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Year 11 Parents – Information
Starter!(see what you would make of this – taken from June 2010 English Language
Paper 2 - Foundation Tier)
B1. The headteacher/principal of your school/college has proposed that all students should take part in a camping and outdoor activities week every year.
Write a letter to him/her giving your views on this proposal [20]
The quality of your writing is more important than its length. You should write about one or two pages in your answer book.
Task(Maths Paper 1 – Non-calculator- Style Question – ‘C’ grade level)
Year 11 Parents – Information
Objective of the evening:
SUPPORT!•Parents•Students•School
Year 11 Parents – Information
MathsExam Board: Edexcel (Mathematics A from 2010)Qualification: Maths GCSEExternal Assessment: 2 x 1¾hr exams each worth 50% of marks (6th and 8th November!!) – re-sit for no ‘C’ or not target.
% Controlled Assessment: NilAdditional Support: Extra time-tabled lessons for specific C grade pupils, weekly assessments either in class or homework (target not achieved then back after school.) After-school sessions Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Mymaths, Mathswatch DVD (£5), Edexcel website - www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/maths/maths-a/Pages/default.aspx
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
English LanguageExam Board: WJECQualification: GCSE English LanguageExternal Assessment: June 2013 Unit 1 & Unit 2 - 20% each
% Controlled Assessment: Response to ‘Of Mice and Men’ by John Steinbeck 15% (done); Descriptive writing 7.5%; Narrative Writing 7.5%; Study of Spoken Language 10%; 3 x Speaking and Listening Assessments 20% in total (1 done)
Additional Support: Revision lessons after school before exams where necessary.
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
English LiteratureExam Board: WJECQualification: GCSE English Literature•External Assessment: June 2012 Unit 1 35% & Unit 2 40%
% Controlled Assessment: Poetry and drama (Shakespeare) 25% (done)
Additional Support: Revision lessons after school before exams where necessary.
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
Combined EnglishExam Board: WJECQualification: GCSE EnglishExternal Assessment: June 2013 Unit 1 & Unit 2 - 20% each
% Controlled Assessment: Response to poetry and Shakespeare 10% (done); Response to ‘Of Mice and Men’ 10% (done); Narrative Writing: first person 10%; Narrative Writing: third person 10%; 3 x Speaking and Listening assessments total 20% (1 done)
Additional Support: Revision lessons after school before exams where necessary.
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
Science Core and AdditionalExam Board: EdexcelQualification: GCSE Science (Y10) & GCSE Additional Science (Y11)
External Assessment: 3 x Modules worth 25% each for both subjects
% Controlled Assessment: 25% for both subjects
Additional Support: Scheduled after-school revision sessions and Moodle (+ additional weekly lesson for GCSE Science catch-up)
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
Separate SciencesExam Board: EdexcelQualifications: GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry & GCSE Physics
External Assessment: 3 x Modular Exams worth 25% each e.g. Biology 1, Biology 2 and Biology 3
% Controlled Assessment: 25% for each separate science
Additional Support: Scheduled after-school revision sessions and Moodle
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
Applied ScienceExam Board: EdexcelQualification: BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Applied ScienceExternal Assessment: Nil% Controlled Assessment: 100% on-going. Additional Support: Lunchtime and after-school opportunities for catch-up.SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
Other Subjects:Name of Subject: ArtExam Board: AQAQualification: GCSE Art & DesignExternal Assessment: 40% Exam (10 hours) April / May paper handed out February
% Controlled Assessment: 60% Portfolio of work (coursework completed over 2 years)
Additional Support: Every lunchtime
SL Email: jcolluney@Garstang Community Academy.com
Year 11 Parents – Information
Other Subjects:Name of Subject: BusinessExam Board: EdexcelQualification: BTEC Level 2 Extended CertificateExternal Assessment: Nil% Controlled Assessment: 100% - on-goingAdditional Support: on MoodleEmail:[email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
Other Subjects:Name of Subject: DT Resistant MaterialsExam Board: AQAQualification: GCSE Resistant MaterialsExternal Assessment: Unit 1: 40%, 7th June 2013, 2 hours
% Controlled Assessment: Unit 2: 60%, the expectation is that much of the design work and finishing off will be done at home – completion by Feb 2013
Additional Support: RMT workshops open and available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. www.technologystudent.com
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information Other Subjects:
Name of Subject: DT Graphic ProductsExam Board: AQAQualification: GCSE Graphic ProductsExternal Assessment: Unit 1: 40%, 11th June 2013, 2 hours
% Controlled Assessment: Unit 2: 60%, Designing and making a Board Game on a theme of their choice – the expectation is that much of the design work and finishing off will be done at home - completion by Feb 2013
Additional Support: Graphics room open and available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. www.technologystudent.com
Year 11 Parents – Information
Other Subjects:Name of Subject: DT TextilesExam Board: AQAQualification: GCSE TextilesExternal Assessment: Unit 1: 40%, 22nd May 2013, 2 hours
% Controlled Assessment: Unit 2: 60%, designing and making a wall hanging or bag – the expectation is that much of the design work and finishing off will be done at home - completion by Feb 2013
Additional Support: Textiles room open and available Thursday after school.
Year 11 Parents – Information
Other Subjects:Name of Subject: DT HospitalityExam Board: EdexcelQualification: BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in HospitalityExternal Assessment: Nil
% Controlled Assessment: 100% on-going
Additional Support: Hospitality room open and available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
Other Subjects:Name of Subject: DT ConstructionExam Board: EdexcelQualification: BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in ConstructionExternal Assessment: Nil
% Controlled Assessment: 100% on-going
Additional Support: Available by prior arrangement.
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
Other Subjects:Name of Subject: Geography Exam Board: AQA Syllabus A Qualification: GCSE GeographyExternal Assessment: 75% exam in June 2013% Controlled Assessment: 25% - already completed!Other Information: Mock exam during lesson times during 2nd week in October on Urban Work and Living World from Y10
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
Other Subjects:Name of Subject: Health and Social CareExam Board: EdexcelQualification: BTEC Level 2 DiplomaExternal Assessment: Nil% Controlled Assessment: 100% Units 8 & 11 remaining
Additional Support: Every lunchtime and Monday pm.
SL Email:[email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
Other Subjects:Name of Subject: HistoryExam Board: OCRQualification: GCSE History (B Modern World)External Assessment: January 2013 – Paper 2 30%; Summer 2013 Paper 1 45%
% Controlled Assessment: 25% Historical Enquiry – Mar/April 2013
Additional Support: Friday 30.5 revision lessons from December, Revision Text Book, www.johndclare.net
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
Other Subjects:Name of Subject: HorticultureExam Board: EdexcelQualification: BTEC Level 2 DiplomaExternal Assessment: Nil% Controlled Assessment: 100% - on-goingAdditional Support: ‘Voluntary’ Thursday eveSL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
Other Subjects:Name of Subject: ICTExam Board: EdexcelQualification: BTEC Level 2 Extended CertificateExternal Assessment: Nil% Controlled Assessment: 100% - on-goingAdditional Support: on MoodleEmail:[email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information Other Subjects:
Name of Subject: MFL - FrenchExam Board: EdexcelQualification: GCSE French External Assessment: Listening and Reading - worth 20% each (done).
% Controlled Assessment: 2 written controlled assessments of approx 200 words each. Worth 30% in total. Partially done. To be completed in Autumn Term 2012; 2 speaking assessments to be done in Spring Term 2013 of 4-6 minutes each. Worth 30% in total.
Additional Support: Lunchtime drop-in sessions & after-school ; Mary Glasgow Language Learning Magazines; wealth of material on Moodle; www.duolingo.com; Youtube – Extra French; CGP Revision Guides; Michel Thomas Audio Course; Assimil French with Ease
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information Other Subjects:
Name of Subject: MFL – Spanish Exam Board: EdexcelQualification: GCSE Spanish External Assessment: Listening and Reading - worth 20% each.
% Controlled Assessment: 2 written controlled assessments of approx 200 words each. Worth 30% in total. Partially done. To be completed in Autumn Term 2012; 2 speaking assessments to be done in Spring Term 2013 of 4-6 minutes each. Worth 30% in total.
Additional Support: Lunchtime drop-in sessions & after-school ; Conversation lessons with our Spanish assistant, Maria, are available; Mary Glasgow Language Learning Magazines; wealth of material on Moodle; www.duolingo.com; Youtube – Extra Spanish; CGP Revision Guides; Michel Thomas Audio Course; Assimil Spanish with Ease; Synergy Spanish
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information Other Subjects:
Name of Subject: MFL - GermanExam Board: EdexcelQualification: GCSE German External Assessment: Listening and Reading - worth 20% each (done).
% Controlled Assessment: 2 written controlled assessments of approx 200 words each. Worth 30% in total. Partially done. To be completed in Autumn Term 2012; 2 speaking assessments to be done in Spring Term 2013 of 4-6 minutes each. Worth 30% in total.
Additional Support: Lunchtime drop-in sessions & after-school ; Mary Glasgow Language Learning Magazines; wealth of material on Moodle; www.duolingo.com; Youtube – Extra German; CGP Revision Guides; Michel Thomas Audio Course; Assimil German with Ease
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information Other Subjects:
Name of Subject: MusicExam Board: Edexcel – 2MU01Qualification: Music GCSEExternal Assessment: Friday 24th May (am) Music Unit 3: Listening and Appraising 5MU03 40% (90mins)
% Controlled Assessment: Composition 1 (15%), Composition 2 (15%) 5MU02 // Solo Performance (15%), Ensemble Performance (15%) 5MU01
Additional Support: Monday 3.05-4.05 & www.soundjunction.org/ and www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
Other Subjects:Name of Subject: Performing ArtsExam Board: EdexcelQualification: BTEC Extended Certificate Performing Arts
External Assessment: Nil% Controlled Assessment: Performing Arts Industry 15%, Production Process 15%, Development of Drama/Dance 30%Performing Scripts/Dance 30%
Additional Support: Wed 3.05 – 4.15
SL Email: hgregory@Garstang Community Academy.com
Year 11 Parents – Information Other Subjects:
Name of Subject: Physical EducationExam Board: EdexcelQualification: GCSE PEExternal Assessment: May 2013- Final Practical Assesment = 50 %; June 2013 – Exam 40%
% Controlled Assessment: PEP Coursework = 10% (done)
Additional Support: Practical practices available all year round; Revision classes once a week from January; Teachpe.com; Revision guide £4 from Miss Rainbow
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information Other Subjects:
Name of Subject: SportExam Board: EdexcelQualification: BTEC Level 2 Diploma/Extended Certificate in SportExternal Assessment: Nil
% Controlled Assessment: 100% - on-going
Additional Support: TA in lesson time; From October BTEC Catch up evening tbc; BTEC Certificate - homework every week to type up log.
SL Email: [email protected]
Year 11 Parents – Information
What More Can We Do To Help?•Provide extra sessions at appropriate times.•Recommend external resources.•Provide both academic and emotional support.•Communicate with you in terms of progress towards targets including:
– Interim report 4/10/12– Progress evening 11/10/12– Full report 11/2/13– Interim report 25/4/13
•Communicate early if things are not going as they should be – by text or phone call.•By being there for you and your child.
Year 11 Parents – Information
What More Can You Do To Help?•‘Encourage’ participation in extra sessions –e.g. Maths on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings!•Ensure access to resources e.g. Mymaths and Mathswatch DVD.•Provide a quiet working environment.•Work out an at-home revision programme and oversee adherance.•Provide incentives to success!
P P praise, praise and praise againpraise, praise and praise againAA action plan together – action plan together – revision revision andand fun fun
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RR reward (incentives not bribes!!)reward (incentives not bribes!!)EE ‘encourage’ – suggest, cajole etc‘encourage’ – suggest, cajole etcNN niche – give them their spaceniche – give them their spaceTT allow and allocate work timeallow and allocate work timeSS stress managestress manage
Year 11 Parents – Information
Just a reminder:
Maths exams 6th and 8th November!!!!
Year 11 Parents – Information
And did I mention………
Maths exams 6th and 8th November!!!!
Year 11 Parents – Information
