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Welcome to GCSE Mathematics

Discover how to excel in GCSE Mathematics with revision techniques, practice papers, and exam strategies. Find support resources for at-home learning and ways to prepare effectively. Get ready for GCSE Results Day!

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Welcome to GCSE Mathematics

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  1. Welcome to GCSE Mathematics Group Head, Maths and English: Navarda Garside Coordinator, Maths and English: Natacha Shakil Curriculum Leader Maths: Samuel Winters GCSE Lecturers: Mandy Handley, Rob Harrop, Ray Cooper, John Griffiths Carol Webb, Kirsty Dixon, Maria Jones Classroom Support: Roxanne Hill

  2. How is GCSE Mathematics Assessed • The Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 to 1) in Mathematics is a tiered qualification. There are two tiers: • Foundation tier - grades 1 to 5 available • The assessment for each tier of entry consists of three externally-examined papers • Paper 1 - Non Calculator 9am 5th November 1 ½ hours • Paper 2 - Calculator 9am 7th November 1 ½ hours • Paper 3 – Calculator 1pm 11th November 1 ½ hours

  3. GCSE Maths – Course Delivery

  4. How you can support at home - Revision • The best way to revise for GCSE Mathematics exams is to practice Maths, especially past paper exam questions. • While it is tempting to practice Maths that your know, the key is to work on the topics you don’t know. • SMART Targets • Individual Learning Plan • Long revisions sessions are not beneficial (in my opinion), short sessions, answering questions around identified topics will be. • Little and often revision session, structure and timetabled • Single topic revision sessions (maximum 45 minutes, again, in my opinion) • Support with Core Topics – FDP, %, Measures, Algebra basics

  5. How you can support at home – Practice Papers • Exam Preparation – Timed Practice • Each Mark is an estimated 67.5 seconds • 80 Marks in 90 minutes • Read the question slowly, and imagine you are reading it to someone else. • Question Strategies • Answer the questions you can answer visually first. (quick marks). • Then answer the questions you know, but requires working out. • Then the questions where you think you have an idea with. • Do some calculations. • Don’t waste time on questions you can’t do, leave them to the end. • Work through 1 mark, then 2 mark questions etc.

  6. Revision Support • Extra sessions are available in Maths and English department during the following lunchtimes: • Tuesdays 12:30-13:30, TG20 Past Papers Revision • Wednesdays 12:30-13:30, TG20 Individual Learning Plan Topics • Thursday 12:30-13:30, TG25a MathsWatch Homework Support • MathsWatch • Each student has access to https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/users • Homework set weekly • Useful Revision Tool using Videos and Questions

  7. GCSE Results Day • Student will need to attend Maths and English lesson while waiting for the release of the GCSE Results in 2020. • While all the members of the Mathematics department are keen for students to pass in Novembers resits, it’s important that students continue to focus and revise for the summer exams. Results day -16th January 2020

  8. Thank You

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