2. GCSE Maths – Linear Course Structure: 2 tiersFoundation and Higher Foundation = Grades C to G Higher = Grades A* to D/E 2013 Grade boundaries: C grade =143/200 on Foundation 53/200 on Higher B grade =92/200 A grade =131/200 A* grade =165/200 2012 = 130/200 (F), 52/200 (H)

3. Exam Dates Mock Exam Paper 1 – Monday 7 th October Paper 2 – Wednesday 9 th October “Real” Exam Paper 1 – Wednesday 6 th November (morning) Paper 2 – Friday 8 th November (morning) Results – January 2014

4. Maths is Great!! No such thing as “Can’t do Maths” Maths is Maths Any Maths is good Maths

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7. Revision Support MyMaths Boosters Sam Learning BBC GCSE bitesize Revision Guides Revision Workbooks Practice papers Mock Papers Past Exam papers Workshop for Parents The more you practice Maths the better you get. Thank you