Welcome to the Year 10 Information Evening Aims: To give you a brief overview of the programme of study. To explain the changes to GCSE assessment. To provide you with some key dates. To explain the target setting, monitoring and intervention process at KS4.

Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a Grade 7 and above as currently achieve a grade A and above. Grade 5 will be awarded to the top third of students gaining the equivalent of a grade C or bottom third of a grade B. The Department for Education has determined that Grade 5 will be a ‘strong pass’. Grade 4 will be a ‘standard pass’. The bottom of Grade 1 will be aligned with the bottom of grade G.

2017 Results in Reformed Subjects Grade 9 Fulford Grade 9 Nationally English Language 12.3% (25 students) 3.5% English Literature 3.2% Maths 9.3% (19 students) 2.2% Grade 4 Fulford Grade 4 Nationally English Language 11.7% (24 students) 17.0% English Literature 10.2% (21 students) 17.2% Maths 13.7% (28 students) 20.8%

Core Subjects English All students will sit reformed, linear English Language and English Literature GCSE examinations at the end of Year 11. There will be no tiers, so all students will sit the same examination (9-1 available). Maths All students will sit reformed, linear GCSE Maths examinations at the end of Year 11. Students will sit either higher tier (grades 9-4 available) or foundation tier (grades 5-1 available).

Core Subjects There are two different pathways in Science. Some students (3 groups) will be studying towards Triple Science and will receive separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students began this pathway in Year 9. All other students will be studying Dual Science. This route gives students two GCSE grades. Students will sit either higher tier (grades 9-4 available) or foundation tier (grades 5-1 available). These courses are assessed by linear examinations at the end of Year 11.

Reformed GCSE Optional Subjects Some reformed subjects are now assessed only by linear examinations at the end of Year 11 (e.g. History, Geography). Other subjects continue to include a proportion that is assessed by non-examined assessment. All GCSE subjects are now reformed and will be assessed on the 9-1 scale. French and Spanish are the only optional subjects to offer foundation/higher tier papers.

Non-GCSE Optional Subjects Applied Business and i-Media Students in BTEC Level 2 Business will sit an examination in May 2018. Students studying the Cambridge National in i-Media will sit an examination early in Year 11. This can be re-sat if necessary (the higher grade counts). Beyond this, the course is assessed by coursework. These courses can be passed at Level 1 Pass/Merit/Distinction or Level 2 Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction*

Beware of Study Guides! A recommended list of study guides and websites for the new specifications will be circulated at the Year 10 Progress Reviews on 21st November

Fischer Family Trust - Data Analysis Projects - Overview 25/04/2018 Understanding the Terms Agreed Target Predictions Estimate

What is the difference between them?

Estimate Prediction Agreed Target UK Sport – Aiming for 6-8 medals in World Championship Based on historical data from previous competitions combined with factors such as lottery funding In July, a sports statistics company predicted 5 medals (2 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze) Based on individuals, their current rankings and their recent form going into the championships During BBC interview at the end of July, Laura Muir explained that she was focusing on a podium finish in 1500m Estimate Prediction Agreed Target

Estimates, Predictions and Agreed Targets Estimate –based upon your achievement at Key Stage 2, showing how similar students have achieved at GCSE in the past in different subjects Predictions – produced by your teachers, indicating what you are likely to achieve, based upon your performance during the course Agreed targets – produced by YOU, based upon FFT targets, predictions and REALISTIC AMBITION

Fischer Family Trust Estimates What does it all mean?

From Key Stage 2 to GCSE 4 99% 89% C/4 B/6 5 A/7 3 98% 86% D/3 KS2 En KS2 Ma 5 A*-G chance 5A*-C chance Maths Average Art 4 99% 89% C/4 B/6 5 A/7 3 98% 86% D/3

Individual Estimates GCSE Av.grade No.A*-C Level 4s Average C 8 Best 20% B 9 Worst 20% D 6 Level 5s A 10 A/A* A/B

Value of FFT Estimates Objective Good starting point for your own targets Good base to compare your actual results Indication of your potential – but not the only one ! – you are all different

Danger ! Averages only, not individual National, not Fulford Things – and people - change over time! They are a starting point, not an end point!

Michelangelo… “The danger for most of us is not that we aim too high and fail to reach our target but aim too low and achieve it.”

Useful to remember when it’s cold in the morning in December… According to statistics: 17 days off in a year (attendance dropping below 90%) leads to an average drop of a FULL GRADE for each GCSE subject!

Key Dates 7th November 2017 Year 10 interim report home 21st November 2017 Year 10 progress reviews 22nd February 2018 Year 10 predicted grade report home 19th March 2018 Year 10 parents’ evening 18th -27th April 2018 Year 10 examinations 29th June 2018 Year 10 final reports home