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Introduction to KS4

“Our school is a community where Jesus Christ is our role model and his message the guiding principle behind all we do. Every member of our community is responsible for creating an environment that is caring, fair and respectful of each individual. We develop our potential, celebrate our talents and go forward together in faith.”

Mission Statement

Aspire not to have more but to be more

6 lessons per day

Controlled Assessments

GCSE Examinations – Summer 2016

The next 380 school days…

Core subjects RE, English Language & Literature, Maths and

Science

Option subjects

PE

The Curriculum

Most GCSEs now have Controlled Assessment. Controlled Assessment is similar to what used to be

coursework. However, Controlled Assessment is different from

coursework by having control which determines how and where you complete your assessments and what resources you may use.

There is one subject who do not have controlled assessment, RE

Calendar to be produced of timescales and deadlines for CA

Controlled Assessment?

All students complete their assessments in the same way

Assessments are fairer and more reliable You get the marks you deserve

Pupils MUST complete the work in school

What Control Means

Pupil progress is personal – so are their targets

GCSE Targets

Primary School

Key Stage 2 GCSE 3LP GCSE 4LP GCSE 5LP

Level 2 E D C

Level 3 D C B

Level 4 C B A

Level 5 B A A*

Level 6 A A* A*

Secondary School

3rd October – targets sent home to parents Review of progress every half term – 20th

October Issued to parents

Support and intervention as required Use of planners as communication tool 10th March 2015 – Y10 Parents’ Evening

Progress Updates

Support

Individual class teachersMaths/English Intervention

Pupil Progress Coordinator

Nurture support Special EducationalNeeds Support

Pastoral SupportForm Tutor and Manager of Learning

Homework SupportGroup

Homework is an integral part of high school life and we would appreciate your support in monitoring it closely.

Homework timetable to be issued 1.5 – 2.5 hours per night

Homework

Type of Homework

Learner’s Task Parent Support

LearningRemember certain facts, details, words or rules

Test

Completing Finish work started in schoolCheck and comment on completed work. Ask about the exercise

Writing UpWrite up work covered in school or write a redraft of rough work

Talk about the piece to help pupil remember the details of the work

Questions Answering questions after a lesson Check the answers

Finding OutGathering information on a given subject – may be library based

Suggest where they might find the information

RevisionLearning a section of work for a test or an examination

Get child to explain the work. Any questions

Reading AheadReading text to prepare for next section of work

Be aware of what they are doing in each subject

Other PreparationPreparation for a lesson by putting ideas or information down in his/her jotter

Ask child to read the work to you. Rules of spelling and punctuation apply in all the work.

Help with Homework

Different subjects will use different exam boards List available for subjects

All exams are linear in Summer 2015

Mock Exams are to be held in w/c 13th April 2015 (2 weeks)

Exams

Work Experience Will take place in

Summer 2015 More information

to follow

Careers

Good attendance is VITAL to success Term time holidays Controlled Assessments are on going

“Of those students who only attend school 80% - 90% of the time, 35% achieve 5A* - C including English and Maths. Of those who have over 95% attendance, 73% achieve 5A* - C including English and Maths”

Attendance

Excellence in Attitude to Learning Behaviour for Learning Organisation Attendance and Punctuality

Expectations at KS4

Continue to check the student planner regularly. Ask your son/daughter to show you their work

and explain what they are doing. Help them to plan their time in the evening. Know your son/daughter’s targets for each

subject. Ask your son/daughter to give you regular

updates on how well they are meeting/exceeding their targets .

Encourage 100% attendance. Back up any work completed on the computer at

home. Encourage your son/daughter to get involved

How can I help?

Any questions?