1. HYCS - Year 9

2. Aims of the evening To gain an understanding of the KS4 curriculum
To gain an understanding of how to support your child in succeeding the best possible outcomes

3. GCSE Reform
More demanding content, which has been developed by government and the exam boards
Greater emphasis on knowledge and recall
New grading system 1-9

4. GCSE reform
For the assessment aspects of the new GCSEs, Ofqual has introduced:
New grading scale 1 to 9
All assessment at the end of the course
All exams, except where they cannot provide valid assessment of the skills required
No tiering, except where untiered papers do not allow all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, or will not stretch the most able

5. Andrew Williams Head of Science
HYCS Science - Year 9

6. Course outline- Edexcel
Double Award Science
100% exam – 33.3% Biology, 33.3% Chemistry and 33.3% Physics
6 Exams – 2 for Biology, 2 for Chemistry and 2 for Physics. Each exam paper is 60 marks and 1 hour and 10 minutes in length

7. ScIence exams There are 2 Biology papers Biology 1 paper – 16.67%
Topic 1 – Key concepts in biology, Topic 2 – Cells and control, Topic 3 – Genetics, Topic 4 – Natural selection and genetic modification, Topic 5 – Health, disease and the development of medicines
Biology 2 paper – 16.67%
Topic 1 – Key concepts in biology, Topic 6 – Plant structures and their functions, Topic 7 – Animal coordination, control and homeostasis, Topic 8 – Exchange and transport in animals, Topic 9 – Ecosystems and material cycles

8. ScIence exams There are 2 Chemistry papers Chemistry 1 paper – 16.67%
Topic 1 – Key concepts in chemistry, Topic 2 – States of matter and mixtures, Topic 3 – Chemical changes, Topic 4 – Extracting metals and equilibria
Chemistry 2 paper – 16.67%
Topic 1 – Key concepts in chemistry, Topic 6 – Groups in the periodic table, Topic 7 – Rates of reaction and energy changes, Topic 8 – Fuels and Earth science

9. Science Exams There are 2 Physics papers Physics 1 paper – 16.67%
Topic 1 – Key concepts of physics, Topic 2 – Motion and forces, Topic 3 – Conservation of energy, Topic 4 – Waves, Topic 5 – Light and the electromagnetic spectrum, Topic 6 – Radioactivity
Physcis 2 paper – 16.67%
Topic 1 – Key concepts of physics, Topic 8 – Energy - Forces doing work, Topic 9 – Forces and their effects, Topic 10 – Electricity and circuits, Topic 12 – Magnetism and the motor effect, Topic 13 – Electromagnetic induction, Topic 14 – Particle model, Topic 15 – Forces and matter

10. Separate sciences
Some pupils are doing the separate sciences and they will also have 6 exams but
Will receive 3 GCSEs.
One in Biology
One in Chemistry
One in Physics
100% exam for each subject with 2 exams for each.
Each exam is worth 50% for each GCSE
Biology – 2 exams – Paper 1 – 50%, Paper 2 – 50%
Chemistry– 2 exams – Paper 1 – 50%, Paper 2 – 50%
Physics– 2 exams – Paper 1 – 50%, Paper 2 – 50%

11. Separate sciences
Content for Separate Sciences is the
same as double award but with some
additional aspects
Each exam is also longer than the double
award exams at 1 hour 45 min
and worth 100marks

12. Exam schedule
Students will be examined later in the year, however there are tests throughout the year that will allow the Science Department to gauge progress towards target
Students will sit their real GCSE exams in June of 2019(Y11), 2020(Y10) or 2021(Y9). All exams are tested terminally.

13. Exam myths … 1 Exams are just for people with good memories…..
You can improve your memory
You can apply what you have learned
Look at past papers to prepare – and practice timing yourself!

14. How can you learn twelve weeks work in two weeks?
Contrary to popular belief, revision doesn’t start just before exams – that’s when people can panic!
Learn by thinking about, using and remembering what we learned over a whole course……

15. Use Buzan’s revision cycle
Strange but true…
Use Buzan’s revision cycle
After a study session, reduce your notes to key words (10 mins)
A day later write out those key words from memory, refer to the actual notes and fill in the gaps (2 mins)
A week later, write the notes out from memory & plug gaps again (2mins)
A month later repeat this (2mins)
Six months later repeat again (2 mins)
Use it or lose it

16. Which means…
Survey: past papers – know exam format, length, question style, topics –c.f. module aims & LO
Question: what do I need to so and learn to pass this course (well!)
Predict: topics that I will answer questions upon
Plan: revision strategy & materials – make sure you see it, hear it, say it & do it
Prepare: subject pattern notes; cue cards; mnemonics; revision games & tapes
Practise: timed brainstorming & timed writing
Tips: Test yourself and your friends; think of it like a driving test..

18. Science

19. Revision Guides and Workbooks
All key information required for the exams
Workbooks - £2.75
Practice exam style questions
Answer books - £1.00
Available through the school
Payment via parent pay, Cash or Cheque

20. Access to Online Book – Given out next term

21. Access to Online Book

22. HYCS Mathematics- Year 11
Kevin Foley
Head of Mathematics
HYCS Mathematics- Year 11

23. The Maths examination Edexcel Mathematics A (1MA1) Linear course
3 terminal papers
Exam dates are: May 21st,June 6th and June 11th (all 9am start)
Non calculator paper 33.33%
2 Calculator papers 66.66%
All papers are 1 hour 30 minutes

24. The Maths examination 2 tiers of entry
Foundation tier assessing grades 1-5
Higher tier assessing grades 4-9
A grade 5 will be considered a good pass
A grade 4 will be a standard pass

25. What can students do? Use mathswatch
Use other websites such as mathsgenie
Use pixl maths
Access YouTube for clips such as The Maths Angel
Buy a revision guide

26. Some websites www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/

27. parental support
Insist your son/daughter has all maths equipment for every lesson
Time your son/daughter to complete past paper questions
Ensure that all homework is completed to the best of their ability
Test them with all the formulae that they need to know
Involve them in functional maths such as utility bills and DIY projects

28. Higher June 2014 nc
Mr Brown and his 2 children are going to London by train.
An adult ticket costs £24.
A child ticket costs £12.
Mr Brown has a Family Railcard.
Family Railcard gives
1/3 off adult tickets % off child tickets
Work out the total cost of the tickets when Mr Brown uses his Family Railcard.

29. FOUNDATION June 2014 nc *Milk is sold in two sizes of bottle.
A 4 pint bottle of milk costs £1.18
A 6 pint bottle of milk costs £1.74
Which bottle of milk is the best value for money?
You must show all your working.

30. FOUNDATION June 2012 cALCULATOR
Henry is thinking about having a water meter.
These are the two ways he can pay for the water he uses.
Water Meter: A charge of £28.20 per year plus 91.22p for every cubic metre of water used (1 cubic metre = 1000 litres)
No Water Meter: A charge of £107 per year
Henry uses an average of 180 litres of water each day.
Henry wants to pay as little as possible for the water he uses.
Should Henry have a water meter?

31. Higher June 2015 nc
Tom is going to buy 25 plants to make a hedge. Here is information about the cost of buying the plants Tom wants to buy the 25 plants as cheaply as possible. Should Tom buy the plants from Kirsty’s Plants or from Hedge World?

32. FOUNDATION June 2018 non-cALCULATOR
Tim and three friends go on holiday together for a week. The 4 friends will share the costs of the holiday equally. Here are the costs of the holiday.
£1280 for 4 return plane tickets
£640 for the villa
£220 for hire of a car for the week
Work out how much Tim has to pay for his share of the costs.
(Total for Question 10 is 3 marks)

33. FOUNDATION June 2018 non-cALCULATOR
Gavin, Harry and Isabel each earn the same monthly salary. Each month,Gavin saves 28% of his salary and spends the rest of his salary
Harry spends ¾ of his salary and saves the rest of his salary
the amount of salary Isabel saves : the amount of salary she spends = 3 : 7
Work out who saves the most of their salary each month. You must show how you get your answer.
(Total for Question 14 is 4 marks)

34. higher June 2018 non-cALCULATOR
3 Renee buys 5 kg of sweets to sell. She pays £10 for the sweets.
Renee puts all the sweets into bags. She puts 250 g of sweets into each bag. She sells each bag of sweets for 65p.
Renee sells all the bags of sweets. Work out her percentage profit.
(Total for Question 3 is 4 marks)

35. higher June 2018 cALCULATOR
50 people were asked if they speak French or German or Spanish. Of these people, 31 speak French
2 speak French, German and Spanish
4 speak French and Spanish but not German 7 speak German and Spanish
8 do not speak any of the languages
all 10 people who speak German speak at least one other language Two of the 50 people are chosen at random.
Work out the probability that they both only speak Spanish.
(Total for Question 20 is 5 marks)

36. Thank you
Thank you for listening

37. Natalie Dale Head of English Assistant Headteacher
HYCS English - Year 9

38. English Language and English Literature GCSE
Students are taught the skills of written and spoken communication, analysis and critical thought through the study of challenging and engaging texts.

39. English and English Literature GCSE
Exam board - AQA
English Language reformed GCSE (9-1 grading)
English Literature reformed GCSE (9-1 grading)
Eight lessons across 2 weeks
Students in Year 9-11 are taught in set groups

40. English Language GCSE 100 % examination at the end of Year 11
Two examinations
Paper 1 - Explorations in creative writing- 1 hour 45
Paper 2 - Writer’s viewpoints and perspectives- 1 hour 45
Internal assessment based on examination skills and requirements each half term
Pre-public exams (PPEs) throughout the course in preparation for the final exams

41. English Literature GCSE
100% examination at the end of Year 11
Two examinations - closed book exams
Paper 1 - Shakespeare and the 19th Century novel- 1 hour 45
Paper 2 - Modern texts and poetry- 2 hours 15
Internal assessment based on examination skills and requirements through the course in preparation for the final exams
PPEs through the course in preparation for the final exams

42. Books studied

43. What does the examiner expect to see?
Key skills examiners will look for:
Understanding of words, phrases, plot, characters, events and settings
Being able to distinguish between what is explicitly said and what is implied
Identifying key themes
Using evidence/quotations from the text to support ideas Evaluating different interpretations of the text
Making informed personal responses to the text Understanding of social, historical and cultural context
Analysis and evaluation of language, structure and form Use of technical terms
Comparing and contrasting key features of texts
Use of accurate Standard English, spelling, punctuation and grammar

44. Homework Students are set regular homework which include:
Reading assignments - fiction and non-fiction
Spelling- key words and ambitious vocabulary
Written tasks - exam practice, creative writing
Research tasks

45. Top Tips for English Success
Read and re-read the set texts.
Complete homework tasks - these will enhance your learning and give you more opportunities to practise new skills.
Read a range of texts: fiction, non-fiction, novels poetry, newspapers, magazines, blogs, online articles.
Glossary of key terms
Learn key quotations

46. Top Tips for English Success
Complete activities from the revision guides and workbooks
Create posters/mindmaps/flash cards/PowerPoints on themes, characters, context, settings and plot for each text
Make new notes and highlight key points (don’t just reread old notes)
Stick your newly created notes/mindmaps/posters somewhere you will see them regularly
Work in pairs or small groups to test each other’s knowledge and peer assess each other’s work

47. Top Tips for English Success
Try to teach someone else about an aspect of a text using a PowerPoint or information poster (this will help your own understanding)
Complete past papers and then check your answers using the mark scheme (available on the AQA website under GCSE English Literature)
Start practising answering exam questions by giving yourself as much time as you need and using your notes and books. Once you feel more confident, practise answering questions in exam conditions, i.e. using a timer and not looking at your notes or the text(s)
Highlight and make notes on the mark scheme, make sure you understand the requirements for your answers

48. Where to get help? Websites
BBC Bitesize - search english / english literature
Sam Learning-
Youtube videos
Revision guides

49. FILM AND TV PRODUCTIONS
A Christmas Carol has been adapted many times, (sometimes not even with its original title). Two particularly good productions, which stick fairly closely to the story, are the 2009 performance capture film, directed by Robert Zemeckis, and starring Jim Carey as Scrooge and the 1999 made for television film, directed by David Jones, and starring Patrick Stewart as Scrooge.
There have been many versions of An Inspector Calls on the stage, and we would always urge students to go to the theatre to watch one of these productions if they can. However, the next best thing would be to watch the 2015 BBC production, directed by Aisling Walsh.
The two classic, but contrasting, adaptations of Romeo and Juliet remain Franco Zeffirelli’s traditional 1968 film and Baz Luhrmann’s revisionist take on the play from 1996.

50. Audio books
Students are welcome to buy and listen to audio versions of the texts, should this be something they enjoy.
Audio versions of Romeo and Juliet and A Christmas Carol can be found on Amazon’s Audible.
Where multiple versions exist, you can sample a trial version of an audiobook to check you like the way the story is being told before purchasing.