Welcome to our Year 11 target
setting evening
January 2016
What we will cover this evening?
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Distribution of December exam results
Explanation of December results
English, Maths, Science and RE input
Key dates in the Year 11 calendar
Next steps
Opportunity to talk to some subject staff and
form tutors
What does the December result sheet contain?
• A % result from the mock exam. Please note some subjects have given a
‘raw score’ rather than a %
• An exam grade
• A predicted grade (the grade teachers feel your daughter will achieve in
the summer assuming she displays her current attitude to learning in
prerparing for the exams)
• A challenging target grade (the minimum grade we feel she should aim to
achieve)
• % attendance to date ( you also have a separate attendance sheet)
• Some subjects (e.g. ICT) did not sit a formal mock examination because of
the practical nature of the course so have entered a current grade
• In some cases, the predicted/exam grade may be higher than the target
grade. This means things are going well!
• Where the predicted grade is lower than the mock grade, the teacher may
be factoring in all the units to be included in the summer examinations as
opposed to a single unit examined in the December
Why do these results matter?
• They are not the end of the world BUT……
– They are an important milestone towards summer
exams
– They help to focus minds
– They tell us as teachers where your strengths are
and what you need to do to improve
– They help us to decide a predicted grade in case
you miss an examination in the summer
Why do your English and Maths
results matter?
• Students who get a C or better in both English and
Maths will have a wider range of Post-16 options
• Students who get a C or better in both English and
Maths, along with at least 3 other GCSE qualifications
earn a higher average salary than those who don’t
• They give you a better chance of securing the job you
want and avoiding ‘zero hours’ contracts
• If you don’t achieve a C or better in 2016, you will have
to continue to study GCSE Maths and/or English when
you join the sixth form (or continue in training)
• So, it is much better to achieve the necessary grades
now
English update
• Ms Whitehead, Curriculum leader for English
Two Pathways in English
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English Language GCSE
English Literature GCSE
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English GCSE
Results
• The English Language grade takes into account
your daughter’s performance in December’s
exam and her performance in controlled
assessments to date.
• The English Literature grade reflects her
performance in December’s exam only; only
Unit One was completed.
English Language/Literature GCSE
English Language
60% Two x 1hr exams
40% Controlled assessment (4 written)
3 spoken assessments recorded on certificate as
separate grade.
English Literature
70% Two x 2hr exams
30% Controlled assessment (1 written)
Support
- Each student will receive a booklet of past papers for
use at home and in school, a weekly overview
(January – April) to help students prepare for lessons
and plan revision, sample answers from the recent
exam and the Examiner’s Report.
- February – opportunity to improve controlled
assessment marks.
- March – May – targeted lessons for specific exam
questions, visits from senior examiners from WJEC,
regular exam practice in class and more formal
setting.
Date
Topic
Skills/Activities
Exam Practice
Homework
5th January
Descriptive Writing CA
preparation.
Mark scheme, sample
answers, topic sentences,
planning, SPAG, building
vocabulary.
N/A
Final preparation for CA
next week.
Ensure ‘Of Mice and Men’
has been reread at least
once. Working through past
papers booklet.
12th January
Descriptive writing CA (40
mins) Monday.
‘Of Mice and Men’
Revision of plot, characters,
theme, context. Mark
scheme, sample answers,
planning.
Extract question ‘Of Mice
and Men’
Reading. Detailed notes on
characters, theme, key
quotations.
Working through past
papers booklet.
19th January
‘Of Mice and Men.’
Review of mock exam.
Peer assessment. Group
work/presentations –
characters, themes. Key
quotations.
Essay question ‘Of Mice and
Men’ (closed book)
Reread ‘A Christmas Carol.’
Past papers booklet.
Working through past
papers booklet.
26th January
‘A Christmas Carol’
Peer assessment. Revision
of plot, characters, theme,
context. Mark scheme,
sample answers, planning
Extract question ‘A
Christmas Carol’
Working through past
papers booklet.
Targets
How can you support your daughter?
• Encourage your daughter to read set texts – a
chapter/scene a night (20 minutes) will have an
enormous benefit. (Beware the film versions!)
• Continue to check journal and overview sheet to
ensure your daughter is fully prepared for
lessons – necessary reading completed and
correct equipment.
• Encourage your daughter to use past papers
appropriately– planning answers, timed
responses.
• Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have
any queries or concerns.
Maths update
• Miss Derbyshire, Curriculum Leader for
Maths/Assistant Headteacher
• Mr Darmody, KS4 co-ordinator
Linear Course
• 100% Exam
• 2 papers
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Shape
Algebra
Number
Handling Data
Exam Dates:
Thursday 26th May
Thursday 9th June
Personalised Pack
• Parent/Pupil Guide booklet
• Exam Analysis
• CD- Papers and mark scheme
• MyMaths Booster Pack
• Revision List
MathsWatch
Web based www.mathswatchvle.com
Science update
• Mrs Hayward, Curriculum leader for Science/Mr McBurney
KS4 co-ordinator
• There are THREE KS4 Science pathways:
1) Separate Sciences – worth 3 GCSEs (11Sc1)
2) Core and Additional Sciences – worth 2 GCSEs
(11Sc2/3/4/5/6)
3) Core Science GCSE – worth 1 GCSE taken over two years
(11Sc7)
• Update on pupil progress on their courses (Mock results),
• information on controlled assessment, planning and
preparation for summer 2016 examinations.
Separate Sciences – 11Sc1
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Biology 1, Chemistry 1 and Physics 1 units were completed in Year 10 (2 full examinations
have been sat on these units)
Biology 2, Chemistry 2, Physics 2 units to be completed – January 2016.
Mock result issued is based on Units 1 and 2 – 50% of the GCSE course.
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Controlled Assessment B4, C4, P4 (worth 25%) takes place in Jan/Feb 2016 – extra
curriculum time will be made available for this.
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Consultation with subject teachers at Y11 Parents Evening (26/01/2016).
Final decisions on entry for Separate Sciences to be made after Parents Evening.
Biology 3, Chemistry 3 and Physics 3 to be completed in February-May 2016.
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Revision tasks/tests - set for homework and reviewed at the start of lessons.
Revision Sessions – on offer by subject teachers (after-school, lunchtimes).
CGP Revision Guides – available from school through Mr. McBurney £3.00) – cheaper
than the shops!
Core and Additional Sciences
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Biology 1, Chemistry 1 and Physics 1 units were completed in Year 10 and a GCSE
grade has been awarded for most pupils in Y11(August 2015).
Biology 2, Chemistry 2, Physics 2 units to be completed – February/March 2016.
Mock result issued is based on the average of B2/C2/P2 – Additional Science Mock.
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Controlled Assessment (CA) (worth 25% of Additional Science ) takes place (14th –
25th January ) – extra lesson time has been made available – FULL ATTENDANCE is
essential on these days.
14th – 19th January - general CA preparation
20th – 25th January - AQA CA takes place.
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Consultation with subject teachers at Y11 Parents Evening (26/01/2016).
Final decisions on levels of entry (Higher/Foundation) for Additional Science to be
made after Parents Evening. (Higher A*-D, Foundation C-U).
Decisions on re-sits for CORE Science GCSE to be made – all 3 papers B1/C1/P1 MUST be
re-sat (May 2016).
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Revision tasks/tests - set for homework and reviewed at the start of lessons.
Revision Sessions – on offer by subject teachers (after-school, lunchtimes).
CGP Revision Guides – available from school (£3.00) – cheaper than the shops!
Exam Date: 16th May 2016 AM
GCSE Religious education
UNIT 3
BELIEVING IN GOD
LIFE AFTER DEATH
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
COMMUNITY COHESION
1 Hour 30 min
YEAR 11
Exam Date: 15th June 2016 AM
GCSE Religious education
UNIT 16 Marks Gospel
DISCIPLESHIP
CONFLICT AND ARGUMENT
DEATH AND RESURRECTION
IDENTITY OF JESUS
1 Hour 30 min
YEAR 11
GCSE RE: The exam
• There are 4 sections in each
paper.
• You need to answer 1
questions from each section.
• 22 minutes per section
• Read both question first.
• Pick 1: cross out the other
and tick the box
GCSE RE: The questions
A definition (What the word means)
2 points = 2 marks
YOUR OWN OPINION
2 paragraphs = 2 reasons (No. them 1 &2)-E.G.
EXPLAIN: because, because, because
4 paragraphs (No. each paragraph 1-4)
i) YOUR OPINION
ii) OPPOSITE OPINION
MUST include a Roman Catholic view
What will you be given to help:
• End of unit assessments and feedback will allow you
to see how you are doing. Act on the feedback you
are given.
• Individualised Revision packs will be given out for
both papers.
• Revision lessons during lunch/afterschool are
available so make sure to attend!
How can you support your daughter?
• Encourage your daughter to complete exam
questions and homework to the best of her
ability.
• Continue to check journals to ensure all work
has been completed and up to date.
• Encourage your daughter to use past papers
appropriately– planning answers, timed
responses. The more practice she does on
past papers the more confident she will
become for the real exam.
GCSE RE
Good luck !!!
Other subject reminders
• Product Design: practical booster sessions each
Wednesday lunchtime and revision sessions are
held each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
after school
• Geography: Friday lunchtime revision in 8C and
study support after school on Wednesday in 8C
• History: revision sessions on offer each Tuesday
after school and each Wednesday lunchtime in 7C
Key dates
• Mrs Sharpe, Head of Year 11
Key dates
Y11 reports 25th January 2016 (approximately)
Y11 parents evening Tuesday 26th January 2016 (4pm-6pm)
Revision and study skills training for all students 1st February 2016
Controlled Assessments (including Language orals) ongoing
Year 11 written examinations begin 16th May 2016. Written exams
continue up to 28th June 2016
GCSE Results: Thursday 25th August 2016
Holidays
• Please use holiday time wisely
– Monday 15/2/16 – Friday 19/2/16 (Feb Half Term)
– Friday 25/3/16 and Monday 28/3/16 ( Good Friday and
Easter Monday)
– Friday 1/4/16– Monday 18/4/16 (Easter break)
– Monday 2/5/16: May day bank holiday
– Monday 30/5/16 –Monday 3/6/16 (May Half Term)
Post-16 options
Why Bellerive?
• Excellent record for successful transition to
Further and Higher Education
• Well-qualified and committed teachers
• Excellent facilities and resources
• Specialist college for mathematics, sciences
computing and applied learning
• Excellent care, guidance and support
• New building due to open in next academic year
Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre
Curriculum Offer
A full range of a level subjects including some
new subjects that you will not have studied before ………..
• Media studies
• Psychology
• Government and Politics
• Health and Social Care
• Performing Arts
25+ courses on offer across the Partnership
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The Five Point Plan For Making Your Post 16 Choices
1. Know what you want to study? – Check out
the entry requirements
2. Not sure yet? – Keep your options open!
3. Think balance
4. GCSEs and other standard level qualifications
matter…
5. Make sure you know WHY?
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Entry Requirements
If you achieve 5 GCSEs at A*- C you can take A
Levels in Year 12.
In addition, each subject has specific entry
requirements.
Some subjects, for example, require a B at GCSE
Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre
Wider Opportunities
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Leadership Opportunities
Volunteering
University visits
Sixth Form Council
Trips
Duke of Edinburgh
Mock United Nations
Oxbridge Preparation Programme
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Once I Have Applied, What Happens?
• You will be invited to an individual guidance
interview, during which a provisional course
will be agreed.
• The offer of the course of study will be
conditional upon you meeting the required
entry grades, any subject specific criteria.
• Your actual course will be confirmed after you
have received your GCSE results.
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What can parents do to help with
GCSEs in general?
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Encourage your daughter to attend extra support classes
Ensure there is a suitable study location at home
Minimise her time on social networking and the internet
Encourage her to use the recommended websites for study
Encourage to maintain a sensible diet and drink plenty of
water
• Make sure you have a copy of the homework timetable
displayed at home (available on the school website)
• Continue to support us in making sure your daughter
attends school and is punctual
• Contact us with any concerns
What happens next?
• Please take the opportunity to speak to subject
representatives and form tutors this evening
• Pick up your Maths pack
• Students will be completing an individual target setting
sheet in class
• Action plans are being produced for students who are
in danger of underperforming in each subject area
• The full Year 11 report will follow shortly
• This PowerPoint will be available on the school website
(www.bellerivefcj.org)
• Many thanks for taking the time to attend this evening
• We will see you again on Tuesday 26th January for Y11
parents evening