Year 10 mathematics Parents Information Evening Paul Durber Head of - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Year 10 mathematics Parents 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


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Year 10 mathematics

Paul Durber Head of Maths and Assistant Deputy Principal

Parent’s Information Evening

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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.

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How the new levels line up with the old grading system

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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%

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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.
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Available Resources

  • Revision Guides
  • MathsWatch Disk
  • MyMaths
  • YouTube
  • CorbettMaths
  • HegartyMaths
  • MathsCard
  • CIMT
  • Manga High