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Preparing for GCSE Success Parent Presentation Thursday 24 th May 2018 17:10 18:00 Tonight we will cover: The reality of the reformed exam system Supporting your child through the exam period Supporting pupils in developing a
Thursday 24th May 2018 17:10 – 18:00
Tonight we will cover:
revision timetable and then sticking to it
Standard pass = 4
4 = low C
An old C = 4 An old A = 7 An old A* is spread over 8 & 9 Grade boundaries are set after the exams so teachers don’t know pass marks
The New Grading System
An old G = 1 Strong pass = 5 5 = high C and low B
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Scott Parker, 16/05/2018
Change in exams What does this mean to me? Removal of tiered papers in all but Maths and Science All 9 grades spread over an exam so students might not be able to answer a lot of the questions Coursework has been removed from subjects Students will be judged only on the exam, making these even more important Increased literacy focus included in exams Anywhere from 10-15% of exams are marked for literacy so this needs to be a focus for students Exam questions have a reading age of 16 and very high word count Students must be able to read and understand the exam language at a high speed. The context of language is extremely important The reformed GCSEs are more challenging Students having to sit more exams, which are longer e.g. Science 6 or 9 exams
How are you preparing your child when this is going to happen? RESILIENCE
How can you help your child and prepare them to perform?
Each day you can support your child to make choices which can impact how they perform during the exam period
Set a good example by modelling the behaviour you want your child to adopt…
goals planner visible – e.g. printed and displayed on their bedroom wall
them about their goals regularly
and ‘what’ they want to achieve
a daily basis. Carry out exercise in manageable chunks e.g. 3 x 20 min sessions throughout the day
exercise schedule in advance
functions well, so encourage a revision session afterwards
foods avoiding high sugary and fatty foods or drinks
everyday
functioning so make sure your child carries a bottle of water with them
meal planner as guidance
Encourage them to build in opportunities to take some time out every week, away from study. For example:
PROMOTING APPROPRIATE TIME OUT
9 hours sleep per night
evening routine
late at night and avoid giving them caffeine or sugary drinks late at night
from social media / technology at least an hour before bedtime
technology everyday
away, & on silent, while they are concentrating on tasks / revision / homework
to not be obsessed with their phone
to switch off and unplug from technology with them
calm yourself
strategies to deal with their stress
stress & to focus on controlling the controllables
academic studies & other activities during the week
reward them e.g. if they have achieved their mini-goals
too high
you are
themselves to help them achieve
breaks in between revision
through
emotions & feelings
The Importance of a Structured Revision Timetable
process.
cramming.
English
Maths
Intervention
German
Science
Geography
History
KEY DATES IN THE CALENDAR
James Henderson Deputy Head Teacher Email: j.henderson@seahamhighschool.com Twitter: @mrhumanities Scott Parker Year Leader – Year 10 Email: s.parker@seahamhighschool.com Twitter: @sparkerhistory
If you would prefer to speak to us in person over the exam period to make us aware of anything then we will have an open drop in for Year 10 on Wednesdays between 08:15 and 09:05. Just ask for Mr Parker at reception.