Mr Foster – Assistant Headteacher Science @ Priory Introduce me

What’s in the exam? Explain the ISA and how it fits into the summer exams – explain that it is an easy win and a good way to get full marks.

What’s in the exam? Explain the ISA and how it fits into the summer exams – explain that it is an easy win and a good way to get full marks.

GCSE Science 2 Exams 2 Exams Discuss what needed

Preparation and knowledge of exam language and structure is critical Exams Science A & Additional Science 4 x 1.5 hour exams Triple Science 9 x 1 Hour exams Preparation and knowledge of exam language and structure is critical

Where does the ISA fit? Explain the ISA and how it fits into the summer exams – explain that it is an easy win and a good way to get full marks.

Controlled Assessment Pathway STAGE 2 Reporting on the Planning Research 1 lesson 1 Exam – up to 45 min High Control STAGE 1 Planning Research 1/2 lessons (up to 3 Hrs) Pupil research Notes Limited Control Controlled Assessment Pathway STAGE 5 Analysing Results 1 lesson 1 Exam – 50 minutes High Control STAGE 3 Practical Work 1/2 lessons Limited Control Mention Last Year’s in here! STAGE 4 Processing Primary Data 1 lesson – 1 Graph High Control

ISA Plan

One Class – One Teacher

What we need from our students! Commitment Arrive on time Be in all lessons Do their very best High expectations Of themselves Of Others Of Your Teachers Resilience Give it a go If they don’t know – ask for help No Blanks! Try their very best – you only have limited chances

What can you do?

PAST PAPERS Revision Little & Often Work on what you don’t know Right resources Ask for help Stick to your time table Use the mocks and topic tests Discuss what they are doing in Science at the moment Take part in revision activities – quiz/Q&A Ask how revision is going Trust (ish) Year 11 folders etc

The quality of school work will feed into the circle of revision. MEMORISE TEST YOURSELF REFLECT UNDERSTAND

What can WE do? AQA Past Papers Website Specifications Online AQA Past Papers Website MyGCSE Science School Website The GCSE Guide BBC Bitesize YouTube Educake Traditional Specifications Revision guides and workbooks Past Papers Knowledge Maps Revision Lists Conversation and questioning US!

Period 7 Will begin after the Christmas Holidays Workshop based – based on student needed Some will be mandatory for students to attend – linked to progress Open for all – pupils need to play an active part in their learning Participation in P7 does not mean taking it easy P1-6……

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Thanks for coming along! Any Questions?