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Year 10 GCSE Information Evening

Year 10 GCSE Information Evening. Key Staff. Mr K Sewell-Davies Maths Department Leader Mrs C Taylor English Department Leader Mr M Wise Science Department Leader. Miss N Wilkes Year 10 Leader Mr J Cooney Key Stage 4 Leader Mrs S Warburton Deputy Headteacher Mrs E Tobin SENDCO.

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Year 10 GCSE Information Evening

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  1. Year 10 GCSE Information Evening

  2. Key Staff • Mr K Sewell-Davies • Maths Department Leader • Mrs C Taylor • English Department Leader • Mr M Wise • Science Department Leader • Miss N Wilkes • Year 10 Leader • Mr J Cooney • Key Stage 4 Leader • Mrs S Warburton • Deputy Headteacher • Mrs E Tobin • SENDCO

  3. Class of 2016 • 80% of students got 5 A* to C grades • 45 students got 5 A* to A grades • 22 students got 8 A* to A grades

  4. 5 or more A*/A

  5. Exceptional Progress

  6. Changes to GCSE Grades

  7. GCSE Grades 9 - 1 • All GCSE subjects (apart from Business Studies, Design Technology, Media Studies and Health and Social Care) will be awarded on the new scale from 9 – 1 • With 9 being equivalent to A**

  8. Understanding Expected Grades

  9. What is an Expected Grade? • An aspirational but realistic level of attainment each student should be aiming to achieve • Intended to provide students, parents and teachers with a means of measuring progress over time

  10. How are Expected Grades set for GCSE? • In KS4, like other schools in England we use the Fischer Family Trust predictors to gauge the progress that students should be making • Based on a combination of: • Prior attainment (in Key Stage 2 and 3) such as SATs and teacher assessments • School context • Progress of similar students nationally

  11. MEG and STG • FFT Predictor is the Minimum Expected Grade (MEG) • Students at Helsby High School make better progress than students nationally • We would expect students to achieve a higher grade and subject staff will set a Student Agreed Target Grade (STG), which should be aspirational, yet achievable

  12. How are Expected Grades used by students? • Expected grades are used as a basis for discussing each student’s progress with them • Discussions with Form Tutors and teachers • Used in a motivational, aspirational way • Ambitious but realistic

  13. Key Stage 4 Monitoring and Pastoral Care

  14. The Monitoring Process Stage 1 Form Tutor Stage 2 Year Leader Stage 3 Key Stage Leader Stage 4 Pastoral Support Plan (PSP)

  15. The Monitoring Process • Every student will be monitored/coached at some point in Key Stage 4 • The aim is to support and recognise good progress, whilst also highlighting any points for improvement

  16. Individual Monitoring • Some students may require extra support in subject areas • Departments will support students by the use of Individual Action Plans (IAP) and formal departmental monitoring

  17. Pastoral Care • Support from Form Tutors, Pastoral Staff and Student Support Coordinator (SSC) • KS4 SSC Mr Whitfield • year10admin@helsbyhigh.org.uk

  18. SENDCo • Mrs E Tobin • Are there any barriers stopping you child achieving? • How information is shared • Personalised interventions • P6 • What to do if a barrier presents itself, or existing information changes.

  19. How can parents help? • Communicate – with your child and with school • Practical support – space, organisation and equipment • Support attendance & punctuality • Acknowledge their difficulties

  20. What do students think… • That the worst thing would be for parents not to be involved – in spite of everything!!!

  21. GCSE Sciences

  22. Specifications AQA exam board: Biology 8461, Chemistry 8462, Physics 8463 Combined Science: Trilogy 8464

  23. A-level Sciences ? Both routes give an excellent preparation for studying A-level Sciences Biology, Chemistry, Physics = 3 GCSEs Combined Science = 2 GCSEs

  24. Key changes More content to learn More Maths questions Need to learn equations and units No coursework investigations

  25. Required practicals Every student will carry out a series of practical activities in lessons Practical work will be assessed in the written exams Exam questions on practical work will count for at least 15% of the overall marks for the qualification

  26. Exams All exams are taken at the end of year 11 Each student will have 6 written exam papers, Biology 1 & 2, Chemistry 1 & 2, Physics 1 & 2 Biology, Chemistry, Physics – 1hr 45 mins each Combined Science – 1hr 15 min each

  27. Higher or Foundation tier Biology, Chemistry, Physics – Higher tier exams, grades 9 to 4 Combined Science – Higher tier exams, grades 9-9 to 4-4 Foundation tier exams, grades 5-5 to 1-1 9-9, 9-8, 8-8 etc. to 2-1, 1-1

  28. Revision guides All students will be given a revision guide for their course to assist them with their learning

  29. GCSE Maths

  30. Mathematics – new GCSE 2017 The following has stayed the same: Edexcel Linear course leading to one GCSE. No controlled assessments. 2 Tiers of entry - Foundation and Higher. Nearly all current content remains. All exams at the end of Year 11. Started GCSE course at beginning of Year 9.

  31. Mathematics – new GCSE 2017 Below are the main changes: New grade structure 1-9 (not G-A*) Big increase in harder content and more focus on problem-solving and reasoning. 3 examination papers (not 2) Paper 1 - 1hr 30mins - non calculator Paper 2 - 1hr 30mins – calculator Paper 3 - 1hr 30mins - calculator

  32. Mathematics – extra content Increase in content from level above: Higher (grades 4-9) : mainly algebra topics from AS level. Foundation (grades 1-5) : covers topics from old Higher mainly at grade B including trigonometry, simultaneous equations and factorising quadratic equations.

  33. Mathematics – which tier? Higher (grades 4-9) for Premier and set 1 as more algebra than number. Foundation grades (1-5) for sets 3 & 4 as more number than algebra. Set 2 will do Higher or Foundation, which will be confirmed in Year 11. Set 3 used to do Higher, but it is now too difficult for them.

  34. Mathematics - targets Premier Set : mainly 7-9 (A/A*/A*+) Set 1 : mainly 5-7 (B/A) Set 2 : mainly 4/5 (C/B) Set 3 : mainly 4 (C) Set 4 : mainly 4 (C) and below

  35. Mathematics – exam dates Tests will be: October 4th(open book calculator) January 31st (open book non-calculator) [Parents evening February 9th] Mocks from June 19th – 29th (non-calculator & calculator)

  36. Mathematics - home support Encourage homework and revision using 1. www.mymaths.co.uk login: helsby, password: subtract. All pupils have their own login. 2. www.mathswatchvle.com All pupils have their own login. Centre ID = helsby, password=helsby, login is 13(initial)(surname) e.g. 13jsmith

  37. Mathematics – school support Maths Space – teacher available every Tuesday lunchtime in A59. Revision after school around Easter Year 11. Any questions or feedback, email the Maths Dept. Leader (Mr K Sewell-Davies) at ksewelldavies@helsbyhigh.org.uk or Maths KS4 Leader (Mrs L Wasson) at lwasson@helsbyhigh.org.uk.

  38. GCSE English

  39. English Language • 100% examination • No tiers of entry • Two examinations at the end of the two year course • Spelling, punctuation and grammar worth 20% • Students will be graded 1 – 9

  40. English Language 2017 Paper One:1 hour 45 Minutes Explorations in creative reading and writing Section A Reading: Unseen extract from a 20th or 21st century story. Students are required to answer 4 questions. Each question targets a different assessment objective and the questions become more challenging as you progress through the examination paper. In this paper there is a focus on the analysis of language and structure along with critical evaluation.

  41. English Language 2017 Section B Writing: This section tests the students creative writing. They will be given two options. One is to write a descriptive piece based on an image, which is provided for them. The second option is to write a narrative that is loosely connected to the image contained in the examination paper. It is important to remember that spelling, punctuation and grammar will be worth 20%.

  42. English Language 2017 Paper Two: Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives 1 hour 45 minutes Section A Reading: Two non fiction unseen extracts (travel writing, diary entries, autobiography, biography, newspaper articles etc). One will be from the 19th century the other from either the 20th or 21st century. Students will be required to answer 4 questions. Each question targets a different assessment objective and the questions become more challenging as you work through the paper. In this paper along with a focus on analysis of language there are two questions which test the students’ ability to compare and contrast texts.

  43. English Language 2017 Paper Two section B: Writing In this section the students will have to craft a response which presents a viewpoint/opinion. This make take the form of a newspaper or magazine article, a letter, leaflet, speech or essay etc. Unlike Paper One there are no options in this section. All students are required to complete the same task. Remember spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) is worth 20%

  44. GCSE English Literature • 100% examination • No tiers of entry • Two examinations at the end of the two year course • Students will be graded 1 – 9 • Spelling, punctuation and grammar worth 5% of the overall grade

  45. GCSE English Literature 2017 The students will study 4 set texts during the two year course. One Shakespeare play, one 19th century novel, a modern text which can be either a play or a novel and a collection of poetry. We do ask you to purchase these texts for your child so that they have their own copy to make notes in. Annotating the text is a key part of both the initial exploration of the text and part of the preparation for the final exam. We will provide the poetry collection and you can order the set texts through us order forms are available this evening and from your child’s teacher.

  46. GCSE English Literature 2017 Paper One: Shakespeare and the 19th century novel 1 hour 45 minutes Students answer two questions one on the Shakespeare play and one on the 19th century novel. They do not have the texts in the examination therefore revision will be key. It is vital that they know the texts well.

  47. GCSE English Literature 2017 Paper Two: Modern Texts and Poetry 2 hours and 15 minutes Students answer 4 questions, one on their modern text, one on the collection of poetry they have studied and two on two unseen poems. Spelling, punctuation and grammar is worth 5% overall.

  48. Key information Please note that all students will be entered for both English Language and English Literature. • There are 8 lessons a fortnight. 4 hours of English Language and 4 hours of English Literature. • Your child will have two teachers – one for English Language and one for English Literature • Each half term there will be an assessment to track progress • All tasks will be linked to the final examinations

  49. Support in English • There will be the opportunity to attend parental workshops during the two years of the course to help you to support your child with both the English Language and English Literature GCSEs • You will find support material in the English area of the school website and the school shared drive accessed through RM Portico • There will be regular progress meetings and if your child is not on track we will inform you and invite you in to discuss ways of supporting them • There will be an English Drop in session for KS4 on Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes in A1

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