Year 9 GCSE Evening 2017
Curriculum Changes Introduction of the new GCSEs New more demanding content Courses no longer divided into modules Assessment mainly exam based, other types of assessment are only used to test essential skills Exams only split into Foundation Tier and Higher Tier in some subjects. If its only one exam paper its harder for some students to show their knowledge and ability
Curriculum Changes New 9-1 grading, with 9 being the top grade allowing for greater differentiation between students Exams all taken at the end of the course in year 11 Resits only available in November in English Language and Mathematics
Progress Progress across all subjects is important No longer 5 A* to C grades
New GCSEs All your entries will be on the new GCSEs 2017 - English Language, English Literature and Mathematics 2018 Art, Science, Dance, Drama, Food, Geography, History, French, Spanish, Music, PE, Philosophy and Ethics
Controlled Assessments Controlled Assessments remain in some subjects Business Studies, Child Development, Dance, Drama, Food, ICT, Media, Music, Resistant Materials and Textiles Most controlled assessments have to be completed in school under exam conditions
Controlled Assessments Some preparation or background research may be able to be carried out at home, but this is limited There are three levels of controlled assessments: 1 - Low control 2 - Medium control 3 - High control
Controlled Assessments It is vital that students do not miss controlled assessments and do the necessary preparation to allow for maximum success There may not be the opportunity to redo, or improve the work Controlled assessment grades and final examinations will determine the students final GCSE grade
Tests/Examinations Preparing for linear examinations End of topic assessments Accumulative Year 9 Pre-Public examinations Monday 12 th March to Friday 23 rd March
New Grades The New GCSE grading is 9 1 with a 9 being the highest grade Student targets have been set on the new grading system
Grading Comparison
New Grades In the first year of teaching each new GCSE subject broadly the same proportion of students will achieve: Grade 7 and above as currently achieve grade A and above Grade 4 and above as currently achieve grade C and above Grade 1 and above as currently achieve grade G and above A grade 5 is classified as a strong pass A grade 4 is classified as a standard pass
New Grades Students will need to attain a grade 4 in English and Mathematics (Basics) or continue studying English and Mathematics up until they are 18 The focus is on all students making expected progress Progress across all subjects is important students need to aspire to do their very best
Grade Cards
Reporting to Parents Autumn Term Grade Card - Friday 13 th November Spring Term Grade Card - Friday 2 nd March Parents Consultation Evening - Monday 5 th March Summer Term Grade Card Monday 29 th June
Learning Information Attitude to learning Home learning completion Organisation Ranked on a 4 point scale: Outstanding Good Requires Improvement Not Acceptable
Targets Aspirational Target Making progress in line with the top achieving students across the country
Controlled Assessment Controlled Assessment Status 1 Above target 2 On target 3 Below target Up-to-Date? Yes No
Predictions and Fine Grades a a high grade 5 b a solid grade 5 c a weak grade 5
Progress Does the Predicted Grade put them on track to meet their Aspirational Target? What does it mean? Exceptional On line to exceed target On track On line to meet target Working towards Not on line to meet target
Successful Learning
Attendance Can have a huge impact on a students progress and success 90% attendance = 4 missed weeks a year 90% attendance = ½ a school year missed over 5 years
Attendance and Attainment It has been proved that good attendance at school improves attainment 96% attendance should be the minimum aim for every student Research suggests that: 17 missed school days a year = A GCSE grade drop
Three way Partnership Students School Parents
Attend School Students Effective use of lesson time Be on time for lessons and ready to learn Comprehensive notes Do your best at all times Plan your work outside school Have an appropriate study environment Complete all home learning
Students Controlled assessments Be aware of assessment dates Prepare fully Keep to the deadlines Revise appropriately for examinations Purchase the revision guides Find the technique(s) that works for you Start early
School Provide engaging and well planned lessons Equip students for their GCSE assessments Assess and monitor student progress Provide quality feedback Enable students to understand how to improve
School Provide support for all students: Guidance After school sessions Revision Techniques Revision Materials Pastoral Support
Parents Discuss home learning Discuss Grade cards Praise the positives Highlight areas for improvement Discuss subjects where a student is working towards Check student planners Support out of school sessions
Parents Be aware of examination and assessment dates Contact the school if you are concerned and talk to Subject staff, Form Tutor or Director of Learning Purchase revision guides
e- Learning
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The home learning summary provides you with details of all home learning tasks which have been set throughout the week. Please use this as a tool for checking your child has completed home learning and to gain an understanding of what they are studying. If a task is included in the summary then it is safe to presume that it needs to be completed, even if your child claims they don t need to! A Q (for question ) has been added to each row this year. This is a hyperlink to the relevant member of staff s email. Please use this facility if you have any queries about the home learning task which has been set.
You should receive the home learning summary each Friday by email. If you have not been receiving it please let us know It can also be accessed through the home learning page on the VLE. Now that your child is in Key Stage 4 they will no longer be doing the 3 week projects on the VLE. However, you should expect a piece of home learning to be set in every subject each week These home learning tasks will be varied in nature and only a small number will be based on use of the VLE
How can the internet help learning? Marlborough s VLE https://vle.marlborough.herts.sch.uk My maths www.mymaths.co.uk Science revision www.doddlelearn.co.uk
Hours on e-learning e-learning 10 0 4 5 6 Grades 10 hours of use on average can improve your GCSE grade by 1 grade
The student s viewpoint Leah and Will were in Year 11 last year taking their GCSEs They are now both in the Sixth Form What have they learned from their GCSE experiences?
Post 16
What are you working towards? Leaving age raised to 18 Gaining a grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics Sixth Form College Apprenticeship Employment with training
Post 16 A Levels linear AS a stand alone qualification New Specifications
Post 16 Entry Requirements Currently Level Three Courses A levels students will in the main take 3 A levels although the opportunity to take 4 for the more able is available 5 grade 9-4 GCSEs including Mathematics and English Some courses require a minimum of a grade 6 Level Two Courses 4 grade 9-1 GCSEs
New Post 16 Centre
So Decide what you are working towards Work out what you need to do to get there Complete all your Controlled Assessments to your target grade or better Attend revision or support sessions Revise thoroughly for examinations Communicate any concerns Keep focussed and do your very best!
Mathematics
Mathematics Linear Course 100% Assessment by Examination at the end of the course No Controlled Assessment 3 x 1 hour 30 minute papers (80 marks each) Paper 1 non calculator Papers 2 and 3 calculators permitted Two Tiers of Entry Higher Tier Grades 4-9 (grade 3 allowed) Foundation Tier Grades 1-5
New GCSE Content The new GCSE has been divided into six main domains: Number Algebra Ratio, proportion and rates of change Geometry and measures Probability Statistics Now a separate domain
Classes covering the Higher tier content: Mrs Afford, Mrs Thompson Classes covering the Foundation tier content: Mr Agbanyo, Mrs Greenwood, Miss Sutton, Mrs Brotherston/Mr Summerskill, Mrs Gustafson, Miss Smith
National results 2017
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Scientific calculator Recommended model: CASIO FX83 GT+
English
Qualifications There are two GCSEs for English: English Language English Literature All students will take both GCSEs There are no tiers of entry All exams will be taken in 2020 at the end of Year 11
How Assessment Works in English Qualification English Language GCSE Assessment Paper 1: Creative Reading and Writing (Questions based on fiction texts and descriptive writing) 50% of marks Paper 2: Writer s Viewpoints and Perspectives (Questions based on nonfiction) 50% of marks Non-exam assessment (Spoken Language Endorsement) 0% of marks
Assessment continued Qualification English Literature GCSE Assessment Paper 1: Shakespeare and the Nineteenth Century Novel 40% of marks Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry (including unseen poetry) 60% of marks
100% examination Key Information All examinations at end of Year 11 Closed book exams for Literature: textual knowledge, quotations Key skills: summary, comparison, evaluation Spoken Language Endorsement separately awarded as Pass, Merit, Distinction
Year 9 GCSE English Year 9 should be seen as a foundation year We are working on raising the level of challenge and building students skills using existing GCSE materials Students will be studying a range of topics including poetry, creative writing, non-fiction analysis and a Twentieth century play End of year assessment will be a GCSE English Language Paper 1 examination
Revision Material Revision guides for the new specifications have now been published and are available to purchase from school Details will be sent home shortly but students will only need Literature revision guides for the start of Year 10 English Language guides will be useful for Year 9 end of year exams.
Science
New GCSE Science Single Science (AQA Biology, Chemistry and Physics) The old Triple award Combined Science (AQA Trilogy) The old Double award Worth 3 GCSEs Biology, Chemistry and Physics Students will work through a range of topics that have been topped up for Single Science Worth 2 GCSEs 6 x 1hr 15min exam papers (2 papers for each subject) at the end of Year 11 6 x 1hr 45min exam papers (2 papers for each subjcet) at the end of Year 11
Maths in Science Maths Requirements for GCSE Science Students are required to demonstrate their ability to apply Maths to Science, with each of the Sciences weighed differently A percentage of each exam will include mathematical questions: Biology Chemistry Physics Combined 10% 20% 30% 20% Overall (Ratio 1:2:3)
Compulsory Practicals Assessment of Practical Skills in Science Students need to demonstrate their understanding of Practical Science This understanding will be assessed as questions in exam papers Students must complete a range of Compulsory Practicals and provide evidence of this in preparation for these examination questions 15% of the exam (total) will assess practical understanding Biology Chemistry Physics Combined 10 Compulsory Practicals 8 Compulsory Practicals 10 Compulsory Practicals 21 in total
What next? Letter with a link to tonight's presentation Book List Time line Controlled Assessment information