1. GCSE SUCCESS EVENING

2. 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

3. Key changes Move to Progress 8 Move to 9 – 1 grading system
100% terminal exams
Removal of Controlled Assessment
More content in every subject

4. KS3 Threshold target (Estimated GCSE grade) GCSE (Estimated grade)
Creating +
8/9
Creating 7
Evaluating 6
Analysing
5 (Good pass)
Applying
4 (Standard pass)
Understanding 3
Remembering 2

5. GCSE results this year SUBJECT STUDENT 1 STUDENT 2 STUDENT 3 STUDENT 4
English Lang 2 4 5 8
English Lit 1 3 6 9
Maths 7
Core Science E D B
Additional Science F A
Geography C
History G
French
Computer Science
Ethics A*
Option 1
PASS
DISTINCTION
Option 2

6. GCSE results this year SUBJECT STUDENT 1 STUDENT 2 5 4 6 3 D C PASS
English Lang 5 4
English Lit 6 3
Maths
Core Science D
Additional Science
Geography
History
French C
Computer Science
Ethics
Option 1
PASS
Option 2
DISTINCTION
L1 DISTINCTION

7. Key dates 2017 - 18 1st report – December 2017
1st PPE exams – w/b 29th January 2018
2nd report – March 2018
2nd PPE exams – w/b 25th June 2018
3rd report – May 2018
All exam results sent home to parents

8. Developing A Growth Mindset
Quick A B
Gain
Experience
Purposeful praise – highlight them importance of asking for feedback, as this is a key behaviour you want them to repeat in the future
Create an environment that isn’t threatening and that doesn’t ridicule failure (get them to talk about this)
Highlight what skills/life lessons they have learnt along the way

9. Reframing What am I missing?
Keep trying for a little longer
This may take some time
I can always improve
I’m not good at maths yet
Mistakes help me learn
I’m going to learn how she does it
Is this really my best?
I’m not good at this I give up This is too hard I can’t make this any better I’m not good at maths I made a mistake I’m not as smart as her It’s good enough

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

12. ClassCharts Parent App
Download the
ClassCharts Parent App
Keeping Track
Achievements
Access behavior reports
View assigned homework tasks

13. 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

15. 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