l6.parents.sept.13
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L6 Induction Meeting
Paul GerrardDirector of Sixth Form Studies
Welcome
Introductions Different type of learning
environment
What are we ?
Driving academic standards forwards GCSE entry requirement into 6th Form D grades at AS to do A2 course Sixth Form Centre Supervised PS periods 2 out 8 periods in SFC No January modules GCSE curriculum change – single sciences Detailed scrutiny of A level choices relative to
GCSE grades
Driving academic standards forwards ….. this year Academic monitoring and assessment 1 on 1 tutorials Half-termly tests - CALs
Priorities
Work comes first! “I don`t have any work to do” Sixth Formers as Independent
learners
Why?
University offers Importance of AS grades first time
round. Time-scale for AS courses
Grade AS A2
A 160 320
B 140 280
C 120 240
D 100 200
E 80 160
/200 /400
Grade boundaries
139/200 at AS – grade C, 1 mark below a B.
Needs 141/200 in A2 modules to get a B at A2
139 + 141 = 280/400
ALIS
Gives a PREDICTION based on the student`s ability
Used to help set BENCHMARK GRADES in the L6
A*
90% at A2 180/200 270/300 Plus grade A in AS modules Universities now using A*
UCAS – the end game
This year? 64 57 7 1
Support for elite applicants ..
It`s how you start the race …
The elephant in the room ….
Exams ……….
STUDENT
Sixth Form Tutor
Academic
Teachers
ParentsSixth Form Staff
House-masters
Teamwork
A team working together - academic teachers, tutors, House-staff, 6th Form Team, parents & the student
Communication [email protected] New students – GCSE statement of
results please.