2.  Level 1: KS3  Level 2: KS4 (GCSEs/BTEC)  Level 3: Sixth Form (A levels/BTEC)

4. GCE O levels and CSEs GCSE

5. Terminal exam and Controlled Assessment

6. New GCSEs

9. New GCSE grading structure 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1U A* A B C D E F G U Current GCSE grading structure 4 = C Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as achieve an A and above

10. New GCSE grading structure 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1U A* A B C D E F G U Current GCSE grading structure 5 = ‘Pass’ Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as achieve an A and above B-/C+

11. Results:  Number grades for English and maths (1-9)  Letter grades for other subjects (A*- G)

12. Results:  Number grades for all subjects(1-9) except classics, Italian or design and technology (graphics or resistant materials)

13. Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing (50%) Paper 2: Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives (50%) Non-examination Assessment: Spoken Language (pass/Merit/Distinction)

14. Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel (40%) Paper 2: Modern texts and poetry (60%)

15. Paper 1: non-calculator Paper 2 & 3: calculator A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems. The mathematical demand increases as a student progresses through the paper. Subject content 1 Number 2 Algebra 3 Ratio, proportion and rates of change 4 Geometry and measures 5 Probability 6 Statistics

16.  Foundation – grades 1-5  Higher – grades 4-9

17. 5 GCSEs passes or equivalent Pass = A*- C Grade 5 or above (BTEC ‘pass’)

18.  EBacc  Progress 8

19.  English Language  English Literature  Maths  Science x 2  MFL  Humanity (History or Geography) x 1

20. Progress compared to pupils with the same academic profile as determined by KS2 performance Based on GCSEs in English, maths, EBACC subjects and other listed GCSE

22. Additional marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) for GCSEs in English literature, geography, history and RE

23.  The Summer exam season in Year 11 will be more intense  The ability to retain information over 2 years will be key  Regular testing/exam practice  A focus on Literacy

25. ‘Core’ curriculum English – Language and literature Maths Science (biology, physics and chemistry or ‘double science’) RE French or Italian PE/Games non-GCSE

26. Separate sciences Biology, physics and chemistry = 3 x GCSEs Students do games but do not do PE ‘Trilogy’ science 2 x GCSEs Students do both PE and games

27. Options - 3 from:  Art  Business Studies  Classics  DT – Graphics  DT – Resistant Materials  Geography  History  Computer Science  Music  PE  2 nd Modern Language  Supplementary Studies  BTEC Business

28.  Courses subject to viability  Some students may not be suited to certain subjects

29. 11 GCSEs English lang English lit Maths RE MFL 3 x science 3 x options 10 GCSEs English lang English lit Maths RE MFL 2 x science 3 x options

30. 8 GCSEs 1 BTEC English lang English lit Maths RE 2 x science 3 x options (inc BTEC) 8 GCSEs English lang English lit Maths RE 2 x science 2 x options + Supplementary Studies 7 GCSEs 1 BTEC English lang English lit Maths RE 2 x science 2 x options (inc BTEC) + Supplementary Studies

31. Non-GCSE Project based If students opt to do BTEC business they no longer do French or Italian

32.  Level 2 Level 3 (A Levels)  Level 2 Level 3 (BTECs)  Level 2 Level 2/3 Vocational Qualifications NB ‘Raising Participation Age’ Education or training until 18 L1L2L3

33.  Preference  Aptitude  Career direction

34.  Year 9 are going to use Kudos careers software in tutor period over the next few tutor periods (9 Mo already have)  Pupils can log in from home and look at different career options.  This process will also enable pupils to consider how their GCSE and future subject choices may link with career pathway options. It could also encourage them to seek more information  Another website of interest in terms of careers is successatschool.org  Students can request a careers interview

35.  What friends are doing

36. Literacy = communication and comprehension skills Literacy Listening Speaking ReadingWriting

37.  Encourage reading  Encourage talk  Ask open questions

38.  Encourage reading  Encourage talk  Ask open questions

39.  Provide a place and time to study  Paper/pens etc.  Examination specifications  Study guides  Treats/rewards  Ensure a work/play balance  Food/sleep  Structure/good habits  School – home partnership

40.  Assembly  Year 9 Parents’ Evening  Booklet Form to be returned to the main office by Friday 29 th April NB Not first come first served! Students informed in June

41.  The future…  Year 9 - Will start Year 13 in 2019  Job for life?!  Your son may well end up in a job that does not presently exist:  Social media manager  Digital strategist  App developer  On-line community manager  Search engine optimisation (SEO) expert

42.  Academic profile  The ability to change and adapt  To be responsible  Reliable  Honest  Hard working  Trustworthy

43. GCSE Science Mr C. Lloyd-Jones Subject Leader Science

44. AQA GCSE Science will be offered in two distinct but similar ways. 1. GCSE Triple Science and 2. GCSE Trilogy Science. Mr C. Lloyd-Jones Subject Leader Science

45. GCSE Triple Science will result in the award of GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics as separate awards. Mr C. Lloyd-Jones Subject Leader Science

46. GCSE Trilogy Science will be taught as three separate sciences and examined as three separate sciences BCP but result in only two GCSE awards. Mr C. Lloyd-Jones Subject Leader Science

47. The content of Triple GCSE Science will be much greater than Trilogy and hence it will need to be taught at a faster pace. Mr C. Lloyd-Jones Subject Leader Science

48. GCSE Science Groups A and E will be offered Triple. All other groups will do Trilogy. Mr C. Lloyd-Jones Subject Leader Science