Year 11 GCSE Mathematics 2015/16

Key Information for Pupils and Parents

Course Overview Linear Examination 100% Exam - No coursework Higher (A*-D) Foundation (C-G) 1 x Non-Calculator Paper 1 x Calculator Paper

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

‘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.

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

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

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

Exam Technique

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

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

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

GCSE Results 2015 MATHEMATICS A*-C = 77.4 %

(Boys = 77.1%, Girls = 77.7%) A*/A - 26%

STATISTICS A*-C = 100 % A*/A - 90%