GCSE Mathematics
“Must do
something
different”
Centre ID is …
manshead
Unique student
username
Unique student
password
After EVERY assessment,
students are either….
Happy with their results
OR Disappointed
Happy with
your results
However ….
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5.
Don’t be complacent
Two papers (need to do well on both)
Different skills are tested on calculator paper
and non calculator paper
HUGE Competition outside of the classroom –
for jobs/apprenticeships, etc
Be as aspirational as possible
Disappointed with
your results
Take action NOW….
1.
2.
3.
4.
DO NOT
WORRY
Use Target sheet (from your teacher)
Use Mathswatch online regularly from now on.
Some classes are ‘raising their game’ (studying
the higher course)
Try something different NOW, don’t keep doing
the same thing.
In the Maths
Department, we
use TARGET
SHEETS after
EVERY
assessment
(whether every half a term or
after each module of work.)
Maths skills to improve (in red)
Target sheet
Use Mathswatch online
Improved understanding
of key skills
Improved performance
CHANGE…
I CAN’T DO IT”
“
“I CAN’T DO IT
YET”
NS Productions 2008
Independent Work
What is done at home (using a
combination of Mathswatch
Online and Maths Past Papers)
makes the BIGGEST IMPACT
(outside of the classroom)
Watch clips and
practice skills
Mini test done in
class (following
week)
Mathswatch Clips
(set by teacher)
If fail mini test
Set Mathswatch clips
Re-test skills
FAQ
• Study Plus
• Library
• C5 Computer suite
(Tuesday lunchtimes)