1. Your GCSE course explained

2. YEAR 10 – 2 written assessments (one topic each): 30% of grade YEAR 11 – 2 speaking assessments (one topic each) : 30% of grade – reading exam on all topics: 20% of grade – Listening exam on all topics: 20% of grade TOPICS Lifestyle Leisure Home and environment Work and Education

3. How are we going to get there?

4. You Your folder Your folder is your lifeline for the next two years – Bring it every lesson – Keep it organised – Use the handouts!!!! Efforts – Hard work: homework and listening in class is vital – Commitment: attend every lesson every Wednesday missed will set you back and catch up if you can’t help it Confidence – Can do approach: be positive, trust in me and you.

5. Me Books are marked regularly Books are marked regularly – Work is corrected – Feedback on how to improve is given Help – I am there for you. – I will organise sessions lunchtime and after school – I will organise resources / support for all – Lessons will contain what everyone needs to succeed whatever their target.

6. US Last year results: 100 % at least on target – 75% above target 31% above target by 2 grades 44% above target by 1 grade – 88% A to C grade 31% A grade

7. HOW -concentrationnote taking -concentration in class and thorough note taking -train our memory: -train our memory: know yourself, learn how to learn. do not panic!!!! -Above all do not panic!!!!