KS4 Maths Presentation 2019

Mathematics GCSE Grades 9-1 Miss J Fisher Head of Mathematics jfisher@westhillschool.co.uk

Assessment • There are three papers each lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes.

• Paper 1 is non-calculator and papers 2 and 3 are both calculator papers.

• Each paper is worth 80 marks with a total of 240 marks available.

• Higher tier covers grades 9 to 5 (safety net) • Foundation tier covers grades 5 to 1

The SIX Assessment Areas are The 6 areas of maths assessed

Higher (9 to 5)

Foundation (5 to 1)

Number

12-18%

22-28%

Algebra

27-33%

17-23%

Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change

17-23%

22-28%

Geometry and Measures

17-23%

12-18%

12-18%

12-18%

Probability Statistics

Grade Boundaries (example) Higher (9 to 5)

Foundation (5 to 1)

Grade

Total Mark out of 240

Per paper (guide only)

Grade

Total Mark out of 240

Per paper (guide only)

9

206

69

5

157

53

8

171

57

4

122

41

7

136

46

3

89

30

6

105

35

2

57

19

5

74

25

1

25

9

GCSE Maths Year 10 • Continue with GCSE work started in Year 9 • 6 assessments (2 so far) • Need full equipment every lesson and assessment • All assessments taken home and given a QLA • Numeracy time in form once per week

Year 11 • Complete the course • Revision / Recap • 6 assessments taken home with QLA • Intervention offered • Need full equipment • Numeracy time in form once per week • GCSE taken

The basics

School price

Calculator Casio FX85GT

£9.50

Maths equipment pack

£1.20

Revision guide / workbook

£4.00

Revision (flash) cards

£4.50

Pocket Poster GCSE Book

£3.30

Resources • • • • •

P drive is being updated VLE is being updated Revision guides Revision/flash cards Websites such as – www.corbettmaths.com – www.mathsgenie.co.uk

www.mymaths.co.uk

• • • •

– Login: westhill – Password: prime – Individual log in: ______ – Individual password: ______ Homework can be set and is marked on line Lesson and revision resources Independent study, marked on line All boys should know how to log on to this but if not should ask their teacher.

PiXL Maths APP PiXL Times Tables app

• It’s free!

• Just google PIXL maths app or search the App store • It can be used on a desktop or mobile device (compatible with all systems) • All boys should know how to log on to this but if not should ask their teacher.

Expectations of the boys • • • • • • •

Every lesson counts, punctuality and attendance Focus and hard work Concentration and effort Homework – completing on time Acting upon feedback Taking responsibility for their own learning Independence.

How can you help as parents?

• • • •

Talk to your son about his maths Check that your son has completed homework Check exercise books and look at teacher feedback Use the resources to target areas of need or extend learning • Help with what you can • Be positive.

GCSE Examiner’s reports

“On all papers, the quality of arithmetic gave cause for concern.”

“On non-calculator papers it is

the standard of basic arithmetic that loses marks through the paper. And this concern is at all levels of ability.

Their comprehension of mathematics often outstrips their numerical ability.”

“Poor arithmetic results in the

loss of too many marks, and more time spent by centres on basic arithmetic skills would be time well spent.”

“Arithmetic errors caused problems for some students who otherwise engaged with a question and decided not to use a calculator.

Some students did not show the working from their calculator.