Y9 Mathematics Parents Information Evening 2016 Miss S. McGuire (Assistant Head teacher & Specialist Leader of Mathematics) Mr R. McVey (Head of Mathematics)

Mathematics Department Staff Miss S. McGuire (Assistant Head teacher) Mr R. McVey (Head of Mathematics) Mrs E. Sweeney (Second in Mathematics) – Mrs G. Unsworth (Maternity cover) Mr R. Cafferkey Mr S. Cheal Mrs J. Tomlinson

New Mathematics GCSE GCSE SUMMER 2018

GCSE Mathematics Specification Edexcel Linear A 100% Final Examination

The New Mathematics GCSE The new GCSE will have more demanding content and will have a different grading scale. The examination will consist of 3 papers which will be examined at the end of the course in June 2018.  

The New Assessment System The will be two tiers of entry for this linear examination.   Foundation Tier (Grades 1 to 5) Higher Tier (Grades 4 to 9) For the Edexcel Specification There will be 3 papers for each tier each lasting 1 1 2 hours. There will be 1 non-calculator paper and 2 calculator papers.

The New GCSE Grading System Grade 5 has a large proportion of current grade B content Grade 9 has A/S content 3% of the population will be awarded a grade 9

The New Mathematics GCSE Three Levels of Progress KS2 SATs 4c – This would equate to a grade ‘C’ Over 90% of pupils our level 4 pupils in 2015 achieved a grade C or better The new mathematics grade ‘C’ is a grade ‘5’ which has 75% old grade B content! A new and more challenging content for the ‘pass’ grade. This is a new challenge for all schools not just ours.

The New Formula Sheet

Setting Structure There will be set movement opportunities throughout the year if needed – You will be informed!

A Key Summary of the Changes

A01: Use and Apply Standard Techniques   For example, the first question on the lower tier could be:- Write the following numbers in ascending order. −3 −8 7 −5 3 0 This is 50% of the content at the lower tier and 40% of the content at the higher tier.

Written Methods

A02/A03: PROBLEM SOLVING AND REASONING

A02/3: Problem Solving and Reasoning Problem-solving and reasoning 50% Foundation 60% Higher

A02/3: Problem Solving and Reasoning

Sam sold the oranges for £130. Therefore Sam made a £10 loss. Answer Sam spent £140 on oranges. Sam sold the oranges for £130. Therefore Sam made a £10 loss.

Long Term Plan

Unit Overview

Long Term Plan

How we can support you! Scheme of Work is on the website Method Maths (www.methodmaths.com) . School login: penworth User name: Polly Password: smith GCSE Mathematics ‘End of unit ’ tasks. Revise weak topics – Use CGP / Maths Watch Pinpoint learning Study Plus Mathematics