Canon Slade School

GCSE Mathematics

Assessment

GCSE MathematicsResilience• Problem Solving questions• Contextual questions – Literacy.• Give the answer in the context of the problem• Application of algebra• Have a go!!

Independence• Mathswatch website: Short interactive video clips on

every topic in the Maths GCSE at both Foundation and Higher tier

• Use your child at home: Plan the holiday or day out, cost of decorating, quantity of food and drink at parties, the best value.

• Ask!

GCSE Mathematics

RevisionRevision Material bought through school:

• Edexcel Revision Workbook (Pearson)

• Past Exam Paper pack

• The MathsWatch revision schedule

GCSE Mathematics

The final few months• Mock exams – current picture and

indicate areas to focus on• 15 mins revision a day is better than

a couple of hours a week eg Corbett Maths

GCSE Mathematics

The final few months• Mock exams – current picture and

indicate areas to focus on• 15 mins revision a day is better than

a couple of hours a week eg Corbett Maths

• The Maths Watch revision schedule• Quality not quantity on the past

papers than counts

Thank you