1. Mathematics at High Storrs Year 9 Information Evening Joseph Quarterman Deputy Head of Faculty for Mathematics j.quarterman@highstorrs.sheffield.sch.uk

2. GCSE maths: the changes Year 9 are starting the new GCSE Some changes to content New grading structure More/longer exams => 4.5 hours Greater emphasis on problem solving Mathematics at High Storrs Year 9 Information Evening

3. Setting structure Mathematics at High Storrs Year 9 Information Evening Set StructureTarget 1a1b A*-A 9-7 2a2b A-B 7-6 3a3b3c B-D 6-4 4a4b D-F 4-2 5a G1G1

4. GCSE maths: what we are doing Increased teaching time in year 11 More intervention New setting structure Mathematics at High Storrs Year 9 Information Evening

5. GCSE maths: what can you do Help ensure your child is equipped Encourage them with their homework Let them “teach” you Mathematics at High Storrs Year 9 Information Evening

6. What should your child expect from their Maths lessons? Starter: Regular number starters in class Reviewing prior learning Reflecting on written feedback Main Activity: Opportunities to consolidate, extend and enrich learning Plenaries, and mini-plenaries: Time to reflect on the learning objective of the lesson Opportunities to answer the ‘Key Questions’ of the day Homework: Students should be getting at least 1 homework per week Marking & Feedback: Students’ work should be marked regularly (this could include peer/self assessment) Mathematics at High Storrs Year 9 Information Evening

7. Some of the interventions used in Maths include: What we will do to support your child in school… Student Site on MLE Use of Websites Small-group Tuition Easter School Breakfast Club Saturday School Exam Time After-school Revision Lunch-time Revision General Opportunities Mathematics at High Storrs Year 9 Information Evening

8. Revision Strategies Due to the nature of the course, it is important that your child is encouraged to revise for their assessments. Each assessment will build on the previous until by Year 11, students are sitting whole GCSE papers. Help your child to create a revision timetable, there are five easy-to-remember steps to think about when planning for TESTS: T opics (what will you study) E xercises (how will you practice) S urroundings (where will you study) T imings (when will you study) S tick to the plan! How do you revise maths??? Read my exercise book Use revision guides Answer some questions MyMaths Maths Watch MLE Mathematics at High Storrs Year 9 Information Evening Start early!! Mind maps

9. Mathematics at High Storrs Year 9 Information Evening Joseph Quarterman Deputy Head of Faculty for Mathematics j.quarterman@highstorrs.sheffield.sch.uk Thank you and questions