Year 11 C/D Intervention evening

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1 Year 11 C/D Intervention evening

2 Succeed here... Beauchamp College

3 Aims ü To explain why your son/daughter has been identified for intervention ü To give you an overview of the additional support available and the key dates for your son/daughter as they progress through to Year 11 exams ü To outline how you can access information on progress ü Tips for examination success what students should do, what parents can do

4 Identification ü 123 students in Year 11 identified based on most recent data- snapshot ü Teachers input most likely grade for each subject studied ü Intervention based on students who are currently on borderline to achieve nationally recognised benchmark of 5A*- C inc English & Maths

5 beauchampcollege A level Entry Requirements: 6 x GCSEs at grade C or above including English Language & Mathematics Entry Requirements for Year 12 Entry 2015 All students will be expected to resit GCSE Mathematics and/or English Language if they have not achieved at least a grade C. L2 General entry requirements: 4 grade Ds including English Language: Subjects: Business Travel and Tourism Performing Arts Production Sport Art and Design ICT Media Music Technology Health and Social Care For students interested in studying the NVQ L2 in Beauty or the VRQ L2 in Hairdressing and interview and skills test will be required. Please contact the College for more information. L3 Applied Courses (BTEC): At least 5 grade Cs at GCSE including English Language Subjects: Production Arts Music Technology Sport Travel and Tourism Fashion

6 AS/A Levels General entry requirements: 6 grade Cs including English Language and at least a C in your chosen subject if studied at GCSE. Many subjects have further specific requirements. These requirements are based on our understanding of the demands of courses & of the qualities which students need to meet these demands successfully. No ifs or buts Area Subjects Requirements Science Biology Chemistry Physics Bs or above in at least 2 Sciences and a C or above in Maths Maths/Computing Mathematics Computer Science Further Maths * B or above in Maths Languages French German Spanish B or above in the relevant Language English English Literature Bs or above in English Language and English Literature Design Art Product Design Graphic Design Food Technology Textiles C or above in a Design/Art based subject or an interview to look at a portfolio of work Business Accountancy Business Studies Economics C or above in Business Studies/Economics if taken. C or above in Maths All other subjects Applied ICT *Classical Civilisation Dance Electronics *English Language *English Lang/Lit Film Studies Geography Geology Health and Social Care *History ICT Law Media Studies Music PE *Philosophy and Ethics(RE) Photography Politics Psychology Sociology Theatre Studies (drama) General entry requirements including at least a C in the relevant subject if taken *A* in Maths *B in English Language recommended, C must be on the higher paper

7 Additional support ü All staff members made aware of targeted students ü All students allocated personal mentor a staff member who will meet for 15-20mins every other week ü Targeted revision sessions prior to examinations (Easter, Whit and after school) ü Motivational speaker and study skills seminar ü Possible additional qualification (ECDL)

8 Monitoring Progress Beauchapp and Parent Portal; ü Allows parents and students to monitor: ü Attendance ü Progress in each course ü View reviews/reports ü Assessment Data Snapshots

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13 Yr11 Calendar ü Friday 19 th Dec; College closes for Christmas ü Monday 5 th Jan; College opens ü Wednesday 7 th Jan; Trial examinations start ü Friday 13 th Feb; Trial examination results, school closes for mid- term break ü After mid- term break Year 11 reports ü Tuesday 10 th March Parent- teacher day ü Easter revision and mid- term holiday revision ü Early May 2015 Summer examination session starts

14 Maths Advice GCSE Mathematics exam board: AQA ENJOY + LEARN 100% terminal exams Paper 1 (Non Calculator): 4 th June 2015 Paper 2 (Calculator): 11 th June 2015 No coursework/controlled assessment Two levels: Higher A*- D Foundation C G Trial exams: January 2015 and 20 th March 2015 Beauchamp Maths A*-C: 87.0% (National 62%)

15 Maths offer ENJOY + LEARN Maths after- school revision programme starting spring Saturday class for C/D borderline (limited places). Maths support outside lessons just ask any maths teacher! Easter revision (limited places). All students will be given revision material in class Easter booklet and solutions. Revision book and CD available for sale in the Maths office

16 Skills that make a good mathematician Resilience Mathematical thinking Understanding the basics Learning the techniques and formulae ENJOY + LEARN

17 English Advice Achieving a C or above in English Language is essential for further study More than likely students on the C/D borderline will be sitting the igcse qualification. This is a full and recognised GCSE qualification It includes speaking and listening assessments, as well as assessed coursework (often more manageable for students equating to 60% of final grade) It involve a 40% exam (involving reading comprehension and a piece of extended writing) If not, they will be sitting the GCSE English Language qualification which is 60% exam and includes 40% controlled assessment.

18 English advice Both the GCSE and igcse are based on reading comprehension particularly non- fiction texts. Students are strongly advised to read non- fiction texts regularly (i.e. newspapers, magazines, reviews, relevant websites) Use SAM learning (plenty of activities) Practise exam questions (supplied by the teacher/available through BOLL) Work hard on completing coursework well and preparing for speaking and listening exams (learning speech with thorough notes really helps) Carefully work on spelling, punctuation and grammar/ careful proof- reading Attend intervention sessions organised in English from after Christmas Attend targeted revision sessions during Easter break Focus in lessons and ask for teacher s support if uncertain

19 Tips for success Parents ü Know the dates and venues of your son/daughter s examinations ü Try and provide a quiet workspace for students at home ü Encourage revision during holidays ü Take an active role in revision if possible ü Ensure they have a good night sleep before major exams ü Encourage breakfast/food on the day of the exam

20 Tips for success Students ü 100% attendance for all remaining Year 11 lessons with 100% effort ü Organise notes/revision materials/revision timetable for trial exams, revision over Christmas holidays ü Attendance at catch- up sessions offered in all subjects ü Sign- up and attend revision sessions offered afterschool or during holidays ü SAM learning / BOLL / Past papers / revision guides