Maths Blog May

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The Revision
1. Work hard to understand the Maths topics
Get help from as many people as possible. These might include your teachers,
friends & parents.
2. Don’t just read Maths
People learn by stimulating as many senses as possible. Use a variety of
resources; revision guides, text books and websites, to pick out the key points
of each topic. Then ‘play with the numbers’. Rewrite examples in a way that
helps you to memorise them. Boost your learning with; learning maps, lists,
diagrams, cards, and flow charts.
3. Revise Maths little and often
If possible aim to do about 30 mins of number work a day to build up your
understanding & confidence.
4. Use as many interactive resources as possible
www.mymaths.co.uk particularly the Booster Packs. A school subscription is
required (ask your teacher). www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize is free, available at all
levels and for several different subjects.
www.mangahigh is my favourite site – it’s free, you can access
the learning games and teaching tutorials via the Home page.
www.waldomaths.com is also free and does not require registration
5. Make use of Maths Videos
Find a teacher that explains topics in the way you understand. The CGP Maths
Tutor DVD is effective with hundreds of video tutorials covering key points and
example exam questions. Particularly good maths videos on YouTube include;
HEGARTYMATHS and Khan Academy both for Higher Level GCSE & A Level.
6. Practise answering exam questions to build up your confidence
Just like footballers & tennis players kicking & hitting balls, the more you
practise the better you get. As you get closer to the exam, spend time on past
papers. Schools will have uploaded the papers and solutions for you to access;
you will also find them available on exam board websites. With practise, errors
will reduce & confidence grow.
The Exam
7. Have confidence
Try each question – don’t expect to get full marks on every question just
answer everything you can and don’t run out of time.
8. Read the question carefully before you start
Try to read every question carefully twice. Underline the key points and
commands in the question. Think about the maths topics needed in your
answer before you have a go. Once you have your answer try to check that it
makes sense.
9. Show all of your working out
Even on a calculator paper & remember to show the correct units.
10. Have fun with your MA THS
Just try to solve each question like a puzzle. Focus on the maths you can do &
try not to worry about any you couldn’t complete. Examiners want to give you
marks, help them by writing down what you know & showing what you can do.
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www.mangahigh is my favourite site – it’s free, you can access the
learning games and teaching tutorials via the Home page.
www.waldomaths.com is also free and does not require registration
5. Make use of Maths Videos
Find a teacher that explains topics in the way you understand. The CGP
Maths Tutor DVD is effective with hundreds of video tutorials covering
key points and example exam questions. Particularly good maths
videos on YouTube include; HEGARTYMATHS and Khan Academy both
for Higher Level GCSE & A Level.
6. Practice answering exam questions to build up your confidence
Just like footballers & tennis players kicking & hitting balls, the more
you practice the better you get. As you get closer to the exam, spend
time on past papers. Schools will have uploaded the papers and
solutions for you to access, you will also find them available on exam
board websites. With practice, errors will reduce & confidence grow.
The Exam
7. Have confidence
Try each question – don’t expect to get full marks on every question
just answer everything you can and don’t run out of time.
8. Read the question carefully before you start
Try to read every question carefully twice. Underline the key points and
commands in the question. Think about the maths topics needed in
your answer before you have a go. Once you have your answer try to
check that it makes sense.
9. Show all of your working out
Even on a calculator paper & remember to show the correct units.
10. Have fun with your MATHS
Just try to solve each question like a puzzle. Focus on the maths you
can do & try not to worry about any you couldn’t complete. Examiners
want to give you marks, help them by writing down what you know &
showing what you can do.
Practice lots, be confident and have fun.
Claire Meadows- Smith, Head of Maths, St Albans RC High School, Ipswich
and Founder of The Community Maths School
As my own students prepare to take their maths exams many of them seem unsure and a little stressed over
how to revise Maths. In response to this I have created my 10 Top Tips to Boost Maths Grades. All too many
students are frightened of numbers and the best way to overcome that fear is simply to handle numbers more
often, you’ll soon gain confidence & might even have fun with them.
The Revision
1. Work hard to understand the Maths topics
Get help from as many people as possible. These might include your teachers, friends & parents.
2. Don’t just read Maths
People learn by stimulating as many senses as possible. Use a variety of resources; revision guides, text
books and websites, to pick out the key points of each topic. Then ‘play with the numbers’. Rewrite
examples in a way that helps you to memorise them. Boost your learning with; learning maps, lists,
diagrams, cards, and flow charts.
3. Revise Maths little and often
If possible aim to do about 30 mins of number work a day to build up your understanding & confidence.
4. Use as many interactive resources as possible
www.mymaths.co.uk particularly the Booster Packs. A school subscription is required (ask your teacher).
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize is free, available at all levels and for several different subjects.
10 Top Tips to Boost Maths Exam Grades
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As my own students prepare to take their maths exams many of them seem unsure
and a little stressed over how to revise Maths. In response to this I have created my 10 Top Tips
to Boost Maths Grades. All too many students are frightened of numbers and the best way to
overcome that fear is simply to handle numbers more often, you’ll soon gain confidence & might even have fun with them.
10 Top Tips to Boost
Maths Exam Grades
Practise lots, be confident and have fun.!
Claire Meadows-Smith
Head of Maths, St Albans RC High School, Ipswich
and Founder of The Community Maths School
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Our monthly mathematician
Claire Meadows-Smith with
some great advice on
improving your child’s
maths skills.