Williamwood High School Information Evening Parents of Pupils

Williamwood High School Information Evening Parents of Pupils Sitting National 5 Biology Starter Task: On your show me board write down 3 biology related items from this illustration. Louise Mc. Fadzean (PT biology) Rebecca Rose Jessica Mc. Bride Jayne Skelly

What do students need to be successful in National 5 biology? • complete daily homework tasks. • reflecting on feedback to improve. • independent home study using all available resources.

What support is offered in school? • Homework tasks are given daily • Supported study every Thursday from 3. 35 pm • ‘Open door policy’ help and advice available from biology teachers. • Assessment regular and meaningful summative assessments across all 3 units. • Tracking rigorous and regular monitoring of progress.

How can parents offer support? • For homework and test dates consult your child’s planner or biology website. • Encourage students to attend supported study sessions and to seek help from their teacher. • Ensure that students regularly review the learning outcomes for each key area of work and where possible, you can test their knowledge. • Promote the use of past papers and school resources for effective independent home study. • Contact Louise if you have any concerns.

Home Learning Resources Assessment Evaluations Learning Outcomes Key Area 1. 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. . name and identify the three main structures of animals cells name and identify the three additional structures found in plant. cells state the function of these cell structures. name andidentify the structures found in fungal cells. give an example of a fungal cell and state its method of reproduction. Glossaries Key area 1. 1 Terms Unicellular Multicellular Ultrastructure Organelles Cell membrane Nucleus Definition Example/book reference

Williamwood Biology Department Website The biology page can be accessed from the school’s website >departments >biology A range of resources for all the Biology courses are available for you to access online: o Teaching Power. Point presentations o Homework exercises o Learning intentions o Course timelines o Summary notes o Past papers Click here to view the website Password: nucleus

Independent Learning Study Skills There are many methods that pupils can use which include: • Mind mapping • Creating questions • Study cards • Teaching someone else • Reading notes • Making summaries of notes in a variety of formats • SQA past paper practice, using official marking schemes • Study groups with peers

Assessment Dates • Assignment Write Up Completed October 2017 • End of Unit 2 Tests WB 27 November 2017 • Biology Prelim January / February 2018 • End of Unit 3 Tests WB 16 April 2018 • SQA final National 5 Exam 15 May 2018 The timeline of the National 5 course is detailed in the biology website https: //blogs. glowscotland. org. uk/er /WWHDepartment. Biology/

National 5 Biology – Parent Forum Group Tasks: What does the National 5 biology exam look like? 1. Using the newly published National 5 biology specimen exam paper and marking instructions, look at the timing of the exam and the types questions. Your teacher will facilitate discussion and answer your questions. 2. Using the assignment exemplars and marking instructions, look at the expectations of this assessment. Your teacher will facilitate discussion and answer your questions.

Course Structure Unit 1: Cell Biology The Exam: 2. 5 hours Unit 2: Multicellular Organisms Section 1 Multiple Choice 25 marks Unit 3: Life on Earth Research Assignment: 20 marks, marked externally by SQA and contributes to 20% of the final grade. Section 2 Short answer questions 75 marks The final exam contributes to 80% of their grade.

Parent Plenary On your show me board write down something that you have learnt about National 5 biology tonight.