Studying In The Sixth Form

1. Studying In The Sixth Form GCE ‘A’ Level Courses

2. AS and A2 Levels • 4 AS subjects in Year 12 (Most have 2 modules per subject) • 3 A2 subjects in Year 13 (Most have 2 further modules) A handful of exceptions to the above • Opportunity to do Extended Project Qualif.

3. Course Content Students should make themselves aware of: • Examination Board (OCR, AQA, EDEXCEL) • Download specification • Scheme of Work • Methods of Assessment Practicals/ Orals / Research / Coursework • Unit weightings

4. Managing your learning • Ownership of learning and results • What grade am I working towards? Minimum Expected Grades - MEGs Aspirational Grades - AGs • Working with teachers • Asking the right questions • Using feedback

5. AS and A2 Levels • AS exams Year 12 • A2 exams Year 13 • Grade A = 60 UCAS points • Grade B = 50 UCAS points • Grade C = 40 UCAS points • Grade D = 30 UCAS points • Grade E = 20 UCAS points • Grade A* = 140 UCAS points • Grade A = 120 UCAS points • Grade B = 100 UCAS points • Grade C = 80 UCAS points • Grade D = 60 UCAS points • Grade E = 40 UCAS points

6. Year 12 Assessment Calendar • November 7th Academic Review • December 4th Main Parents’ Evening • January 6th Mock examinations start • February 9th School reports issued • March 13th Academic Review • May/June Public examination period • Mid-June Begin Year 13 work. Start of UCAS process. • August 13th Results published