Key Stage Four
At Key Stage 4 students are placed in ability sets according to their Key Stage 3 result and a teacher assessment. Lower ability sets are smaller allowing students to receive the support that they need and are supported by a Learning Support Assistant when there is a clear need. Assessment is ongoing and setting is reviewed regularly.
During Key Stage 4 your daughter will be set 45 minutes of homework a week according to the homework timetable. These days may be different in week A and week B. We aim to give more than one night between setting homework and collecting it in. There is support available to help with homework difficulties at lunchtime in one of the Maths teaching rooms. If your daughter needs help with homework she should ask the class teacher and she will be directed to the appropriate room. The girls should therefore aim to complete homework on the day it is set so that they can access this support. When marking the teacher will give a percentage and may make a comment or set a short term target. If the teacher notices a misconception or repeated error which has not been corrected subsequently, they will model a solution or give direction on how to improve the solutions.
Throughout Key Stage 4 there are four mocks, 6 topic assessments and 3 GCSE Modules after which the girls are supported in setting targets for improvement which they record in their exercise book. We would encourage you to support your daughter in her efforts to achieve her targets. If the class teacher feels it is appropriate they may set short term targets in your daughter’s exercise book.