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Bushey Meads Sixth Form A Centre Of Excellence

Welcome

• Mrs Ash- Assistant Head teacher

in charge of Key Stage 5

• Mr O’Kelly– Head of Sixth Form

AIMS

• How to support your son or

daughter

• Key dates and important tips from

departments

• How to be successful
• Who can help

A-Level is an Iceberg

 A-Level is a massive

jump in independent learning.

 It is closer to

University learning than it is GCSE

 There is no spoon-

feeding going on.

 Think of your A Level

course as an Iceberg. The lessons are the small but defining part above the surface but the important weight and depth are under the water

The Lessons Independent Work

What can Parents do to help?

 Support your son or daughter:

– Ask them about their courses – encourage them to talk – Ask them about homework – why aren’t they doing any? – Provide them with a place to work – Check the Learning Gateway – How many hours should they be working outside of lessons?

Voice of experience

 What do students need to do to be

successful?

A Level reform

 Linear courses  As won’t count towards A2 anymore  THIS YEAR:  Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History,

Psychology, Art & Design, Sociology, Business studies, Economics, Computing

 English Lang/Lit – 2 year course, no

As

How to be a successful 6th Form student - key messages from Faculties

If only I’d taken a language!

I just can’t believe I didn’t get into the university I wanted to go to. I didn’t realise they’d want me to have a languages qualification. Now what am I going to do??

AS Topics and sub-topics

1. Media

• Television
• Advertising
• Communication

technology 2. Popular Culture

• Cinema
• Music
• Fashion/trends

3. Healthy living / Lifestyle

• Sport/exercise
• Health and well-being
• holidays

4. Family / Relationships

• Relationships within the

family

• Friendships
• Marriage / partnerships

Unit 1 French or Spanish AS Level

• Unit 1 Listening, Reading and Writing

=70% of the total AS marks Students will be given individual CD players which they control. The 2 hour exam is all on one paper and timing suggestions are given on it.

• Unit 2 Speaking French 35 minutes (20 minutes

preparation time) Speaking= 30% of the total AS marks

AS Topics and sub-topics

1. Media

• Television
• Advertising
• Communication

technology 2. Popular Culture

• Cinema
• Music
• Fashion/trends

3. Healthy living / Lifestyle

• Sport/exercise
• Health and well-being
• holidays

4. Family / Relationships

• Relationships within the

family

• Friendships
• Marriage / partnerships

Support for students

• Students are offered one –to one support

with the class teacher as often as they wish.

• All students see the Foreign Language

Assistant at least once a week from October until the speaking exam. The focus is purely oral.

Computing How to succeed

 Applied ICT AS Level  Computer Science A Level  BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma- equivalent to 1 A level

Our top tips:

 Don’t miss a deadline!  Keep up to date with classwork, home learning and independent study.  If you miss a lesson speak to your teacher as soon as you can and catch up with missed work.  Listen to feedback and act upon it!

Our top tips:

 Ensure all work is backed up – get a USB external hard drive or use the cloud.  Read the exam specification and examiners reports and check your work against the standards.  Immerse yourself in everything related to

• computing. Read, watch and listen.

 Learn to program and buy the recommended

• books. There are many online tutorials around,

find one that suits your way of working.

HOW ARE THEY GOING TO BE ASSESSED •WRITTEN

• PHYSICAL
• VERBAL

AS PE THEORETICAL UNITS (60% OVERALL)

• SOCIO-CULTURAL STUDIES
• ACQUIRING MOVEMENT

SKILLS

• ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
• HOW TO HELP ?

1.A LEVEL PE TALK – Watch sport and talk theory

(10%)

2.Read Quality Press for sporting articles on

contemporary issues (eg drugs, health and fitness, deviance)

3.Encourage students to do wider research for

homework tasks

4.Test on KEY TE

TERM RMS S – see glossary

5.Revise thoroughly for Unit tests (excellent

guide on progress)

AS PE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT (30%)

• PERFORMANCE IS

ASSESSED IN 2 SPORTS FROM 2 DIFFERENT ACTIVITY PROFILES

• HOW TO HELP ?
• ENCOURAGE THE STUDENTS TO CONTINUE

PARTICIPATING IN SPORT !!

• FOCUS ON WEAKER AREAS EG BADMINTON,

TABLE TENNIS

• ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP FITNESS

LEVELS

English A Level Language & Literature

This is a 2 year course How to be successful:

 Commitment / consistency / organisation  Working in and beyond the classroom  Reading widely - fiction and non-fiction

e.g. any work by David Crystal, Bill Bryson ‘English, the Mother Tongue’, quality newspapers etc.

• Linear assessment: no modules available

throughout the year. ○ AS examinations: Summer 2016 ○ A Level examinations: Summer 2017

• Mathematical requirement: Between 10% - 40%

mathematical content (dependent on science)

• Practicals: No Controlled Assessment (ISA), but 12

required practicals and an Endorsement

• Mathematical requirement: 10%
• f marks in each assessment.

Details can be found on the AQA website

• Practical requirement: 15% of

each examination will examine understanding of practical skills.

• Mathematical requirement: 20% of marks in

each assessment.

• Practical requirement: 15% of each examination

will examine understanding of practical skills.

• Mathematical requirement: 40%
• f marks in each assessment.
• Practical requirement: 15% of

each examination will examine understanding of practical skills.

Study Skills

(a) Bullet points and practice questions Instead of rewriting notes word for word (tedious!), you could write out revision bullet points, preferably from memory. Use the AQA website to print out some practice questions and then use the mark scheme to assess your work. (b) Working with others Another good way to process information is to explain it to others – teachers will tell you that they only really understood some things when they had to teach them for the first time! If you can find a friend who will partner you regularly, you can explain topics to each other. (c) Use manageable chunks It is easy to feel overwhelmed by a whole unit, module or topic but if you approach it week by week in smaller chunks, it will feel manageable. But you have to be organised and work regularly to keep up with the constant flow of new material.

Three units in Year 12 Core 1 Core 2 Statistics 1 Equally weighted A-80%, B-70%, C-60%

All three exams will be sat in June 2015 There are no January exams Less opportunities for resit, so change mindset and ensure best score on first sitting

Progress tracking and improvement C1 PPE

Progress tracking and improvement Topic assessments

• DIAGNOSE strengths and weakness
• THERAPY given through Maths Surgeries,

independent studies, directed support from teacher

• TESTING will take place to check if

weaknesses have become strengths

Maths Folder

• Students are expected to maintain

a well organised folder containing:

• Classwork notes
• Homework
• Independent studies
• Exam paper questions
• Problem questions

Support and Independent Studies

• Maths Surgeries on Tuesday

lunchtimes

• Sixth Form Maths study space in

G6

• Textbook CD
• MyMaths
• www.examsolutions.net

GCSE Maths v AS Maths GCSE Maths – last minute? May survive. AS Maths – last minute? No chance

The Arts

Drama and Theatre Studies

• Currently working on

Unit 1.

• Deadline: End of this

term.

• Keep notes on every

lesson.

• Every lesson counts

towards the final grade.

The Arts

Fine Art / Graphics

• Food and Drink

theme final pieces to be completed by mid-November.

• Preparation work

complete by mid- October

The Arts

Media Studies

• Group films: by October
• Research, outline

treatment, detailed treatment, storyboard and shooting script: early November

• Individual films: early

December

• Exam preparation
• ngoing

The Arts

• Look at the grading

criteria very carefully.

• 1st Assessment (Unit 23:

The Inspirational Performer) due in November BTEC Music

The Arts

Photography

• Starting with

techniques workshops up to November

• Main body of

coursework completed by February

The Arts

• Dedication
• Research

independently

• Take part
• Be critical
• Experience the

Arts

Social Sciences Faculty

Head of Faculty: Ms Knowles

The Social Sciences Faculty

Subjects

Business Studies Childcare Economics G and P Law Psychology Sociology

Key Staff

Ms Hazell / Mrs Pinkus Mrs Bowyer Ms Hazell Mr Arnold / Miss Bevan-Davies Ms Knowles Miss Brewer / Mrs Broome Miss Brewer / Miss Bevan-Davies Any concerns? Contact us School email is the most convenient way

Faculty Expectations

In Lessons

Attendance and punctuality Be fully equipped lined paper - to include a margin bring any text books required current folder - to be organised homework Be fully prepared all homework completed by the deadline to an excellent standard for all tests etc Be active and not passive Take responsibility for own learning ➢ questioning ➢ responding to feedback ➢ sharing what you find

Faculty Expectations

Independent Study

Directed by departments - on top of homework e.g. take advantage of opportunity, such as drop-in clinics further reading reading a quality newspaper watching the news or other relevant programme e.g. ‘Question Time’; documentaries delving into ‘A’ Level Magazines going back over notes buddying - helping others looking back over staff feedback given - acting upon it e.g. re-drafting part of an essay visits - e.g. to courts, Parliament

Texts and Reading

Each department has a list of recommended texts - including extension texts for students who wish to take their learning to a higher level Students are expected to purchase core texts themselves - they have been given the details of these books by their class teachers via a letter. For some, it is recommended that they subscribe to a magazine

Social Sciences Policies

Minimum pass mark for all tests and exams - generally 60% (sometimes higher for individual students) Failure to reach this minimum will lead to a compulsory re-sit Pre-public exam - January - all students expected to pass Not passing - re-sit opportunity - possible withdrawal from the course For those not reaching their target grade - re-sit opportunity To keep you informed school assessments test results concerns successes It would be really useful to have your email address - this saves us masses of time

Succeeding At Humanities’ A Levels

• Humanities A levels include Geography, History

and R.S. (Philosophy and Ethics)

• Commitment
• Organisation
• Preparation
• Engagement

Remembering COPE will help you not just to get by but also to succeed

Geography

• Exam Technique
• Exam Command

Words

• Extra reading

AS Units Unit 1 Global Challenge 60% of AS marks Unit 2 Geographical Investigations 40% of AS marks Assessment

Unit Title Exam Time Format

1 Global Challenge 1hr 30min

In Section A you will use the resource booklet to answer data response and short answer questions. In Section B you will also use the resource booklet and your own ideas to choose and answer a longer essay question.

2 Geographical Investigations 1hr 15 min

You will answer one question on Extreme Weather and

• ne

question on Rebranding Places. The questions require longer responses, each with three parts, designed to include data response, investigation and evaluation skills and related impacts/management

• issues. You will be expected to use

the resource booklet and our own ideas from fieldwork and research carried out.

The Year 12 Topics

The History A level course is a new course offered by OCR based on the updated A level

• requirements. In Year 12 students study two

topics;

• The Early Stuarts and the Origins of the Civil

War 1603-1660 (“British Period Study”) + The Execution of Charles I and the Interregnum 1646-1660 (“Enquiry Topic”)

• Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919

– 1963 (“Non- British Period Study”)

Assessment at AS Level (H105)- 2016

• Stuarts – one paper of 1 ½ hours including two

questions on a unit of sources + one essay from a choice

• Germany – one paper of 1 ½ hours including
• ne essay question from a choice of two and a

question on historical interpretation

• Students opting to take the full two year A level

will be examined on these topics at the end of Year 13

Key Steps To Success In History

• Answer the question- learn to recognise command words
• Structure your argument- remember the importance of

finishing with a strong conclusion

• Remember PEEL when writing essays
• Remember to

interpret sources in context – know the topic

R.S. (Philosophy and Ethics)

The course offered is the Edexcel specification

• To be successful in RS students should:
• Write/type up notes they have taken in lessons.
• Supplement their class notes with independant study.
• Be aware of issues in the world around them.
• Be on time, organised and focused!

• Complete homework.
• Be prepared to answer exam style questions in

class.

• Answer questions using the PEEL structure.
• If you don't understand ask!

A Level Product Design

Year 12: project 60%, practical exam 40% Year 13: project 60%, written exam 40%

The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Professional Cookery) (QCF)

Course information:

• Health and safety in catering
• Food preparation (sauces, fish, meat, poultry, cakes, pastries, desserts,

pasta)

Looking to the future………….. To do well in A level D&T you should be:

creative resilient

• rganised

determined independent an ideas person a problem solver a higher level thinker a good communicator Careers: Product design Engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil) Fashion (designers, buyers, material specialists) Business management Sports and nutrition Hospitality Leisure and tourism and many many more……………….

The Sixth Form Team

 Assistant Head teacher in charge of Key

Stage 5 – Mrs Ash

 Head of Sixth Form – Mr O’Kelly  Assistant Head of Sixth Form – Mrs

Hoskins

 EPQ Coordinator – Mrs Neal  Learning Mentor – Ms Miller  Key Stage 5 administrator – Mrs Crane  Based in the Sixth Form Centre in order to

provide day to day support and guidance

EPQ

 An independent project based on a

student’s personal interests

 A stand alone AS qualification.  The only AS qualification with an A*

grade

 Develops the skills of research,

follow through and completion

 Highly regarded by universities and

employers alike

EPQ

This term students will:

 Develop a title / theme/ idea for their

project

 Complete initial research

Next term selected students will:

 Complete research

After AS exams selected students will:

 Finalise projects / products  Present their projects to an audience

What can I do?

 Be pro-active  Re-write my notes after lessons.  Re- work my essay responses/ ideas

so that I understand them

 Speak to my teachers, asking where

I can improve.

 Cut negative self talk.  Be honest – am I really working at

the level I need to be at?

Perseverance

 It is hard to do something difficult.  It is easy to give up when the going

gets tough…

But learning to cope with difficulty, to become independent and adaptable is a vital part of education.

Intervention & Assessment

 Settling in Check

– Next week, all teachers asked to make a judgement on how students have started the course. – All concerns interviewed by 6th form team.

Intervention & Assessment

 Assessments

– 4 Assessments over the academic year. Can be viewed on the Learning Gateway

 27th November 2015  28th January 2016 – PPE results published  17th March 2016  29th April 2016

Consultation Evening

– 24th February 2016

 Examinations

– Commence 16th May – A2 lessons commence 15th June

Pre Public Examinations

 Week Beginning 11th January  Results to parents 28th January  Students who fail these examinations

are in danger of being removed from the course

 Opportunity to re-take – 29th February  Entry requirement for A2 in year 13 is a

D grade

 Students can no longer re take year 12

at the current school

CONTACT Mrs Crane : 020 8955 8801 Ms Millar : 020 8955 8851