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GCSE Maths Positivity and Support Structure and style of the exam 3 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
GCSE Maths Positivity and Support Structure and style of the exam 3 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
GCSE Maths Positivity and Support Structure and style of the exam 3 papers 1hr 30 mins each out of 80 marks Paper 1 is a non-calculator paper Paper 2 is a calculator paper Paper 3 is a calculator paper There is a large emphasis on problem
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Structure and style of the exam
3 papers –1hr 30 mins each out of 80 marks Paper 1 is a non-calculator paper Paper 2 is a calculator paper Paper 3 is a calculator paper There is a large emphasis on problem solving.
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Foundation Breakdown
Foundation papers range from grades 1 to 5
There is a much greater emphasis on Ratio and proportion and number skills on the foundation tier, it is really important that students spend time developing these skills.
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Higher Breakdown
Higher papers range from grades 4 to 9
There is a much greater emphasis on Algebra on the higher tier, it is really important that students spend time developing these skills.
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What do we mean by a greater emphasis
- n problem solving?
- Q. 9 – 5 marks, Problem Solving
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Support from School
- Revision guides (CGP AQA 8300) these can be ordered through
parent pay
- Past papers handed out by teachers, older past papers available
- nline ( Mathsgenie or corbett maths).
- Intervention classes on afterschool on Wednesday
- Throwback Thursdays
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Corbett Maths
The best way to revise maths is to do maths.
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Formulae to be learnt
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Formulae to be learnt
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Final Tips
- Ensure your child has a Casio scientific calculator – can be purchased
through parent pay.
- Formulae must be learned ready for the exams.
- The key to success will be independent study and revision but making