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1 Welcome to GCSE evening Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going

2 What subjects do students take? CORE Maths, English, Science, RE, PE EBACC History, Geography, Spanish/Latin, Computer Science OPTIONS Fine Art, BTEC ICT, BTEC Business Studies, Business Studies, Catering, Dance, Drama, Economics, Graphic Design, BTEC Health and Social Care, Media Studies, Sociology, Music, PE, Photography, Product Design, BTEC Sports Science and Textiles

3 Changes to the GCSE awarding system As you are probably aware the government has recently announced radical changes to the structure and assessment of GCSEs. We are moving away from the familiar system of A*-G grades to a new system of grading with numbers 9-1. In addition to the changes to the structure of the GCSEs, the government is also raising the expectation of the standard of GCSE that will be considered as good pass from a C to a new grade 5.

4 2.9 % students Danger Area 5.7 % students 5.7 % students 15 % students 17 % students Grade 5 is the New Grade C 19 % students Danger Area The New KS4 Grade Structure A* 3.1% students A 11.5% students B 22.4% students C 28.4% students D E F G

5 Ofqual tells us that Broadly the same number of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above. Broadly the same number of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as currently achieve a grade A and above. The bottom of grade 1 will be aligned with the bottom of grade G. A grade 5 will be awarded to the top third of students gaining the equivalent of a grade C or bottom third of a grade B. The Department for Education has decided that grade 5 will be a good pass.

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7 Our focus One of our priorities is to ensure that students gain Maths and English at a grade 5 or better as this is required for all L3 study. Progress is our main concern for your son/daughter. Whether they are predicted 9s or 4s, the more progress they make the more likely they are to achieve the top grades.

8 Typical results at GCSE level mean All 9/8 - Access to medicine and Russell group universities. 9/8 grades in a GCSE subject capable of getting an A grade at A Level All 8/7 grades access to three A Level courses in academic subjects All 7/6 grades including higher grades in chosen subjects access to three A Level courses or a L3 Vocational course. All 6/5 grades including Maths and English Access to a L3 Vocational course

9 Tiering In many subjects, students are placed in sets based on their ability. Students in top sets are taught and entered for GCSE higher-tier papers, where there is a tier. Students who are less able are entered for GCSE foundation papers where a grade C/ grade 5 is the highest grade achievable

10 Assessment GCSE assessments are based on the assumption that everything that should be taught should be assessed

11 Assessment The Key Stage 4 curriculum is broken down into 4 parts. 4 (Year 10 September 2016 December 2016) 3 ( Year 10 January 2017 to April 2017) 2 (Year 10 April 2017 July 2017) 1 (Year 11 September 2017 December 2017) January 2018 Courses are completed and revision and preparation for examinations begins.

12 Heads of Department

13 The new GCSE English: key facts At the end of year 11 your child will have 4 exams; the exams range from 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes in length 2 English Literature and 2 English Language - everyone does both No tiers No texts allowed in the exams students need to learn quotations We have paid for every student to have their own copies of the texts No Controlled Assessment folders (coursework), so 40% is now no longer guaranteed;100% of the final result will depend on the exams Two lever arch folders per student Homework, attendance, attitude The exams are much harder than anything we have ever seen before at GCSE

14 GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Three year course (year 9 to year 11) Students take either Higher or Foundation tier Three exams at the end of the course 1 Non-calculator paper and 2 Calculator papers (1 hour 30 each)

15 What is being assessed?

16 New types of questions Problem solving Old style New style

17 GCSE (1-9) Mathematics at BDA - Support Students in sets according to ability to help support them best Students have regular homework to consolidate their learning Students who are identified as struggling have opportunity for intervention sessions (before and after-school) Regular assessments help the department identify areas of difficulty

18 GCSE Mathematics at BDA - Expectations Students need to complete their homework fully and on time (Set for Year 10 on Friday s, so they will always have homework every weekend) Students need to engage and work in class (if a student is disrupting their own or others learning then they will be removed to the consequence room) Students need to revise independently for assessments (First year-group one: 19 th October) Important to attend intervention sessions if offered

19 Ark Burlington Danes Academy Science Faculty Science at Key Stage 4 1. GCSE changes 2. Resources 3. Post-16 and Sixth Form requirements Last year s results (A*-C): Double Science (Core and Additional Science): 68% Triple Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics): 98% Controlled assessments: 95%

20 Ark Burlington Danes Academy Science Faculty Science at Key Stage 4 HOWEVER The format of the new Science GCSEs is changing drastically. 1) There is no more Double Science - where pupils sit one set of exams in Core and one set of exams in Additional. 2) There are no more ISA Controlled Assessments (coursework).

21 Ark Burlington Danes Academy Science Faculty Science at Key Stage 4 There are now two options: 1) Separate Sciences THE NEW DEAL: Set Tier 10 Bi/Ch/Ph 1 Higher tier; Top set 10 Bi/Ch/Ph 2 Higher tier; Second set Pupils in these two sets will sit exams in Biology (x2), Chemistry (x2) and Physics (x2) separately. All exams will be 1h 45m long. Throughout the two years pupils will complete 28 required practicals. They may be asked questions on the theory, equipment and set-up, method, safety, or conclusions of these practicals in their exams.

22 Ark Burlington Danes Academy Science Faculty Science at Key Stage 4 THE NEW DEAL: There are now two options: 2) Combined Science 10 Sc 1 Higher Tier 10 Sc 2 Foundation Tier 10 Sc 3 Foundation Tier 10 Sc 4 Foundation Tier 10 Sc 5 Foundation Tier Pupils in these sets will sit exams in Biology (x2), Chemistry (x2) and Physics (x2). All exams will be 1h 15m long. Their results from these will be used to award pupils a combined grade (e.g. 5-6, or 4-5, or 7-7). Throughout the two years pupils will complete 21 required practicals. They may be asked questions on the theory, equipment and set-up, method, safety, or conclusions of these practicals in their exams.

23 Ark Burlington Danes Academy Science Faculty KS4 Resources

24 Ark Burlington Danes Academy Science Faculty Post-16: progressing to A-level Separate Sciences: Students must achieve a minimum of a grade 6s in all sciences, with a grade 7 in the chosen subject to take the course. Combined Science: Students must achieve a minimum of grade 7-7 in their Combined Science GCSE. There are no exceptions. These strict requirements are due to the gap between the AS subject matter and the content studied in the GCSE courses. I want to study medicine I want to study engineering/physics/biochemistry It may seem early to consider, but if you are wanting to study medicine or another top level science degree at university then anything less than grades 7/8/9 will not be sufficient. The work that happens over the next two years will directly affect your options post-16 and beyond.

25 Religious Studies GCSE Specification Overview ROUTE A 3 Components Candidates will sit three written examinations, in total. All examination questions will be compulsory and will focus on knowledge, understanding and evaluation. 4 THEMES COMPONENT 1 Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies in the Modern World 1. Issues of Relationships 2. Issues of Life and Death 3. Issues of Good and Evil 4. Issues of Human Rights 2 hour written exam 50% COMPONENT 2 Study of Christianity Beliefs and Teachings Practices 1 hour written exam COMPONENT 3 Study of a World Faith Study of : Islam 25% 25% 1 hour written exam

26 Sets - Band 1 (1-3), Band 2 (4-7) Exams - All three external exams to be taken at the end of year 11. Grades instead of A*-U or KS3 levels. Homework - Exam questions a (2), b (5), c (8), d (15) Catch-up - Half-term catch-up packs. Website - (digital resources)

27 Exam board: Edexcel A GCSE Geography 100% Exam (3 separate exams to sit in 2018) Fieldwork is crucial as this will be examined Core textbook used: GCSE (9-1) Geography specification A: Geographical Themes and Challenges Every lesson counts, keep on top of homework and class work for revision. Units Exam Marks % of qualification The physical environment The Human Environment 1.5hr The changing landscapes of the UK Coasts & Rivers. Weather Hazards and Climate Change & Ecosystems, biodiversity and management 1.5hr Changing cities, Global Development & Water Resource Management Topics Geographical Investigations : Fieldwork & UK challenges 1.5hr Fieldwork rivers Fieldwork urban area UK challenges resource consumption & environmental sustainability challenge, UK settlement, population and economic changes, the UK s landscape challenge and the UK s climate change challenges.

28 Year 10 History be GCSE ready! In year 10, every history lesson counts! There are 3 exams in year 11. Paper 1 Paper 2 Written Exam Summer 2017 Time: 1 hour 15 minutes 30% Warfare from 1250 to present Plus a case study on London during the Blitz. Written Exam Summer 2017 Time:1 hour 45 minutes 40% Super power relations (The Cold War) and Henry the VIII and his ministers Paper 3 - Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Summer % Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918 to Keep on top of homework and classwork for revision and don t take your eye from the end goal your GCSE s, in yr11, it will be here quickly. - - Be organised! Your book is the best revision tool. Keep your book organised and neat.

29 Year 10 History be GCSE ready! In year 10, every history lesson counts! There are 3 exams Year 10 Warfare 1250 to present day. + London during the Blitz Year 10 Super Power Relations 1945 to The Cold War between USA and Soviet Russia Year 11 Henry VIII and his ministers 1509 to Year 11 Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918 to No coursework. At parents evenings we will be selling revision books. Revision this is a lot of content knowledge and skills to learn, be smart, revise at home and take control of your learning. Keep on top of homework and classwork for revision and don t take your eye from the end goal your GCSE s, May will be here quickly.

30 Year 10 History be GCSE ready! Extra help: 1. H/W In year 10, all students will have one hour of homework every week. It will be on Show my homework. You can ask your son or daughter What is your history homework this week? Students will need a clear desk and at least one hour to complete their history homework. 2. Contact me if you have any queries. Mr Whittle at: James.whittle@burlingtondanes.org

31 GCSE Spanish There are 4 different skills: - Reading (25%) - Listening (25%) - Speaking (25%) - Writing (25%) 4 different themes: - Holidays and travel - Healthy living - School and work - Society All the exams take place at the end of Year 11. There is no controlled assessment or coursework. For GCSE Spanish you can either do Foundation tier (grades 1-5) or Higher tier (5-9). You do the same tier for all 4 exams. The speaking exam will be conducted by your teacher and last for approximately 15 minutes. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Learn your vocab each week Be engaged in lessons Practise as much as possible

32 How can you help? Maximise your child s chances. Aim for 100% attendance. Minor ailments should not result in days off school. Make sure that all holidays are taken out side of term time. Aim for 100% punctuality.

33 How can you help? Students do best when they have a secure learning environment at home. A quiet room, perhaps a bedroom. Warm and well-lit. Television off. Music with lyrics off.

34 Average earnings in England by qualification

35 Aims of the pastoral system To enable students to fulfil their potential by focusing on the child as a whole. To develop the emotional intelligence of students. To create a safe and caring environment in which students feel valued as individuals, with tailored learning plans.

36 Burlington Danes Attendance Groups GREEN: Expected Attendance YELLOW: Risk of Underachievement AMBER: Serious Risk of Underachievement PINK: Severe Risk of Underachievement RED: Extreme Concern

37 Impact on attainment Attendance of 96% or above (11 days) 82% achieved 5 A* -C including English and Mathematics Attendance of 94% or above 62% achieved 5 A* -C including English and Mathematics Attendance of 90% or above (18 days) 52% achieved 5 A* -C including English and Mathematics Attendance of 80% or above (36 days) 36% achieved 5 A* -C including English and Mathematics Attendance of 70% or above 18% achieved 5 A* -C including English and Mathematics

38 Period 8 Looking ahead to next year all students will have P8 from Monday Thursday evening.

39 To sum up Attendance and punctuality Uniform & planner Attitude to learning SMHW Progress is the main thing!

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