Just how important is it? GCSE English and Maths. Parents information event November 2014

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1 Just how important is it? GCSE English and Maths Parents information event November 2014

2 Tonight s key messages Where are we heading with the groups? What support is available? What qualifications will they get? Horses for courses Key tips From dedicated staff members Acknowledging the journey Destination is important Good examples of how to get there

3 Key staff this year Brendon Walsh Miss Goody (KS5 resit co-ordinator) Miss Yiannitsarou (Lead in English) Miss Caplin (Lead in Maths)

4 BACKGROUND Requirement for funding Measured on its success

5 Just how hard is it? JUST 7% OF STUDENTS NATIONALLY WHO FAIL AT GCSE (GRADE D OR LESS) MAKE THE JUMP TO A GRADE C IN ENGLISH (over 2 years!) JUST 5% OF STUDENTS NATIONALLY WHO FAIL AT GCSE (GRADE D OR LESS) MAKE THE JUMP TO A GRADE C IN MATHS (over 2 Years!)

6 What are our success rates? English 27% of students who came in year 12 (current year 13) have made the jump to a grade C! Maths 10% of students who came in year 12 (current year 13 have made the jump to a grade C! Last years year 13 3 students achieved C grade in maths it took 2 years

7 Heros White working class boys They made it only 3% do nationally if they don t get a grade C at GCSE Ryan / Brandon How did you do it? What advice would you give? What did it feel like? Why was it important?

8 This is what I remember Fromet D in November again Painful Fought hard every day Brandon C grade in November

9 So its 2 years? Students sit when ready Students attendance is crucial Seek improvements each and every week With age and maturity comes and this will lead to better results

10 Current groups 2 English groups at Year 12 1 Maths groups at Year 12 1 group in English and Maths at year students 5 hours per fortnight English 5 hours per fortnight Maths

11 Why is it so important? Destinations Apprenticeships C Eng C Maths University C Eng C Maths

12 What does the journey look like in year 12? November resit English coursework deadlines Feb / March Functional skills Level 1 May 2015 Sit GCSE if ready June Functional skills Level 2

13 FAQs Why did some kids resit in November and my child did not? Coursework from GCSE was the key measure was it a C grade? Yes Exam score how close to a C was it? How far are their skills off a C?...yes? Resit No? wait Entry for Entries sake = demotivating

14 What does the journey look like in year 13? English coursework deadlines Feb / March Functional skills Level 1 May 2015 Sit GCSE June Functional skills Level 2

15 Functional Skills Keep the doors open Accepted by University Essential for Apprenticeships On par with GCSEs What if you cant get to the C grade in the GCSE? This is not the end! Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 New to schools replaces key skills

16 Functional Skills focus on teaching learners how to apply these skills in everyday contexts and situations. Functional skills are the fundamental, applied skills in English and Mathematics, which help people to gain the most from life, learning and work.

17 What do applied skills look like? Speaking, listening and communication skills are highly valued in the workplace and in society and the community. Good writing skills are valued by employers and are also necessary for further study.

18 Assessment method? On line tests English penassess/secureassessdelivery.html?confirm Details=false&keycode=N9FZXZA3 On line tests Maths penassess/secureassessdelivery.html?confirm Details=false&keycode=KFWMSAA3

19 Function Skills It enhances the learner s ability to apply maths skills to real-life problems. This is very useful and could make them more efficient at work and more likely to benefit from promotion.

20 Functional Skills It gives an opportunity to learn and apply English and maths skills in real-life situations and everyday life and work practice. For example, using maths and English skills to write a leaflet for colleagues about holiday entitlement, or work out the planning for a Learning Day.

21 Functional Skills The test is different, the way in which programmes focus more on using (Applying) the skills than just preparing people for tests. This difference is important as it makes the learner s skills development more useful at work, in the community or at home.

22 English Functional Skills Functional skills in English Functional skills qualifications in English assess three components: speaking, listening and communication reading Writing These are assessed through external tests, online assessments and teacher assessed work.

23 Maths Functional Skills Functional skills in mathematics Functional skills qualifications in mathematics assess three interrelated process skills: representing selecting the mathematics and information to model a situation analysing processing and using mathematics interpreting interpreting and communicating the results of the analysis. These are assessed through external tests, online assessments and teacher assessed work

24 Maths re-sit What can you do to help? Miss Caplin

25 GCSE maths course Comprises of an 100% exam assessment: 50% non-calculator (1 hour 45 minutes) 50% calculator (1 hour 45 minutes) Edexcel exam board linear paper

26 To get the best possible grades: Attend all lessons Complete the work set in the lesson Independent learning: Mymaths.co.uk Past paper questions Maths Watch CD ( 5)

27 IGCSE English Miss Yiannitsarou

28 IGCSE Overview Exam 40% 2 hours Read 2 passages Answer 3 questions Coursework 40% 3 assignments each words 1.Writing to argue 2.Writing to describe 3.Response to a text Speaking and Listening 20% Individual Task Discussion Task

29 Question 1 20 marks Use Passage A to write a newspaper report / letter. Assessing ideas and writing skills techniques and accuracy. Exam 40 % Question 2 10 marks Analysing the language used in Passage A. Comment on the techniques the writer has used and the effect it creates. Question 3 20 marks Summarise the information in Passage A and Passgae B. Use your own words to summarise the information testing reading and writing skills.

30 Coursework 40 % Completed: 1.Writing to argue Euthanasia 2.Writing to describe Apocalyptic Scene To Do: 3.Response to a text Pick an article to respond to / challenge or argue against the ideas presented by the writer.

31 Speaking and Listening 40 % Individual Task: Talks for about 3-4 minutes on a topic or theme. A presentation, a speech or a monologue. Discussion Task: The Individual Task leads into a conversation with the teacher about their chosen topic Link their topic to wider issues

32 Finally Mock in January REVISE! Attend ALL lessons Read fiction and non-fiction: books, autobiographies, newspapers etc. Homework Useful websites: BBC Bitesize

33 Contacts 6 th Form lead on GCSE resits Angela.goody@turnford.herts.sch.uk 6th Form lead on GCSE Maths resits Sam.caplin@turnford.herts.sch.uk 6 th Form lead on GCSE English resits Natasha.Yiannitsarou@turnford.herts.sch.uk