• Improved GCSE results for HT students • Jump in A Level results for HT students - two HT students into Oxford and Cambridge universities and all students who wished to go to university have places • Some great new facilities – science labs, and over 100 new PCs • 4 weeks fully-funded in Australia for James and Maisy (now Y13)
Year 10 Key to GCSE Success Parent Information Evening Monday 16 th September 2019
Students sat the new Mathematics GCSE for the first time in June 2017
Edexcel
There are now 3 exam papers for students to take Paper Calculator/Non-calculator Length of exam 1 Non-calculator 2 Calculator 1 hr 30m 3 Calculator
Memorising formulae Formulae will now mostly need to be memorised A question may provide specific formulae if required but it will assume the student knows the basic ones Hand out provided with key formulae to memorise
How you can support your child's learning • Be aware of when and if homework is being completed • Regular revision – recommended online revision sites/revision workbooks/exam papers/revision postcards • Make sure they have the equipment they need. • Pens, pencils • Ruler, compass, protractor • Calculator • Maths Bible
…. but just as important … • Ask them about what they are currently learning regularly • Find out how they are feeling about their exams and the work this year • Get them to tell you what they need to do even better • Communicate with us if you have any concerns, through the form tutor or maths teacher
• No coursework • No tiers (Higher / Foundation) • Two GCSEs (Literature and Language) • Four exams • 2 English Literature • 2 English Language • 9-1 levels • Compulsory resit
English Language Paper 1 Paper 2 Read an extract of Read an extract of non- prose fiction: 4 fiction: 4 questions questions Write a description or a Write a letter, speech, narrative article, blog…
Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing
English Language – Paper 1 Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing Reading Section A: Writing Section B: Reading an extract from a Literature Text – 25% Writing Narrative or Description – 25% 1 Question to write about: 4 Questions to answer: Extended Writing 1 x 4 marks (short) Find 4 things Based on a suggestion or Photograph 2 x 8 marks (longer) Language & Structure 24 marks for Content 1 x 20 marks (extended) Agree/Disagree 16 marks for accuracy Total Marks: 40 Total Marks: 40
Writer’s viewpoints and Perspectives
English Language – Paper 2 Writing Section B Reading Section A: Reading two extracts – one non-fiction and one literary non-fiction Writing Non-Fiction to present a viewpoint texts. linked to the theme of the texts in Section A 25% 25% 4 Questions to answer: 1 Question to write about: 1 x 4 marks (short) True/False Extended Writing 1 x 8 marks (longer) Summary Eg. Argue/Explain 1 x 12 (longer) Language 24 marks for Content 1 x 16 marks (extended) Comparison 16 marks for accuracy Total Marks: 40 Total Marks: 40
English Language – Spoken Language Assessment Deliver a prepared Speech or Presentation 1.Be audible 2.Give a formal presentation or speech 3.Respond to questions from an audience/assessor 4.Use Standard English 5.Pass Merit Distinction Grade
English Literature Paper 1 Paper 2 Shakespeare’s Macbeth Dennis Kelly’s play, DNA Dickens’ A Christmas AQA Poetry Anthology Carol (Power and Conflict) Unseen poetry
English Literature – Paper 1 Shakespeare and the 19 th Century Novel Section B: 19 th Century Novel – 20% Section A: Shakespeare – 20% Macbeth A Christmas Carol *Make sure you answer the question on *Make sure you answer the question on the the play you have studied* novel you have studied* Total Marks: 30 Total Marks: 34 (including 4 marks for technical accuracy) There will be an extract from your play/novel printed in the Exam Paper along with a question to answer. Make sure you answer BOTH bullet points in the question.
English Literature – Paper 2 Modern Texts and Poetry Section A: Modern Text: Section B: Poetry Section C: Unseen Poetry: 20% 20% Anthology: 20% Answer BOTH Questions from Section C Answer 1 Question from Answer 1 Question In Question 1, you have to respond to the Section A (A choice of from Section B 1 unseen poem. (24 Marks) two questions) In Question 2, you need to compare Poem DNA Power and Conflict 1 with a second poem. (8 marks) Total Marks: 34 Total Marks: 30 Total Marks: 32 (including 4 marks for technical accuracy)
At home… • Reread the texts • Learn by heart mini-quotes / whole poems • Use the internet: BBC Bitesize, Mr Bruff, Seneca • See a production • Ask questions that promote Higher order thinking (‘How and Why) • Check homework • Practice Practice Practice
Seneca • Free revision tool • App available • https://www.senecalearning.com/
• Mixed ability • Intervention (Day/Time TBC) macdonaldl@haileyburyturnford.com
GCSE SCIENCE at Haileybury Turnford
Exam Board Specifications AQA Trilogy or AQA Separate Sciences
Key points: • Students are expected to memorise a large number of equations. • Content is more difficult than previous GCSE • No coursework • Introduction of required practicals • Higher and Foundation tiers
AQA GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics • On successful completion students will be awarded three GCSEs • Students will sit six exams each lasting 1 hour 45 minutes • Each exam is worth 50% of each Science
AQA COMBINED SCIENCE • On successful completion students will be awarded two GCSEs • Students will sit six exams • Each exam is worth 16.7% and lasts for 1 hour 15minutes
Revision Guides
Revision Guides
To purchase through the school Combined - £12 for all three books. RRP: £22.50 Triple - £16.50 for all three books. RRP: £32.97
To purchase through the school Combined - £10.50 for all three sets. RRP: £14.97 Triple - £13.50 for all three sets. RRP: £22.47
Year 10 Pastoral Support • Mrs M Goodes, Vice Principal, Safeguarding & Pastoral Lead • Mr N Megaw, Assistant Principal and overseeing Year 9 & 10 • Mr M Barrett, Year 10 Achievement Coordinator • Ms Amatruda, Assistant Year Achievement Coordinator • Year 10 Form Tutors
Year 10 Tutors 10 Austen Mr Galgal 10 Bader Mrs H Ledster/ Miss E Ridgeway 10 Bevan Miss G Gibbs 10 Pankhurst Mr Tagliarini/Mrs J Hare 10 Turing Mrs E Rockliffe
Exams in Year 11 Year 10 Courses GCSEs with grades 9-1 Exams in Summer & Foundation 2021 BTEC with grades Distinction*-Pass
Reports / Progress Updates • All students will be assessed against GCSE/BTEC grades • Year 10 will receive Progress Updates once per term including Attitude to Learning grades [Assessments every half term] • Attendance will be reported
Attendance Each student should aim for 100% attendance, we need your support! 100% Attendance 0 weeks of missed learning Best chance of success Well Done! 95% Attendance 1 week and 4 days of missed learning 90% Attendance 3 weeks and 4 days of missed learning Poor Attendance Worrying! 85% Attendance 5 weeks and 3 days of missed learning 80% Attendance 7 weeks and 3 days of missed learning Very Poor Attendance Very Concerning! 70% Attendance 9 weeks and 1 days of missed learning
Attendance • Any student with 90% attendance is classed as persistently absent from school • Haileybury Turnford will continue to work with Attendance Improvement Officer from Hertfordshire County Attendance Team who will have the responsibility to enforce school attendance and will issue penalty notices including court action where necessary
Supporting your child • Discuss their end of year target grade and Progress Updates • Looking at work set on Class Charts and in their planners • Encourage your child to do personal study, independent learning and reading at home • Emphasise the importance of good attendance • Contacting the school (tutor in the first instance) if you have a concern
Support • Equipment • 96% attendance • Uniform • Positive behaviour points • Nails • Revision sessions • Earrings • Punctuality etc
Getting the basics right Make revision more formal Sitting at a table or desk Get rid of clutter 25-30 minutes active revision Scheduled breaks of 5-10 minutes
Getting the basics right Remove distractions Mobile turned off No music or TV Short breaks – not 3 hours gaming! Not on a computer* *except where specifically instructed by subject teacher
Getting the basics right Look after the body Stick to proper meals rather than sugary snacks Take some exercise when you take a break Ensure sensible sleeping patterns – 8-9 hours a night
Revision = practice over time Avoid making excuses “There’s no point trying.” Not trying is the only real failure! Every bit of revision helps. “I don’t know what to revise.” Speak to your teacher! They will be keen to help you. “I’ll do it tomorrow*” Putting it off makes it harder! Start today! * Or the day after that …
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