KEY STAGE 4 EXPECTATIONS

Our vision is to be ‘Outstanding in Every Respect’ through the constant drive for excellence across the school.

‘Together We Learn, Achieve and Succeed’

Welcome – Mr Ferguson

TOGETHER WE LEARN, ACHIEVE AND SUCCEED

Outline of the presentation

• KS4 expectations

• The curriculum

• Mathematics & English

• Accessing electronic Information

• Support for parents and common issues

TOGETHER WE LEARN, ACHIEVE AND SUCCEED

Nationally:• 3 levels of progress from KS2 to KS4 from KS2 to KS4 (8

subjects)

Isleworth and Syon• Minimum C Grade in all subjects• Top grades A/A*

• KS2 Level 4 3LP = GCSE grade C• KS2 Level 5 3LP = GCSE grade B

ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS

GCSE grade KS2

level G F E D C B A A*

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KS2 to KS4 PROGRESS

Year 10 Autumn Term

Year 10 Spring term

Year 10 Summer term

Year 11 Autumn term

Year 11 Spring term

EXAMS

 1. External examinations at end of Year 11

• Linear – All exams at the end of the course – No modules

• Mathematics Statistics exam – June 2015• Online tests (BTEC)

2. Internal examinations through out KS4• Formal mocks at the end of Year 10• Unit exams throughout KS4

3. Coursework and controlled assessments• Deadlines set by departments• Completed in school in controlled conditions

Curriculum

1. What are Programmes of Study?• Information about each curriculum area• Found on the school website by going to an

individual subject page, within the curriculum section

2. Homework and Revision/Study Support• Homework should be every night• Study/revision should be started early and

increased towards exams

Curriculum – programmes of study

• Access the school website - information on each course • Support the design of homework / revision timetables

• Purchase revision textbooks / flippers

• Check and talk about school work / homework diaries

• Ensure that coursework deadlines are met; word-processing

• Praise and reward hard work

What can a parent / carer do to help with revision?

Curriculum

Study Skills

Programmes of

study

Deliberate Practice = Re-drafting

Re-drafting = Hard work = Effort is a good thing

Positive – Confident – Resilient – Study Deeply

KS4 Maths - Goals

• All pupils achieve the highest GCSE Maths grade they are capable of achieving

• Students gain other mathematical qualifications as appropriate along their pathway

• Different pathways to best support the needs of different students

KS4 Maths – Requirements & resources

• All pupils must attend school every day with a calculator

• Your support in helping prepare students for examinations is appreciated – be aware of examination dates

• Homework is to be completed weekly

• Past papers are available on the VLE

• MyMaths Booster Packs remain a powerful resource

English Language and Literature

Every student in Year 10 is following the same combined course which enables them to gain two GCSEs.English Language

• Controlled assessment (40%)

• External examination (60%)

Literature

• Controlled assessment (25%)

• External examination (75%)

Controlled assessment in Year 10

Year 10 is spent completing the controlled assessments for English Language and Literature. The topics for controlled assessment are:

• ‘Of Mice and Men’ by John Steinbeck• Spoken Language• Imaginative writing • Non-fiction writing• ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Shakespeare• Poetry by Alfred Lord Tennyson

Common issues from parents

Which websites are good?

The work is different

from when I did it

He says he completes the work in

school

He never seems to

have homework

What can I get him to help him revise?

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Parental Support

Success

Organisation Time

EnvironmentAttendance

• Parents can help to facilitate set times for homework and revision

• Checking that the time is being used well

• Setting aside time for rewards

Time

• Equipment – stationary, calculators, books, revision guides

• Encouraging students to meet deadlines

• Checking diaries for homework

• Setting routines

Organisation

• Help to create an area for study

• Calm area which helps student to work

• Take away distractions – mobile phone, games consoles, laptop

Environment

• There is a clear link between poor attendance at school and lower academic achievement.

• Of pupils who miss more than 50% of school only 3% manage to achieve five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including Maths and English.

• 73% of pupils who have over 95% attendance achieve five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C

Attendance

Attendance

• Missing just 17 days in one year (90%) can cause a drop of a full grade at GCSE.

• Only about one in four students with attendance less than 90% achieve 5 A*-C GCSEs.

• Only about one in ten students with less than 80% attendance achieve 5 A*-C GCSEs

Punctuality and Behaviour

• 5 hour lessons = 25 hours a week

• Coming late or not engaging in lessons can have serious impact on learning time

• Being late by 10 minutes per lesson equates to missing 3 ½ teaching days a month

Attending parents evenings and meetings

Challenge about homework – quality and quantity

Contact teachers about work concerns

Praising good effort (five to one ratio)

Parental Input