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Y10 and Y11 information evening

Welcome/ Introduction Miss Williams (Deputy Headteacher) English Miss Stagg (CTL English) Maths Miss French (CTL Maths) Science Mrs Levitt (CTL Science) Revision Tips Miss Crudden (Teaching & Learning) Pastoral Mrs Burkinshaw (ATL for Y11)

What’s the purpose of this eve?

• To outline key dates and events this year
• To explain our support and intervention

programmes

• To present some practical strategies for

parents

FAQs and anxieties (parents and students)

• Will employers and universities understand the

9:1 grading?

• Is a 4 or a 5 equivalent to a C? What grade will

students need in English & Maths to progress to Post-16 and university?

• Do students have to get a 4 in English Language
• r is Literature OK?

Will employers/universities understand 9:1?

• 4th year in to this system so becoming more

familiar

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A* A B C D E F G Virtually the same proportion of people getting A and above will get 7 & above

C and above= 4 and above

The bottom of a grade 1 will be aligned with the bottom of a grade G.

Will students need a 4 or a 5 in English & Maths to progress to Post-16 and university?

• Students WILL NOT have to re-sit English or Maths if

they achieve 4s

• A 4 in English Lit is accepted by Post-16

HOWEVER…

• Some universities may favour 5s
• Some universities require a 4 or higher in English

Language

• We will work towards as many students as possible

achieving grades 5 to 9

• Students should aim to achieve the very best grade

possible: all we ask is they engage and try their best

Emphasis is on terminal exams

• Most subjects are now 100% exam based (end
• f course)
• Long game-no short cuts or last min with 30

exams

• Biggest difference: can’t rely on last minute

revision

• Greater correlation between effort &
• utcome: Hard work really did pay off

Cambridge national/BTEC courses

• Level 2 pass is equivalent to a 4 (or a C)
• Still between 50% & 75% coursework based
• Key to success: keeping up to date
• The better the coursework the less pressure in

the exam

• Some Jan exam sittings

Year 10

• The advantage of GCSE RE
• Around 40% achieved 9-7 grades
• With so many exams in Y11 Y10 option & RE

more crucial

• Big advantage going in to Y11 with good

foundations

Track record of success for AHS students

• Students at AHS consistently perform well above

national average

• 2015-2018 GCSE results placed Allerton among

the best in the city & top 10% nationally (2019 looks even better).

• Almost all AHS students make exceptional

progress-intervention for ALL students

• …if they engage
• We know Year 10 and 11 have the potential to

achieve equally well

• WE WILL SUPPORT HOWEVER WE CAN

KS4 English at AHS

Ms Stagg: Curriculum Team Leader for English staggm@allertonhigh.org.uk

Your GCSEs in English

Over the next 2 years, students will be working for 2 GCSEs: English Language and English Literature

The facts

• The GCSE grades will come from exams only. There is no longer a ‘Controlled

Assessment’ or coursework element to GCSE English.

• There are four exams to be taken altogether: 2 in English Language and 2 in

English Literature.

• We will do plenty of mock exams in class to prepare. This will allow us to

accurately predict grades.

• All students sit the same exams; there are no higher or foundation tiers.

GCSE English Language

Paper 1 Creative reading and writing 1 hour 45 mins 50% of GCSE Section A: Reading  4 reading questions on one unseen fiction text. (40 marks) Section B: Writing  One extended creative writing piece. (40 marks) Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives 1 hour 45 mins 50% of GCSE Section A: Reading  4 reading questions on one non-fiction and one literary non-fiction text. Both unseen. (40 marks) Section B: Writing  One writing piece to present a viewpoint. (40 marks)

GCSE English Literature

Paper 1 Shakespeare and the 19th century novel 1 hour and 45 minutes 40% of GCSE Section A: Shakespeare  One question on Macbeth Section B: 19th century novel  One question based on A Christmas Carol Paper 2 Modern Texts and Poetry 2 hours and 15 minutes 60% of GCSE Section A: Modern Texts  One question from a choice of two on An Inspector Calls. Section B: Poetry  One comparative question based on two poems from the anthology, one of which will be named on the paper. Section C: Unseen Poetry  One question on an unseen poem  One question comparing the first unseen poem to a second unseen poem.

What we are doing to help:

• KS4 Drop in revision
• Small group intervention throughout the weekly

timetable for students of all abilities

• The majority of students will get the
• pportunity to access additional intervention as

part of their regular timetable

• Study Plus

How to help at home

Kerboodle is an online resource that all Allerton High School students can access using their school email address and password.

Encourage reading:

Get to know our set texts: Watch the films as a family

Revision

• Starting as soon as possible (now!)
• Reading independently- newspaper articles/extracts etc
• Little and often – rereading or redrafting that day’s notes

works well and can be done at Drop In.

• Use the A4 blue Progress Books to see how your child is

performing in assessments and mocks. These books will also show you the specific targets your child needs to work on

• Check that red pen reflection is thorough
• Learn the key word definitions needed- stick up around

the house!

Miss French

Curriculum Team Leader for Maths

• Most students will sit Higher tier Edexcel, some will sit the

Foundation tier (overlap covered, final decision after March mock-judgement on how to get best grade)

• 100% Exam
• Paper 1 (Non Calculator) Paper 2 & 3 (Calculator)
• Each exam 1hour 30 mins
• All exams will be sat in the summer

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Higher Foundation

Year 11 – Progress checks

What can you do to help?

Revision

• Starting as soon as possible (now!)
• Little and often
• Encourage students to read through notes

regularly after lessons and try questions to encourage retention of topics

• Use the blue progress books to see which topics

they need to prioritise revising

• Learn the formulae needed

Maths is all about doing!

Online revision resources:

• Corbett maths www.corbettmaths.com (topic

specific questions, 5 a day higher and foundation plus (if you have 5 Grade target), practice exam papers.

• Mymaths (individual lessons and questions on each

topic, booster packs available for certain grades) log in: allertonhs password:decagon

What we are doing to help:

After school

• KS4 Drop
• Small group intervention Friday for invited

students Intervention

• PSE/PE lessons (termly rotation)
• Small group lessons
• Intervention during coaching (rota based)

What we are doing to help:

Mixed Starters

• To help students recall previous learning
• To identify areas of weakness

Past Papers for Homework

• Students are set a practice exam paper for

homework once a fortnight

• This helps to familiarise them with the type of

questions asked and increases their resilience

Mrs Levitt

Curriculum Team Leader - Science

What can success in science do for my child?

• Keep Post 16 Options open
• Ensure access to universities including Russell

Group & Oxbridge

• Provide value to future employers in a

competitive job market

• STEM related careers is the UK’s fastest growing

job market

• Show ability to perform in a range of subjects

with transferrable skills

GCSE Science Specification

1 - 9

GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (2 GCSE’s)

• Written exam: 1 Hour 15

Minutes

• F and H Tiers
• Each paper is equally

weighted (out of 70)

• No ISA – 21 Required

Practicals GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics (Separate Sciences) (3 GCSE’s)

• Written exam: 1 Hour 45

Minutes

• H Tier
• Each paper is worth 100

marks

• Each paper is worth 50%
• f GCSE (2xC, 2xB, 2xP)
• No ISA – 27 Required

Practicals

GCSE Combined Science Specification

Where will the grades come from with there being 6 exam papers on Combined Science?

6 Papers Each has 70 marks, Total available score = 420 Grades to be awarded on a 17 point scale: - Foundation Lowest Grade = 1-1 Highest Grade = 5-5 Higher Lowest Grade = 4-3 Highest Grade = 9-9

What is a Required Practical?

The exam board has set 21 Required Practicals (27 for Triple) that will be conducted throughout Y10 and Y11. Why are Required Practicals important?

• Refine taught content and subject

knowledge from lessons

• Each examination could potentially

have up to 15% (up to 11 marks) of the questions on the paper based around the Required Practical’s done in class time

• Mathematics skills - Biology (10%),

Chemistry (20%) and Physics (30%)

• 100% examination
• Independent Learning – should be working at

least 3 hours a week for Science at home

• Hard work – it has been proven take on board

advice, access the support

• More subject knowledge and it’s more complex
• Required Practical's, Mathematical Skills,
• Y11 Mock Exams - December and March,
• Y10 Mock Exam – After Easter this will determine

whether Triple or Combined Science

The student…

Support from School…

• Drop in sessions available
• Students who attended on a regular basis last

year performed above target

• Assess – Improve – Reassess

Detailed feedback given via PINS each half term to allow students to identify areas for improvement and work on these – Productive Homework (Extended Response) and Past paper questions – Monitoring of student progress (trackers in front of exercise books)

Support from Home, What can you do?

Recall will be important – questioning students

• n key terms (revision guides can help with this)

The more content students know the better grade they will get! Encourage them to use the resources available – Educake (this will test knowledge) Moodle (full

• f revision and assessment resources)

Find a quiet space that students can work in at home – the less distractions the better!

Useful Resources…

Why are your children revising?

To get into the sixth form/A-level subjects they want? To help them get their dream job? To give them flexibility in their choices in the future? To prove it to themselves that they can? To make themselves proud? You as parents/carers proud? Their teachers proud?

“It is virtually impossible to become proficient at a mental task without extended practice”

Daniel T. Willingham

“Students mistake reading for revision” Revision should be active, not passive!

We’re drawn to ways of studying that feel good but are actually quite poor at helping us learn. Common revision strategies:

• Reading through class

notes/revision guides

• Re-writing notes
• Highlighting key

words

Retrieval practice is a strategy where we focus on getting information out.

It is the act of trying to recall information without having it in front of you.

Each minute spent highlighting

• r re-reading is 60

seconds not doing something more effective

The beauty of planning

A good revision plan helps to:

• Ensure there is sufficient time to cover everything
• Split revision into manageable chunks with re-visiting

time

• Prioritise - early exams/tricky subjects/topics
• Reduce stress - students feel in control
• Make learning efficient – no time wasted deciding what

to do each session.

Other important considerations

Encourage your children to make smart decisions about their study environment Minimise distractions e.g. mobile phones, music, friends– procrastination wastes valuable time Reward with breaks & healthy snacks and encourage your children to go outside for exercise and fresh air Make your children are getting enough sleep. Sleep is essential for our brains to consolidate learning.

Year 10 & 11 Pastoral Support

Mrs Melanie Burkinshaw – Achievement Leader Year 11 Ms Tina Convy – Achievement Coach Year 11 Mrs Sarah Horsley – Achievement Leader Year 10 Mrs Annette Whitaker – Achievement Coach Year 10

Be resilient Reflect if things not going well Treat staff with respect Accept help when

• ffered

Revise Meet deadlines Good behaviour to support learning Be actively involved in lessons Work hard Speak to us if they have concerns Keep healthy

Study support Intervention Punctuality club Revision Sessions in holidays Parent/carer meetings Extra BTECs Subject drop-in Coaching sessions Career planning Well-being focus groups Behaviour monitoring

Potential hurdles

• Friendships
• Social life
• Organisation
• Ability to take responsibility for their learning and

behaviour

• Lack of motivation
• Exam stress

Where do you come in?

Your support, encouragement and interest can make a significant difference to your child's motivation and ability to cope with the academic and organisational demands of the exam years.

“The more parents are engaged in the education of their children, the more likely their children are to succeed in the education system. School improvement and school effectiveness research consistently shows that parental engagement is one of the key factors in securing higher student achievement”. (DfE research Report 156, September 2011)

• Partner with school and child
• Provide the tools for homework and revision
• Monitor social media use/gaming
• Study Buddy

• Assist with their organisation of time
• Monitor their progress and celebrate achievements
• Encourage wider engagement in subjects

Attendance is crucial

• They should be at school every day, on time
• 95% attendance = half a day missed every 2

weeks

• 90% attendance = one day every 2 weeks = a

drop in all a student’s GCSE grades by two grades

• Students think they have forever to learn

everything they need but ACTUAL time is much less then they think. It is 8 months until the exams start.

Dealing with Stress

• A small degree of stress is normal and actually

necessary for successfully tackling exams

• Some stress symptoms to look out for in your

child:

– Difficulty getting to sleep or waking up – Tiredness – Poor appetite – Loss of interest in things they used to enjoy – Headaches and other unexplained aches and pains – Irritability and frequent angry episodes

Study Support at AHS

• Drop ins – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

– 2.50pm – 4pm

• Study Support – Tuesdays and Thursdays 2.50pm-

4pm

– complete any work missed in classes, re-do unsatisfactory work, missed deadlines

• Intervention – timetabled, voluntary and

compulsory

– (Before, during and after school)

We will need to rely on your support, we will

• f course keep you informed at all times.

Keeping in contact

• Telephone numbers - please inform office if

changed recently

• Study Support – text messages sent out

Monday of the week student is due to attend (Tuesdays and Thursdays – please check and remind your child)

Any concerns please contact school:

• burkinm@allertonhigh.org.uk
• convyt@allertonhigh.org.uk
• broadheads@allertonhigh.org.uk
• whitaka@allertonhigh.org.uk