Transcript KS3 Mathematics

KS4 Mathematics
GCSE Mathematics
at QE
• Exam board is AQA
• 3 modular exams, covering
– Number and Algebra
– Statistics and Number
– Geometry and Algebra
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Unit 2 Number and Algebra
(33.3%) Non-calc – 1 hour 15 mins
Working with numbers and the
number system
Fractions, decimals and percentages
Ratio and proportion
Expressions and equations
Sequences and linear functions
Examined in March 2012
Unit 2 Assessment
• Started Unit 2 after EoY exams in
Year 9.
• Assessment on everything covered
so far after half term.
Unit 1 Statistics and Number
(26.7%) Calc – 1 hour:
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The data handling cycle
Data collection
Data presentation and analysis
Data interpretation
Probability
Examined in June 2012
Unit 3 Geometry and Algebra
(40%) Calculator paper – 1½ hour:
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Properties of angles and shapes
Geometrical reasoning and calculation
Measures and construction
Length, area and volume
Graphical methods
Solving problems with algebra
Examined in June 2013
Additional Mathematics
Mathematicians in set 1, on both sides
of the year, will have the opportunity to
study for an additional Mathematics
qualification.
What is Additional
Mathematics?
• Additional Mathematics is a FSMQ
(Free-Standing Mathematics
Qualification) aimed at able KS4
students.
• We run a two year programme of GCSE
Maths and Additional Maths completing
both courses at the end of Year 11.
Why do Additional
Mathematics?
It has several benefits:
• It provides appropriate challenge. Also, helping
many students to gain an A or A* at GCSE.
• The girls receive a broad and deep education in
mathematics at an appropriate pace.
• They have a firm foundation on which to start their
A level studies.
• More able students would be in a position to start
Year 12 already confident with much of the
material in Core 1 whilst ready for the challenge of
Further Pure 1.
What can you do at home?
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Be positive about mathematics
Equipment
eg. Calculators, pens, rulers, protractors.
Homework (set twice a week)
Revision (as a guide
- 30mins 4 times a
week on top of
homework)
Revision
To help you help your daughters, you can get them to:
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Re- read the examples in their exercise book
Use their textbook
Ask somebody – parents, school friends, etc
Attend revision clubs
Buy Mathswatch CD (Foundation/ Higher)
Buy CGP revision guide and workbook
Download AQA past papers/ Complete specimen papers
Use the internet; BBC Bitesize, Samlearning, Mymaths
Ask their maths teacher.