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With the changes over the past few years to examinations at GCSE and the move from A* -F to 9-1 gradings, it’s more crucial than ever that pupils are prepared for life at GCSE level.  \nUnder the grading system at GCSE, grades 9-7 replaced A*-A, grades 6-4 replaced B-C and grades 3-1 replaced D-F. Where pupils were once looking for A grades, they will now look for Grade 7 and above. Similarly, where pupils would once have aimed for Grade Cs as the ‘pass’, they will now aim for Grade 4s. Unlike previous years, many of the new GCSE specifications do not include a Non-Examined Assessment unit (i.e. a coursework unit) with the exception of practical subjects such as Drama, Art and Food & Nutrition as well as the iGCSE in English and History. Instead, qualifications are awarded based only on examination performance at the end of Year 11.  \nAs we support pupils through Key Stage 4, we will continue to build their happiness, confidence and skills while working with them to encourage their aspirations for the future and prepare them for the rigours of external examination so that they achieve the very best that they can in their GCSEs. Whether a pupil is looking to achieve a full set of grade 7-9s or looking forward to the challenge of gaining 5+ grade 4s, we will be there to enable every pupil to fulfil their potential and our exceptional track record of performance in examinations in recent years is testament to the support and challenge that we provide.  \nIn the summer of 2024 Arnold Lodge celebrated an exceptional set of GCSE results. Of all grades awarded, 24% were at Grades 7-9 (A*/A equivalent). Most impressively, on average, our pupils achieved 7.5 grades above their targets set by external testing upon entry to the school. This is a significant achievement for the pupils, staff and the wider school community and reflects the academic value added for the pupils at Arnold Lodge across their time at the school and we will support your child to achieve the same academic success.  \nSelecting GCSE options can be both exciting and daunting but we are here to support pupils every step of the way. I’m confident that between the information contained in this Options Booklet, your child’s mentor and parental support, pupils will be able to choose the options that suit them best. If you would like to talk anything through, we are here to help, please contact your child’s mentor or myself on [lcolledge@arnoldlodge.com](lcolledge@arnoldlodge.com), my door is always open.  \nKind regards,  \nMr L Colledge  \nHead of Key Stage 3  \n5  \nARNOLD LODGE  \nGCSE Options 2025-2027  \nKEY INFORMATION  \nMoving to Key Stage 4-what should I expect?  \nYou’ll really notice a difference in the pace of learning and breadth of subject knowledge from Year 9 into Year 10. Your work will be much more focused on examination skills and, where applicable, on the Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) unit. You will take increasing ownership of your learning and, as part of this, you will become used to discussing your target grades (what you are targeted to achieve at the end of your GCSE course) and your working at grades (the grade you are working at each term) to help you focus on how to achieve the best grade that you can.  \nWhat will I study in Key Stage 4?  \nYou will study Englis","cbCaihkqk3uO2EXc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihkqk3uO2EXc","pdf",3712162,28,"English","# GCSEs at Arnold Lodge - Mr Colledge’s Introduction\n# Moving to GCSEs - Key Information\n## Moving to Key Stage 4-what should I expect?\n## What will I study in Key Stage 4?\n## What decisions do I need to make now?\n## What do I do once I have decided which optional subjects?\n## What are core subjects and what is meant by core subject pathways?\n# Subject Options\n## English Language\n## English Literature\n## Mathematics\n## Science (Double Award)\n## Art & Design\n## Business\n## Computer Science\n## Design\n## Drama\n## Food & Nutrition\n## Geography\n## History\n## Media Studies\n## Music\n## Physical Education\n## Psychology\n## Sociology\n## Spanish\n## Triple Science","[{\"question\":\"What grade changes should pupils understand when moving to GCSEs?\",\"answer\":\"GCSE grades changed from the old A*-F system to 9-1. 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