Mathematics GCSE 2017 More content at both Foundation and Higher Tiers Shift in content from Higher to Foundation Move to more problem solving, reasoning & interpreting More examination time New grading structure

New topics New topics added to GCSE (for both tiers) New topics added to Foundation Tier (from Higher Tier) New topics added to Higher Tier (from A level)

Assessment objectives More emphasis on problem-solving, communication, proof and interpretation QWC will no longer be sign-posted with an *.

Assessment structure May … June … June … Foundation Grades 1-5 Half marks on each paper targeting grades 1 to 3 (lower part) and other half at 3 (upper part) to 5 Higher Grades 4-9 (allowable grade 3) Half marks on each paper targeting grades 4-6 and other half at 7-9

In 2017 the same percentage that get a “C” in 2016 will be awarded a grade 4. In 2017/18 and 2018/19 students aged 16-18 will be required to retake English and Maths where they fail to achieve a grade 4 at GCSE . In 2019/2020 this will rise to a grade 5

New grading scale (9-1) 1 is the lowest, anchored to grade G “The bottom of grade 1 will be aligned with the bottom of a G.”  9 is the highest, for the top 3% or so “For each examination, the top 20% of those who get grade 7 or above will get a grade 9 – the very highest performers.”  7 will be anchored to grade A “Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as currently achieve an A and above.”  4 will be anchored to grade C “Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above.”  5 will be set between C and B “Grade 5 will be positioned in the top third of the marks for a current grade C, and bottom third of the marks for a current grade B.”

New grading scale (9-1)

An Example of the New Type of Question Current GCSE New GCSE Sarah bought a TV for £250 Three years later she sold it for £180 Work out her percentage loss .........................% (3)

An Example of the New Type of Question

What can you do to help? Be positive ‘I was never very good at Maths…’

How to support your child: Maths hasn’t changed too much- money, times tables, fractions, ratio, decimals are still all used. Talk about ‘everyday’ Maths Filling the missing amounts in a bank statement or invoice Changing money into different currencies Reading an electricity meter and calculating the bill Finding areas involving gardens, wallpaper, carpet, paint Planning a visit to Grandma given a bus timetable and when to be back for. Calculating best buys Working out postage & packing charges for online goods Act as a “Project Manager” - Help them to organise themselves Be positive & supportive Get your child to explain Revision guides Websites: mymaths , Corbett Maths ,just maths

www.mymaths.co.uk Spasp positive Booster packs GCSE booster 4-5 GCSE booster 6-7 GCSE booster 8-9

https://corbettmaths.com Topic question books

Just maths http://online.justmaths.co.uk Super 60 topic to master – Grade 5/6/7 User name : PaulStudent Password : Paul

Rebecca is correct , shop A is best value