Welcome to Year 11 Information Evening Class of 2019
Presentation Menu Reporting & Assessment Subject information and support Care, guidance & support The next 2/3 years & beyond Opportunities for questions and answers after the presentations Please note that many images have been removed from the presentation to comply with copyright.
Year 11 Reporting 4= a standard pass 5 = a good pass
Year 11 Reporting Laser sharp grading for each grade Example: 5a Based on the pupil s current performance, s/he is very secure at a grade 5. S/he must work hard to progress in an attempt to achieve an 6 grade. 5b Based on the pupil s current performance, s/he is secure at a grade 5. However, s/he must continue to work hard to consolidate this grade and begin working towards an grade 6. 5c Based on the pupil s current performance, s/he is on track to achieve a grade 5 but it is not secure. S/he must work hard to secure this grade and avoid dropping to a grade 4.
Year Reporting BTEC courses Health and Social Care Travel and Tourism Performing Arts BTEC grading system BTEC grade New GCSE (Number Grade) Distinction* D* 8 Distinction D 7 Merit M 6 L2 Pass P 4 L1 Pass P1 3 Fail F U
Year 11 Reporting Potential grade an end of Year 11 target, set by subject teachers, based on four levels of progress as a minimum. Present grade the grade at which the pupil is currently working. Predicted grade the grade that the teacher judges the pupil will achieve at the end of the course of study based on their current performance.
Year 11 Reporting Example Pupil - Alex Brown Subject History Present Grade 5b Predicted Grade 7b Potential Grade 7a
Progress Aim for beyond expected progress Using KS2 scores as a baseline Progress Three levels of progress (Expected Progress) KS2 NC 3 GCSE Grade 3 KS2 NC 4 GCSE Grade 4 KS2 NC 5 GCSE Grade 5/6 Four levels of progress (Potential Grades) KS2 NC 3 GCSE Grade 4 KS2 NC 4 GCSE Grade 5/6 KS2 NC 5 GCSE Grade 7/8
Attitude to Learning Grade T E H A A EXCELLENT Highly engaged, confident, independent and tenacious learner with an excellent attitude to their learning. Home learning is always handed in on time and completed with great effort and application. Conduct and appearance, including presentation and attention to detail is impeccable. Rarely, if ever, does this pupil give up and they are rightly proud of their work and achievements. N A R D B GOOD Engaged, confident and self-assured learner with a consistently positive and hard working attitude to learning. Home learning is always submitted on time with good effort and application. They take pride in their work, including presentation and attention to detail, and in their appearance. They show respect to others. Punctual and ready to learn with all tools for learning. C I T W O C NOT SECURELY GOOD One or more of the following applies: Fails to demonstrate a consistently positive attitude to learning. Lacks engagement or self-discipline at times which has sometimes held back their learning and progress. Home Learning sometimes not submitted on time. More pride needed to be taken on their work, presentation and/or in their appearance. May have disrupted learning on occasions. Does not always arrive to lessons on time and/or not always prepared, ready to learn with the right tools for learning. Y R K D UNACCEPTABLE Lack of engagement and/or persistent disruption to learning. Home Learning often not submitted on time. Shows a lack of respect to other pupils or staff and/or a lack of selfdiscipline. Ignores or rebuts requests to moderate conduct. Negative attitude.
Year 11 Reporting Four review points each year Review 1 Published by Monday 12 November 2018 followed by PRW on the week beginning 3 December Review 2 Published by Monday 11 February 2019 Followed by Parents Evening X half 13.02.19, Y half 25.02.19. Review 3 Published by Friday 5 April 2019
Year 11 Assessment In class assessment and exam questions with a milestone assessment informing Review 1 data. Pre Public Exams 7-18 January. This will inform Review 2 data. In class assessment/exam style leading up to Review 3 data. In some subjects there may be mini PPEs held after college.
The Age 16 Passport English and Maths 5 GCSE passes at 4 or above
GCSE Summer 2018 GCSE Results Summary (261 pupils entered) Percentage of students attaining 4+ in English and Maths 66% Percentage of students attaining 5+ in English and Maths 43% Students Achieving 9-4 in English - 72% Students Achieving 9-4 in Maths - 74% Students Achieving 9-5 in English - 59% Students Achieving 9-5 in Maths - 50% At this point in the presentation I informed parents/carers of the messages that were given to Year 11 in their assembly at the beginning of the year. These are the figures the last cohort achieved this summer. Predictions for the current year 11 are higher.
43 86? Pupils were shown these figures asked what they represent. They were shocked when they realised it was number of lessons left for their option subjects (43) and core subjects (86) until the start of the exams there is no time to waste!
Exams are getting tougher! Key changes that apply to all subjects are: English and maths have two years experience now so they have a better understanding of 9-1 and what pupils need to be able to do to achieve the grades. Most other subjects have completed their first year on the new grading scale from 9 to 1. For a few it is their first year through the new specification and 9-1 grading. Coursework/ Controlled Assessment only applies now to fewer subjects increased emphasis on terminal assessment. Fewer subjects will now use tiered entry. November exams are only available in Maths and English language, and only for students who were 16 or over on the preceding 31 August; all other exams will take place in the summer.
Subject Information GCSE English Language and Literature Expectations for the year ahead How to support your child
Course Coverage English Language: Paper: 1 1hr and 45mins Reading fiction text Writing descriptive or narrative extended writing Paper: 2 1hr and 45mins Reading two non-fiction texts Writing argumentative or persuasive extended writing English Literature: Paper: 1 1hr and 45mins Macbeth A Christmas Carol Paper: 2 2hrs and 15mins An Inspector Calls Power and Conflict Poetry Unseen poetry
Support/Resources for the Courses English Language: Revision booklets for each paper Knowledge Organisers linked to each paper Exam papers PPEs 1:1 intervention for some pupils After school revision classes targeted pupils English Literature: Revision booklets for each paper Knowledge Organisers linked to each text Exam papers PPEs 1:1 intervention for some pupils After school revision classes targeted pupils
Resource Information Revision Booklets Step-by-step information on how to approach the different papers Examiner tips Exemplar responses Practice papers Knowledge Organisers Summary information linked to exams Key summary content linked to all texts Plot Characters Themes Quotations Context Due to the nature of the examinations now, it is essential that pupils know all of the above, therefore, there will be regular quizzes to ensure that this baseline knowledge is gained effectively during the course of the year.
Support from you Revision booklets for each paper direct pupils to use these on a regular basis weekly will be ideal Knowledge Organisers linked to each paper weekly quizzes on key points of information please support by testing your child PPEs / Exam papers monitor progress After school revision classes targeted pupils please allow your child to attend and remind them! Useful other sources: Your child s exercise books! CGP Books there will be an opportunity to purchase these and the set texts via the College end of September/early October BBC Bitesize Mr Bruff YouTube videos
TOP TIPS FOR BEING SUCCESSFUL IN SCIENCE GCSE 1. Complete all Doddle home learning set. Students are set 9 quizzes to complete a half term. These will be revision and come with a presentation to help students complete it. All students should make notes from these quizzes and repeat them until they are achieving at least 80 %. 2. Learn the 23 physics equations needed for the exams. Students have been using some of these since year 7 and they are needed for calculations during the exams. Sometimes the equations are given some times they are not, so it is best to revise and learn them all. These have been sent to all students on FROG. 3. Start revising now! There is a large amount of content to learn and if it is not revised it will not stick. Revision guides can be purchased in college and Science revision runs on Tuesday and Wednesdays in B102. 4. Practice exam questions This is tricky with the limited amount of past paper questions, however we will be sending students PIXL independence booklets through FROG for home learning which contain lots of exam style questions.
Ofqual announcement Computer Science On 8 January 2018 Ofqual announced its decision on the role of the non-exam assessment (NEA) for GCSE computer science. Their decisions mean that for 2018 and 2019 entry: the NEA task will not count towards the grades of the GCSE (9 1) Computer Science qualifications schools/colleges must ensure that all students have the opportunity to spend 20 hours of timetabled time on the NEA task. teachers will not be required to mark the NEA solution.
How can you get information?
How can you get information?
Subject Specific Information Sheets Available for you to take away tonight and will also be available on the website
How will our children achieve exam success Class target Attend Engage Revise
7 Habits of Highly Effective GHC Pupils 1. Attend and be punctual. 2. Wear your uniform correctly. 3. Bring all your tools for learning. 4. Behave impeccably. 5. Follow instructions and rules - disruption free learning. 6. Be kind and helpful to others. 7. Always try your very best.
Home Learning Timetable Write your home learning in your planner for the correct day Do not worry if it is set on a slightly different day as long as you write the correct due date Tick off home learning that has been completed in your planner
Intervention
Revision Support Should they be revising now?
What is the best way to revise?
PiXL Apps
Link: https://students.pixl.o rg.uk PiXL School Number: 302001 Password: Indep51
SCIENCE REVISION ONLINE: DODDLE www.doddlelearn.co.uk STUDENT COMMON: Q:\Science\Year 11 Revision PIXL Knowledge: Know IT Resources to help you build your knowledge and understanding GraspIT Resources to test your knowledge and practice exam style questions. PIXL Independence: Independent tasks that will help you to get the basics then expand on your Scientific knowledge and understanding through a range of activities. Knowledge Organisers: Our summaries of a topic, made simple. Paper 1 Paper 2 Biology Chemistry Physics Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics. Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes. The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources. Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure Forces; Waves; and Magnetism and electromagnetism (Space set 1 only)
Independent Study
PiXL Endurance
What is Prepare to Perform? Staying calm, feeling good, being effective A toolkit to help you control different aspects of your life to help you perform better when it comes to exam time It will allow you to focus, set yourself a plan and work towards being prepared in the best possible way
Self handicapping!
Summer 2019 What then?
What do employers want? The basic skills are essential, but we also need young employees who can take responsibility and show initiative. Have good interpersonal skills and can work in teams. Are flexible and adaptable and able to solve problems and generate new ideas. Have a good mix of qualifications, practical skills and personal qualities.
BRACKNELL FOREST CAREERS EVENT Friday 12 th October Coppid Beech Hotel
GHC Internal applicants Application forms issued 18 October 2018 Deadline for application 16 November 2018 Individual interviews for all Year 11 Dec/Jan 2018/2019 Taster day - March 2019 Induction day July 2019 Enrolment GCSE results day 22 August 2019
Support & Guidance http://www.nextstep.direct.gov.uk/ look at the Job Profiles section. Factual up to date information about careers. http://www.bestcourse4me.com/ gives help with A level, degree and career choices. http://www.careerpilot.org.uk/ - gives help with choices at 14, 16 and beyond. http://www.icould.com/ general careers advice and short careers film clips. http://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/ information on everything to do with engineering careers. http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/ - access to the national apprenticeships database and general information. http://www.ucas.com/ all university information and websites. http://www.careersbox.co.uk/ short careers film clips. http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/ to access Informed Choices booklet which gives definitive information on GCSEs, A level and I.B. subject choices. https://www.unifrog.org/student http://movingonmagazine.co.uk/ https://successatschool.org/advice/subjects
Prom Thursday 27 June Lots to look forward to!
Science: j-phillips@garthhillcollege.com English: a-ali@garthhillcollege.com Mathematics:nn-sleeman@garthhillcollege.com Brownlow d-swanton@garthhillcollege.com Fielden m-weeks@garthhillcollege.com Haversham j-murray@garthhillcollege.com Lawrence j-head@garthhillcollege.com
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