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March 3rd 2010
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All change……New Modular approach to GCSE in many
subjects
New Syllabus for many subjects
Controlled Assessment replacing Coursework
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The benefits of the year 10 exam Material covered in year 10 does not need
to be revisited in year 11.
Pupils have completed a proportion of their final GCSE.
Confidence is boosted.
Pupils can see the results of their hard work before the end of the key stage.
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Religious EducationYear 10 exam - 50% of final GCSE
grade
There will be a further exam in year 11 also worth 50%.
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ScienceComplete GCSE in Year 10 GCSE Additional Science in Year 11.Triple Science group who will do a module
in each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics which is 33% towards the 3 grades received at the end of Year 11.
Controlled “Assessment of skills” is 33%:Science In The News (Drink-driving)Can Do Tasks
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EnglishCoursework counts for 20% of English
marks during Year 10
Speaking and Listening assessments is 20%. Both elements of coursework will be ongoing until January of 2011, ready for February’s deadline.
Two English exams required at the end of Year 11. These count for 30% each and include both Reading and Writing responses.
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English Literature:30% is assessed by coursework
essays. Both the Shakespeare and Prose assessments are also entered for English Literature.
70% is assessed in one examination. Reading and preparation for Literature exam will begin in September 2010.
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MathsNo Coursework
All exams are at the end of Year 11
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GeographyYear 10 2 hour exam – 50%
Year 11 – Controlled Assessment – 25%
Year 11 – External Exam – 25%
Pupils have been entered for either the HIGHER (maximum grade A*) or FOUNDATION (maximum grade C) tier paper.
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History
Year 10 2 hour exam – 50%
Year 11 – Controlled Assessment – 25%
Year 11 – External Exam – 25%
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MusicListening exam May 2011 - 40%
Performance controlled assessment by March 2011 - 30%
Composition controlled assessment conditions by March 2011 - 30%
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DramaDrama Coursework – 60%
Unit 1 – Drama Exploration October 2010
Unit 2 - Play Exploration – Summer 2010
Drama Performance March 2011 – 40%
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MFLControlled Assessment through Yr 10/11.
Two Speaking =30% of overall final grade
Two Writing = 30% of overall final grade
Examination end of Year 11Listening =20% of overall final grade Reading = 20% of overall final grade
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ARTCoursework comprises of 1 unit that is
fully explored from February in Year 10 through until the end of January in Year 11 and is worth 60%
Pupils are then given the exam paper and have approximately 8 weeks to prepare for the timed exam. The preparation work and timed exam make up the remaining 40%.
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Applied BusinessThe Year 10 GCSE Applied Business
examination is worth 20% of the overall qualification
Two Controlled Assessments worth 30% each
Year 11 exam worth 20%
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Design and TechnologyControlled assessment accounts for 60%
and will last until February 2011
Year 11 Exam is worth 40%.
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Physical EducationPractical element based on their 4 best
sports by the end of Year 11 and is worth 60% This includes a Personal Exercise plan
and a verbal discussion on training, leadership and coaching
The written part (exam) is also at the end of Year 11 and is worth 40%
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Health and Social CareControlled Assessment already completed– 30%
External Exam in Year 10 – 20%
Second Controlled Assessment – 30% by Feb 2011
External Exam in Year 11 – 20%
GCSE is a double award and they therefore receive two grades for this – 2 GCSEs.
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BTEC CoursesConstructionHorticultureEngineeringBusinessHealth and Social Care
All wholly assessed on coursework
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Internal examsYear 10 Exams are happening at the
moment.
Pupils are on study leave for this week.
Results will influence entry to Foundation or Higher entry Exam Papers where applicable.
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Preparation for Summer ExamsMocks will highlight key areas for revision
focusRevision Guides available in most subjectsInformation on Learning PlatformRevision Materials in lessonsRegular Homework tasksPractice papers in class
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Homework / CourseworkWorrying times
Upwards of 50% towards final grade.
Do you use e-mail regularly ? We would like to keep you informed when your child does not do their homework or misses coursework deadlines via e-mail if possible.
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Measuring ProgressApril Mentoring Day:
At this stage your child may be working a grade below their target. This will also give you an assessment of how well your child has performed under exam conditions.
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Measuring ProgressSummer Term Reports
The grade on this report will give an indication of how well your child has achieved in a number of subjects.
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The Bigger Picture
Extra-curricular activities
Sport
Enrichment
Discussing their learning with their parents
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If you are concerned?Just ask a member of staff!Subject Teacher/ Head of DepartmentTutor/ MentorLearning Mentor- Kay KlymyszynYear Leader- Phil ColdicottUse the learning platform
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Do the best that is possible