WELCOME TO PAIGNTON COMMUNITY & SPORTS ACADEMY YEAR 10 SUCCESS EVENING 3rd November 2016

PURPOSE OF THIS EVENING To explain the changes to the new GCSE grading system To explain the changes of the new exam requirements To have an opportunity to speak to subject staff To learn more about Higher/Further Education

Move to Progress 8 Progress is measured from KS2 to the end of KS4 Each student has a Progress 8 target number and an Aspirational target number

Key changes to GCSEs Move to numbers instead of letters 100% exams Removal of most Controlled Assessment/coursework A third more content to learn A good pass is deemed as a 5 (top C/bottom B)

Changes to the GCSE grading system Current GCSE grade New GCSE grades (2017) Top A* 9 A* 8 A 7 B 6 Top C/bottom B 5 C 4 D 3 E 2 F/G 1

Key dates 2016 - 17 1st report – December 2016 1st PPE exams – w/b 30th January 2017 2nd report – March 2017 2nd PPE exams – w/b 3rd July 2017 3rd report – exam results home July 2017

How can you be successful Positive work ethic at ALL times Know the exam board & syllabus Revise effectively Manage your time Take ownership of your own GCSEs

The team approach …..

How parents can help progress@paigntonacademy.org Take an active interest in you child’s studies Work with them at home Support and encourage them Contact the Academy if you have any concerns on progress@paigntonacademy.org

Where you can get help Revision guides Websites Revision Apps Speak to your teacher Academy VLE Doddle/Kerboodle