thanks for joining us 1.curriculum & qualifications changes 2.making progress 3.success in maths...
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Thanks for Joining Us
1. Curriculum & Qualifications Changes2. Making Progress3. Success in Maths & English4. Chromebooks for Students5. Staying Safe Online
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New GCSE grades
• Graded from 9-1, replacing A*-G grades• Grade 9 will be highest• Grade 5 will be considered a good pass, equivalent to a current low B or high C. It will be linked to
standards in high performing countries• Grade 4 will be equivalent to current low C grade• Grade 1 will be lowest• First of new exam grades awarded summer 2017• Technology and Business Studies GCSEs will remain A*-G for your children
Above Average School
KS2 KS3 KS4 GCSE Target
KS2 LevelKS2 Fine Level
(Reading & Maths)
Year 7 Target Year 8 Target Year 9 Target Year 10 Target Year 11 Target New GCSE Target Grade
Old GCSE Target Grade
6/5 >= 5.8 4 6 7 8 9 9 A*/A*+
5 5.4 - 5.7 3 5 6 7 8 8 A+/A*-
5/4 4.9 - 5.3 3 4 5 6 7 7 A-/A
4 4.5 - 4.8 2 3 4 5 6 6 B/B+
4/3 4.0 - 4.4 1 2 3 4 5 5 B-/C+
3 3.3 - 3.9 W3 1 2 3 4 4 C-/C
3/2 2.0 - 3.2 W2 W3 1 2 3 3 D
1 <= 1.5 W2 W3 1 1 2 2 E
1 <= 1.5 W1 W2 W3 1 1 1 F/G
Keeping track of progress
• Flight paths• Tracks progress against targets• Find it on the first page of
exercise books
Reports
• 1-9 grade and A-C confidence level reported in all subjects except technology• Confidence level A – very confident of grade• Confidence level B – confident of grade• Confidence level C – not as confident of grade• Available on Moodle. Paper copies can be requested from the data manager• December, February, April and July
Mathematics
New GCSEs and targets in English and Maths.
GCSE Mathematics is getting more demanding for EVERYONE
The volume of subject content has increased. Teaching time allocated to Maths has increased to 8 hours a
fortnight. The demand of that content is increasing too, with harder topics
being introduced. Schemes of work have been adapted to support this. Time has been built in to the scheme of work to support students
with topic areas they have struggled with. Students are provided with a question by question analysis of
their assessments and information of where to get support from.
• Standard form • Factorising quadratics• Linear simultaneous equations • Trigonometry • Compound interest • Reverse percentages• Circle properties• Vectors• Direct and inverse proportion
Topics New to Higher Tier
GCSE Mathematics
• Expanding binomials • Gradient at a point on a curve
as rate of change• Areas under graphs• APs and GPs• Finding approximate solutions
using iteration• Solving quadratic inequalities• Inverse and composite
functions
Topics New to Foundation Tier
Analysis and Support
GCSE Mathematics
You can help your child by encouraging them to complete these.
Students will receive this form after each assessment. They will be expected to complete their targets.
GCSE Mathematics is getting more demanding for EVERYONE
The Examination:
The total time for the examinations is increasing, from 3 ½ hours to 4 ½ hours.
There will still be a higher and foundation tier
Skills
GCSE Mathematics
GCSE Mathematics
In the assessments there’s a greater emphasis on problem solving and mathematical reasoning, with more marks now being allocated to these higher-order skills.
Students will be required to memorise formulae – fewer formulae will be provided in examinations
Support• Increased teaching time (8 hours per fornight)• New teaching and support resources• Comprehensive scheme of work• In depth assessment and feedback• Revision guides• MathsWatch• Kerboodle• MyMaths• Drop in sessions – Tuesday and Thursday lunch times• Targeted intervention and revision sessions
Should you need any further information, please contact either:
• Bernadette Taylor - Director of Learning [email protected]
• Laura Potts – Assistant Director of [email protected]
• James Myers – Assistant Director of Learning• [email protected]
English
English
There are actually two qualifications:• GCSE English Language (AQA)• GCSE English Literature (AQA)ALL pupils at Carr Hill will follow a joint programme of study in Y10/Y11 and the vast majority will be entered for both qualifications at the end of two years. They are exam only – no coursework or controlled assessments. This reliance on exam performance combined with a higher level of challenge across both specifications means that we must prepare all Y9 pupils for the demands of the course.
GCSE English Language
GCSE English Language
GCSE English Literature.
GCSE English Literature Paper 11 hour 45 minutes.
40 % of Literature GCSE.
Two sections.
Section A – Shakespeare Includes one extract question and one whole text question.
Section B – The 19th century novel
GCSE English Literature Paper 22 hour 15 minutes.
60% of total Literature marks.
3 sections: modern prose or drama, poetry and unseen texts.
Assesses comparison.
Preparing Y9 for the challenges ahead
• Y9 schemes of work have been re written to follow the same pattern as Y10 schemes. This combines literature and language teaching so that pupils see all skills as transferrable.
• We are studying texts such as, Of Mice and Men in Y9. Until this year, these were Y10/11 exam texts so we are raising the bar with regards to challenge.
• Assessments will be carried out in the same conditions as Y10 assessments. For example, as we are working towards ‘closed book’ examinations, pupils will have to learn quotes and not be able to use a plan. They will of course, be guided step by step so that they can accomplish this.
• Y9 will become very familiar with the exam assessment criteria for both language and literature. By the time they get to Y10, they will have a good understanding of different assessment objectives and what skills and techniques are required.
• Pupils will be encouraged to work far more independently- both in class and for homework.• There is an additional spoken language component that will be listed on student’s certificates. To
prepare for this, a range of spoken language activities will be threaded through English lessons in Y9.
The school is hoping to re-launch the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme this term to offer students in Year 9 and some Year 10 the opportunity to take part in this very well thought of Award.
There will be a launch assembly to Year 9 on Thursday November 12th but there will be a limit of 40 places in first cohort.
“It is important for us to embrace the use of technology to maintain an innovative approach to teaching and learning which fully prepares students for further education and employment in a technological world”
What we’ve done to prepare
• Extensive research on technology to support learning• 2014 device trials• Chromebook Pilot in 2014 with Y8 and within Logic
Cluster• Student, Staff and Parent/Carer surveys and consultation
groups• Considered projects in other schools
What is a Chromebook?
• Laptop-style device• Google operating system• Secure, safe & simple to use• Long life-span
Our Chromebook Trial
• Duration: Four months• 38 students and their teachers in Y8• Students across all year groups in our logic cluster• Ongoing research and analysis
Supporting Learning
Reading
WritingNumeracy
Digital Literacy
Supporting Learning
Reading
WritingNumeracy
Digital Literacy
Our Chromebook Trial
Chromebook trial class
-0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4
Average Student Progress in all trial sub-jects
100% of parents/carers told us:
• “My child had benefitted from the use of a chromebook”• “My child had made good use the device in school”• “My experience in the pilot had been positive”• “The school should use IT technology to support learning”• “The school should develop a project which will allow
students to use a personal chromebook (or similar) device in school”
Our Scheme
• All Y7 and Y9 students involved• Small initial deposit• Project designed to guarantee small monthly contributions
(or one-off payment)• Financial assistance for students supported by the Pupil
Premium• Discounted deposit for siblings• Launch Spring 2016• Device ultimately belongs to family• Protected by full warranty and insurance
Prefer to bring you own device?
• Our scheme is flexible to support a range of devices with an integrated keyboard
• Equal access to school resources for every student
What happens next?
Launch Meetings
Enrol in scheme
Make deposit
payment online
Set-up regular online
payment
Devices issued
Spring 2015
Launch
Planning Ahead
Dates What’s happeningWed 21 Oct 2015 Please return Enrolment form to schoolMon 9 Nov 2015 Please make your deposit payment online
We’ll then send you some information about setting up your regular payments/one-off payment
December 2015 Devices issued to studentsJanuary 2016 Devices used across the school in Y7 and Y9
Staying Safe Online
Welcome!Accessed anywhere anytime
Easy to communicate with friends and family
Wide and flexible range of information
Motivational and fun
A key skill for life
Raise standards
Why do we and our young people use ICT?
Aims of this session
• Look at how children are using the Internet
• Raise awareness of eSafety issues
• Offer guidance on keeping your child safe
Why is it important?
62% of children use a tablet at home. Among these children aged 5 – 15, 34% now have their own device.
11% of children aged 3-4 now have their own device which means they are much more technologically advanced when they arrive at school.
Girls use devices for social activities
In a typical weeks girls aged 12 – 15 send on average 163 texts versus 113 from boys.
How we use these technologies
Parents / Carers
e-mail Shopping Booking holidays Research
Young people
Music Games Chat Instant Messaging IM Blogs Social Networking
Are you one of the 28% of parents who use the internet and describe yourself as a beginner?
7% of children describe themselves as beginners
Some of the technologies……
BLOGS
Podcasting
Instant messaging
Gaming sites
Social networking
Chat Rooms
Mobile phones
Video broadcasting
Music Download
sites
What next???
Text
What are the dangers for our children?
– 26% of parents can’t check website history– 65% of young people can clear internet history
– 65% of parents can deny access to specific websites– 46% of children can get round parental blocks
– 33% of children have met a ‘friend’ online– 8% have had a face-to-face meeting with an online friend– 89% told someone they were doing so UK Children Go Online, 2005, 9-19 year olds
• Usage and experiences are not reported to parents/teachers as they interfere with access
Practical Advice for Parents/Carers and Students
Home and Family Guidelines
☺ Practical principles Talk with, NOT at your children.Agree family guidelines and rules. Discuss regularly online safety.
☺ Infrastructure Virus and firewall software up to-date, Browser ‘safe search’ enabled.
☺ Education Learn together about new technologies and enjoy!Reflect together about new technologies, the benefits, dangers and potential.
☺ Systems Keep webcams in family roomsMonitor time spent on the internet
View the ‘History’ or purchase filtering software.Have proportionate responses to problems.
Your child will not tell you about a problem if they feel their access to the technologies will be restricted.
Conversation Starters . . . . • Ask your children to tell you about the sites they like to visit and what they enjoy doing online.
• Ask them about how they stay safe online. What tips do they have for you, and where did they learn them? What is OK and not OK to share?
• Ask them if they know where to go for help, where to find the safety advice, privacy settings and how to report or block on the services they use.
• Encourage them to help. Perhaps they can show you how to do something better online or they might have a friend who would benefit from their help and support.
• Think about how you use the internet as a family. What could you do to get more out of the internet together and further enjoy your lives online?
eSafety useful links
• http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk/ • www.thinkuknow.com• http://www.getnetwise.org/• http://www.childnet-int.org/• http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/• http://www.iwf.org.uk/
www.nspcc.org.uk
PAW
Internet slang: are you down with it?
LOL
133+
BRB
NOOB TTYL
LMFR
GNOC ASL
FOAF
POS GF
BCNUL8R
NP
Internet slang: are you down with it?
• LOL – Laugh out loud• 133+ - Elite• BRB – be right back• NOOB – new person in the room/game• TTYL – talk to you later• LMFR – let’s meet for real• GNOC – get naked on camera• ASL – age sex location• FOAF – friend of a friend• POS – parent over shoulder• GF – Girlfriend• PAW – Parents are watching• BCNUL8R – Be Seeing You Later• NP – Nosy Parents
