Welcome to our Year 11 target
setting evening
January 2013
What we will cover this evening?
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Distribution of mock results
Explanation of mock results
English and Maths input
Key dates in the Year 11 calendar
Next steps
A chance to collect important information linked
to revision
• Opportunity to talk to subject staff and form
tutors
What does the mock result sheet
contain?
• A mock % ( % result from the mock exam)
• A mock grade
• A predicted grade (the grade teachers feel your daughter
will achieve in the summer assuming she works to her full
potential)
• A target grade (the minimum grade we feel she should aim
to achieve. Teachers and students will negotiate more
ambitious targets in class)
• % attendance to date
• Some subjects (e.g. BTEC Science) did not sit a formal mock
examination because of the practical nature of the course
• In some cases, the predicted/mock grade may be higher
than the target grade. This means things are going well!
Why do mock results matter?
• An important milestone towards summer
exams
• Helps to focus minds
• They tell us as teachers where your strengths
are and what you need to do to improve
• Help us to consider the predicted grade in
case you miss an examination in the summer
Why does the English and Maths
result matter?
• Students who get a C or better in both English
and Maths, along with at least 3 other GCSE
qualifications 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
• Increased job security and employability
prospects
English update
• Ms Whitehead, English department
Two Pathways in English
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English Language GCSE
English Literature GCSE
Or
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English GCSE
Assessment Details
English Language GCSE
40% Two exams
60% Controlled assessment (4 written, 3 spoken)
English Literature GCSE
75% Two exams
25% Controlled assessment (1 written)
English GCSE
40% Two exams
60% Controlled assessment (4 written, 3 spoken)
Maths update
• Miss Derbyshire, Subject leader for Maths
What is Linear and modular?
LinearMarch or June
100% Exam
Shape
Algebra
Number
Handling Data
Modular- Unit 3 in June
Unit 1 Resit in March
Data handling
Unit 3 40% Exam
Shape
Algebra
Number
Key Dates:
Thursday 28th of February
Monday 4th of March
Personalised Pack
Parent/Pupil Guide booklet
Exam Analysis
CD- Papers and mark scheme
MyMaths Booster Pack
Revision List
Key dates
• Ms Frodsham , Head of Year 11
Key dates
Year 11 Jan External Examinations 09/01/13 – 25/01/13
Mon 21/01/13 Dynamic Planet Tier F and H
Tue 22/01/13 Biology Unit 2 Tier F and H
Wed 23/01/13 History - Germany 1918-39
Thurs 24/01/13 Chemistry Unit 2 Tier F and H
Fri
25/01/13 Physics Unit 2Tier F and H
Controlled Assessments (including Language orals)
Mathematics examinations Thurs 28/02/13 and Fri
04/03/13
Key dates
• 6th Form Taster Day Thurs 14/02/13
• Year 11 Reports (15/02/13)
Holidays (use time wisely)
• Mon 18/02/13 – 22/02/13 (February Half Term)
• Fri 29/03/13 – 15/04/13 (Easter break)
• Mon 27/05/13 – 31/05/13 (May Half Term)
June Examinations
• 13/05/13 - 29/06/13
• GCSE Results Thursday 22/08/13
Post-16 options
• Mrs Allerston, Head of Sixth Form
Why Bellerive?
• 100% Pass Rate at A level Bellerive 2012
• 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
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
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• Media studies
• Psychology
• Government and Politics
28 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 AS
Levels in Year 12.
In addition, each subject has specific entry
requirements.
Some subjects, for example, require a B at GCSE
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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 on
22.8.13 after you have received your GCSE
results.
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What can parents do to help with
GCSEs in general?
• 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!
• Make sure you have a copy of the homework
timetable displayed at home
• 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
• 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