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YEAR 11
Supporting your child during year 11
and exams
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110 days English – Wednesday 26th May
Maths – Thursday 27th May
Date Subject Exam
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Monday 30th November English English Literature Paper 1 AM
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Monday 30th November History Paper 1 PM
Tuesday 1st December Science Biology paper 1 AM
Tuesday 1st December Spanish Spanish Listening PM
Tuesday 1st December French French Listening PM Mock Exams-
Wednesday 2nd December Maths Paper 1 AM
Wednesday 2nd December Geography Paper 1 PM
Thursday 3rd December Spanish Spanish Reading AM Monday 30th November –
Thursday 3rd December French French Reading AM Thursday 10th December
Thursday 3rd December History Paper 2 PM
Friday 4th December English English Language Paper 1 AM “6 Week Revision Plan”
Friday 4th December Enterprise Enterprise Paper 1 PM
Monday 7th December Science Chemistry Paper 1 AM
Monday 7th December Spanish Spanish Writing PM
Attendance, Punctuality,
Monday 7th December French French Writing PM Preparation
Tuesday 8th December Maths Mathematics paper 2 AM
Tuesday 8th December Music Paper 1 PM
Wednesday 9th December Science Physics Paper 1 AM
Wednesday 9th December Geography Paper 2 PM
Thursday 10th December Maths Mathematics paper 3 AM
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Competition starts now
Other schools, other pupils. Apprenticeships, college places and eventually
jobs
Getting ahead of the competition
Period 6 (3 - 4 o'clock)
▪ Monday (Science)
▪ Tuesday (Maths)
▪ Wednesday (English)
96% attendance so far….
How much revision is done outside of school?
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■ Aspirations
Revision ■ Early habits, revision practice
makes perfect.
"habits" ■ Preparing for GCSE's (mentally
and physically)
■ Summer Exams 2021
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Aspirations
Raising aspirations encourages improved
attainment.
What can you do
▪ Talk to your child about their career,
education or life aspirations. Aspirations in School:
▪ Be positive about what their hopes and 1:1 Destination interviews
dreams are and encourage them to (college/apprenticeships)
start to be proactive in achieving them. Friday “Careers Flash”
▪ Raise your child’s aspirations by
Assemblies – Guest Speakers
highlighting new opportunities.
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Getting ahead of the competition without
burning out
■ Start revision early to avoid cramming/panic later in the year.
■ Avoid burnout- 30 : 10 Technique
■ Avoid distraction (no mobile phone)
■ Revision timetables (shared with parents)
■ Attendance to Period 6
■ Daily Attendance & Punctuality
Confidence instead of panicking !!!
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Handling the pressure of exams
Research shows that having someone to talk to about
their work can help.
What can you do
▪ Watch out for signs of stress and encourage your
child to talk.
▪ Speaking/reassuring/rewarding
▪ Starting revision as early as possible – not last
minute (bad habits)
▪ Check homework. (Online learning for any students
that are isolating )
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Revision techniques
Avoid burnout – 30 minutes revision : 10
minutes rest (repeat)
No interruptions - No phones
Revision timetable (shared with parents)
Correct Equipment (post it notes, pens,
paper, calculator, Chromebook)
Correct space – (no distractions, wall
space)
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ENGLISH
MISS JOHNSTONCOMPONENTS OF STUDY Class time - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Class time – Thursday, Friday
NOVEMBER MOCK EXAMS Literature Paper 1 Language Paper 1 Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet Reading 30 mark essay Questions 1-4 How does Shakespeare present…. 40 marks Anthology poetry: Power and conflict Writing 30 mark essay Question 5 Compare how the poets present ideas about… 40 marks
STUDY CYCLE
Form Time Intervention
-Speaking and Listening
assessments
CLASS TIME
- Language Writing skills
Core knowledge
Big Ideas
Analysis
PERIOD 6
HOMEWORK
Additional
Revision
knowledge
Planning practice
Exam techniqueGCSE POD - Bespoke revision schedule - Each video is about 3 minutes long, followed by a short quiz - Detailed teacher reports on each assignment
PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENT This means…essays, essays, essays!
OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES CGP revision guides Mr Bruff (YouTube) GCSE bitesize (for basic content – plot, characters, events) SparkNotes (for more advanced content, including analysis) Read the texts … again!
SCIENCE
MRS ROSLAN
Preparing to
pass your
science GCSE ■ Preparing for success#nothinglessthan9 #incrediblyemployable
Required for 2 GCSEs
many university (Combined
and college Trilogy) or
Why science? courses from
nursing to law,
3 GCSEs
(Biology,
teaching to Chemistry,
engineering Physics)
Gives you a good
basic knowledge
to make choices
Core subject about anything
from the car you
want to buy to
the food you eat.#nothinglessthan9 #incrediblyemployable
2 Tiers
Higher (grades
4,3 to 9,9)
AQA GCSE, or
Foundation
6 exam papers
Combined (grades 1,0 to
5,5)
Trilogy
(2 GCSEs)
Biology
papers 1 and 2 1 hour 15
Chemistry minutes/paper
papers 1 and 2 70
Physics marks/paper
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2 Tiers
Higher (grades
4,3 to 9,9)
AQA GCSE or
Foundation
(grades 1,0 to
6 exam papers
Triple Science 5,5)
(3 GCSEs) Biology
papers 1 and 2 1 hour 45
Chemistry minutes/paper
papers 1 and 2 100
Physics marks/paper
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Lessons Form Time
How to
prepare
Homework Period 6#nothinglessthan9 #incrediblyemployable
Focus on Ask for
your help when
learning you need it
Lessons
It’s OK to Be positive
get it about your
wrong own
sometimes abilities#nothinglessthan9 #incrediblyemployable
Reviewing
Fluency required
Form Time – practicals
working
scientifically Developing Focus on
subject cross
specific subject
vocabulary skills#nothinglessthan9 #incrediblyemployable
Revisit Practise
previous past exam
topics questions
Period 6 –
review and
practice Knowledge
Maths for
recall
science
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Complete
Some will
the work set
be review of
to the best
previous
Homework – of your
ability
work
review and
pre-learn Some will GCSE Pod
prepare you Seneca
for the next Paper
lesson based#nothinglessthan9 #incrediblyemployable
CGP online
Oak book – you
Independent Academy all have a
Learning – code
links are in
your Science GCSE Past
Teams Bitesize Papers#nothinglessthan9 #incrediblyemployable
Structure and
Encouragement
Routines
How parents
can help
Use of
Supporting Chromebooks to
School Access
ResourcesYou have the most control in ensuring your success – be your best Preparing for success
MATHS MISS GARDINER
3 exams in total
Paper 1 – Non-Calculator
Paper 2 and 3 – Calculator
The Structure -
Edexcel
Each paper lasts 1 hour 30
Each paper is worth 80 marks#nothinglessthan9 #incrediblyemployable
5 Strands
• Number
• Algebra
• Ratio and Proportion
• Geometry and Measure
• Probability and Statistics
Over 900 skills!THE BEST WAY TO LEARN MATHS
IS TO
DO MATHS.#nothinglessthan9 #incrediblyemployable Lesson time ■ Attendance ■ Punctuality ■ Engagement ■ Equipment
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Past papers: 2 week revision cycle
In Class
Friday paper
Walking Talking
Mock
Form Time Homework
Exam practice Same questions,
(3rd attempt at different numbers
paper)
Maths Genie#nothinglessthan9 #incrediblyemployable Past papers: 2 week revision cycle
#nothinglessthan9 #incrediblyemployable Homework ■ Past Paper revision cycle ■ Hegarty Maths – 2 videos per fortnight ■ Topic specific Revision booklets – direct link to P6
#nothinglessthan9 #incrediblyemployable Additional Revision ■ QLA’s - link to Hegarty ■ Hegarty Skills check
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In a nutshell …
■ Minimum 2 hours per week
Week A Week B
■ P6 topic booklet – 30 mins ■ P6 topic booklet – 30 mins
■ Hegarty Maths – 1hr 30 ■ Past Paper– 1hr 30
■ Additional Revision: ■ Additional Revision:
QLA, Hegarty Skills, Aiming QLA, Hegarty Skills, Aiming
for the grade for the gradeChromebook
When used effectively, GCSEPod can have a BIG impact
on final grades
Data from over 2,200 students shows that
higher GCSEPod users are more likely to
exceed their predicted grades by a larger
margin than those who don’t use
GCSEPod.
High academic year usage yielded a
greater impact than high usage in just the
exam period.
On average, highest users received 3
grades higher across their subjects than
predicted.
High Users = average 122 Pods watched in academic year
Medium = average 34 Pods watched in academic year
Low = average 6 Pods watched in academic year
Non Users = 0 Pods watched in academic year#nothinglessthan9 #incrediblyemployable
GCSE exams 2021
■ Last year the summer exams were based upon previous exam data and classroom evidence. So far, the
government have issued a statement outlining that the 2021 summer GCSE exams will take place as
normal. However, most exams have been pushed back by three weeks.
■ Wednesday 26th May – English
Thursday 27th May – Maths
Dates for the Diary
■ November mock exams (Monday 30th November – Thursday 10th December)
■ Mock Results Day January 2021
■ Parents evening January 2021
■ Wednesday 26th May - 16th July (Exam Period Booking Holidays X)
■ Friday 27 August 2021–GCSE results released to candidates
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THANK YOU
QUESTIONS#nothinglessthan9 #incrediblyemployable
Q&A
Q. What measures would be put in place if schools were to reclose? as cases are rising
rapidly?
A. We have a live lesson timetable ready to roll out should we go into another
lockdown. Students in Y11 would receive lessons online via TEAMS using their
Chromebook.
Q. What happens if a child is required to isolate during mocks? Thanks
A. We believe that we apply for Special Considerations, but we (schools) have also
asked that question too! What happens if a child is required to isolate during
mocks? ThanksYou can also read
