GCSE Mathematics Modular Course

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GCSE MathematicsModular Course
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Modular CourseAQA Mathematics Specification B
4300 No coursework

• Three Examinations
• Two have been taken
• Module 1
• Handling Data
• 18 of total in November 2007
• All handling data was tested then
• Retakes for module 1 are in November

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Modular CourseAQA Mathematics Specification B
4300 No coursework

• Module 3
• Number
• 27 of total was taken in March 2008, with
  retakes in June
• Two 45 minute papers taken at the same sitting
• All the number work is tested then

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Modular CourseAQA Mathematics Specification B
43005 No coursework

• All students now studying for
• Module 5
• Shape Space and Algebra
• 55 of total
• Summer 2009
• Paper 1 non calculator 18 May (before half
  term)
• Paper 2 calculator 1 June (after
  half term)
• 2 papers each out of 70 marks
• Time 1 hour 15 minutes

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Module 5 Content

• Shape Space and Measure
• Transformations
• Properties of shapes,
• Area and Volume
• Pythagoras
• Trigonometry
• Circle Theorems
• Vectors

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Module 5 content

• Algebra
• Expressions
• Formulae
• Equations
• Coordinates
• Graphs

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as well as

• A mock examination in January 2009
• Which will be 2 module 5 papers
• Each of 1 hour 15 minutes

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Modular Course AQA Mathematics Specification B
4300

• No Coursework required (modules 2 and 4)
• Foundation Grade G-C
• Higher Grade D-A
• Some questions appear on both papers
• There is no distinction on the certificate which
  tier was taken

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Other Mathematics Exams

• Entry Level Certificate
• Adult Literacy and Numeracy (on line)

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Maths Equipment

• Pupils must have the following equipment
• Scientific Calculator (Sharp el-531wb-wh is
  available from the school)
• Ruler
• Protractor
• Compass
• Pencils, Pens
• and practice using them on Exam Questions
• No Tippex or liquid paper is allowed in
  examinations

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How to Revise

• Practice Exam Questions
• Past Papers under exam conditions
• Revision Guides (for example CPG guides from the
  school)
• Use of websites
• www.mymaths.co.uk login stwilfrid, passwd solve
• www.samlearning.com password login provided in
  tonights booklet
• BBC bitesize
• www.aqa.org.uk
• Attend Revision Classes Currently for module 1
  retake
• Tuesday/Wednesdays C 15 C20 C21 by arrangement
  with class teacher
• Monday to Thursday rooms available for study with
  teachers available to answer questions Computers
  available to access mymaths etc

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Foundation E Question
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Solution
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Foundation/Higher grade c/d question
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Foundation/Higher C section
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Solution
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Module 5 Higher A Question
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Solution
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How can you help?

• Ensure they have their own mathematics equipment
  for the exam.
• Please encourage regular maths revision
• Offer help, there are many ways to solve a
  problem
• Never say you were not any good at maths!!

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To sum up

• Use all resources available teachers, past
  papers, revision guides, websites
• Spread out the revision to 20mins a day 5 days a
  week
• Minutes marks, Method marks
• Know how to use your equipment
• Never be afraid of a wrong answer as it gives you
  something to discuss
• Enjoy maths and remember you CAN do this..

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Remember

• The more I practice the luckier I get
• Gary Player