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WELCOME TO DOWNLANDS SCHOOL YEAR 8 OPTIONS Mr Ashdown Assistant Headteacher How are we doing? Headline figures 2014 72% of pupils achieved 5A*-C including English and Maths 81% of pupils achieved 5 A*-C 81% of pupils achieved A*-C

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WELCOME TO DOWNLANDS SCHOOL YEAR 8 OPTIONS

Mr Ashdown Assistant Headteacher

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How are we doing? Headline figures 2014

  • 72% of pupils achieved 5A*-C including English and Maths
  • 81% of pupils achieved 5 A*-C
  • 81% of pupils achieved A*-C in Maths
  • 77% of pupils achieved A*-C in English
  • 36% of pupils achieved the Ebacc measure
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‘New’ GCSE Qualification

Key Differences

  • Current y8 will sit exams at the end
  • f year 11 (in 2018)
  • Most subjects including English,

Mathematics, Humanities subjects and Languages will be examined by the ‘new’ GCSE

  • Much more emphasis on terminal

examinations, tiers of entry only in Mathematics.

  • Little or no controlled assessment in

most subject areas.

  • Grades 1 - 9
  • A small number of subjects will

continue to be examined by the ‘old’ GCSE, for example Classical Civilisations, Child Development – grades A*-G.

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‘New’ GCSE grading

  • Grade 1 will equate to current F/G grades
  • Grade 4 will be equivalent to C grade
  • Grade 7 will be equivalent to current A grade
  • Grade 9 will be awarded for ‘exceptional performance’ – about

half of the students achieving A* last year will achieve this grade

  • Grade 5 to be benchmarked against international standards – PISA

tests

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League tables 2016

  • nwards

New Measures

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New Measures from 2016

Key change

  • 5 A*-C inc English and Maths no

longer the ‘Gold Standard’ Key indicators…..

  • Progress 8
  • Attainment 8
  • Percentage of pupils achieving

C and above in English and Maths

  • The EBacc
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English Baccalaureate

A measure but not a qualification

Appears on league tables alongside

  • ther

measures

Achieved when pupils get C grades

  • r above at

GCSE in English Language, Double Science (or computer science),

Maths, a Language and History

  • r

Geography

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Progress 8

English (counts double if Lit is taken) Maths (counts double) Ebacc subject Ebacc subject Ebacc subject

Any ‘high value’ qualification Any ‘high value’ qualification Any ‘high value’ qualification

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Aims of KS4 Curriculum

A Broad and balanced curriculum that meets the needs of our learners

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Our Curriculum aims to provide:

  • greater flexibility and choice,

whilst ensuring pupils acquire the core of general learning and experiences essential for later learning and employment

  • a broad balanced curriculum

that keeps all routes at 16+

  • pen to all pupils
  • a curriculum that is

appropriate to the needs of all individual learners abilities or interests

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Level of Qualification (AQs) = Accredited Qualifications AQs

Level 1 = GCSE grade D-G = New Grades 1–4

Level 2 = GCSE grade A*-C = New Grades 4 – 9

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Assessment

Examinations Controlled Assessment Coursework

Terminal examinations at the end of the course Assessed work carried out under controlled conditions in

  • school. (will not

apply to most subjects) Coursework – Assessed work to be completed in class and at home (Btec only)

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Core National Curriculum subjects – Key Stage 4

DFE Requirements

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Core National Curriculum subjects – Key Stage 4

CORE

  • English – Language and Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Science – Double or Triple Award
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National Curriculum – non exam

NON EXAM

  • Physical Education*
  • PDC (including Citizenship, Careers and Health Education)
  • RS*
  • Computing*

*GCSE’s in these subjects are available – to be chosen in year 9.

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Two Further Yr 9 Options Two options from:

  • Creative Arts – Art, Music and Drama
  • Technology
  • Humanities
  • Languages
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Reasons for a Two year Key stage 3

  • New curriculum in science,

creative arts and technology no longer has constraints of KS3 programme of study or GCSE syllabus.

  • A far more creative curriculum.

Teachers have planned innovative, engaging courses – improved engagement, behaviour and achievement reported.

IMPACT

  • Students no longer take

subjects they have not opted for in the 2nd half of year 9 – historically pupils disengaged from learning

  • Humanities and Languages

students are following their chosen subject – teachers report far greater engagement AIMS

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Year 9 Curriculum

Science & Tecnology

  • Science – forensic science, the

physics of a rock show, space and food science

  • Technology – preparation for

GCSE enabling pupils to make an informed choice at Yr9 Creative Arts & Option Subjects

  • Creative arts – after Feb half

term students working towards themed presentations including the Sports Day opening ceremony

  • Option subjects – preparation for

starting GCSE syllabus in y10 free from constraints of KS3/GCSE syllabus e.g. media studies approach to RS.

Lessons still underpinned by GCSE assessment criteria

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Number of Qualifications

  • Science – Double or Triple
  • Mathematics – Single Award for most pupils
  • English – Language and Literature
  • Four Options (2 chosen in yr8 & 2 in Yr9)
  • Most pupils will achieve 9 GCSE equivalent qualifications

(10/11 for Triple Scientists/Dual Linguists)

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Fortnightly Time allocation in year 9

  • English, Maths, Science and Languages – 6 periods
  • History/Geography/RS (option)– 5 periods
  • Art, Music, Drama, PDC, RS (core) – 2 periods
  • Technology – 5 periods
  • Computing – 2 periods
  • PE – 4 periods
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English Language and Literature

  • English Language and

English Literature are two separate GCSE’s.

  • Students prepare for GCSE

during year 9.

  • There will be no

controlled assessment in the new GCSE – terminal examination only.

  • No tiers of entry
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Mathematics

  • New GCSE from 2015
  • Foundation and

Higher Tier

  • Examination only
  • Changes will include

(re)introduction of calculus and Venn diagrams

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Science

  • Most students will follow double

science – 2 GCSE’s made up of chemistry, biology and physics.

  • The choice is part of the Year 9
  • ptions process.
  • More able scientists may choose

Triple Science – GCSE’s in Chemistry, Physics and Biology. The course will begin at Easter in year 9.

  • Triple science is for able students

who enjoy science and would be committed to the demanding

  • course. The department will

advise students on the most appropriate course.

  • It is not necessary to take Triple

science to study the sciences at A level – colleges will accept double award for any A level in science.

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Yr8 Options In Summary Two options, one from each block

Languages Block Humanities Block

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Languages Block

  • Double (express) group of able linguists who will

take French and German GCSE over 3 years

  • Single language option in French, German and
  • Spanish. Students could still opt for a second

language in the year 9 options process.

  • Students wishing to take Spanish are advised to

choose it as an option in year 8

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Humanities Block

  • Choose History, Geography or RS
  • Students prepare for GCSE in year 9 and start the GCSE syllabus in

Year 10.

  • 100% Final examination in year 11
  • Students will have the opportunity to choose another Humanities

subject in the Year 9 Options process.

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Foundation Learning

A practical course which students will be selected for – includes:

  • Catering qualification
  • Horticulture
  • Fitness (accredited course)
  • Forest Schools
  • 10 periods a fortnight
  • Students will be selected for this course which will replace the

Humanities and Languages options

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Any reason I won’t get my choice?

  • Not enough students have opted for a subject
  • Too many students have opted for a subject
  • This is why a reserve choice is necessary.
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Option Blocks In year 9 students will choose 2 of the below:

  • Art and Design
  • Drama
  • Computing
  • Information Technology
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Sport (Btec)
  • Religious Studies
  • French
  • Geography
  • Child Development
  • German
  • History
  • Product Design
  • Resistant Materials
  • Spanish
  • Food Technology
  • Textiles
  • Classical Civilisation
  • Hospitality and Catering
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Considerations

  • Subjects you like, perform

well in and are appropriate.

  • Progression to Post 16

courses

  • Future career plans
  • Balance between academic

and practical

  • Workload – Coursework

requirements v examinations

  • Subjects chosen will be studied for

the next three years (Changes are not possible)

  • Pupils will be entered for a final

examination in option subjects

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Do NOT take into consideration

  • What your friends are doing.
  • Which teachers you like.
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Key Dates & Documents

  • Option Booklets, Full Reports and Option Forms have been issued
  • Parents Consultation Evening Thursday 30th April
  • Option Forms to be returned by Wednesday 6th May
  • Options Evening – Heads of Departments in the two option blocks

available for further questions after the main presentation.