Welcome to our Year 11 target setting evening

1. Welcome to our Year 11 target setting evening January 2013

2. What we will cover this evening? • Distribution of mock results • Explanation of mock results • English and Maths input • Key dates in the Year 11 calendar • Next steps • A chance to collect important information linked to revision • Opportunity to talk to subject staff and form tutors

3. What does the mock result sheet contain? • A mock % ( % result from the mock exam) • A mock grade • A predicted grade (the grade teachers feel your daughter will achieve in the summer assuming she works to her full potential) • A target grade (the minimum grade we feel she should aim to achieve. Teachers and students will negotiate more ambitious targets in class) • % attendance to date • Some subjects (e.g. BTEC Science) did not sit a formal mock examination because of the practical nature of the course • In some cases, the predicted/mock grade may be higher than the target grade. This means things are going well!

4. Why do mock results matter? • An important milestone towards summer exams • Helps to focus minds • They tell us as teachers where your strengths are and what you need to do to improve • Help us to consider the predicted grade in case you miss an examination in the summer

5. Why does the English and Maths result matter? • Students who get a C or better in both English and Maths, along with at least 3 other GCSE qualifications will have a wider range of Post-16 options • Students who get a C or better in both English and Maths, along with at least 3 other GCSE qualifications earn a higher average salary than those who don’t • Increased job security and employability prospects

6. English update • Ms Whitehead, English department

7. Two Pathways in English 1. English Language GCSE English Literature GCSE Or 2. English GCSE

8. Assessment Details English Language GCSE 40% Two exams 60% Controlled assessment (4 written, 3 spoken) English Literature GCSE 75% Two exams 25% Controlled assessment (1 written) English GCSE 40% Two exams 60% Controlled assessment (4 written, 3 spoken)

9. Mathsupdate • Miss Derbyshire, Subject leader for Maths

10. What is Linear and modular? Modular- Unit 3 in June • Unit 1 Resit in March • Data handling • Unit 3 40% Exam • Shape • Algebra • Number Linear- March or June • 100% Exam • Shape • Algebra • Number • Handling Data Key Dates: Thursday 28th of February Monday 4th of March

11. Personalised Pack • Parent/Pupil Guide booklet • Exam Analysis • CD- Papers and mark scheme • MyMaths Booster Pack • Revision List

12. Key dates • Ms Frodsham , Head of Year 11

13. Key dates Year 11 Jan External Examinations 09/01/13 – 25/01/13 Mon 21/01/13 Dynamic Planet Tier F and H Tue 22/01/13 Biology Unit 2 Tier F and H Wed 23/01/13 History - Germany 1918-39 Thurs 24/01/13 Chemistry Unit 2 Tier F and H Fri 25/01/13 Physics Unit 2Tier F and H Controlled Assessments (including Language orals) Mathematics examinations Thurs 28/02/13 and Fri 04/03/13

14. Key dates • 6th Form Taster Day Thurs 14/02/13 • Year 11 Reports (15/02/13) Holidays (use time wisely) • Mon 18/02/13 – 22/02/13 (February Half Term) • Fri 29/03/13 – 15/04/13 (Easter break) • Mon 27/05/13 – 31/05/13 (May Half Term) June Examinations • 13/05/13 - 29/06/13 • GCSE Results Thursday 22/08/13

15. Post-16 options • Mrs Allerston, Head of Sixth Form

16. Why Bellerive? • 100% Pass Rate at A level Bellerive 2012 • Excellent record for successful transition to Further and Higher Education • Well qualified and committed teachers • Excellent Facilities and Resources • Specialist college for mathematics, sciences computing and applied learning • Excellent care, guidance and support Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

17. Curriculum Offer A full range of a level subjects including some new subjects that you will not have studied before ……….. • Media studies • Psychology • Government and Politics 28 courses on offer across the Partnership Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

18. The Five Point Plan For Making Your Post 16 Choices • Know what you want to study? – Check out the entry requirements • Not sure yet? – Keep your options open! • Think balance • GCSEs and other standard level qualifications matter… • Make sure you know WHY? Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

19. Entry Requirements If you achieve 5 GCSEs at A*- C you can take AS Levels in Year 12. In addition, each subject has specific entry requirements. Some subjects, for example, require a B at GCSE Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

20. Wider Opportunities • Leadership Opportunities • Volunteering • University visits • Sixth Form Council • Trips • Duke of Edinburgh • Mock United Nations • Oxbridge Preparation Programme Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

21. Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

22. Once I Have Applied, What Happens? • You will be invited to an individual guidance interview, during which a provisional course will be agreed. • The offer of the course of study will be conditional upon you meeting the required entry grades, any subject specific criteria. • Your actual course will be confirmed on 22.8.13 after you have received your GCSE results. Bellerive FCJ Sixth Form Centre

23. What can parents do to help with GCSEs in general? • Encourage your daughter to attend extra support classes • Ensure there is a suitable study location at home • Minimise her time on social networking and the internet! • Make sure you have a copy of the homework timetable displayed at home • Continue to support us in making sure your daughter attends school and is punctual • Contact us with any concerns

24. What happens next? • Please take the opportunity to speak to subject representatives and form tutors this evening • Pick up your Maths pack • Students will be completing an individual target setting sheet in class • The full Year 11 report will follow shortly • This PowerPoint will be available on the school website (www.bellerivefcj.org) • Many thanks for taking the time to attend this evening