Results
WHAT changes we made...
WHAT changes we made...
* Machine Learning as part of the Curriculum with CENTURY TECH
* Machine Learning as part of the Curriculum with CENTURY TECH
* The integration of English tool READ&WRITE and Maths app EQUATIO
* The integration of English tool READ&WRITE and Maths app EQUATIO
* A Focused intention of creating MORE TIME FOR 1-1's with our students
* A Focused intention of creating MORE TIME FOR 1-1's with our students
* A Brand NEW DELIVERY MODEL that includes a Flipped/ Blended learning lesson
* A Brand NEW DELIVERY MODEL that includes a Flipped/ Blended learning lesson
In the week leading up to the GCSE exams in May 2019 we saw a peak of...
In the week leading up to the GCSE exams in May 2019 we saw a peak of...
BCOTMATHS.COM - 424 visits week
BCOTMATHS.COM - 424 visits week
BCOTENGLISH.COM - 357 visits a week
BCOTENGLISH.COM - 357 visits a week
...Teachers were using these resource hub sites as spaces to guide students to guided revision.
...Teachers were using these resource hub sites as spaces to guide students to guided revision.
In addition to the self-marking quizzes and games on the sites we noticed that the students were very engaged with their Teachers taking to YouTube to provide them guidance for the exam questions:
In addition to the self-marking quizzes and games on the sites we noticed that the students were very engaged with their Teachers taking to YouTube to provide them guidance for the exam questions:
We worked alongside CENTURY TECH to tailor their platform to our learners in Further Education...
We worked alongside CENTURY TECH to tailor their platform to our learners in Further Education...
2018/2019
2018/2019
* 321,500 questions were answered by CENTURY TECH
* 321,500 questions were answered by CENTURY TECH
* 3 unique students have received trophies for their use of CENTURY TECH over the half-terms
* 3 unique students have received trophies for their use of CENTURY TECH over the half-terms
Articles:
Articles:
Alison_CENTURY_Final.mp4Jim_CENTURY_Final.mp4Callum_CENTURY_Final2.mp4Using CENTURY TECH has helped us support learners when a Teacher is not available and helped focus learners on improving their skills gaps in a personalised path (assisted by the Machine Learning algorithms) that informs the student and teacher where we need to focus our energies.
Using CENTURY TECH has helped us support learners when a Teacher is not available and helped focus learners on improving their skills gaps in a personalised path (assisted by the Machine Learning algorithms) that informs the student and teacher where we need to focus our energies.
READ&WRITE + EQUATIO
READ&WRITE + EQUATIO
Due to the promo of our work and the conferences and use of social media in our team we were approached by Texthelp to use their tools Read&Write and Equatio in 19/20.
Due to the promo of our work and the conferences and use of social media in our team we were approached by Texthelp to use their tools Read&Write and Equatio in 19/20.
Consequently, staff and students are now being introduced to these toolkits as a naturally occuring part of their studies in their vocational course as well as their English and maths resit lessons.
Consequently, staff and students are now being introduced to these toolkits as a naturally occuring part of their studies in their vocational course as well as their English and maths resit lessons.
We will not see the impact until the 19/20 exams but combined with the other elements it is proving effective and another way to enhance the support from English and maths staff.
We will not see the impact until the 19/20 exams but combined with the other elements it is proving effective and another way to enhance the support from English and maths staff.
MORE 1-1 TIME FOR THE LEARNERS
MORE 1-1 TIME FOR THE LEARNERS
This was the most requested change students wanted in my initial research in September 2018 and all the adaptations to the English and maths team have had this idea at their heart.
This was the most requested change students wanted in my initial research in September 2018 and all the adaptations to the English and maths team have had this idea at their heart.
While staff changes have hindered our progress we are creating more opportunities through a new delivery model.
While staff changes have hindered our progress we are creating more opportunities through a new delivery model.
NEW DELIVERY MODEL
NEW DELIVERY MODEL
Our Senior Management Team has made the following changes for our GCSE learners:
Our Senior Management Team has made the following changes for our GCSE learners:
GCSE 3 hours x 31 weeks per GCSE -
GCSE 3 hours x 31 weeks per GCSE -
* 2 1⁄2 taught hours (split into two sessions of 1 1⁄2 hours + 1 hour)
* 2 1⁄2 taught hours (split into two sessions of 1 1⁄2 hours + 1 hour)
* The remaining 1⁄2 hour being used for 1-to-1's, small group sessions, blended lessons and use of Century or other Digital tools
* The remaining 1⁄2 hour being used for 1-to-1's, small group sessions, blended lessons and use of Century or other Digital tools
* Future Pathways students will join GCSE groups with a 9.00am start, but will not be timetabled in the afternoon slots.
* Future Pathways students will join GCSE groups with a 9.00am start, but will not be timetabled in the afternoon slots.
GCSE Fast Track Programme (November resit)
GCSE Fast Track Programme (November resit)
* Learners on the fast track programme will attend their morning or afternoon slot and, in addition, will receive 1.5 hours of additional tuition in small groups (1:4) for the period up to the November exams.
* Learners on the fast track programme will attend their morning or afternoon slot and, in addition, will receive 1.5 hours of additional tuition in small groups (1:4) for the period up to the November exams.
* They will also undertake an additional 1.5 hours of independent directed study which will focus on their areas for improvement.
* They will also undertake an additional 1.5 hours of independent directed study which will focus on their areas for improvement.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION
* As a college we have moved our focus away from the student fixating on achieving a Grade 4 or higher.
* As a college we have moved our focus away from the student fixating on achieving a Grade 4 or higher.
* We have a focused intention on improving the individual and helping them improve their Personal Best rather than fixating on the 4 or higher ('Pass' grade).
* We have a focused intention on improving the individual and helping them improve their Personal Best rather than fixating on the 4 or higher ('Pass' grade).
* In 18/19 we had increased student retention in Maths and english, a higher pass rate, and a better overall progress against the starting point for our learners
* In 18/19 we had increased student retention in Maths and english, a higher pass rate, and a better overall progress against the starting point for our learners
* A settled teaching team in Maths with focused help from Learning Technologist Charlie James had a positive impact
* A settled teaching team in Maths with focused help from Learning Technologist Charlie James had a positive impact
* Staff changes in the English Teaching team disrupted the excellent progress by this team who have shown real openness to adapting their approach
* Staff changes in the English Teaching team disrupted the excellent progress by this team who have shown real openness to adapting their approach
THE PROJECT HELPED US TO MAKE PROGRESS...
THE PROJECT HELPED US TO MAKE PROGRESS...
GCSE MATHS
GCSE MATHS
+2.9
+2.9
Achievement rate (Grade 4 or better): 29.3% (17-18 result: 26.4%)
+8.6
+8.6
Achievement rate (Grade 1 or better): 88.5% (17-18 result: 79.9%)
GCSE ENGLISH
GCSE ENGLISH
-0.1
-0.1
Achievement rate (Grade 4 or better): 24.6% (17-18 result: 24.7%)
+9.0
+9.0
Achievement rate (Grade 1 or better): 91.0% (17-18 result: 82.8%)
THIS IS A GOOD START BUT WE FEEL THE PROJECT WILL REALLY START TO SHOW POSITIVE RESULTS FOR STUDENTS IN 19/20
THIS IS A GOOD START BUT WE FEEL THE PROJECT WILL REALLY START TO SHOW POSITIVE RESULTS FOR STUDENTS IN 19/20
THANK YOU, GOOGLE AND ALL OF #den18 for the opportunity to be a part of this INCREDIBLE experience
THANK YOU, GOOGLE AND ALL OF #den18 for the opportunity to be a part of this INCREDIBLE experience