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New GCSEs and Key Stage 3 reform Geoff Robinson Deputy Headteacher - ACHIEVE @ Sedgefield

New GCSEs and Key Stage 3 Reform ‘The Biggest Shake - up in Education for a Generation’ 1. New style GCSEs 2. New GCSE 3. Assessing assessment without levels 4. Key stage four pathways The curriculum Geoff Robinson Deputy Headteacher - ACHIEVE @ Sedgefield

1. GCSEs – So what are the key changes? • More content – HARDER! Pisa tables • Key skills – literacy, numeracy and SPG A third more content Classic texts A-level standard No coursework • First entry – NO SECOND CHANCES. Lateral thinking No speaking & listening • Synoptic – no coursework, only exams. Memorise formulae 4 hours of exams • Exams all at the same time in year 11. Geoff Robinson Deputy Headteacher - ACHIEVE @ Sedgefield

The shape of things to come. Even before the new GCSEs are introduced we know the current exam system is becoming far more demanding. 90% SCC 5A*C English & 80% maths 70% 60% National 5A*C 50% English & maths 40% 2014 30% 1 st entry rule 20% English coursework Linear exams 10% Vocational qualifications 0% 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Geoff Robinson Deputy Headteacher - ACHIEVE @ Sedgefield

2. New GCSEs, new grades. In addition to the changes to GCSE content and assessment methods there will also be a new GCSE grading scale using numbers not letters. Geoff Robinson Deputy Headteacher - ACHIEVE @ Sedgefield

What is the timeline for these reforms? • The new GCSEs in English and maths will be available for first teaching from September 2015 with exams in 2017, graded 9-1. • All other subjects will be available for first teaching from September 2016 with the first exams in 2018, graded 9-1. (The exception being Design &Technology and ICT which will move to a new GCSE specification in September 2017. They will remain as alpha grades until then). Year 10 – first teaching of new English and maths GCSE only. 9-1 and alpha grades Year 9 – new English and maths GCSE. Year 9 – first teaching of other GCSEs. Years 8 & 7 – all new GCSE subjects. 9-1 grades for all Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Geoff Robinson Deputy Headteacher - ACHIEVE @ Sedgefield

3. Assessing without levels - rationale. Adopt one consistent Eases transition assessment system between KS3 and KS4. No longer a • Start exam style Accurate requirement assessment methods assessment. to report in • and preparation now. Learn to cope with exam stress levels at Expected grades and preparation. KS3. match the exam results of the top similar students Student motivation nationally of real GCSE grades. Geoff Robinson Deputy Headteacher - ACHIEVE @ Sedgefield

Assessing progress – flight paths. • Progress updates 3 times per year - exams • One progress update will be the annual report • Grades will be split into sub-grades for fine level reporting e.g. 4 = solidly working at grade 4 4.3 = working towards the top end of grade 4 4.7 = working just below grade 5 boundary Geoff Robinson Deputy Headteacher - ACHIEVE @ Sedgefield

Assessing progress – similar students. Average Grade End of Year Expected Student Grade End of Year of Similar Subject Grade With Traffic Lighting Subject Expected Grade Student Grade Students English 4 2.7 English 4 2.7 2.7 Maths 4 3 Maths 4 3 2.7 4 sub-grades Science 4 3.3 Science 4 3.3 3.3 However the below achievement expected Geography 4 4 Geography 4 4 3.7 is in line with the average History 4 2.3 History 4 2.3 3 Computing 4 2.7 Computing 4 2.7 2.7 French 4 2 French 4 2 2 Geoff Robinson Deputy Headteacher - ACHIEVE @ Sedgefield

3. Assessing without levels – ensuring progress. The system is designed to tell teachers, students and parents exactly how well a child is learning and exactly what they need to do to get better. By tracking what each student has learned we build one coherent picture of their knowledge from which to guide teaching and learning. There are no vague levels, just clear guidance on how to make even more progress. Geoff Robinson Deputy Headteacher - ACHIEVE @ Sedgefield

4. Key Stage 4 pathway choices. In addition to the introduction of demanding traditional style GCSEs there is also an expectation for all students to study particular subjects. The intention is to provide students with a broad curriculum that is also highly academic. Year 8 will take part in the key stage 4 pathway choices process at the same time as year 9 in early 2015. Year 7 will do the same next year in 2016. This will enable them to have 3 full years Geoff Robinson Deputy Headteacher - ACHIEVE @ Sedgefield studying and adapting to the new GCSEs.

New GCSEs and Key Stage 3 Reform ‘The Biggest Shake - up in Education for a Generation’ 1. New style GCSEs 2. New GCSE 3. Assessing assessment without levels 4. Key stage four pathways The curriculum Geoff Robinson Deputy Headteacher - ACHIEVE @ Sedgefield

Questions. ? Please forward any further queries to Mr Armstrong (year 10), Mr Bowden (year 9), Mrs Lee (year 8) or Mrs Hahn (year 7). Geoff Robinson Deputy Headteacher - ACHIEVE @ Sedgefield