Welcome to our Year 11 target setting evening January 2013

Welcome to our Year 11 target setting evening

January 2013

What we will cover this evening?

• Distribution of mock results• Explanation of mock results• English and Maths input• Key dates in the Year 11 calendar• Next steps• A chance to collect important information linked

to revision• Opportunity to talk to subject staff and form

tutors

What does the mock result sheet contain?

• A mock % ( % result from the mock exam)• A mock grade• A predicted grade (the grade teachers feel your daughter will

achieve in the summer assuming she works to her full potential)• A target grade (the minimum grade we feel she should aim to

achieve. Teachers and students will negotiate more ambitious targets in class)

• % attendance to date• Some subjects (e.g. BTEC Science) did not sit a formal mock

examination because of the practical nature of the course• In some cases, the predicted/mock grade may be higher than the

target grade. This means things are going well!

Why do mock results matter?

• An important milestone towards summer exams

• Helps to focus minds• They tell us as teachers where your strengths

are and what you need to do to improve• Help us to consider the predicted grade in

case you miss an examination in the summer

Why does the English and Maths result matter?

• Students who get a C or better in both English and Maths, along with at least 3 other GCSE qualifications will have a wider range of Post-16 options

• Students who get a C or better in both English and Maths, along with at least 3 other GCSE qualifications earn a higher average salary than those who don’t

• Increased job security and employability prospects

English update

• Ms Whitehead, English department

Two Pathways in English

1. English Language GCSE English Literature GCSE

Or

2. English GCSE

Assessment DetailsEnglish Language GCSE40% Two exams60% Controlled assessment (4 written, 3 spoken)English Literature GCSE75% Two exams 25% Controlled assessment (1 written)English GCSE40% Two exams60% Controlled assessment (4 written, 3 spoken)

Maths update

• Miss Derbyshire, Subject leader for Maths

What is Linear and modular?

Linear- March or June

100% ExamShapeAlgebraNumberHandling Data

Modular- Unit 3 in JuneUnit 1 Resit in March

Data handlingUnit 3 40% Exam

ShapeAlgebraNumber

Key Dates:Thursday 28th of February

Monday 4th of March

Personalised PackParent/Pupil Guide bookletExam Analysis

CD- Papers and mark schemeMyMaths Booster PackRevision List

Key dates

• Ms Frodsham , Head of Year 11

Key datesYear 11 Jan External Examinations 09/01/13 – 25/01/13

Mon 21/01/13 Dynamic Planet Tier F and HTue 22/01/13 Biology Unit 2 Tier F and HWed 23/01/13 History - Germany 1918-39Thurs 24/01/13 Chemistry Unit 2 Tier F and HFri 25/01/13 Physics Unit 2Tier F and HControlled Assessments (including Language orals) Mathematics examinations Thurs 28/02/13 and Fri 04/03/13

Key dates• 6th Form Taster Day Thurs 14/02/13• Year 11 Reports (15/02/13)

Holidays (use time wisely)• Mon 18/02/13 – 22/02/13 (February Half Term)• Fri 29/03/13 – 15/04/13 (Easter break)• Mon 27/05/13 – 31/05/13 (May Half Term)

June Examinations • 13/05/13 - 29/06/13• GCSE Results Thursday 22/08/13

Post-16 options

• Mrs Allerston, Head of Sixth Form

Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

Why Bellerive?

• 100% Pass Rate at A level Bellerive 2012• Excellent record for successful transition to

Further and Higher Education • Well qualified and committed teachers • Excellent Facilities and Resources • Specialist college for mathematics, sciences

computing and applied learning• Excellent care, guidance and support

Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

Curriculum Offer

A full range of a level subjects including some new subjects that you will not have studied before ………..• Media studies • Psychology • Government and Politics

28 courses on offer across the Partnership

Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

1. Know what you want to study? – Check out the entry requirements

2. Not sure yet? – Keep your options open!3. Think balance4. GCSEs and other standard level qualifications

matter…5. Make sure you know WHY?

The Five Point Plan For Making Your Post 16 Choices

Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

Entry Requirements

If you achieve 5 GCSEs at A*- C you can take AS Levels in Year 12.

In addition, each subject has specific entry requirements.

Some subjects, for example, require a B at GCSE

Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

Wider Opportunities

• Leadership Opportunities • Volunteering • University visits• Sixth Form Council• Trips • Duke of Edinburgh• Mock United Nations• Oxbridge Preparation Programme

Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

Once I Have Applied, What Happens?

• You will be invited to an individual guidance interview, during which a provisional course will be agreed.

• The offer of the course of study will be conditional upon you meeting the required entry grades, any subject specific criteria.

• Your actual course will be confirmed on 22.8.13 after you have received your GCSE results.

What can parents do to help with GCSEs in general?

• Encourage your daughter to attend extra support classes

• Ensure there is a suitable study location at home• Minimise her time on social networking and the

internet!• Make sure you have a copy of the homework

timetable displayed at home• Continue to support us in making sure your daughter

attends school and is punctual• Contact us with any concerns

What happens next?

• Please take the opportunity to speak to subject representatives and form tutors this evening

• Pick up your Maths pack • Students will be completing an individual target

setting sheet in class• The full Year 11 report will follow shortly• This PowerPoint will be available on the school

website (www.bellerivefcj.org)• Many thanks for taking the time to attend this

evening