RAISING ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATIC S Ian Ashton New

RAISING ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATIC S Ian Ashton

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

9 -1 GCSE Past Papers June 2018 – 3 papers taken in school November 2017 – Papers 1, 2 & 3 in packs Mark schemes on website http: //brymoreacademy. co. uk/info-for-parents/exams/ You can help…

Revision instructions Set 3 x 2 hour slots, do the papers in exam conditions Go through each paper beforehand - identify what skills/topic each question requires, rate questions 1 -3 Highlight/underline key words, make notes, identify the topic(s) in each question and revise those topics ‘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’ http: //brymoreacademy. co. uk/ Only use mark schemes AFTER each paper is complete Grade boundaries - what grade would they get?

9 -1 Grade boundaries - June 2018

Grade boundaries June 2019? Our estimate…

What next? • Identify 2 or 3 topics that will make a difference to your score - make the choices realistic - do the Maths. Watch lessons • And then have another go at those exam questions…

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 (£ 11. 76+P&P on Amazon, or most supermarkets)

Revision on return to school Breakfast revision sessions: topic focused Monday, Wednesdays & Fridays @ 8. 25 am Walk o & Talk mocks – every Thursday 6 pm – 7. 15 pm Please note earlier start of 6 pm, longer session… After school drop-in sessions – troubleshooting with Mrs Truman and/or Mr Ashton

Examination dates X P 1 Tuesday 21 st May am P 2 Thursday 6 th June am P 3 Tuesday 11 th June am Good luck! Mrs Truman & Mr Ashton