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Year 10 in the Mathematics Faculty. General Expectations. At the start of the lesson Arrive on time and in correct uniform. Enter room sensibly . Sit in allocated seat – all classes will have a seating plan.
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General Expectations At the start of the lesson • Arrive on time and in correct uniform. • Enter room sensibly. • Sit in allocated seat – all classes will have a seating plan. • Diary, exercise book and equipment should be placed on your table before the lesson starts.
General Expectations During the lesson • Work is dated and the lesson objective is copied down. • Follow teacher instructions quickly. • Only one voice should be heard during class discussions. • Make contributions by putting your hand up. • Written work in pen, diagrams with a ruler and pencil. • Stay focused throughout the lesson. • Ask for help if you are unsure.
General Expectations At the end of the lesson • Copy down any homework into your diary. • Chairs should be tucked under the desk. • Stand behind your chair and leave sensibly when dismissed. • If you haven’t understood the lesson ask the teacher when you can talk to them about what you are finding difficult.
General Expectations Equipment • Pen • Pencil • Ruler • Compass • Protractor • Calculator Geometry sets £1.25 and calculators £5.50 are sold from the maths office at break time.
Exercise Books and Folders • You should bring your exercise book to EVERY lesson. • Folders will be stored in your classroom. • All work should be to the best of your ability. • All work in your book should be self or peer assessed. • Formally assessed work will be kept in your folder. • There should be NO graffiti in or on your book – detentions will be issued for any graffiti seen and if necessary you will need to buy a new book.
Exercise Books and Folders • Marking codes and highlighting will be used to give feedback on your work. M – Method Green – excellent C – Communication Yellow – satisfactory U – Understanding Pink – poor Q – Quantity P – Presentation E – Effort
Maths Groups • The maths groups in Y10 are based on the following structure. HS1 HS2 HS3 HS4 HS5 HS6 HS7 HS8 HS9
Assessment • Teacher Assessment • Participation in lessons • Homework • Mini tests etc. • Exams • 10th Oct – Unit 1 Mock • 9th Nov – Unit 1 GCSE (30%) • 30th Jan – Unit 2 Mock • 14th May – Unit 2 2nd Mock • 13th Jun – Unit 2 GCSE (30%) Some students may move groups as a result of their assessments.
Maths Support • Every lunchtime there is support available in A11 1.20-1.50pm. • Your teacher will always be willing to help you outside of lessons but it is best to try and arrange a time in advance. • www.mymaths.co.uk is a great website to use for explanations and practice questions. • The MLE provides access to past papers, Maths Watch and videos of maths explanations. • Revision guides and past papers can be bought from the maths shop. • Revision sessions will be organised prior to the exams.
GCSE SUCCESS • In 2011 76% of Hendon students got A* - C • In 2011 30% of Hendon students got A* / A