1. Year 9-10 GCSE Information Evening
Mathematics

2. Grading system
This grading system is used from year 7 through to year 11 and therefore this provides continuation from year to year on one scale and students can see their progress.
Foundation tier is grades 1-5
Higher tier is grades 4-9

3. Examinations
All exams in year 10 and 11 are only GCSE past papers and specimen papers designed specifically for the new GCSE to prepare students for GCSE in 2019.
There are 3 exams in year 10 and 2 in year 11, then the GCSE.
Exams involve many more worded, problem solving questions that don’t state which mathematical techniques to use.
Increased teaching time to help prepare students for GCSE’s There are 7 lessons in year 10, 8 in year 11.

4. Resources
Students must be well equipped for all lessons and exams. This involves black pens, pencils, ruler, eraser, compass and protractor as well as a
Scientific Calculator.
Students can purchase a revision guide from the finance office. These are designed with the new GCSE in mind.
There are also a number of online resources that we highly recommend – mymaths, mathswatch, mathsgenie, on maths.

5. www.mymaths.co.uk https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk www.mathsgenie.co.uk