Subjects of school qualifications:
| 50 most popular modules for school pupils(1): 1997-98 |
Table 9 |
|
Module Descriptor (position in 1996-97 in brackets) |
Number of Module enrolments |
||
|
1 |
Work Experience 1 |
(1) |
32,441 |
|
2 |
Communication 3 |
(2) |
14,146 |
|
3 |
Core Mathematics 4 |
(3) |
13,630 |
|
4 |
Introduction to Literature |
(4) |
12,872 |
|
5 |
Word Processing 1 |
(6) |
10,817 |
|
6 |
Core Mathematics 3 |
(5) |
10,718 |
|
7 |
Introduction to Computer Application Packages |
(7) |
8,019 |
|
8 |
Mathematics: Analysis/Algebra 1 |
(8) |
7,762 |
|
9 |
Introduction to Food Preparation Techniques |
(10) |
6,851 |
|
10 |
Word Processing 2 |
(11) |
6,126 |
|
11 |
Life and Work 1 |
(9) |
5,294 |
|
12 |
Using a Keyboard |
(12) |
5,239 |
|
13 |
Desk Top Publishing 1 |
(14) |
4,998 |
|
14 |
Introduction to Craft Baking |
(15) |
4,493 |
|
15 |
Communication 2 |
(21) |
4,492 |
|
16 |
Information Technology: Office Applications 1 |
(35) |
4,367 |
|
17 |
Introduction to Cookery Processes |
(13) |
4,342 |
|
18 |
Introduction to Computers |
(16) |
4,245 |
|
19 |
Games and Sports: Basketball 1 (x 1/2) |
(32) |
3,874 |
|
20 |
Creative Writing 1 |
(31) |
3,853 |
|
21 |
Games and Sports: Badminton 1 (x 1/2) |
(26) |
3,842 |
|
22 |
Core Mathematics 2 |
(17) |
3,755 |
|
23 |
Physical Education: An Activity Approach |
(18) |
3,742 |
|
24 |
Literature 1 |
(22) |
3,593 |
|
25 |
Religion and Morality |
(27) |
3,493 |
|
26 |
Introduction to Media Studies |
(19) |
3,454 |
|
27 |
Games and Sports: Badminton 2 (x 1/2) |
(25) |
3,275 |
|
28 |
Basic Cookery Skills |
(23) |
3,241 |
|
29 |
Computer Application Package (Spreadsheet) |
(28) |
3,006 |
|
30 |
The Human Body |
(29) |
3,003 |
|
31 |
Working With Wood 1 (x1/2) |
(36) |
2,859 |
|
32 |
Creative Writing 2 |
(37) |
2,836 |
|
33 |
Work Experience 2 |
(41) |
2,835 |
|
34 |
Games and Sports: Basketball 2 (x 1/2) |
(30) |
2,715 |
|
35 |
Mathematics: Calculus 1 |
(34) |
2,692 |
|
36 |
Safe Hygienic Practices (x1/2) |
(24) |
2,654 |
|
37 |
Introduction to Cake Decoration |
(50) |
2,522 |
|
38 |
Drawing Skills: Analytical Drawing 1 |
(40) |
2,467 |
|
39 |
Ceramics: Introduction to Hand-Building |
(34) |
2,461 |
|
40 |
Introduction to Photography |
(33) |
2,366 |
|
41 |
Food Hygiene Practices (x1/2) |
(46) |
2,211 |
|
42 |
Games and Sports: Association Football 1 (x 1/2) |
(49) |
2,185 |
|
43 |
Organisation of Practical Skills 1 (x1/2) |
(20) |
2,156 |
|
44 |
Recording of Financial Transactions |
(43) |
2,129 |
|
45 |
Community Involvement 1 |
(47) |
2,115 |
|
46 |
Games and Sports: Volleyball 1 (x 1/2) |
(48) |
2,095 |
|
47 |
Design and Make |
(45) |
2,006 |
|
48 |
Computer Application Package (Word Processing) |
(44) |
1,958 |
|
49 |
Introducing biological cells |
(42) |
1,917 |
|
50 |
Preparing Final Accounts |
(54) |
1,876 |
(1) The figures cover school pupils only and are not comparable with Table 16 in the National Certificate Bulletin 1996-97