Transcript How it is assessed

Assessment Structure:
• 100% exam – AQA (8300)
• Subject content:
1)
Number
2)
Algebra
3)
Ratio, proportion and rates of change
4)
Geometry and measures
5)
Probability
6)
Statistics
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
GCSE Mathematics has a Foundation tier (grades 1 – 5)
and a Higher tier (grades 4 – 9).
Students must take three question papers at the same
tier.
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Paper 1: non-calculator
What is assessed
Content from any part of the specification
may be assessed
How it is assessed
• Written
paper: 1 hour 30 minutes
• 80 marks
• Non-calculator
• 33⅓% of the GCSE Mathematics
assessment
Questions
A mix of question styles, from short, singlemark questions to multi-step problems.
The mathematical demand increases as a
student progresses through the paper.
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Paper 2: calculator
What is assessed
Content from any part of the specification
may be assessed
How it is assessed
• Written
paper: 1 hour 30 minutes
• 80 marks
• Calculator allowed
• 33⅓% of the GCSE Mathematics
assessment
Questions
A mix of question styles, from short,
single-mark questions to multi-step
problems. The mathematical demand
increases as a student progresses through
the paper.MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Paper 3: calculator
What is assessed
Content from any part of the
specification may be assessed
How it is assessed
• Written
paper: 1 hour 30 minutes
• 80 marks
• Calculator allowed
• 33⅓% of the GCSE Mathematics
assessment
Questions
A mix of question styles, from short,
single-mark questions to multi-step
problems. The mathematical demand
increases as a student progresses
throughMATHEMATICS
the paper. DEPARTMENT
Examination Date:
• May/June 2017
“90% of those who don’t reach this standard 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 or 5 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:
12/10/15, 18/01/16, 25/04/16)
• 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 (exercise book, pen, pencil, ruler,
eraser and a SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR)
• Enquire about homework (1 piece 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