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THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE
TO
YEARS 10 & 11
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Welcome
• Welcome
• Update from Pastoral Leader.
• GCSE Reform – Update
• Exams and Assessment procedures
• Careers Education, Advice and Guidance.
• Reporting Arrangement & Key Dates
Purpose of Essential Guide Evening
Mr J. Cohen– Year 10 Pastoral Leader
Mrs Anna Young – Associate Principal
Mr Darren Morrissey – Vice Principal
Mrs Rebecca Ewing – Vice Principal
Mr Tony Cunningham – Assistant Vice Principal: Inclusion
Mrs L. Smith – Examinations Officer
Mr W. Harris / (Mrs R. Costoya)– CEIAG Coordinator
The Year 10 Support Team
MR J. COHEN
PASTORAL LEADER: YEAR 10
Contact details
Phone: 0113 2127127 ext 27122
Email: [email protected]
• Form Tutor
• Pastoral Leader
• Class teachers
• Heads of Department/Faculty
• Incentives
• After school revision/support classes
• Excellence Centre
Support Available
• Poor attendance
• Disorganisation
• Lack of focus in lessons
• Late nights
• Poor preparation
• Reluctance to attend revision/ catch up sessions
• Social life taking precedence
• Social network sites/gaming
What are the barriers to learning?
• Set small achievable targets that can be reviewed if need be.• Seek help / guidance as soon as possible• Take ownership for their actions and reflect on own behaviours. • Be resilient when the going gets tough• Organise themselves (files, handouts etc)• Plan their time effectively over longer periods (coursework projects)• Understand the exam structure and importance of each piece of work
to their final grade• Plan and carry out quality revision / with a realistic revision timetable• Perfect their exam technique• Minimise screen viewing – use as a self reward each day.
What can the students do?
• Monitor online behaviour and limit time spent online• Ensure pupils are spending time with positive peers in their
social time• Check the pupils planner each night• Provide resources and space to work in• Study partner and adviser• Positive role models• Hold boundaries • Keep positive and calm, anxieties only make matters worse. • Support and work with the academy – early intervention and
positive relationships is paramount.
How can you help support this?
MR D. MORRISSEY
VICE PRINCIPAL
Start at the end – Results Day
New Grading Structure
⇐ 4 = “Standard” Pass
⇐ 5 = “Strong” Pass
⇐ 9 = Exceptional Performance
GCSENational Figure
2017Garforth Academy
Figure 2017
English & Maths 4+5+
68.4%50.1%
76%52%
English 4+5+7+
62.1%-
13.6%
77% (83%)56%16%
Maths 4+5+7+
59.4%-
15.5%
83%58%25%
Progress 8 +0.59
GCSE Results – Summer 2017
* Garforth Academy figures are provisional and are liable to increase
GCSE Reform - Update
• Reformed GCSEs will continue to be introduced gradually- wave 1 began Sept. 2015, wave 2 began Sept 2016.- wave 3 began this year - Sept 2017.
• The new GCSE’s will be significantly more difficult as they have additional content and are primarily assessed by examination.
• Students awarded GCSEs in 2018 will therefore receive a mixture of 9 to 1 and A*-G grades.
GCSE Reform – Core & Ebacc
• English Language
• English Literature
• Mathematics
• Science
• Computer Science
• Geography
• History
• French
• Spanish
GCSE English Language/Literature
• A single grade and mark in summative assessments each unit/half-term
• In English, students are also assessed as above, on or below target for each of the units covered
• There are no longer controlled assessments – GCSE is assessed by exam only at the end of the course.
• Students will complete practice questions at the end of each teaching unit and in mock exams throughout the year. Information on the teaching units will be sent separately to parents.
September 2017
GCSE English Language/Literature
Unseen assessment/Linear courses
• Teaching skills are tested at the end of each unit in an unseen assessment – assessments are unplanned and sat in timed conditions.
• Grades will therefore be based on students’ responses to these unseen tasks. Students may find the timed conditions difficult but it is the best way of preparing.
• Students must practise timed responses in their own time as well as in school. They must revise the structure of the questions and the expectations of each question in line with the marks available, as this is the area they find most challenging.
• Students must also learn quotations for all Literature texts being studied as the exam is closed book.
GCSE English Language/Literature
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
• We are adapting to the higher expectations for a GCSE pass.
• Technical accuracy is more heavily weighted in the new exams. Therefore, students need to adapt to the higher expectations and the long-running concern of teachers and parents over technical accuracy.
• Poor marks in technical accuracy will directly effect marks awarded for content as well as examiners have said it impairs on the coherency and communication of the writing.
• Literacy units focusing on SPaG for Years 7-10, which is also coupled with private reading to improve reading ages in line with more challenging texts in both Literature and Language at GCSE.
GCSE Mathematics
Overview of changes
• “Large” GCSE with more content though still one GCSE not two for students.
• A lot of content that was Higher tier only is now in the Foundation tier.
• Some, though not that much, additional new content for Higher tier.
• New Assessment Objectives give greater emphasis to proof, justification, mathematical reasoning and problem solving.
GCSE Mathematics
Changes to content
• Estimated that there is at least 15% more content in the Foundation Specification - majority of this new content has been shifted down from the higher tier
• Higher students can now be tested on all content from Grade 9 – 1, with Foundation material treated as assumed knowledge. A number of topics of have been moved down from AS course
• Topics will not be solely tested individually i.e. a question can include the use of 2 or more skills
GCSE Mathematics
Examination structure
• Two tiers of entry for students
– Foundation (1 – 5) & Higher (4 – 9)
• No controlled assessment – 100% examination at the end of Year 11
• 3 x 1½ hour exam papers for all students- One non-calculator paper, two calculator papers
• Key formulae are no longer provided for students
• Increased need for more independent learning throughout the ‘build up’ years
GCSE Science
Courses available:1. AQA GCSE Triple/Separate Science
2. AQA GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy Spec)
3. BTEC First Award in Principles of Applied Science
New Science GCSEs:• 100% examination.
• Content has moved from AS Level to Higher tier and from Higher tier to Foundation tier + more mathematical requirement.
• Students have to complete a series of required practicals over the course which will be assessed in the final written exams - at least 15% of the overall marks for each qualification will assess practical skills
• Students can no longer sit a mixture of Higher tier and Foundation tier exams
• All exams include a mixture of multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response questions
GCSE Science
Triple Science:• Students are awarded 3 separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics
at the end of the course.
• Students sit 6 x 1 hour 45 minute exams in the summer of Year 11.
• Each exam assesses distinct topics.
• Each exam is worth 100 marks and 50% of each GCSE.
Combined Science:• This GCSE is equivalent in size to two GCSEs.
• The qualification will be awarded on a 17 point scale 1-1 to 9-9.
• Students will sit 6 x 1 hour 15 minute exams in the summer of Year 11.
• Each exam assesses separate Science specialisms and distinct topics.
• Each exam is worth 70 marks and 16.7% of the GCSE.
GCSE Computer Science
Course structure
• Component 1 – Computer Systems (40% of the total GCSE)– This unit looks at system architecture, networks and how computers
work. This exam is sat at the end of Year 11
• Component 2 – Computational Thinking, Algorithms & Programming (40% of the total GCSE)– This unit looks at computational thinking and in particular how to
write and correct algorithms. This exam is sat at the end of Year 11
• Component 3 – Programming Project (20% of the total GCSE) Controlled assessment – 20 Hours– Students will have 20 hours to programme a solution, the students
will be assessed on their solution, analyse, design and testing. This assessment is carried out at the start of year 11.
GCSE Geography
Topics covered
1. Living with the Physical Environment, including links to Tectonic hazards, Tropical storms, Ecosystems, Rivers and Coasts
2. Challenges in the Human Environment, including Sustainability, Development gap, World wealth, Urbanisation
3. Geographical Applications, fieldwork covering both Human and Physical Geography incorporating key geographical skills and an evaluation of key issues in Geography
Thematic approach to the subject, with an emphasis
on contemporary issues and future changes.
An assessment structure that is manageable and
realistic, with 3 short papers totaling 4 hours 15
minutes
GCSE Geography
Examination StructureUnit 1
Living with the Physical
Environment
35 % The study of physical processes and patterns
Exam - 1 hour 30 minutes
Multiple choice, short answer and extended response
(9 marks)
Unit 2
Challenges in the Human
Environment
35 % The study of human geography themes and issues
Exam - 1 hour 30 minutes
Multiple choice, short answer and extended response
(9 marks)
Unit 3
Geographical Applications
30 % Issue evaluation (based on a pre-released resource
booklet) and fieldwork skills
Exam - 1 hour 15 minutes
GCSE History
• The new History GCSE has been expanded to take in more topics over a wider span of time (all schools).
• Some AS level skills brought down to GCSE level, e.g. interpretations.
• Students are expected to build skills in:
A01 – Knowledge & understanding
A02 – Explaining and analysing historical events
A03 – Explaining and analysing historical sources
AO4 – Make judgements and assess interpretations of the past
GCSE History
Examination structure
Students will study four distinct topics during Key Stage 4 and will be examined with 3 final papers:
• The History of Medicine c.500 - the presentday (30%) – 1hr 15min exam– The ‘historic environment’ section of the paper will focus on WW1 .
• The Elizabethan Age, 1558-1603 (20%)The American West, 1834-1900 (20%) – 1hr 45min
• Germany, 1919-1939 (30%) – 1hr 20min
French & Spanish
Structure of new specification for MFL courses
• Linear- all exams at the end of year 11- NO COURSEWORK
• All examinations marked by AQA
• No mixed entry- all Foundation or all Higher
• Four papers - each covering one skill (25% per skill)
– Listening
– Speaking (one appointment in April/May)
– Reading ( + translation into English)
– Writing (+ translation into the target language)
MRS L. SMITH
EXAMS & ASSESSMENT MANAGER
(Mrs Anna Ashworth – Exams Assistant)
Contact details
Email: [email protected]
Types of courses
Academic - GCSE:• All GCSE subjects have Examined Units (externally marked)
• Some GCSE subjects (generally not the new reformed GCSEs) have Controlled Assessment units - (Teacher assessed- and externally moderated) - These have varying levels of control and are spread throughout the three years.
Vocational:• Coursework Units (Teacher assessed) throughout course
• Examined Unit(s) (externally marked)
GCSE Courses - Examined Units:• All exam units sat at the end of Year 11
• Dates and start times of examined units are set by Awarding Bodies – Not flexible.
• Linear assessment - so NO resits.
Vocational Courses - Examined Units• Vocational qualifications now have externally assessed
exams. They continue to have coursework units which are internally marked and externally moderated
• Exams sat in ‘assessment windows’ – Nov, Jan, March and June – set by Awarding Bodies – not flexible
• Can resit
GCSE Courses: Controlled Assessment Units
• Most new reformed GCSEs do not have controlled assessments and are 100% exam.
• Done in class time – throughout the three years – have varied ‘levels of control’
• The weighting ranges from: 20% - 60% of the overall mark
• The number, nature and length of tasks varies between subjects.
• Schedule is determined by the Departments.
The majority are internally marked then externally moderated. Please note ‘The External moderated mark is the final mark’
Students need to understand:
Exam Procedures & Practices:• What will happen
• When it happens
• What they are expected to do
Failure to complete their part may result in:• Not being entered for an exam
• Being entered for the wrong subject/tier/option
• Missing an exam!
• Wrong personal details on final certificates
Student Learning Platform
On the Exam Section of the learning platform there is/will be:
• A student guide to exam information booklet
• Exam Policies, Candidate Warnings, Rules, Procedures etc
• Exam Timetables (once available) for both mocks and external exams
• A full list of Exam Courses showing the Awarding Body & entry codes etc. to help with statement of entry checks
• Results day information
We would encourage you to familiarise yourself with this section of the platform.
Personal Problems?
• Things that are known in advance and for which arrangements can be made.
Special Arrangements
• Allowances can be made in marking, for things that happen during exams.
Special Consideration
The Exam Office needs to be informed immediately and evidence provided.
Results and Certificates
• Results Day : Third Thursday in August 2019
• Certificates : Available to collect November 2019
– must be Collected by candidate or representative
– not posted
For queries aboutExams & Assessment procedures
contact:
Mrs Smith or Mrs Ashworth
in theExams Office.
Contact detailsEmail: [email protected]
Careers Information, Advice and Guidance – The Team!
Mr HarrisCareers Education, Information,
Advice and Guidance.
Mrs ThomsonCareers & Employment
Worker
Mrs CostoyaCareers Education, Information,
Advice and Guidance.
Sixth Form Headlines – Summer 2017
GCE – A2 2015 2016 2017
Academic VA -0.03 +0.02 +0.19
Academic APS 30.27 30.71 33.81
Applied Gen VA -0.15 -0.20 +0.55
Applied Gen APS 36.40 35.31 43.95
Tech Attainment* 28.77 29.66 36.00
ALPS T Score 5 5 3
Finish Year Yr 12 Oct census Yr 13 Finish 2 yr retention2017 216 180 83.33%2016 230 178 77.39%
WE WILL…• Support with impartial advice
and guidance
• Make ourselves available & accessible for 1:1 guidance
• Record all 1:1’s, keeping parents up to date
• Make sure pupils are aware of the different opportunities available to them.
WE ASK…• Pupils take responsibility for
their future and start to think about what they would like to do
• Pupils to be proactive and seek help and advice
• Pupils to follow up with any necessary research
EVERY PUPIL NEEDS TO HAVE A PROGRESSION PLAN
How will we support your child?
Year 10• Talking to tutors & researching (Very important!)
• Use U-Explore
• Garforth Academy Website – Sixth Form subjects
• First progression meeting at the end of year 10.
Year 11• Year 11 Progression Meetings:-
– 3 Meetings which are spread across the year (First with form tutor)
– Assigned the same progression tutor to talk to about post 16 and post 18 options
– By GCSE results day, we should have a good plan of post 16 options for each student
The next two years
Every progression tutor will offer impartial advice
What is it?
It’s an online multimedia resource which can help your child decide…
- What they might want to do when they leave school
- What skills and qualities they might need to work in a particular role
- Which qualifications they need to get into that particular job
Where can my child access it?
- From any computer with a broadband connection!
- Just visit www.u-explore.com, click on register and enter the school’s unique code : 37611
Garforth Academy – Destinations 2017
• We are looking for people in various professions willing to come into school and talk about their role, how they got into that particular profession & the pro’s and con’s of the job.
• If you are happy to help out then please come and see me at the end to give me your name, contact number and profession.
Careers Club
MR D. MORRISSEY
VICE PRINCIPAL
• Six cycle reports in Year 10 & five in Year 11 (via SchoolComms)
• New report layout with colour coding– Attendance and Punctuality– Predicted Grades and Effort
• Target Grade• Current grade• Estimated end of Key Stage 4 grade (9 – UP1)
• Attitude (1 = Outstanding, 2 = Good, 3 = Req. Improvement, 4 = Unsatisfactory)
• Homework (1 = Outstanding, 2 = Good, 3 = Req. Improvement, 4 = Unsatisfactory)
• A pre-scale UP1, UP2, UP3 will be used for students working below the new GCSE grade 1
• The + and – symbols will be used to indicate where in each grade a student is working.
Reporting Arrangements 2017-18
• Subject specific information for reformed subjects has been sent home and indicates what a student needs to do to accomplish each grade (within a subject) and therefore also what they need to do to move up to the next grade. (This is available from the Garforth Academy website)
• Please be aware that our assessment policy to map the new grades has been derived in conjunction with DELTA and has involved a working party of 25 senior leaders and 15 Heads of Department, but it is uncertain and subject to change as the government embeds and finalises its proposals. As always we will aim to predict summer results for 2018 as accurately as we can, but please be aware that actual clear definitions of what a new grade 4, 5 will not exist for subjects until their first award using the 9-1 grades. Limited information is now available for English and Maths following the first certification of the new 9-1 exams this summer.
• Please do not hesitate to contact the Academy and subject leaders if you need any further information.
Reporting Arrangements 2017-18
• Year 10 Exam Period
– Formal exams start Monday 18th June
• Year 11 Exam Period
– Mock exams – Dec 2018
• Support Sessions & Intervention
• Parents Evening – 26th March 2018
Exams & Assessments 2017-2018
Maximising Potential
Marginal Gains - Homework (Home Learning)
1 hour per day = 7 hours per week
7 hours per week x 40 weeks = 280 hours
280 hours for 2 years (Key Stage 4) = 560 hours
= 14 weeks (avg. 40 hour working week)
≈ 22½ school weeks ≈ ½ academic year
• Great results are a two year project.
• Partnership.
– Support from teachers/tutors
– Information, advice and Guidance
– Communication
• Marginal gains.
Summary
Thank You
