ks4 examination results 2015

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Year 11 Shelfield Success Programme

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How will academic success be

measured at the end of year 11?

In 2015

5A*-C including both English and mathematics

Levels of Progress

English Baccalaureate

From 2016

A*-C in both English and mathematics

Attainment 8

Progress 8

English Baccalaureate

Grade Scores 2016

In 2016, GCSE and BTEC grades will be matched to points as follows:

GCSE

GradePoints

BTEC First Award

GradePoints

G 1.0 Level 1 Pass 2.5

F 2.0 Level 2 Pass 5.0

E 3.0 Level 2 Merit 6.0

D 4.0 Level 2 Distinction 7.0

C 5.0 Level 2 Distinction* 8.0

B 6.0

A 7.0

A* 8.0

Attainment 8 Measure

Progress 8 Measure

Progress 8 Calculations

Subject Grade Points

English Language A 2x7 = 14

Maths B 2x6 = 12

Geography B 6

French C 5

Science Core B 6

Business Studies A 7

Food Technology B 6

Music A* 8

Attainment 8 64

Progress 8 = (64-64) / 10 = 0

Student A

KS2 Fine Points: 5.3

Attainment 8 Estimate: 64

Progress 8 Calculations

Subject Grade Points

English Language D 2x4 = 8

Maths E 2x3 = 6

Science Core E 3

Science Additional D 4

Geography D 4

Drama P 5

Sport P 5

Art D 4

Attainment 8 39

Progress 8 = (39-36) / 10 = 0.3

Student B

KS2 Fine Points: 4.1

Attainment 8 Estimate: 36

Progress 8 Calculations

Subject Grade Points

English Language D 2x4 = 8

Maths C 2x5 = 10

History C 5

Science Core C 5

Science Additional C 5

Health and Social Care M 6

IT C 5

Music P 5

Attainment 8 49

Progress 8 = (49-51) / 10 = -0.2

Student C

KS2 Fine Points: 4.8

Attainment 8 Estimate: 51

The Challenge Ahead

More demanding examinations

No modular examinations

Less subjects with controlled assessment

A trend of increasing grade boundaries in

many subjects

GCSE English

Language

and English

Literature

Key dates:

Key dates:

English Literature:

Mon 23rd May 2016 AM Lit Unit 1

Fri 27th May 2016 AM Lit Unit 2

English Language:

Tue 7th June 2016

Controlled assessment-

completed in class

40%- of overall English

Language grade

Of Mice

and Men

15%

Narrative and

descriptive

piece 15%

Study of

spoken

language 10%

Study of a Shakespearean

play compared and

contrasted against two

poems

25%- of overall English

Literature grade

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Exam Summary- English Language Students will sit 2 papers that will assess reading

and writing skills.

Paper 1 Reading

1hr exam

Read and answer 4 questions based on non-fiction texts

Worth 40 marks (30% GCSE Grade)

Paper 2 Writing

1hr exam (straight after paper 1)

2 questions

Writing information and ideas in various forms such as: newspaper article, leaflet, report, letter etc.

Worth 40 marks (30% GCSE grade)

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Paper 1 reading Main Skills Needed

Location and recognition (finding information and putting it in your own words)

Inference (reading between the lines and interpreting what is written.)

Appreciating style (analysing the way a writer writes)

Comparing Texts (identifying and explaining the similarities and differences between texts.)

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1. Locating and retrieving

information

List reasons or details/Make a

list of ...

According to this text or writer,

how or what or why ... ?

Explain how and/or why ...

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These questions are usually about a certain impression,

image or attitude created in a text.

They require you to take information from the text and

interpret what the writer really means.

What image does

this text create of

the writer/an

organisation

/people?

What are the

writer’s attitudes

to…?

What impression do

you get of the

writer/an

organisation

/people?

Q2- Inference

questions

Q3- ‘How’ questions

These questions in the exam

will require you to analyse the

methods used by the writer

who is trying to convey a

certain point of view or

attitude.Typical questions:

How does the writer/article/leaflet encourage/persuade…?How does the writer convey a certain attitude/idea/image?

The key word in this question is

how

Q4- Compare and

contrast questions

Compare: Point out the

similarities in two pieces of text

Contrast: Point out the

differences between two pieces

of text

Basically, the examiner wants to

know what is similar and what is

different about the texts you

have been given.

When answering for a

reading paper, you must

remember to show the

reader where you have

picked up on certain points

you are making – think of a

PEE chain, but without the

extra E on the end…

POINT: Say something about

the text (which the question

is asking)

EVIDENCE: Write down a

quote from the text that you

have read which has made

you think or feel what you

have written previously

Unlike a PEE chain, you do

not have to explain your

reasons when answering a

reading paper question!

Contrasting Connectives

Similarity Connectives

Paragraph Linking

Unlike Both Furthermore

However Similarly Firstly

On the other hand

As well as Next

Although Like Finally

Contrastingly

Also Penultimately

In contrast Similar to Moreover

Writing paper

REPORT

INFORMAL

LETTER

FORMAL

LETTER

REVIEW

SPEECHES

LEAFLETS

TAPS

Content and

organisation

SPAG

Topic

Audience

Purpose

Style

Purpose and format

Reader and intended audience

Content well-

judged,

detailedSophisticated

argument,

well – structured

Paragraphs are

effectively controlled

Effective variation of sentence structureSimple,

compound and

complex sentences used for effectAccurate

punctuation used to clarify

meaning

All spelling is correct

Tense changes are used

confidently and for a purpose

Stylistic devices

adapted to purpose and

audienceWide range of

ambitious vocabulary

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Exam Summary- English Literature Students will sit two papers that will assess their ability to

evaluate meaning, select ideas and analyse the writer’s intentions.

Unit 1 exam (35% of GCSE grade.)

2 hours

Of Mice and Men extract and essay question

Unseen poetry analysis – comparing two poems.

Unit 2 exam (40% of GCSE grade.)

2 hours

Heroes extract/essay questions.

An Inspector calls extract/ essay questions.

Resources available:

Students can purchase each text from the department

for £5 per book.

English Twitter

YouTube-WJEC Exam videos.

Intervention programme on Wednesdays after school.

Morning registration intervention to support students

with CA.

Homework

Mrs L Fellows

Curriculum

leader of

English

L.Fellows@SCA

cademy.co.uk

Miss N

Brereton

Assistant

Curriculum

leader of

English

N.Brereton@SC

Academy.co.uk

Mrs S Lowe

KS4

Development

Leader in

English

S.Lowe@SCAca

demy.co.uk

Helping your child achieve

their Maths GCSE

Mrs Kaur

Maths Curriculum Leader

Equipment required

• At least one pen

• Pencil

• Ruler

• Rubber

• Compass

• Protractor

• Scientific calculator

Key dates

November 2015 Mock exam

Non – calculator paper - Thursday

19th November - 11.15am

Calculator paper – Friday 20th

November - 11.15am

Revision list

Revision List – Foundation

TierFoundation Paper 1 - non-calculator 1 hour 15 minutes

Topic MathsWatch clip number Revised

Label parts of a circle mymaths

Pictograms 42

Percentage increaseMoney questions (bill) 93

LCM 96

Four operations 16,17,18

Basic angles/turning 31

Number patterns 29

Fraction of an amount 55

Sensible units of measurement 35

Solving equations 105

Straight line graphs 113

Angles in a triangle 68

Constructing triangles mymaths

Averages and range 41

Mean from a table 133

Area of 2D shapes 73

Properties of quadrilaterals 36

Probability 90

Relative frequency 132

HCF 96

Product of prime factors 95

Revision List – Higher Tier

Foundation Paper 2 - calculator 1 hour 45 minutes

Topic

MathsWatch clip

number Revised

Tally charts 84

Bar charts 88

Sequences/patterns of shapes mymaths

Symmetry 83

Angle types 31

Reading from tables mymaths

Money questions 11

Word formulae mymaths

Perimeter and area (counting squares) 33

Negative numbers 6

Fraction of an amount 8

Using a calculator effectively 63

Fraction to percentage 10

Straight line graphs 113

Ratio (map scales) 61

Bearings 131

Collecting like terms 102

Solving equations 105

Proportion (recipe type questions) 62

Listing outcomes/probability 90

Transformations 74,75,76,77

Pythagoras' Theorem 118

Area of a trapezium mymaths

Volume of a prism 122

Percentage increase 93

Area of a circle 71

www.mathswatchvle.co.uk

• All students have a password

• This is a brilliant resource because

at most each clip is 5 minutes long

and demonstrates both visually and

orally.

• They can stop and repeat the clip at

any point.

mymaths

School log in shelfield

Password cylinder

shelfield

Booster packs is a good resource for everything in a topic.

Low ability foundation need to do four boosters then six boosters

Select Library, then subject area and then lesson ……

As you can see each lesson has a level for ks3 or f for foundation or h for higher

Now select the lesson

AQA website resources

(www.aqa.org.uk)

All the papers, mark schemes

examiners reports etc are on here.

If you have any questions, please feel

free to stay behind and ask.

THANK YOU

Supporting your child with GCSE Science

MR DANIELS – HEAD OF SCIENCE

11T1 and 11T2 – Triple (Bio, Chem, Phys)

11T3 and 11H groups – Additional

11C1 and 11C2 – Core

11C3 – Core and Additional

Assessment

Paper 1 - Exam – 35% (75 marks – 1 hour 15 min)

Paper 2 - Exam – 40% (85 marks – 1 hour 30 min)

Controlled Assessment – 25%

Support Available

After School Intervention

Revision Guide and Workbook

Online Resources

Keys to Success

Commitment – homework, revision

Positivity – ‘can do’ attitude

Organisation – plan ahead

Parental Support – vital for success

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Year 11 Progression

Routes

End of Year 11 GCSE Profile

Apprenticeships 6th Form College

Low Level =

Level 1

Mid Level =

Level 2

Plus

English and

Maths GCSE Re-

sits if required

Level 3 Courses

Academic and

Vocational

Plus

English and

Maths GCSE

Re-sits if

required

Level 1

Level 2 and

Level 3 Courses

Plus

English and

Maths

GCSE Re-sits if

required

Level 1 = Grades E-F at GCSE

Level 2 = Grades D-A* at GCSE and P, M D, D* for

Vocational Qualifications

6th Form Entry Requirements

Academic Pathway: To study the Academic Pathway, a profile of A* - C is required including D/D* at BTEC, which is common amongst other providers.

Vocational Pathway: To study the Vocational Pathway a profile of D or better in GCSE subjects and passes or better in Level 2 Vocational subjects.

Each student’s profile is looked at individually to personalise a suitable pathway which can be a mixture of both Vocational and Academic subject.

University Course Requirements

BNurs (hons) Adult Nursing – at University of Wolverhampton

Entry requirements:

280 UCAS points, GCSEs in an Eglish-based subject and Maths at a Grade C or above (or equivalent). A satisfactory personal statement and reference will also be required.

LLB (Hons) Law – at Birmingham City University

Entry requirements:

280 UCAS points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent. Wide range of qualifications accepted at Level 3 including BTEC. Remaining points can be made up from a maximum of two AS levels in a different subject. A Levels in general studies and key skills are not accepted. At least four GCSEs including English at a grade C or above (or equivalent) are needed.

University Course Requirements

BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology – Staffordshire University

Entry requirements:

280 UCAS points. A levels: BBC or CCC plus a C at AS or 40 points from other qualifications at Level 3. All applicants need GCSE minimum Grade C Mathematics and English Language or recognised equivalent.

BA (Hons) Studies in Primary Eduction – Newman University, Birmingham

Entry requirements:

280 UCAS points (which must include minimum grades of BC or above at A2 level, BTEC National Diploma with an overall grade of Distinction, Merit, Merit plus 5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include GCSE English Language or a recognised equivalent.

Success

At the end of Year 13 2015

75% of our students went onto university

25% have apprenticeships or employment

5 students achieved a place at a Russell Group university!!!

Ormiston Shelfield Academy was

4th most improved school in Walsall on points per entry in both L3 qualifications

4th most improved school in Walsall on points per candidate

3rd most improved school in Walsall on 3 A-E’s academic subjects

Average Grade at A2 was C

Average Vocational Grade was Distinction

OFSTED: sixth form provision is good

There is good provision in the sixth form. Students achieve well and receive good teaching, support and guidance.

Leadership and teaching are good in the sixth form. Leaders and staff use and analyse sixth form assessment information robustly. Students reported to inspectors that sixth form provision provides more opportunities for them to go on to university, college or training.

The positive and supportive climate for learning and study in the sixth form helps students to settle quickly and persevere with their ambitions.

Thorough and good quality careers advice, information, guidance and support helps students to make informed choices about the next steps in their career options.

And Finally

Year upon year we have had an increase in Russell Group University

applications

Students went on to study Natural Sciences, and Law for the first time this

September

We have our first Medical applicant this year!

We work very closely with all our local universities, representatives from

whom you will see here.

OPEN EVENING IS WEDNESDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2015 AT 6.30PM –

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!!