Mathematics Information Years 9 and 10 Mathematics Information Evening Students First @PCSAMaths

Director of Maths Outcomes Maths outcomes – results and progress. Staff recruitment, development & retention. The Curriculum. Primary Liaison. Collaboration across the PLT. @PCSAMaths

@PCSAMaths The Evening Introduction to the team New GCSE format and grades 2017 GCSE Maths Results Where are years 9 and 10 currently? What we will be doing? How can you help? What can the students do? Resources @PCSAMaths

Central Leader of Maths The Team MRS KERRISON Central Leader of Maths MRS CROUCH Second in Faculty MRS GODDARD-LOCK Director of Maths MR SCUDAMORE MISS HARDING MR THOMPSON MR BOYCE MISS CATT MISS HILL MISS LIDDINGTON MR WANG MR WILSON @PCSAMaths

@PCSAMaths New GCSE It is tougher More content in Foundation and Higher Roughly a third more content Content moved down from higher to foundation Problem solving and financial style questions @PCSAMaths

@PCSAMaths Examination The total time for the examinations is increasing from 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes over 3 papers All exams will be sat at the end of the course The same topics can appear on all three assessments There are fewer marks at the lower grades and more marks at the higher grades at both Foundation & Higher tier Pupils will be required to remember more formulas More emphasis on problem solving @PCSAMaths

It is worth noting that there is a ±3% tolerance for each domain area. @PCSAMaths

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@PCSAMaths The Grades A grade 4 is a pass: A grade 5 is a good pass 3 Higher Tier 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D C C/B B A A* A* + Foundation Tier 1 2 3 4 5 G/F F/E D C C/B A grade 4 is a pass: A grade 5 is a good pass @PCSAMaths

@PCSAMaths 2017 GCSE Results 8 students achieved grade 9 9-7 14% 9-5 Grades ALL Girls Boys 9-7 14% 9-5 43% 48% 38% 9-4 75% 77% 73% 9-1 99% 8 students achieved grade 9 @PCSAMaths

@PCSAMaths 2018/20 GCSE Results 9-7 20% 9-5 50% 9-4 100% 9-1 Grades ALL Girls Boys 9-7 20% 9-5 50% 9-4 100% 9-1 @PCSAMaths

Current Position for Years 9 and 10 Sets 1,2 & 3 – Higher Sets 4 & 5 - Foundation @PCSAMaths

New Modular Scheme of Learning Students taught in 9 week cycles 4 Cycles per year Assessment weeks - to monitor progress Year 10 – end of cycle GCSE papers Year 9 – topic based GCSE questions Superteach week – to enable all students to make progress Students encouraged to get into good exam skill habits from day one. @PCSAMaths

@PCSAMaths Homework Booklets Cyclic Homework Booklets Target key topics/skills Linked Video Clips Accessible by all Students Secure Key skills – learning by repetition Creates a revision tool Sanctions for no homework @PCSAMaths

@PCSAMaths How can you help? Encourage regular revision Ensure homework is being completed Familarise yourself with online resources Communicate with teachers /leader of Year 9/10 mathematics @PCSAMaths

What can the students do? Complete homework Start revising – Little and Often Try in every Assessment Participate in every lesson Impeccable behaviour Attend school (96%) Talk to their teacher/tutor/parents P6 Thursday upper school drop in @PCSAMaths

Top 10 resources

10 - Twitter - @PCSAMATHS

Login: priorycs Password: formula14 9 - Mymaths.co.uk Login: priorycs Password: formula14

8 - GCSEPod

7 - YouTube Search: PRIORYCSA

6 – MissBResources.com

5 - MrBartonMaths.com

4 - Corbett Maths

3 - Edexcel revision guides/workbooks Year 11

1 - PiXL Maths App

Year 9 and 10 Parents Information Evening Thank you for attending tonight's session. Our mission is to prepare individuals for the next step of their learning journey, after PCSA. Your support will enable your child to succeed. PPT – Meet the Teachers. @PCSAMaths