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St. Joseph’s RC High School, Newport

St. Joseph’s RC High School, Newport. Year 10 Information Evening. Serving God Through Learning Together. Aims of this evening. Sharing with you. expectations for Key Stage 4 studies in RE, English, Mathematics and Science. important dates.

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St. Joseph’s RC High School, Newport

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  1. St. Joseph’s RC High School, Newport Year 10 Information Evening Serving God Through Learning Together

  2. Aims of this evening Sharing with you... • expectations for Key Stage 4 studies in RE, English, Mathematics and Science. • important dates. • resources and ideas for how you can support your child. 'Serving God through Learning Together' St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  3. Structure of the evening • Religious Education: Mrs K. Burke, Head of Department • Mathematics: Mr M. Tinkler, Acting Head of Department • Science: Mr S. Dack, Head of Key Stage 4 Science • English: Mrs S. Basham, Head of Department • Mr D. Blackwell, Head of Year • Mrs J. Morgan, Assistant Headteacher St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  4. Religious Education • Head of Department: • Mrs K Burke St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  5. Overview of course • Exam board WJEC • All students will be taught 5 hours a fortnight • There are no tiered papers • Two 1 hour 45 minute examination papers sat in Year 11 • No coursework or controlled assessments. St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  6. KS4 Programme of Study St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  7. Skills required Do you agree? 'A Catholic should read the Bible every day’ Give two reasons for your answer. You must include reference to religious belief in your answer. (4) St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  8. Skills required Do you agree? 'Only adults should be baptised.' Give reasons or evidence for your answer showing you have considered more than one point of view. You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer. (8) St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  9. Evaluative skills • Some Christians would agree with this statement; Some Christians believe that... • Furthermore,... • Some Christians would argue that... • Jesus said... • On the other hand,... • In addition to this argument,... • In conclusion, I think/believe... • In my opinion,... St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  10. Resources • Moodle - RE key stage 4, Catholicism 1 and 2, past papers, model answers • www.wjec.co.uk - (enter Religious Studies GCSE, Religious Studies A, Catholicism 1 and 2) St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  11. Mathematics Acting Head of Department: Mr M. Tinkler St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  12. Overview of course Two exams at the end of Year 11 Each exam worth 50% There are NO controlled assessments St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  13. KS4 Programme of Study St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  14. Skills required • Problem solving strategies • Select and apply the correct mathematical technique • Reason mathematically • Draw conclusions • Make deductions • Communicate mathematically • Functional skills St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  15. A Typical Mathematics Lesson STARTER: Number, problem solving or functional skills type questions MAIN PART: Teacher exposition, practise methods taught, paired/group activities PLENARY: Past paper exam questions to see if pupils can apply the knowledge they have learnt St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  16. Exam questions – Recall and use knowledge St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  17. Exam questions – Select and apply the correct methods St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  18. Quality of Written Communication (QWC) • Spelling, punctuation and grammar • Legibility of text • Clarity of meaning • Clearly organised information • Use of mathematical vocabulary There is 1 question on each paper and it will be clearly indicated St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  19. Exam questions – Problem solving and functional skills [5] St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  20. Resources • Websites:mymaths.co.uk (login: sjchs, password: reflex) • ngfl-cymru.org • nrich.maths.org • ukmt.resources.org.uk • wjec.co.uk • edexcel.com • Moodle (for past papers) • DVD: Mathswatch Only £3 St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  21. Science Head of Key Stage 4 Science: Mr S Dack St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  22. Overview of courses Sciences Pathways at KS4: Triple Science GCSE (sets 1 only) – 3 separate GCSEs 2. Core Science/Additional Science GCSE - 2 GCSEs Core Science completed in Year 10 Additional Science completed in Year 11 3. BTEC Applied Science – equivalent to 2 GCSEs All taught over 9 lessons per fortnight St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  23. Triple Science WJEC examination board – 3 year course ( Pupils started in Year 9) 3 separate GCSEs: Biology, Chemistry and Physics 2 tier entry for examinations - Foundation/Higher 3 external examinations for each subject: June 2013: Unit 1 for Chemistry & Unit 1 Physics January 2014: Unit 1 Biology May/June 2014: Unit 2 for each subject May/June 2015: Unit 3 for each subject 1 controlled assessment for each subject. To be completed in Autumn term of Year 11 St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  24. Core Science – Year 10 AQA examination board – 1 year course GCSE completed in Year 10 2 tier entry for examinations Foundation/Higher 3 external examinations (25% each) sat in June 2014 Unit 1 Biology (1 hour) Unit 1 Chemistry (1 hour) Unit 1 Physics (1 hour) 1 controlled assessment (25%) sat in Autumn term St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  25. Additional Science – Year 11 AQA examination board – 1 year course 1 GCSE completed in Year 11. 2 tier entry for examinations Foundation/Higher. 3 external examinations (25% each) sat in either January or June 2015 Unit 2 Biology (1 hour) Unit 2 Chemistry (1 hour) Unit 2 Physics (1 hour) 1 controlled assessment (25%) sat in Summer term of Year 10. St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  26. BTEC Applied Science Edexcel examination board – 2 year course 2 GCSE equivalent: Distinction (A*/A), Merit (B), Pass (C) Portfolio work throughout the two year course All assignments need to be completed St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  27. Resources AQA website – www.aqa.org.uk This gives access to schemes of work and past papers. WJEC website – www.wjec.co.uk This gives access to schemes of work and past papers BBC bitesize –www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ Resources for revision and self assessment School Moodle site Access to bank of department resources St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  28. English Head of Department: Mrs S Basham St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  29. Overview of course • Two GCSEs – English Language and English Literature • 6 lessons a fortnight • Two tiers – Higher (A*-C) and Foundation (C-G) English Language 4 Units - 2 exams (each 1hr 45mins) 2 CAs (Reading and Writing) 2 S&L tasks English Literature 3 Units – 2 exams (each 2 hours) 1 CA (4 hours in total) St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  30. LANGUAGE LITERATURE

  31. Year 10 Autumn Term English Literature - Controlled Assessment (4 hours) 25% 'Romeo and Juliet’/Poetry Collection – 1500 word essay October 2013 Begin ‘Of Mice and Men’ (for English Literature Unit 1 exam) St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  32. Year 10 Spring Term English Literature - External Examination (2 hours) 35% ‘Of Mice and Men’/Unseen Poetry May/June 2013 English Language – Speaking and Listening (20%) 2 tasks – individual presentation/talk group discussion about a local issue St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  33. Year 10 Spring - Summer Term English Literature - External Examination (2 hours) 35% ‘Of Mice and Men’/Unseen Poetry May/June 2014 English Language - Unit 3 Controlled Assessment (20%) Reading and Writing – 2 assignments (10% each) Reading – analysing a persuasive text Writing – narrative - from a list of WJEC prescribed tasks English Language – Speaking and Listening (20%) 2 tasks – individual presentation/talk group discussion about a local issue St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  34. Year 11 Autumn Term English Language – Unit 1 (30%) and Unit 2 (30%) Preparation for the exams – Reading Prose Narrative Writing Reading Non-Fiction Transactional writing For examination January 2015 English Literature Begin ‘Lord of the Flies’ For examination June 2015 St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  35. Year 11 Spring Term English Literature ‘A View from the Bridge’/ 'Lord of the Flies' For examination June 2015 St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  36. Skills required • Shakespeare/Poetry Controlled Assessment task: • Examine the treatment of Juliet in Act Three Scene Five. Consider her relationships with Romeo, her parents and the Nurse. • Examine the way women are treated in 2 or 3 of the poems you have studied. • What is your response to the pieces of literature you have read? Make links between the ways the writers have considered and presented the theme. St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  37. Resources Websites: www.wjec.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize Study Guides: York Notes Letts Study Guides Philip Allan Updates Revision Booklet: WJEC Revision Workbook (Heinemann) St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  38. How to Succeed “If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.” Thomas A. Edison“To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” Anatole France Attendance + Attitude = Achievement St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

  39. Raising all to distinction 'A Catholic school allows all talents to flourish.' Bart McGettrick St Joseph's RC High School Y10 Information Evening 2nd October, 2013

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