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Year 10 GCSE Parents Information Evening

Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship

Welcome from the Headteacher


Objective of this event

To provide parents/carers with all the information they need to be able to support

their child at GCSE level


Founding vision and values

“To ensure every pupil succeeds, regardless of background, by providing outstanding

teaching and pastoral care.”


“To become one of the very top performing schools in

the country”


GCSE OUTCOMES 2019


HeadlinesP8 A8 % 5+

ENG/MA

% 4+

ENG/MA

EBACC

ENT

EBACC

APS

AGFS PROV

(2019)

+0.3 50.5 50 71 57 4.7

ARK

PROV (2019)

+0.16 45.1 40 62 55 4.1

NAT

ACTUAL (2018)

0.00 46.5 43 64 38 4.0

LA ACTUAL (18) -0.22 44.5 39 NA 51 3.9


“The Greenwich Free School…among the highest performing in the country”

Evening Standard


Individual success and anticipated destinations!


Promoting a sense of independence and self-belief


Mr MacPhersonDeputy Headteacher

Teaching, Learning & Curriculum


Excellent Attendance

Exceptional effort

Independent learners

Highly organised/revision

Self belief and resilience

Ambitious


New developments for 2019

✓ Science based exam questions.✓ Real time feedback.✓ Rewards for high usage. ✓ Repetitive exam practice.

• Student log in details from science teacher.



✓ Maths based exam questions.✓ Real time feedback.✓ Rewards for high usage. ✓ Repetitive exam practice.

• Student log in details from maths teacher.


New developments for 2019www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Englishwww.quizlet.com/AGFS_Sciencewww.quizlet.com/AGFS_MFLwww.quizlet.com/AGFS_Geographywww.quizlet.com/AGFS_Historywww.quizlet.com/AGFS_PEwww.quizlet.com/AGFS_Artwww.quizlet.com/AGFS_Musicwww.quizlet.com/AGFS_Computing


http://www.quizlet.com/AGFS_English

http://www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Science

http://www.quizlet.com/AFS_MFL

http://www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Geography

http://www.quizlet.com/AGFS_History

http://www.quizlet.com/AGFS_PE

http://www.quizet.com/AGFS_Art

http://www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Music

http://www.quizlet.com/AGFS_Computing


www.showmyhomework.co.uk

Details of all homework tasks.Links to online content.Assistance with deadlines.

All students and parents have log in details.


http://www.showmyhomework.co.uk/

KS4 at a glance


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KS4 at a glanceY10 Autumn Quizlet for independent learning, ongoing revision.Y10 Spring Study skills programme launched

Parents evening Work experience launchAspirations evening

Y10 Summer Summer exams. Predictions set for post 16 providers.Parents evening

Y11 Autumn Work experienceMock examinationsMock results evening

Y11 Spring Spring mocks, parents evening, confirmation of post 16 choices.

Y11 Summer Examinations start


Introductions

Ms Sehra (Assistant Head)

Ms Gainey (Assistant Head)

Ms Nair (Head of Science)

Mr Munday (Head of Maths)

Miss Barratt (Head of KS4 Maths)

Ms Kane (Head of English)

Mr Ige (Head of Middle School)


Mr Ige

Head of Year


Expectations

• Uniform expectations• Independent learning: Quizlet (Homework club) • Having the correct equipment for the day• Showing independence and being polite and courteous• Growth mindset – demonstrating resilience • Arriving to school on time everyday • “If you’re effort is low your probably not thinking about

the opportunity you’re thinking of the obligation”.


Attendance really matters

“Every lesson and everyday matters. The small margins

could be the difference between success and failure”


Key strategies between now and your exams

1. An effective revision timetable

2. Being pro-active and utilising teacher expertise

3. Effective use of time

4. Avoid distractions – Social media/gaming

5. How to deal with stress - talk


We are here to support you!


Ms Nair

Head of Science


Course Routes●At KS4 students are able to complete either the

Combined Science Trilogy (2 grades) or

Triple Biology, Chemistry and Physics (3 grades) routes. These

routes are based on the option choices your child has selected and

their progression in Science.

●10J & 10K = Triple Route

●10L, 10M & 10N = Double Route


Exams

Exam Board: AQA

Double Science – Combined Science: Trilogy (Paper 1 & Paper 2:

: 1 hour 15min)

Triple Science – Biology, Chemistry and Physics (Paper 1 and Paper

2 in each discipline: 1 hour 45min)


Structure of Year 11

Term Biology Chemistry Physics

1 Paper 1 Revision and Required Practicals

2 Paper 2 Revision and Required Practicals

3 Exam practice of focus areas


Independent Learning

●Quality - Exam practice - known as exit tickets, ‘Flip learning’ Pupils

homework prepares them for the following lesson e.g. Tassomai,

quizlet, pre-reading, calculation practice, assessment, key word

definitions, key word dictionary, condensing notes to 1 page.

●Homework: Access to next lesson is limited if homework is not

completed and pupils will be asked to complete it in same-day

detention


Success in Science●Scientific literacy – reading science for pleasure e.g. New Scientist, Focus, online

●Working scientifically – engaging with feedback on practical work, taking it seriously

●Revision – developing a range of techniques, taking advice from those with experience

●Exam technique – responding to all assessment feedback, practicing past exam questions in y11


Science Revision Guides

or


Mr Munday & Miss Barratt


ExamsExam Board: Edexcel

Paper 1: non-calculator

Papers 2 and 3: calculator allowed

1.5 hours each

Tier of entry final decision in Y11Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship

Exam Timetable Y10

Time Paper

Autumn Term Cumulative Autumn Assessment

Topics studied so far

Spring Term Past GCSE exam paper

Summer Term Full suite of 9-1 Mathematics exams


Exam Timetable Y11Time Paper

October Full suite

January Full suite

June External examinations


Mid-term assessments Y10/11

Time Paper

Start and end of each topic

Approx. 2 topics per half term

In Mathematics lessons

● Approx. 1 hour

● Made up of past exam

questions

● Foundation/higher


Independent learning● Approx. 1 hour per week.

● Online MathsWatch tasks to prepare for upcoming lessons.

● Additional tasks or written work may be set by class teacher.

● Flash cards


Success in Mathematics•Equipment – scientific calculator and full maths set.

• Mathematical fluency – including application without structure.

• Perseverance – moving from confusion to the ‘lightbulb’ moment.

• Ongoing and collaborative revision – start now! Students can revise alone or work through problems together, to develop confidence in challenging topics.

• Analysis of errors – students learn best from making mistakes and asking questions to correct them.


Support from parents/carers• Check in on students regularly to ensure they have completed

homework - use Show My Homework to help you.

• Ensure students make use of MathsWatch independently.

• Look out for communication on upcoming assessments.

• If students are saying they don’t understand, encourage them to

see their teacher.

• Try to put aside your own feelings about Mathematics.


Revision guides: BEWARE

Revision guides must be written for the NEW specification as there are many new topics, including:

- Rates of change

- Kinematics and its application

- Iteration

- Venn diagrams and set notation

Some topics in old revision guides are also no longer relevant.


Revision guides

Ms KaneHead of English


Title: Question 2: Language features -word analysis.

It is imperative that your child does not miss a lesson.

‘Every Lesson Counts!’

Missing out on a lesson = Missing out on practicing a particular

question/skill.


Independent Learning●Thursday lessons will depend on independent learning (completing

work independently, at home, before the lesson):

●Reading

●Exam Practice

●Quizlet

As your child is now working towards their GCSEs, the demand on

them to work independently will dramatically increase.


Exam Timetable Y10Time Paper Length

End of Autumn 1 Language Paper 1

Section A

Timed question by question practice

marked by the teacher in the lesson.

End of Autumn

assessment

Language Paper 2 mock 1 hour 45

End of Spring 1 English Literature:

Romeo and Juliet essay.

To be sat in class.

End of Spring2 Language Paper 1 mock 1 hour 45

Summer 1 English Literature:

Frankenstein essay.

To be sat in class.

End of year exams GCSE English Literature

Paper 1

1 hour 45

Exam Timetable Y11Time Paper Length

October English Language Papers 1

and 2 mocks, English

Literature Paper 2 mock

1 hour 45 minutes each

(Language) +

2 hours 15 mins (Literature)

February Language and literature

mocks- All 4 papers

1.45 (Lang 1)

1.45 (Lang 2)

1.30 (Lit 1)

2.15 (Lit 2)

April Walking Talking Mock

(aimed at the paper with the

greatest need)

TBC

May GCSE exams commence

Exams

●Language (Two exams)

●Literature (Two exams)


Ms GaineyAssistant Headteacher: SEND &

Safeguarding


Access arrangements for public examinations

Some types of access arrangements

Process for agreeing exam arrangements

● All students on SEND register are considered for access arrangements.

● Teachers recommend to SENDCo other students who they feel should be

considered.

● During KS3, a variety of arrangements are trialled. Evidence collected.

● Beginning of KS4: exam arrangements testing. Letters sent to parents of proposed

exam arrangements.

● Establishment of normal way of working.

● Evidence collected to send to JCQ. JCQ make final judgment.

Other SEND Support available during ks4


How to support your child through ks4

Ms SehraAssessment & Reporting


A year from now…

●5x 9-6 grades including English and Maths

●9-7 grade in the subject to be studied

*Projected grades from the end of the year 10 exams will be

used in 6th form applications

Tier of entry will be set by the school, early in Year 10.


GCSE Academic Report Explained1. Most likely grade to achieve by end of Year 11 (AGFS prediction grade)

Homework/Independent LearningClassworkAssessments in classMock exams

2. Information of GFS attendance and punctuality, reading age, behaviour and achievement points

7+ Possibly could increase to grade 8

7 Secure grade 7

7- Risk could reduce to grade 6


Parent/Student Information Pack• Academic timeline with key dates• Department GCSE information• Personalised learning checklist (PLCs) • Recommended revision guides (available from reception)• Useful websites, access to past paper and resources • Useful contact details • Top tips for parents • Essential equipment list


How can I best support my child?


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