Common EntranceCommon EntranceCommon EntranceCommon Entrance

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� A common examination used by most senior A common examination used by most senior A common examination used by most senior A common examination used by most senior

independent schools to assess pupils for independent schools to assess pupils for independent schools to assess pupils for independent schools to assess pupils for

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� Most schools also have their own individual Most schools also have their own individual Most schools also have their own individual Most schools also have their own individual

examinations for pupils from non CE schoolsexaminations for pupils from non CE schoolsexaminations for pupils from non CE schoolsexaminations for pupils from non CE schools

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examinations for pupils from non CE schoolsexaminations for pupils from non CE schoolsexaminations for pupils from non CE schoolsexaminations for pupils from non CE schools

� PrePrePrePre----testing is gaining popularity with an testing is gaining popularity with an testing is gaining popularity with an testing is gaining popularity with an

increasing number of HMC schoolsincreasing number of HMC schoolsincreasing number of HMC schoolsincreasing number of HMC schools

AmpleforthAmpleforthAmpleforthAmpleforth BenendenBenendenBenendenBenenden

BradfieldBradfieldBradfieldBradfield DownsideDownsideDownsideDownside

EtonEtonEtonEton FelstedFelstedFelstedFelsted

FramlinghamFramlinghamFramlinghamFramlingham Gresham’sGresham’sGresham’sGresham’s

HaileyburyHaileyburyHaileyburyHaileybury HarrowHarrowHarrowHarrow

IpswichIpswichIpswichIpswich King’s CanterburyKing’s CanterburyKing’s CanterburyKing’s Canterbury

MillfieldMillfieldMillfieldMillfield MarlboroughMarlboroughMarlboroughMarlborough

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MillfieldMillfieldMillfieldMillfield MarlboroughMarlboroughMarlboroughMarlborough

New HallNew HallNew HallNew Hall OakhamOakhamOakhamOakham

OundleOundleOundleOundle RHSRHSRHSRHS

RugbyRugbyRugbyRugby StoweStoweStoweStowe

Uppingham Uppingham Uppingham Uppingham WestminsterWestminsterWestminsterWestminster

WorthWorthWorthWorth

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

English 1 English 2 Physics German

Mathematics 1 & 2 Mathematics 3 & 4 Geography Latin

COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION TIMETABLE SUMMER 2009TIMETABLE SUMMER 2009TIMETABLE SUMMER 2009TIMETABLE SUMMER 2009

Written PapersWritten PapersWritten PapersWritten Papers

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Mathematics 1 & 2

Levels 1, 2 or 3

Mathematics 3 & 4

Levels 1, 2 or 3

Geography Latin

Biology Chemistry Religious Studies Spanish

History French Greek

French Listening and Speaking Examinations French Listening and Speaking Examinations French Listening and Speaking Examinations French Listening and Speaking Examinations

Mental ArithmeticMental ArithmeticMental ArithmeticMental Arithmetic

Additional/Alternative CE Subjects Additional/Alternative CE Subjects Additional/Alternative CE Subjects Additional/Alternative CE Subjects

�� German

� Greek

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� Spanish

� On-line assessments

ICT Spanish Mandarin

Certificate of Achievement

Head’s ReportHead’s ReportHead’s ReportHead’s Report

� Art

� DT

� Music

� Physical Education

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� Drama

� Cognitive Abilities Test Results

� Common Entrance Average

� Reference

� Extra-curricular Activities

Common Entrance Average

English x 2

Mathematics x 2

Biology, Chemistry, Physics

History Geography Religious Studies

LatinLatin

Mental Arithmetic

CE Tie

60% Average

No more than two results under 50%

Substitute Latin for a non-core subject8

Common Entrance TrialsCommon Entrance TrialsCommon Entrance TrialsCommon Entrance Trials

�� Organisational SkillsOrganisational SkillsOrganisational SkillsOrganisational Skills

� Experiential KnowledgeExperiential KnowledgeExperiential KnowledgeExperiential Knowledge

� EEEEvvvviiiiddddeeeennnncccceeee ffffoooorrrr PPPPrrrreeeeddddiiiiccccttttiiiinnnngggg aaaannnn IIIInnnnddddiiiivvvviiiidddduuuuaaaallll

Pupil’s CE AveragePupil’s CE AveragePupil’s CE AveragePupil’s CE Average

� Assessment for LearningAssessment for LearningAssessment for LearningAssessment for Learning

Target Setting for Next TrialTarget Setting for Next TrialTarget Setting for Next TrialTarget Setting for Next Trial

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ReportingReportingReportingReporting

Year sYear sYear sYear s 7 7 7 7 ---- 8 8 8 8 Post Trials Parent Evening Post Trials Parent Evening Post Trials Parent Evening Post Trials Parent Evening

End of Term Academic ReportEnd of Term Academic ReportEnd of Term Academic ReportEnd of Term Academic Report

Trial Examination Results ReportTrial Examination Results ReportTrial Examination Results ReportTrial Examination Results Report

Years 4 Years 4 Years 4 Years 4 ---- 6 6 6 6 Parent/Tutor EveningParent/Tutor EveningParent/Tutor EveningParent/Tutor Evening

End of Term Academic Report End of Term Academic Report End of Term Academic Report End of Term Academic Report

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End of Term Academic Report End of Term Academic Report End of Term Academic Report End of Term Academic Report

Years 4 Years 4 Years 4 Years 4 ---- 8888 Cognitive Abilities Tests ReportCognitive Abilities Tests ReportCognitive Abilities Tests ReportCognitive Abilities Tests Report

Grades ReportGrades ReportGrades ReportGrades Report

Preparation for Common EntrancePreparation for Common EntrancePreparation for Common EntrancePreparation for Common Entrance

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RevisionRevisionRevisionRevision

�� Learning Styles

� Revision Techniques

� Revision Texts� Revision Texts

� Lists of Topics and Practice Papers

� In-class Reviews and Re-visits

� Early Morning Revision Sessions 12

Early Morning CE Revision SessionsEarly Morning CE Revision SessionsEarly Morning CE Revision SessionsEarly Morning CE Revision Sessions

8.15hr8.15hr8.15hr8.15hr---- 8.40 hr 8.40hr8.40 hr 8.40hr8.40 hr 8.40hr8.40 hr 8.40hr---- 9.00hr9.00hr9.00hr9.00hr

LibraryLibraryLibraryLibrary

Minimum of three sessions per week

Early morning revision sessions for

S7, Year 8 and S8

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S7, Year 8 and S8

Span the three weeks prior to the CE internal

examinations and the final CE examination

Year 7

Two weeks prior to the CE trial in June

Timetable of Internal ExaminationsTimetable of Internal ExaminationsTimetable of Internal ExaminationsTimetable of Internal Examinations

YearYearYearYear Autumn TermAutumn TermAutumn TermAutumn Term Spring TermSpring TermSpring TermSpring Term Summer TermSummer TermSummer TermSummer Term

7777 CE Papers CE Papers CE Papers CE Papers

S7S7S7S7 CE Papers 1 & 3CE Papers 1 & 3CE Papers 1 & 3CE Papers 1 & 3 CE Papers 2 & 4CE Papers 2 & 4CE Papers 2 & 4CE Papers 2 & 4 CASE papersCASE papersCASE papersCASE papers

Level 2Level 2Level 2Level 2 Level 3Level 3Level 3Level 3

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Level 2Level 2Level 2Level 2 Level 3Level 3Level 3Level 3

8888 CE papersCE papersCE papersCE papers CE papersCE papersCE papersCE papers CE ExamCE ExamCE ExamCE Exam

Level 1 or 2Level 1 or 2Level 1 or 2Level 1 or 2 Level 1, 2 or 3Level 1, 2 or 3Level 1, 2 or 3Level 1, 2 or 3

S8S8S8S8 Scholarship papersScholarship papersScholarship papersScholarship papers Scholarship ExamScholarship ExamScholarship ExamScholarship Exam GCSE January - May preparation and

projects

� Individual Examination Timetable

� Equipment List

� Seating Plan

� Labelled Desk

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Common Entrance ResultsCommon Entrance ResultsCommon Entrance ResultsCommon Entrance Results

� Common Entrance Examinations

� PGL

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� Marking of Common Entrance Papers

� Headmaster’s Letter of Achievement

� Setting

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S7/S8S7/S8S7/S8S7/S8 Academic Scholarship

Grammar School Entrance

DifferentiationDifferentiationDifferentiationDifferentiation

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Sets 1Sets 1Sets 1Sets 1----3333 Common Entrance

Grammar School Entrance

Ipswich School Scholarship

Potential Scholarship Pupils (S7)Potential Scholarship Pupils (S7)Potential Scholarship Pupils (S7)Potential Scholarship Pupils (S7)

AbilityAbilityAbilityAbility

2= Definite Scholar 1= Possible Scholar 0= Not a Scholar2= Definite Scholar 1= Possible Scholar 0= Not a Scholar2= Definite Scholar 1= Possible Scholar 0= Not a Scholar2= Definite Scholar 1= Possible Scholar 0= Not a Scholar

Name English Maths Science French Latin RS Geography History Total

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Nomination of Academic ScholarsNomination of Academic ScholarsNomination of Academic ScholarsNomination of Academic Scholars

�� Criteria

� School

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� Emotional Maturity

� Financial Need

� Ability

Academic ScholarshipsAcademic ScholarshipsAcademic ScholarshipsAcademic Scholarships

English

Mathematics

Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

FrenchFrench

History, Geography, Religious Studies

General Paper

Latin

Interview(s)

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Non Academic ScholarshipsNon Academic ScholarshipsNon Academic ScholarshipsNon Academic Scholarships

�� All Rounder (General)

� Art

� Music

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� Music

� Drama

� Sport

� DT

Working in Partnership

Happiness is the Key to Progress

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