Welcome to the Year 11 Information Evening Please collect your named leaflet from the back of the hall
To boldly go where no one has gone before In England this is what English and Maths teachers are experiencing - very little information about what the reformed GCSE grading system will mean in reality and it will take a 5 year mission to fully understand it!
Reformed GCSEs for Year 11 English Language English Literature Maths
Reformed GCSEs All rests on the final exam No coursework/controlled assessment Significant increase in subject content (A Level) Students need to learn facts/quotes/formulae In English no Foundation/Higher tiered papers They are much tougher, more rigorous, than previous GCSEs
Reformed GCSE grading system New GCSE 9 Approximate Equivalence to Old GCSE Top 25% of those currently achieving an A* 8 A* 7 A 6 B 5 2/3 of a grade higher than current C 4 C 3 D 2 E 1 F/G
A change from Criterion Referencing to Norm Referencing A typical conversation at Parents Evening might start: Parent: What does my daughter need to do to achieve her target grade of a 7 in Maths? Teacher:.......
A change from Criterion Referencing to Norm Referencing Criterion referencing: To achieve a grade 7 the candidate must demonstrate the ability to.... Norm Referencing: The candidate needs to score the same in the exam as XX% of students in the whole of England
And it s not just the reformed GCSEs Over recent years the grading of old unreformed GCSEs has changed subtly they ve been getting harder so the new GCSE grading doesn t appear so harsh. Remarks haven t resulted in changed grades and coursework moderation has been much tougher. Core Science in 2016: The number of C grades nationally dropped this summer by 3.8% - which doesn t sound much... 408,569 students took the exam... Which means there were 15,525 students who obtained D grades when last year (at the same standard) they would have achieved a C grade
What can you do to help support your child? Provide them with a comfortable working environment free from distractions Encourage them to complete all homework fully and if they don t have homework use their subject study/revision guides to make notes related to recent lessons Encourage them to plan their revision and prepare thoroughly for exams Encourage them to take plenty of exercise, eat healthily and drink plenty of water If they find it helpful offer to test them and encourage them to explain what they are learning to you Keep an eye on internet use there are some great online resources but the internet and social media can be a huge distraction too If they are unsure encourage them to talk to their teachers most are happy to be contacted by email
What can you do to help support your child? Above all be in control, take the flak, go boldly! : Phone/Tablet/Laptop/Internet Going Out Time in front of the TV Sleep Check with school first don t believe everything you re told!
What you can expect from us Continue to provide the best possible teaching and support for your son/daughter Provide, where possible, catch-up and revision sessions to help them achieve the best possible grades Support students with careers and Post-16 Education guidance so they can progress to the next stage of their lives That we be tough with them, let them know what they need to do to improve, not accept poor work/attitude to learning/second best A productive learning environment will be maintained in lessons which may result in individuals being removed who are affecting this
English, Maths and Science only Where a student does not apply themselves properly in these lessons (lack of work, disruption to others, serious attention seeking behaviour). The class teacher will send you an email that day: For information only please do not respond to this email. I am sorry to inform you that in today s lesson XXXX s attitude to learning has fallen significantly below the expected standard. This will be followed up with the appropriate school sanction. In addition please discuss the reason for this with XXXX.
To provide more detail: Debbie Morgan Head of Maths and Raising Standards Leader for core subjects Julia Haynes Head of English Sarah Cox Head of Science Zoe Budding Assistant Headteacher
GCSE Maths - Assessment Paper 1 - Thu 25th May 9 am (non-calculator) Paper 2 - Thu 8th Jun 9 am (calculator) Paper 3 - Tue 13th Jun 9 am (calculator) The mathematical demand increases as a student progresses through each paper. It is possible (and expected) that some students may not be able to access questions towards the end of the paper.
GCSE Maths - Grading
GCSE Maths - changes 20% more content than previous GCSE exams Some AS Level content now in the Higher tier Some Higher content now in Foundation Significant number of reasoning and problemsolving questions
GCSE Maths - Formulas No formula sheet students must memorise most formulas now Students will only be given formulas for spheres and cones, and kinematics equations These will be given in the question, if required
GCSE Maths - Revision www.mathswatchvle.com Id: pershore Login: 00#### (this is the student s school login) Password: divide Online video tutorials Worksheets One-minute maths quick revision Revision schedules
GCSE Maths - Revision www.mymaths.co.uk Login: pershore Password: divide (Students also have individual logins but they aren t needed to access all the resources) Online lessons Online homework marked on screen
GCSE Maths - Revision Revision guide for reference Workbook for practice questions Past papers there aren t any, but they can order some CGP practice papers from us for 2.50 Old GCSE past papers will still be very useful revision download from AQA website
GCSE Maths - Revision Tips Revise maths by doing maths ie practising questions, not just reading notes Practise questions then check Regular practice eg 20 to 30 minutes per day Memorise formulas use flash cards, revise and test, then repeat regularly
GCSE Maths - Equipment Calculator Ruler Protractor Pair of compasses Pencil (for diagrams only)
GCSE Maths - Homework Weekly tasks consolidation of classwork, revision, problem-solving practice Essential part of exam preparation It is expected that students don t just give up when they get stuck look it up or ask
GCSE Maths - Support Maths Monday every Monday lunchtime Open to all students Focus on problem solving questions and techniques Tutor time students may come and use Mathswatch to revise, or bring homework/revision questions to get help on
English and English Literature G.C.S.E Year 11
Overview: 2 G.C.S.E.s English English Literature Paper 1 Explorations in reading and writing Paper 1 Shakespeare and the 19 th Century novel Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectives Paper 2 Modern texts and poetry Non-examination assessment: spoken language
In detail: English Paper 1: written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 80 marks, 50% of GCSE Section A: Reading (40 marks) (25%) one literature fiction text 1 short form question (1 x 4 marks) 2 longer form questions (2 x 8 marks) 1 extended question (1 x 20 marks) Section B: Writing (40 marks) (25%) descriptive or narrative writing 1 extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy)
In detail: English Paper 2: written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 80 marks, 50% of GCSE Section A: Section A: Reading one non-fiction text and one literary non-fiction text (40 marks) (25%) 1 short form question (1 x 4 marks) 2 longer form questions (1 x 8, 1 x 12 marks) 1 extended question (1 x 16 marks) Section B: Writing (40 marks) (25%) 1 extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy)
In detail: English Spoken language In lessons from October 11 th. A sample will be recorded during December P.P.E. 0% G.C.S.E. Separate endorsement What's assessed presenting responding to questions and feedback use of Standard English
In detail: English Literature Paper 1 closed book exam written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 64 marks 40% of GCSE Section A Shakespeare: students will answer one question on their play of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the play and then to write about the play as a whole. Macbeth Mrs Haynes, Mr McKenna, Mrs Merrett, Mrs Iddon/ Mrs Merrett Tempest - Mrs Edwards Romeo and Juliet - Mr Spice Merchant of Venice - Mrs Durrant Section B The 19th-century novel: students will answer one question on their novel of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the novel and then to write about the novel as a whole. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
In detail: English Literature Paper 2 closed book exam written exam: 2 hour 15 minutes, 96 marks, 60% of GCSE Section A Modern texts: students will answer one essay question from a choice of two on their studied modern prose or drama text. An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley Section B Poetry: students will answer one comparative question on one named poem printed on the paper and one other poem from their chosen anthology cluster. Power and Conflict or Love and Relationships (Mr Spice s group) Section C Unseen poetry: Students will answer one question on one unseen poem and one question comparing this poem with a second unseen poem.
How can you help at home? English Read a variety of texts Build up vocabulary Revision guides Spelling tests punctuation
English Literature Learn quotes Learn plot Learn characters Explore themes You Tube/ Twitter/ TV/ Film
"...[I]f you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it at full speed ahead. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good. Hot is no good either. White hot and passionate is the only thing to be." Roald Dahl, My Uncle Oswald
One grade and beyond
Exam dates for Additional Science for double and triple students (PLUS extension papers for Triple Scientists only) B2/B3 JUNE 9 TH 2017 AM C2/C3 JUNE 14 TH 2017 AM P2/P3 JUNE 16 TH 2017 AM
Every student will have access to the Higher content up to the December PPE All students will sit the same PPE
Every lesson matters- every student needs to have a positive attitude to every Science Parental support is requested with the following strategies please Please refer to My Pershore for Science support
Plans for the year Autumn term 1 st half Term BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS B2.4.1 Distribution of organisms B.3.1 and B2.2.2 Photosynthesis and plant organs C2.1 and C2.2 Bonding and Properties CAU ISA: P2 1.1 Forces and Motion Begin P2.2 Work, Energy and Motion DISTRIBUTION OF ORGANISMS AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS TEST BONDING AND PROPERTIES TEST FORCES AND MOTION TEST Autumn term 2 nd half Spring term 1 st half B2. 5.1 and B2.5.2 Proteins (2.5.1) and Enzymes B2.2.1 Animal organs How Much? HOW MUCH TEST Complete P2.2 Work, Energy and Motion P2.3 Current Electricity DECEMBER PPE DECEMBER PPE DECEMBER PPE B2. 6.1 and B2.6.2 Respiration and exercise B2.7.1 3 Genetics and Inheritance C2.4 and C2.5 Rates and Energy P2.4 Mains Electricity CAU ISA : Friction GENES AND INHERITANCE TEST RATES AND ENERGY TEST CURRENT AND MAINS ELECTRICITY TEST Spring term 2 nd half Summer term 1 st half B2.8 Speciation C2.6 and C2.7 Salts and electrolysis SALTS AND ELECTROLYSIS TEST P2.5 Nuclear Physics MARCH PPE 2 MARCH PPE 2 MARCH PPE 2 REVISION CIRCUS REVISION IN LESSONS REVISION CIRCUS REVISION IN LESSONS REVISION CIRCUS REVISION IN LESSONS EXAM B2 9.6.17 EXAM C2 14.6.17 EXAM P2 16.6.17
End of Unit Tests All students sit end of unit tests in Biology, Physics and Biology The first will be just before October half term Vital that students learn as they go through the year Please use revision books and revision materials available on My pershore to help prepare Intervention once the results are collated
Intervention Students are then expected to resit a test following intervention If students are not improving in these unit tests as they are not taking them seriously then please expect a phone call home
What about our most able double students? A grade and beyond sessions will run from January through to the June exams
Triple S Sessions will run in the second half of Autumn and Spring terms After school 3.35 4.45pm Day to be confirmed
Knowledge Testing: Exam Success In each exam paper up to 50% of answers, on average, are for knowledge recall 2015 Grade Boundaries Grade C Higher in Core Science was significantly lower than 50%
Knowledge tests Used by all Science teachers in each unit in year 11 All students who fail to meet the necessary pass mark will be made to resit Please ask Science teachers how your student is progressing in these at Parents evening Knowledge power points and copies of the knowledge tests and answers are available on My Pershore to help students prepare
ISA accounts for 25% of the overall GCSE Our aim.
For all students to gain at least a B grade in their ISA
ISAs for double and triple students Chemistry Thursday 13 th October for all 11C students 9am - 1.20pm Monday 17 th October for all 11R students 9am 1.20pm Physics Thursday 12 th January for all 11C students 9am 1.20pm Monday 16 th January for all 11R students 9am 1.20pm Biology for triple students only during lesson time in February Resit ISA for those who need it will be completed in March- date to be confirmed. This may run afterschool
Revision circus 9 lessons of revision immediately after Easter Flash revision immediately before the exams This is in addition to and not in place of each student s own revision
Core Resits The cost is 31.65 Students must resit all 3 papers B1, C1, and P1 in addition to all their other exams They will also need to resit their ISA on Friday 16 th December 9am 1pm If they do not get a high B grade in this our advise is not to enter for a resit
Exam dates for Core Science ( resits and triple students) B1 C1 P1 MAY 16 TH 2017 PM MAY 18 TH 2017 AM MAY 24 TH 2017 PM
Year 11 can be a tough time
Our Tips Know what is coming up when don t be caught out. Be organised and keep on top of the work. Start revising early for PPEs and final examinations. Build resilience. Keep healthy. Ask for help when necessary.
What to look out for Everyone is different, but: anxiety or panic attacks a feeling of being constantly pressured, hassled, and hurried irritability and moodiness physical symptoms, such as stomach problems, headaches, or even chest pain allergic reactions, such as eczema or asthma problems sleeping drinking too much, smoking, overeating, or doing drugs sadness or depression
If things get too much Talk to us
Key Dates 13 th October - 11C All day Science ISA 17 th October 11R All day Science ISA 10 th November GCSE Drama trip to London essential Controlled Assessment Trip Thursday 24 th November (TBC) Sixth Form Open Evening Nov, Feb, Mar - English and Maths Exams 5th-16th December PPEs (mocks) and Science ISA resit Tuesday 10th January PPE results issue at Year 11 Parents Evening Tuesday 28 th March Yr 11 Parents Study Skills session (parents only) followed by sessions for students on 30 th March Monday 15 th May public exams start Wednesday 17 th May Study Leave starts (TBC)