How can you support your child in Mathematics? - Mr Craig Mr Nunn Head of Mathematics I/C Year 7 Mathematics
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How can you support your child in Mathematics? • Mr Craig Head of Mathematics • Mr Nunn I/C Year 7 Mathematics The following slides summarise the information given in our online parents’ forum in October 2021.
What do we teach?
Our Scheme of Learning guides
students from year 7 through to the
end of their GCSEs.
The content is split into 15 units
covering number, algebra, shape, and
statistics and probability.
Each year, we revisit the units and
explore them further, building on
previous skills and knowledge.
The full outline of what we teach can
be found on the website.
Do we set our students?
Side 1 Side 2 In September, we give all our year 7 students a baseline test. We
used this in conjunction with information from primary schools to
Set 1 Set 1 organise students into sets. In years 7 and 8, the year group is
organised into two sides, each with parallel sets.
Set 2 Set 2
Set 3 Set 3 We regularly review our sets and make changes when necessary
Set 4 Set 4 throughout the year to help all our students reach their full potential
in Mathematics.
Set 5 Set 5
Set 6 Set 6
How do we assess our students? Classwork During the lesson, teachers will check students’ understanding through questioning and checking their written work. Homework There are two types of homework: • Prior to each unit, students complete a self-marking online homework which is a check of skills they have covered previously. • After each unit, students complete a written homework on what has just been taught, this is then marked by their teacher. Written feedback is given and time is allocated in lessons to allow students to address any misconceptions and correct their errors. Tests Each year there will be three written tests in Mathematics. These assess both calculator and non-calculator skills
How can I support my child in Maths?
Make sure they have the all the correct equipment Each lesson, students are expected to bring: • Pen In year 7, a standard, non- • Pencil scientific calculator is • Ruler adequate. • Rubber • Sharpener In later years, students will • Calculator need a scientific calculator. It is also helpful if students have: We recommend the following • Glue stick models: • Highlighter • Casio fx-83GTX (pictured) • Mini whiteboard pen • Casio fx-85GTX In tests and for certain units, students will also need to bring: • Protractor • Compasses (we will let students know when they need these items in class)
Find somewhere quiet for them to do their homework
and help them to get into a routine.
If they are using a communal area to do
homework, such as a kitchen table, try to
provide them with a time when they can
focus on their homework without
interruptions.
Try to get into a routine of sitting down at
the same time each evening to do
homework. Find a time that works for the
family that is not too late. E.g. when they
get home from school or after tea.
If they don’t know them already…
Help them to learn their multiplication facts.
Having a quick recall of all the tables facts (up to
10 x 10) is key to accessing more advanced
mathematical skills.
After October half-term, we shall be launching
Times Tables Rockstars with our year 7s.
This fun, engaging website / app allows students
to practise their tables and then compete against
others in the school.
https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/studentIf they can’t already…
Help them to tell the time from an analogue clock
Telling the time using an
analogue clock is an
important skill that many
students who start
secondary school lack
confidence in.
These students then
struggle to perform
calculations involving timeGuide them towards one of our learning platforms if they need any extra help. Contains: Contains: • Hundreds of short videos which cover • Interactive slides which go all the way all the skills required from Y7 to Y11 up to A-Level • Self-marking interactive questions • Self-marking interactive questions • Worksheets for extra practice • Games to practice key skills
Login details for our Mathematics learning platforms:
www.vle.mathswatch.co.uk
Username: network login number @burford
Password: factor
www.mymaths.co.uk
Username: burford This is the number they use
Password: number to log on to the computers
at school.
Year 7 login numbers start
with the digits 21You can also read
