FULSTON MANOR Year 11 GCSE Parents’ Evening Wednesday, 4th February 2015 7:00 pm Millennium Hall

1. A High Performing Business & Enterprise and Teaching School FULSTON MANOR Year 11 GCSE Parents’ Evening Wednesday, 4th February 2015 7:00 pm Millennium Hall

2. Where are we now? • How is my child doing? • How is the school supporting progress? • How can parents support progress? • Examinations • Post 16 Progression

3. Where are we now? • English • Maths • Science (separate sheet) • Options

4. iGCSE English Language • Speaking and Listening Assessment • 20% of overall grade for English Language. • The assessment consists of two components: • 3-4 minute individual talk on a pre-prepared topic of choice. • 10 minute discussion with the examiner (Fulston Manor teacher) on the chosen topic. • Choice of topic • The choice of topic should come from the student’s own interest and be something that they feel confident talking about. • Marks are awarded for the ability to engage the listener and keep their interest, so topics that simply list information are to be avoided (giving the history of a favourite football team for example).

5. iGCSE English Language Speaking and Listening Assessment Keys to success • Content is well organised, lively delivery, employs a wide range of language devices (e.g. tone, irony, emphasis), discusses ideas with the listener confidently. How can you help? • Discuss the topic with the student. Do they know enough about it? Can they talk about it in an enthusiastic manner? If not, change it! • Practise the talk and discussion with the student and time their talk; remember that it needs to be 3-4 minutes. • The better prepared the student, the higher the mark they will achieve. Ask questions about the topic and make sure they are able to sustain a lively discussion.

6. Science Made Simple

7. French Key information and dates for Year 11 - 2015 series

8. Key dates For French • Workshops: Thursday Week 2 3pm-4pm in R6 (dates: 5th Feb, 26th Feb, 12th Mar, 23rd Apr, 7th May) • Controlled Assessment Exam: Writing Assessment during week commencing 2nd March 2015. • Final Examination: Listening and Reading Papers Tuesday 12th May 2015 (am).

9. Student Grading Sheet 1 End of Term 2 Grading Sheet 2014

10. Student Grading Sheet 2 End of Term 2 Grading Sheet 2014

11. Attitude to Homework Grades

12. Attitude and Attainment Grades Attainment Grades: Grades used to describe the current attainment of the student KS3 – National Curriculum levels and sub levels of “Best Fit” ie 3a,4c,4b,4a,5c,5b,5a etc Explanatory Notes:- CG: Current Grade is the grade at which the student is currently working. Asp Target: This is an aspirational target grade which the student would like to try to achieve (both the Current and Aspirational grades can change as the year progresses) Att: Attitude towards Learning: Success at GCSE level requires long term, sustained effort. Ideally, students should be operating at a grade 7 or above throughout the year, grade 5 or below is a cause for concern and will have a negative impact on student’s attainment.

13. Year 11 Workshops 2014/15

14. Holiday Workshops 2014/15 Holiday: 16th – 20th February 2015

15. Regular review and revision of work improves memory

16. How to revise ‘actively’-The Cornell System Notes Write the revision notes in this space here Blank A4 Paper Key questions Look at the key words and key phrases. Devise some questions linked to them. Write them on this sheet. Transfer your summary onto a cue card Key points Read through the notes you have made. Write down the key words and key phrases in this section Summary Write down a mini summary of the notes which appear in the box above. This must be in your own words. Include all the key words and phrases.

17. How to revise ‘actively’-Mind Maps Mind map Generate your mind map using short sharp sentences, key words and diagrams. Learn it Place the mind map in a prominent place – you need to actually learn it! Learn; Cover; Draw; Compare Cover it Cover the mind map with a blank sheet of paper try to redraw it Compare it Compare the new mind map with the original – the difference between the two is what you now need to learn

18. How to revise ‘actively’-Effective use of YouTube Examination board Different examination boards cover different material GCSE or KS4 This will ensure the work is at the right level Other suggested videos Be careful you do not end up on the You Tube video link trail that always leads to… Kittens

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23. Calendar of Events

24. Successful Students Workshops – Successful students attend all relevant workshops, both after school and during holiday periods Homework – Successful students complete at least 10 hours a week of homework and additional study in the period between now and their examinations Organisation – Successful students plan their time carefully, establishing clear revision schedules, knowing the dates of all deadlines and examinations and focusing on those subjects in which they most need to make rapid progress

25. Successful Students Deadlines – Successful students not only meet deadlines but allow time for redrafting and improvement where possible Revision – Successful students implement a range of different revision techniques, including the use of internet resources and past papers, to ensure that they are well prepared for all examinations Urgency and Calmness – Successful students display a sense of urgency and purpose, remaining calm as exams approach because of the preparation that has been done in advance

26. A High Performing Business & Enterprise and Teaching School FULSTON MANOR Year 11 GCSE Parents’ Evening Wednesday, 4th February 2015 7:00 pm Millennium Hall