Year 10 In Information Evening 2018 Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Key Changes • Grading 1-9 for all subjects • No coursework or controlled assessment in the vast majority of subjects. • The exceptions will be Child Development, Product Design, Food Technology, Art, Graphics, Drama, Music and Creative iMedia – these all have elements which are assessed prior to the main written examinations. • This means there is much more emphasis on the end of Year 11 exams – one chance to be rewarded for all you have learned Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
What can students be doing? • Regularly revisiting notes – there is a much greater emphasis on memory and the ability to recall now. If this becomes self-generated it will help so that everything is not left until Year 11 • Making sure homework tasks are done thoroughly and well – these are often opportunities to practise exam technique and receive valuable feedback – the more you put in, the more you will get out • Getting the balance right – pace yourself and make sure you maintain other interests • Think carefully about work experience • Making the most of lessons – use reflection opportunities fully Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Being 14-16 16 Student Support – Assistant Principal: Cal Knight Senior Student Support Officer: Tony Walters Learning mentor/pupil premium champion: Liz Tinsley Pupil premium mentor: Lizzie Robey School Counsellors: Elaine McGrath, Rosie Levick, both qualified in child and adolescent counselling. School nurse service (CHAT) – every Thursday lunch time External agency support if needed, e.g. Kooth / BEAM Plus the House system – Form tutor, Head of House and wider staff body. Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Working in partnership • This is the real key to success for every student, that home and school are clearly and effectively communicating with each other to support each child. • Email contact, parents evenings, Personalised Planning Day. • Please keep us informed of anything you think relevant and we will do everything we can to ensure your son or daughter enjoys and values their time with us. Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Workshops • Please attend your allotted slot and time or rooms will not be able to meet capacity. These can be checked on the large sheets near the entrance to the hall. • It is important for the study skills session that you attend with your son or daughter. • Study skills – with Cal Knight in the B&E centre. • Teen anxiety – with Rosie Levick in the hall • E-safety – with Tony Walters and police in Room 1 Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Year 10 Information evening Maths Changes to the GCSE and how parents can help Mr B.Warr - Head of Mathematics Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Changes to Foundation tier Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Changes to Higher tier Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Some students likely to sit AQA Further Maths qualification as well. Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Changes to Examinations Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
What can you do to help? Be positive “I was never very good at Maths …” “I always hated Maths when I was at school…” Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
• Please trust us when we advise students to study Foundation tier instead of higher – this is the trickiest part of the new specification for us and we have the best interest of the students at heart. Universities do not ask if a student achieved a grade 5 at Higher or Foundation – a 5 is a 5! • Encourage students to get into the habit of revising now. We subscribe to the best resource your child can use for revision – Mathswatch. Logon at www.vle.mathswatch.com Speak to a member of the maths team if your child does not have their login and password. • Work through problems at home with your child. They may need the help - and you may learn something! • If your child struggles with maths do they know their tables? Times tables unlock many areas of mathematics – such as arithmetic, fractions and factors. Learning them is not an onerous task and can be done relatively quickly. Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
• Encourage your child to ask for help with topics that they do not understand • Download copies of old exam papers and get your child to go through them. The specifications change but the maths doesn’t. The only way to get better at maths is to do maths. • Buy CGP revision guides as early as possible – students then get into the habit of referring to them early in their GCSE course. We will buy them a workbook. • Invest in a scientific calculator and a maths set now. The sooner students get used to a calculators’ functions the better. • Any questions? Please email me at info@tpstrust.co.uk Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE • Mr P Stacey Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Three GCSEs – separate sciences Two GCSEs – double science • Combined GCSE is a double award, you will be • Three separate awarded two grades. grades are awarded. Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
9-9 9-8 8-8 A grading scale 8-7 7-7 with 17 7-6 6-6 possibilities will 6-5 5-5 be used. 5-4 4-4 4-3 3-3 3-2 2-2 2-1 1-1 Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Topics Biology Chemistry Physics Paper 1 Paper 1 Paper 1 1. Cells 1. Atomic structure and 1. Energy 2. Organisation the periodic table 2. Electricity 3. Infection and response 2. Bonding and 3. Particle model of 4. Bioenergetics properties matter Paper 2 3. Quantitative chemistry 4. Atomic structure 1. Homeostasis 4. Energy change Paper 2 2. Inheritance and Paper 2 1. Forces evolution 1. Rates of reactions 2. Waves 3. Ecology 2. Organic chemistry 3. Magnetism and 3. Chemical analysis electromagnetism 4. Chemistry of the atmosphere 5. Using resources Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Questions are based around 3 areas: AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific techniques and procedures. (40%) AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of: scientific ideas; scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures. (40%) AO3: Analyse information and ideas to: interpret and evaluate; make judgments and draw conclusions; develop and improve experimental procedures. (20%) Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Assessment of practical work • Required practicals for each subject • Assessed via questions in the exam • These could be up to 6 marks • Skills could also be assessed with questions about non- required practical’s • Maths skills – about 40% of marks on Physics paper Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Trilogy Separate Sciences Number of papers 6 3 x 2 per qualification Questions Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response Length of papers 1 hour and 15 mins 1 hour and 45 mins Marks per paper 70 100 Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
What can you do to help: • Be positive • Offer support with homework • Visit science museums • Watch documentaries • Buy revision guides and workbooks • Encourage your students to attend revision sessions wherever possible Selfless, Self Assured, Successful
Managing Teenage Anxiety The Priory School 4.10.2018 Rosie Fraser-Andrews MBACP School Counsellor
Pair Activity invitation: parent/s with son/daughter 1) Parents please briefly share with your young person: a) some of your own experiences with anxiety at 14/15 years old b) your concerns about anxiety for them 2) Young person: What, if any, connections do you see between a) and b)?
What is anxiety? What is anxiety? Anxiety is a form of fear - of being overwhelmed and of being unable to meet life’s demands. It is concerned with the future. What are the symptoms of anxiety? Physical : FIGHT, FLIGHT or FREEZE . Arousal of the sympathetic nervous system – tight chest, feeling faint or sick, tense muscles, excessive sweating; insomnia; digestive trouble. Emotional: feelings of dread, worry, panic, disconnection Behavioural: nail-biting/skin-picking; repetitive, ritualistic behaviours; self- harm.
What is reasonable level of anxiety? Appropriate before a test, a presentation or important match. How much anxiety is too much? When social relationships, sleep patterns, eating habits are affected. When someone seems to be ‘stuck’ on anxious mode.
What is different about adolescent anxiety? 1. Anxiety is central to the vital task of transitioning from childhood to adulthood: there will be doubt – can I do it? Other cultures arguably have stronger frameworks to contain these anxieties than we do Eg: The males of tribal Okiek of Kenya (Kratz, 1990) undergo various rituals between the ages of 14 and 16, including circumcision. They live secluded from adults of the opposite sex for up to 24 weeks, are painted with white clay and charcoal to appear wild, and esoteric knowledge is imparted to them by elders.
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