Welcome to the Year 11 Information Evening Please collect your named leaflet from the back of the hall
‘To boldly go where no one has gone before’ In England this is what English and Maths teachers are experiencing - very little information about what the reformed GCSE grading system will mean in reality and it will take a 5 year mission to fully understand it!
Reformed GCSEs for Year 11 English Language English Literature Maths
Reformed GCSEs • All rests on the final exam • No coursework/controlled assessment • Significant increase in subject content (A Level) • Students need to learn facts/quotes/formulae • In English no Foundation/Higher tiered papers • They are much tougher, ‘more rigorous’, than previous GCSEs
Reformed GCSE grading system Approximate Equivalence to Old New GCSE GCSE Top 25% of those currently 9 achieving an A* A* 8 7 A B 6 2/3 of a grade higher than current C 5 4 C D 3 E 2 F/G 1
A change from Criterion Referencing to Norm Referencing A typical conversation at Parents’ Evening might start: Parent: “What does my daughter need to do to achieve her target grade of a 7 in Maths?” Teacher: . . . . . . .
A change from Criterion Referencing to Norm Referencing Criterion referencing: To achieve a grade 7 the candidate must demonstrate the ability to . . . . Norm Referencing: The candidate needs to score the same in the exam as XX% of students in the whole of England
And it’s not just the reformed GCSEs Over recent years the grading of ‘old’ unreformed GCSEs has changed subtly – they’ve been getting harder so the new GCSE grading doesn’t appear so harsh. Re - marks haven’t resulted in changed grades and coursework moderation has been much tougher. Core Science in 2016: The number of C grades nationally dropped this summer by 3.8% - which doesn’t sound much . . . 408,569 students took the exam . . . Which means there were 15,525 students who obtained D grades when last year (at the same standard) they would have achieved a C grade
What can you do to help support your child? • Provide them with a comfortable working environment free from distractions • Encourage them to complete all homework fully and if they don’t have homework use their subject study/revision guides to make notes related to recent lessons • Encourage them to plan their revision and prepare thoroughly for exams • Encourage them to take plenty of exercise, eat healthily and drink plenty of water • If they find it helpful offer to test them and encourage them to explain what they are learning to you • Keep an eye on internet use – there are some great online resources but the internet and social media can be a huge distraction too • If they are unsure encourage them to talk to their teachers – most are happy to be contacted by email
What can you do to help support your child? Above all – be in control, take the flak, “go boldly!”: Phone/Tablet/Laptop/Internet Going Out Time in front of the TV Sleep Check with school first – don’t believe everything you’re told!
What you can expect from us Continue to provide the best possible teaching and support for your son/daughter Provide, where possible, catch-up and revision sessions to help them achieve the best possible grades Support students with careers and Post-16 Education guidance so they can progress to the next stage of their lives That we be tough with them, let them know what they need to do to improve, not accept poor work/attitude to learning/second best A productive learning environment will be maintained in lessons which may result in individuals being removed who are affecting this
English, Maths and Science only Where a student does not apply themselves properly in these lessons (lack of work, disruption to others, serious attention seeking behaviour). The class teacher will send you an email that day: For information only – please do not respond to this email. I am sorry to inform you that in today’s lesson XXXX’s attitude to learning has fallen significantly below the expected standard. This will be followed up with the appropriate school sanction. In addition please discuss the reason for this with XXXX.
To provide more detail: Debbie Morgan Head of Maths and Raising Standards Leader for core subjects Julia Haynes Head of English Sarah Cox Head of Science Zoe Budding Assistant Headteacher
GCSE Maths - Assessment • Paper 1 - Thu 25th May 9 am (non-calculator) • Paper 2 - Thu 8th Jun 9 am (calculator) • Paper 3 - Tue 13th Jun 9 am (calculator) • The mathematical demand increases as a student progresses through each paper. • It is possible (and expected) that some students may not be able to access questions towards the end of the paper.
GCSE Maths - Grading
GCSE Maths - changes • 20% more content than previous GCSE exams • Some AS Level content now in the Higher tier • Some Higher content now in Foundation • Significant number of reasoning and problem- solving questions
GCSE Maths - Formulas • No formula sheet – students must memorise most formulas now • Students will only be given formulas for spheres and cones, and kinematics equations • These will be given in the question, if required
GCSE Maths - Revision www.mathswatchvle.com Id: pershore Login: 00#### (this is the student’s school login) Password: divide Online video tutorials Worksheets One-minute maths quick revision Revision schedules
GCSE Maths - Revision www.mymaths.co.uk Login: pershore Password: divide (Students also have individual logins but they aren’t needed to access all the resources) Online lessons Online homework – marked on screen
GCSE Maths - Revision • Revision guide – for reference • Workbook – for practice questions • Past papers – there aren’t any, but they can order some CGP practice papers from us for £2.50 • Old GCSE past papers will still be very useful revision – download from AQA website
GCSE Maths - Revision Tips • Revise maths by doing maths – ie practising questions, not just reading notes • Practise questions then check • Regular practice eg 20 to 30 minutes per day • Memorise formulas – use flash cards, revise and test, then repeat regularly
GCSE Maths - Equipment • Calculator • Ruler • Protractor • Pair of compasses • Pencil (for diagrams only)
GCSE Maths - Homework • Weekly tasks – consolidation of classwork, revision, problem-solving practice • Essential part of exam preparation • It is expected that students don’t just give up when they get stuck – look it up or ask
GCSE Maths - Support • Maths Monday – every Monday lunchtime • Open to all students • Focus on problem solving questions and techniques • Tutor time – students may come and use Mathswatch to revise, or bring homework/revision questions to get help on
English and English Literature G.C.S.E Year 11
Overview: 2 G.C.S.E.s English English Literature Paper 1 Paper 1 Explorations in reading and writing Shakespeare and the 19 th Century novel Paper 2 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives Modern texts and poetry Non-examination assessment: spoken language
Paper 1 : written exam: 1 hour 45 In detail: English minutes 80 marks, 50% of GCSE Section A: Reading (40 marks) (25%) • one literature fiction text • 1 short form question (1 x 4 marks) • 2 longer form questions (2 x 8 marks) • 1 extended question (1 x 20 marks) Section B: Writing (40 marks) (25%) • descriptive or narrative writing • 1 extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy)
Paper 2 : written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes In detail: English 80 marks, 50% of GCSE Section A: Section A: Reading one non-fiction text and one literary non-fiction text (40 marks) (25%) • 1 short form question (1 x 4 marks) • 2 longer form questions (1 x 8, 1 x 12 marks) • 1 extended question (1 x 16 marks) Section B: Writing (40 marks) (25%) • 1 extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy)
Spoken language In detail: English In lessons from October 11 th . A sample will be recorded during December P.P.E. 0% G.C.S.E. Separate endorsement What's assessed presenting responding to questions and feedback use of Standard English
In detail: English Paper 1 – closed book exam written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 64 marks 40% of GCSE Literature • Shakespeare: students will answer one question on their play of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the play and then to write about the play as a whole. Section A • Macbeth – Mrs Haynes, Mr McKenna, Mrs Merrett, Mrs Iddon/ Mrs Merrett • Tempest - Mrs Edwards • Romeo and Juliet - Mr Spice • Merchant of Venice - Mrs Durrant • The 19th-century novel: students will answer one question on their novel of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the novel and then to write about the novel as a whole. Section B • A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
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