LESSON 1 A NICATS MATHS INTRODUCTION WHO AM
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LESSON 1 A NICATS MATHS INTRODUCTION
WHO AM I? / WHO ARE YOU? • Chris Mohan • Not always a teacher • Starter Warmup Game • 2 truths / 1 lie • You tell everyone 3 facts about yourself • 2 truths • 1 lie
NICATS MATHS • Runs in 2 sections • Part 1 Sept to Christmas – Basic Maths • Exam in January • Coursework • January to June – Accessing Maths • Exam in June • Coursework • Questions
WHAT DO YOU KNOW? • September to December • Topics include • • 4 basic functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) Fractions Decimals Percentages Ratio/ Proportion Algebra Measure Conversion
WHAT DO YOU KNOW? • January to June • Topics include • • More advanced algebra Simultaneous Equations All the topics beforehand Pythagoras Theorem Shapes Volume, Area Transformation Probability
QUICK EXERCISE • Covering a lot of the basic maths skills of the course • Don’t worry if you don’t know or aren’t sure • I haven’t taught you anything yet!
WHAT MORE CAN I DO? • • • I will give you notes every week I will also put them online after class Attendance is super important Time for recap is limited If you want extra support contact me at chrismohan@serc. ac. uk
LANGUAGE • • Style of teaching Relevance Challenges Not on you own
PRIME, SQUARE, FACTORS • See Booklet
RECAP • Recap • Feedback • Questions