Welcome to Y10 Guidance Evening • Mrs Donlon Deputy Headteacher • Mr Gunning Head of Maths • Mr Macaulay Head of Science • Mr Trevelyan Head of RE • Mrs Robertson Head of English • Mr Goodland Head of Year 10
The Y10 Curriculum • Core GCSE subjects: English, Maths, Science and RE • 3 options = 9 GCSEs • Greater and more difficult content • Full GCSE complement = 22+ exams
Tracking Progress of Pupils • Aspirational targets set for all pupils (FFT) • Regular assessments (half termly approx.) • Underachievement identified • Interventions actioned by class teacher • Review of progress
Key Dates Y10 • Parents Evening Thursday 12 th December • Autumn interim report home Wednesday 18 th December • End of year exams start Monday June 22 nd 2020
Core Curriculum Mr Gunning – Head of Maths Mr Macaulay – Head of Science Mr Trevelyan- Head of RE Mrs Robertson – Head of English
Maths Mr Gunning
Course Structure 2 different courses Foundation – Grades 1 to 5 (G to low B) Higher – Grades 4 to 9 (C to A**) Expected standard is Grade 5 Achievable from either examination
Examinations 3 x 1 hour 30 minutes examinations • 1 x non-calculator • 2 x calculator allowed Important that pupils have their own scientific calculator (Should have Sin, Cos, Tan buttons) Having the correct equipment is important
How to get there? Skills • Taught in class • Homework – Consolidation and advancement • Half-termly focus of 20 key skills Application of those skills • Problem solving – Boxing Up methodology • Open book in-class assessments Revision • Mathswatch • Topics given prior to every test
Science AQA Mr Macaulay
Science Routes Double Science • This is the standard route, and is taken by all pupils unless they choose to take science in the option block process as well. It culminates in the award of two GCSE grades in science (hence ‘double’). Triple Science • This is the route taken by students who have chosen science in the option block process. It culminates in the award of three GCSE grades in science (hence ‘triple’). Biology Chemistry Physics Double Science Two exams. Each Two exams. Each Two exams. Each 75 minutes long. 75 minutes long. 75 minutes long. Foundation or Foundation or Foundation or Higher available. Higher available. Higher available. Triple Science Two exams. Each Two exams. Each Two exams. Each 105 minutes long. 105 minutes long. 105 minutes long. Foundation or Foundation or Foundation or Higher available. Higher available. Higher available.
Science: Key points • The new specifications have an increased amount of content from prior GCSE science options. • The removal of controlled assessment means that the entire GCSE grade relies on terminal examinations. • In physics there are twenty three equations for pupils to learn off by heart (twenty one in double science) and to know which context to use them in. • There are twenty eight Required Practical activities (twenty one in double science) that the examinations will ask specific questions about to test the pupils’ scientific ability. So skills as well as content are vital to success. • With these high demands on pupils, if they do not review, consolidate and work hard outside of lessons, they will fall well below their capability. Homework is an essential part of their success.
Religious Studies AQA Mr Trevelyan
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Key Points • New GCSE. • New Exam structure. • New Question Styles. • More Content. • More traditional RE content. • Increase in challenge – subject knowledge and literacy. • TWO Exams – both in the Year 11 Exam cycle. • Year 10 Catholic Christianity – 6 topics. • Year 11 Judaism and Moral Issues – 4 topics. • Each topic has 5 - 8 keywords all pupils must learn.
Assessment – Paper Structure Component 2 Component 1 Perspectives on faith: Catholic Christianity: Section B Section A 1. Creation Issues Judaism 2. Incarnation 3. The Triune God A: Relationships and 1. Beliefs 4. Redemption family 5. Church and 2. Practices Kingdom B: Peace and Conflict 6. Eschatology Paper 1 Paper 2
English Language and English Literature AQA examination board Mrs Robertson Head of English
English Language + English Literature = 2 grades. No tier. 4 examinations: 2 English Language Paper 1 Year 10 : April-July 1 hour 45 minutes 3 English Language Paper 2 Year 11 : Sept-Nov 1 hour 45 minutes 4 English Literature Paper 1 Year 11 : Nov-March 1 hour 45 minutes 1 English Literature Paper 2 Year 10 : Sept-March 2 hours 15 minutes
English Language 2 examinations: ➢ Paper 1 (Year 11 Sept.) Reading : Fiction text asking 4 questions (4,8,8,20 marks/minutes) Writing : Description based on a picture stimulus or a narrative eg. Write a story.(40 marks/minutes) ➢ Paper 2 (Year 10 March) Reading :2 non-fiction texts comparison (4,8,12,16) Writing : A non-fiction task eg. Write a letter or article. (40 marks/minutes)
English Literature 2 examinations: ➢ Paper 1 (Year 11 Nov.) ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens. A Shakespeare play (‘Romeo and Juliet’). ➢ Paper 2 *Currently studying ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J. B. Priestley OR ‘Blood Brothers’ by Willy Russell. 15 poems from the anthology. Unseen poetry (analyse 1 poem + brief comparison of language and structure).
How to help your child with English For the study of a text (AIC, BB, R&J, ACC): ❖ Complete revision cards or mind map posters on each character and theme. ❖ Read/use revision booklets/teacher notes/internet to help your understanding. ❖ Get a list of possible questions from your teacher/internet/revision books. ❖ Complete mind maps for each possible question. Write these answers up into an exam style answer (45-50 minutes).
How to help your child with English For the study of poetry: ❖ Keep re-reading the 15 poems. ❖ Make revision cards/mind map posters on each poem. Include key quotes and poetry devices, structure and language features. ❖ Watch YouTube revision guides (Mr Bruff?) for revision and recap. ❖ Get a variety of questions for each poem. Plan an answer to each question. ❖ Write up your answer in timed test conditions (45 minutes).
Mr Goodland Head of Year 10
Attendance and Punctuality With 90% attendance you 4 weekly attendance and would be absent for 19 punctuality is recorded days in a school year and would miss 95 lessons! Attendance % % 5+ 9-4 93.5 and above 74.3 92.5 – 93.5 60.4 88 and below 26.7 This will be monitored closely with Mrs Heyes (pastoral attendance officer)
How can you support your child with their learning? • Check and sign planners each week. • Speak to subject teachers if you have a concern. • Watch the calendar for important dates/deadlines. Especially on the website . • Contact school if you have any concerns.
How can your child reach their potential? Ensure they sleep and eat well. Late nights impact heavily on concentration the next day They have you to support them
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