ST FRANCIS XAVIER S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Year 10

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Year 10 Information Evening September 2016. . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Welcome and Introductions • Significant changes to Key Stage 4, tougher exams, less coursework, exams at the end of the two year course, new grading system. • Gap between Boys and Girls is widening, probably around 10% • Boys in single sex schools perform better than boys in mixed schools • Why the gap? . . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY SFX response Extra time in Maths, English & RE New Science Curriculum model Smaller groups in Maths, English and Science New “Attitude to Learning” policy Higher expectations – attendance, equipment, behaviour, presentation, homework etc. • Progress measures have already risen significantly : in line with national for boys and girls : expected to rise further • • • . . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE COURSE 2016 -2018 . . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE Questions Paper 1: What’s assessed? Section A: Reading one literature fiction text Section B: Writing a descriptive or narrative piece aper 1: P How it is assessed Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 80 marks 50% of GCSE Reading (40 marks) (25%) – one single text 1 short form question ( 1 x 4 marks) 2 longer form questions ( 2 x 8 marks) 1 extended question (1 x 20 marks) Writing (40 marks) (25%) – one extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for. . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS accuracy)

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE Questions Paper 2: What’s assessed? Section A: Reading one non fiction text and one literary non-fiction text Section B: Writing to present a viewpoint Paper 2: Reading (40 marks) (25%) – two linked texts 1 short form question ( 1 x 4 marks) 2 longer form questions ( 1 x 8, 1 x 12 marks) 1 extended question (1 x 16 marks) How it is assessed Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 80 marks 50% of GCSE Writing (40 marks) (25%) – one extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for. . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS accuracy)

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY AQA GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE Questions Paper 1: Shakespeare & C 19 th Novel What’s assessed? Section A: Macbeth – one question. Pupils write in detail about an extract as well as about the play as a whole. ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens Paper 1: How it is assessed Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 64 marks 40% of GCSE Section B: A Christmas Carol – one question. Pupils write in detail about an extract as well as about the play as a whole. . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY AQA GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE Questions Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry What’s assessed? An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley Anthology Poetry Unseen Poetry Paper 2: How it is assessed Written exam: 2 hour 15 minutes 96 marks 60% of GCSE Section A: One question on An Inspector Calls. Section B: Poetry – one comparative question on one named poem printed on the paper and one other poem from their chosen anthology cluster. Section C: Unseen Poetry – one question on one unseen poem and one question comparing this poem with a second unseen poem. . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Studying KS 4 Science at St Francis Xavier’s College Combined Science (Trilogy) 8464 Biology 8461 Chemistry 8462 Physics 8463 Entry Level Certificate 5960. . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Combined Science (Trilogy) 8464 • 2 hours of Biology, Chemistry and Physics per week taught by specialist teachers. • Two papers in each subject; examinations to take place in the summer of year 11. • Six units to be examined in total, each examination will be one hour 15 minutes in length. • No controlled assessment; all marks awarded via the examinations in the summer of year 11. • Combined Science will lead to students gaining two GCSE Science qualifications. • Foundation students can be awarded grades from 1 to 5. • Higher tier students can be awarded grades from 4 to 9. . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Separate Sciences (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) • 2 hours of Biology, Chemistry and Physics per week taught by specialist teachers. • Two papers in each subject; examinations to take place in the summer of year 11. • Six units to be examined in total, each examination will be one hour 45 minutes in length. • No controlled assessment; all marks awarded via the examinations in the summer of year 11. . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Literacy -Why is literacy so important in science? • • it's vital to pupils' achievement at Key Stage 4. pupils need to demonstrate their understanding in writing. Some may struggle to do this, particularly when it involves an extended answer. literacy enables pupils to achieve their full potential in education and beyond. Keywords; a huge number of keywords in each subject. Scientific terminology needs to be used appropriately. Comprehension of sources and evidence. Students need to display their understanding clearly and effectively. . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Maths in Science - Why is maths so important in science? • • Ø Ø Ø it's vital to pupils' achievement at Key Stage 4. Increased weighting on the examinations (Biology: 10% Chemistry: 20% Physics: 30%) in Foundation Tier papers the level of maths will not be lower than that expected at Key Stage 3 in Higher Tier papers the level of maths will not be lower than that of questions and tasks in assessments for the Foundation Tier in a GCSE qualification in Mathematics. Standard form and order of magnitude calculations Estimates and significant figures Averages Simple probability Algebra skills Graphs. . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Success in Science • • Ask questions in class. Answer questions in class. 100% Attendance to school. Punctuality for all Science lessons. Completion of all Science classwork. Completion of all Science homework. Attend any relevant revision or catch-up sessions. Excellence in English & Maths. . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY GCSE Maths • See booklet for information . . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Examination Study: Top Ten Tips 1. Know and understand the course content 2. Visit the exam board websites regularly (e. g. aqa. org. uk ; ocr. org. uk etc) 3. Be familiar with mark schemes 4. Constantly practise using past papers 5. Use study websites/ apps/ videos (e. g. bbc bitesize revision) 6. Attend extra classes in school 7. Be organised and plan your study 8. Stay healthy – exercise, sleep well, eat well 9. Don’t go it alone – always ask for help 10. Enjoy it and see the process as a challenge. . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Revision - Parental Support • Supplies – stationary, snacks and revision aids • Structure – timetable / Rest breaks Timing – 2 -3 hours per night • Revision guides (on sale at the back or through Agora) • Mobile phones, Ipods and music • Past papers and mark schemes – checking and recording progress • Room for study (bedroom vs dining room) • Internet, friend or foe? – Internet History – MSN /Facebook – Toolbar and tabbed browsing – Turn off your router . . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Learning Online • Online activities via computers or apps • Downloading MP 3 audio files • Downloading/printing past and practise papers (addresses in booklet) • Internet safety and supervision • Disable MSN/download conversations • Regular breaks and checking up!. . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

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ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY On line Resources . . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY From a computer/ laptop BBC Bitesize App based for Android or an iphone . . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY BBC Education highlights page . . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Google for Education is a free learning platform which the school now uses. It allows pupils access to: • an e-mail account linked to the school • a cloud based drive for storing school work. • work that can be completed independently or collaboratively at home or in school. • work that can be marked by a class teacher and returned electronically. • question remotely in a secure environment other classmates or the teacher. . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

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ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Cross platform apps Google apps can be downloaded from the Google play store for Android or the App store for ios . . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

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ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Literacy across all subjects • GCSE specifications and mark schemes have been revised in order to promote and reward good standards of written communication across the curriculum. • In 2011, the Department for Education announced that spelling, punctuation and Grammar (SPa. G) would be introduced into the assessment of GCSE qualifications, 5% of the total marks is allocated to the assessment of candidates’ spelling, punctuation and grammar. . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY How will SPa. G be made clear on the exam paper? There will be an instruction for candidates before any question that has SPa. G marks available stating that spelling, punctuation and grammar will be assessed in that question. . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Year 10 Assessment • All students will take part in three formal assessments throughout the year – Assessment Point 1 ~ End of term 1 – Assessment Point 2 ~ End of term 2 – Assessment Point 3 ~ 26 th – 30 th June (this will be in the hall) • Assessments may take the form of: – – Assignments Controlled Assessment Tasks Presentations Mock/Trial Examinations . . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Year 10 Assessment • Students will be made aware of when and how they are being assessed • Assessment achievement will be shared with both students and parents • Assessment achievement will be used to monitor student’s progress in relation to targets . . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS

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ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Thank You This presentation can be found on: www. sfx. liverpool. sch. uk Or follow us on twitter @sfxcollege. . . LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS