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Year 9: GCSE
Information Evening
‘Champions do not become champions when
they win the event, but in the hours, weeks,
months and years they spend preparing for
it. The victorious performance itself is merely
the demonstration of their championship
character.’
Alan Armstrong
Order of Presentation • Mr R Gilpin (Headteacher) • Introduction • Mr D Eagleton (Deputy Headteacher) • Mrs L Davies (English) • Miss R Flanders (Maths) • Miss P Sharma (Science) • Mrs E Bottell (SENCO)
Key Stage 4 • Students in Year 9 will now be working with the three-year Key stage 4 programme. • The new GCSE syllabuses are largely 100% examined, although practical subjects still have coursework as elements. • BTEC courses continue to be coursework based – with an examined element.
Curriculum Package
• Mathematics • Religious Education
• English • 4 Optional GCSE and / or
English Literature – taken at the
end of Year 10
BTEC qualifications
English Language – taken at the
end of Year 11 In addition students will also have
• Science curriculum time allocated for the
Combined Science : following non assessed activities:
2 GCSE qualification • Physical Education
OR
Separate / Triple Sciences: • PSHE
3 GCSE qualifications • Careers
How are qualifications
measured?
Level 2 Qualifications
GCSEs BTECs
• All GCSEs are now graded • BTEC courses are vocationally
from 9-1 with 9 being the based and each one counts as
one GCSE
highest grade and 1 the
• They are mostly assignment-
lowest. based with some examined
• A grade 4 is a considered material
standard pass, and a grade • They are graded using Pass,
5 is a strong pass. Merit and Distinction which
broadly equated to GCSE grades
4, 5.5 and 7.
KS4 Progress Report 2019/20
Student’s Name:
Tutor Group: Attendance: 95%
Minimum Challenge Challenge
Subject Target Target Plus Target Estimated Grades ATL Grades
Grade Grade Grade Y10 Y10
Y10 S1 Y10 S2 Y10 S3 Y10 S3
S1 S2
English Language 4= 5= 6= 3+ 4- 3+ A A B
English Literature 4= 5= 6= 3+ 4= 3+ A A B
Maths 4= 5= 6= 2+ 2= 2= C C D
Core Science 5= 6= 7= 3+ 3= 3= C C C
Leisure & Tourism 4= 5= 6= 4- 4- 4- B B B
Business Studies 5= 6= 7= 3= 3+ 3- C B C
Catering 4= 5= 6= 4= 4= 5- B B B
Drama 5= 6= 7= 4= 4= 4= A A A
R.E. 5= 6= 7= 4- 4- 4= A A A
Current Estimated Grade
indicates the final grade the teacher currently estimates your child will achieve at the end of the course
- Indicates a weak estimated grade + Indicates a strong estimated grade
= Indicates a secure estimated grade Absent Absent from assessment
Attitude To Learning (ATL) GRADE C (Requires Improvement) Arrives late on occasions, does not always have book and other necessary equipment Talks when should be listening, therefore does not always know what they should to be doing or how to do it Work is not always completed to an appropriate standard, with a lack of care and effort H/W sometimes late, not completed or of an inappropriate standard Low level disruption
A Passport to Post-16
Students are able to access a wide range of courses
including A Levels, Extended Diploma, BTEC and
apprenticeships.
• Many Level 3 courses require the equivalent of an old
fashioned B grade to get onto them (grade 5 or 6 – see
provider) to study a particular subject.
• Many courses and colleges require 5 good passes
including English and maths – this will be grade 4 or 5
depending on the course and the provider.
• This is the minimum requirement for most Level 3
courses and many higher apprenticeships.
GCSE English 2019-2022 GCSE English Language GCSE English Literature Mrs Louise Davies Head of English and Film Studies
GCSE ENGLISH • Students will work towards TWO GCSE courses in their English lessons: • GCSE English Language • GCSE English Literature
English Curriculum Overview AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TWO exam papers: •Paper 1 (50%) ‘Exploration in Creative Reading and Writing’ (1 hour 45 minutes) •Paper 2 (50%) ‘Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives’ (1 hour 45 minutes)
English Curriculum Overview AQA GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE TWO exam papers: Paper 1 (40%) ‘Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel’ (1 hour 45 minutes) Paper 2 (60%) ‘Modern Texts and Poetry’ (2 hours 15 minutes)
English Curriculum Overview Biggest recent changes: • No coursework or controlled assessment • The focus is on creating independent readers and writers • No set books are allowed in the exam room • NO TIERS – everyone sits the same exam • Spoken Language (old style Speaking and Listening) will still be completed but will not form part of the final mark or grade. This is endorsed on their final certificate. • Early entry for Year 10 (GCSE English Literature)
How can you support your child in English? • Please encourage your child to read a variety of different texts at home • Talk to them about what they are doing in the English classroom and the books they are studying • Encourage them to look at helpful revision websites, revision guides and recommended films of their set texts • Encourage students to talk to their class teacher/ English Department if they need support
GCSE Mathematics 2019-2022 GCSE Mathematics GCSE Statistics Mrs Rosie Flanders Head of Mathematics Faculty
GCSE Mathematics • All students will work towards GCSE Mathematics in their mathematics lessons • Higher Tier - grade range of 4 to 9 • Foundation Tier - grade range of 1 to 5. • Those students who have chosen additional Maths as an option will complete GCSE Statistics at the end of year 10
Mathematics Overview EDEXCEL GCSE MATHEMATICS THREE exam papers: 1 non-calculator, 2 calculator Each paper = 1 hour 30 minutes Each paper = 33.3% Each paper = 80 marks Total marks = 240 marks
Mathematics Overview The assessments will cover the following content: 1 Number 2 Algebra 3 Ratio, proportion and rates of change 4 Geometry and measures 5 Probability 6 Statistics
Mathematics Overview Biggest recent changes: • The volume and difficulty of the subject content has increased for both tiers. • 3 exams rather than 2, each lasting 90 minutes. • Students will be required to memorise formulae.
GCSE Mathematics – What we will provide • Outstanding teaching for a secure and deep understanding. • Resources for use in the classroom including exercise books. • Opportunity to purchase revision guides and calculators through school. • Access to recommended websites that we subscribe to. • Past papers for practise purposes. • 1 hour toolkit lesson per fortnight, throughout year 9. • Open door policy.
How can you
support your child in
Mathematics?
• Please encourage your child to practise basic skills and
communicate their maths to you.
• Make sure your child completes all homework set on
time.
• Encourage them to look at their notes, helpful
websites and revision guides.
• Urge your child to talk to their class teacher/Maths
Department if they need support.Recommend resources for further
practice, homework help and revision.
username: Pittville
MyMaths.co.uk
password: sector
username:____@Pittville
MathsWatch.co.uk
password: Algebra
Corbettmaths.com
All necessary individual logins and
passwords, will be provided to
bbc.co.uk/bitesize students by their teacher.
• The best way to practise what they have learnt is to apply it to
questions.
• The best revision takes places after the note taking and reading of
said notes, when they get to the ‘doing’.
• We suggest little and often, and starting good habits early.GCSE Science 2019-2022 GCSE Combined Science GCSE Triple Science Ms Parvin Sharma Head of Science Faculty
GCSE Combined Science • Students will work towards TWO GCSE grades in their Science lessons. • Students will achieve two grades. The qualification will be graded on a 17-point scale: 1–1 to 9–9, where 9–9 is the best grade. • Higher Tier - grade range of 4–4 to 9–9. • Foundation Tier - grade range of 1–1 to 5–5.
Combined Science Curriculum Overview AQA GCSE COMBINED SCIENCE (Trilogy) SIX exam papers: 2 Biology, 2 Chemistry, 2 Physics Each paper = 1 hour 15 minutes Each paper = 16.67% Each paper = 70 marks Total marks = 420 marks
Combined Science Curriculum Overview Each paper will assess 3 Assessment Objectives (AO’s): AO1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding (40%) AO2 – Apply knowledge and understanding (40%) AO3 – Analyse information and ideas (20%)
GCSE Triple Science • Students will work towards THREE GCSE grades in their Science lessons - GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics. • Students will achieve three separate grades. The qualification will be graded on a 9-point scale, where 9 is the best grade. • Higher Tier - grade range of 4–9. • Foundation Tier - grade range of 1–5
Triple Science Curriculum Overview AQA GCSE Biology / AQA GCSE Chemistry / AQA GCSE Physics SIX exam papers: 2 Biology, 2 Chemistry, 2 Physics Each paper = 1 hour 45 minutes Each paper = 50% for each subject Each paper = 100 marks Total marks = 200 marks for each subject
Triple Science Curriculum Overview Each paper will assess 3 Assessment Objectives (AO’s): AO1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding (40%) AO2 – Apply knowledge and understanding (40%) AO3 – Analyse information and ideas (20%)
Science Curriculum Overview
Biggest recent changes:
• No coursework or controlled assessment – replaced
with REQUIRED PRACTICALS.
• No reactivity series or ions on data sheets in chemistry
• Not all physics equations will be given – most will now
have to be memorised!
• Triple science – 6 papers instead of 9.
BIGGEST MYTH! – Students DO NOT need to do triple
science to enter ANY scientific career field!GCSE Science – What we will provide • Textbooks for use in the classroom – not to be taken home • Opportunity to purchase revision guides through school – later this term • Materials for practical work in lessons – attendance is vital! • Support and guidance – just ask!
How can you support
your child in Science?
• Use scientific dialogue in your conversations, e.g. “I wonder
why we add bicarbonate of soda when baking.”
• Discuss what they’ve learnt in science – ask them to explain it
to you!
• Encourage them to look at helpful revision websites, revision
guides and short video clips – there are thousands!
• Encourage students to talk to their class teacher/ Science
Department if they need supportSEND 2019 – 22 SENDCo – Miss E Bottell BTEC/Study Support Access Arrangements
Pittville Learning Centre
Foundation Level learning
SEND Faculty
opportunities for students
• Provides access to Post • Lead TAs for individuals
16 study who can coach/support
• Additional time to during exams
secure grades in other • Homework Club –
‘core’ subjects Mon/Tues/Thurs (for
• Personalised learning those identified)
pathwaysAdditional support • Access Arrangements are on-going • Represents a young person’s ‘normal way of working’ • Homework and coursework/controlled assessment support including use of laptop, reader scribe etc. • Tutor support during prep time • Focused in class support
What can I do to help my child?
Research has shown that pupil attainment is highly
influenced by parent support
Keep your child focused on where
they want to be at the end of Year 11 Attendance
Equipment – do they have everything
Be there for them if they have worries
they need for school, especially if they
or are finding the work difficult
have controlled assessments or exams
Communicate with teachers if you Organisation – a lot more is expected
have any pastoral or subject related of pupils in Year 9 and they may need
concerns help
Healthy living works – plenty of sleep, Make sure there is somewhere quiet
eat properly and drink plenty of water they can study and is free from
distraction• Plan homework and
revision and manage time
well – don’t start every
task the day before it is
due in • Your child should have given
you a copy of their
• Work in 30 minute chunks Showmyhomework slip,
and then take a SHORT which includes a PIN for you,
break to refresh the mind as parents to log on to.
• Revision works best when • Showmyhomework can be
done little and often – used online or downloaded
START EARLY! whether for as an APP
tests or exams. • You, and your child can set
up notifications and use the
site to help organise work.Key Dates • Wk Beg 16/12/19 Subject Report • 19/3/20 Parents evening • Wk Beg 30/3/20 Progress Report • Wk Beg 4/5/20 Exam timetable issued • 1/6/20 – 19/6/20 Year 9 exams • Wk Beg 13/7/20 End of Year Report
‘There are no secrets
to success. It is the
result of preparation,
hard work and
learning from failure.’
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