Year 9 Options Evening March 2017
Welcome & Introductions The purpose of the Evening
National Developments Our aim is to respond to the changes in the National Curriculum and the assessment structures in ways which preserves an element of choice for our pupils and continues our tradition of excellent results, leading to outstanding outcomes.
Michael Gove M.P. (Then Education Secretary): “The pace of change in our education system recently has been fast - and the reaction at times furious..... But there’s still more to do.......The new GCSEs currently being developed will be more demanding, and more ambitious - asking pupils to read a wider range of literary texts in English, demonstrate extended writing in history, and show more advanced problem-solving in maths and science.” 3rdFebruary 2014 London Academy of Excellence, London
Government led changes to national picture Mr Gove’s announcement led to radical and far-reaching changes to the national picture GCSEs – no coursework GCSEs- no modular examinations No early entries, first entry only counts All subjects – tougher content, more content, new grades Removal of many alternative examinations to GCSEs These changes have become reality in the curriculum
SFX Response Cautious and gradual Gradual reduction of number of option blocks More curriculum time for English, Maths and RE New Science curriculum model More sets in English, Maths and Science No compulsory Ebacc
Pupil Voice Pupil Guidance Variety of Subjects A tailored curriculum for students for whom GCSE route may not be suitable
Pupils will study 8 GCSEs except - Separate Sciences for G1 and Y1= 9th subject All pupils will receive advice and an interview as needed.
Progress 8 & Attainment 8 These are measure for schools rather than pupils at this stage. They measure a pupil’s success in their best 8 subjects, with an emphasis on the English Baccalaureate subjects (shown in red on the form) Pupils must choose at least one of these red subjects
The English Baccalaureate A good, balanced curriculum for many. A good preparation for many University Courses Desirable for employment opportunities It is not a separate qualification, but at times it is suggested it may become one Choose a Language and either History or Geography to go with Maths, English and Sciences (shown in red on the form)
Curriculum/Timetable Yr 10 Each student will have 4 hours each of English and Maths Set 1 Science 6 hours of separate Sciences (3 GCSEs) Set 2 & 3 Science 6 hours of Combined Science (2 GCSEs) Set 4 Science 4 hours of Science leading to Entry level or Level 1 GCSE plus extra qualifications in Literacy and numeracy 3 Hours of RE 6 hours of options (2 subjects x 3 Hours) 2 hours PE Total 25 hours
Select one from each block Select one from each block. At least one of your two selections must be red. Block A Geography History Spanish Art CIDA (Certificate in Digital Applications) Economics * Film Studies PE Tech Award Technology Block B Computer Science* French Geography History Spanish Media Studies Music P.E. BTEC Technology Tech Award
BTECs and Technical Awards These are Awards which are equivalent to GCSEs but are based more upon ongoing continuous assessment rather than Examinations. Each subject varies slightly Grades are Distinction*, Distinction, Merit and Pass
Summary Choose one from each block At least one must be a red subject If you wish to follow the English Baccalaureate, you need to choose a Language AND Geography or History
Choices Choose subjects you enjoy and are good at Choose subjects that go well together Choose subjects which will help you progress post-16 Take the opportunities provided by a fresh start, new Key Stage, new ways of working etc
What do I do next. Complete the Options Request by Monday 24th April What do I do next? * Complete the Options Request by Monday 24th April * Confirmed choices in July
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