Year 10 Information Evening - Math, English, Science, Welsh Baccalaureate, Wellbeing & Support

1. Year 10Information Evening September 2019

2. Introductions • Mathematics • English • Science • Welsh Baccalaureate • Wellbeing and Support • Key Dates and Contacts CroesoWelcome

3. Year 10 • Complete Scheme of Learning Year 10 Summer Term • Focus on Mathematics • Mock examination • Setting of classes Equipment • Please ensure all pupils have a pencil, ruler, pen, calculator, protractor Year 10Maths

4. Content and Revision • Focussed, exam driven scheme of learning until November • Pupils sit Maths in November, Numeracy in June • Use Dr Frost Maths– https://www.drfrostmaths.com/ • Revision lessons after school and directly before exams Year 11Maths

5. English Literature GCSE • This GCSE will be completed in Year 10. Pupils will study and complete English Language in Year 11. • 75% External Examination (Units 1 and 2). • Unit 1: 35%, 2 hours, Of Mice and Men and unseen poetry- 8th January 2020(Resit opportunity available in May). • Unit 2a: 40%, 2 hours, An Inspector Calls and Heroes- 21st May 2019 • 25% Non-Examination Assessment (Unit 3). • Section A: Shakespeare essay to be completed week beginning 30th September in timed examination conditions in class. • Section B: Poetry comparison to be completed week beginning 4th November in timed examination conditions in class. Year 10 English Literature NB: A small group of Year 10 pupils will not be studying English Literature and will instead spend Year 10 studying for English Language. They will sit these exams at the end of Year 10 and can have another go in November and then at the end of Year 11 to try and boost their grades.

6. English Language GCSE 2018-2020 Following the final Literature examination in May, we will begin the study of English Language: • 20% of the course is assessed through non-examination assessmentof Speaking and Listening. • Group assessment (10%) to take place in Year 11: guidelines from WJEC state that pupils are only to be given one week to prepare and that it has to be completed in the final year of entry. • Individual assessment (10%) to take place week beginning 22nd June. • 80% of the course is assessed through external examinations. Examinations • Both examinations will take place at the end of Year 11. Year 10EnglishLanguage

7. Reading • Throughout the course, pupils will read a range of fiction and non-fiction texts as well as continuous and non-continuous texts. • Continuous texts could include, but not be limited to, autobiography, biography, diaries, speeches, travel writing, short stories, etc. Writing • Pupils will develop their skills in description, narration, exposition, persuasion and argumentation. • In addition to this, pupils will also be required to proofread and edit texts as this is a requirement on the new Language examination paper. • Almost 50% of the marks available for the writing tasks are allocated to accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar. Year 10English Language

8. Science Groups in Y10 There are two routes of learning for Science: Separate Science In Year 10 there will be two classes following the Triple Science Pathway -10 Hydrogen & 10 Helium- final decisions on entry into this pathway is made in January 2020 Double Science all other groups (Set by ability) Double science does not influence or change any opportunities to study science or any other subjects at A level Decisions on tier of entry will be made in the Spring term of 2020 based on internal testing and progress made. Year 10 Science

9. SETTING Criteria used to make setting and entry decisions: Data from KS3 performance, class tests and examinations in science as well as external performance in the national literacy and numeracy testing was taken into consideration. Students will be tracked through Autumn term testing before final entry decisions are made. Tier of entry Double or Triple award Year 10 Science

10. EXAM ENTRIES • There are 2 tiers of entry • The easiest way for some students to get a B grade is to do foundation theory entries in Y10 and a good practical exam in Year 10 or 11 • It is much easier to score a high UMS on the foundation paper than the higher paper • Re sitting at a higher tier is possible in Year 11 to improve grades (Best mark of papers sat counts!) Year 10 Science

11. What is in the exam? • Examinable science content • Assessment of practical work • Focus on scientific literacy • Increased Numeracy Demand Year 10 Science Grades Awarded For the Double award course Interim grades will now be awarded. EgA grade of BC is between a B and C grade. A grade of AB is between an A and a B grade. For the Triple award the grades awarded reflect a straightforward A*-G as previously.

12. Ethics Philosophy and Skills

13. Welsh Baccalaureate Key Date: 30th November - Individual Project. Grading (on results slip) D2= A/A M2=B P2=C P1= Level 1

14. Wellbeing, support and inclusion.

15. OASIS stands for…Opportunities And Support In School • Additional Learning Needs support • Before school support drop in • Lunchtime Clubs • Homework support

16. Pupils identified • Pupils invited to attend directly by subjects • Parental support is vital Interventions

17. radyrcs.co.uk Support for parents * Website

18. Progress Report 1: Late October 2019 • Full Annual Report: Early February 2020 • Progress Report 2: Late June 2020 • Year 10 Parent Consultation Evening: 1st April 2020 Year 10Key Dates

19. January Exam (English Literature) • January Exam Results: 5th March 2020 • Summer Exam results 20th August 2020 Year 10Key Dates

20. School Planners

21. Respect and Commitment lead to Success

22. See the quantity and quality of work set • Monitor from a distance

23. Upper School Pastoral and Wellbeing Team • Director of Upper School – Mr P Hardy p.hardy@radyr.net • Academic Progress Leader – Mr R Hopes r.hopes@radyr.net • Pastoral Progress Leader – Mrs C Atkins c.atkins@radyr.net • Wellbeing Officer – Ms C Randell c.randell@radyr.net • Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion & Wellbeing/ALNCO - Miss J Howlett j.howlett@radyr.net

24. Weekly ‘Heads up’ bulletin • Parent mail • SLT Drop in clinics on a monthly basis. • PCE in April 2020 Communication

25. DiolchYnFawr-Thank you.