Higher Mathematics Hermitage Academy

Expectations All pupils should: Work effectively in class – Deal with it now and don’t wait until later. Submit a high standard of homework Nightly revision – daily HW or targeted revision Start the exam preparation now Approach teacher for regular support Attend supported study – be efficient and effective Prepare well for all assessments Prioritise time to get the best results Remember, it’s not National 5 Mathematics anymore!

National Progression

Essential Resources Notes Jotter Class Jotter Scientific Calculator Daily Homework Formal Homework (70% or More) G-Suites and Show My Homework Free Higher Mathematics – Past Papers and Topic by Topic Video Support Material – G-Suites and Websites Supported Study – Monday and Thursday 3.30pm to 4.45pm

Daily Homework Formal Homework

Digital Support Maths Notes : G-Suites www.glowconnect.org.uk Free Higher Maths : www.highermathematics.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/user/DLBmaths Past Papers with Solutions Show My Homework

Block 1 Progress Assessment Friday 21st September Non-Calculator Assessment and of Exam Standard Informs Tracking and Monitoring Block 1 – Exact Values and Radians Straight Line Recurrence Relations Functions and Graphs Differentiation Block 2 – Prelim Block 3 – Extended Prelim

Monday: 3.30pm to 4.45pm Thursday: 3.30pm to 4.45pm Supported Study Monday: 3.30pm to 4.45pm Thursday: 3.30pm to 4.45pm

Words of wisdom from last pupils of 2017/18? ‘Do all the past papers you can get your hands on’ – Rory McAloon ‘Practice what you find hardest first and try to complete past papers in the lead up to the exam. Look up any past paper questions you don’t understand on youtube’ – Zoe Kemp ‘Take advantage of the supported study offered and if you’re not sure of something then just ask’ – Morag Cowey ‘Regularly attempt questions from textbooks and make extensive use of past papers so that you become familiar with the types of questions you may be asked in the exam’ – Jake Miller ‘Do past papers when you find something you don’t know. Check your notes to do it again’ – Mark Turner

A TED talk on effective studying. Take the advice of staff and the words of wisdom provided by pupils who have been successful. Click on the link for this TED talk that outlines the best way to study as discussed during presentation. https://youtu.be/Na8m4GPqA30 ‘Give your all in class and always do your best with daily and formal homework. Treat every assessment as if it were the final exam. Study efficiently and effectively and, if so, you should know exactly what aspects of the course you need to improve on. Access video support, ask your teacher, attend supported study and start planning for the exam today. The past paper practice starts now and you can begin to use the topic by topic on free higher maths.’ – Mr Munro.

Any Further Questions? derek.munro@argyll-bute.gov.uk