1. Welcome to our Year 11 target setting evening
January 2016

2. What we will cover this evening?
Distribution of December exam results
Explanation of December results
English, Maths, Science and RE input
Key dates in the Year 11 calendar
Next steps
Opportunity to talk to some subject staff and form tutors

3. What does the December result sheet contain?
A % result from the mock exam. Please note some subjects have given a ‘raw score’ rather than a %
An exam grade
A predicted grade (the grade teachers feel your daughter will achieve in the summer assuming she displays her current attitude to learning in prerparing for the exams)
A challenging target grade (the minimum grade we feel she should aim to achieve)
% attendance to date ( you also have a separate attendance sheet)
Some subjects (e.g. ICT) did not sit a formal mock examination because of the practical nature of the course so have entered a current grade
In some cases, the predicted/exam grade may be higher than the target grade. This means things are going well!
Where the predicted grade is lower than the mock grade, the teacher may be factoring in all the units to be included in the summer examinations as opposed to a single unit examined in the December

4. Why do these results matter?
They are not the end of the world BUT……
They are an important milestone towards summer exams
They help to focus minds
They tell us as teachers where your strengths are and what you need to do to improve
They help us to decide a predicted grade in case you miss an examination in the summer

5. Why do your English and Maths results matter?
Students who get a C or better in both English and Maths will have a wider range of Post-16 options
Students who get a C or better in both English and Maths, along with at least 3 other GCSE qualifications earn a higher average salary than those who don’t
They give you a better chance of securing the job you want and avoiding ‘zero hours’ contracts
If you don’t achieve a C or better in 2016, you will have to continue to study GCSE Maths and/or English when you join the sixth form (or continue in training)
So, it is much better to achieve the necessary grades now

6. English update
Ms Whitehead, Curriculum leader for English

7. Two Pathways in English
1. English Language GCSE
English Literature GCSE Or
2. English GCSE

8. Results
The English Language grade takes into account your daughter’s performance in December’s exam and her performance in controlled assessments to date.
The English Literature grade reflects her performance in December’s exam only; only Unit One was completed.

9. English Language/Literature GCSE
English Language 60% Two x 1hr exams 40% Controlled assessment (4 written) 3 spoken assessments recorded on certificate as separate grade. English Literature 70% Two x 2hr exams 30% Controlled assessment (1 written)

10. Support
Each student will receive a booklet of past papers for use at home and in school, a weekly overview (January – April) to help students prepare for lessons and plan revision, sample answers from the recent exam and the Examiner’s Report.
February – opportunity to improve controlled assessment marks.
March – May – targeted lessons for specific exam questions, visits from senior examiners from WJEC, regular exam practice in class and more formal setting.

11. Date
Topic
Skills/Activities
Exam Practice
Homework
Targets
5th January
Descriptive Writing CA preparation.
Mark scheme, sample answers, topic sentences, planning, SPAG, building vocabulary.
N/A
Final preparation for CA next week.
Ensure ‘Of Mice and Men’ has been reread at least once. Working through past papers booklet.
12th January
Descriptive writing CA (40 mins) Monday.
‘Of Mice and Men’
Revision of plot, characters, theme, context. Mark scheme, sample answers, planning.
Extract question ‘Of Mice and Men’
Reading. Detailed notes on characters, theme, key quotations.
Working through past papers booklet.
19th January
‘Of Mice and Men.’
Review of mock exam.
Peer assessment. Group work/presentations – characters, themes. Key quotations.
Essay question ‘Of Mice and Men’ (closed book)
Reread ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Past papers booklet.
26th January
‘A Christmas Carol’
Peer assessment. Revision of plot, characters, theme, context. Mark scheme, sample answers, planning
Extract question ‘A Christmas Carol’

12. How can you support your daughter?
Encourage your daughter to read set texts – a chapter/scene a night (20 minutes) will have an enormous benefit. (Beware the film versions!)
Continue to check journal and overview sheet to ensure your daughter is fully prepared for lessons – necessary reading completed and correct equipment.
Encourage your daughter to use past papers appropriately– planning answers, timed responses.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries or concerns.

13. Maths update
Miss Derbyshire, Curriculum Leader for Maths/Assistant Headteacher
Mr Darmody, KS4 co-ordinator

14. Linear Course 100% Exam 2 papers Exam Dates: Thursday 26th May
Shape
Algebra
Number
Handling Data
Exam Dates:
Thursday 26th May
Thursday 9th June

15. Personalised Pack
Parent/Pupil Guide booklet
Exam Analysis
CD- Papers and mark scheme
MyMaths Booster Pack
Revision List

16. Web based www.mathswatchvle.com

20. Science update
Mrs Hayward, Curriculum leader for Science/Mr McBurney KS4 co-ordinator
There are THREE KS4 Science pathways:
Separate Sciences – worth 3 GCSEs (11Sc1)
Core and Additional Sciences – worth 2 GCSEs (11Sc2/3/4/5/6)
Core Science GCSE – worth 1 GCSE taken over two years (11Sc7)
Update on pupil progress on their courses (Mock results),
information on controlled assessment, planning and preparation for summer 2016 examinations.

21. Separate Sciences – 11Sc1
Biology 1, Chemistry 1 and Physics 1 units were completed in Year 10 (2 full examinations have been sat on these units)
Biology 2, Chemistry 2, Physics 2 units to be completed – January 2016.
Mock result issued is based on Units 1 and 2 – 50% of the GCSE course.
Controlled Assessment B4, C4, P4 (worth 25%) takes place in Jan/Feb 2016 – extra curriculum time will be made available for this.
Consultation with subject teachers at Y11 Parents Evening (26/01/2016).
Final decisions on entry for Separate Sciences to be made after Parents Evening.
Biology 3, Chemistry 3 and Physics 3 to be completed in February-May 2016.
Revision tasks/tests - set for homework and reviewed at the start of lessons.
Revision Sessions – on offer by subject teachers (after-school, lunchtimes).
CGP Revision Guides – available from school through Mr. McBurney £3.00) – cheaper than the shops!

22. Core and Additional Sciences
Biology 1, Chemistry 1 and Physics 1 units were completed in Year 10 and a GCSE grade has been awarded for most pupils in Y11(August 2015).
Biology 2, Chemistry 2, Physics 2 units to be completed – February/March 2016.
Mock result issued is based on the average of B2/C2/P2 – Additional Science Mock.
Controlled Assessment (CA) (worth 25% of Additional Science ) takes place (14th – 25th January ) – extra lesson time has been made available – FULL ATTENDANCE is essential on these days.
14th – 19th January - general CA preparation
20th – 25th January - AQA CA takes place.
Consultation with subject teachers at Y11 Parents Evening (26/01/2016).
Final decisions on levels of entry (Higher/Foundation) for Additional Science to be made after Parents Evening. (Higher A*-D, Foundation C-U).
Decisions on re-sits for CORE Science GCSE to be made – all 3 papers B1/C1/P1 MUST be re-sat (May 2016).
Revision tasks/tests - set for homework and reviewed at the start of lessons.
Revision Sessions – on offer by subject teachers (after-school, lunchtimes).
CGP Revision Guides – available from school (£3.00) – cheaper than the shops!

23. GCSE Religious education
Exam Date: 16th May 2016 AM
GCSE Religious education
UNIT 3
BELIEVING IN GOD
LIFE AFTER DEATH
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
COMMUNITY COHESION
1 Hour 30 min
YEAR 11

24. GCSE Religious education DEATH AND RESURRECTION
Exam Date: 15th June 2016 AM
GCSE Religious education
UNIT 16 Marks Gospel
DISCIPLESHIP
CONFLICT AND ARGUMENT
DEATH AND RESURRECTION
IDENTITY OF JESUS
1 Hour 30 min
YEAR 11

25. 4 GCSE RE: The exam There are 4 sections in each paper.
You need to answer 1 questions from each section.
22 minutes per section
Read both question first.
Pick 1: cross out the other and tick the box

26. A B C D GCSE RE: The questions A definition (What the word means)
2 points = 2 marks B
YOUR OWN OPINION
2 paragraphs = 2 reasons (No. them 1 &2)-E.G. C
EXPLAIN: because, because, because
4 paragraphs (No. each paragraph 1-4) D
YOUR OPINION
OPPOSITE OPINION
MUST include a Roman Catholic view

27. What will you be given to help:
End of unit assessments and feedback will allow you to see how you are doing. Act on the feedback you are given.
Individualised Revision packs will be given out for both papers.
Revision lessons during lunch/afterschool are available so make sure to attend!

28. How can you support your daughter?
Encourage your daughter to complete exam questions and homework to the best of her ability.
Continue to check journals to ensure all work has been completed and up to date.
Encourage your daughter to use past papers appropriately– planning answers, timed responses. The more practice she does on past papers the more confident she will become for the real exam.

29. GCSE RE
Good luck !!!

30. Other subject reminders
Product Design: practical booster sessions each Wednesday lunchtime and revision sessions are held each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school
Geography: Friday lunchtime revision in 8C and study support after school on Wednesday in 8C
History: revision sessions on offer each Tuesday after school and each Wednesday lunchtime in 7C

31. Key dates
Mrs Sharpe, Head of Year 11

32. Key dates Y11 reports 25th January 2016 (approximately)
Y11 parents evening Tuesday 26th January 2016 (4pm-6pm)
Revision and study skills training for all students 1st February 2016
Controlled Assessments (including Language orals) ongoing
Year 11 written examinations begin 16th May Written exams continue up to 28th June 2016
GCSE Results: Thursday 25th August 2016

33. Holidays Please use holiday time wisely
Monday 15/2/16 – Friday 19/2/16 (Feb Half Term)
Friday 25/3/16 and Monday 28/3/16 ( Good Friday and Easter Monday)
Friday 1/4/16– Monday 18/4/16 (Easter break)
Monday 2/5/16: May day bank holiday
Monday 30/5/16 –Monday 3/6/16 (May Half Term)

34. Post-16 options

35. Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre
Why Bellerive?
Excellent record for successful transition to Further and Higher Education
Well-qualified and committed teachers
Excellent facilities and resources
Specialist college for mathematics, sciences computing and applied learning
Excellent care, guidance and support
New building due to open in next academic year
Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

36. Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre
Curriculum Offer
A full range of a level subjects including some
new subjects that you will not have studied before ………..
Media studies
Psychology
Government and Politics
Health and Social Care
Performing Arts
25+ courses on offer across the Partnership
Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

37. Know what you want to study? – Check out the entry requirements
The Five Point Plan For Making Your Post 16 Choices
Know what you want to study? – Check out the entry requirements
Not sure yet? – Keep your options open!
Think balance
GCSEs and other standard level qualifications matter…
Make sure you know WHY?
Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

38. Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre
Entry Requirements
If you achieve 5 GCSEs at A*- C you can take A Levels in Year 12.
In addition, each subject has specific entry requirements.
Some subjects, for example, require a B at GCSE
Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

39. Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre
Wider Opportunities
Leadership Opportunities
Volunteering
University visits
Sixth Form Council
Trips
Duke of Edinburgh
Mock United Nations
Oxbridge Preparation Programme
Life boat literacy
Paired reading
Prefects
Trips – Disneyland Paris
London
Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

40. Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

42. Once I Have Applied, What Happens?
You will be invited to an individual guidance interview, during which a provisional course will be agreed.
The offer of the course of study will be conditional upon you meeting the required entry grades, any subject specific criteria.
Your actual course will be confirmed after you have received your GCSE results.
Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

43. What can parents do to help with GCSEs in general?
Encourage your daughter to attend extra support classes
Ensure there is a suitable study location at home
Minimise her time on social networking and the internet
Encourage her to use the recommended websites for study
Encourage to maintain a sensible diet and drink plenty of water
Make sure you have a copy of the homework timetable displayed at home (available on the school website)
Continue to support us in making sure your daughter attends school and is punctual
Contact us with any concerns

49. What happens next?
Please take the opportunity to speak to subject representatives and form tutors this evening
Pick up your Maths pack
Students will be completing an individual target setting sheet in class
Action plans are being produced for students who are in danger of underperforming in each subject area
The full Year 11 report will follow shortly
This PowerPoint will be available on the school website (
Many thanks for taking the time to attend this evening
We will see you again on Tuesday 26th January for Y11 parents evening