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Key Stage 4 information evening. Mr C Perry

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    1. Welcome How to help your children reach their full potential in Key Stage 4

    2. Key Stage 4 information evening Mr C Perry – Year 10 Leader What makes a successful student? Revision & Internet resources Mr B Phillips – Assistant Headteacher Curriculum, Controlled assessments and exams Targets Mrs J Constantine – Curriculum Leader, English How to be successful in GCSE English Mrs V Thorn – Curriculum Leader, Mathematics The 2010 Mathematics GCSE + Maths Activities

    3. Mr C L Perry Year 10 Leader What makes a successful student? Revision & Internet resources

    4. Felpham Community College Exam Results 2010 Year 13 achieved the best ever A level results Year 11 achieved the best ever GCSE results 72% gaining five or more A* - C grades 58% gaining five or more A* - C GCSEs (including English & Maths) We are the most improved school in West Sussex

    5. What makes a successful student? They come in all shapes and sizes. They have different birth dates. They come from many different backgrounds. They can all be successful.They come in all shapes and sizes. They have different birth dates. They come from many different backgrounds. They can all be successful.

    6. A secure base Good communication between all three parties. Check the Student Diary for homework and revision work. Check the website for information. Sign up for email communication from the school.Good communication between all three parties. Check the Student Diary for homework and revision work. Check the website for information. Sign up for email communication from the school.

    7. Planning What is being asked of the student? What subject / topics are involved? Handing work in Revision class Controlled Assessment Final Exam When is it happening? Date & Time What resources are needed? Pens, pencils, rubber, calculator, ruler Where is it happening? Students should not be surprised at where they have to be Is it a BTEC deadline? Is it a revision class? A controlled assessment? Or a Final Examination? There is no such thing as just a “Subject” – there will be a specific topic being covered within the subject. E.g. “In Cold Blood” or the poetry anthology, not just English.Is it a BTEC deadline? Is it a revision class? A controlled assessment? Or a Final Examination? There is no such thing as just a “Subject” – there will be a specific topic being covered within the subject. E.g. “In Cold Blood” or the poetry anthology, not just English.

    8. The Home Environment A place to study away from the busy family. Time to study and managed time. Access to the Internet. No television in bedrooms! The more time children spend watching television the poorer they perform academically.

    9. How can you help? - Keep communications open Show an interest in the work being done. Ask questions specifically about the work. Seek to encourage and praise. Aim high; targets are motivating. Talk positively about the world beyond school. Again specific questions about what topics have been studied, not just the subject will help here.Again specific questions about what topics have been studied, not just the subject will help here.

    10. Attendance

    11. Year 10 Priorities Attendance Punctuality Uniform Equipment Effort

    12. EFFORT GRADES At this stage the focus is on EFFORT 1 = Outstanding Effort 2 = Good 3 = Inconsistent Effort 4 = Insufficient Effort First Year 10 Interim Reports will be issued on 22 Oct 2010.

    13. Who should you contact? Subject enquiries = Subject Teacher / Curriculum Leader General questions and information = Form Tutor, Year Manager, or Year Leader

    14. Mr B Phillips Assistant Headteacher Curriculum Controlled assessments Exams Targets

    15. Key Stage 4 Curriculum All students study and are examined in: Mathematics English Science Citizenship. They are also taught Physical Education. Students then have option subjects. GCSE BTEC Diploma in ICT Youth Apprenticeships Some students attend college at Chichester, Brinsbury and the Bognor Regis campus. All Year 10 students will have 5 days work experience.

    16. Controlled assessments Coursework has gone! Students now complete controlled assessments Subjects have 60% (English), 25% (History) or 0% (Maths) The assessments are completed in exam style. Some last a couple lessons, others weeks. Attendance at these is critical. For BTEC courses – all lessons have assignments. These are portfolios of work.

    18. Exams Exams are starting soon – November 2010! Students have deadlines for controlled assessments and / or BTEC assignments. Revision for exams. Students need to prepare for exams. A quiet area (NO TV), planning time, sleep and breakfast. Avoid holidays, absence and even illness. Planning for these events is vital. Students will be told when exams are, in addition information pack has details as will our College website.

    19. Student exams

    20. Exams Use range of techniques for revision and exam preparation. We all learn differently. Use the FCC Moodle / VLE and Internet Websites are listed in your booklet. Books and notes. Reading. Mind maps……

    22. Targets Data use has been simplified to help students Students have been set a TARGET grade Teachers will report a CURRENT grade Teachers will suggest an ESTIMATED grade. GCSE = A, B, C, D, E, F, G BTEC = Distinction, Merit, Pass. Students can ‘out-perform’ and ‘under-perform’.

    23. Mrs J Constantine Curriculum Leader, English Success in GCSE English

    24. GCSE English from 2010 Most students will complete two GCSE courses in English. These will be: English Language English Literature

    25. English Language This will consist of three units: Unit 1: Non-fiction texts (exam) Unit 2: Speaking and listening (CA) Unit 3: Understanding spoken and written texts; creative writing (CA)

    26. English Literature This will consist of three units: Unit 1: Modern texts (exam) Unit 2: Poetry (exam) Unit 3: Shakespeare and the English Literary Heritage (CA)

    27. What will be the main differences between CA and coursework? Titles for reading and writing tasks will be provided by the exam board. Each Controlled Assessment task must be completed independently under strict supervision.

    28. Preparation Planning has to take place under limited supervision which means that: some preparation can be completed outside the classroom; students can discuss ideas and receive guidance from teachers.

    29. Mrs V Thorn Curriculum Leader, Mathematics Dr B Brown Assistant Curriculum Leader The new GCSE Mathematics 2010

    30. Thank you for attending Learning together.

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