Regents Review - Autumn 2024

The Regents Review Autumn 2024

DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

Year 9 have focussed on improving their online digital awareness and understanding of technology in the real world. Our first unit involved investigating and understanding different cyber security issues, including current threats and online safety issues. They have then moved on to artificial intelligence (AI) developing their knowledge of how AI is created and the rules and limitations that it can have. They have explored the ethical issues connected with this technology. For example, AI is expected to contribute up to $15.7 trillion dollars to the global economy by 2030, making it one of the most significant technological drivers of economic growth. Business GCSE Year 11 have been securing their knowledge of topic 1 in business, as part of their preparation for the mock exams. Well done to Luca for achieving a grade 8 and Andrei for grade 7. All students have logins for Smart Revise, which is an informative platform for revision and testing their knowledge across all topics. They can work on it independently or through tasks set by the class teacher. After school revision is available on a Wednesday. Year 10 have been investigating enterprise & entrepreneurship and spotting a business opportunity. This includes: the dynamic nature of business, the role of business enterprise and market research and segmentation. Special mention to the following, for demonstrating a fantastic attitude to learning: Waswa & Tym

Enterprise & Marketing Year 11 are working on their second controlled assessment, which involves them pitching a business proposal for their ‘Ali’s Ice-cream’ coursework, which they completed last year. We have been revising a wide range of topics for their mock exams. Well done to Mya, Krish and Rayyan for achieving D2* and Brenda, Henry, Gracie-Ava, Shooey and Lilly achieving D2. Year 10 class are working on their first controlled assessment, which is to develop a business proposal for a new t-shirt product aimed at a target audience of their choice. This term, we have been focussing on market research, customer profile and design techniques. Special mention to Koyna and Isla for always thriving to achieve mark band 3. After school intervention is available on Monday for either year group, for students to improve or complete any work not completed during lesson time.

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