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YEAR 11 2016-17

Welcome to our

Year 11 Curriculum Information Evening

Programme for the evening:

Welcome and introduction Mr Murphy English update Miss Housham Maths update Mrs Morley Science update Mr Rothwell Post 16 Mr Murphy Revision Mr Murphy ‘It can be done’ Mrs Pitman

The role of the parent….

Project manager, entertainments officer, study buddy, euipment provider, banker, school liaison officer, sounding board, advisor, go-between, interpreter etc, etc….

Supporter

Listener

Re-assurer

Dealing with anxiety

• Get things in perspective (individual journey most important!)

• Block study in chunks of 25 – 60 minutes (15 minute “brain breaks”!)

• Healthy food and WATER (not energy drinks!)

• Exercise

• Sleep (encourage switching off technology 2 hours before bed!)

• Websites: www.anxietyuk.org.uk, www.thecalmzone.net

Any problems?

• Subject concerns: contact Curriculum Leader/ subject teacher

• Day to day pastoral concerns: contact tutor

• Exam queries: c.suttle@testwood.hants.sch.uk

• Exam concessions: s.buxton@testwood.hants.sch.uk

• Serious concerns: d.murphy@testwood.hants.sch.uk

In a nutshell…

• Attendance and punctuality

• Equipment

• Non-negotiables

• Homework

• Revision guides

• Year 11 bulletin

Year 11 Parents’ Information Evening

Miss Julia Housham – Head of English j.housham@testwood.hants.sch.uk

Students will gain two whole GCSEs in August 2017 – English Language and English Literature

Students will take 4 exams. There are no controlled assessments or coursework.

At the moment, LANGUAGE will count towards their college/university application.

At the moment, a grade 4 is the cut off for college BUT many will require a grade 5.

The elusive grade 9 is equivalent to A**. Only the top 4% in the country will achieve it.

There are no tiers of entry. Every student will take the same exam.

Autumn Term: The Gothic - Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Spring Term: Anthology Poetry - Conflict and Power Summer Term: C20th/C21st fiction texts: Either ‘Lord of the Flies’ or ‘An Inspector Calls’

Autumn Term: Conflict and Love; Romeo & Juliet Revise ‘Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde’

Spring term: Exam preparation Revise ‘An Inspector Calls’ or ‘Lord of

the Flies’ Revise Conflict Poetry

Summer Term: Exam preparation and exams!

Tough!

Students will not have the texts in the exam. They will need to learn the texts very well

Exams range between 1hr and 45 mins and 2hr 15 mins.

Long answer questions – between 8 and 40 marks)

Pre 19th C non fiction texts – very tough to access the language

Revision sessions – 54%! Monday 3-3.45pm – all teachers, all

students Thursday 1.30-1.50pm – Masterclass

Revision Guides All literature texts ‘Romeo & Juliet’ text

Summative Examinations Exam conditions

Additional resources Bring a memory stick for practice questions Quotation book – help your child learn them! Testwood revision guide to buy (Jan 2017) £2.00

Tutor time activities Key quote/key question Lesson Structure 3 lessons of teaching 2 lessons of supported

revision/exam practice

1. Encourage reading of non-fiction texts and pre

19th Century non fiction

2. Time students completing homework

3. Mr Bruff - Youtube

4. Purchase revision guides/material

5. Reminder of the importance of achieving a 5 NOW.

6. Environment for working– lined paper, pens,

highlighters, quiet space

7. Communicate with us if you are worried

j.housham@testwood.hants.sch.uk

m.cooper@testwood.hants.sch.uk

h.richbell@testwood.hants.sch.uk

d.morrissey@testwood.hants.sch.uk

b.snook@testwood.hants.sch.uk

e.hansford@testwood.hants.sch.uk

Email is best…

Head of English (11E2) – Miss J Housham

Second in English (11E4) – Miss M Cooper

English Teacher (11E3) – Miss H Richbell

English teacher (11E1) – Mr D Morrissey

English Teacher (11E5) – Miss B Snook

English Teacher (11E6) – Mrs E Hansford

School Number: 02380 862146

Year 11 Parents’ Information Evening

Mrs Morley– Head of Maths a.morley@testwood.hants.sch.uk

Students will take 3 exams. In total they will complete 4 and half hours worth of Maths exams.

At the moment, a grade 4 is the cut off for college BUT many will

require a grade 5.

The elusive grade 9 is equivalent to A**. Only the top 4% in the country will achieve it.

There are 2 tiers of entry foundation and higher.

What other changes have been made to Higher GCSE Maths?

Higher tier paper has the emphasis on algebra. However at the heart of all of the above is the ability to problem solve.

Skills Know angles in a triangle Add to 180º

Problem solving

Skills Plotting graphs. Calculating the gradient Finding the equation of a straight line.

Problem solving

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Number Algebra Ratio Geometry Statisitics

The overall break down for Foundation is different.

Skills Work out the area of 2D shapes.

Problem solving

Having the correct equipment as crucial for students. A scientific calculator will be required.

The internet does provide a wealth of resources to help.

Revision sessions Wednesday 3-3.45pm – all teachers, all

students Wednesday 3.45 – 4.45pm– Further maths

qualification. (Carries UCAS points)

Revision Guides Edexcel revision guides

Summative Examinations Exam conditions

Additional resources CGP Exam pack. Maths workout – an online package we have purchased.

Tutor time activities From Easter 2017 for some

students.

a.morley@testwood.hants.sch.uk

d.atkinson@testwood.hants.sch.uk

c.chikhungu@testwood.hants.sch.uk

c.jenkins@testwood.hants.sch.uk

t.courtney@testwood.hants.sch.uk

d.murphy@testwood.hants.sch.uk

Email is best…

Head of Maths (11- 1) – Mrs Morley

KS4 Coordinator (11-3) – Mr Atkinson

Maths Teacher (11-2) – Mr Chikhungu

Maths Teacher (11-4) – Mr Jenkins

Maths Teacher (11-5) – Mrs Courtney

Maths Teacher (11-6) – Mr Murphy

School Number: 02380 862146

Year 11 Parents’ Information Evening

Mr Gavin Rothwell – Head of Science g.rothwell@testwood.hants.sch.uk

AQA Specification Core & Additional Science (revised 2014)

2 x GCSEs or 3 x GCSEs for Triple Scientists (A*-G – the last year!)

ISAs (Investigative Skills Assessment) counts for 25%

Exams 75% - there are 6 of them for Double Award and 9 for Triple Scientists Keys to success - A good ISA - Keywords & definitions - Know how to apply them - Practice Exam Questions(timed)

- http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/science-a-4405/past-papers-and-

mark-schemes

Autumn Term: Second ISA – in 3 weeks!! Revision classes – Thurs & Lunchtime Re-Mock –half term

Spring term: Last ISA Catch ups completed by Feb Revision classes – Thurs & Lunchtime Exam prep starts

Summer Term: Exam preparation and exams!

Revision sessions Lunchtimes S2 (GR, AB) Thursday 3-3.45pm – all teachers, all

students Revision Guides Revise Core Science 2 x Double Science Revise Additional Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics Additional resources Bring a memory stick for practice questions Keyword lists Mind maps Internet – SamLearning.com, BBC Bitesize

Lessons • 4 lessons of teaching per

week. • 6 lessons for Triple Science

1. Encouragement to watch Science programmes or

read scientific articles (Focus, New Scientist)

2. Allow time & space for HW & Revision

3. Purchase & use revision guides

4. Homework on Sam Learning

5. Reminder of the importance of achieving a C+

NOW.

6. Let us know if you have concerns!

g.rothwell@testwood.hants.sch.uk a.batt@testwood.hants.sch.uk k.Johnson@testwood.hants.sch.uk p.kennedy@testwood.hants.sch.uk m.shipsides@testwood.hants.sch.uk k.lancaster@testwood.hants.sch.uk

Please email us on:

Head of Science (11Phys, 11xy3) – Mr G Rothwell

Second in Science (11Chem,11xy1) – Mr A Batt

Science Teacher (11xy2) – Miss K Johnson

Science teacher (11TBio) – Mrs P Kennedy

Science Teacher (11xy5) – Mr M Shipsides

Science Teacher (11xy4) – Mrs K Lancaster-Adams

School Number: 02380 862146

Mr Murphy – Assistant Headteacher

d.murphy@testwood.hants.sch.uk

Key Dates 5th October 2016 Careers Information Evening

21st October 2016 Progress Check issued

5th – 15th December 2016 Mock Examinations

16th December 2016 End of term

3rd January 2017 INSET DAY

12th January 2017 Mock Results Day

13th January 2017 Progress Check issued

19th January 2017 Year 11 Parents Evening

13th March 2017 Mock Exams

6th April 2017 Progress Check issued

8th April – 23rd April 2017 Easter holidays- Easter Revision School

May 2017 GCSE Examinations begin

27th May – 4th June 2017 May Half Term - Whitsun Revision School

5th July 2017 Year 11 Prom

24th August 2017 RESULTS DAY

Post 16

Careers Information Evening

Wednesday 5th October 2016

7-8pm

College Open Days Barton Peveril College Wednesday 5

th October 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Thursday 6th

October 5.30pm – 8.30pm Brockenhurst College Saturday 24th September 10.00am – 1:30pm

Thursday 13th October 4.00pm – 8.00pm Eastleigh College Thursday 20th October 4.30pm – 7.30pm Wednesday 23rd November 4.30pm – 7.30pm Richard Taunton College Wednesday 12th October 6.00pm – 8.30pm Thursday 13th October 6.00pm – 8.30pm Sparsholt College Saturday 8th October 10.00am – 2.00pm Southampton City College Tuesday 4th October 5.00pm – 7.30pm Saturday 12th November 10.00am – 12.30pm Thursday 24th November 5.00pm – 7.30pm Totton College Wednesday 19th October 5.30pm – 7.30pm Wednesday 23rd November 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Open Days

Does the college offer the right courses for you?

Does the college feel right for you?

How would you get there?

What enrichment programmes are there?

Who are the college’s business partners?

What links does the college have with universities?

Applications

Apply as soon as possible

Apply to at least two colleges

Be prepared for the interview!

CAREERS ADVICE

a.horn@testwood.hants.sch.uk

What’s on a reference?

Super-curricular!

Revision Sessions Day Subject Room Time

Monday English E3, E4, E5, E6, E7 3-3:45pm

GCSE PE (extra) G4 3-3:45pm

Music MU1 3-4pm

Computing ICT2 3:45-4:30pm

Drama PS Lunchtime

Wednesday Maths M6, M7, M5, M4, M3 3- 3:45pm

Textiles T6 3-4pm

Business Studies ICT2 3:45- 4:30pm

BTEC Dance (extra) HALL 3-4pm

RE RE2 3:45pm- 4:30pm

History H2 3:45pm- 4:30pm

Geography G3 3:45pm- 4:30pm

Thursday Science S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5 3-3:45pm

Textiles T6 3-4pm

Music MU1 3-4pm

History H3 3:45pm- 4:30pm

Geography G1, G2 3-3:45pm

Geography G1 3:45pm- 4:15pm

Friday French ML 4 and ML 5 Lunchtime

RE RE2 3-3:45pm

Geography G2, G3 3-3:45pm

Health and Social LRC 3-3:45pm

The best revision methods involve

being active! So don’t just sit there-

DO SOMETHING!

LEARNING IS DOING

Research shows that as learners we take in:

O 10% of what we read

O 20 % of what we hear

O 30 % of what we see

O 50 % of what we see and hear

O 70 % of what we ourselves say

O 90 % of what we ourselves do

Active revision means…

O Mind maps O Revision Cards O Mnemonics O Post-its O Writing notes O Journey technique O Reading notes aloud O Recording key points on your phone O Discussing topics with friends O Getting others to test you O Trying past papers O Use revision websites

Repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition,

repetition!

Mind Maps

Revision Cards

Use revision cards to…

O Write questions on one side, answers on the

other

O Key dates/ key words/ terminology

O Diagrams/ pictures

O Equations

O Quotations

O Golden nuggets of information

Mnemonics

How could you remember….

1. Hydrogen

2. Helium

3. Lithium

4. Beryllium

5. Boron

6. Carbon

7. Nitrogen

8. Oxygen

9. Flourine

10. Neon

How could you remember….

Harry

Hill

Likes

Burying

Boats

‘Cos

Not

One

Floats

Now

Post-its

What do I need to revise?

Past Papers

O Revise with the exam in mind

O Understand marking criteria!

O Make sure you know what to expect in

the exam:

O How many papers will I take?

O How many questions should I

answer?

O How long is the exam?

Where should I revise?

Your Learning Environment

O Ensure your study area is: O available when you need it

O free from distractions and interruptions

O contains all your study materials

O contains a large enough work space

O has a comfortable chair

O has enough light

O has a comfortable temperature

Revision Timetable

1. Draw up a timetable for one week 2. Work through your timetable 3. Review your timetable 4. Draw up a timetable for the next week 5. Work through it 6. Review it 7. Repeat!!

There’s quite a lot of time available - if you manage it well!

PROM, STEEPLE COURT MANOR WEDNESDAY 5TH JULY, 2017

RESULTS DAY THURSDAY 24TH AUGUST, 2017

IT CAN BE DONE….

Mrs Pitman – Headteacher

j.pitman@testwood.hants.sch.uk