GCSE Examination Information Evening Mr May, Associate Headteacher Ms Grewal Associate Deputy Headteacher

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1 GCSE Examination Information Evening 2018 Mr May, Associate Headteacher Ms Grewal Associate Deputy Headteacher

2 Preparation is everything Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe Abraham Lincoln

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5 Why and how are GCSEs changing? The Rationale GCSEs in England are being reformed, to match the best systems in the world and keep pace with universities and employers demands. GCSE content will be more challenging but still suitable for a wide range of abilities GCSEs will be graded on a new scale of 9 to 1 rather than A* to G, with 9 the highest grade, to distinguish clearly between the reformed and unreformed qualifications Identify and reward the highest performing students Remove modularisation which encourages bite-sized learning Better prepare students for work, and further and higher education Reduce the burden of exams on students and teachers Ensure assessment is more robust and rigorous MA

6 When do these reforms affect GCSE students? Started course in 2016, exams 2018 Start course in 2017, exams 2019 Start course in 2018, exams 2020 MA English and maths (as in 2017) plus: French, German, Latin, Spanish, classical Greek biology, chemistry, physics, combined science, geography, history, art and design computer science, dance, drama, music, food preparation and nutrition, physical education, religious studies (including short course) citizenship studies (and short course), 2016 subjects plus: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Japanese, Polish, modern Greek, modern Hebrew, Panjabi, Russian, Italian, Urdu economics, statistics electronics, engineering, astronomy, business, classical civilisation, design and technology, ancient history, film studies, media studies, geology, PE short course, psychology, sociology All previous subjects plus: Gujarati, biblical Hebrew, Persian, Portuguese, Turkish.

7 MA New GCSE grading structure In the first year, the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as previously got A and above achieve a grade 4 and above as previously got C and above achieve a grade 1 and above as previously got G and above

8 SCHNAME ATT8SCR P8MEA MA Results 2017 Birkdale School 67.7 NP Avicenna Academy 64.5 NP Westbourne School 62 NP Tapton School King Ecgbert School Notre Dame High School Silverdale School High Storrs School Al-Mahad-Al-Islami 50 NP Sheffield Park Academy Newfield Secondary School Outwood Academy City Handsworth Grange Community Sports College King Edward VII School Oak Tree High 46.6 NP Sheffield Springs Academy Area Progress Overall EN MA EBac Open +0.43

9 The challenge for 2018 onwards All content will be examined at the end of the two years. One opportunity to succeed no resits. Multiple papers in each subject at the end of Year 11. MA

10 Subject Number of papers Subject Number of papers Trial Exams February 2018 Year 11 Trial Exams Start on Monday 26 th February (Red numbers are final papers) English Language 1 (2) French 3 and 1 speaking (3 and 1 speaking) English Literature 1 (2) German 3 and 1 speaking (3 and 1 speaking) Maths 3 (3) Spanish 3 and 1 speaking (3 and 1 speaking) Biology 2 (2) Geography 1 (3) Chemistry 2 (2) History 1 (3) Physics 2 (2) Economics 1 (2) Combined Science 6 (6) Computing 2 (2) RE 2 (2) Dance 1 (1) Art 10 hours final exam PE 2 (2) Product Design 1 (1) Music 1 (1) Food Preparation and Nutrition 1 (1) Drama 1 and 1 performance (1 and 1 performance) Engineering 1 (1) HG Textiles 1 (1)

11 The Year 11 timeline Year 11 Trial Exams Start on Monday 26 th February The final tracking of Year 11 will go home shortly before the Easter holidays. Easter holidays begin Friday 29 th March. Students who have underperformed in the Trial Exams will have examination packs posted home for completion over Easter. Monday 14 th May GCSE exams start. HG

12 Key Facts about the Trial Exams They are a dress rehearsal for the real thing so must be approached with the same level of seriousness and an aspiration to do well. The examinations begin on Monday 26 th February and will more than likely go into a second week (timetable is currently being finalised). All exams will begin at 9.00 am. Final GCSEs will start nationally at 9 am and 1.30pm. Students will be dismissed directly from afternoon examinations. During the day when students are not in exam they must be in lessons with revision materials. Phone protocol use the phone envelope and hand it in or leave it at home.

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14 Final GCSE English Language, Literature and Maths English Language AQA: Two exam papers, worth 50% each. Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing Paper 2: Writers Viewpoints and Perspectives Revision guide: AQA GCSE English Language: Student Book 2: Assessment preparation for Paper 1 and Paper 2 English Literature AQA: Two exam papers, worth 50% each. Paper 1 Shakespeare(Macbeth) and Nineteenth Century prose (Jekyll and Hyde, Sign of Four or A Christmas Carol) Paper 2 Modern text (Lord of the Flies or An Inspector Calls) and Poetry. Revision guide: AQA GCSE English Literature: Student Book OCR s GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics (J560) comprises: Paper 1 - Written paper 100 marks 1 hour 30 minutes Calculator permitted 33.3% of total GCSE Paper 2 - Written paper 100 marks 1 hour 30 minutes Calculator not permitted 33.3% of total GCSE Paper 3 - Written paper 100 marks 1 hour 30 minutes Calculator permitted 33.3% of total GCSE

15 Final GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics Biology This course comprises six topics which are assessed through 2 written exam papers, each worth 50% of the final GCSE grade. Paper 1 assesses the content from topic B1- B3. Paper 2 assesses the content from topic B4- B6. Chemistry This course comprises six topics which are assessed through 2 written exam papers, each worth 50% of the final GCSE grade. Paper 1 assesses the content from topic C1- C3. Paper 2 assesses the content from topic C4- C6. Physics This course comprises eight topics which are assessed through 2 written exam papers, each worth 50% of the final GCSE grade. Paper 1 assesses the content from topic P1-P4. Paper 2 assesses the content from topic P5-P8, with assumed knowledge of topics P1 P4.

16 Final GCSE Combined Science This course comprises 18 topics which are assessed through 6 written exam papers, each worth 16.7% of the final GCSE grade. Paper 1 assesses the content from topics B1-B3. Paper 2 assesses the content from topics B4-B6. Paper 3 assesses the content from topics C1-C3. Paper 4 assesses the content from topics C4-C6. Paper 5 assesses the content from topics P1-P4. Paper 6 assesses the content from topics P5-P8.

17 Final GCSE History, Geography and RE History 1. Thematic study The People s Health, c.1250-present 2. British Depth Study The Norman Conquest, History Around Us The site study 4. Period Study The making of America, World Depth Study Living Under Nazi Rule, Paper 1 (Unit 1 and 2) 1 hour 45 minutes Paper 2 (Unit 3) 1 hour paper Paper 3 (Unit 4 and 5) 1 hour 45 minutes Geography Paper 1 Phyical 4 units and physical fieldwork questions. Paper 2 Human 4 units and human fieldwork questions. Paper 3 Issues/Decision Making paper. Resources and articles to interpret and respond to. RE There are two exam papers: Area of study 1 Religion and Ethics Christianity Area of study 2 Religion Peace and Conflict Islam.

18 Final GCSE MFL, Computing and Economics French, German and Spanish: Each unit is worth 25% Students must sit all papers of the same tier. Unit 1 - Foundation/ Higher listening Unit 2 Foundation/ Higher speaking Unit 3 Foundation/ Higher reading Unit 4 Foundation/ Higher writing Computing: Exam Papers: 1) Computer Systems J276/01 40% 2) Computational thinking, algorithms and programming J276/02-40% Economics: Students will sit two external exams at the end of year 11. Each paper is 1 hour 45 minutes, contains 80 marks and will be worth 50% of the final grade. The format of each exam will be as follows: Section A: 10 multiple choice questions followed by a range of calculation, short and extended response questions. Section B: five questions involving a mix of calculations, short and extended responses.

19 Final GCSE Drama, Music and Art Drama: Component 1 completed in Year 10 Component 2: A performance examination in Y11 Component 3: A written examination at the end of Y11. Practical exploration and study of one complete performance text. Live theatre evaluation. Music: Unit 1: 1 ½ hours Listening Paper (Taken at the end of Y11) Unit 2: - Solo performances and an ensemble performance lasting a minimum of 4 minutes Unit 3: - A free composition (completed in Y10) and a composition set to a given brief (completed in Y11) Art: Unit 1 Portfolio of work (Coursework) = 60% of marks awarded. (An exhibition of work from the two-year course.) Unit 2 Controlled examination= 40 % 7-8 weeks to prepare; 10 hours supervised under exam conditions.

20 Final GCSE Food, DT RM Food: For the terminal examination students will be expected to complete 1 examination paper. The paper will contain short answer, structured and free response questions drawn from the course content. It is 1 hr 30 minutes. DT RM: The students will take 1 examination paper. It is 1 hr 30 minutes and is worth 40% of the GCSE. Textiles: There is a 2 hour exam at the end of the course which is worth 40% of the overall mark.

21 Final GCSE Dance, PE and Vocational Courses Dance There will be a 1 hour and 30 minute written exam. PE: Pupils will complete two written exams at the end of the course. Each exam will be for 1 hour 15 minutes and each will represent 30% of the final mark. Resit opportunities in vocational courses: Business Health and Social Care Engineering

22 How much time is there from January 31 st to 26 th February and to 14 th May 2018? Number of school days until the 26 th February 13 Number of non school days 13 Revise for 2 hours on school days 26 Revise for 4 hours on nonschool days 52 Total revision time until the trial exams 78 hours Number of school days until the 14 th May 56 Number of non school days 47 Revise for 2 hours on school days 112 Revise for 4 hours on non school days 188 Total revision time until the final papers 300 START NOW!

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24 Digital Detox and new habits 1. Make some sacrifices 2. Computers are rarely a revision tool. 3. Aim to avoid any screen time before sleep. 4. Turn off notifications and delete social media apps. 5. Break the habit of unprompted device checking. 6. Keep your phone in a location that prevents you from seeing, hearing or even reaching for it leave it downstairs. 7. Study in a quiet clutter free zone.

25 How to start Tidy Up

26 What do students already have?

27 What students need to have Examination timetable. Are the exams on an electronic calendar? Family calendar? School equipment a number of pens, pencils, ruler, protractor, calculator and a clear pencil case. Uniform Punctuality Great behaviour A growth mindset can do attitude.

28 A universal truth It is not possible to learn everything the night before the exam. It is not enough simply to read through class notes. Revision needs to be active not passive.

29 A reminder what works and what doesn t Practice testing Distributed practice Elaborate interrogation (quizzing, prepare to teach) Interleaved practice Highlighting Re-reading

30 Graphic organisers Students need to be active in revision, not just reading their notes and doing some colouring in with a rainbow of highlighters. Graphic organisers are a handy vehicle to get students reconstructing their revision topics, making meaningful links and connections. Cornell note-taking. Named after the US university, this strategy gets students thinking metacognitively, asking questions, noting key terms, and summarising the content being revised.

31 Revision Timetables Make a list of subject and sub topics. Prioritise. Ensure coverage. 45mins 1hr

32 Five Minute Revision Challenge Practice drawing diagrams of scientific processes Memorise definitions of subject vocabulary Learn vocabulary or verbs for foreign languages Look at a historical source (picture or short text) and brainstorm what you can see Pick a theme from a text for English and write down as many examples of it as you can think of from the text Act out a story, scientific process or historical or political event Solve a maths problem Memorise a formula Memorise key facts for a case study

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34 Question 1 Exam clashes? There are always some clashing exams at some point through the exam season. The examinations officer in school organises alternative slots for exam clash students. Rescheduled exams are written on the individual student s timetable. If a student has a clash they must go to the examinations office.

35 Question 2 Mock exam feedback? Students will receive specific and detailed feedback following their mock exams. You will receive the final tracking of Year 11 before the Easter holidays. This tracking will be reviewed with form tutors and a member of the senior leadership team during individual review meetings straight after Easter. This year students will be self-reporting their feedback. Selfreporting cards will accompany the tracking. A final revision pack will be sent home before final papers. It will include some final revision tips, the dates of the final examinations and some further guidance from subject leaders.

36 Question 3 May 2018 Exams start on Monday 14 th May As in previous years we will publish our bespoke revision timetable as soon as we have the dates finalised. It is unlikely that examination leave will begin before Friday 25 th May 2018.

37 Question 4 GCSE Exam Results Day Results will be ready for collection on Thursday 23 rd August at 9.00 am from the school hall.

38 MA Question 5 Special consideration and access

39 Question 6 Results and re-marks

40 MA Question 7 Supporting your child with exams Year 10 onwards 7pm on Wednesday 7 th February

41 MA We are in this together