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Examining GCSE Latin … an update. Current situation. GCSE entry numbers stabilised at about 10,000 (1.3% of population) 2.5% rise in entries from ind./grammars, 2.5% fall in entries from non-selective state schools (rel. to population growth) Year 11 population set to fall for next 7 years
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Current situation • GCSE entry numbers stabilised at about 10,000 (1.3% of population) • 2.5% rise in entries from ind./grammars, 2.5% fall in entries from non-selective state schools (rel. to population growth) • Year 11 population set to fall for next 7 years • Average school entry size: • Grammar and independents: 16 • Non-selective states: 12
Average teaching time to GCSE Advised ‘Guided Learning Hours’ = 120-140 Average for all schools = 272 hours Average for ind./grammar = 288 hours Average for state comprehensives = 212 hours
Latin for the “93% club” • 74% consider the level of content greater than most other subjects • 77% perceive the grading is more severe than other subjects • 94% feel the examination is not accessible by the full ability range • Account for 47% of schools offering Latin • Account for 17% of GCSE entries
Update on responses • Jim Knight • QCA • OCR • Other awarding bodies
Design your own Latin GCSE • 45-55% language • 45-55% literature and civilisation • 120-140 Guided Learning Hours • Prior learning at KS3 Over to you…!