Year 10 GCSE Parents Information Evening Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Welcome from the Headteacher Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Objective of this event To provide parents/carers with all the information they need to be able to support their child at GCSE level Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Founding vision and values “To ensure every pupil succeeds, regardless of background, by providing outstanding teaching and pastoral care.” Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
“To become one of the very top performing schools in the country” Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
GCSE OUTCOMES 2019 Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Headlines P8 A8 % 5+ % 4+ EBACC EBACC ENG/MA ENG/MA ENT APS AGFS PROV +0.3 50.5 50 71 57 4.7 (2019) ARK +0.16 45.1 40 62 55 4.1 PROV (2019) NAT 0.00 46.5 43 64 38 4.0 ACTUAL (2018) LA ACTUAL (18) -0.22 44.5 39 NA 51 3.9 Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
“The Greenwich Free School…among the highest performing in the country” Evening Standard Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Individual success and anticipated destinations! Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Promoting a sense of independence and self-belief Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Mr MacPherson Deputy Headteacher Teaching, Learning & Curriculum Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Excellent Attendance Ambitious Self belief and resilience Independent learners Highly organised/revision Exceptional effort Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
New developments for 2019 ✓ Science based exam questions. ✓ Real time feedback. ✓ Rewards for high usage. ✓ Repetitive exam practice. • Student log in details from science teacher. Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
New developments for 2019 ✓ Maths based exam questions. ✓ Real time feedback. ✓ Rewards for high usage. ✓ Repetitive exam practice. • Student log in details from maths teacher. Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
New developments for 2019 www.quizlet.com/AGFS_English www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Science www.quizlet.com/AGFS_MFL www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Geography www.quizlet.com/AGFS_History www.quizlet.com/AGFS_PE www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Art www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Music www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Computing Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
New developments for 2019 www.showmyhomework.co.uk Details of all homework tasks. Links to online content. Assistance with deadlines. All students and parents have log in details. Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
KS4 at a glance 609 Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
KS4 at a glance Y10 Autumn Quizlet for independent learning, ongoing revision. Y10 Spring Study skills programme launched Parents evening Work experience launch Aspirations evening Y10 Summer Summer exams. Predictions set for post 16 providers. Parents evening Y11 Autumn Work experience Mock examinations Mock results evening Y11 Spring Spring mocks, parents evening, confirmation of post 16 choices. Y11 Summer Examinations start Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Ms Sehra (Assistant Head) Ms Gainey (Assistant Head) Ms Nair (Head of Science) Introductions Mr Munday (Head of Maths) Miss Barratt (Head of KS4 Maths) Ms Kane (Head of English) Mr Ige (Head of Middle School) Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Mr Ige Head of Year Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Expectations • Uniform expectations • Independent learning: Quizlet (Homework club) • Having the correct equipment for the day • Showing independence and being polite and courteous • Growth mindset – demonstrating resilience • Arriving to school on time everyday • “If you’re effort is low your probably not thinking about the opportunity you’re thinking of the obligation”. Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Attendance really matters “Every lesson and everyday matters. The small margins could be the difference between success and failure” Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Key strategies between now and your exams 1. An effective revision timetable 2. Being pro-active and utilising teacher expertise 3. Effective use of time 4. Avoid distractions – Social media/gaming 5. How to deal with stress - talk Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
We are here to support you! Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Ms Nair Head of Science Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Course Routes ● At KS4 students are able to complete either the Combined Science Trilogy (2 grades) or Triple Biology, Chemistry and Physics (3 grades) routes. These routes are based on the option choices your child has selected and their progression in Science. ● 10J & 10K = Triple Route ● 10L, 10M & 10N = Double Route Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Exams Exam Board: AQA Double Science – Combined Science: Trilogy (Paper 1 & Paper 2: : 1 hour 15min) Triple Science – Biology, Chemistry and Physics (Paper 1 and Paper 2 in each discipline: 1 hour 45min) Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Structure of Year 11 Term Biology Chemistry Physics 1 Paper 1 Revision and Required Practicals 2 Paper 2 Revision and Required Practicals 3 Exam practice of focus areas Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Independent Learning ● Quality - Exam practice - known as exit tickets, ‘Flip learning’ Pupils homework prepares them for the following lesson e.g. Tassomai, quizlet, pre-reading, calculation practice, assessment, key word definitions, key word dictionary, condensing notes to 1 page. ● Homework: Access to next lesson is limited if homework is not completed and pupils will be asked to complete it in same-day detention Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Success in Science ● Scientific literacy – reading science for pleasure e.g. New Scientist, Focus, online ● Working scientifically – engaging with feedback on practical work, taking it seriously ● Revision – developing a range of techniques, taking advice from those with experience ● Exam technique – responding to all assessment feedback, practicing past exam questions in y11 Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Science Revision Guides or Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Mr Munday & Miss Barratt Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Exams Exam Board: Edexcel Paper 1: non-calculator Papers 2 and 3: calculator allowed 1.5 hours each Tier of entry final decision in Y11 Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Exam Timetable Y10 Time Paper Autumn Term Cumulative Autumn Assessment Topics studied so far Spring Term Past GCSE exam paper Summer Term Full suite of 9-1 Mathematics exams Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Exam Timetable Y11 Time Paper October Full suite January Full suite June External examinations Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Mid-term assessments Y10/11 Time Paper Start and end of each topic ● Approx. 1 hour ● Made up of past exam Approx. 2 topics per half term questions ● Foundation/higher In Mathematics lessons Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Independent learning ● Approx. 1 hour per week. ● Online MathsWatch tasks to prepare for upcoming lessons. ● Additional tasks or written work may be set by class teacher. ● Flash cards Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Success in Mathematics • Equipment – scientific calculator and full maths set. • Mathematical fluency – including application without structure. • Perseverance – moving from confusion to the ‘lightbulb’ moment. • Ongoing and collaborative revision – start now! Students can revise alone or work through problems together, to develop confidence in challenging topics. • Analysis of errors – students learn best from making mistakes and asking questions to correct them. Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Support from parents/carers • Check in on students regularly to ensure they have completed homework - use Show My Homework to help you. • Ensure students make use of MathsWatch independently. • Look out for communication on upcoming assessments. • If students are saying they don’t understand, encourage them to see their teacher. • Try to put aside your own feelings about Mathematics. Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Revision guides: BEWARE Revision guides must be written for the NEW specification as there are many new topics, including: - Rates of change - Kinematics and its application - Iteration - Venn diagrams and set notation Some topics in old revision guides are also no longer relevant. Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Revision guides
Ms Kane Head of English Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship
Recommend
More recommend
