Mathematics at High Storrs
• Year 9 Information Evening
Joseph Quarterman
Deputy Head of Faculty for Mathematics
j.quarterman@highstorrs.sheffield.sch.uk
Mathematics at High Storrs
• Year 9 Information Evening
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
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• Year 9 Information Evening
Setting structure
Set Structure
1a
A*-A
1b
2a
3a
Target
9-7
A-B
2b
3b
4a
3c
4b
5a
7-6
B-D
6-4
D-F
4-2
G
1
Mathematics at High Storrs
• Year 9 Information Evening
GCSE maths: what we are doing
Increased teaching time in year 11
More intervention
New setting structure
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• Year 9 Information Evening
GCSE maths: what can you do
Help ensure your child is equipped
Encourage them with their homework
Let them “teach” you
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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)
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What we will do to support your child in school…
Some of the interventions used in Maths include:
General Opportunities
Lunch-time Revision
After-school Revision
Use of Websites
Exam Time
Student Site on MLE
Easter School
Saturday School
Breakfast Club
Small-group Tuition
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• Year 9 Information Evening
Revision Strategies
How do you revise maths???
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.
Start
early!!
Help your child to create a revision timetable,
there are five easy-to-remember steps to think
about when planning for TESTS:
• Topics (what will you study)
• Exercises (how will you practice)
• Surroundings (where will you study)
• Timings (when will you study)
• Stick to the plan!
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• Year 9 Information Evening
Thank you and questions
Joseph Quarterman
Deputy Head of Faculty for Mathematics
j.quarterman@highstorrs.sheffield.sch.uk