1. GCSE Mathematics
from 2016

2. What are the changes? GCSE Mathematics 2016: What’s changed?
There will now be 3 exams
Each is 1 hour 30 minutes and out of 80.
Paper 1 Non calculator
Paper 2 Calculator
Paper 3 Calculator
All 3 papers are equally weighted.

3. Assessment tiers
There will be a new 9-1 grading system, replacing A* - G
There will be Foundation and Higher tier examination
Foundation will cover 1 – 5 grades
Higher will cover 4 – 9 grades
Foundation 50% key grades (4/5) and 50% mastering the basics (1-3)
Higher 50% mastery of basics (4-6) 50% sustained challenge at the top end (7-9)

4. Preparation Familiarity with exam style Mathswatch revision site
Maths intervention in year 9
*More details on website

5. What can you do? Encourage your child to revise at home; mathswatch.
Support our intervention program.
Your child will need a calculator.
Give your child a pen and paper and involve them in everyday maths problems!

6. Utility Bills
Exam Question
Real life

7. Recipes (proportion)
Exam Question
Real life

8. Exchange Rates
Exam Question
Real life

9. Opportunities are everywhere!