Welcome to the Year 11 Information Evening - Thursday 13th September 2018 Lady Mabel Hall - Ecclesfield School
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Welcome to the Year 11
Information Evening
Thursday 13th September 2018
Lady Mabel Hall
Welcome
S. Melody
Y11 Progress Leader
smelody@eccoschool.com
Information Evening
1. Information about the KS4 courses and the
year ahead.
2. Guidance on how to support your child
including:
• Important dates for assessment.
• Revision strategies to prepare for school and
external exams.
3. Focus on GCSE English, Maths & Science.
4. Careers information and guidance.
5. Exams procedures.
The year ahead at a glance
18th January
11th October results day
Careers
Evening
Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June July
2017 2018
13th Sept
Y11 Info
Evening
Student recipe for success
• Excellent attendance
• Knows what they need to improve and how
• Organised
• Not shy of working hard
• High expectations – takes pride
• Confident – believes that they can do it!
• Healthy
• Busy – making the most of opportunities
Parents
1. Talk about learning and subjects – use the school report and planner to help.
2. Ask about deadlines and work to do. Make a list and plan.
3. Make sure there is a quiet space to revise – without screens/distraction.
4. Help with revision ( getting organised, quizzes, get them to teach you)
How can you help? Is there a place to study at home without distractions? How do you make sure mobile technology doesn’t distract your child from revision and home learning? Agree some ground rules now! Where is your child losing marks? Can they tell you specific areas? Do they have a revision guide? Is their time structured at home? Are they completing homework or revising regularly? Are they attending revision after school? Are they getting quality sleep? Do they make their revision active?
Progress/exams/reporting
presentation
K Drury
Assistant Head teacher
kdrury@eccoschool.com
Progress 8
This measure for the school and for students is based on
students’ progress measured across their best eight subjects
which must fit into the 8 slots below.
40%
30% 30%
GCSE subjects are graded from 1 (the lowest) up to 9 (the highest)
BTEC subjects are graded from L1 pass up to a L2 Distinction*
Every student, every grade
Minimum Progress Expectations
Your GCSE BTEC Legacy
Year 6 KS2 grades grades grades
SAT grade
5a 8/9+/- L2 Distinction* A*
5b 8+/- L2 Distinction A
5c 7+/- L2 Merit B
4a 6+/-
5+/- L2 Pass C
4b, 4c Strong Pass
4+/- Standard Pass
3a
3+/- L1 Distinction D/E
3b, 3c 3+/-
2 2+/- L1 Merit F
B 1+/- L1 Pass GY11 Assessment & reporting
three times a year as a current grade
three times a year as an estimated grade
Attitude To Learning grade is three times a year
October / January / April
Three formal ‘progress reports’ a yearStudent subject progress tracking
Current Progress tracker
DC 1 grade _______ End of year target grade _______
DC 2 grade _______ End of KS4 target grade _______
DC 3 grade _______
On every book/folder a student usesStudent subject progress tracking
Subject DC1 ATL1 DC2 ATL2 DC3 ATL3 End of year End of KS4 Student response
target grade target grade DC1/ATL1
(Y10) (Y10&Y11)
www
English Language ebi
English Literature
Maths DC2/ATL2
www
Combined Science
History or Geography
ebi
Option A _________
Option B _________
DC3/ATL3
Option C _________ www
Other __________
Other __________ ebi
Core PEExams
Well, what are you waiting for?
getrevising.co.uk
online revision planner
and resources
www.s-cool.co.uk/gcseCreate your own
space.
Surround yourself
with what you
need to know
Revision at HomeBuilding an exam relationship
succeed
support balance
reward listen agree
assertive encourage sacrificeSocial Media & gaming can be the biggest
enemy of revision and exam success
• Distraction, tiredness, anxietyMake a Revision Wallet for each Subject
Contacts to help and support
Curriculum Support Pastoral Support
Contact teacher directly Contact Tutor
Concerns across a range of areas or
significant Pastoral care concerns:
Contact Y11 Pastoral Team
All email addresses are available in the planner or on the
school website.Home-School Communication: Key to success
Contact a Curriculum Leader: Y11 Contact :
smelody@eccoschool.com
dept@eccoschool.com For example: Or ltravis@eccoschool.com
maths@eccoschool.com
Visit our website for more contact
information - www.ecclesfield-school.com. @officialecco
See below.
Ecclesfieldschool
ecclesfieldschoolYour Parent Portal
To access the portal, please
visit:
https://tasc.eccoschool.com/insi
ghts
Need help setting up?
Forgotten your log on
details?
Email:
mrodgers@eccoschool.com or
studentservices@eccoschool.c
omMaths presentation
L Orme
Curriculum Leader Maths
lorme@eccoschool.comAssessment Structure
Length of each
Papers Content
paper
No Calculator 1 hour 30 minutes
Paper 1
Anything from the syllabus 80 marks
Calculator 1 hour 30 minutes
Paper 2
Anything from the syllabus 80 marks
Calculator 1 hour 30 minutes
Paper 3
Anything from the syllabus 80 marks
Total assessment time 4.5 hours
Practice using your calculator!• Revision starts NOW!
• Completing lots of questions, especially
exam questions.
• Use HegartyMaths, JustMaths and You
Tube.
• Learn the formulae
• Make or buy revision flashcards
£6.25 from school• Concentrate on areas of weakness. • Use the teachers in the Maths department. • Make instructions – write down the steps required. Make them as detailed as possible. • Ensure students are completing homework from class and from interventions on time. • Encourage students to attend support sessions if they are struggling with a particular topic. • Talk to your children about maths in the real world e.g. get them to estimate the cost of the shopping in the trolley.
Monitoring Progress • Students completed their first GCSE paper of Y11 last week. • They will have an assessment at the end of every topic. • Students who prepare well for school exams do better in their final summer exams in year 11. • The mock exams at Christmas need to be revised for.
hegartymaths.com
hegartymaths.com
hegartymaths.com
eccostudent Ecco
£TBC £5.50
English Language and Literature
Sarah Bell
Curriculum Leader of English
sbell@eccoschool.comCourse outline
• Fiction • Non-Fiction
Language Language
Paper 1 Paper 2
Literature Literature
Paper 1 Paper 2
• Shakespeare • Modern Text
& Victorian • & Poetry
Literature• 4 reading questions • 4 reading questions
• 1 piece of creative • 2 pieces of non-fiction
writing writing
• 1hr 45 mins • 1hr 45mins
• 50% of marks • 50% of marks
Language Language
Paper 1 Paper 2
Literature Literature
Paper 1 Paper 2
• ‘Macbeth’ • ‘An Inspector Calls’
• ‘A Christmas Carol’ • Power/Conflict poetry
• 1hr 45mins • Unseen poetry
• 40% of marks • 2hr 15mins
• 60% of marksSuccess In School High expectations: every lesson counts. Writing exam responses in lessons. Acting on feedback as central to making progress. Weekly home works.
Success At Home Literature revision needs to start NOW * read through class notes and condense key points onto revision cards * order revision cards to highlight links between characters and themes * supplement with notes from revision guides - begin memorising quotations - try different methods to aid recall: recording voice notes; mind maps; active approaches; PAIRED TESTING
Success At Home Language revision is centred on exam practise * learn the question formulas taught in class * write as many sample answers as possible and bring into school for feedback * pay careful attention to spelling, punctuation and grammar - focus on proof-reading as the key to success
The Easiest Way to Ensure Success At Home Encourage reading * factual articles on quality websites (BBC; The Guardian; The Times) – any subject * perfect for building examination stamina and expanding vocabulary * reading short, and longer, stories encourages a focus on structure tested in both Language and Literature
Useful websites AQA exam board http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse BBC Bite size revision website http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/ Sparknotes http://www.sparknotes.com/ Mr Bruff http://mrbruff.com/ Mr Salles http://youtube.com/user/dominicsalles
Science presentation
S Guest
Curriculum Leader of Science
sguest@eccoschool.comScience • Has changed …….. • This is a linear course – Exams at the end of the year May/June 2019 • New grading system 1 to 9
Y11 Routes through Science
2017-2019
Combined science Separate sciences
Trilogy Biology
Biology Chemistry
Chemistry Physics
Physics Required
Required practicals:
practicals: Biology 10
Total 21 Chemistry 8
7 Biology Physics 10
6 Chemistry
8 Physics 3 GCSE’s
(Exams taken at
2 GCSE’s the end of Y11)
( Exams taken at 3 GCSE’s
the end of Y11)
2 GCSE’sAssessment structure: separate
sciences
Qualification Papers Content Length of each paper
Topics 1-4
Two papers, Topics 5-7 1 hour 45 minutes
Biology
equal weighting. (Fundamental concepts and principles are (3.5 hours total)
on both papers)
Topics 1-5
Two papers, Topics 6-10 1 hour 45 minutes
Chemistry
equal weighting. (Topics 1-3 are common content on both (3.5 hours total)
papers)
Two papers, Topics 1-4 1 hour 45 minutes
Physics
equal weighting. Topics 5-8 (3.5 hours total)
Total assessment time 10.5 hours
There are 6 exam papers and 28 required practicals – EACH exam is worth
50% of the final grade for each Separate Science GCSEAssessment structure: combined
sciences
Length of each
Qualification Papers Content
paper
Six papers.
Assessment split by content as separates.
1 hour 15 minutes
Trilogy
Two papers for (7.5 hours total)
Questions on practical work in all papers.
each subject.
A real emphasis must be placed upon Required practicals – there will be approximately 30% of
questions that relate to theses.
There are;
7 biology 6 chemistry 8 Physics
There are 6 exam papers and 21 required practicals – EACH exam is 16.67%
of the totalFeedback from exam boards– where most marks are lost !
1 Revision of material 6 Practical work with learning
embedded
2 Basic exam technique 7 Importance of the apparatus and
techniques
3 Quality of written answers and 8 Describing patterns
precise use of language
4 Application of knowledge to 9 Lines of best fit can be a curve
unfamiliar context
5 Linking information given in a 10 maths skills:
question to what they know and then Not showing working out clearly
constructing an answer
We are working closely with AQA, other schools
and examiners – we are at the forefront of the changesTo ensure we have a focus on;
• Attendance to all lessons
• Prepared to learn - Get involved with every lesson
• A real strategic focus on A02 – application of science in a different context
• Working scientifically – approx. 30 % of Qs will be working
scientifically related
practical workbooks will help to embed the scientific understanding.
• Extended response
• Revision days – START early
• Revision guides & Use practice papers
• Very few formula – a real emphasis on maths
• New grading system Grade 1-9, get used to using this language
• Get involved with every lesson – access all of the support on offer
• Ensure your child uses the science revision platforms available, SAM
learning, Twitter, Kerboodle, other sites – BBC bitesize, Scool etc.
• Regular and often is better than ‘cramming’
Join us on twitter @EccoSciWhat to expect in Science for exam preparation • A rigid revision timetable covering all aspects of the Science curriculum starting w/b 24th September • Exam questions in every other Science lesson as a minimum • Frequent exam question homeworks
Careers Presentation
L Cassell
Careers Advisor
lcassell@eccoschool.comUCAS Progress - The online application system used
by all schools to apply for college, sixth form, and
Students who need support with any aspect of UCAS
training opportunities (www.ucasprogress.com).
Progress, their choices, or searching and applying for
apprenticeships, can book a place on a UCAS Progress
support session by visiting the Careers Department
(W212).
By now all students should have:
• Logged-in and changed their password
• Completed their personal profile
• Started to write their personal statement
• Completed the work experience section
• Saved some courses for consideration into their
‘favourites’ folderApplying for Post 16 Opportunities
Students should be
in the process of
Key websites preparing their
application NOW to
meet the January
Ucas Progress 31st 2019 deadline.
The online application system used by all schools to apply for college, sixth
form and training opportunities (www.ucasprogress.com). Applications open
from 26th Nov 2018
National Careers Service
Provides information, advice and guidance on learning, training, career choice,
career development, job search, and the labour market. It can be accessed
online (https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk)or by telephone (0800
100 900)
The National Apprenticeship Service
Provides information for students and parents on all aspects of
apprenticeships (https://www.getingofar.gov.uk).
Register on the website to search and apply for vacancies
(https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk)Applying for Post 16 Opportunities
‘The Learning Platform’
All these resources can be
Choices - a wide range of Careers resources are
available to help with choices, and with
accessed anywhere where
understanding qualification types/levels,
opportunities/pathways.
there is internet access.
Links to useful websites, such as local colleges,
sixth forms, and training providers; industry
specific websites; NHS careers; UCAS Progress;
and lots more.
Decisions – specialist careers software for
students to use to help with both post:16 and
longer term decision.Key Dates: Here to support
Key Dates: Here to support
Application window’ opens - 26th November - Popular courses fill up
Careers Opportunities Evening - 11th Oct –
quickly.
opportunity to speak- 31st
Deadline for applications to colleges,
January - totraining
guaranteeproviders,
a place at college
employers,
or sixth form. and university representatives.
To meet the deadline students will need to be aiming for mid-January at the
latest
Students can apply to up to 3 sixth form schools, but these MUST be in
College
order OpenStudents
of preference. Events can-apply
opportunity tocolleges
for as many discussas they wish,
no preference order required.
options, speak to tutors, and tour the facilities.
REMEMBER
Students MUST ensure that
- Students they are
needing ANYapplying for MUST
support suitablecontact
opportunities;
the
are on target to meet the entry requirements; and have a back-up
Careers Department
application in place. (W212).
‘Don’t bury your head in the sand…’Thank you
Any questions, please contact:
lcassell@eccoschool.com
Careers Adviser
jmunden@eccoschool.com
Careers Assistant/Work Experience CoordinatorCalendar of Controlled Assessment
Calendar of Controlled Assessments
Dates
YEAR 11 Controlled Assessments Calendar 2016-17
Health & Social
English Lang & Lit Media Maths SCIENCE Triple Science ICT GCSE ICT ECDL Computing (OCR) MFL D&T subjects Geography RE History Drama Art Music BTEC Music Photography PE GCSE Sport BTEC Business Btec Travel & Tourism
Care
Oct Working on third and 5th - 7th Y11 6th ISA Day Biology All D&T areas Y11 Art
final piece of controlled Additional ISA 19th Chemisty ISA working on Intervention
assessment. Day Coursework until workshops
20th ISA Physics February 27th during
Day deadline September and
(Development) October
AOP: Analysis
of
performance
September
2016
Unit 2 Values in
Health and
social care
Learning Aim A
Ongoing Unit Deadline Oct
2:Practical Sport Half term Y11 GCSE Business
Nov Working on third and 5th-16th Speaking (Making) Y11 Art Deadline CA Unit 1-until
final piece of controlled exam 2. Individual controlled AOP:
assessment. appointments assessment 14/11/16
made two weeks prep to be
prior (not 9th - started during
11th due to lessons.
Trenches trip) (starting
7.11.16).
Students must
attend.
Controlled Assessments completed in Y10
Controlled Assessments completed in Y10
Dec All controlled (Making) Y11 Art GCSE First Draft BTEC MUSIC Unit 5 LAA October Half Term
No controlled assessment in this subject
No controlled assessment in this subject
assessments completed controlled Unit 2 Deadline deadline 9.12.16 UNIT 2
Currently no Y11's in this subject area
by the Christmas assessment LAA Deadline 5.12.16
holidays. takes place
6.12.16, P1,2,3
Jan Y11 writing (Making & 3.1.17: Art GCSE Unit 4 FINAL
controlled Evaluating) Controllled DEADLINE - for
assessment in assesssment moderation 27.1.17
lessons 2 week preparation
period beginning begins in
23rh January lessons. All
students must
attend,.
Feb February 27th 2017: BTEC MUSIC Unit 2 LAB Deadline Unit 2: Unit 2 Values in
Hand in deadlines Deadline 10.2.17 Practical sport Health and
for Food, Textiles, Unit 6: leading social care
Graphics and Sports activities Learning Aim B
Resistant Materials Deadline Feb
Coursework (folders Half term
and practical work)
Mar Focussed revision in No controlled assessment in this subject GCSE UNIT 2 Final BTEC Music Unit 5 LAB
lessons from 1st deadline 10.3.17 Deadline 17.3.17
March UNIT 3
Performances
deadline 3.3.17
April Controlled assessment 3rd April 2017. Focussed revision in Y11 Art GCSE UNIT 2 BTEC UNIT 2 LAC deadline
sent to exam board Final deadline lessons Controllled Appraisal to be 21.4.17
date for Written assessment completed in class
and Spoken CA. P1,2,3,4,5 on time CA conditions.
No CA accepted 25.4.17 and
after this date 26.4.17. All
must attend.
May Focussed revision in Deadline Unit 6: Unit 6 the
lessons Leading sports impact of
activities nutrition on
helath and
wellbeing
learning aim A
& B end of
May
June Focussed revision in
lessons
July
Subjects where controlled assessment needs to be completed and the deadlines
included in the exams booklet. Make sure you work hard on this and aim to get it
completed sooner rather than later.School and Final Exam days
1. Equipment - check what is needed (e.g. calculator,
protractor etc)
2. Early night Key dates
3. Breakfast on the
fridge!
4. Full uniform
5. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the
Morning exams be at school for 8:30am
Afternoon exams be at school for 1:45pm
6. Mobile phone OFF in bag (if absolutely necessary)
7. Watches on table (no smartwatches allowed)
8. Bottle of water, no label on it please.
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