1. Does your child know their target?

2. Curriculum time & Half term Revision Revision Booklets Higher Foundation

3. Equipment in lessons Pen Pencil Ruler Eraser Calculator Protractor

4. Accessing TDA Resources via the internet LINK TO WWW (New video showing connection process!!)

5. ICT & Multimedia Resources There are many resources available to students at home via the school system. There are also “Extending Learning Opportunities”

6. The best way to improve your Maths skills is to practice – you need to try questions. Have a go at questions you have done correctly before – cover over the working If you get stuck 1.Try to Use text books, revision guides or resources to helpTry to Use text books, revision guides or resources to help 2.Explain to someone else (parent) how you did it in classExplain to someone else (parent) how you did it in class 3.Ask a friend for help – don’t copy!!Ask a friend for help – don’t copy!! 4.Ask your teacher (send them an email)Ask your teacher (send them an email) 5.Then try other questionsThen try other questions

7. The following screen shots show you how to access the revision videos and exampro, a database of exam questions You can also use Mymaths http://www.mymaths.co.uk/ http://www.mymaths.co.uk/ The username is deacon The password is transform You should also use Mathletics

8. Use the topic and level buttons to search for the type of questions you need.

9. Module 1 is Handling Data Module 3 is Number and a few sections of Algebra Module 5 is Algebra and Shape, space & measure You can open areas by clicking on the red + signs Or use the ABC button to list topics Click the start search button once you have picked the topic you want to tackle. Choose the right level, F/H will give you C grade questions Higher will give you C+ Then click Continue search button This button will give you the mark scheme This button gives you the next question

10. Click the topic button to open this window Module 1 is Handling Data Module 3 is Number and a few sections of Algebra Module 5 is Algebra and Shape

11. Topics are listed according to the grades they are worth Scroll down to find the topic you need

12. Remember a grade C will help you get ahead Post 16 establishments, employers and university all want a GCSE grade C or better!! Pupils with good grades get better jobs ££££ Pens, pencils, rulers, protractors, scientific calculators, revision guides etc are available in the school shop Fail to Prepare = Prepare to Fail