Mathematics Subject Briefing Presentation for Year 10 Pupils
Introduction to the Maths Team, the importance of studying Maths, course details, content structure, skills gained and developed, and subject resources, support, and enrichment for Year 10 students looking to pursue GCSE Mathematics. The presentation highlights the benefits of studying Maths, the exam structure, topics covered, and resources available to help students succeed in their Maths journey. Students are encouraged to develop problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and effective communication through their GCSE Maths course.
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To Year 10 pupils from Subject Briefing Presentation Subject Briefing Presentation Mathematics Mathematics Ms Clarke Year 9 Guided Choices
Introduction to the Maths Team To Year 10 pupils from The Maths department has ten dedicated Maths specialists who are all experienced at teaching GCSE Mathematics. We are all here to help and advise you throughout the next two years as you embark on your GCSE course. Maths is used in your lives everyday and the progress that you make during your GCSE will stay with you long into the future. Ms Clarke
Why study Maths? To Year 10 pupils from As a student of Mathematics you will develop better systems for problem-solving and learn how applying Maths solves real world issues. Knowledge of Mathematics and its complexities can help in almost every career. Studying Maths not only will develop more engineers and scientists, but also produce more citizens who can learn and think creatively and critically, no matter their career fields. The workforce of tomorrow, in all fields, will demand it. Ms Clarke
Course Details To Year 10 pupils from Two tiers are available. Higher grades 4 to 9 and Foundation grades 1-5. The exam consists of three equally-weighted written exams at the end of two years Paper 1 is non calculator and a calculator is allowed for Paper 2 and 3 Each paper has a range of question types; some questions will be set in both mathematical and non-mathematical contexts Ms Clarke
Course Content Structure To Year 10 pupils from The GCSE course will cover the following: Number Algebra Ratio, Proportion and rates of change Geometry and measures Probability Statistics Ms Clarke
Skills Gained and Developed To Year 10 pupils from You will develop the skill of reasoning Creativity skills will be enhanced Your abstract and spatial awareness skills will develop You will become more effective at problem-solving Communication skills will improve Ms Clarke
Subject Resources, Support and Enrichment To Year 10 pupils from Pupils will receive excellent support and guidance from their teachers in and out of the classroom durimg term time and in holidays Access to Hegarty Maths, Mathswatch and GCSE revision guides is available for all to aid progress Pupils are encouraged to attend enrichment activities offered by external agencies, eg. Liverpool University, JMU and Hope University Ms Clarke
Future Learning and Career Opportunities To Year 10 pupils from A good GCSE grade can lead to you studying Maths post 16 and completing an A level and maybe a degree Most employers look at the grade you achieve in your Maths GCSE Career opportunities for, those wanting to use their Maths skills include Accounting, Architecture, Financial Analyst, Stockbroker, Teaching, Engineering, Pharmacy, Economist, Medicine and Computer Science Ms Clarke
