The New GCSE Mathematics at Christleton Whats New

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The New GCSE Mathematics at Christleton

The New GCSE Mathematics at Christleton

What’s New? Three Papers 1 non-calculator, two calculator More Exam Time 3 x 1.

What’s New? Three Papers 1 non-calculator, two calculator More Exam Time 3 x 1. 5 hour exams

What’s New? New 9 to 1 Grading

What’s New? New 9 to 1 Grading

New Grading Structure 1 is the lowest, anchored to grade G “The bottom of

New Grading Structure 1 is the lowest, anchored to grade G “The bottom of grade 1 will be aligned with the bottom of a G. ” 9 is the highest, for the top 3% or so

New Grading Structure 7 will be anchored to grade A “Broadly the same proportion

New Grading Structure 7 will be anchored to grade A “Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as currently achieve an A and above. ” 4 will be anchored to grade C “Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above. ” 5 will be set between C and B

What’s New? New Topics, No Formula Sheet, More Problem Solving, and More Difficult Content

What’s New? New Topics, No Formula Sheet, More Problem Solving, and More Difficult Content in Both Tiers Key Topics New to both Tiers • Knowing the exact values of sinθ, cosθ and tanθ • Using inequality notation to specify error intervals • Using Venn diagrams • Frequency trees • Using Pressure Formula

What’s New to Higher? • Tangent to a circle • Using iteration to find

What’s New to Higher? • Tangent to a circle • Using iteration to find approximate solutions to equations • Gradient at a point on a curve • Average and instantaneous rates of change • Areas under graphs

What’s New to Foundation? • Using trigonometric ratios • Use of Standard Form •

What’s New to Foundation? • Using trigonometric ratios • Use of Standard Form • Vectors • Factorising quadratics, including the difference of two squares • Using y=mx+c

Which Tier? Higher (Extension) Foundation (Core) More algebra Less number More problem solving Less

Which Tier? Higher (Extension) Foundation (Core) More algebra Less number More problem solving Less problem solving

Exam Board Edexcel Linear specification (no modules or units or coursework)

Exam Board Edexcel Linear specification (no modules or units or coursework)

Exam Format Higher Foundation 9 -4 5 -1 Target grade 6 or above Target

Exam Format Higher Foundation 9 -4 5 -1 Target grade 6 or above Target grade 5 or below Half marks on each paper targeting grades 4 -6 and other half at 7 -9 Grade 3 available Half marks on each paper targeting grades 1 to 3 (lower part) and other half at 3 (upper part) to 5

2017 Grade Boundaries Higher 2017 % 9 190 79 8 157 65 7 124

2017 Grade Boundaries Higher 2017 % 9 190 79 8 157 65 7 124 52 6 96 40 5 68 28 4 41 17 3 27 11 Foundation UK Entries: Higher: 58%, Foundation: 42% 2017 % 5 157 65 4 122 51 3 89 37 2 56 23 1 26 11

2018 Grade Boundaries Higher 2018 % 9 202 84 8 170 71 7 139

2018 Grade Boundaries Higher 2018 % 9 202 84 8 170 71 7 139 58 6 109 45 5 79 33 4 50 21 3 35 15 Foundation UK Entries: Higher: 53%, Foundation: 47% 2018 % 5 169 70 4 136 57 3 101 42 2 66 28 1 31 13

Year 10 Set 1 • Higher Tier • Mainly 7, 8, 9 Set 2

Year 10 Set 1 • Higher Tier • Mainly 7, 8, 9 Set 2 • Higher Tier • Mainly 5, 6, 7 Set 3 • Foundation Tier • Mainly 4, 5 Set 4 • Foundation Tier • 1 to 4

What can you do to support your children? Packages: mymathswatch Homework Communicate Revision Websites:

What can you do to support your children? Packages: mymathswatch Homework Communicate Revision Websites: Corbett maths Justmathsgenie SIMs / email

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Mathswatch https: //vle. mathswatch. co. uk/vle/

Essentials! Available from school @ £ 6. 70 From £ 5. 00 - £

Essentials! Available from school @ £ 6. 70 From £ 5. 00 - £ 10. 00

Casio ‘Classwiz’ A level standard ask your teacher.

Casio ‘Classwiz’ A level standard ask your teacher.

Essentials! Available from school @ £ 6. 60 From Available £ 5. 00 from

Essentials! Available from school @ £ 6. 60 From Available £ 5. 00 from - £ 10. 00 school @ £ 1. 20

Revision Guides Available from school Revision Guide @ £ 3. 00 Workbook + Answers

Revision Guides Available from school Revision Guide @ £ 3. 00 Workbook + Answers @ £ 3. 00

Revision Cards Available from school Foundation or Higher @ £ 7. 00

Revision Cards Available from school Foundation or Higher @ £ 7. 00

Revision Cards Available from school Foundation or Higher @ £ 7. 00

Revision Cards Available from school Foundation or Higher @ £ 7. 00

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Important Test Dates* October 2019 *Subject to change March 2020 June 2020 (End of

Important Test Dates* October 2019 *Subject to change March 2020 June 2020 (End of Year 10 test) October 2020 December 2020 (Mocks) March 2021 Plus Monthly Maths Quizzes and papers in class Any further queries: Mr K. Sewell-Davies (Head of Maths): sewell-daviesk@christletonhigh. co. uk Mrs R. Day (Key Stage 4 Coordinator): dayr@christletonhigh. co. uk