Welcome to our Year 10 target setting evening

Mr P McMenaminDeputy Headteacher

November 2015

What we will cover this evening?

• Distribution of your daughter’s progress report and attendance data

• Explanation of progress report and attendance data

• Key dates in the Year 10 calendar• Next steps and the sixth form• Opportunity to set targets and discuss

progress with staff

What does the progress report contain?

• A current grade: the grade your daughter is currently working at • A predicted grade : the grade teachers feel your daughter will achieve in

2017 based on her current rate of progress• A challenging target grade (the minimum grade we feel she should aim to

achieve)• % attendance to date• GCSE grades go from 9-1 in English and Maths and A*-U in all other

subjects• We have also included a progress report if you daughter is accessing GCSE

classes outside the school day• Where a current grade is lower than the autumn grade, please remember

that subjects assess different skills and knowledge at each assessment point so grades can fluctuate

• Where the predicted grade is lower than the target grade, action plans will have been created in each subject area

Changes to the GCSE grading system

• GCSE exams are being reformed with the first reformed GCSE courses being taught from September 2015

• The subjects concerned are GCSE English Language, GCSE English Literature and GCSE Maths

• These reformed GCSE subjects will be graded from 9-1. Other GCSE subjects will be graded A*-U as has been the case since GCSE was first examined in 1988 (with the A* grade added from 1994)

Grade for English and Maths

Comparative grade

9 A*

8 A*/A

7 A

6 B

5 B/C

4 C

3 D/E

2 E/F

1 G

Why does this report matter?

• An important milestone towards summer exams• They tell us as teachers where your strengths are

and what you need to do to improve• We are now well into the first year of GCSE

studies so these grades will help to focus minds

Why do your English and Maths results matter?

• Students who get good GCSE passes in both English and Maths, along with at least 3 other GCSE qualifications will have a wider range of Post-16 options

• Students who get good GCSE passes in both English and Maths, along with at least 3 other GCSE qualifications earn a higher average salary over the course of their working life than those who don’t

English update

• Ms Whitehead, Curriculum leader for English

Two GCSEs

English Language GCSE English Literature GCSE

English Language 100% exam 2 exams – No tiers of entryComponent 1: Reading – Five reading questions on an extract from a 20th Century prose text.Creative prose writing – 1 task from a choice of four titles.1 hour 45 minutes.Component 2: Reading – Six reading questions on extracts from 19th and 21st century non-fiction texts.Two compulsory Transactional/Persuasive writing tasks.Spoken Language assessment – 1 task. Does NOT form part of final grade.

English Literature

Component 1: 2 hours. Closed book.Shakespeare. One extract and one essay question on a Shakespeare text.Poetry from 1789 – present. Two questions based on poems from the WJEC/Eduqas Poetry Anthology.Component 2: 2 ½ hours. Closed bookPost 1914 Prose/Drama – source based essay question.19th Century prose – source based essay question.Unseen poetry – response

Implications of 100% exam

• Knowledge of set texts.• Importance of VSSPS.• Regular opportunities for exam practice, both

in the classroom and more formal setting.• New grading system 9-1 – grade 9 not criteria

based. • Opportunity to buy own copies of set texts and

annotate.

GCSE MATHSTiers• Foundation Grade 1-5 • Higher Grade 4-9

So the key messages to take away are that a grade four will be equivalent to a grade C, and a grade seven will be equivalent to an A.

NEW OLD

GCSE MATHS

Three exam papers which are 1hr 30mins each

• Paper 1- Non calculator• Paper 2- Calculator• Paper 3- Calculator

GCSE MATHSThe new GCSE is a much larger, more ‘challenging’ GCSE in Maths.

There is more emphasis on solving problems that require multi-step solutions. There will be new topics at both tiers.

In addition, students will be expected to learn key mathematical formulae by heart. For example;

Sciences update

• Mrs Hayward, Curriculum leader for Sciences.• Mr. McBurney, KS4 Co-ordinator.

Three Pathways in GCSE Sciences

1. Separate Sciences in Biology, Chemistry and Physics (worth 3 GCSEs).

10Sc1 pupils - Currently completing units B1/C1/P1.- Next progress tests on B1/C1/P1 December 2015.- Possible re-setting.- Due to start B2/C2/P2 after Easter.- Overall SIX progress tests will be completed in Y10. - Developing skills in HSW ready for CAs in Y11.- NO GCSE external papers this summer!

Three Pathways in GCSE Sciences

2. Core and Additional Sciences (worth 2 GCSEs).

10Sc2/3/4/5/6 pupils - Currently completing units B1/C1/P1.- Progress tests on B1/C1/P1 content in December.- Possible re-setting.- Due to complete B1/C1/P1 content in May.- Exams during Y10 examination week June 2016.- Developing skills in HSW ready for CA.- Core Science CA in June/July 2016 (25% of GCSE).- Start B2/C2/P2 content in May 2016.- Additional Science CA in January 2017 (25% of GCSE.

External B1/C1/P1 GCSE papers: May 2017. External B2/C2/P2 GCSE papers: June 2017. Entries made at Higher or Foundation level.

Three Pathways in GCSE Sciences

3. Core Science (worth 1 GCSE).

10Sc7 pupils - Currently completing units B1/C1/P1.- Progress tests on B1/C1/P1 in December.- Mocks sat on ½ of the course in June 2016.- Developing skills in HSW ready for CA.- CA (worth 25% of GCSE) sat in Y11. - NO GCSE external papers this summer!

GCSE Sciences Support

• Drop in revision sessions already operating for B1/C1/P1 and more available after Easter (lunchtimes and after-school).

• Core Science Revision Guides available in school (£3.00) from Biology Prep. Room.

• Revision materials available from individual staff.

• Past papers and mark schemes available from AQA website.

• On-line revision materials.

Key datesY10 parents evening Wednesday 16th March 2016 (4pm-6pm)

Controlled Assessments ongoing

Work experience 18th-29th January 2016

Year 10 exams begin 13th June 2016

Employability interviews Summer term 2016

Year 10 reports issued July 2016

Holidays (use time wisely)• Christmas: Monday 21st December – Monday 4th January 2016

• February half-term: Mon 15th February –Friday 19th February 2016

• Good Friday 25th March 2016

• Easter Monday 28th March 2016

• Easter break: Monday 4th April– Monday 18th April 2016 (Easter break, pupils return on Tuesday 19th April)

• May half-term: Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd June 2016

Post-16 options

• Mrs Allerston, Head of Sixth Form

Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

Why Bellerive?

• 99% Pass Rate at A level• Excellent record for successful transition to

Further and Higher Education • Well-qualified and committed teachers • Excellent facilities and resources • Specialist college for mathematics, sciences

computing and applied learning• Excellent care, guidance and support

Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

Curriculum Offer

A full range of a level subjects including some new subjects that you will not have studied before ………..• Media studies • Psychology • Government and Politics• Health and Social Care

28 courses on offer across the Partnership

Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

1. Know what you want to study? – Check out the entry requirements

2. Not sure yet? – Keep your options open!3. Think balance4. GCSEs and other standard level qualifications

matter…5. Make sure you know WHY?

The Five Point Plan For Making Your Post 16 Choices

Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

Entry Requirements

If you achieve 5 GCSEs at A*- C ( or 5-9 in English/Maths) you can take A Levels in Year 12.

In addition, each subject has specific entry requirements.

Some subjects, for example, require a B at GCSE

Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

Wider Opportunities

• Leadership Opportunities • Volunteering • University visits• Sixth Form Council• Trips • Duke of Edinburgh• Mock United Nations• Oxbridge Preparation Programme

Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

What can parents do to help with GCSE studies in general?

• Encourage your daughter to attend extra support classes

• Ensure there is a suitable study location at home• Minimise her time on social networking and the

internet!• Make sure you have a copy of the homework

timetable displayed at home• Continue to support us in making sure your daughter

attends school and is punctual• Contact us with any concerns

What happens next?• Please complete the target setting sheet and pass this

in to us before you leave• Please collect a parent information booklet, a

revision booklet and a study timetable• This PowerPoint will be available on the school

website (www.bellerivefcj.org)• Please contact the relevant subject leader if you have

any concerns or speak to us this evening• Many thanks for taking the time to attend this evening• We will see you again on Wednesday 16th March for

Y10 parents evening