1. Bishop of Winchester Academy Maths Department

2. We offer two GCSEs to Y11 GCSE Maths
Higher & Foundation tiers available
Sets 1-4: Higher tier
Sets 5-9: Foundation tier
Tiers reviewed regularly, final decision made shortly
GCSE Statistics
Higher & Foundation tiers available
Available to certain students who are missing one or more options
Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths
Entry made for some set 1 students only

3. High expectations – no excuses!
Maths Homework
Students are set a weekly past exam paper
Will take around 90 minutes to complete
Compulsory, after-school catch-up sessions if homework is not submitted on time or is of an unacceptable standard
High expectations – no excuses!

4. Maths Equipment
Students need to arrive fully equipped with a scientific calculator every Maths lesson. Students need a full set of maths equipment at home in order to be able to complete the weekly homework tasks
Calculators can be purchased through SQUID
Other maths equipment can be purchased in the department from your child’s Maths teacher at break or lunch time

5. Exam information (GCSE Maths only)
Mock exam dates:
Week beginning 25/02/2019
Final exam dates:
Paper 1: 21/05/2019
Paper 2: 06/06/2019
Paper 1: 11/06/2019

6. Revision Materials
Available on SQUID:
Revision guide
Workbook
Exam practice questions
Ensure that the correct tier of entry is selected, ask your child’s Maths teacher for advice if you are unsure about this.

7. After - School Support
Thursdays in the Maths department: 3pm - 4pm
Help with homework
Support with revision plans
Although your child’s teacher may not be ‘on duty’ there will always be several staff members available to help with Foundation and Higher tier questions

8. Revision Strategies Ensure that your child attends every lesson
Ensure that your child does their homework every week
Support your child when catch-ups are necessary
Encourage your child to attend on Thursdays at 3pm
Buy the revision materials on sQuid
Work through the GCSE checklists (see website)
Contact individual teachers with any questions/concerns