RAISING ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATIC S Ian Ashton Claire

RAISING ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATIC S Ian Ashton & Claire Truman

New 9 -1 specification

New 9 -1 specification

New 9 -1 specification

New 9 -1 specification The assessments will cover the following content headings: v v v Two 1 Number 2 Algebra 3 Ratio, proportion and rates of change 4 Geometry and measures 5 Probability 6 Statistics tiers: Foundation and Higher

New 9 -1 specification Key Topic Areas All Boys Higher Only Long multiplication Surds Short division Quadratic manipulation Solving money problems Direct/inverse proportion Manipulation of Algebra Advanced trigonometry Forming & solving equations Ratio

9 -1 GCSE Past Papers June 2017 – 3 papers taken in school Nov 2017 – 3 papers taken in school ‘Secure Mock 2’ – Papers 1, 2 & 3 in packs Mark schemes on website http: //brymoreacademy. co. uk/info-for-parents/exams/ Students may not have studied all of the topics You can help…

Revision instructions Set Go 3 exam days, do the papers in exam conditions through each paper beforehand - identify what skills/topic each question requires – use the ‘Maths Guide for Easter mocks Highlight/underline key words, make notes, identify the topic(s) in each question and revise those topics (use ‘Maths Guide for Easter Mocks’ this gives Maths. Watch Clip Guide for each question) please find in your pack now… ‘Maths. Watch Clip’ demonstration https: //vle. mathswatch. co. uk/vle/

Revision instructions… Sit each paper – 1 hour 30 minutes each (candidates allowed extra time 1 hour 53 minutes) Mark the papers with your son - mark schemes are on the school website under ‘Info for parents / Exams’ Only use mark schemes AFTER each paper is complete Grade boundaries - what grade would they get?

9 -1 Grade boundaries - June 2017

Grade boundaries June 2018? Trust estimate…

What next? • Identify 2 or 3 topics that will make a difference to your score - make the choices realistic • Try those questions again

Revision materials ‘Maths. Watch’ – best resource Video clips on all topics, examples, questions with answers To be used for focused revision, choosing key topics, ‘One Minute Maths’, ‘Interactive questions’ and printable worksheets https: //vle. mathswatch. co. uk/vle/ Login: firstname. surname@brymore Password: square Edexcel Maths 9 -1 Revision Guide (£ 5 today) Edexcel Maths 9 -1 Workbook (Amazon) Please buy your son a CASIO fx-83/85 (£ 10. 55 Amazon, or most supermarkets)

Revision on return to school Lessons as normal Before and after school revision sessions (refer to ‘Countdown Calendar’ - sent home and on Brymore website) Walk & Talk Mocks – Thursdays 6. 00 - 7. 30 pm Maths Focus Days on the days before exams

Examination dates X P 1 Thursday 24 th May am P 2 Thursday 7 th June am P 3 Tuesday 12 th June am Good luck! Mrs Truman & Mr Ashton