Turning an A into an A*

Introduction

Changing the syllabus

• Introducing some of the ‘harder’ topics earlier in year 9.

• Re-jigging year 10 scheme of work• Revision sessions for harder topics• Class set of A to A* books• Mathswatch• VLE and Mymaths

Proof, communicationand problem solving

• Circle theorems and proof questions• Puzzle of the week• Maths challenge• Team Maths and other competitions• Old O level & Functional maths questions

Exam technique

• Practice exam papers and revision booklets at the end of the course

• The examiners are looking for clarity• Communication question exercises• Year 10 exam

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