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Year 9 GCSE Options

Year 9 GCSE Options. Decisions …. 2018/19 (year 9) 2020/21 (year 11) 2022/23 (6 th Form) . Choices for GCSE Choices for 6 th Form Choices for university, college, gap year, work. Get into good habits now!!. Good decisions …. Self Aware Seek information Make plans.

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Year 9 GCSE Options

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  1. Year 9 GCSE Options

  2. Decisions … 2018/19 (year 9) 2020/21 (year 11) 2022/23 (6th Form) Choices for GCSE Choices for 6th Form Choices for university, college, gap year, work Get into good habits now!!

  3. Good decisions … Self Aware Seek information Make plans Know your strengths and interests Be able to investigate and research Make informed decisions Get into good habits now!!

  4. Why GCSE grades matter… • Can determine your 6th Form subject choices • May be used for selection for 6th Form • Will be used by universities and training providers as part of selection process: English and Maths essential for most courses (including Apprenticeships) • Some courses will specify a minimum grade:RVC Vet Nursing – 6 in English Language and Science, 4 in Maths Psychology at Sussex Uni – 6 in Maths Primary Teaching - 4 in English, Maths and a Science

  5. What universities need… GCSEs • English and Maths essential for most courses • Top universities (eg: Oxford/Cambridge, Durham) and competitive courses (eg: Medicine) likely to score your top grades as part of selection process Oxbridge – successful candidates typically have a high proportion of 7,8,9 grades • Only UCL asks for a Foreign Language GCSE

  6. Factors to consider for GCSEs… • INTERESTWill I enjoy it? • ABILITY Can I do well? • CAREER AIMS Will I need it?

  7. Your choices… • “Core subjects” plus: • 3 further options • Maximum of 2 Art courses (not Textiles & Art) • French • Spanish • History • Geography • DT • Art (Fine Art) • Art (Textiles) • Art (Photography) • Drama • PE • Music • Computer Science

  8. Common dilemmas… Drama or Art? History or Geography? PE or Music? Consider: • What skills will this subject develop? • What is the course content? • Do you have a preferred learning style? • How is the GCSE assessed? • Could you develop your interest without choosing it as a GCSE?

  9. To help your decisions… • Library Resources • Complete workbooks in Form Time • Your strengths • How to make decisions • Research subjects • Think about your long term interests

  10. To help your decisions… • “Y9 Careers” information on The Hub • Morrisby: www.morrisby.com • Websites:http://university.which.co.uk/advice/gcse-choices-university/how-important-are-my-gcse-grades • People • Parents, Teachers, Mrs Fry – Careers Adviser

  11. Final thoughts… Interest Ability Career Enjoy! • There are universities and courses for a very wide range of abilities and interests • BUT – it’s increasingly competitive, so grades and extra effort will make a difference • Choose what’s best for YOU – be happy in what you are studying!

  12. GCSE Options

  13. GCSE CORE CORE English Language English Literature Mathematics Religious Studies Combined Science *OR Biology/Chemistry/Physics *It is our intention to prepare pupils in the top Science set for the three separate Science GCSEs.

  14. GCSE OPTIONS OPTIONS • French • Spanish • Art - Fine Art • Art - Photography • Art – Textiles • Computer Science • Design and Technology • Drama • Geography • History • Music • PE

  15. GCSE SCIENCES Group one Yr 10 & 11 • Study 25 topics in Biology, Chemistry and Physics over 2 years. • Two papers of 1hr 45 mins in each science in June 2021 GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics Other Groups Yr 10 & 11 • Study 24 topics over 2 years in Biology, Chemistry and Physics • Six subject exams of 1hr 15 mins in June 2021 GCSE in Combined Science (counts as 2 GCSEs)

  16. Changes from previous years • New strengthened exams in all GCSEs • New grading system 9 (high) to 1 (low) • No possibility for resits throughout the course – Nov series for English and Maths

  17. New GCSE Grading system

  18. GCSEOPTIONSFORM

  19. SAMPLE OPTION BLOCKS

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