Key Stage 4 Mathematics Class of 2019

Key changes to the Maths curriculum GCSE Maths is changing and getting more demanding for everyone. There is more content to teach with harder topics being introduced. There is a greater emphasis on problem-solving and mathematical reasoning, with more marks in the GCSE exams being allocated to these higher-order skills. The total examination time is increasing with all exams taken at the end of the course. Students will also have to memorise formulae. There is a new grade structure from 9 to 1, with fewer marks at the lower grades and more marks at the higher grades.

Grade 4 = A Good Pass Grade 5 = A Strong Pass Changes to the curriculum About 71% of students will achieve Grades 4-9. About 20% of students will achieve Grades 7-9. About 3% of students will achieve Grade 9. Grade 4 = A Good Pass Grade 5 = A Strong Pass

Changes to the curriculum What this means for your son/daughter: Tier of entry – Foundation or Higher Changes to content weighting and topics tested at GCSE Exam papers – 3 papers (2 calculator, 1 non-calculator) Emphasis on knowing mathematical formulae

Changes to the curriculum

Changes to the curriculum What this means for your son/daughter: Tier of entry – Foundation or Higher Changes to content weighting and topics tested at GCSE Exam papers – 3 papers (2 calculator, 1 non-calculator) Emphasis on knowing mathematical formulae

Changes to the curriculum

Changes to the curriculum Standard Form Compound interest Solve simultaneous equations Solve quadratic equations by factorisation Trigonometry Lengths of arcs and areas of sectors Vectors Density Tree Diagrams And more

Changes to the curriculum What this means for your son/daughter: Tier of entry – Foundation or Higher Changes to content weighting and topics tested at GCSE - changes to mock assessments Exam papers – 3 papers (2 calculator, 1 non-calculator) Emphasis on knowing mathematical formulae

Changes to the curriculum What this means for your son/daughter: Tier of entry – Foundation or Higher Changes to content weighting and topics tested at GCSE - changes to mock assessments Exam papers – 3 papers (2 calculator, 1 non-calculator) Emphasis on knowing mathematical formulae

Assessment Assessments – full GCSE graded using real boundaries RAG analysis – detailed feedback showing strengths and weaknesses by topic Revision – practise, practise, practise - KS4 maths on the school VLE - MathsWatch video clips on vle.mathswatch.co.uk - www.mymaths.co.uk - corbettmaths.com

Expectations Homework – one per lesson, mix of mymaths and written homework Feedback – once per fortnightly cycle Equipment – pen, pencil, ruler, SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR, compass, protractor Effort – always put in 100% effort – in lesson and at home

Questions… Contact details: katie.hall@marplehall.stockport.sch.uk – Miss K Hall, DTL Maths stuart.parker@marplehall.stockport.sch.uk – Mr S Parker, KS4 Lead