Welcome to the Year 9 and 10 Curriculum Evening Year 10
Aims of the Evening • To gain an understanding of the Year 10 curriculum and the GCSE reforms. • To gain an understanding of how to support your child in succeeding the best possible outcomes. • To know the key dates and events for Year 10.
Format of the evening • The Year 10 Curriculum and Reporting from Deputy Headteacher, Mr Prankerd • Talks from the Directors of Learning for the core subjects. • The year ahead from the year leader – Miss Winter • Breakout sessions including information on revision techniques, future careers and college applications, Show My Homework and how to succeed in the Ebacc
The Curriculum & Reporting Deputy Headteacher Mr C Prankerd
The Year 10 Curriculum We give our students a broad and balanced curriculum with added time given to those subjects with increased demand at GCSE. Hours • Students are grouped by ability in all English 9 core subject lessons. Most option Maths 9 groups are a mix of abilities. Science 9 • Five landmark assessment weeks and Physical 2 continued teacher assessment Education • Students’ grouping may change PSHCE 1 throughout the year to maximise Option W 5 progress in subject areas. Option X 5 Option Y 5 Option Z 5
GCSE Reform On behalf of the DfE, Ofqual have made the following changes to the GCSEs for most subjects examined in 2018. • More demanding content, which has been developed by government and the exam boards • Greater emphasis on knowledge and recall • New grading system 1-9
GCSE Reform For the assessment aspects of the New Basic Comparison Grade new GCSEs, Ofqual has introduced: 9 Top half of A* • New grading scale 1 to 9 8 Bottom of A* & Some of A • All assessment at the end of the course 7 • All exams, except where they cannot The rest of A provide valid assessment of the skills 6 Most of B required 5 Some of B & Top half of C • No tiering, except where untiered 4 Bottom of C & some of D papers do not allow all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, 3 Rest of D or will not stretch the most able 2 E grade 1 F grade & some of G
Reporting Maintaining communication with parents about students’ academic progress is a priority. We have redesigned systems to maximise the frequency and impact of parental reporting. • Five progress reports throughout the year • Reporting current progress , attitudes to learning , predicted outcomes along with targets to aim for • Parents’ consultation evening • Tutor contact
Landmark Assessments • Completed every 4-6 weeks • Exam style questions to test recall, knowledge, understanding, application and numeracy skills • Rolling content from learning to aid in preparation for linear assessments
English Director of Learning: Mrs R Loveridge
English Language and English Literature GCSE Students are taught the skills of written and spoken communication, analysis and critical thought through the study of challenging and engaging texts.
English and English Literature GCSE • Exam board - AQA • English Language reformed GCSE (9-1 grading) • English Literature reformed GCSE (9-1 grading) • Nine lessons across 2 weeks • Students in Year 10 are taught in mixed ability teaching groups.
English Language GCSE • 100 % examination at the end of Year 11 • Two examinations • Paper 1 - Explorations in creative writing • Paper 2 - Writer’s viewpoints and perspectives • Internal assessment based on examination skills and requirements each half term • Mock examinations through the course in preparation for the final exams
English Literature GCSE • 100% examination at the end of Year 11 • Two examinations - closed book exams • Paper 1 - Shakespeare and the 19 th Century novel • Paper 2 - Modern texts and poetry • Internal assessment based on examination skills and requirements through the course in preparation for the final exams • Mock examination through the course in preparation for the final exams
Homework Students are set regular homework which include: • Reading assignments - fiction and non-fiction • Spelling- key words and ambitious vocabulary • Written tasks - exam practice, creative writing • Research tasks
PiXL • After students have completed assessments /mock examinations their progress will be tracked. • Students will be able to see their progress on the QLA display in their classroom. They will also be able use to QLA to identify areas of strength and weakness.
Top Tips for English Success • Read and re-read the set texts. • Complete homework tasks - these will enhance your learning and give you more opportunities to practise new skills. • Read a range of texts: fiction, non-fiction, novels poetry, newspapers, magazines, blogs, online articles. • Ask your teacher for help.
Where to get help? Websites BBC Bitesize - www. bbc .co.uk/schools/gcse bitesize- search english / english literature Sam Learning- www.samlearning.com GCSEPOD- www.gcsepod.com You tube videos Revision guides
Mathematics Director of Learning : Miss B Wesson
Introduction The course looks to develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods. We are teaching students to acquire select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems. It is important students can reason mathematically and draw conclusion. Students receive nine hours per fortnight to work on these skills.
Exam Board Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics (1MA1) There are two tiers of entry: Foundation (grades 1-5) sat by sets 3 an 4 Higher (grades 4-9) for sets 1 and 2 100% examination assessed: Three papers each lasting 1 hour 30 minutes at the end of Year 11 (1 non calculator, 2 calculator)
Homework • Homework is set weekly by the class teacher and is marked weekly in class. • Our homeworks are designed to ensure students regularly revisit the work covered in class. • They are made up of past examination questions. As the year goes on these will include full past exam papers.
Extra Curricular Opportunities All students are invited back to focus on areas of weakness with their maths teacher from 3-4pm every Thursday.
PiXL – Diagnosis, Therapy, Test DTT • Question level analysis boards in each room (QLA) • Smiths proforma – 8 key topics • Walking Talking Mocks
Support we offer • https://www.mathswatchvle.com • http://www.mymaths.co.uk/ • Steps to Success board • We want to work with you – please feel free to contact us (email, phone, note in planner).
How to do well • Attendance • Homework – half term reviews • Maths progress club • Use the QLA board and MathsWatchVLE to work on personal weaknesses. • Resilience
Science Director of Learning Miss L Cady
Course Information Entry Level Certificate Combined Science GCSE • AQA Combined Science • AQA specification GCSE • Currently only 10A4 • Same grade worth two • Additional qualification GCSEs taught along side GCSE • Sets 3 and 4 are following • Practical approach to a program of study for learning combined science • Teacher-devised assessments and • Six exams no CAUs externally set assessments
Course Information Triple Science • Triple scientists sit individual GCSEs with one teacher (not an option subject). • Nine exams at end of Year 11 – no CAUs • Sets 1 and 2 are following an accelerated programme of study to prepare for taking on Triple Science. • This will be determined on an individual basis. • No University courses request Triple Science at GCSE anymore. • To study A Level Science Grade 6+ is required in Combined Science or individual sciences. • This may mean students will be entered for Combined Science in Year 11 to give them the best possible outcomes.
Science Lessons at KS4 • Practical investigations throughout topics • Knowledge and recall of facts, this currently makes up 50% of questions in exams • Applying skills, knowledge and understanding, currently 25-30% of questions in exams • Analysing and evaluating evidence to make judgements, currently 25-30% of questions in exams • Numeracy skills – analysing data, recalling and using equations, graph interpretation
Homework • No controlled assessments in Science, instead assessing these skills in terminal exams. • There is an expectation that students are offered an opportunity to explore all the required practicals outlined in the exam boards syllabus to ensure they are not disadvantaged when sitting their exams. • Homework tasks will include students writing these practicals up to further secure and embed their understanding. • Students will also be set homework tasks to support their application of Maths skills in a Science setting.
Landmark Assessments • Completed every 4-6 weeks • Exam style questions to test recall, knowledge, understanding, application and numeracy skills • Rolling content from learning to aid in preparation for linear assessments
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