1. Year 10
Expectations Evening

2. A TIME OF CHANGE PROGRESS 8 ATTAINMENT 8 ENGLISH PASS+ IN
A “gold standard” of GCSE’s – 100% examination
An improved curriculum
PROGRESS 8
ATTAINMENT 8
ENGLISH
BACCALAUREATE
PASS+ IN
ENGLISH & MATHS

3. HOW DOES THIS AFFECT STUDENTS?
Final examinations in 2017
Continued focus on every student achieving their best possible grade in all subjects
English and Maths of highest importance
First to take the new specifications in English and Maths
Higher expectations – spelling, punctuation, grammar, numeracy,
problem solving
Strong encouragement to complete English Baccalaureate
English, Maths, Science, History or Geography, Modern Foreign Language

4. CHANGES TO GCSE’s – ENGLISH & MATHS
New gradings of 1-9, with 9 being the highest
Aims to differentiate between grades and to raise the standard of UK examinations
New pass grade is 5, but this is not the equivalent of a current grade C, it is 2/3 of a grade higher.
New gradings allow for a “super grade” that exceeds the current A* - 9

5. TRACKING PROGRESS
6 progress checks through the year and 2 Parents’ Consultation Evenings
Progress checks that show for each subject your child’s target grade and the grade they are expected to achieve based on current performance
Range of assessments within subjects to constantly assess and monitor every students’ progress towards their best possible grade
English and Maths
All other subjects A*-G

7. Increased demand of new specifications
The new specifications will be more demanding in
four ways:
Content – texts from 19th, 20th & 21st centuries (Eng Lang); Romantic poetry, 19th century novel, substantial whole texts - no short stories (Eng Lit)
Examination – end of course only; no controlled conditions assessments
Assessment – less scaffolding; comparison of unseen passages
Grading – mid grade of new 9 to 1 scale (grade 5) to be a half to two-thirds of a grade higher than that required for a current grade C [Ofqual proposal under consultation]

8. A new GCSE for September 2015: The Highlights
English Language
English Literature
100% Exam
No set texts. Students must read a wide range of texts from 19th to 21st Century
No Speaking & Listening to count in the final mark (but reported separately)
20% of marks for Spelling punctuation and grammar
100% Exam
Focus on classic literature and whole texts
Must include Shakespeare, 19th century novel, poetry from Inc. Romantics & drama post 1914
Unseen texts and comparison
No creative responses
5% of marks for Spelling punctuation and grammar

9. The Cambridge IGCSE
40% examination with just 3 questions and generous time allocation 40% Coursework folder – students complete three essays they can redraft 20% Speaking & Listening Assessment – They talk for 4 mins and discuss for 6 mins

10. IGCSE and its role at QE
The current specification runs until May 2016.
It doesn’t count in the school’s reporting but is still a valuable GCSE for some students
The skills needed for the IGCSE are the same as for the AQA GCSE so they can be dual prepared.
They have completed a Coursework folder already (although they may wish to improve this) so simply need to record their S&L assessment to complete 60% of the course.
Not all students will sit this exam. Just those who are targeted a C grade or below. These decisions will be made by the English Faculty.
All students will have the opportunity to sit the AQA exam as well if necessary.

11. English Language GCSE - AQA
Paper 1
Paper 2
Reading (40 marks) (25%)
One text Literary fiction
1 short form question (1 x 4 marks)
2 longer form questions (2 x 8 marks)
1 extended question (1 x 20 marks)
Writing (40 marks) (25%)
Descriptive or Narrative Writing
1 extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy)
Reading (40 marks) (25%)
Two linked texts
1 short form question (1 x 4 marks)
2 longer form questions (1 x 8, 1 x 12 marks)
1 extended question (1 x 16 marks)
Writing (40 marks) (25%)
Writing to present a viewpoint
1 extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy)

12. English Literature GCSE - AQA
Paper 1
Paper 2
Section A – Shakespeare Blood Brothers Section B – 19th Century novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Section A – Modern prose or Drama Blood Brothers by Willy Russell Section B – The Poetry Anthology Section C – Unseen Poetry

13. Homework & Assessment
All students will have homework every week except following an assessment. Homework will be a short written task in their purple books. Once a half term they will be given an assessment to complete based on the exam unit they are studying. There will be no homework in the week following this assessment. The final homework in each half term will ask them to address the weaknesses in their assessment. All work will be marked using exam board mark schemes (not necessarily grades / GCSE numbers)

14. Homework Example Week Homework / Assessment 5th Oct
7th Sept
Write a PEA on how conflict is presented in War Photographer
Homework
14th Sept
Identify 5 similarities and differences between ‘Bayonet Charge’ and ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’
21st Sept
Write a comparative paragraph about ‘Storm on an Island’ and ‘Prelude’
28th Sept
Write a PEA giving your opinion of the Duke in My Last Duchess
5th Oct
Assessment week - Mock Exam question on poetry
Assessment
12th Oct
Week Off
19th Oct
Target based homework e.g. Write a PEA developing you analysis of language to gain marks in AO2
Target Homework
Half Term

15. How to help at home.
Ensure they complete their homework each week. This is where they get feedback and all these tasks feed into their assessment
Ensure they have the set texts for Literature
Check these books are read before they start studying them
Try to read the texts with them. Allow them to be the expert and ask them lots of questions to ‘build your understanding’.
Help them with context. Do they know about the world when these texts were written? Do they know how to find this out?
Stay in touch with their English teacher.

16. GCSE Mathematics
100% examination
No coursework or controlled assessment
Assessed by three 1h 30mins papers in the Summer of Year 11
Paper 1 is Non-Calculator, Papers 2 & 3 are Calculator papers
Each paper has a range of question types; some questions will be set in both mathematical and non-mathematical contexts.
Focuses on more Problem Solving aspects.
Number; Algebra; Ratio, proportion and rates of change; Geometry and measures; Probability; Statistics.

17. Be prepared
The correct equipment
including a calculator (Casio FX85GT plus)
ruler, compasses, protractor

18. How to be successful?
Complete all work set!
Use MathsWatch and PiXL Maths app.
Ask for help before you get behind.
Attend Maths Workshop.
Use numeracy outside of school and competitions.
Do more maths.

19. How can parents help?
Check folders
Content covered is listed in folders
Self Assessments, Unit Assessments, targets set
Make sure homework is done
Exercises, activities, revision, longer investigations
Watch MathsWatch clips together
Maths Workshop - Thursday after school
Cipher Challenge, World Maths Day, House competitions
Don’t say “I was never any good at Maths when I was at school”

20. M. Howard – mhoward@qe.dorset.sch.uk

21. Two separate sciences over two years
Science options
Year 10
Core Science
Year 11
Additional Science
ROUTE A
Biology 1
Biology 2
Chemistry 1
Chemistry 2
Year 9
Options
choices
Physics 1
Physics 2
Two separate sciences over two years
Three separate sciences over two years
ROUTE B
Biology Unit 1 Biology Unit 2 Biology Unit 3
Chem Unit Chem Unit Chem Unit 3
Physics Unit 1 Physics Unit 2 Physics Unit 3

22. and Assessment for ‘Two Science GCSE’s ROUTE A Year 10 Core Science
Completed in June 2016
Year 11
Additional Science
Completed in
June 2017
ROUTE A
Unit 1 Exam (35%) Biology, Chemistry Physics
Unit 4 Exam (35%) Biology, Chemistry Physics
Both Science GCSE’s will be examined, assessed and awarded in June 2017
and
Unit 2 Exam (40%) Biology, Chemistry Physics
Unit 5 Exam (40%) Biology, Chemistry Physics
Controlled Assessment
(25%)
Controlled Assessment
(25%)

23. Triple Assessment ROUTE B (Triple Science)
Completed in June 2017
ROUTE B
(Triple Science)
Unit 1 Exam (25%)
Separate awards/grade for each one
All GCSE’s will be examined, assessed and awarded in June 2017
The format is the same for all three subjects
Unit 2 Exam (25%)
Unit 3 Exam (Additional material) (25%)
Controlled Assessment
(25%)

24. Assessment at the end of Year 11
More time to study before exams to develop ‘deeper’ knowledge of key ideas
Utilise overlap between ideas in Core and Additional Science
Stability of examination process
Increased intellectual maturity of students
In-line with the assessment of the separate sciences.
More time to complete assessments, particularly the Controlled Assessments
New rules regarding resits
This does mean students will have more exams in Year 11

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26. Topic tests assessments
Homework's
Extended projects
Past exam questions
Extension exercises
Posters
Research
Preparation for Controlled Assessments
Doddle activities
Average 3 per cycle
(2 weeks)
Key dates for Year 10 in Science
AUTUMN TERM
2 multiple choice tests
1 practice examination question
SPRING TERM
1 multiple choice test
SUMMER TERM
Controlled assessment – 25 % of GCSE
Mock examination