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THE HOLLYFIELD SCHOOL

THE HOLLYFIELD SCHOOL. The Hollyfield School. Key Stage 3 SATs and Key Stage 4 Information January 2008. Key Stage 3 Standard Attainment Tests. Core Subjects. English Maths Science. Key Dates:-. Practice SATs. 4 th – 5th February. SATs Week. 6 th – 9 th May. School Exams.

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THE HOLLYFIELD SCHOOL

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  1. THE HOLLYFIELD SCHOOL

  2. The Hollyfield School Key Stage 3 SATs and Key Stage 4 Information January 2008

  3. Key Stage 3 Standard Attainment Tests Core Subjects • English • Maths • Science

  4. Key Dates:- Practice SATs 4th – 5th February SATs Week 6th – 9th May School Exams 19th – 23rd May Results will be included in the annual report

  5. Examination Rules. • No electronic equipment in the exam room • All equipment must be in a clear pencil case • Candidates may not borrow equipment during the examination • Pupils MUST be at the examination room 15minutes before the exam time • Communication between candidates is not allowed • Candidates may only leave the examination room in cases of a medical emergency

  6. English Ms. M. Moodie KS3 Co-ordinator for English

  7. English has three papers:- Paper 1 Reading paper 1 hr 15 min Paper 2 Writing paper 1 hr 15 min Paper 3 Shakespeare Paper 45 min

  8. Paper 1 Reading paper 1 hr 15 min • Three linked texts to read for 15 minutes The answer booklet then has a range of questions about the texts . All questions are to be answered.

  9. Paper 2 Writing paper 1 hr 15 min • Longer writing task 45 minutes 30 marks • Shorter writing task 30 minutes 20 marks

  10. Paper 3 Shakespeare Paper 45 minutes. There are two plays being studied this year. “Much Ado About Nothing” (Fast Track Classes) Act 4 Scene 1 and Act 5 Scene 4 “Richard III”(Express Classes) Act 1 Scene 2 and Act 4 Scene 4 • One reading task on an extract from the play • Key scenes questions

  11. Revision Tips: Revision workbooks will be provided. Shakespeare Revision Guide can be ordered from the English Department www.samlearning.com www.BBCbitesize How to Help ! • Practise Reading ! • Practise Writing ! • Practise checking all work !

  12. Maths Ms. J.Wijayarantne KS3 subject Co-ordinators

  13. Maths has four levels Level 3-5 Level 4-6 Level 5-7 Level 6-8 Pupils are entered for the appropriate level depending on their school assessments.

  14. Maths has three papers Paper 1 Non-calculator 1 hour Paper 2 Calculator 1 hour Paper 3 Mental Maths 20 minutes

  15. Revision Suggestions: Revision Guides + workbooks Practice Examination papers – used in class How to help: Ensure that your child has the necessary equipment from now in all lessons and on the day of the exams. Web sites: www.mathy2000.org www.10tricks.co.uk www.samlearning.com www.cgpbooks.co.uk

  16. Science Ms. N. Basar KS3 subject Co-ordinator

  17. Pupils are entered in two tiers: Level 3-6 Level 5-7 There are two science papers, both including questions on all four areas of study: Scientific enquiry: Biology Chemistry: Physics All papers are one hour long. Calculators will be needed in ALL Exams.

  18. Revision Tips: All Year 7,8+9 work in the exams. Revision Guides £2.00 (from school) www.Samlearning.com

  19. Questions ?

  20. Key Stage 4 The gateway to adulthood

  21. Extra Privileges • Choice in what you study • New Uniform • Work Experience • More Responsibility • Lunch at 12.45p.m.

  22. KS4 Subjects 2006-2008 English Maths Science Technology R.E, I.C.T, Games, Core Curriculum B.Tec. Art & Design Health & Social Care ICT (DIDA) Media Sports Studies Single GCSE. Courses Art Music Drama ICT Geography History French Spanish P.E.

  23. Personalised Learning This means: Providing the most appropriate educational package for each pupil, not a common package into which each learner must fit.

  24. Expectations • 8 GCSEs or equivilent • 5 of these at Grade C or above How can this best be achieved ?

  25. Tracking pupil progress • Evaluating previous performance • Additional support for those who might not achieve these expectations • Parental involvement • New courses more suited to the pupil’s abilities and interests • Reduced pressure • Real training in how to learn and how to succeed • 100% attendance in KS4

  26. How will we fulfil these ideas.? • Tracking and evaluation is already in place • Two pathways have been developed with additional Maths and English time for those who have achieved lower levels in SATs and a G4G programme. Increased time allocation to GCSE options this year. • Reports 3 times per year for all pupils and information/meetings for those in the G4G programme • Combined courses more suited to the workplace • Only 8-9 GCSEs for some pupils to reducing the exam pressure. • Practical study skills for all pupils.

  27. What is a B.Tec • More work related curriculum • Equal to 4 GCSE grades of A*-C • 100% coursework (no examination) • More differentiated to each pupil • Extra time for English and Maths • Able to progress to A Level or Level 3 courses.

  28. Does this work? Some schools nationally have seen an extra 30% of their pupils achieve 5 x C grades through the introduction of the B.Tec courses

  29. What does this look like in practice ? Two clear pathways to success. Pupils are assigned to these on the basis of their Average Points Score in SATs

  30. Pathway 1 Core Curriculum English: (1 or 2 GCSEs) (+1) Maths (+1) ICT (full GCSE) RE Games Study Plus (+1) Technology Science Double Science Single Science + 1 GCSE B.Tec Courses (4 GCSEs) Art + Design Sports Studies Media ICT Health & Social Care

  31. Pathway 2 Core Curriculum English: ( 2 GCSEs) Maths ICT (full GCSE) RE (Short Course) Games Study Plus Technology Food, Textiles, RMT, Tech + RE Science Double Science GCSE Options Art Music Drama ICT French Spanish History Geography P.E. Triple Science 3 choices

  32. Diary of Events

  33. What now ? • Talk to your child about their subjects • Read the Options booklet • Spend time going through your mid-term assessment • Come to the Consultation Evening • Complete and return the Options Form ON TIME ! • Senior staff will interview pupils if necessary after options have been received.

  34. THE HOLLYFIELD SCHOOL

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