KS4 Mathematics Information Evening Wednesday 21st September 2016 6 – 7 PM

Structure of the evening: Presentation by Mrs Scott (Curriculum Leader for Mathematics) Demonstrations available in the LRC by the maths staff Maths staff available for questions: Mr Gillon (Assistant Curriculum Leader of Mathematics) Mr Doolan (Year Leader of Y10) Mr Swettenham Ms Caldwell

Aims of the evening: To explain the main changes to GCSE Mathematics Understand what resources are available for independent learning Parents/Carers to understand what they can do at home to encourage their child to make progress in mathematics Explain the support available in the maths department

New GCSE grading structure New Grading Structure Current Grading Structure 9 8 A* 7 A 6 B C 5 ‘5’ is defined by the DfE as a ‘good pass’ – top 1/3 of the current Grade C and above 4 Bottom 2/3 of the current grade C 3 D E F G 2 1 U

New GCSE grading structure Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above achieve a grade 7 and above as currently achieve a grade A and above Additionally the bottom of grade 1 will be aligned with the bottom of grade G grade 5 will be awarded to around the top 1/3 of students gaining the equivalent of a grade C and the bottom 1/3 of a grade B grade 5 has been defined by the DfE as a ‘good pass’

New specifications Coverage of broader and deeper mathematical content, delivered through a single extended GCSE Higher tier will include questions that will stretch the most able Foundation tier will focus on core mathematical understanding and skills for all students to master A greater focus on problem-solving Additional requirements to provide clear mathematical arguments

New specifications Greater assessment time (4½ hours) one hour more than currently Three papers one more paper than currently 33.3% non-calculator 16.7% less than currently (but still 1½ hour’s worth) Fewer formulae available in examinations quite a lot fewer than currently!

New content New to Foundation tier (traditionally HIGHER topics): use of pi and surds reverse percentages factorising quadratics basic trigonometry circle properties vectors Venn and tree diagrams New to Higher tier (traditionally ALEVEL topics): gradient at a point on a curve as rate of change areas under graphs Venn diagrams (conditional probability)

New assessment objectives

New focus on Ratio and Proportion

Tracking Progress

Example of one of our scaffolded worksheets

KS4 Homework Schedule (Autumn Term) NEW 4-weekly cycle Date Set (Friday) Date Due (Friday) Type 9th September 16th September Basic Skills Practice 23rd September Problem Solving 30th September Mymaths 7th October Exam-Style Questions 14th October 21st October 28th October HALF TERM 11th November 18th November 25th November 2nd December 9th December 16th December CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

Example of basic skills sheet (homework)

Year 10 Higher Problem Solving Homework Due: Friday 23rd September 2016 1 Jo chooses 3 whole numbers between 1 and 40. The first number is a multiple of 4. The second number is 6 less than the first number. The third number is half of the second number. The difference between the first and third numbers is 21. What are the three numbers? Show your working.   .................................. , .................................. and .................................. (3 marks)

Example of exam-style questions (homework)

Mrs Scott & Mr Swettenham HOMEWORK CLINICS YEAR DAY TEACHER & ROOM ANY TUESDAY 1 - 1.30 Mrs Scott Room 2 WEDNESDAY 1 – 1.30 Mrs Scott & Mr Swettenham Room 2/3 THURSDAY Ms Caldwell & Mr Gillon

Year 11 Mock exam: Friday 28th October* Revision lists given out Extra lessons: Wednesdays 3.25 – 4.25 Booster sessions: Half-term holidays (dates TBC) *CALCULATORS REQUIRED

Full Mock (3 papers) followed by weekly mocks Assessments Exam Board: AQA HT1 HT2 HT3 HT4 HT5 HT6 Y10 HT Test AQA Practice Paper None Full Mock (3 papers) Y11 Mock P1 (Formal) Full Mock (3 papers) followed by weekly mocks Weekly Mocks Weekly Mocks/ GCSE GCSE AQA 80% 65% 49% 34% 20% Foundation 5 4 3 2 1 Higher 8 7 6

www.mymaths.co.uk username: stbedeschs password: circle Interactive packages to aid independent learning – Login details www.mymaths.co.uk username: stbedeschs password: circle then they use their individual logins to access their portal – booster packs can be access without logging into their portal www.mathwatchvle.com centre ID: stbedeschs + their two individual mymaths passwords www.methodmaths.com centre ID: sbchs + their two individual mymaths passwords www.corbettmaths.com free website so no login required www.sbchs.co.uk ALL pupils have individual logins for the top three websites as the school has paid for subscriptions

If you require any further information or wish to give any feedback from the presentation (positive or negative – try to be constructive!) then please contact me (Mrs Scott) preferably be email: e.scott@sbchs.co.uk Or alternatively if you require specific information relating to your child then email their maths teacher: Mr Gillon c.gillon@sbchs.co.uk Mr Doolan m.doolan@sbchs.co.uk Mr Swettenham i.swettenham@sbchs.co.uk Ms Caldwell s.caldwell@sbchs.co.uk Mr Molyneux i.molyneux@sbchs.co.uk