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GCSE Masters of 2014-15
65% STUDENTS ACHIEVED 5A*-C (INC EN AND MATHS)
10%+ above national9% RISE ON
PREVIOUS YEAR
GCSE Masters of 2014-15
84% MADE EXPECTED PROGRESS
IN MATHS AND ENGLISH15-20%+ above national
10% RISE ON PREVIOUS YEAR
GCSE Masters of 2014-15
42%/ 54% MADE MORE THAN EXPECTED PROGRESS IN MATHS AND ENGLISH
13/22%+ above national9/ 31% RISE ON PREVIOUS YEAR
GCSE Masters of 2014-15
48% OF ALL GCSE GRADES WERE A*-B
Top 6 students achieved 49 A*-A grades
28 Academy
weeks
Step 1: Creating the correct mindsetResilience
Stress is anything that places a demand on us physically, mentally, or
emotionally. It makes us change the normal way we
live.
Most of us think of stress as a crisis, but not all stress is
negative.
What is your balance of stress like?
Positive stress (eustress) good performance
vNegative stress (distress)
poor performance/burnout
What we will offer• After hours, Saturday and half term holiday revision and
controlled assessment sessions• Mentors for majority of students – ALG and Governors• Intensive drop down days for core subjects – English controlled
assessments prioritised• Residential weekends for targeted students• Increased contact with home• Increased focus on predicted grades and how to achieve a A*-C• Systematic monitoring of controlled assessments, progress,
punctuality, attendance, attitude to learning• Personalised timetable where appropriate• No study leave – we keep teaching until the exams!
English
iGCSE English (CIE)AND
GCSE English Literature (AQA)
• Last year’s Year 11 students achieved our highest ever English results, with 73% of them achieving A*-C.
Can you beat this academy record?
iGCSE English: An Overview
60% of the English grade consists of
work produced and assessed in the
academy
40% of the English grade consists of
examination
Either: Unit 1 – Grades C-GOr: Unit 2 – Grades A*-E
40%
Speaking & Listening
20%
Writing coursework
40%
iGCSE Coursework – Written Work Three pieces, all 500-800 word long, to be completed by Monday 30th November 20151. Assignment 1 – Writing to Inform – A speech with the title
‘How to Make the World a Better Place.’ Students will be able to choose their own topic to research and discuss, for example, racism, homophobia or education.
2. Assignment 2 – Writing to Describe – Students will be writing a description, using an image, title or sound as inspiration.
3. Assignment 3 – Responding to a Text – Students will be given a text about ‘The Naked Rambler’ and his prison
sentences. They will be writing an argumentative response to the text.
40%
iGCSE Coursework – Speaking and Listening
Three assessments, to be completed by
Monday 30th November 2015
1. Group – Classroom assessed – Students will be observed by their class teacher during group discussion throughout the term.
2. Individual – Recorded – Students will be asked to prepare a 3 minute speech on a topic of their choice which will be assessed and recorded in exam conditions.
3. Pair – Recorded – Students will be asked to prepare a discussion with a partner which will be assessed and recorded in exam conditions.
20%
GCSE English Literature:An Overview
25% of the English grade consists of
controlled assessments
75% of the English Literature grade
consists of examination Shakespeare and
English Literary Heritage
25%
Unit 1 (1½ hours)- Modern Prose or
Drama- Exploring Cultures
40%
Unit 2 (1¼ hours)- Poetry from the
Anthology- Unseen Poetry
35%
The content of this course was covered in Year 10 and will be revised in Year 11.
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Spelling, punctuation and grammar is now marked in subjects other than English. In English and English Literature it accounts for 20% of the overall grade, but it is also worth 5% of the marks in subjects such as History and Geography.
Spelling, punctuation and grammar is a weakness for many students and is a key area for development. Please encourage them to work on this element of their work. This could be done by completing grammar exercises or simply by urging them to proofread and correct their own independent work.
Students: start working on this now!
After School Booster Sessions
• Fridays until 4.30pm starting 18th September
• Invited students – those invited will be revisited every six weeks.
• Sessions will be focused on writing skills and personalised for those students attending.
• Two groups: C/D group and A*-B group.
Maths Steering your son to Success!
Last year’s Year 11 Students achieved
• Percentage A*-C: 75% • Percentage of pupils making expected or more than
expected progress: 84% • Overall percentage of A* or A grades: 19%
This year’s cohort are destined for even greater things with almost 62% of students already working
at an A*-C grade.
Mathematics GCSEUNIT ASSESSMENT METHOD
Non Calculator Exam Thursday 26th May AMExam (50%) 1 hr 45 mins
Calculator Exam Thursday 9th June AMExam (50%) 1hr 45 mins
NO Controlled Assessments – 100% EXAMMajority of students sit higher tier A*-C Grade
DON’T COUNT THE DAYS, MAKE THE DAYS COUNT!
Support StrategiesRevision Sessions – Past Paper Exam Club Sessions will also take place on Saturdays throughout the year leading up to the exam
Most able Clubs + one to one tuition
Additional Classes – Students have also been scheduled for two extra maths lesson every Monday and Thursday with either Ms Raphael, Mrs Fogarty or myself to solely practise their exam technique.
Revision guides & Equipment– All year 11 students are encouraged to purchase revision books. Personal calculators are also available for lessons however students are expected to have their own in addition to a full geometry set.
Residential Trips – Targeted students will be invited on a subsidised residential trip in December in collaboration with the English Department.
Ways to Revise Maths• www.habemathgcse.blogspot.co.uk• Highlight key words & break the question up into manageable
steps• Use websites such as &• Revision guides – download Collins Revision Apps on to you
IPhone or Smartphone• Practise, practise and more practise! Past papers are available on the student area.• Use Mathswatch online: www.mathswatchvle.co.uk
Centre ID: harrisbeckenhamUser ID: j.bloggs Password: bidmas
• Use your question analysis to help you decide which topics you need to spend more time on
• Attend revision sessions/residential trips on weekends.
How can you help?• Make sure that homework is being
completed.• Encourage attendance to revision
sessions• Ensure your child brings the correct
equipment to lessons: scientific calculator, pen, geometry set.
• Celebrate your child’s success in maths.
HARRIS SIXTH FORM
Why continue your studies @ ?
• A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS ON OFFER
• COMPRENHENSIVE SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT
• HSF IS AN OUTSTANDING SIXTH FORM PROVIDER
• FREE LAPTOP FOR EVERY STUDENT!
“The Harris Academy Beckenham Post 16 offers co-educational high
quality teaching in a positive learning environment in which all students are encouraged to strive
for Academic excellence”
Entry Requirements – The BasicsCourse Level Requirements4 A Levels
3 A Levels
4 A Level / BTEC Level 3 Combination
3 A Level / BTEC Level 3 Combination
7 A* - C grades in full course GCSE subjects.
5 A* - C grades in full course GCSE subjects.
Combination of 7 A* - C grades at GCSE or merit or above in BTEC subjects.
Combination of 5 A* - C grades at GCSE or merit or above in BTEC subjects.
A Levels require a B grade in a relevant GCSE subject.
BTEC Level 3 subjects 5 A* - C grades at GCSE or equivalent, with at least a Merit or C grade in a relevant BTEC/GCSE.For BTEC Science a C grade will be needed in both Core and Additional Science GCSE and at least a Merit at BTEC Level 2.
BTEC Level 2 subjects 5 A* to G grades at GCSE (or equivalent)The level 2 programme is run at Harris Aspire Academy
Structure of the evening
6:20 - 6:40 PM – Subject Marketplace – CV / EL ALG Target Setting – SA / GC
6:40 - 7:00PM – Subject Marketplace – GC / SA ALG Target Setting – CV / EL
Please review the Post 16 entry requirements and reflection questions in advance of your meeting.
