English in the Senior Phase Pathways & statistics The courses Support
Classes S4 classes: progress throughout the BGE S5/6 classes: June – Prelim results August – SQA results Pupils tend to stay in their allocated classes after August, unless there’s a specific reason for moving
Folio – 30% of overall mark The Courses Exam Close Reading – 30% Exam Set Text – 20% Exam Critical Essay – 20% Internal Assessments Aim: develop communication skills. Seen as necessary by employers. Almost all college/uni courses require an English qualification. Folio – 30% of overall mark
Levels and Pathways S4 S5 S6 National 4 National 5 Higher or National 5 or Higher or Advanced Higher *English is compulsory *English is not compulsory 20 11 17 115 101 2 Every pupil achieves a qualification in their time with us Pupil numbers for 2016/17 were:
Attainment A B C A – 43% B – 20% C – 17% A – 6% B – 17% C – 28% N5 – August 2015 Higher – August 2016 A A – 43% B – 20% C – 17% B A – 6% B – 17% C – 28% C C – 25%
Our Expectations Effective time-management. Practising skills throughout the course. Pupils seek help from us when the going gets tough. High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectations
What You Can Expect from Us Excellent teaching; skilled staff; up-to-date advice. Target setting & review; component grade analysis (for Higher pupils); Prelim analysis. Teacher feedback; supported study; lunchtime drop in; extra marking in advance of final exam.
How You Can Help at Home Talk about class texts Quality journalism Discuss the news Proof-read essays Encourage them to ask teacher for help Quotations test Clear study/ homework area of distractions
The ‘T’ Word Tutors - Confidence building - Writing folios - Reinforcement of skills - Setting different texts - Close reading practice - Offering conflicting advice - Practising set text questions - Structuring critical essays
When the Plan Doesn’t Work Failing internal assessments. Making little progress with the course. Poor Prelim performance. Attendance issues.
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