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Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School
Lower Sixth Information Evening
2016
Lower Sixth Parents’ Information Evening
Main aim of tonight’s discussions is to give an overview of the next two years and to explain:
the target setting process
the induction process
the support and preparation for the application to university
the Careers programme for the next 2 years
Target Setting
National statistics to give an average grade
ALIS – an A level information service
Based on GCSE results
All GCSE results proved to be a better basis
than a specific subject
Target setting process
September: use a calculation to gain a target grade
EXAMPLE:
3 A*, 4A and 1 C
3x8 + 4x7 + 1x4 = 56
56 / 8 = 7.0 giving a target of B
Target setting process
CALCULATED TARGET GRADE B
During September : write down own aspirational grades for each subject
EXAMPLE:
subject 1 = A, subject 2 = B, subject 3 = A, subject 4 = A
Assessment pattern 1
Calculated
Grade
B
Chemistry Maths English Lit Classics
Aspirational
Grades
A B A A
Assessment pattern
Autumn term: ALIS grades are published.
Based on a dataset of over 600,000 entries
over 10 years, students who get 7.0 as an
average GCSE score, on average will get
these results in particular subjects.
Assessment pattern 2
Calculated Grade B
Chemistry Maths English Lit Classics
Aspirational
Grades
A B A A
ALIS Grades B B A A
On average …
Assessment pattern 3
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
E D C B A
EXAMPLE CHANCE GRAPH
Not a label…..
The Chances graphs show that, from almost any baseline score, students come up with almost any grade … there are just different probabilities for each grade depending on the baseline score.
In working with students these graphs are more useful than a single predicted or target grade
Chances graphs serve as
a warning for top scoring students and
a motivator for low scoring students
How to be a perfect student…
Read around the subject, stay up to date with
current developments, stay up to date with
own work, come prepared to every lesson, do
more than is expected of you, keep accurate
notes, re-do as many past papers as possible.
Take advice from these very experienced
teachers…
Assessment pattern 4
Calculated Grade B
Chemistry Maths English Lit Classics
Aspirational
Grades
A B A A
ALIS Grades B B A A
Nov Assessment
GradesC B C A
Assessment pattern 5
Calculated Grade B
Chemistry Maths English Lit Classics
Aspirational
Grades
A B A A
ALIS Grades B B A A
Nov Assmt grades C B B A
Feb Assmt grades A B B A
Assessment pattern 6
Chemistry Maths English Lit Classics
Aspirational
GradesA B A A
ALIS Grades B B A A
Nov Assmt grades C B B A
Feb Assmt grades A B B A
APRIL MOCKS C B C B
A level structure
Unreformed exams: AS in L6 (50%) and A2
in U6 (50%)
Cla, Ma/FM/ICT
Reformed exams: either AS in L6 and drop
or continue, or A2 in U6 (100%)
Assessment pattern 7
Chemistry
Reformed
Maths
UNREF
English Lit
Reformed
Classics
UNREF
Aspirational
GradesA B A A
ALIS Grades B B A A
Nov Assmt grades C B B A
Feb Assmt grades A B B A
APRIL MOCKS C B C B
A-Level Structure
18
Cla, Ma/FM/ICT
Sum 2017Aut 2016 Sum 2018
Mock for UCAS prediction(and Stand-alone AS Exam)
OR
Full A exam
Aut 2016 Sum 2017
AS Exams (50%)
Sum 2018
A2 Exams/AS Resit
Assessment pattern 8
Chemistry
REF
Maths
UNR
English Lit
REF
Classics
UNR
Asp Grades A B A A
ALIS Grades B B A ANov Assmt grades C B B AFeb Assmt grades A B B AAPRIL MOCKS C B C B
Summer 2016 - a,b B a,a
AS/A2 or A level
Most students will not be doing any external
exams in summer 2017
Negotiated exam leave (1/2 days per exam)
Declare AS on UCAS forms (if dropping)
Predictions based on Mocks in April
Assessment pattern 9
Next September - 2017
review aspirational grades
better understanding of level of progress
better idea of expected outcomes
more able to match expectations for
university requirements with own aspirations
Target Setting
Remember : not predictions
This process is a tool for understanding and
awareness of own self,
For you, your parents and evidence for teaching
staff
Used in discussions with staff to find out how you
can improve and fulfil your aspirations!!!
Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School
Thank you.
Any personal concerns or questions
please see any member of the senior staff
Mr Lawell
Assistant Headteacher KS5
KS3 Claudia
End of KS2 End of U6End of GCSE
A’ level Abigail
Subject content Subject skills
AS’ level Abbie
End of KS3 End of L6
GCSE Eleanor
Primary Chloe
Reformed A levelsLinear courses: assessed at the end of two years
Decoupling means that an AS qualification in a particular subject does not count towards the full A Level
AS qualification is equivalent to 40% of the full A Level
Implications?
Revision is essential!
Not just in Upper Sixth but throughout your time in Sixth Form
‘Free’ lessons are STUDY lessons
Develop revision strategies that work for you
L6 Induction – Advice & Study Guide
For example:MindmapsRevision cardsLinear notesThe Cornell note-taking approach
Not much learning takes place here. Students are relaxed and finding their course ‘easy’
This is where the best learning happens!Students might be struggling, feeling anxious, frustrated and, perhaps, confused
The ‘eureka’ moment!Students achieve a moment of clarity, leading to a sense of achievement and growing confidence
Effort, self-belief and support vital!
A person with a fixed mindset views their
talents and abilities as fixed – unchangeable
and go through life avoiding failure and
challenge
“I just can’t do it”
“It’s too hard”
“I don’t have the talent”
“I’m not clever enough”
“What’s the point, I’m not as clever as others
in the class”
People with a growth mindset see
themselves as a work in progress.
“If I keep trying I know I will get better”
“Failure is merely an opportunity to learn and
grow”
“I’m going to keep seeking new challenges even
if it makes me look less than perfect”
“My intelligence can be developed”
“Effort is the path to mastery”
Sixth Form Student Handbook
Helpful hints from Upper Sixth
• Don’t compare A Levels to GCSE! You will have to revise much more than you might think in order to achieve high grades at A Level.
• Ensure you meet all deadlines; once essays begin to pile up it is easy to feel swamped
• Make revision notes as you go through the year –looking back at topics that you did months ago is very stressful and makes revision much harder!
• Complete plenty of past papers – writing notes will not get you used to the exam style questions.
• Don’t waste time being negative or wallowing in self-pity. You can change things, but it’s up to you to do something about it.
Induction / PSHE Programme
• Goals
• Setting SMART targets and reviewing progress
• Independent learning
• Study skills
• Stress management
• Research skills
• Fixed v growth mindset
• UCAS Preparation
• Essay writing: formatting, referencing and avoiding plagiarism
• Student finance
Tracking Academic ProgressAssessment Points Information to Parents
Lower Sixth
September 2016 L6 Information Evening:28th September 2016
November 2016 Assessment Week:31st Oct to 4th Nov 2016
Joint Careers Fair:2nd November 2016 (MTBS)
Grade Cards:15th November 2016
December 2016Lower Sixth Reports13th December 2016
February 2017 Grade Cards & Parents Evening27th February 2017
May 2017 Mock Exam Week: 8-12th April 2017
Grade Cards: 23rd May 2017
June 2017 Lower Sixth Reports20th June 2017
May / June 2017 AS External Examinations
The Harrison Group Sport and Drama
Community Service Sixth Form Committees
Extra-curricular Activities
Oxbridge Charter
Mrs Heywood: Oxbridge CoordinatorMrs Copley: Support for health-related applications
Support
An experienced team of Tutors:L6D Mrs Doyle L6J Mrs JohnsonL6B Miss Burns L6W Mr WoodL6M Mrs Myring
Mrs Copley: UCAS CoordinatorMrs Heywood: Oxbridge CoordinatorMrs Copley: Support for health-related applicationsMrs Mee: Careers
Mr Lawell: Assistant Headteacher KS5Mrs Syms: Assistant Head of Sixth Form
Mrs Hames: Harrison Group Coordinator
Mrs Robinson: HeadmistressMiss Tyndall: Deputy HeadteacherMrs Bush: Deputy HeadteacherMrs Miller: Director of Curriculum
Mrs Copley
UCAS Director
