How to Succeed in Maths GCSE

Importance of Grades

• A minimum of a C grade in Maths is required by many employers and college courses.

• A minimum of a C grade in Maths is required to remain in the Sixth Form.

• A minimum of a B grade in Maths is required for certain subjects eg Psychology

• A minimum of an A grade in Maths is required to start an A Level in Maths.

Exam Content

• Two papers both 1hour and 45 minutes

- one non-calculator paper

- one paper calculator allowed

• Foundation Tier papers G-C

• Higher Tier papers D-A*

• Papers get progressively more difficult

• Questions with an * next to them require a sentence at the end of the question.

Maths Revision

• Revise for short amounts of time regularly

• Use revision guides etc to make notes/spider diagrams etc

• Learn key formulae – make use of songs etc

• Practice of exam questions is key

• Make use of mark schemes

Help Available• Revision guides available for £3.

• MyMaths.co.uk (login: balle, password: protractor).

• MathsWatch (centre ID, username and password will be given to students).

• Revision after school Wednesday

• Revision during June Half Term

• Revision for invited students during Easter Holiday

Homework

• Students are being given an exam paper every week to complete for homework.

• The majority of students are completing these papers regularly, however some students are not.

• Exam practice is vital to succeed in Maths GCSE and is the most effective way to revise.

Close to the Exam

• The Maths exams are on the 4th and 8th of June.

• Students must continue to attend lessons/revision sessions right up to the exam.