Year 11 GCSE Information Evening
Key Staff Miss N Wilkes Year 11 Leader Mr J Cooney Key Stage 4 Leader Mrs S Warburton Deputy Headteacher Mr K Sewell- Davies Maths Department Leader Mrs C Taylor English Department Leader Mr M Wise Science Department Leader
5 or more A*/A
Exceptional Progress
Key Dates in Year 11 Year 11 into Sixth Form Evening Tuesday 20 th October 6.30 8.30pm Study Skills Evening Thursday 12 th November 6.30 8.30pm Sixth Form/College Taster Day Friday 4 th December
Key Dates in Year 11 Year Pre-Public Examinations Monday 4 th Wednesday 13 th January Year 11 Consultation Evening Thursday 4 th February 4.30 7.30pm Year 11 Study Skills Day Wednesday 16 th March
Key Dates in Year 11 GCSE Exams Season Monday 16 th May There is no entitlement to study leave for Year 11 students. This was removed by the government in 2008
Key Dates in Year 11 Students will be expected in school during the examination period for focused revision sessions We intend to consult parents, students and staff on how to make use of the time during the exam period as productive as possible
Transition to Sixth Form Year 11 students will be able to opt to try A Level subjects on a Sixth Form Taster Day on Friday 4 th December For our students who do not plan to take A Levels, Riverside College hold a College Taster Day for Helsby High School this is coordinated by Mr Shelton
Information, Advice & Guidance Individual Careers Guidance Meetings A Level Subject Talks College Talks Apprenticeship Talks
Support from school The monitoring process Stage 1 (Form Tutor) Stage 2 (Year Leader) Stage 3 (Key Stage Leader) Stage 4 (Pastoral Support Plan)
Support from school Individual Intervention Plans Students who are underperforming Scheduled revision sessions Monitoring & rewards Individual Action Plans Subject specific Period 6
Passport to the Prom Our official celebration event in June will be the Prom Year 11 Prefects will gather student voice to decide on the venue The passport to the prom will be an integral part of life in Year 11
Passport to the Prom Attendance at the Prom will be reliant on the completion of the Passport to the Prom Attend at least 10 revision or support sessions (they can be at lunchtimes or after school) Completing homework on time Have an attendance of 92% or above Have at least a good (3 or above on registers) or improved behaviour record Have collected at least 50 Merits
GCSE Sciences
GCSE Sciences Biology B1 classification, variation, inheritance, environment B2 cells, organisms and energy, common systems B3 control systems, behaviour, biotechnology Chemistry C1 the earth, materials, acids, metals, fuels C2 atoms, the periodic table, compounds, chemical reactions C3 electrolysis, gases, equilibria, ammonia, organic chemistry Physics P1 the solar system, waves, generation of electricity, energy P2 current electricity, motion, forces, work, power, radioactivity P3 medical physics, kinetic theory and gas laws
GCSE Sciences Common units and exams allow progression to A-levels from Separate Sciences or Double Science Double Science GCSE Science B1 C1 P1 GCSE Additional Science B2 C2 P2 Separate Sciences GCSE Biology B1 B2 B3 GCSE Chemistry C1 C2 C3 GCSE Physics P1 P2 P3
Study Content Knowledge, understanding, applications Scientific terminology, use of maths Progress assessments Standard homework tasks Extended writing assessments End of topic tests External exams (May-June 2016)
Revision guides
Workbooks
Workbooks GCSE Science Workbook Higher ISBN 9781446902622 GCSE Science Workbook Foundation ISBN 9781446902608 GCSE Additional Science Workbook Higher ISBN 9781446902660 GCSE Additional Science Workbook - Foundation ISBN 9781446902646 GCSE Extension Units Workbook Higher ISBN 9781446902585
Controlled assessment tasks Tasks take ~ 4 lessons and involve: Planning an investigation Carrying out practical work Analysing data and evaluating the investigation GCSE Science - 1 task in Sept-Oct Y11 GCSE Additional Science - 1 task in Nov-Dec Y11 GCSE Separate Sciences - 1 task for each subject in autumn Y11
Exams 1 hour Linear courses Exams are taken at the end of the course No re-sits of individual units May 2016 All students sit exams on units B1 C1 P1 June 2016 All students sit exams on units B2 C2 P2 Separate Sciences students sit exams on units B3 C3 P3
GCSE English
English Language and Literature Linear course leading to two GCSEs 5 controlled assessments 1 for English Literature (25%) and 4 for English Language(40%) 2 Tiers of entry - Foundation and Higher 4 examination papers to be taken in summer 2016: English Language Unit 1 (Reading) 1hour English Language Unit 2 (Writing) 1 hour English Literature Unit 1 1½ hours English Literature Unit 2 2 hours
English Linear course leading to one GCSE 4 controlled assessments (40%) 2 Tiers of entry - Foundation and Higher 2 examination papers to be taken in summer 2016: English Language Unit 1 (Reading) 1hour English Language Unit 2 (Writing) 1 hour
The majority of students will be following the English Language and Literature course The Controlled Assessments have all been completed. The results of each CA are currently being analysed and if any piece is below the target grade of the student we will be supporting them in the resitting of that assignment to ensure that they enter the examinations in the best possible position.
All re-sit controlled assessments will be completed before the end of December. Re-sit support sessions will take place on Thursday afternoons in A6 3.15pm 4.15pm You will be informed if we feel it is advisable for your child to re-sit any of the assessments
GCSE English Language and Literature/ English 2015-16: Summary of Assessment Each half term all students will sit an assessment that will allow us to monitor their progress. If this assessment highlights any areas for your son/daughter to concentrate on we will inform you so that you can offer support at home. We will discuss the areas for focus with the students and provide them with an Individual Action Plan (IAP). This plan will be monitored and they will be expected to use some of their independent learning time to focus on it.
Scheme of Assessment English Language/Literature 2015-2016 Term September October 2015 November - December 2015 January 2016 February 2016 March 2016 Assessment Prose extract and whole text question Unit 1 Reading Unit 2 Writing Pre Public Examinations Drama Extract and whole text question Other Cultures Prose and Unseen Poetry question April 2016 Pre Public examinations 2
GCSE English Language and Literature/ English 2015-16: Scheme of Work 1st Half Autumn Spring Summer Literature Prose Text Unit 2 Revision of Literature Drama Text Unit 2 Language Unit 1 Reading Revision for Language and Literature examinations 2 nd Half Language Unit 1 Reading Unit 2 Writing Revision of Literature Other Cultures Text and Unseen Poetry Unit 1 Language Unit 2 Writing Revision for Language and Literature examinations
Scheme of Assessment English Term September October 2015 November - December 2015 January 2016 February 2016 March 2016 2015-2016 Assessment Unit 1 Reading Unit 2 Writing Pre Public Examinations Unit 1 Reading Unit 2 Writing April 2016 Pre Public examinations 2
GCSE English 2015-16: Scheme of Work 1st Half 2 nd Half Autumn Spring Summer Re sit CA Unit 1 Reading Focus on analysis and writer s techniques Unit 2 Writing Unit 1 Reading Focus on writer s intentions and comparison of texts Unit 2 Writing Revision for Language examinations Revision for Language examinations Focus on SPaG Focus on SPaG
Independent Study It is vital that students consolidate their learning through their independent study. They should already be making their revision notes for set texts. They should be reading a range of newspaper articles/magazine articles/blogs/travel writing to help them prepare for the Unit 1 Language examination Use Doddle/shared area/suggested internet revision sites
Supporting your child Encourage them to read a range of material both fiction and non fiction Encourage them to talk about what they are doing in lessons Encourage them to complete the independent study tasks Encourage them to start making notes for revision Read through their written work and give them some informal feedback Ask them about the texts they are studying: What is it about? Where is it set? Who are the main characters? What happens? Encourage them to start learning quotes
It is really important that they practise using their long term memory so any recall activities will really help them with this Encourage them to be accurate as spelling, punctuation and grammar is a focus Encourage them to ask for and take advantage of the support we are offering in school Feel free to contact us if you have any suggestions for workshops or if you would like any further advice. ctaylor@helsbyhigh.org.uk
GCSE Maths
Mathematics Y11 details Premier sets are studying the Level 3 Award in Algebra course, with some pupils also resitting GCSE Maths. Sets 1, 2 & 3 are studying GCSE Higher Maths. Sets 4 are studying Foundation GCSEs (Edexcel Certificate and Methods).
Mathematics Y11 Premier Set Level 3 Award in Algebra Aim is to prepare students for A-Level Mathematics, by bridging the increasing gap from GCSE. Also gain UCAS points for university as same standard as AS level.
Mathematics Y11 Premier Set Resit GCSE Mathematics Some students are trying to improve their grade by resitting Mathematics alongside the Level 3 Award in Algebra. Resit exams are in November and/or May/June.
Mathematics exam dates for Premier set GCSE resit exams are: November 4 th (non-calculator) November 6 th (calculator) And/or May 26 th (non-calculator) June 9 th (calculator) Level 3 Algebra (2 hours non-calculator) Mocks January 11 th (TBC) and February 23 rd & 26 th. Exam on May 10 th.
Mathematics Y11 sets 1, 2 & 3 1. Edexcel Higher GCSE Linear course 2. No controlled assessments 3. 2 examination papers Paper 1-1hr 45 mins - non calculator Paper 2-1hr 45 mins calculator
Mathematics exam dates for sets 1, 2 & 3 Mock Tests will be: September 22 nd (calculator) November 17 th (non-calculator) January 11 th (TBC) (non-calculator) February 23 rd (calculator) GCSEs: May 26 th (non-calculator) June 9 th (calculator)
Mathematics set 4 details 1. Edexcel Foundation Linked pair GCSEs. 2. Completed Applications GCSE in Year 10. 3. Methods GCSE exams are in June Year 11. 4. Also going to be entered in January Year 11 for Edexcel Certificate (sometimes called IGCSE), as experience from a range of PiXL schools is that these students find the qualification accessible, motivating and bringing greater opportunity to demonstrate progress towards grades higher than F and G.
Mathematics set 4 exam dates Mocks will be: September 22 nd (calculator) November 17 th (calculator) February 23 rd (calculator) GCSE Exams are: Edexcel Certificate: January 11 th (calculator) January 19 th (calculator) Methods GCSEs: June 14 th (non-calculator) June 16 th (calculator)
Mathematics - home support Encourage homework/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 11(initial)(surname) e.g. 11jsmith
Mathematics school support Maths Space teacher and 6 th formers available every Tuesday lunch in A59. Extra revision sessions after school every Thursday in A59. More sessions will start around Easter. Free revision guide available: Foundation for set 4, Higher for all other sets. Practice Exam papers given throughout the year
Mathematics contacts Any questions or feedback, email the Maths Department Leader (Mr K Sewell-Davies) at ksewelldavies@helsbyhigh.org.uk or Maths KS4 Leader (Miss L Williams) at lwilliams@helsbyhigh.org.uk.