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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: [email protected]
• Exam concessions: [email protected]
• Serious concerns: [email protected]
In a nutshell…
• Attendance and punctuality
• Equipment
• Non-negotiables
• Homework
• Revision guides
• Year 11 bulletin
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
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
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.
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
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!
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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
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!
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
