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THE BRAKENHALE SCHOOLHigh Expectations and Challenge for All
Year 10 Information evening
THE BRAKENHALE SCHOOLHigh Expectations and Challenge for All
Welcome
“Preparing our students for a life of autonomous well-being”
The aim of tonight is to introduce the plan to help Year 10 maximise the potential of every one of our
Year 10 students.
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Niall O’ Donoghue – Head of Year
Ruan Beukes – KS4 Coordinator
Laura Rushby – Assistant Head of Year
Tom Dean, Tina Cresswell and Jonathan Radcliffe – Heads of Core
Paul Gibson – Deputy Head Teacher
Structure of the evening
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There are lots of professionals who can help support your son/daughter throughout their GCSEs:
• Tutors- First point of contact
• Mr O’Donoghue - Head of Year 10
• Miss Rushby- Assistant Head of Year 10
• Mr Beukes- Head of KS4
• Mr Gibson- Deputy Headteacher
• Miss Gill- Student Support Manager
Support at Brakenhale
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• Taking responsibility for own learning.
• Making full use of available resources.
• Ask the question ‘What do I need to do to
improve?’
• Get organised
• Revise and review everyday (Every minute
counts!)
• Work hard and be productive.
Students
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• Help make school/revision/exams the key focus in 2018
• Being aware of key dates.
• Support attendance at after school study support sessions.
• Attend parent/information evenings.
• Support study/revision at home. (Show my Homework)
• Help uphold the expectations of the school/classroom
teachers.(punctuality/attendance)
• Continuously asking questions.
Parents/Carers
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T Cresswell
English
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English Literature
• Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Macbeth/ A Christmas Carol/ Jekyll & Hyde
• Paper 2: Modern texts and poetry An Inspector Calls / Power and Conflict/ Unseen
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English Language
•Paper 1: Explorations in creative reading and writing•Paper 2: Writers' viewpoints and
perspectives Non-exam assessment: Spoken Language
Response to three texts across two papers including 19th Century, contemporary, non -fictionWriting to describe/ narrativeWriting to argue/ persuade
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The magic number is?
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Importance of relationships
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Revision: some ideas
• The three Rs!
• BBC Bitesize
• YOUTUBE
• Watch plays/ drama - (not The MUPPETS)
• GCSE revision texts
• PiXL Lit app to be launched soon
• Revision sessions
• Quote cards – a quote a day…
• CGP revision guides
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Maths GCSE(9 – 1)
Tom Dean
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Course Overview
• Still taught in tiers (Higher and Foundation)
• 3 papers (1 non-calculator, 2 calculator papers) all 1 hours 30 minutes.
• No early entry
• Required to remember more formulae.
• More emphasis on problem solving.
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Exam Content
It is worth noting that there is a ±3% tolerance for each domain area
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Resources Available
Exam Board: Edexcel
Exam Code: 1MA1
Textbook: Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths
Higher: 978-1447980209
Foundation: 978-1447980193
Online Resources
MyMaths
PiXL Maths App
Dr Frost Maths*
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Revision Guides
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Revision Workbooks
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Revision Cards
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Problem Solving & Reasoning
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Additional Practice
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Class Information
Class Code Tier Teacher
10Ma1 Higher Mr Hicks
10Ma2 Higher Mr Jones
10Ma3 Higher* Mrs Harbour
10Ma4 Foundation* Mr O’Donoghue
10Ma5 Foundation Mrs Whybra
10Ma6* Foundation Ms Douse
10Ma7 Foundation Mrs Wilkins
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Science Curriculum 2017/2018
Jonathan Radcliffe
Head of Science
GCSEs for 2019 Grades 9 to 1
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A reminder….
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• Combined Science A 9 –1 (H/F)
(one GCSE worth 2)
• OCR Gateway Biology A 9 – 1 (H/F)
• OCR Gateway Physics A 9 – 1 (H/F)
• OCR Gateway Chemistry A 9 – 1 (H/F)
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Combined Science qualification contains a reduced proportion of the content outlined for Biology , Chemistry and Physics .
Combined Science (7 hours of exams)
Biology A (3.5 hours of exams)
Physics A (3.5 hours of exams)
Chemistry A (3.5 hours of exams)
Physics
The assessments…
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So far…
Combined
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Changes to the GCSE..
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THE BRAKENHALE SCHOOLHigh Expectations and Challenge for All
The challenge continues…
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The daily digest….
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The journey….
Year 9 (Sept 2016 – July 2017)
Biology 1 – 3
Chemistry 1 - 3
Physics 1 - 3
Year 10 (Sept 2017 July 2018)
Biology 4 – 6
Chemistry 4 - 6
Physics 4 - 6
Sept 2018 (Year 11) Sept 2018
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Separate Sciences
Sept 2018
Move onto the single Sciences pathway (Triple)
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
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• OCR will be releasing an end of year 10 exam paper
(summer 2018)
• Whilst we will be doing continual assessments on a
module by module basis, the end of year exam will
reflect student progression into year 11.
• This will help us make an informed decision about
whether triple can run from Sept 2018.
• There will need to be a between 30 to 35 students who
show academic capability to take this pathway.
How does selection work?
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Years 7 and 8
Years 9,10 and 11
Years 12 and 13
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How to be successful
• What do I have to know?
• How can I revise this?
• How can I apply this?
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Checklists – what I need to know
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How to revise
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How to revise
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How to apply
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Important dates
• The following will be displayed weekly in the student news and updated regularly
• This week: KS4 work scrutiny
• W/C 30th October: Book Look Week
• 16th November - Year 10 Parents evening
• 30th November RS Exam (PPE) during p5
• 9th March Revision day
• 11th June – Revision info evening
• 25th June w/c – Year 10 PPEs
• 2nd July w/c – Options Week
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Homework
• Importance: Homework allows you to develop independent study skills, improves your memory and thinking skills. Reinforces learning and allows you to apply your learning to a new situation.
• Use of Show My Homework – Parents can also access + SMH app – notifications when homework is set and due
• Students who consistently do not complete homework:
1. Detentions with subject teacher (1st time)2. Tutor conversation (2 or more)3. Letters home – more than 3 occasions4. Parent, HOY + aHOY, student meetings if no improvement
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Homework support
• PINs and login details available from tutors
• Every Friday during tutor time in ICT rooms
• Every day before and after school homework club in LRC - computers available
• While this is the students responsibility, parents we are asking for your support in reminding your child to check SMH daily
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Get revising
• www.getrevising.co.uk
• Homework and revision planner
• GCSE subjects –homework and revision help
• Flashcards
• Resource cards
• Quizzes
• Mindmaps
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REVISION ?
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Revision is not…
Something you do a DAY, a Week or even a MONTH
before your EXAMS/Tests.
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Revision
Training/Practicing
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In summary…
It helps your long term memory!
It helps you prepare!
It helps you become efficient!
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The forgetting curve
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Overcoming the forgetting curve
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TRAINING FOR YOUR BRAIN!
REVISION IS…
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Your brain is incredible!
We can only remember a handful of things in our ‘short term’ memory.
There is virtually no limit to the amount of information you can remember.
However!
REVISION
REVISION
REVISION REVISION
REVISION
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HOW?
REMEMBERING
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METHODS/TECHNIQUES
Simplifying
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Final words of wisdom
Being organised is key.
When revision is planned you are more likely to do it!
Keep it short, sharp and effective
Stay healthy.
Prioritise your study time.l
It takes time, so be patient.
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Quietly Relentless
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Quietly Relentless
• We are committed to ensuring that every student achieves their full potential
• Every student is discussed and strategies are put in place
• Grade by Grade; Pupil by Pupil
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Tracking
Fine grading is used to give you and us a clearer picture:
• 5+ will get a 5, may well get a 6
• 5 should get the 5 but a few issues
• 5- capable of a 5 but very shaky and may drop to a 4
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Additional Help
• Options week – Wb 2nd July
• PPE week - 25th June
• Parents evening – 16th November
• Results days – Following the PPEs
• After School Support Sessions – Year 11
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Additional Help
• Stress Workshops – Year 11 and some year 10 (Jan)
• APPS – Lots of them!!!
• MEGs
• Open lines of communication!
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Exam boardsSubject Qualification Board Link
Maths GCSE Edexcel - 1MA1 https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/mathematics/2015/misc/T772%20GCSE%20Maths%20Guide%20(web%20-%20final).pdf
Science GCSE Gateway Science Suite - Combined Science A (9-1) - J250 (from 2016) http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-gateway-science-suite-combined-science-a-j250-from-2016/
Music GCSE Edexcel https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/music-2016.html
Music BTEC First Pearson https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/music-2013-nqf.html
English Lan GCSE AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700
English Lit GCSE AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-literature-8702
Media GCSE AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/media-studies/gcse/media-studies-8572
French GCSE AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/french-8658
Spanish GCSE AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/spanish-8698
Dance
BTEC Technical
Award Pearson http://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/btec-tec-awards/performing-arts/2017/specification-and-sample-assessments/BTEC-L1-L2-AWD-PA-SPEC.pdf
Dance GCSE AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/dance/gcse/dance-8236
Drama GCSE Edexcel https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/drama-2016.html
D&T GCSE AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-8552
Food & Cookery V Cert NCFE https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualification-search/ncfe-level-2-certificate-in-food-and-cookery-4434.aspx
Art & Design ; Art GCSE AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/gcse/art-and-design-8201-8206
Engineering BTEC First Pearson https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/engineering-2012-nqf.html
Art & Design ; Photography GCSE AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/gcse/art-and-design-8201-8206
Religious Studies GCSE EDUQAS route A http://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/religious-studies/gcse/eduqas-gcse-RS-spec-full-from-2016.pdf?language_id=1&dotcache=no&dotcache=refresh
computer science gcse wjec http://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/computer-science/gcse/eduqas-gcse-computer-science-spec-from-2016-0.pdf?language_id=1
Geography GCSE AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-8035
History GCSE Edexcel https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/history-2016.html
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One Last Thing
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Finally