Transcript mathematics department

MATHEMATICS
DEPARTMENT
Assessment Structure:
• 100% exam – Edexcel Linear 1MA0
• 2 exams
- 1 non-calculator & 1 calculator
- 1 hour 45 mins each
• Tested on the main areas of Maths: Number &
Algebra, Geometry & Measures and Statistics &
Probability; plus the standard of written
communication (starred questions)
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Assessment Structure:
• Two tiers of entry – Higher and Foundation
• Higher tier – Grades A* - D
• Foundation tier – Grades C – G
• Sets 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a – Higher tier
• Set 2b – Higher/Foundation tier
• Set 2c – Foundation tier
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Examination Dates:
• June 2016 – only one entry allowed.
“90% of those who don’t reach this standard (GCSE
grade A* - C) by 16, don’t achieve it by age 19.”
“From August 2014 students who have not achieved a
good pass in Maths GCSE by age 16 must continue to
work towards achieving this or an approved ‘stepping
stone’ qualification”
Matthew Hancock, Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
The Maths department is providing:
• 4 lessons per week with a specialist Maths teacher
• An ‘open door’ policy for help with
homework/classwork
• A ‘drop-in’ homework club every Tuesday lunchtime
in the Maths Study Centre (entrance via the library)
• Tuesday after school revision sessions
• Internal controlled assessments (week beg:
20/10/14, 19/01/15, 11/05/15)
• Differentiated revision work packs (with supporting
timetable)
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
How parents/carers can help:
• Ensure that your child brings the correct equipment
to every lesson (pen, pencil, ruler, eraser and a
CALCULATOR)
• Enquire about homework (2 pieces per week)/ask to
see it
• Encourage your child to come and ask for help if they
are struggling
• Encourage your child to come and ask for extension
material
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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
How parents/carers can help:
• Encourage past exam paper practice
• Purchase a revision guide/workbook
• Ensure that your child knows their timetables/the
number of days in each month of the year/the 12 & 24
hr clock/the suits in a deck of cards/money etc.
• Involve your child in everyday tasks that involve
maths e.g. plan the families weekly shop given a
certain budget, design a new bedroom given the
dimensions & cost of furniture/paint, which is the best
deal at the supermarket etc.
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT