to class a concept) | Work will be assessed at either Level 1 or Level 2 proficiency and the final level for entry will be decided after Spring 2. | Students could create a spreadsheet with statistical data for Science or Maths purposes. |
| Spring 2 | Unit 2 – Personal Money Management | End of Unit 2 Chapter Tests (Online) Chapters 7-13 Past papers for Unit 2 | Discussion of exam questions. Group work for revision word games / end of unit tests. | Literacy (Using key words in Practise Exam questions) Numeracy (Further use of charts and figures in documents) | Understand documentation for pay and pay calculations. • Understand the true cost of spending. • Understand borrowing products. | Working in a team/pairs (group tasks set) Waiting and responding | Work will be assessed at either Level 1 or Level 2 proficiency and the final level for entry will be decided after Spring 2. | Project scenarios can be tailored to individual or subject need. |
| Summer 1 | Unit 3 – Financial Capability, Work and Enterprise | End of Unit 3 Chapter Tests (Online) Chapters 1-6 Past papers for Unit 3 | Discussion of exam questions. Group work for revision word games / end of unit tests. | Literacy (Using key words when describing work) Numeracy (Charts and figures in revision material) | Understand skills for success. • Recognise the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur. • Understand how a business manages their money. • Understand the impact of an individual on a business. | To accept the success of others (public displays of mock exam marks) | Students will be entered either for the Level 1 or Level 2 certification. | N/A |
| Summer 2 | Unit 3 – Financial Capability, Work and Enterprise | End of Unit 3 Chapter Tests (Online) Chapters 7-13 Past papers for Unit 3 | Discussion of exam questions. Group work for revision word games / end of unit tests. | Literacy (Using key words in Practise Exam questions) Numeracy (Further use of charts and figures in documents) | Understand the impact of a business on an individual. • Understand how business decisions have an impact on society. • Understand the impact of an individual’s employment and consumer choices on society | Complimenting (results) | Students working on BTEC Science papers. | N/A |
