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Year 9 Options Assembly Monday 5 th March 2018

Learn about the new numerical grading system for GCSE and BTEC qualifications, pathways selection considerations, and how to make informed choices for your future. Parents' Evening and Option Sheet deadlines included.

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Year 9 Options Assembly Monday 5 th March 2018

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  1. Year 9 Options AssemblyMonday 5th March 2018

  2. Changes

  3. New Grading System By 2019, all your children will receive numerical grades at GCSE level. BTEC qualifications will still be graded as Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction *

  4. Core Curriculum (Lessons per week) Religious Education (3) English (4 & 5) Mathematics (5 & 4) Science (6) PSHCE (1) Non-GCSE P.E. (2) Key Stage 4 Core Curriculum

  5. How do we decide which pathway is suitable for you? • Look at KS2 starting points in both Maths and English • Look at the progress made so far during KS3 across subjects. • Look at your ability in the EBACC subjects, in particular MFL, History and Geography. • Look at effort grades within subjects to date and use as an indicator of application and focus within the subject. • Look at the individual needs of each pupil. • Have conversations with your teachers about your suitability for certain subjects. • Using the information above, myself and Mr Crompton then make a decision on every child's most suitable pathway.

  6. Pathway A

  7. Pathway B

  8. Considerations • German is only for pupils who currently study German. • Spanish is only for pupils who currently study Spanish. • You can only choose one Technology subject (Design Technology GCSE or BTEC Construction) • You can only choose one Music course (Music GCSE or Music BTEC) • You can only choose Art or Photography. You cannot choose both subjects. • GCSE PE is only recommended for pupils in Set 1and who represent School in a sport. There is more theory than practical work; this is a change in this subject area. The PE staff will make the final decision about your suitability. • You need to be in Set 3 or above for Mathematics to choose Computing GCSE. The Mathematics and Computing staff will make the final decision about your suitability. • We strongly advise you to choose a practical subject to balance out your non-practical choices.

  9. Make your own choice!

  10. Things to consider Strengths & Weaknesses Reports Next Steps Progress

  11. Remember • Discuss with teachers and parents. • Seek advice and choose carefully! • Be sure it’s the right decision. It won’t be easy to change afterwards! • Think about the subjects that you are doing really well in and enjoy

  12. Thursday 22rd March 2018 Year 9 Parent’s Evening Monday 26th March 2018 Option Sheet is due in to Form Teachers (Late returns will impact on choices) Queries addressed to Mr Crompton Head of Year 9 What happens next?

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