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Year 9: Key Dates
INSET Days (school closed for students):
-Friday 22nd November 2019
-Monday 25th November 2019
-Monday 20th January 2020
Year 9 Parents’ Evening:
Thursday 27th February 2020 4pm – 7pm
Y9 Options Evening:
Thursday 12th March 2020
Welcome to our
Year 9 Information
Evening 2019
Year 9 Information Evening
Introductions
Mr C Burns
Headteacher
Frog Learning Platform - Mr. Clarey
Curriculum, Assessment & Options–
Mr. Clarey
English – Ms Condron
Mathematics – Mr Jefferson
Science – Mrs Young
Design Technology- Mr Thurstan
Tonight’s Event
Year 9 Information Evening 2019
Tonight’s slides will be published on the school’s website
Frog: Priestnall’s Learning
platform
Mr T Clarey
Deputy Headteacher
Timetable,
Calendar and
Homework; all in
one place: the
Frog App
Available on Apple
and Android
devices
‘How to’ Frog App
On the App Start-up screen,
enter the school’s Frog website
address:
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This provides access to
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If you have forgotten
these, please contact
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Homework
and
notifications
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Student name
Homework
and
notifications
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Homework
and
notifications
via the App
View homework
by due date
Student name
Student name’s
Curriculum, Assessment & Options
Mr T Clarey
Deputy Headteacher
Year 9: What lies ahead?
Year 9
Year 8
A foundation year for
GCSEs
Academic organisation
• X and Y- halves: necessary to make the timetable work
• Equal range of abilities on both halves
• ‘Blocks’ for Languages, Humanities & Computing together
with the Arts and Beliefs & Values
Academic organisation
Expressive
Arts/ B&V
block:
Mixed ability
(x1-x5 & y1-
y5
Humanities/MFL
block:
Top sets (x1/y1);
supported sets
(x5/y5) +
3 mixed-ability
classes in each
year half (x2-x4, y2-
y4)
Setting via
collaboration
between all 4
subject leaders (&
monitored) Note: These subject are taught in mixed-ability Option classes in years 10 & 11 (GCSE)
The Curriculum
• Design Technology: ‘mini-opt’ for Year 9 DT subjects
• Students have expressed preferences for three aspects of DT that they wish to study in Year 9
The Curriculum
• ‘Reformed’ GCSEs in all subjects since September 2017
• “The new GCSE sets higher expectations; it demands more from all students and provides further challenges for those aiming to achieve top grades” –DfE
• They’re harder!
• New GCSEs with points (9-1) not grades
• Targets and Assessments will use this ‘GCSE Language’
The Curriculum • Skills and knowledge are being developed for
GCSE and equivalent courses (still within a broad
curriculum)
• Key Stage 4 rigour across all subjects
• Subjects are working in ‘GCSE-speak’
– Grades, not KS3 levels
– Assessment criteria are from new GCSEs
– Y9: GCSE Foundation year for future study in that curriculum area
Targets & Aspirations
• Individual KS4 targets are set for all subject areas– based on prior attainment and other nationally-benchmarked factors.
• Provisional, but give indication of expected outcomes at the end of Y11
• [new GCSE outcomes are not yet stable, so these may be subject to refinement in Year 10]
• These will be shown as point grades (9-1)
Communications
• Website/ e-mail/Frog Learning platfrom/twitter
• Interim reports (Targets, WAGs, AtLs):
– Start of November 2019 & regularly thereafter
Interim reports
• Interim reports (Targets, WAGs, AtLs):
–November (first half-term)
–March (mid-year)
–July (end-of-year) • Interim reports will be published on the Frog
Learning Platform (VLE) and accessible via this
• Interim reports will contain Action Points for each subject – relating to the topics covered during the half-term
The Future: Options
• Options choices made during spring term
• Leading to Y10 & 11 courses
• College/ Sixth form (FTE until 18 is compulsory)
• Apprenticeships
• University/ Higher Education
• Options: popular courses- please note!
The Future: Options
The EBacc (English Baccalaureate)
Good Passes (grade 5) in:
• English
• Maths
• 2x Sciences
• Humanities (Geography or History)
• Modern Foreign Language (French)
• Students capable of achieving this will be required to opt accordingly
The Future: Options
PE/Sport/Dance
• Students are undertaking foundation work in Year 9 in these subjects.
• Actual GCSE and equivalent courses in these areas will be available via the Option choices
• Students will study 9 subjects to GCSE level
Pre-Opt
• For effective planning: 2020-21
• Pre-opt: to gauge numbers/suitability
• Same process as ‘real thing’ – via Frog
• Same choices available
The Future: Options
• Programme of supporting activities
– Online careers package (from January in LC time)
– Parents’ evening: progress in subjects
– Options Evening: discussion about suitable option choices
– ‘Taster’ sessions in option-only subjects (DLD)
– Post-16/ Careers advice
Options: pathways to success
Assessment & Achievement
• Reformed GCSEs are significantly more demanding and exam based
• Emphasis on knowledge & recall
• “Assess for Success”
• School assessments – vital!
• Year 9 is where the foundations of success are laid
English
Ms Condron English Teacher
English at Priestnall
Year 9
Language and Literature
Year 9 starts the GCSE preparation.
With the exception of the first unit on
‘Of Mice and Men’, the rest of the
course focuses on Literature GCSE
texts and some Language skills
required for the exams.
All students in all ability groups will be
taking English Language and English
Literature with AQA.
There are two exams for each GCSE...
English Literature Paper 1
1 hour 45 minutes
A) Romeo and Juliet
B) Frankenstein or A
Christmas Carol
For both sections of the exam,
students will be provided with a
key extract from the play/novel,
which they will be expected to
analyse.
They are then required to links
this to the rest of the novel.
There is no choice of questions
so they need to know the whole
texts.
Paper 2
2 hours 15 minutes
A) An Inspector Calls or Lord of the Flies
or Animal Farm
For this question there will be no extracts, but
there will be a choice of two questions and
students will answer one.
B) Poems from an Anthology (Power and
Conflict)
Students will have revised 15 poems from the
anthology. They will be given one of the
poems and a question to accompany it. They
will have to compare it to another poem they
have studied.
C) Responses to Unseen Poetry
Students will read an unseen poem and
analyse it. They will then read another poem
and compare the two.
English Language Paper 1
1 hour 45 minutes
A) READING
In this section students will
demonstrate their ability to read
and understand a substantial
text. They will answer 4
questions on the text.
B) WRITING
Students have a choice of two
questions to answer – one will
be a picture stimulus, one will
not. They will only answer one
question. They will be asked to
write a piece of narrative or
descriptive writing.
Paper 2
1 hour 45 minutes
A) READING
In this section students will
demonstrate their ability to read
and understand two passages
from non-fiction texts.
B) WRITING
Students will answer one question
that is thematically linked to the
texts in section A.
They will be asked to write to
present a viewpoint on a matter.
The final award will be a number between 1 and 9 (9 being the
highest) rather than A*-G.
There will be no tiers of entry.
Students will be expected to read more challenging unseen and
previously studied texts.
Students will, for both Language and Literature have to study
texts from the nineteenth century.
The duration of the examinations have been extended, the
longest being 2 hours 15 minutes.
The Literature exams are all ‘closed book’, which means they
will not be permitted to take a copy of the text into the exam.
The new GCSE – the main changes for
the Post-2017 exams:
Revision Guides for Literature
CGP Revision guides are available from the Library for Literature texts.
• Power and Conflict Poetry
• Romeo and Juliet
• A Christmas Carol
If you do want to purchase a guide it is often best to wait until we start that text in class.
Additionally there are Target 5 and Target 9 books for Language.
Each lesson is directed
towards a particular
Assessment Focus for
Reading or Writing.
Schemes of work alternate
each half term between a
reading focus and a writing
focus.
Within all schemes there are
opportunities for speaking
and listening activities such
as role play, discussion and
formal talks.
Thinking ahead: a skill based exam
What can you do to help at home?
Literature
At home students can:
Practise annotating texts
(newspapers, fliers, leaflets etc) for:
Writers’ argument and how they try to
convince us of their argument
Language features
Different emotions and feelings
How the same topic is dealt with in
different texts
Language exams a comparison of
texts on the same theme is required)
There are more ideas in the booklet
Language
At home students can:
Practise discursive and creative
writing styles.
Practise planning answers to
sample questions
Revise use of punctuation marks
Read non fiction texts
READ READ READ!!!!
Again, there are more ideas in the
booklet
Maths
Mr Jefferson Curriculum Leader: Maths
Students are all following the Edexcel Linear 9-1 GCSE Mathematics course
100% Examination Paper 1: 1 hour 30 minutes Non-Calculator Paper 2: 1 hour 30 minutes Calculator allowed Paper 3: 1 hour 30 minutes Calculator allowed Assessment in January 2020 (Non-Calc) End of Year Assessments June 2020 (Calc X2) UNIT ASSESSMENTS completed during year at
teacher’s discretion.
Approximate Grade Equivalence
A* A
9
B
C
D
E
F G
5
8 7
6
4
3
2
1
Top third of
C, bottom
third of B.
Bottom two
thirds of C.
Assessment
Higher (grades 4 to 9)
50% Targeted at Grades 7-9 (A/A*)
50% Targeted at Grades 4-6 (C/B)
Starts at Grade C (4ish) rather than Grade D.
Foundation (grades 1 to 5)
25% Targeted at Grades 3-5 (D/C)
25% Targeted at Grade 2 (E)
50% Targeted at Grade 1 (F/G)
Issues
• Most appropriate Tier of Entry for borderline students?
• Grade boundaries and how they might change each year as students ‘get used’ to the new exam?
• Access to ‘live’ scripts.
Y11 Summer GCSE Grade Boundaries
Grade Foundation Higher 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019
9 190 202 198
8 157 170 167
7 124 139 137
6 96 109 108
5 158 169 184 68 79 80
4 122 136 149 41 50 52
3 90 101 111 27 35 38
2 58 66 73
1 26 31 36
Username: priest
Login: ddmmyyinitialsincaps
Password: ddmmyyinitialsincaps Website: www.methodmaths.com
Past Exam Papers
Homework and Revision
Spaced Repetition: each time you repeat information
you retain it longer.
Homework
Website: www.vle.mathswatch.co.uk
Username: ddmmyyinitialsinCAPS@priestnall Password: ddmmyyinitialsinCAPS
Homework tasks Homework deadline
When you score full marks on a question, it turns green.
Type your answer in the box given, then submit
If help is needed to answer the questions, use the video clips at the bottom of the page.
Using Mathswatch to revise/clarify class notes
Open videos
Choose the area of maths and the topic you want here
A selection of options will appear
ONE MINUTE clips are great for revision and retention
Other Resources
• Revision Guides available from the library. (new specification)
• MATHSWATCH revision schedules
• EXERCISE books if kept to a high standard of presentation
• Mark work in class and annotate
• Organise worksheets, assessments and feedback sheets
Feedback sheet
Science
Mr Cowen Curriculum Leader: Science
YEAR 9 GCSE FOUNDATION COURSE OVERVIEW
• A preparatory course designed for progression onto the Edexcel GCSE Science courses after the February Half Term Holiday:
– Combined Science (2 GCSEs)
– Separate Science (option – 3 GCSEs)
• All GCSE exams are taken at the end of Year 11
• There are no controlled assessments. The examinations cover the practical elements of the course
• This year is significant for the setting of students in Year 10, as well as confirming their eligibility for the Separate Science option
• We advise that students considering the Separate Science option are consistently working at a Grade 5 or above during Year 9 to successfully meet the demands of this course
YEAR 9 GCSE FOUNDATION COURSE STRUCTURE
• Broken up into three units of study:
– Biology
– Chemistry
– Physics
• Students will complete an assessment comprising of multiple choice and written questions before October Half Term in each unit of study.
YEAR 9 GCSE FOUNDATION COURSE STRUCTURE
• A formal examination will take place before February Half Term 2020 that will cover the topics they have studied so far in Year 9.
• Students will begin studying the first topics in the GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics course after the February half term holidays.
Parental Support
is a website for homework, revision & independent learning for Edexcel Science
• It is matched to the Edexcel specification so all material is relevant to your child’s Science course
• It includes a range of guided, interactive learning activities that include short and extended answer questions. It provides instant, automated marking and feedback as well as an online textbook
• There is also a tracking screen to show your child’s progress and attainment
Active Learn
www.pearsonactivelearn.com
Username = school log in (DOB and initials)
eg 100601AB
Password = Password01
www.pearsonactivelearn.com
An electronic, interactive version of the textbook accessible from the website
Coming soon, thanks to sponsorship from…
Frog Science Website Log on to your child's account and select all subjects
• Assessment/ Course Information
• Revision materials and
exercises
• Key word lists
• Links to other revision sites like
ActiveLearn and Bitesize.
Online Revision
Encourage the use of revision websites/revision material creation software/apps such as:
• www.pearsonactivelearn.com
• www.bbc.co.uk/revision
• www.savemyexams.co.uk
• www.gcsescience.com
• www.schoolscience.co.uk
• Until February Half Term students will
continue using their KS3 Revision Guide.
• After this point students may want to buy
the GCSE Revision Guides. Although they
may wait until they’ve made their options
choice of either Combined Science or
Separate Sciences.
• Available from the school library.
• Each Science teacher has set aside time each week advertised as “Office Hours”, when they will be available to provide some help and advice for students (these have been posted on the school website)
• These sessions are to help with classwork, homework, advice and guidance with exam questions/technique
Extra Support from School
Extra Support from School
Design Technology
Mr Thurstan
Curriculum Leader: Technology
Design & Technology
YEAR 9
During Year 9 all students study 2 preferred topics of
Design & Technology which are chosen from 5 key areas.
The topics last a full term each and are taught over the first
2 terms of Year 9. The 3rd term’s topic is dependent on the
student’s KS4 option choices.
The topics focus on the new Design & Technology GCSE,
the Art & Design Textiles Design & Graphic Communication
GCSEs and The Hospitality & Catering Technical Award.
The food topic also includes elements from the GCSE in
Food Preparation & Nutrition.
• Design & Technology (Woods/Polymers/Metals)
• Design & Technology (Prototype Modelling)
• Graphic Communication (Art & Design)
• Textile Design (Art & Design)
• Hospitality & Catering (Technical Award)
The 5 topics for Year 9 are:
Design & Technology (Woods/Polymers/Metals)
This topic gives an insight into
the knowledge, understanding
and skills required to
undertake the GCSE in
Design & Technology, which
focuses on the iterative design
process of exploring, creating
and evaluating. This topic
involves working to a design
brief & specification, using
Computer Aided Design
software, making a prototype
and evaluating work. The
project will focus on using
woods, metals and polymers
for the prototype and the
theory content will focus on
these material areas. The
making of the prototype will
also involve using a small
electronic circuit and a
recycled part during
manufacture.
Design & Technology (Prototype Modelling)
This topic gives an insight
into the knowledge,
understanding and skills
required to undertake the
GCSE in Art and Design
(Graphic Communication)
and focuses on four
objectives; investigating,
exploring ideas, recording
ideas and presenting a final
outcome. This topic will focus
on experimenting with
appropriate media, materials,
techniques and processes to
gain understanding of visual
language. The project will
involve the use of industry
standard Computer Aided
Design packages such as
Adobe Photoshop.
Graphic Communication (Art & Design)
This topic gives an insight
into the knowledge,
understanding and skills
required to undertake the
GCSE in Art and Design
(Graphic Communication)
and focuses on four
objectives; investigating,
exploring ideas, recording
ideas and presenting a final
outcome. This topic will
focus on experimenting with
appropriate media,
materials, techniques and
processes to gain
understanding of visual
language. The project will
involve the use of industry
standard Computer Aided
Design packages such as
Adobe Photoshop.
Textile Design (Art & Design)
This topic gives an insight
into the knowledge,
understanding and skills
required to undertake the
GCSE in Art and Design
(Textile Design) and focuses
on four objectives;
investigating, exploring ideas,
recording ideas and
presenting a final outcome.
This topic will focus on using
a wide range of materials,
fabrics and processes,
including how to set up and
use a sewing machine
independently. Students will
complete a project based on
recycling and manufacture a
product which will
demonstrate a range of skills
in the area of textile design.
Hospitality & Catering (Technical Award)
Hospitality & Catering
(Including Food & Nutrition):
This topic enables students to
gain a basic knowledge of the
hospitality and catering industry,
in particular the relevant
mandatory and other health and
safety requirements within the
food industry. Nutrition and an
understanding of the relationship
between diet and health will also
be a focus. Students will prepare,
make and evaluate a range of
dishes including flat bread, fajitas
and marble cake. Students will
be given the opportunity to
complete a Non Exam
Assessment style task to design
their own dishes and menu for a
new hospitality and catering
provision.
All students have
already taken the letter
home at the end of
Year 8, had it signed
and their preferences
were recorded.
Students have now
been given their
teaching groups, and
have been allocated
choices 1 and 2 where
possible, taking into
account maximum
group sizes and room
constraints (such as IT)
5
3
2
1 4
Options…
GCSE Graphic Communication
GCSE Textile Design
GCSE Design & Technology
Level 1/2 Technical Award in
Hospitality & Catering
GCSE Food & Nutrition
Post 16 qualifications &
careers
Careers…
• Aerospace engineer
• Architect
• Computer-aided design technician
• Quantity surveyor
• Secondary school teacher
• Set designer
• Sign Writer
• Telecommunications engineer
Apprenticeships
There is a range of apprenticeships that link to an
interest in design technology, including:
•Junior product designer
•Theatre set designer
•Civil engineering technician
•Design and draughting technician
•Engineering model maker
How parents / carers can help….
• Ensure the Design & Technology KS4 options are explored in full.
• Encourage your child to speak to the subject teachers.
• Ensure the homework is being completed.
• Ensure options evening is attended in early 2020.
• Be aware of careers & opportunities the subjects can lead to.
And finally…
Year 9 Information Evening 2019
Thank you
tonight’s slides will be published on the school’s website
Year 9: Key Dates
INSET Days (school closed for students):
-Friday 22nd November 2019
-Monday 25th November 2019
-Monday 20th January 2020
Year 9 Parents’ Evening:
Thursday 27th February 2020 4pm – 7pm
Y9 Options Evening:
Thursday 12th March 2020