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Welcome to Y10 Guidance Evening

• Mrs Donlon

Deputy Headteacher

• Mr Gunning

Head of Maths

• Mr Macaulay

Head of Science

• Mr Trevelyan

Head of RE

• Mrs Robertson

Head of English

• Mr Goodland

Head of Year 10

The Y10 Curriculum

• Core GCSE subjects: English, Maths,

Science and RE

• 3 options = 9 GCSEs
• Greater and more difficult content
• Full GCSE complement = 22+ exams

Tracking Progress of Pupils

• Aspirational targets set for all pupils (FFT)
• Regular assessments (half termly approx.)
• Underachievement identified
• Interventions actioned by class teacher
• Review of progress

Key Dates Y10

• Parents Evening Thursday 12th December
• Autumn interim report home Wednesday 18th

December

• End of year exams start Monday June 22nd 2020

Core Curriculum

Mr Gunning – Head of Maths Mr Macaulay – Head of Science Mr Trevelyan- Head of RE Mrs Robertson – Head of English

Maths Mr Gunning

2 different courses

Foundation – Grades 1 to 5 (G to low B) Higher – Grades 4 to 9 (C to A**)

Expected standard is Grade 5 Achievable from either examination

Course Structure

3 x 1 hour 30 minutes examinations

• 1 x non-calculator
• 2 x calculator allowed

Important that pupils have their own scientific calculator (Should have Sin, Cos, Tan buttons)

Having the correct equipment is important

Examinations

Skills

• Taught in class
• Homework – Consolidation and advancement
• Half-termly focus of 20 key skills

Application of those skills

• Problem solving – Boxing Up methodology
• Open book in-class assessments

Revision

• Mathswatch
• Topics given prior to every test

How to get there?

Science AQA Mr Macaulay

Science Routes

Double Science

• This is the standard route, and is taken by all pupils unless they choose

to take science in the option block process as well. It culminates in the award of two GCSE grades in science (hence ‘double’).

Triple Science

• This is the route taken by students who have chosen science in the
• ption block process. It culminates in the award of three GCSE grades

in science (hence ‘triple’).

Biology Chemistry Physics Double Science Two exams. Each 75 minutes long. Foundation or Higher available. Two exams. Each 75 minutes long. Foundation or Higher available. Two exams. Each 75 minutes long. Foundation or Higher available. Triple Science Two exams. Each 105 minutes long. Foundation or Higher available. Two exams. Each 105 minutes long. Foundation or Higher available. Two exams. Each 105 minutes long. Foundation or Higher available.

Science: Key points

• The new specifications have an increased amount of content from

prior GCSE science options.

• The removal of controlled assessment means that the entire GCSE

grade relies on terminal examinations.

• In physics there are twenty three equations for pupils to learn off

by heart (twenty one in double science) and to know which context to use them in.

• There are twenty eight Required Practical activities (twenty one in

double science) that the examinations will ask specific questions about to test the pupils’ scientific ability. So skills as well as content are vital to success.

• With these high demands on pupils, if they do not review,

consolidate and work hard outside of lessons, they will fall well below their capability. Homework is an essential part of their success.

Religious Studies AQA Mr Trevelyan

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Key Points

• New GCSE.
• New Exam structure.
• New Question Styles.
• More Content.
• More traditional RE content.
• Increase in challenge – subject knowledge and literacy.
• TWO Exams – both in the Year 11 Exam cycle.
• Year 10 Catholic Christianity – 6 topics.
• Year 11 Judaism and Moral Issues – 4 topics.
• Each topic has 5 - 8 keywords all pupils must learn.

Component 1 Catholic Christianity: Paper 1

• 1. Creation
• 2. Incarnation
• 3. The Triune God
• 4. Redemption
• 5. Church and

Kingdom

• 6. Eschatology

Component 2 Perspectives on faith: Section B Issues A: Relationships and family B: Peace and Conflict Paper 2 Section A Judaism

• 1. Beliefs
• 2. Practices

Assessment – Paper Structure

English Language and English Literature

AQA examination board Mrs Robertson Head of English

English Language + English Literature = 2 grades. No tier. 4 examinations: 2 English Language Paper 1 Year 10: April-July 1 hour 45 minutes 3 English Language Paper 2 Year 11: Sept-Nov 1 hour 45 minutes 4 English Literature Paper 1 Year 11: Nov-March 1 hour 45 minutes 1 English Literature Paper 2 Year 10: Sept-March 2 hours 15 minutes

English Language

2 examinations: ➢Paper 1 (Year 11 Sept.) Reading: Fiction text asking 4 questions (4,8,8,20 marks/minutes) Writing: Description based on a picture stimulus

• r a narrative eg. Write a story.(40 marks/minutes)

➢Paper 2 (Year 10 March) Reading:2 non-fiction texts comparison(4,8,12,16) Writing: A non-fiction task eg. Write a letter or

• article. (40 marks/minutes)

English Literature

2 examinations: ➢Paper 1 (Year 11 Nov.) ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens. A Shakespeare play (‘Romeo and Juliet’). ➢Paper 2 *Currently studying ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J. B. Priestley OR ‘Blood Brothers’ by Willy Russell. 15 poems from the anthology. Unseen poetry (analyse 1 poem + brief comparison of language and structure).

How to help your child with English

For the study of a text (AIC, BB, R&J, ACC): ❖Complete revision cards or mind map posters

• n each character and theme.

❖Read/use revision booklets/teacher notes/internet to help your understanding. ❖Get a list of possible questions from your teacher/internet/revision books. ❖Complete mind maps for each possible

• question. Write these answers up into an

exam style answer (45-50 minutes).

How to help your child with English

For the study of poetry: ❖Keep re-reading the 15 poems. ❖Make revision cards/mind map posters on each

• poem. Include key quotes and poetry devices,

structure and language features. ❖Watch YouTube revision guides (Mr Bruff?) for revision and recap. ❖Get a variety of questions for each poem. Plan an answer to each question. ❖Write up your answer in timed test conditions (45 minutes).

Mr Goodland Head of Year 10

Attendance and Punctuality

With 90% attendance you would be absent for 19

days in a school year and

would miss 95 lessons!

Attendance % % 5+ 9-4 93.5 and above 74.3 92.5 – 93.5 60.4 88 and below 26.7

4 weekly attendance and punctuality is recorded

This will be monitored closely with Mrs Heyes (pastoral attendance officer)

How can you support your child with their learning?

• Check and sign planners each week.
• Speak to subject teachers if you have a

concern.

• Watch the calendar for important

dates/deadlines. Especially on the website.

• Contact school if you have any concerns.

How can your child reach their potential?

They have you to support them

Ensure they sleep and eat

• well. Late nights impact

heavily on concentration the next day