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2. Success at Key Stage 4

3. Success at Key Stage 4 What can I achieve? How do I achieve it?

4. Success in 2015 73% gained 5 or more A*-C grades including English and maths 81% of students gained 5 or more A*-C GCSE grades 97% of students gained 5 or more A*-G GCSE grades 63% of students gained 1 or more A*A grades

5. ALL students aiming for five A*-C grades; MOST students aiming for at least one A*A grade. The Willingdon Challenge:-

6. KS3 Results to GCSE Indicator Grades KS3 (end of year 9) GCSE 2 G 3 E/F 4 C/D 5 B/C 6 A/B 7 & aboveA*/A

7. GCSE Reform New GCSEs in English Language English Literature Mathematics (from September 2015) All have:- New Syllabuses - more demanding content New Assessment System – 100% examination New Grading System - no longer A*-C

8. GCSE Reform New GCSEs in English Language English Literature graded 9 - 1 Mathematics (All other GCSEs still graded A* - G) HOW DO THE GRADINGS COMPARE?

9. GCSE Reform grades A*-C grades 9 – 1 top A*9 A*8 A7 top two thirds B6 lower third B / top third C5 lower two thirds C4 D3 E/F2 G1

10. Core Curriculum 5 or 6 GCSEs English Language English Literature Mathematics Science (double or triple) Plus 4 GCSE option subjects (and non-examined courses in PE, PSHE, Citizenship and Ethics)

11. The EBaccalaureate English language Mathematics Science (double or two from the triple) French History or Geography

12. THE KEY TO SUCCESS HOMEWORK (GRADED ON REPORTS 1 – excellent 2 – good 3 – inconsistent CC – cause for concern

13. Tracking your Progress Core assessments with teacher feedback; Homework assignments with clear assessment criteria and feedback; Tracking your own progress in your exercise books/planner; 3 reports a year (two summary/one full) with attainment grades, attitude to homework and behaviour grades; Discussions with your teachers at Parents’ Evenings; Target Setting and Mentoring Day; Teachers analysing your progress regularly and adjusting their teaching accordingly.

14. Success at Key Stage 4 – what personal qualities do I need? An active interest in the subject area High level of personal organisation Ability to work independently Good or above ‘attitude to homework’ grades A good level of attendance Adaptability to new situations Ability to get on with/work with others