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KEY STAGE 4 INFORMATION EVENING 2014. FRAM. Programme. Welcome: Mr Edwards (Director of Learning – Key Stage 4). Assessment in Key Stage 4: Mr Yassin (Deputy Head Teacher).

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  1. KEY STAGE 4 INFORMATION EVENING 2014 FRAM

  2. Programme • Welcome: • Mr Edwards (Director of Learning – Key Stage 4). • Assessment in Key Stage 4: Mr Yassin (Deputy Head Teacher). • Course Overviews / study skills for the core subjects Mrs Hirst (Director of Science) Ms McDonagh (Director of English) and Mr Chapman (Teacher of Maths). • Careers Information Advice Guidance: Mr Li-Rocchi (Assistant Head Teacher). • How to revise: Mr Li-Rocchi (Assistant Head Teacher). • Work experience: Mrs Austin (Deputy Director of Learning Key Stage 4). • Role of parent: Mr VandenBergh (Assistant Head Teacher). Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  3. Welcome Mr Edwards Director of Learning Year 10 & 11 Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  4. Welcome What did Mo Farah need to do to get to the finish line? http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18912882 Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  5. Welcome So what do you need to do to ensure you cross your finishing line? Having worked to your full potential. Achievement Attendance/punctuality Behaviour Maturity Extra classes Seek help Revision Complacency To finish short… Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  6. Welcome Research suggests that a Year 10/11 pupil who misses 17 days or more during their school year, will get one grade less at GCSE. 90% attendance =½ day missed every week!! 1 school yearat 90% attendance =4whole weeks of lessons MISSED!!! Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  7. Welcome “The bad news is from now on time flies, the good news is you’re the pilot” Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  8. Welcome A GCSE in a fortnight • You may think you’ve got forever BUT look at how many hours of lessons you actually have over two years: Options: 5 hours every two weeks (8 days per subject) Core: English 7 hours every two weeks (10 days) Maths 6 hours every two weeks (9 days) Science 8 hours every two weeks (12 days) • Due to time constraints you will often only cover each topic once. • Learning it first time around is the key to successful revision and exam results. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  9. Welcome • Interactive learning • New targets and SMART goals. • Develop Self-Confidence • Effective revision techniques • Practice • Effective reading and note taking • Not alone – Use resources around you • Determination • Employ your learning style • New and emerging technologies • Time Management What helps you as an individual? Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  10. Welcome Intervention at Framingham Earl Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  11. Welcome Intervention – The 3 “I”s Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  12. Welcome Impact • Our tracking system will ensure that students progress is measured accurately and regularly. • Those students identified as needing extra help made significant progress from mock results to actual results. • Intervention has been taking place in Key Stage 3 and this will support students starting Key Stage 4. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  13. Welcome Information • Throughout Key Stage 4 subject teachers enter data about students’ progress. • This information is entered into our new tracking system “Go 4 Schools” which can then be used to analyse pupils’ progress. • The Raising Attainment Group meets fortnightly to discuss the data and individuals progress in core subjects. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  14. Welcome Intervention • There are a number of different intervention strategies that we use at Framingham Earl: • Whole year group strategies. • Raising Your Game. • Small Group Tutoring. • Tutor Time Sessions. • Individual Mentoring. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  15. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Mr Yassin Deputy Head Teacher Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  16. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Controlled Assessment - A Parents’ Guide • www.framinghamearl.norfolk.sch.uk • Downloads – bottom of the homepage. • All subjects. • All requirements • All marks. • Advice on how to help. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  17. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Controlled Assessment • Art • Computing • Dance • English • Geography • History • Modern Foreign Languages • Music • Physical Education • Sciences • Technology • Other subjects have no “coursework” element. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  18. Assessment in Key Stage 4 In General Level of supervision varies. • High control – candidate is in direct sight of supervisor at all times. • Medium control – candidates may work together but produce independent work. Some guidance may be given. • Low control – requirements clearly specified, some work may be carried out without direct supervision Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  19. Assessment in Key Stage 4 In General • Level of assistance varies. • Proportion of marks awarded varies (25-100%). • In some cases, work cannot be re-drafted. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  20. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Spelling, punctuation and grammar. (SPaG) • RE, English Literature, English Language, Geography and History are now required by Ofqual to assess for SPaG. • Science and PE include extended questions. • Maths questions identified with * include literacy demand. • All controlled assessments. • Weighting varies. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  21. Assessment in Key Stage 4 & Science Course Overview Mr Yassin Deputy Headteacher Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  22. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Modular Exams • English Literature: • Paper 1 – June Year 11 (June 2014) • 90 minutes • 40% of GCSE • Paper 2 – June Year 11(June 2014) • 35% of GCSE • English Language will be taken in June 2013. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  23. Assessment in Key Stage 4 “Modular” Exams • There are now no multiple re-sits of individual papers. • Under some circumstances, the whole qualification can be retaken e.g. - science A – Year 10  Year 11 • This is examined in June of Year 10. 90 minute paper – 35% of ‘Science A’ GCSE. Includes Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Not multiple choice. Awarded in August of Yr 10. • A second paper in June of similar style is worth 40%. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  24. Assessment in Key Stage 4 “Modular” Exams Science - Year 11: • This is called ‘Additional Science’ and is worth a further GCSE. • Paper 1 includes Biology, Chemistry and Physics - 35% of the GCSE. • Paper 2 is worth 40%. • Both Summer exam series Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  25. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Triple Science • Each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics are examined separately. • Exams are taken in June in Year 11. • 60 minutes per paper. • Each subject has a paper for each unit 1,2 and 3. • Students will have a total of 9 exams. • 60 minutes per paper. • Each paper is worth 25% of the GCSE. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  26. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Ms McDonagh Director of English Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  27. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Course Overview - English • English Language Unit 1 June Year 11 (2016) - 60% of GCSE Grade • English Literature: Unit 1 – June Year 11 (2016) - 40% of GCSE Grade Unit 2 – Year 11 (June 2016) - 35% of GCSE Grade If you have any queries you can contact me at shelly.mcdonagh@framinghamearl.net. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  28. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Study Skills – English Literature • 2 Exams 75% • 1 Controlled Assessment 25% • Re-read set texts: ‘Of Mice and Men’, ‘An Inspector Calls’, Poetry Anthology • Explore how writers present characters and themes • Select and memorise short quotations • Link texts to historical context • Compare texts • Useful support material: CGP AQA Poetry Anthology (Character and Voice) Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  29. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Study Skills – English Language • 1 Exam 60% • 4 Controlled Assessments 40% • Reading: summarise, infer, quote, explain effects of language and presentational features • Writing: inform, persuade, describe, organise ideas into paragraphs, use a range of punctuation • Useful support material: AQA English Language Revision Work Book Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  30. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Mr Chapman Maths Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  31. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Course overview - Maths • No coursework • 2 exams (1hr 45 mins each) • Non – Calculator • Calculator Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  32. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Format of the course • 12 Topics in 4 Strands • Topic 1 – Statistics 1 – Collecting Data • Topic 2 – Number 1 – Mental, written methods and number operations • Topic 3 – Statistics 2 – Probability • Topic 4 – Geometry 1 – Geometrical Reasoning • Topic 5 – Number 2 – Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, ratio and proportion • Topic 6 – Algebra 1 – Equations, formulae and identities • Topic 7 - Geometry 2 - Transformations • Topic 8 – Statistics 3 – Processing and representing data • Topic 9 – Geometry 3 – Construction and loci. Measures and mensuration • Topic 10 – Algebra 2 – Functions and Graphs • Topic 11 - Number 3 – Place value, ordering and rounding integers, powers and roots • Topic 12 – Algebra 3 - Sequences Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  33. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Resources to help you revise Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  34. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Own Books Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  35. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Revision Guides Available from cgpbooks.co.uk Available from Framfor £3.99 Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  36. Assessment in Key Stage 4 In school revision sessions • Based on performance in Mock exams • Sessions are aimed at particular topics • Ideal opportunity to ask questions and look at tricky questions in detail. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  37. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Fram maths website • https://sites.google.com/site/framinghamearlmathematics/home • Tonnes of past paper questions • Maths apps for your phone • Revision schedules Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  38. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Youtube - mrchapmanedu • Lots of video tutorials relevant to your exam. Try the past questions yourself, then watch to see if you are right! Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  39. Assessment in Key Stage 4 Other Useful Resources • My Maths • BBC Bitesize • Edexcel Past Papers Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  40. Assessment in Key Stage 4 It’s all about the method! • Cover up the answer and method • Try the question • Check the answer • Do it again if not sure. Maybe work backwards from the answer • Bring in the question and ask any maths teacher. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  41. Careers Information Advice Guidance Mr Li-Rocchi Assistant Head Teacher Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  42. Careers Information Advice Guidance Preparing For The Future –Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) • What are the post 16 choices? • GCSEs are known as level 2 courses. Many students will go on to study level 3 courses. • A Levels • Vocational Courses (eg NVQs level 2 or 3) • Higher or Advanced Diplomas • Apprenticeships Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  43. Careers Information Advice Guidance Information “..accurate, up-to-date and objective information about personal and lifestyle issues, learning and career opportunities, progression routes, choices, where to find help and advice and how to access it.” • At Framingham Earl • Futures Day (Year 11) • Assemblies • Sessions on help you choose website • At Providers • Open Evenings / Days Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  44. Careers Information Advice Guidance Advice “.. activities that help young people to gather, understand and interpret information and apply it to their own situation.” At Framingham Earl • Class Teachers • Parents / Carers • Providers, Colleges & 6th Forms (Futures Day Sessions) • Work experience Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  45. Careers Information Advice Guidance Guidance “.. impartial guidance and specialist support to help young people understand themselves and their needs, confront barriers, resolve conflicts, develop new perspectives and make progress.” At Framingham Earl • Tutor meetings / consultations • Career Guidance Advisors Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  46. Careers Information Advice Guidance Our Overall Aim‘Leading or showing the way’ Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  47. Learning How to Revise Mr Li-Rocchi Assistant Head Teacher VAK VISUAL / AUDITORY / KINAESTHETIC Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  48. Learning How to Revise What are visual learners like? Visual Learners… Like to use pictures and diagrams to learn. Understand & remember best when they see the information. Enjoy using colour coding to help them remember. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  49. Learning How to Revise What are auditory learners like? Auditory Learners… Like to hear information. Enjoy doing presentations and being involved in discussions. Find long periods of silence difficult to learn in. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

  50. Learning How to Revise What are kinaesthetic learners like? Kinaesthetic Learners… Prefer to be doing things to help their learning. Can prefer to take notes or ‘doodle’ as they listen. Like making things and doing work using ICT. Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014

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