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Introductions
Care, Guidance and Support
English
Maths
Science
Study Support
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Mr Hockenhull
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Success in the education of children depends, at least in some
part, on the involvement of their parents. If a child sees that
their parents are enthusiastic about education, they are far
more likely to view their schooling in a positive light, and be
more receptive to learning.
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KS 4 Care Guidance & Support Team
Mrs Pawlowski
Director of C.G.S.
Mr Hockenhull
Assist Director of C.G.S.
Mr Grant Assist. Director CGS - Inclusion
Mr Owen
Lead Learning Mentor
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Mrs Hulme
Miss Fairclough
Mr Cox
Miss Taylor
Ms Evans
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GCSE ENGLISH
IN YEAR 10
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Pathways at a glance…
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WHY SIT THE EXAM IN YEAR 10?
• It makes sense!
• It increases confidence.
• Of our present Year 11 who took the exam
in May 2011, 61% of the pupils gained
grades A*-C!
• These pupils are now able to concentrate
on their GCSE Literature component as well
as their other exams.
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Linear Edexcel
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Two Papers
50% per paper
2 x 1hr 30 minute papers
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• There will be several opportunities
for students to sit these exams
• Pupils will be entered for the exam
when we feel they are fully prepared
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• Attaining a GCSE in Maths is essential for
Level 3 study and most jobs.
• The competition for all post 16 options is
fierce and we need to equip our students
adequately.
• This system gives us the flexibility to meet
every students needs individually.
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There are many revision resources available to
pupils via the school’s VLE.
Useful websites: www.mymaths.co.uk
www.edexcel.org.uk
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“Genius is one percent inspiration
and ninety-nine percent perspiration”
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GCSE Core
Additional
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• AQA ‘A’ Specification (route 2)
• 2 GCSEs
• Core and Additional
• Equivalent 4 GCSEs
• Combined Sciences
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Core (One GCSE)
Additional (One GCSE)
• Two 90 minute written
papers, combined Science
• Exams January 12th and
15th June
• One ISA making up 25 %
• 3 exams in May, each
worth 25%
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics
• One 25% ISA
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•The last year that does not have to stay in education beyond 17
•Preparing young people to take their place in a rapidly changing world
* by 2020 there will be 3 million fewer low skilled jobs than today
* by 2020 40% of all jobs will require a degree
* by 2014 UK will need 324000more scientists and engineers
* the top 10 jobs today did not exist 6 years ago
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Qualifications for the future
As the culmination of five years of secondary school, GCSE (or equivalent)
study is crucially importance in laying solid foundations for a bright future.
GCSEs lay the essential groundwork for A-level and university courses.
Achieving the highest possible grades will boost a student’s chances of
being accepted onto the university course of their choice. In addition,
employers look to GCSEs as a key measure of a candidate’s capability.
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Qualifications for the future
Research by The Daily Telegraph found that Imperial College London’s
faculty of medicine said applicants needed three As and two Bs in
GCSE biology, chemistry, English language, mathematics and physics.
Sheffield University’s medical school said students needed six As in
GCSEs, while Kent said students needed five passes at C or above,
including English, for all its courses.
The science facility at St Andrews said students needed the equivalent
of B grades in English and maths.
Warwick said all applicants needed a C or above in GCSE English
language, as well as maths or a science subject, although many
courses demanded grades “above this university minimum”.
Leeds said students applying for dentistry needed six GCSEs,
including Cs in English, maths, chemistry and biology.
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