Yr 11 Essentials for Success 12th Sept 2019
Year 11 Essentials for Success 12th Sept 2019 Powerpoint from the evening.
Year 11 Essentials for Success 12th Sept 2019 Powerpoint from the evening.
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• Purpose of the evening – IAG<br />
• Opportunity to speak to key members of staff<br />
• Parental involvement has a significant impact<br />
• Different ways <strong>for</strong> parents to be involved:<br />
• High expectations<br />
• Ask questions about their learning<br />
• Attend school events<br />
• Communicate with teachers<br />
• Support/supervise work<br />
• Reassure
•<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlMoIIq0fLc
Subject Leaders<br />
Art – Mr McGahey<br />
Business/Computer Studies – Mr Lau-Thomas<br />
Drama – Mrs Stanley<br />
English – Ms Collins & Mrs Bingham<br />
History & Geography – Mr Lightfoot<br />
Maths – Mr Gregory<br />
Media – Mrs Shardlow<br />
Modern Foreign Languages – Mrs Hainsworth<br />
Music – Mrs Harvey<br />
PE – Mrs Logan<br />
Science – Mr Blazewicz-Bell<br />
RE – Mrs Walton<br />
Technology – Mr Bull<br />
Pastoral Team<br />
Achievement Leader – Mrs Mansell<br />
Canterbury – Mrs Stanley & Miss Tyrrell<br />
Holywell – Mrs Wheat & Miss Love<br />
Iona – Mrs Gamble & Mrs East<br />
Lindisfarne – Miss Nokes & Mr Lau-<br />
Thomas<br />
Walsingham – Mrs Scoffings & Mr Riding
JCollins@christtheking.notts.sch.uk or<br />
PBingham@christtheking.notts.sch.uk
The English department follows the AQA Specifications <strong>for</strong> English Literature<br />
(8702) and English Language (8700). Both qualifications are assessed by written<br />
examination and there are 2 papers <strong>for</strong> each: 4 examinations in total.<br />
Literature<br />
P1: 2 texts &<br />
2 questions<br />
40%<br />
= +<br />
Literature<br />
P2: 2 texts &<br />
3 questions<br />
60%<br />
= + +
When are the exams and what questions will be on them?<br />
Paper 1: Shakespeare and 19 th century novel (13th May am / 1 hr 45 mins)<br />
• There is one question on Much Ado About Nothing and one question on A<br />
Christmas Carol.<br />
• These are equally weighted and overall the exam is 40% of the final grade.<br />
• Both are extract based so the students have to write about how language has<br />
been used in the extract and then talk about the play or novel as a whole.<br />
Paper 2: Inspector Calls and poetry (21st May am / 2 hr 15 mins)<br />
• There are 3 questions: one on ‘An Inspector Calls’ and two on poetry. One<br />
poetry question is a comparison of a poem that is printed as part of the<br />
question paper with another poem chosen from the collection students have<br />
studied (not printed!); with an analysis of an unseen poem in the final<br />
question and a short comparison with another unseen poem.<br />
• These are equally weighted and overall this exam is 60% of the final grade.<br />
• There is no extract <strong>for</strong> Inspector Calls and only one poem given <strong>for</strong> the<br />
comparison. But this shouldn’t cause students to be alarmed.
When are the exams and what questions will be on them?<br />
Paper 1: Language / Reading and Writing (2nd June am / 1 hr 45 mins)<br />
There is a Reading Section based on one literary text (80 marks) and this is comprised of:<br />
• A short retrieval question (4 marks)<br />
• A language question (8 marks)<br />
• A structure question (8 marks)<br />
• An evaluate question (20 marks)<br />
There is a Writing Section and this is a choice of a descriptive or narrative writing (24<br />
marks <strong>for</strong> content, 16 marks <strong>for</strong> technical accuracy). 50% of the final grade.<br />
Paper 2: Writers’ viewpoints Paper 2 (5 th June am / 1 hr 45 mins )<br />
There is a Reading Section based on 2 non-fiction texts – one of which is pre-nineteenth<br />
century - (80 marks) and this is comprised of:<br />
• A true / false (4 marks)<br />
• A summary question (8 marks)<br />
• A language question (12 marks)<br />
• A comparison question (16 marks)<br />
There is a Writing Section - this is a writing task in which students are asked to present a<br />
viewpoint (24 marks <strong>for</strong> content, 16 marks <strong>for</strong> technical accuracy). 50% of the final grade.
TGregory@christtheking.notts.sch.uk
• Students will sit three exams.<br />
• Two will require a calculator.<br />
• Practise at home is vital, with and without a<br />
calculator.<br />
• Students are going to make mistakes as<br />
frequently as they get things correct. This is<br />
normal.<br />
• Your support and motivation could be key in<br />
maintaining a high work ethic throughout the<br />
year.
OCR GCSE (9-1) Mathematics<br />
• (Calculator)<br />
• (Non Calculator)<br />
• (Calculator)<br />
Each exam is 1 hour 30 minutes
• Homework is set every week.<br />
• Please help us convince students to do small<br />
amounts regularly.<br />
• The best way to learn Mathematics is by doing<br />
Mathematics.
ABlazewicz-Bell@christtheking.notts.sch.uk
Separate Sciences (<strong>11</strong>ab1 & <strong>11</strong>ab2)<br />
Biology Paper 1: 1h 45mins Paper 2: 1h 45mins<br />
Chemistry Paper 1: 1h 45mins Paper 2: 1h 45mins<br />
Physics Paper 1: 1h 45mins Paper 2: 1h 45mins<br />
Combined Sciences (<strong>11</strong>ab3-<strong>11</strong>ab6)<br />
Biology Paper 1: 1h 15mins Paper 2: 1h 15mins<br />
Chemistry Paper 1: 1h 15mins Paper 2: 1h 15mins<br />
Physics Paper 1: 1h 15mins Paper 2: 1h 15mins<br />
3 separate<br />
GCSEs<br />
Each paper<br />
is worth 50%<br />
of the GCSE<br />
2 ‘linked’<br />
GCSEs<br />
Each paper<br />
is worth<br />
16.7% of the<br />
two GCSE’s
Course Tiers Grading<br />
Separate Higher One grade <strong>for</strong> each science<br />
between 4-9<br />
Below 3, graded U<br />
Foundation<br />
One grade <strong>for</strong> each subject<br />
between 1 & 5<br />
Below 1, graded U<br />
Combined Higher Two grades between 4-3 & 9-9<br />
Below 3-3, graded U<br />
Foundation Two grades between 1-1 & 5-5<br />
Below 1-1, graded U<br />
• Higher tier is harder than previous years!!!<br />
• Continuous tier entry discussions throughout the year<br />
• Final tier entry decisions take place in half term 4
Questions<br />
• Multiple choice, short answer,<br />
extended response<br />
• Range from 1-6 marks<br />
Practicals<br />
• 21 (Combined Science) 28 (Separate<br />
Science) Mandatory practicals<br />
• Theory behind these experiments<br />
Maths<br />
skills<br />
• Accounts <strong>for</strong> 20% of the marks<br />
• Fractions, %, ratios, unit conversions,<br />
data handling, rearranging equations<br />
• 23 physics equations
What are the biggest challenges <strong>for</strong><br />
my child in science?<br />
1. Making sense of what the<br />
question is asking.<br />
2. Remembering all the equations.<br />
3. Remembering units <strong>for</strong> different<br />
quantities.<br />
4. Remembering keywords and<br />
definitions.<br />
5. Recalling the practical activities<br />
they could be tested on.<br />
6. Revisiting content from a long<br />
time ago!<br />
How can they overcome these<br />
challenges?<br />
1. Understand the meaning of<br />
command words.<br />
2. Practise lots of questions.<br />
3. Use past/specimen papers and<br />
self-assess.<br />
4. Know what is on each paper by<br />
use the topic checklist alongside<br />
topic mind maps.<br />
5. Revise in bite size chunks – little<br />
and often is the best.<br />
6. Make flash cards and question<br />
cards – self/peer testing.
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ewalton@christtheking.notts.sch.uk
• Eduqas Spec B<br />
• Catholic Christianity and Judaism<br />
• www.eduqas.co.uk<br />
COMPONENT 1<br />
FOUNDATIONAL<br />
CATHOLIC THEOLOGY<br />
1 hour 30 minutes<br />
Origins and meanings<br />
Good and evil<br />
COMPONENT 2<br />
APPLIED CATHOLIC<br />
THEOLOGY<br />
1 hour 30 minutes<br />
Life after death<br />
Sin and <strong>for</strong>giveness<br />
COMPONENT 3<br />
JUDAISM<br />
1 hour
Question/mark<br />
What is……<br />
(2)<br />
Describe<br />
(5)<br />
Explain<br />
(8)<br />
Discuss<br />
(15)<br />
Definition of a key concept, could be two bullet points<br />
Recount knowledge, influence, contrast (describe<br />
different)<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation, understanding, influence, give reasons<br />
Refer to religion and belief<br />
Different points of view, reasons and judgement, is it a<br />
strong or weak argument?<br />
Interpret key concepts and sources
• Key terms<br />
• What do different groups believe?<br />
• Quotes/Evidence/Examples<br />
• How do these beliefs influence thoughts and<br />
actions?
Online :Teams – revision group that all<br />
students are part of.<br />
Large range of resources covering all the<br />
topics.
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school, through<br />
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ariding@christtheking.notts.sch.uk
• We are running 10 sessions across the year on<br />
different aspects of exam preparation<br />
• These cover a range of themes including how to<br />
revise, well-being and exam practicalities<br />
• The sessions are available <strong>for</strong> you to view online<br />
and the timetable is shown below:<br />
Canterbury Holywell Iona Lindisfarne Walsingham<br />
Tuesday<br />
Week 1<br />
Wednesday<br />
Week 1<br />
Thursday<br />
Week 1<br />
Tuesday<br />
Week 2<br />
Wednesday<br />
Week 2
1 16/09/19 How to revise?<br />
2 30/09/19 Planning<br />
3 14/10/19 Mind maps and flash cards<br />
4 02/12/19 Verbal Revision<br />
5 06/01/20 Talking from experience: Advice from the 6 th Form<br />
6 20/01/20 Emotional well-being<br />
7 03/02/20 Getting the basics right!<br />
8 09/03/20 Science behind revision<br />
9 23/03/20 Planning your time effectively<br />
10 20/04/20 On the day of the exam - tips and final prep
• Revision should be planned, organised and<br />
effective<br />
• No more than 40 minutes per subject with a short<br />
break in between to allow the brain to rest<br />
• Time needs to be built in <strong>for</strong> leisure and<br />
relaxation<br />
• Create a timetable as soon as possible to<br />
maximise study time be<strong>for</strong>e mock exams
• We have a dedicated area of the school website <strong>for</strong><br />
revision resources:<br />
http://www.christtheking.notts.sch.uk/revision-sessions/
f.mansell@christtheking.notts.sch.uk
Year <strong>11</strong> tutors:<br />
• Canterbury -Mrs Stanley/Miss Tyrell<br />
• Holywell – Mrs Wheat/Miss Love<br />
• Iona – Mrs Gamble/Mrs East<br />
• Lindisfarne – Miss Nokes/Mr Lau-Thomas<br />
• Walsingham - Mrs Scoffings/Mr Riding
• Attendance –Y10 Last year 96.2%<br />
• Attendance at revision sessions<br />
• Punctuality to school and lessons<br />
• Behaviour - AtL<br />
• Uni<strong>for</strong>m<br />
• Challenge groups<br />
• Independent Learning
Responsibility: The progress that you make, the outcomes<br />
that you achieve and the future that you want all belong to<br />
you. What are you doing well? What do you need to do to<br />
improve?<br />
Organisation: Are you ready to learn? Are you planning<br />
ahead to the examinations and the next step?<br />
Aspiration: What do you want to achieve in the long term?<br />
How can you make this happen?<br />
Dedication: Things will go wrong along<br />
the way. How will you overcome this?<br />
Who can help you to move <strong>for</strong>wards?
Event<br />
Post 16 Open evening<br />
Date<br />
17 th October <strong>2019</strong> 6.30 -8.30pm.<br />
<strong>Yr</strong> <strong>11</strong> Mock exams <strong>11</strong> th Nov – 22 nd Nov <strong>2019</strong><br />
Y<strong>11</strong> Parents Evening<br />
10 th December <strong>2019</strong> 3:30-6:30pm<br />
<strong>Yr</strong> <strong>11</strong> Mock exams 24 th February 2020 – 4 th March, 2020<br />
<strong>Yr</strong> <strong>11</strong> Parents Evening<br />
(invitation only)<br />
17 th March, 2020 3.30 – 5.30pm<br />
GCSE exams <strong>11</strong> th May – 20 th June, 2020
nreddington@christtheking.notts.sch.uk
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17 th October,<strong>2019</strong><br />
Post 16 Open Evening 17 th October, <strong>2019</strong><br />
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Taster week 25 th – 29 th November <strong>2019</strong><br />
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