1. Key Stage 4 Mathematics Preparing for GCSE Maths

2. Linear Maths GCSE Edexcel 1MB01  2 final papers  Each paper counts for 50% of the final mark  One non calculator and one calculator paper  No coursework http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/maths/maths- a/Pages/default.aspx

3. Linear Maths GCSE Edexcel 1MB01 2 tiers Foundation Grades C, D, E, F, G, Higher Grades A*, A, B, C, D, http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/maths/maths- a/Pages/default.aspx

4. Linear Maths GCSE Edexcel 1MB01 Scheme of work: use a modular approach Year 10 Unit 2 (Number, Algebra, Shape) Unit 1 (Data, probability) Year 11 Unit 3 (Number, Algebra, Shape) http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/maths/maths- a/Pages/default.aspx

5. Checking progress  Need regular and reliable assessments  Pupils must take these seriously, no excuses!  Assessments planned every 5 or 6 weeks  First assessment mid October  Strong emphasis on Non Calculator skills in year 10

6. Places to get help  Revision classes for some students(lesson 7 and 8)  A* lunchtime club  http://www.mymaths.co.uk/ login: chestertoncc Password: chesterton http://www.mymaths.co.uk/  http://chestertoncc.net/Revision/ login Farnsworth http://chestertoncc.net/Revision/  http://chestertoncurriculum.org.uk/maths/ http://chestertoncurriculum.org.uk/maths/  https://www.mathswatchvle.com/ login chesterton/apupil/mathswatch https://www.mathswatchvle.com/  Edexcel Past Papers App Download Edexcel Past Papers Download Edexcel Past Papers #

7. What else can parents do?  Make sure they are fully equipped; scientific calculators and revision guides are available to buy from the finance office  Encourage them to use online sites  Make sure they are doing their homework  Use past papers and topic lists from school website  Keep in touch with the class teachers and/or me

8. And finally  Parentmail  Any questions?