Year 11 Information Evening Mathematics

The 2019 Maths results were strong, continuing the trend of the last 5 years. On average Sawston pupils achieve half a grade higher in Maths than in schools nationally. We are preparing students well for the increased challenge of the papers.

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) Our exam board is: Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics (1MA1)

What have we learnt about the new 9-1 exams? Students need to have exam stamina and resilience. Students need a deep understanding of the content. It isn’t enough to simply learn the methods by rote.

The Chief examiners report states that…. Candidates need to organise their work better. Number facts (e.g. times tables) need to be ingrained in a pupils long term memory, freeing up space in the working memory. In shorter questions, candidates need to show all stages of working, however trivial, particularly on the calculator papers. Candidates’ recall of essential formulae was not always successful. General weaknesses still persist in handling and converting units.

Which Tier? ……… Higher or Foundation There is a false perception that a ‘pass’ is easier to achieve on the higher tier.

For candidates expected to achieve grade 4 or 5, there is ample opportunity on the Foundation papers for them to show what they can do, and to work through a range of challenging questions.

The Higher papers are designed for candidates expected to achieve the highest grades with half the questions testing grade 7+ (A grade ) material.

Preparing for the Mock Exams Mathematics

Problem Solving Applying Standard Techniques Reasoning and Interpreting Problem Solving

Class teachers will support pupils in identifying which topics should be prioritised.

Flash Cards for quick recall of key facts Replacements sets are available for 50p or can be printed from the pupil drive. Here are some examples of command words used in Algebra: Solve Substitute Expand Factorise Evaluate Simplify Students need to understand what each word is asking them to do.

Exam Papers Start Now! Try a past paper Identify topics to work on Revise / Clarify understanding Test your understanding Feeling happier? Yes No

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Effective Maths Revision Learn Flashcards Watch Video Clips Practice Interactive Questions Complete Mathswatch Worksheets Work through Papers Effective Maths Revision

Revision Resources Revision guide and workbook £5.00 £2.50 Practice Papers Plus+ One book containing two complete sets of exemplar Papers, with hints, guidance and fully worked solutions. Revision Cards £7.00

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Progression from SVC Mathematics

Grade 4 = Pass A grade 7+ A grade 6+ A grade 5+ You can study As or A Level Maths (and Further Maths) A grade 7+ You can study A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Psychology A grade 6+ You can study a level 3 Core Maths Course A grade 5+ Grade 4 = Pass

Mathematics Mrs Shearn cshearn@sawstonvc.org (Head of Maths) Mrs Wagstaff ewagstaff@sawstonvc.org (Deputy Head of Maths) Mathematics