Welcome to the Year 11 Parent Workshop

While we’re waiting to start, consider all the factors that would affect the performance of a student in their GCSE exams … and write them in between the spokes of the A3 wheel… we’ve started you off with an easy one…

Revision

Please help yourselves to tea, coffee and juice

What will be covered this evening?

• The Year Ahead

• Why mocks are important

• Mock input from core subject areas

• Supporting Revision

• Grit and Growth Mindset

• Discussing common scenarios

• Communication with school

• Questions Presentation available on school website from

tomorrow

The Year Ahead Date Event

Thursday 5th November Year 11 Progress Evening 4pm-7.30pm

Thursday 12th November Sixth Form Open Evening

Mon 30th Nov – Tues 8th Dec Year 11 Mock Exams

Mon 14th December Sixth Form On Time Application Deadline

Tues 5th January Year 11 Mock Results Day

Wednesday 28th January Year 11 Parent Workshop 2

Thursday 9th February Year 11 Futures Interviews

Sat 1st – Mon 18th April Easter Holidays

Friday 13th May Year 11 Celebration Day (NB Lessons / Revision Sessions Continue to the end of exams)

Monday 16th May – Mon 27th June Public Examinations

Thursday 23rd June Year 11 Ball

Thurs 30th June Sixth Form Induction Day

Thurs 25th August* GCSE Results Day

Are the mocks important?

YES, for at least 4 good reasons. 1. Mock exams are vital for practice; just as actors need a stage rehearsal

before the real performance, so you need practice under exam conditions before you take the real exams in the summer.

2. Mock exams test your knowledge and let you and your teachers know which topics are your strongest and weakest. You (and they!) can then plan revision based on giving more time to your weakest areas.

3. It will help you recall knowledge in the real exams. Your GCSE exams might seem a long way away, but if you revise thoroughly now, you will be amazed at how quickly and easily you will remember things when you revise a second time.

4. For subjects that are tiered, this will act as a ‘test run’ – you will not be able to enter for the Higher Tier in the summer unless you prove you can perform well in the mocks

English Language Exam

Mocks 2015

Unit One –Reading -1 hour

This unit will test through structured questions the reading of two non-fiction texts.

Such as leaflets or internet web pages.

Key Skills Being Tested

• Read and understand texts

• Select material

• Make comparisons

• Interpret writers’ ideas

• Explain how writers use language to achieve effects and influence the reader

4 Questions – 15 minutes on each

• Question one – asks students to locate evidence from a text and record it clearly using quotations from a text – ‘Explain how/What evidence is there…’

• Question two – asks students to infer information from a text – ‘What does… think/feel about…’

• Question three – asks students to look for writing/language technique ‘how does…show…’

• Question four – asks students to compare how particular information is shown in the two texts given.

What can be done at home?

1. Read a variety of non-fiction texts – ask your child to pick out at least 8 main points in a piece of non-fiction writing

2. Ask your child to explain what the writer feels and how they know this

3. Ask your child to highlight types of language features being used in a text

4. Ask your child what the tone of the text is (sarcastic/humorous…) and get them to explain how they know this

Unit Two –Writing – 1 hour

This unit will test students’ ability to write for a range of audiences and purposes, adapting style to form and real-life context

Students need to write texts that sound realistic and credible. Generally these will be based on local and social issues.

Key Skills Being Tested

• Students must communicate clearly and imaginatively,

• Write for a range of purposes,

• Select appropriate vocabulary to engage the reader

• Organise information and ideas into structured and sequenced sentences, paragraphs and use connectives

• Use a range of sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate punctuation and spelling

2 questions – 30 minutes per

question

• Informal/formal letters

• Reports

• Articles for newspapers or magazines

• Information for a leaflet

• Speeches/radio show scripts

• Reviews

What can be done at home?

• Reading lots of non-fiction texts – ask them what the features of these texts are

• Students need to show they can use compound, simple and complex sentences – ask them what the rules are and get them to teach them to you

• Students must use connectives at the start and within paragraphs to structure and organise their writing – ask them to use these in conversations with you

• Read examples of your child’s work and check for correct punctuation and grammar

• Ask your child to think of sophisticated alternatives to vocabulary they use

• Students should practise writing under timed conditions – questions and resources are available from English staff

What can be done at home?

Useful Resources

• www.worksheetplace.com

• BBC Bitesize

• Revision guides available on Parent Pay

• SAM Learning

Google: ‘WJEC Past Papers’ • English/GCSE • English Literature GCSE

Mathematics Linear GCSE Examination

Edexcel

Past Exam Questions *13. Talil is going to make some concrete mix. He needs to mix cement, sand and gravel in the ratio 1 : 3 : 5 by weight. Talil wants to make 180 kg of concrete mix. Talil has 15 kg of cement 85 kg of sand 100 kg of gravel Does Talil have enough cement, sand and gravel to make the concrete mix? (Total for Question 13 is 4 marks)

Past Exam Questions

• Maths teachers have now set a calculator exam paper to be completed over the half term holiday

• Classes will then be set one non-calculator paper and one calculator paper to be completed as revision in the two weeks leading up to the Mock Exams (w/b 1st Dec)

• Students are encouraged to submit papers and/or use mark schemes to trigger key revision topics

• www.mymaths.co.uk

• School Login: gordano

• Password: pyramid

• Students have their own ‘Portal’ logins

• MyHomework

• MyResults

• MyLibrary

• MyBooster Packs

Revision Guides

• Statistics • Number • Geometry • Algebra • New GCSE Maths Revision Apps • Graded notes sections with questions • ‘I can…’ Grade Booster sections • Workbook with actual past paper questions • Full, detailed solutions and mark schemes • £6.50 on Amazon

Equipment

• Protractor

• Compass

• Ruler

• Pencil & Eraser

• Calculator (paper 2 only)

• Tracing paper will be provided

Gordano

Science Year 11

Mock

Revision

2015

Which Science GCSE’s is your

daughter/son taking?

Science Group

GCSE

11S Core Science

11L Core Science AND Additional Science

11G TWO of Biology, Chemistry, Physics

11P Biology Chemistry Physics

Mock exams:

Group GCSE

11S Core Science (75 min) Module B1 C1 P1

11L Core Science AND Additional Science (75 min) (90 min) (75 min) Module B1 C1 P1 Module B2 C2 P2 Module B3 C3 P3

11G TWO of Biology, Chemistry, Physics (75 min) (75 min) (75 min) Module B1 B4 B5 Module C1 C4 C5 Module P1 P4 P5

11P Biology Chemistry Physics (75 min) (75 min) (75 min) Module B1 B4 B5 Module C1 C4 C5 Module P1 P4 P5

Which Revision Guide?

Science Group

GCSE

11S Core Science

11L Core Science AND Additional Science

11G TWO of Biology, Chemistry, Physics

11P Biology Chemistry Physics

Which Textbook from the Library:

Group GCSE

11S Core Science

11L Core Science AND Additional Science

11G TWO of Biology, Chemistry, Physics

11P Biology Chemistry Physics

Sam Learning: revision set for all

classes www.samlearning.com

Group GCSE Past Papers Sam Learning set for pupils?

Book from Library

11S Core Science

11L Core Science AND Additional Science

11G TWO of Biology, Chemistry, Physics

11P Biology Chemistry Physics

Group GCSE Past Papers Sam Learning.com set for pupils?

Online book, revision podcasts and revision lesson notes on LG

Book from Library

11S Core Science

11L Core Science AND Additional Science

11G TWO of Biology, Chemistry, Physics

11P Biology Chemistry Physics

Extra sessions?

Could you look at my revision notes at lunchtime with me?

I need some help understanding the Big Bang. Can you

explain it afterschool?

Can you show me how to calculate relative atomic

mass?

Yes

Plus: bespoke revision in lessons

Group GCSE Past Papers? Sam Learning.com set for pupils?

Online book, revision podcasts and revision lesson notes on LG, extra help?

Book from Library

11S Core Science tinyurl.com/nhpq4gd

11L Core Science tinyurl.com/nhpq4gd

Additional Science tinyurl.com/pt4t3ld

11G TWO of Biology tinyurl.com/olc4jtv

Chemistry tinyurl.com/o89wuh4

Physics tinyurl.com/p33pslj

11P Biology Chemistry Physics

French German Spanish

Controlled Assessment:

Speaking

‘Travelling abroad’

15%

Writing

‘Holidays’

15%

Support sessions this week: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday lunch-time Tuesday & Wednesday after school

accounts for of the total marks

Exams:

Listening

Foundation:

35 minutes

Higher:

45 minutes

Reading

Foundation:

30 minutes

Higher:

50 minutes

How can I revise for these exams?

Revision…

• On-line topic-based vocabulary practice • Includes sound for pronunciation

• Download from GLG • Customise your own dictionary • NB. Microsoft Access

Revision…

• Hard copy of the GCSE Specification vocabulary list

• Available on GLG

Revision Exam Practice

• Vocabulary revision • Online Listening and Reading practice tests • Instant feedback/ marking • Repeat tests to improve each time

How to score

Just 1 more mark (second week in November)

Supporting Revision

Do you know…

…how long a typical 15 year old spends in front of the television each day?

Around 2 hours (which is 2 hours less than their parents)

Do you know…

…how long a typical 15 year old spends on their phone each day? 2-3 hours, sending 30 text messages in that time.

Do you know…

…how long a typical 15 year old spends surfing the internet each day? Around 1 hour

Do you know…

…how long a typical 15 year old spends playing games each day? Around 2 hours

So how much time should a 15 year old spend

each day revising for exams?

A rough guide…

Most Year 11 students are taking exams in 9 or 10 subjects

Most subjects will have at least 10 topics that need to be learned

Each topic could take at least 2 hours to learn fully…

…which means that before the real GCSE

exams, most students will need to find time for

200 hours of revision

How much at a time?

3 parts revision

to

1 part break

for most students

this will be:

30 minutes revision

+ 10 minutes break

Flashcards These are good because….

• They are convenient, widely available and easy to use

• They are excellent for short, sharp bursts of revision

• They are easy to carry around

• You can easily sort them into topics you know well and those you need to do more work on

Shrinking it down… This is a good revision method because….

• It chunks knowledge into manageable pieces, especially for subjects with a lot of content

• Repetition of important points will help the brain remember them more easily

• It is a very thorough way to revise and goes beyond simple recall of

knowledge, leading to

deeper understanding

Notes

Process

& Learn

Shrink

Learn

Mind Maps These are good because….

• All the information is on one page

• Colour and pictures help the brain remember more easily

• It is easy to spot links between related ideas or concepts

• They force you to think as you are making them, leading to an improved understanding of content

Podcasts These are good because….

• Most people remember things better through a combination of reading and listening than reading alone

• You can revise anywhere, so long as you have your headphones with you

• You can put things to music, which aids memorisation

Highly recommended is

www.getrevising.co.uk

Loads of revision tips and

revision planning tools, including

flashcards and mind maps

http://www.wikihow.com/Revise-

Successfully

A useful guide to the essentials of

successful revision

On the web (and free)

You have to know the details of your syllabus – it’s easy to revise things that are not relevant for your exam. ALWAYS get your teacher’s advice about online revision resources.

GLG Subjects Area

Setting targets for Term 2 / Mocks

• Buying and using revision guides (highlighting, taking notes, completing exercises)

• Completing revision through half term / November – a particular number of hours per day in half term

– completing particular revision activities e.g. mind maps

– Downloading / listening to / taking notes on podcasts

– Completing / marking certain past papers / practice questions

• Completing particular pieces of Coursework / Controlled Assessment (at a particular grade, by a certain date)

• Completing applications for post-16 courses (6th form, College)

“I can’t do it… yet” http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_du

ckworth_the_key_to_success_grit

What’s going on in my brain?

Growth Mindset Fixed Mindset

Intelligence

is fixed Intelligence

can grow Ability leads to

success

Effort leads to

success

I need to be

viewed as

able

I only need to

believe in

myself

Success is

the

achievement

of goals

When things

get tough, I

learn from it

When things

get tough, I

look stupid

When things

get tough, I

persist

When things

get tough, I

give up

Success is

being better

than others

What are these and how did they

help win Olympic medals for Team

GB?

They are ‘bum warmers’ to warm the buttock muscles of Olympic cyclists before a race! The extra warmth means the cyclists can start one

hundredth of a second faster than their opponent. Remember, that to be a success in

anything the small details really matter!

+ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCXz2EAVwd0

The difference between a D and a C (or a B and an A) is ONE mark out of 400 (or more).

The Road to Glory: The Principle of Marginal Gains • Look at ALL elements that affect performance • Improved every little thing by 1% • Add the fractions • Create the plan • Focus on the process, not the outcome…

Back to the wheel, consider all the elements that would affect the performance of a student in their GCSE exams …

Which of these can you help with?

Communication with school

• With subject teacher

• With Tutor

• With House Learning Manager

• With Senior member of staff linked to House

• Email address is always the first initial followed by the surname then ‘@gordanoschool.org.uk’

• E.g. ‘tinman@gordanoschool.org.uk’

Buying revision guides

3 ways… • On Amazon (or other online supplier) • For CGP – by completing order form • For Collins – by CASH payment on Progress

Evening (Thurs 5th November)

After school study

Monday to Thursday 3.25-4.25pm

in LS4/5

Any further questions?

Thank you for coming

See you on Thursday 5th

November

Subject GCSE (with course code)

Art & Design AQA 4200

Biology OCR J263

Business Studies EDEXCEL 2BS01

Catering WJEC 4730

Chemistry OCR J264

Computing OCR J275

Dance AQA 4230

D & T Product design AQA 4555

Drama EDEXCEL 2DR01

Economics AQA 4135

Electronics AQA 4540

English Language WJEC 4171/2

English Literature WJEC 4201

French AQA 4655

Geography EDEXCEL 2GB01

German AQA 4665

Graphic Products AQA 4550

History EDEXCEL 2HA01

Mathematics EDEXCEL 1MA0

Maths (Additional) OCR L3 FSMQ 6993

Music AQA 4270

Physical Education AQA 4890

Physics OCR J265

Psychology AQA 4180

Resistant Materials AQA 4560

Science OCR J641 or J262

Spanish AQA 4695

Sport Studies OCR J802

Textiles AQA 4570

BTECs Business Edexcel EC871; MPC79

PE Edexcel ZN345/6

Construction – Level 1 - Level 2

Edexcel Z1870 WJEC

Health & Social Edexcel

Subjects and Exam Boards / Course Codes www.edexcel.com www.ocr.org.uk www.aqa.org.uk