Fast-tracking+at+Wyvern

=Welcome to The MFL at Wyvern fast-tracking page!= = = =This section will hopefully help you if you have any questions about fast-tracking. You will also find a copy of the fast-tracking presentation given to parents on Wednesday 2nd October. (Click on the link below).=



 **What does fast-tracking mean? ** Your child is now in a fast-tracker MFL group, this means that s/he will take her MFL GCSE 2 years early, in Yr. 9. The top 5 sets at Wyvern are fast-tracking groups.
 * Fast-tracking - FAQ **

**When will the exam be? ** If your child is currently in Year 8, the terminal exams (Listening and Reading) will be in May/June 2014. The exact date will be confirmed by letter in the summer term.  **Is the MFL GCSE 100% exam? ** No, only 40% of the whole GCSE is a terminal exam. The other 60% consists of Controlled Assessments (CA) in Speaking and Writing. The CA are conducted in class, by the class teacher at set times during the year, mainly in Yr9. Although the majority of CA is completed in Yr9, Yr. 8 fast-trackers will have their first attempts at CA during Year 8 and if they complete the task really well, it will be possible for it to count towards the final mark.Your child will need to complete 2 CA tasks in Speaking (recorded, lasting between 4-6 minutes) and 2 Writing tasks (200-350 words) over the fast-tracking course. We will endeavour to complete 3 of each, in order to select the best 2 marks for each skill.  **Can I book a holiday in term-time whilst my child is fast-tracking? ** Holidays in term-time are not recommended. The fast-tracking course is very demanding and we will expect excellent attendance in order to secure a high grade. Should your child be absent, we would expect him/her to catch-up on all the work missed. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;"> <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">**<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Will my child be able to complete a trial exam? ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">When in Yr9, the fast-tracker groups will complete a Listening and a Reading exam, at the same as the Yr11 trial exams (dates to be confirmed, but usually either side of the Christmas break). <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;"> <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">**<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">I don’t speak German! How can I help? ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">We’ll take care of the German. You can help by making sure that your child attends, fully equipped and motivated and support us in ensuring that homework is completed to the best of his/her ability. Extra lunchtimes or after school sessions will also be available at appropriate times. Don’t be afraid to have a go and help test your child on the vocabulary and answers for CAs. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;"> <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">**<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">What if my child fails a Controlled Assessment or doesn’t perform as well as should have been expected? ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Your child will be given the opportunity to re-do a task at a later date (the task will have to be slightly amended). However, we do advise our pupils to try their best on the day, as re-doing a task, when you have not been immersed by the topic, can prove rather difficult for some youngsters. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;"> <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">**<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">What if my child is poorly during a CA? ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">We will rearrange the date of the CA. However we would expect an email from parents explaining the situation. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;"> <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">**<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">What if my child is poorly in May 2015, on the day of the Listening/Reading exams? ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Failure to attend the Listening and Reading exams will result in a U grade in both exams.We expect all our pupils to attend the exam in May 2015. If there are unforeseen reasons why your child needs to be away, we will need a medical certificate, in order to apply for special circumstances to the board.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">**<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">My child suffers from ….What extra help is available? ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">If you think that your child has a condition which may affect his/her performance in either exams or the CA, please let us know as early as possible. In many case, we can apply for special considerations from the board or make alternative arrangements within college.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">**<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">How can I help my child with Listening and Reading revision? ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Pupils will have access to the revision website and other revision materials; just encourage them to complete as many revision materials as possible.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">**<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">If my son/daughter does not do very well can they re-take the exam in Year 11? ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">We don't normally do this because we normally contact parents if pupils are struggling before the exams.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">**<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">My child's handwriting is poor. What happens in the Writing exam? ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">This will not be marked. It has to be legible. We may be able to apply for special circumstances and allow your child to use a laptop.

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