Y11 Curriculum Evening - Mr Fernandes Acting Deputy Headteacher - Bristol Free School
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Y11 Curriculum Evening
Mr Fernandes
Acting Deputy Headteacher
Key People Mr J Fernandes Acting Deputy Headteacher Mr M MacBlain Head of Year 11 Mrs R Parry SENDCo Mr R Parry Careers Leader Mr R Walker Head of Sixth Form Mrs J Morris Lead Exams Officer Mr J Harris Head of English Mr N Cousins Head of Maths Mr M Hamilton Acting Head of Science
GCSE 9-1
Progress vs Attainment What does Progress 8 measure? Progress 8 calculates how much progress pupils make between their results at Key Stage 2 and their results in Year 11. It is a ‘value-added’ measure, meaning pupils’ results are compared to the achievements of other pupils with similar Key Stage 2 results. All schools aim to ensure students have a progress 8 measure of 0 or above.
GCSE Outcomes 2019
BFS 2019 National Average 2019 Difference
BFS Vs National
Students Achieving 9-4 in English 73.4% 64.9 % +8.5 %
and Maths
Students Achieving 9-4 in English 83.2% 76.7 % +6.5 %
Students Achieving 9-4 in Maths 79.7% 70.5 % +9.2 %
Students achieving 5 Standard 73.4% 60.6 % +12.8 %
Passes inc EM
Students in COHORT Achieving the 45.5% 23.2 % +22.3 %
EBacc
(Standard Pass)
Average Total Progress 8
Between +0.27 and +0.30
Year Outline – Key Dates Full Written Report: Thursday 3 November 2019 Mock 1 : Monday 25 November 2019 (2 Weeks) Interim Report: Thursday 19 December 2019 Subject Evening: Thursday 9 January 2020 Mock 2: Monday 2 March 2020 (2 Weeks) Interim Report: Thursday 2 April 2020 GCSE Exams: Monday 11 May 2020 – Wednesday 24 June 2020
Subject Exam Boards
2019-2020
Mock 1 – W/C 25 November
Draft Timetable for November Mocks 2019
AM PM
WEEK 1
GCSE GCSE
Monday English Language 1 Physics
Tuesday English Language 2 Maths 1
Wednesday English Literature Chemistry
Thursday Maths 2 Biology
Friday Maths 3 Spanish W / French W
AM PM
WEEK 2
GCSE GCSE
Monday Spanish L&R French L&R
Tuesday RE/PE/Music Computer Science
Wednesday History Business
Thursday Geography DT
Friday Travel & Tourism Drama
Mock 1 - November How to make your revision manageable. Create a planner. Make sure it includes social activities and breaks. Break down your revision into manageable sections. Learn one section at a time. Create a visual record of how those sections are related. Revision should be an active process Mix up the subjects you’re revising so that you don’t get bored Talk to your child about their revision
Post Mock Support • In lesson review and closing gaps • Period 7 (3:00pm – 4:15pm) • Holiday Revision School • Mentoring, Guidance and Next Steps (Mr Parry) • Progress meetings with senior staff • Grade 7+ Masterclasses
Mock 2 – W/C Monday 2 March 2020
Summer Exams Monday 11 May – Wednesday 24 June
GCSE English
Mr Harris
Head of EnglishKey information:
GCSE English Language (Edexcel)
Paper 1: Paper 2:
Unseen 19th Century Fiction + Creative writing Unseen 20th & 21st Century Non-fiction +
1hr 45 minutes / 64 marks Transactional writing
Section A: Reading 1 x unseen text 1hr 2 hr 05 minutes / 96 marks
2 x reading comprehension Section A: Reading 2 x unseen texts 1hr20
Analysis of language and structure 4 x reading comprehension
Evaluation Analysis of language and structure
Section B: Writing 45 mins Evaluation
Plan, write and edit Synthesis
Choice of two creative tasks, including picture Analytical comparison
based stimulus Section B: Writing 45 mins
“Write about a time you made something / did Plan, write and edit
something you shouldn’t have / met someone
new” etc. Choice of two transactional tasks
Students should ideally write from their own Range of transactional forms e.g. speech, letter,
experience report, review etc.
Spoken Language Endorsement: separate certificate: Pass / Merit / Distinction
3-4 minute presentation on topic of choice; 6-7 minute questions by examinerKey information:
GCSE English Literature (Edexcel)
Paper 1: Paper 2:
Shakespeare + Post 1914 literature 19th Century novel + Anthology poetry + Unseen
poetry
1hr 45 minutes / 80 marks 2 hr 15 minutes / 80 marks
Section A: Macbeth (60 mins) Section A: Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde OR
• Extract analysis question
A Christmas Carol
• Extract analysis question
5 mins annotation, 25 mins writing
5 mins annotation, 25 mins writing
• Essay question
• Essay question
5 mins planning, 25 mins writing 5 mins planning, 25 mins writing
Section B: Lord of The Flies (45 mins) Section B: Poetry
Choice of 2 quote based essay questions • Anthology Poetry: Relationships
10 mins planning, 30 mins writing, 5 mins Thematic comparison with given poem from anthology.
editing 10 mins annotating and planning, 25 mins writing
8 marks for SPaG • Unseen poetry
CLOSED BOOK EXAMINATION Thematic comparison of two unseen poems
10 mins annotating and planning, 30 mins writing.
CLOSED BOOK EXAMINATIONAssessment Overview End of Y10: Spoken Language Endorsement W/C 9 Sept: Creative writing “settling” assessment W/C 16 Oct: Y11 assessment week – Lit extract based question + Lang P1 evaluate question W/C 25 Nov mocks: English Language P1&2, English Literature P2 W/C 2 March mocks: English Language P1&2, English Literature P1 W/C 13 May GCSE exams: English Language P1&2, English Literature P1&2
Revision Strategies
LITERATURE: LANGUAGE:
Novels / plays Reading
Know the plot, character and themes Regularly read non-fiction texts (and annotate)
Flashcards for key quotes (characters and themes)
Regularly read fiction (and annotate)
LEARN THESE QUOTES (and their significance)!
Practise past papers
Practise annotating key extracts
Practise planning essays
Writing
Poetry Practise planning / writing range of creative
“themes”
Ensure anthology is thoroughly annotated
Practise planning / writing range of
Flashcards: key quotes, structure and context transactional tasks
Linking poems to themes
Practise planning essays
Resources:
Practise annotating unseen poems
Newspapers (Metro), magazines, journals,
websites, blogs, novels, plays etc.
Resources:
Past paper resources and writing tasks.
Key texts, flashcards, revision guides, web guides,
YouTube, online quizzes.
Past paper resourcesGCSE Maths
Mr Cousins
Head of MathsMaths at BFS Higher/foundation split: Exam board states that because the foundation tier is now harder, more students will be doing foundation - 50/50 split, compared to 70/30 split previously. The new foundation goes up to grade 5 (the old B grade) Don’t worry – we will enter students for the exam that gives them the best chance of the highest grade.
MathsWatch Video clip tutorials, questions, worksheets and answers for ALL GCSE topics. Students need to be doing revision at home every week.
Mock Exams There is a 6 week MATHSWATCH revision programme for students to follow. Students complete 1 revision assignment per week, watching the tutorial videos if stuck. Little by little has a BIG impact. A revision schedule is available from Mr Cousins
Formulae Formulae need to be remembered Students should test themselves and each other as part of their revision. Formula sheets will be given out in the build up to the mock exams.
Practice Exam Papers Every week! In class and/or for homework. These need completing, marking, correcting and redoing. This is one of the best ways to prepare for a maths exam. Students should seek help from class teacher if stuck. Worked solutions and video tutorials are available online to support with these (just search ‘edexcel practice paper solutions’)
Other important factors a) Attendance b) Punctuality c) Equipment (including calculator, maths set, red pen, glues… and spares of everything for when they run out)
In summary Students will be able to reach or exceed their target if they… 1) Work hard in class 2) Complete all homework on time 3) Revise properly as guided by their teacher
Science at BFS
Mr Hamilton
Acting Head of ScienceScience Trilogy Award
(aka Combined Science)
• Default science route for all students
• Worth 2 GCSEs (grades awarded from 9-9 to 1-1)
• Covers all 3 sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
• Prepares students for A-level or other further studyStudent Pathway • All students study Trilogy Science until the end of Year 10. • Decision about Triple Science entry (3 separate science GCSEs) made after Year 11 November mocks. • Triple Science requires extra taught content, but no additional lessons. • Guiding philosophy: a 7-7 in Trilogy is better than three grade 6s in Triple
Examinations • Students will sit 6 science exams (2 papers per science). • Paper 1 covers first half of the specification and Paper 2 the second. • Papers are 1hr15 for Trilogy or 1hr45 for Triple • Paper 1s are amongst the earliest exams (12 May – 20 May) and Paper 2s amongst the latest (1 June – 12 June)
Revision Tips • Science is a content heavy subject • Lots to learn, but understanding crucial as well • Starting revision early is vital • Flashcards – great for learning content • Checklists – great for targeting weaknesses • GCSEPod – great for increasing understanding
Revision and Learning
Expectations
Mr MacBlain
Head of Year 11Setting up for revision • Ask your child if they need support • Do they have the resources required? • Keep notes organised • Find out what the school offers for extra revision • Plan a revision timetable • Ensure the study area is suitable
Structure of revision • Good revision techniques always include: • An aim for the session • Thinking about what you know and what you may need more time on • Break down each topic into smaller chunks • Producing notes/posters/cue cards/etc. • Testing yourself • Revisiting key notes • Getting creative
Study Area
Identify Barriers to learning • Discuss with someone close to you the current barriers to your child’s learning in your home. • How can you ensure they have a suitable working environment?
Support with revision • Support with sticking to the plan • Praise them when they do • Support with deadlines (prioritise work) • Provide favourite snacks/drinks • Be flexible • Be sensitive to pressure • Check-in regularly • Support with techniques • Keep distractions to a minimum
Next Steps: Post-16
Mr Walker
Assistant Headteacher, Head of Sixth FormWhy choose BFS Sixth Form?
• Expert teaching
• Sensible class sizes
• Strong community feel
• Excellent support and
guidanceOur Results
The Building
Avg.Dates:
Key Total Points 98.49 Overall % 3+ A*-B 27.9%
per Student
Avg. Points per 33.16 Overall % 3+ A*-C 39.5%
Thursday
Entry 14 November 2019 : Sixth Form Open Evening
Avg. Grade per C+ Overall % 3+ A*-E 69.8%
Thursday
Entry
12 December 2019: Sixth Former For A Day
Friday 20 December
VA/Progress Score 2019 : Sixth
+0.36 Form
Overall Application 100%
% Retained Deadline
13,14,21 and 22 January 2020: Sixth Form InterviewsThe Building Key Dates: Thursday 14 November 2019 : Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 12 December 2019: Sixth Former For A Day Friday 20 December 2019 : Sixth Form Application Deadline 13,14,21 and 22 January 2020: Sixth Form Interviews
Enrichment
Tickets for Open Evening on Thursday 14 November are
available on the BFS Sixth Form Website via
Twitter @Bfs6th
www.bfs6thform.org.uk
sixthform@bristolfreeschool.org.ukEnrichment Applications are now open and live on our website. Search Bristol Free School Sixth Form and click on the ‘How to Apply’ tab.
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