1. How to support your son in Mathematics

2. Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. ~Jim Ryun
Explain the expected progress by OFSTED

3. Attitudes Towards Mathematics
In the UK it is almost a badge of honour - across the social spectrum - for people to say ‘I’m no good at maths’. Parents will freely admit to this to their children.
In contrast in many countries, particularly high-performing ones, saying ‘I can’t do maths’ is as unacceptable as saying ‘I can’t read’.
Some issues with particular pupils who comment how parents describe their ability with Maths

4. GCSE Mathematics C and above
GCSE Mathematics – Why?
There are lots of reasons why a GCSE Maths is useful to you when you leave school. Here is an example of how it affects you when looking for a job.
No GCSE Mathematics
GCSE Mathematics C and above
Army Soldier (£ pa)
Army Officer (£ pa)*
Retail (Minimum wage £5.80 +)
Teacher (+ degree £ pa)
Call Centre (£ pa + Com)
Nurse (+ 2 A levels & degree)
Apprentice Administrator Richmond Council (140 per week)**
Apprentice service repair engineer with British Gas. (+ 3 GCSE £30 000)
Apprentice nursery assistant Richmond Council (£100 per week)**
BT Apprenticeship (+ 2 A levels
£ start wage increasing each year)
How GCSE Maths can impact career prospects
* + 7 other GCSE’s
** pay reviews every 6 months. Gain an NVQ level 2 (same as 5 GCSE’s)

5. Percentage of students in year 11 Summer 2016 Above Expected Progress
Successes
Percentage of students in year 11 Summer 2016
Expected Progress
Key Stage 2
GCSE
75%
(National Av %) 3 D 4 C 5 B
Above Expected Progress
46%
(National Av %) A
A/A*
28%
(National Av. 16%)
A*-Cs
81%
(National Av. 61%)
Pupil 1
Key Stage 2 – Level 4
GCSE – B
Pupil 2
Key Stage 2 – Level 4
GCSE – A*
Pupil 3
Key Stage 2 – Level 4
GCSE – A
Pupil 4
Key Stage 2 – Level 3
GCSE – C

6. How did they do it? Took responsibility for their learning
Year
How did they do it?
Took responsibility for their learning
Being proactive
Additional tasks
Using a variety of resources
Consistent effort throughout the year
Asking for help outside of the classroom
Attend exam preparation sessions
‘There is no glory in practice but without practice there is no glory’
Pupil 1
Key Stage 2 – Level 4
GCSE – B
Pupil 2
Key Stage 2 – Level 4
GCSE – A*
Pupil 3
Key Stage 2 – Level 4
GCSE – A
Pupil 4
Key Stage 2 – Level 3
GCSE – C

7. How did they do it? Year 11 2016 Pupil 1 Key Stage 2 – Level 4
GCSE – B
Pupil 2
Key Stage 2 – Level 4
GCSE – A*
Pupil 4
Pupil 2
Pupil 1
Pupil 3
Pupil 3
Key Stage 2 – Level 4
GCSE – A
Pupil 4
Key Stage 2 – Level 3
GCSE – C

8. Examinations Mock Examinations
Fortnight commencing 28/11/16, 3 Maths Papers
Published Exam Dates (TBC)
Paper 1 Non-Calculator 25th May 2017 AM
Paper 2 Calculator 8th June 2017 AM
Paper 3 Calculator 13th June 2017 AM
Each paper is equally weighted and has a maximum score of 80

9. What can you do to support your son?
Attendance
Be positive
Provide them with a quiet place to work
Exam practice
Reinforce the routine of working at home
Help your son to check through work and exam strategy
Practise basic mental arithmetic
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10. Grade Boundaries Higher Approximate % Boundaries
80% A
65% B
50% C
30%

11. Grade Boundaries Foundation Approximate % BoundariesC
70% D
56%

12. Grade Boundaries

13. Grade Boundaries

14. IST & Support

15. IST & Support
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16. IST & Support
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17. IST & Support

18. Textbooks

19. What we provide in preparation for exams
Practice exam papers
Past exam papers
Predicted papers
Online material
Staff support outside of the classroom (every Tuesday)