1. Year 9 Guided Choices Evening
Update on national curriculum and assessment change and our response
TRS guided choices

2. Curriculum and Assessment Change - Overview
New GCSEs in English Language, English Literature and mathematics from Sept 15
A*-G will be replaced with 9-1 and U
English:
no tier of entry – all students will take the same exam
20% of marks awarded for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
Maths:
35% more content
Focus on problem solving in maths
All courses linear: no module tests, no coursework, no controlled assessment

3. Curriculum and Assessment Change – TRS response
Maths:
Increase in time from 6 lessons to 8 lessons
Weekly problem solving numeracy based activities in mentoring
English:
Weekly literacy activity in mentoring
Read To Succeed every day
New marking policy with focus on spelling
All subjects:
Formal exams every 6 months – strengthen exam skills

5. Preparation for the next stage in their education
Your son / daughter will attain qualifications in:
English language
English literature
Mathematics
Science (x2) PE
4 optional subjects
10 GCSE or equivalent qualifications in total

6. TRS Guided Choices Information
Speak with teaching staff tonight
Choose what will support you, not what friends are doing
Choose a range of subjects
CIDA has been removed – replaced by iMedia qualification
Forms returned no later than 23rd January