1. Year 10 Parents’ information evening D E N E F E L D S C H O O L

2. Building on success 61% 5A*-C EM 86% 5A*-C 100% 5A*-G 33% EBAC

3. D E N E F E L D S C H O O L Curriculum changes Government changes to examinations, content and process Examinations becoming linear and terminal Changes to assessment Re-taking will become rare Measures – 5A*-CEM, point scores, levels of progress

4. D E N E F E L D S C H O O L In school support Targets for students are ambitious – 4LoPs PiXL (Partners in Excellence Club) methodology Tracking and timely intervention Support for extended learning

5. D E N E F E L D S C H O O L Support in partnership Check extended learning – routines Support in house intervention Encourage ambition Discuss educational outcomes and plans Celebrate success

6. D E N E F E L D S C H O O L The future RPA Sixth form at Denefield College, apprenticeships, university? Informed choices

7. Mrs M West Assistant Head English and Literacy D E N E F E L D S C H O O L

8. English at GCSE Examining board – WJEC Two qualifications: English language and English literature Assessed by: Terminal examination English language June 2014 English literature June 2015

9. GCSE English Language Two exam papers 60% Controlled assessment 40% Assessment

10. GCSE English Language Two exam papers 60% 1. Studying written language (reading) 1 hour 2. Using written language (writing) 1 hour Assessment

11. GCSE English Language Controlled assessment 40% 1. Studying written language: extended literary text (15%) 2. Using written language-descriptive writing (7.5%) 3. Using written language-narrative writing (7.5%) 4. Studying spoken language (10%) Assessment

12. GCSE English Literature Two exam papers 75% Controlled assessment 25% Assessment

13. GCSE English Literature Two exam papers 75% 1. Different cultures prose and contemporary poetry Of Mice and Men and unseen poetry 2. Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose An Inspector Calls and Heroes Assessment

14. GCSE English Literature Controlled assessment 25% 1. Linked texts - Shakespeare and poetry Assessment

15. English at GCSE Tiers of entry Students will be entered for foundation tier (grades C-G available) Decisions on tier of entry will be made during the course on an individual basis Higher tier – Grades A*-D

16. English at GCSE How to support your child Buy copies of the set text Buy a copy of the English language GCSE revision guide Encourage your child to read a variety of different texts.

17. Contact Mrs M West Email MWT@denefield.org.uk D E N E F E L D S C H O O L

18. Mrs K Emerson Assistant Head Mathematics and Numeracy DENEFIELD SCHOOL

19. Mathematics at GCSE Examining board – AQA Two year linear course Assessed by: Terminal examination in July 2015

20. Mathematics at GCSE Two papers 1.40% of the assessment - non calculator paper 2. 60% of the assessment - calculator paper http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-4365-W-SP-14.PDFDownload syllabus from - Assessment

21. Mathematics at GCSE Tiers of entry Students will be entered for foundation tier (grades C-G available) Decisions on tier of entry will be made in Year 11 on an individual basis Higher tier – Grades A*-D, although E is allowed

22. Mathematics at GCSE Features of modern mathematics Mathematical applications in context Problem solving Functional elements of mathematics

23. Mathematics at GCSE Subject content – 3 broad areas Number and algebra x 2 = y 2 + 4 Geometry and measures Statistics and probability but – no controlled assessment Students are taught these topics from Year 7 GCSE makes the content more explicit

24. Mathematics at GCSE How to support your child Use ‘mymaths’ on line package that Denefield subscribes to www.mymaths.co.uk Log in: denefield Password: triangle Students also have personalised log ins

25. Contact Mrs K Emerson Email: KEN@denefield.org.uk DENEFIELD SCHOOL

26. Mrs A Pink Curriculum Leader Science DENEFIELD SCHOOL

27. Science at GCSE Examining Board – AQA Most pupils will study a double award qualification: Two GCSE qualifications: Core Science (y10 - June 2014) and Additional Science (Y11 – June 2015) Some pupils will study a triple award qualification: Three GCSE qualifications: Biology, chemistry and physics (y11 – June 2015)

28. GCSE Science Core Science (For double award candidates): Three exam papers 75% Controlled assessment 25% This will be repeated in June 2015 for the additional science course Triple Science (For double award candidates): Three exam papers for each subject 75% Controlled assessment for each subject 25% All exams will be completed in June 2015. Assessment

29. GCSE Science ISA – Investigative skills assignment (25%) Include a combination of practical work and a written exam. To be completed in class. Provisional dates = 2 December 2013 - 13 December 2013 Controlled Assessment

30. GCSE Science Three exam papers for each qualification (75%) Content driven exams that consist of: Structured and closed questions. At least one extended question assessing quality of written communication. Data analysis questions Application of science content in context Assessment

31. GCSE Science Tiers of entry For written exams students will be entered for either Foundation tier (grades C-G) or Higher tier (grades A*-D) Decisions on tier of entry will be made in during the course on an individual basis The controlled assessment is single tier (grades A*-G)

32. GCSE Science How to support your child Encourage your child to keep up to date with their classwork, extended learning and revision. Buy a copy of the Science GCSE revision guide. Ensure your child attends any additional support sessions that they are invited to prior to the exam period

33. Contact Miss A Pink Email : PNK@denefield.org.uk DENEFIELD SCHOOL