GCSE Mathematics - supporting your child @Ysgol y Grango
Dates and times Foundation (Sets 2 – 5) Paper 1 – Thursday 26th May (am) – 1hr 45mins (Non Calculator) Paper 2 - Thursday 9th June (am) – 1hr 45mins (Calculator)
Dates and times Higher (Sets 1) Paper 1 – Thursday 26th May (am) – 2hrs (Non Calculator) Paper 2 - Thursday 9th June (am) – 2hrs (Calculator)
How to prepare in school Complete the past papers and use the feedback from your teacher After school revision will be available in Maths 1 for any help needed in the build up to the exam Use any time you have effectively. If you have completed your exams in a subject – don’t see this as “free time”, use the time to revise maths!
How to prepare away from school DOING maths is the best way to revise! Be active!
How to prepare away from school – past papers & topic questions Linear WJEC papers and video solutions – search for “Jones the Sum” www.jonesthesum.greenhill.pembrokeshire.sch.uk
How to prepare away from school – online questions Diagnostic Questions www.diagnosticquestions.com Completely free, active revision online
How to prepare away from school – revision software CGP GCSE Maths buster
How to prepare away from school – revision websites Corbettmaths www.corbettmaths.com
How to prepare away from school – revision websites Mrbartonmaths – GCSE takeaway www.mrbartonmaths.com/gcsetakeaway.htm
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