13th October 2014

EnglishMaths Science Controlled assessment deadlines Extended dayMentoring Trial examsWhat’s coming up?Meeting the tutorial staff

IGCSE English Language

40%•Coursework: 3 Assignments worth 40% of your final GCSE grade. This is coursework not Controlled assessment so you will be given the opportunity to redraft and will have access to dictionaries

20%•Speaking and Listening Examination: much like languages you will be given a set date and will prepare a 4 minute talk on a topic of your choice followed by a 7 minute conversation on the same topic with your Learning tutor.

40%• Examination: entered either for CORE or Extended Paper tests your ability to

read and understand. • Example of Core Paper http://www.cie.org.uk/images/157050-november-2012-

question-paper-1.pdf• Example of Extended Paper• http://www.cie.org.uk/images/157184-november-2012-question-paper-2.pdf

IGCSE English Language

Term 1 & 2Coursework Assignments

1 2 and 3 will be completed in lessons and

as extended learning. All students should be aiming to achieve their ASPIRATIONAL target

grade.Students will also start

to research possible topics for their Speaking

and Listening Examinations

Term 3Students will begin preparing

for the Summer Examination.

Any students who have not achieved an appropriate

grade for their coursework will redo in intervention

classes.Extended Learning

Students will start drafting and rehearsing their

Speaking and Listening Talk

Term 4Students will be revising

and completing trial papers for their Summer

Examination. Early term 4 students (around April Time)

Students will complete their Speaking and

Listening Examination

(Date to be confirmed)

IGCSE English Language and Term 1 & 2 - Controlled Assessment Coursework

1 •Assignment 1: informative, analytical and/or argumentative.

2•Assignment 2: imaginative, descriptive and/or narrative.

3• Assignment 3: a response to a text or texts chosen by the Centre. The text(s) should

contain facts, opinions and arguments. Candidates respond to the text(s) by selecting, analysing and evaluating points from the material (reading objectives R1–R3). They may write in any appropriate form they wish.

Firstly, you will talk for about 3-4 minutes on a single topic or theme which has been selected by you. The talk should be continuous and there should be no need for your Learning tutor to prompt you. Your talk needs to be as lively as possible so you are advised to talk about something you have a personal interest in. You are allowed a single ‘cue card’ of postcard size to remind them of the main points to make. A script is not allowed.Your Learning Tutor can offer advice on topics but cannot be involved in the preparation of specific material for the task. You are advised to research your topic in detail and practice the delivery of your presentation several times.

Preparing your Talk!

Some examples:

Conspiracy theoriesCosmetic surgeryShould parents encourage belief in Santa ClausRacism and PrejudiceForced MarriageParanormal PhenomenaThe Harry Potter series vs. The Twilight seriesThe rapper, Eminem and his impact on societyThe positive and negative development of Social MediaThe art of lyingWatches and what they say about the wearerFirst impressions and the Science behind it.

Following on from your 3-4 minute talk you will have a discussion with your Learning tutor on the same topic, therefore you will need to have a really good understanding of the thing you are talking about and be prepared to express or defend a point of view. You will be asked open questions that will allow you to give longer answers. This might be an important consideration when choosing your topic, think of a subject matter that would allow a discussion to develop.

Deadline: October Break

By the October break you should hand in a brief overview of your speech explaining what your talk will be about and what subtopics

you will cover.

IGCSE English Literature

Jan-Feb•Controlled Assessment: 25% Shakespeare vs. Literary Heritage How do writers present characters with flaws in Macbeth and Great Expectations

Feb-March

•Exam Paper 1: Exploring Modern Texts 40% Of Mice and Men/ Mister Pip and An Inspector Calls

April- May

• Exam Paper 2: Poetry Across Time 35% : Moon on the Tides Poetry Anthology- comparison of two poems plus a response to an unseen poem.

To be taught after Academy hours on Wednesdays from January- entry list to be confirmed following the return of Year 10 AQA remarks.

Years 10 and 11 are invited to follow LFATAEnglish on Twitter for top tips and advice on coursework, controlled assessment and exam prep- aswellas useful reminders on deadlines!

Tweet your way to success

@LFATAEnglish

Assessment100% examinationNon-calculator and Calculator Papers

(100 marks each)Higher course covers grades A* - DFoundation course covers grades C - G

For a target grade of…B or higher – Further Mathematics

Certificate (100% pass rate as of June 2014) in addition to the Higher courseC or below – The Higher or Foundation

course, depending on tracking and tutor judgement

Revision Aids (In Academy Time)Personal Tutor Time Booster Sessions

Thursday Booster Sessions (1600 – 1645hrs)

Twilight Booster Session (1730hrs – 1815hrs – C target candidates)

Revision Aids (outside the Academy)

Revision Guides

MathsWatch

MyMaths.co.uk

Mangahigh.com

57 Students were entered for CORE Science early in Year 10

25 of them exceeded their target!

19 of them hit their target!

Currently 16% of the entire Core cohort have achieved an A-A*(Target for the end of Y11 is 5%)

All students entered for their BTEC Applications of Science qualification last year passed, with two students achieving a merit.

Route 1Triple Science

Core Science GCSE

Additional Science GCSE

Further Additional Science GCSE

Y10 Y11 Y10/11

Core Science GCSE

Additional Science GCSE

Route 2

Route 3Core

Science GCSE

AdditionalApplied Science GCSE

Route 4 BTEC Science

AdditionalApplied Science GCSE

BTEC Science

FurtherBTEC

ScienceRoute 5

Group A – Dr Beachsbeach@lfata.org.uk

Group B– Mr Burnssburns@lfata.org.uk

Group C – Mr Stegglesdsteggles@lfata.org.u

Support for Edexcel GCSE Students

Core Science GCSE

Additional Science GCSE

Further Additional Science GCSE

Support for Edexcel GCSE Students

Core Science GCSE

Additional Science GCSE

Further Additional Science GCSE

Support every Tuesday 4pm-5pm D07 (CORE)Thursday 4pm -5pm D07 (ADDITIONAL

Further additional Support (as and wh

Support for OCR Additional Applied Science Students:

Additional Applied Science GCSE

Support every Thursday D04 4pm -5pm

Support for BTEC Science

Support with coursework every Thursday D04 4pm -5pm

Revision for the exam 6th November 2014Drop in every ThursdayRevision on night before and morning of the exam.

FurtherBTEC

Science

Any questions/problems:

Dr S Beach – Director of Learning for Sciencesbeach@lfata.org.uk

Mr D Steggles – Curriculum Leader for Sciencedsteggles@lfata.org.uk

Mr S Burns – KS4 Curriculum Leader for Sciencesburns@lfata.org.uk

All Year 11 students were given a copy of the controlled assessment deadlines today

All subjects use the extended day as time when students can catch up or improve their work

Students are expected to use their initiative and plan which session they wish to go to

Your child’s Personal Tutor will contact you if students are behind with work and direct them to one of these sessions

Sessions are available after school in all subjects on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 5pm

Latest tracking has been analysed Students who are anticipated to be below

target grade in 4 or more subjects will be mentored during tutor time

The Directors of Learning who oversee the students’ progress have the list of students

This mentoring will occur in Term 2

Wb 24th November, for two weeks, trial examinations will take place

All students will be given a memory stick this week which will contain revision material and examination papers to practise

When the students return in November they will have a bespoke session on ‘how to revise’ as well as having a ‘revision tips’ book and a revision planner

Latest tracking report being sent out this week which contains anticipated, target and aspirational grade

You will receive a letter with an appointment time on for the parental consultation scheduled for Thursday 6th November . If this time is inconvenient you can email the Personal Tutor to make a change

The parental consultation will be followed up by a written Personal Tutor report

A further tracking report is sent out on 16 January January 2015

A third tracking report is sent out on 27 March 2015 A further parental consultation evening is scheduled

for 2nd April where the Personal Tutor will produce a report that can be used as a reference

Please remember if at any time you wish to meet with a Learning Tutor, just arrange it through your child’s Personal Tutor

4 catch days scheduled in Term 2 for the 4 options that your child has chosen

Option D – Thursday 13th NovemberOption C – Tuesday 18th NovemberOption B – Wednesday 26th NovemberOption A – Thursday 4th December

Gill Minchin for SEN Alison Campbell - English /student progress in Forte 1 Mark Hamer – Maths and Business/ICT Simon Beach – Science /student progress in Forte 2 Jo Lawrence – Art and Technology Brian Sims – PE and Performing Arts/ student progress

Landau 1 (not here tonight) Katie Sutton – student progress Landau 2 Laura Rudd – careers and IAG Chris Wright – VP plus Humanities Carrianne Robson – VP plus MFL Di Pickering - Principal

E01 English (and Forte 1) E02 Maths and Business/ICT E03 Science (and Forte 2) E04 Art, Technology, Careers (Landau 1 and

Landau 2) E05 – Mrs Minchin (Learning Support) Presentation suite – MFL, Humanities, PE and

PA plus Mrs Robson, Mr Wright and Ms Pickering