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Year 11 GCSE Mathematics 2015/16
Key Information for Pupils and Parents
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Course Overview Linear Examination 100% Exam - No coursework Higher (A*-D) Foundation (C-G) 1 x Non-Calculator Paper 1 x Calculator Paper
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Key Dates
MOCK EXAMS Testing GCSE topics covered since year 9 Non-Calculator Paper - w/c 30th Nov 2015 Calculator Paper - w/c 14th March 2016
GCSE EXAMS Paper 1 Non-Calculator - Thursday 26th May 2016 Paper 2 Calculator - Thursday 9th June 2016
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‘Maths may be difficult but not impossible’
Self motivation - build on your strengths and work on your weaknesses.
Perseverance - struggle and frustration are a natural part of learning maths so make every effort to see mistakes and setbacks as learning opportunities to improve.
Resilience and grit - keep working hard even when the going gets tough.
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Assessment Pupils have previously and will continue to be
regularly assessed by completing End of Unit Tests (based on past GCSE questions)
Mock exams All results (% and grade) will be recorded on
your son/daughters student guide as well as test papers put into their folders for you to see and discuss with your child
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Supporting Your Child - Equipment The following equipment is required for all lessons
and exams Scientific Calculator Black pen Pencil Rubber Ruler 360º protractor Pair of Compasses Pencil Sharpener Highlighter pen
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Supporting Your Child – In school Morning registration lessons offered to targeted
groups to revise topics and learn good exam techniques
Lunchtime homework/classwork club Student guides containing topic lists Exercise books containing key points to a topic and
model examples First Attempt In Learning books (FAIL) Topic-based questions put into student folders Past practice papers
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Exam Technique
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Exam Technique QuestionHave you included all the information in the question onto the diagram before you attempt the question?Circle key words/identify meanings - word associations MethodHave you clearly shown your calculations?Is your method set out in a logical order?Have you given explanations for any values you have used?Look at the number of marks as a guide to how much working out is required. AnswerIs it sensible? E.g. A man running 75mph as an answer!Have you rounded appropriately? (3 sf unless told otherwise)Have you given the units for your answer e.g area = cm2 or m2 , etc
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Supporting Your Child - Revision AQA on-line textbook (student access codes will be provided
by the school via e-mail) MyMaths
Learning resource to consolidate and practise skillsLogin = chester1, Password = integer → Choose
either Number, Algebra, Shape or Data → Topic → Lesson. GCSE past papers Collins Revision Guide + Exam Practice Workbook (£4 from
the school shop) Recommended websites
Corbettmaths
Mr Barton Maths
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After-School Revision Classes In the past staff have run classes on the build
up to the final exam on a voluntary basis. Pupils will hear from their classroom teacher
if such an arrangement is to take place
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GCSE Results 2015 MATHEMATICS A*-C = 77.4 %
(Boys = 77.1%, Girls = 77.7%) A*/A - 26%
STATISTICS A*-C = 100 % A*/A - 90%