Year 10 mathematics Parent’s Information Evening Paul Durber Head of Maths and Assistant Deputy Principal
The Curriculum: new 9-1 GCSE • Edexcel exam board • Two tiers – Foundation Tier Levels 1 to 5 – Higher Tier Levels 4 to 9 • Three examination papers – One non-calculator, two with calculator allowed. – 1 hour 30 minutes each. – 80 marks per paper.
How the new levels line up with the old grading system
Skills and Knowledge Tier Topic area Weighting Foundation Number 22 - 28% Algebra 17 - 23% Ratio, Proportion and Rates of change 22 - 28% Geometry and Measures 12 - 18% Statistics & Probability 12 - 18% Higher Number 12 - 18% Algebra 27 - 33% Ratio, Proportion and Rates of change 17 - 23% Geometry and Measures 17 - 23% Statistics & Probability 12 - 18%
What can parents do to help gain success in maths? • Positive conversations. • Show them maths in everyday life. • Learn together. • Find out how they learn/revise best. • Let me know if there is anything you need to help them.
Available Resources • Revision Guides • MathsWatch Disk • MyMaths • YouTube • CorbettMaths • HegartyMaths • MathsCard • CIMT • Manga High
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