1. WELCOME TO PAIGNTON COMMUNITY & SPORTS ACADEMY
YEAR 10 SUCCESS EVENING
3rd November 2016

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. Move to Progress 8 Progress is measured from KS2 to the end of KS4
Each student has a Progress 8 target number and an Aspirational target number

4. Key changes to GCSEs Move to numbers instead of letters 100% exams
Removal of most Controlled Assessment/coursework
A third more content to learn
A good pass is deemed as a 5 (top C/bottom B)

5. Changes to the GCSE grading system
Current GCSE grade
New GCSE grades (2017)
Top A* 9 A* 8 A 7 B 6
Top C/bottom B 5 C 4 D 3 E 2
F/G 1

6. Key dates 2016 - 17 1st report – December 2016
1st PPE exams – w/b 30th January 2017
2nd report – March 2017
2nd PPE exams – w/b 3rd July 2017
3rd report – exam results home July 2017

7. 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

9. The team approach …..

10. 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

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